Brookfield QTS25 Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 9)

QTS MATERIALS EVALUATION SYSTEM OPERATOR MANUAL
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f) If Distance is chosen as the pre-set parameter then the display now reads:
< Defining Test 20 >
< Distance = 0.00mm >
(Repeat as for load, replace with distance between 0.01mm and 420mm).
g) The display now reads:
< Defining Test 20 >
< Trigger at 0g >
The trigger value should be entered using the numerical keypad, between 0g (disables
trigger) and 250g. Press 'ENTER' once after inputting the value and once to accept
the value. The trigger value is the load threshold at which the sample surface is
detected. It is not recommended that values of 1, 2 or 3 grams be used.
h) The display now reads:
< Defining Test 20 >
< Test Speed = 0 mm/min >
The required test speed for the beam travel should be entered using the numerical
keypad between the values 10 to 1000 mm/min.
Press 'ENTER' once inputting the value and once to accept the value.
i) The display now reads:
< Defining Test 20 >
< Results units: g final >
The required result should be selected using the up and down ↑↓ keys to scroll
between g Final, kg Final, mN final, N Final, g Peak, kg peak, mN Peak and N Peak.
Press 'ENTER'.
j) The display now reads:
< INPUT NEW TITLE: 2O: #>
An alphanumeric title should be given to the test method. Numbers can be entered
using the numeric keypad and letters by first pressing 'ALTERNATE' to display the
alphabet and the up and down ↑↓ keys to select.
Press 'ENTER' to input a letter. Press 'ALTERNATE' to finish with the alphabet.
When the title is finished press 'ENTER' to accept.
k) The display now reads:
< QTS Controller Ready >
< (Time) (Day) (Date) >
The test method is now written and is stored under the number originally selected.