MTS Multipurpose Elite Test - Manual (Page 76)

Note:
For the next step, you can copy the sample profile text from the PDF of this document and paste it
into a Notepad document rather than entering the text manually. Be sure to enter the text exactly
as shown. Since spaces within the file may result in errors, align the columns as shown by replacing
the spaces with tab characters after pasting the text into a Notepad document.
2. In the Notepad text file, enter the following:
FileType=Block-Arbitrary
Date=Mon May 20 12:11:45 2011
channels=1
Description=Custom Waveform
ActionList= <Turn on light>, <Turn off light>, "Pass Counter"
Channel(1)=Ch 1
Max=8.0000 mm
Min=2.0000 mm
Dimension= Length
Frequency Count Shape Level1 Level2 Action
Hz segments NA mm mm NA
0.25000 4.0000 Sine 2.0000 3.0000 <Turn on light>
0.5000 4.0000 Square 4.0000 5.0000 <Turn off light>
1.0000 6.0000 Ramp 6.0000 8.0000 "Pass Counter"
Note:
When saving the profile, make sure you change the default file extension from “.txt” to “.blk”.
3. Save the document to your desktop as “ProfileTest.blk”.
For More Information
Installing MTS TestSuite Simulation Software on page 38
6.2.4.0 Creating Controller Resource Actions that Map to the Profile
This task opens the station configuration file and uses the Event-Action Editor in the Station Manager application
to define custom actions. The purpose of this task is to define controller resource responses (or actions) that
correspond to keywords in the profile. In this example, you configure a digital output resource in the station
configuration file to set and clear in response to “<Turn on light>” and “<Turn off light>” keywords in the sample
profile.
1. Click the Windows Start button on your desktop and select Programs > MTS 793 Software > Station
Manager.
Note:
If you are prompted to select a controller, select the MTS FlexTest 40 controller.
2. In the Open Station window, select the “2 Chan.cfg” configuration file and then click Open.
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6.0 Creating Advanced Tests