1. Preface………………………………………………………………........

2.Brief Introduction…………………………………………………....... 1
2.1. System Requirements..................................................................................... 1
2.2. Brief Introduction to the Software............................................................ 1
2.2.1. Powerful Function.......................................................................................... 1
2.2.2. Convenient Expansion................................................................................... 2

3. Installation and Uninstall of the Software.................................... 3

3.1. Installation.......................................................................................................... 3
3.2. Uninstall............................................................................................................... 4

4.Main Interface of the Software………………………………..…..5

4.1. Startup.................................................................................................................. 5
4.1.1. Startup Sequence.......................................................................................... 5
4.1.2. Log in............................................................................................................... 5
4.1.3. On-Line Setting.............................................................................................. 5
4.1.4. Issuing Controller Parameter after Being On-Line....................................6
4.2. Main Interface................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1. Toolbar............................................................................................................ 6
4.2.2. Testing-Choosing Interface.......................................................................... 7
4.2.3. Status Bar....................................................................................................... 7
4.2.4. Interface Layout Management.................................................................... 7
4.2.5. About............................................................................................................... 8

5. Control Panel………………………………………………………........9
5.1. Control Panel【Electric】............................................................................... 9
5.1.1. Parameter Settings........................................................................................ 9
5.1.2. Operating Space.......................................................................................... 10
5.2. Control Panel【Servo】................................................................................ 11
5.2.1. Parameter Settings...................................................................................... 11
5.2.2. Operating Space.......................................................................................... 12

6. Calibration and Verification……………………………………..... 14

6.1. Preparation before Calibration................................................................. 14
6.2. Selecting objects for calibration and loading methods................... 14
6.2.1. Objects for Calibration................................................................................ 14
6.2.2. Controls Parameters.................................................................................... 14
6.2.3. Loading Methods......................................................................................... 16
6.2.4. Selecting loading methods......................................................................... 17
6.3. Inputting calibration value and times.................................................... 17
6.4. Calibration........................................................................................................ 18
6.4.1. Manual calibration....................................................................................... 18
6.4.2. Manual Speed Calibration...........................................................................18
6.4.3. Automatic Speed Calibration......................................................................19
6.5. Revising Calibration Table.......................................................................... 19
6.6. Parameters Backups..................................................................................... 20

7. Testing………………………………………………………………..... 21
7.1. Brief Introduction to Testing..................................................................... 21
7.2. Process of Testing.......................................................................................... 21
7.2.1. Choosing Testing......................................................................................... 21
7.2.2. New Testing.................................................................................................. 21
7.2.3. Preparation before Testing......................................................................... 22
7.2.4. Process of Testing....................................................................................... 22
7.2.5. End of Testing.............................................................................................. 23
7.2.6. Post-test treatment..................................................................................... 24
7.2.7. Continue to operate other test specimen of the group......................... 24
7.2.8. Printing Report............................................................................................. 24
7.2.9. Checking analytical test.............................................................................. 24
7.3. Test Results and Report.............................................................................. 24
7.3.1. Toolbar.......................................................................................................... 24
7.3.2. Test Data Analysis....................................................................................... 25
7.3.3. Curve analysis.............................................................................................. 25
7.3.4. Report setting.............................................................................................. 26
7.4. Introduction to and Management of Testing Interface................... 30

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7.4.2. Tensile Template Interface......................................................................... 31

8. Testing Management……………………………………………...... 33
8.1. Test List..............................................................................................................33
8.2. Toolbar............................................................................................................... 33
8.2.1. Exporting test............................................................................................... 33
8.2.2. Importing test.............................................................................................. 33

9. System Settings…………………………………………………….... 35
9.1. Manual/Automatic Switch【Servo】....................................................... 35
9.2. Displacement Switch【OSD】.................................................................... 35
9.3. Equipment Management............................................................................. 36
9.3.1. Brief introduction to the interface.............................................................36
9.3.2. Controller...................................................................................................... 36
9.3.3. Channel......................................................................................................... 37
9.3.4. Sensor........................................................................................................... 38
9.4. Software Activation....................................................................................... 41
9.4.1. Setting controller serial number................................................................ 41
9.4.2. Activating software...................................................................................... 42

10. Conclusion………………………………………………………........ 43

11. Appendix…………………………………………………………....... 44
11.1. Tools Software UTMTopTest...................................................................... 44
11.1.1. Open the software.......................................................................................44
11.1.2. Modifying controller IP............................................................................... 44

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1. Preface

 Thanks for trusting the product of our company!

 Please pay close attention to and read carefully the words of bold font in the Operating Manual.
 The company owns the entire proprietary intellectual property rights of the software in the Operating Manual. Any extracting,
copying or imitating the content, graphics or sheets of it for gaining profit without written authorization of the company will be
considered as infringement, and the company maintains the right to take further measures.
 Different types of the machines determine varied using methods and executed standards. The company neither guarantees the
software of each user has all the functions stated in the Operating Manual, nor it has the complete same content of the Operating
Manual.
 The Operating Manual is made based on the developed software at the time of publishing and the content may differ from the
subsequently developed software. The difference may be greater for non-customized products. Thanks for your understanding that
we will give no further notice as to the modification.
 Special announcement: the Operating Manual cannot be used as the basis to put forward any request for the company. The
company owns the right of interpretation for the Operating Manual.
 After-sales service: for any difficulties or equipment failures during the operation, please don’t hesitate to contact us, especially
in written form, to get quicker response and service.
 Though we have tried our best, careless omission and errors are inevitable. Your corrections are sincerely welcomed.
Convention:
The Operating Manual is applicable to Electric-Type Universal Testing Machine, Electro Hydraulic Servo Universal Testing Machine
and Hydraulic OSD Universal Testing Machine and so on. The functions and interfaces of software vary from different types. Where a
specific function is only applicable to one type, we will note it with abbreviation of the type in the square bracket after the title. For example:
5.1 Control Panel【Electric】，which indicates that the content of 5.1 is only applicable to Electric-Type Universal Testing Machine. If there is
no bracket or types following a title, then the content of it is applicable to all types. Currently, types and their abbreviations are as follows:

Electric Electric-Type Universal Testing Machine

Servo Electro Hydraulic Servo Universal Testing Machine

OSD Hydraulic OSD Universal Testing Machine

2. Brief Introduction

2.1. System Requirements

 Operating environment: support XP Vista,Win7(32/64),Win8(32/64)
 Support software: Complete Excel should be installed if you need to setup and export Excel report. Otherwise, extra software is not
needed.
 Hardware interface: For now, there are two types of the controllers which are serial port and Ethernet port. Correspondingly, there
should be one serial port or Ethernet port in the computer. And if there is none of the two, then you need to expand with the serial card
or network card.

2.2. Brief Introduction to the Software

TestMaster3 is the latest testing and control software launched by our company and applicable to Electric-Type Universal Testing
Machine, Electro Hydraulic Servo Universal Testing Machine and Hydraulic OSD Universal Testing Machine and other types extended from
the above three. The software can be used for regular testing including drawing, compressing, curving, cutting and twisting all materials
(metal, rubber, plastic, cement concrete, rock and compound materials, etc.). It has high expansibility and can be expanded for special
machine types, special materials and special testing. TestMaster3 features easy operation, beautiful interface, powerful function and
convenient expansion.
2.2.1. Powerful Function
 Testing can be clarified based on types and you can record the latest 10 tests for convenient looking-up.
 You can freely configure value- indicating display bar. The content, unit and format of the display field can be configured.
 Unit of measurement system can be customized to configure the unit of measurement you need.
 Two-level Rights Management. Different rights for the administrator and test clerks are default.
 Testing is carried out in groups. Continuous testing can be conducted within a group for data evaluation.
 Layout of the interface can be customized, and the number of graphs can be chosen from 1 to 3. You can also freely switchover
layouts and export pictures separately to make a picture file.
 Support test analysis, display feature points for single curve, support on-line modification and multiple curves comparison within
groups.
 Support single print and group print. Report templates can be separately setup.
 The two-way calibration scale of the sensor can be calibrated and verified in two ways; the direction of calibration scale can be
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 The sensor can be calibrated / verified in two ways in manual, semi-automatic or full-automatic way.
 Frequency and points of calibration / verification can be set; support automatic sub-file and back calibration / verification; you can
choose to display information including indicating value, code value, mean value and error.
 Incorrect calibrating spots / verifying spot can be cancelled during calibration / verification.
 Support Excel and MasterReport for report and you can set easily report form and connect data.
 The guiding editing report model of MasterReport simplifies to the maximum extent the procedure of making report.
2.2.2. Convenient Expansion
 It adopts communication protocol of high reliability, and supports mechanisms of response, verification and time-out; the bottom
communication method can be seamlessly transferred into serial communication and Ethernet.
 It is applicable to various machine types, supporting hydraulic, electric and heterotype testing machines. Every channel support
sensors of various types and switchover between them.
 Support universal mode, drawing mode and special mode for testing.
 Special mode is completely customized for test specification to meet the requirements to the maximum extent.
 Universal mode adopts open type setup, supporting customizing name of parameters, symbol, rounding and formula; testing can
be divided into three stages which are preloading, formal loading and post processing; each stage can be customized and the
testing procedures of formal load can be edited.

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3. Installation and Uninstall of the Software

3.1. Installation
In the installation disk, double click setup.exe to prepare for installation. Click Next on the following window.

Fig. 3- 1

Fig. 3- 2
Then choose the installation channel. You can click Change to change installation directory and click Next to start installation. After
installation, the following window will prompt, click Finish to complete the installation.

图 3- 3

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3.2. Uninstall
1. Select 【Start】 → 【All programs】 → 【TestMaster】→ 【TestMaster3】→ 【Uninstall】
2. Select 【Start】 → 【All programs】 → 【Control Panel】 → 【Add Or Remove Program】 → 【TestMaster】. Click Remove
and Yes on the prompt as the following Figure shows:

Fig. 3- 4

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4. Main Interface of the Software

4.1. Startup
4.1.1. Startup Sequence
1. Turn on the power supply of host machine of the tester
2. Turn on the power supply of the controller
3. Turn on the power supply of the computer
4. Activate the software in one of the following two methods:
 Double click the shortcut of TestMaster3 on the desktop
 Select 【Start】 → 【All Programs】 → 【TestMaster】→ 【TestMaster3】→ 【TestMaster3】

4.1.2. Log in
After activating the software, input the username and password, and click Yes. You don’t need to re-input the password next time if
you have chosen to “Remember the Password”.

Fig. 4- 1
4.1.3. On-Line Setting
After successful log-in, the system will automatically be on-line. Generally, you only need to configure the on-line setting for one time,
and the system will save the latest on-line parameter as the default setting for the next on-line. If the system fails to be on-line, check the
causes and click Test Connection; when passing the test, click Yes.
Failed on-line can be resulted from the following causes:
 The power supply of the controller is turned off.
 The connecting line of the controller and the computer is unconnected or loose; please pull out and re-connect the connecting line.
 The on-line parameter of the computer is incorrect (especially serial port number, baud rate and IP address).
 Serial port or port is occupied by other programs; please turnoff other application programs.
 The IP address is incorrect when the system is connected in Ethernet.
 For other problems, please contact the company.
4.1.3.1. By serial port:

Fig. 4- 2
The “Serial port number” refers to the serial port used to connect the controller to the computer. Test the serial ports one by one if you are
not sure of the serial port number.

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4.1.3.2. By Ethernet:

Fig. 4- 3
 IP address: The IP address of the equipment. When the equipment leaves factory, the default IP address is 192.168.0.234.
 Reset IP: The IP address can be reset.
4.1.4. Issuing Controller Parameter after Being On-Line
After being on-line, the computer will automatically issue all controls parameters to the controller. If the issuance fails, testing is
forbidden after entering the software. Users should check on the module of 【9.3Equipment Management】and reissue the parameters.

4.2. Main Interface

Fig. 4- 4
Main Interface of the software contains the following parts:
A. Toolbar
B. Value-Indicating Display Bar
C. Testing-Choosing Interface
D. Status Bar
4.2.1. Toolbar
 Testing Management: Manage testing owned by the software. For specific operations, please refer to 【8Testing Management】.
 Referring to Reports: Check the results of testing. For specific operations, please refer to 【7.3Test Results and Report】.
 Calibration/Verification: Calibrate the sensor used by the software to make the indicating value match to actual one. For specific
operations, please refer to 【6Calibration and Verification】.
 System Settings: Set advanced parameters of the equipment. For specific operations, please refer to 【9System Settings】.
 Layout Management: Adjust the style of the interface to satisfy your demand. For specific operations, please refer to 【4.2.4Interface

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Layout Management】.
 User’s Logoff: Logoff the current user and re-login.
 About: check the version information of the current software and hardware. For specific operations, please refer to 【4.2.5About】.
 Quit: Quit the testing software.
4.2.2. Testing-Choosing Interface

Fig. 4- 5
On the left, there are various testing types that you can choose and the latest testing. On the right, there is the testing included in various types
of testing on the left.
4.2.3. Status Bar
It indicates information concerning control including state of control and test procedure.

Fig. 4- 6
Serial No. State Status Bar Information Illustration
1 Blank \ Warning Blank: No warning; normal operation
Warning: Warning in the controller,
testing stopped and content of warning
will prompt.
2 Off-line\Automatic\Manual Off-line: Failed communication between
the system and the controller
Automatic: Automatic control
Manual: Manual control
3 Suspension\Open Suspension: The controller is suspended.
Loop\Closed Loop Open Loop: The controller is under open
loop control.
Closed Loop: The controller is under
closed loop control.
4 Load\Unload\Maintain\Special Load: The controller is loading.
Unload: The controller is unloading.
Maintain: The controller is maintaining
load.
Special: Other special situations.
5 Preloading\Formal Preloading: Preloading stage
Loading\Post Processing Formal Loading: Formal loading stage
Post Processing: Post processing stage
6 Indicating Information of the Information of the procedures the
Testing Procedure controller is executing.
E.g. Speed of 1kN/s, target of 5kN and
maintain for 10s. It indicates that the
system is loading at 1kN/s to the target
value of 5kN and will maintain for 10s
after loading.

4.2.4. Interface Layout Management

4.2.4.1. Value-Indicating Window
Value-Indicating window displays the channel data. Users can add/remove Value-Indicating window, on which types, decimal places
and units can be changed to display.
 Change types of Value-Indicating window: right click the window title area and choose types of the indicating value in the menu
as the following picture shows:

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Fig. 4- 7
 Change decimal places of Value-Indicating window: right click the Value-Indicating area of the window and choose decimal
places in the menu as the following picture shows:

Fig. 4- 8
 Change units of Value-Indicating window: right click the units area of the window and choose units in the menu as the following
picture shows:

Fig. 4- 9
4.2.5. About
It indicates the version information of the software and hardware. If you encounter any problem concerning program when using the
software, or you are unclear of the program, or you hope to revise the program function, we may need your help to provide the version
information of the software and hardware indicated here.

Fig. 4- 10

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5. Control Panel

Control panel is mainly used to indicate controlled quantity, adjust operating platform and position of beam in non-testing condition.
Generally, control panel can be divided into display area and operating space. The display area on the top can indicate controlled quantity;
the operating space of the middle can adjust operating platform or position of beam.
For【Electric】, please refer to【5.1 Control Panel【Electric】】.
For【Servo】, please refer to【5.2 Control Panel【Servo】】.
For【OSD】, please skip this chapter.

5.1. Control Panel【Electric】

Fig. 5- 1
5.1.1. Parameter Settings

Parameter settings refers to setting controls parameters related to operating control panel including the maximum controlled quantity of
control panel, default controlled quantity, initial controlled quantity and calibrated controlled quantity related to speed calibration, and
actual speed. Click Setting on the display area to open the setting interface.

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Fig. 5- 2
 Maximum controlled quantity: The maximum controlled quantity the panel can reach, which should be set according to actual
conditions. When it is revised, the maximum controlled quantity in【9.3Equipment Management】 will also be revised and be
reissued to controller.
 Default controlled quantity: The controlled quantity displayed when clicking Increase or Decrease button.
 Initial controlled quantity: The displayed controlled quantity when clicking operation. When it is revised, the initial controlled
quantity in【9.3Equipment Management】 will also be revised and be reissued to controller.
 Speed Calibration: for electric testing machine under open loop control, it is the basis for the transformation of displacement speed
and actual controlled quantity.
After completing the preparation work indicated on the interface, input proper controlled quantity in the calibrating controlled
quantity bar, click Start and click Finish until the displacement speed is stable. The actual speed of the corresponding controlled
quantity will be automatically collected. You can also manually fill the corresponding controlled quantity and displacement speed in
the calibrating controlled quantity and displacement speed of settings. After calibration, it will not be valid until click Yes.

5.1.2. Operating Space

Operating space is composed of Increase, Fixed and Decrease buttons and Controlled Quantity Adjustment. See the following table
for detailed illustration.
Function Illustration
Increase Button: when it is firstly
selected, it will Increase with the
default controlled quantity, and you
can adjust controlled quantity
Before Selected After Selected between 0 and the maximum
controlled quantity.
Open loop positioning button:
After it is selected, the fixed point
will be 0.

Before Selected After Selected

Decrease Button: when it is firstly
selected, it will Decrease with the
negative default controlled quantity,
and you can adjust controlled
Before Selected After Selected quantity between the negative
default controlled quantity and 0.

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Controlled Quantity Adjustment:
After the Increase or Decrease is
selected, there will be a slider for
you to add or reduce controlled
quantity by dragging it upward or
downward. After positioning, there
will be no slider, indicating that
the controlled quantity cannot be
adjusted.
Controlled Quantity Progress
Bar: a bar on the right indicating
progress. For Increasing, the scope
is between 0 and the maximum
controlled quantity; for descending,
the scope is between the negative
maximum controlled quantity and 0;
Increasing Decreasing Positioning when it is positioning, the progress
bar will not indicate. The light blue
part is an indication of the current
controlled quantity.

5.2. Control Panel【Servo】

Fig. 5- 3
5.2.1. Parameter Settings

Parameter settings refers to setting controls parameters related to operating control panel, including maximum controlled quantity,
forward controlled quantity, median controlled quantity, backward controlled quantity, initial controlled quantity and backspacing controlled
quantity. Click Setting on the display area to open the setting interface.

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Fig. 5- 4
 Maximum controlled quantity: The maximum controlled quantity the panel can reach, which should be set according to actual
conditions. When it is revised, the maximum controlled quantity in【9.3Equipment Management】 will also be revised and be
reissued to controller.
 Forward controlled quantity: the initial displayed controlled quantity when clicking Increase button.
 Median controlled quantity: it cannot be revised. You can set it in【9.3Equipment Management】.
 Backward controlled quantity: the initial displayed controlled quantity when clicking Decrease button.
 Initial controlled quantity: The displayed controlled quantity when clicking operation. When it is revised, the initial controlled
quantity in【9.3Equipment Management】 will also be revised and be reissued to controller.
 Backspacing controlled quantity: the reduction value when first engaging the testing machine. When it is revised, the initial
controlled quantity in【9.3Equipment Management】 will also be revised and be reissued to controller.
 Positioning feedback: usually, select it by default.
5.2.2. Operating Space

Operating space is composed of Increase, Positioning, Decrease and Reset buttons and Controlled Quantity Adjustment. See the following
table for detailed illustration.
Function Illustration
Increase Button: when it is firstly
selected, it will Increase with the forward
controlled quantity, and you can adjust
controlled quantity between the median
Before Selected After Selected controlled quantity and the maximum
controlled quantity.
Open loop positioning button: After it is
selected, the fixed point will be the
median controlled quantity.

Before Selected After Selected

Decrease Button: when it is firstly
selected, it will Decrease with the
backward controlled quantity, and you can
adjust controlled quantity between the
Before Selected After Selected median controlled quantity and 0.
Reset Button: if selected, the controlled
quantity will be reset to 0, operating
platform will drop with fastest speed and
the software indicates that the controlled
Before Selected After Selected quantity is 0.

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Controlled Quantity Adjustment: After
the Increase or Decrease is selected,
there will be a slider for you to add or
reduce controlled quantity by dragging it
upward or downward. You can also click
the spin button of up/down to for fine
adjustment of controlled quantity. After
positioning/resetting, there will be no
slider, indicating that the controlled
quantity cannot be adjusted.

Controlled Quantity Progress Bar: a bar

on the right indicating progress. The
Increasing/Decreasing Positioning/ Resetting scope is always between 0 and the
maximum controlled quantity. The light
blue part is an indication of the current
controlled quantity.

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6. Calibration and Verification

Calibration and verification are put together and calibration is illustrated as follows considering that the operating modes of the two are
very similar. Unless otherwise stated, the methods applicable to calibration are also applicable to verification. Since calibration and
verification involve important information including precision and directional control of equipment, please carefully check all
options and inputs before operation. Start calibrating through the advanced options→ Calibration or Verification on the toolbar as
follows:

Fig. 6- 1

6.1. Preparation before Calibration

1. Check if the sensor is correctly connected to right channel.
2. Check if the settings of control panel are correct.
3. For【Electric】, check if the settings of manual control box, especially the low gear speed, are correct or not. For the settings of
manual control box , please refer to 【9.3.2.2Relevant parameters【Servo, Electric】】
4. Standard instrument in place.
5. Click the calibration button on the toolbar of Main Interface to enter calibration interface.

6.2. Selecting objects for calibration and loading methods

6.2.1. Objects for Calibration

Fig. 6- 2
Choose the sensor needed to be calibrated on the sensor-choosing window (Please be sure the chosen sensor is matched with the
actually installed sensor).
6.2.2. Controls Parameters
Controls parameter settings refers to setting types of calibration and loading methods in the process of calibration/verification,
determining what kind of loading method will be adopted during the process.
For【Electric】, please refer to【6.2.2.1 Controls Parameters【Electric】 】；
For【Servo】, please refer to【6.2.2.2 Controls Parameters【Servo】】
；
For【OSD】, please skip the article.

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6.2.2.1. Controls Parameters【Electric】

Fig. 6- 3
 Types of calibration: indicating the direction of the current sensor.
 Loading Methods:
TestMaster3 supports two loading methods:
 Manual: used when adopting manual control box or controlling loading without software.
 Automatic: activating quick and slow loading. The software will automatically control after you’ve finished the quick and slow
loading methods.
 Quick and Slow Loading:
TestMaster3 supports two quick and slow loading control methods: manual quick and slow loading (select manual method for quick and
slow loading) and automatic quick and slow loading (select automatic method for quick and slow loading).
Quick and slow loading selection:
 Manual speed: it means not the control method of controller, but that the speed of loading can be freely set in
calibration/verification. The maximum speed is available at the moment, while the others cannot be used. Input proper maximum
speed and click “Yes” to enter the Main Interface of calibration/verification.
 Automatic speed: The maximum speed is unavailable at the moment, while the others can be used. You need to input proper high
speed, low speed, modes of TA (time advance) and TA .

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6.2.2.2. Controls Parameters【Servo】

Fig. 6- 4
 Types of calibration: indicating the direction of the current sensor.
 Quick and slow loading:
TestMaster3 supports two quick and slow loading control methods: manual quick and slow loading (select manual method for quick and
slow loading) and automatic quick and slow loading (select automatic method for quick and slow loading).
Quick and slow loading choices:
 Manual speed: it means not the control method of controller, but that the speed of loading can be freely set in
calibration/verification. The maximum speed is available at the moment, while the others cannot be used. Input proper maximum
speed and click “Yes” to enter the Main Interface of calibration/verification.
 Automatic speed: The maximum speed is unavailable at the moment, while the others can be used. You need to input proper high
speed, low speed, modes of TA and TA.

6.2.3. Loading Methods

Loading methods determines how to control moves of the equipment during calibration to assist the process. There are mainly 3 ways:
manual loading, manual quick and slow loading and automatic quick and slow loading. Manual loading is applicable to all calibration
(including verification) with low efficiency; automatic loading is with higher efficiency, but is limited to verification.
6.2.3.1. Manual loading
In the following situations during calibration, manual loading is recommended:
 Equipment is in no need of moves (e.g. Calibration of extensometer)
 Process control equipment is in no need of moves (e.g. Calibration of displacement)
 unregulated sensor that cannot adopt automatic loading methods
 other uncertain situations
Manual loading methods：
 【Servo】Use the knob ( namely electrically manual) on the supporting controller to load
 【OSD】adopt mechanically manual method to load
 【Electric】manual control box to load (please note that in calibration interface, the manual control box will activate low
speed, and in testing interface, high speed will be activated. Therefore, operations like calibration are forbidden in
non-calibration interfaces). For the setting of speed of manual control box, please refer to【9.3.2.2Relevant parameters【Servo,
Electric】】
 Load by other equipments saving the supporting equipments of the software
6.2.3.2. Manual quick and slow loading (semi-automatic)
Manual speed means loading will be completed by the system. But the change of loading speed should be set by users. In the following
situations, manual speed is forbidden:
 Equipment is in no need of moves (e.g. Calibration of extensometer)
 Unregulated sensor
 Control rate and calibrating spot are too low.

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 Sensors that can easily be damaged.
When in manual quick and slow loading, the parameter needed to be set is “Maximum Speed” which is used to set a series of closed
loop speed on the shortcut speed bar. After the manual speed is selected, a shortcut speed bar will appear under the curve of the interface
where users can select speed for loading.

Fig. 6- 5
6.2.3.3. Automatic quick and slow loading (full automatic)
For automatic quick and slow loading, system will complete loading and speed change. The situations of forbidding using Automatic
quick and slow loading are the same to the one of manual quick and slow loading. The system will automatically load and change according
to the input high speed, low speed and TA. After the calibration is started, the speed is fast when it is not close to the current standard value,
and the speed is low when closing to the current standard value.
 Fast speed: the loading speed when the current indicating value is not close to the current standard value.
 Low speed: the loading speed when the current indicating value is close to the current standard value.
 Modes and value of TA: to judge whether the indicating value of the current channel is close to the current standard value or not.
It contains the following meanings:
 Absolute TA：If the difference of the indicating value of the current channel and the current standard value is less than or equal to
a specific value, then it means the indicating value of the current channel is close to the current standard value. Computational formula:
TA= absolute value of (current standard value - indicating value of the current channel)
 Relative TA: If the difference of the indicating value of the current channel and the current standard value is less than or equal to
the percentage of the current standard value, then it means the indicating value of the current channel is close to the current standard
value. Computational formula：TA= absolute value of (current standard value - indicating value of the current channel) / current
standard value×100
 Time TA: when in low quick and slow loading, if the time of loading from the indicating value of the current channel to the
current standard value is less than this value, then it means the indicating value of the current channel is close to the current standard
value. Computational formula：Lead= (current standard value - indicating value of the current channel) / low speed.

6.2.4. Selecting loading methods

After selecting the object for calibration, users can decide loading methods based on the machine types and types of sensors. Refer to
the following table for loading methods choices for different types:

Machine Type Loading Methods

【Electric】 Manual loading: on the window of controls parameter settings, choose manual loading methods.
Manual speed: on the window of controls parameter settings, choose automatic loading methods and manual
quick and slow loading.
Automatic speed: on the window of controls parameter settings, choose automatic loading methods and
automatic quick and slow loading.

【Servo】 Manual loading: change the control mode into manual control in System Settings.
Manual speed: change the control mode into automatic control in System Settings; on the window of controls
parameter settings, choose manual quick and slow loading.
Automatic speed: change the control mode into automatic control in System Settings; on the window of
controls parameter settings, choose automatic quick and slow loading.

【OSD】 It provides only manual loading. Directly enter into the Main Interface of calibration without choosing.

6.3. Inputting calibration value and times

Set calibration value and times in testing result (right part of the calibration interface).the interface of testing results is composed of
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Fig. 6- 6
 Setting bar: set the amount and times of testing and choose to detect backward or not. “Testing Backward” refers to whether to
test backward or not. Regardless of the times of forward, the Backward can only be tested for once; therefore, when you have selected
it, you also need to determine when to conduct it.
 Calibration result table: displaying information including indicating value, code value and errors. Calibration value can be set in
the row of calibration value.
 Displayed content: display items that have been selected on the testing table. Please note that the tolerance between the forward
and Backward can only be when the “Testing Backward” has been chosen. Mean value, tolerance and repeated error can only be
used when the times of testing is over 2.
Notes: Please carefully check if the information of the sensor and controls setting are identical to the actual situation.

6.4. Calibration
6.4.1. Manual calibration
1. Decide if zero clearing is needed based on demand.
2. Click “Run”.
3. Load with the methods provided in【6.2.3.1Manual loading】.
4. When the value of standard instrument has reached the set standard value, click “Collect” or press Space key to collect. If you
find it too early to collect, you can click Cancel to cease the collection.
5. Determine if the calibration is completed or not (including Backward). If not, continue with the step 3.
6. Determine if there is any uncompleted group. If so, continue with the step 2.
7. Manually uninstall based on actual situations and revise the calibration table for which please refer to【6.5Revising Calibration
Table】.

6.4.2. Manual Speed Calibration

1. Decide if zero clearing is needed based on demand.
2. Click “Run” and the system will run in pre-tighten open loop.
3. When the current value exceeds the entry value of the curve, click the higher speed in the shortcut button, the system will operate
at the designated speed.
4. When the current value is close to the current calibration value, click the lower speed in the shortcut button the system will operate
at the designated speed slowly.
5. When the value of standard instrument has reached the calibration value, click “Collect” or press Space key to collect. If you find
it too early to collect, you can click Cancel to cease the collection.
6. Determine if the calibration has finished the calibration value of the last forward; if not, continue with step 3.
7. Determine if the calibration contains backward; if so, the system will load with low speed. When it slightly exceeds the calibration
value of the last forward, press space key to enter backward collection and continue with step 3.
8. Determine if there is any uncompleted group. If so, continue with the step 1.
9. Manually uninstall based on actual situations and revise the calibration table for which please refer to【6.5Revising Calibration
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6.4.3. Automatic Speed Calibration
1. Decide if zero clearing is needed based on demand.
2. Click “Run” and the system will run in pre-tighten open loop.
3. When the current value exceeds the entry value of the curve, the system will operate at the high speed automatically.
4. When the current value is close to the current calibration value, the system will operate at the high speed automatically.
5. When the value of standard instrument has reached the set standard value, click “Collect” or press Space key to collect. If you
find it too early to collect, you can click Cancel to cease the collection.
6. Determine if the calibration has finished the calibration value of the last forward; if not, continue with step 3.
7. Determine if the calibration contains backward; if so, the system will load with low speed. When it slightly exceeds the calibration
value of the last forward, press space key to enter backward collection and continue with step 3.
8. Determine if there is any uncompleted group. If so, continue with the step 1.
9. Manually uninstall based on actual situations and revise the calibration table for which please refer to【6.5Revising Calibration
Table】.

6.5. Revising Calibration Table

When calibration/verification is finished, revising calibration table will prompt; before the next verification starts, you can also click the
Revise calibration in toolbar to manually enter into the revising calibration table.

Fig. 6- 7

Fig. 6- 8
On revising calibration table, “Process table of calibrating testing results” is the data of current testing results, and “Process table of
system calibration” is the calibration table the sensor system is using.
Click Revise, and the value of “Process table of system calibration” will be updated to the value of “Process table of calibrating
testing results”; “Process table of system calibration” can also be manually revised. During manually revision, please ensure that the value
of calibration should be from small to large.
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calibration”, click Restore , and it will restore the original data; If you need not, click Cancel to quit the revision interface.

6.6. Parameters Backups

Parameters backups refer to saving parameter of the software into the controller to regain it from the controller when the parameter is
missing. After revising calibration table, it will automatically backup. You can also click the Backup in toolbar and select Yes and wait for
completing backup.

Fig. 6- 9
Note: please ensure that the system calibration table is correct before parameter backup; if not, please go through 【 6.5Revising
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7. Testing

7.1. Brief Introduction to Testing

The program provides universal testing template and tensile test template and other templates generated from these two.
Universal testing is applicable to general testing. The editable testing procedure, items and report format make it sufficient for most
tension, compression, curving and cutting testing. If the above-mentioned methods still fail to meet your demand, you can adopt special
testing.
Tensile test, different from universal testing, can handle complicated tensile tests like metal tensile test in room temperature and
rebar tension better and more accurately. However, it is not suitable for compression, curving and cutting testing.
Functional characteristics of testing:
 Support various testes shapes and shape design.
 Support continuous testing; after finishing one sample, the system will automatically go for the next after a fixed duration. Only
universal testing template supports this.
 Support customized outline of testing, including project name and content.
 Support customized testing projects on the basis of pre-determining parameter, including revising name and unit of the testing
projects, rounding and computational formula; you can also add customized testing projects.
 Support determining predefined items including extremum, mean value and deviation for testing projects.
 Testing process includes pre-loading, formal loading and post processing. For universal testing template, you can freely edit steps in
which any times of circles can be embedded. For tensile test template, you can edit the three steps of elasticity, yielding and
reinforcing; the velocity of steps can be adjusted anytime during testing.
 \Support adjusting steps during testing.
 Support 1-3 testing graphs and the layout of testing curves can be adjusted anytime.
 Support testing analysis, checking parameter, curves and features of the testing afterwards and revising parameters and features.
 Support report formats of Excel and MasterReport (the reporting settings, review and printing methods coming with the program)
with unlimited number of report templates. Both the two support separate printing and group printing for which report template can
be set respectively.

7.2. Process of Testing

7.2.1. Choosing Testing
Choose types of testing on the left of 【4.2.2Testing-Choosing Interface】 and choose specific testing on the right.

7.2.2. New Testing

After entering specific testing, click New testing in toolbar and input information like group number of testing, numbers of samples and
shape of testing in the window of testing parameters. You can also manage the template. After ensuring the input, click Yes to finish
establishing a new testing group.

Fig. 7- 1

Template management interface: click the button at the bottom right corner of testing parameter to open the template
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by default is the first one provided by the system. Click once again the same button to close the interface.

Fig. 7- 2
 Template listing: you can switch, save, and delete templates or establish new one. Please note that the template by default cannot be
deleted.
 Group parameter: you can freely edit number and content of group parameter. The new testing should be in consistent with the
group parameter of the setting.
7.2.3. Preparation before Testing
1. Check if the value-indicating display window has satisfied the requirements of testing; change types of value-indicating window or
add a new one if necessary. For setting value-indicating window, please refer to【4.2.4Interface Layout Management】
2. Check if the curve layout or the coordinates meets demand. If adjustment is needed, please refer to【7.4.1.1 Trial curve and layout】
3. Check if the overall layout of interfaces meets demand. If not, you can adjust or let it automatically align. You can also save layout
if necessary. For saving layouts, please refer to【4.2.4Interface Layout Management】.
4. Choose nodal points of group number in testing group number/identifier, and check if the testing information and testing group
information are correct. If you need to revise, you can directly input value in the input box of corresponding parameter, and make it
valid by focus leaving the field or pressing enter key.
5. Choose nodal points to be tested in testing group number/identifier, and check if the setting and steps are correct; if the steps can
meet the demand and only control rate, target value or hold time need to be adjusted, you can directly revise the value in specific
steps. Check if the end conditions of each step meet the demand.
6. Measure the relevant parameters before testing samples, including size of sample. Input it in to the corresponding edit box of
pretesting parameter, and make it valid by focus leaving the field or pressing enter key.
7. Install sample as per standard specification.
8. Determine if you need to clear the channel according to actual conditions,
9. Operate testing.
7.2.4. Process of Testing
7.2.4.1. Test Procedure
 When the preparation is finished, click Operate on the control panel.

 Preload in the set method. If preloading is controlled by controlled quantity, and the first testing step should be displacement
control, then preload in the first step. When the force value of testing reaches the entry value, conduct formal loading.

 In formal loading, testing starts to draw graphs. Observe if the graphs, channel indicating value and steps are going normally; if
not, click Stop to end testing.
 During testing, information like the states and steps and basis of judgments will be shown in “Test Procedure”. For universal
testing template, you can check it in the area of testing steps; “ ” indicates the step is out of operation and “ ” indicates
the step is operating.
 States of controller and other related information will show in status bar during testing. For the specific meaning, please refer to
【4.2.3Status Bar】.
7.2.4.2. Adjustment during testing
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Testing Interface】.

7.2.5. End of Testing

Normally, when testing meets the end conditions, the testing will automatically end, save the testing data and calculate the testing
results; if user ends the testing by clicking stop button forcibly, the testing data can be determined to be saved or not based on actual
conditions.
End condition is the essential condition for ending testing. Please set proper end conditions, or otherwise testing will not be ended for
the absence of end condition.
1. End condition for general testing: click the End condition in the steps flow and the interface will prompt as follows:

Fig. 7- 3
The selected on the picture refers to the valid end condition, otherwise it will be invalid. You can choose multiple conditions at one time.
Only when the critical load exceeds the value, can the selected condition be valid.
2. End condition for tensile test: click the button after the elasticity, yielding and reinforcing ranges to select the whole process
end condition as follows:

Fig. 7- 4
End condition of tensile test can only conduct attenuating judgment. The basic usage mode is similar to the one of universal testing.
During testing, the following situations may result in failed test:
 Controller warn to force the testing to end: the program will ask if you want to save the data, on the Status Bar at the bottom left
corner of Main Interface, red warning light will blink and reason for warning will prompt. It is the protective halt for controller has
detected abnormalities.
 Testing hasn’t yielded anticipated results: generally, it is because of improper parameter settings of steps or improper setting of
end condition, thus the steps are finished in advance or postponed. Proper step parameter and end condition setting, as well as
experience are needed.
 Testing is ended to early: testing is unfinished and the date will automatically be saved. Generally, it is because all steps have been
finished or the end condition has been satisfied. You can see the cause in the area of testing procedure or Status Bar. Based on the
causes, you can reedit the steps or reset a proper end condition for testing.
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hasn’t been saved. It is because end condition hasn’t been satisfied. Therefore, users need to connect the anticipated results
with testing end condition.
7.2.6. Post-test treatment
1. Take out the sample after the testing is ended normally.
2. Measure the parameter needed to be measured after testing and input it into the corresponding edit box, and make it valid by focus
leaving the field or pressing Enter key.
3. Check the testing results.
7.2.7. Continue to operate other test specimen of the group
7.2.7.1. Continuous test
If the continuous test has been selected, then after a testing is finished, the next will continue after a designated interval. During the
interval, users need to finish【7.2.6 Post-test treatment 】and【7.2.3 Preparation before Testing】.
7.2.7.2. Non-continuous test
If the continuous test hasn't been selected, then users need to finish【7.2.6 Post-test treatment 】and 【7.2.3Preparation before Testing】
and click Operate to start the next testing.

7.2.8. Printing Report

Choose group number nodal point and click print report can print group report; choose serial number nodal point and click print report
can print single report. For setting group report and single report, please refer to【7.3.4Report setting】

7.2.9. Checking analytical test

You can enter data analysis interface to check the previous tests and analytical tests by referring to the serial number of finished tests. You can
also check, analyze and print the data, for which please refer to【7.3Test Results and Report】.

7.3. Test Results and Report

Fig.7- 5
The test report interface contains the following parts:
A. Toolbar
B. Recording group number and serial number
C. Recording parameters and group parameters
7.3.1. Toolbar
 Delete ticked options: delete the ticked testing data.
 Delete selected options: delete the selected testing data.
 Save data: the revised data will be saved automatically or manually.
 Check data: check the past records of the current test based on the conditions of checking which include test group number (fuzzy
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Fig. 7- 6
 Export Excel: export the test results to the set Excel.
 Excel setting: set the Excel for printing, please refer to【7.3.4Report setting】.
 Print report: export the test results to the set Excel.
 Report setting: set MasterReport for printing, please refer to【7.3.4Report setting】.
 Data analysis: enter into the data analysis interface, please refer to【7.3.2Test Data Analysis】.
 Return to test: return to the interface of test.
7.3.2. Test Data Analysis
Click the data analysis in toolbar to enter into data analysis interface on which you can search, check, analyze and revise parameters.
The interface contains the following parts:
A. Test group number and serial number, search
B. Test graph
C. Test parameter, test group results and features

Fig. 7- 7
7.3.2.1. Test group number and serial number
In this part, all group numbers and serial numbers are shown, root node is the nodal point of test group number and the name of nodal
point is the number of group name. When group nodal point and test node are selected, interface will make corresponding adjustment:
when group nodal point is selected, test interface shows the related information of the test group number; when test node is selected, test
interface shows the related information of the serial number which includes parameter, group parameter and features.
7.3.2.2. Inquire test graph by group number
It can be easily inquired through test group number or through the Data Inquiry in toolbar for detailed inquiry.
7.3.2.3. Group parameters and test parameters
When group nodal point is selected, it shows the related information of the test group which describes the test environment and test
overall situations; when sample serial number is selected, it shows the test parameter which provides the original data for test operation or
calculation and results after the operation of tests.
7.3.2.4. Group statistics and features
When group nodal point is selected, it shows the related information of the test group which displays some statistical evaluation of all
samples of the group, and the statistics items and test parameters items can be customized; when sample serial number is selected, it shows
the test parameter analysis which lists all feature parameter of the test, and usually they can respond to one or several points of the graphs; if
ticked, it indicates that this feature point will be shown on the graph.
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Fig. 7- 8
7.3.3.1. Toolbar
 Modifying mode: when it is selected, you can modify the features; it is only effective for the current selected serial number in such
kind of mode.
 Cancelling mode: cancel modification: return to the original state or the last modification.
 Confirm modification: save the modification to the current serial number.
 Displaying position: when it is selected, you can check the data on the curve by moving the mouse.
7.3.3.2. Checking
1. Select the test serial number you want to check and the curve of it will automatically be added to the graphs.
2. Tick the feature you want to check and it will show on the graphs.
3. You can amplify, restore and translate the curve, and display the indicating value of points on the curves.
A. Amplification: drag from the upper left corner to bottom right corner of the amplified area.
B. Restoration: drag the curve from the bottom right corner to the upper left corner.
C. Translation: press the right key while dragging.
D. Displaying curve point indicating value: press Display Position button to make it depressed and then move the mouse close to the
curve, the XY value of the curve points will show. Click the button again to restore it and the function will be canceled.
7.3.3.3. Features
1. Tick the parameter in the area of parameter analysis and show the position of this parameter on the curve (e.g. if the parameter is a line,
then it will indicates 2 points of parameter).
2. Click the Modifying Mode button in the toolbar to enter the modifying mode. When in the mode, the button is depressed (namely,
selected).
3. Left click the label of the parameter to be modified on the curve and hold the pressing of left key while moving the cursor to the
right position of the parameter. Release the left key when it is completed. If you need to further adjust, you can press the up and
down key for rough adjustment and right and left key for fine adjustment.
4. When the parameters have been modified and you want to restore the automatic calculation, right click the parameter in the area of
parameter analysis and choose “Automatic Calculation” in the context menu.
5. After modifying the parameter correctly, click the button of Confirm the Modification to recalculate and storage.

7.3.4. Report setting

Through report setting, you can set the format of report and establish the connection between the report and testing data. Report setting is
mainly divided into two parts: Excel report and MasterReport report.
7.3.4.1. Excel report form
The report is an Excel file; we can edit the Excel as per required format and fill in information beyond the test data. When the testing
group number is selected, it is the group data being printed; and when the testing serial number is selected, it is the test serial number selected
being printed. (If group printing is forbidden, then the data printed when the testing group number is selected will be in disorder).
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Fig. 7- 9
Binding operation:
(1) Select the table cell containing the parameter for binding in the Excel (for group printing, it is the position of parameter of the first
serial number).
(2) Select the corresponding position box on the report setting page.
(3) Double click the parameter to be export or click button and the system will automatically fill the position of selected table cell into
position box to complete the binding of one test parameter.
(4) Press the backspace key in the position box to cancel the binding.
2. Report setting page
On the report setting page, test data and report can be connected by binding the relevant test parameter to the position of table cell in the
report. The report setting page contains 5 pages as flows:

Fig. 7- 10
 Basic setting: set the overall situation of report export.
 Methods of report export:
 Export: directly export the test data to Excel;
 Preview: preview the report in the preview window;
 Print: directly print the report.
 Export direction of group parameter:
 Longitudinal: in multiple group printing, the groups will fill in longitudinally;
 Horizontal: in multiple group printing, the groups will fill in horizontally.
 Export space of group parameter: the gaps of table cells between various groups when in multiple group printing.
 Export data point: export the original data point or not.
 Export curve: export the curves or not.
 Vertical coordinates of the curve: select the type of Y axis to the printed.
 Horizontal coordinates of the curve: select the type of X axis to the printed.
 Position of curve export: binding the printed curve’s position in the report.
 Group parameter items: binding the group parameter’s position in the report.
 Group statistics items: binding the test group statistics item’s position in the report.
 Pre-test: binding the pre-test parameter item’s position in the report.
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When setting the pre-test and post-test parameter, you can set the printing direction and space of each parameter within the group as
follows:
 Name of parameter: all pre-test and post-test parameter of the current test.
 Position: binding the printed parameter’s starting position in the report.
 Direction:
 Longitudinal: in multiple group printing, the same parameters of different serial number in the group will fill in
longitudinally;
 Horizontal: in multiple group printing, the same parameters of different serial number in the group will fill in horizontally.
 Export space of group parameter: the gaps of table cells between the same parameters of different serial number in the group when
in multiple group printing.

Fig. 7- 11
7.3.4.2. MasterReport report setting
MasterReport report is realized through one guide. A report template will automatically be generated as long as you follow the steps
provided in the guide, and save it into the route for printing the report.
Click the Report Setting in the toolbar to open the guide. The step of using the guide is as follows:
1. Title
The first step of the guide is setting the title, header, footer and direction of the page. By default, the paper would be A4. On the right of the
edit box, you can set the corresponding character font (including regular setting of font, size and color). After completing the setting, click
Next to set the test overall condition.
2. Test Overall Condition Setting
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Fig. 7- 12
Here you can set the group number of the test, test date, tester and group parameter. The tree structure on the left is all parameter that can be
printed and the right table is the chosen parameters to be printed. You can choose the parameter to be printed on the left and click
or double click the parameter to add it to the right table. If you don’t want to print the parameter on the table, you can to cancel
it. After choosing the parameter, click Next to go to the next step. If you need to reset the title of the report or direction of the page, click
Back to return to the previous step.
3. Test Result Parameter Settings
Setting test result parameter refers to setting the finished data of the test including pre-test and post-test data as follows:

Fig. 7- 13
The adding and cancellation of parameter are similar to the step 2. After finishing the setting, click Next to enter into the next step. If
you need to reset the overall condition of the test, you can click Back to return. Please pay attention to the correct setting of number of
samples. You can also set the width of displaying parameter to a proper value; if the width is 0, width by default will be applied.
4. Test Curve Setting
Curve setting includes setting curve title, font, title of XY axis and data source, the necessity of displaying curve, folding curves,
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Fig. 7- 14
You can set the title of the curve and font simply by inputting the value in the following 曲 edit box and fonts, and the same for the title of
XY axis.
 Displaying curves: the curve will be printed if it is selected, otherwise it will not be printed.
 Folding curves: selected curves to be folded, then all of them will be displayed in one curve; otherwise, they will be shown in
different curves.
 Showing outline: if selected, there will be an outline of the curve; otherwise, there will be no outline.
 Skewing curves: it will only be effective when curve folding is selected. Skew the curves of several samples within a group to
make them clear to observe when printing.
After setting, click Next to go to the next.
5. Remarks Setting
The parameters by default in the remarks are the same to the overall condition of the test. However, here you can add customized
parameter. After setting, click Finish to generate a complete report.

7.4. Introduction to and Management of Testing Interface

7.4.1. Universal template interface
Layout of test Main Interface will be different from each other due to the different test template and tests. However, basically, it shows
the information of the group and sample, information of the test, real-time curves and control steps and test results as follows:
Universal test interface mainly contains the following parts:
A. Test curve and layout
B. Test procedure, test control
C. Test group number and sample number
D. Test setting items, test parameter, test group information, test group results and test process

Fig. 7- 15
7.4.1.1. Trial curve and layout
Test curve shows the data of the currently selected node points of serial number. The curve coordinates can be changed by right clicking
the name of the coordinates; it can also be set by clicking the at the bottom left corner of the curve area.
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test interface. For operation of value-indicating display window, please refer to【4.2.4Interface Layout Management】. The layout within the
test interface can be adjusted by dragging the position of segmenting line. After adjusting, you can click the Save Layout button in the toolbar
to save the current test interface layout.
7.4.1.2. Test group number and sample number
Test group number/ serial number part is a tree structure, the root node of which is the nodal point of test group number, and the name
of the node is the name of the group; under the group node there are a series of sample serial number, the name of the which are the number
of samples.
7.4.1.3. Setting items
Test items display the test setting including group setting and controls parameters.
1. Test setting items
 Continuous test: set if the test is continuous test. If the continuous test has been selected, then after a testing is finished, the next
will continue after a designated interval. During the interval, users need to clear the sample and put the next sample into place.
 Interval of continuous test: the interval between the last sample test and the next one.
2. Controls parameters include: pretreatment, formal loading and post-processing
Controls parameters refer to setting the related parameters during controlling and loading the current sample. Users can modify the set
value in test process and make it effective instantly.
7.4.1.4. Test procedure
Test procedure area is for adjusting the parameters of loading, maintain and ending steps and even skipping to specific step to continue
with the test. If test control has been selected at the beginning of operation, then the test procedure is unavailable.
 Adding, inserting, deleting and moving steps: select the step and right click it; in the prompt menu, click to add, insert, delete or
move the steps. If you choose to add or insert steps, a blank step will show for you to fill it in. it is only available before operation.

Fig. 7- 16
 Filling in step control speed, target value and hold time: directly modify in the step process, and make it valid by focus leaving the
field or pressing enter key.
 Modifying the end condition of steps: select the specific step and right click the step end condition or click the End Condition at
the right bottom corner of step process to select step end condition; in the prompt window, set the end condition of the step. If end
condition is not selected, then the step will be ended in normal way.

Fig.7- 17
 Skipping steps: click the step you want to skip, right click it and select forced skip. If the step is effective and out of operation in
the test, then it will skip to operate the step. It can only be conducted in test process as follows:

Fig. 7- 18
7.4.1.5. Test process
Test process is used to show the process information of sample test. It is just for reference.
7.4.2. Tensile Template Interface
The main interfaces of tensile test and universal test are different. But the functions are similar, displaying the information of the group
and sample, information of the test, real-time curves, control steps and test results.
Tensile test interface contains the following parts:
A. Test curve and layout
B. Test group number and sample number
C. Setting items: test setting items, test parameter, test group information, test group results and test process; test setting items
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7.4.2.1. Test curve and layout
It is same to the one of universal test. please refer to【7.4.1.1Trial curve and layout】.
7.4.2.2. Test group number and sample number
It is same to the one of universal test. please refer to【7.4.1.2 Test group number and sample number】.
7.4.2.3. Setting items and test procedure
All steps of tensile test have been collected in setting items with a fixed step process.
 Entry load: it symbolize the test has been in control and it can be modified when it is out of operation or in the preloading process.
 Changing step methods: click the on the right of the step and the changing interface will prompt. Change test procedure by
choosing method A or B.

Fig. 7- 20
 Modifying the step speed: you can directly set the speed in the edit box and make it valid by focus leaving the field or pressing the
enter key.
 Post-processing: you can directly modify the relevant parameters and make them valid by focus leaving the field or pressing the
enter key.
7.4.2.4. Test Process
Test process is used to show the process information of sample test. It is just for reference.

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8. Testing Management

Click the Testing Management in the toolbar of guide interface to enter the management interface.

8.1. Test List

Fig. 8- 1
Test listing, same with the guide, clarifies the tests based on different types. Click the before a specific type, you can see all tests of
this type. Select the test to be exported when necessary.

8.2. Toolbar
8.2.1. Exporting test
Select the test to be export and click exporting test and the following dialog box will prompt:

Fig. 8- 2
Choose the route for saving, enter the file name and click save. The file will be saved with the input name.
8.2.2. Importing test
Click import test and the following dialog box will prompt:

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Fig. 8- 3
Select the test to be imported and open it. After importing the test, you can see the name of it on the test listing under the toolbar. If test
of the same name has existed in the programs, “1” will be added to the name of it. For example: Plastic Compression 1.

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9. System Settings

The System Settings toolbar can be opened through the System Settings in the toolbar of main interface. The system Settings toolbars of
Electric, Servo and OSD are as follows:
 Electric System Settings Toolbar

Fig. 9- 1
 Servo System Settings Toolbar

Fig. 9- 2
 OSD System Settings Toolbar

Fig. 9- 3

9.1. Manual/Automatic Switch【Servo】

Loading method should be chosen before testing. There are automatic, mechanically manual and electrically manual loading methods as
follows:

Fig. 9- 4
 Automatic: only when it is selected, can the software conduct automatic control, operate control panel, and adopt manual speed
and automatic speed for calibration/verification.
 Mechanically and electrically manual: for the software, these two are of no difference. However, “Mechanically Manual” refers
to controlling with the oil inlet valve and outlet valve supporting the testing machine and “ Electrically Manual ” refers to
controlling with the knob on the controller.

9.2. Displacement Switch【OSD】

Click the Displacement switch and the displacement channel switch interface will prompt for you to switch the source of displacement
date as follows:

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9.3. Equipment Management
Equipment management refers to the management of equipment parameter which includes controls parameters, channel parameter and
sensor parameter. Click the Equipment Management to open the management interface.

9.3.1. Brief introduction to the interface

It includes toolbar, equipment structural tree and parameter.

Fig. 9- 6
9.3.1.1. Toolbar
 Equipment backup: backup the selected equipment parameter of the equipment into the controller.
 Equipment restoration: restore the equipment parameter in the controller to the selected equipment.
 Adding sensor: add a sensor under the equipment channel. Choose the nodal point of the channel, click （Add a
Sensor） and enter the name of the added sensor.
 Modifying sensor: modify the name of the sensor.
 Deleting sensor: delete the configuration of the sensor.
 Confirm: save all the modification.
 Exit: exit the program and all unsaved data will be lost.
9.3.1.2. Equipment structural tree
Equipment structural tree, in three-layer structure, displays the related information of the equipment, namely equipment, channel and
sensor.
9.3.1.3. Parameter
When equipment, channel and sensor have been chosen, the displayed parameter will be different. For details please refer to
【9.3.2Controller】,【9.3.3Channel】 and 【9.3.4Sensor】.

9.3.2. Controller
It includes the equipment information and relevant parameters；Relevant parameters are the control parameter settings for the equipment
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9.3.2.1. Equipment
 Equipment ID: marked ID of the equipment.
 Name of the equipment: described name of the equipment in PC.
9.3.2.2. Relevant parameters【Servo, Electric】
Though the management interface of OSD owns this part, it actually is not effective.
 Maximum controlled quantity: the maximum controlled quantity permitted by the controller.
 Maximum times of controlled quantity protection: the maximum controlled quantity times permitted by the controller; when it is
exceeded, the controller will stop all operation.
 Minimum single-step controlled quantity: minimum value for each controlled quantity.
 Maximum single-step controlled quantity: maximum value for each controlled quantity.
 Initial controlled quantity: the controlled quantity before carrying load.
 Back-off controlled quantity: the back-off controlled quantity when carrying load firstly.
 Median controlled quantity【Servo】: The controlled quantity needed for hydraumatic machine to hold the operating platform.
 Uninstall delay【Servo】: Time of opening the magnetic valve needed for the hydraumatic machine to make the operating platform
fall rapidly.
 Controlled quantity of manual control box and when in idle state【Electric】: Set the controlled quantity of the manual control box
when entering the test interface.
 Controlled quantity when calibrating and verifying the manual control box【Electric】: Set the controlled quantity of the manual
control box when entering the calibration/verification interface.
 Protection by default: protection will be activated by default when the controller isn’t connected to software (equipment backup
is needed to make it valid).
Notes: Parameters of this part have an impact on the control effect of the controller to the testing machine. So if you don’t understand
the parameter, please consult the adjuster of the factory.
9.3.3. Channel
Channel includes the information of the original channels and the extended channels. Original channel refers to the one collected from
the equipment and without switchover; extended channel refers to the one switched from the original channel. The expansion means
connecting the original channel to a sensor, using the calibration table of the sensor as the switching parameter and getting the indicating
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9.3.3.1. Original channel information
 Channel ID: the only symbol for the software to recognize the channel.
 Channel name: the name of the original channel in value-indicating window.
 Type of unit: the type of unit when the original channel shows in value-indicating window.
 Displayed unit: the unit when the original channel shows in value-indicating window.
 Displaying original channel: show the value of the original channel in value-indicating window or not.
9.3.3.2. Extended channel information
 Activating sub-item: the sensor used by the current channel (it must be ensured that the sensor connected to the equipment
channel is the sensor activating the sub-item; otherwise, the equipment may be damaged).
 Channel name: the name of the extended channel in value-indicating window.
 Type of unit: the type of unit when the extended channel shows in value-indicating window.
 Displayed unit: the unit when the extended channel shows in value-indicating window.
 Displaying extended channel: to choose the sample of the channel in the context menu of the title of value-indicating window or
not.
 Displaying the speed of extended channel: to choose the speed sample of the channel in the context menu of the title of
value-indicating window or not.
 Displaying maximum value of extended channel: to choose the maximum sample of the channel in the context menu of the title of
value-indicating window or not.
9.3.4. Sensor
Sensor information (several sensors can be equipped to one channel) mainly includes sensor parameter, sensor calibration scale and PID
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9.3.4.1. Sensor parameter

Fig. 9- 9
 Type of sensor: the type of the sensor being used.
 Type of unit: unit type of the sensor.
 Unit: unit configured by the sensor (sensor-related unit information affecting sensor calibration scale).
 Positive full scale: the positive full scale of the sensor, and protection will be activated when it exceeds 3%～5% of the value (in
the unit configured by the sensor).
 Negative full scale: the negative full scale of the sensor, and protection will be activated when it is less than 3%～5% of the value
(in the unit configured by the sensor).
 Maintaining TA coefficient【Servo, Electric】: Reserve.

 Maintaining speed coefficient【Servo, Electric】: Reserve.

 Maintaining breaking coefficient【Servo, Electric】: Reserve.
 Safe value of open loop pre-collision【Servo, Electric】: The protection value of the current sensor when in the state of out of
control (in the unit configured by the sensor).
 Threshold of overspeed protection【Servo, Electric】: The speed protection value during the control process (in the unit configured
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9.3.4.2. Sensor calibration scale

Fig. 9- 10
Usually, a sensor has two calibration scales which vary slightly from different types of sensor but with the same basic operation
methods.
During testing, calibration scale will automatically be chosen according to related information including types of the machine.
Calibration scale is actually a connection between calibration value and the code of it.
refers to copying the value on the left to the right with the opposite code valuem which is contrary to .Code negate takes
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9.3.4.3. PID parameter【Servo, Electric】

Fig. 9- 11
PID parameter refers to the controls parameter during the operation of the controller, affecting the stability, response and accuracy of the
control. Therefore, we will, according to different sensors and occasions, use different PID parameter to get an ideal control effect.
 Paragraphing: the line number of the table controlling PID parameter.
 PID coefficient: the value of KP, KI and KD in the table will change proportionally based on the coefficient.

9.4. Software Activation

Set the serial number of the controller and activate the software to ensure the long-term use of the software.

Fig. 9- 12

Fig. 9- 13
9.4.1. Setting controller serial number
Import the correct controller serial number and set the password for it. Click Set serial number button to complete the setting of
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9.4.2. Activating software
Import the correct controller serial number and set the password for it. Click Activate button to finish the activation.

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10. Conclusion

The improvement of software is endless. We welcome all reasonable advices for us to make our products more perfect and provide you
with better service. Whether you are satisfied or unsatisfied with our product and service, please don’t hesitate to give us your opinion which
is very important to us. We’re looking forward to your criticism, guidance and support!

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11. Appendix

11.1. Tools Software UTMTopTest

Software UTMTopTest will be placed in the root directory of the program as attached software which can be used to debug controller
and set controller IP and so on. Considering the complicacy, we only introduce how to modify the controller IP here. Please contact us for
more information.
11.1.1. Open the software
Close TestMaster before opening the tools software. After the software has been opened, you can see the two lines of tools below in the
toolbar:
If the controller is of serial port communication, use the first line. At the communication port of choosing software, click the on the
rightmost to open it. If the controller is of Ethernet communication, use the second line. Choose the IP address of the controller in the software
and open it by clicking on the right. If you’re not clear of the IP address of the controller, you can long press the reset key
following the controller to reset the controller. After reset, the IP address of the controller is 192.168.0.234. The following interface will
show after software is opened:
11.1.2. Modifying controller IP
Steps of modification:
1. Firstly connect the test software to the controller and issue controls parameters to the controller. Then close the system software, but
don’t close the controller. Open the attached software UtmTopTest.
2. Click Parameter on the left bottom corner of the interface and open the parameter interface.
3. Click Read on the parameter interface and read the parameter issued in step 1 to the parameter interface.
4. Choose controller parameter and modify the IP address. If there are several equipments in one LAN, you need to set different
MAC addresses.
5. Click Apply on the parameter interface and then click Backup to wait it completing backup.
6. After backup is finished, restart the controller. The IP address of the controller is the modified one.
Notes: You can also backup other parameters in this way.

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