MTS Acumen Electrodynamic Test System Load Frame User Guide - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Technical Support 5
How to Get Technical Support.................................................................................................................5
Before You Contact MTS.........................................................................................................................5
If You Contact MTS by Phone.................................................................................................................7
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals..............................................................................................8
Preface 9
Before You Begin.....................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions....................................................................................................................9
Safety 13
General Safety Practices.........................................................................................................................14
Safety Practices Before System Operation.............................................................................................15
Safety Practices While the System Is in Operation................................................................................17
Crush Zone.............................................................................................................................................19
Crosshead Emergency Operation...........................................................................................................21
Hazard Icons...........................................................................................................................................22
Introduction 25
Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................26
Intended Use...............................................................................................................................26
Inappropriate Use.......................................................................................................................26
Description.................................................................................................................................26
Load Frame Components...........................................................................................................26
Load Frame Dimensions........................................................................................................................29
MTS Acumen Load Frame Weight............................................................................................30
MTS Acumen Electrical Requirements......................................................................................30
MTS Acumen Force Ratings......................................................................................................31
MTS Acumen Noise Level.........................................................................................................32
Installation 33
Frame Location and Ventilation.............................................................................................................34
Environmental Requirements.................................................................................................................34
Interlock Logic.......................................................................................................................................35
Load Frame Connections........................................................................................................................35
Connecting the Main Power.......................................................................................................35
Redundant Protective Earth Ground Connection...........................................................36
Electrical Disconnect......................................................................................................37
Installing Cables.........................................................................................................................37
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