MTS Multipurpose Express - Manual (Page 19)

2. From the Tools menu, click Create Desktop Shortcut. The Create Desktop Shortcut window opens.
3. Browse to the Station Configuration file you will be using, or type the file name in the Station Configuration
box. Ensure that this configuration file contains the parameter and tuning sets that you want the operator
to use for the tests.
4. If the Controller Name box is not already populated, type the name of the controller you will be using.
5. Click OK. The configuration message that states that the shortcut was created on the desktop appears.
Click OK.
6. To avoid confusion, delete other MTS TestSuite application desktop shortcuts.
4.1.3.0 Starting MPX and Applying Hydraulic Power
1. Start the Multipurpose Express (MPX) application.
Note:
The configuration and types of hydraulic components varies from site to site. See your site manager
for information on the proper sequence for applying hydraulic power to the station.
Click the Windows Start button on your desktop and select MTS TestSuite > Multipurpose Express or
double-click the MPX desktop icon.
Note:
The MPX application automatically connects to the station that was loaded in the preceding task.
Warning:
Applying hydraulic power can result in sudden actuator motion.
A moving actuator can injure anyone in its path.
Always clear the actuator area before applying hydraulic power.
2. On the MPX application, turn on the hydraulic power unit (HPU) for the test station by opening the Power
control panel window and clicking on the HPU Low button and then the High button. When possible, use
Low power to install and remove specimens.
MTS TestSuite 19
4.0 Operator Procedures