SHIMPO FGS-250PV User Manual

FGS-250PV Series Flex-StandFGS-250PV Series Flex-Stand

FGS-250PV Series Flex-Stand

FGS-250PV Series Flex-StandFGS-250PV Series Flex-Stand

Instruction Manual

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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