Defining A Multi-Action Test; Creating A Multi-Action Test File; Basic Settings Screen - Ametek Chatillon CS1100 User Manual

9.0 DEFINING A MULTI-ACTION TEST

The "Compression" or "Tension" tests shown in section 8 are used to store test results and
graphical data and these files can be analyzed at a later date.
However, these tests only provide a single test action and do not provide a "Sample Height"
feature so there is another option to create a Multi-Action (Multi-Stage) test file that is used
to store test results and graphical data and this file can be analyzed at a later date.

9.1 CREATING A MULTI-ACTION TEST FILE

This option is provided to create a Multi-Action Test File that will be used to store the test
parameters, test results and graphical data. These files are used to test samples
immediately after the file is created but can also be used to test further samples at a later
date. This allows the statistics of many samples to be viewed and analyzed.
A Multi-Action Test can be used to create a cyclic test, a constant load test, a relaxation test
and special tests where the operator can remove the sample for visual examination etc. A
Multi-Action test can consist of Tensile Stages, Compressive Stages, Creep (Hold Load)
Stages, Relaxation (Hold Extension) Stages, Zero Stages and Question Stages.
A Multi-Action Test also provides a "Height" or "Datum" feature that allows the height of a
sample to be automatically measured during the test. This is useful for testing springs and
foams, etc. where the sample is compressed to a percentage of its original height (length).
Note that a cyclic test is created by defining the required actions then repeating these
actions for a specified number of times or for a specified time duration. Therefore, there is
NO screen provided for defining a cyclic test, only the screens to define the actions and the
repeat conditions.

9.2 BASIC SETTINGS SCREEN

Press the large "MULTI-ACTION" Icon on the "HOME" screen to display the
SETTINGS" screen.
A test is created by moving through a sequence of configuration screens which is intuitive
and easy to use.
Each configuration screen has a "HELP (?)" button at the bottom of the screen and pressing
this "?" button will display the relevant "HELP" screen. Each help screen only displays the
information for the appropriate configuration screen for ease of use.
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