MTS Multipurpose Elite - Manual (Page 85)

7.2.0 Adding Station Resources
Controller hardware resources are the physical components (such as conditioner cards) installed in the
controller chassis. A test station is a collection of the hardware resources required to run a particular test.
This information is defined in a station configuration file. Station configuration files are created using the
Station Builder application.
Because a controller can run multiple test stations, a configuration file for each station is required to define
the hardware resources (controller resources) used by that station. Stations that share hardware resources
cannot run at the same time.
MTS created your hardware configuration file for you and installed it on your system. As testing requirements
change, you may need to use the Station Builder application to add additional hardware resources to the
station configuration file.
When the Multipurpose Elite application connects to the station configuration, it reads the resources in the
station configuration. If the current test resources do not match the controller resources, you must map the
resources as necessary.
For More Information
Working with Resources on page 31
7.2.1.0 Adding Existing Hardware Resources to a Station
Configuration
If you want to add hardware resources (such as a digital input signal) to a test, use the Station Builder
application to add the hardware resource to the station configuration file used by that test.
Warning:
Changes to the station configuration file can result in unexpected system operation, including
unexpected or sudden actuator movement.
Sudden actuator movement can cause injury and equipment damage.
Only MTS Field Service Engineers or individuals that have received MTS training should attempt
to change station configuration files.
1. Use the Station Builder application to add the hardware resource to your test’s station configuration file.
2. When you load the test with that configuration file, the added hardware resources appear in the MTS
TestSuite Resources panel and you will be able to use those resources in your test.
Note:
Stations that share hardware resources cannot run at the same time.
For more information on using the Station Builder application to add resources to a station configuration, see
the MTS Series 793 Control Software manual (PN 100-147-130).
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