MTS Multipurpose Elite - Manual (Page 49)

5.2.8.0 Checking the Test Procedure
In this task, you run the test to check its design thus far.
Note:
The test design process is iterative; therefore, it is a recommended best practice to build your test
procedure incrementally.
1. Ensure that the station has power. Access the Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) by clicking the arrow in the
lower right corner of the Power pane. Set the HPU to high. If the interlock indicator appears red on the
System panel, click Reset. Next, turn on the Hydraulic Service Manifold by clicking the Power Low button
and then the Power High button on the Actuator Power panel.
2. Next, click the New Test Run icon found in the tool bar.
3. Observe the Specimen Selection window. This window pertains to the physical characteristics of your test
sample. Because this is a new test and no specimens used in prior test runs are available, select a new
specimen by clicking the Add New Item (+) icon.
4. Observe the new specimen selection with the following properties:
Specimen Selection Properties
Value Property
Specimen-1 Name
Generic Geometry
Generic Domain
5. Click OK.
6. Observe the Setup Variables window, and click OK.
7. Observe the Signal Scope. The test is not running yet, so the signal trace is flat.
8. To start the test, click the Run button (green arrow) on the Test control panel.
9. Observe the test run on the Signal Scope. The signal trace ramps to a mean level of 4 mm, performs five
cycles with a true sine waveshape to relative end levels of 6 mm and 2 mm, and returns to zero.
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5.0 Creating Tests