MTS Landmark System - Manual (Page 58)

About This Chapter
This chapter describes how to set up and run the Example HCF Test using the typical MTS Landmark
system shown in the System Overview section.
Adapting This Chapter to Your System
If your system contains the same components as the typical system described in this manual, you can
follow the instructions without modification to run the Example HCF Test. In some cases, your system may
vary from the typical system shown. For instance, you may have a table-top load frame instead of the
stand-up model, or manual crosshead locks instead of hydraulic crosshead locks. If this applies, you can
still run the Example HCF Test on your system by referring to the appropriate information in:
• The individual component products manuals included on the System Documentation CD that
accompanies your system
Test Procedure Overview
The following is an abbreviated version of the complete Example HCF Force Test procedure. You may
find it helpful as a checklist or as a useful reference once you are somewhat familiar with the process.
1. Prepare for Specimen Installation
a) Turn on the Station (p. 59)
b) Open Station Manager (p. 60)
c) Verify Calibration Files (p. 62)
d) Set Up Meters for Specimen Installation (p. 63)
e) Set Limits for Specimen Installation (p. 66)
f) Zero the Force Signal (p. 68)
g) Set Initial Tuning Parameters (p. 69)
2. Install the Specimen
a) Power up the Pump and HPU (p. 72)
b) Position the Actuator Using Displacement Control (p. 73)
c) Zero Displacement (p. 74)
d) Clamp the Specimen in the Lower Grip (p. 75)
e) Position the Crosshead (p. 76)
f) Move the Specimen into the Upper Grip Using Displacement Control (p. 77)
g) Switch to Force Control (p. 77)
h) Clamp the Specimen in the Upper Grip (p. 78)
i) Check and Reset Meter History (p. 78)
3. Prepare to Run the Test
a) Perform Basic Performance Tuning (p. 79)
b) Switch to Peak Valley Meters (p. 88)
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Running the Example HCF Test