Position the crosshead – MTS Landmark System User Manual

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a) Now that your hands are no longer required to be near the specimen, increase the force lower limit

to a value that will allow clamping of the specimen in the upper grip.

b) Select Station Manager > Display > Station Setup > Channels > Ch1 (or other depending on

your configuration) > Force, click the Channel Input Signals button, and then select the Limits
tab.

c) Enter -1 kN in the Lower Limit text box and ensure that Interlock is selected for the Action.

Position the Crosshead

Adjust the position of the crosshead using the hydraulic controls.

Description

Item

Crosshead Lock

1

Crosshead Lift

2

76 | MTS Landmark Test System Operation

Running the Example HCF Test

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