Load Frame Controls Overview; Control Panel - MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series Operation

Item Component
4 Load Frame
Control
Module
5 Grip Control
Module
6 Hydraulic
Crosshead
Locks
7 Force Sensor
(Load Cell)
8 Actuator
9 Servovalve
10 Hydraulic
Service
Manifold
(HSM)
11 Accumulators
12 Displacement
Sensor
(LVDT)

Load Frame Controls Overview

Control Panel

The controls for the Series 370 Load Unit are located on a module mounted to the front of the load unit.
The following control panel is shown with all available options. The control panel on your load unit
might not have all of these controls depending on your specific configuration.
Landmark™ Test System Operation
Description
Contains the crosshead lift controls as well as the Emergency Stop switch.
Contains hydraulic pressure gages as well as controls to clamp and unclamp
hydraulic grips.
Clamps the crosshead to the columns. (Optional)
Sends a signal proportional to the forces being applied to it back to the
interface PC via the controller. The load cell shown measures both tensile
and compressive forces.
Applies forces to specimens. A linear actuator is shown. It applies
compressive and tensile forces. Other types of actuators are available (such
as rotary actuators).
Controls the rate and direction of hydraulic fluid to the actuator.
Controls the application and removal of hydraulic pressure to the load unit.
Improves the actuator's response and reduces hydraulic line fluctuations.
One accumulator connects to the pressure line, and the other to the return
line.
Measures the position of the actuator. The sensor is mounted inside the
actuator.
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