32 LS User Manual
The extension symbols or indicate the direction of the extension from the “soft zero” position. “Soft
zero” being the position at which the ZERO key was last pressed.
The load symbols or indicate a Tensile Force or Compressive Force, respectively.
If the sample questions option is turned on, then next to the test name the sample width and thick-
ness, diameter or area information will be shown. The Sample Soft Key will also be displayed. Refer
to Section 9.0 SETTING UP A NEW TEST for details on setting these options.
Pressing the Suspend Soft Key returns to the test selection display but saves the statistics and last
sample number ready to continue the batch later.
Pressing the Reset Soft Key resets all the batch results, sets sample number to 1 and shows the
display that would be selected when rst selecting the test, i.e. batch or pre-test. This is only done
after conrmation by the operator.
Pressing the Stats Soft Key will show the statistics for the samples tested so far and allow them to
be printed.
Pressing the Sample Soft Key will display the sample question screen shown below.
Press a key to change a parameter
Gauge Width Thickness SAMPLE
25.00 6.00 3.00 NUMBER
mm mm mm
This display allows the operator to enter the sample dimensions and a single description. The text for
the 3 sample elds depends upon the test mode and sample type. The rst eld will say Gauge for
Tension or Height for Compression. The second eld will say Width for Rectangular, Diameter for
Circular or Area for Area.
The third eld will only be displayed for Rectangular samples and will say Thickness. The fourth eld
will display the sample question dened in the test setup. The Soft Keys allow the sample dimen-
sions to be altered and the sample question to be answered.
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