Jun. 2012
SHIMADZU AUTOGRAPH
SOFTWARE
TRAPEZIUM X
Hardware Self-check
Setting Guide
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Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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Before Using the Autograph System
Introduction
Read this instruction manual prior to operating the product.
NOTE x Be sure to understand the instructions in this manual before operating the
system.
x Attach this instruction manual before lending or transferring it to another party.
x If this instruction manual or product warning labels are lost or destroyed,
promptly contact your Shimadzu representative.
x This instruction manual lists safety precautions to ensure the system is
operated safely. Be sure to read them before using the system.
In this instruction manual, the following safety-related signal words are used to indicate the
degree of hazard or possible damage.
Symbol Meaning
WARNING
Operating the system carelessly could result in serious injury or death. Keep
hands, head and all other body parts away from the testing space when the
crosshead is in motion.
WARNING
Moving parts can produce dangerous forces corresponding to the system
capacity. All operators should read the instruction manual thoroughly to ensure
they operate the system correctly. Control access to the system to ensure only
trained operators operate the system.
WARNING
Due to risk of electric shock, never touch inside the controller unit, located in
the testing machine.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING
Do not open the ball screw shaft protective cover unless lubricating the screw
shaft. Do not leave the shaft cover open while performing tests. Keep hair,
clothing, rags, and fingers from getting caught in the ball screw when
lubricating the ball screw.
WARNING
Keep the face and body away from the test specimen during tests. When the
specimen breaks, flying debris could injure eyes or other body parts. Always
use a safety guard or other measure to provide protection from broken
specimens.
WARNING
Due to risk of electric shock, injury, or fire, wiring, maintenance, and
inspection work should be perform only by a person with specialized expertise.
WARNING
WARNING
Do not operate the system in a manner that subjects the crosshead to loads
when the load cell is removed and do not operate the system in a manner that
does not transmit the load to the load cell. Doing so would cause overloading to
be undetected, which could result in damage to the frame or jigs.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING
Never operate the crosshead without crosshead limit switches in place. Doing
so could cause the crosshead to hit the jig and damage the frame, jig, or load
cell.
WARNING
CAUTION
This system includes a built-in safety feature that stops jog or return
movements if the load level applied to the load cell varies by more than a given
amount. This feature is one of the safety circuits, but for fast movements it
cannot eliminate the risk of overshooting. Furthermore, for safety and
operational convenience reasons, this feature will not stop motion in the
unloading direction. Therefore, this feature provides no guarantee that impacts
and overloading will be prevented in the testing space. Also, do not use this
feature for positioning or other control purposes.
CAUTION
For long tests, note that continuous operation is limited to 10 hours for
Autograph systems.
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the extent of the warranty.
3. Exclusions Even if occurring during the warranty period, this warranty does not
cover the following types of malfunctions.
Content
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Hardware Self-check setting Guide
This Guide describes the procedure for operating the AG-X series AUTOGRAPH self-
check functions, and the AG-Xplus, AG-X, AGS-X, EZ-X, AG-IS and EZGraph hardware
setting procedures.
Configuration
Document Notation
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About This Guide
Related Documents
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Chapter 1
Using Self-Check Function
This chapter describes the following Self-Check functions for diagnosis of the AG-X
series AUTOGRAPH hardware conditions.
- Self-check function
- List of self-check items and required equipment
- [Self Check] dialog box [Perform Self Check functions] tab
- [Self Check] dialog box [Self Check Schedule] tab
- Self-check report mail export
- Verification of motor pulse
- Verification of sensor amplifier
- Verification of Power supply of circuit board
- Verification of Emergency Switch
- Verification of limit switch
- Verification of analog output
- Verification of analog input
- Verification of sound of Action
- Verification of crosshead stroke behavior
- Verification of crosshead positioning accuracy
- Verification of crosshead moving speed
- Verification of force measurement
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Self-check function
The self-check functions are intended for diagnosis of the AG-X series AUTOGRAPH
hardware conditions, allowing you to save the results and send a report to us if any defect
is found.
You can check the hardware conditions according to the procedure indicated on the screen.
The system can notify you of periodic check date.
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This section describes self-check items and the equipment required for self-check.
Item Outline Required equipment
Motor pulse Checks if the motor normally operates. Nothing particular
Sensor amplifier Checks if the amplifies mounted to the Nothing particular
testing machine (force amplifier, SG
amplifier, etc.) normally operate.
Circuit board power Checks the power supply for circuit Nothing particular
supply boards in the control unit.
Emergency switch Checks if the right and left emergency Nothing particular
switches normally operate.
Limit switch Checks if the upper and lower limit Nothing particular
switches normally operate.
Analog output Checks if the analog voltage output from A device for measuring
the testing machine is normal. analog output voltage from
the testing machine
Analog input Checks if the analog voltage input to the A device for inputting
testing machine is normal. analog voltage into the
testing machine. To use an
extensometer via an external
amplifier, connect the
amplifier to be used.
Operation sound Checks if the crosshead does not Nothing particular
abnormally sound during movement.
Crosshead stroke Checks if the crosshead smoothly moves. Dial gage
behavior (A dial gauge is used for check.) (for measurement of 5 mm
or larger distance)
Crosshead positioning Checks the crosshead positioning Dial gage
accuracy accuracy when the crosshead is moved by (for measurement of 20 mm
a specified distance. or larger distance)
Crosshead moving speed Moves the crosshead at a specified speed, Nothing particular
and checks if it moves at a correct speed.
Force measurement Measures a force value at each specified Digital proving rings that
measuring point, and checks if the enable measurement of up to
measured force value is normal. load cell capacity,
upper/lower compression
plates and compression load
jig
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This dialog box is used to execute the self-check functions. In this dialog box, you can
execute the automatic check mode or manual check mode, and monitor the check dates
and check results.
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This button is used to start the automatic check mode. Clicking on this button
displays the dialog box for each check item in sequence.
Only the check items marked in 3) Automatic check execution setting are
executed in sequence.
Selected check items, and the date/time of previous check for each item are
displayed. The Pass/Fail judgment result for each item is also displayed.
Mark the checkbox for the item to be executed in the automatic check mode.
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Clicking on this button sends the latest automatic check report to a registered
SHIMADZU office address.
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- [Close]
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The [Self Check Schedule] tab in the [Self Check] dialog box is used to specify self-check
date intervals.
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If any defect is found in self-check, TRAPEZIUMX can send a self-check report mail to a
registered SHIMADZU office by E-mail.
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f Mail address
The mail address has been registered by SHIMADZU staff during installation of this
system. Do not change the mail address setting.
If you need to enter the mail address again (for example, for PC replacement),
contact SHIMADZU, and click on [Register Service Address] to register the mail
address.
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This function checks if the motor of the testing machine normally operates.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
1. Click on [Start].
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2. The crosshead moves upward by 1 mm, and then moves downward by 1 mm.
During check execution, wait for a while. After the check is completed, the
system displays the check result.
f Error message:
If the check result is Fail, the following message appears.
Message Description
No pulse output There is no pulse output from the testing machine
control unit to the motor.
No motor response The control unit circuit board may be defective.
The motor of the testing machine did not make
response. The motor or peripheral cable may be
defective.
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This function checks if various amplifiers mounted to the testing machine (force amplifier,
SG amplifier, etc.) normally operate.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
1. Click on [Start].
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2. The testing machine executes check. Wait for a while. After the check is
completed, the system displays the check result.
3. Click on [Close].
4. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
f Error message:
If the check result is Fail, the following message appears.
Message Description
Calibration Data NG There is no calibration data in the calibration cable.
Recheck the amplifier to which the cable without
calibration data was connected.
Not matched The calibration cable is not compatible with the amplifier
inserted in the slot.
Connect a proper calibration cable.
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This function checks the power supplies for the following circuit boards in the testing
machine control unit.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
1. Click on [Start].
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2. The testing machine executes check. Wait for a while. After the check is
completed, the system displays the check result.
3. Click on [Close].
4. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
f Error message:
If the check result is Fail, the following message appears.
Message Description
+24 V voltage error When the power supply voltage is out of the specified
range, this error message appears. Change the power
supply outlet position, or check if the power supply is
stable. If this error persists although the power supply
is stable, the power supply must be repaired by
SHIMADZU technical support.
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This function checks if the right and left emergency switches normally operate.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
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2. The crosshead moves upward. Then, press the emergency switch on the left
side.
3. If the crosshead normally stops, an alarm message appears. After resetting the
emergency switch, click on [Reset] on the software.
5. Return the crosshead to the initial position by using the [Jog] of the smart
controller.
8. If the crosshead normally stops, an alarm message appears. After resetting the
emergency switch, click on [Reset] on the software.
9. Pass is displayed as the right switch check result. If the emergency switch is
not normally activated, the crosshead automatically stops at a 2.5 mm distance,
and Fail is displayed as the check result.
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This function checks if the upper and lower limit switches normally operate.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
Move the upper and lower limit switches into a range of within 50 mm from the
crosshead position.
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2. The crosshead moves upward. When the limit switch is activated, the crosshead
stops.
3. If the crosshead normally stops, an alarm message appears. After resetting the
limit switch, click on the [Reset] on the software.
4. Pass is displayed as the upper switch check result. If the limit switch is not
normally activated, the crosshead automatically stops at a 50 mm distance, and
Fail is displayed as the check result.
5. Return the crosshead to the initial position by using the [Jog] of the smart
controller.
8. If the crosshead normally stops, an alarm message appears. After resetting the
emergency switch, click on [Reset] on the software.
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9. Pass is displayed as the lower switch check result. If the limit switch is not
normally activated, the crosshead automatically stops at a 50 mm distance, and
Fail is displayed as the check result.
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This function checks if the analog voltage output from the testing machine is normal.
f Required equipment:
A device for measuring analog output voltage from the testing machine
1. Click on [Start].
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5. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
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This function checks if the analog voltage input to the testing machine is normal.
f Required equipment:
A device for inputting analog voltage into the testing machine. To use an
extensometer via an external amplifier, connect the amplifier to be used.
1. Click on [Start].
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5. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
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This function checks if the crosshead does not abnormally sound during movement.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
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2. Move the crosshead with the [Jog] of the smart controller, and check the
operation sound.
3. Check the operation sound in the same manner at 500 mm/min, 200 mm/min
and 0.5 mm/min jog speeds.
4. If the operation sound is normal at all jog speeds, click on [Pass]. If there is
abnormality, click on [Fail]. Then, this dialog box closes.
(To close the dialog box without executing the check, click on [Close].)
5. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
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This function checks if the crosshead smoothly moves by using a dial gauge.
f Required equipment:
Dial gauge (for measurement of 5 mm or larger distance)
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6. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
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This function checks the crosshead positioning accuracy when the crosshead is moved by
a specified distance.
f Required equipment:
Dial gauge (for measurement of 20 mm or larger distance)
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6. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
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This function checks if the crosshead moving speed is correct when the crosshead is
moved at a specified speed.
f Required equipment:
Nothing particular
If the moving distance after elapse of the specified time is within 0.1% of the
specified value, the check result is Pass.
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1. Click on [UP] for Speed: 0.5 mm/min. The crosshead moves upward.
2. After the crosshead moves for 600 seconds, it automatically stops. The moving
distance at the stop position and the Pass or Fail result are displayed.
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This function checks if the force value measured at each specified measuring point is
normal.
f Required equipment:
Digital proving rings that enable measurement of up to load cell capacity,
upper/lower compression plates and compression load jig
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2. Specify the measuring range (percentage of the load cell capacity) in From and
To. To execute measurement in the Round trip mode, mark the checkbox for
Round trip.
3. Enter Number of Points. All measuring points are listed below the number of
points. The force value is expressed as a percentage of the load cell capacity.
4. Specify the speed to arrive at each specified point, and Change point and
Speed 2 for deceleration immediately before the target force.
Change point: Specify a percentage of the next target force.
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5. Click on [Start]. The crosshead moves to the first measuring point, and stops.
6. Record the reading of the digital proving rings at the stop point.
7. Click on [Start] again. The crosshead moves to the next measuring point, and
stops.
8. Record the reading of the digital proving rings at the stop point.
9. Repeat the above Steps 7) and 8) until measurements for all specified measuring
points are completed.
10. After the crosshead stops at the final measuring point, it returns to the starting
point. This completes the check procedure.
12. The [Self Check] dialog box displays the check date/time and Pass or Fail
result.
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Chapter 2
AG-Xplus, AG-X, AGS-X, EZ-X Hardware Settings
This chapter describes the AG-Xplus, AG-X , AGS-X, EZ-X series hardware setting
procedures using TRAPEZIUMX. The description is comprised of the following sections.
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1. Connect AG-Xplus, AG-X, AGS-X, EZ-X to the PC, and turn ON the power switch of
the testing machine.
2. Start TRAPEZIUMX.
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5. After the [Hardware Settings] dialog box appears, click on the [AG-X, AGS-X, EZ-X
Settings] tab.
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proper type of testing machine from the [Type] list, and restart TRAPEZIUMX. Then,
perform above Step 3) and subsequent steps again.
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6. To set up each item, click on the corresponding button. After setting up each item,
click on [OK] or [Cancel].
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in the menu.
Note
In the case of AGS-X, EZ-X, "Jog Speed"and "Force Zero Hold Speed"only is effective.
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Specify the speed (jog speed) of the crosshead moved with the smart controller [Jog] of
the AG-Xplus, AG-X, AGS-X, EZ-X series.
[Close]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box.
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You can specify the limit values for each measuring channel of the testing machine.
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[Send]:
Clicking on this button sends the maximum and minimum limit settings for each
channel to the testing machine.
[Close]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box.
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This function performs calibration of analog voltage input to the testing machine. Analog
voltage is used to measure a signal from the extensometer or other equipment via an
external amplifier.
Connect the analog input port of the testing machine with the external amplifier output
port.
Calibration procedure
2. It chooses the channel to want to input from the channel select list. Select either
of analog6 from analog1.
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[Zero]:
The voltage at Zero of the external amplifier is registered to the testing
machine.
[Span]:
The voltage at full-scale of the external amplifier is registered to the testing
machine.
[Initialize]:
The voltage registered in the testing machine is initialized.
3. Zero registration:
The voltage at Zero of the external amplifier is registered to the testing machine.
Clicking on [Zero] displays the following messages.
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Output the full-scale from the external amplifier, and click on [OK].
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This function performs calibration of the force amplifier inserted in the testing machine or
the internal amplifier for the extensometer or width sensor (SG or DTF).
Connect the calibration cable compatible with each amplifier.
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[Zero-Reset]:
When this button is clicked, it resets the zero present sensor value.
[E-CAL]:
2. Select a desired input channel form the channel selection list. Select Force,
Channel 1 or Channel 2.
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This function performs calibration of analog voltage output from the testing machine, for
voltage measurement with external equipment.
The output voltage from the testing machine can be changed to 0 V, +5 V and -5 V.
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You can specify the speed to be indicated on each direct setting button in the [Jog Speed]
dialog box.
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You can specify the parameters for measuring the signal from each digital signal input
port of the testing machine.
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[Send]:
Clicking on this button sends the input settings to the testing machine.
[Close]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box.
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You can specify whether to connect optional equipment to the testing machine.
ON/OFF selection:
Specify whether each optional device is to be used or not.
[Send]:
Clicking on this button sends the optional equipment setting to the testing machine.
[Close]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box.
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You can check each pin setting for signal input to the ACC1 or ACC2 connector of the
testing machine. The pin settings cannot be changed.
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Maintenance setting
You can reset the settings registered in the testing machine to the initial conditions, and
perform other special settings.
[Initialize] tab:
Clicking on [OK] resets all settings registered in the testing machine to the initial
conditions.
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GL/FS setting
You can specify a gauge length (GL) and full scale (FS) for each channel (extensometer,
width sensor, etc.) connected to the testing machine.
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[Close]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box.
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During test execution, the values specified in the Method Wizard are applied.
After closing of TRAPEZIUMX, or during AG-Xplus/AG-X hardware calibration, the
values specified in this dialog box are applied.
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Setup setting
You can specify the unit system, and specify whether to enable or disable F-CAL.
During test execution, the unit system specified in the Method Wizard is applied.
After closing of TRAPEZIUMX, or during AG-Xplus/AG-X hardware calibration,
the unit system specified in this dialog box is applied.
[Send]:
Clicking on this button sends the unit system setting to the testing machine. The unit
system for the values registered in the testing machine and other data will be changed.
Note
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[Save]:
Clicking on this button saves the F-CAL setting.
When ending setup setting without clicking this button, the contents which were
changed by the F-CAL setting field aren't reflected.
Note
[Close]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box.
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You can specify the parameters for connecting the analog recorder to the testing machine.
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You can specify the speed for the specimen protecting function. This function prevents
damage to specimens under excessive load before test.
If you select [Test] [Test Control] [Force Zero Hold Speed] on the TRAPZIUMX
main screen, the testing machine operates so as to hold the force value at 0 at the speed
specified in this dialog box.
Note
[Cancel]:
Clicking on this button closes this dialog box without saving the force zero hold
speed setting.
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Chapter 3
AG-IS and EZGraph Hardware Settings
This chapter describes the AG-IS and EZGraph hardware setting procedures using
TRAPEZIUMX. The description is comprised of the following sections.
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1. Connect AG-IS or EZGraph to the PC, and turn ON the power switch of the testing
machine.
2. Start TRAPEZIUMX.
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5. After the [Hardware Settings] dialog box appears, click on the [AG-IS, EZGraph
Settings] tab.
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If the type of the testing machine is not matched with the hardware connected, select a
proper type of testing machine from the [Type] list, and restart TRAPEZIUMX. Then,
perform above Step4 and subsequent steps again.
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in the menu.
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1. Connect the external input device to the analog input terminal of the testing
machine (Aux1 or Aux2, in this example) with the cable, and perform the
following procedure.
4. Enter a full scale value and unit for either Aux1 or Aux2.
The selected item is displayed in red. A recommended full scale value is 5 V, and
the maximum value is 10 V.
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5. Click on [Start] for either input. If you select Aux1, the message box displays
Input 0 V to Aux 1, and press [OK].
9. The message box displays Input the full scale voltage to Aux 1, and press
[OK].
10. Output a full scale voltage (5 V, etc.) from the external input device.
Note
Unit displays the unit registered in the testing machine. You cannot change this
setting.
To reset the calibration value, click on [Reset] for each port.
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1. Click on [Hardware Settings]. After the [Hardware Settings] dialog box appears,
click on the [AG-IS,EZGraph Settings] tab, and Click on [Amplifier Settings].
2. After the [Amplifier Settings] dialog box appears, Click on [Analog output] to
change the screen.
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F-CAL
This function performs calibration (F-CAL) of the Force Amp, Channel 1, and
Channel 2. F-CAL is enabled only when the F-CAL ON/OFF setting in the
[Others] tab is ON.
Execute F-CAL according to the following procedure. Prepare weights and F-CAL
equipment in advance.
1. Click on [Hardware Settings]. After the [Hardware Settings] dialog box appears,
click on the [AG-IS,EZGraph Settings] tab, and Click on [Amplifier Settings].
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2. After the [Amplifier Settings] dialog box appears, Click on [Analog output] to
change the screen.
3. Select an amplifier. You can select only amplifiers connected to the testing
machine.
If you select Force amplifier, specify [Force Polarity]. If you select an internal
amplifier, you can enter a full scale value.
- If you click on [Normal], the calibration setting for a single range will be
automatically applied to all ranges.
- If you click on [Cancel], the F-CAL processing will be cancelled.
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10. After completion of the F-CAL procedure, the following message appears.
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Others
You can clear the CRAM, F-CAL ON/OFF setting and calibration data in the testing
machine.
Click on [Others] to change the screen.
- CRAM clear
Clear the CRAM of the testing machine. This function resets the settings in the
testing machine to the factory-set conditions. Click on [CRAM Clear].
After execution of CRAM clear, reset the testing machine and the software.
- Calibration clear
Clear the calibration data for the Force Amp, Channel 1 and Channel 2.
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You can specify a jog speed, and force zero hold speed.
1. Click on [Hardware Settings]. After the [Hardware Settings] dialog box appears, click
on the [AG-IS,EZGraph Settings] tab, and Click on [Amplifier Settings].
Note
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Click on [Hardware Settings]. After the [Hardware Settings] dialog box appears, click on
the [AG-IS,EZGraph Settings] tab, and Click on [Recorder settings].
You can specify the parameters (chart speed and chart ratio) required for connecting the
recorder.
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Hardware Self-check setting Guide
Index
Digital input setting, 60
Self Check dialog box Perform Self Check
functions tab, 10
Self Check dialog box Self Check Schedule
tab, 13
Force limit / Stroke limit:, 49 Self-check function, 6
Force zero hold speed setting, 70 Self-check report mail export, 15
Setup setting, 67
Soft limit entry range, 49
Soft limit setting, 48
Speed matrix setting, 59
GL/FS setting, 65 Speed setting (AG-IS,EZGraph), 81
Starting hardware settings (AG-IS,EZGraph),
72
Starting hardware settings (AG-Xplus, AG-X,
AGS-X, EZ-X), 44
Jog speed setting, 47
Verification of analog input, 30
List of self-check items and required Verification of analog output, 28
equipment, 9 Verification of crosshead moving speed, 38
Verification of crosshead positioning accuracy,
36
Verification of crosshead stroke behavior, 34
Verification of Emergency Switch, 23
Mail address, 16
Verification of force measurement, 40
Mail export settings, 15
Verification of limit switch, 25
Mail export timing, 16
Verification of motor pulse, 17
Maintenance setting, 64
Verification of Power supply of circuit board,
Manual check, 6
21
Verification of sensor amplifier, 19
Verification of Sound of Action, 32
83
Index
84