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2. Ghatillon TCD SERIES C WWW CHATILLON COM Shown Console Back Panel TCD Frame Connector RS232 Output Connector inch Eye 100 00 tbt Baud Rate Word Length Stop Bits Parity 115200 RS232 Screen READ Only Chatillon TCD Systems 13 4 Using Auto Export Results Option If you want to automatically send results data to a secondary device using the RS 232 output on the TCD Console you must confgure the Export Results option to the RS 232 format When confgured for automatic result export after each test run is completed the TCD Console will automatically send the results data for each test result out the RS 232 data port to the connected device The Test Properties Stage 0 screen for all test setups allows you to select how you want to transmit your results data The EXPORT RESULTS option may be set to transmit data to either the USB port or the RS232 port At the completion of a test run the results are transmitted automatically to the designated port Chatillon TCD Systems Test Properties Screen Using RS232 Output 13 3 13 5 Using a Personal Computer with HyperTerminal Cable p n NC003117 can be used to interface your personal com puter operating HyperTerminal with your TCD Console This cable is a straight through cable which uses m Terminal 2 forRXD Red m Terminal 3 for TXD White m Terminal 5 for GND Black To interface to a personal computer using HyperTe
3. Shows Passed Peak Result for Run 2 Red characters mean fail Part 1S1 ron oom e Shows Failed Peak Result for Run 4 Shows Failed Peak Result for Run 4 Status Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 4 on Next Screen Chatillon TCD Systems You can use the alternate Results view by pressing the F3 Results Part 1S1 key to view the tolerance setpoints This allows you to compare the Actual _ Limit__ Limit actual measured results to your tolerance setpoints 76 79 70 00 80 00 65 30 80 00 95 00 10 000 4 2 14 2008 Actual Limit Limit 81 02 70 00 80 00 80 46 80 00 95 00 10 000 0 2 14 2008 Status Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 4 Alternate View Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 23 3 6 Understanding Stages All TCD test setups are composed of stages that correspond to the crosshead movement and direction When you construct a test setup you do so by determining the mode you will use Normal or Height and then by specifying stages and their attributes All test setups are constructed using these stage types Test Properties Stage 0 Tensile Stage Compression Stage Cycle Stage Hold Stage Zero 0 Stage Ask Stage Each stage also has a set of attributes Attributes represent the functions and properties that each stage can be confgured with e g they are the instructions defned by the user that determine how the stage will perform The Tensile Compression Cycle and Hold st
4. The Min Break or minimum break is identical to the Break type test setup The Min Break or minimum break value is the measured load value that must frst be measured before your TCD System looks for a break condi tion Since a break is defned as a percentage drop of the measured load you need to be careful with certain types of materials that may exhibit large drops in load during their testing e g adhesives in a peel test Setting a Min Break is telling your TCD System Look for a break AFTER the Min Break Load is measured The Break is the percentage drop in measured load that defnes your break condition When 90 is entered the system looks for a measured drop in load from the peak measured load of 10 The Break is the actual measured load as a percentage of the maximum 100 load ee ee eee e Measured Load Measured Distance Representative Break Test with Tolerances Chatillon TCD Systems 10 90 Tensile Stage Attributes What is the load at 12 inches Speed Type Speed Distance Max Load Min Break Break Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after 30 lof Stop test at 90 lbf Tensile Stage Types Break after 10 drop in load Tensile Stage Attributes Look for break after Speed Type Speed Load Max Distance Min Break Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after 30 lof Stop test at 3 inches Tensile Stage Types Create A Test Setup 3 39 3 6 2 2 3 Limit
5. The TCD Console has a fxed amount of memory used for saving results graphical information data points etc If you need to save your results or you need to maintain the integrity of your results and your runs data you should always save your results to a USB fash drive or mass memory device periodically The frequency depends on the amount of testing and the amount of data you are measuring and storing When the TCD Console memory begins to get full a message is displayed alerting you to save your data Runs numbers begin at 1 and may sequence up to 999 depending on available memory in the console After 999 Runs the console will over write the test results saved in memory beginning at Run 1 NOTE Yy Manage your Runs by saving them to a mass storage device periodically Otherwise Runs are over written once the memory in the console is consumed 3 8 Create A Test Setup LP represents the Peak Load Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 D1 represents the Distance Limit Value 1 shows results for Stage 1 L1 represents the Load at D1 Chatillon TCD Systems 3 4 Understanding Coefficients The TCD Console uses extensive symbols to represents measured values These symbols are called coefftients Coeffrients are used because they are small in size and help maximize the avail able screen area for displaying results There are three basic types of coeffrients m Load Coefftients m Distance Coeffrients Other
6. Chatillon TCD Systems 7 1 2 Load ALL Function The Load ALL function lest you upload data from a USB device connected to the TCD Console Using the Load ALL function you may mM Upload the Test Setup only Mm Upload the Runs data only mM Upload Both the Test Setup and the associated Runs CAUTION A AMETEK recommends that when uploading from a USB fhsh drive that only one test setup be resident on the drive to avoid operator errors e g uploading the incorrect test or accidentally over writing an exist ing test setup If a new test setup fie on the USB fhsh drive has the same fie name as an existing test setup fie resident on the console selecting F1 ALL will cause the new fie to over write the existing fie Select F1 Test to upload only the test setup from the USB fhsh drive Select F2 Run to upload the Runs data for the test setup Select F3 Both to upload the Test Setup and any associated Runs data saved on the host USB device EAE 8 My Test 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Chatillon TCD Systems No Tests My Test 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 My Test 12 01 59 PM Main Test Menu Screen My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 Part 2S2 0 26 FEB 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Load A Test Setup 7 3 7 1 3 Load NAMED Function l 1c My Test 8 12 01 59 PM The Load NAMED function will upload the specift test setup fle SE ee IT 19 JAN 2008 f
7. crosshead is moving downward I i The red dot on the crosshead line indicates Normal mode 2 8 Console Overview 2 2 2 3 Crosshead Status The crosshead status section shows three variables operating mode crosshead direction whenever the crosshead is moving and load cell status relative to the TLC load cell that is connected to the machine 2 2 2 3 1 Operating Mode The TCD System operates in either normal mode or height mode 2 2 2 3 2 Normal Mode Normal mode is used when itis not necessary to measure the height of the sample under test The zero position prior to the start of the test is defned by the user pressing the zero key The distance value measured is based from this zero position and any applicable preload setting The zero position can be located at virtually any location within the TCD frame s travel capability 2 2 2 3 3 Height Mode Height mode is used when it is necessary to measure the height of the sample e g spring testing A datum is established based on the absolute zero location of the tester The absolute zero position is the lowest position possible for the crosshead to travel with the associated load cell and testing fixture attached The free length of a spring for example would be measured from the absolute zero position The datum would represent the height of the spring at the frst touch when the crosshead moves down from the home posi tion The home position is defned by the u
8. Main Operating Screen Shows the F1 soft key setup to map directly to the test setup called My Test Main Operating Screen Shows the F2 soft key setup to map directly to load units of mea Sure Press to change the units from lbf to gf kgf N and ozf This eliminates the need to reconfgure units in the Units option Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 11 1 Assigning A Test Setup To A Soft Key Because you can lock out the Test Setup Menu from a user e g you only want a user to have access to a certain test s you can place the test name on one of the soft keys When this soft key is pressed the test setup is automatically loaded for the user to begin testing Example Use the V navigation key to select the soft key option Use the gt navigation key to select Soft Key 1 option Select F1 List This will display the list of values that can be assigned to soft key 1 From the list of values you use the V navigation key to select the test name My Test Select Enter key Select OK key Select QUIT key View the new main operating screen with the F1 soft key called MY TEST Chatillon TCD Systems D N Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads gt wi D N Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads oft Keys gt A Soft Keys Main Operating Screen Console Overview 2 33 2 3 12 Supervisor Option You can use a master password to restrict
9. Part 4S4 is automatically loaded onto the TCD Console Itis listed on the Test Setup Main Menu screen Press the ENTER key to launch the test setup Press the Start key to begin the test setup Part 4S4 7 6 Load A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 8 SAVING DATA Page 6 1 Savea lest SEU siassitsivadvissiaavdaciseinntdanaieanns 2 8 1 1 Saving a Test Setup cceeeesseeersssseresseees 2 l2 SAVNO RUNS ansni 3 8 1 3 Saving Both Test Setup and RUNS sses 3 8 1 4 Saving Raw Data scccnsvtnainasmnieiiatedgeuteuchseas 3 BLD SAVING AN _trincovaiarsnaevatenaaansantiuannisenanenthanta 3 8 2 Memory Considerations seieren 4 8 3 Exporting Saved Data eerren 5 8 4 Test Properties sesaesssrsrnsrsrnsnsrenesrsresnsrernnrsrernnns 6 8 4 1 Save Results cscs 6 0 4 2 SAVE OSES eU hoesenncsenana 6 8 4 3 Save Raw Data vsssisscesdsssscstacenenscrsuncstestinsescrcaoe 6 Chatillon TCD Systems Save A Test Setup 8 1 8 1 Save A Test Setup You may Save a test setup from the Main Test Setup Menu screen Selecting F5 Save will allow you to mM Save ALL Test Setups m Save SELected Test Setups Select ALL if you want to save all the test setups listed on the Main Test Setup Menu screen Select SEL if you want to specify a Test Setup from the Main Test Setup Menu screen Typically you will normally use the SEL func tion to save backup a selected test setup however it is recom mended that a complete backup of your system and all re
10. Shown TCD Console base adapter is connected to the bottom of the TCD Console Chatillon TCD Systems TCD Console Installation 1 3 1 3 Connecting TCD Console The TCD Console is connected to the TCD frame using the Console to Frame Interface Cable p n SPK TCD 024 This cable is 3 ft 1 m in length and has two 26 pin male D type connectors Carefully connect the console to frame interface cable to the TCD frame The connection is located on the back of the TCD frame beneath the power cord input connection Make sure that the pins are aligned before pushing the connector onto the mating connector Be careful not to bend any of the pins Secure the connection by tightening the mounting screws on the connector Next connect the console to frame cable to the TCD Console The connection is located on the back panel of the TCD Console bottom connection Make sure that the pins are aligned before pushing the connector onto the mating connector Be careful not to bend any of the pins Secure the connection by tightening the mounting screws on the connector TLC Load Cell Connector Console Power Connector TCD Frame Connector 1 4 TCD Console Installation Z 1 4 Connecting TLC Sensor The TLC Sensor cable has a 15 pin male D type connector The sensor has a retractable cord that when fully extended reaches ap proximately 9 ft 3 m in length Carefully connect the TLC load cell cable to the TCD Console top connect
11. Tableof Contents 3 PREFACE TCD Series User s Guide Published By AMETEK Inc Measurement and Calibration Technologies Division 8600 Somerset Drive Largo Florida 33773 USA User s Guide Part Number IM TCD 0208 NC003119 Revision Issue 2 March 2008 Printed in United States of America Copyright 2008 AMETEK Inc All information set forth in this document all rights to such information any and all inventions disclosed herein and any patents that might be granted by employing the materials methods techniques or apparatus described herein are the exclusive property of AMETEK Inc Terms conditions and features referenced in this document are subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of AMETEK Inc Requests to AMETEK Inc for permission should be addressed to the Marketing Services Department AMETEK Inc Chatillon Brands 8600 Somerset Drive Largo Florida 33773 USA WARRANTY This instrument is warranted against defects in workmanship material and design for one 1 year from date of delivery to the extent that AMETEK will at its sole option repair or replace the instrument or any part thereof which is defective provided however that this warranty Shall not apply to instruments subjected to tampering or abuse o
12. Test was automatically aborted Use the navigation keys to select Stage 3 since the Maximum Load Conditional was achieved No Select Enter key results are recorded or saved Modify the Attribute Menu by changing the Max Load conditional Use the numeric key and make the Max Load value at 25 Select OK key Part 2S2 Type Start the test again Pa istance Max Load Min Burst Burst Change Max Load Conditional Changed the Max Load Conditional value to 25 Ibf 6 4 EditA Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems Final load after 30 second hold period i Initial load at 0 2 inch compression The re test was completed successfully after revising the Max Load conditional The frst run is displayed fully with load values for L initial load prior to hold period and L fhal load after hold period Actual Limit Limit 719 39 We will now Edit the test recipe again This time we will edit the Regs following hee 2 26 2008 m Add Relaxation Rate coeffrient T m Rename coeffrientT to Ra m Adda tolerance limit to our R coeffrient Since we are once again Editing a test any results data for the test will be erased Therefore Run 1 will be erased when we edit test Part 2S2 again If you want to retain your Run data from the previous setup you may Save or Copy the test setup Hold Type Example Time Use the navigation keys to select Stage 4 Ae Select Enter key Break Select F5 Data to add the load relaxat
13. This function sets the sampling rate for your test setup The sampling rate can be set up to 1000 Hz Use the numeric key to enter the sampling rate from 1 to 1000 For most applications 100 samples per second is sufftient Chatillon TCD Systems Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Create A Test Setup 3 31 3 6 1 9 Load Cell The Load Cell function allows you to specify what Chatillon TLC Series Load Cell model is to be used for this test A list of values is displayed using the F1 soft key You would select the model from the list if you want to marry a particular load cell model to the test By marrying a load cell model to the test you can prohibit a test setup from operating if an incorrect capacity is connected to the TCD System For example if the test required a low capacity load cell e g TLC 100 100 lbf capacity but was performed with a TLC 250G 250g capacity load cell connected you could compromise your results or worse damage your fxture or load cell This is an optional function 3 32 Create A Test Setup Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 1 10 Runs Limit The TCD Console may save up to ten 10 test setups Ea
14. When you use the loop function each individual cycle is reported as a separate run test result as opposed to a cycle function where you have essentially one set of results For example if you have a loop test with a loop count of 10 you will report 10 individual runs for the test e g your run registry will record runs 1 thru 10 A loop test provides an individual results for every test in the loop Example Create a test with the following stages and attributes Stage 1 Tension Type Goto F3 Speed 0 500 in min Distance F1 0 25 inch Stage 2 Tension Type Limit F2 Speed 10 000 in min Distance F1 1 00 inch Stage 3 Compression Type Limit F2 Speed 5 000 in min Distance F1 0 00 inch Stage 4 Loop Select F1 Loop Type Set First Stage as Stage 2 Select F1 Count Set Repeat for at 6 Chatillon TCD Systems First Step Repeat For First Step Repeat For First Step Repeat For S 10 000 S 5 000 Loops Test Recipe for My Loop Create A Test Setup 3 53 Load Status Crosshead Movement Last Cycle Max First Cycle Max Limit Limit 40 67 1 000 4 30 36 0 000 Remaining 00 00 43 S 10 000 Active Screen for My Loop Test 4th Loop Result Screen for My Loop Test 4 Current Stage Cycles Completed Countdown Timer Test Duration First Cycle Min Last Cycle Min 3 54 Create A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 5 Hold Stage The Hold stage is used to hold a mea
15. distance or time break or rupture tests cycle and loop tests or com plex tests where multiple stages may be required These multiple Stage tests can include load hold distance hold creep tests insert extraction tests snap on off tests and a variety of test setup where multiple limits and speeds are necessary required The TCD Console and TCD Series force testers have been designed and optimized for use in production quality and engineering applica tions Chatillon TCD Systems Chatillon TCD Systems Preface A 3 Specifications Input Voltage Range 85 VAC to 264 VAC 1 0 Amp maximum Auto switchable Fuse 1 6 Amp 250V Slow Blow 5X20mm Input Frequency 43Hz to 63Hz Environmental Conditions Temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Humidity 90 RH non condensing Altitude 2000 meters 6 562 ft LCD Size color 5 7 color Display digit size 0 5 Resolution 0 000004 or 0 0001mm Conformity ENC tests EN61326 1998 EMC for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN61010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use A 4 Preface Chatillon TCD Systems Dimensions Enclosure WxHxD 11 5 x 7 5 x 2 75 inches 292 1 x 190 5 x 69 85 mm Base WxHxD 10 x 2 x 7 8 inches 254 0 x 50 8 x 198 12 mm Enclosure weight 3 5 lbs 7 7 kg Base weight 7 Ibs 15 4 kg Chatillon TCD Systems Preface A 5
16. e g a cycle count When you cycle is based on a cycle count during your test a cycle counter displays the current cycle of the total cycle count required for the test 11 6 Viewing Results Distance amp Speed Units of Measure Current crosshead Speed S Limit Test _ inch S 100 00 Current Crosshead Speed S is 2 000 inches per minute Shows direction of crosshead motion My Cycle inch He 50 00 it Active Screen for My Cycle Test Setup based on Count Active Cycle Count Chatillon TCD Systems 11 2 7 View Cycle Timer When you cycle for a time period you specify your test setup to repeat a set of moves for at least a time period A cycle test will always complete all of its intended cycles therefore if your cycle time expires during a cycle the test will continue to perform until the remaining cycle has been completed When a cycle is based ona cycle time during your test a cycle count down timer will indicate the remaining time for your cycle test 11 2 8 View Hold Timer When you use a Hold stage you specify the hold time for the stage The Hold timer is an elapsed timer that shows time remaining for your Hold stage Chatillon TCD Systems Active Screen for My Cycle Test Setup based on Time Active Cycle Time Part 2S2 Active Screen for Part 2S2 Test Setup with Hold Time Hold Setpoint Elasped Hold Time Viewing Results 11 3 View Results Tabular At the
17. you may have multiple speeds for each stage In our example we have only one stage and therefore only one test speed Select F1 Distance to establish a distance setpoint You use a distance limit when you want to measure the load at the distance setpoint Select F2 Load to establish a load setpoint You use a load limit when you want to measure the distance at the load setpoint 3 38 Create A Test Setup Tensile Stage Attributes My Limit Type Speed Distance Max Load Min Burst Burst Distance Limit Speed When load drops 10 Begin to Look for Break at 50 lbf Stop test at 75 Ibf Tensile Stage Types Tensile Stage Attributes Type Speed Load Load Limit Speed Max Distance Min Burst Burst When load drops 10 Begin to Look for Break at 50 Ibf Stop test at 3 inches Tensile Stage Types Type Speed Load Max Dist Min Burst Burst ae Tension Limit Types Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 2 2 2 Limit Conditionals Conditionals or secondary attributes are optional Conditional attributes will stop a test if the condition you confgure is achieved before a break condition occurs The conditional attributes for a break type stage are E Maximum Load 8 Minimum Break E Break The Max Load or maximum load conditional will prevent a test from con tinuing to operate once the measured load has achieved this value This might be used to prevent an overload condition on the grip or load cell
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19. 24 hour clock e g 1 00pm 13 Example Use the numeric keypad to enter the hours based on a 24 hour clock Select ENTER key 2 3 8 9 Minutes Option The minutes attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal clock and minute of time Use the numeric keypad to enter the minutes of time from 00 to 59 Example Use the numeric keypad to enter the minute from 0 to 59 Select ENTER key 2 3 8 6 Seconds Option The seconds attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal clock and second of time Use the numeric keypad to enter the minutes of time from 00 to 59 Example Use the numeric keypad to enter the second from 0 to 59 Select ENTER key Chatillon TCD Systems About Language Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Load Cell Overloads gt wa About Language Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Load Cell Overloads D About Language Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Load Cell Overloads gt wi Year Month Day Hours Minutes Seconds Date Format Time Format Year Month Day Hours Minutes Seconds Date Format Time Format Month Day Hours Minutes Seconds Date Format Time Format SECONDS Screen Console Overview 2 29 2 3 8 7 Date Format Option The minutes attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal The date attribute is used to set the TCD Console s date format Set the date format as dd mm yyyy or as mm dd yyyy Example Use the soft ke
20. A cone When atest is aborted no results are saved No dalla for that test run is saved Chatillon TCD Systems Tensile Stage Attributes What is the load at 12 inches Type Speed Distance Max Load Min Break Break Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after 30 llof Stop test at 50 Ibf Tensile Stage Types My Limit inch Fe 100 00 tor Shows Run 1 wes Aborted AbortA Test Setup 10 3 Chapter 11 VIEWING RESULTS 11 1 View Active Measurement vo ccecccceceseecsseeeersers 2 11 2 View Load M aSUrEMENt occ cecccesecsseeceseeceesers 3 112 1 View Load Bar Graph sisiniduiswatosienncinenctnsvonsanes 3 11 2 2 View Crosshead Status Indicator 4 11 2 2 1 Load Measurement Status wo eee 4 11 2 2 2 Operating MOE 4 11 2 2 3 Crosshead Travel amp Direction 11 2 3 View Distance D Measurement 11 2 4 View Height H Measurement 11 2 5 View Speed S Measurement 11 2 6 View Cycle Counter vo 11 2 7 View Cycle TIMGL rererere 11 2 8 View Hold TIM f ccnn 11 3 View Tabular Results vo ccceccccesecsscrecsseecersereesers 11 3 1 VIEW Large PORN a bixciiscneonwemasnnncnscinsennane 11 3 2 View Condensed Format ccccccscesesceeen 11 3 3 Formatting VIEWS sidciriaincinnnhennsanasnimivensians 11 4 View Graph Results vo ecssseesseseesseessserssseeeees 11 4 1 Load Versus TIMEG cceccesccccscsesescesesceeree 11 4 2 Load Versus DIStANCE cccccescscesceeseeeeen ULAS GAD Type siccmtuctxadinsera
21. A Test Setup 8 3 8 2 Memory Considerations There is a practical limit on the number of test results that can be stile Pea saved in the TCD Console memory However this limit is based Auto Return on a number of factors such as the number of coeffrients within an individual test setup where data is being collected if graphing Is being saved etc Here are some key maximum limits for your TCD System Maximum Test Setups 10 Maximum Stages per Test Setup 30 Maximum Coeffrients per Test Setup 50 Test Properties Screen Runs Limit Maximum Runs Test Results 300 The TCD Console may save up to 300 test results runs in memory Assuming you save ten 10 test setups that means each test setup can save thirty 30 runs Each Test Setup has a default Runs Limit of 30 When run 31 occurs run 31 will overwrite run 1 If you are only storing five 5 test setups on your console they you can increase the Runs Limit to 60 using the Test Properties setup screen NOTE Manage your TCD Console memory by saving test results to your USB fhsh drive supplied with the system Keep your total saved Runs under 300 Archive using the USB fhsh drive to a personal computer or use a USB mass storage drive connected to the console s USB port or to a USB hub 8 4 Save A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 8 3 Exporting Saved Data to Excel When data is Saved to an external device such as your USB memory stick the tsv fles for results a
22. Change the name to read Break Rename DB1 by selecting F3 Rename Change the name to read Defect Add a tolerance to the Break coeffrient using a High and Low Limit setpoint Select F1 Limits Set the Limit 1 value at 55 00 Ibf Selt the Limit 2 value at 75 00 Ibf Select Enter key Select OK key Perform the test Nominal Var Limit 1 Limit 2 55 00 75 00 EMIS Nom Var Add Limit Tolerance to Stage 1 Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 37 3 6 2 2 Limit Type A limit type tensile stage is used when you don t expect your sample to break during your test and you want to determine the load at a distance limit setpoint or the distance at a load limit setpoint Like break tests limit tests have primary attributes that must be defned and conditional attributes that can optionally be defned You may also use tolerances on any limit type coeffrient 3 6 2 2 1 Limit Attributes Limit type stages have the following common primary attributes Each of these attributes must be defned by you prior to performing your test on your sample Type Speed Distance Setpoint when interested in Load Result Load Setpoint when interested in Distance Result There are three types that may be confgured Break Limit or Goto We are not expecting our sample to break therefore we are specifying the Limit type The speed is the test speed for your tensile stage If you have multiple Stages in your test
23. Coeffrients You access coeffrients from the test recipe by selecting the stage using the navigation keys Then select the Enter key The console will display the Attribute Setup Template for the stage Select the F5 Data soft key Chatillon TCD Systems LP represents the Peak Load Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 D1 represents the Distance Limit Value L1 represents the Load at D1 Distance Max Load Min Break Break Stage Attribute Setup Template for Stage 1 Create A Test Setup 3 9 3 4 1 Load Coefficients Load coeffrients are used to express common results associated with a load measurement The load coeffrients available are m L Load at Limit m L Peak Load m L Load fora Stage where n is the Stage Number m L Minimum Load m L Average Load m L BreakLoad L Relaxation Rate The Load at Limit L coeffrient represents the measured load value at the setpoint limit This is the result you would get if you set a distance limit setpoint e g you want to know the measured load when the crosshead travels a specifed distance in either tensile or compression directions The Peak Load L coefftient represents the peak load measured during a test You can measure and display a result for the load for all stages within a test Each stage number is designated using a subscript number associated with the L coeffrient For example L would represent the load at the stage 1 limit L would
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25. Deflection Comp Yes Load Used 90 00 2 3 6 4 Deflection at Load Deflect at Load 0 029 The defection at load reference number is the value that is dis played by the TCD Console when the platens are compressed at the load used value For example if the load used is 90 Ibf You would manually com press the crosshead downward until the TCD Console reads 90 Ibf This will result in a defection at load reference number Height Mode Deflection Comp Yes Load Used 90 00 Deflect at Load 0 029 Overloads gt wi DEFLECTION AT LOAD Screen 2 26 Console Overview Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 7 RS232 Option The RS 232 option is used to permit RS 232 serial data communica tions from your TCD Console to an RS232 serial device The RS232 setup is READ ONLY and cannot be modifed Itis provided as a reference to assist you in confguring the receiving device The RS232 System Options are Baud Rate 115200 Word Length 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Chatillon TCD Systems Overloads gt wi finch Ey 100 00 ca Baud Rate 115200 Word Length Stop Bits Parity RS232 Screen Console Overview 2 27 2 3 8 Clock Option The clock option menu Is used to specify the time parameters for your TCD System These parameters include the year month day hour minute and second Additionally this option is used to defne the date and time formats that your TCD System will use to display time related data 2 3 8 1 Year Opt
26. Exporting Data see Chapter 8 Save A Test Chatillon TCD Systems Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen inch Ey 100 00 Ibf P 81 02 Writing data to fie please wait Export Message for Run 4 TAA P 81 02 Unable to dump log fie to USB thumb drive Export Message for Run 4 Create A Test Setup 3 27 3 6 1 5 Export Results Exporting results is another post test function The Export Result function automatically exports the results only for your test setup to the USB fbsh drive connected to the TCD Console or thru the RS232 data output port The results for each coefftient that was defned in the test setup is reported No raw data is reported or transmitted Export Result fles are saved as tsv fle formats For more information about the Export Results function see Chap ter 8 Saving Data Example Select F1 No to disable Select F2 Yes to enable Select Enter key 3 28 Create A Test Setup Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 1 6 Export Setup Exporting setups is another post test function The Export Setu function automatically exports the your test setup information to the USB fhsh drive connected to the TCD Console via the USB port or to the RS 232 data output port For more information about the Exp
27. Overview 2 35 2 3 12 2 Lock Test List Option The lock test list function will restrict the user from the main test setup menu screen Users will not have access to the test setup menu This may be useful if you want to list the accessible tests to the user by assigning them to the Soft Keys Up to four 4 test setups could be assigned to F1 F2 F3 and F4 Example Use the V navigation key to select Lock Test List Select F1 No to allow the user the ability to access the main test setup menu Select F2 Yes to restrict the user from accessing or viewing the main test setup menu Select Enter key 2 36 Console Overview Supervisor inch _ 100 00 La Password XXXXX Loads Formats Distance Lock Options Yes RS232 Lock Test List Yes Clock Mark Deletions No Load Cell Overloads Soft Keys gt wt Lock Test List Options Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 12 3 Mark Deletions Option The mark deletion function will prevent a user from deleting a test run for a test setup This may be useful if you want to list the accessible tests to the user by assigning them to the Soft Keys Up to four 4 test setups could be assigned to F1 F2 F3 and F4 The TCD Console will display the tests or runs for a test setup and display them in the test run list If the mark deletion option Is disabled No the user can delete a test from the run list You can see that a run has been deleted because th
28. TCD System The AUTORUN feature prevents a test D 0 000 setup from being performed UNLESS the USB fhsh drive with the z secured test setup fle is connected to your TCD Console The test setup cannot be performed unless itis connected to the console it cannot be copied to the TCD System The AUTORUN feature is ideal if you require strict access control to a test setup Using AUTORUN the test is performed from the USB fash drive and all test results are saved automatically to the same USB drive 7 2 1 AUTORUN Naming Convention My Test 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 12 JAN 2008 When using the AUTORUN feature you save the test setup using ei ia S One two symbols before the test name For example if you created a test called Part 4S4 and you wanted to restrict the use of this test by implementing the AUTORUN feature you save the test onto the USB fhsh drive with the following naming convention Part 4S4 Note that there are no spaces before in between or after the AUTORUN Test Main Test Menu Screen symbol The symbol is the identifer that restricts the use of that test setup fie CAUTION Never install more than one AUTORUN fie onto the source USB fhsh drive There should be one and only one AUTO RUN fie on the drive Example You created the test setup called Part 4S4 and saved this test setup onto a USB fhsh drive Connect the USB drive with the fie called Part 4S4 to your TCD Console The test setup labeled
29. TESCLISE siarane eaa 6 14 5 Mark Deletons cnnnuascsnaninanirananas l AO AUTORUN FUNCIO ennnen 8 System Security 14 1 14 1 System Security The TCD System has features that address most of the security requirements for this type of testing instrumentation The TCD Console has two basic operating levels that may be password restricted m Supervisor m Restricted User 14 1 1 Supervisor Level The Supervisor level permits the user to perform all TCD System functions including m System Options Setup m Test Setup 14 1 2 Restricted User Level The operator may have the following restrictions applied to their TCD System access Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions AutoRun Function Only 14 2 System Security Password Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions LoadX SaveX Supervisor Setup Screen WARNING A If a password is used to permit authorized access to system options and functions be careful to secure the password and to keep it in a Safe location If you forget the Supervisor password system setup options test setups etc may become unavailable and unable to be saved Chatillon TCD Systems 14 2 Supervisor Option Units Loads Distance 14 2 1 Password Formats You may have one 1 Supervisor password per TCD Console The password must be numeric characters only Up to six 6 charac ters may be used for the Password This password will permit all supervisor functions to be
30. Tolerances The Limit Tolerance screen Is used to m Add Coeffrients m Rename Coeffrients m Add Tolerances The limit type tensile stage will report the following standard coef frients m Load at Distance Limit m D Distance Limit We want to specify the following additional coefftient m Load Average coeffrient L Example From the Tolerance Screen select F5 Data Using the navigation keys to select More target then select Enter key Select F1 Load Using the navigation keys select L Break Load Select Enter key Rename L by selecting F3 Rename Change the name to read Load Rename D by selecting F3 Rename Change the name to read Setpt Select Enter key Select OK key Perform the test 3 40 Create A Test Setup Nominal Var Peak Load Minimum Load Break Load Load at Limit Relaxation Rate Nominal Var Limits Nom Var GED Setup Stage Attribute Setup Template for Stage 1 Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 2 3 GoTo Type All Goto types for any stage type is a move only without collecting or measuring data A Goto can be used as a preconditioning stage where you may want to exercise a Sample before testing or where you want to compensate for any mechanical movement within your testing fixture preloading A Goto can be based on any of the following m Distance m Load m Home A Distance Goto moves the crosshead to a specifed distance value without collecting
31. are calculated The green START key is used to start a test that has been confp ured and selected by the user Pressing the Start key starts the selected test setup from the list of up to 10 configured test setups Saved locally in memory or for a test that Is run from a USB fhsh drive that is connected to the console 2 2 Console Overview Numeric Keys Command Keys ee Display a On Off Key Navigation Keys TCD Console Front Panel 2 1 1 3 Transmit Print Key Press the send print key to transmit data to a serial device that is connected to the TCD Console through the USB or RS 232 serial data ports 2 1 1 4 Numeric Keys Use the numeric keys to enter numeric information Numbers may be used to specify a particular setup attribute or for use in naming a test Tests may be named using combination alphabetical and numeric characters 2 1 1 5 Command Keys A set of command keys are used to supply specift functions and Operations during normal operations and setup These keys are Enter Key OK Key Delete Key Quit Key Chatillon TCD Systems 2 1 1 5 1 Enter Key Press the Enter key to accept an entry This key is used most often during setup Pressing the Enter key during setup when there are multiple attributes for an option causes the cursor to sequence to the next attribute 2 1 1 5 2 OK Key Press the OK key to accept all attribute information for an option during setup The OK key is typi
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33. completion of a test run the TCD Console will display the results of your test in two different tabular views m Large Format View mM Condensed Format View 11 3 1 Large Format View The large format view shows up to four coeffrients in large case font sizes This is ideal for most testing applications since it provides the user with optimum viewing 11 3 2 Condensed Format View The condensed format view displays up to ten 10 coeffrients at one time Each coeffrient is displayed on one line with any associ ated tolerance data Limit Limit Learn more about Tolerances in Chapter 3 Create A Test Setup 11 3 3 Reformatting Your View You may reformat how your coeffrients appear during the test setup operation In the Stage 0 Test Properties step you can modify how your coef frients appear by using the DATA option F5 This option allows you to perform any of the following formatting options to your tabular test results Change Text Size Upper Lower option Format the number of displayed results Dual Single option Space your Results Insert a Blank Line option Have Separate Result Pages Page Separator option Rename Your Result Rename option Learn more about Test Properties setup and reformatting your views in Chapter 3 Create A Test Setup 11 8 Viewing Results Test R un Number Large Format Result Screen Shown Load at distance result where L coeffrient Load at Distance D coeffrient Distanc
34. data A Load Goto moves the crosshead to a specifed load value without collecting data A Home Goto moves the crosshead to a user defned home posi tion value without collecting data NOTE Any Goto move is you do not collect data and their is no measured result A Goto is normally used in conjunction with another stage so that data is collected To help distinguish a Goto move from a tensile move notice that the arrows icon changes from filed arrows to open arrows Chatillon TCD Systems Speed Distance Max Distance Max Load Distance Max Load Min Break Break Goto Method Distance Create A Test Setup 3 41 3 6 3 Compression Stage The compression stage is a request that causes the crosshead to move downward in a compression direction The compression move is denoted by the icon depicting two arrows moving towards each other A compression stage is the inverse of a tensile stage The attributes and their meanings are the same as the tensile stage counterpart The exception is where a tensile stage calls a break a break where a compression stage calls a break a burst Burst denotes a rupture or break in compression direction There are no limits to the number of compression moves that can be used in a test setup 3 6 3 1 Burst Type A burst type compression stage is used when you expect your sample to burst rupture or break during your test e g you want to determine the burst
35. in your measured results and with a key coeffrient The Result Status R coeffrient is a measurement of the validity of a test Itis reported as a 1 meaning it was a valid test or as a 0 indicating an invalid test This can be useful when exporting your data into a database for the purposes of fitering or sorting results The Record Number R is used to stamp a unique record ID to all test results The record number can be used when you are saving Runs to a mass storage device as a way to distinguish tests from one another You can date stamp all Runs using the Date T coefftient This is another way to maintain the integrity of your Runs by applying the date to the result You can time stamp your result using the T coefftient This at taches the time in hh mm ss for when the test was completed 3 14 Create A Test Setup Part 151 imen 100 00 Limits NomiVar Rename Setup EREE Add More Coeffrients Part 1S1 Cycles Completed Time Duration Overall Pass Fail Result Status Shows Coeffrients for Test Part 15 Chatillon TCD Systems Shows Renamed Coefftients Once you have specifed your coeffrients and renamed you may proceed to perform your test It is generally recommended that you perform pilot testing before you want to actually begin testing with data This will provide you with the ability to rename or reformat results so that they appear as the operator would like oO
36. meh Ee 10000 wor The About option shows the TCD Console s frmware revision lev 0 00 el and the serial number for the console The About screen Is for D O 000 information only There are no parameters to adjust on the About screen 2 3 1 ABOUT Status Example To view the About screen from the main results screen press the Datum Tests CHAD QUIT key Select F5 Menu Select F5 Options Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads gt wi v1 00 c Metronics MB 17 BL4 02 SN L28795 ABOUT Screen 2 18 Console Overview Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 2 LANGUAGE Option Your TCD Console is supplied with multiple display languages aise The available display languages are Espanol Simp Chinese m English default e m German Korean z spanish Load Cell onu uet m French Overloads Simplifed Chinese Traditional Chinese m Russian m Korean m Turkish Language inch fy 100 00 tbr m Portuguese English GED German All menus prompts messages templates etc will display its i Espanol information in the selected display language Only one language lh haa may be active ata time i Russian Korean Turkish Portuguese To view the available display languages for your TCD Console perform the following Example LANGUAGE Screen From the About screen use the Y navigation key to move down to the LANGUAGE option Select ENTER key The available language options are displayed To sele
37. performed in Normal mode Use the navigation key to select the Height Mode attribute Press F1 No No means you will use Normal mode Select Enter key Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 25 3 6 1 2 Auto Home Home is the location where you start your test This is the position where no load 0 00 is measured and where your distance mea surement is equal to 0 000 Enabling the Auto Home function causes the crosshead to auto matically return to the Home position at the completion of a test Auto Home also zeroes the Load and Distance values Home is defned by the user The user defnes by depressing the Home key at the location they want the test to start from Pressing the Home key will defne the test starting position At the comple tion of the test the crosshead will return to the Home position Example Select F1 No to disable Select F2 Yes to enable Press Enter key 3 6 1 3 Auto Return Auto Return is similar to the Auto Home function except that it does not zero the load or distance value Enabling the Auto Return function causes the crosshead to auto matically return to the Home position at the completion of a test Auto Return does NOT zero the Load and Distance values This must be done manually by the user by pressing the Home Key Example Select F1 No to disable Select F2 Yes to enable Press Enter key 3 26 Create A Test Setup Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Res
38. represent the load at the stage 2 limit L would represent the load at the stage 3 limit etc NOTE A test may only report up to ten 10 results so keep this in mind when specifying your coeffrients 3 10 Create A Test Setup Nominal Var inimum Load Break Load Load at Limit Average Load Relaxation Rate Load Coeffrients represents a default coeffrient for this type of test Use the navigation and ENTER key to select coeffrients Nominal Var Limits Nom Var CHAD Setup Shows new coeffrient added to results to be reported Chatillon TCD Systems The Minimum Load L coeffrient represents the measured mini mum load value for your test The Average Load L coefftient calculates the average load that was measured from the Start of a test to the End of a test This result would be commonly used for peel and friction testing applica tions or any application where you need to understand the average load for a test You may specify the Break Load value L coefftient which reports the measured load at a break or rupture Often used In conjunc tion with the peak load coeffrient Reports the specift load value where the break occurred You can report the relaxation rate L which is used in a load hold or creep applications where you are interested in the rate of reduction in stress of a material due to creep Typically used when testing foams rubber composites or samples with a characteristi
39. shows the number of test results that were deleted for that batch Deleted tests and their associated results are NOT used when calculating your Statistics 9 4 Delete A Test Setup ty lt ID 0 682 gt Max 0 313 Tests Min 1 064 Rng 0 751 Avg 0 533 Std Dv 0 308 COV 57 657 Passed Failed Deleted Shows that the test run 5 was deleted The mark deletion option is enabled Yes Delete recorded on Stats view Chatillon TCD Systems 9 4 Delete a Test Setup You may delete a test setup from the Test Setup Main Menu screen To delete a test setup use the navigation key to select the Test Setup and select the Delete key Example From the Test Setup Main Menu screen use the navigation keys to select the test to delete Select the Delete key Select F2 Yes to acknowledge message prompt Delete Test from System 9 5 Lock Test List The Lock Test List function is a System Option in the Supervisor setup section When the Lock Test List function is enabled Yes the user cannot delete a Test Setup without having Supervisor rights and password CAUTION A A deleted test setup cannot be recalled Once the test setup is deleted using the Delete key it is permanently erased Password Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Lock Test List option Chatillon TCD Systems My Test Part 1S1 ion EE 000 wr 2 26 2008 2 28 2008
40. the measured load is greater than 75 but less than 95 of the connected load cell s Capacity mM display in RED when the measured load is at 95 or greater of the connected load cell s capacity The bargraph will fil from the center Tensile measurements will move upward in sync with the crosshead moving upward Compres sion measurements will move downward in sync with the crosshead moving downward icon during testing When the bargraph and status icon are displayed in Green the measured load is within the recom mended operating loads for the load cell CAUTION Always observe the load bargraph and crosshead status When the bargraph and status icon are displayed in Yellow exercise caution and be prepared to stop the test should the color change to Red When the bargraph and status icon are displayed in Red exercise ex treme caution You are approaching the load cell s capacity and are very near an overload condition Chatillon TCD Systems L D 43 24 0 937 2 000 S a pS tt XS D 1 000 2 000 Measured load is within the recommended range of the connected TLC load cell s capacity Bargraph displays in Green L D S YS 2 000 76 07 0 966 2 000 D 1 000 Measured load is between 75 and 95 of the connected TLC load cell s capacity Exercise caution Bargraph displays in Yellow L D 95 10 0 991 2 000 D 1 000 S YS 2 000 Measured load is over 95 of t
41. within the fxturing used for your test The incremental datum is another datum that you may wish to use for advanced applications where more than one datum is required An incremental datum could be used to determine the extra distance that was measured after a hold step that corresponds with the relaxation rate 3 62 Create A Test Setup Hold Type Time Max Dist Min Break Break Hold Type Time Max Dist Min Break Break Hold Type Time Max Dist Min Break Break Time Expressed as 3 Hours Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 6 2 Load Value You would place a 0 into the load value feld to zero your load when the previous stage of your test reached its limit For example our test s stage 1 is a Goto step with a load limit of 0 1 Ibf This is a classic touch off move where a very low load is used to distinguish when we actually come into contact with the sample At the 0 1 lbf if we placed a 0 value in the load value feld the load is zeroed and the ultimate measured load is measured from this new zero da tum position 3 6 6 3 Distance Value Our example uses a distance datum value When our stage 1 Goto move reaches 0 10 lbf we want to Zero our distance in order to have an accurate measurement as we compress our sample Distance is zeroed so that the remaining compression and hold moves and the related distance height is based on the new datum Chatillon
42. 1 1 2008 10 24 38 PM 2 26 2008 2 28 2008 Test Setup Menu with Lock Test List at NO Part 191 Part 3S3 Part 4S4 2 28 2008 1 1 2008 10 24 38 PM Test Setup Menu Screen Delete A Test Setup 9 5 Chapter 10 ABORT A TEST Page 10 1 Abort a Test Using Stop Ke Y ccesssessrree 2 10 2 Abort a Test Using Conditional s es 3 Chatillon TCD Systems AbortA Test Setup 10 1 10 1 Aborting a Test You may abort or stop a test while it is being performed using the red Stop key During a test operation if the red Stop key is depressed the test run is aborted The test run is marked with a yellow strike thru to indicate that that run was aborted No data is saved for that run CAUTION When atest is aborted no results are saved No dala for that test run is saved 10 2 AbortA Test Setup Test 3 was aborted P 76 79 Shows Aborted Test Run 8 Press the Stop key to abort a test during its operation Chatillon TCD Systems 10 2 Aborting a Test Using Conditionals Conditionals are protective attributes within each stages setup screen Conditionals work like logic IF THEN statements e g IF the load measured 50 Ibf THEN abort the test When a conditional attribute is configured for a stage and the con dition is achieved during a test the TCD System will automatically abort the test run No data is recorded The test run is considered invalid The test run is distinguished by a yellow strike thru
43. 2 14 Console Overview Test R un Number Large Format Result Screen Shown Load at distance result where L coeffrient Load at Distance D coeffrient Distance pa EE po Ti Actual Limit Limit 49 99 0 500 Live Condensed Format Result Screen Reformatted Results Screen Shown Load at distance result where Renamed L coefftient to read Load Changes size of D coefftient to lower size Chatillon TCD Systems 2 2 4 View Results Graphical You may choose to view your results graphically During test setup in Stage 0 Test Parameters you may enable Yes the option called Display Graph When the Display Graph option is on Yes you have two graphical views of your result for each test run within a test mM Load versus Time mM Load versus Distance 2 2 4 1 Load Versus Time Graph Atthe completion of a test press the F4 Graph soft key to view your graphical result The default view is the Load v Time graph Once you are in the graph view you can use the navigation key to select data points along the graph As you select points the load and distance values are displayed on the top status line 2 2 4 2 Load Versus Distance Graph A Graph Options setup screen allows you to change the graph view to Load v Distance and to scale the graph and defne how many data points you want to use to draw the graph 2 2 4 3 Graph Type Use the navigation key to selectthe graph type The available types are
44. 2 4 Using USB Data Port Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 13 USING RS232 DATA OUTPUT Page LS USING R3232 OUMU asinina 2 13 2 RS232 COMPAtiDIlity cscs 2 Ieee oe IS apana 2 13 4 Using Automatic Export Results Option n se 3 13 5 Using a Personal Computer and HyperTerminal 4 Chatillon TCD Systems Using RS232 Output 13 1 13 1 Using RS232 Output The TCD Console has a 9 pin D type RS 232 output connector This connector may be confgured for use to output test result data to a personal computer or an RS232 compatible device WARNING The RS232 connector is an output only data transfer device It cannot be used to transmit inputs to the TCD Console 13 2 RS232 Compatibility The RS 232 output on the TCD Console may be connected to an RS 232 receiving device such as a printer Bluetooth receiver trans mitter or personal computer The RS232 connector on the TCD Console is a 9 pin male connec tor that marries to a 9 pin female connector 13 3 RS232 Status Screen The RS 232 Setup screen is part of the System Options setup The TCD Console s RS 232 data port is hard coded at the following setups These setups cannot be changed Baud Rate 115200 Word Length 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None This information is provided to assist in configuring your receiving device For more information about the RS 232 System Setup option see Chapter 2 Console Overview 13 2 Using RS232 Output TLC Sensor Connector
45. 53 SOOMOLD SEJ cresensiveertnrnataosetoonataan 55 30DA Load HOG Ffi sniviasiiirasinniacinniancnss 56 3 6 5 1 1 Load Hold Attributes 56 3 6 5 1 2 Load Hold Conditionals e eti 3 6 5 1 3 Load Hold Tolerances v ceceeceee 57 3 6 5 2 Distance Hold Type sereen 58 3 6 5 2 1 Distance Hold Attributes 58 3 6 5 2 2 Distance Hold Conditionals 59 3 6 5 2 3 Distance Hold Tolerances nuas 59 3 6 6 DATUM 0 Stage siseses 62 300 Datum TYP e sssaaa 62 3 0 0 2 GOOG Valle a ciniinniinn 63 3 6 6 3 Distance Value ccecce 63 SO AOR SAG iranata 64 30 755 Field NaMe iiinsiiniiaedanineimeneeiinmavenennt 65 3 6 7 2 Display for sec Option 66 30 4 I POPEO DION sinasinaavoneseniusianinenniraennnttns 6 7 Create A Test Setup 3 1 3 1 Operating Modes The TCD System has two operating modes m Normal Mode mM Height Mode This chapter will be discussing Normal mode operation 3 1 1 Normal Mode Normal mode is used when it is not necessary to measure the Main Operating Screen Normal Mode height of the sample under test The zero position prior to the Start of the test is defned by the user pressing the zero key The distance value measured is based from this zero position and any applicable preload setting The zero position can be located at virtually any location within the TCD frame s travel capability Shown Distance is displayed as D The red dot on the crosshead status icon is located at the crosshead line You can determine
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48. Chapter 1 TCD CONSOLE INSTALLATION Page 1 1 Understanding Your TCD System ccsssessseeseeeeees 2 1 2 Mounting TCD Console to TCD Frame uu 3 1 3 Connect TCD Console to TCD Framec 4 1 4 Connect TCD Console to TLC Load Cell 4 1 5 Connect USB Device vcccccccccsscsscsecsecsssserserscssereess 6 NOTE This chapter discusses the installation of your TCD Con sole For more detailed information about connecting power load cells adapters xtures etc please see the appropriate TCD Frame manual Chatillon TCD Systems TCD Console Installation 1 1 1 1 Understanding Your TCD System The Chatillon TCD System is comprised of three subsystems that connect and integrate together to form a precision force measure ment instrument The following subsections provide a brief descrip tion of each of these subsystems that make up your TCD System TCD Frame Subsystem The TCD frame subsystem provides the motion control for your force measurement testing This subsystem provides the main power source for the TCD Console subsystem and TLC Series load cell The TCD frame consists of a closed loop PID motor controller that accurately positions the crosshead using a precision ball screw as sembly There are three 3 TCD frames available m 1CD110 Series Frame 110 Ibf 500N M 1CD225 Series Frame 225 lbf 1kN mM 1CD1100 Series Frame 1100 Ibf 5 kN boar mM Subsystem TCD Console Subsystem Console Arm Adapter 1 2
49. Chatillon TCD Series Console For Use wth TCD1IIO TCD225 and TCD1100 Series Digital Force Testers User s Guide J L 12 40 0 877 Co ZZ Ldtatillon i A registered trademark of AMETEKR Inc Table of Contents Page Introduction A 2 TCD Console Speci cations A 4 TCD Console Dimensions A 5 1 0 TCD Console Installation 1 1 Understanding Your TCD System cece 2 1 2 Mounting TCD Console to TCD Frame 3 1 3 Connect TCD Console to TCD Frame 4 1 4Connect TCD Console to TLC Load Cell 4 1 5 Connect USB DEVICE siiininirinncmndinneienidmentranaenins 6 2 0 Console Overview 2 1 Console Controls 2 1 1 Front Panel Description seser 2 2 1 1 1 Mains On Off SWItCH veces 2 2 1 1 2 Display On Off Switch seeren 2 2 1 1 3 Start Stop Test K YS cesses 2 2 1 1 4 Transmit Print Key users 2 2 1 1 5 Numeric KeyS serrer 2 2 1 1 6 Command KEYS 2 2 1 1 6 1 ENTER Key erreren R ZNO OK KO ciana 5 2 1 1 6 3 DELETE K y vcs 3 2 OA QUIT Kefar 3 2 1 1 7 Crosshead Ke yS cccsseesssrseereees 3 LLLA OD OWNK CY cicirenna 3 2 1 1 7 2 ZERO HOME K y cccssseesseeeees 3 2 1 1 7 3 RETURN TO HOME Key 3 2 1 1 8 SOT KEYS incccuerssanneriacrvnncsnenaviativeeventin 3 2 1 1 9 Navigation K YS vcs 3 2 1 2 Back Panel Description screeners 4 2 1 2 1 Mains Power Connector eerren 4 2 1 2 2 Power Cord and P Ug aserre 4 2 1 2 3 Power Surge Protection screen 4 2 1 2 4 Power On Off SWICK eects 4 2 1 2 5 TCD Frame Interface Connector
50. EATE A TEST SETUP Page 3 1 Operating ModS aasssssssscuessssesececensnesseseseeens 2 Sled NOMAL MOJE nininini 2 3 12 HEIGNtMOdG siiciiucirvrrissairionsiniinrinionia 2 3 1 3 Setting Mode to Normal 3 3 2 Main Test Setup Menu 4 3 2 1 TestNamesS hasene 4 S22 TOSCRUNS sapri ee r 5 3 2 3 Time StaMp acecccsssssessssssesersssssesersssseerseseees 6 3 3 Understanding a Test Setup sisisi 7 3 3 1 Test Setup R QCIDG cccssccesesssssersseserssseees 7 3 3 2 Stage Attributes sssini 7 Dive Pimat A WIDE S cascanscvensnenrenncieoranmvanets 7 3 3 2 2 Conditional Attributes vo cesses 8 3 3 3 Repor ng RESUNS aainsvisiuaiabmsvishinntiniiient 8 3 3 4 Managing Runs and Results 8 3 4 Understanding Coeffrient sssrin 9 3 4 1 Load Coeffrients sser 10 3 4 2 Distance Coefftients eerren 12 3 4 3 Height Coeffrients eecssesssessrees 13 3 4 4 Other Coefftients reren 14 3 4 5 Formatting Your Coeffrient cceesseeee 16 3 4 6 Reorder a Coeffrient in Your Result 0 17 3 4 6 1 Upper Lower FUNCTION 18 3 4 6 2 Dual Single Function serere 19 3 4 6 3 Blank Line FUNCTION 19 3 4 6 4 Page Separator Function sereen 19 3 5 Understanding Tolerances sss 20 3c LIME TOIFANCE svircasietineerennturtwaisinbinntnnineiaen 20 3 5 2 Nominal Tolerance sesser 20 3 33 U SINO TOICFANCES sannana val 3 5 4 Viewing Toleranced Results 22 3 6 Understanding Stages sssssssssssssssssssssecsccssseseecens 24 3 6 1 Test Properties Stage 0 cess
51. For Normal mode the Height Mode option should be set to NO F1 No Select Enter key Select OK Select F5 Menu Select F5 Options Chatillon TCD Systems No Test _ inch fy 100 00 ief L 0 00 D 0 000 es Main Operating Screen Normal Mode No Test men E r000 wor L 0 00 D 0 000 Datum Tests D Main Operating Screen Normal Mode No Test inch y_ 100 00 wt L 0 00 D 0 000 Daum Tess ED Main Operating Screen Normal Mode Create A Test Setup 3 3 3 2 Main Test Setup Menu The Main Test Setup Menu or Main Test Menu lists the Test Setups that are resident in the TCD Console It serves as the directory of active test setups Your TCD Console may store up to ten 10 test setups in memory for active use The Main Test Menu shows the following m TestName mM Runs Saved for the Test m Date or Time of Last Use From the Main Test Menu authorized users may Create a NEW test COPY a test EDIT a test LOAD a test SAVE a test To access the Main Test Menu from the main operating screen select the F4 Test soft key To selecta Test Setup to perform use the navigation keys to highlite the desired test then select the Enter key 3 2 1 Test Names Test names may be up to fiteen 15 characters in length The only exception is when you use the AUTORUN feature When using AUTORUN the test name may be up to thirteen 13 characters in length since AUTORUN uses two 2 prefx symbols to d
52. Nominal Variation 3 5 1 Limit Tolerances The Limit Tolerance lets you specify a pass fail band by defning a lower limit setpoint Limit and an upper limit setpoint Limit The illustration shows the limit tolerance bandwidth created Result Fails if measured in this area Limit Type Tolerance Result Passes if measured in this area or if equal to either Limit Value Limit Setpoints Upper and Lower 3 20 Create A Test Setup 3 5 2 Nominal Tolerances The Nominal Tolerance lets you create your pass fail band based on a nominal value and a variation The illustration below shows this type where the nominal value has a variation of 10 Area 10 of nominal Nominal Type Tolerance Area 10 of nominal The Nominal value setpoint Results within or equal to the upper or lower limits are passed Chatillon TCD Systems 3 5 3 Using Tolerances Tolerances should be setup when specifying your coeffrients You cannot add a tolerance to a test setup without using the Edit function for the test Remember save your results when editing otherwise they will be permanently erased when you perform the E dit function Our test is designed to report the load values at a distance setpoint Therefore we will create a tolerance on the peak load result Example From the test recipe screen use the navigation keys to select the coeffrientP_ Select F1 Limits soft key Enter numeric values representing your l
53. Set Height Zero message by selecting F1 0K Auto meuni et helig t zero before running this test Sampling Rate Hz 100 Load Cell Description Warning Message to Set Height Zero 4 4 Using Height Mode Chatillon TCD Systems 4 4 Setting Up a Height Test This section will show how to setup a height test Example From the Test Menu Screen select F1 New Name your Test My Height Stage 0 Select Enter Key to set Test Properties Change Height Mode to YES by selecting F2 Yes Select F2 for Compression Stage Select OK key Acknowledge Set Height Zero message by selecting F1 0K Primary Attributes for Stage 1 Stage 1 Select F2 Compression Stage Select F2 Limit for TYPE Select Enter key Set Speed at 2 using numeric key Select Enter key Select F2 Load and use numeric key to enter Load Limit value Select OK key Select OK key to begin the test Press START key A message will remind you to make sure you have established the Break E GoTo datum Select F1 OK or Select F2 Datum to re establish your Tol Gore sewe Data ypical Test Setup R ecipe for My Height datum Secondary Attributes for Stage 1 A message will ask if you want to Continue using current height mode datum Select F1 No if you want to re establish your E datum or F2 Yes if you want to use the existing datum Speed for Stage 1 2 in min Select F2 Yes My Height inch Fy 100 00 tot The My Height test will a
54. TCD Console Installation TCD Console Subsystem The TCD Console subsystem is the primary user interface for your TCD System The TCD Console is used to setup your TCDSystem operating parameters test setups and how measured results are displayed to the user The TCD Console connects to the TCD frame using a special console to frame interface cable NOTE The TCD Console receives its power through the TCD frame to which itis connected A power cable connects the TCD Console with the TCD frame TLC Series Load Cell The TLC Series load cell is used exclusively with the TCD System to provide accurate load measurement of your samples in either compressive or tensile directions The TLC Series load cell is a full bridge strain gauge sensor with 15 pin plug that connects to the TCD Console subsystem TCD225 Frame Load Cell Adapter TLC Series Load Cell Universal Mounting Block SS l N Chatillon TCD Systems 1 2 Mounting TCD Console to Your TCD Frame Subsystem The TCD Console Subsystem comes with two mounting adapters The console base adapter fastens directly to the TCD Console The TCD Console is secured to the swivel slots on the base adapter by a shoulder screw a cap screw and associated washers as shown Assembly the TCD Console to the base adapter as shown Tighten the shoulder screw and then tighten the cap screw and washers so that the TCD Console can be adjusted to various tilt positions Attach the base
55. TCD Systems Datum Stage within the Test Setup Add a Primary Datum Create A Test Setup 3 63 3 6 7 Ask Stage The TCD Series includes the ASK Stage The Ask Stage allows you to included display comments or prompts in your test setup that can help the user during a test The ASK stage allows you to m Prompt the User fora Response m Tell the User a Message The Ask Stage is an optional stage It does not need to be included in a test and it does nothing to control the motion or load measure ment of your test When you want to include an Ask stage that requires the user to enter a response using the numeric keys or alpha screen you will confgure the Field Name attribute If you leave the Field Name attribute blank the prompt requires no user data entry It is simply telling the user a prompt without seek ing a response If you leave the Display for Sec attribute blank the user must frst enter the feld attribute response and select the Enter or OK key Once this is done the test setup will proceed to the next stage of the test setup If you populate the Display for sec attribute with a time value the prompt will display for this period of time and then the test will automatically proceed to the next stage An Ask stage is typically used at the beginning of a test It can provide the user with some pre test prompts For example you could use an Ask stage to alert the user to make sure t
56. Tensile Load Measurement m Compression Load Measurement 11 2 1 Load Bargraph During a test a load bargraph on the main operating display will indicate the load status relative to the load cell that is connected to the TCD Console The bargraph will display in color corresponding to the following display in GREEN when the measured load is less than 75 of the connected load cell s capacity mM display in YELLOW when the measured load is greater than 75 but less than 95 of the connected load cell s Capacity display in RED when the measured load is at 95 or greater of the connected load cell s capacity The bargraph will fil from the center Tensile measurements will move upward in sync with the crosshead moving upward Compres sion measurements will move downward in sync with the crosshead moving downward CAUTION Always observe the load bargraph and crosshead status icon during testing When the bargraph and status icon are displayed in Green the measured load is within the recom mended operating loads for the load cell When the bargraph and status icon are displayed in Yellow exercise caution and be prepared to stop the test should the color change to Red When the bargraph and status icon are displayed in Red exercise ex treme caution You are approaching the load cell s capacity and are very near an overload condition Chatillon TCD Systems Current Compressive Load L Load Units L
57. UM Capture Print echo Shown Name the HyperTerminal connection Select OK button Chatillon TCD Systems Using RS232 Output 13 5 Connect To COMI Properties Shown Specify the COM Port that matches the personal computer s com munication port that will be receiving the transmitted data Shown Configure the port settings for the Com port exactly as above m tcd225 HyperTerminal Shown The HyperTerminal page named tcd225 is launched 13 6 Using RS232 Output Chatillon TCD Systems e ted225 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help ll ala 39 45 0 500 Ibf in 34 97 0 500 Ibf in Connected 0 00 13 auto detect Auta detect SCROLL CAPS NUM Capture Print echa a Shown As test results are calculated and transmitted via the RS 232 output port on the TCD Console data appears on the HyperTerminal screen Each results has the Run Status load measurement distance measurement load units and distance units Chatillon TCD Systems Using RS232 Output 13 7 Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 14 SYSTEM SECURITY Page TAL System SetU cnnsuanminnncanninniiiei 2 14 1 1 Supervisor LEVEL cece 2 14 1 2 Restricted User LEVEL vc cccccscscescsesceeeen 2 14 2 SUPERVISOR System Option asias 3 14 2 1 Password sneannianruinnioneninrina 3 14 2 2 SEP ass FUN CUM oniiir 3 141 3 5aveX FUNCION nranssmemsechoaunseacamnnesnse 4 1414 LoadX FUnCUO eea 4 l4 Lock OpUONS sariari ni 5 PEA LOCK
58. access to the following TCD System functions m Lock Options m Lock Test List m Mark Deletion Access the supervisor option using the W navigation key from the Soft Key option For more information on the Supervisor options see Chapter 14 Security 2 34 Console Overview D N Loads Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads Soft Keys gt wi Superviso Lia Loads Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads Soft Keys upervisor gt i Password Lock Options No Lock Test List Mark Deletions Soft Key Screen rsh EE pea Password 77 Lock Options No Lock Test List Mark Deletions LoadX SaveX Soft Key Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 12 1 Lock Option The lock option function will restrict the user from the system setup options Users can view the Options menu and view the options that are confgured but they cannot change edit any options Example Use the V navigation key to select Lock Options Select F1 No to allow the user the ability to setup system option Select F2 Yes to restrict the user from the options setup The user can view options but cannot change edit options Select Enter key Chatillon TCD Systems Supervisor inch t 100 00 Ibt La Password XXXXX Loads Formats Distance Lock Options Yes RS232 Lock Test List No Clock Mark Deletions No Load Cell Overloads Soft Keys Lock Options Screen Console
59. adapter to the column arm The column arm has two mounting slots that use cap screws and washers Secure the Shown Column arm attaches to the base adapter and to column arm to the base adapter by tightening the two cap screws the TCD Frame s column mount and washers The column arm contains a column mounting base with three mount ing holes Align the mounting holes to the TCD frame s column and secure using the three cap screws and washers Tighten securely to the column The column arm adapter has handscrew mechanism that allows you to position the TCD Console so that it is comfortable for the user Support the TCD Console with your hand while you slowly loosen the handscrew Once the TCD Console is free to move position the console where It can be easily viewed and operated by the user Once you have positioned the console tighten the handscrew so that the console is secured in the intended position WARNING Shown Always support the TCD Console whenever ad Always support the TCD Console whenever adjusting the justing the column mount column arm or base adapter If the TCD Console falls from the mounting location serious injury or damage to the equipment can result NOTE The TCD Console may also be placed on a desktop or work surface an alternative for those not wanting to mount the console to the TCD frame s column Using a desktop method the console can be located on either the left or right hand side of the frame
60. ages each have two levels of attributes m Primary Attributes mM Conditional Secondary Attributes Primary attributes are those items that must be confgured by the user before the stage can be performed Conditional or secondary attributes are optional and are used to abort a test if a specifed condition occurs during the test 3 24 Create A Test Setup Stages 0 2 Stage attributes Typical Test Setup R ecipe for a Limit Test Shown My Test with three stages Primary Attributes MUST be confgured Speed Load Max Distance Min Break Break Stage Attribute Setup Template for Stage 1 Secondary Conditional Attributes are optional Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 1 Test Properties Stage 0 Every test setup or recipe has a 0 stage called the Test Properties Stage The test properties stage is used to confgure basic opera tions and functions for your tester while performing the test setup o ores ENTER ei D a Test Properties are Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setups Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Select the ENTER key to view and modify the test properties Use the navigation key to select the frst property called Height pet ina Mode Runs Limit 3 6 1 1 Test Modes Height The TCD System has two operating modes Normal mode and eet a Height mode Modes are discussed in Chapter 3 System Setup Options Example Our test will be
61. an be reported by using the H coeffrient You can report the creep rate for a sample using the H coeffrient Creep represents the time rate of the sample s deformation Chatillon TCD Systems LM Ds Dist at Break D Dist at Limit D Creep Rate D Dist Peak Dy Dist Min Distance Coeffrients represents a default coeffrient for this type of test Limits NomiVar Rename Setup QUEEN Add More Coeffrients Create A Test Setup 3 13 3 4 4 Other Coefficients Other coeffrients are used to express common results associated with different types of measurement The other coefftients avail able are Cycles Time Duration Overall Pass Fail Result Result Status Record Number Date Time D T S N C T R R R b Thy You can specify Cycles C when you are conducting a cycle or loop test and you want to have a record of the number of cycles that were completed for a test When cycles are used the TCD System will always complete all cycles before ending the test If time is used to defne the cycle length and the time expires before a complete cycle the test will continue to be performed until the last cycle is completed When you wish to measure the duration of your test use the Time Duration T coefftient This will report the test time in hh mm ss format The Runs overall pass fail result can be reported using the R coeffrient This requires that tolerances be used
62. asure is active at any given time The unit option is a global setting e g load results or readings are displayed based on this unit of measure The unit of measure selected and active is displayed on the upper status line 2 20 Console Overview About Language Loads Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads gt wi inch 100 00 ca Load Units Distance Units UNITS Screen Load Units Distance Units LOAD UNITS Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 3 2 Distance Units Option Distance units may be either mm millimeters mM inch inches The distance unit of measure Is used to indicate travel length and Speed Itcan be used to indicate the crosshead travel for a test It can be used to represent the sample s length when it broke Itis used to represent the speed of the crosshead travel The distance unit of measure Is displayed in the upper status line Example Select the distance unit of measure by pressing F1 mm F2 inch Select OK key Chatillon TCD Systems Load Units Distance Units inch DISTANCE UNITS Screen Console Overview 2 21 2 3 4 LOADS Option f About Pinch Load 15 00 The loads option has two user defned options and two status Language Grip Load 0 00 indications Units Cell Capacity 100 00 Loads Frame Capacity 247 29 e cae Formats The system displays the following load status indications Distance RS232 E Clock Cell Capacity TAr m Fra
63. cally pressed when all attributes for an option are decided and you are ready to proceed to the next option during setup 2 1 1 5 3 Delete Key The Delete key is used to permanently remove data or tests from the console s memory Press the delete key to erase a test setup or to erase test result data 2 1 1 5 4 Quit Key Press the Quit key to abandon the current task and return to the main operating display 2 1 1 6 Crosshead Keys A set of control keys is used to control crosshead travel The cross head keys are mM Up Down Keys m Zero Home Key Mm Return to Home Key 2 1 1 6 1 UP Down Keys Press the Up key to manually move the crosshead in the upward direction Press the Down key to manually move the crosshead in the downward direction Pressing either the Up or Down keys causes the crosshead to move at the maximum speed defned dur ing setup Chatillon TCD Systems 2 1 1 6 2 Zero Home Key Press the Zero Home key to defne the zero or home position for atest Ifthe testis being conducted in normal mode no sample height required press the zero key to specify the crosshead s zero or Start position prior to a test being conducted lf the TCD System has a test that is measuring the height of the Sample press the zero key to specify the crosshead s home or start position prior to a test being conducted 2 1 1 6 3 Return To Home Key Press the return to zero nome key once your test has been com pleted or abo
64. ch test setup may save up to 30 runs test results or you may save up to 300 test runs in total for all combined test setups If you are storing for example two test setups then you may adjust your Runs Limit to 150 The Runs Limit default is 30 Attest run 31 test run 1 for that test setup will be over written If you want to save all test runs you should set your options to Auto Save your test results CAUTION Test results runs are over written when you reach the Runs Limit for your test setup If you want to maintain your runs history perform an Auto Save to a USB storage device Chatillon TCD Systems Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Create A Test Setup 3 33 3 6 2 Tensile Stage The tension stage is a request that causes the crosshead to move upward in a tension direction The tension move is denoted by the icon depicting two arrows moving in opposite directions There are no limits to the number of tension moves that can be used in a test setup Example Select F1 Tension Stage The tensile stage setup screen will be displayed A tensile stage may be configured as a break or limit type where data is collected or as a Goto where no data is collected 3 6 2 1 Break Type A break type tensile stage is used when you expect your sample to break during your test e g you want to determine the break load
65. cond for the purpose of exporting data 2 16 Console Overview Chatillon TCD Systems 2 2 5 View Results Statistical Select the F5 STATS soft key to view the following statistics for your coeffrients that make up your test Coeffrient Value s For each coeffrient the STATS screen will display the following Number of Tests Runs for your Test Setup MAX Value MIN Value Range Average AVG Standard Deviation STD DV Coeffrient of Variation COV Number of Runs that PASSED Number of Runs that FAILED or were ABORTED Number of Runs that were DELETED Use the navigation keys to sequence through each of the coefftients confgured for your Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems Use the navigation keys to sequence through the coeffrients for this test Max 413 81 Tests 3 Min 6 95 Rng 4 6 87 Passed 3 Avg 9 42 Failed 0 Std Dv 3 82 Deleted COV 4 Graph Options Screen Console Overview 2 17 2 3 System Setup Options No Test finch Ee 100 00 tt There are a variety of system setup options that can be confgured L O 00 globally for your TCD System System setup options are accessed by the following sequence beginning atthe main operating display after boot up D 0 000 Example Press MENU F5 and then OPTIONS F5 a oo The Options menu contains special setups and status screens for Main Operating Screen your TCD System Each option will be described in this section No Test
66. cs elasticity which when held at a constant load may elongate or relax Limits NomiVar Rename Setup Shows Renamed coeffrient for L Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 11 3 4 2 Distance Coefficients Distance coeffrients are used to express common results associ ated with a distance measurement The distance coefftients avail able are Distance at Limit Distance at Peak Load Distance for a Stage where n is the Stage Number Distance at Minimum Load Peak Distance Distance at Break Minimum Distance Creep Rate HHEHEEEEE amp ouvVVUVVVVTO The Distance at Limit D coeffrient is used to report the measured distance at a specifed load setpoint limit The Distance at Peak Load D is used to report the distance at the peak load value for a test The TCD Console will indicate the distance when the peak load was measured Since each stage can report results you can use the D coeffrient to report multiple distance readings for test setups with more than one stage For example in a cycle test you may want to report the high and low distance results for each of the cycles for your test The distance at the minimum measured load can be reported by specifying the D coefftient The peak Distance can be reported by specifying the D coefftient This would be used when you Set a load setpoint limit and you want to obtain the maximum distance for the sample during the testing Operatio
67. ct a new language use the gt navigation key to move into the main options menu Use the A Y navigation keys to sequence through the language options Use the F1 Yes softkey to select your language Select ENTER key when complete Chatillon TCD Systems Console Overview 2 19 2 3 3 UNITS Option The Units option lets you set the global setting for how load is dis played and how distance Is displayed Load and Distance S peed units of measure are always displayed on the top status line of all screens 2 3 3 1 Load Units Option Load units are based on the TLC load sensor that is plugged into the console TLC Series load cells up to 100 lbf 50 kgf 500N can display load in any of the following units of measure gf grams force kgf kilograms force ozf ounces force lof pounds force N newtons TLC Sensors greater than 100 lbf 50 kgf 500N can only display load in lbf kgf or N Example From the Language screen use the V navigation key to move down to the UNITS option Select ENTER key The current units of measurement for load and distance are displayed To change these options perform the following From the Units option use the gt navigation key to move into the main options menu Use the soft keys to specify the units of measurement available for the load results F1 ozf F2 Ibf F3 of F4 kof F5 N Select ENTER key to move to the Distance attribute Note Only one load units of me
68. d Min Break Break Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after 30 lof Stop test at 90 lbf Compression Stage Types Break Burst Test Test Speed Compression Stage Attributes _ 30 Ibf load limit Type Speed Load Max Distance Min Break Break Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after 10 lbf Stop test at 2 inches Compression Stage Types Create A Test Setup 3 47 3 6 3 2 3 Limit Tolerances E Nominal Var The Limit Tolerance screen is used to m Add Coeffrients m Rename Coeffrients m Add Tolerances The limit type compression stage will report the following standard coefftients m Load at Distance Limit m D Distance Limit We want to specify the following additional coefftient Peak Load m Load Average coeffrient L yal Vea Load at Limit Example Relaxation Rate From the Tolerance Screen select F5 Data Using the navigation keys to select More target then select Enter key Select Fl Load Using the navigation keys select L Break Load Select Nominal Vari Enter key Rename L by selecting F3 Rename Change the name to read Load Rename D by selecting F3 Rename Change the name to read Setpt Limits Nom Var CED Setup Stage Attribute Setup Template for Stage 1 Select Enter key Select OK key Perform the test 3 48 Create A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 3 3 GoTo Type All Goto types for any stage type is a move only wi
69. d characterize that a break has occurred 3 6 5 1 3 Load Hold Tolerances Tolerances are optional and may be setup on any coeffrient used in your Load Hold test The tolerance may be based on an upper lower setpoint limit or based on a nominal value Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 57 3 6 5 2 Distance Hold Type A Distance F 2 hold type will measure the change in load of your Sample as itis held ata defned distance Normally this type of test is used to measure the relaxation coeffrientL_ of a sample such as foam The foam is compressed to a precise distance and held for a period of time The load will change to ref ct the foam s load change or relaxation characteristics With this type of test setup you are interested in the change in load 3 6 5 2 1 Distance Hold Attributes The primary attributes for the Hold Stage are type and time Time All Hold Types must have an associated Time period e g how long the TCD System will hold at a load setpoint or a distance setpoint Time is expressed as hh mm ss The practical limit for a hold time is 24 00 00 24 hours Longer hold periods are possible depending on the stiffness of the sample If longer hold times are required contact your Chatillon representa tive for assistance Time is always expressed in SECONDS unless decimal separators are used to denote MINUTES and HOURS Example Enter 30 into the Time attribute for 30 seconds Enter 30 0 into the T
70. d from a connected USB fbsh drive where the test setup is operated from The test cannot be Loaded Copies or Saved from the Test Setup Menu screen The signature for the test and all saved results for the test are married to the USB fash drive where the test setup has been saved When the AUTORUN feature is used the test setup is performed from the USB fbsh drive and all test results are saved automatically to the USB fhsh drive at their completion When the AUTORUN feature is used the test setup cannot be performed unless the USB fash drive with the test setup is connected and remains connected during the testing process If the USB fbsh drive is disconnected the test setup cannot be performed For more information about the AUTORUN feature see Chapter 7 Load a Test CAUTION Never install more than one AUTORUN fie onto the source USB fhsh drive There should be one and only one AUTO RUN fie on the drive 14 8 System Security My Test 8 Part 1S1 27 12 01 59 PM 12 JAN 2008 12 01 59 PM 12 JAN 2008 29 FEB 2008 My Test 8 Part 1S1 27 l Part 4S4 0 _ AUTORUN Test Main Test Menu Screen An AUTORUN test setup is denoted with two This testis al lowed to be performed as long as the USB fbsh drive containing the test setup is connected to the TCd Console Once itis removed the test can no longer be performed Part 4S4 inch Ee 50 00 tot L 0 00 D 0 000 AutoRun Test Setup for Part 454 Chatillon T
71. e DAA Tt Actual Limit Limit 49 99 0 500 Live Condensed Format Result Screen Reformatted Results Screen Shown Load at distance result where Renamed L coeffrient to read Load Changes size of D coefftient to lower size Chatillon TCD Systems 11 4 View Results Graphical You may choose to view your results graphically During test setup in Stage 0 Test Parameters you may enable Yes the option called Display Graph When the Display Graph option is on Yes you have two graphical views of your result for each test run within a test Mm Load versus Time mM Load versus Distance 11 4 1 Load Versus Time Graph Atthe completion of a test press the F4 Graph soft key to view your graphical result The default view is the Load v Time graph Once you are in the graph view you can use the navigation key to select data points along the graph As you select points the load and distance values are displayed on the top status line 11 4 2 Load Versus Distance Graph A Graph Options setup screen allows you to change the graph view to Load v Distance and to scale the graph and defne how many data points you want to use to draw the graph 11 4 3 Graph Type Usethe navigation key toselectthe graphtype The available types are Mm Load Vs Time F1l Time Mm Load Vs Distance F2 Distance Example Select F1 Time to specify the Load v Time graph Select F2 Distance to specify the Load v Distance graph Se
72. e any System Options The navigation key to enter a System Options setup is disabled as is the Enter key function Chatillon TCD Systems Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Lock System Options English German Espanol Simp Chinese Trad Chinese Russian Korean Turkish Portuguese LANGUAGE Screen Selecting the navigation key to attempt to modify the Language option does nothing The user is prevented from entering the edit screens for all System options System Security 14 5 14 4 Lock Test List The Lock Test List option restricts the user s ability to m Create a New Test Setup mM Copy a Test Setup m Edita Test Setup When the Lock Test List option is enabled by the Supervisor the user may Load F4 or Save F5 test data only The user cannot create a new test setup copy a test setup or edit a test setup 14 6 System Security Password Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Lock Test List option My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Lock Test List Disabled Chatillon TCD Systems 14 5 Mark Deletions The Mark Deletions option is an audit trail feature that permits the user to delete a test result but that prevents the test run from being discarded from the test setup s test run list When the Mar
73. e all cycles for a test setup before the test ends This is because the TCD System will report the FIRST and LAST cycle results The actual time duration for the test can be displayed using the T coeffrient NOTE LY When using the time option for a cycle test remember that the time selected represents the minimum time The test setup will continue to operate until the fhal cycle has been completed This may take slightly longer than your Specifed time Example Create a test with the following stages and attributes Stage 1 Tension Type Goto F3 Speed 0 500 in min Distance F1 0 25 inch Stage 2 Tension Type Limit F2 Speed 10 000 in min Distance F1 1 00 inch Stage 3 Compression Type Limit F2 Speed 5 000 in min Distance F1 0 00 inch Stage 4 Cycle Select F1 Cycle Type Set First Stage as Stage 2 Select F1 Time Set Repeat for 60 same as 0 01 00 When expressing time you may enter a value in seconds or use the decimal key to designate hh mm ss values 3 52 Create A Test Setup You may express time using seconds or using the decimal key to denote hh mm ss First Step Repeat For Time Attribute My Cycle Test S 0 500 S 10 000 S 5 000 Cycles 0 01 00 Test Recipe for My Cycle Using Time Load Status Crosshead Movement Remaining 00 00 43 S 10 000 Active Screen for My Cycle Test Setup Current Stage Countdown Timer Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 4 3 Loop Type
74. e sequence number for that run is missing This alerts the user that a test was deleted When mark deletions is enabled Yes the user cannot delete a test from the test run list When mark deletions is enabled the user can select the DELETE key to delete a test The data for this test is ig nored and is not used to compute any statistics Deletions are also noted on the STATS screen A test that has been deleted with the mark deletion option enabled is displayed with a red strike through This alerts the user that a test was deleted Example Use the V navigation key to select Mark Deletion Select F1 No to allow the user the ability to delete a test and remove it from the run list Select F2 Yes to allow a user to delete a test and maintains its sequence in the run list Data for this test is not calcu lated as part of statistics Select Enter key Chatillon TCD Systems Main Operating Screen Shows that the test run was deleted The mark deletion option is disabled No Main Operating Screen Shows that the test run was deleted The mark deletion option is enabled Yes Max 0 313 Tests Min 1 064 Rng 0 751 Passed Avg 0 533 Failed Std Dv 0 308 Deleted COV 57 657 Shows that the test run was deleted The mark deletion option is enabled Yes Shows that the test run 4 was aborted during the test A yellow strike through distinguishes an aborted test Console Overview 2 37 Chapter 3 CR
75. ed Distance Max Load Min Burst Burst Limit 1 Limit 2 Nom Var Data Tolerance Screen Chatillon TCD Systems Part 2S2 Peak Load Min Load Break Load Load at Limit Load Average Relaxation Rate Part 2S2 Cycles Completed Test Duration Overall Pass Fail Record Number Time Limit 1 Limit 2 Rename coeffrient TDT to Date Chatillon TCD Systems Limit 1 Limit 2 Limits Nom Var CHAD Setup Renamed Coeffrient called Date Relaxation Rate lbf per minute Final Load Measurement P ost Hold Initial Load Measurement P re Hold Part 252 neh EE poo wr Coef Actual Limit Limit X 21 34 0 200 X 14 35 0 200 45 94 2 26 2008 Result Screen for new test Part 2S2 Run 1 Test Date CopyATestSetup 5 5 Chapter 6 EDIT A TEST SETUP Page OL Eata TEStSCUD sonisininsimuiaiianoimnnannan 2 6 2 Edit Your Test Setup seeren 3 6 3 Modify YoUr TESTS UPanannnacasninianapasai 4 Chatillon TCD Systems EditA TestSetup 6 1 6 1 Edit A Test Setup My Test Part 1S1 You may edit a test setup however when you edit a test the indi vidual test results or run results are permanently erased from the TCD Console s memory AMETEK recommends that before editing a test setup that you Save the test setup to your USB fhsh drive or that you make a Copy of the test setup as a backup Note When you Edit a test setup you will permanently erase all Saved test results runs for tha
76. eleted Run s data but its data is not calculated as part of the test setup s statistics Chatillon TCD Systems 10 02 6 24 1 000 Results for Run 1 No Results are Saved for Aborted Run Two methods for indicating a Deleted Test Top shows with Mark Deletion option Off Bottom shows with Mark Deletion option On Results for a Deleted Run with Mark Deletion Enabled Create A Test Setup 3 5 Shows test activity on the current day ESEA 8 3 2 3 Time Stamp The Date or Time of Last Use is the time stamp of when the test was last performed If the test was performed during the current My Test day the time is shown for when the last test was performed Ifthe test was performed on another day and not on the current day the date is shown 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Shows test activity on the last date the test was performed 3 6 Create A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 3 3 Understanding a Test Setup A Test Setup is a recipe that defnes your test Itis comprised of a series of Stages that are performed in sequential order Each Stage is defned by you by confguring the available attributes for the stage Every stage has primary attributes characteristics and operating parameters for the stage that must be defned by you and secondary or conditional attributes characteristics that need not be confgured but which can be useful to prevent illogical tests
77. ement The load units of measure are global to all system parameters Load may be expressed in ozf lbf gf kgf or N load cell capacity de pendent The load units are configured during system setup See System Setup section in this chapter Model ozf gf lbf kgf N TLC 250G 8 x 0 002 250x0 05 0 5x0 0001 0 25x0 0001 2 5 x 0 0005 TLC 0002 32 x 0 005 1000 x 0 1 2 x 0 0002 1 x 0 0001 10 x 0 001 TLC 0010 160 x 0 02 5000 x 0 5 10 x 0 001 5 x 0 0005 50 x 0 005 TLC 0025 400 x 0 05 10 000 x 1 25 x 0 002 10 x 0 001 100 x 0 01 TLC 0050 800 x 0 1 25 000 x 2 50 x 0 005 25 x 0 002 250 x 0 02 TLC 0100 1600 x 0 2 50 000 x 5 100 x 0 01 50 x 0 005 500 x 0 05 TLC 0200 200 x 0 02 100 x 0 01 1000 x 0 1 TLC 0500 500 x 0 05 250 x 0 02 2500 x 0 2 TLC 1000 1000 x 0 1 500 x 0 05 5000 x 0 5 TLC Sensors are optimized for use with a TCD Series Force Tester These plug amp play sensors meet or exceed ASTM E4 BS 1610 DIN 51221 ISO 7500 1 EN 10002 2 and AFNOR AQ3 501 standards when calibrated on site by an authorized Chatillon Representative Your TLC Sensor will be calibrated to 0 1 full scale from the factory when the sensor is ordered as part of a TCD System The sensor is supplied with a Certiftate of Calibration with NIST data and uncertainty Your TLC Sensor will be calibrated to 0 25 full scale from the factory when the sensor is ordered separately The sensor is supplied with a Certifrate of Calibration with NIST data and unce
78. enote an AUTORUN test setup Test names may be any combination of letters numbers or symbols available to you at the Test Name screen Letters may be entered with upper or lower case characters Test names are case sensitive Therefore you must keep this in mind when naming your test setups For example the following test names are valid and would NOT be considered duplicate test setups MY TEST My test My Test my test 3 4 Create A Test Setup Test Names My Test Part 1S1 Shows test activity on the current day 8 12 01 59 PM 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Number of Saved Runs in Console Memory Shows test activity on the last date the test was performed Chatillon TCD Systems You create your test name using the navigation and enter keys along with the soft keys F1 ABC representing upper case characters F 2 abc represention lower case characters F3 represention symbols and the numeric keys You may also use a Standard qwerty type USB compatible keyboard by connecting the keyboard to the TCD Console via the USB port e g directly connecting the keyboard to the console s USB port or connect ing the keyboard to a USB hub which is connected to the console s USB port 3 2 2 Test Runs The Runs are the number of test results saved in the TCD Console s memory for that test Runs can be displayed in the following formats E Active Run m Aborted Run m Deleted Run All Runs in the R
79. er to the TCD Console is OFF before connecting the TLC Load Sensor This will ensure that the proper loadcell sensor characteristics get uploaded into the TCD Console memory lf the TLC loadcell is disconnected from the TCD Console while power is ON The TCD Console will display the following message Warning The load cell has been removed Press the F1 OK to acknowledge the warning The TCD Console will next display the following message Warning y Turn power to the console Off Connect the load cell Turn power to the console On CAUTION You must cycle the power Off and then On after you have reconnected the TLC sensor If the TLC loadcell is disconnected while power to the TCD Console is ON the TCD Console loses communication to the loadcell s characteristics You must turn power to the console Off connect the load cell and turn power to the console On Chatillon TCD Systems Limit Test _ inch 100 00 The loadcell has been removed Loadcell warning message Limit Test _ inch 100 00 Turn power to the console off Connect the loadcell Turn power to the console on Loadcell warning acknowledgement Console Overview 2 11 2 2 2 5 Test Runs Listing The TCD Console will maintain a sequential record of the number of tests also called runs performed for a specifr test setup You can identify whether a test run was deleted by test sequence numbers For example if 5 tests we
80. es 25 3 6 1 1 Test MODE Height or Normal en 25 3 60 12 AUW OMG ricina eaii 20 3 6 1 3 Auto REtUIT eerren 20 JOALA EDON Ra Wian 27 3 6 1 5 Export R SUItS isinai 28 L0 LO EXPOR SCUD nianie ect tre 29 3 6 1 7 Display Grapn cee 30 3 0 1 8 Samping R ate H Z isiwsasitesiminsivomsntniens 31 30 19 Lodd CEI asrini iiini aion 32 BOLO RUNS LiMn 33 Chatillon TCD Systems Page 3 012 TENG ILE S GOO iera nnne 34 SaL A BREAK TYDE secccnsieinenntaanet weanetaaien 34 3 6 2 1 1 Break Attributes 34 3 6 2 1 2 Break Conditionals ccc 35 3 6 2 1 3 Break Tolerances noccccccccccnes 36 JL LIMIT 1 VG nininini s 38 3 6 2 2 1 Limit Attributes cccicessectivertsncrnierceacs 38 3 6 2 2 2 Limit Conditionals 39 3 6 2 2 3 Limit Tolerances vceccecscseceseeeesees 40 3023 GOTO FUNGUO einn 41 3 6 3 COMPRESSION STOO siriiissinisriiiisiiiiai 42 310 5 4 BURS T TYDE saani 42 3 0 3 1 1 B rstAWIDUTES sscesscncveninaacebecnadenstt 42 3 6 3 1 2 Burst Conditionals ccce 44 3 6 3 1 3 Burst Tolerances vices 45 JODL IMENT VDE ccicsorsnnutnaboimetsasncanalamenmmanste 46 3 6 3 2 L LIMIEATIDUTES scsccesstscresinsncestadveeans 46 3 0 3 2 LIMIE CONGIIONANS sossreticeraciveserenins 47 3 6 3 2 3 Limit Tolerances vcececsececeseeeersees 48 3033 COTO FOC HOM sorone 49 ROMO TOLE SAJE sain 50 3 6 4 1 Count WW 0G scccensicaveisacinturataiaaineiacinentacuns 51 364 2 TIME Vy De sctvannsrannessiooasannunmanesia 52 3 6 4 3 LOOP 1 D0 sscccinsncsetssncnetstennnassniivareextncnss
81. esseeee 3 11 4 3 Graph Type sssiasinisinmssesisinasnvisiiisain 9 7 1 2 Load Named FUNCION n 4 11 5 View Statistical R eSUltS nnennnn 10 1 2 AUTORUN Function reires 6 7 2 1 AUTORUN Naming Conventions we 6 12 0 Using USB Data Port 12 1 Using USB Flash DWC sisssissivasnnsnnrsenannscninsnnnts 2 8 0 SAVING Data 12 2 Loading a Test Setup 2 Det CONG g TESTS CHIL semenii 2 12 2 1 Using AUTORUN Feature 2 8 1 1 Saving a TeSt Se tup on 2 123 Usmo USB HUD gesesosealventensdvatnerabacemncatncteranaants 3 GLZ SAVNO RUNS sateucescuepermstasccncnoncnavinctaactuasts 3 IZA Usmo USB PINE serisisannsannionooknsnii 3 8 1 3 Saving Both Test Setup and Runs sses 3 12 5 Using USB Keyboard cccccsesesesesesssssesssessseseeen 4 8 1 4 Saving Raw Data wissen 3 12 6 Using USB Mass Memory Storage Device 4 GLS SIVNGAIL oriniai aisanana 3 12 7 Using Bar Code Devices ssie 4 8 2 Memory Considerations seieren 4 8 3 EXDOMING Saved Dala a scssacscssinimcsseianaesceevedicrereiei 5 13 0 Using RS232 Data Port 8 4 Test Properties wsesssesssesssesessststeteterareranavaranaen 6 TOL SING R3232 OUMU aniei 2 8 4 1 Save Results ssssiesiesiesiesissrisisinisnn 6 13 2 R9232 COMPAUDINGY ssciccsasveiccmassaisnececatnasanreinnmanie 2 8 4 2 Save Test Setup sessies 6 DoR 22 OOS aona 2 043 DAVE RaW Dali naici 6 13 4 Using Automatic Export Results Option ee j 13 5 Using a Personal Computer and HyperTerminal 4 9 0 DELETING Information 9 1 Derete a TESCRESUIDOF RUN so
82. etup scere 1 3 3 1 Test S tUp RECIDG cesses 7 3 3 2 Stage Attributes sssrin l 3 3 2 1 Primary Attributes errer l 3 3 2 2 Conditional AttriDutes cseeee 8 3 3 3 Reporting Results iesire 8 3 3 4 Managing Runs and Results 8 3 4 Understanding Coeffrient seere 10 3 4 1 Load Coeffrients issis 10 3 4 2 Distance Coefftients ceren 12 3 4 3 Height CoefFient ees 13 3 4 4 Other Coefftients eerren 14 3 4 5 Formatting Your Coeffrient cceeseseeees 16 3 4 6 Reorder a Coeffrient in Your Result 17 3 4 6 1 Upper Lower Function 18 3 4 6 2 Dual Single FUNCTION 19 3 4 6 3 Blank Line FUNCHION usessssenen 19 3 4 6 4 Page Separator Function ssec 19 3 5 Understanding Tolerances 20 3 5 1 Limit Tolerance sesser 20 3 5 2 Nominal TOleranCE siriiiierircoiiiiceisiriringireieriniss 20 3 5 3 Using Tolerances sieer 21 3 5 4 Viewing Toleranced Results 22 3 6 Understanding Stages 25 3 6 1 Test Properties Stage 0 cccsseessseerereees 25 3 6 1 1 Test MODE Height or Normal 25 30 L2 AWO HOMO oireina 20 3 6 1 3 Auto REUN seeren 20 LOLA EXPOR R AW airain 21 3 6 1 5 Export Results 28 30 L6 EXPO SCU erario 29 3 06 11 DISDIGY GlADN snsaiwnciacrisievtaviarindeuuniveniin 30 3 0 1 8 Samping Rate AZ mcuarararavsiraw 31 3 6 1 9 Load Cell acecscetsceovtoriescnentersatorideamtancs 32 3 0 1 10 RUNS Li irerreesiniir inini 33 3 0 2 TENSILE SAJE cidievcncstossimeatinvirnencinarindemncwmoiin 34 30 2 1 BREAK TYPE raseria 34 3 6
83. f 10 kgf 100 N Select ENTER key 2 22 Console Overview Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 4 2 Grip Load Limit The grip load protects your testing fxture You set the grip load at the maximum allowable capacity for your fxture If your testing fixture has a maximum capacity of 100 Ibf 50 kg 500 N you would set the grip load at this capacity to protect the fxture from damage due to overloads A test will terminate when if the grip load limit is achieved during a test You need not specify a grip load limit Example Use the numeric keypad to enter a load value for the grip load Select ENTER key Chatillon TCD Systems About Language Units Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads gt wa finch Fy 100 00 eee Pinch Load 15 00 GripLoad 000 gt Cell Capacity 100 00 Frame Capacity 247 29 GRIP LOAD Screen Console Overview 2 23 2 3 5 FORMATS Option The formats option is used to designate how to display numeric data radix and how to display a negative movement e g is ten sion or compression displayed as a negative value 2 3 9 1 Radix Option In Some regions of the world a comma Is used to designate a decimal value Use the radix to specify how a decimal value is displayed with a period or a comma Examples m 100 25 m 100 25 From the Loads screen use the V navigation key to move down to the Formats option Select ENTER key The cursor highlites the Radix parameter T
84. f you had a 100 lbf load cell you may want to have a Max Load at 90 lbf Or if you know a good sample will break at 50 Ibf there is no reason to test beyond 50 lbf so you may want to add a Max Load conditional of 60 lbf 3 44 Create A Test Setup Compression Stage Attributes Min Burst Burst Max Distance Max Load Stop test at 90 lbf Stop test at 3 inches Compression Stage Types Chatillon TCD Systems Type 3 6 3 1 3 Burst Tolerances Speed Min Break Break The Burst Tolerance screen Is used to Max Distance _ Max Load m Add Coeffrients m Rename Coeffrients m Add Tolerances The burst type compression stage will report the following standard coeffrients Peak Load E L m D Distance at Peak Load Nominal Var We want to specify the following additional coefftient os 2 m Break Load coeffrient L Example From the Tolerance Screen select F5 Data Using the navigation keys to select More target then select Enter key Select Fl Load Using the navigation keys select L Break Load Select Enter key Peak Load L Minimum Load i ae L En Average Load Relaxation Rate Nominal Var Limits Nom Var Rename Setup Stage Attribute Setup Template for Stage 1 Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 45 3 6 3 2 Limit Type A limit type compression stage is used when you don t expect your sample to break during your test and you want to determine the load at a distance lim
85. from being carried out based on conditional events 3 3 1 Test Setup Test Recipe The Test Setup is also referred to as the Test Recipe It represents the individual stages and their primary attributes that defne a step within the test All stages are displayed for a Test Setup and shown with their key primary attributes normally Speed S Distance D or Load L 3 3 2 Stage Attributes All TCD test setups are constructed of a series of stages or move ments The illustration shows a basic tensile limit test comprised of three 3 stages 1 Stage 0 Test Parameters Stage 2 Stage 1 GoTo Stage 3 Stage 2 Tensile Stage A series of Stages is called a test setup or recipe Each stage has its own independent attributes that you can conft ure how the stage operates All test setups always begin with a stage 0 Stage 0 is the Test Properties stage This stage defnes some of the basic ways you want your test and your test system to perform Each stage has two types of attributes primary and conditional 3 3 2 1 Primary Attributes The primary attributes are the required attributes for that stage These must always be confgured Primary attributes appear at the top of the recipe page and above the rule line Primary attributes generally always include m Type m Speed m Distance Chatillon TCD Systems Stages Stage attributes Typical Test S etup R ecipe for a Limit Test Shown My Test with three stages Primar
86. ge Select F3 Goto as the Type Set Speed at 0 500 inch min Select F2 Load Set Load Value at 0 10 Ibf Note This Goto move will allow us to apply a preload of 0 1 Ibf and then we will zero our distance Select OK key Setup Stage 2 Select F5 More Select F1 0 Select F2 Primary This establishes our primary home datum Leave Load attribute blank Set Distance attribute at 0 00 Select OK key Setup Stage 3 Select F2 Compression Stage Select F2 Limit Set Speed at 2 000 inch min Select F1 Distance Set Distance attribute at 0 2 Select OK key Setup Stage 4 Select F4 Hold Select F2 Distance Set Time attribute at 30 time is expressed in seconds unless separated by Select F5 Data Select More attribute using navigation keys Select F1 Load Select coeffrient L Relaxation Rate At Tolerance Screen select L_ coeffrient and select F3 Rename Change L to read Relax Select OK key Select OK key Press the Home key to zero your load and distance Select Start key Observe Results press the F3 Results key at the completion of the test 3 60 Create A Test Setup Distance Hold Setpoint Active Measured Load Lx 15 89 D 0 200 T 0 00 17 T 0 00 30 Operating Screen During My Hold Test Hold Time Value Hold Time Remaining Final Load after Time Period Initial Load Limit Limit X 17 62 0 200 X 13 55 0 200 7 40 Results of My Hold Test Relaxation Rate lbf mi
87. he F1 Down or F2 Up to place the blank line function between the coeffrients you wish to separate 3 4 6 4 Page Separator Function The page separator functions allows you to create a secondary screen You can have your primary results displayed on the frst screen Using the navigation key you can view secondary information on a succeeding screen Access the page separator function using the navigation keys then use the F1 Down or F2 Up to place the page separator function between the coeffrients you wish to separate Chatillon TCD Systems Part 1S1 _ inen Fy 100 00 ot Actual Limiti Limit2 474 56 72 51 10 00 793 79 8 00 62 48 5 Mar 2008 Single Column Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 Part 1S1 Coef Actual Limit1 Limit 2 P 74 56 A 62 48 5 Mar 2008 ate Primary Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 Reordered Primary Results Blank Line inserted between Results and Date Part 1S1 Actual Limit1 Limit2 472 51 10 00 753 79 8 00 Secondary Screen Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 Create A Test Setup 3 19 3 5 Understanding Tolerances Tolerances are optional setings for your coefftient that help you identify samples that pass versus samples that fail based on the tolerance you set All Load Distance and Height coeffrients may have tolerances Other type coeffrients do not have tolerances since these are for Status information only There are two types of tolerances m Limits
88. he Radix parameter has two options comma or period To change the radix format select F1 Period a period will be used to denote a numeric decimal separator F2 Comma a comma is used to denote a numeric decimal separator Select ENTER key Select OK key 2 3 5 2 Export Option The export parameter is used to designate how a negative movement or value is displayed Example lf a compression value is to be a negative value the Y symbol is selected F1 V tension If a tension value is to be a negative value the A symbol is selected F2 A compression Select OK key 2 24 Console Overview Load Cell Overloads ys iee Comma RADIX Screen EXPORT Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 6 DISTANCE Option The distance option has two main functions it can be used to place the TCD System into Height Mode it can be used to establish defection compensation if required 2 3 6 1 Height Mode Height mode is used when it is necessary to measure the height of the sample e g spring testing A datum is established based on the absolute zero location of the tester The absolute zero position is the lowest position possible for the crosshead to travel with the associated load cell and testing fixture attached The free length of a spring for example would be measured from the absolute zero position The datum would represent the height of the spring at the frst touch when the cr
89. he connected TLC load cell s capacity Be prepared to quickly abort the test Bargraph displays in Red Console Overview 2 13 2 2 3 View Results Tabular At the completion of a test run the TCD Console will display the results of your test in two different tabular views m Large Format View mM Condensed Format View 2 2 3 1 Large Format View The large format view shows up to four coeffrients in large case font sizes This is ideal for most testing applications since it provides the user with optimum viewing 2 2 3 2 Condensed Format View The condensed format view displays up to ten 10 coeffrients at one time Each coeffrient is displayed on one line with any associ ated tolerance data Limit Limit Learn more about Tolerances in Chapter 3 Create A Test Setup 2 2 3 3 Reformatting Your View You may reformat how your coefftients appear during the test setup operation In the Stage 0 Test Properties step you can modify how your coef frients appear by using the DATA option F5 This option allows you to perform any of the following formatting options to your tabular test results Change Text Size Upper Lower option Format the number of displayed results Dual Single option Space your Results Insert a Blank Line option Have Separate Result Pages Page Separator option Rename Your Result Rename option Learn more about Test Properties setup and reformatting your views in Chapter 3 Create A Test Setup
90. heir test setup is using m the correct fxture by serial number mM the appropriate load cell Or itcan be used to solicit information For example it can ask the user to enter their name or employee ID number The Ask stage has the following attributes m Field Name m Display for Seconds m Prompt 3 64 Create A Test Setup Add a Primary Datum Distance is Zeroed Goto Value is Achieved Lx 0 100 D 0 000 S 0 500 T 0 00 30 Operating Screen During My Hold Test Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 7 1 Field Name Field Name The Field Name is used to designate the Prompt as either an ask Display for sec or tell statement Prompt If the Field Name is populated with a name the alpha screen will be displayed requesting a response from the user lf the Field Name is left blank the system is simply telling the user the Prompt without seeking a data entry The Field Name may be up to seven 7 characters in length The Field Name will be displayed on the Results screen Example Field Name Display for sec Select the Field Name attribute Prompt Select F1 Label Name the feld ID Select Enter key Add a Field Name finch Ey 100 00 bt Enter Field Name Add Ask Stage Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 65 3 6 7 2 Display for sec The Display for Sec attribute allows you at assign a time period for the prompt When the time period has a numeric val
91. his is an information only page The overload status screen shows the overload history informa tion for any overloads to the TLC load cell that is connected to the machine Any load cell overloads will correspond back to the Load Cell Status screen e g Tension Over or Compress Over Any overload condition is displayed with the following Overload Drection Tension I Compression Time Stamp Date Stamp Chatillon TCD Systems Load Cell Type TLC 0100 Tension Res 0 26248 Compress Res 0 26219 Cal Zero 63424 Tension Over 0 Compress Over 3 Cal Unit S N SN L27436 Date 01 50 03 12 12 2007 Cell SN 02122008 LOAD CELL Screen Overloads inch t 100 00 ibt About 01 25 49 01 12 2008 Language 12 13 22 01 17 2008 Units 08 16 09 01 19 2008 Loads Formats Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell gt wa OVERLOAD Screen Console Overview 2 31 2 3 11 Soft Keys Option The soft key option lets you customize the soft key functionality at the main operating display Each of the frst four soft keys can be confgured to frequently used TCD functions or screen views Soft keys F1 thru F4 may be confgured for the following functions at the main operating screen None soft key remains blank Tests press to go to the Test Menu screen Datum press to go to the Datum setup procedure Edit press to Edit a Test from the main Test Menu Save press to Save data to the USB port Load press to Load da
92. icates safe measurement inch 100 00 Ibf My Test Shown Indicates the measured load is between 75 and 94 of the load cell s 100 Ibf capacity Yellow suggests caution inch E 100 00 Ibf My Test Shown Indicates the measured load is at 95 of the load cell s 100 lbf capacity Red suggests extreme caution Console Overview 2 9 2 2 2 4 Load Cell Capacity The status line displays the load cell capacity for the Chatillon TLC Series load cell that is connected to the TCD Console Your TLC Series loadcell that is provided with your TCD System is calibrated to better than 0 1 full scale and is supplied with NIST data and a typical uncertainty Replacement TLC load cells are provided with a measurement accuracy of better than 0 25 full scale to allow interchanging of multiple load cells without the need to recalibrate If you require a higher accuracy you must recali brate your TLC loadcell on the TCD System that it will be used The TLC load measuring system meets or surpasses the following Standards ASTM E4 BS 1610 DIN 51221 ISO 7500 1 EN 10002 2 and AFNOR A03 501 AMETEK recommends that the load measuring system be calibrated on site by an authorized Chatillon representative at the time of installation in accordance with ASTM E4 par 20 3 and ISO 7500 1 section 9 standards TLC Series Load Sensors Chatillon TLC Load cells are used exclusively with the TCD Systems 2 2 2 4 1 Load Units of Measur
93. ime attribute for 30 minutes Enter 3 00 0 into the Time attribute for 3 hours 3 58 Create A Test Setup Hold Type Time Max Load Min Break Break Hold Type Time Max Load Min Break Break Nominal Var Dist at Peak Load Dist at Min Load Dist at Break Dist at Limit Dist Peak Dist Min Distance Coeffrients for My Hold Test Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 5 2 2 Distance Hold Conditionals When the hold type is Distance F 2 the conditional attributes are m Maximum Distance m Minimum Break m Break The Maximum Distance is the maximum distance value the cross head is allowed to travel before the TCD System will automatically abort the test The Minimum Break is the minimum load value that must frst be achieved before the TCD System will look for a break condition The Break is the percentage drop in the measured load that would characterize that a break has occurred 3 6 5 2 3 Distance Hold Tolerances Tolerances are optional and may be setup on any coeffrient used in your Distance Hold test The tolerance may be based on an up per lower setpoint limit or based on a nominal value Chatillon TCD Systems Limits Renamed L T Coeffrient to Relax Create A Test Setup 3 59 Example Create the following Distance Hold Test Setup From the Test Menu select F1 New Name the test My Test Leave Test Properties Stage 0 defaults as is Setup Stage 1 Select F2 Compression Sta
94. imit setpoints Enter the following values E Limit 1 70 E Limit 2 80 If our Peak result is equal to or greater than 70 lbf and no greater than 80 lbf our result is considered a pass If our Peak result is less than 70 Ibf or greater than 80 Ibf our result is considered a fail Select OK key Perform the test Chatillon TCD Systems Shows Coeffrients that can be toleranced Shows Coeffrients for Test Part S15 These are status coeffrients therefore they have no ability to be toleranced N A means cannot be toleranced Part 1S1 _ inen Fy 100 00 ot Limit 1 Limit 2 ims abate cere arp Shows Limit Tolerances for Test Part 15 Limit Setpoints Upper and Lower Limit Type Tolerance Result Passes if measured in this area or if equal to either Limit Value Create A Test Setup 3 21 3 5 4 Viewing Toleranced Results Once you have completed your test your results will be displayed indicating whether your sample passed or failed Results that were deemed pass e g they met the tolerance criterion will display in normal black characters Failed results or results that did not meet the tolerance criterion will display in red characters bringing attention to the result status Since we also used the Result Status coeffrient this will display as a 0 0 means failed 1 means passed 3 22 Create A Test Setup Black characters mean pass
95. in a test setup Multiple cycles and loops are not permitted 3 50 Create A Test Setup Load Status p Crosshead Movement Active Screen for My Cycle Test Setup Current Stage Active Cycle Count Last Cycle Max First Cycle Max Limit Limit Result Screen for My Cycle Test 4 Cycles Completed Test Duration First Cycle Min Last Cycle Min Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 4 1 Count Type When you cycle based on a number of counts you specify your test setup to repeat a set of moves for a precise number of times e g a cycle count Example Create a test with the following stages and attributes Stage 1 Tension Type Goto F3 Speed 0 500 in min Distance F1 0 25 inch Stage 2 Tension Type Limit F2 Speed 10 000 in min Distance F1 1 00 inch Stage 3 Compression Type Limit F2 Speed 5 000 in min Distance F1 0 00 inch Stage 4 Cycle Select F1 Cycle Type Set First Stage as Stage 2 Set Repeat for at 10 Chatillon TCD Systems First Step Repeat For First Step Repeat For First Step Repeat For S 0 500 S 10 000 S 5 000 Cycles 10 Test Recipe for My Cycle Create A Test Setup 3 51 3 6 4 2 Time Type When you cycle based on a time period you specify your test setup to repeat a set of moves for minimum time period When using the time option the test may continue to run past the time period in order to complete the fhal cycle The TCD System will complet
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97. ion The year attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal clock and the year Use the numeric keypad to enter the year using 4 numeric characters Example Use the numeric keypad to enter the calendar year Select ENTER key 2 3 8 2 Month Option The month attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal clock and month Use the numeric keypad to enter the month using numeric characters 1 anuary 7 uly 2 February 8 August 3 March 9 September 4 April 10 October 5 May 11 November 6 une 12 December Example Use the numeric keypad to enter the month Select ENTER key 2 3 8 3 Day Option The day attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal clock and day Use the numeric keypad to enter the calendar day using numeric characters Example Use the numeric keypad to enter the calendar day Select ENTER key 2 28 Console Overview About Language Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Load Cell Overloads gt wa About Language Units Loads Formats Distance RS232 Load Cell Overloads gt wi Minutes Seconds Date Format Time Format Year Screen Year Month Day Hours Minutes Seconds Date Format Time Format Month Screen F ebruary Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 8 4 Hours Option The hours attribute is used to set the TCD Console s internal clock and the hour and format of hours to be used Use the numeric key pad to enter the hour based on a
98. ion rate coeffrient T Select the More coeffrient Select the T Relaxation Rate coeffrient for the Load List Select OK key Select F3 Rename Rename the T L coeffrient to Relax At the Tolerance screen select F1 Limits for the type of tolerance limit we are going to apply to the Relax coeffrient Limit 1 Limit 2 For the Relax coeffrient in the feld called Limit 1 enter the X D o numeric value 3 This represents a relaxation rate of 3 Ibf min For the Relax coeffrient in the feld called Limit 2 enter the numeric value 8 This represents a relaxation rate of 8 Ibf min If our Relax result equals 3 Ibf min or 8 Ibf min or if the results falls with 3 8 Ibf min our Relax coefftient will be represented as a sl Leach passed test run Passed runs appear in black text Add a Load Relaxation Rate Coefftient If however our Relax results falls outside the 3 8 Ibf min range our Relax coeffrient will be represented as a failed test run Failed runs appear in red text Select OK Start the test Chatillon TCD Systems EditA TestSetup 6 5 6 6 Part 2S2 m Cd dT Rename coeffrient L T to Relax Edit A Test Setup Peak Load Min Load Break Load Load at Limit Load Average Part 2S2 Set Tolerance Limits for Relax Coeffrient Relaxation Rate lbf per minute Red Indicates a Failed Result Final Load Measurement Post Hold Initial Load Measurement P re Hold C
99. issen 31 2 2 2 4 Load Cell Capacity cesses 10 2 3 11 SOFT KEY Option visser 32 2 2 2 5 Load Units of Measurement 10 2 3 11 1 Assigning a Test Setup toaSoftKey 33 2 2 2 5 Test RUNS LiSt sccccccssscccsssssssssssesssssssesece 12 2 3 12 SUPERVISOR Option sesers 34 2 2 2 6 Load Bargraph oen 13 23 A2A LOCK OPUONS F UNCUON srrsissiinesisnai 35 7 2 3 View Results Taba 14 23 122 LOCK TEST LIST FUNCHON sasisiccentswainisacsens 36 2 2 3 1 Large Format ViGW sr 14 2 3 12 3 Mark DeleGONS FUNCHOM sciscisanisivnaeneni 37 2 2 3 2 CONGENSED VIEW sissiiaveinpitniasiavciverininiaein 14 2 2 3 3 Reformatting Your Vie W sassen 14 Chatillon TCD Systems Console Overview 2 1 2 1 Console Controls Start Stop Test Keys Print Transmit Key PTE inch 200 00 tht diiine E 200 00 bf i Crosshead Control Keys Soft Keys 2 1 1 Front Panel Description 2 1 1 1 Display On Off Switch Press the On Off key to shut down the LCD display without remov ing power to the TCD Console 4 2 1 1 2 Start Stop Test Keys WARNING Pressing the On Off key does not shutdown power to the TCD Console The on off key only shuts down the LCD display The Start and Stop Test keys are located above the LCD display The red left key is depressed during a test when you want the test to stop The green right key is depressed when you want to start your test Pressing the STOP key aborts the test and all associated data No results
100. it setpoint or the distance at a load limit setpoint Like burst tests limit tests have primary attributes that must be defned and conditional attributes that can optionally be defned You may also use tolerances on any limit type coeffrient 3 6 3 2 1 Limit Attributes Limit type stages have the following common primary attributes Each of these attributes must be defned by you prior to performing your test on your sample Type Speed Distance Setpoint when interested in Load Result Load Setpoint when interested in Distance Result There are three types that may be confgured Burst Limit or Goto We are not expecting our sample to break therefore we are specifying the Limit type The speed is the test speed for your compression stage If you have multiple stages in your test you may have multiple speeds for each stage In our example we have only one stage and therefore only one test speed Select F1 Distance to establish a distance setpoint You use a distance limit when you want to measure the load at the distance setpoint Select F2 Load to establish a load setpoint You use a load limit when you want to measure the distance at the load setpoint 3 46 Create A Test Setup Compression Stage Attributes Distance Limit Speed Type Speed Distance Max Load Min Burst Burst When load drops 10 Begin to Look for Break at 50 Ibf Stop test at 75 lbf Compression Stage Types Compression Stage At
101. ithnnnashdgenminsws 11 5 View Statistical Results WHO WO WO WH CO CO C OcdOn7wHyNTNA AD UTI UI A m Chatillon TCD Systems Viewing Results 11 1 11 1 View Active Measurement Your TCD Console provides you with a number of features designed to help you understand your testing status and your measured re sults This chapter will review the various viewing features available with your TCD Console During a test procedure your TCD Console will display key status indicators for your test including 11 2 Test Name Units of Measure for Distance and Load Crosshead Status Load Cell Status and Capacity Measured Load Measured Distance or Height Current Stage Test Step with Parameters Viewing Results Crosshead Load Status Units Test Distance Height Load Cell Name Units Capacity 43 24 D 1 000 Current Stage l Current Speed S Test is Current Crosshead Current Distance D Active Live ae Speed and Direction Current Load L Load L Coeffrient Distance D Coeffrient Speed S Coeffrient Chatillon TCD Systems 11 2 View Load Measurement During a test procedure the measured load is displayed as the coef frient L This is the active measured load e g the load currently measured by the load cell at that specift time An load type icon is used to denote whether the current load is a tensile load or a compression load The type of load being measured uses these icons m
102. k Deletions option is enabled Yes the user may de lete a test run however the test run number remains in the test list and is denoted with a red strike thru The red strike thru shows that the user deleted the test Results for the deleted test may still be viewed however a deleted test s results are not used to calculate Statistics for that batch Main Operating Screen A test that is deleted cannot be recalled or restored Once a test Shows that the test run 5 was deleted has been deleted and marked with the red strike thru line it s as The mark deletion option is disabled No sociated results are not used in the statistical results for the batch mM Create a New Test Setup mM Copy a Test Setup m Edita Test Setup When the Lock Test List option is enabled by the Supervisor the user may Load F4 or Save F5 test data only The user cannot create a new test setup copy a test setup or edit a test setup Main Operating Screen Password Shows that the test run was deleted Lock Options The mark deletion option is enabled Yes Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Mark Deletions option Chatillon TCD Systems System Security 14 7 14 6 AUTORUN Feature The AUTORUN feature can be used to prevent the TCD System from being used to perform unauthorized test setups by any user The AUTORUN feature is an automatic security feature that will only allow a test to be performe
103. lated fies be performed rountinely CAUTION AMETEK recommends that you backup your TCD System files periodically When you Save from the Main Test Setup Menu screen you have the option of saving the following Save a Test Setup Save Runs from a Test Setup Save Both Test Setup and Runs Save Raw Data Save All Test Setup Runs and Raw 8 1 1 Saving a Test Setup When you Save a test setup F1 Test you will save the test setup only The fie is saved to your memory device as a tst fle This fie may be emailed opened for analysis our loaded onto another TCD System 8 2 SaveA Test Setup My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 copy Fait toed ED Main Test Menu Screen My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Select Test to Save No Tests My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Save the Test Setup Only No Tests My Test 8 12 01 59 PM The Test successfully saved Save Successful Message Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 8 1 2 Saving Runs When you Save Runs F2 Runs you will save the results for your test setup s The results fle is saved as a tsv fle The fie name is the test setup name tsv e g Part 1S 1 tsv The tsv fle is saved as a notepad fle If you right click onto the fie you can associated it with another application For example if you right click on the fle Part 1S 1 tsv and use the Open With op tion within Microsoft you can associate the fle with Microsoft Excel so that the fie opens a
104. layed This is the actual sample height from the datum Typically height is measured using a load limit e g what is the height of the sample at a load setpoint The test speed S is indicated during the test as well as the direc tion the crosshead Is traveling The speed value may flcKer to indicate crosshead travel is occurring The TCD Console will also display the current stage being per formed from the Test Setup Recipe It will also indicate the distance from home value Chatillon TCD Systems My Height re Ee 1000 OD et height zero before running this test Set Height Zero Message inet Fe poo a Amaia ontinue using current height mode datum Acknowledge to Use Current Datum My Height inch p 100 00 tor Li 9 11 H 3 424 2 000 L X 10 000 Coef Actual Limit Limit X 10 00 3 367 Results Screen for My Height Test 1 Load Limit 10 00 lbf Sample Height 3 367 inch Using HeightMode 4 9 Chapter 5 COPY A TEST SETUP Page DL GCOPVG FESESCUD cimssininacnias taaiheieainnnsamescetas 2 5 2 Name Your New Test Setup uo cece 3 5 3 Modify YoUr Test S CUD anaunnacasnnnranapasai 4 Chatillon TCD Systems Copy A Test Setup 5 1 5 1 Copying A Test Setup If you have an existing test setup that you would like to apply to SS es TANT jesi 8 12 01 59 PM a new part or new batch or you just want to have a separate test setup with its own saved data you may use the Copy functio
105. le From a results screen depress the Transmit Print key on the TCD Console Information is spooled to the printer for output gt test setup names When a USB keyboard is used all alpha characters are entered as upper case Numeric characters must be entered directly from the TCD Console and not fromthe USB keyboard 12 5 Using a USB Keyboard A USB 2 0 compatible keyboard may be used to input NOTE When using a USB keyboard to enter Test Names only alpha characters can be used All characters are entered as upper case only 12 6 Using a USB Mass Storage Device A USB 2 0 compatible mass memory storage drive may be con nected to your TCD Console s USB output This is an ideal method for saving fles automatically to an external memory device rather than saving information to local memory on your TCD Console By setting up the Test Properties to save automatically to the USB output port once the test setup is completed and test results are calculated your test result are automatically sent via the USB out put port on the TCD Console to the connected USB mass memory device for archive From the mass memory device fies can be viewed or printed from your personal computer Raw data fies can be uploaded to your Excel spreadsheet for creating graphical analysis charts 12 7 Using a USB Bar Code Reader A USB 2 0 compatible bar code reader may be used to automati cally callup a Test Setup using a sample s bar code 1
106. lect Enter key Chatillon TCD Systems Shown Used the navigation key to position the cross hair at a data point on the graph Load and Distance data is displayed Load v Time Graph Screen Limit Test Graph Options Load Vs Scale Graph Points Graph Options Load Vs Scale Graph Points Load v Time Graph Screen Viewing Results 11 9 11 5 View Results Statistical Select the F5 STATS soft key to view the following statistics for your coeffrients that make up your test Coeffrient Value s For each coeffrient the STATS screen will display the following Number of Tests R uns for your Test Setup MAX Value MIN Value Range Average AVG Standard Deviation STD DV Coeffrient of Variation COV Number of Runs that PASSED Number of Runs that FAILED or were ABORTED Number of Runs that were DELETED Use the navigation keys to sequence through each of the coefftients confgured for your Test Setup 11 10 Viewing Results Use the navigation keys to sequence through the coeffrients for this test Max 13 81 Tests 3 Min 6 95 Rng 6 87 Passed 3 Avg 9 42 Failed 0 Std Dv 3 82 Deleted COV 4 Graph Options Screen Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 12 USING USB DATA PORT Page 12 1 Using USB Flash DING eciscindtinniesitainanndtemivinans 2 12 2 Loading a Test S tup sceccsssesrssseressesereens 2 12 2 1 Using AUTORUN Fe ature eessssereen 2 ZS VEG USB THUD si
107. line appears on the upper line of the main operating dis play The status line displays the following information Test Name Distance S peed Units of Measurement Crosshead Status Operating Mode Load Cell Capacity Load Units of Measurement 2 2 2 1 Test Name The test name may be any combination of up to sixteen 16 al pha or numeric characters or symbols Alpha characters may be entered in upper case or lower case format Select the F1 softkey for upper case and F2 softkey for lower case Select F3 softkey for the available symbols that may be used in the test name Numeric characters are entered using the dedicated number keys sp Is a Space character You may plug a USB compatible QWERTY keyboard into the con sole and enter names using the keyboard The test name is configured during a new test setup procedure 2 2 2 2 Units of Measurement Distance Speed The distance speed units of measure are global to all system param eters Distance may be expressed in mm or inch Speed is directly related to the distance unit of measure The distance speed units are confgured during system setup See System Setup section in this chapter Chatillon TCD Systems Test Name Text Entry Line Softkeys for upper amp lower case or symbols Console Overview 2 7 Center dot indicates Normal Mode Height is displayed as H Arrow will illuminate when the crosshead is moving upward Arrow will illuminate when the
108. load Look for break after Speed Stop test at 90 Ibf Stop test at 3 inches Create A Test Setup 3 35 3 6 2 1 3 Break Tolerances The Break Tolerance screen Is used to m Add Coeffrients m Rename Coeffrients m Add Tolerances The break type tensile stage will report the following standard coef frients mL Peak Load m D Distance at Peak Load We want to specify the following additional coefftients m Break Load coeffrient L m Distance at Break Load D Example From the Tolerance Screen select F5 Data Using the navigation keys to select More target then select Enter key Select F1 Load Using the navigation keys select L Break Load Select Enter key Select F2 Distance Using the navigation keys select D Distance at Break Load 3 36 Create A Test Setup Type Speed Min Break Break Max Distance Max Load Nominal Var Peak Load Minimum Load oad at Limi Average Load Relaxation Rate Nominal Var Stage Attribute Setup Template for Stage 1 Chatillon TCD Systems Select Enter key a gil i a i Dist at Peak Load Use the navigation key to select L Delete this coefftient using Dist at Min Load the Delete key We only are interested in the Break Load ne Dist at Limit Creep Rate Use the navigation key to select D Delete this coeffrient using hh tr the Delete key We are only interested in the Distance at Break een Load Rename LP1 by selecting F3 Rename
109. load or the burst distance for a sample Burst tests have primary attributes that must be defned and conditional attributes that can optionally be defned You may also use tolerances on any burst type coeffrient 3 6 3 1 1 Burst Attributes Burst type stages have the following common primary attributes Each of these attributes must be defned by you prior to performing your test on your sample Type Speed Minimum Burst Burst There are three types that may be confgured Burst Limit or Goto We are expecting our sample to break therefore we are specifying the Burst type The speed is the test speed for your compression stage If you have mul tiple stages in your test you may have multiple speeds for each stage In Our example we have only one compression stage and therefore only one test speed for the compression move The Min Burst or minimum burst value is the measured load value that must frst be measured before your TCD System looks for a break condi tion Since a break is defned as a percentage drop of the measured load 3 42 Create A Test Setup Lbn Burst Max Distance Typical Test Setup R ecipe for a Break Test Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after Compression Stage Attributes Speed Speed Min Burst Burst Max Distance Max Load Stop test at 90 lbf Stop test at 3 inches Compression Stage Types Chatillon TCD Systems you need to be careful with certain types
110. ly must be free of spikes surges or sags exceeding 10 of the average voltage WARNING Never modify a 3 wire plug to fit a 2 wire electrical outlet WARNING Never connect the mains power cord to the TCD Console with the mains power switch in the ON position 2 1 2 3 Power Surge Protection Use a high quality power surge suppressor to limit the amplitude of potentially damaging power line transients caused by electrical machinery or lightning The surge protection found on inexpensive power strips is insuffrient to protect the TCD Console trom dam age 2 4 Console Overview Chatillon TCD SERIES E WWW CHATILLON COM USB Connector Serial Port TCD Console Back Panel 2 1 2 4 Power On Off Switch The power switch is a 2 way switch located on the TCD Console back panel This switch controls the power to the TCD System 2 1 2 5 TCD Frame Interface Connector The TCD frame communicates bi directionally with the TCD Con sole using the TCD Console Interface Cable p n NC002998 Connect the TCD Console and TCD Series Frame using the Con sole Interface Cable that was supplied with the TCD frame The Console Interface Cable has a 26 pin male connector at each end of the cable Connect one end of the cable to the TCD Console and the other to the TCD Frame as shown in the photo Tighten to ensure a good connection WARNING Never connect the Console Interface Cable to the TCD Console or TCD Frame when p
111. m Load Vs Time Fl Time m Load Vs Distance F2 Distance Example Select F1 Time to specify the Load v Time graph Select F2 Distance to specify the Load v Distance graph Select Enter key Chatillon TCD Systems Shown Use the navigation key to position the cross hair ata data point on the graph Load and Distance data is displayed Graph Options Load Vs Scale Graph Points Graph Options Screen Console Overview 2 15 2 2 4 4 Scale Limit Test There are two scaling options Graph Options m Auto Load Vs m All Scale Graph Points The Auto option automatically scales your x y data points for a spe cift test run e g it only scales the results for that particular test re sult The All option automatically scales your x y data points based on all tests runs for this test This is used if you want to compared graphs separately while maintaining the same relative proportions 2 2 4 5 Graph Points Graph Options Use the Graph Points options to specify the resolution of your trace e g how many data points are used to draw the trace The greater Load Vs number of data points the more fnite the results are when you use Scale Graph Points the cross hair to specify a point NOTE D gt We recommend that the Graph Points option not exceed 500 data points The number of data points for your graph are not the same as the sampling rate Hz which you can Graph Options Screen configure up to 1000 samples per se
112. me Capacity Overloads The cell capacity is the maximum allowed load for the TLC Series load cell that is currently connected to the TCD Console LOADS Screen The frame capacity is the maximum allowed load for the TCD frame that is currently connected to the TCD Console PinchLoad 15 00 Grip Load 0 00 Cell Capacity 100 00 The user May defne Frame Capacity 247 29 m Pinch Load Limit M Grip Load Limit 2 3 4 1 Pinch Load Limit Overloads gt wi The pinch load is a safety limit that applies to the TCD tester when itis being operated in manual mode The pinch load is intended to help protect the user from accidental pinching If the user is manu ally driving the crosshead downward and the loadcell senses the pinch load value due to an obstruction the crosshead will stop CAUTION The pinch load is only active when the TCD tester is being operated in manual mode in the compression down direction PINCH LOAD Screen The pinch load is inactive during an automated test setup operation e g the test setup is moving the crosshead downward It does not function whenever the crosshead Is moving upward tensile direc tion Example From the Units screen use the Y navigation key to move down to the Loads option Select ENTER key The cursor highlites the Pinch Load parameter To change the pinch load value perform the following Use the numeric keypad to enter a load value The maximum al lowed value is 20 Ib
113. measured load is 15 Ibf or greater the test will automatically abort No data is recorded or saved for this test The test run is marked with the aborted insignia Run the test using the Start key Chatillon TCD Systems Distance Max Load Min Burst Burst Type Speed Distance Max Load Min Burst Burst Add a Load Conditional EditA TestSetup 6 3 6 3 Modify Your Test Setup During our test the Max Load conditional was achieved e g the measured load was 12 Ibf This causes the test to automatically abort The warning message exceeded max load provides you with information as to why the test was aborted Select F1 OK to acknowledge the message Once acknowledged the results screen will show no results and the test run number is denoted with a yellow strike through line 10 000 D 0 200 You may save or delete aborted tests The next test to be run will be run 2 whether or not you decide to delete the test since the TCD Console will maintain the test run numbering integrity Example Actual Limit Limit Return to the Stage 3 attribute screen and change the Max Load Conditional to 25 bf This requires you to Edit the test setup again therefore E 456 D008 your test run 1 will be erased Select the Test Setup from the Main Test Menu screen that you want to edit Use the navigation keys to select the test setup Exceeded Max Load Conditional Select F3 Edit Shows an aborted run
114. msai 3 124 Usma USB PUNET simsniimineinniirinianiinainim 3 12 5 Using USB Keyboard cesses 4 12 6 Using USB Mass Memory Storage Device 4 12 7 Using Bar Code Devices serrer 4 Chatillon TCD Systems Using USB DataPort 12 1 12 1 Using USB Flash Drive The USB data port located on the TCD Console is the primary and preferred method for outputting data from the TCD System and for uploading test setups The USB data port requires no setup Simply connect a USB 1 1 or 2 0 compatible USB device and communications is provided automatically between the USB device and the TCD System The USB data port is to be used for the following Uploading a Test Setup USB Hub USB Printer USB Keyboard USB Mass Memory Device a E E E E m USB BarCode Device 12 2 Uploading a Test Setup with USB Flash Drive Test setups resident in your TCD Console have the fle extenstion TST which is used to identify the fle as a test setup fle You may upload Load a Test Setup tst fle into the TCD Console memory from the Main Test Setup Menu screen See Chapter 7 Loading a Test for information on uploading a test setup 12 2 1 Using AUTORUN Feature The AUTORUN feature allows you a secure way to control what is being tested and what authorized users can perform the test The AUTORUN feature restricts the running of a test setup from the USB memory stick on which itis stored For more information about the AUTORUN feature
115. n Chatillon TCD Systems At the completion of the test the following results are obtained L 17 62 Ibf represents the initial load at 2 000 Dist at Peak Load D 2 000 represents the Distance Hold setpoint a Dist at Min Load L 13 55 Ibf represents the load at 2 000 after a 30 sec hold time Dist at Break D 2 000 represents the Distance Hold setpoint Dist at Limit Relax 7 40 Ibf min relaxation rate calculated as the change in load versus time Dist Peak Dist Min Distance Coeffrients for My Hold Test Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 61 3 6 6 Datum Stage The TCD Series lets you setup multiple datums for a sample For example you can set a primary datum that represents your home position This primary datum can be confgured to preload or pre Stress the sample before you begin taking results 3 6 6 1 Datum Type There are two basic datum types m Primary Datum E Incremental Datum The primary datum is your primary zero position for your test setup This datum may be referenced on a load value or a distance value The primary datum can be used to simply set a zero load zero distance position prior to your test or within your testing A primary datum for example could be based on preloading a Sample and then zeroing just the load or just the distance or both It is ideal for samples that may require some preloading prior to the actual testing due to mechanical hysteresis
116. n When using a break type test you can report the Distance at the Break or Rupture load by specifying the D coeffrient The minimum Distance for a sample can be reported by using the D coeffrient You can report the creep rate for a sample using the D coeffrient Creep represents the time rate of the sample s deformation 3 12 Create A Test Setup represents a default coeffrient for this type of test Dist at Min Load Dist at Break Dist at Limit Creep Rate Dist Peak Dist Min Distance Coeffrients Chatillon TCD Systems 3 4 3 Height Coefficients Height coeffrients are used to express common results associated with a distance measurement when in Height mode The height coeffrients available are m H Distance at Limit m H Distance at Minimum Load m H Peak Height m H Height at Break m H Minimum Height m H Creep Rate Height and distance coeffrients are used somewhat in the same manner In the height coeffrients distance means height The Height distance at a limit is used to report the height of the Sample at a load limit setpoint The height distance at the minimum measured load can be reported by specifying the H coeffrient The peak Height distance can be reported by specifying the H coeffrient When using a break type test you can report the Height at the Break or Rupture load by specifying the H coeffrient The minimum Height distance for a sample c
117. n at the Test Menu screen Copying a test setup is also a good practice if you ever want to Edit a test since editing will erase all saved data stored in the console for that test Note Main Test Menu Screen Use the Copy test setup function to save a copy of an existing test setup in the console s memory This can be useful for backing up a test that you may need to edit if you don t want to Save the test setup to your USB fhsh drive The Copy test setup function is ideal for mM Backing up an existing test setup and saving in the TCD Console s Memory mM Creating a New Test based on an existing Test Setup Creating a New Test based on an existing Test Setup for a Different O perator To Copy a test setup begin atthe Main Test Menu screen Example Select the Test Setup from the Main Test Menu screen that you want to copy Use the navigation keys to select the test setup Select F2 Copy 5 2 Copy A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 5 2 Naming Your New Test Setup Once you select the test setup from the Main Test Menu screen Part 181074 JAN 2008 use the F2 Copy key to copy the setup The frst step is to create a name for your new test Example From the Test Menu Screen select F2 Copy Name your Test Part 2S2 Select OK key Main Test Menu Screen The test setup recipe from the original test setup Part 1S1 is displayed ee Test Name From the recipe you can do any of the following m Modify stages a
118. n open circle with arrow When you cycle based on a number of counts you specify your test setup to repeat a set of moves for a precise number of times e g a cycle count When your cycle is based on a cycle count during your test a cycle counter displays the current cycle of the total cycle count required for the test When you cycle for a time period you specify your test setup to repeat a set of moves for at least a time period A cycle test will always complete all of its intended cycles therefore if your cycle time expires during a cycle the test will continue to perform until the remaining cycle has been completed When a cycle is based ona cycle time during your test a cycle count down timer will indicate the remaining time for your cycle test The loop type allows you to take a sequence of moves that you have created and to repeat or loop this set of moves for a defned number of times Results are displayed individually for each move within the loop For example you can create a test setup that has a Goto followed by a tension move followed by a compression move You can loop each of these steps in the setup so that the sequence of each move is repeated up to 50 times At the comple tion of your test you will display 50 runs tests for your test setup When a loop move is used a red bracket Is shown in the move registry for that setup NOTE gt You may have only one 1 cycle or one 1 loop stage
119. nd for raw data are sent as a Notepad fie In your Microsoft Windows environment if you right mouse click on the Notepad fie you can associated the Notepad to different appli cation programs that are resident on your computer For example you can associate the Notepad fie to Open With Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word MicrosoftAccess etc File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Address Ee Gri d Go Part 25220080227173344 tsv Notepad with Raw Data for Test Setup Part 2S2 Notepad with Results for Test Setup Part 252 Chatillon TCD Systems Right Mouse Click and Associate with your Installed Microsoft Program Go File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Oo Back gt Bi Search Address e G i gt So Part 454 0s0 Scan For viruses Open with Winzip Send To A Notepad gt EA Microsoft Excel For Windows b A WordPad Cut Choose Program Copy Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Save A Test Setup 8 5 8 4 Test Properties All test setups have a Stage 0 called the Test Properties stage Within this stage you can establish some automatic data exporting for the following fies m Test Results m Test Setup m Raw Data 8 4 1 Export Raw Data The Export Raw option when YES will automatically cause the TCD Console to write the raw data points based on the user de fned sample rate from 1 to 1000 Hz for the test being performed to the USB output device connec
120. nd their attributes Mm Delete stages m Add stages Name your Test Part 2S2 Copied Recipe from Part 1S1 Chatillon TCD Systems Copy A TestSetup 5 3 5 3 Modify Your New Test Setup From the test setup screen for the original test called Part 1S 1 you can modify the setup to meet the requirements of the new test called Part 2S 2 In our example we are going to modify the setup as follows m Stage 3 Change Test Speed m Stage 3 Add a Date Coeffrient Example Use the navigation keys to select Stage 3 Select Enter key Modify the Attribute Menu by selecting the Enter key until you have highlited the Speed attribute Use the numeric keys and change the Speed from 2 000 to 10 Select OK key From the Stage 3 Attribute screen select F5 Data The Tolerance screen is shown with the basic coeffrients L load and D Distance Use the navigation keys to highlite the More label Select Enter key Select F3 Other Use the navigation keys to select the Date coeffrient TDT Select Enter key At the revised Tolerance screen select F3 Rename to rename the TDT coeffrient to Date At the Name screen enter the new name Date Select Enter key Select OK key 5 4 Copy A Test Setup Copied Recipe from Part 1S1 Part 2S2 inch Ey _ 100 00 Limit Speed 2 00 Distance 0 200 Max Load Min Burst Burst Copied Recipe from Part 1S1 Part 2S2 nen Ee 100 00 ot Type Spe
121. oad Cell Capacity 143 24 Current Measured Load is 43 24 lbf L L x 43 24 0 937 2 000 D 1 000 x 76 07 0 966 2 000 D 1 000 x 95 10 0 991 2 000 Bar graph displays in color to indicate the measured load status versus the applied sensor s capacity Viewing Results 11 3 11 2 2 Crosshead Status During a test procedure the crosshead status icon is used to indi cate m Load Measurement Status 5 Operating Mode o Crosshead Travel amp Direction 11 2 2 1 Load Measurement Status During a test a crosshead status icon will also display the load mea surement status as does the bar graph This provides another indi cation for the user of the measured load status 11 2 2 2 Operating Mode The TCD System operates in either normal mode or height mode Normal mode is used when itis not necessary to measure the height of the sample under test The zero position prior to the start of the test is defned by the user pressing the zero key The distance value measured is based from this zero position and any applicable preload setting The zero position can be located at virtually any location within the TCD frame s travel capability Height mode is used when it is necessary to measure the height of the sample e g spring testing A datum is established based on the absolute zero location of the tester The absolute zero position is the lowest position possible for the crosshead to travel with the ass
122. ociated load cell and testing fixture attached The free length of a spring for example would be measured from the absolute zero position The datum would represent the height of the spring at the frst touch when the crosshead moves down from the home posi tion The home position is defned by the user and represents the crosshead starting position 11 2 2 3 Crosshead Travel amp Direction The arrows on the crosshead status icon will illuminate when the crosshead is in motion Ifthe top arrow is illuminated the cross head is moving upward If the bottom arrow Is illuminated the crosshead is moving downward 11 4 Viewing Results My Test inch 100 00 Ibf Shown Indicates the measured load is below 75 of the load cell s 100 lbf capacity Green indicates safe measurement My Test inch 100 00 Ibf Shown Indicates the measured load is between 75 and 94 of the load cell s 100 Ibf capacity Yellow suggests caution My Test inch 100 00 Ibf Shown Indicates the measured load is at 95 of the load cell s 100 lbf capacity Red suggests extreme caution The red dot on the crosshead line indicates Normal mode The red dot on the base line indicates Height mode Chatillon TCD Systems 11 2 3 View Distance Measurement During a test procedure the measured distance from the home posi tion is displayed as the coefftient D This is the distance the cross head has traveled from its home position at the star
123. oef Actual Limit Limit X 19 61 0 200 X 14 57 0 200 4 8 28 2 26 2008 Result Screen for new test Part 2S2 Run 1 Test Date Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 7 LOAD A TEST SETUP Page 7 1 Loading a TeSt Setup canncinnninincanninnnia 2 7 1 1 Test NAMING CONVENTIONS esere 2 Tile koad All FUNC inasnan aa 3 7 1 2 Load Named Function eerren 4 LARU TORUN FUNCHON seniper 6 1 2 AUTORUN Naming Conventions eeen 6 Chatillon TCD Systems Load A Test Setup 7 1 7 1 Load A Test Setup To Load a test setup means to upload a test setup fle from an is external device to the Main Test Setup Menu Screen When you load information onto your TCD System through the USB port on the TCD Console you can upload the following m Test Setups m TestResults Runs This chapter will describe how to load a test setup from a USB fash drive This section will also discuss the AUTORUN feature a feature designed to provide users with the highest level of security for their testing application 7 1 1 Test Naming Conventions All test setup created by the TCD System will have a fie extension of tst The tst fle extension distinguishes this fle type from other types used by the TCD System for saving results or raw data m Result fies have the extension tsv Raw data fies have the extension tsv TestSetup fles have the extension tst 7 2 Load A Test Setup 8 12 01 59 PM 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen
124. of materials that may exhibit large drops in load during their testing Setting a Min Burstis telling your TCD System Look for a break AFTER the Min Burst Load is measured The Burst is the percentage drop in measured load that defnes your break condition When 90 is entered the system looks for a measured drop in load from the peak measured load of 10 The Break is the actual measured load as a percentage of the maximum 100 load Measured Load Measured Distance Representative Break Test with Tolerances Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 43 3 6 3 1 2 Burst Conditionals Conditionals or secondary attributes are optional Conditional attributes will stop a test if the condition you confgure is achieved before a burst condition occurs The conditional attributes for a burst type stage are m Maximum Distance m Maximum Load The Max Dist or maximum distance conditional will prevent a test from continuing to operate once the crosshead has traveled that distance For example if you expect your sample to break before the crosshead has traveled 3 inches you might consider setting a Max Dist of 3 inches This would prevent the TCD System from continuing to test beyond what your sample s break characteristic is The Max Load or maximum load conditional will stop the test if a maximum load value is achieved before a break condition occurs The Max Load may be used to prevent overload conditions from taking place I
125. oftware in your testing environment This console contains proprietary software for use exclusively with these force testers and Chatillon TLC Series load sensors The TCD Console is used for system setup and confguration Sample testing and sample results analysis when used in conjunc tion with a TCD110 TCD225 or TCD1100 Series force tester The TCD Console features extensive menus and prompts that guide you through system configuration and test setups During testing the operator has a single and simple window to their test with testing results displayed in tabular and graphical formats Information is dis played in large character formats for easy viewing And with the high 1000Hz sampling capability the TCD Console will store and save test results to memory for later analysis or allow a simple output to the USB fash memory device so that your detailed test data can be exported directly into Excel or other OLE2 compatible applications for analysis and report generation The USB fbsh drive can also be used to provide the ultimate in system security You can setup the TCD System so that it will only operate with the correct USB fhsh drive installed Test setups can be saved on and operated from the USB fhsh drive to ensure that only authorized users operate the tester Alternatively you may save and operate up to 10 unique test setups in the console s memory The TCD System can be used to perform limit tests based on a load
126. or The connection is located on the back of the TCD Con sole Make sure that the pins are aligned before pushing the con nector onto the mating connector Be careful not to bend any of the pins Secure the connection by tightening the mounting screws on the connector CAUTION Always make sure that power to the TCD Console is Off before connecting your TLC Series load cell TCD SERIES lt WWW cCHATILLON cOM Chatillon TCD Systems TLC Load Cell Connector Console Power Connector Console to Frame Connector System Mains Power Connector Chatillon TCD Systems TCD Console Installation 1 5 1 5 Connecting USB Devices The TCD Console has a USB data port that may be used for con necting USB compatible devices including m Flash Thumb Drives m USB Hubs m USB Printers m USB Keyboards m USB Bar Code Devices The USB data port is compatible with most USB 1 0 and 2 0 de vices Your TCD System is supplied with a 1GB USB 2 0 Flash Drive for saving and exporting importing data Connect your USB device to the USB data port There is no con fguration required 1 6 TCD Console Installation Shown Standard 1 GB USB Flash Drive connected to the TCD Console s USB data port Shown a USB hub connected to the TCD Console s USB data port The hub can interface to most USB 1 0 and 2 0 compatible devices Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 2 CONSOLE OVERVIEW Page Page 2 1 Console Controls
127. or the break distance for a sample Break tests have primary attributes that must be defned and conditional attributes that can optionally be defhed You may also use tolerances on any break type coeffrient 3 6 2 1 1 Break Attributes Break type stages have the following common primary attributes Each of these attributes must be defned by you prior to performing your test on your sample Type Speed Minimum Break Break There are three types that may be confgured Break Limit or Goto We are expecting our sample to break therefore we are specifying the Break type The speed is the test speed for your tensile stage If you have multiple stages in your test you may have multiple speeds for each stage In our example we have only one stage and therefore only one test speed The Min Break or minimum break value is the measured load value that must frst be measured before your TCD System looks for a break condi tion Since a break is defned as a percentage drop of the measured load 3 34 Create A Test Setup Lbn Max Distance Typical Test Setup R ecipe for a Break Test Break after 10 drop in load Look for break after Tensile Stage Attributes Speed Type Speed Min Break Break Max Distance Max Load Stop test at 90 Ibf Stop test at 3 inches Tensile Stage Types Chatillon TCD Systems you need to be careful with certain types of materials that may exhibit large drops in load during their tes
128. ort Setup function see Chapter 8 Save A Test Example Select F1 No to disable Select F2 Yes to enable Select Enter key Chatillon TCD Systems Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Create A Test Setup 3 29 3 6 1 7 Display Graph The Display Graph function allows you to create and be able to view your test results and test data collected in a graphical format Two types of graphs can be viewed with the Display Graph is enabled Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Load Versus Time Mm Load Versus Distance Normal Mode or Height Height Mode The Display Graph function is normal enabled default is Yes lf the Display Graph option is Off there is no soft key called Graph since no graph can be created NOTE You cannot add a Display Graph option to tests already completed The Display Graph option must be enabled prior to a test being performed in order for the graph func tion to operate Example Use the navigation keys to select Display Graph Select F1 No to disable Shows Passed Peak Result for Run 2 Select F2 Yes to enable Select Enter key For more information about Graphs see Chapter 11 Viewing Results 3 30 Create A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 1 8 Sampling Rate Hz The factory default sampling rate is 100 Hz or 100 samples per second
129. osition or datum the Home position isn t required for our result It simply represents the starting point for our test and it is linked to the RETURN TO HOME key to maximize the effriency of repeated test runs 4 8 Using Height Mode My Height ret Ee room wo Home Screen for My Height Test Home Position Chatillon TCD Systems 4 7 Measuring Height Once the START key is selected the TCD Console will warn the user with two messages mM Set height zero before running this test mM Continue using current height mode datum The Set height zero before running this test is a warning to the user to make sure that they have determined the zero position or the datum prior to proceeding with the test Select F1 OK to acknowledge Select F2 Datum to re establish your datum Once the datum has been established and you acknowledge that you want to Continue using the current height mode datum the test will start once you select the OK key During the test the load is measured and the bar graph and cross head status indicator will display Green Yellow or Red Green indicates measured load is within the recommended load capacity for the TLC load cell being used Yellow means to proceed with caution since the measured load is greater than 75 of the TLC load cell s capacity Red means to exercise extreme caution since the measure load is greater than 95 of the load cell s capacity Height H is measured and disp
130. osshead moves down from the home posi tion The home position is defned by the user and represents the crosshead starting position Example From the Distance screen use the key to navigate to the Height mode option F1 No this leaves the system in Normal mode F2 Yes places the system into Height mode Select ENTER key Chatillon TCD Systems Height Mode Deflection Comp No Load Used 0 00 Deflect at Load 0 000 Load Cell Overloads Height Mode Deflection Comp No Load Used 0 00 Deflect at Load 0 000 Load Cell Overloads Het cea tag 00 00 Height Mode Yes Deflection Comp No Load Used 0 00 Deflect at Load 0 000 Load Cell Overloads gt i HEIGHT MODE Screen Note that the red dot indicating the mode has moved to the base line when the system has been confgured for Height mode Console Overview 2 25 2 3 6 2 Deflection Compensation l l _ Height Mode Defection compensation can be enabled when itis necessary to compensate for frame defection i Deflection Comp Yes Load Used 90 00 Deflect at Load 0 029 CAUTION Setting deflection compensation should be performed by an authorized Chatillon representative Incorrect compen sation may lead to damage to equipment 2 3 6 3 Load Used The load used is the amount of load that is measured in order to produce the defkction at load reference number This is typically a value that is near the capacity of the load cell being used Height Mode
131. ower to either device is in the ON position WARNING Always make sure that power to the TCD Console and TCD Frame is Off before connecting the Console Interface cable Chatillon TCD Systems 2 1 2 6 TLC Series Load Cell Interface Connector The TLC Series load cells connect directly to the back panel on your TCD Console WARNING Never connect a TLC Series load cell to the TCD Console when power to the device is in the ON position Chatillon TCD Systems Console Overview 2 5 2 2 Console Displays Speed Distance Crosshead Status Load Cell Units amp Mode Indicator Capacity Load Test Name Units Test Runs PETAEN i Load Result List Stage 1 TRIER Distance Result tetas Stage 1 i EETEHI il 1 Le La EUR First Peak Result Eaa 2 12 50 Last Peak Result oa 0 00 41 Test Cycles PRHUBBEREREREETTEIETE Duration Completed tebe eigie Soft Key Soft Key Soft Key Result View Graph View Stats View Sample Results Display Test Runs List Status Line 2 2 1 Main Operating Screen The main operating screen appears once any key has been pressed 0 00 after power up or whenever the Quit key is depressed This display consists of fe primary sections status line test runs list main dis play window load bargraph and soft key options D 0 n 000 Main Display Area Bargraph Softkeys 5 2 6 Console Overview Chatillon TCD Systems 2 2 2 Status Line Section The status
132. performed for your TCD Console 14 2 2 SetPass Function You may have one 1 Supervisor password per TCD Console and this password may be up to six 6 numeric characters in length To create your Supervisor password use the following Overloads Example Soft Keys From the Supervisor System Setup screen select F5 SetPass Enter your password using the numeric keys Select OK key Password Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Lock System Options Enter supervisor password 123456 Distance Formats RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads Soft Keys Password Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions LoadX SaveX Chatillon TCD Systems Supervisor Setup Screen System Security 14 3 14 2 3 SaveX Function The Savex function allows the Supervisor to save all System Options to a USB fsh drive connected to the host TCD Console You would confgure your System Setup options and then use the SaveX function to save these options to a connected USB fhsh drive This master System Setup fle could then be connected to another or multiple TCD Systems and the master system setup op tions confgured automatically to all system by pressing the LoadX soft key File created has a set extension Password Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Lock System Options Your system settings have been successfull
133. r mm Chatillon TCD Systems Distance amp Speed Units of Measure Current Compressive Distance in inches measured from Home Current Measured Distance is 0 937 inches from Home Distance Setpoint of 1 000 inch for the current test s stage Distance amp Speed Units of Measure Current Height in inches measured from Datum Limit Test inch E 100 00 Current Measured Height is 1 463 inches from Datum Load Setpoint of 50 00 Ibf for the current test s stage Viewing Results 11 5 11 2 5 View Speed Every stage within a test setup may have its own independent speed This speed may be set from 0 001 to 50 0 inches per minute or 0 02 to 1270 mm per minute The current speed is shown with its rate and direction When the crosshead Is in motion a large animated arrow will be dis played next to the speed measurement The arrow pointing down ward shows a compressive direction while the arrow pointing up ward shows a tensile direction Motion and direction are also shown in the crosshead status icon 11 2 6 View Cycle Count A cycle test can be a Series of tension compression or hold moves with each move having their own independent load distance or hold time Cycle tests may be confgured as follows m Cycle fora number of counts m Cycle fora period of time m Loop When you cycle based on a number of counts you specify your test setup to repeat a set of moves for a precise number of times
134. r exposed to highly corrosive conditions THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND AMETEK HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY AMETEK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY ANTICIPATED OR LOST PROFITS This warranty is voidable if the purchaser fails to follow any and all instructions warnings or cautions in the instrument s Instruction Manual Ifa manufacturing defect is found AMETEK will replace or repair the instrument or replace any defective part thereof without charge however AMETEK s obligation hereunder does not include the cost of transportation which must be borne by the customer AMETEK assumes no responsibility for damage in transit and any claims for such damage should be presented to the carrier by the purchaser TRADEMARKS AMETEK and Chatillon are registered trademarks of AMETEK Inc METRONICS is a registered trademark of Metronics Inc Microsoft Excel and HyperTerminal are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Chatillon TCD Systems Preface A 1 A 2 Preface INTRODUCTION The Chatillon TCD Console is the primary user interface for the Chatillon TCD110 TCD225 and TCD1100 Series force testers and eliminates the need for personal computers and s
135. re performed for a test setup and test result 3 was deleted the sequence of test results will display as 1 2 3 5 You can look at any result for any test by select the sequence num ber Aborted tests are tests that were stopped using the Stop key No data is collected for an aborted test An aborted test is shown with a yellow strike through line through the test run number You also have the option to show all results including results that have been deleted A Mark Deletions option can be set in the Su pervisor Options that displays all results including deleted results A red strike through line is used to denote a test that was marked for deletion The illustration shows what the sequence would look like if marked for deletion is active Marked for deletion maintains the test result information but removes this information when calculating Statistical results 2 12 Console Overview Highlite shows which test run you are viewing results for 60 25 4 012 Test 3 was deleted with Mark Deletion option enabled Chatillon TCD Systems 2 2 2 6 Load Bargraph During a test a load bargraph on the main operating display will indicate the load status relative to the load cell that is connected to the TCD Console The bargraph will display in color corresponding to the following mM display in GREEN when the measured load is less than 75 of the connected load cell s capacity m display in YELLOW when
136. red Coef Actual Limit Limit o 14487 X 21 34 0 200 14 35 0 200 45 94 2 26 2008 N 2 D R x Dte Result Screen for My Hold Test Run 1 Create A Test Setup 3 67 Chapter 4 USING HEIGHT MODE Page 4 1 Using Height Mode cusses 2 4 2 Naming Your Height TeSt 3 4 3 Changing to Height MOG 4 4 4 Setting Up Your Height Test cece 5 4 5 PINGING Your DAWN ccnisctenstsicenanaterenatesnimenernt 6 4 6 Home Position haresssssesesssstserssssetrersssseereesasenen 8 4 7 Measuring Height vacecssscsssstesssssessersssseesseersres 9 Chatillon TCD Systems Using HeightMode 4 1 4 1 Using Height Mode Height mode is used when it is necessary to measure the height of the sample e g spring testing and a spring s free length A datum is established based on the absolute zero location of the tester The absolute zero position is the lowest position possible for the crosshead to travel with the associated load cell and testing fixture attached The free length of a spring for example would be measured from the absolute zero position The datum would repre sent the height of the spring at the frst touch when the crosshead moves down from the home position The home position is defned by the user and represents the crosshead starting position Height mode is indicated by the crosshead status icon the red dot is at the base line Distance is displayed as height as H When using Height mode during the
137. rename the symbol used to represent a coeffrient or a result to something that has more meaning to your application or to your users The following example shows the coeffrients that may be used for a simple Load Limit test Example Select the coeffrient LP1 using navigation keys Select F3 Rename Enter new name called Peak onto alpha screen Select Enter key 3 16 Create A Test Setup Nominal Enter New Name Nominal Shows Renamed coeffrient for L Chatillon TCD Systems 3 4 6 Reorder a Coefficient in Your Results Coeffrients may be reformatted to how they appear on your Re sults screen You may reformat the coeffrients by Using Upper Case Lower Case characters Specifying Single column or Dual column formats Adding a Blank Line to separate results Adding a Page Separator to further separate results Reordering coeffrients is performed at the Test Properties Stage 0 within your test setup Typically you will specify the coeffrients that you wish to report The you will rename your coefftients if you choose to do So Generally you will perform some sample test runs to see how your coeffrients are being reported and how they appear on the Results screen From this screen you can decide how you want your results to appear To change the order of your results you must Edit the test setup and the Test Properties Stage 0 When you select Test Properties and the Enter key you are presented with a li
138. rminal you must confgure the HyperTerminal Example Launch HyperTerminal from your personal computers Programs menu Go to ACCESSORIES COMMUNICATIONS HYPERTERMINAL Give your HyperTerminal connection a name Confgure as follows Connect Using COM1 Select OK button Bits per second 115200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow control hardware Select OK button 13 4 Using RS232 Output RXD 2 2 TXD 3 O _ _ __0 3 GND So 5 Shown Cable Pinout Chatillon TCD Systems New Office Document Open Office Document Set Program Access and Defaults Windows Catalog Windows Update WinZip Heeet a Accessories Accessibility Broadcom H Communications Dell j Entertainment j HyperTerminal Dell Accessories j Microsoft Interactive Training Games j System Tools j Address Book Mel either a modem or a null modem cable Intel Rt Matrix Storage Manager Java Web Start Calculator Remote Desktop Connection Tr F F B u cee GHE l E e Of Lotus Applications Command Prompt Wireless Network Setup Wizard PEQEW EME EM ETE Et Shown Typical program launch sequence for HyperTerminal gt New Connection HyperTerminal ioj x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Connection Description me 2x wy New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name Icon Disconnected Auto detect lauto detect SCROLL CAPS N
139. rom your USB device using the test setup name This requires the operator to select the test setup to load by entering the name of the test setup Our example will load our test setup called Part 2S 2 that was cre ated on a Supervisor s TCD System We are going to load this test setup onto a production TCD System Our Supervisor has saved the test setup Part 252 onto a USB Main Test Menu Screen fash drive Example My Test 8 12 01 59 PM Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 Take the USB fhsh drive with the test setup called Part 2S2 and connect the USB to the TCD Console s USB port or to a USB hub connected to the TCD Console s USB port At the Main Test Setup Menu screen select F4 Load Select F2 Named Enter the name of the test Part 2S2 Select Enter key Select what is to be loaded Select F1 Test Once the acknowledgement message is displayed test successfully loaded Select F1 0K New test called Part 2S2 is listed on the Main Test Setup Menu screen Name your Test Part 2S2 7 4 Load A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems No Tests 12 01 59 PM My Test 8 12 01 59 PM AMAAN Part 1S1 27 12 JAN 2008 _ oo Main Test Menu Screen Loading Test Message Screen Upload Successful Acknowledgement Screen Chatillon TCD Systems Load A Test Setup 7 5 7 2 Using the AUTORUN Feature Part 4S4 inch 3 100 00 The AUTORUN feature is an ideal way to ensure maximum security L 0 00 on your
140. rosshead with fixture so that you can safely load your sample for testing 4 6 Using Height Mode Load Cell Description Warning Message to Set Height Zero Our test will use a block on which our foam sample will be compressed The top of the block will represent the datum position We are using a 3 inch diameter platen to compress into the foam sample This platen is attached to our TLC Series load cell Chatillon TCD Systems Find Datum inch Le 190 00 tbe L 0 00 H 3 424 Move close to the datum Then press direction arrow to find Datum Screen Distance from Home inch Use the DOWN key to position the top platen to just above the block Ensure that the platen is paralled with the top of the block Adjust if necessary Once the zero datum position is established use the UP key to position the crosshead at the Home position Allow sufftient space to load the foam sample Home Screen for My Height Test Home Position Chatillon TCD Systems Using Height Mode 4 7 4 6 Home Position The Home position is where we begin our test Typically this is at a position that permits you to comfortably load the sample to be tested into the fxture or in our example between the bottom block and the top platen Normally you want the home position to be slightly higher than the Sample s height to allow easy loading of the sample Because we are measuring the height from our absolute zero p
141. rtainty The sensor can be plugged into your TCD Series Console or to a DFS R ND Series force gauge for immediate use However if you require a higher accuracy you must re calibrate the sensor on the device TCD Tester or DFS R ND Gauge that the sensor is to be used on Because the electronics and processing speeds are different on the TCD compared to the DFS gauge It is important for you to re characterize the sensor to the mating device each time it Is used 2 10 Console Overview Chatillon TCD Systems A TLC load cell must be connected to the TCD Console prior to operation If the TCD Console power is On when no TLC load cell is attached the TCD Console will display the following message during the boot process Warning The loadcell has been removed CAUTION Make sure power to the TCD Console is Off before connecting your TLC Series loadcell The TLC loadcell has cable with a 15 pin male connector Within the connector is a memory chip containing the loadcell s character istics and calibration information Connect the loadcell to the TCD Console back panel and tighten to ensure a good connection Turn power to the TCD Console to the On position This will upload all of the loadcell s characteristics and calibration information It may be necessary to recalibrate the load cell CAUTION A Never connect the TLC loadcell Sensor to the TCD Con sole when power to the TLC Console is in the ON position Always make sure that pow
142. rted Pressing the key will automatically return to the zero or home position that you had defned It is not necessary to use the return to zero home key if the test has been setup with automatic return to zero home 2 1 1 7 Soft Keys Soft keys execute measurement and setup functions Depending on the current task various soft key options are displayed on the bottom line of the LCD display The option displayed is linked to the soft key located beneath the option Press the soft key to execute the desired function 2 1 1 8 Navigation Keys There are four arrow keys that are used for navigation within lists and menus Press the Up arrow to move upward Press the Down arrow to move downward Press the Right arrow to move to the right or to move to the speciff attributes for an option Press the Left arrow to move to the left or to move from the attributes to the main option menu Console Overview 2 3 TLC Load Cell Connector Console On Off Switch Console Power Connector TCD Frame Connector 2 1 2 Back Panel Description 2 1 2 1 Mains Power Connector The TCD System uses a single phase voltage 100 120 220 or 240Vac 10 47 to 63Hz 2 1 2 2 Power Cord and Plug Connect the 3 wire power plug to a 3 wire grounded outlet only Do not attempt to adapt or remove the 3rd ground wire to fi the plug into a 2 wire electrical outlet Modifying or overriding these features can create safety hazards WARNING The power supp
143. s an Excel spreadsheet Saved Runs have the following header information m Run Number Run D m Status 1 2 or 0 Status 1 means normal test result Status 2 means test was terminated aborted Status 0 means test was deleted Individual Coeffrient Results m Coeffrient Units of Measure 8 1 3 Saving Both Test Setup and Runs When you Save Both F3 Both you will save two separate fles a test setup fle tst and a results fie tsv Chatillon TCD Systems 8 1 4 Saving Raw Data You can Save Raw data F4 Raw Because the TCD System is Capable of saving up to 1000 data points per second exercise cau tion when saving raw data Raw data fies can be extremely large fies with a signifiant amount of data Raw data fies are saved as a tsv fie The Raw data fie is saved with the Test Setup Name and date code associated with the fle An example Raw data fie is Time Test Name 3 54 32 Part 2S 220080227035532 tsv Date Feb 27 2008 The tsv fle is saved as a notepad fle If you right click onto the fie you can associated it with another application For example if you right click on the fle Part 1S1 tsv and use the Open With op tion within Microsoft you can associate the fle with Microsoft Excel so that the fie opens as an Excel spreadsheet 8 1 5 Saving All Test Setup Runs and Raw When Saving All F5 All you will save a test setup fle tst result fie tsv and raw fie tsv Save
144. sabled No the user can delete a test from the run list You can see that a run has been deleted because the sequence number for that run is missing This alerts the user that a test was deleted Main Operating Screen When mark deletions is enabled Yes the user cannot delete a test from the test run list When mark deletions is enabled the user can Shows that the test run 5 was deleted select the DELETE key to delete a test The data for this test is ig The mark deletion option is disabled No nored and is not used to compute any statistics Deletions are also noted on the STATS screen A test that has been deleted with the mark delection option enabled is displayed with a red strikethrough This alerts the user that a test was deleted Example Use the V navigation key to select Mark Deletion Select F1 No to allow the user the ability to delete a test and remove it from the run list Select F2 Yes to allow a user to delete a test and maintains its sequence in the run list Data for this test is not calcu lated as part of statistics Main Operating Screen Shows that the test run was deleted The mark deletion option is enabled Yes Select Enter key Lock Options Lock Test List Mark Deletions Supervisor Setup Screen Yes enables the Mark Deletions option Chatillon TCD Systems Delete A Test Setup 9 3 9 3 Deletions and the Stats View When a test result is deleted from a test list the Stats screen
145. sacriiorooreesiiarieseroirsenius 2 14 0 System Security 9 2 Mark Deletions O DUO svessassisesinceusoisncunieidncenmiontencois 3 14 1 System Security sassssisirrrsrrerrsririirrrrrnnen 2 9 3 Deletions and Stats VIEW cesses 4 14 1 1 Supervisor Level 2 9 4 Delete a Test Setup cseeccsssseessesessssersssseeeen 5 14 1 2 Restricted User Level rererere 2 OD Lock TEST LIST DUON cctsassauerieocinnsadvenaiiasisestveomtnie 5 14 2 SUPERVISOR System Option wc J 14 2 4 Passwort pannnnoieniionriiirii civ 3 10 0 ABORTING Information 14 2 2 SEP ASS FUNCIO sinnen J 10 1 Abort a Test Using Stop K y eseeirrerrnes 2 14 1 3 SAVEX FUNCTION ccseessesssersersseerssseeeees 4 10 2 Abort a Test Using Conditional esee 3 TAT AGA FNCU Onenna 4 LABS LOCK OPTIONS sainaiapaninen ain 5 11 0 VIEWING Results and Information TAS Lock TestUst sssaiartnajomaideinnintmanieinianivinn 6 11 1 View Active Measurement erneieren 2 14 5 Mark Deletions aasssssssssesssesesessssssseeseessseseveseees 7 11 2 View Load Measurement 3 14 CAUTOR UN FUNCIO Minen 8 112 1 VIEW Load Bar GlADN viisiversieninentmnesceiaseemntis 3 11 2 2 View Crosshead Status Indicator 4 11 2 2 1 Load Measurement Status cee 4 11 2 2 2 Operating Mode 4 11 2 2 3 Crosshead Travel amp Direction 4 11 2 3 View Distance D Measurement 5 11 2 4 View Height H Measurement 5 11 2 5 View Speed S Measurement 6 11 2 6 View Cycle Counter sses 6 11 2 7 View Cycle TIMGD errereen 7
146. see Chapter 7 Loading A Test Setup 12 2 Using USB Data Port gt Shown USB fbsh drive connected to TCD Console USB connector Chatillon TCD Systems 12 3 Using a USB Hub Press key to ii A USB 2 0 compatible HUB may be connected to the TCD Console if you intend to interface with multiple USB devices From the hub you may connecta USB fhsh drive printer keyboard or mass storage device Ga A registered trademark of Ametek Inc Note The TCD Console is compatible with most Hewlett E Packard model inkjet printers with a direct USB TransmitPrint Key on TCD Console 2 0 compatible input port ee 12 4 Using a USB Printer A USB 2 0 compatible printer may be connected to the TCD Con Sole if you intend to print test information directly to a printer using the Print Transmit button The print output is NOT WYSIWYG format You cannot print screen CAUTION If outputing Raw Data to the USB port always output the Raw Data before printing The Raw Data consumes most of the print buffer This must be cleared before printing can take place The Print Transmit button is limited on the TCD Console to printing test results information only If more advanced printing is required you should save your data to a USB fbsh drive and upload this information into a Secondary personal computer for printing outputs Print Output from Printer Chatillon TCD Systems Using USB Data Port 12 3 Examp
147. ser and represents the crosshead starting position The red dot on the base line indicates Height mode Chatillon TCD Systems 2 2 2 3 4 Crosshead Travel Direction An up arrow and down arrow appear on either side of the crosshead line on the crosshead status icon When the crosshead is moving upward the up arrow will blink and illuminate The down arrow will blink and illuminate when the crosshead is moving downward This is especially helpful when the TCD frame is moving at very slow speeds e g 0 001 in min 0 01 mm min During a test the main operating screen will also indicate speed direction and rate of speed 2 2 2 3 5 Load Cell Status The crosshead status icon will indicate the measurement status as it compares to the TLC load cell connected to the machine and its Capacity The crosshead status icon will change color during a mea surement m GREEN means measure load is within 74 of the load cell s Capacity m YELLOW means the measured load Is between 75 and 94 of the load cell s capacity Exercise caution m RED means the measured load Is at 95 or above the load cell s capacity Use extreme caution Chatillon TCD Systems During a test a moving arrow will also indicate crosshead movement and rate of speed 43 24 0 937 2 000 D 1 000 D S YS 2000 inch 100 00 Ibf My Test Shown Indicates the measured load is below 75 of the load cell s 100 Ibf capacity Green ind
148. sting of your coeffrients including the following formatting options upper lower dual single blank line page separator Chatillon TCD Systems Coefficients Part 1S1 Distance at Limit Peak Load Date Distance at Limit Peak Load Date Load at Limit Distance at Limit Date Moved L Coeffrient to the Top Create A Test Setup 3 17 3 4 6 1 Upper Lower Function The Upper Lower function changes the character size of the result When the Upper Lower attributed is placed below the cofftient the coeffrient s size is changed Example Select upper lower using the navigation keys Use the F2 Up soft key to move the upper lower label to appear beneath the coeffrient you want to adjust the size for L Select Enter or OK key 3 18 Create A Test Setup Peak Load Load at Limit Distance at Limit Peak Load Load at Limit Distance at Limit Date Change Your Coefftient s Font Size Part 1S1 72 51 10 00 5 Mar 2008 Primary Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 Lower Case Font Upper Case Font Chatillon TCD Systems 3 4 6 2 Dual Single Function The dual single function configures columns e g show result in single or dual column format Dual columns permit more data to appear on a single screen 3 4 6 3 Blank Line Function The blank line functions allows you to place a single line separator between coeffrients Access the blank line function using the navi gation keys then use t
149. surement at its current load or distance value Holds are commonly used to determine a sample s relaxation rate or creep rate Primary S 2 000 When the hold is based on a load setpoint you may specify the D Load coeffrient for the creep rate of the sample When the hold is based on a distance setpoint you may specify the L coefftient for the relaxation rate of the sample D 0 00 D 0 20 T 00 00 30 Test Recipe for My Hold Test Setup The Hold stage may be used in Normal or Height modes The Hold stage has the following attributes Hold Type Load or Distance Hold Time The Hold stage allows you to confgure two types of holds m Hold based on a Load te Type mM Hold based on a Distance Max Dist Min Break Break Distance Hold Setup for My Hold Test Hold Type Time Max Load Min Break Break Load Hold Setup for My Hold Test Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 55 3 6 5 1 Load Hold Type A Load F1 hold type will measure the change in distance of your Sample as itis held ata constant load Normally this type of test is used to measure the creep coefftient D of a sample such as rubber The rubber is pulled to a precise load value and held for a period of time The distance will change to refkct the rubber s elas tic characteristics With this type of test setup you are interested in the change In distance 3 6 5 1 1 Load Hold Attributes The primary a
150. t LISCO 000M sneinen 5 Chatillon TCD Systems Delete A Test Setup 9 1 9 1 Delete a Test Result Run You may delete a test result run from the test result list by simply selecting the test using the navigation keys and selecting the Delete key When a test result is deleted it is removed from the test result list however its associated test run number Is also removed and can not be reissued to the next succeeding test For example if your test list contained 10 test results the are listed using the number 1 thru the number 10 in the test list If you elected to delete test 6 the new number string in your test list is 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 This alerts users to the fact that a test result was deleted from the batch CAUTION A deleted test cannot be recalled Once the test is deleted using the Delete key it is permanently erased 9 2 Delete A Test Setup Test 5 was deleted Mark Deletion options is Off P 76 79 L 72 51 D 10 00 Shows a Deleted Run Test 5 was deleted Mark Deletion options is On Shows Passed Peak Result for Run 2 Chatillon TCD Systems 9 2 Mark Deletions Option The mark deletion function will prevent a user from deleting a test run for a test setup The mark deletion function is a selectable option in the System Options under Supervisor The TCD Console will display the tests or runs for a test setup and display them in the test run list If the mark deletion option Is di
151. t of a test The Distance unit of measure corresponds to the speed of the cross head motion and may be setup as either inch or millimeter mm Compression distances may be expressed as a negative number Any Distance setpoint will also be displayed in the status line lo cated above the soft keys In our illustration the currently performed stage for our test called Limit Test is operating at a speed S of 2 000 inches per minute to a distance D setpoint of 1 000 inch 11 2 4 View Height Measurement When the TCD System is set to Height mode and during a test pro cedure the measured height from the datum position is displayed as the coefftient H In addition during the test procedure the distance from Home Is also displayed as a reference Height is derived from the datum position from the bottom most loca tion from your test For example if a Spring Is being compressed to 50 lbf you may want to measure the height of the spring at a given L1 and L2 setpoint In this type of test you must frst zero out the height and establish a datum position on which the measured height is calculated from This is normal done by moving the crosshead downward without the sample in place until the top platen and bot tom platen just touch This is the datum position on which the height of the spring is measured The Height unit of measure corresponds to the speed of the cross head motion and may be setup as either inch or millimete
152. t test setup Itis good practice to either Save your test setup on a USB fhsh drive or make a copy of the test setup and save as a new test on the console s Test Menu screen To Edit a test setup begin at the Main Test Menu screen Example Select the Test Setup from the Main Test Menu screen that you want to edit Use the navigation keys to select the test setup Select F3 Edit 6 2 EditA Test Setup 8 12 01 59 PM 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 6 2 Edit Your Test Setup From the test setup screen we are going to edit the test setup called Part 2S 2 In our example we are going to modify the setup as follows m Stage 3 Add a Conditional m Stage 4 Add a Tolerance Example Use the navigation keys to select Stage 3 Select Enter key Modify the Attribute Menu by selecting the Enter key until you have highlited the Speed attribute Use the numeric keys and change the Speed from 2 000 to 10 Select OK key Select the Enter key until you are at the frst conditional attributed called Max Load This conditional is used to enter the maximum load that can be measured If this load is reached before our hold time is completed the test is automatically aborted Conditionals are useful to avoid the continuation of a test setup IF a condition is reached that might otherwise void the result Use the numeric key to enter the value 15 to represent 15 Ibf If during the test the
153. t to assure its accuracy AMETEK Inc assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document nor from the use of the information contained herein IM TCD 0208 NC 003119 Issue March 2008 Visit us on the Worldwide Web at www chatillon com 2008 by AMETEK Inc Information within this document is subject to change without notice 1S09001 2000 Manufacturer
154. ta from the USB port Force press to change the Load Units of Measure Distance press to change the Distance Units of Measure Any test from your Test Menu NOTE The F5 soft key cannot be changed and is always set to Menu You specify how you want your soft key to function using a LIST F1 that can include any of your test names in your main test menu screen For example you can save up to ten 10 test setups in the menu test setup menu Whenever a test setup is created and saved at the main menu it will also populate the LIST for your soft keys This allows you to map a soft key directly to your test setup without the need to go to the main test menu Use the navigation key to move down the options menu from Overloads to Soft Keys An arrow at the bottom of the Options menu shows that more options are available by cursoring down An arrow at the top of the Options menu shows that more options are available bu cursoring upward NOTE There are twelve 12 system setup options however only ten 10 can be displayed at one time An arrow at the top bottom of the options window indicates that more options are available Access these by using the up down navigation keys 2 32 Console Overview i Soft Key 1 Units Soft Key 2 Loads Soft Key 3 Formats Soft Key 4 Distance RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads gt wi Soft Key Screen Shows more options available To access use the navigation key to move up or down
155. ted to the console The greater the sampling rate the greater amount of data points being collected Higher data rates will require more time to trans mit Export Raw can only be sent to the USB output The raw fie is transmitted as a tsv fle 8 4 2 Export Test Setup The Export Test Setup option when YES will automatically cause the TCD Console to write the test setup for the test being performed to the USB or RS232 output device connected to the console The test setup fle is transmitted as a tst fie 8 4 3 Export Results The Export Results option when YES will automatically cause the TCD Console to write the test results for the test being performed to the USB output device connected to the console The result fle is transmitted as a tsv fie 8 6 SaveA Test Setup Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Chatillon TCD Systems Chapter 9 DELETING A TEST Page 9 1 Delete a Test Result or RUN veces 2 9 2 Mark Deletions Option 3 9 3 Deletions and Stats View cusses 4 9 4 Delete a Test Setup oo cceecsssseesssesssereseeeen 5 9 5 LOCK Tes
156. test the following information is displayed Measured Load Sample Height Test Speed Test Direction Distance from Home Test Setup Active Stage 4 2 Using Height Mode Good Measurement Indicates Height Mode Height inch Compression Load Load lbf Main Operating Screen Height Crosshead Travel Distance from Home inch amp Direction Test Speed in min Chatillon TCD Systems 4 2 Naming Your Height Test This section will show how to setup a height test Example From the Test Menu Screen select F1 New Name your Test My Height Chatillon TCD Systems No Tests My Test Part 1S1 No Test 8 12 01 59 PM 27 12 JAN 2008 Main Test Menu Screen Name your Test My Height Using Height Mode 4 3 4 3 Changing to Height Mode My Height inch 190 00 Ibe Height Mode You can change to Height Mode within Stage 0 Test Properties Auto Home Once you setup a test in height mode this test will always operate Auto Return in height mode You can change the mode back to Normal mode in Export Raw Export Results an existing test Export Setup Display Graph Example Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Description From the Test Menu Screen select F1 New p Name your Test My Height Set Height Mode Stage 0 _ Select Enter Key to set Test Properties My Height inch Fe 100 00 bf Change Height Mode to YES by selecting F2 Yes Height Mode Select OK key Auto Home Acknowledge
157. the operating mode that your TCD System is confgured to by viewing the crosshead status icon The red dot will be at the crosshead line location and distance is expressed as D 3 1 2 Height Mode Height mode is used when it is necessary to measure the height of the sample e g spring testing A datum is established based on the absolute zero location of the tester The absolute zero position is the lowest position possible for the crosshead to travel with the associated load cell and testing fixture attached The free length of a spring for example would be measured from the absolute zero position The datum would represent the height of the spring at the frst touch when the crosshead moves down from the home posi tion The home position is defned by the user and represents the crosshead starting position Height mode is indicated by the crosshead status icon the red dot is at the base line Distance is displayed as height as H Main Operating Screen Height Mode Shown Distance is displayed as H Height The red dot on the crosshead status icon is located at the base line 3 2 Create A Test Setup Chatillon TCD Systems 3 1 3 Setting Mode to Normal Place your TCD System in Normal mode from within the System Options Menu Example From the main operating screen press F5 Menu and then F5 Options Use the navigation key to select the Distance option Use the navi gation key to modify the Height Mode attribute
158. thout collecting or measuring data A Goto can be used as a preconditioning stage where you may want to exercise a Sample before testing or where you want to compensate for any mechanical movement within your testing fixture preloading A Goto can be based on any of the following m Distance m Load m Home A Distance Goto moves the crosshead to a specifed distance value without collecting data A Load Goto moves the crosshead to a specifed load value without collecting data A Home Goto moves the crosshead to a user defned home posi tion value without collecting data NOTE Any Goto move is you do not collect data and their is no measured result A Goto is normally used in conjunction with another stage so that data is collected To help distinguish a Goto move from a tensile move notice that the arrows icon changes from filed arrows to open arrows Chatillon TCD Systems Distance Max Distance Max Load Distance Max Load Min Break Break Goto Method Distance Create A Test Setup 3 49 3 6 4 Cycle Stage A cycle stage can be a series of tension compression or hold moves with each move having their own independent load distance or hold time Each move with the cycle can also have an indepen dent speed rate Cycle stages may be confgured as follows Cycle for a number of counts m Cycle for a period of time m Loop The cycle stage is denoted by the O icon depicting a
159. ting e g adhesives in a peel test Setting a Min Break is telling your TCD System Look for a break AFTER the Min Break Load is measured The Break is the percentage drop in measured load that defnes your break condition When 90 is entered the system looks for a measured drop in load from the peak measured load of 10 The Break is the actual measured load as a percentage of the maximum 100 load 3 6 2 1 1 Break Conditionals Conditionals or secondary attributes are optional Conditional attributes will stop a test if the condition you confgure is achieved before a break condition occurs The conditional attributes for a break type stage are E Maximum Distance E Maximum Load The Max Dist or maximum distance conditional will prevent a test from continuing to operate once the crosshead has traveled that distance For example if you expect your sample to break before the crosshead has traveled 6 inches you might consider setting a Max Dist of 6 inches This would prevent the TCD System from continuing to test beyond what your sample s break characteristic Is The Max Load or maximum load conditional will stop the test is a maximum load value is achieved before a break condition occurs The Max Load may be used to prevent overload conditions from taking place Chatillon TCD Systems Tensile Stage Attributes Type Speed Min Break Break Max Distance Max Load Tensile Stage Types Break after 10 drop in
160. tributes Load Limit Speed My Limit Type Speed Load Max Distance Min Burst Burst When load drops 10 Begin to Look for Break at 50 lof Stop test at 3 inches Compression Stage Types Type Speed Distance Max Load Min Burst Burst Compression Limit Types Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 3 2 2 Limit Conditionals Conditionals or secondary attributes are optional Conditional attributes will stop a test if the condition you confgure is achieved before a break condition occurs The conditional attributes for a limit type stage are E Maximum Load E 8 Minimum Burst E Burst The Max Load or maximum load conditional will prevent a test from con tinuing to operate once the measured load has achieved this value This might be used to prevent an overload condition on the grip or load cell The Min Burst or minimum burst is the measured load value that must frst be measured before your TCD System looks for a break condition Since a break is defned as a percentage drop of the measured load you need to be careful with certain types of materials that may exhibit large drops in load during their testing Setting a Min Burst is telling your TCD System Look for a break AFTER the Min Burst Load is measured The Burst is the percentage drop in measured load that defnes your break condition Chatillon TCD Systems What is the load at 2 inches Compression Stage Attributes Speed Type Speed Distance Max Loa
161. ttributes for the Hold Stage are type and time Time All Hold Types must have an associated Time period e g how long the TCD System will hold at a load setpoint or a distance setpoint Time is expressed as hh mm ss The practical limit for a hold time is 24 00 00 24 hours Longer hold periods are possible depending on the stiffness of the sample If longer hold times are required contact your Chatillon representa tive for assistance Time is always expressed in SECONDS unless decimal separators are used to denote MINUTES and HOURS Example Enter 30 into the Time attribute for 30 seconds Enter 30 0 into the Time attribute for 30 minutes Enter 3 00 0 into the Time attribute for 3 hours 3 56 Create A Test Setup Hold Type Time Max Dist Min Break Break Hold Type Time Max Dist Min Break Break Nominal Var Peak Load Min Load Load at Break Load at Limit Load Average Load Coefftients for My Hold Test Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 5 1 2 Load Hold Conditionals When the hold type is Load F1 the conditional attributes are m Maximum Distance m Minimum Break m Break The MaximumDistance is the maximum load value the crosshead is allowed to travel before the TCD System will automatically abort the test The Minimum Break is the minimum load value that must frst be achieved before the TCD System will look for a break condition The Break is the percentage drop in the measured load that woul
162. ue the Prompt will display for that specifed time At the completion of the time period the Stage is completed and the test setup will proceed automatically to the next stage in the setup lf the Field Name has a name and the Display for sec attribute is left blank the user must enter a value in response to the Field Name If the Field Name is blank and the time is blank the Prompt will display until the Enter or OK key acknowledges the prompt Once the prompt is acknowledged the next step will activate 3 66 Create A Test Setup Leave Display Prompt Time Blank When left blank the user may have to enter a response to a prompt to start the test or press the Enter or OK key to resume the test start Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 7 3 Prompt Option The Prompt feld represents what will be displayed The Prompt may be up to 16 characters in length If the Display for Sec contains a time period the prompt will display for that time period and then the test start or the next stage will begin If the Display for Sec is left blank the prompt will alert the user to respond to the prompt The user is presented with the Naming display to enter their response Example Enter Your User ID into the prompt feld Select OK key Field Name Display for sec Prompt Enter Prompt Message Chatillon TCD Systems Field Name Display for sec Prompt Your User ID Prompt Message User ID Ente
163. ults Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Height Mode Auto Home Auto Return Export Raw Export Results Export Setup Display Graph Sampling Rate Hz Load Cell Runs Limit Test Properties Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 3 6 1 4 Export Raw Export Raw means to export the raw data collected for each test through the USB serial port Enabling Export Raw means that you will have a USB fbsh drive connected to your TCD Console At the completion of each test the raw data values for each variable within your test is exported to the USB fbsh drive Up to 1000 samples per second can be collected for a test The fie created when exporting raw data is identifed by The screen will also display a measage Writing data to fie please wait You are required to press the F1 0K key to acknowledge Ifa problem exists when trying to export data a display message will alert the user Unable to dump log fie to USB thumb drive NOTE Take care when specifying your sampling rate whenever 4 your are exporting raw data The greater the sampling rate combined with the number of variables up to ten per test will determine the length of time that is required to perform the export operation Example Select F2 Yes to request that raw data be exported automatically to the USB fhsh drive at the completion of the test Select Enter key For more information about
164. uns List have a unique Run Number The Run Number is the sequence number of the test that was performed for that test setup Up to ten 10 Runs can be displayed in the Run List If more than ten Runs are saved you would select the arrow at the bottom of the Runs List to view other Runs in their numeric sequence Runs are displayed to show their current status If a Run Is active itis highlited You use the navigation keys to activate a Run so you can view the results for that Run Aborted Runs are tests that were aborted by the operator when the test was actively being performed or that were aborted automatically because of a conditional attribute being achieved Aborted Runs are displayed with a yellow strikethrough line No data is saved for an Aborted Run Deleted Runs are Runs where data was collected and where the Run was completed A Run can only be deleted by an operator using the Delete key Ifa Run is deleted it can be removed from the Runs List but its unique Runs Number cannot be used The integrity of the sequence numbering remains intact For example if fve Runs are displayed 1 2 3 4 6 7 you can see that Run 5 was deleted If you want to control deleted Runs a Supervisor can enable the Mark Deletion function This function allows an operator to delete a Run however the Run will continue to be displayed in the Runs List When Mark Deletion is enabled a deleted Run has a red strikethrough You can view the d
165. utomatically begin During the test the load L height H and speed S are shown We also show the distance from the Home position Typical Test Setup Recipe for My Height Limit for Stage 1 10 Ibf Chatillon TCD Systems Using Height Mode 4 5 4 5 Finding Your Datum The height mode requires a datum on which the measured height is referenced from Our example will use a compression block as our base on which our foam sample will be compressed and its height measured The crosshead is equipped with a compression platen for our test We will fnd our absolute zero or datum by touching off our platen with our block When the platen and block touch this is our zero postion or our datum position The sample s height is measured upward from this position Example Press F2 Datum to establish your datum This is the absolute zero position where the height is measured from Use the DOWN key and the jog thumbwheel to carefully position the crosshead with your compression fixture at the absolute zero position Be careful NOT to allow your top fixture to come into contact with your bottom fixture Allow a small amount 0 125 inch or 3mm of clearance between the fixtures or base and fixture Select F2 Down to enable the TCD System to automatically determine absolute zero Once the fixture touches off it will automatically return to where you had started the auto datuming procedure Use the UP key to position the c
166. v L D P S N Date Shown below is the result of your test after you specifed and renamed your coeffrients Notice that the primary results or the results that can have tolerances are displayed on the frst result screen To view the status results use the navigation keys to sequence to the next screen Rename Setup Shows Coeffrients for Test Part S1S after Renaming These are status coeffrients therefore they have no ability to be toleranced N A means cannot be toleranced LP represents the Peak Load DEAR 2 01 2008 Primary Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 Status Results for Part 1S1 Test Run 2 on Next Screen Status results appear on the Next D1 represents the Distance Limit Value Screen Use the navigation key to view L1 represents the Load at D1 Shows Run Number Stage 1 Shows Run Date Stage 1 Shows Result Status Stage 1 Chatillon TCD Systems Create A Test Setup 3 15 3 4 5 Formatting Your Coefficient Coeffrients are symbols AMETEK created to represent common values that users want to measure The coefftients that are used to represent Load Distance Height or Other values may be refor matted by the user The reformatting allows you to m Rename a coefftient mM Reorder a coeffrient in your results 3 4 5 1 Renaming Coeffrients At the tolerance screen you may specify the coeffrients that you want to report data for using the Data F5 soft key Using the Rename F 3 soft key you may
167. y Attributes for Stage 1 in EE 000 e Distance Max Load Min Break Break Typical Test Setup Recipe for a Limit Test Secondary Attributes for Stage 1 Create A Test Setup 3 7 3 3 2 2 Conditional Attributes Conditional attributes are optional These appear below the rule line Conditional attributes do not have to be confgured You will use conditional attributes when you want your test to end when a condition occurs For example you might use a conditional attribute for Maximum Distance in a Load Limit test In this ap plication suppose the load limit was never achieved To prevent a crosshead overrange situation or damage to the loadcell you would establish a maximum distance If the load limit was never achieved BUT the crosshead achieved the maximum distance the test will be automatically aborted No data Is saved 3 3 3 Reporting Results Results are reported based on the Stage Number or the sequence that the stage occurs within the recipe The L1 value represents the load result for Stage 1 while LP would represent the peak load result D1 shows the Distance setpoint to determine the L1 and LP values A Test Setup may report up to a maximum of ten 10 results Each results is associated with a stage and the coeffrients that make up the stage 3 3 4 Managing Runs and Results The proverbial question is How much data can save in the TCD Console s memory The answer It depends
168. y saved Supervisor Setup Screen 14 4 System Security 14 2 4 LoadX Function The authorized Supervisor has access to the LoadX function from the Supervisor Setup screen The LoadX function uploads and saves System Options from the connected USB fhsh drive to the TCD System For example if you wanted to upload the System Options from a Production Research TCD System to multiple TCD Systems on your production fbor you would save the System Options from the host TCD System to a USB and upload to multiple TCD System using the LoadX function When used in combination with the Lock Options feature production users are prevented from making changes to a production TCD System s System Options File to be loaded has an set fie extension Your system settings have been successfully saved Supervisor Setup Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 14 3 Lock Options The Lock Options restricts the user from being able to edit modify or change any System Options for your TCD System When the Supervisor enables the Lock Options feature the user does not have access to any of the following System Options They may view the options and their current settings but they cannot edit or change any of the System Options About Language Units Loads Distance Formats RS232 Clock Load Cell Overloads Softkeys Supervisor NOTE When the Lock Options feature is enabled Yes the user may view the System Options but may not edit or chang
169. ys to select your date format F1 M D Y month day year February 1 2008 F2 D M Y day month year 1 February 2008 Select ENTER key 2 3 8 8 Time Format Option The time attribute is used to set the TCD Console s time format Use the F1 soft Key to set the time format based on 12 hours with am and pm Use the F2 soft key to set the time format based ona 24 hour clock Example Use the soft keys to select your date format F1 12 1 00 pm F2 24 13 00 Select OK key 2 30 Console Overview finch Ey 100 00 tof Year Month Day Hours Minutes Seconds Date Format Time Format Date Format Time Format TIME FORMAT Screen Chatillon TCD Systems 2 3 9 Load Cell Status The load cell status screen has no user confgurable settings This is an information only page The load cell status page will display the following information for the Chatillon TLC Series load cell that is currently connected to the TCD Console Type The TLC Model Number connected Tension resolution characteristic Compression resolution characteristic Cal zero characteristic Number of Tension overloads Number of Compression overloads Cal Unit Serial Number the TCD Console serial number where the TLC load cell was last calibrated on m Date the calibration date for the load cell when it was last calibrated m Load Cell Serial Number 2 3 10 Overloads Status The overload status screen has no user confgurable settings T

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