MTS Multipurpose Elite - Manual (Page 95)

4. In the Controller Resource Type column, select Calculation.
5. In the Controller Resource column, double-click the empty cell that contains a validation error to display
the Calculation Editor window.
6. In the Calculation Editor window, in the Variables panel, select TimeLimit.
7. In the Calculation panel, observe the TimeLimit variable and add =7200 to define the maximum test
time as 7200 seconds, or two hours.
8. In the Errors panel, note the “Validation successful” message.
Add external resources
To add an external device to your system, such as a temperature controller or laser extensometer, click
Controller > External Devices.
Design tests offline
When designing a test offline (not connected to a controller), you can use this procedure to create new
resources manually.
1. On the Resources tab, click Add Resource and select a resource type.
2. On the Add Resource window:
a. Enter a Display name and an Internal name.
b. Select a Dimension.
c. Click OK.
3. On the Resources tab, select the resource to highlight the row.
4. In the Controller Resource Type column, select Signal or Calculation as desired.
5. If the new resource is based on a calculation:
a. In the Controller Resource column, double-click the empty cell that contains a validation error to
display the Calculation Editor window.
b. In the Calculation Editor window, enter a calculation to the resource as appropriate.
6. Create additional resources as desired.
7. When you connect to a controller, map the new test resources to controller resources.
For More Information
Concept
Resources Overview (p. 88)
Task
Import Test Resources (p. 96)
Access System Resources (p. 93)
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Working with Resources