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3. System Operation
Setup
1. Clamp or bolt the verification frame base to a sturdy surface. Ensure that
turning handles can freely rotate and are not obstructed.
2. Install desired hardware adapters needed for use.
a. Compression: Compression Platen
b. Tension: Tension Post/Cup
3. Position the bottom horizontal reaction frame member as
needed by removing and re-installing T-pins on the two vertical
side rails. Do NOT remove T-pins while any force is being
generated within the reaction frame.
4. Install load cell(s) within reaction frame per manufacturer guidelines.
5. Connect load cell wiring to indicators to display force values per manufacturer
guidelines.
Operation
1. Compression
a. Turn actuator counterclockwise gently until hard stop is reached, then turn
actuator 1 turn clockwise. Reference Figure 1.
b. Manually rotate compression platen until contact is made between loading
surfaces. Observe force increase/changes on electronic display.
(Between 0 and 30lbs actuation may be somewhat
non-linear as threaded connections engage unevenly.)
c. Rotate handles clockwise to increase compression magnitude.
d. Rotate handles counter-clockwise to decrease compression magnitude.
2. Tension
a. Turn actuator clockwise gently until hard stop is reached, then turn actuator
1 turn counterclockwise. Reference Figure 1.
b. Thread the Post of the Post/Cup Adapter into the load cell or Device Under
Test. Next, vertically position the Cup of the Post/Cup Adapter to best align
it to the Post. Using the Force Actuator turn handles, fine position the
