MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series, Operation

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Running the Example HCF Test
Landmark™ Test System Operation 57
3. Prepare to Run the Test
A. “Perform Basic Performance Tuning” on page 79
B. “Switch to Peak Valley Meters” on page 88
C. “Adjust Limits for the Test” on page 90
D. “Show Station Manager Scope and Meters for the Test” on page 91
E. “Minimize Station Manager” on page 92
4. Run the Test
A. “Open the MPX Application” on page 94
B. “Select the Test” on page 94
C. “If Necessary, Correct Any Resource Errors” on page 95
D. “Create a New Test Run” on page 95
E. “Run the Test” on page 97
F. “Review the Results” on page 98
G. “Generate a Report” on page 99
H. “Save the Test and Minimize MPX” on page 100
5. Remove the Specimen
A. “Remove Displacement Limits” on page 101
B. “Switch to Running Max/Min Displacement and Force Meters” on page 101
C. “If Appropriate, Remove the Intact Specimen” on page 102
D. “If Appropriate, Remove the Broken Specimen” on page 105
6. Recover from a Tripped Limit
A. “If Necessary, Recover from a Tripped Force Limit” on page 107
B. “If Necessary, Recover from a Tripped Displacement Limit” on page 110
Prepare for Specimen Installation
Preparing for specimen installation consists of the following tasks:
1. “Turn on the Station” on page 58
2. “Open the Station Manager Application” on page 58
3. “Verify Calibration Files” on page 60
4. “Set Up Meters for Specimen Installation” on page 61
5. “Set Limits for Specimen Installation” on page 64
6. “Zero the Force Signal” on page 66
7. “Set Initial Tuning Parameters” on page 67