2.1.1.7 START/STOP Function The Controller window displays the START TEST-STOP TEST function. This display target operates identically to the Start/Stop push button on your FMS or FMD Series test frame. CAUTION Starrett recommends that you use the Start/Stop push button to start or stop your test. This will help eliminate longer term issues on your touchscreen display where repeated touches can mare the display. The START/STOP function can be used to Start a Test, Pause a Test, or Stop a Test. If you are using an extensometer and want to remove it from the sample prior to sample break, you press the Start/Stop push button to stop (pause) the test. You can resume, by pressing the Start/Stop push button again. During an active test, the display will show STOP TEST. This is indication that the crosshead is active. CAUTION Tests performed at very slow speeds are difficult to distinguish whether or not a test is being performed and the crosshead is active. The crosshead is active when the STOP TEST label is displayed. CAUTION The Start/Stop push button features an LED indicator that shows the crosshead status. If the LED is displaying a solid GREEN, this is the same as START TEST, e.g. the crosshead is inactive and ready to test. During an active test, the LED displays a blinking RED indicating that the crosshead is active.
2.1.1.8 RETURN TO HOME Function The RETURN TO HOME function may be used manually or
automatically. The RETURN TO HOME function returns the crosshead to the SET HOME (start test) position after a test run is completed. Once the test run is completed, you may press the RETURN TO HOME target. The crosshead will return to its start position (SET HOME). If SET HOME was not selected or configured as part of the test’s Pre Test step, the RETURN TO HOME function is not available since no Home position was ever established.
CAUTION Care should be taken when using the RETURN TO HOME function for tensile tests. Prior to selecting the RETURN TO HOME function, it is recommended that the sample be removed from the test fixture.
In your test setup, you may use the Post Test step to configure your test to automatically RETURN TO HOME upon completing a test run.
Manually Set Home before Start Test
You must SET HOME for RETURN HOME to cause the crosshead to return to the start test position. Press RETURN HOME or use the RETURN HOME option in your Post Test step.
Start Test - Crosshead is INACTIVE
Stop Test - Crosshead is ACTIVE
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