Mts Series 311 Load Frame User Manual

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Series 311 Load Frame10ConventionsPrefaceConventionsDocumentation ConventionsThe following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used i

ConventionsSeries 311 Load Frame Preface11Hypertext links The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All blue words in

Series 311 Load Frame12ConventionsPreface

Series 311 Load Frame Introduction13IntroductionThe Series 311 Load Frames are designed to perform high-velocity tension or compression testing, high-

Series 311 Load Frame14IntroductionWhat youneed to knowThis manual assumes that you know how to use your system controller. See the appropriate manual

Component IdentificationSeries 311 Load Frame Introduction15Component IdentificationCrossheadCrossheadLocksCrossheadLiftsControlPanelIsolationPadsActu

Series 311 Load Frame16Component IdentificationIntroductionComponent DescriptionsItem DescriptionLifting ringsAllows the load frame to be moved by lif

Functional DescriptionSeries 311 Load Frame Introduction17Functional DescriptionThe load frame is a stand alone testing structure. The following compo

Series 311 Load Frame18Functional DescriptionIntroductionTransducers The load frame usually includes a force transducer and an LVDT (or other displace

SpecificationsSeries 311 Load Frame Introduction19SpecificationsThis section provides some of the specifications of the Series 311 Load Frame. Other s

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Series 311 Load Frame20SpecificationsIntroduction

Series 311 Load Frame Safety21SafetyGeneral Safety PracticesThis section provides information about safety issues that pertain to servohydraulic syste

Series 311 Load Frame22SafetyIf you have system related responsibilities (that is, if you are an operator, service engineer, or maintenance person), y

Series 311 Load Frame Safety23Locate and readhazard placards/labelsFind, read, and follow the hazard placard instructions located on the equipment. Th

Series 311 Load Frame24SafetyKeep bystanderssafely awayKeep bystanders at a safe distance from all equipment. Never allow bystanders to touch specimen

Series 311 Load Frame Safety25• Ensure that all pressurized air or gas is bled out of a pneumatic or gas-charged device before you start to disassembl

Series 311 Load Frame26SafetyProvide properhydraulic fluidfiltration.If the system is equipped with a non-MTS hydraulic power unit, ensure proper filt

Series 311 Load Frame Safety27Provide test areaguardsUse protective guards such as cages, enclosures, and special laboratory layouts when you work wit

Series 311 Load Frame28SafetyStay clear of movingequipment/avoid crushpointsStay clear of mechanical linkages, connecting cables, and hoses that move

Series 311 Load Frame Safety29Additional Hazard LabelsThis section provides information on additional hazard labeling typically included on load units

ContentsTechnical Support 5Preface 9Conventions 10Introduction 13Component Identification 15Functional Description 17Specifications

Series 311 Load Frame30SafetyBase AssemblyItem Part Number Description1045-384-101 Warning. High force moving parts. Can cause severe injury or equipm

Series 311 Load Frame Safety31Cylinder AssemblyItem Part Number Description1037-588-801 Identification label. Includes model number, serial number, as

Series 311 Load Frame32SafetyCrush Point HazardsIt is important to stay clear of any potential crush points when the system is operating. You should k

Series 311 Load Frame Installation33Installation This section describes how to install the Series 311 Load Frame. Contents Unpacking the Load Frame

Series 311 Load Frame34Unpacking the Load FrameInstallationUnpacking the Load FrameRequired equipment The load frame is shipped horizontally on a wood

Unpacking the Load FrameSeries 311 Load Frame Installation352. Inspect the load frame for shipping damage.Look for the following:• Scratches in the lo

Series 311 Load Frame36Unpacking the Load FrameInstallationB. Slowly raise the load frame to its upright position. As the unit rises, keep moving the

Unpacking the Load FrameSeries 311 Load Frame Installation376. Place the load frame onto the isolation pads. Install stock metal shims between the pad

Series 311 Load Frame38Connecting CablesInstallationConnecting CablesYour controller manual should have cabling information about the connections desc

Connecting HydraulicsSeries 311 Load Frame Installation39Connecting HydraulicsThe procedure describes how to connect the load frame to the hydraulic p

Checking the Accumulators’ Precharge 55Bleeding the Hydraulic Lift Cylinders 56Adjusting the Hydraulic Locks 59Aligning the Force Transducer

Series 311 Load Frame40Removing the Shipping CollarsInstallationRemoving the Shipping CollarsWhen the load frame is shipped, the crosshead is clamped

Series 311 Load Frame Operation41OperationThis section describes how to use the Series 311 Load Frame. Contents Lift and Lock Controls 42Crush Poin

Series 311 Load Frame42Lift and Lock ControlsOperationLift and Lock ControlsThe crosshead lift and lock controls for the load frame are located on the

Crush Point HazardsSeries 311 Load Frame Operation43Crush Point HazardsIt is important to stay clear of any potential crush points when the system is

Series 311 Load Frame44Installing a SpecimenOperationInstalling a Specimen The procedure to install a specimen varies due to the variety of test fixtu

Installing a SpecimenSeries 311 Load Frame Operation45Note Always lower the crosshead to where you want it. The pressure remaining in the lift cylinde

Series 311 Load Frame46Installing a SpecimenOperation

Series 311 Load Frame Maintenance47MaintenanceThis section describes the procedures which must be periodically performed to ensure the continued safe

Series 311 Load Frame48Routine Maintenance Overview ChecklistMaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Overview ChecklistRecommended service to be performed at e

Routine Maintenance Overview ChecklistSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance49ActuatorCursory Check of Actuator MTS MTS MTS MTSActuator Area is Dry MTS MTS

Series 311 Load Frame Technical Support5Technical SupportHow to Get Technical SupportStart with yourmanualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of

Series 311 Load Frame50Routine Maintenance Overview ChecklistMaintenanceE-Stop is Working if Applicable MTS MTS MTS MTSResponse to Full Stroke Wavefor

Maintenance IntervalsSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance51Maintenance IntervalsThe following table lists the recommended interval for each of these proc

Series 311 Load Frame52Making Daily InspectionsMaintenanceMaking Daily InspectionsBefore the start of each day’s testing, do a quick inspection of you

Cleaning the ColumnsSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance53Cleaning the ColumnsThe crosshead locks can not securely clamp the crosshead to dirty or greasy

Series 311 Load Frame54Preventing RustMaintenancePreventing Rust Where you operate the load frame determines how often you take rust prevention measur

Checking the Accumulators’ PrechargeSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance55Checking the Accumulators’ Precharge An accumulators’ correct precharge pressur

Series 311 Load Frame56Bleeding the Hydraulic Lift CylindersMaintenanceBleeding the Hydraulic Lift CylindersBleed both hydraulic lift cylinders whenev

Bleeding the Hydraulic Lift CylindersSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance57The crosshead can slowly drift down the columns if the locks are turned off an

Series 311 Load Frame58Bleeding the Hydraulic Lift CylindersMaintenance7. Briefly turn the lift control to lift the crosshead position so the lift cyl

Adjusting the Hydraulic LocksSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance59Adjusting the Hydraulic LocksHydraulic locks will need adjustment if the crosshead doe

Series 311 Load Frame6Technical SupportKnow information fromprior technicalassistanceIf you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recal

Series 311 Load Frame60Adjusting the Hydraulic LocksMaintenance9. Turn on high hydraulic pressure.10. Use the Crosshead Lift/Lock Controls to the clam

Aligning the Force TransducerSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance61Aligning the Force Transducer This section describes how to align a force transducer w

Series 311 Load Frame62Aligning the Force TransducerMaintenanceJ. If your load frame has an anti-rotate actuator, unscrew the four cap screws that att

Aligning the Force TransducerSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance63C. Slowly turn the actuator to rotate the indicator 360° around the force transducer.S

Series 311 Load Frame64Aligning the Force TransducerMaintenanceB. Tighten to 5% of the torque recorded on the identification plate using the appropria

Aligning the Force TransducerSeries 311 Load Frame Maintenance655. Finish the procedure.In this step, you complete the force transducer alignment proc

Series 311 Load Frame66Aligning the Force TransducerMaintenance

Servohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs67Servohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service LogsContents 8 Hours/Daily 6840 Hours/Wee

688 Hours/DailyServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs8 Hours/Daily8 Hours/Daily Service Interval RecommendationCheck Actuator Platen A

40 Hours/WeeklyServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs6940 Hours/Weekly40 Hours/Weekly Service Interval RecommendationCheck Hoses/Cable

Series 311 Load Frame Technical Support7If You Contact MTS by PhoneYour call will be registered by a Call Center agent if you are calling within the U

7080 Hours/BiweeklyServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs80 Hours/Biweekly80 Hours/Biweekly Service Interval RecommendationBionix Lubr

500 Hours: Crosshead and FrameServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs71500 Hours: Crosshead and Frame500 Hours Service Interval Recomme

72500 Hours: ActuatorServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs500 Hours: Actuator 500 Hours Service Interval RecommendationCursory Check

500 Hours: HSMServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs73500 Hours: HSM500 Hours Service Interval RecommendationCursory Check of Hydrauli

74500 Hours: Hoses and CablesServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs500 Hours: Hoses and Cables500 Hours Service Interval Recommendatio

500 Hours: Overall Complete SystemServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs75500 Hours: Overall Complete System500 Hours Service Interval

76500 Hours: GripsServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs500 Hours: Grips500 Hours Service Interval RecommendationCursory Check of Grip

1000 HoursServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs771000 Hours 1000 Hours Service Interval RecommendationAll 500 hr Maintenance Procedur

782000 Hours: Annual MaintenanceServohydraulic Load Frame Maintenance and Service Logs2000 Hours: Annual Maintenance2000 Hours Service Interval Recomm

Load Unit Addendum Addendum79AddendumThis addendum provides information on options not documented in the original load frame manual.Actuator velocity

Series 311 Load Frame8Technical SupportProblem Submittal Form in MTS ManualsUse the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems you are experiencin

Load Unit Addendum80AddendumWhen changing hydraulic grips, make sure you cap or plug the hydraulic hoses when removed to prevent oil spillage.Oil spil

Load Unit Addendum Addendum81For load units with hydraulic lifts and locks, the crosshead can slowly drift down the columns if the locks are turned of

Load Unit Addendum82AddendumHandset functions The handset is intended to be used in a system for specimen loading or setup. In some applications, it c

Load Unit Addendum Addendum83Test System Modes of OperationThere are four operating modes for this test system:• Hydraulic Power Off• Specimen Install

Load Unit Addendum84AddendumDuring normal setup operation, the operator would follow this sequence:1. Switch the system to the CLC manual control mode

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Series 311 Load Frame Preface9PrefaceBefore You BeginSafety first! Before you attempt to use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safet