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Static Shear Tester Operating Instructions (SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30)
TOOL BAR
FILE
NEW
– Clears any data from the screen.
OPEN
– Opens a previously saved test.
SAVE
– Saves the test displayed on the screen.
– Prints either the Table or Graph or both.
EXIT
– Exits the program.
TOOLS
EXPORT TO EXCEL
– Allows test data to be saved to Excel. See Figure C – Sample
Excel Output Format.
ENTER AUTHORIZATION CODE
– Each Shear Tester must be authorized to work with
the EZ Shear Software. The software allows for the user to use the software as a trial for
5 tests prior to authorization. Enter the authorization code and click OK or hit the Enter
key.
READ CURRENT SYSTEM TEMPERATURE
–
ONLY IF OPTIONAL
THERMOCOUPLE IS PURCHASED.
Displays the current temperature measured by
the thermocouple (the thermocouple must be connected to the Shear Tester).
READ BATTERY VOLTAGE
– Displays the current voltage level of the battery backup.
CALIBRATE THERMOCOUPLE
–
ONLY IF OPTIONAL THERMOCOUPLE IS
PURCHASED.
Calibrates the thermocouple (thermocouple must be connected to the
Shear Tester). Enter the password and click OK or hit the Enter key.
CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN
– Calibrates the touchscreen display on the SS-RT-10,
SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30, or SS-OSI-8. After the calibration is complete, the display will go
blank and the power to the touch screen will need to be recycled.
DISCONNECT SHEAR STAND
– Shutdown the communication between the shear
equipment and the EZ Shear program.
RESET SHEAR STAND CONNECTION
– This will attempt to re-connect the connection
to the SS-RT-10, SS-HT-8, SS-HT-30, or SS-OSI-8.
ADMIN
COMPANY NAME
– The reports for the Data Table and Graph printouts display a name
in the upper left corner. The name is set to default as ChemInstruments. Type in the
desired name and click OK or hit the Enter key.
