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INSTALATION

The tester is supplied in fully assembled ready to use condition. However, before
putting it to
operation, it has properly installed and various setting done. Following the steps
given below can
carry out installation of the tester.
Place the tester on level surface and level it. Adjust the level using the plumb
line so that
both the front and side faces of the frame are vertical. If desired the tester may
be grounded after
leveling.
Ensure that the electric supply cable and the plug are undamaged. Connect the plug
to a
420 VAC supply. Check for proper earthlings of the tester to ensure safety in case
of any electrical
shorting. Connect the CPU cable to the load indicator (cable provided with the
instrument). Switch
on the both supply of the instrument. Switch on the PC and.
Place the control panel at distance so that the hydraulic pipe properly connects
the machine
and the control panel valve. Connect the computer cable to the proper socket.
SELECTING THE SPEED
The tester has variable speeds of traverse of lower grip. The speed to be used for
testing
depends on the specifications for the materials being by tested. As a general
guide, materials
having low extensibility should be tested at lower speed while material having high
extensibility
should be tested at high speed. The speed used should be such that the average time
taken for any
test specimens to break lies between 20 & 40 seconds. For changing the speed with
the help of
knob arrangement of the panel circuit

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