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Software Reference Manual

EN294-1507L

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Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Notes ................................................................................................................................................. 1 3. Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 1 4. Scope of Software License .............................................................................................................. 2 5. System Operating Requirements .................................................................................................... 2 6. How This Manual Is Organized ........................................................................................................ 3 7. Starting the Software ........................................................................................................................ 4 8. System Settings ................................................................................................................................ 8

8-1. Machine & COM ..................................................................................................................... 9 8-2. Option ................................................................................................................................... 11 8-3. Data Processing Software ................................................................................................... 13

9. Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 16 9-1. [Start Test] Button ................................................................................................................. 16 9-2. [Create New Condition] Button ............................................................................................ 16 9-3. [Edit Condition] Button .......................................................................................................... 16 9-4. [Report] Button ...................................................................................................................... 16 9-5. [System Settings] Button ...................................................................................................... 16 9-6. [Exit] Button ........................................................................................................................... 16 9-7. Quick Start ............................................................................................................................ 17

10. Creating New Test Conditions ........................................................................................................ 18 11. Editing Existing Test Conditions ..................................................................................................... 20 12. Testing Using Existing Test Conditions .......................................................................................... 22 13. Registering and Deleting Quick Start ............................................................................................. 24

13-1. Registering in Quick Start ..................................................................................................... 24 13-2. Deleting from Quick Start List ............................................................................................... 26

14. Running a Test from Quick Start .................................................................................................... 28 15. Quick Start List ................................................................................................................................ 30

15-1. Sorting Quick Start Registered Conditions .......................................................................... 30 15-2. Entering Keywords and User Names .................................................................................. 32

16. Test Condition List Screen .............................................................................................................. 35 16-1. Clicking [Start Test] on the Main Menu to Display the Test Condition List Screen ............. 35 16-2. Clicking [Edit Condition] on the Main Menu to Display the Test Condition List Screen ...... 36

17. Test Condition Create Window ....................................................................................................... 37 17-1. System .................................................................................................................................. 38 17-2. Sensor ................................................................................................................................... 42 17-3. Testing (Single) ..................................................................................................................... 53 17-4. Testing (Cycle) ...................................................................................................................... 76 17-5. Testing (Control) ................................................................................................................... 80 17-6. Ana. Item............................................................................................................................... 96 17-7. Graph .................................................................................................................................. 101

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17-8. Report ................................................................................................................................. 107 18. Inserting and Deleting Test Pieces ............................................................................................... 113

18-1. Inserting Test Piece in Test Piece Dimensions List ............................................................ 113 18-2. Deleting Test Piece from Test Piece Dimensions List ........................................................ 115

19. Main Window (Test/Report Screen) ............................................................................................. 117 19-1. Menu ................................................................................................................................... 118 19-2. Test Buttons ........................................................................................................................ 124 19-3. Zero Adjustment Buttons .................................................................................................... 124 19-4. Data Processing Buttons .................................................................................................... 124 19-5. Graph Window .................................................................................................................... 125 19-6. Test Piece Dimensions Window ......................................................................................... 127 19-7. Analysis results ................................................................................................................... 128 19-8. Inputting Break Elongation ................................................................................................. 130 19-9. Inputting Butt Elongation .................................................................................................... 131 19-10. Inputting Reduction Of Area ............................................................................................... 132 19-11. Inputting Notes .................................................................................................................... 133 19-12. Machine Status ................................................................................................................... 134

20. Using Flexible Correction ............................................................................................................. 136 20-1. Flexible Correction .............................................................................................................. 136 20-2. Creating Flexible Correction Data ...................................................................................... 137 20-3. Starting Test Using Flexible Correction Data ..................................................................... 138

21. Origin Detection Operation Procedure ......................................................................................... 139 22. Creating Custom Calculations ...................................................................................................... 140 23. Creating Calculations for Displacement Settings ........................................................................ 142 24. Report List Screen ........................................................................................................................ 144 25. Opening Test Results (Report) ..................................................................................................... 146 26. Reanalyzing Analysis Results ...................................................................................................... 148 27. Outputting Raw Data .................................................................................................................... 156

27-1. AllBatch Output ................................................................................................................... 156 27-2. SubBatch Div Output .......................................................................................................... 157 27-3. Output Data for Importing ................................................................................................... 158

28. Outputting Test Results................................................................................................................. 159 29. Outputting Graph Images ............................................................................................................. 160

29-1. NonResult ........................................................................................................................... 160 29-2. Result .................................................................................................................................. 160

30. Outputting Report Printout Details as PDF .................................................................................. 161 31. Loading Raw Data for Importing .................................................................................................. 162 32. Loading Raw Data in Previous Formats ...................................................................................... 163 33. Preparing Data Formats for Previous Models ............................................................................. 165

33-1. Preparing Data Formats ..................................................................................................... 165 33-2. Screen Description ............................................................................................................. 166

34. Browsing Test Conditions or Reports for Specific Users ............................................................. 169

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34-1. Preparing User IDs ............................................................................................................. 169 34-2. User Accounts Screen Description .................................................................................... 171 34-3. Change File Information Screen Description ..................................................................... 173

35. Outputting Cumulative Analysis Results ...................................................................................... 174 35-1. Output Destination Setting Procedures ........................................................................... 175 35-2. Output Pattern .................................................................................................................... 176

36. Camera Type Ductilometer Screen ............................................................................................. 178 36-1. Measurement Screen ......................................................................................................... 178 36-2. Camera Setting Screen ...................................................................................................... 180 36-3. Calibration Screen .............................................................................................................. 182 36-4. Focus Control Screen ........................................................................................................ 183 36-5. Full Screen Display ............................................................................................................. 184 36-6. Camera Type Ductilometer Calibration .............................................................................. 185

37. List of Setting Units for Each Sensor Type .................................................................................. 190 38. Setting Ranges That Vary By Type of Testing Machine .............................................................. 191

38-1. Speed.................................................................................................................................. 191 38-2. Sampling ............................................................................................................................. 191 38-3. Cycle Number ..................................................................................................................... 191 38-4. Max., Min. Point Pause Time ............................................................................................. 191 38-5. Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................... 192 38-6. Range ................................................................................................................................. 192

39. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 193 39-1. General ............................................................................................................................... 193 39-2. Testing, Reporting ............................................................................................................... 194

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1. Introduction Please be sure to read this document before using TgAnest.

Store this document in a safe place where it can be referred to at any time.

This document is a software reference manual. It describes how to use TgAnest and explains the individual windows. Please read this reference manual thoroughly to familiarize you with the contents and ensure correct usage.

2. Notes ・ The contents of this reference manual are subject to change without notice following product

improvements.

・ The greatest efforts have been taken when compiling the details in this reference manual, but it may not be possible to issue corrections immediately even if errors or omissions are discovered.

・ The copyright of this reference manual is owned by MinebeaMitsumi Inc. Reproduction in part or its entirety is prohibited without the explicit permission of MinebeaMitsumi Inc.

3. Precautions ・ This software is intended to be used in conjunction with the testing machine. Be sure to read the

instruction manual for the testing machine before operating.

・ If the testing machine malfunctions due to setting incorrect test conditions, press the EMERGENCY (emergency stop) switch on the testing machine.

・ If the software displays a message urging you to stop the testing machine, follow the instructions given in the message.

・ Proportional and integral coefficients must be set if testing force control, creep control (PI used), or the testing force hold function (PI used) are used. The crosshead may move at an unexpected test speed if the settings are not entered correctly. Take adequate care not to damage the load cell, test piece, or other parts. If the testing machine operates abnormally, press the EMERGENCY (emergency stop) switch on the testing machine immediately.

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4. Scope of Software License This software refers to both the corresponding software (TgAnest software and accompanying data) and documentation (such as instruction manuals).

・ This software may be used with one specified testing machine.

・ Copies may not be retained if all rights to this software are transferred. Transfer of this software in its entirety (all components, media, and documentation) shall be deemed as agreement by the person making the transfer with the items described in the scope of this license.

・ If this software has been upgraded, transferral must include all previous versions together with this software.

・ This software may not be rented, leased, copied, modified, amended, reverse-engineered, reverse-compiled, or reverse-assembled in part or in its entirety. Similarly, such actions may not be carried out by third parties.

5. System Operating Requirements Personal Computer

Operating system Windows® 7, Windows® 10

CPU Intel® Pentium® (Dual Core or Single Core) processor, clock speed 2 GHz or higher

Minimum working memory 2 GB or more

Hard disk At least 1 GB of free space

CD-ROM drive or DVD drive

Free serial ports 1 required when using the serial port with the TGE, TGI, or TG testing machine Cannot be used with the TGJ testing machine

Free USB ports 1 required for communication using USB cable with the TGE, TGI, or TG testing machine Required when using the TGJ testing machine

Free PCI slots Up to two (Not required unless an LEE type displacement transducer is used or external input functions are used.) Counter board (when an LEE type displacement transducer is used): Contec CNT-3208M-PE (PCI Express) Analog input board (when external input functions are used): Contec AIO-160802L-LPE (PCI Express)

Minimum resolution 1,280 x 768 or higher

.NET Framework 4.6 or higher

* This software doesn't guarantee the operation with all PC.

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6. How This Manual Is Organized This manual is organized into the following chapters.

[Chapters 1 to 6]

Details that should be read before using this software.

[Chapters 7 to 8]

Details of the settings performed after starting this software and before starting testing.

[Chapters 9 to 14]

Procedures for carrying out testing.

[Chapters 15 to 23]

Detailed descriptions of the individual screens.

[Chapters 24 to 35]

Details of reports, including opening test results, reanalyzing, and file output methods.

[Chapter 36]

Details of the camera type ductilometer.

[Chapter 39]

Details that should be checked before contacting MinebeaMitsumi if a problem arises when using this software.

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7. Starting the Software

Double-click the [TgAnest] icon on the desktop.

or

Click Windows [Start] and select [All Programs] ⇒ [MinebeaMitsumi] ⇒ [TgAnest].

The [Testing Machine Type] will appear the first time the software is started. * The window will appear also on subsequent startups if no license key has been input. * The window will appear each time the software is started if more than one testing machine model has been registered.

Set the model of the testing machine to be used.

The [License] will appear the first time the software is started. * The window will appear also on subsequent startups if no license key has been input.

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Enter the license key in the corresponding input box for the test mode purchased.

If you have purchased more than one test mode, enter all of the respective license keys in the input boxes for the corresponding test modes.

The license key is provided on the rear of the CD case.

If you accidentally click [Cancel], restart the software and enter the license key(s) once more. See below for details of how to enter the license key(s).

Reference: "8-3-9. License"

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TgAnest starts up, and the [Main Menu] appears.

The following message will appear if communication with the testing machine is not established.

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[Launching the software without communication with the testing machine]

To launch the software without connecting to the testing machine, click [No].

The following message appears.

Clicking [OK] displays the [Main Menu] in offline mode.

* If communication with the testing machine becomes necessary, the software must be restarted.

[Launching the software while communicating with the testing machine]

Confirm that the communication cable is connected, and click [Yes].

The [Main Menu] is displayed once communication is established.

The following message will appear if communication is not established even after re-checking.

Clicking [OK] forcibly switches to offline mode and displays the [Main Menu].

* If communication with the testing machine becomes necessary, the software must be restarted.

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8. System Settings With the [Main Menu] displayed, click [System Settings].

The system settings are set for the first time the software is started up.

The settings should be modified subsequently as necessary; for example, if optional items are added.

The [System Setting] is displayed.

Click

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8-1. Machine & COM Click the [Machine & COM] tab.

8-1-1. Testing Machine

(1) P/N

The model is displayed for the testing machine to be operated using this software.

Clicking [Add/Del] displays the [P/N Add/Del].

Select the model of the testing machine to be used.

If multiple models are selected, the [Testing Machine Type] will be displayed on startup to set the models for the testing machines to be operated.

(2) Capacity

Set the capacity of the testing machine to be operated using this software.

Example) If the testing machine model is TGI-10kN, set the capacity to [10kN].

(3) Type

Set the type of the testing machine to be operated using this software.

Select either Normal Type or Upper Tension Type.

Click

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(4) Testing force special display

Set to the same value as the load units setting (F-051) on the testing machine.

If the setting is different to the one on the testing machine, there is a possibility of damage to the testing machine or load cell.

Testing force special display

Description

Standard display Set when the value of F-051 on the testing machine is "0". Special display Set when the value of F-051 on the testing machine is "1".

This is not displayed for models TGE and TGI.

8-1-2. Set COM (Communication Condition Settings)

(1) Port

Set the COM port connected to the testing machine.

[Port auto setting function]

This automatically searches for the port connected to the testing machine if the port number set differs from the COM port actually connected to the testing machine. If the port is found, the connection is established and the setting is switched to that port number.

(2) Data Bit Length

Fixed at 8. It cannot be changed.

(3) Baudrate

Set the baud rate that is set on the testing machine.

See below for details on the range of settings.

Reference: "38-5. Baud Rate"

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8-2. Option Click the [Option] tab.

8-2-1. Digital Caliper

Digital calipers are calipers that display the dimension measured numerically.

Some digital calipers can be connected via RS-232C.

If importing measured dimensions to TgAnest using an RS-232C connection, set the COM port to which the digital calipers are connected.

Requires Mitutoyo IT-007R.

If digital calipers are not used, set to [OFF].

8-2-2. Get Origin

This is a function for testing with absolute displacements using an origin detection jig.

(1) Get Origin

To detect the origin using an origin detection jig, set to [ON].

If the origin detection function is not used, set to [OFF].

(2) Jig height

Set the height of the origin detection jig.

Make sure the jig height is entered correctly, as this forms the datum for the origin detection function.

* Set the height as indicated in the inspection data sheet for testing machine origin determination, as included with the origin detection jig.

Click

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8-2-3. LEE (lengthwise extensometer)

Set the correction values required when using the extensometer, model LEE series.

* These values are recorded on the results sheet at the time the model LEE series was purchased.

(1) Upper encoder pulse constant (Upper Const)

Correction value for the upper encoder.

(2) Lower encoder pulse constant (Lower Const)

Correction value for the lower encoder.

(3) Counter Board Setting

Enter the device name of the counter board used.

For instructions on checking the device name, refer to the counter board instruction manual.

8-2-4. External Input

This setting is required when using analog input functions.

(1) Filter Setting Value

Sets the number of moving-average samples.

(2) AD Board Setting

Enter the device name of the analog input board used.

For instructions on checking the device name, refer to the analog input board instruction manual.

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8-3. Data Processing Software Click the [Data Processing Software] tab.

8-3-1. Execute Key

(1) Execute Key

Enable or disable the execute key.

If Execute Key is set to [ON], a prompt will be given to enter the execute key in order to register or delete Quick Start, to delete test conditions or report files, to edit test conditions, or to overwrite reports. These operations cannot be performed unless the correct execute key is entered.

(2) Input the execute key

Clicking [Set Key] displays the [Execute Key].

Set the execute key to between four and sixteen alphanumeric characters, and then click [OK] to set the execute key. (The initial value is 0000.)

Clicking [Cancel] cancels the execute key entered.

If you forget the execute key, the execute key can be reissued by setting it again on this screen.

Click

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(3) User Accounts only

If the execute key is enabled, the Execute Key input screen will appear only when the operator clicks the [Regist] button.

8-3-2. Language

Set whether the software display is shown in English or Japanese.

Japanese: Japanese display

English: English display

The following message will appear if the setting is changed.

The software must be restarted in order to refresh the display details in the new language set.

The original language setting will remain active until the software is restarted.

Note: Test conditions and report files created in a particular language will only be available in the language set at the time they were created.

8-3-3. Gravity

The gravitational acceleration set here is used when converting from SI units to MKS units, or vice versa, within the software.

8-3-4. Marker DataFile Output

Enable or disable raw data output of marker point information.

8-3-5. Default Unit for Break Elongation Input

Sets the unit displayed by default on the screen for entering a value for the break elongation analysis item.

Reference: "19-8. Inputting Break Elongation"

8-3-6. Data Format of Previous Model

Raw data files (files with a file extension of .S1T) exported from previous MinebeaMitsumi data-processing software (SR series) can be imported for use in TgAnest.

Because the raw data from the SR series is exported in various formats, depending on the model or version, it must be converted to a format that can be imported into TgAnest.

This conversion information is prepared by the "Data Format of Previous Model" function.

Reference: "33. Preparing Data Formats for Previous Models"

8-3-7. User Management

Register users authorized to log in.

Specify user currently logged in in the [User Select] screen displayed at startup.

Reference: "34. Browsing Test Conditions or Reports for Specific Users"

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8-3-8. Version

Clicking [Show] displays the [Version].

When making inquiries about the software, check the software model and version on this screen, and inform the MinebeaMitsumi representative.

8-3-9. License

Enter the license keys for this software.

Clicking [Regist] displays the [License].

Enter the license key in the corresponding input box for the test mode purchased.

If you have purchased more than one test mode, enter all of the respective license keys in the input boxes for the corresponding test modes.

The license key is provided on the rear of the CD case.

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9. Main Menu All operations using this software are accessed from the [Main Menu].

The [Main Menu] consists of the [Start Test], [Create New Condition], [Edit Condition], [Report], [System Settings], and [Exit] buttons, together with the Quick start list.

9-1. [Start Test] Button Click [Start Test] to start testing using an existing test conditions file.

The [Test Condition List] is displayed.

Reference: "12. Testing Using Existing Test Conditions"

9-2. [Create New Condition] Button Click [Create New Condition] to create new test conditions.

The [Test Condition Create Window] is displayed.

Reference: "10. Creating New Test Conditions"

9-3. [Edit Condition] Button Click [Edit Condition] to edit an existing test conditions file.

The [Test Condition List] is displayed.

Reference: "11. Editing Existing Test Conditions"

9-4. [Report] Button Click [Report] to view, reanalyze, or print out test results.

The [Report List] is displayed.

Reference: "25. Opening Test Results (Report)"

9-5. [System Settings] Button Click [System Settings] to set optional items and check the version information.

The [System Setting] is displayed.

Reference: "8. System Settings"

9-6. [Exit] Button Closes the software.

Quick Start list

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9-7. Quick Start This is used to register or delete test conditions for Quick Start, or to start tests already registered in Quick Start.

[To register in Quick Start] The [Test Condition List] is displayed.

Reference: "13. Registering and Deleting Quick Start"

[To run a test from Quick Start] The [Quick Start] is displayed.

Reference : "14. Running a Test from Quick Start"

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10. Creating New Test Conditions This section describes the procedures for creating new test conditions.

1) With the [Main Menu] displayed, click [Create New Condition].

2) Clicking [Create New Condition] displays the [Test Condition Create Window].

Click the condition item to be set, and set the individual items on the screen displayed.

Click

Click condition item to be set

Set items on screen displayed

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The following tests can be performed depending on the test mode.

Test mode Test types Single Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend, Peel, Flexible Correction Cycle Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend Control Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend, Flexible Correction

* Only the test modes for which licenses have been registered will be displayed.

3) After setting

・ To save the conditions set, click [Save Condition]. The following message will appear once the test conditions have been saved.

[OK]: Proceeds to the [Main Window], which forms the test screen using the settings saved.

[Cancel]: Returns to the [Test Condition Create Window].

・ To return to the [Main Menu], click [Main Menu].

Note: The conditions will not be saved if [Main Menu] is clicked before clicking [Save Condition].

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11. Editing Existing Test Conditions This section describes the procedures for editing an existing test conditions file.

1) With the [Main Menu] displayed, click [Edit Condition].

2) The [Test Condition List] is displayed.

Select the test conditions file to be edited, and click [Edit Condition].

Click

Select

Click

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3) Clicking [Edit Condition] displays the [Test Condition Create Window].

Click the condition item to be altered, and set the individual items on the screen displayed.

4) After changing

・ To save the conditions altered, click [Save Condition].

The following message will appear once the test conditions have been saved.

[OK]: Proceeds to the [Main Window], which forms the test screen using the settings saved.

[Cancel]: Returns to the [Test Condition Create Window].

・ To return to the [Test Condition List], click [Back to ListWindow].

Note: The conditions will not be saved if [Back to ListWindow] is clicked before clicking [Save Condition].

Alter settings for items on screen displayed

Click condition item to be altered

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12. Testing Using Existing Test Conditions This section describes the procedures for testing using existing test conditions.

1) With the [Main Menu] displayed, click [Start Test].


Select the test conditions file to be used for testing, and click [Open Condition].

Click

Select

Click

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3) Clicking [Open Condition] displays the [Test Condition Create Window].

Click the condition item to confirm the details, and check the individual items on the screen displayed.

4) After confirming the setting details

・ To start testing using the details confirmed, click [Start Test]. The [Main Window], which forms the test screen, is displayed with the conditions confirmed.

・ To return to the [Test Condition List], click [Back to ListWindow].

Click condition item to confirm details

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13. Registering and Deleting Quick Start This section describes the procedures for registering existing test conditions in Quick Start.

13-1. Registering in Quick Start 1) Display the [Main Menu].

2) Right-click the Quick Start list.

Select and click [Entry] in the popup list that appears.

Right-click

Select and click Entry

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Select the test conditions file to be registered in Quick Start, and click [Quick Start Set].

4) The [Main Menu] is displayed, and the test conditions selected are registered in the number registered.

Register in Quick Start

Select Click

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13-2. Deleting from Quick Start List 1) Display the [Main Menu].

2) Right-click on the line of the number to be deleted from the Quick Start list.

Select and click [Delete] in the popup list that appears.

Right-click

Select and click Delete

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3) The condition disappears from the number deleted, and the conditions from No. 2 onward are all shifted up a row.

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14. Running a Test from Quick Start This section describes the procedures for running tests from Quick Start.

1) Display the [Main Menu].

2) Double-click on the test conditions file name for the test to be run from the Quick Start list.

Double click

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3) The [Quick Start Window] is displayed.

Click the item to be set, and set the items on the screen displayed.

4) After setting conditions

・ To start testing using the conditions set, click [Start Test]. The [Main Window], which forms the test screen, is displayed with the conditions set.

・ To return to the [Main Menu], click [Main Menu].

Select item to be set

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15. Quick Start List This section describes the operations available on the Quick Start list.

Reference: "13. Registering and Deleting Quick Start", "14. Running a Test from Quick Start"

15-1. Sorting Quick Start Registered Conditions 1) Display the [Main Menu].

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2) Drag the number to be sorted on the Quick Start list.

Drag to below the row to which the condition is to be moved, and release the mouse button.

3) The condition at No. 1 is moved to row No. 2.

Conditions can be moved upward in the same way.

Click number for test condition to be sorted

Move No. 1 condition to No. 2

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15-2. Entering Keywords and User Names 1) Display the [Main Menu].

2) Double-click the Key Word cell on the row number in the Quick Start list for which a keyword is to be entered.

Double-click Key Word cell on row number to enter keyword

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3) The Key Word cell double-clicked allows text to be entered.

4) Enter text as required.

After entering the text, either click another cell or press the [Enter] key to confirm the text entered.

Allows text to be entered

Enter text as required

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5) A user name can also be entered in the same way.

After entering the text, either click another cell or press the [Enter] key to confirm the text entered.

Key Word: Enter the product name or department name.

User Name: Enter the name of the tester or person creating the test conditions.

* Convenient keywords or user names should be set.

Enter text as required

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16. Test Condition List Screen This section describes the operations available on the Test Condition List screen.

The file extensions will differ depending on the particular testing machine model used.

TgAnest version Testing machine model

File extension

Ver. 3.000 or later TG tca

TGE tce

TGI tci

TGJ tcj

Ver. 2.900 or earlier TG tcfa

TGE tcfe

TGI tcfi

* File extensions from TgAnest Ver. 2.900 or earlier are displayed in TgAnest Ver. 3.000 or later and can be imported.

* Opening conditions files from Ver. 2.900 or earlier will convert them to a file extension for Ver. 3.000 or later.

16-1. Clicking [Start Test] on the Main Menu to Display the Test Condition List Screen

(1) [Open Condition] button

Select the desired test conditions file and click [Open Condition] to display the [Test Condition Create Window] with the details of the test conditions file selected.

The test conditions file name can also be double-clicked to achieve the same result.

(2) [Main Menu] button

Returns to the [Main Menu].

(3) Search Range

Set the date range for the search.

(4) Search Item

Set the item to search for.

(5) Search Keyword

Enter a character string to search for in the search item.

Enter an asterisk before and after the entered character string to search for files that contain the character string between the asterisks.

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(6) [Search] button

Starts the search and displays any test conditions files matching the search conditions on the list screen.

The list screen turns blue when the search is complete.

(7) [Clear] button

Clears search conditions and displays test conditions files as they were before the search on the list screen.

16-2. Clicking [Edit Condition] on the Main Menu to Display the Test Condition List Screen

(1) [Edit Condition] button

Select the desired test conditions file and click [Edit Condition] to display the [Test Condition Create Window] with the details of the test conditions file selected.

The test conditions file name can also be double-clicked to achieve the same result.

(2) [Delete Condition] button

Select the desired test conditions file and click [Delete Condition] to delete the test conditions file selected and move it to the recycle bin.



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17. Test Condition Create Window This section describes the various setting screens for items displayed on the [Test Condition Create Window].

Reference:"10. Creating New Test Conditions", "11. Editing Existing Test Conditions", "12. Testing Using Existing Test Conditions"

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17-1. System Sets the test mode, test type, load cell, and other details.

17-1-1. Test Mode

Select the test mode to be used from those included in the software purchased.

The setting items will vary depending on the details selected here.

Test mode Description

Single Performs simple tensile, compressive, bending, peeling, and creep testing*1.

Cycle Performs cycle load testing.

Control Creates and performs various control patterns.

*1: For creep testing, set the test mode to Single and set the control type to Creep on the Testing screen.

17-1-2. Test Type

Select the test type.

The types available will vary depending on the test mode.


Single Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend, Peel, Flexible Correction

Cycle Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend

Control Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend, Flexible Correction

17-1-3. Test Direction

Select the test direction.

Test direction Description

UP The moving crosshead moves upward.

DOWN The moving crosshead moves downward.

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17-1-4. Format

Select the formatting methods for the analysis items.

Rounding Description

Rounding If the first non-significant digit is less than 5, round down. If the first non-significant digit is equal to or greater than 5, round up.

Rounding Down Round down the first non-significant digit.

JIS If the first non-significant digit is less than 5, round down. (Example: 0.234 9 ⇒ 0.23) (two significant digits) If the first non-significant digit is greater than 5, round up. (Example: 0.236 1 ⇒ 0.24) (two significant digits) If the first non-significant digit equals 5, treat as follows. • For an even number of significant digits, round down. (Example: 0.245 0 ⇒ 0.24) (two significant digits) • For an odd number of significant digits, round up. (Example: 0.275 0 ⇒ 0.28) (two significant digits)

17-1-5. Sampling Mode

Selects the sampling mode.

Sampling mode Description Standard Mode Enables standard mode test control setting.

There are no restrictions on the number of data items. The fastest data sampling interval is 10 msec (50 msec for TG). The maximum data sampling interval is 36 000 sec (10 hours).

High-speed Mode Enables high-speed mode test control setting with sampling at a minimum interval of 1 msec (1.25 msec for TG or TGJ models). The maximum data sampling interval is 150 msec. The maximum number of data items is 30 000. The displacement transducer cannot be used.

* The sampling mode can be set only for single testing. In all other modes, standard mode is fixed as the sampling mode.

17-1-6. Origin Detection

Set as follows to detect the origin.

・ Enable [Get Origin] in [System Setting]. (See "8-2-2 Get Origin".)

・ Set the test type to [Compression].

* Origin detection is not available for [Tension], [3 Point Bend], [4 Point Bend], [Peel], or [Flexible Correction].

* See below for details of the origin detection procedures.

Reference: "21. Origin Detection Procedure"

(1) Get Origin

Select whether to detect the origin using an origin detection jig.

Get origin Description

OFF Origin detection is not performed.

ON Origin detection is performed using an origin detection jig.

(2) Absolute Origin Detection Testing Force

Sets the testing force that determines when contact is occurred with the origin detection jig.

* Sets the testing force as indicated in the inspection data sheet for testing machine origin determination, as included with the origin detection jig.

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(3) Standard Height Position

Set the height at which to stop the moving crosshead after origin detection.

17-1-7. DataFile Auto Output

(1) Item

Select the method for raw data auto output.

Item Description

Data(All Batch) Outputs all raw data for the batch for which testing is complete as a single file when the [Main Window] is closed.

Data(SubBatch) Outputs raw data as a file for subbatch when testing is completed.

Data(Read Data) Outputs raw data as a file for subbatch importing when testing is completed. * This function is not available when the test mode is [Cycle]. See below for instructions on using the file. Reference: "27-3. Output Data for Importing"

Analysis Results Outputs analysis results files after testing for each subbatch.

Results Accumulation Adds analysis results to the cumulative file after testing for each subbatch.Reference: "35. Outputting Cumulative Analysis Results"

[Results Accumulation] is not displayed for cycle testing.

(2) Folder Path

Displays the output data destination.

(3) File Name

Displays the file name for the data output.

(4) Setting Button

Sets file path and file name for the data output.

17-1-8. Output Information Set Screen

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(1) Folder Path

Displays the data output destination.

(2) Path Set button

Displays the folder selection screen.

Sets the output data destination.

(3) File Name

Sets the file name for the data output.

See below for more information on file output formats.

Reference: "27. Outputting Raw Data," "35. Outputting Cumulative Analysis Results"

(4) File Output

Sets the file output method.

This is not displayed in cases other than accumulation.

File Output Description

Automatic Numbering The first file output will be named based on the file name setting box + (_001). If the number of cumulative data items for analysis results in a single file exceeds 10 000, data is output to a separate file with (_###) incremented at the end of the file name. If the number of cumulative data items for analysis results in the file with (_999) appended exceeds 10 000, a message will appear, after which files will be output from 10 001 on. Cumulative data for analysis results will be added to the file with the largest number for (_###) appended to the file name.

Overwrite The first file output will be assigned the file name entered in the setting box. If the number of cumulative data items for analysis results in a single file exceeds 10 000, the data in the file is cleared, after which output proceeds from the first data item.

(5) Pass/Fail Format

Sets pass/fail format.

This is not displayed in cases other than analysis results and accumulation.

Pass/Fail Format Description

With * For pass/fail set for each analysis item, if the analysis results are outside the range, (*) is displayed to the right of the analysis results.

None Displays only analysis results.

(6) [Set] button

Saves the settings and closes the screen.

(7) [Close] button

Closes the screen without saving settings.

17-1-9. Information Box

Select part numbers, lot numbers, or other settings you want to make.

Set 1–8 in the analysis items to output information as analysis results.

Additionally, by specifying 1–8 as test conditions in Report Designer, selected items will be included in the printed reports.

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17-2. Sensor Sets the load cell limit, sensor display details, and position limits.

17-2-1. Load Cell

(1) Type

Select the load cell type.

Type Description

TU For both tensile and compressive testing

TC For compressive testing

TT For tensile testing

(2) Capacity

Select the load cell capacity.

The capacity can be selected in the range 500 mN to 500 kN.

(3) Range

Select the testing force range.

TGE, TGI

Range

AUTO Automatically switches the range for the testing machine.

100 Sets the maximum testing force to 1/100, allowing testing force values with finer resolution to be obtained.

TG, TGJ

Set the range of the testing machine.

Reference: "38-6. Range"

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(4) Polarity

Select the testing force polarity.

Polarity Tension Sets the direction in which the load cell is subjected to a tensile load as

positive. Compression Sets the direction in which the load cell is subjected to a compressive load

as positive.

(5) Limit (Upper)

This is a function set to act as a safety device.

If the limit value set here is reached during testing, the testing machine stops and testing is aborted.

(6) Limit (Lower)

This is function set as a safety mechanism.


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17-2-2. Position

(1) Limit

This is a function set to act as a safety device.


1) Limit (Upper)

Sets the upper position limit value.

If the value set here is reached during testing, the testing machine stops and testing is aborted.

Select the check box to enable the upper limit value.

2) Limit (Lower)

Sets the lower position limit value.


Select the check box to enable the lower limit value.

(2) Flexible Correction

Select the flexible correction data file (*.twm).

Select the [Use] check box, click [File Read], and select the file.

Select the check box to enable flexible correction.

Reference: "20. Using Flexible Correction"

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17-2-3. Elong

TGE, TGI

TG,TGJ

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(1) Extensometer

Select the displacement transducer to be used.

Extensometer Description

OFF Displacement transducer or extensometer is not used.

Elong Displacement transducer or extensometer is used.

LEE Uses a LEE type displacement transducer.

CameraElong Uses a camera type ductilometer. Reference: "34. Camera Type Ductilometer Screen"

(2) Range

Sets the range of the extensometer.


(3) Rated Capacity

Sets the rated capacity for the displacement transducer used.

* This is set automatically if camera type ductilometer is selected.

(4) Gauge Length

Sets the gauge length for the extensometer used.

Gauge length is used for calculating strain.

(5) Polarity

Selects the polarity for the displacement transducer used.

Polarity

+ For displacement transducers, the direction in which the measuring unit is depressed is set as the positive direction. For extensometers, the direction in which the gauge is extended is set as the positive direction.

- For displacement transducers, the direction in which the measuring unit is extended is set as the positive direction. For extensometers, the direction in which the gauge is compressed is set as the positive direction.

(6) Limit

This is a function to prevent damage to the displacement transducer or extensometer during testing.

Sets the limit for the displacement transducer or extensometer used.


(7) Removal Point

Sets the position at which the displacement transducer or extensometer used is removed.

Select the [Removal Point] check box to enable.

(8) Auto Gauge Length

This can be set when the gauge length is acquired automatically only when the Extensometer is set to CameraElong.

Auto gauge length Description

ON Calculates the strain using the displacement transducer reading at the start of testing as the gauge length.

OFF Calculates the strain using the value set in (4) as the gauge length.

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(9) MarkerType

Sets the type of marker used to mark the test piece only when the Extensometer is set to CameraElong.

MarkerType Description

StampInk Set when stamp ink is used to mark the test piece.

Seal Rectangle Set when a rectangular label is used to mark the test piece.

Seal Rectangle 1x5 Set when a 1 mm high x 5 mm wide rectangular label is used to mark the test piece.

Seal Circle Set when a round label is used to mark the test piece.

Seal Circle φ2 Set when a 2 mm diameter round label is used to mark the test piece.

Seal Circle φ4 Set when a 4 mm diameter round label is used to mark the test piece. * Set the height and width when StampInk, Seal Rectangle, or Seal Rectangle 1x5 is set.

* Set the diameter when Seal Circle, Seal Circle φ2, or Seal Circle φ4 is set.

(10) MarkerColor

Sets the marker color used to mark the test piece only when the Extensometer is set to CameraElong.

MarkerColor Description

White Set when the test piece marker color is white.

Black Set when the test piece marker color is black.

Auto Search Set when both black and white test piece marker colors are used.

(11) Between Chuck

Sets the marker detection range of CameraElong.

Test direction Description

Upward Sets the distance from the bottom of the drawing range of CameraElong.

Downward Sets the distance from the top of the drawing range of CameraElong.

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17-2-4. External Input

(1) External Input 1-6

Sets the external input.

Setting type Description Enable/Disable Sets whether external input data is imported. Type Sets the external input type. External ZERO Sets the target of external zeroing.

Values of selected external input are set to zero when [External Zero] is executed on the Test screen.

Origin Check box Selected

Performs analysis or graph drawing with values relative to a displacement origin of 0.

Check box Cleared

Performs analysis or graph drawing without displacement origin correction.

Name Names of external input used can be edited. R.O. Sets the rated output (V) for external input. Scaling MAX Sets the value at which + rated output is used. Scaling MIN Sets the value at which - rated output is used. Coefficient Sets the coefficient for the voltage value obtained. Gage Length Enter the gage length of the strain gage used for external input.

* Always set to 0 when using equipment other than a strain gage. Unit Enter the display unit.

* Unit conversion is not performed. Format Sets the display value format. Limit Sets the voltage value limit. Removal Point Sets whether there is a removal point.

The following conversion equation is used to obtain values from the values acquired from external input:

Conversion equation:

2 x output Rated

scaling MIN-scaling MAXA

tCoefficienA x output Ratedscaling MINvalue voltage Currentvalue Conversion )}-({ A

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(2) Average External Input

Setting type Description Name The name for average external input can be edited. Unit Enter the display unit.

* Unit conversion is not performed. Format Sets the display value format. External Input 1–6 Select external input to use in determining the average external input.

Example) When the selected channel is for external inputs 1 and 2: Average external input = (external input 1 + external input 2) ÷ 2

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17-2-5. Sensor Display Settings

(1) Sensor

Selects the sensor display types, units, and display format displayed on the [Main Window].

Reference: "19. Main Window"

Sensor Units

Force

Reference: "37. List of Setting Units for Each Sensor Type"

Simple Force

Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

Displacement

Displacement (Strain)

Elong

Elong (Strain)

Time

Height

Cycle Number

External Input 1–6 Average External Input

External Input 1–6 (strain) Average External Input (strain)

* [Elong] and [Elong (Strain)] can be set only when a displacement transducer is used.

* [Height] can be set only when origin detection is enabled.

* [Simple Force] can be set only when the test type is [Peel].

* *If Test Type is “Peel” or “Flexible Correction”, cannot use “Strain” and “Stress”.

* [Cycle Number] can be set only when the test mode is [Cycle].

* [External Input 1–6 (strain)] and [Average External Input (strain)] can only be set for channels for which external input is enabled.

* The sensor display settings will also be applied to the raw data file output format. Reference: "27. Outputting Raw Data"

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Format Description

0 Outputs as integer.

0.0 Outputs to one decimal place.

0.00 Outputs to two decimal places.

0.000 Outputs to three decimal places.

0.000 0 Outputs to four decimal places.

0.000 00 Outputs to five decimal places.

#0 Calculates in increments of 10.


#000 Calculates in increments of 1 000.

#000 0 Calculates in increments of 10 000.

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17-2-6. Displacement Setting

(1) Type

Select the displacement type setting.

* [External Input 1–6] and [Ext. Ave.] can only be set for channels for which external input is enabled.

* [Calculation] can only be set when a calculation has been set in the calculation settings.

(2) Calculation Settings

Sets the calculation to use in the displacement setting.

Use the displacement calculation function to set a calculation chosen by the user.

Example: When using external input 1–3 and relative flexibility δ as the displacement

δ1: Displacement based on external input 1

δ2: Displacement based on external Input 2

δ3: Displacement based on external input 3

Type Description

Position Uses the position as the displacement.

Elong Uses the displacement transducer as the displacement.

External Input 1 Uses the external input 1 value as the displacement.

:

External Input 6 Uses the external input 6 value as the displacement.

Ext. Ave. Uses the average value of the external input as the displacement.

Calculation Uses the value calculated using the calculation prepared in the calculation settings as the displacement.

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17-3. Testing (Single) This sets the testing machine operation settings for single testing.

Single testing may be performed in standard or high-speed modes.

Standard mode has the following features.

・ There are no restrictions on the number of data items to be sampled.

・ The fastest data sampling interval is 10 msec (50 msec for TG). * 30 msec when using a USB interface.

・ The maximum data sampling interval is 36 000 sec (10 hours).

High-speed mode has the following features.

・ The maximum number of data items that can be sampled is 30 000.

・ The fastest data sampling interval is 1 msec (1.25 msec for TG or TGJ).

・ The maximum data sampling interval is 150 msec.

・ Displacement transducers cannot be used.

* TG models cannot be used with testing machines without high-speed sampling functions.

* TGE or TGI models cannot be used with testing machines without an RS-232C port.

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17-3-1. Standard Mode (Control Type: Position)

Testing is performed at a constant test speed from the start until the end of testing.

* The test speed and sampling interval can be changed up to three times during one test.

[For Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend]

[For Peel]

Area (1) Area (2) Area (3) Area (4)

Changeover point (1)







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[No changeover point] [3 changeover points]

(1) Control Type

Sets the control type.

Control type Description

Position Testing with the test speed maintained constant. * This is the most commonly used type of testing.

Force Testing with the testing force variation maintained constant.

Creep Testing with the testing force maintained constant.

Special Testing with a constant amount of change in either stress or strain. * Can be selected only when the test type is [Tension].

(2) Control Start Point

Selects the point at which control starts.

Control start point Description

Test Start Point The point at which testing starts

0.3% F.S. Testing force full scale x 0.003

0.006% F.S. Testing force full scale x 0.000 06

Force User-specified testing force

Stress User-specified testing stress

"0.006%F.S." is not displayed for TG or TGJ models.

(3) Test Speed

Sets the speed at which the crosshead moves after testing starts.

Up to four areas, (1) to (4), can be set.


Reference: "Speed Pattern 1" in "38-1. Speed"

(4) Sampling

Sets the interval for acquiring test data.



Reference: "38-2. Sampling”

Area (1)


Position

Test

spe

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Position

Area (1)

Area (2)

Area (3)

Area (4)

Test

spe

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(5) Changeover point

Sets the point at which an area is switched.

Up to three changeover points can be set.

Changeover point Description

OFF Changeover point not set.

Target Switches the area when the target value is reached. * Set the amount of change from the sensor value when the area starts. Example) With the Area 1 changeover point at 100 N and Area 2 changeover point at 200 N, switching occurs when the testing force reaches 100 N. The following target values can be set. [For Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend] Force, Stress, Position, Position (Strain), Displacement, Displacement (Strain), Elong, and Elong (Strain) [For Peel] Force, Simple Force, Position, Displacement

Key Input Switches the area when a key is pressed. * Space and Enter cannot be used for switching.

Upper Yield Switches the area when the drops to the variation when the upper yield point is set.

Yield Strength Switches the area when the yield strength point is reached when the yield strength is set.

Energy Switches the area when the energy after starting testing reaches the value set.

Change Ratio %/F.S.

Switches the area when the decrease for the sampled testing force data compared to the previous testing force data sampled exceeds the variation ratio %/F.S. set.

Removal Point Switches the area when the displacement transducer value reaches the removal point. * Can only be set when the transducer removal point setting is enabled.

[Upper Yield], [Yield Strength], and [Energy] are not displayed for Peel.

(6) Test End Point

Sets the point at which testing ends.

Test end point Units

Force Reference: "37. List of Setting Units for Each Sensor Type"

Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

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17-3-2. Standard Mode (Control Type: Force)

Testing is performed at a constant testing force from the start until the end of testing.

* The control type can be set to Force only when the test type is [Tension], [Compression], [3 Point Bend], or [4 Point Bend].

TGE, TGI

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TG, TGJ


[Test image for Control Type: Force]

Target time

Time

Test

ing

forc

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(1) Control Type







(2) Test Start Speed




(3) Sampling




(4) Target Time

Sets the time until the test end point is reached.

The setting range is as follows.

1 sec to 50 000 sec

(5) Speed Limit

Sets the speed limit for testing. (The machine does not operate at a speed faster than this setting.)



(6) P Coe.

Sets the proportional coefficient.

Increasing the proportional coefficient increases the variation width.


1 to 65 535

(7) I Coe.

Sets the integral coefficient.

Increasing the integral coefficient decreases the responsiveness to testing force.

Decreasing the integral coefficient may result in overshooting the target value.


1 to 999

(8) Test End Point

Sets the testing force at which testing ends.



Stress

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17-3-3. Standard Mode (Control Type: Creep)

Testing is performed at a constant test speed from the start of testing until the held testing force.

Once the held testing force ±creep width range is reached, the testing force is controlled to maintain at the held testing force. The time for holding the testing force will be the creep time.

* The control type can be set to Creep only when the test type is [Tension], [Compression], [3 Point Bend], or [4 Point Bend].

TGE, TGI

PI Control

Simple Control

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Creep width

Creep time

Time

Test

ing

forc

e

TG, TGJ


[Test image for Control Type: Creep]

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(1) Control Type







(2) Creep Type

Sets the type of creep control.

Creep Type Description

PI Control Creep testing using a proportional coefficient and integral coefficient Set coefficients that match test piece characteristics to maintain accurate testing force.

Simple Control Creep testing using simple control so that the held testing force ±creep width is within the range, without using a proportional coefficient or integral coefficient

This is not displayed for TG or TGJ models .

* [Simple Control] is not available with testing machines other than the following versions: for TGE models, later than Ver. 2.700; for TGI models, later than Ver. 2.200

(3) Test Speed




(4) Sampling




(5) Creep Width

Sets the width for starting creep control.

Creep control starts once the held testing force ±creep width range is reached.

With TGE and TGI models for simple creep and with TG and TGJ models, creep control starts once the range of held testing force ±creep width is exceeded.

(6) Creep Time

Sets the time for performing creep control.

(7) P Coe.

Set the proportional coefficient.

Increasing the proportional coefficient increases the testing force variation width.


1 to 65 535

This is not displayed for TG or TGJ models.

For TGE or TGI models, this can be selected when creep control is [PI Control].

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(8) I Coe.





1 to 999


For TGE or TGI models, this can be selected when creep control is [PI Control].

(9) Slow Point

Sets the timing at which to decelerate from test speed to hold speed as testing force.


For TGE or TGI models, this can be selected when creep control is [Simple Control].

(10) Speed when held

Set the speed when held.



For TGE or TGI models, this can be selected when creep control is [Simple Control].

(11) Hold Force

Sets the value at which the testing force is held.

Hold force Units


Stress

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17-3-4. Standard Mode (Control Type: Special)

The control type can be set to Special only when the test type is [Tension].

In this control mode, only Area 1 test speed can be set in MPa/sec.

It can also be set in %/sec. when a displacement transducer is used.

In other respects, the mode is equivalent to Standard Mode (Control Type: Position).

Reference: "17-3-1. Standard Mode (Control Type: Position)"

(1) Control Type




Testing force Testing with the testing force variation maintained constant.


Special Testing with stress, testing force, and strain all at constant speed







Testing force User-specified testing force







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(3) Test Speed



The setting range is as follows:

1) Speed at a constant position (position/time)



2) Speed under constant stress (stress/time)

0.000 000 1 to 999 999 999

3) Speed under constant force (force/time)

0.000 000 1 to 999 999 999

4) Speed under constant strain (%/time)

0.000 000 1 to 999 999 999

* Can only be set when the test type is [Tension] and when the transducer is set to [Displacement transducer].

(4) Sampling





(5) Start Speed


* Can only be set when the unit is MPa/sec. or %/sec.



(6) Speed Limit

Sets the speed limit for testing. (The machine does not operate at a speed faster than this setting.)

* This can only be set when the test speed unit is stress/time, testing force/time, or %/time.



(7) P Coe.




1 to 65 535

* This can only be set when the test speed unit is stress or strain under a constant speed .

(8) I Coe.


Increasing the integral coefficient decreases the responsiveness to the testing force.



1 to 999

* This can only be set when the test speed unit is stress or strain under a constant speed .

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(9) Changeover point

Sets the point at which an area is switched.

Up to three changeover points can be set.

Changeover point Description

OFF Changeover point not set.

Target Switches the area when the target value is reached. * Set the amount of change from the sensor value when the area starts. Example) With the Area 1 changeover point at 100 N and Area 2 changeover point at 200 N, switching occurs when the testing force reaches 100 N. The following target values can be set. [For Tension, Compression, 3 Point Bend, 4 Point Bend] Force, Stress, Position, Position (strain), Displacement, Displacement (strain), Elong, and Elong (strain) [For Peeling] Force, Simple Force, Position, Displacement

Key Input Switches the area when a key is pressed. * Space and Enter cannot be used for switching.

Upper Yield Switches the area when the testing force drops to the variation when the upper yield point is set.

Yield Strength Switches the area when the yield strength point is reached when the yield strength is set.

Energy Switches the area when the energy after starting testing reaches the value set.

Change Ratio %/F.S. Switches the area when the decrease for the sampled testing force data compared to the previous testing force data sampled exceeds the variation ratio %/F.S. set.

Removal Point Switches the area when the displacement transducer value reaches the removal point. * Can only be set when the transducer removal point setting is enabled.

[Upper Yield], [Yield Strength], and [Energy] are not displayed for Peel.

(10) Test End Point


Test end point Description


Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

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17-3-5. High-speed Mode (Control Type: Position)

This mode acquires test data at intervals of between 1 msec (1.25 msec for TG or TGJ models) and 150 msec.

Testing is performed at a constant test speed from the start until the end of testing.

The sampling intervals can be set for individual areas.

[Position - Test speed] [Time - No. of data]

Position Time

Area (1)

Area (2)

Area (3)

Test

spe

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No.

of d

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Area (1) Area (2) Area (3)

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(1) Control Type





(2) Sampling Time

Sets the time for sampling data for each area. Can be set for up to three areas.

* The maximum number of total data items that can be sampled for three areas is 30 000.

(3) Test Speed





(4) Sampling

Sets the interval for acquiring data for each area. Can be set for up to three areas.



TG, TGJ

1.25 msec, 5 msec, 10 msec, 50 msec, 100 msec, 150 msec

TGE, TGI

1 msec, 5 msec, 10 msec, 50 msec, 100 msec, 150 msec

(5) Test End Point



Force Reference: "37. List of Setting Units for Each Sensor Type" Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

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17-3-6. High-speed Mode (Control Type: Force)

This mode acquires test data at intervals of between 1 msec (1.25 msec for TG or TGJ models) and 150 msec.

Testing is performed at a constant testing force from the start until the end of testing.

The sampling intervals can be set for individual areas.

This function is not available on TG or TGJ models.

TGE, TGI

[Time - Testing force] [Time - No. of data]

Target time

Time

Test

ing

forc

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For

ce

Area (1)

Time

Area (2)

Area (3)

No.

of d

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Area (1) Area (2) Area (3)

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(1) Control Type





(2) Sampling Time

Sets the time for sampling data for each area. Can be set for up to three areas.


(3) Test Start Speed




(4) Sampling

Sets sampling for each area. Can be set for up to three areas.



1 msec, 5 msec, 10 msec, 50 msec, 100 msec, 150 msec

(5) Target Time

Sets the time until the test end point is reached.


1 sec to 50 000 sec

(6) Speed Limit

Sets the speed limit until the test end point is reached. (The machine does not operate at a speed faster than this setting.)



(7) P Coe.




1 to 65 535

(8) I Coe.





1 to 999

(9) Test End Point

Sets the testing force at which testing ends.



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17-3-7. End Set

TGE, TGI

TG, TGJ

(1) Break Detection

1) Type

Selects the testing machine operation after break has been detected.

* For details of break detection, see the Break Elongation in the Analysis Reference Manual.

Break detection type Description

OFF Disables break detection.

STOP The moving crosshead stops after break has been detected.

RETURN The moving crosshead returns to the zero position after break has been detected.

2) Start

Sets the point at which break detection starts.


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3) Sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity for break detection.

Sensitivity sets the testing force differential between sampled data and the previous data to determine that break has occurred.

Select the check box to enable sensitivity.

When break detection is anything other than OFF, this is enabled for TG or TGJ models.

Example) With the sensitivity set to 5.0% of the testing force:

If the variation over an interval of 1 msec exceeds 5.0% of the current testing force, the data immediately prior to the change is assumed to be the break point.

4) Level

Sets the level for break detection.

Sets the testing force lower limit for determining that break has occurred.

Select the check box to enable level.

Example) With the level set to 0.1%F.S. of the testing force:

The point at which the testing force falls below 10 N is assumed to be the break point.


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5) Level%PEAK

Sets the level %PEAK for break detection.

Sets the drop from the peak testing force value as a percentage for determining that break has occurred.

Select the check box to enable level %PEAK.

Example) With the Level%PEAK set to 50%:

The point at which the testing force drops to 50% of the peak value is assumed to be the break point.


(2) Operation After End

Selects the testing machine operation after testing ends.

Operation after end Description

STOP The moving crosshead stops after testing ends.

RETURN The moving crosshead returns to the zero position after testing ends.

(3) RAPID

Sets the speed for rapid return.

Select the check box to enable rapid return.

* This cannot be used in creep testing. Even if enabled, the RETURN speed will be the same as the test speed.



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17-3-8. Preload

This function is used for processing to zero the testing force applied to a test piece before starting testing and for running-in the test piece.

* This cannot be used in high-speed mode for single testing.

(1) Mode

Selects the preload mode.

Mode Description

OFF Disables preload.

Auto Cancel Zeros the testing force applied to a test piece before starting testing.

Preload Cycle Runs-in a test piece before starting testing.

* The RETURN operation cannot normally be used with RAPID speed when Preload Cycle is set.

* To use the RETURN operation with RAPID speed after testing ends when Preload Cycle is set, set the [Operation After End] to [RETURN]. However, note that the crosshead will return immediately after testing ends, and there is a risk of damage to load cell due to collision if hard test specimens are used.

* "AUTO CANCEL" is not displayed for TG or TGJ models.

(2) Speed

Sets the speed at which the crosshead moves for auto cancel or preload cycle.




(3) Cycle

Sets the number of preload cycles.


Reference: "38-3. Cycle Number"

(4) MAX

Sets MAX point control for preload cycles.

The settings are as follows.

Item Units


Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

Elong [Elong] is not displayed in cases other than for TGJ models.

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(5) MIN

Sets MIN point control for preload cycles.


Item Units


Stress

Position

Position (Strain)


(6) 1Cycle End Point

Selects the point at which a cycle ends.

Item Description

MIN Point Sets the MIN point as the cycle end point.

Force Zero Sets the point at which the testing force is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.

Position Zero Sets the point at which the testing machine position is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.

Elong Zero Sets the point at which the displacement transducer is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.

This is not displayed for TG models and MIN point is fixed.

[Elong Zero] is not displayed in cases other than for TGJ models.

(7) After Load

Sets whether the crosshead pauses after auto cancel or preload cycle.

Select the check box to enable pausing.

* If the check box for Pause is not selected, the machine will automatically proceed to the test operation after preload ends.

(8) Preload Data

Sets whether to hold preload cycle data.

Select the check box to hold preload cycle data.

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17-4. Testing (Cycle) 17-4-1. Cycle

TGE, TGI, TGJ

TG

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(1) Test Speed




(2) Sampling




(3) MAX Point Control

Sets the MAX point.


Item Units


Stress

Position

Position (Strain)


[Elong] can be set only when using a displacement transducer.

(4) MAX point pause time

Sets the pause time at the MAX point.


Reference: "38-4. Max., Min. Point Pause Time"

(5) MIN Point Control

Sets the MIN point.


Item Units


Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

Elong

[Elong] is not displayed in cases other than for TGJ models.


(6) MIN point pause time

Sets the pause time at the MIN point.



(7) Return Speed

Sets the speed at which the crosshead moves after the maximum point is reached.



This is not displayed for TG models.

* This function is not available with testing machines other than the following versions: for TGE models, later than Ver. 2.600; for TGI models, later than Ver. 2.000

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(8) Cycle Number

Sets the number of cycles.





Item Description



Position Zero Sets the point at which the testing machine position is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.

Elong Zero Sets the point at which the displacement transducer is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.


[Elong Zero] is not displayed in cases other than for TGJ models.

(10) Display Cycle Number

Selected cycles can be displayed.

Sets the cycles for display.

Select the check box to enable cycles for display.

1) Interval Set

Sets cycles at a regular interval for display.

Select the check box to enable interval-based cycle display.

2) Start Cycle

Sets the starting cycle when interval-based cycle display is selected.

3) Interval

Sets the interval when interval-based cycle display is selected.

4) Display Cycle Set

Sets cycle numbers chosen by the user for display.

Select the check box to enable your selection of cycles for display.

Separate cycle numbers for display by a comma.

For consecutive display in a range of cycles, enter a hyphen between the cycle numbers.

5) Sampling (No Disp.)

Sets the interval for acquiring test data for cycle numbers other than for display.



Example: When every fifth cycle is displayed, starting with the 10th cycle

Cycle Number: 100, Interval Set: Checked

Start Cycle: 10, Interval: 5

10 15 20 25 30 ... 80 85 90 95 100

Example: When cycles 1–5 and 96–100 are displayed

Cycle Number: 100, Display Cycle Set: Checked

Cycle for Display Selection: 1-5, 96-100

1 2 3 4 5 96 97 98 99 100

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17-4-2. End Set

(1) End Condition

You can set conditions to end testing even if the specified number of cycles is not finished yet. For example, in repeated tests that involve pulling until a specific testing force is reached, testing can stop after the test piece stretches a certain amount and to a certain level of displacement.

Item Units End Condition

OFF

Force mN, cN, N, kN, gf, kgf, tf Testing ends when the force or stress value exceeds the setting value, even once, and then falls below the force or stress setting value.

Stress For test pieces other than thread configuration

Testing force /mm2, testing force/cm2, testing force/m2,Pa, kPa, MPa, GPa

For thread configuration test pieces

mN/tex, cN/tex, N/tex, kN/tex, mN/dtex, cN/dtex, N/dtex, kN/dtex, gf/d, kgf/d, tf/d

Position mm, cm Testing ends when the setting value is exceeded.

Position (Strain) %, μst

Displacement mm, cm

Displacement (Strain) %, μst

(2) Operation After End

The testing machine operation after testing ends is fixed at STOP.

(3) RAPID

* In cycle mode, the RETURN operation for the testing machine cannot be used at the RAPID speed.

17-4-3. Preload

Reference: "17-3-8. Preload"

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17-5. Testing (Control) Performs testing using a combination of single and cycle testing.

(1) Control Type

Sets the control pattern for each area.

Setting screens are displayed for each control pattern.

Up to 20 areas can be set.


Single Controls to maintain constant position value variation or constant testing force variation.

Hold Controls to maintain constant position value or constant testing force value. Constant position value (Relaxation control) Constant testing force value (Creep control)

Cycle Controls repeatedly with constant position value variation.

* [Hold] can be set for Area 2 onward.

(2) Non Graph Draw

Sets an area with no graph plotting.

(3) Clear Data

Sets an area for which raw data is not saved.

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(4) No Analysis

Sets areas that are not analyzed.

As areas to analyze, a single area or multiple continuous areas can be specified.

Example)

Pattern Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Can be set 1 Cleared Cleared Cleared Yes 2 Selected Cleared Cleared Yes 3 Cleared Selected Cleared No 4 Cleared Cleared Selected Yes 5 Selected Cleared Selected Yes 6 Selected Selected Selected No

* Cleared: Analysis performed; Selected: No analysis



Control start point Description




Force User-specified testing force



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17-5-1. Control (Single)

Performs single testing for the area specified.

(1) Test Speed Type

Sets the test speed type.

Test speed type Description

Position Testing with the test speed maintained constant.


(2) Initial Speed

Sets the test speed immediately after an area starts.

This can be set if the test speed type is set to [Force].



(3) Test Speed

Sets the test speed.

This can be set if the test speed type is set to [Position].



(4) Sampling




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(5) Target Time

Sets the time until the target point is reached.



1 sec to 50 000 sec

(6) Speed Limit

Sets the speed limit until the target point is reached.

(The machine does not operate at a speed faster than this setting.)




(7) P Coe.





1 to 65 535

(8) I Coe.




Decreasing the integral coefficient may result in overshooting the target point.


1 to 999

(9) Target Point

Sets the point at which the area ends.

1) The following settings are available if the test speed type is set to Position.

[Position], [Position (Strain)], [Force], [Stress], [End Disp. Of Front Area]

2) The following settings are available if the test speed type is set to Force.

[Force], [Stress]

(10) Each Area Break Detect Setting

When “Each Area Break Detect” is not a check, break detect using setting of “End Set”.

When “Each Area Break Detect” is a check, can set different break detect for each area.

Please refer to "17-3-7. End Set" about the setting value.

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17-5-2. Control (Hold)

TGE, TGI

TG, TGJ

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(1) Hold Mode

Sets the hold mode.

Hold mode Description

Position Maintains a constant position value.

Force Maintains a constant testing force value.

(2) Control Type

Sets the type of testing force control.

Control Type Description

PI Control Creep testing using a proportional coefficient and integral coefficient.

Simple Control Once the held testing force ±creep width range is exceeded, control maintains the held testing force.

(3) Stop Mode

Sets the stop mode.

Stop mode Description

Time Performs the hold mode operation for the period specified.

Key Input Performs the hold mode operation until a key is pressed.

(4) Stop Time

Sets the stop time.

This can be set if the stop mode is set to [Time].


1 sec to 999 999 sec (approx. 278 hours)

(5) Sampling

Sampling



(6) P Coe.



This can be set when the hold mode is [Force] and the test control type is set to [PI Control].


1 to 65 535


(7) I Coe.




This can be set when the hold mode is [Force] and the test control type is set to [PI Control].


1 to 999


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(8) Creep width

Sets the width for creep control to start.

Creep control starts once the held testing force ±creep width range is reached.

This can be set when the hold mode is [Force] and the test control type is set to [Simple Control].

With TG and TGJ models, creep control starts once the range of held testing force ±creep width is exceeded.

(9) Speed when held

Sets the speed when held.

This can be set when the hold mode is [Force] and the test control type is set to [Simple Control].



(10) Each Area Break Detect Setting

When “Each Area Break Detect” is not a check, break detect using setting of “End Set”.

When “Each Area Break Detect” is a check, can set different break detect for each area.

Please refer to "17-3-7. End Set" about the setting value.

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17-5-3. Control (Cycle)

TGE, TGI, TGJ

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TG

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(1) Test Speed Type

The test speed type is fixed as [Position].

(2) Test Speed

Sets the test speed.



(3) Return Speed

Sets the return test speed.




* This function is not available with testing machines other than the following versions: for TGE models, later than Ver. 2.600; for TGI models, later than Ver. 2.000

(4) Sampling




(5) MAX Point Control

Sets the MAX return point.


Item Units


Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

Elong

End Disp. Of Front Area [Elong] is not displayed in cases other than for TGJ models.


(6) MAX Point Pause Time

Sets the pause time at the MAX return point.



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(7) MIN Point Control

Sets the MIN return point.


Item Units Force


Stress Position Position (Strain) Elong End Disp. Of Front Area

[Elong] is not displayed in cases other than for TGJ models.


(8) MIN Point Pause Time

Sets the pause time at the MIN return point.





Item Description



Position Zero Sets the point at which the testing machine position value is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.

Elong Zero Sets the point at which the elong value is zero after reaching the MIN point as the cycle end point.


(10) Cycle Number

Sets the number of cycles.



17-5-4. End Set

Reference: "17-3-7. End Set"

17-5-5. Preload

Reference: "17-3-8. Preload"

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17-5-6. Test Piece

Sets the test piece information.

The test piece information is used for the sensor readings, and for calculating the test control stress, strain, yield strength point, and analysis results.

17-5-7. Material

Select the material for the test piece.

The analysis items that can be set in [Ana. Item] and the schematic diagram will vary depending on the material.

Material

Plastic Metal, etc. Rubber

17-5-8. Shape

Select the test piece shape.

The items that can be selected will vary depending on [Test Type] in [System].

Likewise, the test piece dimensions diagram and dimensions input box will vary depending on the shape.

17-5-9. Test Piece Dimensions Diagram

Displays the shape and dimensions for the test piece selected.

Test piece dimensions input box

Test piece dimensions diagram

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17-5-10. Batch Number and SubBatch Number

Sets the number of test pieces.

The maximum number that can be set for either is 100.

* This cannot be set for cycle testing.

17-5-11. Size Unit

Selects the test piece dimensional units.

Dimension For test pieces not in the form of a thread μm, mm, cm, m For test pieces in the form of a thread tex, dtex, d

17-5-12. Loose Correction

Selects whether or not Loose Correction is used.

Loose Correction will be the distance from the test start point to the displacement origin.

For tensile testing, the test piece length is corrected to take into account slack.

Corrected test piece length = Distance between chucks + Slack value

For compressive testing, the test piece height is corrected.

Corrected test piece height = Distance between compression plates - Movement distance until testing force is applied

17-5-13. DigitalCalipers

(1) Digital caliper input box

Enter the value in the digital caliper input box, select a desired cell in the test piece dimension input box, and click [Set]. The results calculated using the [Calc Type] for the number of values specified by the [Input Num] are displayed in the test piece dimension input box cell selected.

(2) Input Num

Selects the number of inputs for the corresponding calculation.

The value can be selected in the range 1 to 6.

(3) Calc Type

Selects the calculation method.

Calc type Description

Average Displays the average of the values entered in the test piece input box when [Set] is clicked.

MAX Displays the maximum of the values entered in the test piece input box when [Set] is clicked.

MIN Displays the minimum of the values entered in the test piece input box when [Set] is clicked.

17-5-14. Test Piece Dimensions Input Box

Enter the test piece dimensions.

The test piece dimension items that can be set will vary depending on [Test Mode] and [Test Type] in [System].

Dimensions can be entered for the number of test pieces used.

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17-5-15. Typical Value

Selecting a desired cell in the test piece dimension input box and then clicking [Typical Value] copies the value in the cell selected to subsequent rows.

17-5-16. AutoNo.

This automatically adds the [_subbatch number] to the test piece name column.

A test piece number will be set if the test piece name is blank.

17-5-17. ResetNo.

This deletes the [_subbatch number] added automatically to the test piece name column by the [AutoNo.].

17-5-18. Digits

Sets the number of digits displayed for each test piece dimension item.

This can be set by specifying either the total number of digits or the number of decimal places.

The input range is 1 to 13 for the total number of digits or 1 to 8 for the number of decimal places.

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17-5-19. SizeFile Read

Prepare a dimensions file in Excel or CSV format that contains the dimensions.

Test piece dimensions can be loaded from a file by clicking [SizeFile Read] and selecting the desired dimensions file.

Indicate the dimension items to be loaded in the file, as the dimension items will vary depending on the test piece shape.

Note:

Use of this is limited to Excel 2010 and 2016. Operation is not ensured with other versions.

Example)

Provide a file in the following format.

Example) Type of test: Tension; Shape of test piece: Plate; Size unit: mm,

Batch number: 2, Subbatch number: 5

Loading the file above sets the shape of the test piece, size unit, number of batches and subbatches, and test piece name and dimensions as follows:

Number of subbatch per batch

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17-5-20. SizeFile Save

On this screen, the shape of the test piece, size unit, number of batches and subbatches, and test piece name and dimensions can be saved as a file with a specified name.

Dimension files saved using [SizeFile Save] can be loaded using [SizeFile Read].

17-5-21. Cell Move

Selects the direction in which the focus moves on pressing the [Enter] key after entering a value in the test piece input box.

17-5-22. Use Constant

Displays the constant input box.

Used when entering specific test piece dimensions.

Select the [Use Constant] check box to enable.

17-5-23. Inserting and Deleting Test Pieces

Test pieces can be inserted or deleted by right-clicking on the row of the number to be inserted or deleted.

Reference: "18. Inserting and Deleting Test Pieces"

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17-6. Ana. Item Sets the analysis items to be displayed when testing ends.

Schematic diagram

Analysis item setting display list

Analysis item setting box

Statistic item setting display list

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17-6-1. Schematic Diagram

A schematic diagram is displayed for the analysis items depending on the test mode, test type, and test piece material selected.

* The schematic diagram displayed for control testing will be the same as for single testing. (Except for peeling)

[Single (Tension) - Plastic] [Single (Tension) - Metal, etc.]

[Single - Rubber] [Single - Peel]

[Cycle]

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17-6-2. Analysis Item Setting Box

Sets the analysis items.

Click the buttons corresponding to the required analysis items.

The analysis items will vary depending on the test mode, test type, and test piece material selected.

Reference: "Reference Manual for Analysis Items"

Additionally, using the custom calculation function enables output according to calculations of your choice, which can include the specified analysis items.

Reference: "22. Creating Custom Calculations"

Set [Analysis Item Name], [Analysis Item], [Kind], [Unit], [Format], [Parameters], [Info Point], and [Pass/Fail] in the [Set Analysis Item Window] displayed, and click [OK].

The analysis item names set are displayed in the analysis item settings display list.

Parameters

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(1) Analysis Item Name

Sets the analysis item name to be displayed.

The details set here are displayed in the analysis item settings display list and also in report printouts.

(2) Unit Disp Change

Changes the units displayed and sets another name.

The details set here are displayed in the analysis item settings display list and also in report printouts.

Select the check box to enable.

(3) Analysis Item

Selects the analysis item to be set.


(4) Kind

Selects the analysis item type to be set.


(5) Unit

Selects the output units for the analysis results.


(6) Format

Selects the output format for the analysis results.

Format Description

Auto Calculates to four significant figures.

0 Outputs as integer.

0.0 Outputs to one decimal place.

0.00 Outputs to two decimal places.

0.000 Outputs to three decimal places.

0.000 0 Outputs to four decimal places.

0.000 00 Outputs to five decimal places.



#000 Calculates in increments of 1 000.

#000 0 Calculates in increments of 10 000.

Non-significant digits will be treated using the format setting on the System screen.

(7) Parameters

Selects the analysis parameters.


(8) Info Point

Displays the information points at the positions for the analysis points on the [Graph Window] in the [Main Window].


Reference: "17-8-8. Information Points"

(9) Pass/Fail

Sets the range for evaluating pass or fail for the analysis results.

Analysis results on the [Results] in the [Main Window] are displayed in black if they are within the range, and in red if they are outside the range.

The units for the upper and lower limit values will be the same as the output units for the analysis results.

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17-6-3. Analysis Item Setting Display List

(1) Analysis item setting display list

Displays the name, type, and units set for the analysis items.

You can also set whether or not to print out items.

* Items will be displayed on the [Results] in the [Main Window] from the left in the order in which they are set here.

* If the check box for printing out is not selected, results will be displayed on the [Results] in the [Main Window], but not when the report is printed out.

(2) Edit

Select the analysis items set on the analysis item setting display list and click [Edit] to display the [Set Analysis Item Window] and allow the items to be edited.

(3) Delete

Select the analysis items set on the analysis item setting display list and click [Delete] to allow the items to be deleted.

(4) Sort

Analysis items set can be reordered using the mouse in the same way as for the Quick Start list.

Reference: "15-1. Sorting Quick Start Registered Conditions"

17-6-4. Statistic Item Setting Display List

(1) Statistic item setting display list

Displays the name of statistic items set.

You can also set whether or not to print out items.

Statistics can be produced for individual batches or for all batches.

* If the check box for printing out is not selected, results will be displayed on the [Results] in the [Main Window], but not when the report is printed out.

(2) Add

Clicking [Add] displays the [Set Statistics Item Window] and allows statistic items to be set.

(3) Delete

Select the statistic items set on the statistic item setting display list and click [Delete] to allow the items to be deleted.

(4) Sort

Statistic items set can be reordered using the mouse in the same way as for the Quick Start list.

Reference: "15-1. Sorting Quick Start Registered Conditions"

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17-7. Graph Sets the graph displayed on the Main Window.

Reference: "19. Main Window"

17-7-1. Graph No.

Selects the graph number to be set.

Graph No. Description

Graph1 Allows the settings on Graph 1 to be changed.

Graph2 Allows the settings on Graph 2 to be changed.

17-7-2. Graph Title

Sets the graph title.

Selecting the check box for Test Piece No. Show uses the test piece number in the title displayed.

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17-7-3. Y Axis

(1) Sensor, Unit

Sets the Y-axis sensor type and unit.

Sensor Unit


Simple Force

Stress

Position

Position (Strain)

Displacement

Displacement (Strain)

Elong

Elong (Strain)

Time

Height

* [Elong] and [Elong (Strain)] can be set only when a displacement transducer is used.

* [Simple Force] can be set only when the test type is [Peel].

* [Position (Strain)], [Displacement (Strain)], [Elong (Strain)], and [Stress] cannot be set when the test type is [Peel] or [Flexible Correction].

* The percentages for [Position (Strain)], [Displacement (Strain)], and [Elong (Strain)] are as follows. Not using displacement transducer: Variation with respect to the chuck separation Using displacement transducer: Variation with respect to the displacement transducer gauge length

(2) Name

Sets the Y-axis sensor name.

(3) Max

Sets the maximum value for the Y-axis.

If the check box is selected for Auto Scale, the maximum value will be set automatically to suit the waveform.

(4) Min

Sets the minimum value for the Y-axis.

If the check box is selected for Auto Scale, the minimum value will be set automatically to suit the waveform.

(5) Main Div.

Sets the number of main divisions for the Y-axis.

(6) Sub Div.

Sets the number of auxiliary divisions for the Y-axis.

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17-7-4. X Axis

(1) Sensor, Unit

Sets the X-axis sensor type and unit.

Sensor Unit Force


Simple Force Stress Position Position (Strain) Displacement Displacement (Strain) Elong Elong (Strain) Time Height External Input External Input (Strain)

(2) Name

Sets the X-axis sensor name.

(3) External Input (Graph)

Sets the external input to draw on the graph.

Multiple external inputs can be drawn together.

However, when an overlay graph is specified, only one external input is selected.

(4) Max

Sets the maximum value for the X-axis.

If the check box is selected for Auto Scale, the maximum value will be set automatically to suit the waveform.

(5) Min

Sets the minimum value for the X-axis.

If the check box is selected for Auto Scale, the minimum value will be set automatically to suit the waveform.

(6) Main Div.

Sets the number of main divisions for the X-axis.

(7) Sub Div.

Sets the number of auxiliary divisions for the X-axis.

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17-7-5. Overlay

(1) Overlay

Up to 200 plots can be displayed on a graph simultaneously (excluding average curves).

To enable overlay plotting, select the check box.

(2) Inching Value

The inching value can be set if the check box is selected for overlay plotting.

The value set here is used to offset each overlay plot in the X-axis direction.

The units for the inching value will be the same as the X-axis units.

(3) Average Curve

Displays an average curve for the overlay plotted curves at the end of the overlay plot.

17-7-6. Trend Graph

This can be set when the test mode is set to [Cycle].

Displays the analysis results for each cycle in the [Ana. Item] as a line graph (Y-axis: Analysis results, X-axis: Number of cycles).

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17-7-7. Graph Line Color

Sets the colors used for graph lines plotted.

Double-click

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17-7-8. Info Point

(1) Shape

Selects the information point shape.

Shape

● ■ ▲ × + | ―

(2) Color

Sets the information point color.

Double-click

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17-8. Report Creates the layout, input items, and other details of reports.

17-8-1. Report Designer

This interface is used to create and display reports.

By default, the design area is A4 size and vertical orientation.

The design area is automatically expanded to two pages if an item you place on it extends off the first page. To restore the area to a single page, move the item again so that it fits on the page. Multipage reports can be designed.

* The report design may change when printed. The vertical size of test pieces or analysis results is adjusted to suit the number of test pieces.

Report Buttons Report Items

Report Properties

Report Designer

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17-8-2. Report Items

Clicking a button places the corresponding item in the Report Designer.

Item Description [Title] button Displays a text box for entering the title.

[Test Conditions] button Selects and displays a desired item set using the test conditions. [Test Piece] button Displays the information set on the Test Piece screen.

[Analyze Result] button Displays the information set on the Analysis Items screen. [Graph] button Displays the graph set on the Graph screen. [Image] button Displays a desired image.

[Comment] button Displays a text box for entering comments. [Diagram] button Displays a diagram for line drawings.

(1) [Title] Button

Clicking [Title] places a text box in the design area.

Double-clicking the title text box allows it to be edited.

Multiple items can be arranged in the Report Designer.

(2) [Test Conditions] Button

Regarding what information to print, you can select test conditions, choose other information, or enter information.

Clicking [Test Conditions]displays the [Test Conditions] screen.


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1) Print

Select items to print.

2) Item Name

Identifies the items to print.

Names can be changed as needed.

3) Item

Select items to print.

Keywords of your choice can be entered, and a variety of information not listed can be added.

4) Content Displayed

Text of your choice can be entered for items with blank fields.

For items labeled "(Auto Insert)," values set in test conditions are printed automatically. Regarding the test date, the date when the first test will be finished is entered automatically.

(3) [Test Piece] Button

Clicking [Test Piece] places a test piece item in the Report Designer.

Only one item can be arranged in Report Designer.

(4) [Analyze Result] button

Clicking [Analyze Result] places an analysis results item in the Report Designer.

Only one item can be arranged in Report Designer.

(5) [Graph] Button

Clicking [Graph] places a graph item in the Report Designer.


Regarding graphs to print, specify the graph number in the report properties.

(6) [Image] Button

Places an image file in any of the following formats in the Report Designer: .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .png, .ico, .emf, .wmf, .tiff, or .tif.

Clicking [Image] displays a file selection dialog box.

(7) [Comment] Button

Clicking [Comment] places a text box in the Report Designer.

Double-clicking the comment text box allows it to be edited.


(8) [Diagram] Button

Clicking [Diagram] places a diagram item in the Report Designer.


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17-8-3. Report Buttons

Item Description [Page Setup] button Sets page information used when printing.

Any report items that extend off the page due to changes in page setup are removed. * However, when printed vertically, another page is automatically added so that items are not removed.

[Print Preview] button Clicking [Print Preview] opens a print preview. * For test pieces and analysis results, the display in this print preview is limited to header information.

[Layout Open] button Saved report designs can be loaded from files to apply them to the designer.

[Layout Save] button Saves the report design you have set up as a file. * Although "Test Conditions" layouts are saved, the contents of the settings are not saved. When a report design file is loaded, the contents of the test conditions must be set again.

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17-8-4. Report Properties

The following properties are available for report items:

Item Tab Setting Item Description Title Settings None

Border Line Color Title border color Border Style Title border type

Format Item Content Font and Color

Title font and color

Item Content Background Color

Title background color

Position Title text layout Test Conditions

Settings Number of Columns Number of sets of item names and contents displayed per row

Border Line Color Test conditions border color Border Style Test conditions border type

Format Item Name Font and Color

Item name font and color

Item Name Background Color

Item name background color

Item Content Font and Color

Item content font and color


Item content background color

Position Test conditions text layout Test Piece Settings Test Piece Color Test piece number color

* Test piece number: "1-1" display • None Prints all test piece numbers in black. • Graph 1, Graph 2 Uses different colors depending on whether selected graph numbers are individual graphs or overlay graphs. Individual graphs: Only the test piece number of the selected graph number is printed in the individual graph display color. Overlay graphs: Printed in the same color as the test piece number displayed on overlay graphs. Test piece numbers not displayed on overlay graphs are printed in black.

Number of Columns Number of columns per row Print Range StartBatch EndBatch

Single control: Prints only information for test pieces from the start batch to the end batch. * Information for up to 1 000 pieces can be printed. Cycle: Not used.

Border Line Color Test piece border color Border Style Test piece border type

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Item Tab Setting Item Description Test Piece Format Item Name

Font and Color Item name font and color







Position Test conditions text layout Analyze Result

Settings Test Piece Color Same as the description of test piece colors for the test piece item.

Pass/Fail Format How to print pass/fail values, when the pass/fail function is applied to analysis items

Number of Columns Number of columns per row Print Range StartBatch EndBatch or StartCount ShiftCount LastData

Single control: Prints only analysis results from the start batch to the end batch. * Up to 1 000 analysis results can be printed. Cycle: Prints analysis results from start count to last data, with shift count as the interval. * Analysis results for up to 1 000 cycles can be printed.

Border Line Color Analysis results border color Border Style Analysis results border type

Format Item Name Font and Color

Item name font and color







Position Test conditions text layout Graph Settings Graph Select the graph to print, either graph 1 or 2.

Border None Format None

Image Settings None Border None Format None

Comment Settings Same as [Title] Border Same as [Title] Format Same as [Title]

Diagram Settings None Border Line Type Diagram type

Width Diagram width Line Color Diagram color

Format None

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18. Inserting and Deleting Test Pieces This section describes the procedures for inserting and deleting test pieces in the test piece dimensions list.

18-1. Inserting Test Piece in Test Piece Dimensions List 1) Display the test piece on the [Test Condition Create Window].

2) Right-click on the line of the number to be inserted into the test piece dimensions list.

Select and click [Add] in the popup list that appears.

Right-click

Select and click Add

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3) A row is inserted at the number selected with the same values as the row for the number selected.

Insert in test piece dimensions list

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18-2. Deleting Test Piece from Test Piece Dimensions List 1) Display the test piece on the [Test Condition Create Window].

2) Right-click on the line of the number to be deleted on the test piece dimensions list.

Select and click [Delete] in the popup list that appears.

Right-click

Select and click Delete

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3) The row for the number selected is deleted.

Note : It is not possible to delete all subbatches for one batch. At least one subbatch must be present.

Delete from test piece dimensions list

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19. Main Window (Test/Report Screen)

Menu

Buttons

Test piece window

Analysis results window

Graph 1 window

Graph 2 window

Status display window

Sensors

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19-1. Menu 19-1-1. Menu (File)

(1) Load File

Data files (.scd) output can be loaded via the [Graph Window], batches can be added, and then they can be added as data for analysis.

* Files cannot be loaded for cycle testing.

(2) Raw data Output

1) AllBatch Output

Outputs all data for which testing is complete horizontally as a single CSV format file.

The type of data output will be the same as the type selected in the sensor display.

2) SubBatch Div Output

Outputs all data for which testing is complete as individual CSV format files.


3) Output Data for Importing

Outputs all data for which testing is complete as individual TSV format files. These files can be imported into TgAnest.

* This function is not available when the test mode is [Cycle].

Reference: "31. Loading Raw Data for Importing"

(3) GraphPic Output

1) Graph1

Outputs the [Graph1 Window] graph image as a WMF format file.

Analysis results can also be added and displayed for the graph displayed.

2) Graph2

Outputs the [Graph2 Window] graph image as a WMF format file.

Analysis results can also be added and displayed for the graph displayed.

(4) Result output

1) Report

Outputs the report printout details created on the [Test Condition Create Window] as a PDF format file.

2) Analyze Result

Outputs the [Results] analysis results as a CSV format file.

3) Peal/Bottom Points

* This can be set only when [Test Type] is [Peel].

・ AllBatch Output Outputs peak and bottom points for all data for which testing is complete horizontally as a single CSV format file sorted in descending order of testing force. The type of data output will be the same as the type selected in the sensor display. Testing force and displacement is output by default.

・ SubBatch Div Output Outputs peak and bottom points for all data for which testing is complete horizontally as individual CSV format files sorted in descending order of testing force. The type of data output will be the same as the type selected in the sensor display. Testing force and displacement is output by default.

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19-1-2. Menu (Clipboard)

(1) Graph1

Saves the [Graph1 Window] graph image to the clipboard.

The image saved in the clipboard can then be viewed by pasting to applications such as Microsoft Excel or Word.

(2) Graph2

Saves the [Graph2 Window] graph image to the clipboard.

The image saved in the clipboard can then be viewed by pasting to applications such as Microsoft Excel or Word.

(3) Analyze Result

Saves the [Results] analysis results to the clipboard in tab-separated format.

The text saved in the clipboard can then be copied by pasting to applications such as Microsoft Excel or Word.

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19-1-3. Menu (Operation)

(1) Test

1) START

Starts testing.

2) PAUSE

Pauses testing.

When paused, START changes to RESTART.

To resume testing, click RESTART.


3) STOP

Stops testing.

4) RETURN

Moves the moving crosshead to the zero position.

(2) Zero Adjustment

1) LOAD

Zeros the sensor testing force reading.

2) POSITION

Zeros the sensor position reading.

3) ELONG

Zeros the sensor displacement transducer reading.

4) EXTERNAL

Zeroes the external input reading.

* Only when the "EXTERNAL ZERO" setting in test conditions is selected.

Reference: "17-2-5. External Input (1) External Input 1–6"

5) LOAD (whole range)

Zeros the testing force reading across the whole LOAD range.


6) ELONG (whole range)

Zeros the displacement transducer reading across the whole extensometer range.


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(3) Data Processing

1) Change Condition

Test conditions can be altered by displaying the [Test Condition Create Window].

2) Change Test Piece

Test piece dimensions can be altered by displaying the [Test Piece].

3) Print

・ Report Displays the report layout created on the [Test Condition Create Window] as a print preview.

・ Graph1 Displays the graph displayed on the [Graph1 Window] as a print preview. Analysis results can also be added and displayed for the graph displayed.

・ Graph2 Displays the graph displayed on the [Graph2 Window] as a print preview. Analysis results can also be added and displayed for the graph displayed.

4) Save

・ Save Test results can be saved overwriting a report file already saved.

・ Save as Test results can be saved to a location specified by the user.

5) New ReStart

All the test results can be cleared and a new test started.

6) Continue Start

Testing can be started continuing on from the report.

7) Main Menu

Closes the [Main Window] and returns to the [Main Menu].

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19-1-4. Menu (Graph)

(1) Graph1

1) Previous Test Piece

Displays the previous test piece data in the Graph 1 Window.

2) Next Test Piece

Displays the next test piece data in the Graph 1 Window.

(2) Graph2

1) Previous Test Piece

Displays the previous test piece data in the Graph 2 Window.

2) Next Test Piece

Displays the next test piece data in the Graph 2 Window.

19-1-5. Menu (Show)

(1) Test Buttons

Sets whether to display or hide the test buttons.

(2) Zero Adjustment Buttons

Sets whether to display or hide the zero adjustment buttons.

(3) Data Processing Buttons

Sets whether to display or hide the data processing buttons.

(4) Sensor Display

Sets whether to display or hide the sensor display.

(5) Analysis Results Window

Sets whether to display or hide the [Results].

(6) Test Piece Window

Sets whether to display or hide the [Test Piece].

(7) Status Display

Sets whether to display or hide the status display.

(8) Graph1

Sets whether to display or hide the [Graph1 Window].

(9) Graph2

Sets whether to display or hide the [Graph2 Window].

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19-1-6. Menu (Window)

(1) Restore Initial Layout

Restores the initial layout for each screen.

(2) Cascade

Displays the screens in cascaded format.

(3) Tile Horizontally

Displays the screens tiled horizontally.

(4) Tile Vertically

Displays the screens tiled vertically.

(5) Graph1

Sets the [Graph1 Window] to active state.

(6) Graph2

Sets the [Graph2 Window] to active state.

(7) Analyze Result

Sets the [Results] to active state.

(8) Test Piece Dimensions

Sets the [Test Piece] to active state.

19-1-7. Menu (Version)

Displays the [Version].

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19-2. Test Buttons

Reference: "19-1-3. Operation (1) Test"

19-3. Zero Adjustment Buttons

Reference: "19-1-3. Operation (2) Zero Adjustment"

19-4. Data Processing Buttons

Reference: "19-1-3. Operation (3) Data Processing"

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19-5. Graph Window

Right-clicking the Graph Window allows items to be set on the popup list that appears.

Function

Conditions When Available

Individual Graph Overlay Graph External Input

Graph (Multiple Drawn)

Graph Option Zoom In Average Curve Reanalyze Control Point Info Point Change Analysis Range Change Peak/Bottom Point Calculation Range

Change Invalid Amplitude Testing Force

Graph Data Output Browse Data Lissajous

(1) Graph Option

Displays the [Graph Option Window], allowing the graph axes or other details to be set.

Reference: "17-8. Graph"

(2) Zoom In

Allows the graph to be enlarged using the mouse.

Dragging from top to bottom on the [Graph Window] displays a broken line frame, and enlarges the display within the frame.

Dragging from bottom to top on the [Graph Window] restores the original size display.

To disable the enlarge graph function, unselect the check box.

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(3) Average Curve

Displays an average curve for the overlay plotted curves at the end of the overlay plot.

Can be set for overlay plotting.

(4) Reanalyze

Allows the analysis results to be reanalyzed at a desired position using the mouse.

Only those analysis items set on the [Test Condition Create Window] that can be reanalyzed are displayed.

(5) Control Point

Allows the analysis results to be displayed for a particular position specified using the mouse.

This can be selected when the control point was set in the analysis items on the [Test Condition Create Window].

(6) InfoPoint

Allows analysis results to be displayed on the graph using marks.

(7) Change Analysis Range


Allows the analysis range to be altered using the mouse.

(8) Change Peak/Bottom Point Calculation Range


Allows the peak/bottom point calculation range to be altered using the mouse.

(9) Change Invalid Amplitude Testing Force


Allows the invalid amplitude testing force to be altered by entering a value.

(10) Graph Data Output

Outputs a data file for file loading.

* This cannot be output for cycle testing.

(11) Browse Data

Displays the [Browse Data Window], allowing browsing of X- and Y-axis values at specified positions of graph data.

(12) Lissajous

Displays the [Lissajous Window], allowing specified positions of graph data to be shifted to the X or Y axis 0 position.

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19-6. Test Piece Dimensions Window Allows the test piece information to be displayed and altered.

(1) Test specimen dimensions list

Displays the test piece dimensions set on the [Test Condition Create Window].

Test piece dimensions can also be altered.

(2) [ReNew] button

Altering the dimensions directly via the test piece dimensions list and then clicking [ReNew] enables the test piece dimensions.

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19-7. Analysis results Displays the analysis results for data for which testing is complete, determines the next test position, and selects the graph to be displayed in the Graph Window.

(1) Analysis results list

Displays the analysis item and statistic item results set on the [Test Condition Create Window].

(2) Next test position

Selects the next test piece to be tested.

A green check mark is displayed for test pieces for which testing is complete.

(3) Display Graph 1 window graph

Selects the test piece to be displayed on the [Graph1 Window].

Only one location can be selected for individual graph plotting.

Up to 200 locations can be selected for overlay plotting.

(4) Display Graph 2 window graph

Selects the test piece to be displayed on the [Graph2 Window].

The selection range is the same as for (3).

(5) Prohibit recalculation

Excludes test pieces with their check box selected from analysis recalculation when [Change Condition] is clicked to change the conditions.

Analysis results list

Prohibit recalculation

Next test position

Display Graph 1 window graph Display Graph 2 window graph

Exclude statistic

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(6) Exclude statistic

Excludes test pieces with their check box selected from statistics.

Analysis results from test pieces excluded from statistics are not printed.

(7) Insert/delete test piece

Test pieces can be inserted or deleted in the [Results] in the same way as for the [Test Condition Create Window].

* Samples that have been tested cannot be deleted.

Reference: "18. Inserting and Deleting Test Pieces"

(8) Load raw data

"Raw data files for importing" output from TgAnest can be loaded to untested test pieces and added as test results.



(9) Load raw data in previous formats

"Raw data files in previous formats" can be loaded to untested test pieces and added as test results.

Reference: "32. Loading Raw Data in Previous Formats"

(10) Cancel prohibition of reanalysis recalculation

Prohibition of recalculation using reanalysis can be canceled by right-clicking on the yellow frame (reanalyzed cell) in the analysis results list.

Reference: "26. Reanalyzing Analysis Results"

(11) Break elongation input

If [Break Elongation] is set in the analysis results list, break elongation values can be input by double-clicking the cell part displaying the break elongation value in the analysis results list.

* Values cannot be entered for samples that have not yet been tested, even by double-clicking.

Reference: "19-8. Inputting Break Elongation"

(12) Butt elongation input

If [Butt Elongation] is set in the analysis results list, butt elongation values can be input by double-clicking the cell part displaying the butt elongation value in the analysis results list.

* Values cannot be entered for samples that have not yet been tested, even by double-clicking.

Reference: "19-9. Inputting Butt Elongation"

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19-8. Inputting Break Elongation If [Break Elongation] is set in the analysis items, double-clicking the break elongation column for a test piece that has been tested displays the Input Break Elongation screen, enabling the break elongation to be entered.

After entering the elongation value on the Input Break Elongation screen and clicking [OK], the value entered is displayed on the [Results].

Double-click the cell for the test piece to be entered.

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19-9. Inputting Butt Elongation If butt elongation is set in the analysis items, double-clicking the butt elongation column for a test piece that has been tested displays the Break Test Piece Length Input Window, enabling the break length to be entered.

After entering the break length on the Break Test Piece Length Input Window and clicking [OK], the value entered is displayed on the [Results].


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19-10. Inputting Reduction Of Area If reduction of area is set in the analysis items, double-clicking the reduction of area column for a test piece that has been tested displays a reduction of area screen, enabling the reduction of area value to be entered.

After you enter the test piece size following testing on the reduction of area input screen and click [OK], the value entered is displayed on the results screen.


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19-11. Inputting Notes If notes are set in the analysis items, double-clicking the notes column for a test piece that has been tested displays a note screen, enabling notes to be entered.

After you enter the note on the note input screen and click [OK], the text entered is displayed on the results screen.


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19-12. Machine Status Machine Status on the status display window displays the operating status and error status for the testing machine.

Display Description

STOP The testing machine is at standby.

TESTING Testing or a preload cycle is in progress.

RETURN The RETURN operation is in progress.

UP The crosshead is being raised manually.

DOWN The crosshead is being lowered manually.

AUTO CANCEL Auto cancel is operating. This is not displayed for TG or TGJ models.

SUSPEND The machine is paused during testing.

ER-AD

AD was not loaded successfully. [Corrective action] Turn the testing machine off and then back on again. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the display reappears even after turning the power off and then back on. This is not displayed for TG or TGJ models.

ER-EEP

Data was not loaded successfully from the EEPROM when the power was turned on. [Corrective action] Turn the testing machine off and then back on again. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the display reappears even after turning the power off and then back on. This is not displayed for TG or TGJ models.

NC

The load cell is not connected correctly to the testing machine, or is faulty. [Corrective action] Check that the load cell is connected to the testing machine. Also check that the cable connections are not broken.

E-STOP

The EMERGENCY switch was pressed. [Corrective action] Reset the EMERGENCY switch on the testing machine and then press the SET switch.

M-STOP

The testing force or position has already reached the MAX setting on starting testing. [Corrective action] Check whether the testing force or position values has reached the MAX setting or test end point. If it is reached, either move the crosshead to its position before starting testing, or increase the MAX setting or test end point for the test conditions. This is not displayed for TG models.

L-STOP The stroke limit operated. [Corrective action] Reset the testing machine stroke limit and then press the SET switch.

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Display Description

S-STOP The servo amp fault stop function operated. [Corrective action] Press the SET switch on the testing machine.

P-STOP

No pulse is received from the encoder even while operating. [Corrective action] Turn the testing machine off and then back on again. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the display reappears even after turning the power off and then back on.

L-SLIMIT

The testing force software limit was exceeded. (Set by the load cell and testing force AMP limit on the System screen for the Test Condition Create Window) [Corrective action] Check the load cell and testing force AMP limit values on the System screen for the Test Condition Create Window. This is not displayed for TG models.

P-SLIMIT

The position software limit was exceeded. (Set by the position limit on the Sensor screen for the Test Condition Create Window) [Corrective action] Check the position limit value on the Sensor screen for the Test Condition Create Window. This is not displayed for TG models.

E-SLIMIT

The displacement transducer software limit was exceeded. (Set by the displacement transducer limit on the Sensor screen for the Test Condition Create Window) [Corrective action] Check the displacement transducer limit value on the Sensor screen for the Test Condition Create Window. This is not displayed for TG models.

OL

The load cell is subjected to a load of at least 102% of the setting range. Or the load cell has been damaged by an excessive load. [Corrective action] Operate the testing machine manually to move the moving crosshead in the unloading direction and release the overload state. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the [OL] display reappears even after unloading.

-OL

The load cell is subjected to a load of less than -102% of the setting range. Or the load cell has been damaged by an excessive load. [Corrective action] Operate the testing machine manually to move the moving crosshead in the unloading direction and release the overload state. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the [-OL] display reappears even after unloading.

OS

The extensometer exceeded the full scale in the positive direction. [Corrective action] Operate the testing machine manually to move the moving crosshead in the unloading direction and release from the overscale state. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the [OS] display reappears even after unloading.

-OS

The extensometer exceeded the full scale in the negative direction. [Corrective action] Operate the testing machine manually to move the moving crosshead in the unloading direction and release from the overscale state. Contact MinebeaMitsumi if the [-OS] display reappears even after unloading.

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20. Using Flexible Correction 20-1. Flexible Correction

Flexible correction consists of canceling the flexibility of parts such as the load cell and moving crosshead from the variation of the testing machine position value in order to measure the test piece variations more accurately.

* This function is used for testing specimens such as metal which show small variation for large testing forces.

* The tension correction uses the compression correction formula.

[Before subjecting to testing force] [Subjected to testing force]

Testing machine operation

Moving crosshead and load cell

Correction for canceling the displacement difference that occurs due to

variations in the moving crosshead and load cell when subjected to the

testing force.

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20-2. Creating Flexible Correction Data Perform a test to determine the extent of moving crosshead and load cell flexibility in order to correct this flexibility.

Mount a test jig on the testing machine.

Set as follows on the Test Condition Create Window.

1) Set the test mode to [Single].

2) Set the test type to [Flexible Cor.].

3) Open the Testing screen and set the test speed.

* There is a risk of damaging the load cell if the test speed is set too fast.

Set to a slow speed of around 1 mm/min.

4) Set the maximum value of the testing force for flexible correction at the test end point.

5) Click [Save Condition] and test from 0 N to the test end point.

6) Click [Save] for the test conditions, and create a .twm file.

* Reload the flexible correction file when the jig is replaced. The flexibility amount will vary depending on the test jig used.

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20-3. Starting Test Using Flexible Correction Data 1) Create the test conditions for actual testing, select the check box to use for flexible correction setting on

the Sensor screen, click [File Read], and set the flexible correction file already loaded.

2) Click [Save Conditions] and start testing.

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21. Origin Detection Operation Procedure Origin detection is a function for acquiring the absolute displacement.

The origin detection procedure is as follows.

1) Insert the origin detection jig into the testing machine.

2) Click [Start] on the Get Origin screen. A confirmation message appears. Click [OK] to start compressing the origin detection jig.

3) Once complete, a confirmation message appears. Remove the origin detection jig and click [OK].

4) The moving crosshead moves to the [Standard Height Position] set in the test conditions.

5) Insert the test piece, and start testing.

Note : Origin detection cannot be stopped by pressing the STOP button on the testing machine. To stop origin detection while in progress, click [Stop] on the screen.

(1) Insert the origin

detection jig.

(2) Compress the origin

detection jig.

(3) Remove the origin

detection jig.

(4) Move to the

standard height.

(5) Insert a test piece. Get Origin screen

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22. Creating Custom Calculations Clicking the button for custom calculations in [Analysis Items] on the [Test Conditions] screen displays a screen for creating custom calculations.

This section describes functions on the screen for creating custom calculations.

(1) Analysis Item Name

Allows an analysis item name of your choice to be entered.

(2) Unit Disp Change

Units of your choice can be entered.

(3) Analysis Items

Enables selection of analysis items from custom calculations 1–20, allowing creation of calculations with these items.

(4) Format

Sets the analysis result output format.

Reference: "17-7-2. Analysis Item Setting Box (6) Format"

(5) Pass/Fail

Sets the range for evaluating pass or fail for the analysis results.

Reference: "17-7-2. Analysis Item Setting Box (9) Pass/Fail"

(6) Calculation Formula

Displays the calculation being created.

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(7) [Check] Button

Checks whether the calculation was created correctly.

A message is displayed if it contains an error.

(8) [Function] Buttons

Clicking [Function] enters the function in the calculation area.

(9) [Operator] Buttons

Clicking [Operator] enters the operator in the calculation area.

(10) Selection List

Displays analysis items and other elements that are available for the calculation.

Test piece dimensions are always displayed, but only analysis items that have been set as analysis items are shown.

(11) [Open] Button

Loads and displays a custom calculation saved in advance.

(12) [Save] Button

Allows the calculation created to be named and saved.

Saved calculations can be loaded using [Open].

(13) [OK] Button

Confirms the created calculation and sets it as an analysis item.

(14) [Cancel] Button

Discards the created calculation and closes the screen for creating custom calculations.

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23. Creating Calculations for Displacement Settings Clicking the button for calculation settings in the [Sensor] screen on the [Test Conditions] screen displays a screen for creating calculations for displacement settings.

This section describes functions on the screen for creating calculations for displacement settings.

(1) Item Name

Allows entry of a user-selected item name.

(2) Formula

Displays the calculation being created.

(3) [Check] button

Checks whether the calculation was created correctly.

A message is displayed if it contains an error.

(4) [Function] buttons

Clicking a function button enters the function in the calculation area.

(5) [Operator] buttons

Clicking an operator button enters the operator in the calculation area.

(6) Selection List

Displays the items available for the calculation.

Shows only analysis items set as items.

(7) [Open] button

Loads and displays a calculation saved in advance.

(8) [Save] button

Allows the calculation created to be named and saved.

Saved calculations can be loaded using [Open].

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(9) [OK] button

Confirms the created calculation and sets it as an analysis item.

(10) [Cancel] button

Discards the created calculation and closes the screen used to create calculations for displacement settings.

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24. Report List Screen The file extensions will differ depending on the particular testing machine model used.

TgAnest version Testing machine model File extension Ver. 3.000 or later TG rpa

TGE rpe TGI rpi TGJ rpj

Ver. 2.900 or earlier TG rpfa TGE rpfe TGI rpfi

* File extensions from TgAnest Ver. 2.900 or earlier are displayed in TgAnest Ver. 3.000 or later and can be imported.

* Opening report files from Ver. 2.900 or earlier will convert them to a file extension for Ver. 3.000 or later.

(1) [Open Report] button

Select the desired report file and click [Open Report] to display the [Main Window] with the details of the report file selected.

The report file name can also be double-clicked to achieve the same result.

(2) [Copy Report] button

Select the desired report file and click [Copy Report] to specify a target directory and copy the report file selected.

(3) [Delete Report] button

Select the desired report file and click [Delete Report] to delete the report file selected and move it to the recycle bin.

(4) [BackUp Disp] button

Clicking [BackUp Disp] displays the [Main Window] as it was at the time when the previous test finished.

* BackUp Disp allows previous test results to be viewed when you have forgotten to save the report, or if a problem occurred with the PC.



(6) Search Range

Set the date range for the search.

(7) Search Item

Set the item to search for.

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(8) Search Keyword

Enter a character string to search for in the search item.

Enter an asterisk before and after the entered character string to search for files that contain the character string between the asterisks.

(9) [Search] button

Starts the search and displays any report files matching the search conditions on the list screen.

The list screen turns blue when the search is complete.

(10) [Clear] button

Clears search conditions and displays report files as they were before the search on the list screen.

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25. Opening Test Results (Report) This section describes the procedures for opening test results.

1) With the [Main Menu] displayed, click [Report].

2) The [Report List] is displayed.

Select the report file to be viewed, and click [Open Report].

Click

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3) Clicking [Open Report] displays the [Main Window] with the details of the report file.

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26. Reanalyzing Analysis Results This section describes the procedures for reanalyzing analysis results (maximum points).

1) Display the [Main Window] and right-click on the [Graph Window].

Select and click [MAX] for [ReAnalyze] in the popup list that appears.

2) Use the mouse to move a data plot position on the graph line.

Right-click

Select and click MAX for ReAnalyze

Use mouse to move desired data plot on graph line

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3) After confirming the position, right-click on the [Graph Window].

Select and click [Set] in the popup list that appears.

4) The reanalysis results are confirmed and the information points move.

The reanalysis results are also displayed on the [Results], and the cell changes to orange.

Analysis results for orange cells are excluded from analysis recalculation when [Change Condition] is clicked to change the conditions.

Right-click

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5) To cancel reanalysis, right-click on the orange cell in the [Results].

Select and click [Reset] in the popup list that appears.

6) The cell is reset back to white, and reanalysis is canceled.

If some of the graph lines became hidden and cannot be restored due to auto-scaling when reanalyzing the displacement origin, unselect the check box for the X-axis minimum auto-scaling in the Graph options, and set a minimum value so that the graph lines reappear.

Click Reset

Right-click

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This section describes the procedures for reanalyzing analysis results (modulus of elasticity (standard)).


Select and click [Elastic1(Standard)] for [ReAnalyze] in the popup list that appears.

2) Click on the diagonal line for the modulus of elasticity.

A dotted line is displayed on top of the diagonal line when it is clicked.

Right-click

Select and click Elastic1 (Standard) for ReAnalyze.

Click on diagonal line

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3) Click on the dotted line and drag with the mouse to move it in parallel.

The gradient of the dotted line can be altered by dragging the square markers at both ends.

4) After confirming the position, right-click on the [Graph Window].


Right-click

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5) The reanalysis results are confirmed and the diagonal line moves.

The reanalysis results are also displayed on the [Results], and the cell changes to orange.

Analysis results for orange cells are excluded from analysis recalculation when [Change Condition] is clicked to change the conditions.

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This section describes the procedures for reanalyzing analysis results (Poisson ratio).

In reanalysis, the Poisson ratio start and end analysis points are changed before performing analysis again.


Select and click [Start] or [End] for [ReAnalyze] in the popup list that appears.

2) Use the mouse to move a data plot position on the graph line.

The start and end analysis points are displayed during analysis.

Right-click

Select and click [Start Point] or [End Point] for the Poisson ratio in [ReAnalyze].

Analysis end point

Analysis start point

Use the mouse to move the desired data plot on the graph line.

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3) After confirming the position, right-click on the [Graph Window] again.


4) The reanalysis results are confirmed.

The reanalysis results are also displayed on [Results], and the cell changes to orange.

Analysis results in orange cells are excluded from analysis recalculation when [Change Condition] is clicked.

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27. Outputting Raw Data This section describes the procedures for outputting raw data.

The raw data items output are the sensor display settings on the Test Condition Create Window.

The sensor type, unit, and display order set form the file output format.

27-1. AllBatch Output

1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [Data Output] ⇒ [AllBatch Output].

2) Specifying a save destination outputs all data for which testing is complete horizontally as a single CSV format file.


[Typical all batch output file]

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27-2. SubBatch Div Output

1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [Data Output] ⇒ [SubBatch Div Output].

2) Specifying a save destination outputs all data for which testing is complete as individual CSV format files.


[Typical subbatch output file] [Typical file view]

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27-3. Output Data for Importing

(1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [Data Output] ⇒ [Output Data for Importing].

(2) Specifying a save destination outputs all data for which testing is complete as individual TSV format files.

Files output can be loaded in TgAnest.


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28. Outputting Test Results This section describes the procedures for outputting test results.

1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [Result output] ⇒ [Analyze Result].

2) Specifying a save destination outputs analysis results for all test pieces for which testing is complete in CSV format.

[Typical analysis results output file]

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29. Outputting Graph Images This section describes the procedures for outputting graph images.

29-1. NonResult

1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [GraphPic Output] ⇒ [Graph1] ⇒ [NonResult].

2) Specifying a save destination outputs the [Graph1 Window] graph image as a WMF format file.

A file can be output for the [Graph2 Window] by selecting [GraphPic Output] ⇒ [Graph2] ⇒ [NonResult].

29-2. Result

1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [GraphPic Output] ⇒ [Graph1] ⇒ [Result].

2) Specifying a save destination outputs the [Graph1 Window] graph image together with the analysis results for the graph displayed as a WMF format file.

A file can be output for the [Graph2 Window] by selecting [GraphPic Output] ⇒ [Graph2] ⇒ [Result].

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30. Outputting Report Printout Details as PDF This section describes the procedures for outputting report printout details in PDF format.

1) Display the [Main Window] and select [File] ⇒ [Result output] ⇒ [Report] ⇒ [PDF].

2) Specifying a save destination outputs the report printout details created on the [Test Condition Create Window] as a PDF format file.

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31. Loading Raw Data for Importing This section describes the procedures for loading raw data files for importing into TgAnest.


(1) With the [Main Window] displayed, right-click in the column of untested test pieces in [Analysis Results]

and select [Data Read].

(2) Specifying a raw data file for importing (.sdf) outputs analysis results calculated from the loaded raw data into the test piece column you right-clicked.

Test pieces that are loaded are considered to have been tested.

See below for details on output of raw data files for importing.

Reference: "17-1-6. DataFile Auto Output" and "27-3. Output Data for Importing"

* Only raw data can be used for importing. Thus, conditions used in analysis and a variety of other operations will depend on source conditions.

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32. Loading Raw Data in Previous Formats Raw data files (files with a file extension of .s1t) from testing with previous systems (SR series) can be imported to TgAnest and added as test results. After the data has been added, TgAnest functions can be used to analyze or print it, for example. This section describes the procedures for loading raw data files exported from previous systems into TgAnest.


(1) With the [Main Window] displayed, right-click in the column of untested test pieces in [Analysis Results]

and select [Old Data Read].

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(2) After a screen is displayed for selecting a file to import, select the raw data format in [Data Format File Name].

Next, select the raw data file to load (.s1t) and click [Read].

* See below for details on data format file names.

Reference: "33. Preparing Data Formats for Previous Models"

(3) Analysis results calculated from the loaded raw data are output into the test piece column you right-clicked.

Test pieces that are loaded are considered to have been tested.

* Only raw data can be used for importing. Thus, conditions used in analysis and a variety of other operations will depend on source conditions.

* It may not be possible to import some raw data files, depending on the model.

* As the minimum requirement to import raw data from previous models to TgAnest, it must include load and position data.

* Normal operation is not possible if, when you attempt to use TgAnest functions, required data is not available.

* Raw data files are in text format. Open the files, check the content carefully, and edit it as needed. However, do not alter the internal format or save in a different file format. This will prevent normal importing.

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33. Preparing Data Formats for Previous Models When raw data files (files with a file extension of .s1t) from testing with previous systems (SR series) are imported to TgAnest, data is converted and read following the format set as described in this section. Thus, it is necessary to prepare a data format matching the format of raw data files from previous models that you will import.

This section describes the screen for data formats of previous models and how to prepare these data formats before raw data in previous formats is loaded.

* For details on where files of raw data in previous formats are saved, refer to the user manual of the previous model.

33-1. Preparing Data Formats (1) On the [System Setting] screen, click the [Data Processing Software] tab, and then click [Entry] in the [Old

Data Format] section.

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(2) [Old Model Data Format Setting Window] is displayed.

On this screen, prepare a format matching the format of raw data files from previous models that you will import.

(3) Enter relevant information in [Format File Name]. Next, open a raw data file from a previous model and check the output information.

Based on the information you checked, specify values in the fields for[Read Start Row] and[Read Data Format].

(4) Clicking [Entry] saves your specified content as a file with the file format name. Once the file is saved, it will be added to the list of file format names that is displayed.

33-2. Screen Description This section describes setting items on [Old Model Data Format Setting Window].

(1) Format File Name

Enter a file name for saving the setting information.

File format names you have registered will be displayed in the [Format File Name] list. Selecting a registered file format name in the list loads the setting information and applies it to setting values.

Format file names must also be selected when data of a previous model is read, so it is advisable to use names that are easy to understand.

Reference: "32. Loading Raw Data in Previous Formats"

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(2) Unit Read Row, Data Read Start Row

Open a raw data file from a previous model (files with a .s1t extension) to load.

Data such as the following is displayed. Check and correctly enter the positions for [Unit Read Row]and for [Data Read Start Row], as well as the number of rows to load.

* File output details vary depending on the version of data-processing software.

* The initial row of raw data to load is used to specify the first row from which to begin reading the raw data. However, you are not necessarily required to specify a row in the raw data file that contains raw data.

(3) Read Data Format

Open a raw data file from a previous model (files with a .s1t extension) to load.

In each item, set the column where the corresponding raw data was output.

This is described here using the following example of output data:

* Output details vary depending on the version of data-processing software.

Number Load Position ELONG POS_BACK Strain Stress Time InfoNumber kN mm mm mm % kN/mm2 s Info

1 -0.00369 0 0 0 0 0.000004 0 12 0.00492 0.01 0.07 0.01 0 6.36E-04 0.1 13 0.03936 0.02 0.089 0.02 0 0.001104 0.2 1

Unit Read Row: 10

rows

Data Read Start Row: 11 rows

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Type of Data to Load

Raw Data Item of Previous Model

Column to Specify

Description

Displacement Position 3 Item corresponding to the displacement setting in TgAnest.

Force Load 2 Item corresponding to the testing force. Time Time 6 Item corresponding to the elapsed time. Displacement transducer, extensometer

ELONG 4 Item corresponding to the displacement transducer or extensometer.

Cycle - - Item corresponding to the cycle number. Position POS_BACK 5 Item corresponding to the testing machine

position value. Height - - Item corresponding to the height. Displacement transducer, extensometer 2

- - Not used.

Marker - - Item corresponding to marker information. Partition number - - Not used. External Input 1 - - Item corresponding to channel 1 when

external input is loaded. External Input 2 - - Item corresponding to channel 2 when





external input is loaded. Average External Input

- - Item corresponding to the average when external input is loaded.

(4) Buttons

1) Entry

Used to specify a file format name for the setting information and save it.

2) Delete

Deletes the information displayed for the file format name.

3) Initialize

Restores all settings to the initial state.

4) Close

Closes the screen without saving the setting information.

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34. Browsing Test Conditions or Reports for Specific Users This section describes the procedure for browsing and using only test condition or report files that you have created.

34-1. Preparing User IDs 1) On the [System Setting] screen, click the [Data Processing Software] tab, then click the [Regist] button for

[User Accounts] in the [Data Processing Software Settings] section.

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2) Displays the [User Accounts] screen.

On this screen, prepare the information for users logging in at startup.

Click the [Add User] button.

3) Displays the [Enter User Information] screen.

Enter the user ID and password, then click the [Regist] button.

4) Select the [Enter user ID and password at startup] check box.

The [User Select] screen will be displayed after startup.

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5) Restart the software application.

Displays the [User Select] screen.

Enter the registered user ID and password, then click the [OK] button to log in.

You can now browse only test condition or report files created by the user logged in.

34-2. User Accounts Screen Description This section describes setting items on the screen for user management.

(1) User Accounts List

Information for registered users is listed.

(2) Enter user ID and password at startup

The User Select screen will be displayed at startup.


(3) Display the file with blank user ID on the test condition and report list screen

Test conditions files or report files created by a shared user other than the user logged in are displayed on the Test Condition List and Report List screens.

(4) Buttons

1) Add User

Displays the user registration screen.

Register the new user information.

2) Edit

Displays the user registration screen.

Allows editing of information for the user selected in the user accounts list.

3) Delete

Allows deletion of information for the user selected in the user accounts list.

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4) Change File Info.

Displays the screen for changing file information.

Change the file information appended to individual test conditions files or report files.

Test condition or report files created by other users can be used.

Reference: 34-3. Change File Information Screen Description

5) Close

Closes the screen.

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34-3. Change File Information Screen Description This section describes setting items on the screen for changing file information.

(1) File Type

Sets the items for display in the list.

File Type Description

Test Conditions Files Test conditions files are displayed in the list.

Report Files Report files are displayed in the list.

(2) List

Test conditions files or report files in the selected folder are displayed with user IDs for each file.

(3) Change Target

Sets the item for which to change the user ID.

Change Target Description

All Files Selects all files listed for changing.

Specified File Selects the currently selected file in the list for changing.

(4) User ID Before Change

Sets the user ID before changing.

(5) Search

Lists only files for the user ID set for the user ID before changing.

(6) User ID After Change

Sets the user ID after changing.

(7) Buttons

1) Copy

Saves the currently selected file in the list with a new name.

2) Change

Changes the user ID information in listed files based on the [Change Target] setting.

3) Close

Closes the screen.

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35. Outputting Cumulative Analysis Results Analysis results can be added to a cumulative file after testing is finished. The analysis results can be exported as a file with cumulative data. The analysis results exported to a cumulative file consist of analysis items set in test conditions.

[Typical exporting of cumulative files]

Item Description

Header Analysis items set in test conditions.

Analysis item setting details

Analysis item names, analysis items, analysis item types, and analysis item units of analysis items set in test conditions.

Analysis results Analysis results for analysis items set in test conditions.

Header

Analysis results

Analysis item setting details

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35-1. Output Destination Setting Procedures 1) On the [Test Condition Create Window], click [System], then complete the settings for [Results

Accumulation] in [Automatic File Output

Reference: 17-1-8. Output Information Set Screen

2) When tests are finished, test results of the test performed are saved in CSV format to a user-selected destination as a cumulative file.

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35-2. Output Pattern (1) When no cumulative file has been saved

Cumulative files are output when tests are finished to the destination set in test conditions.

Analysis item setting details and analysis results set in test conditions are output to the cumulative file.

(2) When a cumulative file has been saved

If the cumulative file contains analysis item setting details matching the analysis item setting details set in test conditions, the analysis results are added to the last row.

Analysis item for which there are no matching analysis item setting details in the cumulative file are added at the right end.

For analysis items for which there are no matching analysis item setting details in the test conditions, the test results are left blank.

Example:

If a break point

was added to

analysis items

from the third item

before a test was

performed

Added

Blank

Example:

If maximum point

was deleted from

analysis items in

the fourth item

before a test was

performed

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If the number of cumulative data items exceeds 10 000, analysis item setting details and analysis results set in test conditions are output to a new file.

When [Overwrite] is set, no new file is created. Instead, the file content is cleared and the output is added, starting with the first data item.


If [WIth *] set as the pass/fail format, for pass/fail set for each analysis item, if the analysis results are outside the range, (*) is displayed to the right of the analysis results.


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36. Camera Type Ductilometer Screen 36-1. Measurement Screen

(1) Menu

Changes and calibrates the camera type ductilometer settings.

Menu item Description

Setting Camera setting Displays a screen for setting parameters such as the camera brightness.

Calibration Calibrates the camera type ductilometer distance.

Focus control Displays the camera focus and focus level.

Big Image Displays the camera type ductilometer reading on the entire screen.

Image Save Saves the camera image currently displayed.

Menu

Camera image

Camera type ductilometer

measurement

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(2) Camera image

Displays an image loaded from the camera.

The red lines indicate the marker positions. The green lines indicate the measurement range.

The green line positions are set by the Y offset on the chuck distance and Camera Setting screen.

Reference: "36-2. Camera Setting Screen"

(3) Gauge line level

Displays the brightness level for an image loaded from the camera.

Adjust the LED illumination and gain so that the marker points are clearly distinguishable from other points.* Gain can be set using the camera settings on the menu items.

(4) Camera type ductilometer measurement

Displays the value loaded into the camera type ductilometer.


MK Color Displays the marker color for identifying gauge lines.

Line1 (mm) Displays the coordinates of the marker first loaded.

Line2 (mm) Displays the coordinates of the marker second loaded.

Disp (mm) Displays the distance between gauge lines 1 and 2.

Ext (mm) Displays the movement distance between the chucks.

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36-2. Camera Setting Screen

(1) Camera Gain, Shutter Speed

Adjusts the camera image brightness and sets the camera image loading speed.

Gain, shutter speed Description

Camera Gain Adjusts the brightness when loading camera images. Setting range: 0 to 255

Digital Gain Adjusts the camera image brightness after loading. Setting range: 64 to 255

Shutter Speed Sets the speed for loading camera images. Setting range: 1/50 to 1/500

(2) Image Capture Condition

Sets the camera image position and size.

Set the X offset and image width so that the left and right-hand edges of the test piece are clearly visible.

Set the Y offset so that gauge line 1 can detect the marker at a position far from the crosshead.

Image capture condition Description

X Offset Sets the position for loading horizontal camera images.

Image Width Sets the size for loading camera images.

Y Offset Sets the position for loading vertical camera images.

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(3) Measurement Condition

Sets the conditions for measuring using a camera type ductilometer.

The measurement conditions are set automatically as the values set in test conditions.

Measurement conditions Description

Language Sets the display language for the camera type ductilometer.

Test Direction Up Start searches for markers on the camera image from above. Down Start searches for markers on the camera image from below.

Marker Type Sets the marker type used on the test piece.

Marker Color Sets the marker color used on the test piece.

Form Position Sets the display position for the camera type ductilometer screen.

Chuck Distance(mm) Sets the chuck distance at the start of testing.

Gauge Length(mm) Sets the gauge length at the start of testing.

Marker Width(mm) Sets the marker width used on the test piece.

Marker Height(mm) Sets the marker height used on the test piece.

Sample Width(mm) Sets the marker position width on the test piece.

Sample Height (mm) Sets the marker position height on the test piece.

Camera Gain Auto. Control Automatically sets the camera image brightness.

Sample Thickness corrections

Corrects the elongation according to the test piece thickness. * If using the correction function, always set the focal length of the camera currently being used.

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36-3. Calibration Screen Used to calibrate the camera type ductilometer.

See below for details of how to calibrate.

Reference: "36-6. Camera Elongation Gauge Calibration"

Setting Description

Line Pitch(mm) Sets the separation between the calibration bar gauge lines.

Calibration bar thickness (mm) Sets the calibration bar thickness.

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36-4. Focus Control Screen Displays the focus level for the camera type ductilometer.

A higher focus level allows the gauge lines to be more accurately captured.

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36-5. Full Screen Display Displays the entire image captured by the camera type ductilometer.

Menu item Description

Settings Grid Line Displays grid lines over the entire image.

Cross Cursor Displays the coordinates for the intersection between the X and Y axes.

Image Save Jpeg File Saves the current view as a Jpeg format file.

BitMap File Saves the current view as a BitMap format file.

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36-6. Camera Type Ductilometer Calibration Calibration refers to capturing the gauge lines when measuring using the camera type ductilometer. If obstructions such as a constant-temperature chamber or transparent case are present between the camera and the test piece, these must be in place when calibrating.

The calibration procedure is as follows.

Step (1) Connect the testing machine and camera type ductilometer to the PC, and start up TgAnest.

Step (2) Click [Create New Condition].

Step (3) Set the Extensometer to CameraElong on the System screen for the Test Condition Create Window.

* If a test conditions file using a camera type ductilometer is already present, that may be used instead.

Step (4) Click [Save Condition] and display the Main Window (Test screen).

Step (5) Confirm that the window for the camera type ductilometer is displayed.

Step (6) Click [Big Image] on the window for the camera type ductilometer. A large window is displayed.

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Step (7) If no grid is displayed on the screen, click [Settings] → [Grid Line] in the menu at the top left of the screen.

Step (8) Capture the calibration bars in the testing machine. * Confirm that at least six white calibration bars are displayed.

* Make sure that the calibration bars displayed on the camera image are straight. (See image below.)

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Step (9) Exit the full screen view, and click [Settings] → [Camera Settings] on the window for the camera type ductilometer. Adjust the LED light, gain, and digital gain so that the gauge line level matches the image below. Once the gauge line level is the same, click [Save].

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Step (10) Click [Settings] → [Calibration] on the window for the camera type ductilometer.

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Step (11) Click [実行] on the Calibration Menu. Set the Line Pitch to [10], and click [実行]. When the confirmation message appears, click [はい], and save the calibration data.

This completes the procedure to calibrate

This completes the procedure to calibrate the camera type ductilometer.

Line Pitch: 10 Calibration bar thickness: 3

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37. List of Setting Units for Each Sensor Type The setting units for each type of sensor are as follows:

Type Unit

Force mN, cN, N, kN, gf, kgf, tf

Unit of testing force Testing force/mm, testing force/cm

Stress For non-filament test pieces

Testing force/mm2, testing force/cm2, testing force/m2, Pa, kPa, MPa, GPa

For filament test pieces

mN/tex, cN/tex, N/tex, kN/tex, mN/dtex, cN/dtex, N/dtex, kN/dtex, gf/d, kgf/d, tf/d

Position mm, cm

Position (Strain) %, μst

Elong mm, cm

Elong (Strain) %, μst

Elong mm, cm

Elong (Strain) %, μst

Elong mm, cm

Time msec, sec, min

Height mm, cm

Cycle Number Cycles

External Input 1–6 Average External Input

Specified unit

External Input 1–6 (Strain) Average External Input (Strain)

%, μst

End Disp. Of Front Area mm, cm

*If Test Type is “Peel” or “Flexible Correction”, cannot use “Strain” and “Stress”.

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38. Setting Ranges That Vary By Type of Testing Machine 38-1. Speed

Speed setting ranges are as follows: Testing

Machine Model

Testing Machine Capacity

Speed Pattern 1 Test Speed (mm/min)

Speed Pattern 2 Speed Limit (mm/min)

Speed Pattern 3 Rapid Speed

(mm/min)

TG, TGJ

500 kN or greater 0.005 to 250.0 0.1 to 250.0 1 to 250.0

20 kN or greater Less than 500 kN

0.005 to 500.0 0.1 to 500.0 1 to 500.0

Less than 20 kN 0.005 to 1 000.0 0.1 to 1 000.0 1 to 1 000.0

TGE All capacities 0.1 to 500.0 0.1 to 500.0 0.1 to 550.0

TGI

500 kN or greater 0.0005 to 250.0 0.1 to 250.0 0.1 to 375.0

50 kN or greater Less than 500 kN

0.0005 to 500.0 0.1 to 500.0 0.1 to 750.0

Less than 50 kN 0.0005 to 1 000.0 0.1 to 1 000.0 0.1 to 1 500.0

38-2. Sampling Sampling setting ranges are as follows:

Type Testing Machine Model Setting Range

Time

TG 50 ms to 36 000 sec (10 hours)

TGJ 10 ms to 36 000 sec (10 hours)

TGE, TGI

With USB communication: 30 ms to 36 000 sec (10 hours) With RS-232C communication: 10 ms to 36 000 sec (10 hours)

Displacement TG, TGJ, TGE 0.01 mm to 1 000 mm

TGI 0.001 mm to 1 000 mm

38-3. Cycle Number Cycle number setting ranges are as follows:

Testing Machine Model Setting Range

TG, TGJ 1 to 9 999 cycles The upper limit is 999 times depending on the settings for the testing machine.

TGE, TGI 1 to 10 000 cycles

38-4. Max., Min. Point Pause Time Settings ranges for max., min. point pause time are as follows:


TG 0 sec, 5 sec to 500 sec

TGJ 0 sec to 999 sec

TGE, TGI 0 sec to 43 200 sec

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38-5. Baud Rate Baud rate setting ranges are as follows:


TG 9600 bps, 38400 bps

TGJ 9600 bps, 38400 bps, 125000 bps

TGE, TGI 115200 bps

38-6. Range Range setting ranges are as follows:

Testing Machine Model

Load Cell Capacity Range

TG, TGJ

50 N or greater 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100

20 N or less 1, 2, 5, 10, 20

TGE 100 N or greater AUTO, 100

50 N or less AUTO

TGI All capacities AUTO, 100

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39. Troubleshooting If a problem arises during use, such as an unintended operation, first check the following details. If the problem persists even after re-inspecting in accordance with the instructions, contact MinebeaMitsumi sales office or your MinebeaMitsumi dealer.

39-1. General Symptom Check Reference

section

The software is not working correctly.

The first time you started the software, did you run it as an administrator?

Installation Manual

Does the environment meet the system operating requirements? 5 Is the software installed on a computer running .NET Framework 4.6? * You can also check whether .NET Framework 4.6 is installed on the standard Windows screen for adding or removing programs.

Installation Manual

Does the same symptom occur on other computers? Try installing the software on another computer to see if the same symptom occurs.

–

There is no communication with the testing machine.

Is the testing machine turned on? – Is an RS-232C or USB cable used for the connection? – Are you using an RS-232C communication cable compatible with the testing machine? • TG, TGJ testing machine: crossover cable • TGE or TGI testing machine: straight cable

–

Is the USB driver installed? Installation

Manual Is the correct testing machine connected? 8-1-1 Is the testing machine in offline mode? 7 Is the testing machine ROM version compatible with TgAnest? • TG testing machine: Ver. 5.000 or later • TGE testing machine: Ver. 2.500 or later • TGI testing machine: Ver. 1.000 or later • TGJ testing machine: Ver. 1.000 or later

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39-2. Testing, Reporting Symptom Check Reference

section

Testing ends at an unexpected position.

Testing may have ended due to the [Break Detection] function of the testing machine. Check the [Break Detection] setting in [Test Conditions] in [Testing].

17-3-7 (1)

The testing machine does not stop or reverse even if a test piece is broken.

Check the [Break Detection] setting in [Test Conditions] in [Control]. If it is not selected, break detection is disabled.

17-3-7 (1)

Check whether [Sensitivity], [Level], and [Level%PEAK] are selected for [Break Detection] in [Test Conditions] in [Control]. Also check the setting values. Even when these settings are selected, operation may not be as expected if the setting values are too large or too small.

17-3-7 (1)

The testing machine does not stop or reverse at the position value set as the test end point.

Check the control start point. When set to [Test Start Point], it will stop or reverse at the specified position value. When set to an option other than [Test Start Point], operation will continue from the position when the testing force specified as the control start point is reached until the position value set as the test end point.

–

Area switching does not occur as expected in [Single] test mode.

When the changeover point is [Target Point]: Set the amount of change from the sensor value when the area starts. Confirm that the setting is correct. Example) With the Area 1 changeover point at 100 N and Area 2 changeover point at 200 N, switching occurs when the testing force reaches 100 N. Switching occurs between Area 2 and Area 3 when the testing force reaches 300 N.

17-3-1 (5)

When the changeover point is other than [Target Point]: Confirm that the specified analysis item conditions and size of the setting values are suitable.

17-3-1 (5)

The value set in [Control Start Point] may not have been reached. Check the [Control Start Point] setting.

17-3-1 (2)

Area switching does not occur as expected in Control test mode.

Unlike in [Single] test mode, the switching point is not determined by the amount of change from the sensor value when the area starts. Area switching occurs when the specified conditions are met, or when the current sensor value reaches the specified value. Example) With the Area 1 changeover point at 100 N and Area 2 changeover point at 200 N, switching occurs when the testing force reaches 100 N. Switching occurs between Area 2 and Area 3 when the testing force reaches 200 N.

17-5

The value set in [Control Start Point] may not have been reached. Check the [Control Start Point] setting.

17-5 (5)

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Symptom Check Reference section

Data cannot be acquired from high-speed sampling.

TG testing machine: High-speed sampling is only available on testing machines equipped with this function. TGE, TGI testing machine: High-speed sampling is only available on testing machines equipped with an RS-232C port.

–

Data used for raw data output is not exported.

For raw data output, the content specified in [Sensor Display Settings] (in [Test Conditions] on the sensor screen) is exported as raw data.

17-2-7

The [Main Window] was accidentally closed without saving the test results.

On the menu screen, click [Report], and then click [BackUp Disp] in [Report List]. This allows you to open the information displayed on the main window immediately before, which can be saved as test results.

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A trend graph is displayed from cycle testing, but the waveform is not drawn.

Among the analysis items specified on the analysis item screen for test conditions, trend graphs include items for which [InfoPoint] is selected.

17-7-2

Data from external input cannot be loaded.

Confirm that the external input settings set on the sensor screen for test conditions are correct.

17-2-7

Confirm that the external input connection number matches the number in selected settings for external input set on the sensor screen for test conditions.

17-2-7

Confirm that the PCIe board in the computer is connected correctly.

–

Confirm that the device name of the PCIe board used matches the device name set on the [Option tab] of the [System Setting] screen. For instructions on checking the device name, refer to the PCIe board instruction manual.

8-2-4

External input values fluctuate significantly.

Set a larger value for the filter setting value on the [Option tab] of the [System Setting] screen. However, a value that is too large will affect responsiveness.

8-2-4

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Symptom Check Reference section

Performing reanalysis using the Poisson ratio is not possible.

Confirm that only one external input (graph) is set for the X-axis in the graph settings for test conditions. Confirm that the Poisson ratio setting for height or width strain in the sensor settings for test conditions matches the X-axis external input (graph) set in the graph settings for test conditions.

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The elastic modulus information line is not drawn on the graph.

Check the information point setting on the analysis item setting screen.

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If the analysis result is not obtained, the information line is not drawn.

Displayed when the graph axis setting is the same item as the displacement or displacement setting for the X axis and the test force or stress is set for the Y axis.

I want to calculate strain taking into account the test piece slack.

<For Tension> Enter the chuck separation (initial test piece length) in test piece dimensions on the [Test Condition Create Window], enable Loose Correction, and start testing. Example) For a displacement of 10 mm when the chuck separation is 100 mm and the slack value is 2, the strain will be as follows. Loose Correction OFF (10/100) x 100 = 10% Loose Correction ON (10/(100 + 2)) x 100 = 9.8% <For Compression> Enter the distance between compression plates as the height for the test piece dimension on the [Test Condition Create Window], enable Loose Correction, and start testing. Example) For a displacement of 10 mm when the height (compression plate separation) is 100 mm and the movement is 5 before the testing force is applied, the strain will be as follows. Loose Correction OFF (10/100) x 100 = 10% Loose Correction ON (10/(100 + -5)) x 100 = 9.5%

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I want to set a unique test piece dimensions name.

Select the check box to enable [Use Constant] for [Test Piece]. After clicking the [Test Piece] button for [Analysis Items], select constant 1 in the analysis items, enter a unique name as the analysis item name, and click the [OK] button.

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Flexibility on the tension side is not corrected.

Is the amount of flexibility on the tension side and the amount of flexibility on the compression side different? Flexible correction on the tension side uses the flexible correction formula on the compression side.

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