MTS Series 242 Actuators - Manual (Page 14)

Series 242 Actuator Product Information 14 Introduction
• Low force structural fatigue
• High velocity, short stroke component tests
• Low friction, low signal distortion vibration testing
• Structural resonance searching and modal analysis
Actuator ID
A plate on the actuator (typically located on the front end cap opposite the drain
line) contains the following information:
• Model number
• Serial number
• Force rating
• Area
• Stroke specifications
This information is required when contacting MTS Systems Corporation
regarding the actuator.
What you need to
know
This manual assumes that you know how to use your system controller. See the
appropriate manual for information about performing any controller-related step
in this manual’s procedures. You are expected to know how to:
• Turn hydraulic pressure on and off.
• Select a control mode.
• Manually adjust the actuator position.
• Install a specimen.
• Defining a simple test.
• Running a test.