SHIMPO FGS-250PV User Manual

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FGS-250PV Series Flex-Stand
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Instruction Manual
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Contents
Inspection/Standard Accessories .................................. 3
Features and Benefits .................................................. 3
Important Safety Precautions ...................................... 3
Display Panel ................................................................ 4
Terminals & Switches ....................................................5
Set-Up .......................................................................... 5
Operation .................................................................... 6
Setting a Force Limit .............................................. 6
MANU (Manual) .....................................................6
JOG (Jog) ............................................................... 6
SING (Single) .......................................................... 6
CONT (Continuous)................................................7
PROG (Program Operation) ................................... 7
RS232C Output Format ................................................ 9
Attaching Gauges ........................................................9
Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo FGS-250PVH, FGS-250PVM and/or FGS-250PVL programmable motorized test stand. We trust you will enjoy many years of professional results from your Shimpo product.
Please read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before initial set-up and operation; the information contained herein will aid you in operating your Shimpo programmable motorized test stand safely and with excellent results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call your local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo Instruments directly for assistance.
Attaching a Force Gauge to the
Force Gauge Plate .................................................9
Modifying the Force Gauge Plate
for Load Cell Use ................................................. 10
Attaching the DRI Force Gauge Plate
and Force Gauge ................................................. 10
Dimensions and Specifications ................................... 11
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 12
Warranty .................................................................... 12
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Inspection/Standard Accessories
If upon delivery, shipping damage is detected, do not operate the unit. Notify shipping carrier immediately for damage claim instructions. Refer to nameplate and record the serial number for future reference.
Items included with the FGS-250PVH, FGS-250PVM or FGS-250PVL are:
• (1) Force gauge attachment plate
• (1) DRI mounting plate and fasteners
• (1) Table plate
• (4) M6x14 socket bolts
Important Safety Precautions
Always wear eye protection when testing materials.
When programming forces in the continuous mode, ensure that the force values are programmed correctly (example: -5; Hi limit is greater than -25; Low limit).
Do not store in oily, dusty, humid or wet areas.
Features and Benefits
Shimpo’s FGS-250PVH, FGS-250PVM or FGS-250PVL Flex-Stand offers many features and benefits, including:
• User programmable set points: speed, distance, stop time permit custom, automated testing
• Zero load programmability allows user to set distance from when force is first detected
• High and low force settings permit non-destructive testing
• Programmable cycling allows running a predetermined number of cycles and/or cycle between force setpoints
• 31 inches of travel enable testing of large samples or applications requiring extremely long travel ranges
• Compatibility with nearly all manufacturer's gauges enables flexibility in testing applications
• Gauge overload protection prevents downtime waiting for repair
• RS232 and analog distance outputs allow graphing and analysis of data
• High, standard, and low speed models available for rapid and precise testing applications
• Manually adjustable upper and lower distance limits restrict movement for precise testing
• Solid all steel construction contributes to precision movement
• English and metric units of measure ensure adaptability to all testing requirements
Position test stand on a level, heavy-duty table.
Confirm that the test stand case is properly grounded to the AC line.
Keep hands, hair and jewelry away from stand when drive assembly is in motion.
Operate the membrane keypad with care; do not use sharp objects that may puncture the overlay.
Ensure that AC power is removed from test stand before making any adjustments.
If ALARM LED indicates drive assembly has been overloaded, immediately press the emergency stop switch. Reset the emergency stop switch, reverse the direction of travel and turn the power switch to the “off” position. Wait at least two minutes before reapplying a load and turning the power back on.
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Display Panel
NO.DESIGNATION
1. A SPEED Control
2. B SPEED Control
3. SPEED: Selects speed control knob A or B. (Indicated w/red LED)
4. LENGTH, SPEED or CYCLE Display: Displays length, speed or cycle of a program when power is on. (Note: Cycle Display can only be selected in mode SING, CONT or PROG)
5. No: Displays program point or step (0-5)
6. !: Indicates high limit value in all modes
7. ": Indicates low limit value in all modes
8. TIME: Displays user selected delay time between program cycles
9. LENGTH, SPEED or CYCLE: Selects display of length, speed or cycle of a program
10. LED LENGTH Indicator: Indicates that length is being displayed. (w/Red LED)
11. LED SPEED Indicator: Indicates that speed is being displayed. CYCLE display is indicated when both Length and Speed LED’s are off
12. ZERO: Resets length measurement to zero
13. LIMIT LED: Indicates one of the manual limit switches has been tripped
14. OVERLOAD LED: Indicates that the force gauge has been overloaded
15. ALARM LED: Indicates test stand’s motor has been overloaded
16. RST/!: Changes the increment point upward
17. TIME/#: Changes digit position when programming force limits; also changes delay time between cycles
18. SET: Stores a program cycle to a value that the user selects using RST/! and TIME/#
19. MODE: Selects mode of operation. (Manual [MANU], Jog [JOG], Single[SING], Continuous [CONT] or Program [PROG])
20. Operation Display: Informs user of current mode of operation
21. PULL: Test stand moves in an upward direction
22. STOP: Stops test stand movement
23. PUSH: Test stand moves in a downward direction
24. PROG START: Start the program
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Terminals & Switches
NO.DESIGNATION
1. Emergency Stop
2. Plug receptacle for force gauge
3. Power Switch
4. Power Cable
5. OUT: Permits transfer of force data from FGV, DFS or DRI series of force gauges and distance data from programmed set points
6. IN: Permits communication between digital gauges and the test stand
7. LENGTH: Permits connection for analog output voltage related to distance
Set-Up
Connect all cables and power cords before applying power to the test stand and force gauge. Apply power to the force gauge before applying power to the test stand; this is necessary so that the test stand will recognize which Shimpo force gauge is being used.
To identify whether the stand is in metric or English units, turn the power on (power SW is located in the back of the unit); metric units will display one decimal place (0.0), while English units display two decimal places (0.00).
To switch from English to metric units, push “SPEED” and “RST/!” switches while turning the power on. To return to English units, turn the test stand off, then push “SPEED” and “TIME/$” switches while turning the power back on.
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Operation
There are five modes of operation: MANU (Manual), JOG (Jog), SING (Single). CONT (Continuous) or PROG (Program). The user can select one of these modes by pressing the “MODE” button until the desired mode of operation is illuminated.
In this mode of operation the user can display length or speed. Display length by pressing the “LENGTH/SPEED” button until the LED adjacent “LENGTH” is illuminated. To display speed, push the “LENGTH/SPEED” button until the LED adjacent “SPEED” is illuminated.
It is possible to restrict the range of travel with manual limits. To manually adjust distance limits, loosen each of the two set screws holding the limit switch brackets; these set screws/brackets prevent the force gauge or load cell platform from traveling by activating internal limit switches. Adjust the top set screw/bracket to set the upper distance limit and the bottom set screw/bracket to set the lower distance limit.
Setting a Force Limit
It is possible to set one force limit when using a Shimpo DFS, DRI or FGV force gauge with the appropriate cable and operating the test stand in the manual, jog, single, and program mode. To program a force limit (when in one of these modes), press the “SET” button on the front panel display. Note that the display “No” box shows “Fv”. The “F” and the two arrows inform the user that he will be programming a force limit. Use the “TIME/#” to change digit position and “RST/!” to increment each digit until the desired limit force is displayed. Press the “TIME/#” button until no digits are blinking. This allows the user to select a negative sign by pressing the “RST/!” button. With no negative sign displayed, the test stand force limit is programmed as a compression force limit; with the negative sign displayed, the test stand force limit is programmed as a tension force limit. Press “SET” to store the force limit in memory.
The manual, jog, and single modes share the same programmed force limit.
Two force limits can be set when operating in the continuous mode. The instructions for programming two force limits are located in the Operation section under CONT (Continuous) on page 7.
MANU (Manual)
Press “MODE” button until “MANU” LED is illuminated.
This mode of operation is ideal for manually recording force measurements. The test stand will only operate between the limits that are set by the test stand user. These limits can be either manually adjusted (distance limits) or programmed with force limits when a Shimpo force gauge is used (see the “Setting a Force Limit” section above for force limit programming details).
The test stand will move in the downward or upward direction when the respective “PUSH” or “PULL” button is selected. The stand will continue to move in the selected direction until one of the following occurs: the “STOP” button is pushed, one of the manual limit switches is tripped, the emergency reset button is pushed or the force limit is reached.
NOTE: In this mode of operation, no RS232C output is produced.
JOG (Jog)
Press MODE button until “JOG” LED is illuminated.
This mode of operation is identical to “MANU”, except that the movement in any direction will only occur while either the “PUSH” or “PULL” button is depressed.
See the “Setting a Force Limit” section (left) for force limit programming details.
NOTE: In this mode of operation, no RS232C output is produced.
SING (Single)
Press MODE button until “SING” LED is illuminated.
This mode of operation is ideal for completing one cycle between manual distance limits and/or force limit. The initial starting direction can be either in the tension or compression direction depending on whether the “PULL” or “PUSH” buttons are pressed.
See the “Setting a Force Limit” section (left) for force limit programming details.
The test stand will move downward or upward after automatically zeroing the force value of the Shimpo gauge when the respective “PUSH” or “PULL” button is selected. The stand will continue to move until one of the following events occurs: the “STOP” button is pushed, one of the manual limit switches is tripped, the emergency reset button is pushed or the force limit is reached. If the stand is stopped for any of these reasons, the gauge’s value will be reset to zero once either the “PUSH” or “PULL” button is pushed again to resume movement.
In this mode of operation, the user can display length, speed or cycle count. Display length by pressing the “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” button until the LED adjacent “LENGTH” is illuminated. To display speed, push the “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” button until the LED adjacent “SPEED” is illuminated. Finally, to display cycle count, press the “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” button until there are no LED’s illuminated. When the stand platform is moving in the “down” direction, the LED next to “SPEED B” is active; when the stand is moving in the “up” direction, the LED next to “SPEED A” is active.
NOTE: An RS232C output is produced when using this mode of operation; refer to “RS232C Output Format” on page 9 for details.
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CONT (Continuous)
Press “MODE” button until “CONT” LED is illuminated.
This mode of operation is ideal if the user wants the test stand to repeatedly cycle up and down continuously or for a user-programmed number of times. The stand will start in either direction depending on whether “PUSH” or “PULL” is selected.
Length, speed or cycle count can be displayed as described in the “SING (Single)” section on page 6.
NOTE: An RS232C output is produced when using this mode of operation, refer to “RS232C Output Format” on page 8 for details.
To begin programming the test stand, press the “SET” key; the display will indicate a “C” in the “No” box. The “C” designates that the digits programmed into the adjacent LED’s will determine the number of cycles (number of times) a program will run. Using the “TIME/#” and the “RST/!” buttons, select the number of cycles you want the program to complete (0001-9999) or select four “0’s” if you want the program to run continuously; press “SET” to store the number of cycles.
The letter “Ft“ appears in the LED’s in the “No” box; this informs the user that the upper force limit should be programmed. Use the “TIME/#” and “RST/!” buttons to select the desired force limit. Use “TIME/#” to change digit position and “RST/!” to increment each digit until the desired limit force is displayed. NOTE: Pressing the “TIME/#” button until no digits are blinking allows the user to select a negative sign by pressing the “RST/!” button. With no negative sign displayed, the test stand platform is programmed to move downward (this denotes compression). With the negative sign displayed, the test stand platform will move upward (this (-) denotes tension). Press “SET” to store the upper force limit in memory. The down arrow LED (Fu) will light indicating that the test stand is ready to have its lower force limit programmed. Program the force limit using the “TIME/#” and “RST/!” buttons. Use “TIME/#” to change digit position and “RST/!” to increment each digit until the desired limit force is displayed. NOTE: The upper limit must be greater than the lower limit (F
upper>Flower
; -5>-20). Again press
“SET” to store the lower force limit into memory.
You may delay the time between upward and downward movements by selecting 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds using the “TIME/#” button. You may view distance traveled by pressing “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” until the LED adjacent “LENGTH” is lit. Speed can be displayed by pressing “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” until the LED adjacent “SPEED” is lit. Finally, the number of cycles completed can be displayed by pressing “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” until no LED’s are lit.
The test stand will move downward or upward after automatically zeroing the force value of a Shimpo gauge when the respective “PUSH” or “PULL” button is selected. The stand will continue to move until one of the following events occurs: the “STOP” button is pushed, one of the manual limit switches is tripped, the emergency reset button is pushed or the force limit is reached. If the stand is stopped for any of these reasons the gauge’s value will be reset to zero once either the “PUSH” or “PULL” button is pushed again to resume movement.
PROG (Program Operation)
Press the “MODE” key until the LED adjacent to “PROG” is lit.
NOTE: An RS232C output is produced when using this mode of operation, see “RS232C Output” section on page 9 for details.
Before programming the stand, it is best to get the two speed levels set appropriately. One should be set for the speed the user wants their test performed at and the other should be set at the highest acceptable level to have the stand moving when not performing the actual force test (this is usually at the maximum the stand will allow).
To begin programming the test stand, press the “SET” key; the display will indicate a “C” in the “No” box. The “C” designates that the digits programmed into the adjacent LED’s will determine the number of cycles (number of times) a program will run. Using the “TIME/#” and the “RST/!” buttons, select the number of cycles you want the program to complete (0001-9999) or select four “0’s” if you want the program to run continuously. Press “SET” to go to the next step.
See the “Setting a Force Limit” section on page 6 for force limit programming details.
The display in “No” box now shows “H”; the “H” designates the home position. Select the “PUSH” or “PULL” button to set the HOME position; press “SET”. The test stand platform will automatically move to the appropriate (manually set) distance limit position.
The display in “No” box now shows “F”; the “F” designates the auto zero function. This function is only available when using the FGV or DRI Shimpo force gauges. Use the “TIME/#” and “RST/!” buttons to program the “zero” force.
NOTE: The recommended minimum zero force that the user should program into the test stand is 0.2% of the full scale (rating of the force gauge), i.e. if the programmer is using an FGV-200H force gauge, the programmed “zero” force should be 0.4 lb (0.002 X 200 = 0.4). If no force is programmed in this step and the display reads all zeros, the test stand will not zero the distance and this feature is inoperative. Press the “SET” button to move on to the next step. This very useful function allows the operator to reset the distance display and RS232 output data to zero once the force gauge senses a force measurement.
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The display in the “No” box now shows “t”, which designates the tare function at “0” position. Select “on” or “off” by pressing “RST/!” and press “SET”. The tare function allows the use of fixtures/grips on the force gauge and then setting the force gauge display to zero. This function is useful as some fixtures/grips weigh more than others and this function sets the display to zero provided that fixture/grip does not weigh more than 50%* of the gauge’s capacity.
*NOTE: Shimpo recommends only taring approximately 20% of the gauge’s rated capacity; this guarantees that the gauge’s full capacity will still be available for measuring.
The display in the “No” box shows “0”, and the “LENGTH/ SPEED/CYCLE” display shows “----”. The “0” designates that the test stand begins each cycle from this position. Using the “PUSH” or “PULL” buttons, adjust the test stand to the position from which the force gauge will begin force/distance tests. Select speed “A” or “B” (using the “SPEED” button) at which the stand should return to this zero position. A time delay (pause) up to 5 seconds can be programmed between programmed points. Use the “TIME/$” button to cycle through “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5” or “P”. If “P” is selected, the user must press “PROG START” to restart the test stand program. Position “0” is called the set point zero position; the test stand will return to this position at the beginning of each programmed cycle. The force gauge will also tell the test stand to stop and return to set point 0 if a programmed force limit is reached. If the force gauge never reaches a programmed force limit, the test stand will execute an entire cycle and return to the set point zero position and then begin the next cycle. (To delete an unwanted position press “RST/!”. Press the “SET” key to move on to the next programming step.)
The display in “No” box shows “3” and the “LENGTH/ SPEED/CYCLE” display shows “----”. Repeat these steps outlined in the above paragraph up to a maximum of 5 points. If no additional steps are desired, press the “SET” key while the “LENGTH/SPEED/CYCLE” display shows “----” to store the program.
Run the program by pressing “PROG START” on the display panel.
To reset the program memory, press and hold “RST/!” and then press “SET”. The display will read “CCCC”.
Length, speed or cycle count can be displayed as described in the SING (Single) mode of operation section, page 6.
The display in the “No” box shows “1” and the “LENGTH/ SPEED/CYCLE” display shows “----”. The “1” designates the next position of a cycle that the test stand will move to; this position is defined as set point 1. Using the “PUSH” or “PULL” buttons, move the force gauge to position 1. Ensure that the correct LED adjacent the “SPEED A” or “SPEED B” is illuminated so that the test stand will travel at the intended speed. NOTE: If the programmed force limit is detected by the force gauge, the test stand will not move through the entire programmed distance and the force gauge will return to set point zero. Press the “SET” key.
The display in the “No” box shows “2, and the “LENGTH/ SPEED/CYCLE” display shows “----”. The “2” designates the next position of a cycle that the test stand will move to; this position is defined as set point 2. Using the “PUSH” or “PULL” buttons, move the force gauge to position 2. Ensure that the correct LED adjacent the “SPEED A” or “SPEED B” is illuminated so that the test stand will travel at the intended speed. NOTE: If the programmed force limit is detected by the force gauge, the test stand will not move the entire programmed distance and the force gauge will return to set point zero. Press the “SET” key.
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RS232C Output Format
SING/CONT Mode
Counter Direction Force Distance
ZZ{Space}0003{Space}A{Space}-0021.5{Space}+032.8{Cr}
NOTE: Direction B: PUSH, A: PULL
Data will be sent when stand reaches a manual limit switch or a programmed force limit.
PROG Mode
Counter Program # Force Distance
ZZ{Space}0003{Space}1{Space}-0021.5{Space}+032.8{Cr}
Data will be sent when the test stand force gauge/load cell platform reaches every set position or if a load exceeds the force limit.
NOTE: If the auto zero function is selected, data will be output at the first zero position, when the test stand force gauge/load cell platform reaches every set position (except the set point zero position), or if the force gauge exceeds a force limit.
Attaching Gauges
Attaching a Force Gauge to the Force Gauge Plate
This plate should be attached to the test stand using M6 threaded screws. Hole position is selected according to force gauge model used. See the plate illustration below for attachment details.
1. FGV/E series
2. DFS series
3. FGV-H/FGE-H
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Modifying the Force Gauge Plate for Load Cell Use
The force gauge plate should be removed from the mounting platform and reattached as shown below.
4. LC-50S/100S/200S
5. LC-500S
Attaching the DRI Force Gauge Plate and Force Gauge
Items included with the DRI force gauge plate are:
• (1) DRI mounting plate
• (2) Threaded spacers
• (2) Spring washers
• (2) Flat washers
• (2) Plate to threaded spacer mounting screws
• (3) DRI mounting screws
Attach two threaded spacers to the right side of the test stand mounting holes shown in figure 1 below.
Place one spring washer and one flat washer on each of the plate to threaded spacer mounting screws. Insert through the two holes on the short squared end of the mounting plate. Fasten the screws to the two installed threaded spacers. (See figure 2 for positioning details).
Mount the DRI to the plate using the DRI mounting screws (provided).
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Figure 1 Figure 2
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Dimensions and Specifications
MODEL:
CAPACITY: TRAVEL SPEED: STROKE: DISPLAY: OPERATING MODE:
COMMUNIICATION: LIMIT SWITCH REPEATABILLITY:
ZEROING FEATURE REPEATABILITY: DEFLECTION:
POWER: WEIGHT: DIMESIONS:
KEY:
FGS 250PV PROGRAMMABLE MOTORIZED TEST STAND SPECIFICATION
FGS-250PVL (low speed)
500lb (250kg, 2,500N)
.49” – 4.92”/min (12.5 – 125 mm/min) 1.97 – 19.70”/min (50 – 500 mm/min) 5.12 – 49.23”/min (130 – 1250 mm/min)
31.10” (790 mm)
Four digit LED, 0.41” high (10.5 mm), test stand can change english to metric
MANU, JOG, SING, CONT, PROG
Sensor: FGV, FGV-H, DFS, DRI (Remote Load Cell) To PC: RS-232C (Baud rate: 9600bps, data length: 8bit: 1bit:, parity: none)
± 0.0006” (0.015 mm) at max. speed
Max. 0.015” (0.383 mm) at max. speed
0.033 (0.85 MM) at max capacity
120VAC, 60Hz
115.7 lb (52.5 kg) 115.7 lb (52.5 kg) 126.8 lb (57.5 kg)
14.42” (366 mm) x 50.22” (1275 mm) x 20.52” (521 mm)
FGS-250PVM (standard speed)
± 0.0016” (0.04 mm) at max. speed ± 0.0036” (0.092 mm) at max. speed
Max. 0.065” (1.649 mm) at max. speed Max. 0.172” (4.355 mm) at max. speed
FGS-250pvh (high speed)
in
(mm)
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Troubleshooting
The following are general checkpoints; please call your local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo Instruments directly for further assistance.
The stand does not come on:
• Check all electrical components (power source, power cord, power switch, emergency cut-off switch)
The stand does recognize the RS232 output/input:
• Check all connections between the test stand and the force gauge and/or computer
The force gauge/load cell mounting plate does not move:
• Check power connections and power source, ensure that test stand power is on
• Check manual limit switches and adjust accordingly
• Check to see if the full travel range has already been achieved
• Check to be sure you are in the correct mode of operation
The stand will not accept a program:
• Move force gauge/load cell mounting plate to Home position
• Check to see if you are in the correct mode of operation (PROG)
Warranty
LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY
Shimpo Instruments warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance for one year from the date of original purchase. This warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to overload, misuse, negligence, or accident, or if the product has been repaired or altered outside of Shimpo Instruments’s authorized control in any respect which in Shimpo Instruments’s judgment, adversely affects its condition or operation.
DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY, and Shimpo Instruments hereby disclaims all other warranties, expressed, statutory or implied, applicable to the product, including, but not limited to all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness.
LIMITATION OF REMEDY
Under this warranty, Shimpo Instruments’ SOLE OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE the defective product or part, at Shimpo Instruments’ option. Shimpo Instruments reserves the right to satisfy warranty obligation in full by reimbursing Buyer for all payments made to Shimpo Instruments, whereupon, title shall pass to Shimpo Instruments upon acceptance of return goods. To obtain warranty service, Purchaser must obtain Shimpo Instruments’s authorization before returning the product, properly repackaged, freight pre-paid to Shimpo Instruments.
INDEMNIFICATION & LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Shimpo Instruments harmless from and against all claims and damages imposed upon or incurred arising, directly or indirectly, from Buyer’s failure to perform or satisfy any of the terms described herein. In no event shall Shimpo Instruments be liable for injuries of any nature involving the product, including incidental or consequential damages to person or property, any economic loss or loss of use.
MERGER CLAUSE
Any statements made by the Seller’s representative do not constitute warranties except to the extent that they also appear in writing. This writing constitutes the entire and final expression of the parties’ agreement.
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Copyright© Nidec-Shimpo America Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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