Select "DISTANCE" to define a RELAXATION Test then enter the required HOLD duration. 
 
 
9.9 
CREATE 
A 
ZERO 
STAGE 
The Load and Distance values may be automatically zeroed at the beginning of the test by 
using the Auto Zero feature.  However, these values may also be zeroed during a test by 
selecting a Zero Stage. 
 
Press on the "ZEROING" button in the center of the screen to display the "ZEROING" 
screen. 
 
 
 
 
Select "ZERO LOAD VALUE" and / or "ZERO DISTANCE VALUE" as required.  Note that 
the crosshead will stop briefly to allow the system to zero. 
 
Also note that if the DISTANCE option is selected, then the crosshead will not return to its 
start of test position during an Auto Return. 
 
 
9.10 
CREATE 
A 
USER INPUT 
STAGE 
 
 
 
 
 
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