MTS Series FEC Environmental Chamber - Manual (Page 41)

Test Case
Series FEC Environmental Chamber Product Manual Operation 41
14. Remove the specimen from the grips following the instructions in the
appropriate grip manual.
Cooling test procedure
To perform a cooling test:
1. Connect liquid nitrogen tank to the environmental chambers, and ensure no
leakage.
2. Remove the U-plugs in the top and bottom walls of the chamber.
3. Mount upper pull rod to the crosshead, and lower pull rod to the base of
testing machine.
4. Mount upper grip to upper rod, and lower grip to lower pull rod.
5. Push the environmental chamber into the test space.
6. Install the specimen and all of its instumentation.
7. Replace the U-plugs into the top and bottom walls of the chamber.
8. Close the front door.
9. Press the power switch to On positioin.
10. Confirm that the temperature controller apparatus is set to cooling state.
And set the test temperature and operating parameters corresponding to the
temperature point.
11. Press the“ENABLE” button to start the chamber cooling process.
12. After achieving the setting temperature and hold appointed time at the
temperature, you can start the low-temperature test via test software.
13. Press the“DISABLE” button after you have finished testing the sample.
14. Open the chamber door. Allow the specimen to return to room temperature,
if possible.
15. Remove the specimen from the grips following the instructions in the
appropriate grip manual.