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8.0 MAINTENANCE Your FMS force measurement tester is a precision instrument designed to perform accurate force measurement testing for a variety of applications. Starrett recommends that you have your system maintained by a factory- trained Starrett Service Representative at least annually. If your system is used in a more demanding application or in a harsh environment, it may be wise to have maintenance performed more frequently. CAUTION • Dangerous voltages and internal rotating machinery inside the machine may cause bodily injury or damage to the equipment. • Personnel not trained in the service of Starrett force testing systems should not remove the covers to gain access to any internal components within your system. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Starrett recommends that you periodically inspect, clean and lubricate your FMS force measurement system. 8.1.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKS 8.1 Starrett recommends that you perform daily maintenance checks on your FMS force measurement system prior to operation. These checks should include the following: • Emergency Stop Switch operation • Jog Switch operation • Start/Stop Switch operation
8.1.3 CLEANING Starrett recommends that your FMS force testing system be cleaned weekly or more often if operated in a non-laboratory environment. WARNING • Disconnect power to your FMS force measurement tester and the L2 Controller before cleaning these instruments. • Use a moist, lint-free cloth with very mild detergent (if required) to clean the outside surfaces of your FMS Series force measurement system. • Read the Care and Cleaning instructions for the L2 Controller and follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
CAUTION • Do not clean with solvents or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Do not apply excessive amounts of detergent cleaning agents. Exercise caution when using water or mild cleaning detergents to prevent fluids from getting into electrical contacts or rotating machinery. • Do not use oil to lubricate. • Use low-pressure air to remove dust and debris from tester surfaces. Always protect the column and internal machinery components from dust and debris from getting inside the column. 8.1.4 LUBRICATION Lubrication of the internal ball screw should be performed by authorized Starrett Service Representatives only. 8.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES These general maintenance procedures may be followed for performing the following maintenance checks. These procedures do not require an authorized Starrett Service Representative. 8.2.1 TRAVEL LIMITS • Verify that power to your system in ON. • Use the jog switch to manually position the crosshead to a • location that is approximately at the center position of the column. • Position the Upper crosshead travel limit to approximately 3 inches above the crosshead's center column position. Make sure the crosshead travel limit is tightened. • Position the Lower crosshead travel limit to approximately 3 inches below the crosshead's center column position. Make sure the crosshead travel limit is tightened. Use the UP jog switch to slowly move the crosshead upward until it comes into contact with the Upper limit. The crosshead should stop automatically. If it does not, contact your Starrett Service Representative immediately. Use the DOWN jog switch to slowly move the crosshead downward until it comes into contact with the Lower limit. The crosshead should stop automatically. If it does not, contact your Starrett Service Representative immediately.
• Crosshead travel limit operations • L2 Controller Start/Stop operation • Cable and Power Cord connections 8.1.2
AUTHORIZED FACTORY MAINTENANCE Starrett recommends that you have an authorized Starrett Service Representative perform at least an annual maintenance on your FMS force measurement system. This maintenance will include:
• Inspection and servicing any loose fittings • Check operation of crosshead travel limits • Check operation of all cables • L2 Controller operation • Software updates (if needed) for your L2 Controller
• Verification of crosshead travel speed • Verification of encoder distance accuracy • Verification and re-calibration of load cell sensor(s) to ASTM E4 standard
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