MTS Material Test Systems - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
1.0 Preface 5
1.1.0 Before You Begin............................................................................................................................6
1.2.0 Documentation Conventions...........................................................................................................6
2.0 Technical Support 9
2.1.0 How to Get Technical Support......................................................................................................10
2.2.0 Before You Contact MTS..............................................................................................................10
2.3.0 If You Contact MTS by Phone......................................................................................................12
2.4.0 Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals...................................................................................13
3.0 Introduction 15
3.1.0 Manual Overview..........................................................................................................................16
3.2.0 Typical Test System Configuration...............................................................................................16
3.2.1.0 Load Frame Test Controller...........................................................................................20
3.2.2.0 Servohydraulic and Mechanical Components................................................................21
3.3.0 System Control Theory.................................................................................................................22
3.4.0 Interlocks.......................................................................................................................................24
4.0 Safety 25
4.1.0 Overview.......................................................................................................................................26
4.1.1.0 Safety Information Overview.........................................................................................26
4.1.2.0 Hazard Placard Placement..............................................................................................26
4.2.0 Safety Practices.............................................................................................................................27
4.2.1.0 General Safety Practices.................................................................................................27
4.2.2.0 Safety Practices Before Operating the System...............................................................27
4.2.3.0 Safety Practices While Operating the System ...............................................................31
5.0 Installation Guidelines 35
5.1.0 Installation Guidelines...................................................................................................................36
5.2.0 Facility Preparation.......................................................................................................................36
5.3.0 Electrical Power Distribution........................................................................................................38
5.4.0 Grounding Requirements..............................................................................................................39
5.5.0 Test Controller and Console Requirements...................................................................................39
5.6.0 Cooling Water Requirements........................................................................................................40
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