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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.
9.2.17.0 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.
9.2.18.0 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.
9.2.19.0 Ramp to Start Temperature
The Ramp to Start Temperature button prompts you to confirm the ramp to start temperature. Click Yes to
start the ramp or click No to prevent the ramp.
Click Run to start the ramp. After the ramp is started, if you click Stop to end the ramp, another ramp occurs
to cool the specimen.
9.2.20.0 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.
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