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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MAN - Series 530 Horizontal Sealant Tester - REV: 02

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).
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For assistance with set-up or operation, contact the ATS service department. Please have this manual and product serial
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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.

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E. Software Overview
E.1 Software Map
Figure E.1 illustrates the proper navigation of the Series 530 Sealant Tester’s software screens.
Figure E.1: Series 530 Sealant Tester Software Map
Main Screen
Backup Program
Language
Pro gr amm ing
Temp Setpoint
Temp Enable
Data
Fu nc ti on
540 Menu Flow
Return Crosshead
Only wh en not in c yc le
Displacement Units
Fast Jog Speed
Stop Cycle
Only wh en in cycle
Sta rt Cycl e
Drive Enable/Disable Jog Speed
Te mp Uni t s
Restore Program
Reset AlarmAl arm
IP Address
Ste ps
Jo g O pen
Only wh en not in c yc le
Jo g C l ose
Only wh en not in c yc le
High Jog Speed
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
H ol d Cy cle
Only wh en in cycle
Only with Temp O ptio n
Only with Temp Optio n
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only wh en not in c yc le
Only when not in c yc le
Only when not in c ycle
Program Log
Save Logs to USB
Set Date / Time
Delete Logs

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E.2 Main Screen
Figure E.2 illustrates the Main Screen that is displayed when the machine is started. It allows you to setup, and run,
tests. The screen will show machine Displacement. It also has several controls to set-up and run the machine.
The following buttons are located on the Main Screen:
Zero Button
Located to the right of the Displacement name and used to zero out the value. This button will be hidden
when a test is running.
Overtravel Indicators
Will turn on if the system goes into over travel going open or closed.
Drive Enable Button
Used to enable (Green) and disable (Red) the drive system. The drive must be enabled to jog or run a test.
As a safety you should ALWAYS disable the drive when you are loading or unloading samples.
Alarm Button
Only shows up if there is an alarm or warning. If displayed, press to go to the alarm screen and see what
has triggered the alarm.
Start Button
Starts a test if the drive system is enabled.
Figure E.2: Main Screen

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Jog Open and Close Buttons
Will jog the machine in the desired direction at the currently selected jog speed.
Return Xhead Button
Send the crosshead back to the zero displacement position at the current jog speed if the drive system
is enabled. Please note that if you press the “Return Xhead” button and the system is moving to the zero
position, pressing it again will stop it.
High Speed Button
Turns fast jogging speed on and o󰀨. See Fast Jog Speed Field note about auto shut-o󰀨 of fast speed.
Program Button
Takes you to the program edit screen. When the system is running a test this button is hidden so that
changes cannot be made.
Language Button
Used to access the Language Screen where you can change the text language for the system. When the
system is running a test this button is hidden and changes cannot be made.
Displacement Units
Allow the system displacement to show and be programed in English (In) or Metric (mm) units. This is
hidden if the system is running a test.
Jog Speed Field
Shows the speed that the system will travel for normal jog, when the jog buttons or the “Return Xhead” are
pressed. This is hidden if the system is running a test.
Fast Jog Speed Field
Shows the speed that the system will travel for fast jog, when the jog buttons or the “Return Xhead” button
are pressed. This is hidden if the system is running a test.
NOTE: Fast jog speed is used instead of the normal speed if the “High Speed” button has been
pressed. If the system is in fast jog the “High Speed” button will light up. You can turn o󰀨 fast jog
by pressing the button again, or fast jog will time out and return to the normal jog speed after 15
seconds if the system is not moving. If the system is moving (Jog or Return Xhead), the speed
will return to normal after 15 seconds and after the movement stops.
IP Address Field
Used to allow someone at a remote location to monitor the system using a VNC viewer program. It is also
used for data logging using other programs. This is hidden if the system is running a test.

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Temperature Units
Allow the system temperature to show and be programed in English (°F) or Metric (°C) units. This will only
be displayed if the system has a temperature control option and is not running a test.
Current Temp
Displays the current chamber temperature. This will only be displayed if the system has a temperature
control option.
Temp Setpoint
Manual set point for the chamber temperature. This will only be displayed if the system has a temperature
control option and no test is running.
Temp Enable
Allows the operator to manually turn the chamber temperature control on and o󰀨. This will only be displayed
if the system has a temperature control option and no test is running.
Figure E.3 illustrates what the Main Screen looks like when the system is running a test. Several buttons and elds
disappear while other buttons and elds appear.
Stop Button
Stops a running test at any time.
Hold Button
Puts program execution on hold until pressed again. The hold will only take e󰀨ect once the current program
step nishes.
Figure E.3 - Main Screen, Test Running

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Speed Display
Displays the last commanded speed of the system.
Step # Field
Displays the step number of the program that is currently being executed.
Count Fields
Only show up if the current program step is a “Cycle Position” move. The gray eld is the total number of
cycles programed. The light blue eld shows how many cycles have been executed so far.
Time Fields
If the current program step is a “Hold” the “Count Fields” will be replaced with “Time Fields”. The gray eld
is the total amount of time in minutes programed. The light blue eld is how much time has been executed
so far in minutes.
Goto Count Fields
Only show up if the program is in a Goto loop. The gray eld is the total number of returns programed. The
light blue eld is how many have been executed so far. This will only show up if you do not have nested
Goto loops.
E.3 Alarm Screen
Figure E.4 illustrates the Alarm Screen. It is shown anytime the “Alarm” button is pressed on the Congure or Main
Screen, and displays the current alarm(s) or warning(s) that triggered the button’s appearance.
The Alarm Screen shows all current alarms (in Red) and warnings (in Yellow). Users can attempt to reset these with
the “Reset” button. Some alarms will go away automatically when the alarm condition goes away. However, some
Figure E.4: Alarm Screen

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will not go away until a power cycle. The “Done” button will return you to the previous screen.
E.4 Language Screen
Figure E.6 illustrates the Language Screen. It is shown anytime the “Language” button is pressed on the Congure
Screen.
To change the language the system is using, simply press the ag of the language you wish to use.
Pressing the “Done” button will return you to the Congure Screen.
E.5 Program Screen
Figure E.5: Language Screen
Figure E.6: Program Screen

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Figure E. 9 shows the “Program” screen. It appears anytime the “Program” button is pressed on the main screen. Its
main purpose is to display, edit, save, and load the program in the machine.
NOTE: There are 10,000 steps possible for each program. Most programs will have
less than 20.
The “Step#” displays the current step of the program. Note, programs always start at step 0.
Total Steps shows the total number of steps in the current program.
The following buttons are used to navigate through the program steps, and to add or delete steps:
Go to rst step
Previous step
Next step
New Program Button
Erases the entire program and starts a new one. Caution should be used as there is no undelete and once pressed
the program is gone unless it had been previously backed up.
Function Drop-down
Will display the current step function and allow it to be changed. The data entry elds will change depending on the
function selected. Current functions are:
No Operation
Has no data and is simply a place holder with no action.
Move to position
Has a position and speed entry. The system will start to move to the position entered. Note, the program will
not wait for anything, but go to the next step in the program as soon as the move is started.
Wait for Position
Has a position entry. The program will wait at this step until the system has reached the entered position.
Cycle Position
Has a position, speed, and count entry. This is a cyclic move, the system will move back and forth between
its current position and the position entered. It will do this for count times.
Go to last step
Insert a step
Delete a step

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Goto Step
Has a step number and count entry. The step number must be a previous step. This is a loop control. The
program will jump back to the entered step and execute the program from there to the goto for count times.
Then it will move on to the next step of the program. Note, if the step number entered is not a previous
step the program will jump over a section of program not executing it and the count will not be used. Also,
remember that the code has executed once before it gets to the goto command so if you wish to execute a
block of code a certain number of times, enter one less in the count.
Hold
Has a time entry. The program will wait at this step until the entered time has expired.
Set Temperature
Has a temperature and rate entry. This command will set the temperature control to the entered temperature
at the ramp rate entered and move on to the next step. Note, the program will not wait for anything, but go
to the next step in the program as soon as the temperature is set. This command will only be displayed if the
system has the temperature control option.
Wait for Temperature
Has a temperature entry. The program will wait at this step until the system has reached the entered
temperature. This command will only be displayed if the system has the temperature control option.
Program Steps Data Section
Allows you to backup and restore the program to a USB ash drive. This may be useful in the event of a hardware
failure, or if you wish to have multiple programs to run on this machine. The “Idle” to the right of the section name
will change to “Busy” when the system is accessing the ash drive.
Name Field
Used to name the le that is to be backed up to or restored from the USB ash. The name may include a path if
desired.
Backup Button
Used to save the program data from the machine to the ash drive. Note, this button will only be displayed if a ash
drive is plugged in.
Restore Button
Used to restore the program data from the ash drive to the machine. Note, this button will only be displayed if a
ash drive is plugged in. The white box to the right of the name eld will display the le names of the programs
already stored on the ash. This is where you select a le to be restored.
Nest Goto Step Commands
Can be checked if you wish to nest goto commands. They may be nested as deep as you like but the “Goto Count”
on the main screen will not be displayed when a test is running.

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Do Not Turn o󰀨 Temperature at End of Program
May be checked if you have many samples to run and wish the chamber to stay at temperature. Otherwise the
control system will shut down at the end of a test. This will only be displayed if the system has the temperature
control option.
Program Log Button
Will take you to the Program Log Screen.
Done Button
Will return you to the Main Screen.
Anytime you insert a ash drive you will see the screen in Figure E.7.
If you are just inserting a ash drive with machine programs on it
just press “Cancel”. You would only need the other buttons if you are
updating the HMI software.
E.6 Program Log Screen
Figure E.8 shows the Program Log Screen. It is displayed any time the “Program Log” button is pressed on the
Program Screen. Its main purpose is to display the program log of programs run on the machine.
The data display in the top left corner will show the program log for the selected log le. The top of the display will
be the program start point, and the bottom of the display will be the end of the program or where program execution
stopped.
The rst two elds are date and time and is logged as each program step is executed.
Figure E.7: Flash Drive Pop-Up
Figure E.8: Program Log Screen

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The next eld is the program step number.
The next eld is the program function for that step. The following is a list of these functions.
Program function numbers:
0 No Operation
1 Move to Position
2 Wait for position
3 Cyclic Position
4 Goto Step
5 Hold
6 Set Temperature
7 Wait for Temperature
Cyclic Count Field
Shows the current count for a “Cyclic Position” move. The cyclic position command will create a log entry for each
cycle nished. If your current function is not 3, this value is not updated and has no meaning.
Goto Count Field
Shows the current count for a “Goto Step” loop. If you are not in a goto loop, this value is not updated and has no
meaning.
Elapsed Time Field
Shows the amount of time that has elapsed since the start of a “Hold” command. The hold command will create
a log entry according to the table below. If your current function is not 5, this value is not updated and has no
meaning.
To keep the program from logging hundreds of points during a hold, it is set up to log at di󰀨erent times depending on
the hold time.
Hold Time (min) Log Frequency
Under 1 every second
1+ to 10 every 30 seconds
10+ to 100 every minute
100+ to 1000 every 30 minutes
1000+ to 5000 every hour
5000+ to 10000 every 5 hours
Over 10000 every 10 hours