Carbolite ABA 7/35B - Manual (Page 22)

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7 Running a Test
7.1 Setup
Before running the test for the first time, ensure the tray lift calculation has been performed as
described in section 8.
Before every test, the weights of the sample tray and sample must be determined as described
in section 7.13.
7.2 Selecting a Recipe
To start a test a recipe must first be created and then selected. Refer to section 14.1 for details
on creating a recipe. To select a recipe go to the Recipe Library by pressing the
‘View Recipe
Library ’ button on the Main Menu. Select the required recipe from the displayed list and then
press the
‘Run’ button (see section 13.5). The ‘Home’ screen will then be displayed with the
selected recipe in the recipe name field, the temperature set point from the recipe, and
depending on the recipe type, either the calibration factor or binder % from the recipe will be
displayed as shown in Screen-view: table 7.2.1 . The furnace will heat the main chamber to the
temperature specified in the recipe set point. If the furnace has just been switched on from cold,
it should be allowed to soak at the set point temperature for 30 minutes. The after burner will be
heated to 900°C. Tare balance (see section 17.2), then load the sample and tray. The operator
should check that the pre-requisite test conditions are satisfied before attempting to start the
test, refer to section 7.3. If the conditions are satisfied, the test can be started by pressing the
‘Run Test’ button. Note: the text on this button will change, depending on the state of the
system, as shown in Table 7.2.2.
7.2.1 Screen-view: Home Screen Recipe Settings
7.2.2 Table: Run Test Button Text
State Button Text
Idle Run Test
Running a Test Cancel Test
Test Complete Clear Results