CEB Press/User's Manual
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1 Testing
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CEB_Press/User%27s_Manual/Testing
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Getting to Know Your CEB Press
Power Source Requirements
- The power source could be the hydraulics from LifeTrac, PowerCube, or any hydraulic power source with a capacity of 6 gallon per minute (22.71 liters per minute).
Machine Use Overview
Structural Overview
Complete CEB Walkthrough from Open Source Ecology on Vimeo.
Startup and Operation Procedure
- If you are using Arduino Uno, go to the following webpage and download the CEBTestingV2Uno.py file:
- If you are using Arduino Duemilanove, go to the following webpage and download the CEBTestingV2.py file:
- Go to the following webpage and follow the steps for uploading the CEBTesting.ino code into the Arduino Microcontroller
- Connect the computer to the Arduino Microcontroller on the CEB Press via USB cable
- Open Terminal and navigate to the folder containing the CEBTestingV2.py file
- In Terminal, type:
- python CEBTestingV2.py
- Note: for Windows and Mac users, open the file using python through a method of your own choosing/compatibility
- Note: The CEB Testing Graphical User Interface should now pop up in a new window
- In the GUI, click "Open Connection"
- Click other buttons to test the CEB Press:
- Mosfet C11 starts the shaker
- Mosfet C10 moves the drawer right
- Mosfet C9 moves the drawer left
- Mosfet C6 moves the pressfoot up
- Mosfet C3 moves the pressfoot down
- Sensors lights the sensor LEDs on the solenoid driver board when you move a magnet around the sensors
- LED Blink lights the sensor LEDs on the solenoid driver board intermittently
- Note: see the annotations within the code using a text editor for more details on the testing procedure
- Note: look for the LEDs of the solenoid driver board and of the solenoid valves lighting up as you click on the relevant buttons within the GUI
- Note: Connect a battery to the controller box to power the solenoid valves
- Note: Start the hydraulic pump for live testing of the CEB press when you are confident with the testing procedure and the CEB Press
Maintenance
Breakdowns and Repairs
Assembly
CEB Press/Assembly Instructions