MTS Series 311 Load Frame - Manual (Page 42)

Series 311 Load Frame 42
Lift and Lock Controls
Operation
Lift and Lock Controls
The crosshead lift and lock controls for the load frame are located on the front of
the load frame. Two types of control panels are used.
Series 311 Load Frame Controls
Control Description
Crosshead Lift/Lock
Controls Controls the movement and clamping of the
crosshead. The left handle raises and lowers
the crosshead. The right handle clamps and
unclamps the crosshead to lock or unlock it.
The crosshead must not be moved while it
is clamped. See
“Installing a Specimen” on
page 44 for procedures using these controls.
Emergency Stop Shuts down the hydraulic pressure and stops the test program.
Press this button to shut down hydraulic power, and twist the
switch clockwise to release it. Use the Emergency Stop button
to shut down your test if something unexpected should happen.
Emergency Stop
Crosshead Lift / Lock Control
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Emergency Stop
Locks
Crosshead
Controls
Up
Stop
Down
Unclamp Clamp