4.4.2 Stop Test Control During a test run, you may stop the run by selecting the Start/Stop push button or the STOP TEST target on the Controller view. When a test run is stopped, it completes the run. You cannot resume a stopped test . NOTE Pressing the Stop function ends the current test run.
4.4.3 Joy Stick Control The joy stick should be used to position the sample and load string prior to the test run. The crosshead velocity will ramp upward when the joy stick is continuously pressed. Pressing the top portion of the joy stick causes the crosshead to move upward (tensile direction). Pressing the bottom portion of the joy stick causes the crosshead to move downward (compression direction).
NOTE Never press the joy stick during an active test run.
NOTE A stopped test run cannot be resumed.
NOTE The joy stick should be used to manual position the sample and load string at a home position.
Stop Target Press to stop a test run
Shows pointer to the left (SLOW). Pressing the joy stick will move crosshead slowly. WARNING Attempting to stop the crosshead movement during a rapid velocity will lead to a load cell overload condition. This can permanently damage the load cell and associated fixture. Use extreme caution when using high velocities.
Joy Stick Located next to Start/Stop push button
Shows pointer to the right (NORMAL). This is the normal speed mode. If you press and hold joy stick, the velocity will increase.
Joy Stick Change manual crosshead velocity
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