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MACS II User Manual
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5.9. Test Run
After the Start Test wizard completes, the software sets the initial parameters for
the test run, as follows:
The software sets the initial pressure, prompting
with the dialogs shown in the images on the right.
To abort the test at this point click “Abort Test” or
to start a test without waiting for the initial steps,
click on “Skip This”
After the initial settings have met, the test starts. During the test, the machine steps
through the test profile, managing the temperature, pressure and motor speed. It
continually monitors SGS, plots the graph and logs the data.
5.10. Stop Test
To stop a test when the status indicator shows Running mode, do the following:
1. Click Stop Test (Upper-right of the main screen).
2. A dialog box displays to confirm the action. Click Yes to stop the test or No to
cancel the stop test operation.
3. A “Test is Over” message displays. Click OK.
4. Once test has stopped, the machine may begin auto cooling if this has been
enabled.
5. The pressure on the cell will be held to the last setpoint.
6. If the cell is sufficiently cool, release the pressure and open the cell to take out
the slurry cup.
After stopping the test, it is mandatory is release the
pressure. Refer to Section 5.6.4 Release Pressure for
more information.