MTS 85X Damper - Manual (Page 11)

Damper System Operation Introduction 11
Introduction
This manual provides operating procedures and safety practices for operation of
an MTS Damper test system configured with an MTS test controller, an MTS
load frame, and an MTS Hydraulic Power Unit. It also contains a general
description of the typical system components.
An MTS test system can be designed for a wide variety of testing applications.
To provide maximum flexibility for operation, the information in this manual is
written for a typical system and should be used as a guide for general operation
and not a procedure for a specific test.
Level of operator
expertise
This manual is intended for a trained operator who has gotten an introduction to
system operation and maintenance procedures. The operator should also be
familiar with known hazards and the contents of the manuals. The operator needs
to be able to perform basic controller tasks such as selecting control modes,
starting and stopping hydraulic pressure, and starting and stopping tests.
Level of specialist
expertise
Some of the information in this manual is intended for a specialist. In addition to
all the requirements of an operator, the specialist should be familiar with
networking protocols. The specialist should be trained on Station Manager and
Station Builder and have a thorough working knowledge of MTS 793 controllers
including configuration files and hardware installation files. The specialist
should be trained on MPT and have a working knowledge of test design.
Assumptions
This manual assumes the load frame is configured with any special fixturing (for
example the side load actuators or water cooling) before starting any operating
procedure. The load frame product manual contains the information to configure
the frame and its fixturing.
This manual assumes the controller has been loaded with the appropriate
configuration file and HWI file by a specialist who understands controller setup
and applications. This manual assumes the test to be performed has been
designed and set up by a specialist and is saved for selection.
This manual assumes the system and its subcomponents are operating properly.
The customer is allowed to perform preventive maintenance. However, any
repair or troubleshooting of a non-functioning system or its subcomponents is to
be performed by qualified MTS Service Engineers. If the system is not operating
properly, call MTS Systems for assistance; contact information can be found on
the back cover.