Operating Manual v1.0¶

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

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

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)