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About This Chapter............................................................................................................................70
Using the E-Stop Control...................................................................................................................70
Understanding Your MTS Software...................................................................................................70
Understanding MTS Applications and File Types..............................................................................72
Understanding the Control Loop........................................................................................................75
Understanding Control Modes...........................................................................................................76
Understanding the Low Power Actuator State..................................................................................78
Understanding High-Power Prohibit..................................................................................................78
Positioning the Crosshead and Actuator for the Test........................................................................79
Understanding Nested Limits............................................................................................................80
Using Detectors and Actions to Protect Yourself and Your Equipment.............................................85
Understanding Interlocks...................................................................................................................87
Understanding the Load Train...........................................................................................................90
Optimizing System Response Before Testing...................................................................................91
Understanding and Resolving Error Conditions................................................................................93
MTS Echo Software...........................................................................................................................94
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