MTS TW Elite - Manual (Page 110)

For information that pertains to the Model 494.05 Handset, see the MTS Model 494.05 Handset manual
(PN 100-194-691). For information that pertains to test frame controls, refer to the documentation that
accompanies the equipment.
Set Station Detector Limits
About station and test detector limits
You set detector limits with both the Station Manager and TWE applications. You set station limits with
the Station Manager application. You typically set station limits to minimize the risk of damage to your test
equipment if the full-scale range of the hardware is exceeded. You set test limits with event detection
activities in the TWE application. Tests limits are inside the range of station limits. You typically set test
limits to minimize the risk of damage to the specimen.
Note:
The TWE application cannot detect or affect the station limits you set with the Station Manager
application. You must ensure each application is configured to detect limits as necessary to minimize
risk of equipment damage and personal injury.
About setting detector limits to install the specimen
Before installing the specimen, you typically use the Station Manager application to set detector limits and
actions to minimize the risk of injury to yourself and damage to the specimen and test equipment.
This involves setting limit detectors (for example, displacement or load limits) and assigning an interlock
action that will remove hydraulics if the system senses conditions that might injure somebody or damage
a specimen.
Note:
After the specimen is installed, you will need to reset the detector limits to levels that are compatible
with your test.
Access and Set Detector Settings
The Station Manager application provides multiple locations where you can monitor and set detector limits
and actions.
Station setup access
The Station Setup window includes Limit Detectors and Error Detectors panels with tabs where you can
define detector limits and actions.
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