MTS 85X Damper - Manual (Page 44)

Damper System Operation 44
Perform a Practice Test
793 Controller Operation Overview
D. In the Data File tab, set the following:
E. Close the Test Setup window.
9. Start the test.
A. Ensure that the following are true:
• Interlocks are cleared
• High hydraulic pressure is applied to the station
• Load tuning parameters are optimized
• The test specimen is installed
• Limits are set and actions are assigned
• The test program is set up
• The scope and meters are set up to monitor the test as desired
B. On the Station Controls panel, press the Program Run button to start
the test. When desired, press the Program Stop button to end the test.
10. Review test data.
A. Start the Project Manager application and select the current Project.
B. Click on the BTW folder to view the name of the associated data file.
C. Click on the data file to review its contents in the view pane.
Control Setting
Type Timed
Signals Included Channel 1 Output
Time Between
Points default
Buffer Size 2048
Buffer Type Linear
Control Setting
Destination File Test Default
Data Header Enter “First Test”
Data File Mode Append
Data File Format Plain