MTS Criterion Series 40 - Manual (Page 4)

Overview........................................................................................................................................................58
Safety Orientation..........................................................................................................................................58
Turn on the Station.........................................................................................................................................60
Reset Interlocks..............................................................................................................................................63
Set Travel Limits............................................................................................................................................64
Recover from a Tripped Travel Limit............................................................................................................66
Position the Crosshead...................................................................................................................................68
Set Up the Load Meter for Specimen Installation..........................................................................................70
Install the Specimen.......................................................................................................................................72
Install the Extensometer (Optional)...............................................................................................................76
Set Up Meters for the Test..............................................................................................................................80
If Required, Resolve Resource Errors............................................................................................................81
Run the Test....................................................................................................................................................83
Save the Test and Generate a Report..............................................................................................................84
Remove the Specimen....................................................................................................................................87
Prepare the Load Frame for the Next Test.....................................................................................................90
Reviewing, Analyzing, and Reporting Data
Reviewing, Analyzing, and Reporting Data...................................................................................................92
Analysis Procedure.............................................................................................................................92
Best Practices for Other System Configurations and Tests
Mount the Load Cell (Force Sensor)............................................................................................................116
Mount the Grips...........................................................................................................................................117
MTS Criterion 40 System Dual Workspace Test Setup...............................................................................118
Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist...................................................................................................126
General Cleaning .............................................................................................................................127
Monthly Maintenance .....................................................................................................................127
Semiannual Maintenance.................................................................................................................127
Removing Mats................................................................................................................................128
Other service ...................................................................................................................................129
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................132
Decommissioning
Decommissioning.........................................................................................................................................136
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