Shimpo FGS-220VC User manual

Read Manual thoroughly prior to operation.
Use instrument only after reading the complete manual .
Follow all safety precauti ons.

Safety Precautions
Before Installation, Operation or Maintenance, be sure
to read carefully this Operation Manual and use the
equipment as directed. Use the equipment after carefully reading all the caution item
s, safety information, and
other discriminations. In this User’s Manual, the Sa
fety Awareness Items are divided into three different
categories: “Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution”.
Follow these precautions.
This symbol indicates if you ignore the contents mentioned and improperly
operate, it may lead to serious injury from a potential fire.
This symbol indicates a potential dangerous situation that could produce a
Serious injury if improperly handled.
This symbol indicates a potential situat
ion that could produce a minor injury or
Damage to material if it is improperly handled. However, depending upon
the situation, there coul
d be a possibility that it may cause more serious
results.
P rot e ct io n cat eg or ies ar e ex p lai n ed a nd sepa ra te d b y t he f o llow in g s ymb ol s.
Proceed with Caution.
Not Allowed-Prohibited.
Mandatory-Must Follow
Warning
Heavy! Take sufficient care while
handling.
Ensure stand is placed on a flat, level,
stable surface that can support the unit.
Do not operate in areas where explosive
gases or vapors may be present.
Do not touch the running, inner parts.
Keep appendages and loose clothing
away from running, moving parts.
Caution
Fix object surely.
There is the possibility of damage.
Do not install in a high humidity
environment or near where water may be
present. Electric shock may occur if water
is encountered.
Hold power plug while removing the
power cord. Do not pull or put tension on
the cord. Doing so could result in cord
damage and electric shock
Never carry o r move the FGS-VC with the
AC code.
There is the pos sibility of elec tric shock, a fire and
injury.
Danger
Warning
Caution

Attention Safety
Warning
Disconnect from the AC outlet during any maintenance of the stand. Also, unplug when not
using for long periods of time.
May cause electric shock, a fire and injury.
Attention before using FGS-VC
Avoid the following.
Place where water, oil, or medicine may splash
Dusty locations
Places where condensation occurs
Places where explosive gases or ignition sources
are present.
Place where high vibration may occur
Places outside of operating temperature range.
32-104°F (0-40°C)
Cleaning with thinner and gasoline, etc.
Make sure the cable is not stuck in the stand.
Install the force gauge after turning off the power
switch.
Adjust the limit switches when the motor stops.
When digital force gauge FGV series is installed
Set "ovEr" in the F06 parameter, which is the parameter of Output Type.
If "ovEr" is not set, FGS-VC does not stop by the overload of the force gauge.
Confirm that the power supply is the
same voltage rating as the displayed
voltage rating on the unit
Do not plug AC connector with wet hand.
There is the possibility of electric shock.

Index
1. Prior to use ..............................................................................................................................
.................. 1
1.1. Procedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the m easureme nt
........................................... 1
1.2. Confirmation of product packing
...................................................................................................... 1
2. Names of components ..............................................................................................................................
. 2
3. Names and functions of the operation panel
........................................................................................... 2
4. Se tup ..............................................................................................................................
........................... 3
4.1. Installation of force gauge
................................................................................................................. 3
4.2. Connection of force gauge to the stand
............................................................................................. 4
4.3. Connection of PC t o the stand
.......................................................................................................... 5
5. Operation ..............................................................................................................................
.................... 5
5.1. Basic operation flow
.......................................................................................................................... 5
5.2. Operation mode ..............................................................................................................................
... 7
5.3. Manual o peration mode
.................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.1. MANU mode ..............................................................................................................................
. 8
5.3.2. JO G mode ..............................................................................................................................
..... 9
5.3.3. SING mode ................................................................................................................................
11
5.3.4. CONT mode ..............................................................................................................................
14
5.4. Program operation mode
................................................................................................................. 17
5.4.1. PROG mode ..............................................................................................................................
17
5.5. Parameter setting mode
.................................................................................................................. 21
5.6. Changing Engineering units
......................................................................................................... 23
6. Message of status and error
................................................................................................................... 24
7. Dimensions ..............................................................................................................................
............... 25
8. Specifications ..............................................................................................................................
............ 27
9. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................
........ 27

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1. Prior to use
1.1. Procedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the measurement
FGS-VC can measure various loads using Shimpo's digital for ce gauges which are FGV s eries.
Confirm the following procedures before use.
1.2. Confirmation of product packing
FGS-VC 1 Cable to force gauge 1
Cabl e c lip 1 USB c abl e (2m) 1
Hex-head spanner 1 Bolt (M8 x 8mm) 4
Socket bolt (M6 x 16m m) 2 Set screw (M6 x 20mm) 1
Washer 2 Manual 1
Confirm the parameter
setting of the force gauge Install the force gauge. Connect the cables.
Measure each mode. Troubleshooting
Problem

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2. Names of components
3. Names and functions of the operation panel
No Name Description
1 Emergency switch
Emergency stops when pushing.
Push the switch when FGS-VC acts abnormally or a potentially danger ous
situation is oc curring. Release the emergency stop to restart operation.
2 Speed key (up) Increase or decrease the speed when pushing the up or
down ar rows of the
Speed key. If the up or down arrows
are held, the speed adjusts continuousl y.
3 Speed key (Down)
4 MAX key
Push to override the current speed setti
ng. The speed will ins tantly go to the
maximum capable of the stand. Once released, the speed returns to the
previous speed setting. This key only is functional i n Manu or J og modes.
1
2
3
4 5 97 8
10 11 12
6
Emergency switch Measurement table
Lower limit knob
Force gauge plate Upper limit Knob
Operation panel

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5 MOD E key Change operation modes or function setti ngs.
6 SET k ey The indicated data is set when the key is pushed.
7 START key Start the progr am m ode operati on
8 PUSH k ey Move in the PUSH direction.
9 STO P k ey Stop operation.
10 PULL key Move in the PULL direction.
11 ZERO key Clear distance in Manu and Jog modes.
Clear repeat time in Sing, Cont and Prog modes.
12 LCD display Displays distance, speed and mode, etc.
LCD display
4. Setup
4.1. Installation of force gauge
Force gauge that c an be connected with FGS-VC is FGV series.
Force gauges up to 100kgf are compatible w ith the F GS-220VC.
Force gauges up to 200kgf are compatible w ith the F GS-550VC.
In case of FGS-220VC
The force gauge is fixed to the stand.
The force gauge is set in the mounting plate.
Remove the mounting plate usi ng the
hex-head spanner acces sory.
Set the force gauge in the mounting plate.
Fix the mounting pl at
e with the force
gauge to the stand us in
g
su
pp
lied bolts.
Main display
Sub display
Status display

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4.2. Connection of force gauge to the stand
The connection and confirmation between FGS-VC and a force gauge is the following procedure.
If the connection is wrong, check:
Are the parameter setti ngs of the force gauge correct?
Is the sequence of power on correct?
Is the cable correct?
If no probl em, please contact our technical support.
Parameter setting of the force gaug e
Set the following parameters.
Measurement polarity: +
RS232C baud rate: 19,200 bps
Refer to the manual of the force gauge.
Connect to FGS-VC
Connect the force gauge to FGS-VC by the
attached cable.
Pow er on
Turn on the power of the force gauge.
Next, tu rn on FGS-VC w ith the power switch on
the back.
Confirmation o f the connection
Display of FG S-VC as fol lows:
1. Indi cates "FGS-220VC".
2. Indi cates "MANU"(Manual Mode)
If the connection is wrong,
2. Indic ate "NO FOR CE GAUGE" in 3 seconds, then
indicate "MANU".
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4.3. Connection of PC to the stand
FGS-VC can c onnect to PC for taking force and displacement.
The software is able to be downloaded from Shimpo's website free of charge.
Refer to the software manual .
5. Operation
5.1. Basic operation flow
The procedure of bas ic operation is desc ribed as follows.
Personal computer
USB cable
Cabl e between FGS-VC and force gauge
Force gaug e p ower
Turn on the power of the force gauge.
Keep hands, hair and jewelry away from stand when drive assembly is in motion.
May cause damage or injury.
FGS-VC pow er
Turn on the power of the stand.
Example. Tension test of a wire
A wire
Wedged chuck
Solderless
terminal
Separate hands from the force gauge and FGS-VC
movable parts.
Turn on FGS-VC.
Display appears as below:
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Select measuremen t mode
Select Manual, Jog, Single, Continuous and Program mode according to the
measurement purpose and the usage.
Mode can be changed by the Mode switch.
Start to measure.
Start each mode by pressing PUSH, PULL or START switch.
Refer to each mode section.
FGS-VC is able to test as follows:
Compression test
Tension test
Welding test
Peel test
Suction test
Repulsion test
Cork test
Open test
Etc.

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5.2. Operation mode
The operation mode consists of manual and program.
The mode is selected by the measurement purpose and the usage.
How to select the mode?
Pres sing MODE switch in the Operation panel, the mode c hanges one by one as follows.
A pres ent operational mode is displayed under the left of LCD.
You wish to t est by PUSH or PULL key.
e.g.,
You want to mov e to the position of PULL limit by
pressing PULL switch.
You want to mov e only while you press the
PUSH key.
You want to move the round trip operation many
times between limits of PUSH and PULL.
etc.
Select manual operation
modes :
You wish t o move complex operations.
e.g.,
You want to measure by specifyi ng the positions.
The pos ition of the object to be measured
cannot be specified.
You want to combine a different direction
(PUSH/PULL) of oper ation with a test.
etc.
Select Prog ram op eration mode.
MANU
mode
MODE
Parameter
setting mode
JOG
mode
MODE SING
mode
MODE PR OG
mode
MODE CONT
mode
MODE MODE

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5.3. Manual operation mode
The manual operation modes are MANU, JOG, SING and CONT.
The mode is selected by the measurement purpose and the usage.
5.3.1. MANU mod e
This mode of operation is ideal for m anually recording for ce measurements. The test stand will only operate
between the limits that are s et by the test s tand user. These are manually adjusted distanc e limits.
Contents
The test stand will move i n the downward or upward direction when the respective PU SH or PU LL button is
selected. The stand will continue to move in the s elected direction until one of the following occurs : STOP
button is pushed, one of the l imit stop switches is tripped or the emergenc y reset button is pushed.
MANU mode
When pr essing the PUSH (PULL) key, FGS-VC goes to PU SH (PULL)
limit switch position.
FGS-VC stops if reaching the limit position.
JOG mode
This mode of operation is identic al to MANU, except that the movement
in any direction will onl y occ ur while either the PUSH or PULL key is
depressed.
SING mode
Pres sing PUSH or PU LL k eys, FGS-VC moves for one complete cycle
between mechanical distance limit stops.
CONT mode
Pres sing PUSH or PULL keys, F GS-VC moves repeatedly up and dow n
between the mechanical distance limit stops.
Upper limit
Lower limit
PULL
PUSH
Stop with upper l imit
switch ON
Stop with lower limit
switch ON

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Speed
Speed can be changed by UP or DOWN button of the SPEED.
The speed setting of MANU and JO G mode is common.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Parameter
The speed of MAN U and JO G modes is adjustable. Pr ess the SET butt
on to enable adjustment via the UP or
DOWN buttons of the SPEED k ey. Then press the SET button to save the new value.
If y ou want to cancel
the setting press the ZERO button.
5.3.2. JOG m ode
Contents
This mode of operation is identical to MANU mode, except that the movement i n any direction will only occ ur
while either the PU SH or PULL button is depres sed.
Speed
Speed can be changed by UP or DOWN button of the SPEED key.
The speed setting of MANU and JO G mode is common.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Pres ent positi on
Setting speed
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED key can be used to
change the speed. The range is
0.40-15.75in/min
(10
to400[mm/min
]
].
Pres ent positi on
Setting speed

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Parameter
The param eter, which is the speed of MANU and JOG mode, is available.
Pres sing SET button, and the speed can be changed by UP or DO WN k ey of the SPEED.
Then press SET button for saving.
If you want to c ancel the setting, press ZER O button.
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED key can be used to
change the speed. The range is
0.40-15.75 in/min (10 to
400[mm/min]

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5.3.3. SING mode
This mode of operation is ideal for completing one cyc le between mechanical, manually
adjusted distance limit
stops. The test stand will onl y oper ate between the limits that are set by the test s tand user.
Contents
The test stand will move dow nward or upward when the respective PUSH or PULL button is selected.
The stand will continue to move until one of the following ev ents occur s: the STOP button is
pushed, one of the
limit switches is tr ipped or the emergenc y reset button is pushed.
Upper limit
Lower limit
PULL
Stop with upper l imit
switch ON with dw ell timer
Stop and complete
with lower limit switch ON
Display alternately
Upper limit
Lower limit
PUSH
Stop and complete with
upper limit switch ON
Stop with lower limit
switch ON with dw ell timer
Display alternately

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Speed
Speed can be changed by UP or DOWN button of the SPEED key.
The speed setting of SING and CONT mode is com mon.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Repeat count
Incremental count at pressing PUSH or PULL button.
The count is cl ear ed with the ZERO button. When the mode is changed, the count will also be reset to zero.
Pres ent positi on
Setting speed
Repeat count
Moving direction
Status of limit s witch
Setting dwell ti mer

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Parameter
The param eter, which is the dwell ti mer and the speed of pull and push, is avai lable.
Pres sing SET button, the speed can be changed by UP or
DOWN button of the SPEED key. The dwell timer
can be c hanged by STOP.
Finally pr ess SET button for saving.
If you want to c ancel the setting, press ZER O button.
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED can be used to change.
The range is o.40- 15.75 in/mi n(10
to 400
[mm/min]
Setting dwell timer
The STO P button of the dwell time
can be used to change.
Pres sing STOP, the dw ell timer is
incremental.
When the dwell timer is 5s, it
returns to 0s pr es sing STO P.
SET
SET
SET
Saving, return to SING mode

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5.3.4. CONT mode
This mode of operation is ideal if the user wants the test stand to repe
atedly cycle up and dow n continuously or
for a us er-programmed number of times. The stand will start in either direc tion depending on
whether PUSH or
PULL button is selected.
Contents
The test stand will start to mov e dow nward or upward w hen the respective
PUSH or PU LL button is selected.
The stand will c ontinue to move until one of the following events occ urs: the STO P
button is pushed, the
emergency reset button is pus hed.
Display alternately
B
A
Upper limit
Lower limit
PULL
Stop with upper l imit
switch ON with dw ell timer
Stop with lower limit
switch ON with dw ell timer
Complete with lower limit
switch ON when the repeat
count is reached.
A
B
Upper limit
Lower limit
PUSH
Stop with upper l imit
switch ON with dw ell timer
Stop with lower limit
switch ON while dwell ti mer
Complete with upper lim it
switch ON when the repeat
count is reached.
A
B