KERN SAUTER TVO-N-THM-N Motorized Test Bench Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- KERN
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KERN SAUTER TVO-N-THM-N Motorized Test Bench
Congratulations on the purchase of the SAUTER TVO or the THM test bench. We hope you enjoy your quality measuring system with its wide range of functions and high reproducibility. If operated correctly, this high-quality product will give you many years of use. For questions, wishes or suggestions we are always at your disposal.
Introduction
All Sauter force gauges up to 500 N can be fitted to the TVO-N and THM-N series. SAUTER offers optional software and accessories to give you the greatest possible flexibility in configuring your measuring system. Please contact SAUTER for further information.
Scope of delivery
- SAUTER TVO-N/THM-N
- Power cord
- Operating instructions
- Accessories (depending on model)
Weight and dimensions
Test bench| TVO
500N300
| THM
500N500N
---|---|---
Dimension (LxWxH)| ****
430x235x570 mm
| ****
555x170x345 mm
Weight| 25kg| 35kg
Packaging| stable wooden box
Check before use
After receipt of the test bench, it should be checked in advance whether no transport damage has occurred, whether the outer packaging, the metal housing, other parts or even the test bench itself have been damaged. If any damage is evident, please notify SAUTER GmbH immediately.
Possible applications
The TVO-N or THM-N test stand is designed to accommodate most SAUTER force measuring devices without any great difficulty. It has a wide range of applications and can be operated manually. It can also perform individual functions independently. These are, for example, infinitely variable speed adjustment, automatic horizontal movement (THM) or vertical movement (TVO) with preset repetition (up to 1000 cycles). It can be used for material testing in the metal, plastics and textile industries. It can also be operated with SAUTER software (AFH), from where it can be conveniently controlled by PC. This software is also able to document force, time and distance.
- Select the correct test stand with regard to the test direction you require.
- Under no circumstances should you attempt to open, repair or modify the unit. Contact SAUTER GmbH.
- The test bench is not suitable for operation in a humid environment. Avoid penetration of moisture into the housing under all circumstances.
- Do not use sharp objects to operate the buttons.
- Use the limiting rings on the test bench to check the travel. Precise adjustment of the travel using the limiting rings prevents damage to the test stand and the force gauge used.
- From time to time, moisten the rods with lubricating oil.
Turn off the unit and unplug the power cord if you are not going to use it for a long time.
| Test bench | TVO500N300 | THM500N500N |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum force | 500 N | 500 N |
| Speed range | 15-300 mm/min | 50-500 mm/min |
| Speed accuracy | 2% of max. | |
| Maximum travel distance | 270mm | 215mm |
| Maximum number of cycles | 1000 (only THM-N) | |
| Nominal voltage | 220V 50/60Hz | |
| Backup | 3A | |
| Operating temperature | 20±10°C | |
| Storage and transport temp. | -27°C up to 70°C | |
| Relative air humidity | 15 % up to 80 |
Control panel THM-N
| Function | Declaration |
|---|---|
| Main switch: | Switching the test bench on / off |
| Direction switch OPEN: | Lower slide moves upwards (as long as is |
pressed)
Direction button AB:| Lower slide moves downwards (as long as is
pressed)
Stop button:| In Auto Mode, the movement is stopped
Speed control knob:| Regulation of the lifting speed
Manual / Auto Mode:| The choice between manual or automatic
movement
Display of preset cycles:
| With the help of the counters, counters , and selection of counter position
a number can be preset, how many cycles are to be run
Display of driven cycles:| The number of cycles completed is displayed
here
Reset button:| Zeroing of the driven cycles
The movement of the test bench is defined by the lower and upper limiting ring. These limiting rings must be adjusted for each test.
Application
Check before starting the measurement/test
- Wiring, switching on Display flashes 5 times
- Test the movement without the test piece, manually actuating the limit switches to test their function.
- Test of the automatic movement. Press the Manual/Auto Mode button, Auto Mode indicator lights up. Set cycles (avoid setting “1”), and start test run with Up or Down button. At the end of the cycles, the test bench stops and emits an alarm tone 3 times, test is finished.
Speed setting
The speed can be adjusted continuously up to the maximum. The set speed can be
read off the display.
Presettable cycles
A number of cycles can be preset on the test bench. The preset value is
displayed in the lower area. It can be set with the keys Counter , Counter ,
and Select counter position. The “run” number is displayed in the upper area.
The counter can be reset with the Zero key.
Limit switch
In manual mode, movement stops when the limit switches are reached. In
Automatic mode, movement stops at the Perimeter Switch for about 5 seconds and
then continues in the opposite direction. In order to ensure that the
test/examinations run smoothly, you should ensure that you align the boundary
rings very precisely so that the test object or test equipment is not
destroyed if the path is too long/short.
Warnings
Incorrectly performed force measurements can lead to serious injury to persons
and damage to objects. Force measurements should therefore only be carried out
by trained and experienced personnel. In particular, it should be avoided that
forces are applied to the measuring instrument by the test bench which exceeds
the maximum load (Max) of the test bench or measuring instrument or which do
not act axially on the instrument via the test bench.
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