SHIMPO FGS-200-PV User Manual

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the FGS-200PV motorized test stand. Read this manual
thoroughly prior to operation. This holds important information on the test stand
and its various functions. Keep this manual accessible for future reference.

The FGS-200PV is rated for 200 lbs capacity. Some of the key features of this
stand:

• USB communication (USB 1.1)

• Force vs. Distance Graph

• Force vs. Time Graph

• Multiple test sets (separated by sets)

• Programmable functions (Top Load Test, Standard Test, Break Test)

• Intuitive graphing functions (Graph capture, cross hair point check)

• Standard functions similar to previous test stand (Manual, Single, Jog,

Continuous, Program)

• Software is included with USB and FGS-FGV-200P communication cable

Compatibility

The FGS-200PV is compatible with the FGV-X/FGV-200HX force gauges
(excluding the FGV-500HX and FGV-1000HX models).
This test stand is also designed to work with the new FGV-XY series

Note: The test stand communicates to the force gauge via special DB9 cable
(FGS-FGV200P) The baud rate of the test stand is set at 19200 baud, it is
required that the Force gauge attached should have the same baud rate set for
proper communication.

See software section for PC interface requirements

Description of Parts

There are two limit switches located on the side of the column. This limit
switches serves as mechanical stops for the force gauge bracket. This provides
a secondary safety stop in case of wrong entry on the program parameter.

To operate the limit switch, twist and push to slide in place.

Emergency Stop button located on the upper right section of the work table. This
is a master stop that will stop any movement and operation from the test stand.
It overrides all control functions from the test stand including software operation.
To reset simply turn counter clockwise and the button will release in place.

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Control Panel

How to set up communication with the Test stand

1. Set the force gauge to 19200 Baud rate

2. Attach the force gauge to the mounting bracket

3. Attach the force gauge to the test stand using the FGS-FGV200P cable.

4. Important to follow the sequence of powering up the test stand
a. Turn on the Force gauge and allow initialization process
b. Turn on the force gauge, check if the model number of the attached

force gauge is reflected momentarily on the LCD.

c. Press Reset to reset to acknowledge the communication of the

force gauge.

Note: If the model number of the force gauge is not shown

a. Check the communication cable if it is firmly in place.
b. Verify if the force gauge is set to the right baud rate
c. Restart the power up procedure make sure that the force gauge is turned

on first before the test stand.

5. Choose the HOME position and press the ZERO/HOME button to accept

the new HOME position.

6. Using the function keys (F4) select the required MODE for testing. Each

time F4 or MOD button is pressed a corresponding LED indicator lights up
on the front display indicating the mode of the test stand. Pressing F4 or
MOD button after PROG, allows the user to go to the unit selection set
up. The following settings can be changed.

a. Distance – Millimeters or English units
b. Force – kg, lbs, N, oz, g (selection varies depending on the

attached force gauge).
Note: Pressing the F4 or MOD button after changes are made, scrolls
thru the available selection.

The Function keys changes selection depending on the window displayed.

Description of Different MODEs

1. MANU (Manual Mode) The simplest mode from the test stand. This
allows the user to reposition the force gauge bracket anywhere in the
column. Can be used for simple testing where one direction for test is
required.
Available Set up Options

a. Force limits can be entered to stop the test stand from moving.

Entering zero value disables the force limit function.

b. Speed is selected based from SPEED A or SPEED B. (Operation –

manual adjustments using the speed knobs).

Operation: The test stand moves based from the selected direction for test.

The test stand will continue to move towards the selected direction until
one of the conditions are met:

• One of the Limit switch has been activated

• The STOP Button is pressed

• The set forece limit has been breached.

2. JOG (Jog Mode) Adjustment mode the test stand bracket will move based
on the activation of the UP and DOWN button. Unlike Manual Mode the
test stand bracket will stop as soon as the direction buttons are depressed
(momentary movement)

3. SING (Single Mode) Single operation for both direction. The test stand will
not only perform compression , but tension as well. The value for P1 and
P2 are based from which direction buttons is first pressed.
Available Set UP Options:

• Force Limits for both direction

• Dwell or hold time after the required distance or force had been

detected

• Tare function.
Operation: The test stand will perform one complete set of compression
and tenstion test.

Note: The test stand speed is manually adjsuted from the speed knobs
The test stand will move to the first selected direction then afterwards
move to the opposite direction.

4. CONT (Continuous Mode) this is similar to Single mode with multiple
cycles.
Available Options

• Force Limits for both direction

• Dwell or hold time after the required distance or force had been

detected

• Tare function.

• Speed can be entered using the key pads

Operation: The test stand will perform repeated sets of compression and
tenstion test. Ideal for fatigue testing.

5. PROG ( Program Mode) There are 3 program modes set to the test stand

a. TOP – Top Load Test
b. STD – Standard Test

c. BREAK – Break Test
TOP Load test is designed for bottle testing where a required amount of force
is needed within a particular displacement.
Under this mode there are five optional test points, which can be programmed
for down or up direction.

NOTE: Entering a zero value for distance on any of the test points disable
that particular test point.

Available Set up Options:

• Threshold – this value is used to determine if the compression plate
made contact with test sample. It is recommended that a max
value of 0.2% of FS be used as the threshold value for testing.

• Cycles – number of repetition for test that requires more than one
test to be performed on a particular cycle. Max cycle from the test
stand can be set to as high as 9,999 times.

• AP (Approaching Point Distance) - Approaching distance from the
set HOME position. This function is very useful for testing samples
with different heights. Setting the value to “0” disables this function
and sets the threshold value as the main control for determining
where the test points starts (P1—P5).

• Force – force limits to prevent the force gauge bracket to move
forward or backwards once the set force has been detected.

• Direction – UP or Down direction for testing.

• Time – or Dwell time once the set distance has been reached.

STD or Standard Mode
This is the same as the regular test stand, allows users to have a preload value
to be set on the test stand to simulate real application conditions.
Similar to the TOP load test it has the same parameters and available options
with the absence of the threshold value which is replaced by PL or preload.

• Cycles – number of repetition for test that requires more than one test to
be performed on a particular cycle. Max cycle from the test stand can be
set to as high as 9,999 times.

• AP (Approaching Point Distance) - Approaching distance from the set
HOME position. This function is very useful for testing samples with
different heights. Setting the value to “0” disables this function and sets
the threshold value as the main control for determining where the test
points starts (P1—P5).

• Force – force limits to prevent the force gauge bracket to move forward or
backwards once the set force has been detected.

• Direction – UP or Down direction for testing.

• Time – or Dwell time once the set distance has been reached.

NOTE: In both test types if the value for distance is set to zero the program
ignores that test point.

Important to have the HOME position predetermined before entering parameter
settings.

If the AP or Approaching distance is set wrong and the force gauge detects a
force prior to its completion. The test sand will terminate and end the program
and will stop.

BREAK or Break Mode
The way the test stand determines the break point is to it detects the percent
drop from the Maximum peak value recorded.

MAXforce: 100g

Force

final_force is based on percentage of
MAXforce

Setting range : 0.5 – 100 %
MAXforce×final_force[%] = 100g x 10% = 10g

10g

100g – 10g = 90g, so after detect

90g

below 90g, test is finished. and
then, go back to start point
automatically.

100m

Tare ON/OFF
avairable.

From the diagram above the settings are as follows
Percent drop is set to 10 percent
Detected max value to be 100g

NOTE: Recommend not to set the percent drop less than 0.5%, this may trigger
false detection of the break point (Noise and vibration from the movement).

Distance

Operating Distance;

Software for the FGS-200

System Requirements

• Minimum 512 RAM

• Windows 2000 (service pack 4) or Windows XP (service pack 2)

• 1 Gigabyte disk space

• USB 2.0 port

Materials

• FGS-FGV200P Communication Cable

• USB A to USB B Cable (6.6ft included in the test stand)

• Installation CD

Required programs:

The installation CD should have the EStand_USB driver folder

Files in this folder

• Usb_estand.dll

• Usb_estand.inf

• Usb_estand.sys

Program folder should contain the following files.

How to install the USB drivers?

There are two ways to install the USB drivers.

• Go the USB_Stand_dll folder and right click on the USB_estand.inf file.
Select install from the options available.

• Depending on the Operating system, you may need to install the USB
driver particularly on the USB port that will be used.

a. Plug in the USB cable and allow the computer to detect the new

hardware.

This will appear on the window after the USB connection is detected.

Please select cancel on this window and look for the icon for the USB
device located on the bottom of the screen.

b. Double click on the Icon for the USB device

This window will appear on the screen. The yellow mark indicates that the USB
device is not recognized.

c. Select properties

d. Select Reinstall Driver, and follow the Driver Wizard
e. Select Next to proceed. From the location of the device driver

select specific location as the option as shown on the next page.