Setting Up And Starting A Package Test; Monitoring And Controlling A Package Test - Ametek mocon OX-TRAN 2/12 R Operator's Manual

Testing Packages OX-TRAN Model 2/12 R Operator's Manual

Setting Up and Starting a Package Test

After the samples are loaded and the instrument is ready there are a number of test parameters that must
be set. There are two types of test parameters, cell parameters and instrument parameters. Cell
Parameters are specific to each cell (Sample ID, Sample Thickness). Instrument parameters are common
for all cells (Cell Temperature and Test Gas RH, Carrier Gas RH). The "Test" icon is used to access the
screens and controls required to set up the test conditions and start a test.
There are two basic types of test methods that can be used to start a test; an "Auto Test" method or an
"Advanced Test" method. The "Auto Test" method attempts to automatically optimize some of the test
parameters while the test is executing. An "Auto Test" method can be used to determine the optimum test
methodology when the properties of the barrier material are not known. An "Auto Test" is started by
selecting the "Test" icon and filling out the fields displayed on the "Cell" and "Instrument" screens.
An "Advanced Test" method allows the operator total control of all test parameters. An Advanced Test
method is setup and started by selecting the Test icon and "paging" to the "Advanced Test" screen using
the "arrow" control located at the right edge of the screen. The "Cell", Instrument" and "Test" screens are
used to specify the entire set of test conditions prior to starting a test on the desired Test Cell. The entire
sets of parameters (called the Test Method) can be saved, recalled or exported using the "Method" and
"Save Method" controls.
For more information on setting up and starting a test see the Instrument Help system.

Monitoring and Controlling a Package Test

The status of an active test can be monitored and controlled using the "Home", "Cell Status" and
"Instrument Status" screens. These screens are accessed by selecting the "Home" and "Status" icons..
As each phase or state in a test is completed the test will automatically be advanced to the next step as
specified by the currently executing test method. The operator can control (override) the execution of the
test using the Abort, Advance and GoTo controls.
Test data can be view and reports created (in graphical or tabular form) using the controls on the Cell and
Instrument status screens.
For more information on setting up, starting tests and generating reports see the Instrument Help system.
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