Running the Example HCF Test
Landmark™ Test System Operation
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2. Zero the force signal.
Upon initial setup, the force signal meter shows the weight of the grip and associated
hardware.
A. Open the Inputs: Axial Force window by selecting
Station Manager >Display >
Station Setup > Channels > Landmark 1 (or other depending on your
configuration) > Force
and clicking the Channel Input Signals button.
B. Select the
Offset/Zero
tab and then click the
Auto Offset
button to zero the force
meter. Notice that the
Manual Offset
text box now shows the offset that was
originally shown on the force meter.
3. Reset meter history.
With the force signal zeroed, resetting meter history for specimen installation allows you to
track the maximum forces to which the specimen has been subjected so that you can
determine if the specimen was damaged during installation.
Reset meter history by selecting
Station Manager >Display > Meters
and clicking the
Reset button.
Set Initial Tuning Parameters
Initial tuning is required to ensure that the system does not go unstable and result in unwanted
movements. For this example hard specimen test, use the following steps:
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