5.2.4 Test Start/Stop Push button Use the START/STOP Switch to start or stop a test. An LED on the START/STOP Switch illuminates to show that a test is in progress or that the tester is ready to perform a test. When an extensometer is used and recognized by your L3 Series software, the Start/Stop push button also allows for a third state called PAUSED. During a test, you have the option of pausing your test in order to remove the extensometer from your sample prior to the sample break. Pressing the Start/Stop push button will cause the crosshead to stop moving; the LED will flash yellow and you may remove the extensometer from the sample. Press the Start/Stop push button to resume the run.
NOTE Starrett recommends that you use the START/STOP Switch to start or stop your test setups.
Ready to Start
Push button Color Green - Solid
State
Crosshead is ready to Start a run Green - Flashing Crosshead is moving, test is active Yellow - Flashing Crosshead in NOT moving (paused), test is active Red - Solid Crosshead is stopped Start/Stop Push button States
Paused Run
Stopped Test
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