SHIMPO 50XL User Manual

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Instruction ManualInstruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Instruction ManualInstruction Manual

Inspection

If any shipping damage is found, do not unpack test stand.
Notify your shipping carrier immediately for damage claim
instructions.

Check nameplate to confirm model number ordered and
record serial number for future reference. Items included with
test stand are:

1) Three M5 x 6 and four M4 x 8 screws

2) One 5mm Allen wrench

General Information

The Shimpo FGS motorized test stands are designed for a
wide variety of tensile and compression force testing up to
110 pounds. The all steel construction guarantees durability

and stability for production, laboratory and quality control
applications.

Dual speed controls are optimally positioned to adjust test
and return travel rates of the drive assembly. This assembly

accepts a universal mounting plate which enables the
interfacing of a lar ge selection of force gauge models. Consult

the compatibility table, found elseware in this manual, or
contact Shimpo for specific models.

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A 4

/2 digit LED display indicates displacement or rate of
the drive assembly. An analog output, labeled “Length Out”
is convenient for data acquisition requirements.

Cables (sold separately)

FGV-CTRL CABLE FGV-RS232 CABLE
FGS-ANALOG CABLE DFS-CTRL CABLE

Important Safety Instructions

1) Position test stand on a heavy duty, vibration free, level
table.

2) Keep hands, hair and jewelry away from stand when
drive assembly is in motion.

3) Confirm that the test stand case is properly grounded to
the AC line.

4) Operate the membrane keypad with care. Do not use
sharp objects that may puncture the overlay.

5) Make sure AC power is removed from test stand before
making any adjustments.

Mounting Shimpo Force Gauges

Drive Assembly Control

With the 5mm Allen wrench, remove the mounting plate

from the test stand. For the FGE/FGV series use four M4 x 8
mounting screws, supplied with stand, when mounting force

gauge to mounting plate. When mounting DFS series use
three M5 x 6 screws, supplied with stand, to mount force

gauge to mounting plate. Reinsert mounting plate to test stand.

Note : For gauges of other manufacturers see page 3

Uni-Plate option.

Display Operation

1) Plug in line cord and turn on power switch located on
rear of stand. All display segments and LEDs will

execute a power-up self test for two seconds. After the
self test, the 4-digit display defaults to length which is

displayed in millimeters.

2) To change the display from length(mm) to rate(mm/min)
press LENGTH/SPEED switch.

3) Press ZERO to reset display. The initial direction of the
drive assembly always shows a positive number on the

length meter.

The display ranges for length and rate are larger than what’s

listed in the specifications. This is due to a mechanical
backlash which may occur if the drive assembly is subjected
to excessive changes in direction.

Speed controls A & B can easily be adjusted and assigned
to control the test and return travel rates of the force gauge.
The position of the speed select switch determines which

control is active.

Adjustable Travel Limits

The travel limits can be adjusted by loosening the thumb
limit screws and sliding them to the desired position. Don’t
forget to hand tighten the limit screws when the desired
position is reached.

Coarse Control

1) Press PUSH to lower the force gauge. The gauge will

travel at the rate at which the active speed control is set.
The gauge will stop when the it reaches the lower limit

or when the STOP button is pushed.

2) To raise the force gauge, press PULL. The force gauge

will continue to move until the upper limit is reached or
until the STOP button is pushed.

Note: If PUSH or PULL is pressed while pressing ZERO,
the limit LED will flash and the length meter will

automatically reset to zero when a limit position is reached.

Fine Control

While pressing the STOP button, press PUSH or PULL.
The force gauge will travel a finite distance which is

determined by the active speed control setting.

Drive Assembly Overload

The alarm LED will light if the drive assembly is overloaded.
Turn off power switch and eliminate the overload condition.
Wait at least two minutes before reapplying power to the test

stand.

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