MTS Multipurpose Elite Test - Manual (Page 96)

7.1.0 Software Concepts
Designing tests involves using MTS controller software and MTS TestSuite software together to meet your
test objectives.
MTS controller software consists of MTS Series 793 applications, including the Station Builder and Station
Manager applications. These applications allow you to map hardware to station configurations and maintain
real-time control of the test station.
MTS TestSuite software consists of the MTS Multipurpose Elite and MTS Multipurpose Express applications,
as well as report generation and analysis applications. These applications allow you to design and execute
tests, create test reports, and analyze test data.
7.1.1.0 Key Concepts about Using MTS TestSuite and Controller
Software
Setting up and running tests involves several activities, as shown below. It is important to understand that
each activity requires a specific type of MTS software. For instance, to create station configurations, you use
MTS Series 793 software. To design and run tests on station configurations, you use MTS TestSuite software.
Mapping User Activities to MTS Series 793 and MTS TestSuite Software
Using MTS controller software
Initially, you use MTS controller software to create station configurations that include the hardware resources
necessary to perform your tests, and to control the test station in real time. As test requirements change, you
may need to add resources to your test station as required by your test, and optimize station performance
using MTS controller software.
There are also some optional station settings, such as detector limits and digital IO settings that are defined
with MTS controller software. Unlike test settings, station settings are active at all times.
Using MTS TestSuite software
You use MTS TestSuite software to create test designs that cause controller resources to apply desired forces
to your test specimen and acquire data.
An important concept to understand about running tests with MTS TestSuite software is that the Station
Manager application, which is a component of MTS Series 793 software, always runs in the background. The
Station Manager application hosts the station configuration and performs real-time control.
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