Shepard Test Stand

h1. Operating Manual v1.0

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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

# 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)