MTS DCPD Measurement System - Manual (Page 27)

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After making changes to the .hwi file, re-run the system loader.
3. Configure Station Builder.
a) Open Station Builder.
If prompted to enter a password, use the appropriate password.
If theSelect Project window opens, select the appropriate project.
The Open Configuration window will open.
b) Open the appropriate test config. file. For example, "Landmark Frame B1.cfg".
The Station Builder window will open.
4. Assign and configure the Current Output Command.
a) In the navigation pane, go to Channels.
The Channels window will open.
b) Configure the settings in the Hardware tab.
1. Choose D/A 1.
2. In the Display Name field, click the plus button.
• Change the Display Name to Current.
• Change the Internal Name to Current.
3. Change the Type to "Program Only".
c) Configure the settings in the General tab.
1. For Power, select: "None".
2. For Update Rate, select: "Low Rate".
3. For Dimensions, select: "Electric Current".
4. For Display Units, select "A" for Amps.
5. Assign and configure the DUC for DCPD Channel 1.
a) In the left navigation pane, go to Auxiliary Outputs.
b) Under the Input Resources Hardware tab, select the corresponding channel hardware location.
For example, 494.26 DUC S2-J1A
c) Assign the channel for the Active specimen to Aux Input 1.
1. In the Display Name field, click the plus button.
• Change the Display Name to ACT pd.
• Change the Internal Name to ACT pd.
d) Configure the settings in the General tab.
1. For Dimensions, select: "Volts".
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