MTS Fatigue Template - Manual (Page 72)

The Strain Full Scale window appears.
6. You may want to set this value to 0.1 and click OK.
The Extensometer Verification Prompt window appears.
7. Click to repeat the extensometer verification or click No to continue.
8.2.9.0 Modulus Check at Start Temperature
You should perform a modulus check before you run a test. The standard template allows you to check the
modulus at start temperature and test temperature (for elevated temperature tests). The start temperature
modulus check helps determine if the system is set up correctly. For example, if you have not pulled the zero
pin from your extensometer, the modulus is incorrect. If you type incorrect specimen dimensions, the modulus
is incorrect.
8.2.10.0 Measure Modulus
To check the modulus in the LCFS test:
1. Click Measure Modulus.
The MTS TestSuite Input Parameters window prompts you to enter a load value to ramp to for a modulus
check.
2. Enter a load value and click OK.
3. Click the Run button.
4. A window appears with the Modulus Check Result.
• Click Accept to accept the result.
• Click Reject to discard the result.
• Click Measure Modulus to perform the modulus check again.
• Click View Data Report to see the results in report form.
8.2.11.0 Strain Test
In the LCFS test:
1. Click Strain Test.
The MTS TestSuite Custom Message window appears with the message: Validate test parameter on
runtime display. Click Run Test to start testing. Click Change Parameters to go back and change any
parameters.
2. Click Run Test to start the test. A message appears: Click the Run button to start the Strain test.
3. Click the Run button. The Run button changes color.
4. Click Change Parameters to view the main menu, where you can change parameters and run the test.
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