MTS Series 793 User Manual
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MTS Series 793 Tuning and Calibration
How to Manually Tune the Control Loop
Tuning Procedures
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Do not place any part of your body in the path of a moving actuator.
A crush zone exists between the actuator and any equipment in the path of
its movement. Immediate and unexpected actuator response is possible
when you apply hydraulic pressure to your system.
Stay clear of the actuators when applying hydraulic pressure.
4. Turn on hydraulic pressure (see
).
5. Select the force control mode.
Standalone FlexTest SE Controllers: Select Tuning > Manual > Control
Mode > Force.
Automated Controllers:
A. In the Station Controls panel toolbar, click
to display the
Manual Command window.
B. In the Manual Command window, select the appropriate Channel
associated with the strain sensor signal you are tuning.
C. For the Control Mode, select Force.
6. Install a dummy or broken specimen.
Standalone FlexTest SE Controllers:
A. Enable the Dial.
B. Adjust the Dial to position the actuator during specimen installation.
Automated Controllers:
A. On the Manual Command window. Click Enable Manual
Command.
B. Adjust the Manual Command window slider to position the actuator
during specimen installation.
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