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- Page 1 System Overview Safety Setup & Installation Operation Maintenance Computer Controlled Series 1600 Universal Testing Machine...
- Page 2 Fifth Edition, August 2009 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Applied Test Systems, Inc. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1600 Series Universal Testing Machine Instruction Manual Table of Contents Unpacking........................................4 Warranty ........................................4 After-sale Support......................................4 Section 1. Safety .....................................5 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance Staff............................5 Warnings ......................................6 Cautions .......................................6 Section 2. System Overview................................7 General Description....................................7 Specifications ....................................7 Load Frame ....................................8 Personal Computer ...................................9... -
Page 4: Unpacking
Warranty All ATS, Inc. equipment is shipped with a warranty. Units have a warranty against defective parts and workmanship for one full year from date of shipment. See the back page of this manual for details. -
Page 5: Safety
All Applied Test Systems Inc. equipment is designed to be operated with the highest level of safety. To maintain the safe operation of this tester, ATS endevours to educate the operator about safety issues surrounding certain parts of the tester. These safety issues are addressed through the use of labeling on the equipment. -
Page 6: Warnings
In addition to the safety warnings listed below, warnings are posted throughout the manual. Read and follow these important instructions. Failure to observe these instructions can result in permanent damage to the unit, significant property damage, personal injury or death. Warnings The following statements are warning statements. -
Page 7: System Overview
System Overview General Description The ATS 1600 Series Universal Test Machine (UTM) is designed to provide a versatile, fully integrated, modular testing system (figure 1). The system consists of a load frame, a personal computer, the necessary hardware, and TestVue ®... -
Page 8: Load Frame
Load Frame The 1600 Series UTM Load Frame is constructed of a base, columns, an upper crosshead, and a moving crosshead. Other essential parts include the manual control console and the crosshead limit system. The UTM base houses an electronically controlled, variable speed motor and low-inertia drive system capable of a wide speed bandwidth. -
Page 9: Personal Computer
Personal Computer The 1600 Series UTM functions are controlled by Personal Computer (PC) operating in a Windows ® -based environment. During testing, the computer controls all UTM functions and collects the data such as load, speed and displacement information, as defined by the user. When tests are not being performed, the computer permits the user to control the load frame functions using the PC keyboard, mouse or functions on the control console, located on the UTM frame. -
Page 10: Set-Up & Installation
4. Inspect the system for damage during shipment. NOTE: If damage is found or suspected, notify the shipping company and contact the ATS Service Department immediately. Connecting Equipment The following connection cables are shipped with the 1600 CC UTM. Use them for connecting the equipment. -
Page 11: Software Installation
, refer to the procedure below. CAUTION: Only perform the software installation procedures if you supply your own computer. If the computer is shipped from ATS, installation is not necessary. Before installing TestVue ® on your hard drive, be sure your computer system meets NOTE: the required specifications given in this manual. -
Page 12: Updating Software
A wide range of accessory equipment such as grips, fixtures, and laboratory ovens can be used with the 1600 CC UTM. Attach this equipment before testing. Refer to the appropriate equipment manuals. For more information about accessory equipment available for your UTM, contact your ATS Sales Representative. Accessing TestVue ®... -
Page 13: Setting Hardware Parameters
ATS-modified. Complete this procedure for each transducer. NOTE: If the UTM transducers are supplied by ATS, they will contain information within the transducer cable that will automatically perform this setup when the transducers are connected. In these cases, no extra setup for the Analog Input channels is required. - Page 14 Figure 6, Analog Input Configuration Screen d. Configure each channel for the requirements of the device connected to it. Four channels are available. Two are standard and two are optional. Each has a pull down list that includes common devices that may be configured. Enter or select the following. (If a channel is empty, specify None.) Analog Transducer Information - Select the type of equipment connected to this channel.
- Page 15 Figure 7, Analog Output Scaling d. Enter or select the following from the pull-down menu. Source Channel - Select a channel from the pull-down menu. ("Ain" is analog input.) The source channel will communicate with an external device. Scale - Select a voltage scale from the pull-down menu. Slope - Enter a slope value.
- Page 16 Figure 8, Serial Channel Configuration d. Enter or select the following from the Serial Channel Configuration window: Serial Transducer Information: Device Type - Choose the device type from the pull-down menu. Channel Type - Choose the channel type from the pull-down menu. COM Port - Choose the port number from the pull-down menu.
- Page 17 Generic - Select this pushbutton if the generic Device Type was chosen previously. The window will appear as shown below. Enter the transducer type, communication format, measurement scaling, and plotting limits. Figure 10, Generic Serial Transducer Configurations e. Select OK to exit the window. 4.
- Page 18 Figure 11, Virtual Channel Configuration d. Enter or select the following: Virtual Transducer Information: Status - Select Enabled in the pull-down menu. Name - Enter a name for the transducer. This name will appear on any graphs created with this channel, and the name will appear on the .CSC files and Excel reports.
- Page 19 Figure 12, Virtual Channel Information Function - Select a function from the pull-down menu. The purpose of the Function selection is to assign the calculation. f. Select OK to exit the Virtual Channel Configuration window. g. Select OK to exit the Virtual Channel Information window. 5.
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Page 20: Setting Software Preferences
Enter or select the method of control. Load - Select the channel pertaining to the load transducer. Strain - Select the channel pertaining to the strain transducer. Displacement - Select the crosshead or channel pertaining to a displacement transducer. Comment - Comments may be entered for use on this screen only. These comments will not appear on other screens. -
Page 21: Creating Graphs
CREATE Pre-Set Information During normal operation, it is not necessary to access information in the System file. WARNING: Unless instructed by ATS personnel, do not alter the information contained in the System menu. Options If desired, the user may view a summary of the selected configuration options. -
Page 22: User Definition
3. Choose which subject you would like to view and select . A System Configuration window will appear with the configuration information in summary form. Figure 16, System Configurations User Definition ® User definition is a TestVue security feature that prevents certain users from accessing and modifying information. - Page 23 3. Enter or select the user information such as the user's name, user's password, and the default test specifications. The Default Test Spec choice determines the default test type. Privileges - Assign privileges by selecting (or de-selecting) the box beside those items. This feature gives the System Administrator the option to assign or restrict user access to specific areas of the software.
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Page 24: Controls
Section 4. Controls Manual Controls The Series 1600 Universal Testing Machine (UTM) is computer-controlled, but limited functions can be controlled manually. The manual control station is mounted on the load frame and provides several test controls at this position. Below is a list of controls used during operation. Refer to Figure 2. NOTE: In order for this equipment to be controlled manually, the TestVue software must be in operation. -
Page 25: Computer Control Functions
Computer Control Functions ® The ATS Series 1600 Universal Test Machine is primarily computer-controlled using the TestVue software. Figure 3 shows a list of the software menu items available with TestVue ® T his manual will explain how to ... -
Page 26: Operation
Section 5. Operation General The purpose of this section is to describe procedures related to operating the 1600 Computer Controlled ® Universal Test Machine (UTM). Before a test can be conducted, TestVue's Hardware Parameters and Software Preferences must be set. ... - Page 27 Description - Type a short description of the test (optional). This text is used for user reference. Specimen Type - From the list of standard shapes, choose a selection that best describes the specimen shape, or type. The type of specimen selected will affect the calculations performed on the generated data.
- Page 28 Figure 22, Global Stop Test Conditions Select the box beside the desired conditions and enter the conditions in the appropriate areas, depending on the test. Refer to the notes below for additional information about specific selections. Specimen Breaks At - The percent value entered will stop or pause the test sequence at any point during the test if the load drops to specified percentage of the peak load.
- Page 29 Figure 23, Add / Modify Test Specifications Segment Number – TestVue® assigns a number to a segment before it is configured. Most tests have one (1) segment as shown above. However, if cyclic and load hold, more than one segment is required.
- Page 30 Figure 24, Segment Start Message If desired, type a message, and it will appear at the start of each segment. If Must Be Acknowledged is selected, the test cannot proceed until the operator actively acknowledges the query. Select the box beside ®...
- Page 31 specified, that condition will appear in the boxes to the right (such as yield, break, or displacement). Make Compression Values Positive - Select this box in order to reverse the polarity of the load cell, crosshead, strain, and any virtual channel for compression testing. Measure Specimen Weight - Select this box in order to measure the weight of the specimens.
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Page 32: Viewing Test Specifications
Defaults - Select this button, and the default values are reinserted. Calculation Parameters - Select this box, and the window shown below will appear. Choose calculations to add to the Selected Calculations list. Modify Calculation parameters by choosing the location of Point 1 and Point 2. Users may make graphical point selections if the appropriate box is selected. -
Page 33: Positioning The Specimen
Positioning the Specimen 1. Position the specimen. If using ATS accessory equipment, refer to the appropriate equipment manual for specific instructions. WARNING: After positioning the specimen, prevent personal injury by shielding yourself from the specimen in case the specimen breaks or shatters. - Page 34 Figure 27, Start Test 2. Enter or select the following information: Test Specifications: Test Spec - Select the test name from the Test Spec window. NOTE: The test description will automatically appear in the large window after a selection is made. View - This button allows the user to view and/or print the test specifications.
- Page 35 A specimen information screen will appear as shown below. This allows the user to alter the specimen information, use manual control, and start the test. Figure 28, Specimen Information Screen Filter Tests by Batch ID - Select this box in order to group the tests according to the batch identification number.
- Page 36 NOTE: If necessary, use the manual controls for final positioning of the specimen and to apply a preload. Figure 29, Specimen Information NOTE: If the box for Individual Specimen Dimensions was checked in the Start Test screen (step 1 of this procedure), the appropriate fields will be blank each time a new specimen is tested (see Options).
- Page 37 As shown below, the left graph displays the load vs. the displacement. The right graph shows load vs. time. These were selected in the Start Test screen. Both graphs are generated during the testing process. Note that the run time data appears at the top of the screen during the test. NOTE: The graph will automatically scale as the data points reach the maximum point for each graph template.
- Page 38 Figure 31, Specimen Comments Figure 32, Return Crosshead...
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Page 39: Manual Control
9. At the next screen choose ‘Yes’ to perform another test, or choose ‘No’ to return to the main menu. Figure 33, Test Another Specimen 10. For additional tests, repeat the appropriate procedures as required for additional tests. Manual Control Manual control can be used for setting up tests, moving the crosshead, or for the most rudimentary of testing. - Page 40 Sets the channel to Zero Returns crosshead to 0.000 displacement which Sets the channel to Zero is the location where the last test started or where the ZERO button was last selected. Figure 34, Manual Control Window 2. Use the controls on the manual control station to perform some of the basic functions. Refer to Controls if necessary.
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Page 41: Obtaining Results
Section 6. Obtaining Results General After completing a test, reports and graphs can be generated and created. This section will explain how to generate and create custom-made reports and graphs. Generating a Report After testing a sample, the user can generate a report of the test results. To generate a report, complete the procedures below. -
Page 42: Printing A Report
Figure 36, Select Specimen Window 5. Select the following in order to identify which specimen information is used in the report. Selected Specimens - Specimens may be selected individually or as a group. Use the Ctrl key to select more then one specimen, or click on the Select All button to select all of the specimens. Filter - Indicate what specimens are used: last test, all tests, or filter. - Page 43 1. Select Setup from the main menu. 2. Select Reports, and the Report Layout Editor screen will appear. 3. Enter the following details on the Report Layout Editor screen. Figure 37, Report Layout Editor Report Details: Report Name - Enter a name for the new report. Title - Enter a title for the report.
- Page 44 Statistical Report Options - If statistical was chosen as the report type, the selections listed in this box are available. Template/Macro File Name - Type in a template or macro file name if applicable. General Options: Report Units - Select this button to choose the appropriate units of measurement such as English, Metric, or Custom base units.
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Page 45: Opening A Report In Microsoft Word
Figure 39, Calculation Parameters NOTE: To remove items from the window on the right, highlight the item in the window and select the button. REMOVE CALCULATION 4. Select OK to exit the Report Layout Editor. The new report will be saved as an existing report. - Page 46 Figure 40, Generate Graph Window 3. Select the graph name from the pull-down list, and a description of the graph will appear in the window. NOTE: The user may create a new graph at this point by selecting the ... button. CREATE 4.
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Page 47: Creating A Graph
Figure 41, Select Specimen(s) Window 5. Select OK to exit the screen. Creating a Graph 1. Select Setup from the main menu. . Select Graphs, and the Graph Parameters screen will appear as shown below. -
Page 48: Zooming In On A Graph
Figure 42, Graph Parameters 3. Enter the following details on the Graph Parameters screen: Graph Name - Enter a name for the new graph. Format - Choose if you want the actual or offset values to be displayed on your graph. An offset format will create multiple specimens to be offset by 5% of the peak X axis value on the same graph. - Page 49 Figure 43, Export Data Window 3. Choose the button in order to choose which specimens should be exported. SELECT 4. Select the filter type to view specimens. Choose from , or SELECT ALL ALL TESTS FILTER 5. Choose individual specimens or use the button to choose every specimen shown.
- Page 50 Figure 44, Exporting Data to ASCII File 9. The button allows the user to choose the units of measurement for the exported files. OUTPUT UNITS Make the appropriate selections. 10. Select and the files will be saved in ASCII in the path previously selected path.
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Page 51: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance The ATS Series 1600 UTM is relatively maintenance free. However, some basic procedures should be followed to keep your system running trouble free. Information for specific components of the system is contained within the manufacturers’ literature. This includes information concerning the mechanical elements such as gear reducer, drive assembly, and the servo motor system.
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