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Manual Controls WindowManual Controls WindowDescriptionItemSelects the control channel.ChannelClick the Channel button to toggle between individual ch

DescriptionItemMoves enabled channels to a predefined Ride level prior to test startup.Ride7.3.2.0 Manually Position the Actuator to Install and Remov

Note:If necessary, click the Manual Cmd text to open a window where you can change the slider-barrange.7.4.0 Apply Offsets to the Input Signal (option

Warning:Immediate and unexpected actuator response is possible when you apply a manual offset toyour system. If the Current Value shown on the Offset/

7.5.1.0 Adding Existing Hardware Resources to a StationConfigurationIf you want to add hardware resources (such as a digital input signal) to a test,

8.0 Appendix A: MPE for MPT UsersTopics:•About This Appendix...

8.1.0 About This AppendixIf you are familiar with MTS MultiPurpose TestWare (MPT) software, this appendix will help you make thetransition to the MTS

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermacquired data, routing results to runtime displays and reports, andin-test decision-making.MPE supports t

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermIn MPT, processes directly access the station resources (channels,signals, actions, and so on).This is co

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermMPT does not have an equivalent to the MPE concept of aSpecimen.Specimen,SpecimenGeometry, DomainsNo equi

2.0 Preface2.1.0 Before You BeginSafety first!Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with your

CommentsFeatureMPE does not have an analogous capability. It can be simulated with some work usingthe Log Message activity.Not implemented in MPE. Hol

CommentsFeatureMPT supports this feature, and MPE does not support it.This requires you to createa new test run and delete the old one.Reset the curre

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermFunctionally equivalent.DwellDwell CommandThe MPE activity has the following enhancements:• More flexible

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermMPE supports PRO SEQUENCE but does not support the old RDSURFfiles.MPE does not support assigning a contr

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermThe MPE Data Acquisition activity covers this capability. Additionally,it supports:DAQPeak/ValleyAcquisit

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermThere is a lot of overlap, but each can do things that the other cannotdo easily.MPE cannot easily perfor

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTerm• MPE and MPT both have a Trend Limits Table for setup, runtime,and results. MPE can also select a subset

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermTo replicate the MPT single process in MP, the designer mustcreate one runtime control, three activities

8.9.0 PerformanceCommentsFeatureMTS TestSuite inter-activity latencies are slower than MPT inter-process latencies.Runtime Latencies8.10.0 GeneralComm

8.11.0 OtherCommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTermThese functions are equivalent, except for the following features:Set Control EventProgram Co

CAUTION:Caution notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a low level of risk which, ifignored, could cause moderate or minor personal injury or

CommentsMPE Activity orTermMPT Process orTerm• The MPE activity supports data entry rules and enhancedvalidation that the MPT process does not support

Index.hwi file 32AAbsolute End Level propertyramp activity 42, 45accessing station controls 98action syntax examples 87activitiesassign variables 23ca

compensatorALC 84Compensator propertycycle activity 44external command activity 61profile activity 79ramp activity 42, 45configuration file 40Consider

Ffailure detector 117Fatigue Monitoring 116feedbackauto offset 102manual offset 102File propertyprofile activity 78float signals 36Font Size propertyd

modify a test without saving changesautomatic savesbackground saves 26monitor displaydigital IO indicator 81signal scope 40, 62, 80variable meter 81mo

profile (continued)waveform 80Profile Action propertyprofile activity 79profile activity 72, 73Profile command 112Program Control 119propertiesabsolut

properties (continued)relative end level 2cycle activity 44relative end levels 40resume ramp timestation manager command options 60resume taper timest

Set Calculation Parameter 120Set Control Event 119Set Controller Value 120set digital output 117setpoint override 70Setpoint propertyapplication comma

test rungenerate report in Microsoft Excel 28generate report in MP 27test variables 22Testrun Log 110testshold 25start 25stop 25TestSuite controller s

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3.0 Designing a TestTopics:•Introduction...

3.1.0 IntroductionAbout this chapterThis chapter contains information about the MPE and Station Manager software, basic test design principles,how tes

DescriptionActivityStepWith your station open, use the MPE application.Start the MPE application andselect a new test2To create a test file, drag test

Important:You must leave the Station Manager application open, but you can minimize it so it does not appearon your screen.MTS TestSuite MPX is the in

Note:MTS TestSuite projects are independent of the underlying controller, and are not related to MTScontroller projects or the MTS Project Manager app

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Cycle Activities PropertiesError indicators assist definitionRed error icons appear next to activity property fields where information is missing or i

Error Indicators3.2.3.1.0 Deleting and Disabling Test ActivitiesIf you want to remove a test activity from the test procedure, you can either delete t

3.2.3.2.0 Variables OverviewTypically, when you enter a value for a property in an activity, you can change the value only when the testis stopped and

• The MPE application uses variables to simplify test creation and modification, allow operator interactionin the test flow, and facilitate monitor di

3.2.4.0 Working with Test-Run Display DevicesWhen you start the test, you can see real-time test information on the Test-Run Display panel.Add monitor

• Adjust commands settings (such as ramp and taper times). This is done using the Channel Options toolin the Station Manager application.• Access the

Test execution with the MPX applicationSimilar to the MPE application, the MPX application can be used to run tests. However, the MPX applicationcanno

Note:When control is provided by a handset, the application controls will be locked and overlaid bythe handset exclusive control icon:Description of M

3.2.8.0 Generating a Report Using the Excel Reporter Add-InNote:To generate a report using the Excel Reporter Add-In, you must have purchased a separa

4.0 Working with ResourcesTopics:•Resources...

Contents1.0 Technical Support 71.1.0 How to Get Technical Support...

4.1.0 ResourcesWith the MPE application, you create test designs that cause controller resources to apply desired forces toyour test specimen. Control

Display of MPE Application ResourcesDescriptionFunctionNumberWhen MPE is connected to a station, the window titleshows the controller and station conf

4.3.0 Station ConfigurationsA station configuration is a discrete file that lists all or a portion of the hardware resources in your physicalstation.Y

The Hardware Interface file represents all of the hardware resources available to your test system. Whenyou connect to a station with MPE, the Control

In this case, MPE is unable to automatically map the new controller resources to the test resources, andshows validation error icons. To resolve the e

Creating resources manuallyIf no existing tests are available to import resources from, you must add them to your test manually. (Resourcestab > Ad

4.7.0 Resources That Allow Dimension ChangesFloat signals with fixed dimensionsA float signal is a type of test resource that typically has a fixed di

5.0 Creating TestsTopics:•Installing MTS TestSuite Simulation Software...

5.1.0 Installing MTS TestSuite SimulationSoftwareInstallation of the simulation software consists of launching two separate self-extracting executable

• Acquires time data while cycling.• Ramps back to zero.• Shows test signals on a Signal Scope monitor as the test runs.After you follow the steps in

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MPE features used to create this test• Ramp activity• Cycle activity• Data Acquisition activity• Input Parameters activity• Parallel Path activity• Re

Note:If you are prompted to select a controller, select the MTS FlexTest 40 controller.2. In the Open Station window, select the “2 Chan.cfg” configur

Note:Some of the property values you need to enter for this sample test may already be present as defaultvalues.1. Click on the Procedure tab, and scr

5.2.5.0 Adding a Cycle ActivityUse this task to add a Cycle activity to the procedure and define its properties. During the test, the Cycleactivity ap

ValuePropertyNo CompensatorCompensatorCh 1Channel ListDisplacementControl Mode2 mmRelative End Level 1-2 mmRelative End Level 2N/APhase Lag5.2.6.0 Add

Second Ramp Activity PropertiesValuePropertyReturn to ZeroDisplay NameTimeTiming Type2 secTimeRampRamp ShapeNo CompensatorCompensatorCh 1Channel ListD

Selecting a Y Signal6. Select Ch 1 Displacement and click OK.Note:By default, Time is the parameter used for the X axis, which is desired for the samp

Signal Scope Monitor with 12 mm Y Axis Maximum10. Click the Preview subtab inside the Test-Run Display tab to view an example of the Signal Scope moni

ValuePropertyGenericDomain5. Click OK.6. Observe the Setup Variables window, and click OK.7. Observe the Signal Scope. The test is not running yet, so

Relative End Level 1 with a Non-Variable Value4. Click the icon and observe that it toggles (changes) its appearance. The Variable icon contains empty

6.2.3.0 Creating a Prole...756.2.4.0 Creatin

NotesValuePropertyNoneDescriptionNumberTypeLengthDimensionmmUnitThis sets the initial value of End Level 1to 2 mm, which is the same value you2.00Defa

1. Click the Procedure tab and scroll to the Operator Entry category in the Toolbox panel.2. Drag the Input Variables activity to the Procedure worksp

5.2.11.0 Adding Parallel Paths and a Data Acquisition ActivityUse this task to add parallel paths to the procedure. Parallel paths allow concurrent te

b) In the Terminal Paths group of the Properties panel, select the Cycle check box.This causes theData Acquisition activity to end when the Cycle acti

ValuePropertySignal List Note:Click the Signal List plus sign and use theSignals Selection window to select thefollowing signal options:Ch 1 Displacem

8. Make additional changes to the test and run as desired.9. Turn off power to the HSM and HPU, then exit the MPE and Station Manager applications.5.3

MPE features used to create this test• External Command activity• External Command activity properties used:• Ramp• Soft Stop• Change Span• Change Set

Controls That Affect External CommandMultipurpose Elite Test Design Guide 575.0 Creating Tests

5.3.3.0 Simulating an External Command Input in the StationConfigurationThis task opens a station configuration file (or station) with the Station Bui

3. A parameter mismatch message window appears. Disregard and click OK. After saving your parameterchanges, the mismatch is resolved the next time the

8.5.0 Command...1118.

ValueProperty3.0 sResumeLeave the Begin/End and Setpoint/Span times at their default of 2.0 seconds.3. On the File menu, click Save Parameters.5.3.6.0

5.3.8.0 Adding an External Command ActivityThis task adds an External Command activity to the procedure and defines its properties. During the test,th

EffectValuePropertystopping (Station Manager: Tools> Channel Options > CommandOptions > Ramp Times).Note:If you enable the Soft-Stopcontrol,

5. If necessary, click to expand the Traces panel. Then click the Signal List icon (...) next to the Y Signalproperty.6. Select Ch 1 External Command

EffectValuePropertyNote:The At Start/Stop property doesnot apply to the initial instance inwhich the External Commandactivity is started. The initialc

Signal Scope Example8. In the Setpoint and Span window, observe that Span is set to 100% and Setpoint is set to 0 mm.Setpoint and Span Window Pre-Test

Setpoint and Span Window Post-Test ObservationNote:You set the properties for the initial ramp, taper to Setpoint, and Setpoint and Span values in the

5.3.12.0 Stop the Test Procedure and Observe the ResponseThis task stops the test and shows signal traces on the Signal Scope.1. To stop the test, cli

Setpoint and Span Window4. Observe the Signal Scope.The trace for displacement feedback changes from 4 mm to 6 mm immediately.Signal Scope Displacemen

5.4.0 External Command Considerations5.4.1.0 External Command ActivityThe External Command activity accommodates program inputs from an external progr

1.0 Technical Support1.1.0 How to Get Technical SupportStart with your manualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to

5.4.4.0 Overriding System Setpoint and SpanWith the External Command activity, you can temporarily override the default system span and setpointvalues

6.0 Creating Advanced TestsTopics:•Introduction...

6.1.0 IntroductionAbout this chapterThis chapter contains step-by-step instructions for creating advanced tests with the MPE application. Creatingadva

• External FileThe application provides default base directory settings that can be viewed or modified from the Preferences> Configuration > Set

• Signal Scope to monitor the profile command waveform• Digital IO Indicator to indicate when a specific part of the profile plays out• Variable Meter

Profile Controls6.2.3.0 Creating a ProfileThis task creates a profile. A profile is a document that defines a custom waveform using special formatting

Note:For the next step, you can copy the sample profile text from the PDF of this document and paste itinto a Notepad document rather than entering th

Note:The controller and configuration file you selected in the previous two steps are used for creatingand running tests using the simulation and this

6.2.5.0 Starting the MPE Application and Creating a New Test ShellThis task creates a new empty test shell and opens the Procedure workspace. When you

Effect/ExplanationValueProperty100%FrequencyMultiplierArbitrary end level control is availablefor the Profile activity. For moreNo CompensatorCompensa

Know your site number and system numberThe site number contains your company number and identifies your equipment type (such as material testingor sim

Effect/ExplanationValuePropertycolumn is blank until you create acounter.To make a variable to support acounter:Pass CounterPass Counter• Click the li

12. Select the Minimum check box, and set the value to 0 sec.13. Select the Maximum check box, and set the value to 20 sec.6.2.8.0 Adding a Monitor Di

Digital IO Meter uses the corresponding “Turn on light” and “Turn off light” actions you created in CreatingController Resource Actions that Map to th

Specimen Selection PropertiesValuePropertySpecimen-1NameGenericGeometryGenericDomain5. Click OK.6. Observe the Setup Variables window, and click OK.7.

6.2.11.0 Considerations for Profile DesignYou can create a profile using one of the following tools:• A text editor• A spreadsheet applicationWhen cre

ALC Compensator SettingsDescriptionItemUse the Browse button to browse to and selectthe Matrix file.Browse to andSelect the Matrix FileSpecifies wheth

DescriptionItemNote:This option is available only if you havespecified a single-channel Profile or Cycleactivity.Selects the channel to which the comp

FileType= Block-ArbitraryDate= Fri May 12 07:55:44 2010Description= this is a sample test profileActionList= <DO 1 on>, <DO 1 off>, counte

ActionList= <DO on>, <DO off>, “Counter 1”, Counter2Channels= 1Channel(1)= Channel 1Frequency= 1Hz Count= 1 segmentsShape= SineLevel2= 0.0

SuggestionsCommentsKeywordThis is an optional but recommended entry.Placed in the file by the ProfileEditor to determine thedimension of a given unit.

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CommentsRangeKeywordThis entry is required.UndeterminedLevel1This entry is required for more than onesegment.UndeterminedLevel2This optional entry spe

Level dataThe level data defines the end level of the rows. The file requires a Level 1 value for each row. If a Level 2value is included, multiple se

Note:The MPE application does not require the names of profile channels to be the same as the namesof station channels.You can arbitrarily map any pro

Using normalized dimensions to define control modesYou can use any of these normalized dimensions to define a control mode in a station configuration.

7.0 MTS Controller SoftwareTopics:•Software Concepts...

7.1.0 Software ConceptsDesigning tests involves using MTS controller software and MTS TestSuite software together to meet yourtest objectives.MTS cont

7.2.0 Setting Station Limits and Install thePhysical SpecimenTo install the physical specimen into the test frame, you must position the actuator. To

Note:After the specimen is installed, you will have to reset the detector limits to levels that are compatiblewith your test.7.2.2.0 Access and Set De

If the event that caused the detector to trip is within the detector limits, the detectors and any actionassigned to that detector will be reset and r