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Step 6: Storing Pull-Off values into Memory
Step 6: Storing Pull-Off values into Memory
The PosiTest’s internal memory stores maximum pull pressure, pull rate, test
duration and dolly size for up to 200 pulls.
Press the button upon completion of a test to store pull-off test results. The
display will show the pull rate and alternate between the test number and the
maximum pull pressure for that test. The icon will appear to indicate that there
are test results in memory.
Press the button repeatedly to view previously stored test results. The
PosiTest AT-A
also displays dolly size and pull rate by pressing their
respective buttons.
Complete information on all test results can be downloaded to a PC and viewed
using the optional PosiSoft software. Test results are not erased from memory after
downloading. Press
(AT manual)
or
(AT-A automatic)
to exit viewing
mode.
To remove all stored test results from memory, press and hold the or
button, then press the button. The icon will disappear from the
display.
All settings and test results in memory are retained during power-down.
Test results can be considered 100% valid when the coating is completely removed
from the substrate. When only a portion of the coating is removed, specific results
should be noted including the fracture pattern to determine the cohesive properties
of the coating and adhesion properties between the dolly and adhesive, adhesive
and coating, distinct coating layers, and coating and substrate.
Step 5: Analysis of Test Results
Step 5: Analysis of Test Results
Available Options
Available Options
A variety of accessories are available to help you get the most out of your PosiTest
Pull-Off Adhesion Tester.
