sauter TVM-N User manual

Sauter GmbH
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Instruction manual motorized test
bench
SAUTER TVM-N
Version 2.0
01/2020
GB
TVM-N-BA-e-2020
PROFESSIONAL MEASURING

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SAUTER TVM-N
V. 2.0 01/2020
Instruction manual motorized test bench
Congratulations on the purchase of the SAUTER TVM-N test bench. We hope you
enjoy your quality measurement 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.
Table of contents:
1Introduction.................................................................................................... 3
2Scope of delivery........................................................................................... 3
3Weight and dimensions................................................................................. 3
4Check before use........................................................................................... 3
5Possible applications.................................................................................... 4
6Technical data................................................................................................ 5
7Control panel.................................................................................................. 6
8Application ..................................................................................................... 7
8.1 Check before starting the measurement / test...................................................................... 7
8.2 Speed setting............................................................................................................................ 7
8.3 Presettable cycles .................................................................................................................... 7
8.4 RS 232 connection ................................................................................................................... 7
8.5 Limit switch............................................................................................................................... 7
9Warnings ........................................................................................................ 8
10 Assembly instructions for the test system.................................................. 9
10.1 with internal load cell............................................................................................................... 9
10.2 with external load cell (TVM 5000N230N/NL and TVM 10KN120N)...................................... 9
10.3 with external load cell (TVM 20KN100 and TVM 30KN) ...................................................... 10
10.4 Wiring of the test bench (model independent).................................................................... 10
10.5 Cabling TVM with a force measuring and length measuring device ................................ 11
11 Technical drawings...................................................................................... 12

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1 Introduction
The TVM-N test stand can measure tensile and compressive forces very accurately
and is easy to operate. Various force measuring devices can be mounted on the test
stand for the measurements.
SAUTER offers optional software and accessories to make the measuring system
more versatile in use. Please contact SAUTER or the SAUTER supplier or visit our
website www.sauter.eu.
2 Scope of delivery
-SAUTER TVM
-Power cord
-Operating instructions
-Accessories (depending on model)
3 Weight and dimensions
Test bench
TVM
5000N230N
TVM
5000N230NL
TVM
10KN120N
TVM
20KN120N
TVM
30KN70N
Dimension
(LxWxH)
410x260x
1030mm
410x260x
1500mm
410x260x
1500mm
480x295x
1680mm
400x250x
1540mm
Weight
55kg
60kg
65kg
65kg
Packaging
stable wooden box
4 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.

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5 Possible applications
The TVM-N test stand has been 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 include, for example, infinitely variable speed adjustment, automatic up and
down movement with preset repetitions (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) and can be conveniently controlled from there using a
PC. This software is also able to document force-time and force-displacement. It is
also possible to operate it only with an FH force gauge, because here the setting
options of the FH force gauge can be used, for example to protect the test stand from
overload with the STOP value.
•Choose the right test stand with regard to the maximum force you require.
Adjust the force gauge used to the maximum force or take special care when
setting the travel distance. (Possible destruction of the force gauge)
•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 a lubricating oil.
Turn off the unit and unplug the power cord if you are not going to use it for a long
time.

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6 Technical data
Test bench
TVM
5000N230N
TVM
5000N230NL
TVM
10KN120N
TVM
20KN120N
TVM
30KN70N
Maximum force
5.000 N
5.000 N
10.000 N
20.000 N
30.000N
Speed range
10-230
mm/min
10-230
mm/min
30-120
mm/min
30-120
mm/min
5-70
mm/min
Speed accuracy
1-100 mm/min ±2 mm/min; > 100 mm/min ±10%
Maximum travel
distance
200mm
Maximum number
of cycles
1000
Nominal voltage
220V 50/60Hz
Rated current
1,5A
Backup
3A
Operating
temperature
20±10°C
Storage and
transport temp.
-5°C~40°C
Relative air
humidity
15%~80%

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7 Control panel
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:
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.

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8 Application
8.1 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"), 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 finished.
8.2 Speed setting
The speed can be adjusted continuously up to the maximum. The set speed can be
read off the display.
8.3 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.
8.4 RS 232 connection
The test stand has two 9-pin connectors to connect a force gauge and one connector
for communication with the PC. The test stand can be operated with SAUTER AFH
software. This allows the motion control and number of cycles to be set directly on
the PC. The software can be used to evaluate the data in terms of force-time or
force-displacement. The test stand can be controlled at the connection for the force
measuring device using an FH series force measuring device to prevent overload
(using the Stop parameter on the FH series force measuring device).
8.5 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.

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9 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 exceed the maximum load (Max) of the test bench or
measuring instrument or which do not act axially on the instrument via the test bench
Note:
To view the CE declaration, please click on the following link:
https://www.kern-sohn.com/shop/de/DOWNLOADS/

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10 Assembly instructions for the test system
10.1 with internal load cell
•Force gauges with internal sensor by
means of the adapter plates to the
crosshead (4x M3x8 cylinder screws).
(Here as an example with a FH 500)
10.2 with external load cell (TVM 5000N230N/NL and TVM 10KN120N)
•Mounting bracket AFM 41 with 4x
M6x35 (black) with washer and spring
washer on crossbar Screws
•The external load cell is mounted to the AFM
41 bracket with an M12x40 screw, included in
the scope of delivery
•Connecting the measuring cell to the display
unit of the force gauge
(Here as an example with a FH 1K)

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10.3 with external load cell (TVM 20KN100 and TVM 30KN)
•The external load cell is mounted to the AFM 41
mounting bracket with an M12x80 screw (for
TVM 20KN and TVM 30KN), included in the
scope of delivery
(Here as an example with a FH 20K)
10.4 Wiring of the test bench (model independent)
•The force gauge screwed to the test stand is now
connected to the test stand at the equipment port by
means of the RS232 cable