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MTS Insight™ Material Testing System
Introduction
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Introduction
About This Manual
Purpose
This manual provides detailed information about the MTS Insight Material
Testing Systems. The information includes an overview of all the models
available, installation, operation, and maintenance.
The MTS Insight product series is the latest generation of electromechanical
material testing equipment from MTS. The purpose of this manual is to help you
understand your testing system, its capabilities, and operating requirements. This
manual provides technical information for all MTS Insight material testing
frames; from the lowest force model (1 kN), to the highest (300 kN). Read each
section carefully and refer to the manual whenever you need assistance.
Summary
This manual includes the following sections.
Introduction
This section reviews the MTS Insight material testing system models, gives you a
description of a typical frame, and lists the environmental specifications. This
section also provides the technical frame specifications of each MTS Insight
frame model and line drawings of the crosshead and baseplate details.
Installation
This section gives you specific instructions for properly moving MTS Insight
frames, cable installation, and line drawings of the basic controller.
Operation
This section provides a graphic of the manual handset control and handset
functions. Other areas such as travel limit switches and fixture and load cell
mounting are reviewed.
Maintenance
This section gives you a complete guide to the maintenance schedule for all MTS
Insight frames.
Inappropriate use
Before you attempt to use the MTS Insight Material Testing System, read and
understand your manual that accompanies this product. Improper installation or
operation of this product can result in hazardous conditions that can cause severe
personal injury or death, and damage your equipment and specimen.
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