TA1 Series - Texture Analysis Machine - User Manual

Nov 4, 2026

User Manual for the TA1 Series Texture Analysis Machine, covering warranty terms, trademark notices, support contacts, and critical safety cautions. The document outlines general safety obligations, warning and caution icon meanings, and key precautions for power connections, safe operation, and compliance responsibilities. It also includes safety considerations specific to the enclosed TA1 system and guidance for handling, mounting, and designing fixtures to exceed the machine’s maximum load cell ratings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages65

Reading Time2 h 44 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Safety

2.0 Electrical Safety

3.0 Installation

3.1 Unpacking

3.2 Setting Up Your Machine

Part No. 01/3934 July 2013 TA1 Series Texture Analysis Machine User Manual WARRANTY This instrument is warranted against defects in workmanship, material and design for one (1) year from date of delivery to the extent that AMETEK will, at its sole option, repair or replace the instrument or any part thereof which is defective, provided, however, that this warranty shall not apply to instruments subjected to tampering or, abuse, or exposed to highly corrosive conditions. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ANDAMETEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY. AMETEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ANTICIPATED OR LOST PROFITS. This warranty is voidable if the purchaser fails to follow any and all instructions, warnings or cautionsin the instrument’s Instruction Manual. If a manufacturing defect is found, AMETEK will replace or repair the instrument or replace any defective part thereof without charge; however, AMETEK’s obligation hereunder does not include the cost of transportation, which must be borne by the customer. AMETEK assumes no responsibility for damage in transit, and any claims for such damage should be presented to the carrier by the purchaser. TRADEMARKS AMETEK is a registered trademarks ofAMETEK, Inc. LLOYD INSTRUMENTS is a trademark of AMETEK, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SUPPORT AMETEK Lloyd Instruments Ltd Steyning Way Bognor Regis West Sussex UK PO22 9ST Tel: +44 (0) 1243 833 370 Fax: +44 (0) 1243 833 401 [techsupport@ametek.co.uk](techsupport@ametek.co.uk)[ ](techsupport@ametek.co.uk)[www.lloyd-instruments.co.uk](www.lloyd-instruments.co.uk) AMETEK Measurement and Calibration Technologies 8600 Somerset Drive Largo, FL 33773 USA Tel: +1-727-536-7831 Tel: +1-800-527-9999 (within USA only) [www.chatillon.com](www.chatillon.com) CAUTION! HIGH FORCES ARE OFTEN INVOLVED WITH THE MATERIAL TESTING PROCESSES. THE MACHINE IS POWERED BY MAINS SUPPLY VOLTAGE CLASS 1 PRODUCT, MUST BE CONNECTED TOA MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTH CONNECTION DO NOT POSITION THE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THE DISCONNECT DEVICE (MACHINE MAINS INLET SOCKET) IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED INA MANOR NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED TO MAINTAIN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SPECIFICATION, ONLY LLOYD INSTRUMENTS APPROVED ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONSAND COMPONENTS SHOULD BE USED STRICTLY ADHERE TO ALL SPECIFIED SAFETY PROCEDURES READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE MATERIALS TESTING MACHINE. 2 TA1 User Manual ICONS WARNING The raised hand icon warns of a situation or condition that may lead to personal injury or death. Do not proceed until the warning is read and thoroughly understood. Warning messages are shown in bold type. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE The lightning icon warns of the presence of an uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to cause serious shocks or death. Never open the enclosures unless you are an authorized and qualified LLOYD INSTRUMENTS’ service personnel. Never open any enclosure when power is connected to the system or its components. CAUTION The exclamation point icon indicates a situation or condition that may lead to equipment malfunction or damage. Do not proceed until the caution message is read and thoroughly understood. Caution messages are shown in bold type. NOTE The note icon indicates additional or supplementary information about the action, activity or concept. Notes are shown in bold type. General Safety General safety precautions must be followed when using this LLOYD INSTRUMENTS product. Failure to observe precautions and warnings may result in damage to the equipment, or injury to pers

FAQs

What safety precautions must be followed before using the machine?

High forces may be involved in material testing, and the machine is powered by mains supply voltage (Class 1) with a protective earth connection. Follow specified safety procedures, avoid improper equipment positioning, and do not open enclosures unless authorized and qualified service personnel.

Nov 4, 2026

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