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ANALYSIS PROBLEMS (Modulus/Yields)

Problem Description

Possible Causes (click entries for applicable details)

Getting 0 or N/A for offset yield

Data logging threshold not set properly

Automatic algorithm for modulus calculation not good for test data

Insufficient strain data collected

Autofreeze is triggering prematurely

Data logging threshold not set properly

Automatic algorithm for modulus calculation not good for test data

Autofreeze Threshold not set to proper value

Insufficient strain data collected

Modulus Calculation is wrong

Data logging threshold not set properly

Automatic algorithm for modulus calculation not good for test data

Incorrect value for gage length entered

Test Ends Early with no errors

Sample Break and/or Threshold are not set properly

Data logging rate not set properly

No data is logged

Data logging threshold not set properly

Load AND/OR Strain Reading Problems

Load or Strain Reading is Incorrect

Incorrect calibration selected in procedure

Bad Calibration

Bad transducer and/or cable

Failed Analog Channel

Load or Strain Reading is Unstable

Incorrect calibration selected in procedure

Bad Calibration

Bad transducer and/or cable

Failed Analog Channel

A/D Saturation Error

Bad transducer and/or cable

Failed Analog Channel

Testing Machine Control Problems (Servo Control Systems Only)

Test Ending Early

Sample Break and/or Threshold are not set properly

Servo Profile not set properly

Load Range value

Machine not controlling at requested rate

Machine not tuned in requested control channel

Incorrect test procedure selected

Incorrect gear selected

Machine not stopping at requested endpoint

Machine not tuned in requested control channel

Programmed control rate and/or end amount not practical for test machine and/or test specimen

Machine not moving

Machine not tuned in requested control channel

Incorrect test procedure selected

Incorrect gear selected

Position tuning and/or calibration is incorrect

Machine Moving in Wrong Direction

Incorrect load cell calibration selected in test procedure

 

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