MTS Series 793 - Manual (Page 85)

How to Manually Tune the Control Loop
MTS Series 793 Tuning and Calibration Tuning Procedures 85
7. Select strain for control mode.
Standalone FlexTest SE Controllers: Select Tuning > Manual > Control
Mode > Strain.
Automated Controllers:
In the Manual Command window, select Strain for Control Mode.
8. Ensure that Span has been set to 100%.
Standalone FlexTest SE Controllers: Select Status > Span
Automated Controllers:
On the Station Controls panel, ensure the Master Span is set for 100%.
9. Check system interlocks
Standalone FlexTest SE Controllers:
If the Hydraulic Interlock or Program Interlock indicator is lit, determine
the cause, correct it, and then click Reset.
If either interlock indicator lights again, you will need to determine the
cause of the interlock and correct it before proceeding.
Automated Controllers:
If the Interlock indicator is lit, click Reset. If the indicator lights again, you
must determine the cause and correct it before proceeding.
10. Set up the Tuning panel.
Standalone FlexTest SE Controllers:
Select Tuning > Manual
Automated Controllers:
A. In the Station Setup window navigation pane, select the channel that
uses the strain signal you intend to tune.
B. Click to display the Tuning panel.
C. In the Tuning panel, click the Adjustments tab.