MTS Systems DCPD, Manual

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Preface
Before You Begin
Safety first!
Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with your
system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance can result in hazardous conditions that can cause
severe personal injury or death, or damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read and understand
the safety information provided with your system before you continue. It is very important that you remain
aware of hazards that apply to your system.
Other MTS manuals
In addition to this manual, you may receive additional manuals in paper or electronic form.
You may also receive an MTS System Documentation CD. It contains an electronic copy of the manuals that
pertain to your test system.
Controller and application software manuals are typically included on the software CD distribution disc(s).
Documentation Conventions
The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals.
Hazard conventions
Hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety information that is specific to
the activity to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to an
associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow all directions and recommendations. Three
different levels of hazard notices may appear in your manuals. Following are examples of all three levels. (for
general safety information, see the safety information provided with your system.)
Danger:
Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a high level of risk which, if ignored, will
result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.
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