ATS 2140-M Series, Instruction Manual

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4. With the lever arm in the level position, check balance and adjust it as necessary.
a. Loosen screws on each side of the lever arm counterweight.
b. Adjust the positioning screw on the counterweight for best lever arm balance, making it
slightly heavier on the weight pan side.
c. Tighten position locking screw and check balance.
5. Install lower load train and extensometer (if used).
6. Adjust lower take-up stud to ensure the lever arm is level when the load is applied.
7. Access the Start a Test screen:
a. From the main menu, select Tests, then Start. The Start a Test menu will appear.
b. From the main menu, select Specimens, then Start. The Start a Test menu will appear.
c. Click the Frame icon on the main menu.
d. Double-click on the Status Display line for the frame to be tested.
i. The Frame Services menu will show.
ii. Click on Start a Test, and the Start a Test menu will appear.
NOTE: In all four options, the correct frame must be selected by either double-clicking on it (Option a) or
selecting it from the Frame pull-down menu (Options b-d).
8. Verify that the Calibration/Verification Status section indicates that all required functions are
calibrated.
9. Verify that the Usage area of the Thermocouple Information section agrees with the thermocouple
installation for this particular test. Make changes if this does not agree.