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Compression/Tension Machine Software for Tensile Testing

TS550/9

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION1.1 RECOMMENDATIONS1.2 GENERAL FEATURES

CHAPTER 2 BASIC NOTIONS2.1 BASIC NOTIONS

CHAPTER 3 RESULTS SLASH3.1 RESULTS SLASH

CHAPTER 4 INSTRUMENTS SLASH4.1 NEW PUSHBUTTON4.2 START PUSHBUTTON4.3 STOP PUSHBUTTON4.4 ZERO PUSHBUTTON4.5 PRINT PUSHBUTTON4.6 MANUAL PUSHBUTTON

CHAPTER 5 GRAPHIC AREA5.1 GRAPHIC AREA5.2 ZOOM- SCALE

CHAPTER 6 CONTROL SECTION6.1 CONTROL SECTION6.2 DATA / STATUS FOLDER6.3 CONTROL FOLDER6.4 GRAPHIC FOLDER

CHAPTER 7 CURTAIN MENU7.1 CURTAIN MENU7.2 MENU [USERS] – MANAGER / OPERATOR / RESTRICTED7.3 MENU [CONFIGURATION] – METHODS7.4 MENU [PERSONALIZE] – REPORT7.5 MENU [CALIBRATION] – LOAD CELL / EXTENSOMETER / CROSSBAR7.6 MENU [LANGUAGE] – ITALIAN /ENGLISH/FRENCH/SPANISH

CHAPTER 8 EMERGENCY / DANGER SIGNALS8.1 EMERGENCY / DANGER SIGNALS

CHAPTER 9 CROSSBAR MOVING9.1 WORKING MODES OF THE CROSSBAR / UPPER HEAD9.1 AUTOMATIC MOVING9.2 MANUAL MOVING

CHAPTER 10 CALIBRATION10.1 PREDISPOSITION OF THE APPLIANCE AND SOFTWARE10.2 LOAD CELL CALIBRATION10.3 EXTENSOMETER CALIBRATION10.4 CROSSBAR CALIBRATION10.5 CALIBRATION REINTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 11 PRACTICAL EXAMPLE11.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION11.2 EXAMPLE OF OPERATING

CHAPTER 12 DIAGNOSIS12.1 DIAGNOSIS

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Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 RECOMMENDATIONS

The software Universal Testing Machine for Windows® (UTMWin) software for the management of theuniversal testing machines has been developed in Windows 9x ® environment. This allows it to be usedeven by an inexperienced operator in the use of Computers. A good knowledge of the Personal Computeruse and of Windows 95/98® is required for an easy use and understanding of the software.

ATTENTIONThe software for the management of the appliance has been developed and tested onlyfor Windows 95/98® operation system, for this reason we recommend to use it only insuch an environment.

ATTENTIONIn case the working system has to be updated or reinstalled for any reason, werecommend getting in touch with the nearest service centre in order not to damage theappliance or the PC.

ATTENTION

In order to grant the proper working of the machine, we suggest not installing any otherpackage a part from those we recommend.If the client requires anyway installing other programs on the PC, it is indispensable toask the manufacturer for it and the installation of the programs agreed must always bedone before the manufacturer’s programs have been installed and before the connectionof the machine has been completed.In case the installation of other programs is made after the delivery of the machineand without the permission of the manufacturer, the guarantee terms on the properworking of the whole appliance will be automatically considered as expired.

ATTENTIONThe manufacturer assumes no liability for any damages caused directly or not by the non-compliance of the above instructions.

1.2 GENERAL FEATURES

The program controlling this machine has been developed in Windows 9x® environment.The main points considered for the creation of the system are:

Possibility to work in “Operator or Manager” modeThe entering to the parts of the program that allow the setting of the working characteristics of themachine, the setting of the calculations and the correction of the dates are permitted only in “Manager”mode. The “Operator” mode allows entering only to the test execution functions. These are strictlyconnected to the settings made in “Manager” mode.

The Laboratory “Manager” will be able to set the conditions of a certain test method in “Manager”mode and he will be granted that these conditions are strictly followed in “Operator” mode.

Module structure for the creation of “Setting models”The program is modular.The combination of the different modules allows creating the personalised “Setting models”. Thecreation of a “Setting model” is the definition of a procedure that allows the automatic control of thewhole test cycle, starting from the entering of the specific dates of the specimen being tested up to theprintout of the personalised certificate. A different title is combined to each single “Setting Model”. Byselecting a title the setting of all the functions previously set during the creation of the “Setting model”connected to it will be started.

This procedure allows creating an unlimited quantity of personalised test methods and has theadvantage to make the test execution extremely easy and following the setting decided by theManager. Each module is characterised by a simple and complete user that gives the possibility to theManager or to the Operator to enter or set all the parameters identifying a specific test. For thecomplete description of the modules and of their use see the chapter “MENU [CONFIGURATION] -METHODS” of this manual.

Basic software in conformity with the standard EN10002The program is strictly in conformity with the standard EN10002. All the symbols and measuring unitsused are in reference to the EN 10002 standard. This allows to the Manager to set the testing methodsperfectly in conformity with such a standard. By creating different “Setting models” the Manager willhave anyway to consider the specific standards concerning the product that has to be tested in orderto introduce right test procedures.

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Chapter 2 BASIC NOTIONS

2.1 BASIC NOTIONS

To start the program UtmWin II click twice on the icon that will appear after the computer hasbeen started.

Once the program starts the screen as in picture 4 will appear; the graphic interface of the software iscomposed essentially by five main parts (for a detailed explanation check the specific chapters of thismanual):

A curtain menu An instruments slash A results slash A graphic area A control section

PICTURE H009.F04.IN.02

ATTENTIONBefore starting or modifying any kind of setting, read carefully the chapter “MENU [USERS]– MANGER / OPERATOR / RESTRICTED”.

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Chapter 3 RESULTS SLASH

3.1 RESULTS SLASH

This slash allows visualising the results obtained with the test and setting the kind of test to make.


3.2 TEST SECTION

This section is divided in different cells to visualise the results of the test done. Over any cell the symbolof the result and the measuring unit will appear. The number of cells depends from the number offormulas that are in the method chosen for the test.

3.3 SET-UP SECTION

This section contains a curtain menu to select the method wished for the test. Opening the curtain menuand clicking on one of the suggested methods, the program will arrange following the dispositions in thechosen method.

3.4 MOVING THE SLASHES

The set-up section can be moved in order to allow the proper reading of all the section Test. To move theset-up section click on the space containing the title of the section with the left push-button of the mouseand keep it pushed moving it in the wished position.

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Chapter 4 INSTRUMENTS SLASH

4.1 INSTRUMENTS SLASH

This slash allows executing the main controls concerning the test and the results obtained in order tomake the job easy for the operator during the test execution.


4.2 NEW PUSH BUTTON

Activating this control the dialogue window shown in picture 7 will appear; in this window aseries of dates and parameters referred to the test that is going to be made can be introduced.The values previously saved in the set method will be proposed in this window. Each one ofthe parameters proposed can be confirmed or modified.


DANGERCheck that the speed introduced in SPEED 1 and SPEED 2 are compatible withthe type of specimen to be tested and with the load cell installed on the machine.In case it is not so the machine could be seriously damaged.

Once all the parameters have been set push the button .

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4.3 START PUSH BUTTON

By activating this control, the test is started. The software will drive the applianceaccording to the data and the limits entered during the setting up of the programme.

4.4 STOP PUSH BUTTON

By activating this control, the now-running test is stopped. This procedure could be usefulwhenever the operator needs to break up the test or to confirm the end of it (for example inthose cases where the breaking of the specimen has not been automatically detected).

On the display the dialogue window of picture 8 is now appearing. This is to remind theoperator to remove the specimen or its parts before going on to a further step. In fact thesecould provoke damages to the appliance in case of a wrong use of the software.



If the stop control has been activated after the breakage of the specimen, remove theremaining parts, then enter the value corresponding to the final length Lu in the window of

picture 9 and confirm using the button .

ATTENTIONIn order to activate the counting procedures and to save the results,it is indispensable to push the button (see Chapter “ SAVE PUSHBUTTON” of this manual).

If the stop control has been activated to break up a test when the operator does not wantto get its results; then ignore the messages on the display (picture 4.4-I, 4.4-II) anddischarge the applied load using the manual procedure (see Chapter “MANUAL MOVING ”of this manual).

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4.5 ZERO PUSHBUTTON

By activating this control with the mouse left button, all the values referred to thedeformations are zeroed (crossbar movement and eventually the extensometer). Theindicators, which are present in the graphic area immediately, go to zero as soon as thisbutton is pressed.

By activating this control with the mouse right button (see picture 10) a curtain menu appearsfrom which it is possible to zero a single indicator (load, run and eventually deformation).


ATTENTIONThe zeroing of the load values has to be used with the utmost care in factthe cancellation of a part of the detected load could result in an incorrectfinal value.

4.6 PRINT PUSHBUTTON

By activating this control, the display will appear as in picture 11. This allows the readingand the setting of the print parameters and also to store the report of the now effected test.


NOTEOnce the test has been completed, it is possible to print the graphic Report of thegraphic area, but also to print different views of the same using improved zoomfunctions (see chapter “GRAPHIC AREA” of this manual).

4.7 MANUAL PUSHBUTTON

By activating this control it is possible to move the hydrodynamic testing machine in themanual mode, also controlling the motor speed and the pressure in the hydrodynamicsystem (see Chapter “CROSSBAR MOVING” of this manual for further details).

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Chapter 5 GRAPHIC AREA

5.1 GRAPHIC AREA

In this area the load/deformation graphic of the specimen is drawn in real time (see picture 12 for furtherdetails).If an extensometer is connected to the appliance, in this area you will have not only the load/deformationgraphic measured by the crossbar movements, but also the load/deformation graphic detected by theextensometer itself.

The graphic area is surrounded by scales, which divide it. The scale visualization as well as its resolutionchange according to the mode, which is being used in that moment. In the left side there’s the scaledetermining the load. In the lower side there’s the scale showing the crossbar movements. In the upperside there’s the scale showing the deformation measured by the extensometer.


On the instruments slash there are three buttons (see picture 13) that can be used to disconnect theextensometer, to change the test speed and to zero the graphics shown during the test execution.


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5.2 ZOOM – SCALE

ZOOM

At any time, it is possible to enlarge a part of the graphic according to the operator’s needs. This can bedone using the improved ZOOM functions.

Select the desired area using the mouse: put the mouse on the upper left vertex of the area to beenlarged, click and keeping the left button of the mouse pushed, move it down to the lower right vertex(see picture 14); as soon as the left button is released, the zoom of the selected area will be effected.



SCALE

It is possible to increase or decrease the scale of the graphic axis by simply clicking with the mouse onthe axis to be modified. By clicking with the mouse left button the scale will be decreased, while with theright one it will be increased.

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Chapter 6 CONTROL SECTION

6.1 CONTROL SECTION

Various folders where you can find several parameters referred to the now running test form the controlsection. In this Chapter you’ll find a detailed description of every single function contained in the controlsection. They are divided into arguments, presented in the same order of the display.

6.2 DATA/STATUS FOLDER

In the folders “DATA” and “ STATUS” in picture 16 and 17 some cells are shown. They contain the mainvalues of the parameters, which were set in the mode and/or in the window “NEW” (see Chapters “MENU[CONFIGURATIONS] - MODES” and “ INSTRUMENTS SLASH” in this manual)

PICTURE H009.F16.IN.01 PICTURE H009.F17.IN.01

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6.3 CONTROL FOLDER

The folder “CONTROL” in picture 18 allows: To control the crossbar/head movement in the manual mode; to have further details about the

manual controls, consult the Chapter “AUTOMATIC MOVING” in this manual.

To check the eventual intervention of the safety devices; to have further details about the use andthe functioning of these, consult the Chapter “EMERGENCY / DANGER SIGNALS” of this manual.


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6.4 GRAPHIC FOLDER

The “GRAPHIC” folder in picture 19 allows enabling or disabling the representation of a series of entitiescontained in the graphic area. It is also possible to modify the position of some of the values detectedduring the test.


NOTEIn order to grant an accurate correction, the cursor is only allowed to modify the lineinclination in a very gentle and limited way. Repeat the procedure several times tohave a more important correction.

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Chapter 7 CURTAIN MENU

7.1 CURTAIN MENU


In this menu, different controls are gathered, for instance the controls managing the appliance functionsor the lists for the parameters setting. A detailed description of every control in this menu will follow:






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7.2 MENU [USERS] – MANAGER / OPERATOR / RESTRICTED

MANAGER

By activating this menu, the window for Password entering will appear. The password is necessary toopen the menu “CONFIGURATIONS”, “CALIBRATION” and “PERSONALIZE”.

PASSWORD = 1247

OPERATOR

By activating this control the menu “CONFIGURATION”, “CALIBRATION” and “PERSONALIZE”, are disabledin order to prevent their opening by unauthorized personnel.

RESTRICTED

This option is only reserved to the Manufacturer.

7.3 MENU [CONFIGURATION] – METHODS

By activating this control the display will show what is in picture 21 This will allow the modes creation.

A mode creation allows defining and personalizing the test execution, selecting a range of parametersand settings, which will automatically be recalled every time the operator activates the mode itself. Thewindow is divided into different parts containing various cells where the operator can digit or confirm theparameters. (See instructions of picture 21 for further details).

ATTENTIONVerify that the set speeds match with the specimen to be tested and with theinstalled load cell. On the contrary the appliance could be seriously damaged.


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In the lower part of picture 21 there’s a selection cell presenting the following options:

- FIGURES- STATUS- REPORT- FORMULAS- STANDARD

By selecting the option “FIGURES” the operator will see the folder in picture 22I where the figures to bedone by the program, are chosen.


The available figures must be taken from the list of formulas chosen in advance by the Manufacturer. This list

is available on the left side of picture 22. Click on the desired formula and push button , toautomatically add this to the right list. To erase a formula from the right list, click on its name to mark it and

then push button .

By selecting the option “STATUS” the operator will see folder of picture 23 where it is possible to enterthose parameters that allow the managing and the functioning of the testing machine:


ATTENTIONThe incorrect use of those settings can damage the appliance or/and false the testfinal results. Therefore ensure that you have fully understood their meaning and makesome trial cycles before starting with the final tests.

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By selecting the option “REPORT” the operator will see the folder of picture 24, where it is possible tochoose the printing mask to be matched with the actually defined mode.


To select the report, click on the button positioned on the right of the curtain menu, then click on thedesired report.The curtain menu contains all the reports created in advance (see chapter “MENU [PERSONALIZE] -REPORT ” for further details).

By selecting the option “FORMULAS” the operator will see the folder of picture 25 where all the availableformulas are gathered:


ATTENTIONONLY the Manufacturer can create and manage the formulas. For any need, contactthe After Sale Service.

Once all the necessary parameters have been set, click on the button .

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7.4 MENU [PERSONALIZE] – REPORT

By activating this control, the window of picture 27 will appear. This is used to create the reports. Thereports are the screen displays (and their printings) containing all the data, figures and graphic referredto a test.


The report has three lines, which are as wide as the whole page and can be written according to theoperator’s needs. The report also has got some spaces, which can be named. This configuration, with thenames, will be automatically presented in the mask “NEW” (consult the chapter “INSTRUMENTS SLASH” inthis manual), at its opening every time a mode matched with this report is selected.

7.5 MENU [CALIBRATION] – LOAD CELL / EXTENSOMETER/CROSSBAR

By activating this control the display will show picture 28. This allows the calibration of the load cell thatis installed on the testing machine:

ATTENTION: By modifying the data included in thesemasks, the calibration will also change. Therefore thecorrect calibration made by the Manufacturer or by theOfficial Institutes will be lost.

It is recommended not to manipulate the data containerin this section but address to our After Sale Service forany change or particular needs.

For the correct calibration procedure, please readcarefully the chapter “CALIBRATION” entirely dedicatedto this matter.


7.6 MENU [LANGUAGE] – ITALIAN /ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH

Using this menu it is possible to choose the desired language for the program.

By selecting one among the available ones in the menu, all the software writings will automatically bechanged accordingly; the set language is stored until a new selection occurs.

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Chapter 8 EMERGENCY/DANGER SIGNALS

8.1 EMERGENCY / DANGER SIGNALS

While the appliance is working, the software can acknowledge emergency and danger situation andinform the user about the intervention of the safety devices using simple visual controls.

Here follows a detailed description about the functioning and the interaction with the software referred toevery safety device:

ATTENTIONIn the following paragraphs you may find the description of some devices, which are notpresent in your appliance. This depends on the appliance model and on the nature of testthe same has to perform.

UPPER LIMIT SWITCH

When the crossbar/head of the appliance slides upwards and reaches either the upperdead point or the safety block, the limit switch is activated. This disconnects the motorfeeding and therefore stops the crossbar/head moving. On the display this interventionof the safety device is shown by the special alarm. (See picture beside).

In this condition the crossbar can be moved only downwards.

LOWER LIMIT SWITCH

When the crossbar/head of the appliance slides downwards and reaches either thelower dead point or the safety block, the limit switch is activated. This disconnects themotor feeding and therefore stops the crossbar moving. In the electro mechaniccompression machines this intervention is shown on the display by the special alarm,(see picture beside), while no signal appears in the hydraulic ones.

In this condition the crossbar can be moved only upwards.

SPECIMEN SAVE PUSHBUTTON/EMERGENCY PUSHBUTTON

Whenever the specimen safe button or the emergency one are pushed, the uppercrossbar/head stops moving at once. By activating these buttons the PC datatransmission is still active. A special alarm on the display signals the intervention of thesafety device

In this condition the crossbar can’t be moved.

ATTENTIONEvery time that a safety device is activated and the alarm appears on the display, push[RESET] to reset the normal condition. This is present in the “CONTROL” section; see theChapter “CONTROL FOLDER” in this manual.

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Chapter 9 CROSSBAR MOVING

9.1 WORKING MODES OF THE CROSSBAR / UPPER HEAD

The program automatically manages the whole trial cycle. Once all the necessary parameters have beenentered, the program will control every function of the appliance.

In particular cases (special tests, calibration, etc.) it is also possible to manage the appliance manually(consult the chapter “MANUAL MOVING” in this manual).

9.2 AUTOMATIC MOVING

If the operator wants to use the automatic controls, activate the function “CONTROL” of the “ CONTROLSECTION”. For further details consult the chapter “CONTROL SECTION” in this manual.


ATTENTIONIn the hydraulic machines when the [RELEASE] button is being pushed, the upper headgoes down to the lower dead point; to stop its moving it is enough to leave the button[RELEASE].

9.3 MANUAL MOVING

To use the manual controls, push the button on the instrument slash (read chapter“INSTRUMENTS SLASH” of this manual).

ATTENTION This control is available only in the universal hydraulic compression machines.

The manual controls can be used during the appliance normal working with no special precautions. In factthe Manufacturer has already set all the safety thresholds in order to avoid any damage caused by anincorrect use of these controls.

By pushing the button the display will show the picture 33. Two parts form the dialoguewindow: a section for the management of the hydrodynamic valve and a section for the management ofthe hydraulic pump.

The use of the hydrodynamic valve allows a rather imprecise moving of the upper head, while the use ofthe pump grants an accurate moving of the same. The matching of both methods will allow the operatorto move the head with a great precision. A correct and efficient use of the testing machine will widelydepend on the operator’s experience and professionalism.

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Chapter 10 CALIBRATION

10.1 PREDISPOSITION OF THE APPLIANCE AND SOFTWARE

ATTENTION

The calibration procedures of the different devices described in this manual have to beconsidered as help for the operator. The operator’s experience and know-how will allowa proper tooling up and a correct test execution.Consult the standards in force in your Country to learn the right calibrationprocedures.

ATTENTION

All the high precision hydraulic equipments must be carefully checked and calibrated by aqualified engineer (or by a local institution equipped for this kind of checks) at least onceper year; in case the equipments are used a lot this kind of checks must be made morefrequently.

Before proceeding with the calibration of the appliance we recommend to check the testing machine andall its components are in proper working conditions and that they are not faulty or wore out. In case it isnecessary make all the maintenance operations.

After this check, open the software (see Chapter “BASIC NOTION” in this manual) entering as manager(consult the Chapter “MENU [USER] – MANAGER” in this manual).

Ensure that the upper crossbar/head is at its lower dead point. If it is not, move it by using the automaticor manual controls (see chapter “FUNCTIONING MODES OF THE UPPER CROSSBAR / HEAD” in thismanual).

Select from the menu “CALIBRATION” among the following:

- CELL- EXTENSOMETER- CROSSBAR

The display will show picture 1 referred to the previous selection. Consult the chapters “LOAD CELLCALIBRATION ”, “EXTENSOMETER CALIBRATION”, “CROSSBAR CALIBRATION” for the correct calibrationprocedures of the above-mentioned devices.


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10.2 LOAD CELL CALIBRATION

PREPARATIONPlace the sample tooling following the instructions and the notes given by the toolManufacturer and with great respect of the standards ruling the calibration procedures.

ATTENTION

The calibration procedure must be effected by QUALIFIED ENGINEERS properlyprepared for these operations in order to avoid a wrong use of the appliance. The peoplemaking the calibration must be properly instructed about the safety devices the machineeventually has. These devices must always stay on the machine, even during thecalibration phase.

ATTENTIONIt is recommended to follow the a.m. instructions carefully and to ensure that theappliance functions are completely clear to the operator. On the contrary the final testresults could be untrue and the appliance could be irreparably damaged.

Select “CELL” from the menu “CALIBRATION”. Picture 1 will appear on the display

1. Verify that the load cell value (which is shown in the upper side of the screen) corresponds to thereal capability of the load cell installed on the appliance. If not contact the After Sale Service.

2. Act on the button and on button to zero all the fields.

3. At “NUMBER STEP” digit “1”. Generally the load cells supplied with the appliance are linear ones;consequently a single calibration step will be enough.

4. Push the button and confirm the attention messages, which are appearing on thevideo.

5. In the “STEP” column, the load cell max. value will be shown. Verify that the displayed value correspondsto the real capability of the load cell installed on the appliance. If not, contact the After Sale Service.

6. Push the button to let the display show the manual controls (see chapter“FUNCTIONING MODES OF THE UPPER CROSSBAR/HEAD” in this manual).

7. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the space of the column “VAL 1”. If it is not, manuallychoose “VAL 1” from the curtain menu “SERIES”.

8. Act on the manual controls to cancel any loads applied to the cells. Once the operator has checkedthat the testing machine is not applying any load to the load cell or to the sample one, act on the

button to reset the indicators.

9. Calculate the tare of the sample tools.

10. Using the controls for the manual mode, apply a load to the machine and increase it until you get areal load (read by the sample tools), which corresponds, to the value displayed in the “STEP” column.To reach such a load, it is recommended to use a very slow pace rate so that the calibration valuewill result precise and correct (see next point).

11. When the sample tools detect the same load value displayed in the “STEP” column, contemporarily push

the button . The obtained data will be entered in the grill under the voce “VAL 1”.

12. Using the manual controls, release the applied load.

13. Act on the little button in the case “SERIES” and select “VAL 2”.

14. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the space of the column “VAL 2”. If it is not, use themouse to position it correctly. Repeat steps 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.


16. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the space of the column “VAL 3”. If it is not, use themouse to position it correctly. Repeat steps 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

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17. Push the button to save the calibration. In the column “AVERAGE” you will find anaverage of the reached values (“VAL 1”, “VAL 2”, “VAL 3”), while in the column “E %” you will see thepercentage error referred to the previous calibration. Hereafter the display will show picture 2 wherethe operator can check the calibration correct entering. In the event that the values shown by thedisplay do not correspond to the ones measured during the calibration, contact the After SaleService.


Now the calibration is over. To exit from the calibration window, push the button , andverify that the values measured by the testing machine are corresponding to the ones got by the sampletools.

NOTEIn the event that there are differences between the values of the compression machine andthe ones of the sample cell, repeat the whole calibration procedure.

ATTENTIONIn the event that linearity error are found, it is possible to repeat the calibration setting anumber of “STEP” more than “1”. In this way the linearity errors in the load cell are reducedto a minimum.

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10.3 EXTENSOMETER CALIBRATION

PREPARATIONInstall the extensometer on the calibration appliance following the instructions and thenotes given by the tool Manufacturer and with great respect of the standards ruling thecalibration procedures.

ATTENTION



Select “EXTENSOMETER” from the menu “CALIBRATION”.The display will show picture 1:

1. Verify that the extensometer value (which is shown in the upper side of the screen) corresponds to thereal travel of the extensometer installed on the appliance. If not contact the After Sale Service.

2. Act on the button and on button to zero all the fields.

3. At “NUMBER STEP” digit the number of divisions for the desired field (from 1 to 10). The Manufacturerrecommends a min. series of 2 steps, for a more accurate calibration increase this number.

4. Push the button and confirm the attention messages, which are appearing on the video.

5. In the “STEP” column, some values will appear. They show the field divisions by the selected number ofsteps. Verify that the lower value corresponds to the real travel the extensometer and the remaining valuesshould correspond to the preset number of steps.

6. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the first upper space of the column “VAL 1”. If it is not,manually choose “VAL 1” from the curtain menu “SERIES”.

7. Introduce the special stop plug (read instructions).

8. Install the extensometer on the calibration device following the instructions and the notes given by theManufacturer and with great respect of the standards ruling the calibration procedures.

9. Remove the special stop plug.

10. Act on the button to reset the indicators and also zero the indicator on the calibrationdevice.

11. Using the controls of the calibration device in order to have an effective extensometer travel (read bythe calibration device), which must correspond to the first value displayed in the “STEP” column.

12. Push the button . The obtained data will be entered in the grill under “VAL 1”.

13. Repeat step 11 and 12 for the remaining divisions, until the whole column “VAL 1” is completed.


15. Reset the calibration device and position the extensometer again following the a.m. instructions andaccomplishing the standards.

16. Repeat steps 10,11,12, and 13 to complete the column “VAL 2”.

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17. Reset the calibration device and position the extensometer again following the a.m. instructions andaccomplishing the standards

18. Repeat steps 10,11,12, and 13 to complete the column “VAL 3”.

19. Push the button to save the calibration. Hereafter the display will show picture 3 wherethe operator can check the calibration correct entering. In the event that the values shown by thedisplay do not correspond to the ones measured during the calibration, contact our After Sale Service.

PICTURE H009.F03.IT.01

Now the calibration is over. To exit from the calibration screen, push the button , andverify that the values measured by the testing machine are corresponding to the ones got by thecalibration unit.

NOTEIn the event that there are differences between the values of the compression machine andthe ones of the extensometer, repeat the whole calibration procedure.


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10.4 CROSSBAR CALIBRATION

ATTENTIONThe instructions given in this charter are valid for hydraulic compression machinesonly.

PREPARATIONPlace the sample tooling following the instructions and the notes given by the toolManufacturer and with great respect of the standards ruling the calibration procedures.

ATTENTION



Select “CROSSBAR” from the menu “CALIBRATION”. Picture 1 will appear on the display:

1. Act on button and on button to zero all the fields.

2. At the voce “NUMBER STEP” digit “1”. Generally the transducers (controlling the movements) suppliedwith the appliance are linear ones; consequently a single calibration step is enough.

3. Push the button and confirm the attention messages, which are appearing on the video.

4. In the “STEP” column, the value corresponding to the max. crossbar travel will be shown. Verify that thedisplayed value corresponds to the real features of the testing machine. If not, modify it manually.

5. Push the button to let the display show the manual controls (see chapter “FUNCTIONING

MODES OF THE UPPER CROSSBAR/HEAD” in this manual). Using these controls, position the crossbarat its lower dead point.

6. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the space of the column “VAL 1”. If it is not, manuallychoose “VAL 1” from the curtain menu “SERIES”.

7. Act on the button to calculate the tare.

8. Calculate the tare of the sample tools.

9. Using the controls for the manual code, move the crossbar (read by the sample tools) so that thedisplacement value corresponds to the one displayed in the “STEP” column. Push the button

. The obtained data will be entered in the grill under the “VAL 2”.

10. Using the manual controls, move the crossbar to its lower dead point once again.


12. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the space of the column “VAL 2”. If it is not, use the mouseto position it correctly.

13. Repeat steps 7,8, 9 and 10.


15. Verify that the blinking cursor is positioned in the space of the column “VAL 3”. If it is not, use the mouseto position it correctly.

16. Repeat steps 7,8, 9 and 10.

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17. Push the button to save the calibration. In the column “AVERAGE” you will find anaverage of the reached values ( “VAL 1”,”VAL 2”,”VAL 3” ), while in the column “E %” you will see thepercentage error referred to the previous calibration.

Now the calibration is over. Exit from the calibration program and verify that the values measured by thetesting machine are corresponding to the ones got by the sample tools.

NOTEIn the event that there are differences between the values of the compression machine andthe ones of the crossbar, repeat the whole calibration procedure.


10.5 CALIBRATION REINTRODUCTION

In case that a reintroduction of the cell, extensometer or crossbar calibration is necessary, follow theunder described procedure:

1. Select from the menu [CALIBRATION] the required menu.

2. Digit in the cell “STEP NUMBER” the number of divisions for the chosen menu. Get the correctnumber, reading the Calibration Certificates (enclosed to this manual).

3. Push the button and confirm the attention messages on the display.

4. Select the first cell in the “AVERAGE” column. Digit with the keyboard the calibration average value.Get the correct data, reading the Calibration Certificate (enclosed to this manual).

5. Complete the “AVERAGE” column for every division.

6. At the end of the values entering, save the calibration by pushing the button .

Now the calibration is over. Exit from the calibration program and verify that the values measured by thetesting machine are corresponding to the ones got by the sample tools

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Chapter 11 PRACTICLE EXAMPLES

11.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

ATTENTIONBefore installing the UTMWIN 2.x software, close all the programs eventually in use, hereincluding the utilities in the hardware. (TSR, plug in etc.).

Introduce the auto installing CD of the software UtmWin 2.x in the cd-rom drive of the PC, which isconnected, to the testing machine (for further details about the devices installed in the PC consult theliterature about the PC).

After a few seconds the display will show picture 41 for the set up of the installation program. Once theset up is over the introduction screen of picture 42 will appear on the display, click on the button

to start the software installation procedure.


PICTURE H009.F42.IN.01 PICTURE 11.2-II

On the display you will see picture 43 to enter the user’s references. In the three fields appearing now,digit the operator’s name, the company name and the serial number given by the Manufacturer (only forthose appliances equipped with hardware safety key).

ATTENTION

Before entering the serial number, ensure it is the correct one, otherwise the Manufacturercannot grant the perfect software working (in case of doubts do not use the software andcontact our After Sale Service immediately).The serial number can be found in the literature supplied with the testing machine,or on the appliance identification plate.

Then click on the button to continue the installation procedure.

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On the display is now appearing picture 44 to select the destination directory and the kind of softwareinstallation.

Select the desired installation type; in case the suggested directory doesn’t satisfy the customer’s needs it

is also possible to specify a different one; for that purpose, push the button . Later the displaywill show picture 45 where the desired directory can be entered manually. Confirm the modification made

and go on with the installation by pushing button .

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The display is now showing picture 46 where the software destination group must be selected. This willbe then re-written in the main menu of Windows9x® following the file selected in the field “ProgramFolders” on the screen.

Push the button to continue with the installation.

The display is now showing picture 47 where all the settings entered during previous steps are given as

reminders. In the event you want to modify one setting or more; push the button otherwise

continue by clicking on the button .

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On the display you see picture 48 where the software installation is shown in real time.

Once the file installation is over, the display will show picture 49 where you are asked if you want to

restart the computer now or later manually. Select the desired option and then push button .

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After having chosen the pushbutton if the chosen option is “No, I will restart my computer

later”, a last screen display will appear as per picture 50 If you want to execute the softwareautomatically, then close the installation program and select “Yes, launch the program file” and push the

button .

11.2 EXAMPLE OF OPERATING

The software use depends on the set modes and parameters. Read the special file “MODES FORSOFTWARE H009” enclosed to this literature.

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Chapter 12 DIAGNOSIS

12.1 DIAGNOSIS

In this Chapter are presented and discussed some easy and common software problems.

SECTION T00

These are problems which may arise during the software installation procedures and are caused by somekeys in the configuration register of Windows 95/98® which result to be damaged or not conform to theinstalled hardware key settings.

ERRORT00-01

CAUSE SOLUTION

This error appears when the enteredserial number doesn’t correspond to theone in the hardware safety key.

Repeat the software installation; for thecorrect procedure consult the chapter“SOFTWARE INSTALLATION” in thismanual.

ERRORT00-02

CAUSE SOLUTIONThis error appears when the ID of thetesting machine is missing or does notcorrespond to the serial number saved inmemory.


ERRORT00-03

CAUSE SOLUTIONThis error appears when the ID of theselected language is missing or does notcorrespond to any of the ID foreseen bythe Manufacturer.


ERRORT00-04

CAUSE SOLUTION

Installation file damaged or ruined. Theinstallation CD could be damaged.

Contact the After Sale Service to have theinstallation CD replaced.

ATTENTIONIf the above-described problems remain even having carefully effected the suggestedsolutions, contact our After Sale Service.

SECTION T01

These are hardware problems, which may arise during the appliance routine use.

ERRORT01-01

CAUSE SOLUTION

The cell has never been calibrated before.May be it is the first time it is used with theappliance; otherwise the previouscalibration has been lost.

1. Take the cell calibration from a backupsupport or an equivalent as suggested inthe chapter “CALIBRATIONREINTRODUCTION” in this file.

2. Repeat the cell calibration as describedin the chapter “CALIBRATION” in this file.

ERRORT01-02

CAUSE SOLUTION

The previous crossbar calibration hasbeen lost.

1. Take the crossbar calibration from abackup support or an equivalent assuggested in the chapter “CALIBRATIONREINTRODUCTION” in this file.

2. Repeat the crossbar calibration asdescribed in the chapter “CALIBRATION”in this file.

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ERRORT01-03

CAUSE SOLUTION

The previous extensometer calibrationhas been lost.

1. Take the extensometer calibration froma backup support or an equivalent assuggested in the chapter “CALIBRATIONREINTRODUCTION” in this file.

2. Repeat the extensometer calibration asdescribed in the chapter “CALIBRATION”in this file.

ERRORT01-04

CAUSE SOLUTION

The load cell is disconnected or the serialconnection of the RACK desk is absent.

Reset the serial connection of the dataacquisition card with the PC of the RACKdesk

ERRORT01-05

CAUSE SOLUTION

The data acquisition card is off or doesnot work properly.

Reset the serial connection of the dataacquisition card with the PC of the RACKdesk.If necessary contact the After SaleService.

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