MTS Landmark TWX - Manual (Page 79)

Note: All interlock conditions will not reset until the pump is on.
Position the Actuator Using Displacement Control
Position the actuator for the start of the test.
Warning :
Manual control of the actuator is required for specimen installation.
Unskilled movement of the actuator can result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Ensure that the area is clear, that you can see what you are doing, and that you have the
necessary skill to proceed safely.
1. Enable manual displacement control.
a) In the Station Manager main window, click the Manual Command button. The Manual Controls
window appears.
b) Select the following:
1. Channel — Ch1 (or other depending on your configuration)
2. Control Mode — Displacement
3. Enable Manual Command checkbox — Checked
Manual command is automatically zeroed when it is switched on to ensure that the actuator does
not move before desired.
2. Familiarize yourself with the slider control.
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Running the Example Tension Test