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Summarization of Contents
Section 1. Safety
For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance Staff
Instructions for owners, operators, and maintenance staff regarding safety precautions.
Warnings
Explains warning statements that alert operators to conditions that may cause injury.
Cautions
Explains caution statements that alert operators to conditions that may damage equipment.
Section 2. System Overview
General Description
Provides a general overview of the UTM system and its capabilities.
Specifications
Lists load capacities and minimum computer requirements for the UTM.
Load Frame
Describes the construction and components of the UTM load frame.
Personal Computer
Explains the role of the PC in controlling the UTM functions and collecting data.
TestVue® Software
Details the capabilities and functions of the TestVue software for controlling the UTM system.
Sequence of Operation
Outlines the basic operational steps using TestVue software, from test creation to analysis.
Section 3. Set-Up & Installation
General
Introduces the section on equipment installation and software setup procedures.
Unpacking UTM Equipment
Provides steps for unpacking the UTM and computer from the shipping crate.
Connecting Equipment
Details the process of connecting power, load cell, communication, and manual control cables.
Software Installation
Guides users through the installation process for the TestVue software on a computer.
Updating Software
Explains how to update the TestVue software and the importance of backing up files before updating.
Attach Accessory Equipment
Instructs on attaching optional accessory equipment to the UTM before testing.
Accessing TestVue®
Describes how to launch the TestVue software and log in with user credentials.
Setting Hardware Parameters
Explains defining analog component parameters for TestVue to correctly monitor UTM tests.
Channel Set-up
Details the procedure for configuring analog input channels for transducers used with the UTM.
Analog Input Configuration
Guides through configuring analog input channels, specifying transducer type and electrical characteristics.
Analog Output Scaling
Explains scaling analog output by assigning channels to communicate with external devices.
Serial Channel Configuration
Details how to configure serial channels for communication with system devices.
Serial Transducer Information
Describes setting up serial transducer information, device type, and COM port configuration.
Generic Serial Transducer Configurations
Explains how to configure generic serial transducers with specific communication parameters.
Virtual Channels Configuration
Guides on configuring virtual channels by combining normal channels and math functions.
Virtual Transducer Information
Details setting status, name, units, and configuring virtual channels for data processing.
Virtual Channel Information
Explains how to define functions and calculations for virtual channels, enabling data manipulation.
Control Channel Mapping
Describes mapping control channels for test control, assigning load, strain, and displacement.
Setting Software Preferences
Allows users to set software operation preferences like report headings, demo mode, and paths.
Paths Configuration
Details how to view and change default paths for saving test information files on the hard drive.
Creating Graphs
Explains how to create graphs using the Setup or Results menus within TestVue.
Creating Reports
Explains how to create reports using the Setup or Results menus within TestVue.
Options
Describes how to view a summary of selected configuration options for the system.
User Definition
Explains the TestVue security feature for user access control and privilege management.
User Privileges and Login Settings
Details assigning user privileges, login points, and default units for measurement.
Section 4. Controls
Manual Controls
Lists and describes the manual controls available on the UTM load frame for operation.
Computer Control Functions
Explains the primary computer control of the UTM using TestVue software menu items.
Section 5. Operation
General
Introduces procedures for operating the UTM, noting prerequisites like parameter setup.
Creating a Test
Guides users through creating custom test specifications for the UTM using TestVue software.
Test Specification Details
Covers test description, specimen type, report options, and load cell verification within test setup.
Global Stop Test Conditions
Explains setting global conditions to stop tests, preventing over-travel and protecting components.
Segment Number and Messages
Details segment numbering, insertion, deletion, and setting messages for test segments.
Segment Control Parameters
Covers control types (load, displacement, strain), modes, rates, and end segment conditions for tests.
Data Acquisition Setup
Guides setting up data acquisition, including averaging and collection thresholds for test data.
Calculation Parameters Setup
Describes selecting and configuring calculations from a list for test result analysis.
Viewing Test Specifications
Describes how to view existing test specifications and their associated descriptions.
Positioning the Specimen
Provides instructions for correctly positioning the specimen for testing on the UTM.
Running a Test
Outlines the steps to initiate and run a test using the TestVue software interface.
Test Specification Selection
Details selecting, viewing, editing, or creating test specifications for running tests.
Specimen Information and Options
Covers specimen information input, test options, and graph settings for test execution.
Specimen Details Entry
Guides on entering specimen name, material, dimensions, and comments before starting a test.
Real Time Data Graph
Explains the real-time graphs displayed during testing, showing load vs. displacement and load vs. time.
Specimen Comments and Crosshead Return
Covers entering specimen comments and returning the crosshead to its position after a test.
Test Another Specimen
Describes the option to perform another test or return to the main menu after a test.
Manual Control
Explains how manual control can be used for setting up tests and basic operations.
Manual Control Window Functions
Details the functions and controls within the manual control window for basic UTM operations.
Section 6. Obtaining Results
General
Introduces generating reports and graphs after test completion.
Generating a Report
Provides steps to generate a test results report using the TestVue software interface.
Selecting Specimens for Report
Guides on selecting specific specimens or filtering them for inclusion in a report.
Printing a Report
Explains how to print a generated report from the screen using the File menu.
Creating a Report
Outlines the process for creating custom reports using the Report Layout Editor.
Report Layout Editor
Details setting up report names, titles, headers, and generation mechanisms.
Report Units and Calculations
Covers selecting measurement units and configuring calculation parameters for reports.
Calculation Parameters Setup
Describes selecting and configuring calculations from a list for test result analysis.
Opening a Report in Microsoft Word
Explains how to open generated reports in Microsoft Word for viewing or editing.
Generating a Graph
Guides on generating a previously saved graph using the TestVue software interface.
Graph Definition and Specimen Selection
Covers defining graph names, creating new graphs, and selecting specimens for graphing.
Creating a Graph
Details the steps to create a new graph by configuring graph parameters.
Graph Parameters Configuration
Explains setting graph names, format, labeling, scaling, and other display options.
Zooming In On a Graph
Describes how to zoom into a section of a generated graph for closer examination.
Exporting Data to ASCII File
Guides on exporting test data into an ASCII file format for external analysis.
Export Specimen Data Selection
Covers selecting specimens, filter types, and maximum data points for export.
Exporting Data to ASCII File
Details choosing output units and saving exported files in ASCII format.
Section 7. Maintenance
Maintenance Procedures
Outlines basic maintenance procedures for keeping the UTM running trouble-free.
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