4.3 L3 Status Messages During a test, the L3 software displays a status message in the message box area. The status message will generally advise the user of the current test step being performed and key step parameters for that step. Certain messages, such as Ask messages, require the user to enter information before the test step can continue. 4.3.1 Step Messages Test setups are made up of a series of test steps. During a test run, your L3 Series software displays step messages that alert the user to the current step being performed. These messages are described in the following sections.
4.3.1.1 Load Limit Step Message Load Limit steps are available for either tensile or compressive test steps. The Load Limit step moves the crosshead until a load limit or load setpoint established for this step is achieved. The Load Limit step message will tell you the step number, the direction of crosshead motion, the limit setpoint and the velocity to this step.
Load Limit Type
Crosshead speed to the Load Limit
Load Limit Setpoint
Load Limit Step Message
4.3.1.2 Distance Limit Step Message Distance Limit steps are available for either tensile or compressive test steps. The Distance Limit step moves the crosshead until a distance limit or distance setpoint established for this step is achieved. The Distance Limit step message will tell you the step number, the direction of crosshead motion, the limit setpoint and the velocity to this step.
The limit value is displayed above the actual live measurements. Since this is a Distance step with a 100mm target, this limit is displayed above the distance (D) measurement.
Distance Limit Type
Crosshead speed to the Distance Limit
Distance Limit Setpoint
Status message shows current step is 2. This is a Pull (tension) to a distance of 100.00mm at a velocity of 100.000mm/min.
Distance Limit Step Message
Controller view during active test run Displays status message of current Step 2
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