MTS Acumen - Manual (Page 53)

Corrective Action Error Status Indicator Item
Restart the system controller software to
clear this fault.
See Watch Dog above. Indicate an interruption
in communication Watchdog timeout
Watchdog error
20
21
between the controller
and the frame.
Watchdog reset 22
Actuator Power Panel
Use the Actuator Power panel to control power to the actuator. You must apply low power (two of five bars)
before you can apply high power (five bars) to the system. When an interlock is triggered, the power buttons
are disabled until the interlock is reset. If a controller is not connected or frame power is off, the actuator
power buttons are disabled.
Actuator Power Panel
Description Icon
Power off button. Click to turn off power to the actuator.
Power Low button. Click to apply low power to the actuator. While the actuator is in low
power, you can perform some tasks, such as opening the door of the test enclosure,
installing fixtures, installing the specimen, and so on. You must apply low power before
you can apply high power.
High-Power Prohibit indicator. This indicator illuminates if there is an open door on the
optional test area enclosure or if the High-Power Prohibit button is active on the
frame-mounted control. When illuminated, velocity is limited, and the system will not allow
high power to be applied to the actuator.
Power High button. Click to apply high power to the actuator. You must apply low power
before you can apply high power.
Manual Control Panel
Use the Manual Control panel to position the actuator. You can configure the actions of the Retract, Extend,
and Home jog buttons on the Preferences menu > Configuration > Control Panel tab.
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