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Advanced Functions of Test Stands
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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands Advanced Functions of Test Stands Motorized test stand MX2/EMX/MH2 series are equipped with various functions, which are activated when used with force gauge and optional cable. These functions assist you to achieve high efficient testing, improved safety and more versatility for conducting a variety of measurement including crush resistance testing. [Advanced Functions] Function 1 Overload Prevention: Prevents the sensor from getting damaged due to overloading (It does not guarantee complete protection against overloading) Function 2 Force control: Allows to set a force value to apply or to stop Function 3 Measuring speed setting: Enables automatic speed change at a point of contact using the set force value Function 4 Automatic measurement: Software recording and zeroing force gauge can be automatically done Function 5 CONTACT DETECTION: Automatically detects the contact point of a sample Function 6 BREAK DETECTION: Automatically detects the break of a sample and stops/returns force gauge Function 7 Force-Displacement measurement: Measures force and displacement Function 8 Using external signal input and output: Allows communication with external devices Configuration required for Function 1 to 4 Motorized Test Stand MX2/EMX/MH2 series Digital Force Gauge ZTS/ZTA series Overload Prevention Overload is a condition where a sensor is broken due to excess force applied over its capacity. Once it is overloaded, it requires repair to be able to measure again. This function automatically stops the motion of test stand in case the force gauge is loaded with over capacity. It is recommended to use this function especially when testing with a small capacity force gauge. * It does not guarantee complete protection against overloading. * Test carefully especially when testing speed is very fast or the sample is hard. For overload prevention, [Function 2 Force control] is also useful. By setting the points lower than POINT the capacity, it contributes to improved possibility of preventing overload by stopping before the capacity is exceeded. 1 / 7 15/2/2021

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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands Force control This function uses the force set points to control motion of test stand such as stopping at the set force value, continue loading within the set values. (when tested in cycle mode) It is useful especially for compression test to evaluate durability. * There is a slight time lag between the timing of reaching the set force value and automatic stop of motion. Due to this lag, the actual force value applied may considerably exceed the set value when testing speed is fast and/or sample is hard. Force Control: Stop at a set force...

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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands Automatic measurement This function enables test stand to control operation of force gauge and software together. Automatic Measurement１: Zeroing force gauge and sending data With the test stand function of ZERO ON START activated, the reading on force gauge is set zero at the timing of test stand starts moving. (when tested in cycle mode) With SEND SIGNAL activated, it automatically outputs the measured data on force gauge to software at each cycle completion in cycle mode measurement. Operation 1 Operation 2 Operation 3 Activate ZERO ON...

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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands Configuration required for Function 5 and 6 Motorized Test Stand EMX series *1 Digital Force Gauge ZTA series *1 Models with firmware Ver.2.0 or later are available to use the functions. Models with earlier than Ver.2.0 are not available. CONTACT DETECTION is activated when ZTA force gauge’s SUB-COMPARATOR is ON, which allows detecting a contact point of a test sample, compressing it by a set displacement, and return to the starting position. This function is suitable when automatically compress (pull) it at a certain amount of displacement....

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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands Configuration required for Function 7 (Function 1 to 4 are also available) Motorized Test Stand MX2/ MH2/EMX series with -FA option Digital Force Gauge ZTA series Optional Cable CB-718*1 (CB-728 for EMX with firmware earlier version than 2.0) * This configuration is available only for EMX series with firmware Ver.2.0 or later. If your EMX series with firmware is earlier than ver.2.0, option cable CB-728 is required. Force-Displacement measurement In force-displacement measurement, the test stand measures force as well as displacement which...

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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands Configuration required for Function 8 Motorized Test Stand MX2/MH2 series with -CN option Digital Force Gauge ZTS/ZTA series Motorized Test Stand EMX series Digital Force Gauge ZTS/ZTA series Using external signal input and output With optional function of external signal input and output (equipped in EMX), it allows communication with external devices. Application example 1: Start and stop operations using external devices It enables external devices to start and stop cycle mode with external contact signals from external devices. Example 1...

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IMADA CO., LTD. Advanced Functions of Test Stands [Notes] - Force gauge is not included but necessary to conduct force measurement. - This product does not include a force gauge, optional attachments or optional cable. - These products are designed for measurement purpose only. - The contents may be changed without prior notice. - Do not copy the contents without permission. - Applications and information in this specification sheet are some examples for your information. It may not apply in some cases due to the conditions and environment of measurement. - Contact us for further...

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