MTS Landmark System - Manual (Page 67)

Note: For this test, MTS has determined that a setting of +5 kN will prevent damage to the
system and the specimen.
Description Item
Type here and press Enter 1
Note: You must press Enter after typing numerical entries for them to be accepted.
a) Select Station Manager > Display > Station Setup > Channels > Ch1 (or other depending on
your configuration) > Force > Limits, click the Channel Input Signals button, and then click the
Limits tab.
b) Set the Upper Limit to +5 kN (a positive number indicates tension). Be sure to press Enter after
typing in the limit.
c) Then, in the Upper Action drop down list, select Interlock.
3. Set the Force Lower (Compression) Limit.
MTS Landmark Test System Operation | 67
Running the Example HCF Test