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Visual IMPACT

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0710.680.MN1r Ed. 7 Rev. 1

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CEAST Data Acquisition System Series

SUMMARY

VISUAL IMPACT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0710.680 ED. 7 REV. 1 3

SUMMARY

1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................ 11

1.1 CEASTVIEW SOFTWARE 12

1.2 VISUALIMPACT SOFTWARE 13

1.2.1 MAIN MODULE FUNCTIONS 13

1.2.2 OPTIONAL MODULES 13

1.3 WINDOWS VIEW 15

1.3.1 MENU WINDOW 15

1.3.2 WINDOW SIZING 15

2 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ......................... 17

2.1 MINIMUM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 18

2.1.1 FOR UNINSTRUMENTED VISUALIMPACT 18

2.1.2 FOR INSTRUMENTED VISUALIMPACT 18

2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 20

2.3 UNINSTALL SOFTWARE 21

2.4 RUN CEASTVIEW 22

2.5 EXIT SOFTWARE 23

2.6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 24

2.6.1 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION FOLDER 24

2.6.2 INSTRUMENT FOLDER 28

2.6.3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION 29

2.6.4 UNITS OF MEASURE FOLDER 51

2.6.5 MISCELLANEOUS FOLDER 53

2.6.6 LANGUAGE FOLDER 55

2.7 TUP/HAMMER/VICE CONFIGURATION 56

2.7.1 UNINSTRUMENTED TUP/HAMMER 57

2.7.2 INSTRUMENTED TUP/HAMMER/VICE 57

2.8 IMPORT FUNCTION 61

SUMMARY

4 VISUAL IMPACT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 0710.680 ED. 7 REV. 1

3 TEST PARAMETERS .............................................. 63

3.1 TEMPLATES MANAGEMENT 64

3.2 OPERATIONS ON TEMPLATES 68

3.2.1 SET TEMPLATE AS DEFAULT 68

3.2.2 TOGGLE A TEMPLATE AS REFERENCE 68

3.2.3 SELECT NOT USED TEMPLATE SETS 69

3.2.4 DELETE TEMPLATE SETS 69

3.2.5 COPY TEMPLATE SETS 70

3.2.6 RENAME TEMPLATE SETS 70

3.2.7 VIEW OR MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE SET 70

3.2.8 ADD NEW TEMPLATE SETS 71

3.3 EDIT TEMPLATE SETS 72

3.3.1 GENERAL FOLDER 72

3.3.2 STANDARD FOLDER 74

3.3.3 SPECIMEN FOLDER 82

3.3.4 DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOLDER 85

3.3.5 MATERIAL FOLDER 94

3.3.6 TEMPERATURE FOLDER 95

3.3.7 OPTIONS FOLDER 97

3.3.8 POINTS FOLDER 102

3.4 IMPACT APPEARANCE LIST MANAGEMENT 110

4 TEST METHOD .................................................. 115

4.1 LOADERS MANAGER WINDOW 116

4.2 SPECIMENS LOT 117

4.3 LOADER 120

4.3.1 CREATE A NEW LOADER 120

4.3.2 LOADER EDITING 121

4.3.3 LOADER WITH LOTS 122

4.4 BOX 124

4.4.1 CREATE A BOX 124

4.4.2 BOX EDITING 125

4.4.3 BOX WITH LOADERS AND LOTS 126

4.5 OBJECTS MANAGEMENT 127

5 TEST EXECUTION ............................................... 129

5.1 TEST EXECUTION 130

5.1.1 RUN IMPACT TEST 130

5.2 PENDULUM TEST PROCEDURE 134

5.2.1 TEST START 134

5.2.2 SPECIMEN DIMENSION CUSTOMIZATION 135

5.2.3 IMPACT EXECUTION 135

5.2.4 TEST END 135

SUMMARY


5.2.5 TEST SUSPENSION 136

5.2.6 TEST BREAK 136

5.3 CEAST 9340, CEAST 9350 AND FRACTOVIS PLUS TEST PROCEDURE 137




5.3.4 TEST END 138



5.4 RESILVIS TEST PROCEDURE 140




5.4.4 TEST END 141



5.4.7 COMPONENT DISABLING 142

5.5 REAL TIME RESULTS TABLE 144

5.5.1 RESULTS ADJUSTMENT 145

5.6 SYNOPTIC WINDOW 146

5.6.1 RESILVIS WINDOW 146

5.6.2 PENDULUM WINDOW 148

5.6.3 CEAST 9340 WINDOW 151

5.6.4 CEAST 9350 AND FRACTOVIS PLUS WINDOW 156

5.6.5 CEAST 9050/IMPACTOR II WINDOW 162

5.6.6 DAS WINDOW 167

5.6.7 MEASURING DEVICE WINDOW 168

5.6.8 DOUBLE MEASURING DEVICE WINDOW 170

5.6.9 WIN9 WINDOW 171

5.6.10 RESILVIS MOVEMENT WINDOW 174

5.6.11 THERMOSTATIC CELL SYNOPTIC WINDOW 179

5.7 SYNOPTIC WINDOW SIZING 181

5.8 REAL TIME GRAPHIC 182

5.8.1 UNINSTRUMENTED REAL TIME GRAPH 182

5.8.2 INSTRUMENTED REAL TIME GRAPH 182

5.9 TEST ANALYSIS DURING EXECUTION 183

6 TEST OPENING AND DATA ANALYSIS ....................... 185

6.1 OPEN TESTS FROM CURRENT DATABASE 186

6.1.1 OPEN LAST EXECUTED TEST 186

6.1.2 OPEN EXECUTED TESTS 186

6.1.3 TEST FILE OPTIONS 188

6.2 DATA ANALYSIS WINDOW 193

6.2.1 UNINSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS WINDOW 193

6.3 INSTRUMENTED ANALYSIS WINDOW 200

SUMMARY


6.3.1 GRAPH PANEL 200

6.3.2 ANALYSIS AREA 201

6.3.3 RESULTS AREA 209

6.4 RESULTS MANAGEMENT 222

6.4.1 RESULTS FILTERING ON BREAK TYPE 222

6.4.2 RESULTS DISCARD 222

6.4.3 ENABLE OR DISABLE MAIN POINTS 223

6.5 CHANGE SETTINGS DIALOG 224

6.5.1 CHANGE THE BREAK TYPE 225

6.5.2 CHANGE THE APPEARANCE BREAK IMAGE 225

6.5.3 CHANGE THE MAIN POINTS SETTINGS 226

6.5.4 SMOOTH TEST CURVE DATA 228

6.5.5 RESULTS TABLE AND MAIN POINTS CUSTOMIZATION 230

6.5.6 LOAD AND SAVE CUSTOM SETTINGS 232

6.5.7 PERCENTAGE POINT CUSTOMIZATION 233

6.5.8 MANUAL POINT CUSTOMIZATION 234

6.5.9 CHANGE SPECIMEN DIMENSIONS 234

6.5.10 BRITTLE DUCTILE LIMIT CUSTOMIZATION 235

6.5.11 VIEW PARAMETERS 235

6.5.12 CHANGE COMMENT 235

6.5.13 AUTOSTART 236

6.6 YIELD POINT WIZARD 237

7 GRAPH MANAGEMENT ......................................... 241

7.1 AXES CUSTOMIZATION 242

7.1.1 UNINSTRUMENTED TEST GRAPH 242

7.1.2 INSTRUMENTED TEST GRAPH 243

7.2 GRAPHIC FUNCTIONS 246

7.2.1 SET MAIN POINTS ON CURVE 246

7.2.2 SHIFTING CURVE 246

7.2.3 OFFSETTING CURVE 246

7.2.4 GRAPHIC MENU 248

7.2.5 SHOW/HIDE GRIDS 249

7.2.6 FULL SCREEN GRAPH VIEW 249

7.2.7 ZOOM MODE 249

7.2.8 GRAPH DATA VIEW 251

7.2.9 SAVE GRAPHIC 251

8 DATA PRINTOUT ................................................ 253

8.1 PRINTOUT CUSTOMIZING 254

8.1.1 PRINT CONFIGURATION 254

8.1.2 REPORT SELECTION 258

8.1.3 REPORT LIST CONFIGURATION 258

8.2 REPORT WIZARD 261

SUMMARY


8.2.1 REPORT OVERVIEW 261

8.2.2 REPORT WIZARD EXECUTION 262

8.3 PRINTING REPORT 270

8.3.1 MANUAL PRINT 270

8.3.2 AUTOMATIC PRINT 271

9 DATA EXPORT .................................................. 273

9.1 EXPORT CONFIGURATION 274

9.1.1 EXPORT FORM SETTINGS 275

9.1.2 GENERAL SETTINGS 276

9.1.3 PARAMETER AND DATA SETTINGS 277

9.1.4 SAVE FORM SETTINGS 279

9.2 MANUAL EXPORT 280

9.2.1 EXPORTING TEST 280

9.2.2 EXPORTING SPECIMEN 280

9.2.3 CLIPBOARD EXPORT 281

9.3 AUTOMATIC EXPORT 283

10 OPERATING PROFILES ......................................... 285

10.1 LOG ON FUNCTION 286

10.2 LOG OFF FUNCTION 287

10.3 EDIT FUNCTION 288

10.3.1 ADD PROFILES 288

10.3.2 EDIT PROFILES 288

10.3.3 DELETE PROFILES 289

11 TTA ANALYSIS ................................................. 291

11.1 THE TRANSITION TEMPERATURE ANALYSIS MODULE 292

11.1.1 TTA MODULE ACTIVATION 292

11.1.2 OPERATION ON VIRTUAL TESTS 293

11.1.3 ADD A VIRTUAL TEST 294

11.1.4 ABOUT VIRTUAL TEST SPECIMEN PARAMETERS 296

11.1.5 OTHER OPERATIONS ON VIRTUAL TEST SPECIMENS 296

11.1.6 PREVIEW GRAPHIC MADE BY SELECTED SPECIMENS 297

11.1.7 MODIFY A VIRTUAL TEST 297


11.2.1 TEMPERATURE VS AVERAGE RESILIENCE ANALYSIS 299

11.2.2 TEMPERATURE VS %B ANALYSIS 299

11.2.3 DATA ANALYSIS OPTIONS 300

11.2.4 HOMOGENEOUS TEMPERATURE SET COUNTING OUT 301

11.2.5 SINGLE SPECIMEN COUNTING OUT 301

11.2.6 DIT VARIATION 302

SUMMARY


11.3 REPORTING TTA 303

12 SQC IMPACT ANALYSIS ....................................... 305

12.1 THE SQC IMPACT ANALYSIS MODULE 306

12.1.1 SQC MODULE ACTIVATION 306

12.1.2 OPERATIONS ON VIRTUAL TESTS 307

12.1.3 ADD A VIRTUAL TEST 307

12.1.4 OTHER OPERATIONS ON VIRTUAL TEST SPECIMENS 309

12.1.5 PREVIEW SQC GRAPH 310

12.1.6 MODIFY A VIRTUAL TEST 310



MANUAL EDITION: #7#

MANUAL REVISION: #1#

DATE PRINTED (ISO 8601): 2010-01-29

OBJECT OF THE REVISION:

CEAST 9050 added.

VALIDITY OF THE MANUAL STARTING FROM LOT NO.

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL

INFORMATION

1 - GENERAL INFORMATION


1.1 CEASTVIEW SOFTWARE

The CeastVIEW software platform is based on a Mi-

crosoft Windows environment and is fully compatible

with the following operating system:

Windows 2000/SP2

Windows XP

Windows VISTA

Much of the software developed for the management

and use of CEAST measure instruments can operate on

this platform.

CeastVIEW software offers the following features:

Remote data processing. Allows the user to process

test results without being connected to the instrument.

Multi instrument management. Ability to perform

tests on many instruments simultaneously from the

same PC.

Customizable test reports with graphical data re-

presentation.

Advanced features:

- Storage of all acquired raw data

- Point-by-point management of graphs with sliding

cursor and advanced graph management with Zoom,

Pan and shift functions

- Units of measure customizing

- Customizable data export

Automatic adjustment to operator screen resolution.

Friendly MS Windows-based interface (e.g. easy

resizing of windows and columns, multi-document

opening, test graphic preview before opening, ).

MS Access database file. Can easily share data with

other MS compatible software.



1.2 VISUALIMPACT SOFTWARE

The new VisualIMPACT software has been designed to

setup, manage, store and process test data executed

with CEAST pendulums and drop tower instruments.

VisualIMPACT software consists of a main module and

few optional modules.

1.2.1 MAIN MODULE FUNCTIONS

Parameters setup. Specific folders guide the opera-

tor through tup and specimen choices, filtered accord-

ing to selected test type and international standard

system.

Test execution. Acquired data, main settings and test

parameters can be displayed during test.

Data analysis and results management. Statistical

data from impacted specimens (min, max, average,

standard deviation and variance) are automatically cal-

culated. Data can be filtered by break type (complete

break, partial break, ..). Graphical representation of

absorbed energy and resilience during impact. Manual

discard of specimens to analyze statistical variation.

Graph management.

Print out of parameters and results

Data export in .TXT or Excel compatible format. Cus-

tomizable fields selection.

Other features: Possibility to connect up to two mi-

crometers for direct acquisition of specimen dimen-

sions. Full management of Data Acquisition System

(CEAST DAS 8000 or DAS 16000) for instrumented

tests, with drivers for USB connection to PC.

1.2.2 OPTIONAL MODULES

Operator: user can choose parameter set, perform

tests and open executed tests (See DATA EXPORT chap-

ter).

Transfer: (See GRAPH MANAGEMENT chapter).

Multi n (n = number of instruments connectable to the

same PC). Allows parallel management of many CEAST

instruments with same characteristics, from parame-

ters selection, to test execution, real-time synoptic and

data acquisition.



MultiMIX: like "Multi n" module, but manages differ-

ent models (e.g.: Modular Melt Flow + Rheologic 1000

+ HDT/Vicat +)

TTA (Transition Temperature Analysis): (See TTA ANAL-

YSIS chapter).

SQC (Statistical Quality Control) Impact Analysis:

(See SQC IMPACT ANALYSIS chapter).



1.3 WINDOWS VIEW

Using Menu window and windows sizing commands

are common operations in CeastVIEW software

1.3.1 MENU WINDOW

Under the Window menu the following options allow

the user to manage opened windows:

Get Focus: click on a window name to make that win-

dows current. Note that the current windows has a tick

on the left of its name.

Cascade: arranges windows on-screen in a cascade.

Tile: squeezes windows to show them all.

1.3.2 WINDOW SIZING

Visual IMPACT software automatically sizes window

dimensions to screen resolution. Suggested minimum

screen resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels - 65,536 colors

(16 bit).

To customize window and column size:

Position the cursor over the windows edge or column

header until the arrow shape becomes as shown ( ).

With the left mouse button drag the windows edge or

the column header to the desired dimension.

Release the left mouse button when done.



NOTE: To go back to the default view, press the Default

Dimensions icon from the tool bar.

2 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION

AND

CONFIGURATION

2 - INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION


2.1 MINIMUM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Following two paragraphs show you minimum hard-

ware and software requirements in the different fore-

seen measure instruments configurations.

2.1.1 FOR UNINSTRUMENTED VISUALIMPACT

Operative system: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA (Windows

XP recommended)

RAM memory:

- With Windows 2000: at least 64 MB, 128 MB recom-

mended.

- With Windows XP: at least 128 MB, 256 MB recom-

mended.

- With Windows VISTA: at least 512 MB, 1024 MB rec-

ommended.

Hard disk size: at least 200 MB; 1 GB recommended.

Video resolution: at least 800 X 600; 1024 x 768 rec-

ommended

Serial ports or USB1: one for each connected instru-

ment.

USB ports: one for the dongle.

Ethernet port: one TCP/IP 10/100 MiBit for remote as-

sistance if requested.

2.1.2 FOR INSTRUMENTED VISUALIMPACT

Operative system: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA (Windows

XP recommended)

RAM memory:

- With Windows 2000: at least 64 MB, 128 MB recom-

mended.

- With Windows XP: at least 128 MB, 256 MB recom-

mended.

- With Windows VISTA: at least 512 MB, 1024 MB rec-

ommended.

Hard disk size: at least 1 GB.

Video resolution: at least 1024 x 768 px

1 Please use only USB/serial converter Cod. 0700.165 for USB connections.



Serial ports or USB2: one for each connected instru-

ment.

USB ports: one for the dongle and one for the DAS de-

vice.

Ethernet port: one TCP/IP 10base100 MiBit for remote

assistance if requested.

2 Please use only USB/serial converter Cod. 0700.165 for USB connections.



2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Before to install the software, read carefully the instal-

lation instructions given in the CeastVIEW Software

Installation CDROM.

If on your PC the CDROM drive is associated to the D:\

letter, then you can find the installation help files in:

D:\Readme - Quick Installation.txt

file, and in the:

D:\CeastVIEW Manual\Software Installation Pro-

cedure manual 0710.000MN1xx.pdf

file.

If you cannot read the PDF (Portable Document File)

file format, please install before the free Acrobat Read-

er program you can find in:

D:\CeastVIEW Manual\Adobe Reader 6.0 Install\

folder.

The program can be installed in a selected folder or in

the default path

C:\CeastVIEW x.xx yy3

in which x.xx yy is the version of the CeastVIEW soft-

ware installed.

A shortcut icon will be automatically created on

the Desktop at the end of installation.

NOTE: The system must be rebooted after software in-stallation.

3 The name %PROGRAMFILES% specifies the location of the Program Files folder on your

system. The %PROGRAMFILES% name varies depending on the language of your operative system.



2.3 UNINSTALL SOFTWARE

NOTE: Before removing the CeastVIEW software, select File Configure Miscellaneous then press the

button to execute a copy in a safe place of the data stored by the Ceast-VIEW software.

NOTE: If you do not execute a copy of the CeastVIEW software database all configuration and test data will be lost.

To uninstall the CeastVIEW software:

From the Windows Control Panel double-click on the

Add/Remove programs icon.

Select the CeastVIEW program and click on the

Change/Remove button.

Follow the wizard uninstall procedure.

NOTE: When CWSRVCOM.exe file removing is requested, click on the Yes button.

Reboot the PC before installing a new software version.

NOTE: The CeastVIEW software directory must be de-leted manually after it has been uninstalled.



2.4 RUN CEASTVIEW

To run the CeastVIEW software double-click on the

shortcut icon from the desktop.

If the Operator Module code 0710.651 is enabled, Log

On will be requested.

The default log on is:

User Name: Ceast

Password: Ceast

To customize the User Name and Password, see OPER-

ATING PROFILES chapter.

When dongle is not recognized a pop-up window with a

warning message will appear and the software will run

in DEMO mode.

NOTE: To solve problems with dongle recognition, see troubleshooting section in the Software Installation Procedure manual.



2.5 EXIT SOFTWARE

To exit the software:

Click on File Exit from the menu bar.

The user will be prompted to save the open test not yet

saved, if any.

If the database has been modified, the system asks the

user to make a backup copy.

The backup files will be saved according to the Active

Backup Directory setting.

User can set the Active Backup Directory option us-

ing the setting:

File Configuration Miscellaneous Database

Configuration Active Backup Directory button.

NOTE: It is suggested to close all CeastVIEW opened windows before quitting the CeastVIEW program.



2.6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

To open the System Configuration window:

Click on File Configure from the menu bar,

or

Click on the System Configuration icon from the

tool bar.

A pop-up window for system configuration will appear

with the following folders:

Company Identification

Instruments

Units of Measure

Miscellaneous

Language

NOTE: To enable the software functions it is necessary to configure at least one instrument type in the System Configuration window.

2.6.1 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION FOLDER

In this folder you can specify your company identifica-

tion data and send system information to the CEAST

Technical Assistance in order to get help.



2.6.1.1 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Fill in the Name and Address fields with the company

information you wish to print on your Test Reports.

To customize the Company Logo field:

Click on the Edit button.

Open your Company Logo file with Windows Paint

program.

Save the logo as LogoCust.bmp in the

C:\..\CeastVIEW\Data directory.

Close the Windows Paint program.

NOTE: Alternatively to the previous procedure, save a copy of your Company Logo LogoCust.bmp in the C:\\CeastVIEW\Data directory using Windows Ex-plorer.

Click on the Refresh button to view the updated im-

age.

NOTE: Logo suggested dimensions are 80x80 pixels.

2.6.1.2 TECHNICAL HELP

The Send e-mail button creates an e-mail message for

CEAST Technical Assistance, in order to notify them of

your software configuration and any technical prob-

lems in software installation and use.

Before sending notice of software configuration, re-

member to attach the CeastVIEWConfig.txt file, from

the CeastVIEW folder.

The View Config button opens the software configura-

tion file CeastVIEWConfig.txt with:



The Company information strings pulled into the Name

and Address fields from the Company Identification

folder.

Software ID Key code.



CeastVIEW information about installation and use.

Main settings configured from the Miscellaneous

folder.

Options:

0: option disabled

1: option enabled

Instrument configuration list: instruments configured

by the operator from the Instruments folder.

Main information is shown for each instrument.

Software modules configuration list: software

modules enabled from the hardware dongle.

Number and type of instrument enabled from the

hardware dongle.

System information: operating system information.

NOTE: CeastVIEWConfig.TXT file has to be sent to CEAST for software upgrade or for enabling new mod-ules.

Installation Date and ID Key Code fields are auto-

matically set by the program and cannot be altered.



2.6.2 INSTRUMENT FOLDER

2.6.2.1 ADD INSTRUMENT

To choose the CEAST instruments to be configured in

your CeastVIEW software:

Click on the Add button

A pop-up window allows the user to choose from a list

of CEAST instruments supported by the CeastVIEW

software.

The windows shows a graphical area on the left and a

list of selectable instruments on the right in which:

Line is the name of the CEAST instrument family.

Instrument code is the set of instrument part num-

bers that can be configured by selecting that row in the

list. When the list of codes available for that row is too

long, an en dash is shown instead.

Description is a brief description of the instrument

type.

Type is an identifier by which the instrument is named

by software.

NOTE: The image shown in the graphical area of the window always shows the most representative instrument among the available Instrument Codes currently selected.

Select one instrument at a time and click on the OK

button.



NOTE: For a description of the CEAST impact instru-ments see following paragraphs.

2.6.2.2 MODIFY INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION

To modify the instrument configuration after it has

been added, choose the instrument from the list and

click on the Modify button.

The instrument configuration window will appear.

NOTE: For details on CEAST instrument configurations see specific instrument paragraphs.

2.6.2.3 REMOVE INSTRUMENT

To remove one instrument from the list of those confi-

gured select it and click on the Remove button.

2.6.3 INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION

To add CEAST Impact Instruments to the configura-

tion window:

From the Instruments folder, click on the Add button.

Select from the list an instrument belonging to the

Visual Impact line. The impact instrument type avail-

able are:

Not instrumented pendulum. (Pendu-

lum + Measuring device)

Instrumented Pendulum (Pendulum +

Measuring device + DAS)

Not Instrumented CEAST

9050/Impactor II (CEAST 9050/Impactor II + Measur-

ing device + Double Measuring device)

Instrumented CEAST 9050/Impactor II

(CEAST 9050/Impactor II + Measuring device +

Double Measuring device + DAS)

Digital Micrometer Instrument

Double Digital Micrometer Instru-

ment

Ceast 9350 (Drop Tower + Win9 Weight

Device + Measuring device + DAS)



Fractovis Plus (Drop Tower + Win9

Weight Device + Measuring device + DAS)

Ceast 9340 (Ceast 9340+ Measuring

device + DAS)

Resilvis system (Pendulum + Move-

ment System + DAS + W Measuring device + H Mea-

suring device + Thermal Cell Type 1 + Vice Thermo-

meter)

Generic Drop Tower (DAS + Measuring

device)

Generic Pendulum (DAS + Measuring

device)

Click on the OK button to confirm your choice.

The instrument configuration window appears, allow-

ing the user to:

Insert a customized System Name available for the

printout on the test report.

Select/Unselect System components.

Specify the System Version value as reported on the

Certificate of Quality and Origin shipped with the

device.

Customize the System Polling Time to set the refresh

time rate of complete system state (default value is

suggested).

Select Resilvis Type if a Resilvis instrument was se-

lected.

NOTE: To select/unselect components, click on the checkbox near the components name. When the box is checked the component is configured.

When an asterisk appears to the left of the component

checkbox, the component can be disabled but not unse-

lected.

To configure component parameters, double-click on

the component (e.g. Pendulum) to open the configura-

tion window.



2.6.3.1 PENDULUM CONFIGURATION

To configure the Pendulum parameters, double-click on

the Pendulum label.

Set the following parameters according to the custom-

ers Pendulum characteristics:

Instrument type: default field with the component

name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the pen-

dulum has been connected.

NOTE: A warning message appears if two or more in-struments are configured to the same port, allow-ing the user to proceed never the less.

Firmware version: specify the firmware version value

as reported on the Certificate of Quality and Origin

shipped with the device, or, after a firmware upgrade,

the version number of the last loaded firmware.

For devices having a display, the firmware version val-

ue can be read following the instructions reported on

the devices user manual.

If the value showed in the Firmware Version field is

not editable, the devices software and firmware are

fully compatible starting from the firmware version

showed in the field.

Polling time: set the communication time rate be-

tween software and pendulum (default value is sug-

gested).

Name: insert the customized name for the pendulum.

The Enable checkbox allows the user to enable/disable

the use of the Pendulum. Check to enable use.

NOTE: Pendulum enabling can also be set in Test Execu-tion.. The enabling state set in configuration is used as a default opening Test Execution window.

Move cursor over the pendulum image and select the

instrument in use from a list of Visual Impact-

compatible CEAST pendulums.

The Pendulum code is available from the instruments

CE label.



NOTE: For the Resilvis pendulum, only the Resil Impac-tor 25J code 6956.000 is available.

According to the pendulum type, the software shows

related characteristics:

Manual brake.

Automatic brake: pneumatic brake on the hammer

Automatic Hammer Recovery: motorized system to

recover the hammer in the rest position

Instrumented IZOD Vice: Izod vice equipped with

load cell for clamping force measurement

Manual speed variator: accessory for releasing angle

changing

NOTE: If automatic hammer recovery is available, the automatic speed variator will be shown instead of the manual one.



2.6.3.2 THERMOSTATIC CELL CONFIGURATION

To configure the Thermostatic Cell or the External

Conditioning Unit parameters double-click on the

Thermostatic Cell label.


ers Thermostatic Cell or External Conditioning Unit

characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the

thermo-regulator or the external conditioning units is

connected.

NOTE: A warning message will appear when two or more instruments are configured to the same port, al-lowing the user to proceed never the less.













tween the software and the thermo-regulator or the ex-

ternal conditioning unit (default value is suggested).

Name: insert the customized name for the thermostat-

ic cell or external conditioning unit.


the use of the Thermostatic Cell or External Condition-

ing Unit. Check to enable use.

NOTE: Thermostatic cell enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in configuration is used as a default opening Test Execution win-dow.



NOTE: If the Resilvis instrument is equipped with a Ge-fran made thermo-regulator, then after Visua-lIMPACT software installation the user have to copy the device calibration file provided by the manufacturer in the cfg folder overwriting the existing one.



2.6.3.3 MOVEMENT SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

To configure the Specimen Movement System parame-

ters double-click on the Movement System label.

NOTE: The Movement System component is only availa-ble for the Resilvis system.

Set the following parameters according to customers

Specimen Movement System characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the

movement control module is connected.














tween software and movement control module (default

value is suggested).

Name: insert customized name for the movement con-

trol module.


the Specimens Movement System use. Check to enable

use.

NOTE: The Movement enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in configuration



is used as a default opening Test Execution win-dow.

Whit the Movement System disabled, the Resilvis be-

comes a standard Pendulum and only the infrared and

vision system additional options are still available.



2.6.3.4 MEASURING DEVICE CONFIGURATION

To configure the Measuring Device parameters,

double-click on the Measuring Device label.

Set the following parameters according to customers

Measuring Device characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where measur-

ing device is connected.














tween software and measuring device (default value is

suggested).

Name: insert the customized name for the measuring

device.


the use of the Measuring Device. Check to enable use.

NOTE: Measuring device enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in configuration is used as a default opening Test Execution win-dow.



2.6.3.5 DAS CONFIGURATION

To configure the DAS parameters, double-click on the

DAS label.


ers DAS characteristics:


name.

Connection: automatically selected by the software on

the USB communication port.














tween software and DAS (default value is suggested).

Name: insert the customized name for the DAS.


the use of the DAS. Check to enable use.

NOTE: DAS enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in configuration is used as a default opening Test Execution window.

Move the cursor over the DAS image and select the

model in use from a list of Visual Impact-compatible

CEAST DAS.

DAS model can be taken from the sticker on the in-

strument case.



NOTE: The DAS model choice will filter to the channel type list showing only those compatibles. When the DAS Junior model is selected, only channel 6 is available.

Select the channel type for each acquisition board in-

stalled on your DAS.

The channel number has to be the same as the acquisi-

tion board position on the DAS.

The available options depend on the DAS model in-

stalled on the Visual Impact system.

DAS 8000 JUNIOR

If the DAS model installed is the 8000 Junior the

available options are:

Device not present: if no acquisition boards are in-

stalled at the selected channel position.

Strain gauge 8K: strain gauge channel with capability

of 8000 acquisition points.

Piezoelectric 8K: piezoelectric channel with capability


Only one option is configurable at a time on the 6th

channel.

DAS 8000

If the DAS model installed is the 8000 the available op-

tions are:



Strain gauge 8K: strain gauge channel with capability


Piezoelectric 8K: piezoelectric channel with capability


Both options can be active simultaneously on the DAS

and the acquisition channels must be selected accord-

ing to the DAS hardware configuration. The default

configuration foreseen is:

Ch1 = Strain Gauge 8K

Ch2 = Piezoelectric 8K



NOTE: Both channels (1 and 2) must be assigned to the corresponding sensor even if one (Strain Gauge or Piezoelectric) is not used.

DAS 16000

If the DAS model installed is the 16000 the available

options are:



Strain gauge 16K: strain gauge channel with capabil-

ity of 16000 acquisition points.

Piezoelectric 16K: piezoelectric channel with capabil-

ity of 16000 acquisition points.

Fractovis Device: additional Fractovis communication

channel.

Universal 0-10 V: additional general purpose channel

for signals in the range of 1-10 V

All the options can be active simultaneously on the

DAS and the acquisition channels must be selected ac-

cording to the DAS hardware configuration. The de-

fault configuration foreseen is:

Ch1 = Strain Gauge 16K

Ch2 = Piezoelectric 16K

Ch3 = Fractovis device

Ch4 = Universal 0-10V

NOTE: Both channel (1 and 2) must be assigned to the corresponding sensor even if one (Strain Gauge or Piezoelectric) is not used.

NOTE: The Fractovis Device channel type is not neces-sary for Ceast 9350 and Fractovis Plus use.

For Pendulum, Generic Drop Tower and Generic pen-

dulum systems only, enable the Speed Detector op-

tion for impact speed direct measurement if an exter-

nal photocell is used.



NOTE: The Speed Detector option is visible for the , and system only.

Moreover, for Generic Drop Tower and Generic pendu-

lum systems only you have to specify the Flag length

value as well.



2.6.3.6 CEAST 9050/IMPACTOR II CONFIGURATION

To configure the CEAST 9050/Impactor II parameters,

double-click on the Impactor 2 label.


ers CEAST 9050/Impactor II characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the pen-

dulum has been connected.

NOTE: A warning message appears if two or more in-struments are configured to the same port, allow-ing the user to proceed never the less.













tween software and pendulum (default value is sug-

gested).

Name: insert the customized name for your CEAST

9050/Impactor II instrument.


the use of the CEAST 9050/Impactor II. Check it to en-

able use.

NOTE: CEAST 9050/Impactor II enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in confi-guration is used as a default opening Test Execu-tion window.

Move cursor over the CEAST 9050/Impactor II image

and select the instrument in use from a list of Visual

Impact-compatible CEAST CEAST 9050/Impactor II.



The CEAST 9050/Impactor II code is available from the

instruments CE label.

According to the CEAST 9050/Impactor II type, the

software shows related characteristics:

Automatic hammer release: (read only value) moto-

rized system to release the hammer

Automatic brake: (read only value) pneumatic brake

on the hammer

Automatic recover: (read only value) motorized sys-

tem to recover the hammer in the rest position

Emergency button: (read only value) button in a suit-

able position on the instrument body to emergency

stop the instrument

Power restore: (read only value) is the power on but-

ton used to restore power to the instrument after an

emergency situation

Manostat: (read only value) is the pressure gauge that

controls the pneumatic brake and the hammer hook

Open door switch: (read only value) safety mechan-

ism to detect the instrument door opening

Hammer recognition: (read only value) automated

system to detect the hammer model using a detecting

cycle based on the 3 pins coding

Micrometer connection: (read only value) output

connection for the micrometer device signals

Trigger: (read only value) output connection for the

trigger signal

Instrumented IZOD Vice: Izod vice equipped with

load cell for clamping force measurement

Manual speed variator: accessory for releasing angle

changing

NOTE: If automatic hammer recovery is available, the automatic speed variator will be shown instead of the manual one.



2.6.3.7 DOUBLE MEASURING DEVICE CONFIGURATION

If you are configuring an CEAST 9050/Impactor II in-

strument (both not instrumented or instrumented), a

second Measuring device, called Double Measuring

Device is available for configuration.

The configuration parameters for this device are the

same as those shown in the MEASURING DEVICE CONFIGU-

RATION.



2.6.3.8 SPECIMEN DIGITAL MICROMETER CONFIGURATION

To configure the Specimen Digital Micrometer Device

parameters, double-click on the Specimen Digital

Micrometer label.


ers Specimen Digital Micrometer characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the communication port where the

Specimen Digital Micrometer is connected.














tween the software and the Digital Micrometer (default

value is suggested).

Name: insert the customized name for the Digital

Micrometer.

NOTE: The configuration of a measuring device as Spe-cimen Digital Micrometer allows to link specimen dimensions directly in lots. To link specimen di-mensions during test execution it is necessary to configure the Digital Micrometer as system com-ponent (See MEASURING DEVICE CONFIGURATION para-graph).



2.6.3.9 CEAST 9340 CONFIGURATION

To configure the Ceast 9340 parameters, double-click

on the Ceast 9340 label.


ers Ceast 9340 characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the Ceast

9340 has been connected.














tween software and Ceast 9340 (default value is sug-

gested).

Name: insert the customized name for the Ceast 9340.


the use of the Ceast 9340. Check to enable use.

NOTE: The Ceast 9340 enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in configuration is used as a default opening Test Execution win-dow.

According to the Ceast 9340 configuration select the

correct options from the following list:

Support type:



Fixed: suitable for fixed height support type or pi-

voting loader type installed.

Variable: suitable for variable height or tensile im-

pact support type installed.

Thermostatic Cell: for specimen conditioning

Antirebound System: avoids multiple impact on test

specimen in case of tup rebound.



2.6.3.10 CEAST 9350 CONFIGURATION

To configure the Ceast 9350 parameters, double-click

on the Ceast 9350 label.


ers Ceast 9350 characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the Ceast

9350 is connected.














tween software and Ceast 9350 (default value is sug-

gested).

Name: insert the customized name for the Ceast 9350.


the use of the Ceast 9350. Check to enable use.

NOTE: The Ceast 9350 enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in configuration is used as a default opening Test Execution win-dow.

According to the Ceast 9350 configuration select the

correct options from the following list:

Support type:



Fixed: suitable for fixed height support type or pi-

voting loader type installed.

Variable: suitable for variable height or tensile im-

pact support type installed.

Automatic: suitable for automatic support type in-

stalled.

NOTE: If, on an automatic support type capable instru-ment, the automatic support is used as a fixed support, the Fixed value must be selected.

Lubrication System: lubricates the tup insert

Antirebound System: avoids multiple impact on test

specimen in case of tup rebound

Weight Measurement System: if enabled, the sys-

tem automatically verifies that actual drop tower will

match the weight setted in test parameters.

Thermostatic Cell: for specimen conditioning

High Energy System: additional energy system allows

to reach equivalent testing height higher than 1 [m]

Automatic loader: enable the automatic loader device

for specimens

Tup Cleaner: activate the cleaner system for the tup

insert.

2.6.3.11 FRACTOVIS PLUS CONFIGURATION

To configure the Fractovis Plus parameters, double-

click on the Fractovis Plus label.

The Fractovis Plus configuration is the same of that

available for the Ceast 9350 instrument, as illustrated

in the previous paragraph. The only difference is in the

instrument options list where a secondary photocell is

available.

Secondary photocell: calculates the impact absorbed

energy as difference of kinetic energies



2.6.3.12 WIN9 WEIGHT DEVICE CONFIGURATION

To configure the Win9 Weight Device parameters,

double-click on the Win9 Weight Device label.


ers Win9 Weight Device characteristics:


name.

Connection: select the hardware port where the Win9

Weight Device is connected.














tween software and Win9 Weight Device (default value

is suggested).

Name: insert the customized name for the Win9

Weight Device.


the use of the Win9 Weight Device. Check to enable

use.

NOTE: The Win9 Weight Device enabling can also be set in Test Execution. The enabling state set in con-figuration is used as a default opening Test Ex-ecution window.



2.6.4 UNITS OF MEASURE FOLDER

2.6.4.1 COLUMNS GLOSSARY

Line: Instrument lines (Impact, Rheological,).

Item: Physic quantities.

Unit: Units of measurement currently in use.

Decimals: With how many decimals places each units

value displays.

Last Version: Last saved units of measurement set.

Ceast SI: International System units set provided by

CEAST.

Ceast BU: British Units set provided by CEAST.

2.6.4.2 CUSTOMIZING UNITS

To customize units of measure:

Select an Item row from the list and click on the

Change button

A pop-up window specifies the selected item for which

to choose the unit of measure.

Clicking on the right side down arrow, a drop-down

menu lists the different units to choose from.

Select one and press the OK button.

The current selection will be displayed in the Unit col-

umn, from the main window.

Settings used by the program are shown in the Cur-

rent settings status line.



SAVE A NEW CONFIGURATION

If the user customizes units of measurements, the new

unsaved configuration appears in the Units of Measure

folder status bar.

To save the new units configuration, once the units of

measure customization has been completed, press the

Last version button.

Press the Yes button in the next dialog to overwrite

the Last Version with the new units configuration.

The new saved configuration status appear on the

Units of Measure folder status bar and in the Last

version column of the units list.

RESTORE A CONFIGURATION

The user can load two default units of measurement

configuration sets: Ceast SI and Ceast BU. Or revert

the current unsaved configuration to the last saved

configuration.

To load a Ceast SI, Ceast BU, or the Last version confi-

guration, press Ceast SI, Ceast BU, or the Last ver-

sion buttons respectively.

Press the Yes button in the next dialog to overwrite

the Current Settings with the new configuration.

PRINT A CONFIGURATION

To print a report of a units of measurement configura-

tion, click on the Print button.

2.6.4.3 CHANGE DECIMAL PLACES VISUALIZATION

The user can customize with how many decimal places

each unit of measurement will be shown.

Select an item row from the units list and click on the

Change Decimal button

In the next dialog the user must specify the number of

decimal places by clicking on the right side down ar-

row, and selecting a number from the list.

Press the OK button to close the dialog.

The current value for the decimal places parameter

displays in the Decimals column in the units list.



2.6.5 MISCELLANEOUS FOLDER

This folder allows the user to configure main Ceast-

VIEW software options.

- Process Area Display process window at start up: check to auto-

matically open the synoptic panel for test and instru-

ment control (See TEST EXECUTION chapter).

Auto-print after test end: check to send an automat-

ic report print after test end to the configured default

printer (See DATA PRINTOUT chapter).

Auto log-on as Operator: check to open CeastVIEW

software in Operator Mode (See OPERATING PROFILES

chapter)

Auto-Export after test end: check to automatically

export test results according to the export configura-

tion (See DATA EXPORT chapter).

Automatic Start Point Searching: this option is al-

ways checked and set not editable. The start point will

be searched according to the parameter indicated in

the POINTS FOLDER paragraph in the TEST PARAMETERS

chapter.

LOG Area Process LOG: write all messages exchanged between

software and instrument in a ASCII file under the

LOG folder.

Communication LOG: write all software operations

sequence items in a ASCII file under the LOG folder.



Parameters Area No. of optional fields per page [0-5]: allows user to

specify how many optional fields will be shown in the

General and Material folders in the Edit parameters

set windows. User can specify up to 5 optional fields.

This option refers to the Test Parameters management

(See TEST PARAMETERS chapter for more information).

Test Name Options Area Append Date /Hour after Test Name: if checked,

the test timestamp will be added to the end of the test

file name. This option is useful when the user wants to

reuse an already configured loader for more than one

single test.

Database Area In the Database Configuration Area the

button allows the user to

set the folder on which all backup data will be stored

when the is pressed.

NOTE: If the Active backup Directory is not set, at every start CeastVIEW software will display a reminder popup window.

In the Database Actions Area the

button allows the user to

perform a backup of the entire stored dataset of the

CeastVIEW software.

NOTE: A backup dataset comprises both instrument set-tings and test data. All backup data are stored in the \Cfg and \Data folders.

In the Database Actions Area the

button allows the user to per-

form a copy of the entire stored dataset of the Ceast-

VIEW software.



2.6.6 LANGUAGE FOLDER

Use this folder to configure CeastVIEW software lan-

guage.

Its possible for the user to check if the software lan-

guage is available for each instrument line (Base, Hdt,

Rheo, etc.) from this window.

Choose your favorite language, if supported for your

instrument line, and press the OK button.

NOTE: The language is modified when exiting from the System Configuration window. A pop-up window notifies the language modification.



2.7 TUP/HAMMER/VICE CONFIGURATION

To proceed with tup, hammer or vice configurations:

From the main menu, click on

Management Striker Configuration

The Impact Tup/Hammer/Vice Manager window will

appears.

In the Impact Tup/Hammer/Vice Manager window

choose the desired system previously configured.

Choose the test type from those available.

NOTE: The number and type of available tests depend on the selected instrument.

Choose the Tup/Hammer/Vice type (Instru-

mented/Uninstrumented).

The previous points allow to filter the tup codes to the

underlying Tups/Hammers/Vices list.

Choose the tup, hammer or vice to be added to the list

of those configured from the List of the

tup/hammers/vices models and click on the Confi-

gure button.



2.7.1 UNINSTRUMENTED TUP/HAMMER

Insert the serial number of the new tup or hammer, op-

tional notes and click on the OK button.

The tup is added to the List of configured tups.

2.7.2 INSTRUMENTED TUP/HAMMER/VICE

NOTE: Before selecting instrumented devices copy the calibration files into the C:\\CeastVIEW\CFG fold-er.

Insert the serial number of the new tup, hammer or

vice and optional notes.

Click on the Calibration File button and chose the

correct calibration file from windows explorer.

To show calibration file information click on the Open

File button.

A pop-up window appears with the file contents.

Calibration file information includes:

A Information related to D4EXTWIN software only

B Tup, hammer or vice range expressed in [daN] (de-

ca-Newton)

1 [daN] = 10 [N]

C Number of points acquired during the calibration

procedure

D Voltage values acquired during the calibration pro-

cedure; values expressed in [mV]

E Force values applied on the instrumented device

during calibration procedure; values expressed in

[daN]

F Proper instrumented device resonance frequency,

expressed in [kHz]



G Main information including: Order number, Custom-

er, Tup code and Calibration date

H Mass and length of instrumented tup or hammer;

values expressed in [kg] and [m]

I Enabling of piezoelectric sensor:

TRUE = piezoelectric sensor

FALSE = strain gauge sensor

2.7.2.1 MODIFY TUP/HAMMER/VICE PROPERTIES

To modify the properties of a previously configured

tup, hammer or vice:

Select the tup, hammer or vice from the list of those

configured and press the Modify button.

Configure new tup/hammer/vice window will appear.

Fill in with custom information and click on the OK

button to confirm.

NOTE: Tups, hammers or vices already used in parame-ter sets cannot be modified.

2.7.2.2 SELECT NOT USED TUP/HAMMER/VICE

To reduce the list of configured tups/hammers /vices

click on the Select Not Used button.

The list of configured tups/hammers/vices will be fil-

tered showing and selecting the unused devices only.

NOTE: When Select Not Used function is enabled the Un-do button appears instead of the Select Not Used.

To restore the complete list of configured devices click

on the Undo button.

2.7.2.3 REMOVE CONFIGURED TUP/HAMMER/VICE

To eliminate tups, hammers or vices from the list, se-

lect the item and click on the Remove button.

The button Select Not Used allows the user to auto-

matically select the unused tups, hammers or vices

from the configured list.



NOTE: Tups, hammers or vices already used in parame-ter sets cannot be removed.

The Remove command works directly on the

Tup/Hammer/Vice database.

Removed items cannot be restored.

To remove consecutive items simultaneously select the

first item from the list and then press SHIFT + or

SHIFT + (Arrows keys)on the keyboard.

To remove multiple items (not consecutive) press CTRL

and while the button is pressed select all the desired

items with the mouse.

Click on the Remove button when the multiple selec-

tion is completed.

2.7.2.4 DISABLE OBSOLETE TUP/HAMMER/VICE

When a tup, hammer or vice becomes obsolete but is

still used in old parameter configurations, it cannot be

removed.

If you want to eliminate it from the list of available tups

in test parameter configuration:

Select the tup from the list of configured tups, ham-

mers and vice.

Click on the Enable/Disble button to eliminate it from

actual visualization.

NOTE: Disabled tups, hammers and vices are not shown in parameters editing.

To enable/disable consecutive items simultaneously se-

lect the first item from the list and then press SHIFT +

or SHIFT + (Arrows keys) on keyboard.

To enable/disable multiple items (not consecutive)

press CTRL and while the button is pressed select all

the desired items with the mouse.

Press the Enable/Disable button when the multiple se-

lection is completed.

To view all configured tups, hammers or vices (enabled

and disabled) check the View disabled items checkbox.



NOTE: Disabled tups, hammers or vices are shown as unchecked.

To enable previously disabled tups, hammers or vices:

Select the disabled items from the complete list of con-

figured tups, hammers and vices.

Click on the Enable/Disable button again.



2.8 IMPORT FUNCTION

The CeastVIEW software allows the user to import con-

figurations, parameters, test results and other types of

data in CeastVIEW software.

To activate import functions from the menu bar, under

the File menu, access to the Import submenu.

2.8.1.1 IMPORT CONFIGURATION

This import command allow the user to import an in-

strument configuration database. The name of the da-

tabase containing the data to be imported is

cwDAT.mdb and it is stored in the data folder under

the folder where the CeastVIEW software has been in-

stalled.

NOTE: This procedure also imports the Firmware Version and the System Version stored with the imported configuration.

2.8.1.2 IMPORT DATABASE

This import command allow the user to import test pa-

rameters and test results. The name of the database

containing the data to be imported is cwDAT.mdb and

it is stored in the data folder under the folder where

the Ceast VIEW software has been installed.

Click on the OK button to start the import database

process.

Click on the Cancel button to exit.

If the user import data from a previous version of the

CeastVIEW software database the following scenarios

happen:



IMPORT FROM A VERSION PRIOR TO 5.80.13:

The import process loads, in the Parameter List, the

test parameters as Reference Templates. It does not

import parameters non involved in any test.

IMPORT FROM A VERSION STARTING FROM 5.80.13:

The import process loads, in the Parameter List, the

Templates and Reference Templates as in the original

database.

The test parameters, you can view in the View Parame-

ters from Test or Test List, maintain the Reference

Template name from which they have been executed.

Instead, if they have been executed starting from a

Template (not Reference) they adopt the name of the

test itself.

See the TEST PARAMETERS chapter for more information

about Templates and Reference Templates.

2.8.1.3 IMPORT DAS IMPACT TEST

This is a compatibility import function. Use this com-

mand to import instrumented impact tests saved using

a CeastVIEW software version older than 0700.xxx ver-

sion.

2.8.1.4 IMPORT IMPACT STANDARDS VISUALIZATION DEFAULTS (CUSTOM LEVEL)

This command allows the user to import in the Ceast-

VIEW software the visualization customization for a

test result, as saved using the button (See TEST

OPENING AND DATA ANALYSIS chapter for more details).

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CHAPTER 3

TEST PARAMETERS

3 TEST PARAMETERS


3.1 TEMPLATES MANAGEMENT

To open Template management window:

Click on Management menu Parameters com-

mand

or:

Open Text execution window and then click on the

button.

The Parameter window will appear. This window al-

lows user to manage test templates.

3.1.1.1 PARAMETERS WINDOW GLOSSARY

The Parameters windows can be divided in four dis-

tinct sections:

- Column Headers A template is a collection of characteristics. Tem-

plates are shown in the Parameters windows as

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records (one template per row). Characteristics are

shown as fields (one characteristic per column). The

characteristic name is shown in the header of each

column.

User can order templates in ascending order by click-

ing on a header name one time, or in descending order

by clicking on the same header name a second time.

NOTE: When templates list is in a ordered status, a little triangle will appear on the right of the ordering characteristic.

= descending order

= ascending order

Fields can be drag among other columns to alter their

default order. To move a column in another position,

click on the field header and drag it to the new posi-

tion, then release the mouse left button.

- Query row User can filter templates writing filtering criteria in a

cell on the query row. Each field can be used to filter

the templates set shown in the Parameters window.

For numerical field (e.g. Date field) comparison opera-

tors , are allowed.

Example:

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- Templates Grid This area shows all Templates available depending on

active filters previously defined by the user.

NOTE: The characteristics shown in the templates table change according to the selected instrument type.

Double clicking on a row with a template will cause the

Edit parameter set window to appear in which user

can view or edit characteristics of that template.

Double clicking on a row without a template will cause

the No parameter selected error window to be dis-

played.

In the Templates Grid area a contextual menu is avail-

able. User can activate it clicking with the right mouse

button on the grid. That menu allows the user to acti-

vate the following commands:

Copy: Copy the whole content of the templates grid in

the Windows clipboard.

Copy selected: Copy the content of the template se-

lected through the multi selection (CTRL + row) in the

Windows clipboard.

NOTE: These two commands are useful to copy template values in external applications like spreadsheet or text editor.

Select all: Select all rows in the window.

Unselect all: Unselect all rows in the window.

Reverse selection: Toggle selected rows in unse-

lected and vice versa.

Grid Style: This is a modal command. When selected,

the template window appears like the working area of

a spreadsheet. When active, a check sign appears be-

fore the command name.

Alternate Row color style: This is a modal command.

When selected, the template rows appear in alternate

color style. When active, a check sign appears before

the command name. This command has no effect on se-

lected rows.

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Select alt. row color1: Allows user to choice the color

to apply to even rows when Alternate color style com-

mand is active.

Select alt. row color2: Allows user to choice the color

to apply to odd rows when Alternate color style com-

mand is active.

Autosize cols header: Auto size templates window

columns to fit the width of the column header cells.

Some templates cell contents may appear truncated.

Autosize cols rows: Auto size templates window

columns to fit the width of the column contents cells.

Some header cell contents may appear truncated.

- Buttons Area In this area are located command buttons that allows

the user to perform main operations on single template

or set of templates.

All these commands are in depth explained on next pa-

ragraphs.

NOTE: The OK button is enabled only when templates are loaded from the Test execution window.

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3.2 OPERATIONS ON TEMPLATES

A template is a collection of physic, mechanical and

system set-up characteristics. The template scope is

to define the test characteristics in each of its details,

so that a test can be executed as foreseen by a stan-

dard or user customization.

At any time the user can edit a template changing any

of its characteristic. A template can be copied, re-

named or deleted.

Once a test has been executed using a template the

software will automatically make a copy of this tem-

plate (still modifiable), that is then called parameter,

which is linked to the test and not modifiable by the

user.

The parameters are not shown in the template man-

agement window, but can be recalled by the user from

the test analysis window. (See TEST OPENING AND DATA

ANALYSIS chapter for more details).

A template also can be set as reference. A Refer-

ence template becomes not editable, but only when

at least one test has been executed using this template.

The reference templates are not modifiable but still

shown in the templates management window.

In the Buttons area of the parameters windows are lo-

cated the commands that allow the user to perform

main operations on templates.

3.2.1 SET TEMPLATE AS DEFAULT

To set an existing template as default:

Select a template in the Parameter window.

Then press the Set as default button,

Templates created after this command will be created

cloning the characteristics available in the template

just set as default.

3.2.2 TOGGLE A TEMPLATE AS REFERENCE

To set an existing template as Reference Template:

Select a template in the Parameter window.

Then press the Toggle Reference button,

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Reference Templates are templates set as Reference.

When a template assume this status became not edita-

ble, but only when at least one test based on it will be

executed.

NOTE: The user has to press the Toggle Reference button before to execute a test based on that template. Otherwise the test will not be based on that tem-plate.

NOTE: If a test has been executed starting from a Ref-erence Template, the parameters set associated to the test, you can display in View Parameters from Test or Test List, takes the name of the Ref-erence Template. Instead, if a test has been ex-ecuted from a Template (not Reference), the pa-rameters set associated to the test take the name of the test itself.

3.2.3 SELECT NOT USED TEMPLATE SETS

To reduce the list of template sets click on the Select

Not Used button.

The list of template sets will be filtered showing and

selecting those not used.

When Select Not Used function is enabled, the Undo

button appears instead of the Select Not Used

To restore the complete list of available template sets

press the Undo button.

3.2.4 DELETE TEMPLATE SETS

To delete a template set:

Select the desired template set then press the Remove

button.

A confirmation window will be shown.

Click on the OK button when the selection is com-

pleted.

A second confirmation window will be displayed.

Click on the OK button to delete the template.

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NOTE: Removed templates cannot be restored.

Clicking on Remove command before to select a tem-

plate will cause the No parameter selected error

window to be displayed.

Reference templates cannot be deleted if they have at

least a test that use their characteristics.

To remove consecutive templates simultaneously select

the first template from the list and then press and hold

SHIFT + Arrow keys or on the keyboard.

To remove non consecutive templates keep the CTRL

key pressed and click on the desired template sets with

the mouse. Click on the Remove button when the mul-

tiple selection is completed.

3.2.5 COPY TEMPLATE SETS

To copy a template set:

Select a template set from the list.

Click on the Copy button.

Insert a name for the copy.

Click on the OK button.

This procedure is suggested when modifying only a few

fields in the template set.

3.2.6 RENAME TEMPLATE SETS

To rename a template set:


Click on the Rename button.

Insert a new name for the set.

Click on the OK button

Clicking on Rename command before to select a tem-

plate will cause the No parameter selected error

window to be displayed.

3.2.7 VIEW OR MODIFY AN EXISTING TEMPLATE SET

To view details or to modify an existing template set:

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Click on the View / Edit... button.

Edit parameter set window will be opened in edit

mode, or in read-only mode if the template set is a Ref-

erence template with at least one test associated or in

use on Text execution window.

3.2.8 ADD NEW TEMPLATE SETS

To create a new template:

Click on the Add new... button.

Edit parameter set window will be opened in edit

mode allowing user to create a new template.

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3.3 EDIT TEMPLATE SETS

To open Edit Template set window:

Click on the Add new... button to create a new tem-

plate set or on the View/Edit... button to modify an ex-

isting set.

The Edit parameter windows comprises eight folder.

3.3.1 GENERAL FOLDER

The General folder has 5 fields by default plus up to

five optional fields

Instrument: Show the instrument name as specified

during system configuration as system name. (See IN-

STRUMENT FOLDER paragraph on chapter 2).

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Parameter name: input a name for the set to be

created; if the name already exists, the system will ask

that a new one be selected.

Operator, Laboratory, Comment: optional text

fields. They give further details that will be shown in

Parameters window and printed on test reports.

Optional fields: Optional fields are activated in the

System Configuration windows Miscellaneous fold-

er (See MISCELLANEOUS FOLDER paragraph on chapter 2)

and allow the user to set up to customized fields.

User can set a custom label for each optional field by

double-clicking on the optional field label using the

right mouse button (please note: right button and not

the left one), digit a new name and then press the OK

button to accept, or the C button to cancel.

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3.3.2 STANDARD FOLDER

The Standard folder consists of four sections:

Section 1: allows user to choose test type.

Section 2: allows user to choose international stan-

dards according to test type choice.

Section 3: shows the list of configured tups, hammers

or vices according to the selected test type and inter-

national standards.

Section 4: allows user to customize test templates ac-

cording to the configured instrument type.

- Test Type The test types list varies depending on the instrument

type selection. The following pictures show the list of

tests available for a pendulum instrument and for a

drop tower instrument.

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List of available tests for a pendulum instrument:

List of available tests for drop tower instruments:

The Test Type selection allows user to choose a type

of test from the following:

Charpy

Izod

Tensile

Pipes

DynStat (for Pendulum only)

Biaxial (for Ceast drop towers only)

CAI- (Compression After Impact) Rebound (for Ceast

drop towers only)

Components (for Ceast drop towers only)

The selection of Test type automatically filters the con-

tent of the Standard List.

NOTE: A graphic representation shows the type of im-pact (in red) on the specimen (in yellow or grey).

- Standard List Shows the list of available international standard fil-

tered by selected test type.

It allows user to choose from the following:

AECMA

AIRBUS AITM

ASTM

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BOEING BSS

BS

DIN

ISO

NFT

SACMA SRM

Custom standard.

The selection of the Standard automatically filters to

the contents of tup/hammer/vice lists.

Only if the STANDARD CUSTOM option is chosen,

tup\hammer\vice lists will depend only on the selected

Test type.

NOTE: When the STANDARD CUSTOM option is selected, creating a customized name is possible.

- Tups List Configured tup\hammer\vice (See INSTRUMENT CONFIGU-

RATION paragraph on chapter 2) are shown in this list,

according to selected Test type and Standard.

For each tup, hammer or vice the table includes the

main characteristics useful to simplify the device

choice.

NOTE: Nominal Energy and Velocity for the Pendulum hammer are referred to 150 degrees impact an-gle.

NOTE: The Serial number and device code are usually marked on the tool.

For instrumented tensile impact test, two selections

are needed: one for uninstrumented hammer/tup and

one for instrumented vice.

Choose instrumented and uninstrumented devices from

the two lists available:

Uninstrumented hammer or tup list

Instrumented vices

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If CEAST 9050/Impactor II is the current configured

instrument, the Hammer autodetection enabled

checkbox is also available. If selected, the configured

hammers list disappear from the window.

The Hammer autodetection system of the CEAST

9050/Impactor II instrument can recognize all ham-

mers complying with the 3 pins standard. The CEAST

9050/Imp

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