MTS Acumen User Manual
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a) Specify the location of the force sensor (load cell).
In the Explorer panel of the MPX main window, select Set Up > New Specimen > Install Fixturing.
Click the radio button to indicate where the load cell is mounted. If you receive a warning icon and
a message that the system senses that this orientation is incorrect, ensure that the accelerometer
in the load cell is connected to the frame.
b) Ensure that Set the Signal Sense is set to Tension is Positive.
With this setting, positive values will be shown above zero and negative values below zero in the
Situational Awareness panels and in test results. This polarity selection persists until it is changed,
even if you restart the MPX application.
c) If necessary, balance fixturing.
If you mounted the load cell, platens, or otherwise changed the fixturing mass, click the Balance
Fixturing icon.
Note: You must turn on Actuator Power to balance fixturing.
6. Do not install the specimen yet.
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