MTS 318 Load Unit - Manual (Page 60)

318 Load Unit 60 Operation
318 Load Unit: Control Module
The controls for the 318 Load Unit are located on a module mounted to the front
of the load unit.
Series 318 Load Unit Controls
C ONTROL D ESCRIPTION
Hydraulic Grip Controls Controls the optional hydraulic grips. Hydraulic grips let you quickly and
easily install and remove specimens. The left handle controls the lower grip
and the right handle controls the upper grip.
Pressure Adjusts the amount of hydraulic pressure to the grips. The adjustment range is
1–21 MPa (100–3000 psi) or 1–69 MPa (100–10,000 psi). The highest
pressure setting depends on the maximum pressure setting. Adjust the control
clockwise to increase the hydraulic pressure. Use the pressure gage to measure
the clamping force.
Rate Adjusts how fast the grips clamp and unclamp.
Adjust the control clockwise to slow the clamping of the specimen.
Emergency Stop
Crosshead Lift / Lock Control
Hydraulic Grip Control
Rate
Pressure
1 2
3
Unclamp Clamp
Upper
Lower
Grip
Grip
Pressure
1
2
3
Rate