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)