PCE Instruments PCE-VTS 50 User manual

PCE-VTS 50, PCE-HTS 50 Force Test Stand

User Manual

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Last change: 6 March 2023

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 © PCE Instruments 
 
 
Contents 
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1 
2Specifications........................................................................................2 
3Scope of delivery .................................................................................. 2 
4Instrument description and dimensions............................................. 3 
5Display description............................................................................... 4 
6User interface ........................................................................................ 5 
7Automatic and manual mode............................................................... 6 
8Set travel distance ................................................................................ 6 
9Establish connection with a force gauge...........................................6 
10 Contact................................................................................................... 6 
11 Disposal ................................................................................................. 6 
 
 
 

1 Safety notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you usethe device for the first time. The

device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.

Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and

not covered by our warranty.

•The device must only be used as described inthis instruction manual.If used otherwise,

this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.

•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative

humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose

the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.

•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.

•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.

•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.

•You must not make any technical changes to the device.

•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,

no abrasives or solvents.

•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.

•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not

use the device.

•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.

•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under

any circumstances.

•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to

the user.

•It is recommended to wear eye protection during a compression or tensile test due to

possible splinters from torn samples.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.

We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of

business.

2 Specifications

Force range

500 N / 50 kg / 110 lb

Travel distance

270 mm / 10.6"

Resolution of distance display

0.02 mm

Speed

1 ... 500 mm/min

Resolution

1 mm/min

Speed accuracy

2 %

Power supply

220 ... 240 V AC, 1.5 A

Fuse

2 A

Environmental conditions

20 °C ±10 °C, 15 ... 80 % RH,

non-condensing

Dimensions

45 x 26 x 68 cm / 17.7 x 10.2 x 26.7"

Weight

35 kg / 77 lb

3 Scope of delivery

1 x motorised tension-compression test stand PCE-VTS 50 or PCE-HTS 50

1 x pulse cable for PCE-PFG series

4 x rubber foot

2 x Allen key

1 x power cable

1 x user manual

4 Instrument description and dimensions

PCE-VTS 50

5 Display description

No.

Description

Upper limit (limit switch)

Travel distance

Lower limit (limit switch)

User interface

Emergency switch

Cold-device connection for power supply

No.

Description

Status

Measuring mode

Unit

Unit for travel speed

Lowest set speed

Set speed

Highest set speed

Indicator whether lowest or highest speed has been selected

Travel distance

6 User interface

Key

Description

Switch between manual and automatic mode

Stop automatic mode

Start upward travel (PCE-VTS 50) or travel to the left (PCE-HTS 50)

Start downward travel (PCE-VTS 50) or travel to the right (PCE-HTS 50)

Switch to low speed (1 ... 99 mm/min)

Switch to full speed range

Switch to high speed (100 ... 500 mm/min)

Reset displayed travel distance

Increase speed

Reduce speed

7 Automatic and manual mode

In manual mode, the force gauge moves by pressing the arrow key for the direction of travel. In

automatic mode, this is initiated via a keystroke. The force gauge stops as soon as it receives a

stop commans, for example by pressing a key or from the limit switch.

8 Set travel distance

For the travel distance, both the upper and the lower limit can be set individually. When the slide

reaches the limit, the motor stops directly.

9 Establish connection with a force gauge

To establish a connection with a force gauge of the PCE-PGF series, use the pulsecable included

in the delivery. As soon as a pulse is sent from the force gauge, the force test stand stops. All

settings for this can be found in the PCE-PFG series manual.

10 Contact

If you have any questions, suggestions or technical problems, please do not hesitate to contact

us. You will find the relevant contact information at the end of this user manual.

11 Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament

applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.

They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.

In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use

them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.

For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with

your local waste regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany France Spain

PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L.

Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mayor, 53

D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete)

Deutschland France España

Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Tel. : +34 967 543 548

Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 Fax: +34 967 543 542

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch www.pce-instruments.com/french www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

United Kingdom Italy Turkey

PCE Instruments UK Ltd PCE Italia s.r.l. PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti.

Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 Halkalı Merkez Mah.

Ensign Way, Southampton 55010 Loc. Gragnano Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C

Hampshire Capannori (Lucca) 34303 Küçükçekmece - İstanbul

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Italia Türkiye

Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0 Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Tel: 0212 471 11 47

Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 Faks: 0212 705 53 93

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com/italiano www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

The Netherlands United States of America Denmark

PCE Brookhuis B.V. PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments Denmark ApS

Institutenweg 15 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Birk Centerpark 40

7521 PH Enschede Jupiter / Palm Beach 7400 Herning

Nederland 33458 FL Denmark

Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 USA Tel.: +45 70 30 53 08

[email protected] Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162 [email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/dutch Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176 www.pce-instruments.com/dansk

[email protected]

www.pce-instruments.com/us

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