1. Simultaneously press the Select and Enter keys for 3 seconds to access the
Setup menu.
2. From the Setup menu, press the Up
↑
key to select the Dwell Time mode.
3. When the display shows “dT”, press the Enter key to access the settings.
4. Press the Up
↑
or Down
↓
keys to change the dwell time.
5. After selecting the appropriate setting press the Enter key to activate your choice
and return to the Run menu.
NOTE: The three screws on the top of the test platform are to hold the annular
ring. They are set to a certain height to ensure the proper dwell time. The PT-
1000 dwell time default is 1 second. DO NOT adjust the three screws.
Adjustment of any one of the screws will lead to improper dwell time.
RUNNING A TEST
Probe tack tests are conducted according to written test methods, such as ASTM,
PSTC, TLMI and others. These tests are performed to determine the tack adhesive
values of the selected PSA material as it is removed from a stainless steel test probe.
NOTE: Make sure the load cell has been calibrated before conducting a test.
TEST PROCEDURE
The ChemInstruments Probe Tack Tester is very simple to use. The following is the
correct procedure for running a Probe Tack Test. See pictures that follow this
procedure for clarification of terms.
1. Secure the test sample on the annular ring per the test method and place the
annular ring in the test platform.
2. Lower the test platform to the test position using the release button. See picture
below.
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