CHEMINSTRUMENTS PROBE TACK TESTER MODEL PT
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1. IIH IHH IHH SAVE 0 STATISTICS UE 0 8 Time Seconds PRINT 21 SAVE MARKERS EZ Lab automatically records the data from the entire test The Save Markers feature will hold the place of the left and right marker for future tests This will automatically crop all test performed while the feature is on To turn this feature on click the box located next to Save Markers A check mark will appear in the box To turn it off click the box again and the check mark will disappear Turning off this feature will reset the left and right marker to the left and right sides of the graph Future tests will not be cropped automatically Note When the feature is turned on EZ Lab will save two different files One file will include all of the data recorded from the test The other file will be the data automatically cropped by using the Save Markers feature These files will be differentiated by the suffix RevA The RevA file will be the data automatically cropped by the Save Markers feature Example Test 001 and Test O01 RevA The Auto Scale button changes the scale of the Y axis of the graph This feature allows for an enhanced view of the graph profile Clicking the Auto Scale button activates the feature The button will change to Full Scale Clicking the Full Scale button will restore the graph back to the original scale of the Y axis 22 BACK2. lt gt RECALCULATE AUTO SCALE STATISTICS 2 0 25 Time Seconds PRINT SAVE NOTES EZ Lab will automatically display the Graph Screen after the data has been entered on the Data Set Information screen The Graph Screen will graph the profile of forces recorded during the test and will display the Low Average and High values CROPPING GRAPHS Lett Marker The Graph Screen provides a cropping feature Notice the red EE d gt vertical lines markers located at the left and right sides of the graph Right Marker These markers can be moved horizontally on the graph by using the ad gt 20 arrows labeled Left Marker and Right Marker The field next to the arrows will indicate the position of the marker on the graph Note Cropping a graph will not erase the data saved from the original test 1 Using the arrows move the left and right markers to the desired location 2 Click the Recalculate button This will change the data displayed on the graph page to reflect the area inside the markers A graph can be recalculated up to 3 times 3 After the Recalculate button has been selected a Save Markers Back and Save buttons appear 2u wevv O07 Low 142 0 Avg 1178 2 Force Grams 1600 1400 120 Bi EE E EE EE EE EE iz ERR US EE Sch RECALCULATE E SSS SS SS SS eS EE EE E AUTO SCALE ZP SSS e a BACK 200 f mH I
3. load cell and choosing the units of measure are controlled in the Load Setup Run Test left and right Load Setup CALIBRATE RUN TEST section The right section titled Test Data Current Load pe ay Run Test is for starting the motor and setting the test speed Grams Kilograms Ounces Pounds Status es Ir REVIEW DATA Press START button to start test 15 CALIBRATION In order for the load cell to measure forces correctly it is CALIBRATE necessary to calibrate the system The following procedure Current Load describes the calibration process The test platform uses Grams for calibration 1 Select the Calibrate button in the Setup section of the Main Screen o Grams e Kilograms 2 Follow the on screen instructions exactly and make sure to untae hang the appropriate weight on the load cell Grip when entering Ss Pounds e Newtons the high calibration value 3 Verify the calibration by hanging some other known weight on the load cell Grip and checking the display in the Current Load field 4 Click on appropriate bullet to select desired unit of measure UNITS Click the bullet next to the unit of measure to select the desired unit for data collection and data analysis All data will be displayed in the unit selected Run Test RUN TEST RUNNING REMOTE TEST Test Data ae The Start button automatically starts a test To stop the test move th
4. 001 The next test performed will automatically be named Test 002 then Test 003 and so on NORMALIZE SAMPLE Normalize Sample Normalize Sample allows you to g Inches Feet Centimeters e Meters record the width of the samples being tested It also what the Normalize Data feature uses to calculate force per width STORING DATA All data is automatically stored in Data Set Stored In the Following a folder on the computers C drive EZ KG gi Save File to Folder Specified Below Lab also has the option to store the to select an alternative location to store SPECIFY PATH your data Once the selection is made it will appear in the box above the Specify Path button Click the box next to Save File to Folder Specified Below to activate the feature Click the box again to turn the feature off The previous entered storage location will remain in the box to show the last place data was saved FINISH AND ABORT FINISH ABORT Once all the information has been correctly entered on the Data Set Information screen click the Finish button This will save the data and EZ Lab will automatically go to the Graph Screen The Abort button discards the data from the previous test and EZ Lab automatically goes back to the Main Operating Screen 19 GRAPH SCREEN Low 0 0 Avg 511 8 High 1430 6 Force Grams 1500 foom Lett Marker bk Right Marker
5. BACK The Back button is used to undo changes made when cropping the graph It will appear after the graph has been cropped by moving either of the markers and clicking the Recalculate button Back will only undo the last recalculation done to the graph SAVE SAVE The Save button will save the cropped data as a new file with the same File Name as the original file but add the suffix RevA Example Test 001 becomes Test 001 RevA Only one RevA file per original test can be saved at a time Anytime you click the Save button a RevA file will be saved If there is an existing file name with a RevA file already the existing RevA file will be replaced STATISTICS STATISTICS The Statistics button will open a new window and display the Variance Standard Statistics x Variance 353964 7 Standard Deviation 594 9493 Deviation and Work joules of the data displayed on the graph The data displayed on this screen will change anytime a change is made to the graph To exit out of this screen click either the OK button or the red X button EZ Work joules 279895 Lab will automatically go back to the graph page Sk 23 Print will allow you to use any printing feature available to your computer Highlight the desired printer and click the Print button This will take you to your computers print menu You may exit th
6. Probe Tack Tester is very simple to use The following is the correct procedure for running a Probe Tack Test 1 Secure the test sample on the Annular Ring per the test method and place the Annular Ring in the Test Platform 2 Lower the Test Platform to the test position 3 Press the Start Switch and hold it until the Test Platform starts to move The machine will complete one full test cycle and automatically stop when finished 4 The Test Platform will move downward and maintain probe contact with the sample for a dwell time of 1 second The Test Platform will then move upward at 24 inches per minute The load cell will measure the peak tension force on the Probe during this upward movement 5 When the Test Platform returns to the start position the Annular Ring can be removed and cleaned in preparation for the next test 6 The Probe can be cleaned with a cotton swab and appropriate solvent when the Annular Ring is removed 7 Repeat the procedure for additional test FILE MANAGEMENT There are four file management functions available in the PT 1000 They are Review Download Store and Delete These four functions are available in three different modes within the Print Menu The following sections describe each of these modes and the procedure for enacting each 1 REVIEWING TEST DATA When the Data Storage is turned on test data is maintained in the memory of the PT 1000 This data is accessible for reviewing downloa
7. at your location without damage Carefully unpack the instrument and check for any damage that might have occurred during shipment If any damage did occur during transit notify the carrier immediately The ChemInstruments PT 1000 consists of the following parts e The test frame which includes the motor drive mechanism and the data acquisition system e Probe and Annular Ring e 3 Calibration ring weights e An envelope with this manual Make sure all of these components are present before discarding packaging material ASSEMBLY Carefully remove the test frame data acquisition assembly from the packaging and set it on a sturdy bench top The space required for the unit is approximately 12 wide x 15 deep x 16 high As with any precision piece of test equipment it is preferable to locate the PT 1000 in an area where temperature and humidity are controlled to standard conditions 72 2 F 50 5 relative humidity Insert the Annular Ring in the test assembly Attach the Probe to the threaded bolt on the load cell Connect the power cord to its receptacle on the backside of the control cabinet Complete the connection by inserting the male end of the power cord into an appropriate AC outlet Notice that the on off power switch is located directly beside the power cord receptacle on the backside of the test frame See Photo 1 PT 1000 Cabinet Back The ChemInstruments PT 1000 is now ready for calibration and use Befor
8. or operate without storing test files The following procedure describes how to turn the memory storage function on and off l 12 Press the Select key to select the Print Menu The Display will initially show the P mode 2 Press the Up T to select the St storage mode 3 Press the Enter key to access the Storage mode The Display will show either St On or St OFF 4 Pressing the Up T or Down V key will toggle the Display between St On and St OFF When the St On is selected the PT 1000 will store up to 20 individual tests in files 5 Press the Enter key to record the setting and return to the Run menu DELETING TEST DATA The storage limit of the PT 1000 memory is 10 tests or 360 seconds When this limit is reached an error message SE FULL is displayed Itis then necessary to delete test data from the memory in order to allow additional test data to be stored Deleting test files before the memory is full is also accomplished with this procedure 1 Press the Select key to access the Print Menu The Display will show the letter P indicating Print mode 2 Press the Up T key to select the dL then press the Enter key to access the Delete mode The Display will show dl OO where the indicates the number of test files stored in memory 3 Pressing the Select and Enter keys together for 3 seconds will delete the test files and return the Display to the Run Menu and
9. unit collects the data from the load cell and stores these data points in memory for use in calculating the maximum minimum and average values The data acquisition unit assigns a file number and saves the results in its memory This data can be downloaded through the RS232 connection port to an appropriate receiving program on your PC POWER UP Turn on the master power switch located on the back panel of the control cabinet directly next to the power line receptacle The onboard computer will go through a self test and then display the high peak force for the last test The system is ready for conducting the next test Warning Operating temperature for this equipment is 0 to 70 Celsius The equipment needs to be completely free of condensation inside and out before applying power MENU FORMAT There are three distinct Menus for the PT 1000 They are the Run menu Print menu and Setup menu Each menu has an indicator light that will be on when that menu is active Within each menu there are a series of modes that display the test results calibration sequence and data storage transfer Each of the three menus uses the Up and Down V arrow keys to access the modes within the menu When the desired mode is displayed the Enter key is used to access the parameter settings for that mode Once a parameter selection is made the Enter key is used to record the setting and return to the Run menu The following is an outline of the th
10. 0 11745 01 16 09 09 31AM 0 127 7 E NLJNAMINANN ANAM Aba DO ADD TO LIST REMOVE FROM LIST CLEAR LIST CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 DUU det SAVE TO EXCEL CAEZ Lab TestData arl 000 c0 002 dat CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 c0 003 dat TABULATE DATA CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 c4 004 dat CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 a0 005 dat OVERLAY DATA 27 In order to compile test data from multiple tests you must first create a list of the test files you would like to compile To create a list highlight a test file and click the Add To List button To delete a test file from the list click the desired file on the list and then click the Remove From List button The Clear List button will clear all the files from the list There is no need to highlight the files first ADD TO LIST REMOVE FROM LIST CLEAR LIST CAE Lab TestDatayarl J00aaaeO0 Get SAVE TO EXCEL CAE Lab TestDatatarl O00Mace 002 dat CAE Z Labi TestData arl U00MaAsA 003 dat CAE Lab Testtatasiarl 000 0004 dat CES Lab Testtataiarl O00aAc4 005 dat TABULATE DATA OVERLAY DATA SAVE TO EXCEL EZ Lab collects data throughout the entire test This is done by collecting individual data points These individual data points are used to display the Low Average and High values displayed from the test The Save To Excel feature allows you to view a list of the individual data points from every test on the created list The values will be displayed in the unit of me
11. 09 10 38AM 0 224 8 1528 5 OUN6 09 10 15AM 678 1 1069 9 01 16 09 10 13 AM 7842 pap 01 16 09 10 19AM ilesa 287 01 16 09 10 06AM 3 727 1 975 6 Dip 10 06AM 0 518 0 14 0 01 16 09 10 08AM OL 2814 15650 0116 09 10 06AM O 141 3 1169 7 ADD TO LIST REMOVE FROM LIST CLEAR LIST DELETE DELETE ALL SAVE TO EXCEL TABULATE DATA OVERLAY DATA Every time the Review Data feature is accessed the screen will automatically display the test data located in the EZ Lab test data folder located on your computers C drive The individual tests will be displayed in chronological order with the most recent test appearing on the top of the list This screen will display the test s File Name date and time the test was performed Low 25 Average and High values for the test performed To access the test data from a test file click the File Name You will notice the File name is now highlighted Once a file is highlighted you may now use the buttons on the screen to access the test data GRAPH GRAPH The Graph button will access the Graph screen This is the same Graph Screen displayed immediately following the Data Set Information Screen For instructions on operating the Graph Screen FILE DETAILS FILE DETAILS File Details will display all the information entered on the Data Set Information screen It will also display the Test Speed Length of Test Average
12. CHEMINSTRUMENTS PROBE TACK TESTER MODEL PT 1000 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ereenn eea r gege deeg NOTIN PC TTI EE ee EMBE EE SEET OFERA eege THEORY OF OPC rato EE OWI Er EE NEE ee AU aise seed eed eer Sadat E n need oa teeee Sada te E E koad Gre HK eH ill nyc e E ali een Ree EE SE 10 AUDIE Boy 8 eei ner a are OR ete OT Uae a ee te OT earn a eo 10 ru a POST EE 11 NES SE E N a E EE A E E E A E A T 11 EE E E 11 Rove Wie Test Diaen EEN 12 RE Ree 12 RSR EE 13 EZA LAB RE EE 14 Eet E 15 TEE 15 CAN Ee e EE 16 EE Ee 16 Data hee E e EE 17 Storme RI acai sd saci E eS ea aenv dl eea nad een eee aeons lees 19 Sie EI E EE 20 REN 25 Le WEE raene a a a ERT rT 26 Savo O EXCO E 28 PPA UALS DA EE 28 MAINTENANCE EE 36 Keele te E 36 WARRANTY E 37 PT 1000 Created on 10 1 2009 9 17 00 AM PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new ChemInstruments PT 1000 Probe Tack Tester This versatile user friendly carefully designed instrument allows you to determine loop tack values of adhesive laminates The unit has the following features e Automated test sequence e Selectable units of measure Kilograms grams Newtons Pounds amp ounces e Stores up to 20 tests in memory e Collected test data can be exported via RS232 port e Stored test data is available for review e Compatible with EZ Lab System UNPACKING ChemInstruments has made every effort to ensure that the PT 1000 arrives
13. High Low Stand Deviation Variance Work and Notes recorded for the individual test File Details will only display this information for one test DELETE Delete will permanently delete the test file 26 on Se Teast Method M Data Set ID we Sample Length rs Sample Thickness Sample With es Failure Mode OESTE ERNO O rr Length of Test J Average DELETE Delete All will permanently delete all the test files located in the Test Data Folder located on your computer s C drive HELP The Help button will open a PDF file of the machine manual This manual contains operation instructions for both the test platform and the EZ Lab software You must have Adobe Reader on your computer to open PDF manual file If the Adobe program is not already installed on your computer a copy of it is included on the EZ Lab disk The following instructions allow you compile test data from multiple files Data Review C EZ Lab TestData ar1 000 v Units Grams wwwv 016 RevA 01 16 09 01 58PM ww 016 01 16 0901 58PM 0 1062 6 01 16 0901 58PM 1223 1464 6 01 16 09 10 49AM 0 1430 6 01 16 0910 39AM 0 790 8 01 16 0910 38AM 0 1619 1 01 16 09 10 38AM 0 1528 5 01 16 0910 15AM 204 1069 9 01 16 09 10 13AM 232 9546 01 16 09 10 13 AM 1464 6 01 16 09 10 06AM 9 975 6 01 16 09 10 06AM 0 9140 01 16 09 10 06AM 0 1585 0 01 16 09 10 06AM 0 1169 7 01 16 0909 31AM
14. I mode 13 EZ LAB SYSTEM 3 0 OVERVIEW EZ Lab System software Version 3 0 is designed to enhance your model 1000 or 1100 ChemInstruments test platforms The following procedure describes how to use the EZ Lab System Should you have any problems or questions after following this procedure please call ChemInstruments at 513 860 1598 or contact us by e mail at zi Cheminstruments EZ Lab System v3 0 FUTURE MACHINES 14 INSTALLATION Insert the EZ Lab disk into the computer EZ Lab will self install 1 If EZ Lab does not self install select RUN Drive Setup exe 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the software installation 3 Connect the test platform s RS232 connection to the appropriate port on your computer with the provided RS232 serial cable 4 On the computer open the EZ Lab program This file will be located in a folder titled EZ Lab on the C drive 5 Double click on the file EZLabv This will open the EZ Lab System program and display the Main Screen 6 Select the appropriate test platform button to activate the program The operating screen will appear on your display OPERATION This operating system is designed to provide all the necessary instructions on your computer screen However the following information will provide additional insight The Main Operating Screen is divided into 3 sections The left and right sections are titled Setup Calibration of the
15. LATE The Overlay Screen provides a cropping P tten feature Notice the red vertical lines markers located at the left and right sides of the graph These markers can be moved horizontally on the graph by using the arrows labeled Left Marker and Right Marker The field next to the arrows will indicate the position of the marker on the graph Note Cropping a graph will not erase the data saved from the original test 1 Using the arrows move the left and right markers to the desired location 2 Click the Recalculate button This will change the data RECALCULATE RECALCULATE displayed on the graph page to reflect the area inside the markers A graph can be recalculated up to 3 times 3 After the Recalculate button has been selected a Save Markers Back and Save buttons appear BACK The Back button is used to undo changes made when cropping the graph It will appear after the graph has been cropped by moving either of the markers and clicking the Recalculate button Back will only undo the last recalculation done to the graph 31 The Save button will save the cropped data as a new file with the same File Name as the original file but add the suffix RevA Example Test 001 becomes Test 001 RevA Only one RevA file per original test can be saved at a time Anytime you click the Save button a RevA file will be sa
16. asure selected on the Main Operating Screen Click the Save To Excel button Follow the instructions on your screen to create a file name and save the file to the desired location on your computer TABULATE DATA Tabulate Data will create a table of data from the files on the list created Create a list of the desired test files and click the Tabulate Data button The screen below will appear The units of measure displayed will be the units selected on the Main Operating Screen 28 File Name i Work joules lt CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 0 001 det 26 1697 793 532 2 377268E 02 CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 DOUD dat l 452 8895 205108 9 567689 CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 DUU H det i 320 9726 103023 4 1454381 CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 0 004 dat 497 5603 247566 3 2313028 CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 0000 005 dat 315 6199 99615 93 2579064 Averages e 0 2452219 Standard Deviations 189 1383 483 6316 18166 Variances 35773 29 233899 7 033 Units Grams SAVE LIST SAVE TO EXCEL SAVE LIST Save List will save table as a file on the C drive of your computer This will allow you to recall the table at a later time Click the Save List button Follow the on screen prompts to select a location to save and name the table The table should be saved in the Test Data folder for the AR 1000 located on your computers C drive You may save the file in another location but it must be moved into this folder in order to b
17. ding and deleting The following procedures will describe how to review data contained within each test file l Press the Select key to access the Print menu The Display will show the letter P indicating Print mode Press the Enter key to access the Print mode The Display will show P where represents the number of test currently stored in memory Pressing the Down 4 and Up key will allow you to select any of the individually stored test files each one indicated by a different number After selecting the file number to be reviewed press the Select key two 2 times to access that particular file s data The Display will change to the I or current force reading Pressing the Up key will change the display from I to Average High and then Low The numerical values displayed are the test data stored for the selected test file in the Print mode A new test can be run while in the review mode Simply set up your test material in the Annular Ring making sure you have a clean probe in place and push the Start button The Display will revert to the current test data at the conclusion of the test NOTE The current test data Average High and Low values are always accessible in the Run menu by pressing the Un key Each push of the Upt key changes the display in the following sequence current A average H high and L low DATA STORAGE The PT 1000 can store test files in the memory
18. e cart past the Stop switch on the PT 1000 or press the Stop button on EZ Lab Press START button to start test Status 16 DATA SET INFORMATION Le ai Data Set Information Upon completion of every test the Data Set Information will automatically appear This allows the operator to record information about the test performed It will also allow you select were test data is stored All fields on the Data Set Information page are optional The only required field is File Name File Name the only required field on the Data Set Information page You must enter a file name to save the test data Test Method optional field wm 17 18 Data Set ID optional field Sample Length optional field Sample Thickness optional field Failure Mode optional field Auto File Increment automatically assigns a sequential number to the File Name It allows the operator to perform tests without having to rename each test but add a number to the File Name to differentiate them The feature is activated and deactivated by clicking the box While active you will not be able to change any information entered into the File Name field EZ Lab will automatically assign sequential numbers in ascending order to each new test performed Example File Name Test Activating Auto File Increment will change the File Name Test to Test
19. e proceeding with calibrating the PT 1000 it is advisable to become familiar with the Key Components of the PT 1000 These Key Components and a brief description of their function follow in the next section KEY COMPONENTS See Photos 1 and 2 POWER SWITCH is located on the back panel of the control cabinet directly beside the power cord connection LOAD CELL ASSEMBLY consists of the load cell and mounting DISPLAY provides test data results and system status information PROGRAM STATUS INDICATOR these three LED lights identify the operating status either Run Print or Setup Menus and are active when LED light is on UNITS INDICATOR there are five LED lights indicating the units of measure for the data collected They are Kilograms grams Newtons Pounds and ounces CONTROL KEYS control the various features of the data acquisition and operating system There are 5 keys consisting of Select Enter Up Down and Units RS232 CONNECTION data output port for downloading test data TEST PLATFORM holding the Annular Ring ANNULAR RING PROBE Annular Ring Test Platform Load Cell Assembly OPERATION THEORY OF OPERATION A test sample is secured on the annular ring per the test method and placed in the test assembly The Probe is brought into contact with the test sample and retracted at a set speed An electronic load cell measures the force then feeds the information to a data acquisition unit The data acquisition
20. e recalled SAVE TO EXCEL Save To Excel will save the table to the Microsoft Excel program in the same format displayed on this screen The unit of measure the data is reported in will be saved and displayed in the upper right hand corner of the table This allows you to use any of Excels feature to further 29 analyze the test data Click the Save To Excel button Follow the on screen prompts to create a file name and save the table Print will allow you to use any printing feature available to your computer Highlight the desired printer and click the Print button This will take you to your computers print menu You may exit this screen by clicking either Cancel or the red X buttons Select Printer Microsoft APS Document Writer Fas Adobe POF WA clousepchp Laserdet 1320 PEL E WN clousepcSHP P2015 T5 WoerversSHP Color Lasenlet CM1017 CANCEL OVERLAY DATA r n Ovetay Urcarea tardor ond M Overlay Data allows you to overlay graphs from up to five different tests Create a list see page Click the Overlay Data Button The following screen will appear The file names of Legend the graphed tests will appear in the box Lot Marker Rigu Marker b RECALCULATE labeled Legend The file names are color coded to correspond with the colors of the graph 30 Zoom Left Marker Right Marker CROPPING GRAPHS lt gt RECALCU
21. ed on your computer a copy of it is included on the EZ Lab disk CHANGING DIRECTORIES EZ Lab allows you to store your test data in multiple locations Files can be stored in any location connected to your computer This is accomplished on the Data Set Information screen To change directories click the drop down menu bar located on the top of the Review Data screen 33 selectfiles to exportto excel tabulate or overlay graph hi we Data Review CHEZ Labi TestDatasyarl 000 selecttiles to export to excel tabulate or overlay graph Click Select files to export to excel tabulate or overlay graph above This will bring you to the following screen Units Grams F Lab CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 o Display individual data files weg Display previously saved tabulate files Display previously saved overlay files 3 0 1 001 det edgetech 001 dat FILE DETAILS DELETE edgetech 007 dat edgetech 008 dat edgetech 009 dat edgetech 010 dat ADD TO LIST REMOVE FROM LIST CLEAR LIST SAVE TO EXCEL TABULATE DATA OVERLAY DATA This screen will display all the test files located in the on your computer under the directory C EZ Lab TestData ar1000 To change directories click the button located to the right of the directory address bar Scrolling over the button will pop up a window Press this to change directories Follow the on screen prompts to select files from a di
22. enu When the F is visible on the Display press the Enter key to access the calibration sequence At the LC display determine the Low Offset Value desired Typically 0 00 Make sure that you do not have any weight in contact with the Probe and press the Enter key The Display will change to HC for high calibration value NOTE the calibration sequence defaults to grams as the unit of measure Make sure your calibration weights and entries are in grams 5 At the HC display select a calibration weight 200 grams and place the 200 gram ring weight on the Probe Notice the hole in the ring weight fits over the tip of the Probe Set the High Offset Value on the Display to correspond with the selected calibration weight You can change the displayed value by pressing the Up and Down V keys Make sure the calibration weight is completely at rest and then press the Enter key The Display will change to the T mode showing the current reading of force Verify the calibration by placing a different calibration weight on the Probe Confirm that the instantaneous force reading is the same as the selected weight resting on the Probe 9 Repeat the calibration procedure if necessary SCALE A current force reading is available by accessing the T mode in the Run menu To access this mode simply press the Up key until the display shows I where the will be the current force being measured Th
23. fferent directory This screen allows you all of the same features as the Review Data screen It also allows you the ability to display previously saved tabulate files and overlay graphs 34 PREVIOUSLY SAVED TABULATE FILES Select files to exportto excel tabulate or overlay graph Units Grams To recall previously saved tabulated files click the bullet next to Display CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 0005 Display individual data files o Display previously saved tabulate files Display previously saved overlay files previously saved tabulate files You will notice all previously saved tabulate files VE stored under this directory will appear in the box Highlight the desired file and ADD TO LIST REMOVE FROM LIST CLEAR LIST CHEZ Lab TestData ar1 000 example tab TABULATE DATA tabulate file To remove an item from the list highlight the item on the list and click the click Add to List Click Tabulate Data to display the previously saved Remove From List button The Clear List button will automatically clear the list there is no need to highlight the file first You can only display one previously saved Tabulate file at a time PREVIOUSLY SAVED Qe Data Review ie A M E e OVERLAY GRAPHS sin Falah CAEZ Lab TestData ar1 0005 Display individual data files To recall previously saved overlay files a Pistlay previously saved CRUAS Mes Disp
24. ge 10 test have been collected Refer to Delete No Data collected Sample not attached See Test Procedure Not in Run Menu Refer to Running a Test Data measurement Improper calibration Check calibration consistently Low High Bad calibration Refer to load cell calibration Calibration drifts Bad or damaged load cell Replace load cell 36
25. is reading should be used only as a quick reference NOTE It is important to remember that the load cell is measuring forces at a rate of 400 times per second The rate of display on the display screen cannot cycle at this speed Therefore the value in the Scale reading is only one of the many data points that the load cell is measuring and it is not necessarily representative of the total data reading AUDIBLE BEEP The PT 1000 has an audible beep feature that sounds each time a Control Key is pressed This provides confirmation that electrical contact has been made by the key This audible beep feature may be turned off by following this procedure 1 Simultaneously press the Select and Enter keys for 3 seconds to access the Setup menu 2 From the Setup menu press the Up 7 key to select the Beep mode 3 When the display shows bE press the Enter key to access the settings 4 Press the Up T or Down keys to turn the beep feature off or on 5 After selecting the appropriate setting press the Enter key to activate your choice and return to the Run menu 10 RUNNING A TEST Probe tack tests run according to written test methods such as ASTM PSTC TLMI and others These tests are conducted to determine the tack adhesive values of the selected PSA material as it is removed from a stainless steel test Probe Make sure the load cell has been calibrated before conducting a test TEST PROCEDURE The ChemInstruments
26. is screen by clicking either Cancel or the red X buttons Select Printer Microsoft APS Document writer Fax adobe POF WA clousepc hp Laserdet 1320 PCL E I ANclousepeo sHP P2015 TS 4ServersdP Color Lasentlet CM1017 CANCEL NOLES o S The Notes field allows you to enter notes Clicking the Save Notes button will save the notes The notes will be stored with the information entered on the Data Set Information page HELP Si The help button will open a pdf file of the machine manual This manual contains operation instructions for both the test platform and the EZ Lab software You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open pdf manual file If the Adobe program is not already installed on your computer a copy of it is included on the EZ Lab disk 24 The Review Data button is located on the Main Operating Page The Review Data feature will allow access previously recorded test data The Review Data button will take you to the screen pictured below Bia Data Review Data Rewiew CAE Z Lab TestData arl 000 Units Grams 01 16 09 04 11 PR 1577 0 se wane 01 16 0902 39PM 0 835 1577 0 anne B RevA 01 16 09 01 58PM D al 993 5 bg www O16 01 16 09 01 58PM 4 ESA 10626 waa 7 Reva 01 16 09 01 58PM 13635 14646 FILE DETAILS Dip 10 49AM 0 511 8 1430 6 01716 091039 AM D 116 0 790 8 01 16 09 10 38AM 0 903 6 1619 1 O116
27. lay previously saved overlay files example qrh click the bullet next to Display previously saved overlay files You will notice all previously saved overlay files ADD TO LIST REMOVE FROM LIST CLEAR LIST CAE Z Lab TestData ar1 000 example grh OVERLAY DATA the box Highlight the desired file and 35 click Add to List Click Overlay Data to display the previously saved tabulate file To remove an item from the list highlight the item on the list and click the Remove From List button The Clear List button will automatically clear the list there is no need to highlight the file first You can only display one previously saved overlay file at a time The Display previously saved overlay files screen will bring up the Overlay Graph screen To operate this screen see Overlay Data MAINTENANCE As with any precision equipment it is important to provide care and maintenance to ensure proper performance and long life The PT 1000 Probe Tack tester is a durable and well designed piece of testing equipment requiring only minimal maintenance Normal and weekly general cleaning is all that ChemInstruments recommends be done to maintain your PT 1000 TROUBLESHOOTING In the unlikely event you experience problems with your PLT 1000 Probe Tack tester the following list of probable causes and corrective procedures may provide a solution Problem Probable Cause Procedure SE Full messa
28. ree menus and the modes contained within each menu Use this chart to quickly identify the location and proper path to access any of the settings RUN MENU PRINT MENU SETUP MENU Modes Modes Modes I Instantaneous force P Data transfer to PC F Force A Average of last test St Data storage on off LC Low H Maximum of last test dL Data storage delete EEN L Minimum of last test Bh High rS Remote bE Beep on off There is also a Units key that allows you to change the unit of measure to any of the five choices Kilograms grams Newtons Pounds amp ounces The green LED lights to the right of the display indicate the current active unit of measure LOAD CELL CALIBRATION It is important to calibrate the load cell to ensure that reliable data will be gathered A calibration procedure is built into the software of the PT 1000 This procedure should be followed upon first use of the PT 1000 and whenever necessary thereafter The following is the step by step procedure for calibrating the load cell MAKE SURE THE PT 1000 HAS BEEN ON AND RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CALIBRATION TO AVOID THIS WARM UP PERIOD LEAVE THE PT 1000 POWER ON WHEN NOT IN USE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE l Move the Test Platform assembly containing the Annular Ring to the upper idle position Make sure the engaging pin is activated to lock the assembly in this position Simultaneously press the Select and Enter keys for 3 seconds to access the Setup m
29. ved If there is an existing file name with a RevA file already the existing RevA file will be replaced The Stats button will open a new window and display the Low Average High Variance Standard Deviation and Work joules of the data displayed on the graph CAET Lob TestDate 00001 det d 733 532 27r ate CHE d Labi TesiDoinieri gimen det 11745 Dn 452 8855 205108 9 HTH CET Lab TostQateyer 000008 det 1164 7 un 3209726 1090234 145481 GAEZ Lab TesDem arl ffe D dat SEIN oo 4975603 2476663 2313000 CHE Z Lab TesData er i 000005 det 514 0 0 0 315 6193 33615 37 EATE Annes yad 2 HD KKK Standard Osiah 189 1983 487618 ad V gantes 3577229 2336947 33 Unite Grama 32 Print will allow you to use any printing feature available to your computer Highlight the desired printer and click the Print button This will take you to your computers print menu You may exit this screen by clicking either Cancel or the red X buttons Select Printer Microsoft SPS Document writer Fax Adobe POF WA clousepc hp Laserdet 1320 PEL E I WAclousepcSHP P2015 TS WW ServersSHP Color Laseler CM1017 CANCEL HELP The help button will open a PDF file of the machine manual This manual contains operation instructions for both the test platform and the EZ Lab software You must have Adobe Reader on your computer to open PDF manual file If the Adobe program is not already install
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