MTS Acumen Electrodynamic Test System Load Frame User Guide - Manual (Page 59)

Description Controls Section
Important:
When you press this button, all limits are
overridden.
6 High-Speed Prohibit button. Press to put the
system in High-Speed Prohibit mode (see
High-Speed Prohibit Mode ) and to prevent the
actuator from going into the Power High state.
Manual actuator control toggle button and
rotary dial C
1 Manual Actuator Control Indicator. When
illuminated, manual control of the actuator is
active, and you can adjust the actuator using the
Actuator Control Dial (3).
2 Actuator Control Enable button. Press to
enable actuator positioning using the rotary dial;
press again to disable actuator positioning using
the rotary dial. Illumination of indicator (1) signifies
that the actuator control is enabled.
3 Actuator Control Dial. Turn clockwise to move
actuator in tension (retract) direction. Turn counter
clockwise to move actuator in compression
(extension) direction. The control dial operates
in the active control mode.
Grip control toggle buttons (work only with
optional, external pneumatic grip supply) D
1 Upper Pneumatic Grip Control button. Press
to close the upper grip fixture; press again to open
the upper grip fixture.
2 Lower Pneumatic Grip Control button. Press
to close the lower grip fixture; press again to open
the lower grip fixture.
Emergency Stop button E
Press to stop the test and shut off power to the
main actuator and lift system but retain power to
the rest of the electronics in the frame. Because
power to the actuator is cut, gravity may cause
the actuator to drop. This may cause operator
harm or specimen damage, before the brake is
applied. To release emergency stop action, turn
the red button clockwise (as shown by arrows on
button).
Exclusive control toggle button F
Press for the frame to be managed from the
frame-mounted control only. The icon illuminates
when exclusive control is active. Press again to
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