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)