MTS Reporter Add-In - Manual (Page 32)

The Maximum Load calculation value (derived from the Load signal in the Max/Min DAQ activity)
is automatically mapped to the _LoadMaximum variable.
Note:
The automatic mapping process creates the _LoadMaximum variable.
3. Click Configure to verify that the Maximum Load Signal was automatically mapped to the
_LoadMaximum variable.
4. When a report template is linked to the test, the _LoadMaximum variable will appear in the Single
Variable Values list (under the Variables category). This allows you to add that variable to the template.
Example: Add a Calculated Stress Array Variable to a Report Template
To include calculated stress data in a report, the load data used to calculate stress must be acquired using
a data acquisition activity and stored in an array variable.
In addition, a new stress array variable (that includes the stress calculation) must be created and the data
acquisition activity must list the stress array variable in the Additional Variables to Calculate list.
Note:
Some MTS-supplied templates are preconfigured to include stress array variables and the data
acquisition settings described below.
1. If necessary, add a DAQ activity in parallel with the command activity where you want to acquire data.
2. Select the DAQ activity and configure the DAQ properties:
Note:
Signal and variable names used in the following example may vary depending on the type of
test software that is used.
a) Select the triggers that you want to use.
b) Add the Load (force) signal to the signal list.
c) Add additional signals as required.
3. On the Save data to variables? list, click Yes, automatically map variables.
The application automatically creates a new LoadArray variable and maps it to the Load signal.
4. Create a StressArray variable.
a) Display the Variables tab.
b) Click the green Add new variable icon.
c) In the New Variable window, type StressArray.
5. Configure the properties for the StressArray variable:
a) In the Type list, click Array of Numbers.
b) In the Dimension list, click Stress.
c) Select the Is Calculated check box.
d) Click the [...] button to show the Calculation Editor window.
In the Functions area, double-click the Stress function.
In the Stress calculation, replace the forceArray text with the LoadArray variable and replace the
specimenArea text with the Area variable.
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