3.3.4 Cycle Steps L2 Plus Series can be used to perform cyclic testing. Cyclic tests occur between multiple steps where the actions of these steps are repeated either by a number of counts or by using a time period. NOTE The maximum duration for a test is 48 hours. NOTE The maximum number of data points for a test is 100,000. Adjust the Sampling Rate (Hz) accordingly for your test. NOTE There is no need to have a cool down period when cycle testing with Starrett test frames. NOTE You do not need to reduce your load capacity testing when performing cycle steps using Starrett test frames due to duty cycle limitations. You may cycle at full load capacity for up to 1000 cycles for 48 hours.
3.3.4.1 Cycle for Count Step When you cycle within a test, you must specify the step where you want your cycle to begin. You then specify the number of times you want the cycle to be performed. The minimum cycle count = 2. The maximum cycle count = 1000. NOTE The maximum number of cycles is 1000. Typically, you will have at least two steps that you wish to cycle between, but you may have a series of steps that you can cycle. When multiple steps are cycled, you specify the first step and then all steps starting with the first step and the last step prior to the cycle move step will be performed. • Select the Cycle symbol • Select the Cycle Count symbol • Select the first step where the cycle will begin • Specify the number of counts that the cycle shall be performed
This test setup with cycle three (3) times beginning with step 2 (Pull to 25N) and finishing with step 3 (Pull to 0N).
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L2 Plus Test Builder - Cycle Count Step Cycles selected steps for a number of cycles (counts)
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