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For example, assume a test has a conditioning time of 10 minutes and the
test is paused at the 5 minute mark for 1 minute. If the test is unpaused
using the “Continue” option, the time remaining in the conditioning cycle will
be 4 minutes. However, if the test is unpaused using the “Override” option,
the time remaining in the conditioning cycle will be five minutes, making the
effective total conditioning time 11 minutes.
“Raw File Save Period”
- This field determines how often data is recorded
during a test.
“Experiment Name”
- This field will be used to identify the experiment later.
This field is required before starting a test in Auto Mode or starting logging in
Manual Mode.
“Bob”
- Select the type of bob currently being used in the unit. An incorrect
value in this field will adversely affect your test results.
“Key”
- The checkboxes next to the graph key enable and disable graphing
of the indicated values. For example, to exclude RPM from the graph,
uncheck the “RPM” box. You can also customize the appearance of the lines
on the graph by clicking on the line example on the right side of the key.
“Manual Mode Controls”
- The manual mode controls, in the bottom left-
hand corner of the screen, adjust the rotor speed and the temperature while
the unit is operating in manual mode.
“Rotation”
- This field determines the rotational speed. The drop-down
box beneath the field set the units to either RPM or 1/s.
“Enable”
- Place a check in this box to engage the motor. Uncheck the
box to stop the motor.
“Temp”
- This field determines the test temperature. The drop-down list
beneath the field sets the units to either °F or °C.
“Enable”
- Place a check in this box to enable temperature control. If
the value in the “Temp” field is higher than the sample temperature, the
heaters will engage to heat the sample.
“PreHeat”
- The software will not heat a sample above 200°F (93°C)
unless the sample is pressurized. The preheat button allows the software
to heat the bath to higher temperatures without giving a low pressure
warning. Enter a value in the “Temp” field and check the “PreHeat” box to
preheat the bath prior to heating the sample.