Axis STAV20 User manual

Vertical automatic stand
STAV
User Manual
File: 2019-01-31 STAV GB

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Index:
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Complete set .................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Technical data.................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Stand’s keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 4
5. Safety rules ...................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Disposal rules................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Preparing to work ............................................................................................................................. 6
8. General operation rules.................................................................................................................... 7
9. Communication interface.................................................................................................................. 8
10. Dimensions....................................................................................................................................... 9
11. Applications menu .......................................................................................................................... 10
11.1 Advanced mode ............................................................................................................. 10
11.2 Manual, Peak, Cycle and Step mode............................................................................. 12
12. Main menu...................................................................................................................................... 12
12.1 Home position ........................................................................................................... 12
12.2 Force gauge .............................................................................................................. 13
12.3 Applications .............................................................................................................. 13
12.4 Configuration............................................................................................................ 13
Communicates ............................................................................................................................................ 14

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1. Introduction
STAV500 vertical test stand with electric drive is designed for FB50, FB200,
FB500, FC50, FC200 and FC500 force gauges. Thanks to precise programming
motion mechanism STAV500 enables to perform precise measurements during e.g.
material resistance testing.
2. Complete set
Basic set consists:
1. Automatic stand
2. Mounting element (force meter mounting)
3. Power supply
3. Technical data
Type
Automatic stand STAV
Maximal tested force (max)
500N
Stroke (travel)
300mm
Maximal speed
300mm/min
Rigidity*
1,3mm
Travel accuracy
+/- 0,2mm
Travel resolution
0,01mm
Working temperaturę
0÷+40°C
Interfaces
RS232C, USB
Power supply
-230V 50Hz 100VA / 24V 4 A
Weight
22,5kg
*Maximal difference in distance at maximum applied force and at lack of force
(measured between force meter tip and stand’s pin)

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4. Stand’s keyboard
turn on / off the stand,
start/stop movement,
- opening applications (functions) menu,
- back,
- during inscribing data used for deleting or used for returning to
previous position (inscribing PIN code),
- opening main menu,
- enter (choosing option),
- during inscribing data adds another position or used for moving
to next position (inscribing PIN code),
STOP safety button that disconnects motor’s supply,
Knob enables to move cursor up or down (moving the knob right or left) and
choosing selected option (by pressing the knob).
Knob

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5. Safety rules
It is necessary to follow the safety rules. Obeying this
rules is crucial to avoid electrical shock, damaging the
stand or other connected devices.
Repairs and necessary regulations can be done by authorized personnel
only
To avoid fire risk use a feeder of an appropriate type (supplied with stand)
and supply voltage must be compatible with specified technical data.
Do not use the stand if the cover is open.
Do not use the stand in explosive conditions.
Do not use the stand in high humidity environment.
If the stand does not seem to operate properly, turn it off and don’t use it
until checked by authorized service centre.
During measurements keep safe distance from the moving elements
and the sample.
6. Disposal rules
According to current acts of low about protection of
natural environment, wasted balances should not be put
into waste containers together with ordinary waste.
Wasted stand after operation period can be delivered to units authorised
for gathering wasted electronic devices or to the place where it was
bought.

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7. Preparing to work
The stand must be used in room where the following requirements must be
fulfilled: temperature must be between 0 to 40°C, air humidity 20% ÷80%.
Preparing device to work:
1. Put the stand on flat stable surface.
2. Carefully mount a force meter to the stand by using supplied mounting
element.
3. Connect supply to stand.
4. Connect force meter to supply (if user doesn’t use internal accumulators).
5. Turn on the force meter (press ON/OFF) and the stand (press I/Q ).
6. The stand is ready to work.
Stand must be set in room in such way as to allow easy access
to safety button STOP !

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8. General operation rules
1. Make every effort to put the sample safetly and stable before starting
measurements.
2. During work keep hands in safe distance from sample and moving parts.
During work keep hands in safe distance from sample and
moving parts!
In case of any danger of losing health immediately press safety
button STOP located on the device’s front!

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9. Communication interface
The stand is equipped with interfaces: RS232C and USB.
RS232C is used to connect the stand to force meter in order to receive actual force
value from the force meter. Wireless communication is also possible if force meter
is equipped with wireless module.
USB is used to connect computer with stand in order to send measurements to
computer.

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10. Dimensions

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11. Applications menu
After pressing key applications/functions menu shows up:
The applications menu enable to select working mode that fits user’s needs.
11.1 Advanced mode
Advanced mode is multifunctional mode. After selecting Advanced user can select
from the list proper motion program. After selecting motion program user can
either Edit or Load.
Edit is used for setting the motion program.
Load is used for loading previously set motion program.
After selecting Edit user can choose from:
- ID –inscribing motion program name,
- Steps –inscribing number (max 8) of
steps (actions that are included in one
cycle),
- Ref. Pos. Set –setting position from
which the movement will start,
- Ref. Pos. –value of actual reference
position,
- Cycles –inscribing number of cycles
(how many times the movement will be
repeated) 1 ÷ 9999,
- Auto Return –returning to reference
position,
- Break Stop –automatic detecting that the
sample breaks and stopping the
measurement.
Depending on number of Steps that user will inscribe number of positions on list
will increase. Each step will add positions to the list.
APPLICATIONS s
1. Manual
2. Peak
3. Cycle
4. Step
5. Advanced
ADVANCED s
ID: ………..
Steps: ….
Ref. Pos. Set
Ref. Pos. : ….
Cycles: ….
Auto Return: ON/OFF
Break Stop: ON/OFF
SAVE SAVE&LOAD EXIT