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Contents Preface 5 Before You Begin Conventions 5 6 Documentation Conventions 6 Technical Support 9 How to Get Technical Support 9 Before You Contact MTS Service Representative If You Contact MTS by Phone 9 10 Introduction 13 About This Manual Inappropriate Use Description 13 13 14 Specifications 16 Operating Condition Requirements Model and Specifications 16 16 Safety Information 17 Safety 17 Hazard Placard Placement 17 Installation 19 Installing Bracket of Environmental Chamber Insta
Operation 29 Installing Pull Rods and Grips 30 Operation of Temperature Controller 31 Temperature Controller Common Functions Test Case 35 40 Routine Maintenance 43 Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist Troubleshooting 43 44 Declaration of Conformity 45 4 Contents Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual
Before You Begin Preface Before You Begin Safety first! Other MTS manuals 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.
Conventions Conventions Documentation Conventions The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals. Hazard conventions Hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety information that is specific to the activity to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to an associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow all directions and recommendations.
Documentation Conventions Hypertext links The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All blue words in the body text, along with all contents entries and index page numbers, are hypertext links. When you click a hypertext link, the application jumps to the corresponding topic.
How to Get Technical Support 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. If you cannot find answers to your technical questions from these sources, you can use the Internet, e-mail, telephone, or fax to contact MTS for assistance.
If You Contact MTS by Phone Know relevant computer information Know relevant software information For a computer problem, have the following information available: • Manufacturer’s name and model number • Operating software type and service patch information • Amount of system memory • Amount of free space on the hard drive where the application resides • Current status of hard-drive fragmentation • Connection status to a corporate network For software application problems, have the following
If You Contact MTS by Phone Identify system type Be prepared to troubleshoot Write down relevant information After you call To enable the Call Center agent to connect you with the most qualified technical support specialist available, identify your system as one of the following types: • Electromechanical material test system • Hydromechanical material test system • Vehicle test system • Vehicle component test system • Aero test system Prepare to perform troubleshooting while on the phone: •
About This Manual Introduction About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this manual is to help you understand your environmental chamber, its capabilities, and operating requirements. This manual provides information for MTS Series FEC Environmental Chamber. Read each section carefully and refer to the manual whenever you need assistance. Inappropriate Use Before you attempt to use the MTS Series FEC Environmental Chamber, read and understand this manual.
Description Description Series FEC environmental chambers are used for testing the mechanical properties of metal and nonmetal materials (for example: magnesium alloy, plastic, and rubber.) under high and low temperature conditions. Environmental chambers can be used with Electromechanical universal testing machine. The MTS Series FEC Environmental Chambers let you test materials and components within a range of temperatures, from-70 ~ 350°C (- 94 ~ 662°F).
Description Test Space Electric Controls Motor, Heating and Refrigeration pipe Liquid Nitrogen Interface Bracket Movable Wheels Cabinet Temperature control system Bracket for environmental chamber The surface of the cabinet is made of painted mild-steel plate, the inner wall of the cabinet is made of stainless steel making it temperature-resistant.
Specifications Specifications The section provides operating condition requirements and detailed specification of the environmental chambers.
Safety Safety Information Safety Stay clear of moving equipment/avoid crush points Stay clear of mechanical linkages, connecting cables, and hoses that move because you can get pinched, crushed, tangled, or dragged along with the equipment. High forces generated by the system can pinch, cut, or crush anything in the path of the equipment and cause serious injury. Stay clear of any potential crush points. Most test systems can produce sudden, high-force motion.
Hazard Placard Placement LABEL DESCRIPTION Lift the machine with straps. Do not start, operate, or service machine until you read and understand the operator’s manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. There are no customerserviceable parts on the MTS Criterion electromechanical frames. Burn hazard. Hot surface. Do not touch. Allow to cool before servicing. Hot surface hazard. Do not touch.
Installation Contents Installing Bracket of Environmental Chamber Installing Environmental Chamber 20 22 Adjusting Environmental Chamber Position 24 Connecting Environmental Chamber Mains Power Connecting Liquid Nitrogen to the Chamber Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual 26 27 Installation 19
Installing Bracket of Environmental Chamber Installing Bracket of Environmental Chamber Environmental chambers are installed onto different brackets that are composed extruded aluminum and consist of front guide bracket and rear guide bracket. During high and low temperature test, front and rear guide bracket are connected and fixed onto testing machine.
Installing Bracket of Environmental Chamber 1. Install the front guide bracket to the accessory mounting locations on the testing machine. Fix bracket onto the testing machine by adapter block, do not tighten until alignment in next section is finished. Fix bracket onto the testing machine by adapter block. Front Guide Bracket Connect front and rear guide with the guide connector. 2. Connect the front and rear guide bracket.
Installing Environmental Chamber Installing Environmental Chamber Using a crane Before you begin Equipment Procedure For safe, quick, and accurate installation, plan to use crane to lift Chamber, MTS recommends using professional riggers experienced in moving heavy equipment. Before lifting the Chamber, ensure that: • There are no loose accessories on the Chamber. • There is adequate ceiling clearance to allow the Chamber to be lifted onto bracket, including clearance for the crane.
Installing Environmental Chamber The chamber can now be positioned into its operating location and then installed by an MTS service representative. Environmental Chamber Lift environmental chamber and put onto matching bracket.
Adjusting Environmental Chamber Position Adjusting Environmental Chamber Position 1. It is necessary to adjust the position of environmental chamber via upper and lower pull rods on site. Before fixing bracket and environmental chamber, slide the chamber from front to back on the bracket, and adjust the position of the bracket from left to right on testing machine to make the pull rods align to the center of the rod hole of environmental chamber. Rod Hole Adjust position of bracket.
Adjusting Environmental Chamber Position 3. In order to prevent the danger of Chamber overturn, FEC serials chamber use four anti-overturn blocks to connect the chamber body and the rail bracket. Please fix the four anti-overturn blocks on the left and right side wheel of the chamber after the chamber installation and adjustments are done. Door Switch Anti-overturn Block 4. To ensure the safety of the chamber operation, a door switch is installed on the bottom of it.
Connecting Environmental Chamber Mains Power Connecting Environmental Chamber Mains Power Power connection For MTS series FEC chamber use the 3-wires cable that is provide for power input, and connect to the customer electrical box and disconnect.
Connecting Liquid Nitrogen to the Chamber Connecting Liquid Nitrogen to the Chamber Prerequisites • Review lab safety procedures and review any safety data furnished by the LN2 supplier. • Ensure that the area around the chamber is well ventilated. WARNING The environmental chamber is not rated for combustible liquids. When heated, flammable and combustible liquids can explode and cause personal injury and equipment damage. Do not use flammable or combustible liquids in the environmental chamber.
1. Connect a supply of clean, water-free liquid nitrogen to the coolant input connector. The cooling gas supply tank should be pressurized to 0.15 MPa (22 psi) for LN2 cooling. If the supply tank pressure is greater than the recommended pressure, install a pressure regulator between the supply tank and the coolant solenoid. WARNING Use of LN2 gas in the chamber will result in a lack of oxygen in and around the chamber. A lack of oxygen can cause dizziness or blackouts.
Operation This section describes routine operation of environmental chamber. For details relating to software and temperature controllers, refer to the corresponding software manual and temperature controllers manuals. Only qualified and trained personnel should operate environmental chambers.
Installing Pull Rods and Grips Installing Pull Rods and Grips 1. Remove the U-plugs in the top and bottom walls of the chamber. 2. Mount upper pull rod to the crosshead, and lower pull rod to the base of testing machine. 3. Mount upper grip to upper rod, and lower grip to lower pull rod. 4. Push the environmental chamber into position so that the pull rods are centered with respect to the access ports of the chamber. 5. Install the specimen and all of its instrumentation. 6.
Operation of Temperature Controller Operation of Temperature Controller The temperature controller is located at the rear of the cabinet, which allows you to connect it with the computer and set parameters via the software easily. Inspect if cables are connected correctly before turning on power. Set the test temperature in the allowable temperature range without exceeding the minimum or maximum temperature.
Operation of Temperature Controller POWER: Power switch of environmental chamber. COMM.: Communication interface. Environmental chamber connects with the computer via this interface. The required temperature and parameters can be set for a test via this interface.Temperature information can be read through software in real time. The interface use 9 pins connectors and three of them are used.
Operation of Temperature Controller E-STOP: The J1 connector should be connected to either J14 of the Frame Controller or J2 of another Accessory with an Emergency Stop board. The J2 connector will either have a jumper plug or be connected to J1 of another Accessory with an Emergency Stop board.
Operation of Temperature Controller J2 E-STOP pin assignments are as follows: 34 Operation PIN SIGNAL 1 ESTOPB_OUT- 2 No Contact 3 ESTOP_OUT_MONITOR- 4 ESTOP_OUT_MONITOR+ 5 ESTOP3B+ 6 ESTOPA_OUT- 7 ESTOP3B- 8 ESTOP3A+ 9 ESTOPB_OUT+ 10 No Contact 11 No Contact 12 No Contact 13 ESTOP3A- 14 ESTOPA_OUT+ 15 No Contact Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual
Temperature Controller Common Functions Temperature Controller Common Functions The Environmental Chamber uses a Eurotherm2408 as temperature controller. The following describes the operation of manual settings and some of its methods and procedures. For details relating to setting test temperature and various control parameters, refer to"Eurotherm Manual". For setting test temperature and control parameters via software, refer to the attached software application manual. 1.
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Test Case Do not expose skin to the inner side of the cabinet or the sample while installing or uninstalling the sample because the temperature of the sample or inside of the cabinet may be very hot or cold. Install/uninstall sample using proper tools, and perform the operation strictly according to safe operating regulations of your laboratory. High temperature test procedure To perform a high temperature test: 1. Remove the U-plugs in the top and bottom walls of the chamber. 2.
Test Case 14. Remove the specimen from the grips following the instructions in the appropriate grip manual. Cooling test procedure To perform a cooling test: 1. Connect liquid nitrogen tank to the environmental chambers, and ensure no leakage. 2. Remove the U-plugs in the top and bottom walls of the chamber. 3. Mount upper pull rod to the crosshead, and lower pull rod to the base of testing machine. 4. Mount upper grip to upper rod, and lower grip to lower pull rod. 5.
Test Case 42 Operation Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist Recommended Service CALENDAR TIME USING 8 HOURS RUNNING TIME RATE PER DAY DAILY WEEKLY ANNUALLY RUNNING TIME-HOURS 8 40 2000 Clean the chamber inside/chamber surface area X* Check the door limit and E-stop X Check the cable connection X Check all the buttons function X System Inspection Check the cable connection MTS System Checks Check E-stop MTS Check door switch MTS Check rail bracket level MTS Check o
Routine Maintenance • Do not open the chamber immediately after a test to prevent damage or personal injury caused by high or low temperature. • To extend the service life of an environmental chamber, eliminate water vapor in the cabinet or other residue left in the chamber after test. • Do not use corrosive organic solvents when cleaning chamber.
Declaration of Conformity Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual Declaration of Conformity 45
Declaration of Conformity Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual
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