MTS Multipurpose Elite - Manual (Page 124)

valley. When adjusting the sensitivity, keep in mind that setting the sensitivity too low may cause signal
noise to be recognized as peaks and valleys, and setting the sensitivity too high may cause low amplitude
signals to be missed.
1. Click the Meters tab.
2. Right-click the Peak, Valley, or Peak/Valley meter you want to adjust.
3. Hover over Sensitivity.
4. Select the desired sensitivity.
Meter Types
The meter type determines what type of information is shown on the meter. When you first launch the
application, the Axial Force and Axial Displacement meters appear on the Meters tab. By default, the
meter type of those meters is set to Timed. This meter type shows the real-time axial displacement of the
system’s crosshead or actuator. However, if you change the meter type to Running Maximum/Minimum,
the meter shows the minimum and maximum axial displacement experienced by the crosshead or actuator.
Available Meter Types
Description Item
Displays signal values at timed intervals. Timed
Displays the running minimum value that was observed since the meter was
added or reset. Minimum
Displays the running maximum value that was observed since the meter was
added or reset. Maximum
Displays the peak value for the most recent cycle monitored. Peak
Displays the valley value for the most recent cycle monitored. Valley
Displays both the peak and valley values for the most recent cycle monitored. Peak/Valley
Displays both the running minimum and maximum values that were observed
since the meter was added or reset. Running
Maximum/Minimum
Displays the midpoint value and the difference between the peak and valley
values for the most recent cycle monitored. Mean/Amplitude
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