Pretest Procedures
The Test Setup Procedures in the following list help you
to prepare your Series 4400 testing system to run basic
tension and compression tests. Follow the procedures se-
quentially, since many of them require that other proce-
dures be performed first. Each listed procedure is
covered in detail later in this chapter. Refer to Chapter 4
if you need further explanations of control or display
functions. Chapter 6 provides operating procedures for
optional accessories.
1. Install a load cell (Refer to load frame manual)
2. Install grips (Refer to grips manual)
3. Connect accessories (page 3-9)
4. Set operating units switch (page 4-32)
5. Turn instrument on (page 5-4)
6. Monitor Self Test (page 5-5)
7. System reset (page 5-7)
8. Calibrate and Balance system (page 5-8)
9. Set Display Panel displays (page 5-26)
10. Set gauge length (page 5-28)
11. Set Electronic Limits (page 5-30)
12. Set crosshead limit stops (page 5-34)
13. Set crosshead speed (page 5-35)
14. Set Area Compensation (page 5-38)
15. Install test specimen (page 5-42)
16. Set testing area (page 5-43)
17. Start test (page 5-45)
System
Operation
Pretest Procedures
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