Facility preparation, Preparing to receive the system, Space requirements – MTS Criterion Series 60 User Manual
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MTS Criterion™ Series 60
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Facility Preparation
Site Preparation
Facility Preparation
This section describes the physical, electrical, and mechanical requirements that
must be considered before installing the MTS Criterion System. Read the
following subsections thoroughly to identify installation considerations that
apply to your facility.
Contents
Preparing to Receive the System 8
Electrical Power Distribution 10
Electrical Power Requirements 10
Radiated Emissions 11
Fixture and Specimen Handling Considerations 11
Preparing to Receive the System
The major components of the system consist of the load frame and Integrated
Operations Platform. Prior to receiving the system, ensure suitable rigging
equipment is available for lifting and transporting the system components; refer
to the component specification later in this manual. Make sure the foundation for
the equipment is adequate; see
on page 9 for more
information.
Space Requirements
Consideration must be given to planning the space requirements around the
equipment for loading specimens and for the proper maintenance of the
equipment. Also, during installation of the equipment, additional space (floor
space and ceiling height) may be required to facilitate moving the various system
components into place. The following figure shows a typical configuration for a
system laboratory plan allowing for relative placement of the test machine
controls and mechanical components for convenient use. This is only a
suggestion of how an MTS Criterion System could be installed. Your
requirements should be considered and planned accordingly.
Consideration should also be given to handling specimens, test data, and storage
of fixturing and associated tools necessary for use and service of the system. If
hazardous test specimens (such as those pressurized internally with gas or
fragmentizing materials) are used in the test, protective enclosures and special
laboratory layouts are advised.