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Figure 19– Main window of the control program
Info Toolbar
General Menu
Visualization
and
configuration
of the test
type and
parameters
Results
Command
Toolbar
Status
Toolbar
3.2.7. Stopping movements
The operator can stop at any moment, any equipment action by performing the following step:
•
At the Command Box: Pressing “ABORT” bottom.
After executing the stop command, it will not be possible to continue the testing, without initializing
the system.
3.3. PC Program
The software was developed having in mind that it could be used by any person, not requiring much
computer knowledge. Hard work was evolved to make it a very user-friendly interface. All input data
is properly validated, and the user is notified if any data is not valid or if any operation is not
possible, cutting to minimum the chance of introducing errors. By this way, we assure that the
equipment will not carry out any operation that can put in risk the operator or even the equipment.
The user can try by himself if it is or not possible to enter a specific value or to carry a specific
operation.
