MTS TW Elite - Manual (Page 120)

Definition MTS
TestSuite TW
Term Definition TestWorks 4
Term
that holds data is an array variable;
and a combination of feedback controller and the container of
collected data.
selection, control algorithm, and
A software channel is based on
calculations from hardware
tuning parameters is the control
mode.
channels or other software
channels.
Channel resources yield a stream of
data at the system rate that always
Both types of channels yield a
stream of data at the system rate
has a current value and can be
measured.
that always has a current value
and can be measured by meters
Calculated channels are based on
calculations of controller channels.
even when the test is not
running.
Data acquisition maps data to a
unique array for the specified
channels.
When data acquisition is
specified for a segment, the type
of data specified is collected for
Note: MTS TestWorks 4 does not
have a direct equivalent to MTS TW
control modes.
all channels in an array of the
same channel name.
Multiple tests. Multiple Tests Multiple samples. Batch
The act of checking the current
calibration factor against a previously Verify The act of calculating a
calibration factor for the device, Calibration
determined calibration factor.
(Station > TEDS Devices > Verify). and then comparing it to the
original calibration factor. (Tools
> Calibrate.)
A test control that suspends a test
already in progress. Clicking Run
resumes the test. Hold A test control that suspends a
test already in progress. Clicking
on Pause again resumes the
test. Pause
Note: The key on the
keyboard performs the same
function.
A composite test activity with
equivalent functionality to the GoTo Go To + DAQ
+ Detection A test segment that moves the
crosshead to a specified
end-level or condition. It may be GoTo
segment in the TestWorks 4
application.
set to stop at a specific point, or
it may be set to run until a break
Note: MTS TestSuite TW also
includes a non-composite Go To
is detected or a limit condition
has been reached. A Data
activity that does not include data
acquisition or detection functionality.
Collection task running in
parallel with the GoTo can be
configured to acquire data.
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