MTS TW Elite - Manual (Page 65)

Considerations for Test Sections
Set Up section
The Set Up section is for activities you want the operator to perform before test runs begin, such as:
• Entering values for test variables common to all test runs
• Configuring the load train (setting up fixtures, and so forth.)
• Entering the test name, specimen geometry, lot number, batch name, and so forth.
The Set Up section runs only once per test, before the first test run.
Run section
The Run section performs test runs. Operators typically perform the following for each test run:
• Remove the specimen from the previous test run
• Enter values for nominal specimen dimensions
• Install the new specimen
• Observe the test as forces are applied to the specimen
• Respond to a message that indicates the frame will move to the return position
• Observe the test run information shown on the Review tab
Finish section
The Finish section is for activities you want the operator to perform when test runs are complete, such as:
• Generate and print reports
• Export data
• Archive data
Note:
It is typical to design tests so that the Finish section runs when test runs are complete. However,
running the Finish section does not end the test. If the operator continues to click the Run button
after the Finish section is complete, new test runs will be added to the test.
Note:
When using a Run Report activity in the Finish section, use the report template for tests. Do not
use the report template for test runs, which contains test run variables not available to the Finish
section.
About running the Finish section and ending tests
An operator can run the Finish section in one of two ways:
• After a test run is complete and the Review page appears (by default, the Review page appears
automatically), the operator can click the Run Finish button. This is the manual way to run the Finish
section.
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Design Guidelines