ATS 2140-M Series, Instruction Manual

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1.3 WinCCS System Overview
1.3.1 Test Specifications
The test specification contains all the details of the test. The system is designed to follow guidelines for
several regulating agencies. Users can set specifications according to either these guidelines or their own
configurations. A test specification is saved in the system each time that set of parameters is appropriate.
1.3.2 Test Specimens
The test specimen is specific to one item and therefore must have a unique specimen name for archival
purposes. Associated with the specimen name is all data, including physical size, materials, etc. specific
to that particular item.
1.3.3 Sequence of Events
The test is performed in the following sequence of events:
1. Select or create a specification to be used to control the test.
2. Create a specimen using the software process.
3. Select an Idle test frame and follow the Start a Test routine.
4. The Running Test state will change to the Post Test state when the test is complete or stopped
manually.
NOTE: The Post Test state allows the operator to restart the test or enter appropriate data, such as
elongation information, onto the test comments. The test data is then automatically archived, and this
test is now classified as a Previous Test.
5. Test results can be viewed either before or after the Post Test procedure.
NOTE: All of the above functions are described in detail in this manual.