MTS TestLine - Manual (Page 3)

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Technical Support
How to Get Technical Support.........................................................................................................7
Before You Contact MTS.................................................................................................................7
If You Contact MTS by Phone..........................................................................................................9
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals.....................................................................................10
Preface
Before You Begin...........................................................................................................................11
Documentation Conventions..........................................................................................................11
Safety
General Safety Practices...............................................................................................................16
Safety Practices Before Operating the System..............................................................................16
Safety Practices While Operating the System ..............................................................................21
System Introduction
About This Manual.........................................................................................................................24
About Other MTS Documentation..................................................................................................24
System Overview...........................................................................................................................25
Software Overview.........................................................................................................................27
MTS FlexTest (Series 793) Controller Software - Station Manager Application.................27
MTS TestSuite Test Software - MTS Multipurpose (MP) Express Application....................33
Key Concepts
About This Chapter........................................................................................................................38
Understanding Your MTS Software...............................................................................................38
Understanding MTS File Types......................................................................................................40
Understanding the Control Loop....................................................................................................43
Understanding Control Channels and Control Modes...................................................................45
Using Detectors and Actions to Protect Yourself and Your Equipment..........................................45
Using the E-Stop Control...............................................................................................................46
Optimizing System Response Before Testing................................................................................46
Understanding and Resolving Error Conditions.............................................................................47
Running the Example HCF Test
About This Chapter........................................................................................................................50
Test Procedure Overview...............................................................................................................50
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