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2 UNLOCK button - switches the frame between the following modes:
• DISABLED to SET UP, i.e. enable the frame
• SET UP to CAUTION, e.g. prepare to start a test
Button illuminates white when available.
3 RETURN button - returns the crosshead to zero displacement.
Return speed is set in
Bluehill
®
software and can be any value up to the
maximum speed for the frame.
The button is only available after the frame has transitioned to CAUTION
mode.
When you press this button, the frame runs in TESTING mode until the
return is completed.
Button illuminates white when available.
4 START TEST button - press the button to start a test.
Bluehill
®
software
must be in the Test screen before you can start a test.
• The button is only available after the frame has transitioned to CAUTION
mode.
• When you press this button, the frame runs in TESTING mode until the test
is completed or you initiate another action.
Button illuminates white when available.
5 JOG buttons
When in SET UP mode, the jog speed is restricted to 600 mm/min or less.
When in CAUTION or TESTING mode, the jog speed is unrestricted, i.e. any
speed up to the maximum speed for the frame.
Buttons illuminate white when available.
6 FINE JOG wheel
Turn this thumbwheel to slowly position the crosshead. This control lets you
set an accurate zero displacement point, or set a precise grip position for
loading specimens.
7 SPECIMEN PROTECT button
Press this button to toggle on or off the SPECIMEN PROTECT function. This
function protects the test specimen and load string components from
overloads.
Button illuminates white when available and changes to green when you
activate it.
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