PCE Instruments PCE-HTS 50, PCE-VTS 50, PCE-VTS 50-DFG N 500-KIT, PCE-VTS 50-PFG 500-KIT Users guide

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PCE-VTS 50, PCE-HTS 50 Force Test Stand

User Manual

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Last change: 6 March 2023

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Contents

1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1

2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 2

3 Scope of delivery .................................................................................. 2

4 Instrument description and dimensions............................................. 3

5 Display description ............................................................................... 4

6 User interface ........................................................................................ 5

7 Automatic and manual mode ............................................................... 6

8 Set travel distance ................................................................................ 6

9 Establish connection with a force gauge ........................................... 6

10 Contact ................................................................................................... 6

11 Disposal ................................................................................................. 6

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1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.

• The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

• The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

• Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

• The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

• Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

• You must not make any technical changes to the device.

• The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

• The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

• Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

• Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

• The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

• Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.

• It is recommended to wear eye protection during a compression or tensile test due to
possible splinters from torn samples.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

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2 Specifications

Force range

500 N / 50 kg / 110 lb

Travel distance

270 mm / 10.6"

Resolution of distance display

0.02 mm

Speed

1 ... 500 mm/min

Resolution

1 mm/min

Speed accuracy

2 %

Power supply

220 ... 240 V AC, 1.5 A

Fuse

2 A

Environmental conditions

20 °C ±10 °C, 15 ... 80 % RH,
non-condensing

Dimensions

45 x 26 x 68 cm / 17.7 x 10.2 x 26.7"

Weight

35 kg / 77 lb

3 Scope of delivery

1 x motorised tension-compression test stand PCE-VTS 50 or PCE-HTS 50
1 x pulse cable for PCE-PFG series
4 x rubber foot
2 x Allen key
1 x power cable
1 x user manual

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4 Instrument description and dimensions

PCE-VTS 50

PCE-VTS 50

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5 Display description

No.

Description

1

Upper limit (limit switch)

2

Travel distance

3

Lower limit (limit switch)

4

User interface

5

Emergency switch

6

Cold-device connection for power supply

No.

Description

1

Status

2

Measuring mode

3

Unit

4

Unit for travel speed

5

Lowest set speed

6

Set speed

7

Highest set speed

8

Indicator whether lowest or highest speed has been selected

9

Travel distance

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6 User interface

Key

Description

Switch between manual and automatic mode

Stop automatic mode

Start upward travel (PCE-VTS 50) or travel to the left (PCE-HTS 50)

Start downward travel (PCE-VTS 50) or travel to the right (PCE-HTS 50)

Switch to low speed (1 ... 99 mm/min)

Switch to full speed range

Switch to high speed (100 ... 500 mm/min)

Reset displayed travel distance

Increase speed

Reduce speed

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7 Automatic and manual mode

In manual mode, the force gauge moves by pressing the arrow key for the direction of travel. In
automatic mode, this is initiated via a keystroke. The force gauge stops as soon as it receives a
stop commans, for example by pressing a key or from the limit switch.

8 Set travel distance

For the travel distance, both the upper and the lower limit can be set individually. When the slide
reaches the limit, the motor stops directly.

9 Establish connection with a force gauge

To establish a connection with a force gauge of the PCE-PGF series, use the pulse cable included
in the delivery. As soon as a pulse is sent from the force gauge, the force test stand stops. All
settings for this can be found in the PCE-PFG series manual.

10 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact
us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

11 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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