MTS Series 322 Load Frames - Manual (Page 53)

Series 322 Load Unit Operation 53
Rate Adjusts how fast the grips clamp and unclamp.
Adjust the control clockwise to slow the clamping of the specimen.
Crosshead Lift/Lock
Controls Controls the movement and clamping of the crosshead. The left handle raises
and lowers the crosshead. The right handle locks and unlocks the crosshead.
The crosshead must not be moved while it is clamped.
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.
Load Unit Controls (part 2 of 2)
C ONTROL D ESCRIPTION
Rate
Up
Stop
Down
Unlock Lock