MTS Fatigue Template - Manual (Page 73)

8.2.12.0 Reattach Extensometer
If the test stops and you want to resume it, you must reattach the extensometer. On the main menu, click
Reattach Extensometer.
A window appears that shows the End of Test Readings and the Mean Load Test Readings settings and
limits. You can click Verify Settings to see the strain and load readings again or Cancel to return to the main
menu.
8.2.13.0 Load Test
1. Click Load 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.
8.2.14.0 Create a Fatigue Test Report
On the test main menu, click Report.
The application opens Excel. The Creating Report window shows you the progress as the application
creates a report with the test results.
You can make changes to the report and customize the output using the Reporter Add-In for Excel.
8.2.15.0 Test Completion
When the test is complete, the test stops and you can run the reports. A variety of reporting options satisfy
the standard reporting requirements. When you have generated the reports, you can end the test by clicking
Done. When you have ended the test, you cannot continue to cycle the test or generate reports without the
Reporter Add-In for Excel.
8.3.0 View Test Results
After the test run completes, you can view the test results.
1. In the Explorer panel, click the name of the test run.
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