MTS Multipurpose Getting Started - Manual (Page 11)

2. Click the Power icon to open the Power Panel. Click Low then High for the Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU).
Repeat for the Hydraulic Service Manifold (HSM), which simulates applying hydraulic pressure to the
system.
Power Panel
3. On the Quick Access panel, click the New Test Run button; or, click File > New > New Test Run.
New Test Run Button
A test run is the record of a test performed on a single, selected specimen. Test runs are stored with the
test.
4. The Specimen Selection window is shown. The specimens listed were created using the Specimen Editor.
Select Virt_3-02_CF_LCF and click OK.
5. The Setup Variables window is shown. You can change the values and set the order of the variables.
Click OK.
6. In the Enter Control Parameters window, make the following changes and then click OK.
• Number of Cycles: 100
• Frequency: 5 Hz
• End Level 1: 0.01 mm/mm
• End Level 2: -0.01 mm/mm
The test designer defines the parameters listed in this window in the properties for the Operator Control
Input test activity. In this example, the operator must enter values before the test run can start.
7. (Optional) In the work area, click the Pre-Test Variables and the Runtime Values tabs to verify the
test-run settings.
8. In the work area, click the Monitor tab.
The test designer can use the Monitor tab to create displays that communicate information to the operator
during test runs. The design can have one or more tabbed sections with charts, counters, and other status
indicators.
9. On the Control Panel, click Run (green arrow button).
MTS TestSuite 11
1.0 Introduction