COMTEST User Guide
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Version. 3.1 November 2003
IMPACT
Scotland, United Kingdom
Serial No
is the factory set code given to your instrument. Use this numb er
always in any communication regarding repair or servicing.
Model No
is the factory set code that identifies your instrument.
Software Version
is the factory-set code that identifies the program your COMTEST
instrument uses.
2. 1 1 Private Details
This function requires special pass code entry. See Section 1.7
The facilities available here include setting the MaxLoad, and Default parameters
These are NOT available for general use. Please contact your agent if you require
assistance in modifying any of these parameters.
2.12 Running A Test
At this point you must already have configured and calibrated all transducer inputs.
Select test configuration menu ( press 1 ) and set all functions as required.
Press
RUN
key ( up arrow) to initiate the test, this is indicated by RUN on the status
display.
Now start loading the specimen until failure, when the sample is failed ( i.e. the load
falling below
LoadPoint
as entered in the Test configuration menu) the display will
automatically hold the maximum load and indicate HOLD on the status line.
At this point press RESET key to save the results this is indicated by status display
changing from HOLD to IDLE.
You may at any time press
STOP
key ( down arrow) to abort the test.
General Notes
1. If at any time the load exceeds the pre-set MaxLoad value in either Run or Idle
conditions, a warning series of beebs will be heard.