{"id":3464,"date":"2015-06-03T16:19:29","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T23:19:29","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-05-03T08:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T15:31:30","slug":"3464","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/3464","title":{"rendered":"How do I remove the force sensor from the Vernier Structures and Materials Tester (VSMT)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the force sensor in your Vernier Structures & Materials Tester<\/a> (VSMT<\/nobr>) needs to be repaired or replaced, it can be removed from the device with a few simple steps. Removing the force sensor will make it easier and less expensive to ship to Vernier. (Note<\/strong>: If you have a Go Direct®<\/sup> Structures & Materials Tester<\/a> (GDX-VSMT<\/nobr>) go to Do I need to send the entire unit in to repair my Go Direct Structures & Materials Tester?<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to remove the force sensor from your Vernier Structures & Materials Tester:<\/p>\n

1. Do NOT remove the force sensor and the black box from the aluminum ram. The box contains sensitive electronics and should remain attached to the ram.<\/p>\n

2. Rotate the wheel clockwise to elevate the ram and force sensor to the top of its travel. You may hear a clicking sound as the ram disengages from the threaded rod.
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3. Remove the end caps from the two columns that support the ram. You may need to pry them off with a screwdriver, depending on the type of plastic rivets shipped with your device. If the stem of a rivet remains in the hole push it down into the column to make room for the replacement. We will ship you replacement rivets when we return the force sensor.
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\nNote: You may be able to rotate the end caps out of the way as shown in the second image. Simply remove two of the rivets and give this a try.<\/p>\n

4. Take the wiring out of the wire guides.<\/p>\n

5. Lift the ram from between the columns. There are two black plastic glides on the sides of the ram. Keep these with the VSMT – DO NOT SHIP THESE WITH THE RAM.
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If returning the force sensor to Vernier, follow the instructions in the Return Authorization email.<\/p>\n

Vernier Structures & Materials Tester (VSMT) Troubleshooting and FAQs<\/a>
\nWhy is my VSMT force sensor stuck at a high reading (>1000 N)?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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