Multi Station
Vicat Test Apparatus
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4.4 Safety during testing
The apparatus is equipped with safety strips that stop the movements of the apparatus when touched. The
display of the handset unit shows a commenting message.
Figure 22: emergency stop during running to position
This emergency stop can only be cleared from the PC software, upon which the apparatus will perform a
reference search and then continue the tests.
The current tests should be interrupted if samples need to be removed or added during testing
(see “Soft-
ware Operating Manuel”, section 4.6).
Figure 23: safety strips and flap
Caution
Only open the cover when the apparatus is switched OFF or in maintenance position.
risk of injury!
safety strips
keep
flap
closed!
Emergency stop
During moving to
position