Ametek Chatillon CS1100 User Manual

Z = Zero (Reset) Load Value to Zero
The ASCII command Z is used to reset or zero the load value. Requesting the
command Z will zero the load (L) value on the CS Console.
Type character Z, then ENTER.
The Load (L) result displayed at the
CS Console is returned to zero.
Motion Control Commands
a = Request the Speed
The ASCII command a is used to request the current speed setting that is configured
for your CS System. The speed reported is the speed that was setup using the e
command.
Type character a, then ENTER.
The computer will display the currently configured speed rate based on the e command.
d = Move Crosshead Downward
The ASCII command d is used to move the crosshead downward. Selecting d will
cause the crosshead to move downward until it achieves a lower limit; or it makes
contact with the mechanical lower limit; or an s command (stop) is received.
Type character d, then ENTER.
The crosshead will begin to move in an downward direction and the speed rate set using the
e command. It will continue to move down until a limit has been reached or until the s
command (stop) is invoked.
e = Set Crosshead Speed
The ASCII command e is used to set the crosshead speed. Use the prefix e with a
numeric value to set the crosshead speed.
Type character e with a value then ENTER to specify the crosshead speed.
Example
To set the crosshead speed, type e10.000 to set the crosshead speed of 10.
g = Set Lower Distance Limit
The ASCII command g is used to set the lower distance limit value. It is expressed as
a negative value to designate that it is the lower distance limit value.
The lower distance limit is used to end the test or stop the crosshead travel when this
distance limit value is measured.
Type character g with a value then ENTER to specify the lower distance limit setpoint.
Example:
Type g-1.50, then ENTER to specify a lower distance limit setpoint of 1.5 from Home in
the compression direction.
h = Set Upper Distance Limit
The ASCII command h is used to set the upper distance limit value. It is expressed as
a positive value to designate that it is the upper distance limit value.
The upper distance limit is used to end the test or stop the crosshead travel when this
distance limit value is measured.
Type character h with a value then ENTER to specify the upper distance limit setpoint.
Example:
Type h1.25, then ENTER to specify a lower distance limit setpoint of 1.25 from Home
in the tensile direction.
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Ametek Chatillon CS1100 Specifications

General

Brand	Ametek
Model	Chatillon CS1100
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English