Handset functions – MTS Insight Material Testing Systems User Manual
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Handset Control
Operation
Handset functions
The handset is intended to be used in a system for specimen loading or setup. In
some applications, it can be used to completely run a test.
Handset Controls and Indicators
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Control/Indicator
Description
1
Page
Displays the next four lines of text in the display.
2
Active
Indicator. When lit, indicates the system is active (power applied).
3
F1 and F2
Programmable functions that are set up in the software as digital inputs.
This allows you to define the test function (that is, start test, pause, hold
position, and so forth).
4
Thumb-wheel
Makes fine crosshead adjustment (towards display – up; away from display
– down. Only if Handset Enable is active.
To minimize the risk of specimen damage and personal injury, MTS
recommends that the thumb-wheel be used for crosshead positioning while
installing a specimen.
5
Pause
Pauses the test action. This must be pressed again for the test to resume.
Only if TestWorks 4 software is active.
6
Stop
Stops the test action. Only if TestWorks 4 software is active.
7
Connector
RJ-45, to Controller.
8
Crosshead Return
Returns the crosshead to the original position (zero point).
9
Start
Starts the test action. Only if TestWorks 4 software is active.
10
Crosshead Down
Moves the crosshead in the downward direction while depressed. Only if
Handset Enable is active.
11
Crosshead Up
Moves the crosshead in the upward direction while depressed. Only if
Handset Enable is active.
12
Fault
Indicator. When lit, indicates and active fault or interlock.
13
Handset enable
Used to enable/disable the handset. When the indicator is lit, the handset is
enabled for control of the crosshead.
14
Display
Four lines, 20 characters per line.