MTS Multipurpose Simulated - Manual (Page 42)

Channels by Time Table
The Channels by Time table lists all data points collected in arrays:
• Time Array
• Load Array
• CTOD Array
• Displacement Array
Charts
Charts provide visual indicators of the data reported in the tables.
• The Load vs. Time chart indicates changes in the load during the test.
• The COD vs. Time chart indicates changes in the crack opening displacement during the test.
• The Displacement vs. Time chart indicates changes in the displacement during the test.
• The Load vs. COD chart indicates how the load changes as the load crack opening displacement gage
reading changes during the test. This chart shows pop-ins, if any occur in the test.
• The Pop-Ins Plot indicates where pop-ins have occurred in a Load vs. COD chart. The Pop-Ins CTOD
table provides the actual values of the pop-ins.
5.3.0 Run Simulated FCG Compliance Test
5.3.1.0 Open The Test
5.3.1.1.0 Open the Configuration File for the Test
Determine the controller configuration file that you must open to run the simulated template test.
5.3.1.2.0 Start the Multipurpose Elite Application and Import a Test
To start the MPE application and import a test:
1. On the Multipurpose Elite File menu, click Import > Test.
2. In the Import Test window:
a. Click Browse and navigate to the location of the simulated test files. By default, the simulated test files
are saved to the C:\MTS TestSuite\TestArchives folder.
b. Select the test you want to open, and then click Open.
3. If any report template (.xltx) files from the import file already exist, you are prompted to Overwrite the files
or Cancel the import.
If you already have a test open, you may be prompted to save changes before closing the open test.
4. Click OK to close the message window and open the selected test.
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5.0 Running Simulation Tests