Stationary Drive - All Options
Stationary Drive - All Options

Stationary Drive - All Options

Load Cell Installation


Stationary Drive Installation

 

Stationary applications type

Rockwell Indentation

Fz Load Cell


Required Tools and Components


Components:

  • Fz-1D Load Cell
  • Fx-1D Arm: horizontal arm, vertical arm, pivot base, springs
  • 1D+1D Arm kit : suspensions, insulator sleeve, slit sleeve, top cap, adaptor, insulator cap, mounting screw
  • Universal holder

Screws and Hardware:

  • (4x) 1.125 in Screws and Washers
  • Allen wrenches: 5/64", 3/16”
 

Mounting the Fz Load Cell with the indentation holder


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  1. Quick-exchange attachement
  1. Sliding plate
  1. Block extension
  1. Fz load cell

Ensure that the quick-exchange plate is properly mounted on top of the load cell:


  1. Mount the fz load cell on the fast exchange plate and tighten the 4 captive screws.
    (4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long using 5/32 Allen wrench).
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  • The fast exchange plate’s notch should be pointing on the opposite side of the front load cell as this notch will fit into the back of the sliding support.
  • The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.
(Optional) With Extension blocks:

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You can also use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.
2" (left) and 4" extensions (right)
2" (left) and 4" extensions (right)
  1. Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.
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  1. Install the load cell mounted on the extension block with the 4 captives screws.
    (4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long using 5/32 Allen wrench).
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  • The fast exchange plate’s notch should be pointing on the opposite side of the front load cell as this notch will fit into the back of the sliding support.
  • The component at the top of the picture is the fast exchange adapter.
  • The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.
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Install the Fz load Cell


  1. Lower the Z-Axis all the way down using the jogbox Z-axis control.
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  1. Slide the FZ-1D arm into the quick-exchange mount.
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  1. Secure the arm by locking it in place.
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Always power off the instrument before connecting or installing any load cell
or accessory.

Attach the Load Cell Cables


  1. Connect the Sensor Cable
  1. Raise the Fz-1D Load Cel
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Contact & Support


For technical support or further assistance, please contact:
Rtec-Instruments Support
support@rtec-instruments.com
+1 (408) 708-9226

Manual Versions


Manual Version
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Initial Manual Version