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Load Frame Overview....................................................................................................................................36
Test Table...........................................................................................................................................38
Test Area Guard and Steps (Optional)...............................................................................................38
Hardware Control Panels....................................................................................................................39
Load Unit Control Module.....................................................................................................39
Hydraulic Control Panel.........................................................................................................42
Handset...................................................................................................................................43
Software Overview.........................................................................................................................................46
Key Concepts
About This Chapter........................................................................................................................................60
Understanding Your MTS Software...............................................................................................................60
Understanding MTS Applications and File Types.........................................................................................61
Understanding the Control Loop....................................................................................................................62
Understanding How Load Frame Components Move....................................................................................64
Understanding How the Grips Move.............................................................................................................66
Tension Test Overview...................................................................................................................................67
Compression Test Overview..........................................................................................................................68
Using the E-Stop Control...............................................................................................................................70
Resolving Error Conditions............................................................................................................................70
Running the Example Tension Test
Overview........................................................................................................................................................74
Safety Orientation..........................................................................................................................................74
Turn On the Station........................................................................................................................................76
Clear Interlocks..............................................................................................................................................78
Recover from a Tripped Limit........................................................................................................................80
Position the Actuator (Upper Crosshead and Table)......................................................................................81
Set Up the Load Meter for Specimen Installation..........................................................................................83
Position the Lower Crosshead........................................................................................................................84
Install the Specimen.......................................................................................................................................86
Optional: Installing an Extensometer.............................................................................................................89
Set Up Meters for the Test..............................................................................................................................94
If Required, Resolve Resource Errors............................................................................................................96
Running the Test.............................................................................................................................................98
Removing the Specimen...............................................................................................................................100
Ready the Load Frame for the Next Test.....................................................................................................103
Analyze the Results......................................................................................................................................104
Reviewing, Analyzing, and Reporting Data
Reviewing Analyzing and Reporting Data...................................................................................................106
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