About This Chapter; Understanding Your Mts Software; Mts Flextest Controller Software And The Station Manager Application - MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series Operation

Key Concepts

About This Chapter

This chapter, as well as the information in the Safety chapter, contains information you should know
before you attempt to run tests with your MTS Landmark System. This information applies to the
typical system used as an example in this manual.
For information that applies to other tests or system configurations, see the individual component
products manuals included in the System Documentation found under the Start Menu on the user
interface PC.

Understanding Your MTS Software

Your MTS controller includes two software packages, both of which you must use to set up and run
tests:
MTS FlexTest controller software to set up your station
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MTS TestSuite test software to run tests on your station
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MTS FlexTest Controller Software and the Station Manager Application

MTS FlexTest software (also referred to as MTS 793 software) includes several applications including
Station Builder, Project Manager, Hwi Editor, and so on are accessible from the Start menu or
desktop icons.
MTS FlexTest (Series 793) Controller Software Start Menu Directory and Desktop Icon
It is important to understand that to set up your station for running tests, the only MTS FlexTest
software you need is the Station Manager application.
Some of the setup activities you perform on your station with the Station Manager application include:
Setting limits and actions to protect yourself and the equipment
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Applying hydraulic pressure to the station
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Positioning the actuator to install the specimen
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