MTS FlexTest Models 200 - Manual (Page 291)

Optional Station Configurations
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Appendix B
Optional Station Configurations
About Optional Station Configurations
You can configure the Series 494 Chassis to support an optional six or eight
stations. When configuring your system for a six or eight stations, consider
the following:
• Ensure that the .hwi file is correctly set for the desired multistation
configuration, especially the interlock and HSM board settings.
• Power to each HSM is limited.
• Cross-head interlocks with solenoid power are not supported.
• AC input power must be at least 115 V AC.
• Auxiliary power out of J49 on the Model 493.74 HSM Transition board
is not supported.
Six-Station Configurations
The six-station configuration can provide either six or eight channels of
control.
• A typical 6-channel/6-station configuration requires 12 Digital
Universal Conditioners and 6 two-stage valve drivers.
• A typical 8-channel/6-station configuration requires 16 Digital
Universal Conditioners and 8 two-stage valve drivers.
HSM power limits HSM power current is limited to 1.6 A per HSM.
Interlocks
For 6-station configurations, the .hwi file must contain the line
INTERLOCKS=6. This line must be a discrete entry, not part of any other
hwi section.
Cross-head interlocks with solenoid power are not supported for 6-station
configurations.