MTS 709 Alignment System User Manual
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709 Alignment System
Introduction
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Introduction
This manual includes information on installing and operating the MTS 709
Alignment software. The 709 Alignment software works in conjunction with
the MTS Model 609 Alignment Fixture and strain-gaged specimens. There are
options in the 709 Alignment software that allows specimens with fewer
channels to be used for alignment.
What you need to
know
MTS Systems Corporation assumes that you know how to use your 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
perform the following procedures:
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Turn hydraulic pressure on and off (servo hydraulics only)
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Select a control mode
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Position the load train components
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Zero a sensor signal
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Zero a sensor output
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Use your grips and fixtures
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Define a simple test
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Run a test
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