MTS Landmark Tabletop - Manual (Page 56)

Control Module
The controls for the Series 370 Load Unit are located on a module mounted to the front of the load unit. The
followingcontrol panel is shown with all available options. The control panel on your load unit might not have
all of these controls depending on the specific configuration.
Series 370 Load Unit Controls
Description Control Item
Item 1 controls clamping and unclamping the optional upper hydraulic
grip. Item 1A adjusts the upper grip clamping rate. Item 1B is the upper
grip pressure gage. Upper Hydraulic Grip
Controls 1
Item 2 controls clamping and unclamping the optional lower hydraulic
grip. Item 2A adjusts the lower grip clamping rate. Item 2B is the lower
grip pressure gage. Lower Hydraulic Grip
Controls 2
Adjusts the amount of hydraulic pressure to the grips. The adjustment
range is 1–21 MPa (100–3000 psi) or 1–69 MPa (100–10,000 psi). The Grip Pressure Adjust 3
highest pressure setting depends on the maximum pressure setting.
Adjust the control clockwise to increase the hydraulic pressure. Use
the pressure gage and the grip manual to determine the necessary
clamping force.
Controls the locking and unlocking of the crosshead. The crosshead
must not be moved while it is clamped. Crosshead Lock/Unlock
Control 4
Controls the movement of the crosshead. The control raises and lowers
the crosshead. The crosshead must not be moved while it is locked. Crosshead Positioning
Control 5
Removes the hydraulic power and stops the test program. Press this
button to remove hydraulic power, and twist the switch clockwise to Emergency Stop 6
56 MTS Landmark™ Tabletop Load Units Product Information
Operation