4.7 
SLOW JOG 
SPEED 
The crosshead can be positioned and the load re-zeroed using the buttons on the 
positioning panel (shown later).  This panel has 2 buttons to move the crosshead up either 
fast or slow and another 2 buttons to move the crosshead down either fast or slow.  The fast 
speed is fixed but the slow speed is adjustable and can be defined using the Slow Jog 
Speed setting.  The slow speed is to allow the crosshead to be accurately positioned ready 
for fitting a sample so should be set to a reasonable value, e.g. 100mm/min or 4in/min. 
 
The “Maximum” Slow Jog Speed is limited to 635mm/min (25in/min) for a CS225 and 
508mm/min (20in/min) for a CS1100. 
 
To change the Slow Jog Speed value, press on the "SLOW JOG SPEED" entry area to 
display a numerical keypad, enter the required value then press on the ENTER button.  To 
change the unit (which will be initially set to the "Default" Force unit), press the button to the 
right of the Slow Jog Speed entry area to cycle through the available units. 
 
Please note that the slow jog speed value is only updated after exiting the 
configuration screens, i.e. when the Home screen is re-displayed. 
 
 
4.8 
LOAD CELL CALIBRATION 
INTERVAL 
The load cell contains a memory device that stores the load cell value, serial number, 
calibration data and the date of the last calibration.  This date is used to display an 
information message when the load cell calibration is due.  The information message will be 
displayed after the time interval entered as the Load cell Calibration Interval. 
 
To change the Load cell Calibration Interval, press on the "LOAD CELL CALIBRATION 
INTERVAL" entry area to display a numerical keypad, enter the required interval then press 
on the ENTER button. 
 
4.9 COMMUNICATIONS 
Press the "COMMUNICATIONS" button on the left hand side of the screen to display the 
"RS232 SETTINGS" screen.  This feature is provided to allow the Force Tester to be 
operated via ASCII commands in the same way as earlier TCD frames. 
 
Please refer to section17 for details. 
 
4.10 OVERLOADS 
Press the "OVERLOADS" button on the left hand side of the screen to display the "LOAD 
CELL OVERLOADS" screen.  This screen should ideally be blank but if the load cell has 
been overloaded, the relevant information will be displayed. 
 
If any overloads are displayed, you may contact your authorized CHATILLON representative 
who can arrange to check the load cell for damage. 
 
Please note that load cell overload is not covered by the warranty. 
 
4.11 
RETURNING 
TO 
THE HOME 
SCREEN 
Press the "HOME" Icon at the top left of the screen to display the "HOME" screen. 
 
4.12 
CHANGING 
OPERATOR 
If 2 or more operators have been defined during the installation, then the "Active" operator 
can log-off by pressing on the "CHANGE USER" Icon on at the top of the screen (2nd Icon 
from the left) to display the "LOGIN" screen. Another operator can now "LOGIN" using the 
defined UserName and Password. 
 
 
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