MTS 85X Damper - Manual (Page 14)

Damper System Operation 14
Typical Test System Configuration
Introduction
Test Controller
The test controller can be either a FlexTest SE Basic, FlexTest SE Plus, FlexTest
GT, or FlexTest 40/60/100/200.
Note Because the FlexTest 40 is the most common test controller used on the
MTS Landmark System, this manual will primarily focus on that
controller.
The FlexTest 40, FlexTest SE Plus, and FlexTest SE 2-Channel are single station
PC-based digital controllers. The FlexTest 60/100/200 controllers are PC-based
multi-station digital controllers. In more complex testing situations, the multi-
station controller controls many channels on a number of independent stations;
with one or more of the stations being a load frame based test system. These test
controllers typically consist of:
• A PC running Series 793 Software (except the FlexTest SE Basic).
• A chassis equipped with Series 493 or Series 494 electronics.
• A handset (optional) for load frame control during specimen loading and
unloading. The handset is also used for setup and can initiate tests at the
load frame.
• The Station Manager application running on the PC as the primary test
interface.
• A software application (such as MultiPurpose TestWare) to provide the
command and data acquisition functions of running a test.
The FlexTest SE Basic is nonautomated and operates from the front panel
controls.