Model WT3-201M Motorized Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide
13 LOAD HOLDING (optional function)
Load Holding addresses certain test methods requiring a specified load to be maintained for a specified
period of time, such as UL 486A/B. The motor dynamically reacts to changes in load, such as sample
relaxation, in order to maintain the specified for the duration of the test. Select Load Holding from the
menu and press ENTER. The display appears as follows:
After exiting the menu, press ZERO to arm the function. The message changes from “LH” to “LH ON” in
the upper right corner of the display. When the test has started, a counter appears on the top center of
the screen, showing the remaining time.
The tester can perform a number of additional automatic functions upon completion of a Load Holding
sequence, further described in the Auto Settings section.
Enables the Load Holding function.
Time
Sets the period of time for which the tester maintains the load.
Available settings: 0 – 60 minutes, in 1 second increments
Hold Force
Sets the force which the tester will maintain for the specified period of time.
Available settings: 0 – 200 lbF, in 0.1 lbF increments (or equivalent range in other units)
* Enabled
Time (mm:ss)
01 : 00
Hold Force