Gesellschaft für Industrie-

und Messtechnik mbH

inmess GmbH · Frankfurter Str. 74 · D - 64521 Groß-Gerau

Commissioning Instructions

Steel Strips Wheels Ltd.

Village Lehli

Designation: Rotating Bending Test Machine

Model: RBT-10K
Order No.: SSWL/EP2BS 2221/G9/2005-06
Serial No.: 06-M-RBT-01
Commission No.: 06-M-RBT-01
Year of Construction: 2006
Date of Delivery: 06.2006
Machine No.: 06-M-RBT-01
Weight: 1,9 Tons

Client Data

Inventory No.: ____________________________

Location: ____________________________

inmess
Gesellschaft für Industrie- und Messtechnik mbH
Frankfurter Str. 74
D - 64521 Groß-Gerau
Tel.: +49 (0)6152-9779-0
Fax: +49 (0)6152-9779-20
E-Mail: info@inmess.de
Internet: www.inmess.de

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Commissioning Instructions
Table of Contents

1. Introduction........................................................................................................ 3
2. Installation.......................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Installation Site ........................................................................................... 3
2.2 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 3
2.3 Mechanical Work ........................................................................................ 3
2.4 Electrical Work............................................................................................ 4
3. Commissioning.................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 4
3.2 Safety Tests ................................................................................................ 4
3.3 Adjustment of the Displacement Measuring Channels ........................... 4
3.4 Calibration of the Bending Moment .......................................................... 4

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Commissioning Instructions
1. Introduction
The rim mounted on the vehicle is subject to different stresses, and is very important for road safety.
Fatigue testing of disc wheels is therefore necessary to ensure their long-term serviceability. These
tests are carried out on special testing machines in accordance with defined legal guidelines.
Rotating bending tests are of critical importance in this context. They can be carried out reliably on the
rotating bending test machines of inmess GmbH.
Our machines incorporate state-of-the-art technology for testing disc wheels and feature safe and
user-friendly operation. We operate a policy of continuous improvement in cooperation with our
customers in order to provide the best possible machine for the described testing requirements.

2. Installation

2.1 Installation Site

The space required is shown on the installation drawing.
2
The floor must be level and have a load capacity of approximately 2500 kg/m .
A power supply of 400 V, 50 Hz, 3-ph/PE, 35A is required.

2.2 Safety Instructions

Before installing the machine, it is important to read and comply with the safety instructions.

2.3 Mechanical Work

4 rubber insulators have to be attached to the base plate of the machine and inflated with air to a
pressure of 3.2 bar.

Before mounting the wheel attachment flange, the transport protection of the exciter rod has to be
removed by undoing the two screws connecting the exciter rod with the retaining sleeve.
Tightening torques:

Max. Anziehdrehmoment (Nm) - 90% σ0,2

Max Tightening Torques (Nm) - 90% σ0,2
Schraube Festigkeitsklassen nach DIN ISO 912
Screw Strength classes to DIN ISO 912
8.8 10.9 18.9
M3 6 8,5 10
M4 10 14 17
M6 25 35 41
M8 49 69 83
M 10 86 120 145
M 12 135 190 230
M 16 210 295 355
Diese Anziehdrehmomente sind zu verwenden, sofern
in den Zeichnungen keine abweichenden Anziehmomente
angegeben sind.
Use this tightening torques, if there no other values in the
components drawing.

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2.4 Electrical Work
The electrical connection of the machine to the power supply provided by the customer must be
carried out by authorized and qualified personnel in line with the applicable guidelines and regulations.

The cables should be connected according to the circuit diagram by qualified personnel only.

All connections to protective earth (PE) between the switching cabinet and machine must be made
and the connections checked for correctness. The cables must be laid in a floor duct and protected
against damage.

3. Commissioning

3.1 Safety Instructions

Before commissioning the machine, it is important to read and comply with the safety
instructions.

3.2 Safety Tests

Safety tests in accordance with Standard EN 60204 have been carried out by the manufacturer.

When the machine is commissioned the following checks should be carried out by the service
technician, partly together with the responsible technical staff of the operator:

• rotating field of the power supplied by the customer (clockwise rotating field)
• correct connection and installation of the cables
• consistent connection of the PE system
• serviceability of the safety elements.

It must be ensured that no person is endangered when the machine is switched on.

3.3 Adjustment of the Displacement Measuring Channels

The displacement sensors should be set to a distance of 4-6 mm from the exciter rod during operation
of the machine.

3.4 Calibration of the Bending Moment

Defined forces or bending moments can be introduced into the exciter rod and measured by means of
a precision force transducer with electronic measuring system and a special calibration device.

The forked head into which the force transducer is attached has to be screwed onto the unbalance
exciter head. By pressing the button on the left-hand side panel, the unbalance exciter head can be
set to the required position. The calibration device is then fitted and connected with the force
transducer.
The measuring amplifier has to be connected and adjusted as described in the separate instructions.
By means of the calibration device an initial load of approx. 5% of the nominal bending moment of the
machine should be set and the measuring amplifier set to zero.

On the computer, the calibration dialog is launched from the pulldown Calibration menu. The
measured values for Mb-X , Mb-Y and Mb- total are displayed in the window.

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The values for Mb-X and Mb-Y are set to zero by left clicking on Calibrate zero position and Accept.

A test series with suitable increments of increasing and decreasing load can now be measured.
As the lever arm for the bending moment is 760 mm, the required force for the bending moment has to
be multiplied by 1 / 0.76 = 1.316.

For a bending moment of the following force is required

1 KNm 1.316 Nm

2 KNm 2.632 Nm

etc.

If differences are found between the total displayed on the screen and the reading of the measuring
amplifier, the scale factor can be adapted via the software. For this purpose, the correct value should
be entered in the Total field and accepted by pressing the Enter key. This adjustment is best done with
an average bending moment. Afterwards, at least one test series should be measured to ensure the
measurement results.

The calibration dialog is terminated by left clicking on Save. The calibration device can then be
removed and the machine prepared for the next test.

Note:
The calibration device with force transducer and measuring unit are not part of the standard
equipment but can be ordered from inmess GmbH as optional accessories.

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