MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series, Operation

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Maintenance
Landmark™ Test System Operation 119
Calendar Time using 8 hour
Running Time rate per day
Daily Weekly Biweekly Annually
Running Time-Hours 8 40 80 500 1000 1,500 2,000
Valve Balance check displacement
control MTS MTS MTS MTS
Valve Dither Response MTS MTS MTS MTS
Verify High/Low Velocity Switch Light
on High MTS MTS MTS MTS
Verify Low Velocity Indicates
Program Interlock MTS MTS MTS MTS
Grips
Cursory Check of Grips/Grip Control MTS MTS MTS MTS
Grip Supply Connections are Dry MTS MTS MTS MTS
Grip Seals are Dry MTS MTS MTS MTS
Grip Action is Acceptable MTS MTS MTS MTS
Lubricate Grip Inserts MTS MTS MTS MTS
Recommended service to be performed at each running time interval noted (continued)
Maintenance Intervals
The following table lists the recommended interval for each of these procedures.
What to Do When to Do It
Make daily inspections Before the start of each day’s testing.
Clean the load unit
columns When the columns become greasy or dirty.
Prevent rust Depends on the operating environment; more often in humid
environments.
Maintain airmount
pressures When the load unit sits unevenly.
Perform label inspection At least once a month.
Adjust the hydraulic
locks When the crosshead sticks or moves jerkily on the column.
Load Unit Maintenance Intervals