349-02787H TRAPEZIUMX User's Guide PDF

349-02787H
Nov. 2013
SHIMADZU AUTOGRAPH SOFTWARE
TRAPEZIUM X
Instruction Manual
Users Guide
Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
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Before Using the Autograph System

Introduction
Read this instruction manual prior to operating the
product.
Thank you for purchasing the TRAPEZIUMX.
This Guide describes the TRAPEZIUMX operating procedures, mainly showing flow of
operations of this software.
If you want to execute any operation, find the corresponding item from the table of
contents, and refer to the procedure described for the item.
Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the testing machine.
Keep it stored safely in an accessible location for easy reference.
NOTE
Be sure to understand the instructions in this manual before operating the

system.
Attach this instruction manual before lending or transferring it to another
party.
If this instruction manual or product warning labels are lost or destroyed,
promptly contact your Shimadzu representative.
This instruction manual lists safety precautions to ensure the system is
operated safely. Be sure to read them before using the system.
Notice
This manual is copyrighted by the Shimadzu Corporation. It may not be

reproduced either in whole or in part without the prior permission of
Shimadzu Corporation.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
The utmost care has been taken in preparing this document, however, if
any errors or omissions are detected, it may not be possible to correct them
immediately.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other

countries.
Copyright 2007-2013 Shimadzu Corporation. All rights reserved.
Documentation Conventions
In this instruction manual, the following safety-related signal words are used to
indicate the degree of hazard or possible damage.
Symbol
WARNING
Meaning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
CAUTION
avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or equipment

damage.
Text shown in the GUI
(menus, buttons, dialog boxes, and window names)
[]
Example: Select [File] - [Save as]

Click [OK]
the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window

""
Text shown temporarily in a window (such as error messages),

and text entered by the user
Safety Guidelines
Autograph systems generate very large forces used to measure the strength
characteristics of materials or products.
In some situations it could cause material damage or serious harm to humans (such
as injury or death).
Therefore, to ensure the system is used safely, please thoroughly understand and
observe the following warnings.
WARNING
Operating the system carelessly could result in serious injury or death. Keep
hands, head and all other body parts away from the testing space when the
crosshead is in motion.
WARNING
Moving parts can produce dangerous forces corresponding to the system
capacity. All operators should read the instruction manual thoroughly to ensure
they operate the system correctly. Control access to the system to ensure only
trained operators operate the system.
WARNING
Due to risk of electric shock, never touch inside the controller unit, located in
the testing machine.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING
Do not open the ball screw shaft protective cover unless lubricating the screw
shaft. Do not leave the shaft cover open while performing tests. Keep hair,
clothing, rags, and fingers from getting caught in the ball screw when
lubricating the ball screw.
WARNING
Keep the face and body away from the test specimen during tests. When the
specimen breaks, flying debris could injure eyes or other body parts. Always
use a safety guard or other measure to provide protection from broken
specimens.
WARNING
Due to risk of electric shock, injury, or fire, wiring, maintenance, and
inspection work should be perform only by a person with specialized expertise.
WARNING
To prevent electric shock, always ground power cables (100 W Max.).
WARNING
Do not operate the system in a manner that subjects the crosshead to loads
when the load cell is removed and do not operate the system in a manner that
does not transmit the load to the load cell. Doing so would cause overloading to
be undetected, which could result in damage to the frame or jigs.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING
Never operate the crosshead without crosshead limit switches in place. Doing
so could cause the crosshead to hit the jig and damage the frame, jig, or load
cell.
WARNING
Always use Shimadzu brand testing jigs on Autograph testing machines.
CAUTION
This system includes a built-in safety feature that stops jog or return
movements if the load level applied to the load cell varies by more than a given
amount. This feature is one of the safety circuits, but for fast movements it
cannot eliminate the risk of overshooting. Furthermore, for safety and
operational convenience reasons, this feature will not stop motion in the
unloading direction. Therefore, this feature provides no guarantee that impacts
and overloading will be prevented in the testing space. Also, do not use this
feature for positioning or other control purposes.
CAUTION
For long tests, note that continuous operation is limited to 10 hours for
Autograph systems.
Product Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Shimadzu provides the following warranty for this product.
1. Warranty Period
Please consult your Shimadzu representative for information about

the extent of the warranty.
2. Coverage
If the product malfunctions during the warranty period, Shimadzu

ill repair or replace the product (at their discretion) free of charge.
3. Exclusions
Even if occurring during the warranty period, this warranty does

not cover the following types of malfunctions.
1)
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3)
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6)
7)
Malfunctions resulting from using or handling the system improperly.

Malfunctions resulting from disassembly, repair or modification performed
by any company other than Shimadzu or a Shimadzu-designated company.
Malfunctions resulting from causes outside the system.
Malfunctions resulting from operating the product in harsh environments,
such as areas subject to high temperatures, high humidity, corrosive gasses
or vibration.
Malfunctions resulting from fire, earthquakes, or other natural disasters.
Malfunctions resulting from moving or transporting the system after
installation.
Malfunctions of consumables or the equivalent.
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Content
CONTENT ................................................................................................................................... 1
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ................................................................................................................. 5
CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 5
RELATED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................. 7
[PREPARATIONS] ...................................................................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 1 BEFORE USING TRAPEZIUMX ....................................................................... 10
OPERATIONS AVAILABLE WITH TRAPEZIUMX, AND HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE ........................ 11
INSTALLING TRAPEZIUMX ..................................................................................................... 13
CONNECTION TO THE TESTING MACHINE................................................................................... 24
STARTING TRAPEZIUMX......................................................................................................... 29
CLOSING TRAPEZIUMX .......................................................................................................... 31
REGISTERING TESTING MACHINES AND JIGS .............................................................................. 32
[EXECUTION OF TEST] .......................................................................................................... 33
CHAPTER 2 EXECUTION OF TEST ...................................................................................... 34
STEP 1: TURNING POWER ON .................................................................................................... 35
STEP 2: PREPARATION FOR TEST EXECUTION ............................................................................. 36
STEP 3: EXECUTING TEST........................................................................................................... 37
STEP 4: SAVING TEST RESULT .................................................................................................... 40
OPERATIONS AVAILABLE DURING TEST EXECUTION ................................................................... 41
RESTORING DATA IN EMERGENCY (BACKUP FUNCTION) ............................................................ 42
AMOUNT OF DATA THAT CAN BE SAVED OR CONTROLLED ........................................................... 43
CHAPTER 3 HOW TO USE TEST EXECUTION FUNCTIONS ............................................ 45
SELECTING A METHOD ............................................................................................................... 46
CONTINUING TEST AFTER COMPLETION OF TEST ....................................................................... 47
ENTERING SPECIMEN SIZES ....................................................................................................... 48
PROTECTING SPECIMENS AGAINST DAMAGE BEFORE TEST......................................................... 49
RETURNING THE TESTING MACHINE TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION .............................................. 50
RE-TEST ..................................................................................................................................... 51
ADDING SPECIMENS ................................................................................................................... 52
EXECUTING TEST FOR A NEW LOT UNDER SAME CONDITIONS .................................................... 53
DELETING A LINE FOR SPECIMEN YET TO BE TESTED ................................................................. 54
CHANGING ORDER OF SPECIMENS .............................................................................................. 55
EXECUTING SCHEDULED TASK ................................................................................................... 56
[CREATING METHOD]............................................................................................................ 57
CHAPTER 4 FLOW OF METHOD CREATING AND EDITING OPERATIONS .................. 58
CREATING A NEW METHOD ......................................................................................................... 59
EDITING AN EXISTING METHOD FILE .......................................................................................... 61
CHAPTER 5 CREATING SINGLE TEST METHOD .............................................................. 63
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CREATING A SIMPLE TENSILE TEST METHOD.............................................................................. 64
CREATING A TENSILE TEST METHOD USING AN EXTENSOMETER ................................................ 72
CREATING A COMPRESSION TEST METHOD ................................................................................. 78
CREATING A BENDING TEST METHOD ......................................................................................... 83
CREATING A TEAR/PEEL TEST METHOD ...................................................................................... 88
CREATING A CREEP TEST METHOD ............................................................................................. 93
CHAPTER 6 CREATING CYCLE TEST METHOD ...............................................................101
CREATING A SIMPLE CYCLE TEST METHOD ............................................................................... 102
CREATING A CYCLE TEST METHOD WITH MANY CYCLES AND RESISTANCE INPUT ..................... 107
CHAPTER 7 CREATING CONTROL TEST METHOD .........................................................113
CREATING A SIMPLE UP/DOWN TEST METHOD .......................................................................... 114
CREATING A STEPPED CONTROL TEST METHOD ........................................................................ 119
CHAPTER 8 CREATING TEXTURE TEST METHOD ..........................................................125
CREATING A PLUNGER COMPRESSION TEST METHOD ............................................................... 126
CREATING A CHEWING TEST METHOD ...................................................................................... 133
[RESULT ANALYSIS AND OUTPUT]....................................................................................143
CHAPTER 9 RE-ANALYZING TEST RESULT......................................................................144
FLOW OF RE-ANALYZING OPERATION ....................................................................................... 145
OPENING A TEST FILE .............................................................................................................. 146
COMBINING SEVERAL TEST FILES............................................................................................. 146
ANALYSIS METHOD SELECTION GUIDE ..................................................................................... 147
BATCH CHANGE OF VARIOUS PARAMETERS (RE-ANALYSIS) METHOD WIZARD ....................... 148
DIRECT CHANGE OF ANALYSIS PARAMETERS ON THE MAIN SCREENQUICK SETTING PANEL 149
CHANGING ONLY ANALYSIS PARAMETERS IN THE RESULT WINDOW ......................................... 150
CHANGING PASS/FAIL JUDGMENT CRITERIA IN THE RESULT WINDOW ..................................... 151
CHANGING PRINTING ORDER AND PRINT ON/OFF SETTING IN THE RESULT WINDOW ............. 153
SPECIFYING A DATA PROCESSING POINT IN A CHART POINT PICKING .................................... 155
CHANGING AN ELASTIC LINE SLOPE IN A CHART ...................................................................... 157
CHANGING THE PEEL TEST DATA PROCESSING RANGE IN A CHART .......................................... 159
CHANGING PEEL TEST PEAK/VALLEY CALCULATION EXCLUDING FORCE IN A CHART ............... 161
RESETTING A MANUALLY CHANGED RESULT TO ORIGINAL VALUE THROUGH RE-ANALYSIS ..... 163
CHAPTER 10 PRINTING AND OUTPUT OF TEST RESULT .............................................165
RESULT EXPORT SELECTION GUIDE ......................................................................................... 166
PRINTING A REPORT ................................................................................................................. 167
CREATING A REPORT IN A SPECIFIED FORMAT WITH EXCEL (EXCEL REPORT).......................... 167
SENDING E-MAIL...................................................................................................................... 173
AUTOMATICALLY SAVING A TEST RESULT IN A NETWORK SERVER - NETWORK EXPORT ........... 174
[SETTINGS] .............................................................................................................................177
CHAPTER 11 USER MANAGEMENT SETTINGS................................................................178
USER MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................ 179
TYPES OF USERS REGISTERED WITH INITIAL SETTINGS ............................................................ 180
ORIGINAL GROUPS ................................................................................................................... 183
CREATING NEW GROUPS .......................................................................................................... 184
ADDING A USER ........................................................................................................................ 188
CHANGING USER INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 190
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DELETING A USER .................................................................................................................... 192
SKIPPING LOGIN NAME/PASSWORD ENTRY AT STARTUP ........................................................... 194
CHAPTER 12 CUSTOMIZING MAIN SCREEN ....................................................................197
CUSTOMIZING THE TOOLBAR .................................................................................................... 198
CHANGING THE TOOLBAR SIZE ................................................................................................. 201
CHANGING THE SENOR DISPLAY ON/OFF STATUS ................................................................... 203
CHANGING THE CHART/RESULT WINDOW DISPLAY ON/OFF STATUS ....................................... 203
CHANGING THE CHART/RESULT WINDOW SIZE ......................................................................... 204
CHANGING THE CHART/RESULT WINDOW LAYOUT ................................................................... 205
SETTING UP THE QUICK SETTING PANEL ................................................................................ 208
CHAPTER 13 VARIOUS SETTINGS OF TRAPEZIUMX ......................................................209
SELECTING A DISPLAY LANGUAGE ........................................................................................... 210
CHANGING THE STARTUP SCREEN ............................................................................................ 212
USING THE AUTO SAVE FUNCTION .......................................................................................... 214
SETTING UP SOFTWARE AND TESTING MACHINE OPERATION LOGS .......................................... 216
SETTING UP A TEST SCHEDULE ................................................................................................ 218
REGISTERING A FREQUENTLY USED METHOD .......................................................................... 220
[USEFUL FUNCTIONS] .........................................................................................................223
CHAPTER 14 USING USB MEMORY FUNCTION...............................................................224
USB MEMORY FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 225
CREATING A METHOD FOR THE USB MEMORY ......................................................................... 226
EXECUTING A TEST WITH THE USB MEMORY ........................................................................... 229
LOADING MEASUREMENT DATA FROM THE USB MEMORY ....................................................... 232
CHAPTER 15 USING STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL FUNCTION ..........................235
SPECIFYING THE USE OF STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL AND AVAILABLE FUNCTIONALITY .. 236
SETTING RULES FOR JUDGING ABNORMALITIES ....................................................................... 238
CREATING A NEW CONTROL CHART .......................................................................................... 239
CONTROL CHART (WHEN USING STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL FUNCTION).......................... 241
OPENING A SPC/SQC DATA FILE (WHEN USING STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL FUNCTION). 243
CREATING A NEW HISTOGRAM/CONTROL CHART ...................................................................... 244
HISTOGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 246
CONTROL CHART (WHEN NOT USING STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL FUNCTION) .................. 247
OPENING A SPC/SQC DATA FILE ............................................................................................. 250
PRINTING A HISTOGRAM/CONTROL CHART ............................................................................... 250
SAVING A HISTOGRAM/CONTROL CHART AS A PDF FILE ........................................................... 250
SAVING A HISTOGRAM/CONTROL CHART ................................................................................... 250
CHAPTER 16 USING OLD SOFTWARE FILES....................................................................251
BEFORE USING TRAPEZIUM2 FILES ...................................................................................... 252
OPEN METHOD FILES CREATED IN TRAPEZIUM2 .................................................................. 256
OPEN TEST FILES CREATED IN TRAPEZIUM2 ........................................................................ 258
CONVERT FROM TRAPEZIUM2 FILE TO TRAPEZIUMX FILE ............................................... 260
NOTES OF TRAPEZIUM2 FILE CONVERSION .......................................................................... 262
CHAPTER 17 MARKER CONTROLLER FUNCTION ..........................................................267
SETTINGS FOR ALL TYPES OF TESTING MACHINE ..................................................................... 268
SETTINGS FOR USING [MARKER CONTROLLER SWITCH] FOR EZ-L,S OR AGS-J(OPTIONAL)... 269
OPERATION DURING TESTING .................................................................................................. 270
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CHAPTER 18 USING INITIAL SPEED FUNCTION ............................................................271
GENERAL INTRODUCTION OF THIS FUNCTION.......................................................................... 272
HOW TO SET TEST METHOD FOR INITIAL SPEED ....................................................................... 273
CHAPTER 19 MEASURING THE CLEARANCE FUNCTION .............................................275
INTRODUCTION THE CLEARANCE ............................................................................................. 276
WHAT IS THE DETECTION OF THE CLEARANCE ORIGIN ........................................................ 277
AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF THE CLEARANCE ORIGIN.............................................................. 278
MANUAL DETECTION OF THE HEIGHT / LENGTH/CLEARANCE ORIGIN .................................... 282
HOW TO SET TEST METHOD...................................................................................................... 283
WARNING : ABOUT RETURN AND POSITION ZERO................................................................. 287
ATTENTION : ABOUT DIGITAL VALUE DISPLAYY ................................................................... 288
CHAPTER 20 USEFUL FUNCTIONS FOR TEXTURE SOFTWARE...................................289
PRE-INSTALLED METHODS ....................................................................................................... 290
AREA FILLING FUCTION ........................................................................................................... 291
SHOW AVERAGE CURVE PER BATCH ........................................................................................ 292
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About This Guide

This Guide describes the TRAPEZIUMX operating procedures, mainly showing flow of
operations of this software.
If you want to execute any operation, find the corresponding item from the table of
contents, and refer to the procedure described for the item.
Configuration
This Guide is comprised of the following chapters.
[Preparations]
Chapter 1: Before Using TRAPEZIUMX
This chapter describes outline of the TRAPEZIUMX software, how to use this
Guide, and the procedures for installation and setup of this software before use.
[Execution of Test]
The test execution procedures are described.
Chapter 2: Execution of Test
This chapter describes flow of operations after start of test until saving of test
results.
Chapter 3: How to Use Test Execution Functions
This chapter describes various functions useful for routine operations of this
software.
[Creating Method]
Examples of method creating procedures are provided.
Chapter 4: Flow of Method Creating and Editing Operations
This chapter describes basic flow of operations for creating a new method, and
for edition of an existing file.
Chapter 5: Creating Single Test Method
This chapter describes the procedures for creating a method for tensile test,
compression test, bending test, peel test and creep test.
About This Guide

Chapter 6: Creating Cycle Test Method
This chapter describes the procedure for creating a method of a test with
up/down cycles.
Chapter 7: Creating Control Test Method
This chapter describes the procedure for creating a method of a test with
complicated action.
Chapter 8: Creating Texture Test Method
This chapter describes the procedure for creating a method of a texture test for
medicine and food.
[Result Analysis and Output]
Procedures for analyzing test results, printing and outputting them to other software
are described.
Chapter 9: Re-analyzing Test Result
This chapter describes the procedure for analyzing a measured test result in
various ways.
Chapter 10: Printing and Output of Test Result
This chapter describes the procedures for printing a test report, and for
outputting a test result to different software.
[Settings]
Various setting procedures of this software are described.
Chapter 11: User Management Settings
This chapter describes user registration and user authority setting procedures.
Chapter 12: Customizing Main Screen
This chapter describes the procedure for customizing layout and each window
size of the main screen.
Chapter 13: Various Settings of TRAPEZIUMX
This chapter describes the various setting procedures of this software, such as
automatic saving, schedule setting and so on.
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[Useful Functions]
Other useful functions that can be executed with TRAPEZIUMX are described.
Chapter 14: Using USB Memory Function
This chapter describes the procedure for communicating test method and result
files with the AG-X series AUTOGRAPH via the USB memory, without
connecting the testing machine to a PC.
Chapter 15: Using Statistical Process Control Function
This function is used to sample test results obtained with TRAPEZIUMX at
specified intervals, to create a histogram or Xbar-R control chart.
Chapter 16: Using Old Software Files
This chapter describes the procedure for using test method and result files
created in TRAPEZIUM2.
Chapter 17: Marker Controller Function
This chapter describes the procedure for using Marker Controller Function.
Related Documents
TRAPEZIUMX Software Reference Manual:
This provides features and functions in the main windows and various dialog boxes.
(349-02788)
TRAPEZIUMX Data Processing Reference Manual:

This provides an explanation of the data processing that can be done with
TRAPEZIUMX.
(349-02789)
TRAPEZIUMX Hardware Selfcheck and Settings Guide:

This provides an explanation of AUTOGRAPH AG-X series selfcheck functions, and
software configuration methods for AG-Xplus, AG-X, AGS-X.EZ-X and AG-IS, and
EZGraph.
(349-02790)
About This Guide
Users Guide
[Preparations]
[Preparations] describes the preparatory steps for using the TRAPEZIUMX software.
Chapter 1 Before Using TRAPEZIUMX
Chapter 1
Before Using TRAPEZIUMX
This chapter describes the TRAPEZIUMX installation before use, startup and closing
procedures.
Operations available with TRAPEZIUMX, and how to use this Guide

Installing TRAPEZIUMX
Connection to The testing machine
Starting TRAPEZIUMX
Closing TRAPEZIUMX
Registering testing machines and jigs
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Operations available with TRAPEZIUMX, and how to use this Guide

The TRAPEZIUMX software enables you to easily and quickly execute various test
operations, such as setup, test execution, and data analysis and output.
The operations available with TRAPEZIUMX, and how to use this Guide are described
below.
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Installing TRAPEZIUMX
To install TRAPEZIUMX into a PC, perform the following procedure.
In WindowsXP Case:
1. Insert the TRAPEZIUMX setup CD-ROM into the PC.

2. The setup starts automatically. If TRAPEZIUMX doesn't start, Launch Setup.exe in
[CD-ROM]-[English]
3. This dialog box appears. Click on [OK].
4. After [Windows Installer] dialog box appears, The setup wizard starts. Click [Next].
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5. Set installation folder.

If you want to change the installation folder, Click [Browse]. The browse dialog box
appears. Set installation folder.
6. Click [Next].
7. The installation begins. Click [Next].
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8. It is installing TRAPEZIUMX. Wait for a while.
9. If Software Installation dialog box displayed, Click [Continue Anyway].
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10. This dialog box appears. Click on [Close].
11. Click [OK], This completes the setup procedure.
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12.Click on the Windows START, and select [All Program] - [SHMADZU] [TRAPEZIUMX], or double-click on the TRAPEZIUMX icon on the desktop.
The following dialog is displayed.Select for AG series and enter the serial No.
indicated at the back of the CD-ROM case. And Click [OK].
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In WindowsVista, Windows7 Case:
1. Insert the TRAPEZIUMX setup CD-ROM into the PC.

2. Select [Wscript.exe] in the displayed dialog. If the dialog isn't displayed, Launch
Setup.exe in [CD-ROM]-[English]
3. After [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow].
4. The [TRAPEZIUMX Setup] dialog box appears. Click on [OK].
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5. After [Windows Installer] dialog box appears, The setup wizard starts. Click
[Next].
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6. Set installation folder.
If you want to change the installation folder, Click [Browse]. The browse dialog
box appears. Set installation folder.
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7. Click [Next].
8. The installation begins. Click [Next].
9. It is installing TRAPEZIUMX. Wait for a while.
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10. Click on [Install].
11. This dialog box appears. Click on [Close].
12. Click [OK], This completes the setup procedure.
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13. Click on the Windows START, and select [All Program] - [SHMADZU] [TRAPEZIUMX], or double-click on the TRAPEZIUMX icon on the desktop.
The following dialog is displayed.Select for AG series and enter the serial No.
indicated at
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Connection to The testing machine

A setting necessary to connect the testing machine with the PC is done according to the
following procedures if the USB Driver is not installed when the installing of
TRAPEZIUMX is finished.
If The testing machine is AG-X,AGS-X,EZ-X Series, install USB Driver. If The testing
machine isn't AG-X,AGS-X,EZ-X Series, After starting TRAPEZIUMX, Confirm COM
port of RS-232C (Recommended Standard 232C).
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If the testing machine is AG-X,AGS-X,EZ-X Series
1. Turning power of the testing machine ON. And connect PC with the testing
machine with the USB cable of the attachment.
2. [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is automatically displayed.
If the dialog isn't displayed, launch DPInst.exe in

C:\Program Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x86.
After this step, refer to step 10.
If OS is 64bit, launch DPInst64.exe in
After this step, refer to step 10.
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3. Select No, not this time item in this dialog box.
4. After Clicking [Next], This dialog box appears.
5. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
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C:\Program Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x86
7. Select Search for the best driver in these locations.
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8. The check on Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM) is removed, and

Include this location in the search is checked.
C:\Program Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x86
If OS is 64bit, set C:\Program Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x64.
9. If an initial value of Include this location in the search is not C:\Program

Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x86, Clicking [Browse], Set
And click [OK].
If OS is 64bit, set C:\Program Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x64.
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11. Click [Continue Anyway].
12. It is installing USB driver. Wait for a while.
13. Click [Finish], This completes the installing procedure.
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Starting TRAPEZIUMX
1. Click on the Windows START, and select [All Program] - [SHMADZU] [TRAPEZIUMX], or double-click on the TRAPEZIUMX icon on the desktop.
2. The splash screen appears.
3. The [Login] dialog box appears.
Enter a user name and password, and click on [OK]. With initial settings, the user
names and passwords are as listed below. Add new users, as required.
User name
admin
Password
admin
tester
tester
user
user
Authority
Administrator
(Operations of all functions are allowed.)
Test supervisor
(Method creation and test execution are allowed.)
General user
(Only test operations are allowed.)
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4. When you start this software for the first time with registration of several testing
machines, select the type of testing machine to be used, and the machine number.
Enter the machine number indicated on the machine number label (I3XXXXXX)
affixed to the testing machine.
Click on [OK].
* After a new testing machine is registered, close TRAPEZIUMX once, and then
perform the above procedure from Step 1 again.
5. When the software is started for the first time, a dialog box appears that asks whether
or not to use the statistical process control function. To use the statistical process
control function, click [Yes].
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5. Click on [OK]. Then, the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window appears.
Closing TRAPEZIUMX
Select [File] - [Exit]. If there is a change in the file, a confirmation message appears.
Alternatively, you may click on [Exit] in the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
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Registering testing machines and jigs

To use TRAPEZIUMX for the first time, register your testing machines and jigs. Once
testing machines and jigs are registered, you can select jig information used for a method.
Registering jigs
1. Prepare a simple method, and display the main window.

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2. Select [Hardware] - [Registration of Testing machines and jigs].

3. The [Registration of Testing machines and jigs] dialog box appears. Then,
register your testing machines and jigs.
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[Execution of Test]
[Execution of Test] provides test execution procedures and various test operations.
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Chapter 2 Execution of Test
Chapter 2
Execution of Test
This chapter describes the basic procedure for executing test with TRAPEZIUMX.
Step 1: Turning power ON

Step 2: Preparation for test execution
Step 3: Executing test
Step 4: Saving test result
Operations available during test execution
Restoring data in emergency (Backup function)
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Step 1: Turning power ON

First, the operating procedure from power-ON to start of TRAPEZIUMX is described
below.
1. Turn ON the testing machine power supply.

2. Turn ON the PC power supply.
3. Double-click on the icon on the desktop to start TRAPEZIUMX.
4. After entry of a user name and password, the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window
appears.
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Step 2: Preparation for test execution

The following is the procedure for selecting a desired type of test and displaying the test
execution screen after start of TRAPEZIUMX.
1. Click on [Select a method and test].
* There are other ways for selecting a method. You can use a preferable way to select
a method.
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2. The [Test] Wizard appears. Select a desired method.
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3. Click on [Finish].
4. The TRAPEZIUMX main window appears.
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Step 3: Executing test

After the preparations for test execution are completed, TRAPEZIUMX can execute tests
continuously with specimens as many as required.
The test execution procedure is as follows.
1. Prepare a required number of specimens.

2. Move the testing machine to the specimen mounting position.
Click the mouse right button in the blue area.
3. Mount the first specimen to the testing machine.

4. Press [
] on the testing machine, or in the software.
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5. The machine executes test. During execution of test, measured values and charts are
displayed.
For operations available during test execution, refer to the following page.
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6. The test ends. The system calculates test results and displays the [Result] window.
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7. Return the testing machine to the original position.

8. Mount the second specimen to the testing machine.
9. Repeat the above Step 4 through Step 7, for the specimens as many as prepared.
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Step 4: Saving test result

Test results can be saved in a PC. The saving procedure and subsequent procedures are as
follows.
1. Select [File] - [Save as] - [Test].

2. The [Save As Test] dialog box appears.
3. Enter a file name, and click on [Save].
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Operations available during test execution

During execution of test, you cannot execute most operations, because the system
executes high-speed communication with the testing machine. However, the following
operations are enabled.
In addition to the above, the following operations are also enabled.

- Removing extensometer
- Starting high-speed sampling from a desired position(for AG-IS and EZGraph only)
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Restoring data in emergency (Backup function)

If the PC abruptly malfunctions, or if you have closed the software without saving data,
the system can restore the previous test data.
Data restoring procedure
1. Select [File] - [Open] - [Test]. The [Open Test] dialog box appears.
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2. Go to the [BackUp] folder.

3. Select the [BackUpData.xt**] file, and click on [Open].
4. The test result will be displayed in the main window. Save the result.
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Amount of data that can be saved or controlled

If the amount of data from test measurement results increases too much, the software may
run extremely slowly or become unstable.
In particular, if performing tests with short sampling intervals, tests performed over long
periods, tests involving a large number of samples, and so on, make sure that none of the
following limitations apply.
Limitations
The file size maximum capacity for retaining measurement data as test results is
500 MB.
500 MB of data is roughly equivalent to the following.
Sampling Interval
0.2 msec
1 msec
10 msec
100 msec
Total Measurement Time

Approx. 31 minutes
Aprox. 160 minutes
Approx. 1600 minutes (approx. 26.6 hours)
Approx. 26.6 hours (approx. 11days)
Notes:
The sampling interval settings available for specifying in test conditions varies
depending on the number of test specimens. For more details, see "Samplings" in
the Software Reference Manual.
The above values were measured when only [Force] and [Stroke] are selected for
the test sensor type.
If testing multiple specimens, use the above as a guideline for total measurement
time.
If close to reaching the above limits, go ahead and use the current file, but do not continue
performing additional tests. Create a new file before performing the test again.
Note
Using extensometer, width, or other sensors will increase the amount of data retained and
may shorten the estimated times indicated in the table above before reaching the capacity
limit.
If performing long tests or tests with short sampling intervals or large quantities, save test
results in a file as often as possible and confirm the file sizes.
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Chapter 3
How to Use Test Execution Functions
TRAPEZIUMX provides many functions that enable users to flexibly execute routine test
operations. This chapter describes various test execution functions.
Selecting a method
Continuing test after completion of test
Entering specimen sizes
Protecting specimens against damage before test
Returning the testing machine to the original position
Re-test
Adding specimens
Executing test for a new lot under same conditions
Deleting a line for specimen yet to be tested
Changing order of specimens
Executing scheduled task
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Selecting a method
Before executing of test, select a method from prepared items.
TRAPEZIUMX provides several ways for method selection. Use a suitable way by
referring to the following flowchart.
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Continuing test after completion of test

TRAPEZIUMX provides some ways for effectively continuing several tests. Select a
suitable way depending on your purpose from the following flowchart.
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Entering specimen sizes

For example, you can enter specimen sizes for the following purposes.
- For stress or strain calculation
- For recording specimen data together with test result
When can specimen sizes be entered?

- Specimen sizes can be entered at any time (before and after test).
Which window is to be used for entry of specimen sizes?

- To change only specimen sizes easily
[Specimen Sizes]
Selecting [Test] - [Specimen Sizes] displays the entry screen.
- To change specimen sizes directly in the main window (for frequent changes)
[Quick Setting Panel]
The entry screen is always displayed on the main screen.
- To change specimen sizes together with other conditions
[Reanalyze]
Selecting [Test] - [Reanalyze] displays the [Method] Wizard.
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Protecting specimens against damage before test

With the specimen protection function, you can prevent damage to specimens under
excessive load before execution of test.
Application of this function

When the specimen is extremely fragile
Perform the following procedure
1. Display the main screen, and make preparations for test.

2. Select [Test] - [Test Control] - [Force Zero Hold].
3. The testing machine automatically moves to hold the force at 0.
4. You can start a test by pressing [Start].
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Returning the testing machine to the original position

After completion of test with a single specimen, the testing machine can be returned to the
test starting position.
To return the machine manually

Select [Test] - [Test Control] - [Return].
To return the machine automatically after completion of test
Select [Return] in [Break and Limit Action] on the method wizard screen.
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Re-test
If you intend to re-test a specimen after an error, you can re-execute the test with the
[Re-Test] function. The test result will be overwritten in the same place where an
error occurred.
1. In the result window, double-click on the left end column for the specimen to be
re-tested.
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clicking the mouse right button on the target specimen and selecting [Re-Test this
specimen].
2. The [Re-Test] dialog box appears.

3. Enter the specimen sizes as required, and click on [OK].
4. The selected result will be cleared, and the system prepares for re-test.
5. After the re-test is executed, the result will be displayed in the same column.
6. Select [Test] - [Test Control] - [Force Zero Hold].
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Adding specimens
After completion of tests for all registered specimens, the number of specimens can be
added.
Changing batch size and sub batch size

- [Specimen Sizes]
Selecting [Test] - [Specimen Sizes] displays the entry screen.
Or
- [Re-analyze]
Selecting [Test] - [Re-analyze] displays the Method Wizard.
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Inserting a single specimen into a desired place

When the result window is displayed, perform the following procedure.
1. Click the mouse right button on the line above the specimen inserting position.
2. Select [Insert]. A specimen is added below the selected line.
Adding a single specimen to the end of batch
When the result window is displayed, perform the following procedure.
1. Click the mouse right button on a specimen of the batch to which a specimen is to
be added.
2. Select [Add Specimen]. A specimen is added to the end of the selected batch.
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Executing test for a new lot under same conditions

With the [Next Test] function, you can execute new tests for the same number of
specimens under the same conditions, after tests for all registered specimens are
completed.
1. Select [Test] - [Next Test].

2. The chart and result on the screen will be cleared, and the system prepares for
new test.
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Deleting a line for specimen yet to be tested

If the number of tests completed is less than the registered number, a line for
specimen yet to be tested can be deleted from the screen.
When the result window is displayed, perform the following procedure
1. Click the mouse right button on the line to be deleted.

2. Select [Delete this specimen]. The selected line will be deleted.
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even if the line is not deleted.
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Changing order of specimens

If the order of test is incorrect, or if a specimen of a lower number is delivered to be
tested later, the order of test results can be changed afterward.
1. Click on [Specimen Name] for the specimen whose order is to be changed.

2. Drag the mouse cursor to the edge of the cell that indicates the specimen name.
Then, the cursor changes to the + mark.
3. With the mouse left button held down, drag it to the destination line.
4. After the mouse button is released, a confirmation message appears.
5. Click on [Yes]. Then, the specimen will move to the destination line.
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Executing scheduled task

You can call registered methods in specified order to execute tests.

This function can be used when one person creates test schedule and another person
executes the scheduled task.
Once daily test schedule and methods are determined first, an operator can execute
tests in sequence according to the schedule.
1. Select [File] - [New] - [Executes scheduled tasks].

2. The system automatically calls the methods registered in the schedule, and
prepares for test execution.
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Select [Tools] - [Task &Scheduler]. Then, the [Settings of Test Schedule] dialog
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[Creating Method]
[Creating Method] provides various examples of the procedures for creating methods (=
settings required for test execution).
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Chapter 4
Flow of Method Creating and Editing Operations
This chapter describes the flow of operations for creating a new method, and for edition of
an existing method file.
Creating a new method

Editing an existing method file
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Creating a new method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a new method.
1. Start TRAPEZIUMX.
Double-click on the icon on the desktop to start TRAPEZIUMX. The
[TRAPEZIUMX Home] window appears.
2. Click on [
]. Then, [Method Wizard] appears.
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when the main window is displayed.
Select [File] - [New] - [Method]. Select [New] - [Method] on the tool bar. Select
[Create a new method] on the navigation bar.
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Click on the tab to be set up, or click on [Next] or [Back], and specify each item.
3. Click on any of the following buttons depending on the subsequent operation.

- To execute test immediately under the current method settings: Click on
[
].
- To return to the Home window after saving the method settings: Click on
[
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- To quit the method creating procedure and return to the Home window: Click on
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Editing an existing method file

This section describes the flow of operation for opening and editing an exiting method file.
Double-click on the icon on the desktop to start TRAPEZIUMX. The
[TRAPEZIUMX Home] window appears.
2. Click on [
]. Then, [Method Wizard] appears.
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when the main window is displayed.
Select [File] - [Open] - [Method]. Select [Open] - [Method] on the tool bar. Select
[Open a method] on the navigation bar.
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Click on the tab to be set up, or click on [Next] or [Back], and specify each item.
3. Click on any of the following buttons depending on the subsequent operation.

- To execute test immediately under the current method settings: Click on
[
].
- To return to the Home window after saving the method settings: Click on
[
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- To quit the method creating procedure and return to the Home window: Click on
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Chapter 5
Creating Single Test Method
This chapter describes the procedures for creating a method for the tests that can be
executed with the single test software.
Creating a tensile test method

Creating a compression test method
Creating a bending test method
Creating a peel test method
Creating a creep test method
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Creating a simple tensile test method

This section describes the basic flow of method creating operation, showing the procedure
for creating a method for tensile test.
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1. [System] dialog box

This dialog box is used for basic settings, such as test type, unit, etc.
Test mode / Test type

Select the following test mode and test type. You need not select Force Polarity
and Force Direction, since these items are automatically selected.
However, if the testing machine is intended for down tensile test, change the
setting.
Unit
The units of sensor values, charts and results commonly used on the main screen
can be specified at once.
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2. [Sensor] dialog box

If you change the force or stroke limit or the sensor type to be displayed on the main
screen from the initial settings, set up this dialog box.
Since no optional equipment is used with this method, you need not set up an
extensometer or other device.
3. [Testing] dialog box

Specify operation of the testing machine. With this method, specify the following
operation.
Speed: 50 mm/min
Test ends at specimen break detection.
Specify the following items. (See the popup boxes in the figure below.)
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4. [Specimen] dialog box

Enter the material, shape, quantity and sizes of specimens.
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5. [Data Processing Items] dialog box

Select required data processing items. With this method, select the following items.
Max. _Force
Break _Force
Break _Stroke
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6. [Chart] dialog box

Specify the scale of the chart displayed during test, and whether to display several
curves simultaneously (overlay) and so on.
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7. [Report] dialog box

Enter the information to be printed in a report, and specify the report layout.
Change the sample report displayed with the initial settings. With this method, create
the following report.
Item
Title
Test date
Contents
Test report
February 1, 2007
Key word
TPA-3561
Entering in Header item
Specimen sizes
(Already specified)
Test result
(Automatically calculated after

test)
(Displayed during test)
None
(Automatically specified in the sample)
None
None
Chart
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Operations available in this dialog box

Changing characters in Title
Selecting in Header item
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(1) Entering title
(2) Setting test date

(3) Entering lot number
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Creating a tensile test method using an extensometer

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a tensile test method using an
extensometer.
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setting.
Unit, Number of figures

The number of significant digits of elastic should be specified as follows
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This dialog box is used for extensometer settings. Click on the extensometer tab, and
specify the following items.
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operation.
Speed: 1 mm/min
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Enter the material, shape, quantity and sizes of specimens. In this example, select the
settings for three batches with five specimens per lot.
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Select required data processing items. With this method, select the following item.
Elastic_Standard
In this example, Elastic is calculated in the range of 0.05% to 0.25% for Ext.1
(Strain).
6. [Chart] / [Report] dialog boxes

Set up each dialog box as required.
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Creating a compression test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a method that applies
compression load up to a specified displacement.
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operation.
Speed: 10 mm/min
Test ends at 10 mm stroke.
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Enter the material, shape, required quantity and sizes of specimens.

Select required data processing items. With this method, select the following items:
Stress at 20% strain
Stress at 50% strain
In this example, the stress at 20% of Stroke (Strain) is calculated.
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To calculate stress at 50% strain, perform the same setting procedure.
6. [Chart] / [Report] dialog box

Set up each dialog box, as required.
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Creating a bending test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a general bending test method.
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Unit
can be specified at once. In this example, specify MPa for the unit of stress.

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operation:
Speed: 2 mm/min
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Enter the material, shape, quantity and sizes of specimens. In this example, specify the
number of figures for specimen sizes.
Number of figures for thickness: Two decimal places
Number of figures for width: One decimal place
To specify the number of figures for specimen sizes, perform the following procedure:

Bending Strength = Max. _Stress
Bending Strain = Break _Stroke (Strain)
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Creating a tear/peel test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a tear/peel test method.
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operation:
Speed: 30 mm/min
Stop at 30 mm stroke

Enter the quantity and sizes of specimens.
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Specify the parameters required for data processing.
Three highest peak points, and average
Three lowest peak points, and average
A point with force fluctuation (sensitivity) of 3% of F.S or larger value is
detected as a peak point.
Peak points within 4 mm stroke from the starting point, and those within 3 mm
stroke from the ending point are excluded from the sampling range.
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Creating a creep test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a creep (constant force hold) test
method.
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Select the following test mode and test type as required. You need not select
Force Polarity and Force Direction, since these items are automatically
selected.
setting.

In this example, specify /s (non-dimensional) as the unit of strain, and hr
(hour) as the unit of time duration.
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Strain and duration values can be displayed on the main screen during test
execution.
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operation:
Speed: 10 mm/min
Holding constant force at 500 N
Hold duration: 10 hours
Sampling interval: 5 seconds (5000 msec)
(Since this test takes a long time, specify a long sampling interval.)
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Strain after hold duration of 1, 2, 5 and 10 hours, and
creep elastic for each hold duration
This example describes how to calculate the strain after hold duration of one hour, and
the creep elastic for this hold duration.
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To monitor a change in strain, specify the parameters for a Strain - Time chart.

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Chapter 6
Creating Cycle Test Method
This chapter describes the procedure for creating a method for the tests that can be
executed with the cycle test software.
Creating a simple cycle test method

Creating a cycle test method with many cycles and resistance input
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Creating a simple cycle test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a method for calculating
hysteresis in a compression cycle test that needs preliminary load (Pre-Test).
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can be specified at once. For the number of figures of hysteresis, specify the
number of figures of Energy.
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Specify the force and stroke limits, as required.
Cycle is automatically added to Sensor displayed on the main screen. During test
execution, the current cycle number is displayed.

operation:
Speed: 10 mm/min
Pre-Test: Two cycles, Up to 50 N
Actual test: One cycle, Up to 50 N
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Enter the material, shape, quantity and sizes of specimens. For the number of
specimens for cycle test, only Batch size can be specified.
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Hysteresis
There is no parameter corresponding to Hysteresis. To specify Pass/Fail judgment

criteria, mark the checkbox for Enabled, and enter the upper and lower limits.

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Creating a cycle test method with many cycles and resistance input
This section describes the flow of operation for creating a cycle test method that provides
999 cycles and inputs a resistance value via an analog signal.
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In this example, specify the parameters for resistance input via analog (voltage) signal.
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operation:
Number of cycles: 999 cycles
MIN = 0 mm, MAX = 5 mm
Speed: 10 mm/min
Test ends at resistance of 50W.

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5. Data Processing Items] dialog box

Specify the parameters to execute measurement in every tenth cycle.
For data processing item, select Max._ Force for each cycle.
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Specify the parameters to monitor force and resistance changes simultaneously in a
single chart.
Set up a 2-axis chart as follows:
Y axis: Force (N)
Y2 axis: Resistance (W)
X axis: Time (sec)

Set up this dialog box, as required.
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Chapter 7
Creating Control Test Method
This chapter describes the procedure for creating a method of the tests that can be
executed with the control test software.
Creating a simple up/down test method

Creating a stepped control test method
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Creating a simple up/down test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a method that provides simple
up/down.
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Enter the, shape, quantity and sizes of specimens.
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Force at 50% strain during unloading
In this example, find a point at which Stroke (strain) reaches 50% in the second
cycle during unloading.
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Creating a stepped control test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a method that provides stepped
motion by repeating move & hold cycles.
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Specify operation of the testing machine.
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5 mm down
(1) Click on the Area 1 loop setting field.
(2) Specify the following parameters in the loop setting dialog box, and click on [OK].
(3) Arrow marks are displayed in the Area 1 and Area 2 loop setting fields.
(4) Click on the Area 3 loop setting field. Perform the same setting procedure.
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Settings for recording data at each point after 2-sec. holding

(1) Click on the Get Data fields for Area 2 and Area 4.
(2) The setting dialog box appears. Select Force, and click on [OK].

Enter the shape, quantity and sizes of specimens.

The above Get Data settings are automatically displayed.

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Chapter 8
Creating Texture Test Method
This chapter describes the procedure for creating a method of the tests that can be
executed with the texture test software.
Creating a plunger compression test method

Creating a chewing test method
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Creating a plunger compression test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a method for a food compression
test that uses a compression rod called plunger.
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H: Hardness = Hardness._ Force
T: Dent = Hardness._ Stroke
A: Adhesiveness = Energy
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Jelly strength
Create a calculation formula as shown on the below.
B: Brittleness
Brittleness is caliculated with following expression.

Brittleness = [Peak_Max.1_Force] [Vally_Min.1_Force]
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When you use this data processing item, register data processing items
[Peak_Max.1_Force] , [Vally_Min.1_Force] and set the parameter as following.

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Creating a chewing test method

This section describes the flow of operation for creating a method of food chewing test.
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H: Hardness = Hardness._ Force
T: Dent = Hardness._ Stroke
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B: Brittleness
Brittleness is caliculated with following expression.

Brittleness = [Peak_Max.1_Force] [Vally_Min.1_Force]
When you use this data processing item, register data processing items
[Peak_Max.1_Force] , [Vally_Min.1_Force] and set the parameter as following.
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C: Adhesive force
Cohesiveness
When you use this data processing item, register data processing items [Energy1] ,
[Energy2] and set the parameter as following.
A1 = Energy 1
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A2 = Energy 2
Adhesiveness
Gumminess
When you use this data processing item, register data processing items [Hardness] ,
[Cohesiveness] and set the parameters.
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Springness
When you use this data processing item, register data processing item
[Peak_Max.2_Stroke] and set the parameters as following.
Chewiness
When you use this data processing item, register data processing item [Gumminess] ,
[Springness] and set the parameters.
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[Result Analysis and Output]

[Result Analysis and Output] describes the procedure for re-analyzing test results, and the
procedure for printing and exporting test results to various media.
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Re-analyzing Test Result
TRAPEZIUMX can re-analyze test results by changing data processing parameters after
test execution, and also update a report and chart by changing the preset report and chart
parameters.
Flow of re-analyzing operation

Analysis method selection guide
Opening a test file
Combining several test files
Batch change of various parameters (Re-analysis) Method wizard
Direct change of analysis parameters on the main screen Quick setting panel
Changing analysis parameters in the result window
Changing Pass/Fail judgment criteria in the result window
Changing printing order and print ON/OFF setting in the result window
Specifying a data processing point in a chart Point picking
Changing an elastic line slope in a chart
Changing the peel test data processing range in a chart
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Flow of re-analyzing operation

To execute reanalysis, perform the following procedure.
2. Open a test file. Several files can be combined.
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3. The main window appears. Re-analyze the data according to your purpose, by
referring to the reanalysis method selection guide.
4. Save re-analysis data, as required. You can print or export re-analysis data by referring
to the result export selection guide.
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Opening a test file
1. Select [File] [Open] [Test]. The [Open Test] dialog box appears.
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2. Select a file, and click on [Open].

Combining several test files
After test results are saved in separate files, TRAPEZIUMX can combine the several test
files into a single file.

You can compare the current measurement result with previous measurement results
to check for any change.
If you save data in separate files, you can create a report afterward by selecting only
required items.
1. Select [File] [Open] [Test]. The [Open Test] dialog box appears.
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2. Mark the checkbox for all required items in the result list.
3. Click on [Open].
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Analysis method selection guide

TRAPEZIUMX provides various data analyses methods. Select a method suitable for your
purpose from the following table.
Purpose
Batch change of various parameters
Direct change of analysis parameters on
the main screen
Changing data processing analysis
parameters
Changing only Pass/Fail judgment
criteria
Changing printing order and print
ON/OFF setting
Specifying a result point in a chart
Changing the peel test data processing
range
Changing specimen sizes
Changing report items
Function
Re-analysis
Quick setting panel
Changing analysis parameters in the result
window
Changing Pass/Fail judgment criteria in the
result window
Changing printing order and print ON/OFF
setting in the result window
Point picking
Changing the peel test data processing range in
a chart
Test wizard
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Batch change of various parameters (Re-analysis) Method wizard

With TRAPEZIUMX, the operation for changing various parameters in the Method
Wizard is called Re-analysis.
If you remember to execute reanalysis when changing preset parameters, you can perform
general settings, even if you are not familiarized with other functions.
1. Select [Test] [Re-analysis], or click on [Re-analysis] on the toolbar.

2. According to the Method Wizard, edit required re-analysis parameters.
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3. If you save the changed parameters in a method file, click on [Save].

4. The [Save a test method] dialog box appears. Save the parameters with a desired
file name. The method file used for test execution is selected as the default
setting. After parameter settings are completed, click on [Finish] on the
navigation bar.
5. Save the re-analysis results.
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Direct change of analysis parameters on the main screenQuick

Setting Panel
TRAPEZIUMX provides the Quick Setting Panel that enables you to change analysis
parameters directly on the main screen.
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1. Change the settings (sizes, etc.) on the quick setting panel.

2. Click on [Apply].
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Changing only analysis parameters in the result window

The data processing analysis parameters can be changed in the result window.
Example: Changing elastic parameter from 10 - 20 N to 20 - 30 N
1. Double-click on a data processing item.
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can execute the same operation.
2. The [Data Processing Settings] dialog box appears.

3. For P2 and P3, enter 20 and 30 respectively, and click on [OK].
4. The Elastic value in the result window will be updated.
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Changing Pass/Fail judgment criteria in the result window

Data processing Pass/Fail judgment criteria can be changed in the result window.
Example: Changing Max. Force judgment criteria to 50 70 N
1. Double-click on a data processing item.
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can execute the same operation.
2. The [Data Processing Settings] dialog box appears.
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3. After selecting the [Pass/Fail] tab, enter 70 (upper limit) and 50 (lower limit),
and click on [OK].
4. The Pass/Fail judgment criteria and the result in the result window will be
updated.
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Changing printing order and print ON/OFF setting in the result

window
Changing printing order

The printing order of result items in a report conforms to the order of the items listed
in the result window. To change the printing order, you can directly change the order
of the items listed in the result window.
1. Select a moved data processing item by clicking on it.
2. When you drag the cursor to the cell edge, the cursor changes to the following
mark.
3. While pressing the left mouse button, drag the cursor to the following position.
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4. Release the mouse button. Then, Elastic_Standard and Max_Force are

exchanged with each other.
Changing print ON/OFF setting

If a data processing item is not necessary for printing, although it is displayed on the
screen, you can exclude the unnecessary item from the print items by unmarking the
corresponding checkbox in the result window.
Click on the checkbox for the data processing item to be excluded.
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Specifying a data processing point in a chart Point picking

To get data on any point in a chart, or to change an automatically determined point, you
can specify a desired point by executing point picking in the chart.

If it is difficult to determine a data processing point automatically (e.g. inflection
point on a curve).
To specify a desired point other than the automatically determined point (e.g. upper
yield point)
1. Disable the overlay mode.

Click the right mouse button in a chart, and unmark the Overlay checkbox. In
this example, click on Chart 1.
2. Selection of a specimen
Select a specimen to be changed by clicking on it in the result window. Specify a
specimen for the chart selected in the above step.
3. Selection of a point-picking axis

Click the right mouse button in the chart, and select Point Picking Axis1.
4. Drag the mouse cursor to a point to be specified, and click the right mouse button.
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5. Selection of a data processing item to be changed

The system displays a list of data processing items that can be changed. Select a
desired item from the list.
6. The test result displayed in the result window will be updated. The background of
the changed result value will be displayed in yellow.
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For the reset procedure, refer to the following page.
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Slope of elastic line can be changed in a cart.

If the Elastic line is not placed in an intended position with the preset parameters.
1. Disable the overlay mode.

Click the right mouse button in a chart, and unmark the Overlay checkbox. In
this example, click on Chart 1.
3. Selection of elastic adjustment

Click the right mouse button in a chart, and select [Elastic Adjustment].
4. To change the slope of the elastic line, drag the ends of the line. If you drag the
line itself, the line will be moved in parallel.
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5. Registering the line position

Click the right mouse button again, and select [Elastic Adjustment].
This operation registers the elastic line position, and updates the value in the
result window. Then, the system displays a list of data processing items that can
be changed. Select a desired item from the list.
6. The test result displayed in the result window will be updated. The background of
the changed result value will be displayed in yellow.
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For the reset procedure, refer to the following page.
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Changing the peel test data processing range in a chart

For peel test, the data processing range for sampling peak and valley points can be
changed with the mouse.
1. Change the X axis to Stroke, and disable the overlay mode.

Click the right mouse button in a chart, and select Property. For the X axis,
select Stroke in the chart property dialog box.
Furthermore, disable the overlay mode.
3. Starting change of data processing range

Click the right mouse button in the chart, and select [Data Processing Area
Adjustment].
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4. The vertical line that indicates the data processing range appears. Then, drag the
line in parallel to an appropriate position.

Click the right mouse button again, and select [Data Processing Area
Adjustment]. This operation registers the data processing range, and updates the
value in the result window.
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execution of re-analysis. You must click the right mouse button on the chart again,
and select Reset Data Processing Area.
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Changing peel test peak/valley calculation excluding force in a chart

For peel test, you can specify two force values, so that peak and valley points above and
below these values are excluded from the sampling range.
These two values can be specified with the mouse.
1. Change the Y axis to Force, and disable the overlay mode.

Click the right mouse button in a chart, and select Property. For the Y axis,
select Force in the chart property dialog box.
Furthermore, disable the overlay mode.
3. Starting change of peak/valley calculation excluding force

Click the right mouse button in a chart, and select [Peak/Valley Calc. Area
Adjustment].
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4. A horizontal line appears in the chart. Then, drag the line in parallel to an
appropriate position.

Click the right mouse button again, and select [Peak/Valley Calc. Area
Adjustment]. Then, the value displayed in the result window will be updated.
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of re-analysis. You must click the right mouse button on the chart again, and select
Reset Data Peak/Valley Calc. Area.
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Resetting a manually changed result to original value through reanalysis

Generally, the data processing result manually changed through point-picking or elastic
line adjustment in a chart will not be changed even if re-analysis is executed.
To change all data at once, perform the following procedure.
1. Click the right mouse button on a result to be reset, and select [Show parameter dialog
of this specimen].
2. Mark the Enable Reanalyze checkbox in the [Data Processing Parameters] dialog
box, and click on [OK].
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Chapter 10
Printing and Output of Test Result
This chapter describes the procedure for printing test results, and the procedure for
exporting test results to various media after test execution.
Result export selection guide

Printing a report
Creating a report in a specified format with Excel (Excel report)
Sending E-mail
Automatically saving a test result in the CSV format in a network server (Network
export)
TRAPEZIUMX WebPlus data export
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Result export selection guide

TRAPEZIUMX provides various result export/analysis methods. Select a method suitable
for your purpose from the following table.
Purpose
Printing a test report easily
Printing a chart singly and quickly
Function
Printing a report
Clicking the right mouse button in the chart
window to execute printing
Printing a result table singly and quickly Clicking the right mouse button in the result
window to execute printing
Exporting a measurement data file to
Exporting a measurement data file in the CSV
Excel to create an original chart
format
Creating and browsing a report with
Exporting a method, result or measurement
other software
data file in the CSV, WORD, HTML or PDF
format
Printing a report in a specified format
Excel report
Sending E-mail
Mail export
Exporting a test result to a network
Automatically saving a test result in a network
server
server (Network export)
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Printing a report
To print a report with TRAPEZIUMX, select [File] [Print], or [File] [Preview].
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Creating a report in a specified format with Excel (Excel report)

TRAPEZIUMX provides the Excel Report function, enabling a test result to be
automatically inserted into a report prepared with Excel.
You can easily use the Excel Report function without learning new operations, because
TRAPEZIUMX enables you to use the Excel function that must be separately purchased.
This function is available only with a PC where Excel has been installed. For details of
Excel operations, refer to the Excel operation manual.
Flow of Excel operations

When a template is not prepared:
Showing a result Crating a report (template), Preview, and Printing
When a template is prepared:

Showing a result Selection of a template Showing a report Edition,
Preview and Printing
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Procedure for creating a template

This section describes the procedure for creating an Excel report template.
Once you create and save a template as described below, you need not create the
template again for execution of the same test. The system calls the same template,
and updates the result and chart data.
Perform the following procedure:
1. Execute a test, or open a test file to show a chart or result on the screen.
2. Select [File] [Excel Report] [New] from the menu.
3. Microsoft Excel automatically opens, and the following message appears. Then,
select [Apply].
4. The following Excel file is displayed.
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Sheet 1:
A sample template is displayed.
The displayed items are Report title, Edit items, Specimen sizes, Test
results and Chart.
You can insert a company logo, photograph, desired characters and
TRAPEZIUMX information (test result, etc.) into the report through Excel
operations.
To insert TRAPEZIUMX information into a report, refer to the description on
Data link and image (logo mark) insertion.
Sheet 2:
All data on Title, Test results and Specimen sizes are displayed.
Sheet 3:
All test results are displayed. After edition of Sheet 1, save the template.
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The document file name is the same as the TRAPEZIUMX test file name.
If the same document file name already exists, the file name is expressed as (Test
file name) + (Year/Month/Day_Hour_Minute).xls.
Organization of Excel report

Excel report is organized as follows.
TRAPEZIUMX latest data will be automatically inserted into Sheet 2 and Sheet 3.
Sheet 1 describes link to Sheet 2 and Sheet 3.
A latest chart will be automatically pasted to Sheet 1.
You can manually paste characters and images to Sheet 1.
Sheet 1 can be printed as Excel report.
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Data link and image (logo mark) insertion

- Data link
To create data link from Sheet 1 to Sheet 2 or Sheet 3, perform the following
procedure.
A sample data link has been prepared on Sheet 1. For example, the Sheet 1
A2 cell shows the following characters.
This cell is linked to the A2 cell on Sheet 2, as shown below. You can create
data link to other cells in the same format.
You can create data link easily according to the following procedure.
Example) To show test type data:
Double-click on a cell on Sheet 1 to which you wish to insert test type data.
Enter = (single byte), and go to the Sheet 2 tab.
Click on the cell that shows the test type data on Sheet 2, and press the
Enter key.
(The test type data provided on Sheet 2 will be displayed on Sheet 1.)
- Inserting image (logo mark, etc.)

Select [Insert] [Image] [File] from the Excel menu, and select a desired
file from the sub menu. Select a company logo or photograph (*.bmp, etc.).
Then, adjust the size and position of the company log or photograph pasted to
Sheet 1.
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- About a chart
A chart has already been pasted to Sheet 1, and you can adjust the size and
position of the chart. Since the chart is linked, it will be automatically updated if
the chart (label paste and scale setting) is changed in TRAPEZIUMX.
Using a template
You can easily view and print an Excel report by using a prepared template.
To use a template, observe the following instructions.
Make sure that the batch size and sub batch size selected for the new test
result are the same as those for the template.
Make sure that the data processing items selected for the new test result are
the same as those for the template.
Make sure that the methods selected for the new test result (Test mode (Single,
Cycle, etc.), Test type (Tensile, Peel, etc.), Specimen type (Plate, Rod,
etc.), Report items, etc.) are the same as those for the template.
To use a template, perform the following procedure:
1. Execute a test, or open a test file to show a chart or result on the screen.
2. Select [File] [Excel Report] [Use Template] from the menu.
3. The template selection screen appears. Select a template file name, and click on
[Open].
4. Microsoft Excel automatically opens. After a confirmation screen appears, select

[Apply]. A report created based on the template is displayed.
5. After edition or printing of the report, close Excel.

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If the same document file name already exists, the file name is expressed as (Test
file name) + (Year/Month/Day_Hour_Minute).xls.
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Sending E-mail
TRAPEZIUMX can send a report or operation history via E-mail. E-mail can be sent to
registered users or Shimadzu technical support office.
1. E-mail export settings

Select [Tools] [Mail and Network export Settings], and set up the [Network
Export Settings] dialog box.
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2. Automatic export
When the automatic export setting is enabled, TRAPEZIUMX automatically
sends E-mail at a specified timing.
3. Manual export
To send E-mail at an arbitrary timing, select [File] [Send Email]. Select the
export contents and address, and click on [OK].
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Automatically saving a test result in a network server - Network export

TRAPEZIUMX can automatically export a test result to a network server.

To automatically register a test result in a database server, etc.
TRAPEZIUMX can automatically export a test file to a specified folder in the
CSV format, and load it into a database with server software (prepared by user).
To save a test file in the PDF format as electronic data.
Features
TRAPEZIUMX can automatically send a test file saved in the CSV or PDF format to
a PC connected via LAN or Internet.
- If export CSV files are loaded into your database system on the server PC, you
can perform centralized management of the test files together with your data
other than those of the testing machine.
- The operation for loading test files into your database must be conducted by
the users system administrator.
- The LAN or FTP server environments must be constructed by the user.
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1. CSV/PDF export settings

Select [Tools] [Mail and Network export Settings], and set up the [CSV/PDF
Export] tab in the [Network Export Settings] dialog box.
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2. Automatic export
When the automatic export setting is enabled, TRAPEZIUMX automatically
sends E-mail at a specified timing.
3. Manual export
To send E-mail at an arbitrary timing, select [File] [Network Export]. Select the
export mode (Send All Data or Send Single Data), and click on [OK].
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[Settings]
[Settings] describes user management, screen and other settings for this software, and the
testing machine hardware settings.
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Chapter 11
User Management Settings
This chapter describes the TRAPEZIUMX user settings.
User management
Types of users registered with initial settings
Original authority groups
Creating a new authority group
Adding a user
Changing user information
Deleting a user
Skipping login name/password entry at startup
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User management
TRAPEZIUMX can limit functions available by user.
TRAPEZIUMX provides user categories, such as Administrator, or administering user
authorized for all functions (changing a method etc.), and User or general users
authorized for test execution functions only (not authorized to change a method).
Limitation on available functions can prevent a preset method from being accidentally
changed, or prevent measured results from being falsified, thus ensuring security
improvement.
Groups
Management of users authorities is based on a concept of Groups, or a pack of
several functions.
Every user must belong to any of the Groups.
With the initial settings, TRAPEZIUMX provides three Groups. For details, refer to
Types of users registered with initial settings.
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Types of users registered with initial settings

With the initial settings, TRAPEZIUMX provides the following three Groups.
Administrator
A group authorized for all functions.
Test Director
A group authorized for principal functions, such as method setting and test execution.
User
A group authorized for only limited functions, such as browsing of test result, etc.
User: User A, User B

Test Director: User C, User D, User E
Administrator: User F, User G
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Types of users and authorized functions registered with initial settings are listed below.
Menu items that are not included in the following table are available for all users.
Groups
TRAPEZIUMX menu item
[File]
[New]
[Open]
[Save]
[Save As]
[Export File]
[Network Export]
[Mail Export]
[Export for WebPlus]
[Print]
[Preview]
[Print Chart]
[Print Result]
[Excel Report]
[Edit]
[Test]
[Tools]
[Recent Methods]
[Recent Tests]
[Recent SPC/SQC Data]
[Cut]
[Insert]
[Re-Analyze]
[Re-Test]
[Options]
[Schedule Settings]
[Mail and Network
Export Settings]
[User Accounts]
[Event Log]
[Change Password]
[Method]
[Method]
[Execute tasks]
[SPC/SQC]
[Method]
[Test]
[SPC/SQC]
[Method]
[Test]
[SPC/SQC]
[New]
[Use Template]
[Display] tab
[Navigation] tab
[Start Up / Auto Save] tab
[Log / Backup] tab
Admini
strator
Test
Director
User
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Hardware
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[Selfcheck]
[Registration of Testing
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Original Groups
In addition to the Groups registered with initial settings, you can create up to five original
Groups.
For the Groups creating procedure, refer to Creating new Groups.
For the new user creating procedure, refer to Adding a user.
The following is a conceptual diagram for creation of new Groups.
User: User A, User B

Test Director: User C, User D, User E
Administrator: User F, User G
Optional group: User H
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Creating new Groups

In addition to the Groups registered with initial settings, you can create up to five user
groups that can be customized.
You can assign a desired name to the new user group.
You can create new Groups according to the following procedure.
2. Click on [User Accounts].
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3. Click on [Group Accounts].
4. Select an authority group other than those registered with initial settings
([Administrator], [Test Director] and [User]).
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5. Click on [Add All], or select an authority to be added from the [Not Selected] list on
the left of the screen, and click on [Add].
6. If you intend to delete any authority, select the authority to be deleted from the
[Selected] list on the right of the screen, and click on [Delete].
7. To quit the setting procedure, click on [OK], and close the window. If you continue to
set up different Groups, click on [Save], and return to the above Step 4.
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The TRAPEZIUMX menu items corresponding to individual authorities are listed below.
Authority
[Create a new method]
[Run a test]
[File]
[Perform SPC/SQC]
[Open a method]
[Open a test]
[Open SPC/SQC Data]
[Save]
[Edit a method]
[Edit a test]
[Edit SPC/SQC Data]
[Export]
[Open]
[Export File]
[Network Export]
[Mail Export]
[Export for WebPlus]
[Print]
[Preview]
[Print Chart]
[Print Result]
[Excel Report]
[Excel Report]
[Re-Analyze]
[Re-Test]
[Details]
TRAPEZIUMX menu
[Method]
[Method]
[Execute tasks]
[SPC/SQC]
[Method]
[Test]
[SPC/SQC]
[Save]
[Save As]
[Print]
[Open a method]
[Open a test]
[Open SPC/SQC Data]
[Cut], [Insert]
[New]
[Edit]
[Test]
[Tools]
[Log/Backup]
[Scheduled Tasks]
[Export Settings]
[User Accounts]
[Event Log]
[Change password]
[Hardware Settings]
[Hardware]
[Selfcheck]
machines and jigs]
[Recent Methods]
[Recent Tests]
[Recent SPC/SQC Data]
[Cut]
[Insert]
[Re-Analyze]
[Re-Test]
[Options]
[Method]
[Test]
[SPC/SQC]
[New]
[Use Template]
[Display] tab
[Navigation] tab
[Start Up / Auto Save] tab
[Log / Backup] tab
[Schedule Settings]
[Mail and Network
Export Settings]
[User Accounts]
[Event Log]
[Change Password]
[Hardware Settings]
[Selfcheck]
machines and jigs]
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Adding a user
You can create a new user according to the following procedure.
3. Click on [Add User].
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4. Enter each setting item.
5. Specify an authority group in the Groups field, and click on [OK].
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Changing user information

You can change user information according to the following procedure.
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3. Select a user to be edited from the [User] list, and click on [Edit User].
4. Enter each setting item, and specify an authority group again in the Groups field.
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Deleting a user
You can delete a registered user according to the following procedure.
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3. Select a user to be deleted from the [User] list, and click on [Delete].
4. Click on [OK].
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Skipping login name/password entry at startup

If you mark the Require User Login checkbox, a login dialog box appears at startup of
TRAPEZIUMX, prompting the user to enter a user name and password.
If this checkbox is unmarked, the login dialog box will not appear, and the user can use
the same functions as the administrators login authority.
You can change the login method at startup according to the following procedure.
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3. Operate the Require User Login checkbox at the bottom of the screen.
4. Click on [Close].
5. If you mark the above checkbox in the above Step 3, the login dialog box appears at
the next startup.
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Chapter 12
Customizing Main Screen
This chapter describes the procedure for customizing the window layout and operation
buttons displayed on the TRAPEZIUMX main screen for users convenience.
Customizing the toolbar

Changing the toolbar size
Changing the senor display ON/OFF status
Changing the chart/result window display ON/OFF status
Changing the chart/result window size
Changing the chart/result window layout
Setting up the Quick Setting Panel
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The toolbar can be customized by changing the button positions, etc.
To customize the toolbar, select [View] [Toolbars] and set up the check items, or use the
[User Accounts] screen.
Changing the toolbar display ON/OFF status

You can change the toolbar display ON/OFF status according to the following
procedure.
1. If you select [View] [Toolbars] and mark the Standard checkbox, the
standard toolbar is displayed. If this checkbox is unmarked, the toolbar is not
displayed.
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2. If you select [View] [Toolbars] and mark the Test Control checkbox, the
toolbar intended for test control is displayed. If this checkbox is unmarked, the
test control toolbar is not displayed.

Generally, the toolbar customize settings are classified into the following three types.
- Toolbar
Used for button appearance and text position settings.
- Command
Used for addition or deletion of the buttons displayed on the toolbar.
- Options
Used for color, font and image smoothing settings.
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You can customize the toolbar according to the following procedure.
1. Select [View] [Toolbars], and click on [User Accounts].
2. You can freely edit the settings in the [Customize toolbars] dialog box.
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Changing the toolbar size

You can change the toolbar size by selecting the [Display] tab from the [Tools]
[Options] menu.
You can change the toolbar size according to the following procedure.
1. Click on [Tools] [Options].
2. Click on the [Display] tab in the [Options] dialog box.
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3. Select Large, Middle or Sm for Size.
4. Click on [OK], and close the dialog box.
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Changing the senor display ON/OFF status

You can specify whether to show or hide sensors by operating the checkbox in the [View]
[Sensors] menu.
To show sensor:
To hide sensor:
Changing the chart/result window display ON/OFF status

You can specify whether to show or hide each window on the result screen by operating
the checkbox for each window.
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Changing the chart/result window size

You can freely change the size of each window on the result screen.
You can change the window size according to the following procedure.
1. Align the mouse cursor with the window frame. (Refer to the marking in the figure
below.)
2. When the mouse cursor changes to the following shape, drag the cursor to slide the
window frame.
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Changing the chart/result window layout

The window layout on the result screen can be freely changed. Furthermore, the window
style after layout change can be registered as a users style.
To register a users style, select [Window] [Register User's Style]. To restore a
registered users style from an arbitrary window style, select [Window] [Tile User's
Style].
You can change the window layout according to the following procedure.
1. Drag the window title bar as shown below.
2. While dragging the title bar, move the mouse cursor.

3. Specify the window position. (Refer to the gray image of the window.)
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If the window is moved to a position where it is completely overlaid on an existing

window, the window is managed with a tab.
You can manage the window with a tab according to the following procedure.
1. Drag the title bar in the same manner as you change the window layout.
2. Move the mouser cursor so that the gray image is completely overlaid on an existing
window.
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3. If a window can be managed with a tab, the bottom left part of the gray image changes
to a tab mark, as shown below. Confirm this status to determine the window layout.
4. When the window is managed with a tab, the title bar is displayed on the tab, as shown
below.
To restore the normal window style, select [Window] [Tile Vertically] or [Tile
Horizontally].
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Setting up the Quick Setting Panel

This function is used to change preset values of a method during test execution. The items
to be displayed on the panel should be specified in advance.
Selectable items are as follows.
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Chapter 13
Various Settings of TRAPEZIUMX
This chapter describes various setting procedures for TRAPEZIUMX.
Selecting a display language

Changing the startup screen
Using the Auto Save function
Using the Backup function
Setting up software and testing machine operation logs
Setting up a test schedule
Registering a frequently used method (Quick Method List)
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Selecting a display language

You can specify a display language by selecting the [Display] tab from the [Tools]
[Options] menu.
You can specify a display language according to the following procedure.
2. Click on the [Display] tab in the [Options] dialog box.
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3. Select a display language from the [Select Language] list.
Select a desired language (English, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional

Chinese, Korean or Portuguese) from the list.
Note
If the selected language is different from the Windows language setting, it may not be
normally displayed.
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Changing the startup screen

You can specify the screen to be displayed at startup by selecting the [Start Up /Auto
Save] tab from the [Tools] [Options] menu.
You can specify the startup screen according to the following procedure.
2. Click on the [Start Up /Auto Save] tab in the [Options] dialog box.
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3. Specify the startup screen in [Start Screen].
Show TRAPEZIUMX Home

The Home screen is displayed.
Show Main Window loading the last method
The previous test method is selected, and the main screen for test execution is
displayed.
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Using the Auto Save function

You can set up the Auto Save function by selecting the [Start Up /Auto Save] tab from the
[Tools] [Options] menu.
The Auto Save is executed after completion of test and re-analysis.
2. Click on the [Start Up /Auto Save] tab in the [Options] dialog box.
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3. Select Enabled in [Auto Save function].
4. Specify a storing place and file name.
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Setting up software and testing machine operation logs

You can set up the log output function by selecting the [Log / Back up] tab from the
[Tools] [Options] menu.
You can set up operation logs according to the following procedure.
2. Click on the [Log / Back up] tab in the [Options] dialog box.
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3. Select Enabled in [Backup data function].
4. Specify the number of storing days in [Log] area.
The system stores logs for the number of days specified above. Logs older than the
specified period will be deleted when this application is closed.
Purge Now!
Pressing this button immediately clears the logs stored before the specified period.
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Setting up a test schedule

You can set up a schedule by selecting [Tools] - [Task Scheduler].
Schedule means a list that registers test orders. The system automatically executes tests
according to this list.
You can set up a schedule according to the following procedure.
1. Click on [Tools] - [Task Scheduler].
2. Click on [Add].
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3. Select a method file, and click on [Open].
4. To delete a method, select a method file to be deleted, and click on [Delete].
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Registering a frequently used method

TRAPEZIUMX enables management of frequently used method files by using Quick
Method List to simplify the test execution procedure.
Set up the Quick Method List by selecting [Tools] [Quick method list].
To change the toolbar size, perform the following procedure.
1. Click on [Tools] [Register the Quick method list].
2. Click on [Add].
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3. Select a method file, and click on [Open].
If a method registered in the Quick Method List is intended for a testing machine that
has not been connected, you cannot open the test execution screen even if you select a
method file from the list.
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[Useful Functions]
[Useful Functions] describes various useful functions that can be executed with
TRAPEZIUMX.
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Chapter 14
Using USB Memory Function
This chapter describes the USB Memory function that can be used with the touch panel of
the AG-X Series AUTOGRAPH.
USB Memory function

Creating a method for the USB memory
Executing a test with the USB memory
Loading measurement data from the USB memory
Note
The USB memory must use the one with which the virus has not been infected.
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USB Memory function

The USB Memory function is used to save method and raw measurement data into the
USB memory. With this function, a testing machine can singly execute test, without
connection to a PC.
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Creating a method for the USB memory

A method for the USB memory can be created on a PC without connection to a testing
machine. To create a method, be sure to perform the following procedure.
1. Acquiring machine information from a testing machine

(1) Insert the USB memory into the AG-X series. Confirm that the USB memory mark
is displayed on the touch panel.
(2) The USB memory automatically stores machine information (load cell capacity,
test speed upper and lower limits, etc.).
(3) Press the USB memory mark on the touch panel, and remove the USB memory
from the testing machine after the mark disappears from the touch panel.
2. Loading machine information into a PC

(1) Start TRAPEZIUMX, and show the main window.
(2) Select [Tools] [USB Memory]. The [USB Memory] dialog box appears.
(3) Click on [Open a hardware configuration].
(4) Select the AGK.cfg file from the USB memory root folder in the [Open a
hardware configuration] dialog box, and click on [Open].
(5) After a message appears, restart TRAPEZIUMX.
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Note
Before using this function for the first time, be sure to perform the above Step 1 and
Step 2. Also, after load cell replacement, be sure to perform these steps.
If you skip these steps, you cannot create a method corresponding to your testing
machine.
3. Creating a method
Create a new method with TRAPEZIUMX, or open an existing method file.
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Note
With a method for the USB memory, only a single specimen can be registered. Even if
several specimen settings exist, they will be changed to a single specimen when they are
saved.
You cannot change over several control areas with the settings in the [Testing] dialog
box. Even if several control area settings exist, only the first area is active during test
execution.
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4. Saving a method
(1) Select [Tools] [USB Memory] .The [USB Memory] dialog box appears.
(2) Select [Save a test method]. The following message appears.
(3) Click on [Yes], and save the method into the folder in the USB memory root
directory (Root folder \Methods).
Note
If a method file is saved in any folder other than the above, the testing machine cannot
recognize the method file. Create the Methods folder with My Computer on your PC.
Note
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Executing a test with the USB memory

To execute a test with the method saved in the USB memory, perform the following
procedure.
1. Insert the USB memory into the testing machine.

2. Click on [File] on the touch panel.
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3. Select the [Ext. USB] tab, and select a method.
4. Click [Select], and the test method is read.
5. Return to the monitor screen, and execute a test.
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6. To execute a test with the same method, continue to start the next test. To execute
a test with a different method, return to Step 2, and select a method.
7. After completion of all tests, press the USB mark, and remove the USB memory
from the testing machine.
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Loading measurement data from the USB memory

To load measurement data saved in the USB memory into TRAPEZIUMX to analyze,
print and save the data, perform the following procedure.
1. Insert the USB memory into the PC.

2. Start TRAPEZIUMX, and show the main screen.
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3. Select [Tools] [USB Memory]. The [USB Memory] dialog box appears.
4. Select [Open a test result].

5. The [Open Test] dialog box appears. Select all test files to be simultaneously
displayed, and click on [Open].
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6. The selected test results are displayed on the main screen.

7. Save, re-analyze, print or export the test files, as required.
Note
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Chapter 15
Using Statistical Process Control Function
This function is used to sample test results obtained with TRAPEZIUMX at specified
intervals, to create a histogram or Xbar-R control chart.
This function enables simplified statistical process control (SPC) of measurement data.
TRAPEZIUMX acquires statistical data on routine test results by various terms (date,
specimen, batch, etc.), and displays the statistical data on the screen. Furthermore, you can
insert text into the statistical data for the purpose of printing or PFD file export.
Specifying the use of the statistical process control function and available
functionality
(When using statistical process control function)
Setting rules for judging abnormalities
Creating a new control chart
Control chart (when using statistical process control function)
Opening a SPC/SQC data file (when using statistical process control
function)
(When not using statistical process control function)
Creating a new histogram/control chart
Histogram
Control chart (when not using statistical process control function)
Opening a SPC/SQC data file (when not using statistical process control
function)
Printing a histogram/control chart
Saving a histogram/control chart as a PDF file
Saving a histogram/control chart
Note
The statistical process control function [Enabled] / [Disabled] setting is specified via the
setting dialog box that is displayed when the software is initially started. The setting can be
confirmed in the [File] - [Tools] - [Options] window.
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Specifying the use of statistical process control and available

functionality
To use the statistical process control function, it must be [Enabled] on the [SPC/SQC] tab
page in the [File] - [Tools] - [Options] window.
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The statistical process control function [Enabled] / [Disabled] setting is specified via the
setting dialog box that is displayed when the software is initially started.
This setting can be changed on the [SPC/SQC] tab page in the [File] - [Tools] - [Options]
window.
The statistical process control function can still be used even if set to [Disabled]. However,
some of its functionality will be different.
Differences in functionality depend on settings, as indicated below.
Function Name
Using Statistical Process Control
Not Using Statistical Process Control
Judging abnormalities
and setting rules
Pass/fail judgment for
data processing
parameters
Enabled
Disabled
The following four settings are

possible.
Xbar control chart UCL / LCL
R control chart UCL / LCL
For UCL / LCL, the use of either
numerical values or
sigma
can be selected.
Average
Standard deviation
Range
Specified automatically if new test
methods are prepared.
Functionality for creating
histograms cannot be used.
Only upper or lower limit values in

results can be specified.
Statistical processing
parameters used
Creating histograms
Any statistical processing parameters

registered in test methods are
specified.
Enabled
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Setting rules for judging abnormalities

To perform statistical process control requires specifying rules for judging whether or not
there are any abnormalities in test results. These rules must be specified when test
methods are prepared.
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This function is only available if the [Enabled] setting is specified for the statistical
process control function.
Perform the following procedure.
1. Start Trapezium X and click [Create new method] in the TRAPEZIUM X home
window.
2. Click the [Rules of unusual judging] button on the [System] tab page.
3. The [Rules of unusual judging] dialog box is displayed.
4. Select the checkboxes corresponding to the rules to be used.

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screen.
For more information regarding respective criteria rule settings, refer to the software
reference manual.
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Creating a new control chart

To create a histogram and control chart based on TRAPEZIUM X test results, perform the
following procedure.
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This function is only available if the [Enabled] setting is specified for the statistical
process control function.
Perform the following procedure.
1. Show the main screen.

2. Select [File] [New] [SPC/SQC].
3. The [Start SPC/SQC function: Find Test files] dialog box appears.
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4. Search for a file, and mark the checkboxes for all data items subjected to process
control.
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5. Click [Open].
6. The [SPC/SQC] dialog box appears.
7. Set up each function and execute printing with the navigation buttons on the left of the
screen.
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8. To quit the SPC/SQC function, click on [Close].

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above.
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Control chart (when using statistical process control function)

Control chart is used to compare measurement data with preset upper and lower limits to
check for time-series changes in the measurement data.
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Separate test results by batch.

On the control chart, data for the given interval, extracted by clicking [Find test files],
is displayed by batch.
Control chart
Control chart plots measured values on the vertical axis, and batches on the
horizontal axes. TRAPEZIUM X can display the following two types of control
charts:
- Xbar control chart:
Plots averages of individual batches.
- R control chart:
Plots differences between the maximum and minimum values of individual
batches.
In addition to the plot data, TRAPEZIUM X can display average of all data, UCL/LCL or
3s values, Pass/Fail judgment criteria specified in a method file (control values) and
control lines in a chart. It can also display a summary of the number of violations for each
rule.
For details, refer to the following page
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Opening a SPC/SQC data file (when using statistical process control

function)
To open a saved SPC/SQC data file, perform the following procedure.
Either "*.sspc" or "*.sxspc" type files can be opened.

2. Select [File] [Open] [SPC/SQC].
3. The [Open SPC/SQC Data File] dialog box appears.
4. Select a file, and click [Open].
5. A saved histogram or control chart is displayed.
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Files can also be opened by clicking [File] - [Recent SPC/SQC Data].
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"*.sspc" type files are created automatically when test result files are saved.
These have the same name as the corresponding test result file.
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Creating a new histogram/control chart

To create a histogram and control chart based on TRAPEZIUMX test results, perform the
following procedure.

2. Select [File] [New] [SPC/SQC].
3. The [Start SPC/SQC function: Find Test files] dialog box appears.
4. Search for a file, and mark the checkboxes for all data items subjected to process
control.
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5. Click on [Open].
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6. The [SPC/SQC] dialog box appears.
7. Set up each function and execute printing with the navigation buttons on the left of the
screen.
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8. To quit the SPC/SQC function, click on [Close].

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To search for a file again, click on [Return to File Dialog]. Then, you will return to Step 3
above.
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Histogram
Histogram is a chart that shows variations in test results for several specimens.
In a histogram, the X axis indicates values of test results for a data processing item, and
the Y axis indicates frequency distribution. Frequency distribution is expressed by the
number of test results showing each value for the data processing item.
Based on the values of test results subjected to statistical process control, the system
automatically adjusts the scales of the X and Y axes.
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You can change the X-axis intervals in a histogram. To change the X-axis intervals, click
on [Histogram1 Settings] or [Histogram2 Settings].
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Control chart (when not using statistical process control function)

Control chart is used to compare measurement data with preset upper and lower limits to
check for time-series changes in the measurement data.
Dividing test results into groups

To create a control chart, divide the data sampled for a specified period in [Find test
files] into some groups by the following unit.
- Batch:
The data are divided into groups by the batch size specified in the [Specimen]
dialog box in the Method Wizard.
The following is an example of grouping by Batch size = 2 and Sub batch
size = 3.
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- Test date:
Regardless of the Batch size and Sub batch size settings, all data on the
tests executed on the same date are defined as one group.
- Test month:
Regardless of the Batch size and Sub batch size settings, all data on the
tests executed in the same month are defined as one group.
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Control chart
Control chart plots measured values on the vertical axis, and group numbers on the
horizontal axes. TRAPEZIUMX can display the following two types of control
charts:
- Xbar control chart:
Plots averages of individual groups.
- R control chart:
Plots differences between the maximum and minimum values of individual
groups.
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In addition to the plot data, TRAPEZIUMX can display average of all data, 3s
values, Pass/Fail judgment criteria specified in a method file (control values) and
control lines in a chart. For details, refer to the following page.
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Opening a SPC/SQC data file

To open a saved SPC/SQC data file, perform the following procedure.
"*.spc" type files can be opened.

2. Select [File] [Open] [SPC/SQC].
3. The [Open SPC/SQC Data File] dialog box appears.
4. Select a file, and click on [Open].
5. A saved histogram or control chart is displayed.
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Files can also be opened by clicking [File] - [Recent SPC/SQC Data].
Printing a histogram/control chart

Click on [Report], and create a report in the [SPC/SQC Report] dialog box.
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Saving a histogram/control chart as a PDF file

Click on [PFD] in the [SPC/SQC Report] dialog box.
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Saving a histogram/control chart

Click on [Save] in the [SPC/SQC Report] dialog box.
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Chapter 16
Using Old Software Files
Test method and result files created in TRAPEZIUM2 can be opened from
TRAPEZIUMX.
This chapter describes the procedure to recycle files created in old software.
Before using TRAPEZIUM2 files

Open method files created in TRAPEZIUM2
Open test files created in TRAPEZIUM2
Convert from TRAPEZIUM2 file to TRAPEZIUMX file
Notes of TRAPEZIUM2 file conversion
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Before you use method files or test files created in TRAPEZIUM2, confirm testing
machine corresponding to those files is registered.
And, if two or more testing machines are registered, confirm that has been selected in
[Hardware Settings] dialog box, which is the testing machine corresponding to those files
that you wish to use.
The testing machine corresponding to files

The extension of the file and the testing machine corresponding to it are as follows.
Test machine type
AG-IS,I,EZGraph
AGS-J,H
EZTest
EZ-L,S
Extension of test file

*.tai
*.tah
*.tez
*.tes, *.tel
Extension of method file

*.mai
*.mah
*.mez
*.mes, *.mel
How to register the testing machine
1. Prepare a simple method, and display the main window.

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2. Select [Hardware] - [Registration of Testing machines and jigs].
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3. The [Registration of Testing machines and jigs] dialog box appears. Then,
register your testing machines and jigs.
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If two or more testing machines are registered
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2. Clicking [Hardware Settings], display [Hardware Settings] dialog box.
3. Select [Testing machine/ PC Settings] tab.
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4. Confirm that has been selected, which is the testing machine corresponding to
those files that you wish to use.
5. Change the setting here if the testing machine corresponding to file that you wish
to use is not selected.
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Open method files created in TRAPEZIUM2

Method files created in TRAPEZIUM2 can be opened by perform the following procedure.
1. Click [Open Method] in the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
2. Select [Old Software Type] in the [Open Method] dialog box.
3. The file specified in File Type is displayed in the list.
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4. Click [Open] specifying the file.
5. The [Method] Wizard will be displayed, confirm those settings.
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When clicking [Test with this method], can be testing this method.
When clicking [Save a Method file], can be preserved in TRAPEZIUMX type.
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Test files created in TRAPEZIUM2 can be opened by perform the following procedure.
1. Click [Open Test] in the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
2. Select [Old Software Type] in the [Open Test] dialog box.
3. The file specified in File Type is displayed in the list.
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4. Click [Open] specifying the file.
5. The [Method] Wizard will be displayed, confirm those settings.
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When clicking [Save], can be preserved in TRAPEZIUMX type.
When the file created in TRAPEZIUM2 is opened, TRAPEZIUMX change to an offline
mode.
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Convert from TRAPEZIUM2 file to TRAPEZIUMX file

The test and method file created in TRAPEZIUM2 can be converted into TRAPEZIUMX
file by the following procedure.
The method file
1. Click [Open Method] in the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
2. After [Open Method] dialog box appears, open the file created in TRAPEZIUM2.
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3. Select [File] - [Save], or [File] - [Save as] - [Method] in [Method] Wizard.
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The test file
1. Click [Open Test] in the [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
2. After [Open Test] dialog box appears, open the file created in TRAPEZIUM2.
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3. Select [File] - [Save], or [File] - [Save as] - [Test] in the main window.
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Notes of TRAPEZIUM2 file conversion

Please note the following content when you convert the TRAPEZIUM2 file into a
TRAPEZIUMX file.
The file which can be converted into TRAPEZIUMX type

Files which can be converted into TRAPEZIUMX type are only files created in
Single software and Cycle software.
Files which are created in Control software or TRAPEZIUM Rehometer cannot
be converted into TRAPEZIUMX type.
The file including [Compli.] in [Test Type] cant be converted.

Files including [Compli.] in [Test Type] cannot be converted into TRAPEZIUMX
type.
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The Use Machine compliance correction setting can be converted.

The check item of Use Machine compliance correction set in Sensor of Method
Wizard cannot be converted into TRAPEZIUMX type. And also Cor. file setting
cannot be converted into TRAPEZIUMX type.
When these files are converted into TRAPEZIUMX type, the check item is OFF and
Cor. file setting is none.
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The Get data every setting can be converted.

The Get data every setting set in Data Processing of Method Wizard cannot be
converted into TRAPEZIUMX type.
When these files are converted into TRAPEZIUMX type, the data processing items
are calculated by using all cycles.
The template of Excel Report cannot be used.

The template of Excel Report created by the version before TRAPEZIUM2 cannot be
used with TRAPEZIUMX.
The TRAPEZIUM2 file is not added to the list of Recent files.

When the TRAPEZIUM2 file is opened, its file is not added to Recent Methods or
Recent Tests.
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The file cannot be added to Quick Method List.

TRAPEZIUM2 files cannot be added to Quick Method List.
The file cannot be added to Task Scheduler.

TRAPEZIUM2 files cannot be added to Task Scheduler.
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Chapter 17
Marker Controller Function
During testing, maximum 20 point can get by pushing [Marker Controller Switch
(Optional Accesory)] or [KeyBoard of PC]..
This chapter describes the procedure to use the Marker Controller Function.

Settings for using [Marker Contoller Switch] for EZ-LS or AGS-J (Optional)
Operation during testing
Marker Controller function by using PC Keyboard can be used for all types of testing
machine.
By using Marker Controller Switch(Optional) can be used only for [AG-Xplus][AGX][EZ-L,S]or [AGS-J]
The Marker Controller Swtich for [EZ-L,S] [AGS-J] is the custome made model.
The Marker Controller Switch for [AG-IS] or other testing machines cannot be used.
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Settings for all types of testing machine

For using the Marker Controller Function, please set the data processing items Point
Picking1 to Point Picking20 at the [Data Processing Item] in [Method Wizard].
How to add Point Picking to the Data Processing Items
1. Display the [Method Wizard] by clicking Create New Method or Open

Method at [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
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2. Select PointPicking (the necessary items from PointPicking 1 to 20) at the

[Data Processing] Windos in [Method Wizard].
3. Select
Type which is necessary.
4. Repeat the same step for the necessary numbers of points. (maximum 20 points)
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Settings for using [Marker Controller Switch] for EZ-L,S or AGSJ(Optional)

For using the Marker Controller Switch] for EZ-L,S or AGS-J(Optional), the following
additional setting is necessary.
When this function is used, the AUX1 port of EZ-L,S or AGS-J cannot be used.
If you use extensometer and Marker Controller Switch simultaneously, please use
AUX2 for the extensometer.
The extensomer which requires both 2 ports of AUX1 and 2 cannot be used with the
Marker Controller Switch (ex. DVE Video Extensomter 2 Camera type, or SIE-560S
High precision type extensometer)
How to set for Marker Controller Switch
1. Display the [Method Wizard] by clicking Create New Method or Open

Method at [TRAPEZIUMX Home] window.
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2. Select [Sensor] window and click [Others] Tab in [Method Wizard].
3. Select Aux1 at Channel anc check the Marker Controller.

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Operation during testing

The operation during testing is as follows.
For using [Marker Contoller Switch (Optional)]

Push the switch connected to the testing machine.
For using [PC Keyboard]

Push the keyboard Space Key or Alphabet Key except Function Key(F1 F12).
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Chapter 18
Using Initial Speed function
This chapter describes about the procedures for using the initial speed function.
This function can be used only for EZ-X, AGS-X, AG-X.When EZ-S/L (old model of
EZTest), AGS-J/H, AG-IS is used, this function cannot be used.
Addition it, this function can be used only Contorol or Texture mode.
General introduction of this function

How to set test method
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General Introduction of this function

This function can be set the Initial Speed for testing.
Initial Speed is the speed at the beginning of the test.
This speed starts from the beginning of the test to arrive at the Displacement origin.
Force(N)
Displacement
Origin Force
Displacement(mm)
Moving with
the Initial Speed
Moving with
the test Speed
During the initial speed area, sampling data is not recorded, just after arriving at the
displacement origin force, sampling data is started to record.
Note
Addition it, this function can be used only with Contorol or Texture mode.
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How to set test method for initial speed

The section describes how to testing method to use the Initial Speed Function.
1. Open test method file or create new method.

2. Select [Testing] Tab and click [Details].
3. The [ActDetails] Screen is diplayed.

4. Set the ON/OFF checkbox to [ON] and enter the Initial speed.
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5. At the [Disp Origin] Setting area, set the value of displacement origin.
Note
Addition it, this function can be used only with Contorol or Texture mode.
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Chapter 19
Measuring the Clearance function
This chapter describes about the function of Measuring Clearance.
To perform the test by using measuring Clearance, detecting theOrigin(zero point) of
Clearance is necessary.
2 types of detection can be performed in this software.
Addition it, this function can be use only with Texture mode.
Introduction of the Clearance

What is the Detection of the Clearance Origin
Automatic detection of the Clearance Origin
Manual detection of the Clearance Origin
How to set Test Method
WARNING : About Return and Position Zero
ATTENTION : About digital value display
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Introduction the Clearance

By using this function, TRAPEZIUMX can be measured the Clearance of the specimen.
- Clearance: This is used for Compression test, length between the upper and lower
Compression Plate. This length is the same as the actual height of the specimen.
Comp.
Cross head and

load cell
Upper jig
Stroke
Specimen
Clearance
Lower jig
Note
Addition it, this function can be used only with Texture mode.
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What is the Detection of the Clearance Origin

This detection is necessary to measure the clearance (height) of specimen exactly. This
mode will memorize the zero position of testing machines position, and TRAPEZIUMX
Texture Software will be able to measure and display the clearance (height) value.
Note
Cant skip the detection of the Clearance Origin.When
1. First time after install
2. Change the load cell or jigs
3. Change Test method without using Clearance.
4. Change load cell polarity (Tensile or Compression) .
5. Push the position reset button of testing machine.
If skipped, correct value of clearance cant be measured.

Once you detect the origin, please do not push the zero position button of a testing machine.
Cross head
and load
cell
Upper jig
Measure
Clearnce = 0
Position
Clearance
Lower
jig
Detection of the origin can be performed only when the Clearnce is set to ON at the test
method.
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Automatic detection of the Clearance Origin

TRAPEZIUM X can detect the origin automatically.
Following is the flow of automatic detection. (Example of the compression)
Flow
Cross head
and load
cell
Compress upper and

lower jig directly, and
Measure the Origin
(zero point) of the
Clearance
Returns to the
specified position
Upper jig
Clearance
Lower
jig
Operation_Step by Step
Before hand, please set Use Clearance between jigs at the Method Wizard.
1.Select [Hardware] [Detect Height/Length/Clearance Origin] in the menu.
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2. [Detection of the
"Height/Length/Clearance origin"] dialog is displayed.
3.Push jog button of testing machine to become the length between loading jigs
nearer.
4. Set the Detection settings

- Select Polarity(Compression or Tensile) and Direction(Up or Down)
- Confirm the point of detecting origin :
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Set the value of XX % of the load cell capacity
5. Click [Start] button in this dialog.

6. [Detection of the "Height/Length/Clearance origin"] dialog is closed and the
detection starts.
7. The detection is performed by the following flow. (Example of the Compression)

Flow
Crosshead goes DOWN

until the both jigs contacts
by about 10mm/min
Speed is changed to
0.5mm/min and
compress to 10 % of the
load cell capacity
Speed is change and Returns

to the specified position.
The Position of the testing
machine is ZERO RESET.
Crosshead goes UP and

measure the origin of
the clearance
The length of this point is saved as

Heght/Length at the position
Zero and displayed at [Detection of
the "Height/Length origin"] dialog .
8. The length between upper and lower jigs at this point is saved.
9. The Automatic detection is completed. TRAPEZIUM X returns to the normal
screen.
H
Hiinntt
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*Clearrance vaue is shown at the Clearance sensor of software.
*The value of zero position of testing machine will be displayed at [Detection of the
"Height/Length/Clearance origin"] dialog
Note
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Manual detection of the Height / Length/Clearance Origin

The Height / Length /Clearance origin can be measured manually by using Block gage
or Caliper
The following is the example of using Block gage
Push the
[Positon
ZeroButton]
of the testing
machine.
Prepare the Block gage which

you already know the Height
and set to the lower jig.
By JOG Dial, let the crosshead go

down until the upper jigs contacts to
the block gage.
Show [Detection of the

"Height/Length/Clearance origin"]
dialog,
By Select [Hardware] [Detect
Height/Length/Clearance Origin] in
the menu.
Input the Height of the Block

Gage
And click [Close]
Note
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How to set Test method

This section describes how to set test method when the clearance function is necessay.
1. Open test method file or create new method.

2. Select [Sensor] Tab and click [Stroke].
3. Set the [Use Clearance between jigs] to ON.

4. Select [Clearance] at the [Sensor on Main].
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5. At the [Testing] tab, Clearance can be set at the [Change point].
6. At the [Testing] tab, if the [GL Correction] is set to ON and [Disp. Origin] value is set,
the Height of the specimen at the beginning of the test can be measured during a test.
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Height of the specimen at the beginning of the test is displayed at the [Specimen]
Tab after a test.
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6. At the [Chart] tab, the [Clearance] can be select for thecannel of each axis.
Note
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WARNING : About Return and Position Zero
WARNING
Please do NOT select Position Zero button of the testing machine
when you are using [Clearance] function.
Because the point of Position Zero is determined automatically in this software,
if you change the point of zero, Clearance cannot be maeasured exactly.
WARNING
Please do NOT select Return button of the testing machine when you
are using [Clearance] function.
Because the point of Position Zero is determined automatically in this software,
you cant set freely appropriate for you specimen.
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ATTENTION : About digital value displayy

Force value
Direction: tensile Indicates plus value when load cell is supplied tensional power.
Direction: compress Indicates plus value when load cell is supplied compressive
power.
Clearance value
Indicates absolute value of the length from the zero point.
Stroke value
On testing: When the force value becomes [Disp. Origin], stroke value is zero reset.
Indicates the length from this point. Before, after testing: Indicates the same value as
testing machine.
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Chapter 20
Useful Functions for Texture software
This chapter describes about the new functions of the TRAPEZIUMX Texture Software.
Pre-Installed Methods
Area Filling function
Displaying Average curve per batch
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Chapter20 Useful Fuction for Texture software
Pre-Installed methods
We provide some texture methods as pre-installed methods. Commonly-used test control
and data processing items are registered in these methods previously, so you need not to
register these items by yourself.
These methods are also use from Quick method list.
These methods can be used only for EZ-X.
Pre-installed texture methods

are usable from here !
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Area Filling fuction

Fill the areas with the color which are used for energy calculation.
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Show Average Curve per Batch

This function shows the average curve of the chart.
The previous version can show the average curve.This cuve is the average of all specimen.
The new function can show average curve separately by each batch.
For example, when the No. of Batches is set to 3, the 3 curves can be shown.
To show the average curve, right click on the chart and select [Average curve per Batch]
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If the [Show Avereage Curve Only] is checked at the [Chart] Tab in the Methos Wizard, or
[Chart Property Dialog], only the average curves are shown.
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Index
Adding a user, 186

Adding specimens, 50
Analysis method selection guide, 145
Automatically saving a test result in a network
server - Network export, 172
Batch change of various parameters (Reanalysis) Method wizard, 146

Before using TRAPEZIUM2 files, 244
Changing an elastic line slope in a chart, 155

Changing only analysis parameters in the
result window, 148
Changing order of specimens, 53
Changing Pass/Fail judgment criteria in the
result window, 149
Changing peel test peak/valley calculation
excluding force in a chart, 159
Changing printing order and print ON/OFF
setting in the result window, 151
Changing the chart/result window display
ON/OFF status, 201
Changing the chart/result window layout, 203
Changing the chart/result window size, 202
Changing the peel test data processing range
in a chart, 157
Changing the senor display ON/OFF status,
201
Changing the startup screen, 210
Changing the toolbar size, 199
Changing user information, 188
Closing TRAPEZIUMX, 30
Combining several test files, 144
Connection to The testing machine, 23
Continuing test after completion of test, 45
Control chart, 237
Convert from TRAPEZIUM2 file to
TRAPEZIUMX file, 252
Creating a bending test method, 81
Creating a chewing test method, 131
Creating a compression test method, 76
Creating a creep test method, 91
Creating a cycle test method with many cycles
and resistance input, 105
Creating a method for the USB memory, 224
Creating a new histogram/control chart, 234
Creating a new method, 57
Creating a plunger compression test method,

124
Creating a report in a specified format with
Excel (Excel report), 165
Creating a simple cycle test method, 100
Creating a simple tensile test method, 62
Creating a simple up/down test method, 112
Creating a stepped control test method, 117
Creating a tear/peel test method, 86
Creating a tensile test method using an
extensometer, 70
Creating new Groups, 182
Customizing the toolbar, 196
Deleting a line for specimen yet to be tested, 52

Deleting a user, 190
Direct change of analysis parameters on the
main screenQuick Setting Panel, 147
Editing an existing method file, 59

Entering specimen sizes, 46
Executing a test with the USB memory, 227
Executing scheduled task, 54
Executing test for a new lot under same
conditions, 51
Flow of re-analyzing operation, 143
Histogram, 236
Installing TRAPEZIUMX, 13
Loading measurement data from the USB

memory, 230
Marker Controller
Operation during testing, 262
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Index
Settings for all types of testing machine, 260
Settings for using [Marker Controller
Switch] for EZ-L,S or AGS-J(Optional),
261
Notes of TRAPEZIUM2 file conversion, 254
Open method files created in TRAPEZIUM2,

248
Open test files created in TRAPEZIUM2, 250
Opening a SPC/SQC data file, 241
Opening a test file, 144
Operations available during test execution, 41
Operations available with TRAPEZIUMX, and
how to use this Guide, 11
Original Groups, 181
Printing a histogram/control chart, 240

Printing a report, 165
Protecting specimens against damage before
test, 47
Registering a frequently used method, 218

Registering testing machines and jigs, 31
Resetting a manually changed result to
original value through re-analysis, 161
Restoring data in emergency (Backup function),
42
296
Result export selection guide, 164

Re-test, 49
Returning the testing machine to the original
position, 48
Saving a histogram/control chart, 240

Saving a histogram/control chart as a PDF file,
240
Selecting a display language, 208
Selecting a method, 44
Sending E-mail, 171
Setting up a test schedule, 216
Setting up software and testing machine
operation logs, 214
Setting up the Quick Setting Panel, 206
Skipping login name/password entry at startup,
192
Specifying a data processing point in a chart
Point picking, 153
Starting TRAPEZIUMX, 28
Step 1: Turning power ON, 35
Step 2: Preparation for test execution, 36
Step 3: Executing test, 37
Step 4: Saving test result, 40
Types of users registered with initial settings,

178
USB Memory function, 223

Using the Auto Save function, 212

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About This Guide

About This Guide

TRAPEZIUMX Data Processing Reference Manual:

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Chapter 1 Before Using TRAPEZIUMX

Operations available with TRAPEZIUMX, and how to use this Guide

Operations available with TRAPEZIUMX, and how to use this Guide

Chapter 1 Before Using TRAPEZIUMX

1. Insert the TRAPEZIUMX setup CD-ROM into the PC.

3. This dialog box appears. Click on [OK].

Chapter 1 Before Using TRAPEZIUMX

5. Set installation folder.

8. It is installing TRAPEZIUMX. Wait for a while.

9. If Software Installation dialog box displayed, Click [Continue Anyway].

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10. This dialog box appears. Click on [Close].

11. Click [OK], This completes the setup procedure.

Chapter 1 Before Using TRAPEZIUMX

1. Insert the TRAPEZIUMX setup CD-ROM into the PC.

3. After [User Account Control] dialog box appears, click [Allow].

4. The [TRAPEZIUMX Setup] dialog box appears. Click on [OK].

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6. Set installation folder.

9. It is installing TRAPEZIUMX. Wait for a while.

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10. Click on [Install].

11. This dialog box appears. Click on [Close].

12. Click [OK], This completes the setup procedure.

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Connection to The testing machine

If the testing machine is AG-X,AGS-X,EZ-X Series

2. [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box is automatically displayed.

If the dialog isn't displayed, launch DPInst.exe in

3. Select No, not this time item in this dialog box.

4. After Clicking [Next], This dialog box appears.

5. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).

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6. After Clicking [Next], This dialog box appears.

7. Select Search for the best driver in these locations.

8. The check on Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM) is removed, and

If OS is 64bit, set C:\Program Files\SHIMADZU\TRAPEZIUMX\USBDRV\x64.

9. If an initial value of Include this location in the search is not C:\Program

10. After Clicking [Next], This dialog box appears.

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