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5 Operating Instructions
11. Start the test by pressing the any key on the keyboard.
12. A new prompt appears on the screen and indicate: Heating in
progress - Time to go (xxx) seconds.
13. When the soaking time is finished, the automatic application
of load begins. When the load exceeds the PRE-LOAD set in
SET-UP, the machine will zero all meters and start plotting on
the graph. The load will also begin displaying data in the
windows located in the lower left part of the screen. The
actual time and the maximum load are displayed at the lower
right. The start of the test will be indicated by a prompt on the
screen; Test in progress.
14. After the maximum load is reached the load will begin to track
downward and when load value is 1/3 of the maximum the
test will be complete. The descent valve acts automatically for
5 seconds to reposition the lower pedestal
15. Once the test is complete a new prompt will appear and state;
Test Over-Repositioning.
16. Use the other menu functions; SAVE, GET, ZOOM, REPORT
(print), CLEAR (clear data in the test windows) and QUIT
(leave the Strength & Deformation Test), as necessary to
carry on any further testing or to print the information.
17. After the options mentioned above have been selected, or not
selected, use the tongs to remove the specimen that was just
tested and the lentils and place into the tray that is located at
the bottom of the lower pedestal for additional cooling. Do not
touch the specimen or lentils for at least ½ hour. These can
remain in the tray while performing other tests.
18. A brief description of the menu functions are listed below:
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SAVE. Stores the data in the Hard Drive.
GET. With this command any previously stored curve can
be retrieved. (See Screen 3B)
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