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A window appears that shows the End of Test Readings and the Mean Load Test Readings settings and
limits. You can click Verify Settings to see the strain and load readings again or Cancel to return to the main
menu.
10.2.11.0 Create a Fatigue Test Report
On the test main menu, click Report.
The application opens Excel. The Creating Report window shows you the progress as the application
creates a report with the test results.
You can make changes to the report and customize the output using the Reporter Add-In for Excel.
10.2.12.0 Test Completion
When the test is complete, the test stops and you can run the reports. A variety of reporting options satisfy
the standard reporting requirements. When you have generated the reports, you can end the test by clicking
Done. When you have ended the test, you cannot continue to cycle the test or generate reports without the
Reporter Add-In for Excel.
10.3.0 View Test Results
After the test run completes, you can view the test results.
1. In the Explorer panel, click the name of the test run.
2. Click Results.
3. Click on the different tabs to view different types of results.
10.3.1.0 Fatigue Test Results
The Test Results show the following information about the test run:
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Variable Summary shows all the parameters and their last values for the test run.
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History shows minimum-maximum or peak-valley cycle data in relation to time or an index, such as a
data group, data point, or cycle number. The Y-axis presents data values and the X-axis presents index
values. You can select variables for the chart after the test is done.
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Hysteresis shows the cyclic or group data produced during a test cycle. You can select variables for the
chart after the test is done.
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Variable Array Chart shows all data points that are collected and calculated during each test cycle and
stored in arrays.
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Data Acquisition shows data that was acquired during the test activity. A tab is available for each Data
Acquisition activity.
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