ULTIMATE COMPRESSION FLEXOMETER OPERATION
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1. Fig 17 Compressed air unit and outlet box in the back of the instrument 1 compressed air valve 2 compressed air setting valve 3 compressed air display 4 water separator 5 water separator valve 6 maintenance access for the filter mat Page 20 Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc 2 Operation 2 3 Program 2 3 1 Start and Control 2 3 1 1 Start of the Program Main Menu Window After the start of the DOLIFlex Software the main menu window opens IAL Lihimate File cormet en 3 4 ip Ficoba angle eee ore ete HERD AR RR LIKE EPL FE EF a er Di ri ZEIT J E d Baii ii ane Fi SD ipii 7 4 W pu Coi SU Fp Time hh me zta Contact temp E Defieematinn Piectiest Pinload H Comat beng ae C E hia o 5 10 is 20 m5 Time Min Fig 18 Main menu window 1 datagrid for sample data 2 graphic section with the scalings for the following graphs 2a Deformation 2b Contact temperature 2c E 2d tan d 2e E 2f E 2c to 2f viscoelastic properties 3 Numerical display section 4 Function fields for 4a sorting of the sample data in the datagrid 4b loading of the samples 4c administration of the sample data 4d control of the test procedure 5 Main menu line The main menu window contains several sections the datagrid the graphics section the digital display section and the function field section Please see the p2. Fig 28 Submenu Chamber Off temperature chamber control will be shut off Page 26 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 2 Operation Sample Ely rg Im Strg N Delete Strg D Ei Archive Strg R Move up Move down Move to position Fig 29 Menu Sample Help a Contents amp Index Legend Test specification Testing machine information Testing machine protocol About Clicking on the menu item Sample the following choice will appear New Delete Archive Load sample Unload sample Rotate wheel Move up Move down Move to position Creates a new sample record Deletes the selected sample record Opens the dialog window Archive containing records of tested samples opens the dialog window Samples The selected sample will be taken from the input station and loaded into the sample storage The marked sample will be fetched from the sample storage and moved to the output station the input station turns itself for one position in order to transport the sample into the working area of the handlingarm The chosen record will move upwards for one position The chosen record will move downwards for one position The chosen record will move to a defined position A dialog window Go to position opens where the new position can be entered Clicking on the menu item Help the following choice will appear Contents amp Index calls up the online help Legend opens the d
3. Max Max Max Max Max Max H el ren FE ma al mea Yser release for scale options The user a has the possibility to re scale the online Min Min Min Min Min Min ho le eye fo MPa o MPa 0 MPa graphic per right mouse click The following options define the look of the graphics grids for the single axes minimum and maximum values for the scalings Standard Background colour of the online graphic Silver v The settings chosen in this submenu will af Ok X Cancel N automatically be taken as base for anew Fig 38 Window Graphic parameter file see chapter Input of the Sample Parameters also Standard This function field returns all settings to the preset standard values Background colour of the online graphic Here it is possible to change the background colour of the online graphic Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc Page 31 2 3 Program 2 3 2 7 Security Ultimate Flexometer Options Change password Hardware Files Filename Language Print Formula Display Graphic Security Activating the function field Change password opens a dialog window enabling o a the user to define or change a password no password preset Change password Machine information Machine information er This function block is for creating the dialog O windows in the submenu Help main eer menu window see chapter Control with the Testing machine protocol Main Menu Line also Spec
4. C Arm R Contact Temp C tan D gt Digital Inputs head Fan Low head Up head Down head Mator_ref head_l2tOk head Temp Ok Chamber_On Chamber Fdoor Closed Chamber Fired Chamber EBdoor Closed Chamber Bdoor Open Needle Down Needle Up Heedle_Ref zum mummm im Digital Outputs Needle Up Low Frequency head Up head Down Charmber_On Chamber BDoor Close Chamber BDoor Open Limit switch E MPa AL A A Forward A LifterUp A Lifter Down A Lifter Back A Lifter_Forard _FA_FRet R_Ref Signal _ lt Ref i r Slider Back Slider Forward I Ir Forward _Lifter_Up Lifter Down _ Lifter Back _ Lifter Forward _ Close ia am Kam RR Im Im Peeee Gauge Down E MPa E MPa Gauge Up Gauge Down Sample LifterLp Sample Lifter Down Wheel rotate Magazine_left_ Closed Magazine_back_Closed Magazine_nght_Closed Magaz ne_frant_Closed Magazine_Udoor Closed Sees eB ee CU AOK Slider Back Slider _Forward Sample Hold Up Sample Hold Down Sample_Lifter_Up Sample Lifter Down hh ae Wheel Turn Control Position Load AmA Amz Needle EDC ON Holder AmA Amz Needle Needle Pos mm Arm Z mm Holder Pos mm 0 00 0 00 0 00 ge Ra EI ES ESEIES Chamber one ma Graphic Needle Arm adjustment De Inn Holder adjustment Gauge auch gie Save rele SSelmardel
5. Help Help This function field opens the online help of the flexometer software DOLIFlex a Back Back With this function field you can change to the input mask of the previous file in the datagrid Nest Next With this function field you can change to the input mask of the next file in the datagrid Page 36 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 2 Operation 2 3 4 Status Information 2 3 4 1 Supervisor Menu Via the menu Flexometer gt Machine Supervisor and a password check the window Supervisor opens Note This mode is for the supervisor and the DOLI Service only It is used for installation and checking of the hardware functionality For this reason it is protected by a password Y Supervisor Room C Chamber C Load N Gauge mm Sample mm Needle Temp C Arm R Contact Temp C E MPa E MPa E MPa Needle Pos mm Arm Z mm Holder Pos mm 1 Digital Inputs 2 Control Holder Xhead_Fan_Low Gauge_Up Position Xhead_Up Gauge_Down Xhead_Down mo Xhead_Motor_ref Xhead_l2t_Ok Xhead_Temp_Ok Chamber_On Chamber_Fdoor_Closed Chamber_Fixed Chamber_Bdoor_Closed Chamber_Bdoor_Open AL AL A_Forward A_Lifter_Up Sample_Lifter_Up Aim ALi Sample_Lifter_Down M Amz A AL Needle EDC ON 6 Magazine_left_Closed j Magazine_back_Closed Magazine_nght_Closed iv ArmR Magazine_front_Closed Magazine _UdoorClosed M AimZ Needle Up Needle Ref Air OK V Needle Gaug
6. j elGHlale He block postion a Heh a Wetirent ead Test os Eat Ulate Au Block postion Running time meter SED OTSet oratii DED HH MM 5S ara postati Delete AL Ay 2 positions Arm 2 upper limit switch Am lower limit switch Selzampleheldotfset Fig 43 Window Signals The inactive mode is accessible for each user and is for information only All function blocks and fields are inactive but the digital displays and the checkmark boxes are active and do show the actual state of the Flexometer Page 38 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 2 Operation 2 3 4 3 EDC Messages You can open the window Debug Messages via menu Flexometer Debug Messages T Debug Messages Fig 44 Debug Messages Start Destructor I setDataTransmit 0 setDataTransmit 0 set new temperature O 0 C DoPE ERROR 32772 sending temperature End Execute start Destruct or End Destructor i End Executel start Destructor saugeDbowni no ArmSampleLifterV pi no ArmSampleHoldUpi yes ArmWheelRotatel no End Destructor Start Destructor Needle Doh Frequency HIGH ahead UP End Destructor i End Destructor i These messages help to precise states and to recognize possible errors more easily The massages will not only be displayed by the software but also stored in a logfile on the hard disk FlexLog1 txt and FlexLog2 txt Basically the messages will be s
7. DOLI ULTIMATE COMPRESSION FLEXOMETER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL www doli de Version 2 0 0 1 Release 08 05 2008 Page ii Corporate name Headquarters Production Sales Internet DOLI Elektronik GmbH Adi Maislinger StraBe 7 81373 Munchen Germany a 49 0 89 20 243 0 Fax 49 0 89 20 243 243 e mail info doli de Ulmer StraBe 34 89584 Ehingen Germany a 49 0 7391 58039 0 Fax 49 0 7391 58039 71 e mail ehi doli de Muhlstr 26 55271 Stadecken Elsheim Germany a 49 0 6130 944250 Fax 49 0 6130 944251 e mail sales doli de www doli de www flexometer com Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc Table Of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION zensiert ana ana neueren amends 5 Il SAFE IN IE e ee 6 Lelel CAMO RAN Sale Fy N are ee 6 1 1 1 1 Warning Signs and Hints u0s0420440000Bnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnn 6 eddie Demands n DErSsonmelks ee er re 6 1 1 2 CE Conformity Directions and Standards 2200000200020000nnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnne nn 7 1 1 3 Specified normal Operation 2 0 0 ceeeececcccceceesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeesseaseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseaeags 8 1 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE DOLI ULTIMATE COMPRESSION FLEXOMETER uussnns een 9 Tees TIC SYS ee ea an ee 9 1 22 INS ALCUAIOR een ee 10 1 2 2 1 Vibration Absorbing System en eat 11 i2 TE SAO Saas get c ts sceseg ass een en ae ee 11
8. FI Slate rear Pla Compass cet Prot Fao E Hal einigem Te ee er rn See rene ee 2e E PIO Final gauge h P22 lan end FA1 Chamber PRI E aint T rate Fig 36 Window Formula generator Page 30 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 2 Operation ee 2 3 2 5 Display Ultimate Flexometer Options Parameters Hardware Files Filename Language Print Formula Display Graphic Security You can change the names for the individual This SU bmen u offers the possibi ity to parameters as you wish change the names of si ng le prog ram Parameters parameters z Compound Compund Charge Charge Sample Sample Cure Cue Aging Fr Operator Operator Originator Originator Comment Comment af Ok X Cancel Fig 37 Window Display 2 3 2 6 Graphic Ultimate Flexometer Options Time scale Hardware Files Filename Language Print Formula Display Graphic Security There are two different scaling types Time scale Fixed scale No further settings are needed The scale depends on the actual test time Variable scale The user is free to choose scalings according to his needs possible units hours minutes seconds Variable scale he Standard Scale for deformation holder temp tan D E E and E User release for scale options he Deformation Holder temperature tan D Sean seme teen See oe scale for deformation holder temp etc
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10. Changing the lower holder 1 Tip the temperature chamber 2 Remove the covering of the maintenance area 3 Use pliers to press the end of the manacle ring see Fig 53 no 3 and draw off the holder together with the manacle ring A In the maintenance area the holder has cable connections no 7 to the instrument Loosen the binders 5 Fix the binders of the new holder A Attention red to red blue to blue 6 Insert the new holder and fix it with the manacle ring Fig 53 Test area A and maintenance area below it B temperature chamber tipped covering removed 1 crosshead for the upper holder 2 upper holder 3 lower holder with manacle ring 4 crosshead for the lower holder 5 cylinder with puncture needle 6 load cell 7 wire of the lower holder Page 52 Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc 4 Results 5 1 3 Changing the puncture needle 1 Tip the temperature chamber 2 Remove the covering of the maintenance area 3 Loosen the binders for the puncture needle see Fig 54 no 4 4 Hold the fixing nut on top of the crosshead no 5 while loosening the nut below it no 3 A Attention You must not damage the loadcell 5 Draw off the lower holder see Fig 55 no 5 incl its mounting to the top 6 Carefully draw off the cylinder see Fig 54 no 1 to the front Fig 54 Maintenance area 1 cylinder with puncture needle 2 puncture needle 3 fixing nuts for the cylinde 4 cable c
11. Manual EN doc 2 Operation nol ee Frequency The testing frequency has been preset to 30Hz but can be changed For lower frequencies the software automatically activates the vibration absorbing system see chapter Description of the DOLI Ultimate Compression Flexometer A Attention By means of hardware reasons the frequency has to be within the range given behind the field Sample height Sample diameter This field shows the entries already made in Flexometer Settings Hardware see previous chapter also Note In case of the existence of a height measurement station the software enters the detected height into the first field and deactivates it Axis scale The axis scalings have already been defined in Flexometer Settings gt Graphic This field offers the possibility to change the scalings due to the experiences of the user recommendations for standard samples deformation 10 to 50 holder temperature 50 C to 150 C TIPP Tip For means of graphics comparability it is recommended to keep the chosen scaling for all tests Compound to Comment These fields are pure comment fields without any influence to the test Having activated the automatic name composition the file name will be composed out of the chosen parameter fields see chapter Filename also Results after If you want to have intermediate results after a certain time enter the time here and the software will store the results
12. E E E dT dT 25 end 7 06 start 1 59 Fatigue life Creep end 1 06 Results after 01 hhh mm 02 00 Deformation 11 5 Testing time QO0 02 00 hh mm ss Carlet fers E 7 Formula fan u Formel tanD 02 E 8 36 Formula 1 P31 P 21 P22 P3 E 8 28 Formel E D78 2 EEE Formula 2 P32 P23 P24 P3 Formel E pL Formula 3 IP33 P25 P26 P3 Formel E KAMMER Formula 4 IIP34 P27 P23 P3 Fig 49 Window Results for Double clicking on a sample record in the window Archive opens the window Results for It contains the entered sample data flag Sample data and the results flag Results of this sample record Click on the related flag to change the display of the wished list Just like the window Parameter for i e the sample input window see chapter Input of the sample parameters this window is surrounded by a coloured frame The colour shows the status of the sample The colours are explained in the window Legend menu Help Legend see chapter Legend also Furthermore the field Test end reason shows the reason for the test end and the related colour too Function fields The function fields Exit Print and Preview have the same functions as with the Archive window 1 4 e gt Fig 50 Arrow function fields With the arrow function fields you can change to the Results for window of the other sample records first previous next last re
13. after this time Graphic print If the option Print has been released in Flexometer Setting gt Language Print Formula a checkmark at this place will enable you to printout the results Unload automatic If this function is activated the sample will be moved to the output station after the end of the test course Otherwise it will be moved to the sample storage Compression set 1hrs Choose whether the sample should be height measured again after one hour cooling time in order to calculate the compression set after 1 hour Show tangent Delta Choose whether tan D should be displayed in the graphics or not Show E Choose whether E should be displayed in the graphics or not Show E Choose whether E should be displayed in the graphics or not Show E Choose whether E should be displayed in the graphics or not Sample count Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc Page 35 2 3 Program Enter the number of samples that are to be tested with these parameters 1 Note This option is possible for the creation of a new file only Function fields Note If you opened a new file the function fields Open Save and Help are active If you opened an existing file the function fields Save Help Back and Next are active G Open Open This function field opens a dialog window where you can search and import existing flexometer files with el Save Save This function field opens a dialog window used for storing files
14. station 50 input station 134 234 334 434 reference positions for the single magazines UltiFlex_ Manual EN doc Page 57 Page 58 UltiFlex Manual_ EN doc
15. 6 01 56 25 03 2008 10 15 28 No in Deformation D O on Fig 48 Dialog window Archive containing the records and graphs of the tested samples 1 datagrid 2 graphics section 3 checkmark boxes for the graphics section 4 field Offset for X axis 5 function keys It consists of the datagrid on the left side no 1 the graphics section on the right side no 2 The top region consists of the checkmark boxes on top of the graphics section no 3 the field Offset for X axis no 4 in the middle and the function fields on the upper left side no 5 The window offers the following options Datagrid Choose a record In the datagrid you can choose a sample record by clicking on it with the left mouse key As a result this file will be highlighted in blue and the related graphics will be shown in the graphics section on the right Open the record data Double clicking on a record in the datagrid with the left mouse key will open the window Results for see chapter Single Results containing all entered data and results of this record Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc Page 45 4 1 Results Overview You can mark up to 5 records by pressing the CTRL key or SHIFT key and clicking on the wanted records The records will be highlighted in different colours while the related graphs will appear in the graphics section in identical colours Multichart display Graphics section and checkmark boxes Zo
16. 66 lower holder 30 0mm 1 FLX 1467 lower holder vario for 17 8mm and 30mm 1 FLX 1468 Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc Page 55 6 APPENDIX 6 1 Where is the Sample The software uses a code of three numbers to inform the user about the position of a sample within the Flexometer Table 5 Numbering of the positions Postion numer ews o Prenest e Holder esters o Garbage ouputsiaion 4 Magazin 1 132 Magazine 1 CL ag SL Fig 57 Numbering of the stations in magazine 1 draft 1 Gauge height measurement station 50 input station 110 to 134 reference O11 14177 124 Lag SL ALLELLA 114 FIR L3 ALLELLA FITTTTTT 123 FIR T R ZITTTTIT 113 Lag Ls 0414444747 positions for the single magazines LULLA 122 Leg Ls C111 1177 112 TIP TOR ALLELLA 111 O44 444747 Position ALLELLA Coding of the sample storages for the sample storage 134 example 134 134 position in the level 134 level in the magazine 134 magazine number Page 56 Ebene Level UltiFlex_Manual_EN doc Flexometermagazin Flexometer magazine Magazin 3 Magazin 2 magazine 3 magazine 2 Magazin 4 magazine 4 Magazin 1 magazine 1 434 Temperaturkammer temperature chamber Fig 58 Numbering of the stations in the Flexometer magazine draft 1 gauge height measurement station 2 preheat station 3 holder test area 4 garbage output
17. 73 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to Electrical Equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC The harmonized standards of the series prEN 50178 in connection with EN 60204 are used for our appliances EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and 2004 108 EC Under observance of the installation instructions of this documentation we herewith declare the meeting of the objectives of the EMC Law EMCG for facilities and instruments with the following standards EN 50082 2 of 12 1994 EN 50081 1 of 08 1993 IEC 801 2 of 01 1991 IEC 801 4 of 09 1987 EN 55011 of 03 1991 In this documentation you will find instructions for the EMC compatible installation such as shielding grounding manipulation of plugs and laying of wires EC Machinery Directive 98 37 EC and future 2006 42 EC The Flexometer meets the instructions of the EG Machinery Directive The EC directive 2002 95 EC is used for our appliances also Regarding the safety of machines the following standards are met DIN EN 292 DIN EN 294 part 1 4 DIN prEN 954 part 1 DIN EN 418 of 01 93 DIN EN 349 of 08 90 DIN VDE 0160 of 05 88 DIN EN 50081 part 2 DIN prEN 50082 part 2 DIN 51233 of 11 91 VW 11 062 of 10 87 Observe national rules for prevention of accidents or VBG 4 UltiFlex Manual_ EN doc Page 7 1 1 Safety Hints i 1 1 3 Specified normal Operation The Flexometer has been designed to car
18. G 4 Page 6 UltiFlex Manual_ EN doc 1 Introduction nol SEER A Attention The EDC appliances do contain componentries being susceptible to electrical discharge These componentries may be damaged by incorrect treatment Avoid the contact with highly insulating material synthetic fibres synthetic foils etc A Attention Do not open the EDC appliances Keep all coverings closed during operation There is danger of dead or severe damage to persons or property Attention Draw the mains plug before opening the covering of the EDCs There is danger of dead or severe damage to persons or property A Attention Never disconnect any electrical connection especially at the EDC while the instrument is still energized In bad cases electric arcs may emerge and damage persons or property A Attention After having drawn the mains plug wait at least two minutes before touching potentially live componentries e g contacts thread bolts or disconnecting any electrical connection After disconnection of the supply voltage capacitors may bear dangerous voltages for up to two minutes For your safety it is recommended to measure the voltage in the link and wait until it has fallen below 40V 1 1 2 CE Conformity Directions and Standards CE Declaration of Conformity In sole responsibility we herewith declare that the product Flexometer Type 1170 meets the requirements fixed in the directive 73 23 EEC Council Directive of 19 February 19
19. N S Ultimate Flexometer A200 210Vae BOHZ 1 5KV r m 3 A200 210 Vac BOHz 16A L2 L1 115 120Vac BOHzZ 16A a yellowgreen b Fig 10 Voltage supply connection plan draft a World b Canada USA UltiFlex_Manual _EN doc Page 15 1 3 Specifications Dimensions emptohlener Flexometer T Platzbedarf 1600 a b Fig 11 Dimensions of the Ultimate Flexometer draft a View from the top site Recommended space b View from the front site Height Delivery Data Packing Wooden box on euro pallet Size incl Box and pallet W 120cm D 80cm H 193cm Weight net 435kg incl packing 485kg Environmental Conditions Temperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity max 50 at 40 C max 90 at 20 C Frost The instrument must not be exposed to frost If possible operate the instrument in an air conditioned lab Sample Material Rubber Size Height 25 0mm 0 25mm diameter 17 8mm 0 15mm or 30 0mm 0 15mm Hardness max 82 Shore A 1 4 Online Help The Online help system needs the Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 5 0 or higher and the operating system Microsoft Windows XP or higher Page 16 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 2 Operation Hil ee 2 OPERATION 2 1 Security In order to protect man and machine the Ultimate Flexometer has security sensors causing a shut off of the instrument or single subunits in case of doors or coverings being opene
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21. aragraphs below for further explanation Datagrid On the left side there is the datagrid for the administration of defined sample data Depending on the capacity of the Flexometer this grid can contain up to 56 records The states of the single samples are shown by the colour markings see chapter Legend also Sorting of the records happens following the entry order the youngest of which standing on bottom of the list the oldest one on top Processing of the samples happens from the top to the UltiFlex Manual EN doc Page 21 2 3 Program bottom meaning that the oldest sample will be processed first The function fields above the datagrid 4a are used to change the order of processing see chapter Control with the Function Fields also Tip A single file can be marked by clicking on it more than one than one file at the same time can be marked by CTRL mouse click Graphic Section The right side of the dialog window shows the graphic section for the display of the graphs for Deformation and Contact temperature at the lower holder in relation to the test time Furthermore the graphs for the viscoelastic properties of the sample are shown E tan d E E The colours of the graphs do correspond to the related scalings in order to increase the clearness of the diagram During the test course the graphs will be displayed in real time Digital Display Section Time hh mm ss Contact temp C D
22. as well as damages to man and machine follow the safety instructions at all cost Safety Instructions Danger by electricity and its effects In order to avoid interruptions in the work flow as well as damages to man and machine follow the safety instructions at all cost Job work instructions Instructive part of the document with precise work instructions Here you are asked to do something Information General information and descriptions of working procedures etc Note Important note for the operation the function or for the working procedures Tip Gives tips for easy handling of the Flexometer 1 1 1 2 Demands on personnel Attention Only qualified personnel are allowed to perform transport mounting installation start up operation or maintenance Qualified personnel are people being well acquainted with transport mounting installation start up operation or maintenance These people must be adequately qualified for their occupations In detail e Transport Personnel skilled in treating componentries being susceptible to electrical discharge only e Installation Personnel with electro technical apprenticeship only e Start up Personnel with wide ranged skills in the fields of electrotechnics and or drive engineering only e The qualified personnel must know and adhere to the following standards and directions IEC 364 respectively CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100 National accident prevention directives or VB
23. cord As a result the Archive window shows the graphs of the selected record Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc Page 47 4 3 Printouts 4 3 Printouts The printout contains the sample data the graphics and the results as values DOLI Uktimate Flexometer Sample data Testing time gt Wi hhh Feguere Coding time 00 00 hh rim Sarnple height Chamber Be Sarnple diameter Free time oo 00 hh mm Max Deformation gt 00 Ale FezO _ _004 Mowe Contro gt Deformation Test proce dure Bow out deformation Bowo Factor 3 0 Stroke 446 Cale Stroke 446 Lose Prestre ss Fre load 1 00 25 02 2003 10 1101 15 14 13 2 Pe ma ide bo P 2 T P 5 mo a E me Results Gauge start 242 tan Ostart fend 0 00 000 Gauge end hat cold 24 1 E start fend 0 00 r000 M Pa Gauge ater 1hrs 00 E stat tend 0 00 0 00 M Fa Inrer te rmnipe rature 36 3 E stat fend 000 000 M Fa acttemp stat fe en Deformation 00 Fatigue te ao omies Cortecttemp an f tan O 0 00 Creep 28 Ha Et 000 M Fa Tested time 000 02 00 hhh E 0 00 M Fa raen man E 0 00 M Fa Compressionset h cold 03 Oo Aa Cornpressionset 1 hrs 00 An Static compress 134 7 An Deforn ation stat fend 3 3 128 Sa Copyright 2002 2008 DOU Bekrorik GrbHel Fig 51 Result Printout Page 48 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 4 Results nol ee 4 4 Explanation of the Results Table 3 Explanation of the test resu
24. d during the test course Note The security shut off causes a loss of the actual test data 2 1 1 Sensors of the Temperature Chamber 2 1 1 1 Front Door eoa Bi a Beer Te Idee et ne Qe eae es am ee er oa ia i oa 2 oe 2 a E A ir i Fig 12 Front door of the temperature chamber open 1 security sensors 2 1 1 2 Rear Door Fig 13 Temperature chamber rear view 1 temperature chamber 2 rear door 3 security sensors for the rear door 4 message sensor for the rear door UltiFlex_ Manual EN doc Page 17 2 1 Security 2 1 1 3 Position of the Temperature Chamber Fig 14 Test area temperature chamber tipped 1 security sensors 2 preheat station 3 test area 2 1 2 Sensors of the Magazine Fig 15 Flexometer front view trimmed area 1 lid 2 fan 3 security sensors for the lid 4 temperature chamber Furthermore the instrument has security sensors for the coverings on the right rear and left side Page 18 Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc 2 Operation 2 1 3 Overview Table 2 Overview of the reactions of the Flexometer to the activation of the safety sensors Action Feedback of the Instrument Temperature chamber front door opens Linear motor shuts off Upper holder stops Temperature chamber rear door opens Temperature chamber tips Magazine lid opens Magazine lid opens and rear door opens Temperature chamber front door and rear door opens Ultirfl
25. e Graphic Nene Digital Outputs 3 Up Start Up Needle_Up Slider_Back Down Stop Slider_Forward i Sample_Hold_Up Sample_Hold_Down Holder adjustment Sample_Lifter_Up Sample_Lifter_ Down fter_ Down ifter_Back L Lifter_ Forward Wheel_rotate Needle_Down Slider_Back Slider_Forward um mm m um m um im lm im u om m 3 l mm am r r z r M oo 23 op orward ifter_Up ifter_ Down ifter_Back ifter_ Forward Low_Frequency _ Xhead_Up Xhead_Down Be eae Chamber_On Chamber_BDoor_Close Chamber_BDoor_Open Q Q amp u om am m Wheel_Turn Gauge_Down Running time meter Limit switch DDD HH MM SS Arm Z upper limit switch Arm Z lower limit switch 001 11 13 23 mO um um a jun a a a im gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Fig 42 Supervisor window 1 digital displays of the measurement values 2 states of the digital inputs 3 states of the digital outputs 4 states of the limit switches 5 states of the control 6 states of the EDC 7 display of the running time of the instrument 8 function blocks for the control of hardware components UltiFlex _ Manual EN doc Page 37 2 3 Program Ee Via the menu Flexometer gt Machine Signals the window Signals opens It is consistent to the supervisor window in inactive mode 2 3 4 2 Signals Menu Y Signals Room C Chamber C Load IN Gauge mm Sample mm Needle Temp
26. e test TanDend Dissipation factor tangent of loss angle at end of the test E start Complex elastic modulus at start of the test E end Complex elastic modulus at end of the test E start Reversible resilience stored energy at start of the test E end Reversible resilience stored energy at end of the test Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc Page 49 4 4 Explanation of the results H Results after Ta nD Value for tangent Delta after the given time E Male for E after the given time E Male for E after the given time i Value for E after the given time Page 50 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 4 Results 5 MAINTENANCE 5 1 Maintaining the Instrument 5 1 1 Draining of the Compressed air System Fig 52 Compressed air unit and outlet box in the back of the instrument 1 compressed air valve 2 compressed air setting valve 3 compressed air display 4 water separator 5 water separator valve 6 maintenance access for the filter mat The compressed air system of the Flexometer has equipment to separate the water from the compressed air This equipment must be emptied 1 The water separator has to be emptied once a week by pressing the water separator valve no 5 in picture above 2 Below the compressed air unit a filter mat can be found behind the maintenance access no 6 This mat must be changed every three months UltiFlex_ Manual EN doc Page 51 5 1 Maintaining the instrument 5 1 2
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28. eformation 4 Prestress Preload tan D E MPa E MPa MPa Fig 19 Digital Display Section The digital display section shows the digital values for e Time hh mm ss This display shows the actual test time e Contact temp C This display shows the contact temperature at the lower holder e Deformation This display shows the actual deformation of the sample in of the height ho e Prestress Preload N This display shows the prestress preload the sample is impinged with e tanD Dissipation factor tangent of loss angle e E MPa Complex elastic modulus e E MPa Reversible resilience stored energy e EE MPa Irreversible loss of energy Page 22 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 2 Operation Function Fields Fig 20 Function fields 4a for the datagrid 4b to load unload samples 4c the administration of the sample data 4d the control of the test procedure The function fields are used to change the order of the sample records in the datagrid 4a to load or unload samples 4b to administrate sample data 4c and to control the test course of the DOLI Flexometer 4d For further explanation please see chapter Control with the Function Fields Main Menu Line File Flexometer Sample a Fig 21 Main menu line The main menu line contains the menus File Flexometer Sample and Help For further explanation see chapter Control with the Main Menu Line Ultiflex_Manua
29. enu line in the main menu window also Fie Flexometer Sample a 2 3 Program 2 3 1 4 Control with the Main Menu Line Fig 24 Main menu line File N Settings Strg T Clicking on the menu item File the following choice will appear Move archive Strg Settings opens the dialog window Ultimate Flexometer Options password protected F exit Fig 25 Menu File Move Archive Opens the dialog window Move archive which can be used to select a new destination for the archive Exit Closes the DOLIFlex software Flexometer Machine Clicking on the menu item Flexometer the following choice will appear EV Chamber d Machine incl submenu Banero Strg P Chamber incl submenu Power Off Strg Power on Switches on the EDC Debug messages Stra Power off Switches off the EDC Debug messages Opens the window Debug messages containing debug messages from the EDC eh Supervisor Strg s The submenu Machine offers the following choice Signals Strg I Supervisor Opens the dialog window Supervisor Fig 27 Submenu Machine i Note This dialog window is for the supervisor and the DOLI Service only and therefore it is protected by a password Fig 26 Menu Flexometer Signals Opens the dialog window Signals See chapter Status Information for further details Br eheak The submenu Chamber offers the following choice GFF Preheat starts preheating sequence in the temperature chamber with the set temperature
30. escription of the DOLI Ultimate Compression Flexometer THERMO CONTROLLER 1 2 2 The Actuator dan CHAMBER TEMPERATURE I i l CONTACT TEMPERATURE m DIGITAL I LOAD FEEDBACK CONTROL Basi NEEDLE TEMPERATURE EDC1 0 ENCODER FEEDBACK Fr FF F F COMMAND SERVO OUTPUT POWER a AMPLIFIER a bj Fig 2 Functional principle of the Ultimate Flexometer with 3 phase linear motor draft a Sample is not impinged with test load b sample is impinged with test load 1 3 phase linear motor 2 puncture needle 3 incremental transducer for the deformation 4 lower holder 5 thermo sensor 6 sample 7 upper holder 8 connection between the linear motor and the upper holder 9 temperature chamber 10 corpus of the Flexometer The Ultimate Flexometer is driven by a 3 phase linear motor showing very high dynamic characteristics The load is selected in a way that the maximum Flexometer standard with 30Hz and 6 4mm stroke will be reached 3 2mm amplitude However smaller and larger frequencies of up to 50Hz 1 0mm amplitude are possible also see chapter Vibration Absorbing System Furthermore compared with an eccentric or hydraulic drive the linear motor offers the following advantages e low power consumption e no water cooling e high degree of dynamics e electronic control e environmental friendly e low noise Page 10 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 1 Introduction 1 2 2 1 Vibration Ab
31. ex_Manual_EN doc Linear motor shuts off Upper holder stops Handlingarm stops Linear motor shuts off Upper holder stops Handlingarm stops Linear motor shuts off Upper holder stops Handlingarm stops Linear motor shuts off Upper holder stops Handlingarm stops Page 19 2 2 Flexometer 2 2 Flexometer 2 2 1 Switch On 1 The main switch see Fig 16 no 1 has to be turned to the ON position gt The initialisation of the hardware starts It takes approx 1 minute Now the temperature chamber is supplied with current 2 Use the fan switch no 6 at the temperature chamber no 4 to turn on the heater and the fan Now the temperature chamber can be controlled completely via software The automatic mode display AUTO in the display field no 5 has been preset If not mode Manual display MAN the mode has to be changed to Automatic with the Auto switch below the display gt Ine Clee ee emo Soni Fig 16 Front view of the Flexometer trimmed area covering to show that communication be tween removed 1 main switch 2 emergency stop 3 Compressed air temperature chamber and PC is active display 4 temperature chamber 5 chamber display 6 fan switch 3 Turn the compressed air valve in the back of the Flexometer see Fig 17 no 1 into flow through position longitudinal to the hose 4 Now start the Flexometer software DOLIFlex The Flexometer carries out the needed reference drives by itself
32. fers room for up to 56 samples optionally 1 shelf with 11 sample storages and the height measurement station 3 shelves with 15 sample storages each The PC handles the whole magazine administration and the handlingarm serves it completely Fig 7 Inner view of the magazine from the top site 1 handlingarm 2 shelf 11 storages one height measurement station 3 optional shelfs 15 storages each 4 input station 5 Temperature chamber Page 12 UltiFlex_Manual_EN doc 1 Introduction nol E gt 1 2 7 The Handlingarm System A handlingarm carries out the whole sample handling starting with fetching the sample from the input station up to the output of the sample at the output station optionally os Fig 8 Handlingarm a Handlingarm inside the magazine view from the right side b Handlingarm inside the magazine view from the left side c Function of the handlingarm trimmed area Lifter opens the sample storage by lifting the upper holder Il Grips insert the sample into the station 1 grips 2 lifter 3 handlingarm 4 sample 5 upper holder of the sample storage UltiFlex_ Manual EN doc Page 13 1 2 Description of the DOLI Ultimate Compression Flexometer 1 2 8 The Height Measurement Station The Flexometer automatically measures the height of the sample before h and after the test h having a standard Flexometer test In the meantime the sample stays inside the sample storage with en
33. holder 2 Deformation of the sample in relation to the test time will be displayed in real time Optionally it is possible to detect viscoelastic properties of the sample see chapter Viscoelastic Properties Then the curves for 1 tanD 2 E 3 E a E will be displayed in relation to the test time too An incremental encoder measures the deformation in percent of the initial height ho of the sample i e 100 correspond to a change in height of 25mm Immediately after the termination of the test and if needed one hour after the test a puncture needle injects into the sample measuring the centre temperature of the same After the test the measurement data can be printed The following sections do explain different test types Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc Page 41 3 2 Flextest 3 2 Flextest The standard Flexometer test Test course with all possible hardware options 1 Entry of the sample data by the user 2 Filling up the input station rotary disk with 12 sample places by the user 3 Loading the sample storages main menu window function field Load Handlingarm fetches samples from the input station and inserts them into the sample storages 4 Start of the test main menu window function field Start 5 Insertion of the sample into the height measurement station by the handlingarm and measuring of the height with option height measurement station only if necessary rejection of sample 6 Inser
34. ial Special ne Special options for DOLI i ls DOLI Note This function is for the DOLI service only and therefore protected by a password af Ok X Cancel Fig 39 Window Security Change password EJ Before defining a new password the old Old one has to be entered password New password Confirm new password Koma Fig 40 Window Change password Page 32 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 2 Operation 2 3 3 Sample Parameters 2 3 3 1 Input of the sample parameters There are different ways to open the dialog window Parameter for A differentiation has to be made whether files have to be edited or newly entered m Note However the following is valid for each case If a file is selected it will be opened as pattern New Click on icon New alternatives open the popup menu in the datagrid right mouse key and click on icon New or open the menu Sample New in the main menu line The window Parameter for opens with a white frame surrounding the input area see picture below Edit an existing file Double click on a file The window Parameter for opens with a yellow frame surrounding the input area Parameter for ba Open ei Save Ez Help Testing time 000 25 hh rrr Compund Cooling time 00 20 hh mm Charge Chamber 100 7 C Sample Freheat time 00 30 hh mm Cure Maximal Deformation 30 2 Aging Filename Operator Move Control Originator Test procedure Flex
35. ialog window Legend see chapter Legend also Test specification opens the dialog window Fig 30 Menu Help UltiFlex_Manual_EN doc Test specification see chapter Security also Testing machine information opens the dialog window Testing machine information see chapter Security also Testing machine protocol opens the dialog window About Testing machine protocol see chapter Security also general information about the DOLIFlex software the instrument and DOLI Page 27 2 3 Program 2 3 2 Flexometer Settings Use the path File Settings incl security check to open the dialog window Ultimate Flexometer Options It is divided into 7 submenus Ultimate Flexometer Options Ed Fig 31 Flags of the dialog window Ultimate Flexometer Options m Note Each change of the options needs to be followed by a new program start 2 3 2 1 Hardware Ultimate Flexometer Options N Options Files Filename Language Print Formula Display Graphic Security i gt Customer ID Field for customized Customer D Standard names no effect on the test Holder cooling time io min Holder cooling time Here insert the Flexometer wished holder cooling time Calculation mode Manual flexometer m Note Keeping a definite cooling Samples Sample height Default 25000 mm time at the end of the test Sample height Minimum 23 500 mm Lower limit 23 0 mm
36. ilename in the Parameter window freely see chapter Input 2 of the Sample Parameters also Select up to 3 fields for the filename Fi lename Unlock file name for input Up to 3 fields can be chosen to compose the name of the result file ASCII Format out of Co Ch Sa Cu Ag Op Or Co m m m m o ITS Fig 34 Window Filename UltiFlex_Manual _EN doc Page 29 2 3 Program 2 3 2 4 Language Print Formula Ultimate Flexometer Options Lang uage Display language represents the language of the Flexometer software All dialog windows and printouts will appear in the chosen language Language Display language Ins Englisch English The following languages are available Formula generator 1 G au an Click for changing the new result 2 s E n g IS h parameters on this button Print Result parameters Set a checkmark if you want to have the possibility to print the results Formula generator Clicking on the function field Result parameters will open a dialog window for entering different formulas for further _ amp wei results These results will show up in the dialog window Tested Samples as well as in the printouts af Ok Fig 35 Window Language File Formula Rermele aenerster i Up to four formulas can be entered in order to get additional results out of the tests The results will show up on the printouts and on the screen Aiie Arien Are Active
37. l_EN doc Page 23 2 3 Program 2 3 1 2 Control with the Function Fields There are different ways to control the DOLIFlex Software with the function fields with the popup menu or with the main menu line This section describes the function fields Function fields for the datagrid A data file has to be marked before editing Move up sample in the grid The chosen record will move upwards for one position Move down sample in the grid l u p g The chosen record will move downwards one position Move sample in the grid to the selected position z li la The chosen record will move to a defined position A dialog window Go to position opens where the new position can be entered into Function fields to load unload samples Rotate wheel Clicking on this function field will cause the input station to turn itself for one position in order to transport the sample into the working area of the handlingarm Clicking on function field Load will then cause the handlingarm to fetch it and bring it into the magazine Load selected samples This opens the dialog window Samples The shown sample will be taken from the input station and loaded into the sample storage Clicking on STOP will interrupt the loading Unload selected samples oo fe The marked sample will be fetched from the sample storage and moved to the output station Clicking on STOP will interrupt this action Function fields for the administration of the sa
38. lts Result Explanation Test end reason Reason for test end abortion regular test end etc Gauge start sample height before test lo in mm Gauge end hot sample height at test end in mm Gauge end cold sample height after cooling time in mm Temperature o O Room temp start Room temperature at test start in C Contact temp end Temperature of the lower holder at test end in C dT Temperature difference at the holder after test end dT Ttestend T start in C dT 25 Temperature difference at the holder after 25 minutes dT25 Tasminutes T start in C Fatigue life Number of strokes at test end Creep Ft 100 x hg h ho hg deformation after 6 seconds ho deformation after start h deformation after test end Testing time Testing time Formulas and results as defined in Flexometer Settings gt Language Print Formula Deformation Compression set hot Deformation of the sample after test end in Compression set cold Deformation of the sample after cooling time in Compression set 1 hrs Input parameter Compression set 1 hrs Deformation of the sample after 1 hour of cooling time in Static compression Static deformation of the sample in measured in the testing area Flexing compression start Dynamic deformation after 5 seconds of testing time in Flexing compression end Dynamic deformation after test end in Tan D start Dissipation factor tangent of loss angle at start of th
39. mation out of the height with option height measurement station only 15 Insertion of sample into the sample storage for the given cooling time with option magazine only 16 Once again Insertion of sample into the height measurement station e g after one hour and measuring of height calculation of static deformation out of the height with option height measurement station only 17 Insertion of sample into the sample storage or the output station Page 42 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc ee 3 3 Blowout Test Deformation Temperature During the Blowout Test the sample will be impinged with enough energy to cause a gasification of different components of the rubber compound inside the sample The event of the escape of gas out of the sample is called Blowout The software uses the acceleration graph for recognizing the Blowout This curve represents the first differentiation of the deformation and or the temperature graph acceleration a ms ne l delta x factor ANASANAT 4 delta x factor delta eee gee 0 20s sus Blowout time t 3 Fig 47 Acceleration graph of the Blowout Test draft After a response time of 20 seconds the software measures the tolerance band Delta of the graph for a period of 10 seconds and normalizes its width to the value 1 The Blowout causes a strong change of acceleration Therefore the graph obviously deviates from Delta At the momen
40. mation higher than 55 is not possible It would definitely damage the instrument Filename Input of the filename for this parameter file In case of an activation of the automatic name composition Flexometer Settings Filename the software automatically enters the name composed out of up to three parameter fields see chapter Filename also Note However special characters at the beginning of the filename will definitely cause problems with the file management in Windows If the filename is entered manually any kind of file extension must not be entered as the program adds them automatically Move control control mode This field is for choosing the control mode the instrument should run with The mode Deformation has been preset and should not be changed Test procedure This is the field to choose the wished test type Possible test types are Flextest standard Flexometer test Blowout deformation Blowout temperature For descriptions see chapter General Test Description Blowout factor This field is relevant only for Blowout tests see chapter Blowouttest The factor 3 has been preset it can be changed if necessary Stroke The stroke has been preset to 4 45mm standard value but can be changed A Attention By means of hardware reasons it has to be within the range 1 0mm and 7 0mm Prestress Preload The load the sample is tested with has been preset to 1MPa but can be changed Page 34 UltiFlex
41. mple data New B Opens the window Parameter for for creating a new sample record TIPP Tip Ifthere is a record with similar data inside the datagrid already mark this one and then click on New The dialog window will contain all data of the marked record This way similar data must only be edited and not entered completely new Delete Deletes the marked record Open Archive ja x Opens the dialog window Archive containing the records of samples that have been tested and moved to the archive Function fields for the control of the test procedure Start gt Start he next Flexometer test will be started i e the not tested sample standing on top of the list Page 24 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 2 Operation ee m Pause rauso The Flexometer stops after the end of the actual running test All samples being in the actual test course will be tested and the data will be stored Then the Flexometer pauses In order to start with the next test course the function field Start has to be activated again Stop ep The running test will be stopped immediately i e the preheat station the test area and the height measurement station will stop and their samples cannot be tested furthermore This is valid for the samples being in the sample storages for cooling also They will not be height measured anymore The handlingarm finishes its movement inserts the sample into the station and stops All da
42. nated UltiFlex_ Manual EN doc Fig 3 Vibration Absorbing System 1 rubber damper 2 clamps i se S Fig 4 Input Station of the Flexometer 1 Temperature chamber side wall 2 input station with 9 samples 3 samples 4 Magazine lid Page 11 1 2 Description of the DOLI Ultimate Compression Flexometer 1 2 4 The Temperature Chamber The test procedure can be executed inside a temperature chamber with selectable temperature The temperature chamber will be supplied with current as soon as the main switch of the instrument is turned to the ON position The temperature chamber of the fully automated Flexometer has a software controlled rear door enabling the handlingarm to bring the sample into the chamber automatically The stop positions door open and door closed are reported to the software by limit switches Fig 5 Front view of the Flexometer trimmed area cover removed 1 main switch 2 emergency stop 3 compressed air display 4 temperature chamber 5 chamber display 6 fan switch Fig 6 Display and fan switch of the temperature chamber draft 1 current value 2 set value 3 AUTO switch 4 fan switch 1 2 5 The Preheat Station The sample can be preheated within the temperature chamber for a selected period of time In an automatic test course preheating and testing of samples can overlap in time 1 2 6 The Magazine The magazine is organized like a high shelf storage and of
43. normally 5 minutes will Sample height Maximum 25 500 mm Upper limit 26 0 mm prevent the next sample Sample diameter Standard 17 800 mm from an unintended warm up by the lower holder which may still be warm from the previous test Flexometer Calculation mode There are two f Ok X Cancel different ways to calculate the deformation in Mode 0 is the standard Fig 32 Window Hardware mode normally used for flexometers This mode has been preset and should be used for your tests Mode 1 is for future test types only Manual Flexometer In case of a dysfunction of the handlingarm this option can be activated Despite the dysfunction the Flexometer will continue in the manual mode without the handlingarm The configuration has been preset by the DOLI service Samples This function block is for entering the sample height and the permissible variations Sample diameter Furthermore the diameter can be entered 17 8mm standard or 30 0mm optional Page 28 UltiFlex Manual EN doc 2 Operation eA 2 3 2 2 File Management Ultimate Flexometer Options Data directory The path leading to the storage directory for sample data is entered here Data directory Data el Click on the function field to open the needed dialog window Fig 33 Window Files 2 3 2 3 Filename Ultimate Flexometer Options Unlock filename for input This enables Filename the user to define the f
44. om Move a frame around the desired field having the left mouse key pressed and then release the mouse key Undo zoom Keep the right mouse key pressed and draw a frame from the lower right to the upper left somewhere in the graphic Then release the mouse key Scroll Move the cursor with pressed right mouse button Display or remove graphs Set remove checkmarks at the boxes if you want to display or remove graphs Move the X axis Entering a value on the field Offset for X Axis moves the graphic in X direction Function fields The function fields offer the following functions F 1 Exit Exit Closes the window t Open Open Opens a dialog window for the search and upload of sample records Delete Delete Deletes the marked sample record amp Print Print Prints the sample record on a printer 444 eei Preview Shows a print preview of the results Page 46 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 4 Results 4 2 Single Results Results for Fez41_ _ i E Exit amp Print 1 Preview Deformation Gauge start Compression set hot Gauge end hot Compression set cold Gauge end cold J Compression set 1 hrs Gauge after 1 hre j i i Static Compression Flexing compression start Flexing compression end tan D Inner temperature Room temp start Room temp end i i tan D start Contact temp start 7 i tan D end Contact temp end start E E end fat E start q 44
45. onnections of the puncture needle 5 crosshead for the lower holder Fig 55 Test area with preheat station temperature chamber tipped 1 preheat station 2 sample 3 crosshead 4 upper holder 5 lower holder with manacle ring Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc Page 53 5 1 Maintaining the instrument 7 Unscrew the screw see Fig 56 no 3 at the cylinder no 2 and pull out the needle no 1 8 Push the new needle into the cylinder close the screw and re insert it into the instrument from the bottom 9 Re insert the lower holder 10 Fix the nuts and re connect the cable binders A Attention red to red blue to blue c Fig 56 Changing the puncture needle a Cylinder dismounted b Screw opened c Puncture needle pulled out 1 puncture needle 2 cylinder 3 screw 5 1 4 Cleaning the Stations In order to prevent the samples from sticking to the stations the latter ones must be cleaned every 6 months This concerns the following parts upper and lower holder of the sample storages upper holder of the test area the preheat station the silos the output station The parts have to be cleaned with silicon oil In case of the use of another mild cleaner the parts must be covered with silicon oil or talcum powder Page 54 UltiFlex_Manual_EN doc 4 Results nol EZ 5 2 Spare Parts Table 4 Spare parts for the instrument Description Package size Order No lower holder 17 8mm 1 FLX 14
46. ry out tests of rubber samples following the standard ISO 4666 3 Operate the Flexometer with the allowed power supply systems and under the allowed environmental conditions only Adhere to the instructions given in this manual A start up of the instrument i e the specified normal operation is allowed for compliance with the EMC directive 89 336 EEC only The appliances meet the requirements of the EC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC A Attention Inappropriate handling of the Flexometer may affect the functionality of the instrument or cause severe damage to persons or property Page 8 UltiFlex Manual_ EN doc 1 Introduction nol SEER 1 2 Description of the DOLI Ultimate Compression Flexometer 1 2 1 The System Fig 1 Fully automated DOLI Ultimate Compression Flexometer A Flexometer is used to measure the permanent deformation and the increase in temperature of cylindrical rubber samples following the standards ISO 4666 3 ASTM D 623 and BS 903 part A50 For this purpose the sample is loaded between two holders applying it with a constant load Then the sample is cyclically upset along its axis The Ultimate Flexometer is a position and load controlled system all parameters and controlling jobs of which can be defined via software The parameters can be changed for each single sample The Flexometer works fully automated and has a silo capacity of up to 56 samples Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc Page 9 1 2 D
47. sorbing System The Flexometer has been constructed for a frequency of 30Hz When working with lower frequencies it may start to vibrate An absorbing system has been developed especially for this reason increasing the spring resistance of the instrument and therefore preventing it from vibrating 1 2 3 The Sample The Ultimate Flexometer handles samples with a height of 25mm 0 25mm and a diameter of 17 8mm 0 15mm standard Flexometer sample following DIN ASTM 623 BS 903 part A50 ISO 4666 3 JIS K 6265 as well as samples with a diameter of 30 0mm standard sample following JIS K 6265 1 2 3 1 Hardness of the sample The hardness of the sample must not exceed 82 Shore A Note Having hardness degrees higher than 82 Shore A the sample may start to jump or move from the sample holder In both cases a test according to regulations with 30Hz is not possible anymore 1 2 3 2 The lower Holder The lower holder can be replaced by a sample changer serving both sizes 17 8mm and 30 0mm diameter 1 2 3 3 The Input Station With the Ultimate Flexometer the silo known from the Standard Flexometer has been replaced by a rotary disk being able to serve both sample sizes With this system up to 12 samples can be loaded into the magazine of the instrument at one time see chapter The Magazine too As a result the problem of samples sticking together as it used to occur occasionally with the old silo shape has been elimi
48. t this deviation reaches or exceeds factor 3 this factor is an empirical value for standard samples Delta x Factor a Blowout will be recognized and the test stops Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc Page 43 3 3 Blowout Test Deformation Temperature 3 4 Viscoelastic Properties In addition to the standard flexometer test results the DOLI Ultimate Flexometer is able to detect the viscoelastic propertiesof the sample also If you want these results to be detected you have to activate the related checkmark boxes when entering the sample parameters in the window Parameter for see chapter Input of the sample parameters The following properties are detected e tanD Dissipation factor tangent of loss angle e E MPa Complex elastic modulus e E MPa Reversible resilience stored energy e EE MPa Irreversible loss of energy Page 44 UltiFlex Manual_EN doc 4 Results nol ee 4 RESULTS As soon as a sample test has been finished the whole file will disappear from the main menu window However you can access the data of tested samples via the function field Open archive main menu window or via menu Sample gt Archive As a result the window Archive will open 4 1 Results Overview The window Archive contains the data records of the tested samples as well as the related graphics Archive Wem Won X Dee rin O Peven foreiros 0 m Dsamstm F Conlttem W unD ET ME 19 03 2008 16 02 13 19 03 2008 1
49. t nenne irre treten 56 Page iv Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc 1 Introduction SEER 1 INTRODUCTION Dear customer thank you for choosing the Ultimate Compression Flexometer from DOLI Elektronik GmbH This manual will help you to get familiar with the instrument soon and it will help you to be able to answer questions and solve problems that may arrive during the operation e You will get a description of your new instrument e You will get an installation and user manual e You will get a description of the Flexometer test procedure 2004 DOLI Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc Page 5 1 1 Safety Hints 1 1 Safety Hints 1 1 1 General Safety Hints Read this manual carefully before starting with the installation and operation of the Flexometer False handling of the instrument can cause severe damage to persons and property It is essential to adhere to the technical directions and connection conditions from the name plate and documentations 1 1 1 1 Warning Signs and Hints This manual contains several symbols that will allow you to find your way more easily Furthermore the manual contains warning signs adverting to possibly dangerous situations These warning signs may be found on the instrument too It is essential to adhere to the warning signs and the related hints Table 1 Symbols and their meanings Safety Instructions In order to avoid interruptions in the work flow
50. ta detected so far will be stored Clicking Start will cause the instrument to start with a new sample i 2 3 1 3 Control with the Popup Menu This menu can be opened by clicking the right mouse key in the designated dialog window or section Popup Menu for the datagrid main menu window Cl New Strg N New creates a new sample record Delete Strg D Delete deletes the selected sample record m Pause Pause stops the Flexometer after the end of the running test Gi Select all Select all selects all records in the grid Fig 22 Popup menu for the datagrid of the main menu window Popup Menu for the graphics section main menu window Scale options Deformation Contact temp Ei We Grid Grid Iw Grid i i Grid Max Max Max 50 260 C In hs MPa Min Min i Min Standard i 110 20 C 5 fi MPa fi MPa Background colour of the online graphic Siver oo Help Fig 23 Popup menu for the graphics section of the main menu window Clicking the right mouse key in the graphics section of the main menu window opens the dialog window Scale options Here you can define the scalings for the single axes in the fields Min and Max display grids for the single values checkmark box Grid and change the background colour of the online graphic selection field Background colour of the online graphic UltiFlex Manual EN doc Page 25 The DOLIFlex software can be controlled via the main m
51. test Comment Results after 000 13 hhh ram gt Stroke 1 7 00 4 45 mm Print 1 00 Blowout Factor Y MPa Unload automatic Compression set 1 hrs 1 3 30 0 Peni a Show Tangent Delta Input area Show E Sample height mm 23 5 25 5 on i ow Sample diameter mm 17 9 Prestress Preload Sample count a a Ha al AXIS scale Deformation Holder temp tan D Bes z5 3 Max 50 2 260 C 0 1 14 5 MPa 14 5 MPa 14 5 MPa Hin 10 20 C T 0 MPa 0 MPa O MPa af Ok x Cancel Fig 41 Window Parameter for for the parameter entry UltiFlex_ Manual EN doc Page 33 2 3 Program g Testing time Input of the testing time in hours and minutes max possible 999 hours and 59 minutes Cooling time Input of the cooling time of tested samples in hours and minutes max possible 99 hours and 59 minutes Chamber Input of the temperature for the temperature chamber Note An entry of 0 C means no preheat of the sample before the test However with this entry the preheat time should be set to 0 also otherwise the handling arm will insert the sample into the preheat station Preheat time Input of the preheat time in hours and minutes max possible 99 hours and 59 minutes Maximal Deformation Input of the max deformation in percent Note The input must be between 50 and 0 For reasons of hardware a defor
52. tion of sample into the preheat station and preheat of the sample with option preheat station only 7 Insertion of sample into the test area Linear motor will be activated pneumatic cylinder for the parking position of the crosshead for the upper holder will be deactivated 8 Linear motor drives crosshead to a clamp load of 5N for means of clamping the sample Handlingarm releases the sample and moves to parking position 9 Dynamic test controlled by the linear motor Permanent detection of the values Contact temperature at the lower holder Deformation and Prestress Preload displays and graphics in the main menu window 10 Test end happens at the end of the given test time at exceeding of the maximum allowed deformation or at abortion by the user Upper holder keeps its position 11 Detection of the center temperature of the sample by the puncture needle Puncture needle punctures into the center of the sample measures the temperature and comes out again The software stores the detected temperature maximum as center temperature 12 Linear motor drives the crosshead back to the clamp load of 5N 13 Handlingarm fetches the sample linear motor drives the crosshead back to parking position pneumatic cylinder will be activated linear motor will be activated pneumatic cylinder keeps the crosshead in parking position 14 Insertion of sample into the height measurement station and measuring of height calculation of defor
53. tored into the file FlexLog1 txt If the data amount extends a certain degree all data will be stored into the second file and the first one will automatically be used to store new data This dialog window can be opened with CTRL M also UltiFlex _ Manual EN doc 2 3 Program 2 3 4 4 Legend Via the menu Help Legend a legend will open explaining the colour code for the state of the single samples Fig 45 Legend for the state of the samples 2 3 4 5 Invalid Samples In case of the appearance of this dialog window errors have been caused during a test course The Flexometer is unable to handle the shown samples For this reason they must be removed manually from the system Invalid samples The following samples must be removed from the system by hand 1 3 Holder 2 Gauge g Reference move Fig 46 Dialog window Invalid samples Page 40 Ultiflex_Manual_EN doc ee 3 TEST 3 1 General Test Description A Flexometer is used to measure the permanent deformation and increase in temperature of cylindrical rubber samples For this purpose a sample is loaded between two holders applying it with a constant load Then the sample is cyclically upset along its axis During the test course the following values will be measured 1 Test time 2 Contact temperature at the lower holder 3 Deformation of the sample 4 Prestress preload The curves 1 Contact temperature at the lower
54. vironmental temperature This guarantees exact and comparable results for all samples In case of height ho exceeding the tolerances 25 0mm 0 25mm the sample will directly be brought to the output station garbage Fig 9 Inner view of the magazine 1 incremental gauge of 2 2 height measurement station 3 sample storages 4 input station 5 Handlingarm 1 2 9 The Puncture Needle After the end of the test a pneumatically controlled puncture needle punctures inside the sample and measures the centre temperature of it Optionally a linear controlled needle can be used to stay inside the sample at the middle height of it during the whole test course 1 2 10 The Output Station Garbage After the test course has finished the samples can be given out in batches or as single samples Page 14 Ultirflex_Manual_EN doc 1 Introduction nol SEER 1 3 Specifications Compressed air supply 6 bar 1l min Inner diameter of the hose of the instrument 6mm A Attention The compressed air must be absolutely clean and free of water and oil Otherwhise a severe damage of the Flexometer may be caused Power supply TN S A400V 50Hz 1 5kW for Canada USA TN S A200 210V 60Hz 1 5kW Un 120V 60Hz Stromversorgung Power Supply TN S Ultimate Flexom eter AAOOV ac SOHZ 1 5 L3 AAOOV ac S Hz 164 L Pee re L1 2dUVac SUHzZ 15A PE yellowgreen Stromversorgung Power Supply Kanada USA T
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