MTS Landmark Testing Systems - Manual (Page 7)

Landmark Test System Site Prep Guide Facility Preparation 7
Facility Preparation
This section describes the physical, electrical, and mechanical requirements that
must be considered before installing the Landmark System. Read the following
subsections thoroughly to identify installation considerations that apply to your
facility.
Preparing to Receive the System
Before you call MTS for installation, there are several customer responsibilities
before and after receiving your test system. If you have any questions or concerns
about any of the following, please contact MTS.
Before your system
arrives
Prior to receiving the system, ensure suitable rigging equipment is available for
lifting and transporting the system components. The major components of the
system consist of the hydraulic power unit (HPU), the load unit and the
electronics console. See
System Component Specifications for more information.
Before your equipment arrives, ensure your facility is ready for installation.
Things that need to be in place include:
• Proper foundation where the load frame will be positioned.
• HPU cooling water available.
• Electrical power available for the HPU and test controller.
• Network set up and internet connections available.
• If you are supplying the computer workstation, make sure:
– it is set up with an appropriate Windows operating system,
– it has general business applications installed,
– it is connected to your network and has internet access.
After your system arrives After your system arrives, it is your responsibility to have the system uncrated
and moved to its final position before calling MTS for installation.
Be sure to have personnel available for training when the MTS Service Engineer
comes for installation. You should also have your network IT people available in
case there are internet or network issues that need to be resolved; for example IP
address assignments for the computer workstation.