Chapter: Testing specimens
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22. Open the interlock to remove the specimen pieces from each grip. The system
behavior depends upon how the interlock behavior is configured under Operator
Protection:
• Disable frame option: the system transitions to
DISABLED mode when the
interlock is open. You must close the interlock to enable the frame and move
the crosshead, if necessary.
• Allow limited motion option: the system transitions to
SET UP mode when the
interlock is open. You can use the jog keys to move the crosshead when the
interlock is open. The crosshead is limited to the jog rate specified under
Operator Protection.
23. Close the interlock.
The system transitions to
CAUTION mode.
24. Complete any post-test inputs that the test method requires, e.g. final specimen
dimensions, specimen notes.
25. If necessary, press the
RETURN button on the frame control panel to return the cross-
head to its starting position.
26. After all specimens are tested, select Finish sample on the Test tab.
Create a new sample
To create a sample, you can either select an existing test method that contains the
settings and parameters for the test (see below) or create a new method for the sample
(refer to the Bluehill
®
online help and reference).
To select an existing method file:
1. Select Test on the Home screen.
2. Under New Sample, select a test method. You can either:
• select a method shown under Methods. These are the most recently used
method files.
•select Browse methods to find a specific method file.
The system creates a sample based on the test parameters specified in the method file
and advances to the Test tab.
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