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1. 48 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 5 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 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 Type of Details Support Web site www mts com gt Contact Us upper right corner gt In the Subject field choose To escalate a problem Problem Submittal Form E mail Worldwide tech support mts com Europe techsupport europe mts com Telephone Worldwide 1 800 328 2255 toll free in U S 1 952 937 4000 outside U S Europe 800 81002 222 International toll free in Europe Outside the U S For technical support outside the United States contact your local sales and service office Fora list of worldwide sales and service locations and contact information use the Global MTS link at the MTS web site www mts com gt Global Presence gt Choose a Region Before You Contact MTS MTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information available when you cont2. 46 AA 46 Remake 46 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 45 Disposal General This chapter describes the procedure to be followed to scrap the installation This is a general method and an exec utive should perform the following actions Disposal Dispose of the installation involves the following operations Switch off the equipment Disassemble and disconnect Remove and destroy the nameplate with the CE marking FON gt Complete dismantling reuse and disposal of the machine parts The disassembly of the machine parts can be completed using the discretion of the person in charge Disposal should be done according to cur rent regulations Remarks For disassembly all electrical parts must be first fully discharged and disconnected Oil grease cooling water and other liquids must be separated according to current regulations Removal of feather or parts under tension must be done carefully so it does not cause injury 46 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications _ 48 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 47 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Some specifications are system specific and should be added to this chart after system installation The technical specifications are as follows Regis
3. Grout plates base floor plates on the concrete Front base plate connection for the ePost front post to the grout plates Rear base plate connection for the ePost rear post to the grout plates and adjustable wheelbase fore seen Platform covers around the 4 Poster ePost System Seismic Mass The pit is first lined with a isolating foam Then the steel frame and steel structure is placed into the pit The pit is then filled with concrete to create the seismic mass 24 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Description of the Machine Seismic Mass A total of 88 M20 anchors are installed in the steel frame The dimensions of these M20 anchors are very important to the placement of the grout plates and the rest of the installation Grout Plates On the concrete the grout plates will be placed and secured with M20 nuts It is important that these 8 grout plates are in a proper position in relation to each other and that they are properly leveled Grout Plates Ss Hw e Front Bed Plates The complete ePost equipment and installation consists of 4 actuators Two in the front and two in the rear The front bed plates are the connection between the 2 front actuators and the grout plates It is possible to adjust the actuator a small amount in X direction and Y direction with the 4 M20 adjustment bolts The front actuators will be mounted on the top of the front bed plates Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 25
4. Problem Submittal Form 10 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Preface 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 Other MTS manuals In addition to this manual you may receive additional manuals in paper or electronic form You may also receive an MTS System Documentation CD It contains an electronic copy of the manuals that pertain to your test system Controller and application software manuals are typically included on the software CD distribution disc s 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 Three different levels of hazard notices may appear in your manuals Fo
5. Use a broom and dust pan or vacuum to clean up dust and small parts The pit and the area around the pit should be cleaned with a brush on a weekly schedule 38 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Maintenance Maintenance General 40 Maintenance Intervals _ 40 Maintenance of the Drives 40 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 39 Maintenance General The maintenance personal are responsible for the following Performing maintenance checks at the required intervals All technical maintenance Maintenance Intervals Several maintenance checks should be performed on a regular bases A maintenance list can be found below and will mark which parts should be checked and pre emptive maintained In the technical description of the parts there will be a description of the required maintenance procedures The procedures must be followed as written Daily check General visual inspection of the installation Weekly check General control check of the controls on damages Electrical cabling check of damages and corrosion Check of the different detections of their operation Inspection and lubricate the bearings Inspection and lubricatio
6. after an emergency stop Since it is an undetermined stop all actual positions of the installation must be checked before restarting the installation An emergency stop is colored red with a yellow background Emergency Stop Below is a photo of the two different emergency stops e Push button on the electrical cabinet e Life line in the pit Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 19 Safety Emergency Stops The emergency stop causes the following e Shutdown of the electrical supply of the drive for the wheelbase adjustment e Theclamping magnets will stay in position e The 4 poster will stop shaking When operating the emergency stop the power supply of the PLC stays enabled The emergency stop can be reset with the button reset alarms Protective Shielding The protective shielding around the 4 Poster may not be removed The guard on the threaded spindle may only be removed by authorized personal If the cover has been removed the following regulations are applicable e The installation must be in stationary situation e The installation is free of power The main switch on the cabinet must be off e All energy sources must be locked e The protective shielding should only be removed if it is necessary to perform work on the machine After the completion of a repair or a maintenance process the protection guards must be replaced immediately Other Protection Lighting The lighting in the direct
7. area and in the pit around the installation is adequate In the pit some additional lighting may be required for maintenance or for to assist the operator Electrical risks The electrical circuitry is designed and built according to all applicable rules and regulations Only certified material has been used A good grounding protects individuals against the effects of electricity For more details on the electrical system refer to the relevant section in this file The sensors are all low and safe voltages 20 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Safety Residual Risks For operator and maintenance personal During movement of the wheelbase adjustment an operator must be aware of the following hazards e Danger of clothes hair or jewelry that could be caught in the system e Risk of injury to the feet e Risk of injury to the fingers e Hazards dismantling protection equipment e When replacing parts and major units that they are carefully fastened and secured so there is no danger of them falling Use only suitable lifting equipment whose maximum capacity is not exceeded e Motors may become hot To avoid burns let these components cool down sufficiently before any repairs or cleaning operations are performed e Contact with moving parts of the installation when the protection guards are removed may result ina mechanical obstruction or damage to the equipment Electro mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic work must only performed b
8. of the Machine The wheelbase adjustment contains an electric drive with a ball screw spindle The drive has an encoder to output the correct position of the rear actuator Two limit switches are used to prevent the movement from exceeding the range of motion of the wheelbase 240 03 cm to 355 6 cm 94 5 in to 140 in The bed plate is mounted on 4 spring loaded ball rollers These rollers have enough vertical force so that the rear actuators can easily roll When the actuators are in position the bed plate must be fixed to the steel grout plate This will be done by 2 electromagnets per actuator To protect the steel grout plate and to cover the ball screw a bellow cover is installed on both sides Wheelbase Bellows Installed and Removed A zero wheelbase position is marked at the side This is required to calibrate the encoder to zero if necessary Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 27 Description of the Machine Zero Wheelbase Position The drive is attached to a coupling and the spindle is mounted on bearings The connection block has 2 limit switch locator blocks These blocks will activate the limit switches when the movement has reached the end its travel Wheelbase Drive Coupling A large chamber is milled in the bottom of the bed plate The 2 electromagnets are mounted into this chamber Both magnets are dimensionally the same Between the magnets a sliding mechanism for the threaded nut This nut is in dir
9. product and appear with a shaded background Special terms The first occurrence of special terms is shown in italics Illustrations Illustrations appear in this manual to clarify text They are examples only and do not necessarily represent your actual system configuration test application or software Electronic manual conventions This manual is available as an electronic document in the Portable Document File PDF format It can be viewed on any computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed 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 12 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Safety Safety Safety Overview 14 General Safety Requirements 14 Hazard Placards aio E E 15 Safety Features and Residual Risks cocino 19 Inappropriate USE Aaa 22 Periodic Testing of Safety Circuits __ 22 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 13 Safety Safety Overview In this chapter the safety features of the wheel bas
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12. Description of the Machine Front Actuators On the top of the actuators there are drip pans This pan is in place to collect debris trash and any liquids that may spill during testing There are 2 drains per pan Rear Bed Plates The rear bed plate is the connection between 2 rear actuators and the grout plates in the rear Itis possible to adjust the actuator a small amount in the Y direction with the 2 M20 adjustment bolts The rear actuators will be mounted on top of the front bed plates The unit is designed to have wheelbase adjustment in X direction This movement will be controlled by an electric drive The wheelbase can be adjusted anywhere from 240 03 cm to 355 6 cm 94 5 in to 140 in Rear Actuators On the top of the actuators there are drip pans This pan is in place to collect debris trash and any liquids that may spill during testing There are 2 drains per pan Wheelbase slider plates are mounted together with the drip pan These ramps are provided to drive the car onto the actuator s wheel pan Platform When the actuators are placed in the pit a free space is created between the actuators and the pit walls A steel structure is installed to close the gaps The complete weight of the car will come onto the platform while driving the 26 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Description of the Machine car in position therefore all required strength calculations have been performed Platform Operation
13. T0 TOMMY Pari MTS Es Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Operation and Maintenance 100 307 570 A be certain 2015 MTS Systems Corporation All rights reserved MTS Trademark Information MTS be certain Bionix ElastomerExpress FlatTrac FlexTest Just In Case LevelPlus MTS Criterion MTS EM Extend MTS Insight MTS Landmark RPC ServoSensor SWIFT Temposonics TestWare TestWorks are registered trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation within the United States Acumen AdapTrac Advantage Aero ST Aero 90 AeroPro Criterion CRPC Echo First Road Flat Trac Landmark MAST MicroProfiler MPT MTS Acumen MTS Echo MTS Fundamentals MTS TestSuite ReNew SilentFlo TempoGuard TestLine Tytron Virtual Test Lab and VTL are trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation within the United States These trademarks may be registered in other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Proprietary Software Software use and license is governed by MTS s End User License Agreement which defines all rights retained by MTS and granted to the End User All Software is proprietary confidential and owned by MTS Systems Cor poration and cannot be copied reproduced disassembled decompiled reverse engineered or distributed without express written consent of MTS Software Verification and Validation MTS software is developed using established quality practices in accordance with the requirements detaile
14. Wheelbase Adjustment 37 Cleaning General Cleaning of the installation is largely at the discretion of the operator but first take note of the appropriate reg ulations before beginning the cleaning process When using cleaning products please follow the instructions on the packaging A Warning Do not make contact between voltage parts and liquids to avoid a potential short circuit A Warning Avoid unnecessary contact with chemicals If there is contact wash hands etc This is especially neces sary if there is contact with food afterwards AN Caution Avoid using compressed air Small parts and dust will be blown away however they can land in areas with moving parts such as in wheelbase adjustment ball rollers magnets etc cause increased wear malfunction or component fail ure Use a broom and dust pan or vacuum to clean up dust and small parts Cleaning when the Installation is Stopped Cleaning should only be performed when the installation is shut down For safety lock all the power sources or push an emergency switch A reset is required before a restart can be performed Use a soft bristled brush in combination with a vacuum cleaner For the removal of dust use a cloth dampened with alcohol AN Caution Do not use compressed air to remove dust The dust will only be relocated and not removed It can penetrate into moving parts and can cause increased wear malfunction or component failure
15. act us for support Know your site number and system number The site number contains your company number and identifies your equipment type such as material testing or simulation The number is typically written on a label on your equipment before the system leaves MTS If you do not know your MTS site number contact your sales engineer Example site number 571167 When you have more than one MTS system the system job number identifies your system You can find your job number in your order paperwork Example system number US1 42460 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 7 Technical Support Know information from prior technical assistance If you have contacted MTS about this problem before we can recall your file based on the e MTS case number Name of the person who helped you Identify the problem Describe the problem and know the answers to the following questions e e e How long and how often has the problem occurred Can you reproduce the problem Were any hardware or software changes made to the system before the problem started What are the equipment model numbers What is the controller model if applicable What is the system configuration Know relevant computer information For a computer problem have the following information available e e Manufacturer s name and model number Operating software type and service patch information Amount of system memory Amount of free space o
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18. d in the ISO 9001 standards Because MTS authored software is delivered in binary format it is not user accessible This software will not change over time Many releases are written to be backwards compatible creating another form of verification The status and validity of MTS s operating software is also checked during system verification and routine calibration of MTS hardware These controlled calibration processes compare the final test results after statistical analysis against the predicted response of the calibration standards With these established methods MTS assures its customers that MTS products meet MTS s exacting quality standards when initially installed and will continue to perform as intended over time Manual Part Number Publication Date 100 307 570 A March 2015 English Contents Technical Support eee 7 How to Get Technical Support 7 Start with your manuale 7 Technical support methods 7 Outside AA H Before You Contact MTS 7 Know your site number and system number 7 Know information from prior technical assistance 8 Identify the pro
19. e adjustment system are described In order to ensure the safety of the operator the following sections should be studied carefully General Safety Requirements A Warning Though the installation meets the fundamental safety and health requirements hazardous situations may still occur Remain alert towards hazardous situations Be especially careful with loosely hanging clothing and or body parts A Warning Always be aware of moving parts Failure to do so may lead to permanents injuries or death Stay clear of the system while it is being operated Despite taking precautionary safety measures there are still a number of situations remaining that call for special attention Below there is alist of anumber of issues to which must be observed in order to ensure the safety of the operator The supplier is neither liable nor responsible for accidents occurring due to a failure to follow safety guidelines or resulting from use of the equipment for any reason other than its designed purpose e Each and every person who is to work on or with this machine must familiarize him or herself with the content of this user manual e Itis prohibited to use the installation for any purpose other than the one specified by the manufacturer Unauthorized or improper use of the equipment may result in increased risk of injure or machine failure e Immediately replace failing parts or components leakages etc e Avoid overcharging and improper use
20. e installation should stop immediately Unlock the emergency stop The system remains off 4 Reset the emergency stop by pressing the reset button The system remains off 5 Start the machine using the start button A Warning If the system reacts differently than described in the test procedure Personnel can be at risk of serious injury or death The system must be shut down immediately and remain shut down until the machine is repaired 22 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Description of the Machine Description of the Machine Machine Automation Identification 24 Function of the Machine 24 Operation of the Machine 27 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 23 Description of the Machine Machine Automation Identification The wheelbase adjustment has an identification plate attached to the system Function of the Machine The wheel base adjustment system is a part of the ePost 4 Poster hardware and software which allows the wheelbase of the actuators to be adjusted This section is an explanation of the wheelbase adjustment system Generally the wheelbase adjustment consists of the following Seismic mass complete with steel frame in the concrete
21. ect connection with the spindle The spring loaded ball rollers are mounted on the four corners These will apply a force so the magnets do not scrub over the steel bed plate Wheelbase Bottom The ball rollers run over a steel spring strip on the side of the steel bed plate The threaded nut also has a support underneath for better sliding 28 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Description of the Machine Steel Spring Strips Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 29 Control Control ControlS asas m 2 eee A yeas ee a E E se yae 32 SCIMUS 34 jc oR n 35 Display Functions cnn 35 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 31 Control Controls Description The controls are installed on an electrical cabinet with a touch screen The main power switch is located on the left hand side of the cabinet Main Power Switch Inside the cabinet is everything required for the automation of the wheelbase adjustment system The control box for the electromagnets are also integrated into this the electrical cabinet Inside View Electrical Cabinet Sa E gt The front door of the cabinet contains the following 32 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Control e controls on button e controls off button e reset alarms button e lamp test button e anemergency stop button e key switch local remote e abeeper Control Buttons Above the buttons is a Siemens t
22. ectrical connection with the provided cables Switch on the power with the main switch Unlock all emergency stops when required Place the program switch into the correct program position SA Od N gt Use the touch panel to adjust the position of the actuators 34 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Control Stop Emergency Stop If an acute dangerous situation arises with the use of the emergency stop the installation can be immediately stopped This makes the installation charged in a safe state The various emergency services positions and operation are described in the Safety on page 13 Thoroughly read and understand Safety on page 13 so that emergency situations can be handled in a swift and effective manner Important All safety facilities should stay in a perfect condition It is of paramount importance to perform checks and appropriate maintenance at regularly scheduled intervals to maintain the safety equipment Stopping the Installation Ifit s necessary to stop the process it can be done by pushing the controls off button Switching off the Installation To turn off the wheelbase adjust make sure that the motion has stopped and then move the main power switch to the 0 position Important Check if the main switches are turned off the main valves are closed so there is no inlet and outlet to the installation and the electromagnets are energized Display Functions The display ca
23. ft right manually to a desired position The clamps will release the moment a slider is commanded to move forward or backward The operator can also switch the wheelbase clamps back on manually Local Control The operator can clamp or unclamp the magnets and move the slides together or each slide individually In local control itis also possible to move the slides back to their position prior to being adjusted This feature is useful when performing maintenance such as changing the motor This can be done with the zero wheelbase button This button is password secured With the correct password the operator can move the sliders to the mechanical zero position The mechanical zero position is the position where there is 240 cm 94 5 in between the center of the front and the rear posts After setting the sliders to the mechanical zero position hold the zero wheelbase button for minimum 3 seconds until the button starts flashing The flashing button is the signal that the offset is set correctly Labels are posted on the side of the installation in case the operator forgets any of the controls Start Important Before adjusting the wheelbase the operator must be aware how the installation can be stopped Please read the entire chapter on controls to understand the normal stop process Important The operator must do a visual check before starting the installation A boot of the system can be described as follows Make an el
24. g the operating conditions see below or at least every 5 year Depending external factors Actions Check oil and oil level Check running noises for bearing damages Visual control of seals and leaks Change the mineral oils Change the bearing grease of the different bearings Change the oil seals Change the synthetic oils Change the bearing grease of the different bearings Change the oil seals Change the surface or the anti corrosion layer at the outside of the motor reduction For more information about the work procedure to check oil levels change oils change bearing grease etc see the technical description of SEW supplied with this your documentation Maintenance Intervals 1 Operabng hours 2 Sustained od bath temperature 42 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 3 CLP PG 4 CLP HC HCE Average value per oil type at 70 C 5 CLP HLP Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and Error Messages 0 anadan annann a anaoa annn ann anann anonn n nn 44 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 43 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and Error Messages Faults are reported on the touch screen display With prolonged software malfunctions a system reset can help tum main switch on off If problems persist contact the manufacturer 44 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Disposal Disposal General
25. llowing are examples of all three levels for general safety information see the safety information provided with your system AN Danger Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a high level of risk which if ignored will result in death severe personal injury or substantial property damage A Warning Warning notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a medium level of risk which if ignored can result in death severe personal injury or substantial property damage Caution 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 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 11 Preface 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 if Note Notes provide additional information about operating your system or highlight easily overlooked information M Recommended Recommended notes provide a suggested way to accomplish a task based on what MTS has found to be most effective Tip Tips provide helpful information or a hint about how to most efficiently accomplish a task Example Examples show specific scenarios relating to your
26. n be used when the installation is in the local mode When the switch is in remote mode this means the motion will be controlled through the equipment Display Touch Screen The following buttons are shown on the display Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 35 Control Display Buttons Clamp 4 post Rear Unclamp 4 post Rear Retract LR Extend LR Retract Both Retract RR Extend RR Zero Wheelbase Description This activates the 4 electromagnets 2 per actuator on the rear actuators The equipment will then stay in a fixed and clamped position This clamping is ALWAYS required before a car can be placed onto or removed from the test position While shaking the vehicle the magnets must be clamped This activates the 4 electromagnets 2 per actuator on the rear actuators The electromagnets must be unclamped before the wheelbase can be adjusted Retract the left wheelbase in the 240 cm 94 5 in direction Extend the left wheelbase in the 355 cm 140 in direction Retract the left and right wheelbase together Retract the right wheelbase in the 240 cm 94 5 in direction Extend the right wheelbase in the 355 cm 140 in direction Put the encoders back in a zero position at the 240 cm 94 5 in point 36 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Cleaning Cleaning General 38 Series 320 ePost
27. n contact Allow sufficient time for the system and oils to cool before touching or doing maintenance on the system Ab Caution Improper maintenance can cause damage to the engine or reduction drive The engine and the reduction drive can be damaged by not following the documented maintenance pro cedures Follow the document maintenance procedures to prevent damage to the engine and reduction drive Strict compliance of the inspection and maintenance intervals is absolutely necessary to ensure safe working con ditions Filling the reduction drive with the wrong oil can cause irreversible damage to the motor or reduction drive Do not mix synthetic oils with minerals oils Mineral oil is the standard lubricant Before separating the axel con nections be sure there is no torsion or tension present within the system During maintenance and inspection work take extra care that foreign objects do not get inside the reduction drive Do not clean with a high pressure Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 41 Maintenance cleaning system water can enter into the reduction and seals can be damaged After any repairs or maintenance do a functional test of the motor and reduction drive Inspection and Maintenance Intervals In the table below the different maintenance intervals can be found Maintenance Interval Every 3 000 hours or at least every 6 months Depending the operating conditions see below orat least every 3 year Dependin
28. n of the threated spindle Inspection of the ball rollers Inspection of the steel bed plate dust debris etc Inspection of the PE100 material at all places Inspection of the SS material at all place Maintenance of the Drives The wheelbase adjustment is driven by 2 separate drives It s involving the following type of drive A00056131 SEW R27DRS71M4 AS7 y SSl interface Specification Axe dimension mm 5x50mm Company factor 5 6 Design M1 Efficiency IE IE1 Weight Kg 12kg IP Code IP54 ISO F B F Input Cable Connector position X Terminal box position 0 40 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Maintenance e Brand SEW e Options AS7w y SSI interface absolute encoder e Voltage V 230 400V e Current A 2 7 1 55A e Motor Speed 1380rpm e Typenr R27DRS71M4 AS7 y SSI Interface e Output Torque Nm 21Nm e Output Speed 246rpm Output Ratio 5 6 e Power kW 0 55kW Please start with the inspections and maintenance after reading the following instructions and the technical description of SEW Warning Always make sure that the main switch is turned off and locked so that the installation is completely de energized The system can move unexpectedly if the main switch is still on To avoid the risk that the engine is starting accidentally turn off the main switch and lock it AN Warning Allow the system to cool sufficiently Hot surfaces and oil will cause burns o
29. n the hard drive where the application resides Current status of hard drive fragmentation Connection status to a corporate network Know relevant software information For software application problems have the following information available The software application s name version number build number and if available software patch number This information can typically be found in the About selection in the Help menu The names of other applications on your computer such as e Anti virus software e Screensavers e Keyboard enhancers e Print spoolers e Messaging applications 8 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Technical Support If You Contact MTS by Phone A Call Center agent registers your call before connecting you with a technical support specialist The agent asks you for your e Site number e Email address e Name e Company name e Company address e Phone number where you can be reached If yourissue has a case number please provide that number A new issue will be assigned a unique case number Identify system type 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 e Electrodynamic material test system e Electromechanical material test system e Hydromechanical material test system e Vehicle test system e Vehicle component test system e Aerotest system Be prepared to troubleshoot Prepare
30. of this machine e Local legally binding work and safety regulations and instructions must always be obeyed This also applies to environmental laws e If staff detects errors or hazards the supervisor responsible must be notified immediately e The skills and discretion of the employer and the staff are paramount to maintain a high degree the safety when operating this machinery e Safety measures and devices such as fixed protections or covers may never be removed or bypassed while the installation is in operation unless described in this user manual 14 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Safety e Testing of the machine may only be carried out by staff specifically trained to do so since circumstantial hazardous conditions may occur When operating the machine keep persons clear of moving parts and electric shock e The installation may not be installed in a domestic environment or in any environment only suitable for light industry e Modifications carried out by unauthorized personnel especially modifications dealing with the operation of the safety features and devices may lead to severe unintended consequences Any modification unau thorized by MTS Roehrig Systems Corporation voids the warranty e Similar to all hoists the following restrictions also apply loads may not be transported while being hois ted in suspended position without being properly secured Also under no circumstances may any per sons be unde
31. on 057 230 117 med 057 230 217 sm 057 230 038 Ig Skin injection hazard release of fluid pressure High pressure fluid and penetrate skin Do not tamper with fittings or hoses Wear appropriate protection such as safety goggles and gloves Maintain safe pressure levels 057 230 138 med 057 230 238 sm Hazard Action Icons Following are hazard action icons used on MTS products These icons indicate recommended actions that will min imize the chance of personal injury or equipment damage They are typically placed on or near the area of concern They are intended to alert the user to actions that should be taken Action icons are available in three sizes e Large 1g 76 2 mm diameter 3 00 in e Medium med 58 8 mm diameter 2 00 in e Small sm 38 1 mm diameter 1 50 in Part Number Icon Description 057 237 501 lg Read the manuals 057 237 601 med 057 237 701 sm 057 237 501 lg Lock out electrical power 057 237 601 med 057 237 701 sm 057 237 504 lg Wear gloves 057 237 604 med 057 237 704 sm Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 17 Safety Part Number Icon Description 057 237 506 lg Wear eye protection 057 237 606 med 057 237 706 sm 057 237 511 Ig Maintain safe pressure 057 237 611 med 057 237 711 sm 057 237 512 Ig General action Refer to the manuals for 057 237 612 med additional information 057 237 712 sm 057 237 503 Ig Lift poin
32. ouch screen used to move both of the rear actuator sides at the same time or move each side individually The touch screen is only active when the key is switched to local manual mode Touch Screen To activate the instillation first press the controls on button This button will now illuminate and will only go out if controls off or the local emergency stop is depressed Further you have two options with the key switch remote or local control See it as an automatic or manual mode of the installation Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 33 Control Remote Control The installation will wait until a button is pushed on the controller screen An analog voltage will come in from the controller When this signal is stable a digital input from the controller also will be set At this moment the incoming analog value will be compared with the actual positions of the left and the right slide When one or both is not equal the magnets will unclamp and the slides will move to the requested position When both slides are in position the installation will send a digital output to let the controller know that the left and the right sides are in position The magnets will then clamp again which will also send a digital output signal to the con troller to let it know the wheelbase clamps are on When the installation is in automatic the controller can be in manual In this configuration the operator can move each slide le
33. r or on the loads Letting loads objects drop must be avoided Hoisting cables and guide wires must be carefully inspected and damaged cables wires and chains are to be cut to pieces imme diately in order to avoid their further use Hazard Placards Hazard Placard Placement Hazard placards contain specific safety information and are affixed directly to the system so they are plainly vis ible Each placard describes a system related hazard When possible international symbols icons are used to graph ically indicate the type of hazard and the placard label indicates its severity In some instances the placard may contain text that describes the hazard the potential result if the hazard is ignored and general instructions about how to avoid the hazard Hazard Warning Icons Following are hazard warning icons used on MTS products These icons indicate hazards that can result in per sonal injury or equipment damage They are typically placed on or near the area of concern They are intended to alert the user to possible hazardous conditions or hazardous situations Warning icons are available in three sizes e Large lg 96 5 mm diameter 3 80 in e Medium med 57 2 mm diameter 2 25 in Small sm 33 0 mm diameter 1 30 in Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 15 Safety Part Number 057 230 001 Ig 057 230 101 med 057 230 201 sm 057 230 002 Ig 057 230 102 med 057 230 202 sm 057 230 004 Ig 057 2
34. t 057 237 603 med 057 237 703 sm Hazard Prohibition Icons The following hazard prohibition icons are found on MTS products and indicate actions that should not be per formed Performing any of these actions could cause personal injury or equipment damage They are typically placed on or near the area of concem They are intended to alert the user to actions that should not be taken Pro hibition icons are available in three sizes e Large lg 76 2 mm diameter 3 00 in e Medium med 58 8 mm diameter 2 00 in e Small sm 38 1 mm diameter 1 50 in 18 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment Safety Part Number Icon Description 057 240 001 lg Do not step here This is not a step 057 240 101 med 057 240 201 sm 057 240 008 lg No Pacemakers 057 240 108 med 057 240 208 sm Safety Features and Residual Risks This section describes all the safety features that are present on the system and identifies the residual risks that remain for the operator Emergency Stop In an emergency the emergency stop button must be activated so that the installation will stop immediately The emergency stop devices should be used only when there is an immediate dangerto a person orto the machine In all other situations stop the machine by following the proper procedure After usage of the emergency stop devices it is imperative that the complete installation be checked The install ation will stop immediately
35. to perform troubleshooting while on the phone e Call from a telephone close to the system so that you can implement suggestions made over the phone e Have the original operating and application software media available e f you are not familiar with all aspects of the equipment operation have an experienced user nearby to assist you Write down relevant information In case Technical Support must call you e Verify the case number e Record the name of the person who helped you e Write down any specific instructions Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 9 Technical Support 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 case number Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals Use the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems with your software hardware manuals or service that are not resolved to your satisfaction through the technical support process The form includes check boxes that allow you to indicate the urgency of your problem and your expectation of an acceptable response time We guarantee a timely response your feedback is important to us You can access the Problem Submittal Form at www mts com gt Contact Us upper right corner gt In the Subject field choose To escalate a problem
36. tration Number 320 4K Wheelbase Adjust Serial number ePost Year of construction Dimensions of rear bed plate 2258 mm 88 9 in Length x 641 6 mm 25 3 in Wide x 76 8 mm 3 in Height Movement 1100 mm 43 3 in Weight Max recommended weight 1134 0 kg 2500 Ibs Electricity At the electrical cabinet 480V 50 60 Hz 3 phase Control HMI unit with PLC control 48 Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment PI MTS mena MTS Systems Corporation 14000 Technology Drive Eden Prairie Minnesota 55344 2290 USA Toll Free Phone 800 328 2255 within the U S or Canada Phone 952 937 4515 outside the U S or Canada E mail info mts com Internet www mts com ISO 9001 certified QMS
37. y individuals with expertise and who are authorized to do so Always inform the operators before starting maintenance or repairs Always follow the maintenance and inspection procedures as described in this manual The periodic inspection and replacement of parts must be followed as described We recommend that new employees are educated about the dangers of the work as well as how to prevent the various dangers This should be repeated at least once a year Training must be documented with signed cer tificate of the trained worker Voltages on the installation In some parts of the base installation are not touch safe voltages This means that contact with bare wires should be avoided The following non contact safe voltages are e Powerlines to power switch Voltages not possible to shut down are indicated as follows Devices indicated with won t be switched off by the main switch Series 320 ePost Wheelbase Adjustment 21 Safety Inappropriate Use In practice machines are often used incorrectly which compromises safety The following use is not recom mended under any circumstances e Bridging switches e Using the emergency stop for anything other than an emergency situation or safety checks Periodic Testing of Safety Circuits The safety circuits should be tested on a regular basis This process is described below 1 Start machine 2 Press the emergency stops Repeat for all safety devices on the system Th
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