Tool Bar - ChemInstruments SS-RT-10 Operating Instructions Manual

TOOL BAR

FILE
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NEW – Clears any data from the screen.
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OPEN – Opens a previously saved test.
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SAVE – Saves the test displayed on the screen.
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PRINT – Prints either the Table or Graph or both.
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EXIT – Exits the program.
TOOLS
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EXPORT TO EXCEL – Allows test data to be saved to Excel. See Figure C – Sample
Excel Output Format.
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ENTER AUTHORIZATION CODE – Each Shear Tester must be authorized to work with
the EZ Shear Software. The software allows for the user to use the software as a trial for
5 tests prior to authorization. Enter the authorization code and click OK or hit the Enter
key.
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READ CURRENT SYSTEM TEMPERATURE – ONLY IF OPTIONAL
THERMOCOUPLE IS PURCHASED. Displays the current temperature measured by
the thermocouple (the thermocouple must be connected to the Shear Tester).
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READ BATTERY VOLTAGE – Displays the current voltage level of the battery backup.
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CALIBRATE THERMOCOUPLE – ONLY IF OPTIONAL THERMOCOUPLE IS
PURCHASED. Calibrates the thermocouple (thermocouple must be connected to the
Shear Tester). Enter the password and click OK or hit the Enter key.
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CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN – Calibrates the touchscreen display on the SS-RT-10,
SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30, or SS-OSI-8. After the calibration is complete, the display will go
blank and the power to the touch screen will need to be recycled.
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DISCONNECT SHEAR STAND – Shutdown the communication between the shear
equipment and the EZ Shear program.
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RESET SHEAR STAND CONNECTION – This will attempt to re-connect the connection
to the SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30, or SS-OSI-8.
ADMIN
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COMPANY NAME – The reports for the Data Table and Graph printouts display a name
in the upper left corner. The name is set to default as ChemInstruments. Type in the
desired name and click OK or hit the Enter key.
Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30)
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