THEORY OF OPERATION
A test sample is secured on the annular ring per the test method and placed in the test
platform. The probe is brought into contact with the test sample and retracted at a set
speed. An electronic load cell measures the force, then feeds the information to a data
acquisition unit. The data acquisition unit collects the data from the load cell and stores
these data points in memory for use in calculating the maximum, minimum and average
values. The data acquisition unit assigns a file number and saves the results in
memory. This data can be downloaded through the RS232 connection port to an
appropriate receiving program on your PC.
POWER UP
Turn on the master power switch located on the back panel of the control cabinet next
to the power line receptacle. The internal control board will go through a self-test and
then display the average force for the last test.
WARNING: Operating temperature for this equipment is 32 to 150
degrees Fahrenheit (0 to 70 degrees Celsius). The equipment needs to be
completely free of condensation, inside and out, before applying power.
MENU FORMAT
There are three distinct Menus for the Probe Tack Tester. They are the Run menu,
Print menu, and Setup menu. Each menu has an indicator light that will be on when
that menu is active. Within each menu there are a series of modes that display the data
collected, calibration sequence, and data storage/transfer.
Each of the three menus uses the Up
↑
and Down
↓
arrow keys to access the modes
within the menu. When the desired mode is displayed the Enter key is used to access
the parameter settings for that mode. Once a parameter selection is made the Enter
key is used to record the setting and return to the Run menu.
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Probe Tack Tester Operating Instructions (PT-1000)
