MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series, Operation

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4 Landmark™ Test System Operation
Hardware Manuals 26
Software Help 26
Documentation Access on MTS.com 26
System Overview 27
Load Frame Overview 28
Introduction 28
Component Identification 28
Load Frame Controls Overview 29
Control Panel 29
Software Overview 31
MTS FlexTest (Series 793) Controller Software - Station Manager Application 31
MTS TestSuite Test Software - MTS Multipurpose (MP) Express Application 36
Key Concepts 41
About This Chapter 42
Understanding Your MTS Software 42
MTS FlexTest Controller Software and the Station Manager Application 42
MTS TestSuite Test Software and the MTS TW Express application 43
Understanding MTS File Types 44
File Types 44
Creating and Modifying Parameter Sets 46
Selecting and Saving Parameter Sets 47
How MTS Files Work Together 47
Understanding the Control Loop 48
Closed Loop Control Step-by-Step 48
Understanding Control Channels and Control Modes 50
Control Channel (For example, Actuator) 50
Control Modes (For example, Force or Displacement) 50
Using Control Modes 50
Control Mode Example 50
Using Detectors and Actions to Protect Yourself and Your Equipment 50
Sensor Limits 51
Detector Actions 51
Setting Limits Before Specimen Installation 51
Setting Limits Before Testing 51
Using the E-Stop Control 51
Understanding the Load Train 51
Positioning the Crosshead to Install the Specimen 52
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