h1. Operating Manual v1.0 {{toc}} h2. Hardware Operation h3. Unpacking After Transport # Check shipping container(s) for: ## Test stand ## Concrete block ## Box of accessories ### Launch controller ### D motor spacer ring ### Motor mount adapters (A, B, and C to D/E size) ### Thermocouple attachment tape (high temp) ## Computer and USB cable ## Motors to test (with igniters and igniter plugs) ## Fire extinguisher and maybe a bucket for water h3. Test Stand Setup # Place concrete block in location where test stand will be operated # Set test stand on concrete block # Create the safety perimeter. ## Delineate no stand zone for both proximity and positions ### Use length of cord for the igniter (radius of operations) ### 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) # Set up the management area for test. ## Igniter ### 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 ## Computer ### Set up computer ### Boot computer ### Run USB cable from computer to test stand ### Connect Arduino-based DAQ system to USB cable at test stand ### Start the Test Stand App ### Ensure DAQ system and Computer are both running and connected h3. Prepare For Test* # Check the following areas of the test stand for fatigue damage and good fit. ## Motor mount ## Zip ties holding motor mount ## Linear guide rail system # Clear any debris from linear guide rail system and ejection charge exhaust ports # Test sensors ## Push on thrust sensor and confirm current value slider responds ## Put fingers around thermocouple(s) (after ensuring it is not hot) and confirm plot responds # Install motor in test stand ## A-C Motors ### Attach thermocouple(s) ### Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads ### Install the motor in an adapter ### Insert D spacer ring into the motor mount ### 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 ## D Motors ### Attach thermocouple(s) ### Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads ### Insert D spacer ring into the motor mount ### Insert the motor into the motor mount, pushing it all the way into the the motor mount, note the clip should close ## E Motors ### Attach thermocouple(s) ### Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads ### Insert the motor into the motor mount, pushing it all the way into the the motor mount, note the clip should close # Double check that the range is actually clear # Set up igniter ## Make sure the firing pin is not in place ## Connect alligator clips from Launch Controller to the igniter (one to each lead) ### At this point the range is hot (ready to fire) h3. Perform Test (Fire Motor and Take Data)* # Hit button to enable recording # Insert firing pin into Launch Controller # Check for continuity by pressing on firing pin (light will turn on) # Count down # Press ignition button (may have to hold it down for a second) # At the end of the firing, remove the firing pin from the Launch Controller h3. Post Test Duties* # Remove motor and prepare for disposal ## Wait several minutes before removing the motor to allow it to cool down to a safe handling temperature ## Remember to also remove the D space ring if the motor was D size or smaller ## Remember to find the igniter (it should still be attached to the alligator clips) so it can be properly disposed ## For C size motors and smaller, be sure to recover the motor adapter ## Store spent motors away from flammable material during future tests # Check to make sure that data was autosaved to the "data" directory. h3. Post Operations Duties (After Firing All Motors) # Dispose of motor(s), being careful to observe all state, federal, and local guidelines. ## Rinse motors in water to ensure they are completely cooled before disposal ## Throw the motors away according the manufacturer’s recommendation # Pack up the accessories # Pack up the computer # Pack up the test stand and block *Note:* If performing multiple tests during the same setup, repeat the steps with an asterisk (*) for each test. h2. Software Operation For instructions on how to download and install the Shepard data acquisition (DAQ) software, please see the "Software Source Code":https://opendesignengine.net/projects/shepard-ts/wiki/Software_Source_Code_v1_0 section of the wiki. When you've downloaded the source code via subversion, you descend through the directory tree until you end up in the @ShepardDCS@ directory (see *Listing 1*). Inside this directory you will find a directory holding the Arduino code, and one holding the Processing (PC-side) code. There is a file named @ShepardDCS_Arduino.ino@ inside the @ShepardDCS_Arduino@ directory. You open this file with the Arduino IDE and compile/upload it to the Arduino Uno. The @ShepardDCS_Processing@ directory includes the @ShepardDCS_Processing.pde@ file, which you open and run with the Processing IDE on your PC to display the data dashboard for Shepard. *Listing 1* 
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    ├── libraries
    │   └── controlP5
    └── ShepardDCS
        ├── ShepardDCS_Arduino
        └── ShepardDCS_Processing
You'll notice that there is a @libraries@ directory at the same level as the @ShepardDCS@ directory. @libraries@ contains the ControlP5 library which provides the graphical elements for the ShepardDCS user interface. In order for this library to be found, you will either need to move the @libraries@ directory into the configured Arduino/Processing sketchbook directory, or you'll have to reconfigure the sketchbook directory to point to the @trunk@ directory.