MTS Landmark Tabletop - Manual (Page 48)

Connecting Cables
Your controller manual should have cabling information about the connections described in this section. Most
controller manuals provide the signal pinouts of the connector, assembly numbers for standard MTS cables,
and cable specifications for cables you may build.
Prerequisite
You must have either a cable assembly drawing of your test system, or you must know the system controller
well enough to determine each type of cable connection.
Cable connections
The following load unit components are connected to the test controller via cables:
• The force transducer (load cell).
• The load unit control panel; the control panel contains the emergency stop and crosshead lock signals.
• The servovalve.
• The actuator manifold. The actuator manifold might include a proportional valve or solenoid valves.
Controllers can have two connectors (one for each HSM type) or one connection that can be configured.
See your controller documentation.
• The displacement sensor (also called an linear variable displacement transducer or LVDT).
• For axial/torsional load units, the encoder (rotational sensor).
Another connection is the ground connection. The ground connection is located on the back of the control
panel. This is usually connected to a chassis ground on a console or the controller chassis.
Low Flow Power Supply
Connect the low flow power supply as shown in the following figure. If the load frame is equipped with a test
area enclosure, the door interlock jumper would be replaced with the cable from the test area enclosure.
48 MTS Landmark™ Tabletop Load Units Product Information
Installation