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High-Power Prohibit Button and Indicator
High-Power Prohibit can be started by:
• Pressing the High-Power Prohibit button on the frame-mounted control
• Opening the door on the optional test area enclosure
Note: Starting High-Power Prohibit automatically sets an interlock that must be reset prior to applying
high power. This is normal behavior and does not result in restarting tests already in progress.
Positioning the Crosshead and Actuator for the
Test
Introduction
Positioning the crosshead and actuator for the test is a critical setup step for any test. Properly done, these
steps:
• Help reduce the chance of equipment or specimen damage if the actuator goes to full extenstion or
retraction.
• Help you determine the retracted actuator endpoint position which is valuable in making positioning
calculations.
• Position the actuator properly for the test so that you do not run out of travel in the middle of a test.
Raising the Crosshead
The first step is raising the crosshead high enough so that the actuator cannot contact anything even if it
goes to full extension. This step should be done with actuator power off.
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