Unlock the Crosshead.............................................................................................................................51
Operation
55
Control Module......................................................................................................................................56
Specimen Installation.............................................................................................................................57
Install the Specimen...................................................................................................................58
Position the Crosshead Manually...........................................................................................................59
Manually Clamp the Crosshead ................................................................................................62
Crosshead Clamping Bolt Torque Values...................................................................................63
Move the Crosshead Hydraulically........................................................................................................63
Adjust the Grip Clamp Rate...................................................................................................................64
Adjust the Grip Clamp Force.................................................................................................................65
Handset Control......................................................................................................................................66
Handset Control Functions.........................................................................................................66
Standard Test Area Enclosure Operation...............................................................................................67
Hydraulic Power Off..................................................................................................................68
Specimen Installation and Setup................................................................................................68
Specimen Installation and Setup–Interrupt Operation...................................................68
Specimen Installation and Setup–Resume Operation....................................................68
Run Mode...................................................................................................................................69
Service........................................................................................................................................69
Emergency Stop and Actuator Velocity Limiting Switch..........................................................69
Interlock logic............................................................................................................................70
Test Area Enclosure with Light Curtain.................................................................................................70
Maintenance
73
Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist.............................................................................................74
Other Maintenance Tasks.......................................................................................................................77
Daily Inspections....................................................................................................................................78
Clean the Columns.................................................................................................................................79
Prevent Rust...........................................................................................................................................80
Maintain Airmount Pressures.................................................................................................................82
Label Inspection.....................................................................................................................................84
Adjust the Hydraulic Locks....................................................................................................................84
Lubricate the Crosshead Locking Bolts.................................................................................................88
Aligning the Force Transducer...............................................................................................................89
Required Equipment...................................................................................................................89
Align the Force Transducer........................................................................................................89
Series 111 Accumulator: Maintenance Overview..................................................................................93
Series 111 Accumulator: Check and Change Precharge Pressure..........................................................95
Equipment..................................................................................................................................95
Prerequisites...............................................................................................................................95
Check the Precharge Pressure....................................................................................................96
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