MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series, Operation

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Running the Example HCF Test
Landmark™ Test System Operation 61
1. Verify that the correct calibration file for the displacement sensor is in use.
A. Select Station Manager > Display > Station Setup >Channels > Landmark 1
(or other depending on your configuration) > Displacement .
B. Confirm that the sensor serial number found on the Sensor tab in your software
matches the LVDT serial number found on your load frame (the tag is typically located
on the back). This ensures that your configuration file matches your hardware and
that you are able to collect valid data.
2. Verify that the correct calibration file for the force sensor (load cell) is in use.
Repeat Step 1 for the force sensor by selecting Station Manager > Display > Station
Setup >Channels > Landmark 1 (or other depending on your configuration) > Force .
(The force sensor tag is typically located on the force sensor.)
Set Up Meters for Specimen Installation
1. Click the Meters button in the Station Manager application.
This will allow you to monitor sensor readings. Click the meter button in the Station Manager
application main window.