4.3.1.3 Break Message Break steps are available for either tensile or compressive test steps. The Break step moves the crosshead until a break limit, defined as a percentage drop in load after a maximum load is reached, is achieved. The Break step message will tell you the step number, the direction of crosshead motion, the break setpoint and the velocity to this step.
4.3.1.5 Cycle Count Message A Cycle Count step is used to cycle steps in a series. You specify the step numbers you want to cycle and using a count, you specify the number of times this series of steps should be repeated. The Cycle Count step message will tell you the count number of your cycle series.
Break Limit Type
Current Step Type
Crosshead velocity of the current Step 2
Cycle Number 2 of 3
Crosshead speed to the Break Limit
Break Limit Setpoint
Break Limit Step Message
Cycle Count Step Message
4.3.1.4 Hold Message Hold steps are available for either load or distance test steps. The Hold step holds the crosshead at a previous step’s load or distance limit for a specified time duration. The Hold step message will tell you the step number, the hold type (load or distance), and the hold duration to the end of the hold step.
4.3.1.6 Cycle Duration Message A Cycle Duration step is used to cycle steps in a series. You specify the step numbers you want to cycle and using a time duration you specify the time duration this series of steps should be repeated. The Cycle Time step message will tell you the time remaining for your cycle series. When the time expires, the test setup will move to the next step.
Hold Load Type
Current Step Type
Cycle Duration Remaining Time
Elapsed time remaining for Hold step to complete
Crosshead velocity of the current Step 3
Hold Step Duration
Hold Step Message
Cycle Duration Step Message
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