MTS TW Elite - Manual (Page 48)

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Test Definition Subtab
Formula Assistant File
The Formula Assistant File provides a base set of system variables, calculations, and functions associated
with a specific type of test. The example test uses a formula assistant file labeled “Electro-Mechanical
Formula Assistant”.
If you need to change the Formula Assistant File associated with a template, contact your MTS Field
Service Engineer for assistance.
When a test variable is associated with the Formula Assistant File, an Option list becomes available in
the Calculation panel for the variable. The options available depend on the selected variable.
For example, when you select the Area variable on the Variables subtab of the Define tab, several
specimen geometry types are available in the Options list.
Log type
The log type selections include Basic or Audit Trail. The example test uses the Basic log type.
The Audit Trail feature is for tracking changes to the test. When selected, each time you run a test on an
MTS Criterion or MTS Insight system, the application writes the TEDS model and serial number to the test
run log. When the test is complete, you can right-click on a test run in the Review tab and validate the raw
data for that test run.
Remote start
This control is disabled by default, and is disabled for the example test.
This control works in tandem with the Digital Input control in the Preferences menu (Preferences >
Configuration > Test > Select additional methods to start the test > Digital Input).
If you enable both controls, you can select a digital input source and specify a transition type to start the
test remotely.
Switching to the Review tab
This control is enabled by default, and is enabled for the example test.
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