Shimpo FGS-VC Series User manual

97591A
FGS-VC Series Motorized Stand
Operation Manual
Read Manual thoroughly prior to operation.
Use instrument only after reading the complete manual.
Follow all safety precautions.

Safety Precautions
Be sure to read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before initial set-up, operation and maintenance.
The instruction manual provides three grades of safety precautions ”Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution”.
Follow these precautions.
“Danger” marking indicates possible death, severe injury or fire
if the user disregarded.
“Warning” marking indicates possibility of a serious injury
if the user does not follow the instruction.
“Caution” marking indicates possibility of severe bodily or object damage
if operated improperly.
The following marks indicate the sort of contents which are completed with
The mark indicates warning.
The mark indicates a prohibited operation.
Execute this warning.
Warning
Heavy! Pay close attention to operation
When FGS-VC falls on your foot, it leads to
serious injury.
Do not use in atmosphere with the ignition
and the explosion hazard.
Never use in oils and fats and the flammability
gas atmosphere, etc. with the ignition and the
explosion hazard.
Keep hands, hair and jewelry away from
stand when drive assembly is in motion
May cause damage or injury.
Never put fingers or insert stick, etc in
drive assembly at measuring or adjusting
May cause damage or injury.
Caution
Fix object surely
May cause damage or noisy.
Avoid humid and place where water
splashed directly
May cause electric shock, a fire and injury.
Do not pull out the AC outlet pulling the
code
May cause electric shock, a fire and injury.
Never do carrying and the movement of
FGS-VC with the AC code
May cause electric shock, a fire and injury.
Do not use except AC 230V
May cause electric shock, a fire.
Do not plug AC connector into outlet by a
wet hand
May cause electric shock.
Danger
Warning
Caution

Attention Safety
Warning
Pull out the AC outlet for maintenance and check or unusing a long time
Do not plug AC connector into outlet by a wet hand
May cause electric shock, a fire and injury.
Attention before using FGS-VC
Avoid the following
Place where water, oil, and medicine splash
Dusty locations
Place where dewfall is generated
Place with ignition and explosion hazard
Place where vibration such as machines is received
Operate without 32-104°F (0-40°C)
Cleaning with thinner and gasoline, etc.
Note drawing the cable so that the force gauge
cable should not narrow in the slide
Install the force gauge after turning off the power
switch
Adjust the limit switches when the motor stops
When digital force gauge FGP 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.

Index
1.
1.1.
1. Ahead of the use
Ahead of the useAhead of the use
Ahead of the use .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.
1.1.1.1.
1.1. Procedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the measurement
Procedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the measurementProcedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the measurement
Procedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the measurement............................................ 1
1.2.
1.2.1.2.
1.2. Confirmation of product packing
Confirmation of product packingConfirmation of product packing
Confirmation of product packing ........................................................................................................ 1
2.
2.2.
2. Names of components
Names of componentsNames of components
Names of components.................................................................................................................................. 2
3.
3.3.
3. Names and functions of the operation panel
Names and functions of the operation panelNames and functions of the operation panel
Names and functions of the operation panel............................................................................................. 2
4.
4.4.
4. etup
etupetup
etup............................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.1.
4.1.4.1.
4.1. Installation of force gauge
Installation of force gaugeInstallation of force gauge
Installation of force gauge ................................................................................................................... 3
4.2.
4.2.4.2.
4.2. Connection to the force gauge and the stand
Connection to the force gauge and the standConnection to the force gauge and the stand
Connection to the force gauge and the stand..................................................................................... 4
4.3.
4.3.4.3.
4.3. Connection to PC
Connection to PC Connection to PC
Connection to PC and the stand
and the standand the stand
and the stand ......................................................................................................... 5
5.
5.5.
5. Operation
OperationOperation
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1.
5.1.5.1.
5.1. Basic operation flow
Basic operation flowBasic operation flow
Basic operation flow............................................................................................................................. 5
5.2.
5.2.5.2.
5.2. Operation mode
Operation modeOperation mode
Operation mode .................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3.
5.3.5.3.
5.3. Manual operation mode
Manual operation modeManual operation mode
Manual operation mode ....................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.1.
5.3.1.5.3.1.
5.3.1. MANU mode
MANU modeMANU mode
MANU mode.................................................................................................................................. 8
5.3.2.
5.3.2.5.3.2.
5.3.2. JOG mode
JOG modeJOG mode
JOG mode ...................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3.3.
5.3.3.5.3.3.
5.3.3. ING mode
ING modeING mode
ING mode .................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3.4.
5.3.4.5.3.4.
5.3.4. CONT mode
CONT modeCONT mode
CONT mode ................................................................................................................................. 14
5.4.
5.4.5.4.
5.4. Program operation mode
Program operation modeProgram operation mode
Program operation mode ................................................................................................................... 17
5.4.1.
5.4.1.5.4.1.
5.4.1. PROG mode
PROG modePROG mode
PROG mode ................................................................................................................................. 17
5.5.
5.5.5.5.
5.5. Parameter setting mode
Parameter setting modeParameter setting mode
Parameter setting mode .................................................................................................................... 21
6.
6.6.
6. Message of status and error
Message of status and errorMessage of status and error
Message of status and error...................................................................................................................... 23
7.
7.7.
7. Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions................................................................................................................................................. 24
8.
8.8.
8. pecifications
pecificationspecifications
pecifications ............................................................................................................................................. 27
9.
9.9.
9. Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 27
10.
10.10.
10. Warranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 28

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1 Ahead of the use
1 1 Procedure from the Installation of a force gauge to the measurement
FGS-VC can measure various loads using Shimpo's digital force gauges which are FGP series and FGP-EX
series.
Confirm the following procedures before use.
1 2 Confirmation of product packing
FGS-VC 1 Cable to force gauge 1
Cable clip 1 USB cable (2m) 1
Hex-head spanner 1 Bolt (M8 x 8mm) 4
Socket bolt (M6 x 16mm) 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 becomes abnormality or hazardous situation at
measuring.
Release the emergency stop to restart operation.
2 Speed key (up)
3 Speed key (Down)
The moving speed is increase or decrease when pushing Up or Down key. If the
key keeps to push, the speed increases/ decreases continuously.
4 MAX key The moving speed becomes the maximum while pushing. The speed returns to
previous speed when releasing the key. The key is available at Manual and Jog
1
2
3
4 5 9 7 8
10 11 12
6
Emergency switch
Measurement table
Lower limit knob
Force gauge plate Upper limit Knob
Operation panel

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mode.
5 MODE key Use to change operation mode and function setting.
6 SET key The indicated data is set when the key is pushed.
7 START key Start to operate at the program mode.
8 PUSH key Move to the direction of PUSH.
9 STOP key Stop.
10 PULL key Move to the direction of PULL.
11 ZERO key Clear distance in case of the manual and Jog mode.
Clear repeat time in case of the Single, Continuous and Program mode.
12 LCD display Displays distance, speed and mode, etc.
LCD display
4 Setup
4 1 Installation of force gauge
The force gauge that can be connected with FGS-VC is FGP series and FGP-EX series.
The force gauges up to 100kgf is available in FGS-100VC.
As for FGS-250VC, up to 250kgf is available.
In case of FG -100VC
The force gauge is fixed to the stand.
The force gauge is set in the mounting plate.
Remove the mounting plate using the
hex-head spanner of the accessory.
Set the force gauge in the mounting plate.
Fix the mounting plate with the force
gauge to the stand using bolts.
Main display
Sub display
Status display

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4 2 Connection to the force gauge and the stand
The connection and confirmation between FGS-VC and a force gauge is the following procedure.
If the connection is wrong, check
Is the parameters setting of the force gauge correct?
Is the sequence of power on correct?
Is the cable correct?
If no problem, please ask to our technical support.
Parameter setting of the force gauge
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.
Power on
Turn on the power of the force gauge.
Next, turn on FG -VC in the power switch of
back.
Confirmation of the connection
Display of FGS-VC as follows
1. Indicate "FGS-100VC" or "FGS-250VC".
2. Indicate "MANU"(Manual Mode)
If the connection is wrong,
2. Indicate "NO FORCE GAUGE" in 3 seconds, then
indicate "MANU".
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10
10

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4 3 Connection to PC and the stand
FGS-VC can connect to PC for taking force and displacement.
The software is able to be downloaded from Shimpo's HP free of charge.
Refer to the software manual.
5 Operation
5 1 Basic operation flow
The procedure of basic operation is described as follows.
Personal computer
USB cable
Cable between FGS-VC and force gauge
Force gauge power
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 power
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 part.
Turn on FGS-VC.
Then display as below
10 25

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Select measurement mode
Select Manual, Jog, Single, Continue and Program mode according to the measurement
purpose and the usage.
Mode can be changed by 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
Suck 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?
Pressing MODE switch in the Operation panel, the mode changes one by one as follows.
A present operational mode is displayed under the left of LCD.
You wish to test by PU H or PULL key.
You wish to test by PU H or PULL key.You wish to test by PU H or PULL key.
You wish to test by PU H or PULL key.
e.g.,
 You want to move to the position of PULL limit by
pressing PULL switch.
 You want to move 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 mode.
You wish to move complex operation
You wish to move complex operationYou wish to move complex operation
You wish to move complex operations
ss
s.
..
.
e.g.,
 You want to measure by specifying the positions.
 The position of the object to be measured
cannot be specified.
 You want to combine a different direction
(PUSH/PULL) of operation with a test.
etc.
Select Program operation mode.
MANU
mode
MODE
Parameter
setting mode
JOG
mode
MODE SING
mode
MODE PROG
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 mode as follows.
The mode is selected by the measurement purpose and the usage.
5 3 1 MANU mode
This mode of operation is ideal for manually recording force measurements. The test stand will only operate
between the limits that are set by the test stand user. These limits can be either manually adjusted (distance
limits).
Contents
The test stand will move in the downward or upward direction when the respective PUSH or PULL button is
selected. The stand will continue to move in the selected direction until one of the following occurs STOP
button is pushed, one of the manual limit switches is tripped, the emergency reset button is pushed.
MANU mode
When pressing the PUSH (PULL) key, FGS-VC goes to PUSH (PULL)
limit switch position.
FGS-VC stops if reaching the limit position.
JOG mode
This mode of operation is identical to MANU, except that the movement
in any direction will only occur while either the PUSH or PULL key is
depressed.
SING mode
Pressing PUSH or PULL key, FGS-VC moves for completing one cycle
between manual distance limits.
CONT mode
Pressing PUSH or PULL key, FGS-VC moves repeatedly cycle up and
down continuously between manual distance limits.
Upper limit
Lower limit
PULL
PUSH
Stop with upper limit
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 JOG mode is common.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Parameter
The parameter, which is the speed of MANU and JOG mode, is available while stopping.
Pressing SET button, and the speed can be changed by UP or DOWN key of the SPEED.
Then press SET button for saving.
If you want to cancel the setting, press ZERO button.
5 3 2 JOG mode
Contents
This mode of operation is identical to MANU mode, except that the movement in any direction will only occur
while either the PUSH or PULL button is depressed.
Speed
Speed can be changed by UP or DOWN button of the SPEED.
The speed setting of MANU and JOG mode is common.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Present position
Setting speed
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED can be used to change
the speed. The range is 10 to
400[mm/min].
Present position
Setting speed

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Parameter
The parameter, which is the speed of MANU and JOG mode, is available while stopping.
Pressing SET button, and the speed can be changed by UP or DOWN key of the SPEED.
Then press SET button for saving.
If you want to cancel the setting, press ZERO button.
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED can be used to change
the speed. The range is 10 to
400[mm/min].

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5 3 3 SING mode
This mode of operation is ideal for completing one cycle between manual distance limits. The test stand will
only operate between the limits that are set by the test stand user. These limits can be either manually
adjusted (distance limits).
Contents
The test stand will move downward or upward when the respective PUSH or PULL button is selected.
The stand will continue to move until one of the following events occurs the STOP button is pushed, one of the
manual limit switches is tripped, the emergency reset button is pushed.
Upper limit
Lower limit
PULL
Stop with upper limit
switch ON while dwell timer
Stop and complete
with lower limit switch ON
Display alternately
Pull speed
Push speed
Upper limit
Lower limit
PUSH
Stop and complete with
upper limit switch ON
Stop with lower limit
switch ON while dwell timer
Display alternately
Pull speed
Push speed

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Speed
Speed can be changed by UP or DOWN button of the SPEED.
The speed setting of SING and CONT mode is common.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Repeat count
Incremental count at pressing PUSH or PULL button.
The count is cleared with the ZERO button. When the mode is changed, the count will be zero, too.
Present position
Setting speed
Repeat count
Moving direction
Status of limit switch
Setting dwell timer

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Parameter
The parameter, which is the dwell timer and the speed of pull and push, is available while stopping.
Pressing SET button, the speed can be changed by UP or DOWN key of the SPEED, the dwell timer can be
changed by STOP.
Finally press SET button for saving.
If you want to cancel the setting, press ZERO button.
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED can be used to change.
The range is 10 to 400[mm/min].
Setting dwell timer
The STOP button of the dwell
time can be used to change.
Pressing STOP, the dwell timer is
incremental.
When the dwell timer is 5s, it
returns to 0s pressing STOP.
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 repeatedly cycle up and down continuously or
for a user-programmed number of times. The stand will start in either direction depending on whether PUSH or
PULL button is selected.
Contents
The test stand will start to move downward or upward when the respective PUSH or PULL button is selected.
The stand will continue to move until one of the following events occurs the STOP button is pushed, the
emergency reset button is pushed.
Display alternately
B
A
Upper limit
Lower limit
PULL
Stop with upper limit
switch ON while dwell timer
Stop with lower limit
switch ON while dwell timer
Pull speed
Push speed
Complete with lower limit
switch ON when the repeat
count is reached.
A
B
Upper limit
Lower limit
PUSH
Stop with upper limit
switch ON while dwell timer
Stop with lower limit
switch ON while dwell timer
Pull speed
Push speed
Complete with upper limit
switch ON when the repeat
count is reached.
A
B

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Speed
Speed can be changed by UP or DOWN button of the SPEED.
The speed setting of SING and CONT mode is common.
Also the speed is able to be changed while moving.
Display
Repeat count
Incremental count at pressing PUSH or PULL button.
The count is cleared with the ZERO button. When the mode is changed, the count will be zero, too.
Status of limit switch
Setting dwell timer
Present position
Setting speed
Repeat count
Moving direction

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Parameter
The parameter, which is the repeat times and the dwell timer and the speed of pull and push, is available while
stopping.
Pressing SET button, the speed and the repeat times can be changed by UP or DOWN key of the SPEED, the
dwell timer can be changed by STOP.
Finally press SET button for saving.
If you want to cancel the setting, press ZERO button.
Setting speed
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED can be used to change.
The range is 10 to 400[mm/min].
Setting dwell timer
The STOP button of the dwell
time can be used to change.
Pressing STOP, the dwell timer is
incremental.
When the dwell timer is 5s, it
returns to 0s pressing STOP.
SET
SET
SET
Saving, return to SING mode
SET
Setting dwell timer
The UP or DOWN button of the
SPEED can be used to change.
The maximum value is 9999.
When the display is o and press
DOWN it will be 9999, and when
the display is 9999 and press UP
it will be 0.