MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series, Operation

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Running the Example HCF Test
Landmark™ Test System Operation 101
Remove Displacement Limits
1. Remove displacement limits.
Because the actuator may retract at the conclusion of the test, begin by removing the
displacement limits.
A. From the Station Manager application main window, select Display > Station
Setup , and click the Channel Input Signals button.
B. Select the Displacement channel.
C. Select the Limits tab.
D. Set the Displacement Upper Action and Lower Action to Disabled .
Switch to Running Max/Min Displacement and Force Meters
1. Switch to a Running Max/Min Displacement meter.
Because you are no longer imparting a waveform on the specimen, change the displacement
Peak/Valley meters to Running Max/Min Meters to monitor history during specimen removal.