MTS Acumen™ Electrodynamic Test System Load Frame Site Preparation Guide 100-265-565 A be certain.
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Contents Technical Support 5 How to Get Technical Support.................................................................................................................5 Before You Contact MTS.........................................................................................................................5 If You Contact MTS by Phone.................................................................................................................7 Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals..............
Acoustics................................................................................................................................................22 Temperature............................................................................................................................................23 Heat Dissipation.....................................................................................................................................23 Relative Humidity.................................
Technical Support How to Get Technical Support Start with your manuals The manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to use and maintain your equipment. If your equipment includes software, look for online help and README files that contain additional product information. Technical support methods MTS provides a full range of support services after your system is installed. If you have any questions about a system or product, contact Technical Support in one of the following ways.
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After you call MTS logs and tracks all calls to ensure that you receive assistance for your problem or request. If you have questions about the status of your problem or have additional information to report, please contact Technical Support again and provide your original notification number.
Preface Before You Begin Safety first! Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with your system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance can result in hazardous conditions that can cause severe personal injury or death, or damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read and understand the safety information provided with your system before you continue. It is very important that you remain aware of hazards that apply to your system.
Caution notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a low level of risk which, if ignored, could cause moderate or minor personal injury or equipment damage, or could endanger test integrity. Other special text conventions Important: Important notices provide information about your system that is essential to its proper function. While not safety-related, if the important information is ignored, test results may not be reliable, or your system may not operate properly.
Introduction Topics: • Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction MTS Acumen Electrodynamic Material Test Systems are designed to operate in a laboratory or light industry environment. These systems are not intended for use in industrial, assembly-line, or other environments in which they could be subject to contamination from debris. To get the maximum intended use of the system, it is recommended that careful consideration be given to planning its installation. This includes: • The types of testing that will be performed.
Responsibilities Topics: • Customer Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................14 • MTS Responsibilities.............................................................................................................................
Responsibilities Customer Responsibilities It is the customer's responsibility to have the facility ready to install the system and move the system to its final testing location. It is also the customer's responsibility to have the proper insurance to ensure safe transport of the system. Facility preparation includes: • Provide electrical power available for the frame, controller, and peripherals where the system will be located. This includes the requisite supplementary ground connection.
Responsibilities It is the customer's responsibility to provide suitable lifting and moving devices such as an overhead crane and forklift. MTS supplies hoist rings (part number 100-228-534) in the "Open Me First" box (part number 100-267-481) that ships with the MTS Acumen system. These hoist rings are CE compliant. If the load frame is moved by a forklift and no hoist rings are used, the load frame can be lifted under the cross head. Weights and thread sizes are provided in this manual.
Responsibilities Initial Operation and Training Once the installation is complete, MTS performs an initial operation of the load frame and a calibration check to ensure that it is working properly and measuring accurately. MTS also performs an initial customer demonstration and basic training that briefly describes how to operate the system. This training, usually under four hours, is not meant to be an extensive demonstration or training of all possible test applications.
Site Preparation Topics: • Site Preparation.....................................................................................................................................18 • Prepare to Receive the System.............................................................................................................18 • When You Get Your System..................................................................................................................18 • Space Requirements....................
Site Preparation Site Preparation This section describes the physical, electrical, and mechanical requirements that must be considered before installing the MTS Acumen Test System. Read the following subsections thoroughly to identify installation considerations that apply to your facility. Prepare to Receive the System Prior to receiving the system, ensure suitable rigging equipment is available for lifting and transporting the system components. For more information, see "System Specifications".
Site Preparation Floor and Table Loading Considerations Once the final layout for your system laboratory has been developed, the dimensional and weight information for the various system components should be supplied to the building facility personnel to ensure that proper building loading and vibration considerations have been evaluated. If an MTS Acumen load frame table is not purchased, a table upon which the frame is placed is sturdy, level, and capable of supporting the weight of the machine.
Site Preparation Note: Local electrical codes supercede any information found here. Customers should use the power cord kit supplied by MTS for connecting electrical power and ground to the load frame. Use of power cords with inadequate ratings that are not equivalent to the power cord provided with your MTS Acumen product could cause a dangerous situation.
Site Preparation Electrical Disconnect Ensure that there is access and adequate room behind the frame to allow electrical disconnection of the power cord. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or inspecting any part of the test frame. When the hard cord kit option is used, the customer is responsible for providing an electrical power disconnect that is easy to operate and easy to reach. It must also meet IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3 standards.
Site Preparation Acumen Test System is not on a line that can be accidentally shut off. It is recommended that the MTS Acumen Test System and the computer workstation are both powered from the same electrical circuit. Fixture and Specimen Handling Considerations Movement of specimens in and out of the test system must be considered early in the planning of the site layout.
Site Preparation Temperature The operating temperature range of the load frame is 5°C to 40°C (51°F to 104°F). Although the load cell or force transducer is temperature compensated, it is recommended that room air heating and cooling outlets be directed so that they uniformly distribute air throughout the room. Heat-generating accessories should not create a local environment that exceeds these temperatures anywhere around the load unit.
System Specifications Topics: • Load Frame Dimensions........................................................................................................................
System Specifications Load Frame Dimensions Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
System Specifications Load Frame Specifications Dimension Description MTS Acumen 1 MTS Acumen 3 A Minimum test space height 26 mm (1.02 in) 26 mm (1.02 in) A Maximum test space height 603 mm (23.74 in) 819 mm (32.24 in) B Working height 133 mm (5.24 in) 133 mm (5.24 in) C Test space width 375 mm (14.75 in) 460 mm (18.11 in) D Column diameter 63.5 mm (2.5 in) 63.5 mm (2.5 in) E Footprint width 550 mm (21.65 in) 634 mm (24.96 in) F Footprint depth 485 mm (19.09 in) 501 mm (19.
System Specifications MTS Acumen Noise Level Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Noise Level Noise Level 7 Typical 8 Maximum MTS Acumen 1 MTS Acumen 3 47 dbA 47 dbA 69 dbA 69 dbA MTS Acumen Force Ratings Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. Force Ratings Specification MTS Acumen 1 MTS Acumen 3 1250 N (280 lbf) 3000 N (670 lbf) 850 N (190 lbf) 2000 N (450 lbf) Actuator dynamic stroke 70 mm (2.76 in) 70 mm (2.
System Specifications Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and conform to local codes and regulations. Local electrical codes supersede any information found here. Electrical Requirements MTS Acumen 1 MTS Acumen 3 Voltage 100-120 VAC (200-240) 200-240 VAC Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz Current 7 (4) Amp 10 Amp Phase Single Single 12 Environmental Requirements All MTS Acumen load frames are intended for indoor use only.
Site Requirements Checklist Topics: • Site Location..........................................................................................................................................32 • Transporting...........................................................................................................................................32 • Scheduling Installation...........................................................................................................................
Site Requirements Checklist Site Location Before installation of the MTS Acumen system, ensure the final location meets the following requirements. • The floor and table are able to support the weight of the frame and its computer components.
Site Requirements Checklist Scheduling Installation When the testing site is ready, contact your authorized MTS representative to schedule an installation appointment: www.mts.
Moving the Frame Topics: • Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................36 • Equipment..............................................................................................................................................36 • Procedure..............................................................................................................................................
Moving the Frame Before You Begin Before moving the load frame, ensure that: • You have suitably trained lifting and moving personnel, qualified to move heavy equipment in accordance with the appropriate licenses and have complied with your local safety standards (for example, the appropriate training required by OSHA in the U.S.). • At the final site location, there is adequate clearance between the ceiling and the top of the load frame. • There are no loose accessories on the shipping skid.
Moving the Frame 5. Remove the fixed wood blocks around the machine. 6. Use the packing list to inventory all the boxes. Accessories can be in the container with the load frame or can be packaged separately. Do not open any of the packing boxes. The packing list will indicate the total number of boxes that are included in the shipment. Count the number of boxes you received to make sure you have the correct number of boxes.
Additional Considerations Topics: • Load Unit Considerations......................................................................................................................40 • Computer Console Considerations........................................................................................................
Additional Considerations Load Unit Considerations The load unit is typically shipped in a horizontal position on a pallet or in a crate. Lifting and moving instructions that describe proper handling methods are placed in a protective envelope and shipped with the load unit. These instructions include recommended methods to remove the unit from the pallet, raise the unit erect, and move it into position; for additional information, see the Lift and Move Guide.
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