Mark-10 ESM303 - Operating Modes Explained

Models ESM303 & ESM303H Test Stands User’s Guide
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5 OPERATING MODES
5.1 Overview
The ESM303 can be operated in several modes, including combinations of these modes:
1. FollowMe
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Crosshead movement responds to pushing or pulling on the force gauge shaft or load cell.
Increasing force produces greater speeds. Useful for quick positioning during setup and
sample loading/unloading.
2. Basic Mode
Manual control of crosshead motion.
3. Auto Return Mode
Crosshead moves to a limit switch or force set point, travel distance, preload, or sample
break (referred to as soft limits), whichever occurs first. Then, it reverses and moves at
maximum speed to the other limit, whichever occurs first.
4. Cycling Mode
Crosshead cycles between limits at the selected speed(s), and pauses at each limit or set
point for a selected period of time.
5. Preload Mode
Crosshead moves until the preload has been reached, and performs the action programmed
in the setting. An auto-return, cycle/dwell time, or break detection sequence may follow.
6. Load holding Mode
Crosshead moves to a force set point, stops, then dynamically adjusts position to maintain
the programmed force. An auto-return or cycle/dwell time sequence may follow.
7. Break Detection Mode
Crosshead stops when a sample break has been detected. An auto-return or cycle/dwell time
sequence may follow.
8. PC Control Mode
See Communications section.
The Operating Mode home screen appears as follows:
If the travel indication option is installed, the screen appears as follows:
The item selected will be capitalized, as shown in the figure above. The set speed can be changed in
Test Function Setup. If enabled, independent directional speeds may be set.
5.2 Menu navigation
At power-up, the display will show the operation screen for whichever mode was used last. The display
will appear as one of the following:
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