About This Chapter; Adapting This Chapter To Your System; Test Procedure Overview - MTS Systems Landmark 370 Series Operation

Running the Example HCF Test

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 Best Practices for Other System Configurations and Tests chapter in this manual
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The individual component products manuals included on the System Documentation CD that
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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"
B. "Open the Station Manager Application"
C. "Verify Calibration Files"
D. "Set Up Meters for Specimen Installation"
E. "Set Limits for Specimen Installation"
F. "Zero the Force Signal"
G. "Set Initial Tuning Parameters"
2. Install the Specimen
A. "Power up the Pump and HPU"
B. "Position the Actuator Using Displacement Control"
C. "Zero Displacement"
D. "Clamp the Specimen in the Lower Grip"
E. "Position the Crosshead"
F. "Move the Specimen into the Upper Grip Using Displacement Control"
G. "Switch to Force Control"
H. "Clamp the Specimen in the Upper Grip"
I. "Check and Reset Meter History"
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