Table of Contents
Preface
Before You Begin.............................................................................................................................7
Documentation Conventions............................................................................................................7
Technical Support
How to Get Technical Support.......................................................................................................11
Before You Contact MTS...............................................................................................................11
If You Contact MTS by Phone........................................................................................................13
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals.....................................................................................14
Safety Overview
Safety Considerations for MTS Acumen Systems.........................................................................16
Restrictions for Using MTS Series 793 Controller Software...............................................16
C-Stop (Controlled Stop) Interlock Action...........................................................................17
High-Power Prohibit Mode..................................................................................................18
Emergency Stop Button......................................................................................................19
Crush Zone.........................................................................................................................20
Safety Information Overview..........................................................................................................22
Site Precautions.............................................................................................................................23
Personnel Qualifications................................................................................................................24
System Hazard Zones...................................................................................................................24
Hazard Placard Placement............................................................................................................24
Equipment Guards, Doors, and Covers.........................................................................................25
Test Area Enclosure.......................................................................................................................25
General Safety Practices...............................................................................................................26
Safety Practices Before Operating the System..............................................................................27
Safety Practices While Operating the System ..............................................................................31
System Introduction
About This Manual.........................................................................................................................34
System Overview...........................................................................................................................35
Load Frame Components...................................................................................................36
Frame-Mounted Control......................................................................................................38
Fixtures...............................................................................................................................42
Load Cell.............................................................................................................................43
Main Power Switch (I/O).....................................................................................................44
Parts of the Software Interface......................................................................................................45
Main Window.......................................................................................................................45
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