FlexTest™ SE & GT
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1. Output voltage 10V Max load 2000 ohm 1000 pf Digital I O 4 in 4 out 1 pair dedicated to hydraulic interlock 16 in 16 out 493 72 option Input ON voltage 2 7 26VDC 0 5mA min Input Resistance 2K ohm Output Open Collector Open Emitter 30VDC max VCE max 1V 6mA IC max 20mA Hydraulics Hydraulic service manifold contact outputs HSM proportional output 1A 24V 20 to 800mA 2 or 4 sec ramp on 0 2 or 4 sec ramp off selectable Run stop contact outputs 1A 30 VDC must use one of above Digital I O 2A 30 VDC Digital Controller Dimensions Height 13 cm 5 2 in 61 cm 24 in Width 43 cm 17 in 37 cm 14 5 in Depth 43 cm 17 in 66 cm 26 in Weight 8 6 kg 19 Ib 45 4 kg 100 Ib Environmental Temperature SRC tol402 Relative humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Power Input Input voltage Input surge Static current Circuit protection 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz lt 50A max for 1 2 cycle lt 100A max for 1 2 cycle 4A 115VAC 2A 230VAC 12A 115VAC 6A 230VAC Short circuit protection by duty cycle current foldback with automatic recovery Standards EMC Safety EN 5008 2 1995 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 2 Industrial environment EN 55011 1991 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM Equipment EN 61010 1 1993 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for2. gt Programming Libraries include drivers for LabVIEW Visual Basic and C programming environments to assist you in developing cus tomized test applications gt High Cycle Low Cycle and Advanced Low Cycle Fatigue Testing Software is designed for the defi nition execution and analysis of constant ampli tude high cycle and low cycle fatigue tests gt Kyc and Jyc Fracture Toughness Testing Software performs plane strain and plane stress fracture toughness tests on compact tension C T and bend SEB test specimens gt Dynamic Characterization Software enables you to characterize the dynamic properties of elas tomeric materials and components Requires MultiPurpose TestWare application gt Static Deflection Software allows you to charac terize the static deflection properties of elas tomeric materials and components Requires MultiPurpose TestWare gt Elastomer QC Software enables you to interface Dynamic Characterization and or Static Deflection software into a QC environment that uses opera tion panels or light panels Requires MultiPurpose TestWare gt Damper Test Software is used for performance and durability testing of dampers used in auto mobiles bicycles trains trucks tanks buildings and bridges gt Resonant Search TestWare Software enables you to measure the natural resonant frequency of an elastomeric component as a function of frequency and dynamic amplitude under cyclic sinusoida
3. gt One analog input for data signal or tasking operating system capable of accommodat ing the full array of MTS test application software Oana 3 gt Three analog outputs 2 Supplemental user interface a portable FlexTest SE eres z 2 Channel digital controller with integral front panel gt Digital inputs and outputs for interlock controls and multi position handle positioned next and run stop to test station to facilitate easy test setup and specimen handling 3 Two channel MTS 858 axial torsional tabletop testing station Popular Options gt Basic TestWare MultiPurpose TestWare TestWorks 4 and Fatigue and Fracture Software gt Additional DUCs gt Additional A D inputs gt On line scope gt Adjustable arm or stand leahon Hanar Expanded PC Powered Functionality The FlexTest SE 2 Channel controller employs a dedicated PC equipped with proven MTS Model 793 software and a Windows multi tasking opet ating system This powerful software package allows you to define new tests and analyze results of prior and current tests while other tests are still in progress An industry standard 100 Mbit sec Ethernet connection links the PC and the con troller providing a fast and reliable data transfer rate of 10 Mbytes sec The PC serves as the controller s main user inter face where you can define and run your applica tions and quickly find and display the information you need to run your tests and perform data a
4. FlexTest SE amp GT ves Digital Servocontrollers N A powerful array of reliable easy to use controllers for addressing the full Bar jareu Wei spectrum of material and component testing needs FlexTest Digital Servocontrollers Addressing the full spectrum of material and component testing needs FlexTest SE and GT digital servocontrollers from MTS make up a powerful array of reliable flexible and easy to use controllers designed to address the full spectrum of material and component testing needs With a common set of proven and reliable hardware and software and capabilities ranging from one to eight channels and one to four stations FlexTest SE Basic The FlexTest SE Basic is a cost effective control solution for simple single channel single station strength or fatigue tests on materials or compo nents for which a simple command and a single result are all that is required Examples include gt Tensile test reporting peak load and maximum elongation gt High Cycle Fatigue test reporting number of cycles to failure gt Durability reporting material degradation after block cyclic loading gt Integrates with third party data acquisition and program generation FlexTest SE Plus Coupled with a PC running MTS 793 software the FlexTest SE Plus is a higher capacity control solution for more demanding single channel sin gle station materials tests It supports more hard ware and software opti
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7. On line scope to observe signals gt Digital display of measurements gt Fullrange calibrations gt Integrates with third party data acquisition and program generation Automation Options The FlexTest SE Basic model can be outfitted from the factory or in the field with a dedicated PC running MTS 793 Software to deliver auto mated operation Typical FlexTest SE Basic Configuration gt One valve driver 2 stage or 3 stage gt Two digital universal conditioners DUCs gt One analog input for data signal or external program gt Three analog outputs gt Digital inputs and outputs for interlock and user defined use Popular Options gt On line scope gt Auto tuning gt Advanced function generation with block cycle and sine sweep gt Field upgradable to faster VME processor gt Additional DUC or set of 6 auxiliary A D inputs gt Adjustable arm or stand Portability and Convenience Lightweight FlexTest SE controllers are designed for portability featuring a multiposition handle to facil itate easy transport to other test locations Addi tionally there are a variety of ways to position a FlexTest SE controller either on or near a load frame it can be secured to an adjustable arm attached to the load frame itself mounted on a portable adjust able stand near the load frame or it can simply be placed on a table or cart 1 User interface a single channel FlexTest SE Basic digital controller
8. channel MTS 810 testing stations TESS po one FEED EE PEULO SORENE 4 Two channel MTS 858 axial torsional tabletop testing stations g Adoonal DUG 5 Remote Station Control RSC pendants mounted to portable adjustable stands gt Auxiliary A D inputs near test stations to facilitate easy test setup and specimen handling gt Set of 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs for 6 Portable RSC pendants positioned next to test stations to facilitate easy test user defined operation setup and specimen handling 7 MTS 505 SilentFlo Hydraulic Power Unit 10 Software Powered Functionality The FlexTest GT controller employs intuitive MTS 793 software and a multitasking Windows operat ing system that allow you to define new tests and analyze results of prior and current tests while other tests are still in progress More importantly you can adjust control settings while testing allow ing you to react to events during a test and to change parameters as appropriate Station Desktop Organizer software allows you to manage several stations from one PC screen The PC is where you define and run your applications and store and analyze data Its graphical interface lets you quickly find and display the information you need to run your tests If you prefer PC per Station enables you to accommodate additional PCs to support test stations in different locations and allow different operators to run their respec tive test stations w
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10. is It comes equipped with MTS Station Builder Station Manager and Basic TestWare software which enable you to quickly and easily setup and run simple tests This setup also accommodates the wide array of proven MTS test application software enabling you to create simple or com TestWorks 4 Software enables you to easily define and run test methods for tensile compres sion flexure and other simple monotonic tests It allows you to acquire and manipulate data from displacement time load and up to six strain channels as well as store test setup data along with test results so you can easily determine how a test was run and repeat it as desired ATM DEN Tiede ie Cee E Fem rego sA porary a ASTE CS arpa ipp ey eel ee ee l a ar ia plex test sequences and automate virtually any test procedure A rich set of adaptive compensa tion and calculations software is also available to optimize control even for challenging tests and difficult specimens Additionally Model 793 Software makes it easy to integrate your FlexTest SE control system into your organization s com puter networks and to share data with other net worked equipment Integral Front Panel Controls As with the other FlexTest SE controllers the Plus model features front panel system controls that supplement the PC interface to facilitate conve nient test monitoring and specimen handling eliminating the need for an additional Remote Station Control
11. ithout having to share a PC Industry standard 100 Mbit sec Ethernet connec tions link the PCs to the FlexTest GT controller providing a fast and reliable data transfer rate of 10 Mbytes sec Because the FlexTest GT is completely software driven new capabilities can be added easily and economically through software upgrades You can take advantage of the full array of proven MTS test application software to create simple or complex test sequences and automate virtually any test procedure A rich set of adaptive compensation and calculations software is also available to opti mize control even for challenging tests and diffi cult specimens Additionally Model 793 Software makes it easy to integrate your FlexTest GT con trol system into your organization s computer net works and to share data with other networked equipment Portable Remote Station Control The optional Remote Station Control RSC pro vides a convenient portable control interface for carrying out simple operations such as specimen handling and test setup The FlexTest GT requires an RSC to comply with CE safety standards for material testing applications The RSC simplifies many operations including operating the hydraulic controls moving the actuator to mount speci mens and starting and stopping tests In addition to hydraulic controls and an interlock indicator it provides run stop and hold controls a display screen and function keys and an act
12. l loading Requires MultiPurpose TestWare gt Concrete Testing Software is designed for easy and efficient execution of a variety of common tests on concrete including Compressive Strength Splitting Tensile Strength Direct Tensile Strength Elastic Modulus Flexural Strength and Flexure Toughness Requires MultiPurpose TestWare gt Uniaxial Pavement Testing Software provides templates for running a variety of common tests on asphalt Requires MultiPurpose TestWare 13 Comparison of FlexTest SE and FlexTest GT Controllers FlexTest SE FlexTest GT BASIC with BASIC with 2kHz 6kHz processor processor PLUS 2 Channel PC Automation Opt A Opt 48 Yes Yes Yes Max update rate 2kHz 6kHz 6kHz 6kHz 6kHz Built in A D inputs 1 1l 1 1 0 Built in D A outputs 3 3 3 3 0 Valve Drivers 1 1 1 2 up to 8 Conditioners up to 3 up to 3 up to 5 up to 6 up to 24 DIO 4 pair 4 pair 4 pair 4 pair Opt E Basic TestWare OptF Opt F Yes Yes Yes MultiPurpose TestWare Opt F Opt F Opt Opt Opt Testworks 4 No Opt F Opt Opt Opt Fatigue amp Fracture No Opt F Opt Opt Opt Remote Station Control No No No No Opt Remote Setpoint Adjust Opt FG Opt FG Opt Opt amp Opt amp Temp Control No Opts Yes Yes Yes A Can upgrade with PC Automation in the field B If PC automation is included use PLUS or 2 Channel model column information C Pending other hardware options selected D One pair dedicated to hydraulic interl
13. lity to deliver high speed real The flexible design of the FlexTest GT lets you time closed loop control data acquisition func reconfigure the system easily as your needs tion generation and transducer conditioning for change By adding hardware modules you can multichannel multistation applications allowing expand your system s capabilities and customize several test systems to be driven from one con it for a wide range of tests This includes the abil troller It accommodates up to 32 modules that ity to use externally conditioned signals as control can be distributed among 8 channels and 4 sta modes In addition you can use D A signals as tions as required with the option to add 16 user low rate control channels for signals like pressure programmable digital inputs and digital outputs or temperature Typical FlexTest GT Configurations gt One valve driver 2 stage or 3 stage per control channel gt Two digital universal conditioners DUCs per m control channel gt Digital inputs and outputs for HSM and HPU 1 Multi channel multi station FlexTest GT digital controller interlock 2 Primary user interfaces test station PCs linked to FlexTest GT via 100 Mbit sec x Ethernet connections and equipped with proven MTS Model 793 software and Popular Options a Windows multi tasking operating system capable of accommodating the full d r array of MTS test application software gt Basic TestWare MultiPurpose TestWare 3 Single
14. ltiple trace colors to make it easier to distinguish between signals Meter Displays gt Real time calibrated measurements and read ings shown in user s choice of engineering units or volts gt Select small or large digits gt Supports up to six meters gt Select more or fewer significant digits to display for each meter gt Display timed min max amplitude mean or peak valley data gt Select command compensated command any output any input error frequency etc FlexTest SE Plus A higher capacity control solution for more demanding single channel single station material and component testing The FlexTest SE Plus digital controller supports more hardware and software options than the Basic model to deliver real time closed loop con trol of more demanding single channel single sta tion tests FlexTest SE Plus hardware includes a high power VME processor capable of yielding a 6kHz update rate a single 2 or 3 stage valve driver up to 5 digital universal conditioners DUCs an encoder interface board and a set of 6 auxiliary input channels The Plus model is also capable of supporting a temperature control system via serial communications i ia F fh Typical FlexTest SE Plus Configuration gt One valve driver 2 stage or 3 stage gt Two digital universal conditioners DUCs gt One analog input for data signal or external 1 Main user interface a PC equipped with proven p
15. manage several stations from one PC screen Or if you prefer the PC per Station option enables you to employ additional PCs so different opera tors can run their respective test sta tions without having to share a PC This option also makes it possible to support test stations in different locations The FlexTest GT runs with MTS 793 software and a multitasking Windows operating system allowing you to take advantage of the full array of proven MTS test application software Ethernet Hub parisian ei aii aiei ee eeaney FlexTest SE Basic A cost effective control solution for simple single channel single station material and component testing The FlexTest SE Basic digital controller is the most cost effective choice for performing single channel single station strength or fatigue tests on materials or components for which a simple command and a single result are all that is required Featuring up to 3 digital universal conditioners DUCs and a single 2 or 3 stage valve driver the FlexTest SE Basic model delivers real time closed loop control including transducer conditioning and function generation to support monotonic cyclic or sim ple block cyclic testing commands without computer supervision FlexTest SE Basic model capabilities include gt Bumpless start gt Hydraulics on mode switching gt Auto zeroing gt Auto tuning gt Saving and restoring PID settings gt
16. measurement control and laboratory use Communication to PC Dedicated 100 Mbit Ethernet connection with 10 Mbyte sec data transfer rate Online Documentation FlexTest SE User manual System Software manual MultiPurpose Testware manual System Software manual MultiPurpose Testware manual The specifications shown conform to CE compliance The specification allows for 10 of the values stated The actual voltage that the FlexTest controllers can operate within is 90 264 VAC 15 MTS N Solutions that start with you REGIONAL BUSINESS CENTERS SALES AND SERVICE LOCATIONS THE AMERICAS MTS Systems Corporation 14000 Technology Drive Eden Prairie MN 55344 2290 USA Toll Free 1 800 944 1687 Fax 1 952 937 4515 E mail info mts com Internet www mts com MTS Systems Corporation Nano Instruments Innovation Center 1001 Larson Drive Oak Ridge TN 37830 8014 USA Telephone 1 865 481 8451 Fax 1 865 481 8455 E mail nano mts com EUROPE MTS Systems 58 rue Auguste Perret Europarc 94000 Cr teil France Telephone 33 1 58 43 90 00 Fax 33 1 58 43 90 01 E mail contact france mts com MTS Systems GmbH Hohentwielsteig 3 14163 Berlin Germany Telephone 49 30 81002 178 Fax 49 30 81002 100 E mail euroinfo mts com MTS Systems S R L Corso Cincinnato 228 b I 10151 Torino Italy Telephone 39 011 45175 11 Fax 39 011 45175 00 01 E mail mtstorino mtsitaly com MTS Systems Nor
17. mputation Program Generation 32 bit Frequency range 0 001 Hz to 600 Hz Waveforms Sine square triangle ramp and any user defined waveform Maximum ramp time gt 1000 years 14 Specifications continued Parameter Valve Drive 2 Stage 493 14 Maximum output Dither FlexTest SE Dual balance differential current source 25 or 50 mA selectable 20V across 1Kohm load Adjustable 0 to 5 V p p frequency adjustable 1 to 4915 Hz FlexTest GT Valve Drive 3 Stage 493 15 Maximum drive current Dither Excitation Input Feedback 50mA at 20V Adjustable 0 to 5 V p p frequency adjustable 1 to 4915 Hz Balanced AC coupled output 100mA max 20V frequency set to 9 8kHz Differential AC coupled with adjustable gain and zero Proportional and differential Digital Universal Conditioner Excitation Transducer ID cable Interlocks For resistive or reactive type transducers Balanced constant voltage or constant current 0 20 VDC supports 4 or 8 wire connections Supports shunt calibration value Bridge balancing and completion for quarter and half arm bridges Excitation failure in hardware conditioner saturation in software Analog Inputs Input channels Input voltage 16 bit resolution 1 built in plus 6 per optional 493 45 board 22 V p p maximum 6 per each optional 493 45 board Analog Outputs Output channels 3 built in plus 6 per optional 493 46 board 6 per each optional 493 46 board
18. naly sis It comes equipped with MTS Station Builder Station Manager and Basic TestWare software which enable you to quickly and easily setup and run simple tests This setup also accommodates the wide array of proven MTS test application ir n rdg lal tc i software enabling you to create simple or com plex test sequences and automate virtually any test procedure A rich set of adaptive compensa tion and calculations software is also available to optimize control even for challenging tests and difficult specimens Additionally Model 793 Software makes it easy to integrate your FlexTest SE control system into your organization s com puter networks and to share data with other net worked equipment Basic TestWare Software enables you set up and run simple monotonic and cyclic tests by defin ing the rate frequency amplitude and mean for sine triangle square and ramp command sig nals Basic TestWare can capture data while a test is running and store it in standard formats for easy importation into your favorite analysis plotting and word processing programs 11s EE a a oiir Cora a ied Tamasa Arga bohe gy ond Lidia ofa gt e a a laa han Lamani mj say lire ma FlexTest GT A proven control solution for complex multi channel multi station material and component testing The FlexTest GT digital controller features the Hardware Driven Flexibility power and flexibi
19. ock three pair definable by user E Set of 16 16 Digital Inputs Outputs are available as an option F Requires PC automation G Requires available IO Carrier slot and encoder interface board H Via serial communications to appropriate temperature control system for non TMF applications If a customer wants a stand alone controller to run tests without requiring a PC and expects to need FlexTest SE Plus model capabilities in the future then the 6kHz processor upgrade should be ordered with the FlexTest SE Basic model controller Specifications descriptions in gray shading apply to both FlexTest SE and FlexTest GT models Parameter FlexTest SE Station configurations FlexTest GT Number of station 1 station up to 4 stations Servo Control Control channels 1 FlexTest SE Basic and Plus models up to 8 channels 2 FlexTest SE 2 Channel model Control modes Any connected transducer typically load strain or displacement calculation option for automated applications and load limited displacement for specimen loading DDC loop update rate 6kHz 2kHz for Basic model unless optional upgrade processor provided 6kHz Data Acquisition Resolution 16 bit Sample rate Up to 6kHz sampling rate Number of channels 1 per internal conditioner 6 per Analog input board All channels simultaneous sample and hold Signal Conditioners Resolution 19 bit Data sample rate 100kHz Signal Processing 32 bit double precision co
20. ons than the Basic model The FlexTest SE Plus allows you to gt Take advantage of a wide array of proven MTS test application software to run a wide variety of tests gt Customize and automate test procedures gt Acquire and store test data gt Generate test reports gt Network to other PCs gt Monitor test status from remote PCs FlexTest SE 2 Channel The FlexTest SE 2 Channel is an economical control solution for performing two channel single station testing such as axial torsional biaxial and other test applications Like the Plus model it features higher capacity hardware and operates with a PC running MTS 793 software allowing you to take advantage of the wide array of proven MTS test application software such as gt Basic TestWare Software gt MultiPurpose MPT TestWare Software gt TestWorks 4 software gt MTS Fatigue and Fracture Software gt MTS Adaptive Compensation and Calculations software option this family of digital controllers provides the pricing flexibility to accommodate a broad range of budgets as well as a comprehensive set of features for performing the material testing application specific to your particular testing needs FlexTest GT The FlexTest GT is a proven control solu tion for performing complex materials and component testing Capable of supporting up to 8 channels and multiple stations the FlexTest GT enhances productivity by allowing you to
21. pendant This intuitive front panel combines a sharp multi color display with easy to read graphics and an array of controls including dedicated menu keys a keypad HPS HSM program run stop hold E stop and a rotary adjustment knob FlexTest SE 2 Channel An economical control solution for two channel single station material and component testing The FlexTest SE 2 Channel digital controller is spe cially configured to deliver real time closed loop control of two channel single station test applica tions more cost effectively than the multi station digital controllers typically used for such tests You can deploy a FlexTest SE 2 Channel controller to perform axial torsional biaxial and other two channel test applications Like the Plus model the FlexTest SE 2 Channel digital controller supports more hardware and software options than the Basic model FlexTest SE 2 Channel hardware includes a high power VME processor capable of yielding a 6kHz update rate two 2 or 3 stage valve drivers and up to 6 digital universal condi Pail tioners DUCs The 2 Channel model is also l capable of supporting a temperature control sys Fa tem via serial communications Typical FlexTest 2 Channel Configuration gt Two valve drivers 2 stage or 3 stage 1 Main user interface a PC equipped with proven gt Four digital universal conditioners DUCs MTS Model 793 software and a Windows multi
22. rogram MTS Model 793 software and a Windows multi gt Th I tput tasking operating system capable of reo ana 9g Qutputs y accommodating the full array of MTS test gt Digital inputs and outputs for interlock and application software user defined use 2 Supplemental user interface a single channel FlexTest SE Plus digital controller with integral front panel controls mounted to a portable adjustable stand near the test station to facilitate easy test setup and specimen handling 3 Single channel MTS 810 testing station Popular Options gt Basic TestWare MultiPurpose TestWare TestWorks 4 and Fatigue and Fracture Software gt Up to three additional DUCs gt Set of six additional A D inputs gt On line scope gt Adjustable arm or stand Expanded PC Powered Functionality The FlexTest SE Plus controller employs a dedi cated PC equipped with proven MTS Model 793 software and a Windows multi tasking operating system This powerful software package allows you to define new tests and analyze results of prior and current tests while other tests are still in progress An industry standard 100 Mbit sec Ethernet connection links the PC and the con troller providing a fast and reliable data transfer rate of 10 Mbytes sec The PC serves as the system s main user inter face where you can define and run your applica tions and quickly find and display the information you need to run your tests and perform data anal ys
23. s and tuning Model 793 Software makes it easy to integrate your FlexTest control system into your organization s computer networks and to share data with other networked equipment It also allows you to take advantage of the full array of proven MTS test application software gt Basic TestWare Software enables you set up and run simple monotonic and cyclic tests by defin ing the rate frequency amplitude and mean for sine triangle square and ramp command sig nals Basic TestWare can capture data while a test is running and store it in standard formats for easy importation into your favorite analysis plotting and word processing programs gt MultiPurpose TestWare MPT provides an easy to use drag and drop environment for building standard and nonstandard tests In this environ ment you can link basic processes including function generation data acquisition events and triggers to quickly and easily build complex tests MPT also allows you use your favorite spreadsheet program or analysis package to analyze plot and report data gt TestWorks 4 Software enables you to easily define and run test methods for tensile com pression flexure and other simple monotonic tests It allows you to acquire and manipulate data from displacement time load and up to six strain channels as well as store test setup data along with test results so you can easily determine how a test was run and repeat it as desired
24. same proven VME based MTS Model 493 hardware used daily in thousands of digital controllers around the globe to deliver high speed closed loop control data acquisition function generation and transducer conditioning to address the full spectrum of material and com ponent testing needs The 493 25 Digital Universal Conditioner DUC can work with most AC transducers or DC trans ducers You can use the same DUC to condition an LVDT for one test and then to condition a load cell for the next test These are full ange conditioners meaning they accurately cover the full scale of the transducer while providing the resolution and repeatability needed when measuring small per centages of that range There is no need to select between ranges for a transducer FlexTest controller settings and test setups are easily repeatable because you can save and retrieve Xl a aaa aaaa Teo on ow an a E TEEEIEEL PEOUEONS E es erli a e ee ee ee ad l FlexTest GT Front Panel configurations Transducer I D capability main tains transducer settings for the conditioner and ensures that proper configurations have been retrieved A unique channel limited channel CLC mode lets you safely install specimens by provid ing overload protection Unparalleled MTS Service and Support For more than thirty years MTS Systems Corporation has been the world leading supplier of test systems to manufacturers in the automoti
25. uator position ing control for specimen loading Once a specimen is loaded transducers can be auto zeroed from the computer or from the RSC For multichannel sys tems the actuator command toggles between axes Multistation configurations require a dedicated RSC per station The lightweight RSC can be located on the PC table or cart if this is near the load frame or it can be mounted on a stand by the load frame if the PC is not located nearby Remote Station Control Option Programmable display shows sensor outputs and the current control mode The display can be used to change control modes and zero sensors Actuator position control lets you engage the actuator manually an easy to use drag and drop environ ment for building standard and nonstan dard tests In this environment you can link basic processes including function generation data acquisition events and triggers to quickly and easily build com plex tests MPT also allows you use your favorite spreadsheet program or analysis package to analyze plot and report data Start stop or hold your test program Command the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic service manifold Indicator signals that an interlock has been tripped Station stop 11 Reliable MTS Hardware The design of FlexTest controllers is based on decades of MTS expertise in servohydraulic struc tural and material testing FlexTest SE and GT con trollers employ the
26. ve aerospace and other industries A key component of our success over the decades has been our worldwide service organization Regardless of your size or location MTS is committed to optimizing your return on your FlexTest controller investment To help you maximize the productivity of your material or com ponent testing system we offer planned profes sional maintenance responsive local support hands on training programs accurate and up to date technical documentation and accredited cali bration services To resolve more complex engi neering or process challenges we field an experienced global consulting team MTS is ISO 9001 certified and our controller and application soft ware packages are designed and manu factured in accor dance with ISO 9001 practices FlexTest SE Rear view 12 Proven MTS Software Both FlexTest GT and PC driven FlexTest SE con trollers employ proven MTS Model 793 Software used daily on thousands of MTS controllers world wide This powerful control package features a Windows multi tasking operating system that allows you to define new tests acquire data and analyze results of prior and current tests while other tests are still in progress Through a series of menus the main control window provides quick access to all the controls needed for test setup including win dows for assigning transducers setting limits auto zeroing sensors and setting up parameters such as error limit
27. with integral front panel controls attached directly to a load frame with an adjustable arm to facilitate easy test setup and specimen handling 2 Single channel MTS 810 testing station Integral Front Panel Controls keypad HPS HSM program run stop hold E stop The front panels of all FlexTest SE controllers fea and a rotary adjustment knob For the stand alone ture integrated system controls designed to facili FlexTest SE Basic the front panel serves as the con tate easy test setup and monitoring This intuitive troller s main user interface For the PC dependent front panel combines a sharp multi color display Plus and 2 Channel models the front panel supple with easy to read graphics and an array of controls ments the PC interface and eliminates the need including dedicated direct access menu keys a for a Remote Station Control RSC pendant Fai Gata Shit iosa Wema Turit imig mia iag Direct Access Keys Premier Display With dedicated direct access menu keys you have Sharp and bright graphics feature very wide view instant access to your main test control functions ing angles The display is easy to see and read in all for setting up and running tests Whether used as lab lighting conditions a stand alone or with a PC it is easy to set up and run tests You ll spend less time setting up tests Optional On Line Scope and more time testing The optional scope features a quarter half or full screen view and mu
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