Running the Example Tension Test
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Overview............................................................................................................................................58
Safety Orientation..............................................................................................................................58
Turn on the Station............................................................................................................................60
Reset Interlocks.................................................................................................................................63
Set Travel Limits................................................................................................................................64
Recover from a Tripped Travel Limit..................................................................................................66
Position the Crosshead.....................................................................................................................68
Set Up the Load Meter for Specimen Installation..............................................................................70
Install the Specimen..........................................................................................................................72
Install the Extensometer (Optional)...................................................................................................76
Set Up Meters for the Test.................................................................................................................80
If Required, Resolve Resource Errors...............................................................................................81
Run the Test......................................................................................................................................83
Save the Test and Generate a Report...............................................................................................84
Remove the Specimen......................................................................................................................87
Prepare the Load Frame for the Next Test........................................................................................90
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