MTS Multipurpose Elite User Manual
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Caution:
Improperly or carelessly modifying the settings in the Station Manager application can
result in unexpected actuator movement.
Unexpected actuator movement can result in injury to personnel or damage to the
equipment and the specimen.
Only expert-level users attempt to perform activities using the Station Manager application. Every
major function that can be performed in the Station Manager application can be also performed
in MPE. However, expert-level users may need to restore the Station Manager application to
perform certain station activities in some exceptional scenarios.
The activities that an expert user may perform with the Station Manager application varies with your station
and test setup, but typically includes:
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Install new hardware resources. This is done using the Station Builder tool in the Station Manager
application.
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Adjust commands settings (such as ramp and taper times). This is done using the Channel Options tool
in the Station Manager application.
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Access the values of calculation parameters and variables. This is done using the Calculation Editor in
the Station Manager applicationr.
Station activities you can perform with the Multipurpose application
You can perform some station activities with the Multipurpose application, such as:
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Energize and de-energize actuator power.
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Reset and override interlocks.
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Start, hold, and stop tests.
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Install fixturing.
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Adjust inertial compensation.
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Adjust tuning.
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Install specimens.
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Set limits.
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Run function generators.
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Apply offsets.
Test execution with the MPX application
Similar to the MPE application, the MPX application can be used to run tests. However, the MPX application
cannot create or modify tests. In order to create or modify tests, you must use the MPE application.
Considerations for automatic background saves
It is important to keep in mind that when you start a test run, the application automatically saves the current
state of the test. If you need to modify a test without necessarily saving your changes; that is, experiment
with the test, you should perform a Save As of your test, modify as required, and then run the new test.
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3.0 Designing a Test