MTS Landmark System - Manual (Page 3)

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Technical Support
How to Get Technical Support.........................................................................................................7
Before You Contact MTS.................................................................................................................7
If You Contact MTS by Phone..........................................................................................................9
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals.....................................................................................10
Preface
Before You Begin...........................................................................................................................11
Documentation Conventions..........................................................................................................11
Safety
General Safety Practices...............................................................................................................16
Safety Practices Before Operating the System..............................................................................16
Safety Practices While Operating the System ..............................................................................21
Load Unit Hazard Labels...............................................................................................................23
System Introduction
About This Manual.........................................................................................................................28
About Other MTS Documentation..................................................................................................28
System Overview...........................................................................................................................29
Load Frame Overview....................................................................................................................30
Load Frame Controls Overview.....................................................................................................31
Software Overview.........................................................................................................................33
MTS FlexTest (Series 793) Controller Software - Station Manager Application.................33
MTS TestSuite Test Software - MTS Multipurpose (MP) Express Application....................38
Key Concepts
About This Chapter........................................................................................................................44
Understanding Your MTS Software...............................................................................................44
Understanding MTS File Types......................................................................................................46
Understanding the Control Loop....................................................................................................49
Understanding Control Channels and Control Modes...................................................................52
Using Detectors and Actions to Protect Yourself and Your Equipment..........................................52
Using the E-Stop Control...............................................................................................................53
Understanding the Load Train.......................................................................................................53
Positioning the Crosshead to Install the Specimen.......................................................................54
Positioning the Actuator to Install the Specimen...........................................................................55
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