ChemInstruments SS-RT-10 Manual de usuario

STATIC SHEAR TESTER

MODEL SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8 & SS-HT-30

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHEMINSTRUMENTS

510 COMMERCIAL DRIVE

FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014

(513) 860-1598

www.cheminstruments.com

Revision 1.8

October 17, 2018

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Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30) 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 3 
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 4 
UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................. 5 
ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 6 
KEY COMPONENTS................................................................................................................. 7 
TIMER BOX SCREEN ............................................................................................................... 8 
BATTERY FUNCTION............................................................................................................... 9 
THEORY OF OPERATION.......................................................................................................10 
SHEAR BANK CALIBRATION.......................................................................................10 
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.......................................................................................10 
RUNNING A TEST........................................................................................................10 
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................13 
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................13 
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..................................................................................13 
CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN...............................................................................15 
EZ SHEAR SOFTWARE...........................................................................................................16 
OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................16 
SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................17 
TOOL BAR....................................................................................................................18 
TEST INFORMATION...................................................................................................21 
TEST DATA...................................................................................................................22 
TEST RESULTS............................................................................................................23 
GRAPH SCREEN..........................................................................................................23 
 
 
 
 

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Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ChemInstruments Static Shear Tester. This

versatile, user-friendly, carefully designed instrument allows you to determine shear values of

adhesive laminates.

Shear testers are used to measure the length of time it takes for adhesive samples to fail in

shear mode. Shear testers consist of a Shear Bank to hold the samples in place and a Timer

Box to record the time interval, in minutes, of the specific test.

All units are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of specific test methods for shear

testing, including but not limited to the following: PSTC-107 Procedure A, ASTM D 3654

Procedure A, FINAT –FTM 5 & 8, and AFERA 4012 P2.

Units designed for use in ovens and designated by the term “High Temperature” in their

description, (models SS-HT-8 & SS-HT-30) are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of

specific test methods, including but not limited to the following: PSTC -7 Procedure C, ASTM D

3654 Procedure C, FINAT FTM-5, and AFERA 4019 P2 & 4020 P2.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 amp

Timer Box/SS-RT-10

Operating Temperature

32 –150 degrees Fahrenheit (0 –70 degrees Celsius)

Humidity

0 –55% relative humidity

Time Measurement

Tolerance

+/- 1 minute over 24 hours

Physical Dimensions

(SS-HT-30)

Width: 38 inches (96 centimeters)

Depth: 13 inches (33 centimeters)

Height: 22 inches (56 centimeters)

Weight: 90 pounds (41 kilograms)

Physical Dimensions

(SS-HT-8)

Width: 16 inches (41 centimeters)

Depth: 9 inches (23 centimeters)

Height: 16 inches (41 centimeters)

Weight: 28 pounds (13 kilograms)

Physical Dimensions

(Timer Box)

Width: 11 inches (28 centimeters)

Depth: 8 inches (20 centimeters)

Height: 3 inches (8 centimeters)

Weight: 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms)

Physical Dimensions

(SS-RT-10)

Width: 39 inches (99 centimeters)

Depth: 7 inches (18 centimeters)

Height: 18 inches (46 centimeters)

Weight: 43 pounds (19 kilograms)

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Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30)

UNPACKING

ChemInstruments has made every effort to ensure that the Shear Tester arrives at your location

without damage. Carefully unpack the instrument and check for any damage that may have

occurred during shipment. If any damage did occur during transit, notify the carrier

immediately.

The ChemInstruments Static Shear Tester consists of the following parts:

Shear Bank (8, 10, or 30)

Timer Box (10 bank is self-contained)

Envelope with manual

Make sure all of these components are present before discarding the packaging material.

SS-RT-10

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ASSEMBLY

Carefully remove the Shear Bank and Timer Box from the packaging and set them on a sturdy

bench top. Check the physical dimensions listed previously for the space required for the

instrument. As with any precision piece of laboratory equipment, it is preferable to locate the

Timer Box in an area where temperature and humidity are controlled to standard conditions of

72 ± 2°F and 50 ± 5% relative humidity.

High Temperature Shear Testers are designed to place only the Shear Bank in an oven. The

matching Timer Box is to be connected to the Shear Bank by the provided cable. Make sure the

appropriate cable is connected to the matching connector on the Shear Bank.

The ChemInstruments Shear Tester is now ready for calibration and use. Before proceeding

with calibrating the Shear Tester, it is advisable to become familiar with the Key Components of

the Shear Tester. These Key Components and a brief description of their function follow in the

next section.

Connect the power cord to its receptacle on the backside of the Timer Box. Complete the

connection by inserting the male end of the power cord into a convenient AC outlet. Notice that

the on/off power switch is located directly next to the power cord receptacle.

SS-HT-30

SS-HT-8

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KEY COMPONENTS

SHEAR BANK consisting of 8, 10, or 30 shear test stands including panel holder, trip

plate, panel rack, and mounting drum.

TIMER BOX displays test bank position, time. Temperature is only displayed with the

optional Thermocouple accessory.

SHEAR PANEL HOLDER mounted chrome clips providing a bracket to hold shear

panels in place for testing purposes.

PANEL RACK consisting of horizontal flat bar providing mounting points for the Shear

Panel Holders.

PANEL RACK MOUNTING DRUM consisting of cylinder shaped mounting points for the

Panel Rack.

TRIP PLATE steel plate mounted below shear station to provide switch action when the

test weight (not included) drops.

ADJUSTABLE TENSION SPRINGS consisting of two coil type springs providing tension

for the movement of Trip Plate.

Timer Box

Shear Bank

Shear Panel Holder

Adjustable Tension Springs

Trip Plate

Panel Rack Mounting Drum

Panel Rack

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TIMER BOX SCREEN

1. TIME DISPLAY: Displays time in minutes. Double clicking a Test Bank’s Time Display

will reset the time to zero for that Test Bank. Maximum time value is 99,999 minutes.

2. TEMPERATURE DISPLAY: ONLY IF OPTIONAL THERMOCOUPLE IS PURCHASED.

Displays the current temperature during testing. Once a test has ended, the temperature

recorded at the end of the test will be displayed.

3. TEST BANK POSITION: Indicates the Test Bank position. The field is green during

testing to show a test is in progress. Once a test is completed, the field will turn red to

show the test is over.

4. START/STOP: Starts or Stops a test.

5. TEMPERATURE CONVERSION: Only displays if using the OPTIONAL

THERMOCOUPLE. Converts temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

6. TIME IN MINUTES: Cells light up every second, in succession, to indicate the timer is

counting.

7. RESET ALL: Resets all Time Displays to zero.

8. ROW: Button only appears on the SS-HT-30 model. Scrolls between rows 1, 2 & 3 of the

Shear Bank.

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BATTERY FUNCTION

The Shear testers contain a 9 volt battery that is used to allow a test to continue in case of a

power outage. The display on the Shear tester will be black while running on battery. A new

battery can continue testing for 2-3 hours after loss of power.

The battery voltage is monitored by the control board in the Shear tester. When the voltage

becomes low, there will be a warning message that the battery level is 20%. This is the time

that you should replace the battery. When the battery level is such that it will not continue

testing after a loss of power then a message will be displayed that the battery level is 0%.

The battery tray is located on the back of both the SS-RT-10 and the Timer boxes.

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THEORY OF OPERATION

All shear testers are used to measure the time for adhesive samples to fail in shear mode. In

accordance with a test method, samples are prepared, applied to a standard test surface, and

subjected to a constant gravity force. The time it takes for the sample to fail by falling off the

test surface is measured and recorded for determination of performance of the adhesive in a

shear position.

SHEAR BANK CALIBRATION

It is important to calibrate the Shear Bank before testing. The majority of shear test methods

require a 2 degree back angle to vertical for proper position to conduct a shear test. The

following procedure provides information and method for setting your Shear Bank correctly to

perform a shear test.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

1. With the aid of a level, use the adjustable feet at the four corners of the Shear Bank to

position the Shear Bank level in both the front to back and left to right directions.

2. Using an Angle/Level adjust the Panel Rack so that there is a 2 degree backward angle

from vertical. There are score marks on the Panel Rack Mounting Drum indicating the

proper angle. These marks were set in the factory for a two degree angle with the Shear

Bank level.

3. The Adjustable Tension Springs are tighten completely down for shipping. These

springs provide the tension to hold the Trip Plate in the up or off position when a test

weight is not present. With an allen wrench the socket head bolt holding each spring

can be adjusted to allow the Trip Plate to close with as little as a 100 gram test weight.

Turn the bolt counter clockwise to loosen the spring tension and enable lower weights to

cause the Trip Plate to close.

Your shear bank is now positioned correctly for use in doing shear testing.

RUNNING A TEST

There are numerous test methods for conduction shear test published by many agencies. The

most common of these require preparing either a ½ inch or 1 inch wide sample.

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