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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