Mecmesin Vortex-dV Manuel utilisateur
Vortex-dV Motorised Torque Testing
System Operating Manual
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The Scope of This Document
This document refers to Mecmesin Vortex-dV test stands with firmware version 3.0.10
It is essential that you familiarise yourself with the contents of this Manual and the
separate Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems before attempting to operate
your Vortex-dV Test System.
You may also need to refer to these documents:
431-955 VectorPro™ for Mecmesin Test Stands and Instruments
431-213 Advanced Force Gauge (AFG Mk4) Operating Manual
431-398 Guide to Safe Use of Mains Powered Test Systems
Important
This reference manual covers the operation of Vortex-dV test stands in conjunction with
the use of Mecmesin digital Advanced Force Torque Indicator (AFTI). Operation of the
AFTI is covered in a separate manual.
For operating in conjunction with Vector Pro™, see the manual 431-955, VectorPro™ for
Mecmesin Test Stands and Instruments.
2018 © Mecmesin Ltd, supplied with Mecmesin test systems and not for redistribution
Part no. 431-468-04
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Contents
1. Items Supplied With Your Test Stand 5
Available Accessories 5
2. Vortex-dV System Diagram 6
3. Initial Setup 7
Unpacking the Test Stand 7
Lifting the Test Stand 7
Environment Conditions 7
Locating the Stand 7
Mains Power Supply 8
Fuse Specification 8
Attaching the Torque Sensor 9
Fitting the AFTI Torque Indicator 10
Connecting the AFTI and the Vortex-dV 11
AFTI Communication Settings 11
Connect the Test Stand to a PC (VectorPro™ Users Only) 13
Cable Management 13
Attaching Grips and Fixtures 13
Test Stand States 14
4. Front Panel Controls 15
Emergency Stop Button 15
Dial control 15
Vortex-dV Display Panel 17
On-Screen Icons 17
5. Vortex-dV Settings 20
Settings: Jog settings 20
Settings: Units 20
Settings: Edit Test 21
Example Test Setup 22
Examples 24
Settings: PIN Code 27
Settings: Languages 27
Settings: Information 27
6. Rear Connectors Panel 28
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7. Vortex-dV Specification 29
8. Vortex-dV Dimensions 30
9. Declaration of Conformity 31
10. Change Log 32
2.0.12 - New Features 32
2.0.12 - Bug Fixes 32
3.0.2 - New Features 32
3.0.2 - Bug Fixes 33
3.0.5 - New Features 33
3.0.5 - Bug Fixes 33
3.0.6 - New Features 33
3.0.6 - Bug Fixes 33
3.0.7 - New Features 33
3.0.7 - Bug Fixes 33
3.0.8 - New Features 34
3.0.8 - Bug Fixes 34
3.0.10 - New Features 34
3.0.10 - Bug Fixes 34
11. Test Stand Firmware/ Software Compatibility Table 35
12. Operator Notes 36
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1. Items Supplied With Your Test Stand
When ordering a Vortex-dV you are supplied with the following parts:
Vortex-dV test stand complete with a pre-selected torque transducer (1.5, 3, 6, or
10 N.m),
AFTI gauge bracket (for fitting an AFTI torque indicator to the column),
Allen key for tightening crosshead to gauge bracket,
Mains cable,
Document: A Guide to Safe Use of Mecmesin Mains Powered Test Systems,
Document: Vortex-dV Motorised Torque Testing System, Operating Manual,
Available Accessories
For a full range of digital force gauges and accessories, please go to the Mecmesin
website www.mecmesin.com, or your local distributor, as listed on the back cover.
When using Mecmesin VectorPro™ Lite software, use communications cable part no.
351-093 to connect the stand to MS-Windows computer,
Use communications cable part no. 351-092 to connect the Mecmesin Advanced Force
and Torque Indicator (AFTI) to the Vortex-dV.
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2. Vortex-dV System Diagram
Multi-
function scroll
wheel
Front control panel
Emergency stop
Lower fixing plate
(optional) shown
with saddle plate
Crosshead
Static torque
transducer
Upper
fixing
plate (optional)
AFTI mounting
bracket
AFTI
Top load tray
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3. Initial Setup
Unpacking the Test Stand
When you first receive the stand, please check that there is no visible damage to the
packaging. If there is any sign that the packaging or the test stand itself has been
damaged, please contact Mecmesin or your authorised distributor immediately. Do not
use the stand until you have done so.
We strongly recommend that the packaging is retained, as this can be useful if the
machine needs to be returned for calibration.
Section 1 lists items that should be included with your test stand. Please contact
Mecmesin or your authorised distributor if any items are missing or damaged.
Lifting the Test Stand
The unpackaged weight of the test stand is given in the Specification table at the back of
this manual. Do not try to lift heavy loads unaided. Use suitable lifting equipment if
necessary.
Environment Conditions
In line with BS EN 61010-1 it is recommended that your Mecmesin Vortex-dV test stand
is operated in an environment that matches the following conditions:
Indoor use only, recommended to be operated in a lab environment.
Altitude up to 2 000 m,
Temperature range between 10 °C to 35 °C. Please note that the instrument should
not be used for long durations at higher temperatures.
The maximum relative humidity is 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C decreasing
linearly to 50 % at 40 °C. It is crucial that the surrounding environment does not cause
water to form on the device.
Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to a maximum of ±10 % of the nominal voltage.
The environments should also take considerations of excessive dust or metal
particulates as ingress of these into the device can cause damage to the system.
Locating the Stand
The test stand should be positioned on a suitable, level, stable work surface.
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Mains Power Supply
Vortex-dV test stands can be used on 110–120 or 220–240 Vac 50-60 Hz supplies. The rear
fuse carrier is set for your local requirement but is reversible, so should you replace a
fuse, the correct local voltage must be selected.
The voltage that is selected is indicated by which the arrow is pointing to the white line
located at the bottom of the device. This is illustrated in the image below, shown within
the red circle:
Fuse Specification
A Vortex-dV test stand uses two 2A - Speed T, 5 x 20mm fuses. If replacing a blown fuse
only replace the fuse on the active side of the inlet filter with the fuse specified above,
or equivalent.
If you are in doubt, please contact your local Mecmesin support agent for more
information.
Removing the fuse holder
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Attaching the Torque Sensor
The torque cell attaches to the crosshead using the four supplied M6 caphead screws.
To fit the torque cell, first, ensure that the cable exit is towards the side that you plan to
fit the AFTI.
Then, align the transducer with the mounting plate and secure using one the M6 bolts,
if needed have one person hold the transducer while the other fits the screws. Make sure
the transducer is seated centrally before fulling tightening all of the screws.
Note: Take care when handling lower capacity torque transducers, as damage can occur
from mishandling.
It is also essential to ensure that the attached grips and fixtures cannot cause excess
leverage on the torque transducer or exhibit excessive axial load on the transducer.
Tightening the four M6 screws to secure the transducer
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Fitting the AFTI Torque Indicator
The AFTI can be fitted to either the left or right-hand of the test stand, but it is important
to ensure that the cable coming from the transducer points to the side that the gauge is
mounted, as this prevents any unnecessary kinking.
The fixing bracket can be easily fitted, adjusted or removed and transferred to the
opposite column using a 4 mm Allen key to loosen the retention screws.
To fit the AFTI to the bracket use the two supplied screws. These pass through the
bracket into the back of the gauge and are secured using a 4mm Allen key. The angle
the AFTI sits at can be adjusted by loosening the screw located on the side of the bracket.
Fitting the AFTI bracket using a 4mm Allen key
The left
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hand image shows the AFTI being secured to the bracket, while
the image on the right shows how to adjust the angle of the AFTI.
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