L3 series software introduction for material testing.
L3 Series Software for Material Testing
Introduction
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Product Warranty Starrett force measurement products carry a one-year (from date of purchase) warranty against defects in material and workmanship (parts and labor), subject to factory inspection. The L.S. Starrett Company will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts found to be defective in workmanship or material. Starrett warrants repaired or replaced parts for the balance of the original warranty period or 90 days, whichever is longer. Parts returned to the factory under warranty will be repaired at no charge. Freight charges to the factory will be paid by the customer. Return freight charges to the customer will be paid by Starrett. This warranty does not cover damages from such causes as abuse, accident, neglect, fire or freight damage. It does not apply to defects resulting from modifications made by the customer or improper use of the system or its components. Disclaimer of Liabilities The L.S. Starrett Company shall have no liability or responsibility to the customer or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this documentation, or the hardware described in it. This includes but is not limited to any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of hardware or equipment.
Table of Contents
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General Safety Precautions
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Warnings
Introduction
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1.0 1.1
Starrett Advanced Force Measurement Systems MMS and MMD Series Material Testing Frames
1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4
Load Cell Sensors Testing Fixtures
L3 Series Computer Workstation L3 Series Software Architecture L3 Standard Software Application L3 Standard Test Builder Application L3 Optional Automation Builder Application
1.2
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1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3
Installing L3 Series Software
1.3
L3 Series Software Registration
1.3.1
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Your MMS and MMD Series material test system is designed to comply with International Electromagnetic Compliance (IEC) standards.
General Safety Precautions Force measurement systems are potentially hazardous. Prior to operating your testing system, Starrett recommends that you read and understand the instruction manuals for your system and components and that you receive training on the proper use of this equipment from your authorized Starrett representative. Observe all warnings and cautions identified in this manual for your equipment. A warning identifies a function that may lead to injury or death. A caution identifies a hazard that may lead to damage to equipment or loss of data. Starrett products, to the best of our knowledge, comply with various national and international safety standards as they apply to material and force measurement testing. This Starrett product has been tested and found to comply with the following recognized standards: • EN61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment • EN61000-6-3 EMC Generic Emissions Standard • EN61000-6-1 EMC Generic Immunity Standard
To ensure reproduction of this EMC performance, connect this equipment to a low impedance ground connection. Typical suitable connections are a ground spike or the steel frame of a building.
Warnings Emergency Stop
Press the emergency stop button whenever you feel there is an unsafe condition during a test. The emergency stop button removes power to the motor drive system causing the crosshead to stop.
Flying Debris Eye protection, protective clothing and splinter/safety shields should be used whenever any possibility exists of a hazard from the failure of a sample, assembly or structure under test. Due to the wide range of materials that may be tested and that may result in a failure which may cause bodily injury, the precautions and preventative methods taken prior to testing is entirely the responsibility of the owner and the user of the equipment. Crush Hazard Always use caution when installing or removing apparatus and your sample material between the frame’s crosshead and the base. A potential pinch/crush hazard exists. Keep clear of the testing fixture, and particularly the jaw faces at all times. Keep clear of the crosshead during movement. If available, always make sure the Pinch Load feature is enabled. This will stop inadvertent crosshead operation if in manual mode. Always ensure that other personnel cannot operate the system while you are working within the test fixture area. Electrical Hazard Disconnect equipment from the electrical power supply before removing any electrical safety covers. Disconnect power when replacing fuses. Never reconnect power while the covers are removed. Never operate the system with protective covers removed. Rotating Machinery Hazard Always disconnect power before removing covers that protect the user from the internal rotating mechanisms. If maintenance to the drive mechanism is required, and power is needed to perform maintenance to the drive system, maintenance should be performed by an authorized Starrett representative who has received factory training on performing such procedures.
Starrett also certifies that this product complies with all relevant EU directives and carries the CE mark.
Warning Labels Listed below are the warning labels used in this manual including their definitions. Please pay particular attention to these labels and sections within this manual denoted with a warning label.
HAZARD: This label identifies a potentially dangerous hazard that may lead to serious injury to personnel.
WARNING: This label alerts the user of a potentially serious hazard that may result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
CAUTION: This labels advises the user to proceed using caution while performing this action. Failure to do so may harm equipment.
NOTE: This label is used to call-out important information including helpful operating instructions.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 MMS and MMD Series Testing Frames Starrett manufactures two models of testing frames with operating capacities from 500N to 50kN (112lbf to 11,250lbf). Both models operate with our L3 Series material testing software. And both are fully compatible with interchangeable load cell sensors, extensometers and test fixtures. MMS Series Single Column Test Frames The MMS Series are single column testing frames available in four capacities.
1.1 Starrett L3 Series Material Testing Systems
Starrett L3 Series material testing systems are modular in design allowing you the flexibility to incrementally expand your system as your needs evolve. Starrett offers a full range of testing frames, load cell sensors, extensometers, testing fixtures & jigs, plus our exclusive L3 Series material testing software, operating on an all-in-one, touchscreen computer workstation. This manual will describe the features, functions and procedures of our L3 material testing software. Included will be brief descriptions of various hardware components that comprise a Starrett L3 Series system.
Load Capacities
Model
N
KGF
LBF 112 225 550
MMS-500 MMS-1000 MMS-2500 MMS-5000
500
50
1000 2500 5000
100 250 500
1125
FMS Series Force Measurement Testing Frames
MMS Series are ideal for small work areas. Their quiet operation making them ideal for the R&D, Quality or Engineering laboratories
MMD and MMS Material Testing Frames Capacities from 500N (112lbf) to 50kN (11,250lbf)
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1.1.2 Load Cell Sensors Starrett offers a wide range of load cell sensors from maximum precision ULC Series to our FLC “Economy” Series. Your application and your measurement requirements will dictate which sensor is best for your application. NOTE All Starrett load cell sensors are supplied with a NIST- traceable Certificate of Calibration.
MMD Series Dual Column Test Frames The MMD Series are dual column testing frames available in three capacities.
Load Capacities
Model
N
KGF
LBF
MMD-10K MMD-30K MMD-50K
10,000 30,000 50,000
1000 3000 5000
2250 6750
11,250
FMD Series Testing Frames
NOTE All sensors are “plug & play” and comply with IEEE 1451.4.
MMD Series are rugged, yet quiet testing frames perfect for the R&D, Engineering and Quality laboratory or where you need extra load capacity.
NOTE All sensors meet or exceed ASTM E4, BS 6110, DIN 51221, ISO 7500-1, EN10002-2 and AFNOR A03-501 standards when calibrated on-site by an authorized Starrett service representative. ULC Series Load Cell Sensors ULC (Ultra) Series load cell sensors are designed specifically for demanding material testing applications. These low-profile style sensors feature excellent measurement performance to 0.02%. They are supplied with base adapters that ensure precise alignment to the crosshead and load string. ULC Series sensors are temperature and barometric pressure compensated with a safe overload rating of 150% FS. Ideal for tensile or compressive testing. ULC Series are available in the capacities listed below.
Whether your application uses the MMS or MMD Series testing frames, your L3 material testing software performs identically for both models.
Load Capacities
Model
N
KGF 150 250 500
LBF 337 562
ULC-1500 ULC-2500 ULC-5000 ULC-10K ULC-25K ULC-50K
1500 2500 5000
1125 2250 5620
10,000 25,000 50,000
1000 2500 5000
11,250
ULC Series Ultra Performance Load Cell Sensors
MMD-50K Series Testing Frame (50kN, 5000 Kgf, 11,250 lbf)
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MLC Series Load Cell Sensors MLC Series are low-profile style load cell sensors ideal for material test or force measurement applications. They feature low full scale deflection with excellent measurement performance to 0.04%. MLC Series sensors are temperature compensated and feature a 150% safe overload rating. Ideal for use on FMS, FMD, MMS or MMD Series testing frames.
Starrett sealed FLC Series load cell sensors are environmentally sealed making them more suitable for applications where dirt, dust and other environmental conditions may be present.
Load Capacities
Model
N
KGF
LBF 112 225 450 560
FLC-500 FLC-1000 FLC-2000 FLC-2500 FLC-5K FLC-10K FLC-20K
500
50
1000 2000 2500 5000
100 200 250 500
Load Capacities
Model
N
KGF 12.5
LBF
MLC-125 MLC-250 MLC-500 MLC-1000 MLC-1500 MLC-2500 MLC-5K MLC-10K MLC-25K MLC-50K
125 250 500
28 56
1125 2250 4500
25 50
10,000 20,000
1000 2000
112 225 337 560
1000 1500 2500 5000
100 150 250 500
FLC Series SEALED Load Cell Sensors
Starrett economy FLC Series load cell sensors are ideal for most force measurement applications and feature a safe overload of 150% FS.
1125 2250 5620
10,000 25,000 50,000
1000 2500 5000
Load Capacities
11,250
Model
N
KGF
LBF
MLC Series Material Test Load Cell Sensors
FLC-50E FLC-100E FLC-200E FLC-500E FLC-1000E FLC-2000E FLC-2500E FLC-5000E
50
5
11 22 45
100 200 500
10 20 50
FLC Series Load Cell Sensors FLC Series load cells are available in three types: Premium Series, Sealed Series and Economy Series. These S-beam sensors are temperature-compensated, full-bridge resistance sensors ideal for force measurement applications. Starrett premium FLC Series load cell sensors feature a 1000% safe overload protection. Available capacities are listed below.
112 225 450 560
1000 2000 2500 5000
100 200 250 500
1125
FLC Series ECONOMY Load Cell Sensors
Load Capacities
Model
N
KGF 0.05
LBF
FLC-05P FLC-1P FLC-2P FLC- 5P FLC-10P FLC-25P FLC-50P FLC-100P FLC-250P
0.5
0.1 0.2 0.5
1 2 5
0.1 0.2 0.5
1 2 5
10 25 50
1
2.5
5
11 22 56
100 250
10 25
FLC Series PREMIUM Load Cell Sensors
MLC Series Load Cell Sensor
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1.1.3 Test Fixtures Starrett offers hundreds of different types of testing fixtures for tensile, compressive, flexural, shear, cyclic, peel, and friction testing.
1.2 L3 Series Material Test Software L3 Series software is designed to fulfill the needs of the technician, engineer and manager having responsibilities for accurate testing of all types of material, components and products. L3 Plus Series software has four basic functional components: • Test Setup • Test Performance • Test Analysis • Data Management
1.1.4 L3 Series Computer Workstation Our L3 Series material test software operates on Windows ® -based all-in-one personal computers with touchscreen functionality. The software may also be used on non-touchscreen computer systems.
NOTE Starrett recommends using an all-in-one desktop computer system with touchscreen functionality and a minimum vertical display resolution of 1080p.
MMD Series operating with L3 Series Software on L3 Workstation
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Test Setup You can build your force measurement test using templates based on commonly performed test methods, or using the powerful, yet easy to use L3 Test Builder application. With the L3 Test Builder application, you construct your test using steps. There are a set of step types for tension, compression, holds, cycling and more. Steps have attributes that you configure such as limits and speed, plus exceptions that cause the test to stop if an event occurs. With the L3 Series software you can construct simple single step tests, e.g. go to a break, or you can create sophisticated multiple steps tests such as go to a limit, hold, go to the next limit hold, end when the sample breaks or the time duration ends.
Test Performance Performing an L3 Series test is as simple as pressing a push button. Once you create your test, or select the test setup from your directory of tests, just select START TEST on the touchscreen or press the Start/ Stop push button on your test frame. The test will begin. You may stop your test at any time by selecting the STOP TEST target or by pressing the Start/Stop push button on your test frame. You may also PAUSE a test to remove an extensometer prior to sample break if necessary.
Start//Stop Test Soft Targets on Controller View No Extensometer being used
Pause
Re-Start
Start/Pause/Stop Test Soft Targets on Controller View Pause is available since an Extensometer is being used
Single Step L3 Test Setup
Multi-step L3 Test Setup
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Test Analysis Test analysis is a strength of L3 Series software. Rather than requiring you to specify the results you need prior to performing your test (which you can do in L3 Plus if you’d like), you can also analyze your test using special graphical analysis tools using your graph trace that was created. You can select points on the trace and get stress, strain, load, distance or time measurements. You can specify a point by requesting the stress measurement at 100mS after the maximum stress was measured. You can specify any point, using any method you desire for your complete test or for a segment or segments within your test. You can find the elastic modulus with a single press on your stress- strain curve. You can use tangent slope or chord slope to determine the stress-strain values anywhere on your curve. You can determine the rate of change and determine the spring rate for a spring using the curve.
If you are performing a peel test, you can specify the criteria of a peak and find the first peak that meets that criterion; you can count peaks; you can average peaks; you can measure the delta load from one peak to another peak. Test analysis is easy to perform and your measurements can be displayed in the Results view, on your graph or in your detailed Data view. You can apply tolerances on your results and your results will display differently showing you were a result is “out of tolerance”.
L3 Graph-Data view Break test result showing graph and data view with Tolerance
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Data Management L3 Series systems can sample data at a rate up to 2000Hz. During the test, data is captured and used to draw the stress-strain-time curves in real time. Least squares fit is used to eliminate noise and provide you with an accurate depiction of your test graphically with the supporting data saved in a .csv format. You can export results or export your entire data stream to a designated location, including on a network if your system is connected to your company’s LAN. Data can be exported automatically at the completion of a test or you can copy and paste the data file for a batch or for individual runs that comprise your batch. You can export your data to Microsoft ® Excel ® , Access ® or Word ® for customized reports, or you can use our standard report formats included with your L3 Series software.
L3 Settings File Locations Setup Exports to route automatically to Locations on your network
Metlogix Directory Stores Tests, Results, Exports and other files locally on the Desktop Computer
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1.2.1 L3 Series Software Architecture L3 Series software is modular in its architecture. The basic L3 Series software includes the L3 Test Builder application. This application is used to created your test setups and to provide you with the various display views and report formats on which to measure and analyze your test results. The L3 Automation Builder application is optional and must be ordered separately. The L3 Automation Builder application can be used to integrate ancillary equipment that uses analog and digital I/O. The L3 Automation Builder may also be used to incorporate command logic within your test setup (IF, ELSE)
Pre Test Stage The Pre Test stage allows you to perform certain setup functions that you want to occur BEFORE the test is performed. Pre Test functions include establishing what units of measure are used; what data sampling rate to use; what load cell sensor to use for this particular test, and more. The Pre Test stage has two sections: Standard and Formats. The Standard section is used to setup a variety of standard operating functions. The Formats section is used to defined your units of measure and their associated display resolutions.
1.2.2 L3 Test Builder Application The L3Test Builder application is supplied with your L3 Series software. The L3 Test Builder lets you construct any type of test using a graphical
configuration process that uses easy-to-understand steps. All L3 test setup have four stages to their construction: • Pre Test Stage • Test Stage • Data Stage • Post Test Stage
L3 Pre Test Stage STANDARD options and attribute setup
L3 Pre Test Stage FORMATS options and attribute setup
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Data Stage The Data Stage is where your measured results may be specified prior to performing the test and instead of using the graphic analysis tools. Your results can be specified before you perform your test, however, most users will find it easier to specify the results after the test is completed using the graph trace of the test. There are a wide variety of data types available, so you have virtually unlimited ways to find the result from your data stream and graph trace.
Test Stage The Test stage is where you construct your test procedure. It uses different types of steps. Each step type has a set of attributes or options that you configure by entering a value or by simply enabling or disabling the option. All L3 tests are performed by telling the crosshead to move to a load or distance value at a given velocity. Stress and Strain are not used for crosshead control since these are derived results. Load is determined by the load cell sensor while distance and velocity are measured for the test frame’s encoder. L3 Test steps are: • Sample Definition Step (Material, Sample Dimensions) • Tensile Step (Load, Distance, Break) • Compression Step (Load, Distance, Break) • Hold Step (Load, Distance) • Cycle Step (Count, Duration, Loop) • Datum Step (Load, Distance) • Prompt Step (Ask, Tell) For more information about L3 test steps, please read User Guide 3, Creating a Test.
L3 Graph Analysis Tools Located above the graph window
Shows test steps used to construct a multiple step test setup.
L3 Test Stage Shows multiple step test setup
L3 Data Stage Shows Data options for measurement
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Post Test Stage The Post Test stage are the options you have available that are preformed after the test has completed. The Post Test stage is used to define what data gets gathered and where the data is stored, whether locally on the workstation or archived to a network server, or transmitted to a location where another program may use the data for detailed quality control statistics and SPC functions.
1.2.3 L3 Automation Builder Option The L3 Automation Builder is a software option that may be purchased and added to your standard L3 Series material test system. It operates with the standard L3 Test Builder application. The L2 Plus Automation Builder provides these added functions to your L2 Plus testing system: • Utilize analog input and outputs; • Utilize digital input and digital outputs; • Use and incorporate command control logic functions to your test setups, e.g. If, Then, Else With the L3 Automation Builder, you can add more sophisticated measurement and control functionality. NOTE The L3 Automation Builder is an optional “add-on” software application that may be used with your L3 Series system. This application is not provided standard and must be purchased separately. NOTE The functions, procedures and operations available with the L3 Automation Builder software are NOT discussed in this User Guide.
Shows digital output step using the optional Automation Builder application
L3 Post Test Stage Shows Post Test options and attributes
Automation Builder steps
L3 Test Stage Shows Digital Output step using optional Automation Builder
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1.3 Installing L3 Series Software L3 Series material testing software is installed by Starrett and checked to make sure that when your system arrives, all that is needed is to connect system components and power the system. L3 Series software uses a Windows ® operating system and is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8. When the L3 Series software is installed, two (2) basic operations occur: • A shortcut is setup on the L3 workstation that is used to launch the L3 Series software; • The Metlogix directory is created, that resides on the L3 Workstation’s Libraries/Documents location. NOTE L3 Series software should reside on an L3 Series Workstation that is dedicated to advanced force testing and used exclusively with a Starrett MMS or MMD test frames. CAUTION Anti-virus software may effect the operation of your L3 System- it can cause “USB heartbeat errors” between the workstation and the testing frame. During testing operations, Starrett recommends that you deactivate anti-virus software if present on the work station.
1.3.1 L3 Series Software Registration L3 Series software may be used with one (1) Starrett test frame. The software is security protected and is registered to the hardware the software is being used with. Starrett does not supply additional licenses for our L3 Series software. Users must purchase an additional copy of the software if it is required to be used on another Starrett testing machine. NOTE Please make sure to register your software on-line at starrett. com. This ensures we have a way to send you software updates. NOTE Starrett does NOT sell additional licenses, nor does it allow that a single application be permitted to operate on multiple computers or workstations. Lx Series software from Starrett may reside on one workstation only.
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