Manual

Running the Example Tension Test
Topics:
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Overview............................................................................................................................................58
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Safety Orientation..............................................................................................................................58
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Turn on the Station............................................................................................................................60
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Reset Interlocks.................................................................................................................................63
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Set Travel Limits................................................................................................................................64
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Recover from a Tripped Travel Limit..................................................................................................66
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Position the Crosshead.....................................................................................................................68
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Set Up the Load Meter for Specimen Installation..............................................................................70
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Install the Specimen..........................................................................................................................72
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Install the Extensometer (Optional)...................................................................................................76
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Set Up Meters for the Test.................................................................................................................80
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If Required, Resolve Resource Errors...............................................................................................81
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Run the Test......................................................................................................................................83
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Save the Test and Generate a Report...............................................................................................84
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Remove the Specimen......................................................................................................................87
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Prepare the Load Frame for the Next Test........................................................................................90
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