MTS Multipurpose Simulated - Manual (Page 53)

5.3.5.0 Perform Data Analysis
5.3.5.1.0 Start the Analyzer Application
To start the analyzer application:
1. On the Tools menu, click Fracture Analyzer Application.
2. Right-click the test run that you want to analyze and select New Analysis Run.
3. Type a New Definition Name or accept the default.
4. Click Add Analysis.
5. Click Variable Editor. Examine the variables and their definitions to verify that they are what you expect.
6. Click Data Acquisition Editor.
A test run typically has multiple data acquisition activity tables that filter data for ease of use. For example,
one or more tables contain timed data and one or more tables contain peak-valley data. Select the data
acquisition activity table for the type of data you want to work with first. A mapping applies only for a
specific table. To use a variable in more than one data acquisition activity table, you must map it for each
table.
7. To select the data acquisition activity table that you want to work with, click the down arrow in the Select
a Data Acquisition box and select the name of an activity table.
8. To map a signal to a variable:
a) Select the signal name in the Variable-to-Signal Mapping panel.
The Variable-to-Signal Mapping panel provides information from the test run. The items in the Variable
column are available in your test and contain test data values.
b) Click the down arrow in the Variable column and select the variable name or <new variable>.
c) If you select <new variable>, a variable editor window opens so that you can define a new variable.
Complete the boxes as necessary and click OK.
The Additional Cycle Variable Calculations panel provides information about other calculated values
contained in your analysis definition. The items in the right-hand frame are designated for recalculation
at the end of every cycle.
9. To calculate a variable for every cycle, select the variable name from the Additional Cycle Variable
Calculations list and click the right arrow button.
10. When you have finished the mapping, click Refresh.
The recalculated values are updated in the currently open analysis run.
A recommended procedure is to create a copy of your test and analysis definition.
11. Click File > Save As to save your test.
12. Type a new test name and click Save.
The variable definitions and mapping are transferred to your new test and can be modified to meet your
requirements. Your original test is protected from any new values, variables, and calculations you make
in your analysis. The test data does not change. Analysis data and calculation changes do not modify the
test run data in any way
With the variables defined, mapped, or calculated, you can begin reviewing and analyzing the data through
the various charts and tables.
MTS TestSuite 53
5.0 Running Simulation Tests