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I NS TRUCTI O N MA NUA L

DIGITAL TRIAXIAL LOAD FRAME 50kN CAPACITY


WITH TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL UNIT

MA NUA L CO DE

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Do not attempt to operate this equipment before reading


and comprehending the manual in all its parts
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USERS: MACHINE MANUFACTURERS | DRAUGHTSMEN |OPERATORS | MAINTENANCE WORKERS | ANY OTHERS

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Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.01 WARNINGS

The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for direct or indirect damage to people, things or animals and use of
the appliance in different conditions from those foreseen.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the documentary information or to the appliance without advance
notice.
Check the machine responds to the standards in force in the state in which it has been installed.
All operations necessary for maintaining machine efficiency before and throughout use are the operators responsibility
Carefully read the entire manual before operating the machine.
It is vital to know the information and limitations contained in this manual for correct machine use by the operator.
Interventions are only permitted if the operator is accordingly competent and trained.
The operator must be knowledgeable about machine operations and mechanisms.
The purchaser must ensure that operators are trained and aware of all the information and clarifications in the supplied
documentation.
Even with such certainty the operator or user must be informed and therefore aware of potential risks when operating the
machine.
Safety, reliability and optimum performance is guaranteed when using original parts.
Any tampering or modifying of the appliance (electrical, mechanical or other) which has not been previously authorised in
writing by the manufacturer is considered abusive and disclaims the constructor from any responsibility for any resulting
damage.
All necessary operations to maintain the efficiency of the machine before and throughout use are the responsibility of the
user.

1.02 WARNING AND DANGER INDICATIONS - SIGNS

The machine has been designed and constructed according to the current norms and consequently with mechanical and
electrical safety devices designed to protect the operator or user from possible physical damage. Residual risks during use
or in some intervention procedures on the device are however present. Such risks can be reduced by carefully following
manual procedures, using the suggested individual protection devices and respecting the legal and safety norms in force.
This manual includes Warning and Danger indications in relevant chapters. These indications are shown with the words
Danger or Warning in bold font and uppercase to make them highly visible.
WARNING indicates that machine damage could be caused should indications be ignored.
DANGER indicates that machine damage and/or injury to the worker could be caused should indications be
ignored.
DANGEROUS ZONE indicates any zone inside or in the proximity of the appliance in which a person is exposed
to the risk of injury or damage to health.

1.03 AIM OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

This manual has been edited with the aim of providing all machine operators with all the necessary information on
installation, use and maintenance from production to scrapping in as comprehensive and clear manner as possible.
All the procedures useful for any foreseeable emergency situations have been listed by the manufacturer and can be verified
during use.
Operators, for whom this manual has been written, due to their competence must give instructions or operate the machine
themselves.
The instructions manual must be carefully consulted by laboratory or site safety managers, equipment operators and any
internal and external maintenance workers.
The manual is integral to the product and refers to this appliance only.
The manual must be safeguarded and always kept near the equipment so that it can be easily consulted whenever
necessary.
IMPORTANT: The manual does not substitute the experience and technical training of the worker but must be considered
a guide for carrying out its functions.
Furthermore all the norms and rules the operator should be aware of or consult for correct use of the machine and/or test
performance can be found in the manual.
This responsibility is entrusted to the installer and Laboratory or Site Manager where the machine is installed.
The Constructor is available to provide further information.

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1.04 STRUCTURE OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

The manual can consist of a number of documents, as shown in the appropriate list.
Verify that all documents are present; otherwise request the missing parts from the Constructor before using the machine.
Instructions can be supplied with enclosures containing diagrams and designs, which are necessary for interpretation of
correct machine use and maintenance.

1.05 COMPOSITION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION


1.01 Warnings
1.02 WARNING and DANGER indications - SIGNS
1.03 Aim of the Instructions Manual
1.04 Structure of the Instructions Manual
1.05 Composition of the Instructions Manual
1.06 Modifications and enclosures of the Instructions Manual
1.07 Constructor Identification
1.08 Machine Identification Data
1.09 EC Stamp
1.10 Usage
1.11 Operators
1.12 Storage
1.13 Transportation and Movement
1.14 Packaging removal

Chapter 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS


2.01 General machine description
2.02 Dimension and weight
2.03 Electrical supply
2.04 Noise

Chapter 3 GENERAL SAFETY NORMS


3.01 General norms
3.02 Machine Safety devices and protection
3.03 Passive safety devices
3.04 Active safety devices

Chapter 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


4.01 Location
4.02 Handling and movement
4.03 Electrical connection

Chapter 5 MAN-COMMAND INTERFACE


5.01 Description of part enclosure A Load frame
5.02 Description of part enclosure B Control panel

Chapter 6 MACHINE REGULATION AND TUNING


6.01 Regulations
6.02 Checking the safety devices work
6.03 Instruction for circuit board connection

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Chapter 7 IN FUNCTION - USE


7.01 Switching on the equipment
7.02 Main menu
7.03 System configuration menu
Configuration profiles
Configuration and calibration of analog input channels
Configuration of the machine
State of activation
7.04 Manual positioning
7.05 Triaxial test execution
7.06 Equipping sample positioning
7.07 Emergency stop
7.08 Start up after emergency
7.09 Stop commanded by Safety circuit
7.10 Start up after stop commanded by Safety circuit
7.11 Load reading
7.12 Switching off
7.13 Test Start Up

Chapter 8 MAINTENANCE
8.01 Periodical checks
8.02 Ordinary Maintenance
8.03 Extraordinary Maintenance
8.04 Authorised maintenance centres

Chapter 9 GUIDE TO RECOGNISING DAMAGE AND ANOMALIES

Chapter 10 SPARE PARTS

Chapter 11 INACTIVITY

Chapter 12 DECOMMISSIONING THE MACHINE

ENCLOSURES
A Load Frame
B Control panel
Wiring

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1.06 MODIFICATIONS AND ENCLOSURES OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

This manual reflects the state at the time of the launch of the machine on its market. If any modifications, improvements or
adjustments have been made since machine supply the Manufacturer does not have to intervene on the marketed machine
and will not consider the machine or the manual deficient or inadequate.

1.07 CONSTRUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

SEE EC DECLARATION

1.08 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA

MODEL: S301N

PRODUCTION DATA: see EC declaration

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CODE : S301N.M01.EN.01

1.09 EC STAMP

SEE EC DECLARATION

1.10 USAGE

This versatile, compact, heavy duty triaxial frame has been designed for routine tests, for central laboratories, but also for
research purposes.
The triaxial machine is equipped with a touch screen control unit with a microprocessor control system that allows to
perform test within a speed range of 0,00001 to 12 mm/min.
The maximum load capacity is 50.000N. The machine can be equipped with triaxial cells, model S305 (max. specimen
size diameter 70x140mm) and triaxial cells, model S306 (max. specimen size dia. 100x200mm).
This appliance is for the exclusive use which it has been conceived for.

Any other use is considered improper and therefore negligent.


Machine use is allowed only in places free from danger of explosion or fire.
During operation check for conditions of danger.
immediately stop the machine should it be working irregularly, and consult the authorised dealers Sales Service department.
It is the Clients responsibility to verify at the time of installation and use that no conditions of use arise which are different
to those indicated.
Refer to the Constructor when in doubt.

1.11 OPERATORS

The use, transportation, installation, maintenance, demolition and disposal of


the appliance are only permitted to QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This manual is exclusively aimed at QUALIFIED PERSONNEL and contains


DANGER
the necessary information for machine use.
WARNING

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL means people who, due to their training, experience and education, as well as knowledge of
the relevant standards, limitations and measures, have been authorised by the PLANT SAFETY MANAGER to carry out
any necessary activity and are able to recognise and avoid any possible danger.

The manufacturer recommends that the instructions, procedures and recommendations in this manual and the work safety
legislation in force be scrupulously adhered to, even with the use of appropriate protection devices (whether individual or
part of the machine).
Knowledge and respect of the instructions, safety warnings and danger in this manual are all necessary for installation,
operation, management and machine maintenance with a minimal risk.
The PLANT SAFETY MANAGER has the following responsibilities and duties:

- To know the machine functions, its commands, safety and protection devices, possible dangers of use and all the
information in this manual in detail. This knowledge can only be gleaned from detailed reading of this manual.

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- To know the safety legislation in force in detail in order to operate the machine

- To recognise the QUALIFIED PERSONNEL for transportation, handling, installation, use, maintenance, disposal, etc.

- Correctly train and educate the QUALIFIED PERSONNEL before allowing them access to the machine. The personnel
must also be exhaustively trained with regards to the machines protection devices.

- Ensure the machines safety devices are not tampered with or removed and are checked on a daily basis. Provide the
operator appropriate individual protection devices according to the laws in force.

- The constructor is available for clarification, assistance and training and declines all responsibility for damage to things or
people resulting from improper, incorrect and negligent use by untrained personnel.

1.12 STORAGE

The appliance must be stored and conserved in the original packaging and in a
closed environment, protected from atmospheric agents with a minimum
temperature of -15C, and a maximum of +60C and a maximum humidity of 70%.
WARNING

1.13 TRANSPORTATION AND MOVEMENT

In order to avoid irreparable machine damage, move with care, do not overturn,
protect from rain, do not stack, protect the packaging and its contents from bumps
and sources of heat.
WARNING

During transportation and movement it is important to avoid bumps, overloading with other packages, exposure to freezing
or heating atmospheric agents, or any other potentially harmful condition to the device, things or people. Machine
transportation and movement must be entrusted to Qualified Personnel who can ensure correct movement.

Do not transport or move the product should it be impossible to respect the conditions
on the packaging or there be any doubts. Request information from the constructor.
DANGER
WARNING

1.14 PACKAGING REMOVAL

After removing the packaging check the machine is complete and that there are no visibly damaged parts. DO NOT USE
THE MACHINE and refer to the constructor when in doubt.

The components used for packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, screws, wood,
etc) must be kept out of reach of children, as they are sources of danger. These
components should be placed in the appropriate containers.
DANGER

In order to avoid bumps and overturn adopt the normal and logical precautions.

WARNING

Before disposing of the packaging check all machine components such as


accessories, utensils, instructions, documents etc have been removed.
WARNING

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Chapter 2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

2.01 GENERAL MACHINE DESCRIPTION

The equipment is composed of two main parts (see enclosure A for details):

THE LOAD FRAME (A) is basically made by a mechanical screw jack (A21) to which the two side
columns are fixed (A8). An upper cross bar (A6) is secured to the side columns by means of special
fixing nuts (A5). The mechanical screw jack transmits the load to the moving platen (A11). A proving
ring (OPTIONAL) equipped with a dial gauge (OPTIONAL) which detects the specimen deformation
can be fixed to the upper cross bar.
As an alternative to the dynamometric ring, the load frame can be equipped with load cells of different
capacity, but with a max.capacity of 50.000 N; the load cell must be connected to the LAN
connectors placed on the right side of the casing cover.
It is also possible to apply one or more transducers to the load frame, to measure the specimen
deformation, or the move of the moving plate (A11). Also in this case the transducers must be
connected to the LAN connectors placed on the right side of the casing cover.

THE CONTROL PANEL (B) allows to set and activate the testing machine functions.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with the manufacturer or with the dealer for any further information.

2.02 DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

S301N
LENGTH 511mm
WIDTH 500mm
HEIGHT 1810 mm
WEIGHT 175 kg

2.03 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

S301N
VOLTAGE 230V
PHASE NUMBERS 1
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
POWER 600 WATT
AMP 3A

2.04 NOISE

The air noise emission levels shown do not necessarily imply the levels of exposure to the worker.
The levels of exposure to the operator are obviously linked to the emission levels of the appliance; however other factors
influence the levels of exposure to the operator: length of exposure, environmental characteristics, the presence of other
machines etc.
The appliance emission levels allow anyway an estimate to be carried out on the dangers due to noise.

Continuous use of the appliance and machines predictably present in the installation
environment could cause a heightened daily personal exposure to noise.
DANGER

If the daily personal exposure is equal to or more than 85 dB (A) it is advisable to use the Individual Protection Devices
(protective headphones, plugs, etc.). If the daily personal exposure is equal to or more than 90 dB (A) it is compulsory to

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use Individual Protection Devices (protective headphones, plugs, etc.). For further information consult the standards in force
in the country of installation.

Acoustical pressure level equivalent Laeq at 1 m distance 59 dB(A)


Acoustical power emitted by the appliance LWA 67 dB(A)
Standard above data are referred EN ISO 3746

Chapter 3 GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS


3.01 GENERAL STANDARDS

To ensure the safety of machine operators:


Any tampering with the appliance not pre-emptively authorised by the manufacturer exempts the manufacturer from any
responsibility for damage caused by or to it.
The removal or tampering with safety devices entails a violation of the safety standards.
Machine use is only allowed in areas where there is no risk of explosions or fires.
Only the original fittings can be used. The use of unoriginal fittings exonerates the manufacturer from all responsibility.
Check the appliance is in ideal working conditions and that its parts are not worn or faulty before Carry out all
necessary maintenance
Do not wear loose clothing, ties, chains or anything else which could become caught in the frame or other moving parts
of the appliance.
Be aware of the danger of electrical shocks from direct or indirect contact due to unforeseen electrical faults.
Do not subject the appliance to violent impact.
Do not expose the appliance to fire, welding sparks or extreme temperatures.
Do not bring the appliance into contact with corrosive substances.
Do not wash the appliance with jets of water.
Check the workspace around the machine is clear from potentially dangerous objects.
The machine operator must wear appropriate work clothing such as protective glasses, gloves and mask in order to avoid
damage from, for example, harmful dust projection. Wear a lower back support when lifting heavy parts. There should be
no hanging objects such as bracelets or otherwise, long hair should be protected with relevant precautions, shoes must be
appropriate for the type of operation to be carried out.

DURING USE
When operating check there are no conditions of danger. Immediately stop the machine when it is functioning irregularly.
Contact the authorised Sales Service department.
For the operators safety do not touch any part of the appliance when testing and use the appropriate individual protection
devices in order to keep the operator safe.

3.02 MACHINE SAFETY DEVICES AND PROTECTION

DEFINITION: Protections are all the safety measures that consist of the use of specific technical means (repairs, safety
devices) to protect people from dangers which cannot be limited reasonably in design.

Tampering with the protections or any appliance modification could cause risks to
users or other exposed people.
The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for direct or in direct damage
to people, things or animals following tampering with the protections.
DANGER

3.03 PASSIVE SAFETY DEVICES

Passive safety devices are the devices or solutions which eliminate or reduce the risks to the operator without any active
intervention by the operator.
The load frame is equipped with:

An electric limit switch that automatically stops the moving platen (A11) when the downwards
max travel is reached. Upwards there is no stopping device: if the max travel limit is passed, the
equipment will not be damaged.

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Anyway never use the moving platen near the upper limit (A18) and lower limit (A19).

WARNING

Micro switch (OPTIONAL) connected to the proving ring (OPTIONAL) by means of the connector (A12) and
providing an automatic stop of the appliance when the max. load is reached.

3.04 ACTIVE SAFETY DEVICES

Active safety devices are the devices or solutions which eliminate or reduce the risks to the operator and require active and
conscious intervention by the operator for the preventive action to be carried out.

The Main Switch (B1) also works as emergency switch.

Chapter 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.01 LOCATION

The equipment must be placed in an ideal position and environment for the use it has been conceived for (laboratory use
and protected from atmospheric agents) and that the machine is placed by a qualified operator.

ALLOWED TEMPERATURE: from +5C to +40C


ALLOWED RELATIVE HUMIDITY: from 30% to 70%
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OVER SEA LEVEL: 1000 m

GENERAL ADVICE
The machine must be installed in an area which allows ease of access to all parts so that maintenance may be
carried out.
Unauthorised people and objects which could be potential sources of danger must not be permitted in the area
surrounding the machine.
Do not position the equipment near instruments or appliances which could produce vibrations.

4.02 TRANSPORTATION AND MOVEMENT

These instructions are applicable to the machine assemblers.


Ensure the equipment is correctly supported at the lifting point and that the machine does not slip.
Do not remain in direct line with the application of force and do not allow personnel where there are loads that cannot be
adequately supported by mechanical means.

4.03 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Wiring of the electrical system must be carried out by qualified personnel

DANGER

Before wiring consult the electric plan linked to the instructions manual and the
registration plate on the machine for information regarding supply, frequency and
nominal current.
DANGER

Connect the earthing system via the PE terminal (yellow-green) before any other
connection.
DANGER

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Apply a knife switch at the top of the connecting cable of the machine to the power
system.
The knife switch must be combined with a safety device against the overload with a
differential switch (safety switch).
DANGER
The technical features of the safety device must be in accordance with the standards
in force in the country where the machine has been installed.

ELECTRIC TOLERANCES:

Real voltage 10 % of the nominal one


Frequency: 1 % of the nominal one in a continuous way
2 % of the nominal one for a short period
The harmonic distortion of the sum from the second to the fifth harmonics not more than 10 % of the total voltage as a
real value between the conductors. A further distortion of 2% is accepted for the sum from the sixth to the thirtieth
harmonics of the real total value between the conductors.
With reference to the voltage imbalance of the three-phase voltage, the inverted sequence component and the zero
sequence component must not be more than 2% of the direct sequence component of the voltage.
The voltage pulses must not last more than 1,5 ms with an up/down time between 500 ms and 500 ms and a peak value
not higher than 200 % of the real value of the nominal tension.
The electric supply must not be interrupted or zeroed for more than 3 ms at any time. Between two interruptions it must
not take more than 1 s.
The interruptions must not overcome 20 % of the tension peak for more than one cycle. Between two interruptions it
must not take more than 1 s.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damages to people, things and animals caused by the non-compliance of the
above instructions

Chapter 5 MAN COMMAND INTERFACE

5.1 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ENCLOSURE A LOAD FRAME

CONTROL DESCRIPTION
They allow fixing the upper cross bar (A6) to the
A5 FIXING NUTS
supporting bars (A8).
It allows the platen (A11) to apply the load to the
A6 CROSS BAR /BEAM
specimen placed on the ram (A5).
Thanks to the fixing nuts (A5) they support the
A8 SIDE COLUMNS upper bar (A6) and together they form the main
frame of the appliance
It protects the moving platen (A11) and its
A9 GASKET components from the dust and the debris provoked
by the tests.
Sliding upwards it allows applying the load to the
A11 MOVING PLATEN
specimen.
The goal of this micro is to protect the Proving Ring
CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC MICRO
A12 (OPTIONAL); in fact it stops the appliance in the
SWITCH
event of an overloading.
Thanks to this fitting it is possible to tool up the
appliance with a proving ring (OPTIONAL). For
A16 SCREW FOR PROVING RING
further details, consult the Chapter TOOLING UP
of this manual.
A17 METAL RING It allows fixing the gasket (A9) to the screw (A10).
Its the max. upper travel limit of the moving platen
A18 MAX. UPPER LIMIT
(A11).
Its the max. lower travel limit of the moving platen
A19 MAX. LOWER LIMIT
(A11).
A21 MECHANICAL SCREW JACK It allows moving up and down the platen (A11).

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5.2 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS - ENCLOSURE B CONTROL PANEL

The human-machine interface involves the use of a LCD LCD TFT QVGA (320x240 pixel) touchscreen put next to a 5-key
keyboard. All the functions of the machine are accessible both through the touchscreen and through the keyboard. Some
keys can be disabled or can take on a special significance depending on the context in which the machine operates.

B1 MAIN SWITCH
B2 DISPLAY
B3 KEYBOARD
B4 N2 USB PORTS
B5 SLOT SD CARD
B6 ANALOG CHANNEL
B7 RS232
B8 LAN

Chapter 6 MACHINE REGULATION AND TUNING


The first time these operations must be performed by qualified personnel in the presence of the operator in
charge. (Standard EN 292-2 art. 5.5 1d)

6.01 REGULATIONS

Before starting the normal use of the machine, it must be equipped with all the necessary accessories in order
to perform the test properly.
After this, fix to the upper beam a dynamometer ring or a load cell; they both must be equipped with a piston
of penetration or compression suitable to the test.
On the mold plate should be placed the mold or the equipment suitable for the test.
Adjust the position of the mold plate and of the upper bream to limit the dead time during the execution of the
test: particularly place the mold plate in correspondence of the lower dead point.
In the end apply any comparators or electronic displacement transducers to measure the deformation of the
specimen, or the move of the mold plate

6.02 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES WORK

Before starting the test, it is recommended to check that the mold plate stops its run at the lower dead
point,

If it is used a dynamometer ring equipped with the electrical safety stop at the maximum load, check
(before starting the test) that the device is working properly by stopping the run of the mold plate when
the maximum load of the dynamometer ring is the reached.

6.03 INSTRUCTION FOR CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTIONS

To allow a correct transmission of the data from the machines sensors to the circuit board, make sure that the
connectors CH1CH8 and LAN are firmly inserted in their respective seats, while the RS232 connector is
blocked with both its screws. Make sure the cable of the connectors CH1CH8 is blocked by the cable gland
(see the attached image) to prevent that any vibration of the machine could distort the data transmission. At

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the end of the connection close the slot connectors with the specific sheet.

Chapter 7 IN FUNCTION - USE

Before setting the machine in motion it is essential that the Operator and Safety Manager
have read the Instructions Manual and understood all parts of the machine and activities
linked to it (Risks, Dangers, Functionality, Operation, Protections, Commands, etc.)
DANGER
WARNING

7.01 SWITCHING ON THE EQUIPMENT

Before switching on the appliance, ensure that the load frame is connected to the electric
feeding net.

WARNING

To switch the equipment on turn the main switch (B1) on I position.

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7.02 MAIN MENU

The main menu allows to select the main functions of the device.
It can show a range of set and variable number of items, depending on the installed International Standards.

Menu display
area

The following list includes the icons that represent the regular functions and does not include the ones of the
standards (see the related chapters).

 : visualization of the enabled alarms

 : manual positioning

 : test storage

 : system configuration.

 : control panel

How to select an item of the main menu with the touch screen

1. Scroll through the menu ( or ) up to the desired item has been visualized.
2. Touch the desired item and wait for the activation of the selected function.

How to select an item of the main menu with the keyboard

1. Scroll through the menu ( or ) up to the desired item has been visualized.

2. Press the confirmation key ( ) and wait for the execution of the selected function.

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7.03 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU

It allows to select the specific configuration functions of the machine. The menu items are as follows

 : Configuration profiles (PROTECTED BY PASSWORD default 1111).

 : Configuration of analog input channels (PROTECTED BY PASSWORD default 3333)

 : Machine configuration (PROTECTED BY PASSWORD default 2222)

How to select an item of the control panel menu with the touch-screen

1. Scroll through the menu ( or ) up to visualize the desired item

2. Touch the desired item and wait for the execution of the activation function.

How to go back to the main menu with the touch screen

1. Touch and wait for the visualization of the main menu.

How to select an item of the control panel menu with the keyboard

1. Scroll through the menu ( or ) up to visualize the desired item.

2. Press the confirmation key ( ) and wait for the activation of the desired item.

How to go back to the main menu with the keyboard

1. Press the key and wait for the visualization of the main menu.

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CONFIGURATION PROFILES

Summary of the analog


channels configuration
for the selected profile

Close the screen

Parameters
Parameter Value
Profile It shows the profile (correctly selected) with the configurations of the
machine and of the analog channels

How to select a configuration profile

1. Select the ID of the configuration profile


2. Close the screen

How to duplicate a configuration profile

WARNING The duplication of a configuration profile is possible only if the correct password has
been entered.

1. Select the id of the source configuration profile

2. Use the key to copy the profile in action.


3. Select the type of copy (profile or channel)
4. Select the ID of the destination configuration profile (different from the source one)

5. Use the key to paste the current profile.


6. Confirm the duplication and wait for the end of the operation and for the related confirmation message

How to delete a configuration profile

The elimination of a configuration profile is possible only if the correct password has
WARNING
been entered

1. Select the ID of the configuration profile to be deleted

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2. Use the key to delete the current profile


3.

CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION OF THE ANALOG INPUT CHANNELS

The configuration and the calibration of an analog channels depends on the selection of the same channel
through the following window:

Close the screen

Select an analog channel to enter the configuration screen, through which both the functions and the data
reading mode are set.

Calibration

Extended configuration

Undo changes

Confirm changes

Depth filter
Parameters
Parameter Value
TYPE It shows the type of information read by the analog channel

CAPACITY It shows the full scale value of the transducer connected to the analog
channel. The unit of measurement is independent of the measurement
system selected in the international settings. In this way, the operator can
insert the transducer capacity directly into the unit of measurement indicated
in the specifications without worrying about how the system is working.

ALARM If enabled, it shows the threshold above which an alarm condition is


generated on the analog channel.

ENTRY It shows the level of the input signal and, consequently, the gain of the
amplification applied before the reading. Please note that low signal levels
correspond to more amplifications and vice versa.

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DATA BIT It shows the number of bits used to read the data. As the number of bits
increases, both the resolution of the analog channel and the instability of the
measure will increase (Even the less significant noise is "appreciated",).

FILTER The analog data are over-sampled compared to the actual needs of the
application. The excess samples can be used to stabilize the reading with
variable algorithm according to what is selected in the parameter "filter type".
If filter type is NONE, the last sample read in the time window of acquisition
s used without the application of mathematical algorithm.
If filter type is AVERAGE ,an arithmetic mean will be applied to the samples
of the acquisition time window.
If filter type is CUSTOM the values range in the acquisition time window
are "damped" in proportion to the value of "depth filter".

Use key to enter the extended configuration.

Next page
Extended
configuration
(available only for
load channel)

Previous page
Extended configuration

Close the screen

Parameters
Parameter Value
Description Enter a free description of the channel.
Decimal numbers It shows the decimal numbers to use in order to display the engineering
value of the channel.

Time check It shows the last transducer calibration check

Use the key to enter the next page (only for load, pressure, displacement and strain channels).

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Extended configuration
Next page
(available only for
load and pressure
channels)

Previous page
Extended configuration

Close the screen

Parameters
Parameter Value
[P]id constant Multiplier of the PROPORTIONAL factor in the PID algorithm
p[I]d constant Multiplier of the INTEGRATING factor in the PID algorithm
pi[D] constant Multiplier of the DERIVATIVE factor in the PID algorithm

Use the key to enter the next page (only for load and pressure channels).

Previous page
Extended configuration

Close the screen

Parameters
Parameter Values
Touch point During the test execution, it shows the variation (in points) that the value read by the
load channel must have, so that the touch point condition of the specimen is
recognized

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Use the key to enter the calibration screen.


To remove the selected
To add a calibration step
calibration step

Calibration check

Start of the manual


activation (available
only for load,
displacement, strain
and pressure
Initialization of the channels)
default calibration
steps

Close the screen

Channel value for Channel points for Copy of points value


the selected step the selected step calibration step

To calibrate the analog channels proceed as follows:

1. Add to the calibration chart the number of the desired steps by using the key .
2. Set manually the engineering values for the expected steps in the chart or initialize them with the default
values ( calculated in function of the number of the expected steps and of the full scale so as to have

equidistant values) by using key


3. Define manually the points corresponding to the engineering values , either manually acquire them using

or start the manual activation by using

The manual activation must be used only by qualified personnel, because it can cause
WARNING
the damage of the machine.

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The calibration screen changes as follows:


Start upwards
activation Start downwards
activation

Max load proving ring


(S212, S301) input status
or upper stroke end status
(S206)

Status of the lower stroke


end

Channel value of Stop of the


the selected step activation

Copy point value in


Channel points of calibration step
the selected steps

Decrease in speed

Increase in speed

Current speed

Stop of the
activation

Activation of the plate (UPWARDS)

1. Touch the key (press if using keyboard) to activate the movement of the plate upwards at
the speed set in the configuration screen of the machine.

2. To increase / decrease the speed of activation, touch keys / ( / if using the


keyboard).

3. To increase / decrease the speed of activation rapidly (acceleration), keep pressing the keys /

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4. Touch ( if using the keyboard) to stop the activation.

If the load ring dynamometer (S212) or the upper stroke end (S206 , S301) reach
the maximum load an alarm condition is activated. It inhibits the movement of the
WARNING

plate upwards (icon is active )

Activation of the plate (DOWNWARDS)

1. Touch the key ( if using the keyboard) to activate the movement of the plate downwards at
the speed set in the configuration screen of the machine.

2. To Increase / decrease the speed of the activation, touch the keys / (Press / if
using the keyboard)

3. To Increase / decrease the speed of activation rapidly (acceleration), keep pressing the keys /

4. Touch ( if using the keyboard) to stop the activation.

When the lower stroke end is reached, an alarm is activated to stop the movement of
WARNING
the plate downwards (symbol is active).

It is also possible to check the correct calibration of the analog channel, by using the button .

Readout zeroing

Start manual
activation (only
available for load,
pressure,
displacement and
deformation
channels)

Screen closure

Start the manual activation by pressing the button .

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The manual operation must be exclusively used by expert personnel because might
WARNING
cause machine damage

The screen of calibration check changes as follows:


Readout zeroing

Max. load proving ring (S212,


S301) input status or upper
Start upwards stroke end status (S206)
activation

Status of the lower stroke


end

Start downards
activation
Stop of the
activation

Speed decrease

Pause

Running speed Speed increase

Activation of the plate (UPWARDS)

1. Touch the key (press if using the keyboard) to activate the movement of the plate upwards
at the speed set in the configuration screen of the machine.

2. To increase / decrease the speed of activation, touch keys / ( / if using the


keyboard).

3. To rapidly increase / decrease the speed of activation (acceleration), keep pressing the keys /
.

4. . Touch ( if using the keyboard) to stop the activation.

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If the load proving ring (S212) or the upper stroke end (S206, S301) reaches the
maximum load, an alarm condition is activated. It inhibits the movement of the plate
WARNING
upwards (symbol is active )

Activation of the plate (DOWNWARDS)

1. Touch the key ( if using the keyboard) to activate the movement of the plate downwards at
the speed set in the configuration screen of the machine.

2. To increase / decrease the speed of the activation, touch the keys / (Press / if
using the keyboard)

3. To rapidly increase / decrease the speed of activation (acceleration), keep pressing the keys /

4. . Touch ( if using the keyboard) to stop the activation.

If the lower stroke end is reached, an alarm, which inhibits the movement of the plate
WARNING
downwards (symbol is activated) will be activated.

MACHINE CONFIGURATION

Next page

Undo changes

Confirm changes

Parameters
Parameter Values
Activation of log files If activated, it allows to write a log file during the execution of the algorithm
for the regulation of the activation speed.
Auto saving If activated, it allows the (partial or complete) auto saving of data and test
results, when it is completed.
Serial protocol If activated, it allows to send test results on the serial port.

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Use the button to enter the next screen:


Next page

Previous page

Undo changes

Confirm changes

Parameters
Parameter Values
Encoder speed It allows to activate the speed control in mm/min (in/min) by using the
encoder.
Manual speed It is the initial upward/downward speed of the plate during a manual
activation.
Touch speed It is the upward speed of the plate before the specimen is touched.
Return speed If the appliance allows it, the plate automatically returns to the initial
position.
Mec. recovery speed If the appliance allows it, the plate recovers the backlashes after an
automatic positioning.
Correction factor Correction factor of the plate speed.

Use the button to enter the next screen.

Previous page

Undo changes

Confirm changes

Parameters
Parameter Values
Zero time It is the elapsed time between touch time phase and the initial calibration
of the analog channels.
PID delay time It shows the elapsed time between the touch time moment and the start of
PID activation.

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Use the button to enter the next screen:

Previous page

Undo changes

Confirm changes

Parameters
Parameter Values
Pace rate deviation (*)
Constant pace rate time: (*)
Break deviation: (*)
Break timeout: (*)

(*) Non-destructive break of the specimen


To avoid the sudden (therefore destructive) break of the specimen, the machine considers a control algorithm,
that can be personalized with the parameters of the third configuration screen. The algorithm considers two
different work phases:
1. Connection of the pace rate: Pace rate load is considered connected when the speed is constant within a
tolerance range called PACE RATE GRADIATION and for a minimum period of time, called PACE RATE
TIME.
2. Break detection: after having connected the pace rate by establishing an initial speed value, this will
increase during the test. When a certain threshold, called BREAK DEVIATION, is exceeded for a period of
time called BREAK TIMEOUT as compared to the initial value, the capacity does not increase by producing
a non-explosive break.

START POSITIONS

During operations, it is possible to check the operative phase of the machine in detail, by referring to the
following table:

 : Initialization

 : Ready (initialization is ended)

 : Touch time search

 : Delayed start of the automatic activation

 : Automatic start

 : Manual start.

 : Manual start with upward movement of the plate.

 : Manual start with downward movement of the plate.

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7.04 MANUAL POSITIONING

The manual operation must be exclusively used by expert personnel because might
WARNING
cause machine damage.

It allows the manual activation of the plate

Max. load proving ring (S212, S301)


input status or upper stroke end status
Start upwards (S206)
activation

Stop activation and


screen closure

Start downwards
activation Status of the lower stroke end

Speed decrease Speed increase

Pause
Running speed

Plate activation (UPWARDS)

1. Push the button ( if using the keyboard) to activate the upward movement of the load
plate at the speed set in the machine configuration screen.

2. To increase/decrease the activation speed, use / ( / if using a keyboard).

3. To rapidly increase / decrease the speed of activation (acceleration), keep pressing the keys / Push

( if using a keyboard) to stop the activation.

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If the load proving ring (S212, S301) or the upper stroke end (S206, S301) reaches
the maximum load, an alarm condition is activated. It inhibits the movement of the
WARNING

plate upwards (symbol is active )

Plate activation (DOWNWARDS)

1. Push the button ( if using a keyboard) to activate the downward movement of the plate, at
the speed set in the machine configuration screen.

2. To increase/decrease the activation speed, use / ( / if using a keyboard).

3. rapidly increase / decrease the speed of activation (acceleration), keep pressing the keys /

4. Push ( if using a keyboard) to stop the activation..

If the lower stroke end is reached, an alarm, which inhibits the movement of the
WARNING
plate downwards (symbol is activated) will be activated.

7.05 MANUAL TRIAXIAL TEST EXECUTION

1. Select the triaxial test execution ( ).from the main menu.


2. The configuration parameters screen will be displayed.

3. If necessary, change the speed parameter. The inserted value will be used during the test execution to set
the activation speed.
Pay attention the machine is ready (symbolis active in the status bar

4. Change the test description parameter, by writing a suitable text both for test identification and for the
automatic naming of the file, where its data will be saved.
5. If necessary, change the speed parameter. The inserted value will be used during the test execution to set
the activation speed.
6. If necessary, change the area parameter.
7. Push the button end test mode, to enter the screen with related configuration parameters.

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8. The following screen will be displayed.

9. If necessary, change the start load parameter. The inserted value will be used during the test execution to
set a minimum load threshold, before which the specimen break is not detected.
10. If necessary, change the stop load parameter. The inserted value will be used during the test execution to
detect the specimen break. The specimen can be considered broken when a load loss is detected that, in
percentage if compared with the maximum measured load, is higher or equal to the set value. To use the
stop function for specimen break, it is necessary to set a load channel.
11. If necessary, change the deformation threshold. The inserted value will be used to stop the test as the
configured deformation is reached.

12. Push the button to open the screen of the advanced parameters configuration.The advanced
parameters configuration screen will be displayed:If necessary, change the start load parameterThe
inserted value will be used during the test execution to set a minimum load threshold, before which the
specimen break is not detected.

If necessary, change the force parameter.

13. Push the button to move to the selection screen of configuration profile and of analog channels to
perform the test.

14. The following screen will be displayed:


15.

16. Push the button to move to the configuration profile selection screen.

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17. The following screen will be displayed.

18. Select the configuration profile, by checking the linked analog channels.

19. Push the button to close the configuration profile selection screen.

20. Push the button to move to the analog channels selection screen, that should be used to perform
the test.
21. The following screen will be displayed.

22. Select the identifications and, if necessary, the analog channel type. In order to start the test, it is
necessary that channel identifications differ and that, for the not equipped encoder machines, at least a
reading channel of the axial deformation is activated.

23. Push the button to move to the data acquisition screen.

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By setting the data acquisition during the test execution and if a USB stick or a SD card are inserted, a text file
with the selected channels registration will be created.

24. Push the button to move to the time window screen.

25. Select the acquisition type option:


a. DISABLED to disable the data window as above defined;
b. LIN to save the samples numeric values at instants t*N (t*1, t*2, t*3, );
c. LOG to save the sample numeric values at instants t*e^N (t*e^1, t*e^2, t*e^3, );
d. SQRROOT to save the sample numeric values at instants t*N^2 (t*1^2, t*2^2, t*3^2, ).
26. Change the time base value depending on the acquisition type selected.
27. Change the length of the time window to determine its end. When the time length is up, the system
checks if another time window has been enabled; if so, the system will go on with the acquisition of new
parameters, on the contrary, the data acquisition process will be concluded.
28. Change the Max interval value that can elapse between two consecutive readings.

29. Push the button to move to the acquisition channel selection screen

30. Select one of the following options for each single channel value being read:
a. NONE if the channel is not used;
b. FILE to log the channels value;

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31. Push the button to close the selection screen of analog channels.

32. Push the button to close the selection screen of configuration profile and of analog channels, that
must be used to perform the test.

EXECUTION

In case of emergency, push the specific button or the ignition switch or


WARNING disconnect the power cord to stop the machine.

1. Be sure that the machine is ready for use. (highlighted by the symbol in the status bar).

2. Push the button to perform the test and for manual machines the button for the upward
movement of the piston,
3. The execution test screen will appear (in numeric visualization). The values of elapsed time from the
beginning of the test, load, axial deformation (average of each channel) will be displayed on this
screen as well as the values of lateral deformation (total of all channels), only if at least one channel
of lateral deformation is selected.

Calibration button
available only for
manual machines
during touch time

4.

5. In numeric visualization, push the buttons and to activate and deactivate the
visualization of deformation values of each analog channel.

Calibration button
Deformation values available only for
of each analog manual machines
channel during touch time

6.

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7. Push the button to alternate the numeric with graphic visualization.

Calibration button
available only for
manual machines
during touch time

8.

9. At any time, push the buttons or to stop the execution. .

RESULTS

As the test is completed, the screen with test results will immediately displayed.

Reason of test stop:

specimen break, alarm


condition, manual stop,
remote stop

1. Push the button to alternate the numeric with graphic visualization.

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SAVING AND PRINTING

1. Push the button to activate the saving and printing screen of test results.

Saving on SD-Card or Printing on USB


Pen-Drive printer (PCL
compatible)

Printing on thermal
printer

2.

3. Select the printing type (partial only numeric data, complete numeric and graphic data). This type
does not work on USB printer (PCL compatible).

4. Push the button to print on thermal printer (if assembled).

5. Make sure that a PCL printer is assembled and push the button to print on USB printer.

6. Make sure that a saving device (SD-Card, Pen-Drive) is in the related slot and push the button
to save. Data will be saved in order of priority on SD-Card or pen-Drive. The resulted file will be
automatically named by combining the test description (parameter to set on the first configuration
screen) with date and hour of test execution.

7. Close the saving and printing screen, by using the button .

7.06 EQUIPPING SAMPLE POSITIONING

Before starting the standard use of the machine, ensure that the joint is convenient to the
specimen to be tested (see Chapter TOOLING UP).

WARNING

The preparation and the positioning of the material to be tested may be effected in several ways
depending on the nature of the tests. For a correct procedure in the specimen handling, refer to the
Standards ruling the test to be effected

7.07 EMERGENCY STOP

In the event of an emergency, a sudden stop of the test is possible by positioning the Main Switch (B1) on
0. In this way the load frame is disconnected.

7.08 START UP AFTER EMERGENCY

Before re-starting the appliance determine and eliminate the causes of the emergency
stop

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DANGER
WARNING

To start the machine again, put the Main Switch (B1) on I . This will reset the appliance normal functions.

7.09 STOP COMMANDED BY SAFETY CIRCUIT

The test execution could be interrupted by the safety systems; in fact they are activated in case of working
problems. This load frame is supplied with the following systems:
STOP CAUSED BY THE CUT OFF MICRO SWITCH
In the event of an overloading, a cut off micro switch can be connected to the proving ring (OPTIONAL) thanks to
a connector (B12). This will allow the immediate stop of the appliance in the event that the max. load capacity of
the proving ring is reached.

STOP CAUSED BY THE LIMIT SWITCH (B1)


A special limit switch stops the moving platen (A11) before it reaches the lower dead point of the screw jack
(A21) avoiding any damage. When the lower point is reached only the moving platen (A11) is stopped, while all
the normal functions of the load frame remain in use.

7.10 START UP AFTER STOP COMMANDED BY SAFETY CIRCUIT

Before re-starting the appliance determine and eliminate the causes of the emergency
stop
DANGER
WARNING

7.11 LOAD READING

The proving ring (OPTIONAL) allows detecting the load applied by the load frame to the specimen. To get such a value it
is necessary to measure the ring deformation. A dial gauge along the vertical axis of the appliance calculates this.
From the deformation the operator can find out the applied load by comparing the values detected by the dial gauge with
the ones written in the calibration chart of the ring (enclosed to this manual):

EXAMPLE:
The operator wants to find out the load applied to the specimen knowing that the deformation of the proving ring is equal
to 0.25 mm. Hereunder please find an example of calibration chart:

CALIBRATION SCHEDULE FOR PROVING RING

RING N. MAX LOAD DEFORMATION DATE TEMP DIAL GAUGE PAGE


01629 50 kN 2.56 03.12.99 21 1/2

Dial Dial Dial Dial Dial Dial


Load Load Load Load Load Load
Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading
0.00 0.00 0.01 0.23 0.02 0.47 0.03 0.70 0.04 0.93 0.05 1.16
0.06 1.40 0.07 1.63 0.08 1.86 0.09 2.09 0.10 2.33 0.11 2.56
0.12 2.79 0.13 3.02 0.14 3.26 0.15 3.49 0.16 3.72 0.17 3.95
0.18 4.19 0.19 4.42 0.20 4.65 0.21 4.88 0.22 5.12 0.23 5.35
0.24 5.58 0.25 5.81 0.26 6.05 0.22 6.28 0.23 6.51 0.24 6.74

From the above list you can get the desired value looking for it in the column Dial Reading. The deformation value
of the proving ring is to be found on the dial gauge; its corresponding load value is written aside and represents the
exact load applied by the appliance to the specimen.
Thats to say that a deformation of 0.25 mm corresponds to a load of 5.81 kN.

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7.12 SWITCHING OFF

At the end of a test cycle, to switch off the appliance just put the Main Switch (B1) on the position 0.

7.13 TEST START UP

Before using the appliance regularly check it is working correctly by carrying out at least one complete empty cycle according
to the previous instructions.
Should there be any problem consult the chapter DIAGNOSTICS.
If the instructions in this manual do not provide the solution to the problem, contact Sales Assistance.

Chapter 8 MAINTENANCE
All the operations of maintenance, checking and control must be carried out by
personnel professionally qualified and knowledgeable about machine and
mechanisms.
All the operations must be carried out when the machine is switched off and with the
feeding cable physically separated from a knife switch of feeding.
DANGER
It is permitted to use only the original spare parts.
The use of not original spare parts free the constructor from the responsibility

8.01 PERIODIC CHECKS

Ensure that all procedures described in this Chapter are correctly and punctually executed. This care will help
preventing failures and dysfunctions.

OPERATION CHECK OF THE BELT MOTOR/GEAR BOX SYSTEM


Verify that the transmission belts of the motor/gear box system are well stretched. This will
PROCEDURE
grant the optimal working of the appliance and the reliability of the results.
This procedure must be carried out with the machine turned off and unplugged from the
PRECAUTION
knife switch.
FREQUENCY EVERY THREE MONTHS

8.02 ORDINARY MAINTENANCE

Do not perform maintenance interventions on the machine which have not been quoted
and described in this instructions manual without first contacting the manufacturer.
Periodically clean all machine parts and oil the unpainted parts in order to preserve the
machine and its efficiency.
DANGER
Avoid the use of solvents which damage paint and parts in synthetic material.

Ensure that all procedures described in this Chapter are correctly and punctually executed. This care will help
preventing failures and dysfunctions.

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OPERATION CHECK THE FUNCTIONING OF THE END OF STROKE/MIN LOWER LIMIT


PROCEDURE Move the load plate down and verify that it doesnt go under the min. limit.
FREQUENCY EVERY WEEK

OPERATION CHECK THE WORKING OF THE SAFETY SWITCH


PROCEDURE Put a spacer between the proving ring and the load plate. Move the plate until it compresses
the ring. Verify if the machine stops working as soon as the max. load is reached.
FREQUENCY EVERY WEEK

OPERATION GREASING THE SLIDING SCREW (B10) OF THE MOVING PLATEN (B11)
Clean and grease with the utmost care the sliding screw of the moving platen (A11). Follow
this procedure:

1. Take the moving platen to its max travel limit (A18).


2. Undo the metal ring (A17) on the upper part of the gasket (A9) for the protection of the
sliding screw, then pull it downwards .Do not remove the lower metal ring since it
PROCEDURE will result extremely difficult to position it again.
3. Grease the sliding screw using some Lithium grease.
4. Position the gasket (A9) in its original housing and fix it using the metal ring previously
removed.
5. Move the moving platen up and down for a few times in order to get the best greasing
of the sliding screw.

This procedure must be carried out with the machine turned off and unplugged from the knife
PRECAUTION
switch.
FREQUENCY EVERY 200 WORKING HOURS

8.03 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

For extraordinary maintenance operations refer directly to the Manufacturer.

8.04 AUTHORISED MAINTENANCE CENTRES

For information on the nearest authorized help centre it is essential to contact the manufacturer.

Chapter 9 GUIDE TO RECOGNISING DAMAGE AND ANOMALIES


This chapter presents and discusses all the simple problems which could occur during machine use.
The appropriately qualified, professional personnel must carry out all the maintenance procedures, check and control, as
well as all the repair operations on parts of the machine or the electrical system.
Contact Technical Sales Assistance for any other problem not listed on the previous table or should the malfunctioning
persist after the intervention of the operator in accordance with the previously mentioned courses of action.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CURE


After operating the Main Switch, the No supply Check the correct use of the Main Switch
appliance doesnt start (B1)
Verify the main in the control panel
Fuses are broken Contact our After Sale Service for the
correct fuse replacement.
The load plate (A11) doesnt move Failure to the Contact our After Sale Service.
neither upwards nor downwards electric system
Failure to the motor Contact our After Sale Service
Failure to the Contact our After Sale Service
hydraulic jack
Motor Drive belt is Contact our After Sale Service
broken or too worn
out

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Chapter10 SPARE PARTS


Only original spare parts can be used.
WARNING Use of unoriginal spare parts exempts the manufacturer from all responsibility.
Procedures for substitution of spare parts will be provided by the manufacturer along
DANGER with the part. For spare parts contact the manufacturers Sales Service department.

Chapter11 INACTIVITY
Ensure all machine parts are in safe working order before operating it again should the machine be inactive for a long period
of time. When in doubt contact the Manufacturer.

Chapter12 DECOMMISSIONING THE MACHINE


Should it be decided that the machine is to be no longer used, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the electrical supply network by removing the connecting cable therefore making it unusable.
Make the potential sources of danger harmless, such as sharp or protruding parts.
Dismantle the machine; divide it into similar parts and dispose of according to the standards in force
.

Recycling notice for the disposal of electrical and electronical devices

This symbol, shown on the device or on the package and/or the documentation, suggests that the device
should not be disposed together with other home garbage at the end of its life cycle.
To avoid further environment, or health-care damage, caused by the unsuitable disposal of garbage, the user
should separate this device from other different types of garbage and recycle it in responsibly to avoid the
reuse of material resources. Users must take care at the disposal of the equipment by taking it to the nearest
recycling site for appropriate recycling treatment for electrical and electronical devices. Gathering and Recycling deplete
devices allow the preservation of natural resources and grant them the adequate treatment by respecting health and
environment.
For further information on your local recycling site please contact your local council or city waste treatment department. The
developer, as producer of electrical and electronical devices, will provide to finance the recycling and treatment services for
deplete devices that will come back through these recycling sites, according to the local statement.

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ENCLOSURE A LOAD FRAME

A5

A16 A6

A8

A18

A19
A12
A11

A21

A17

A9

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B5 B4 B3 B3 B1

B6

B7

B8

N.B. To connect directly a USB key to the machine use a small one otherwise use a USB extension.

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ENCLOSE WIRING

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