Brookfield LFRA Texture Analyzer - Manual (Page 7)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 7 Manual No. M/05-370-A1205
I.7 Key Functions
The LFRA Texture Analyzer is operated through two keys and a knob located on the keypad.
Additionally, there is an emergency stop button located on the base.
RESET / STOP
This key is used to stop a test in progress.
START
This key is used to start the test. During
the descent of the probe, prior to the
trigger point, this key can be used to
accelerate the rate of descent.
SELECT / SCROLL
This knob has multiple functions:
1. The knob is pressed to select the
option currently displayed.
2. The knob is rotated to vary the value
of the parameter being selected.
3. During a test, pressing this knob will
display test parameters.
EMERGENCY STOP
This button is used to abort a test in case
of an emergency condition.
I.8 Cleaning
Instrument and Keypad: Clean with a dry, nonabrasive cloth. Do not use solvents
or cleaners.
Probes and Fixtures: Probes and fixtures are made from a variety of materials
from metals (stainless steel, aluminum) to plastics (ac-
etate, Perspex, Nylon). Clean with a nonabrasive cloth
using solvents that are appropriate for both the sample
material and the material of the probe and/or fixture.
Do not apply excessive upward, downward or sideways force. Damage may occur to
the load cell.
Emergency Stop
Base Table
Keypad
Display
Figure I.2