ATS 530 Series User manual

Series 530
Horizontal Sealant Tester
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This manual contains important operating and safety information. Carefully read and
understand the contents of this manual prior to the operation of this equipment.
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REVISED MARCH 2019
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Applied Test Systems (ATS).
© Copyright Applied Test Systems 2018
For assistance with set-up or operation, contact the ATS service department. Please have this manual and product serial
number available when you call.
Telephone: [phone].
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Manual Contents
A. Introduction...................................................................................................................................1
A.1 Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................1
A.2 Warranty Information.....................................................................................................................................1
A.3 After-Sale Support.........................................................................................................................................1
B. Safety .............................................................................................................................................2
B.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance ....................................................................................................2
B.2 Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................................2
B.3 Cautions ........................................................................................................................................................3
B.4 Warnings........................................................................................................................................................3
C. System Overview..........................................................................................................................4
C.1 General Product Description .........................................................................................................................4
C.2 Product Specications ..................................................................................................................................4
D. Installation.....................................................................................................................................5
D.1 General Installation........................................................................................................................................5
D.2 Setup for Cold Temperature Testing .............................................................................................................5
D.3 Setup Remote Communication (Optional) ....................................................................................................5
E. Software Overview .......................................................................................................................7
E.1 Software Map.................................................................................................................................................7
E.2 Main Screen ..................................................................................................................................................8
E.3 Alarm Screen............................................................................................................................................... 11
E.4 Language Screen ........................................................................................................................................12
E.5 Program Screen ..........................................................................................................................................12
New Program Button.............................................................................................................................13
Function Drop-down .............................................................................................................................13
Program Steps Data Section.................................................................................................................14
Name Field ............................................................................................................................................14
Backup Button .......................................................................................................................................14
Restore Button ......................................................................................................................................14
Nest Goto Step Commands ..................................................................................................................14
Do Not Turn o󰀨 Temperature at End of Program .................................................................................15
Program Log Button ..............................................................................................................................15
Done Button ..........................................................................................................................................15

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E.6 Program Log Screen ...................................................................................................................................15
Cyclic Count Field .................................................................................................................................16
Goto Count Field ...................................................................................................................................16
Elapsed Time Field................................................................................................................................16
Delete All Log Data Button....................................................................................................................17
Backup All to USB Button .....................................................................................................................17
Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute, and Second Fields.............................................................................17
Done Button ..........................................................................................................................................17
E.7 New HMI Software ......................................................................................................................................17
F. Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 19
F.1 Test Frame....................................................................................................................................................19
F.2 Running a Test .............................................................................................................................................19
F.3 Unloading Specimens ..................................................................................................................................19
F.4 Operation with Roong Material Test Fixture (Optional)..............................................................................19
G. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................21
G.1 Preface ........................................................................................................................................................21
G.2 Drawhead Alignment Troubleshooting........................................................................................................21
H. Maintenance................................................................................................................................25
H.1 Checking Belt Tension.................................................................................................................................25
Appendix A: Warranty ...................................................................................................................26
Appendix B: Image Glossary .........................................................................................................27

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A. Introduction
A.1 Unpacking
Retain all cartons and packing materials until the unit is operated and found to be in good condition. If damage has
occurred during shipping, notify Applied Test Systems (ATS) and the carrier immediately. If it is necessary to le a
damage claim, retain the packing materials for inspection by the carrier.
A.2 Warranty Information
All new ATS systems are shipped with a warranty. Units have a warranty against defective parts and workmanship
for one full year from the date of shipment. Please see APPENDIX A of this manual for complete details on the
warranty.
A.3 After-Sale Support
If there are any questions concerning the operation of the unit or software, contact the ATS Service Department at
[phone]. Before calling, please obtain the software revision number from the main screen and the serial
number from the unit’s data tag. A sample data tag is illustrated in Figure A.1, and can be completed with the unit’s
information for easy reference. Please be prepared to give a complete description of the problem to the ATS Service
Department.
Figure A.1 - ATS Sample Data Tag

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B. Safety
B.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance
All ATS equipment is designed to be operated with the highest level of safety. This manual uses note, caution, and
warning symbols throughout to draw your attention to important operational and safety information.
Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating
your unit. If you have any questions regarding operation of the unit or instructions in this manual, contact the ATS
Service Department at [phone].
In addition to the safety warnings listed on the equipment, warnings are posted throughout this manual. Read and
follow these important instructions. Failure to observe these instructions can result in permanent damage to the unit,
signicant property damage, personal injury or death.
Read Operator’s Manual
General Danger
Protective Earth (Ground)
Electrical Shock/Electrocution
Finger Crush
B.2 Safety Instructions
1. Thoroughly understand the safety features and operation of the equipment. This manual will provide operators
with safety concerns and general procedures. Be familiar with correct operating principles and use good judgement.
Also refer to the appropriate manuals for system component safety instructions and operating procedures.
2. Disconnect electrical power before changing the specimen and performing maintenance work. Failure to
disconnect power may result in personal injury.
3. Before applying power to the tester, replace all covers. Covers are designed to protect equipment and personnel.
Do not operate the tester without the appropriate covers in place.

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B.3 Cautions
The following statements are CAUTION statements. These statements alert the operator to conditions that
may damage equipment. Operators must be aware of these conditions in order to ensure safe operation of the
equipment.
CAUTION: Installation of electrical device must be accomplished by qualied personnel and
done in accordance with any current local and national codes.
CAUTION: The Series 530 must be grounded and wired in accordance with national and local
electrical code requirements.
CAUTION: Before energizing the electrical power to the Series 530, place all controls in the OFF
position.
B.4 Warnings
The following statements are WARNING statements. Unlike caution statements, warning statements alert the
operator to conditions that may injure personnel. Operators must be aware of these conditions in order to prevent
injuries that may occur while operating this equipment.
WARNING: Obey electrical code requirements. The control system must be wired and grounded
in accordance with national and local electrical code requirements.
WARNING: Unpack, install, and operate on a stable surface.

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C. System Overview
C.1 General Product Description
Applied Test System’s Series 530 Horizontal Sealant Testers are used to perform cyclic tension/compression
tests on joint sealing compounds. This tester may be used alone or with a refrigeration unit for testing at lower
temperatures.
This information is related to the function, setup, safe operation, and maintenance of the Series 530 Horizontal
Sealant Tester and its related components.
This manual is intended for installation, set-up, and operation of the Series 530 Horizontal Sealant Tester.
C.2 Product Specications
Load Capacity 1,000 lbs (divided by # of samples)
Station Number 8 standard
16 with expansion xture
Number of Cycles 0 - 9,999 cycles
Speed 0 - 5” per minute
Power Requirements 115 VAC, 1 phase, 60 hz OR 230 VAC, 1 phase, 50 hz
Series 530 Dimensions 29.50” wide x 19.00” deep x 13.00” high (one sample xture) or
14.50” (with expansion xture)
Controller Dimensions 11.7” wide x 14.25” deep x 14” high
Width is to face of the E-stop button, allow
proper clearance for access.

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D. Installation
D.1 General Installation
The following procedure describes how to position, connect, and power the Series 530 Horizontal Sealant Tester.
1. Carefully remove the shipping crate and packing materials from the tester. Do not discard the packing materials
until all items on the invoice have been accounted for.
2. Remove the testing machine and control cabinet from the shipping pallet and position them in the desired
location. Adjust the isolator mounts to level the testing machine and provide even support to the test frame.
3. Connect the cable between the testing machine and control cabinet. The distance between the control cabinet
and tester is limited by the length of the control cable. Additional cables can be obtained by contacting ATS.
4. If necessary for testing, connect the temperature controller and the optional freezer unit, as described in Section
D.2.
5. Provide electrical power with ground according to the power requirements found on the tester’s data label.
CAUTION: Before connecting the Series 530 to a source of electricity, turn o󰀨 all power switches
on electrical components and place all controls in the “OFF” or “NEUTRAL” position.
6. Once the Series 530 is connected, turn the equipment on by ipping the power switch on the back of the
controller to the “ON” position.
D.2 Setup for Cold Temperature Testing
Cold temperature testing with an additional freezer unit is an optional feature of the Series 530 Horizontal Sealant
Tester. If necessary for your testing, follow the additional steps below.
1. Place the testing machine on the freezer’s stainless steel shelf. Connect the machine cable to the twist lock plug
inside of the freezer.
D.3 Setup Remote Communication (Optional)
The Series 530 Horizontal Sealant Tester is equipped with the ability to connect remotely, and is ready to be
connected as soon as it is removed from the crate and powered on. All you will need is an internet connection and a
VNC Viewer program. Follow the instructions below to connect your equipment.
1. Ensure that the Series 530 is powered on and connected. The Main Screen should be displayed on the controller.

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3. In the IP Address Field, enter the IP Address of the Ethernet port on the back of the Series 530 Horizontal Sealant
Tester control box.
3. Using any downloaded VNC Viewer program, users can now login to view their equipment remotely.