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Emergency stop button – MTS Acumen User Manual

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Warning

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Actuators can produce dangerous forces.

A moving actuator can injure anyone in its path.

Always ensure that the system is in High-Power Prohibit mode when installing fixtures or
specimens.

Emergency Stop Button

The frame-mounted control is equipped with an Emergency Stop button to be used for emergency purposes
only. There is also an optional Remote Emergency Stop button. The Emergency Stop buttons will shut off
power to the main actuator and crosshead lift system. To release an activated button, turn it clockwise.

The Emergency Stop button should be periodically tested by pressing it when the controller is powered
on, but not when a test is running. The controller continuously monitors the redundant Emergency Stop
chain and will generate an interlock alerting the user if any problems are detected. Pressing the Emergency
Stop button allows the active state to be checked.

Frame-Mounted Control Emergency Stop Button

MTS Acumen

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Safety Overview