MTS Material Test Systems - Manual (Page 58)

7.1.0 Operation Overview
This section contains a typical operating sequence that will lead you through local test setup and operation.
Detailed information can be found in the Series 793 Overview manual and various product manuals.
Before starting the operating procedure
The information in Getting Started, should be reviewed and fully understood before beginning the operating
procedure described in this section. Getting Started contains information on the definition and calculation of
test parameters that will be used during this procedure. It also contains some guidelines to consider if the
operating procedure is modified.
Before operating the system for the first time, make a trial run through the operating procedure by locating
the controls involved without actually performing the adjustment. If any operating adjustment seems unclear,
review the applicable operating and adjustment procedures described in the Series 793 Overview manual or
the applicable product manual.
Modifying the operating procedure
This operating procedure describes the adjustments to be performed to accomplish normal operation. It does
not cover all possible combinations of system set up and operation. The procedure is designed such that the
system operator can gain basic system operating experience. As experience is gained with the system, the
operating procedure can be modified to fit specific system configuration and testing requirements. Record
any changes or modifications to the operating procedure and use the modified procedure in future testing to
ensure the consistency of test results.
7.2.0 Initial Setup
1. Define the test.
Calculate the test parameters and define the system configuration before proceeding with the test procedure.
These calculations and configurations include the following:
• Define the type of test.
• Select the test control mode.
• Define the test program.
• Select the program source.
• Calculate the forces and/or displacements to be achieved during the test.
• Select the appropriate range cartridges for the control transducers.
• Calculate the Span and Setpoint control settings.
• Determine if transducer readouts should be zero suppressed for upper and lower limit detection settings.
• Determine the DC error and (if desired) underpeak detection levels.
• Determine what types of fixtures/grips will be needed to secure the specimen into the load frame.
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