MTS Landmark TWX - Manual (Page 82)

Important: You should use a tool that is softer than the specimen to ensure that you do not
damage the specimen. Plastic tongs or pliers are best.
2. Reset the Force Lower (Compression) Limit.
a) Now that your hands are no longer required to be near the specimen, increase the force lower limit
to a value that will allow clamping of the specimen in the upper grip.
b) Select Station Manager > Display > Station Setup > Channels > Ch1 (or other depending on
your configuration) > Force, click the Channel Input Signals button, and then click the Limits tab.
c) Enter -1 kN in the Lower Limit text box and ensure that Interlock is selected for the Action.
Position the Crosshead
Adjust the position of the crosshead using the hydraulic controls.
82 | MTS Landmark Test System Operation
Running the Example Tension Test