Operating Manual v1.0

Hardware Operation

Unpacking After Transport

  1. Check shipping container(s) for:
    1. Test stand
    2. Concrete block
    3. Box of accessories
      1. Launch controller
      2. D motor spacer ring
      3. Motor mount adapters (A, B, and C to D/E size)
      4. Thermocouple attachment tape (high temp)
    4. Computer and USB cable
    5. Motors to test (with igniters and igniter plugs)
    6. Fire extinguisher and maybe a bucket for water

Test Stand Setup

  1. Place concrete block in location where test stand will be operated
  2. Set test stand on concrete block
  3. Create the safety perimeter.
    1. Delineate no stand zone for both proximity and positions
      1. Use length of cord for the igniter (radius of operations)
      2. Exclusion zones exist behind where exhaust escapes (30 degree cone), and in front on each side of the exhaust T (30 degree cone on each side)
  4. Set up the management area for test.
    1. Igniter
      1. Clip the igniter to a part of the test stand and deploy the cable to its full length and place it where the test(s) will be run from
    2. Computer
      1. Set up computer
      2. Boot computer
      3. Run USB cable from computer to test stand
      4. Connect Arduino-based DAQ system to USB cable at test stand
      5. Start the Test Stand App
      6. Ensure DAQ system and Computer are both running and connected

Prepare For Test

  1. Test sensors
    1. Push on thrust sensor and confirm current value slider responds
    2. Put fingers around thermocouple(s) (after ensuring it is not hot) and confirm plot responds
  2. Install motor in test stand
    1. A-C Motors
      1. Attach thermocouple(s)
      2. Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads
      3. Install the motor in an adapter
      4. Insert D spacer ring into the motor mount
      5. Insert the motor assembly into the motor mount so a notch from the adapter lines up with the clip on the motor mount so it clicks into place
    2. D Motors
      1. Attach thermocouple(s)
      2. Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads
      3. Insert D spacer ring into the motor mount
      4. Insert the motor into the motor mount, pushing it all the way into the the motor mount, note the clip should close
    3. E Motors
      1. Attach thermocouple(s)
      2. Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads
      3. Insert the motor into the motor mount, pushing it all the way into the the motor mount, note the clip should close
  3. Double check that the range is actually clear
  4. Set up igniter
    1. Make sure the firing pin is not in place
    2. Connect alligator clips from Launch Controller to the igniter (one to each lead)
      1. At this point the range is hot (ready to fire)