MTS Systems Exceed 40 Series Operating instructions

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Site Preparation Guide
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erification
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authored software is delivered in binary format, it is not user a essible. This
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ompatible, reating another form of verifi ation.
The status and validity of MTS’ operating software is also he ked during
system verifi ation and routine alibration of MTS hardware. These ontrolled
alibration pro esses ompare the final test results after statisti al analysis
against the predi ted response of the alibration standards. With these established
methods, MTS assures its ustomers that MTS produ ts meet MTS’ exa ting
quality standards when initially installed and will ontinue to perform as intended
over time.

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Contents
Introduction 5
Responsibilities 7
Customer’s Responsibilities 8
MTS’ Responsibilities 9
Site Preparation 11
System Specifications 17
Pa kaging Dimensions and Weight 18
Load Frame Dimensions and Weight 19
Environmental Requirements 20
Ele tri al Power Requirements 21
Additional Considerations 23
Load Unit Considerations 24
Computer Console Considerations 24
When You Get Your System 25
Site Requirements Chec list 27
Lift and Move Instructions 29
Moving E42 Single-Column Frames 30
Moving E43 Double-Column Frames 33
Moving E44 and E45(Standing position) Frames 35
Moving E45(prone position) Frames 41

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Introduction
MTS Ex eed Ele trome hani al Material Test Systems are designed to operate in
a laboratory or light industry environment. To get the maximum intended use of
the system, it is re ommended that areful onsideration be given to planning its
installation. This in ludes:
•The types of testing that will be performed.
•The building fa ilities requirements for power, ooling water, air
onditioning, eiling height, floor loading, and so on.
•Contra t servi es, su h as riggers and moving equipment, to transport the
system omponents within the fa ility.
•Support personnel that might be required during installation of the system.
In addition to the test system requirements, ea h test appli ation also has its own
requirements. Therefore, it is re ommended that overall planning be onsidered
as early as possible. Preparation for and setup of the major system omponents
are your responsibility. This guide will help answer most of your questions about
the physi al hara teristi s and requirements of your system.

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Responsibilities
This se tion details the responsibilities of both the ustomer and MTS to ensure
that the proposed testing area is suitable for the installation and operation of the
test system.
Contents Customer’s Responsibilities 8
MTS’ Responsibilities

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Customer’s Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Customer’s Responsibilities
It is the ustomer’s responsibility to ensure that all required support servi es are
available, and that all ne essary he ks are made prior to installing the test
system.These servi es and he ks are des ribed below.
Site Preparation
Proper site preparation is imperative so that the test system operates in
a ordan e with its spe ifi ations and provides a urate test results. The
ustomer must ensure that the site requirements are satisfied prior to s heduling
the installation appointment.
Handling and Transporting
Unless spe ifi ally arranged otherwise, it is the ustomer’s responsibility to
arrange the off-loading, unpa king and moving of the test system to the final site
lo ation. For details on handling and transporting your system to its final
lo ation, see “Lift and Move Instru tions” on page 29.
Upon spe ial arrangements, an MTS servi e engineer an supervise the off-
loading and transportation of the load frame to its final site. Conta t the MTS
Servi e department or your lo al MTS offi e for additional information on this
servi e.
It is the ustomer’s responsibility to provide slings and hoist rings. Slings and
hoist rings must onform to lo al odes and regulations and be sized orre tly to
support the weight of the load frame. Weights and thread sizes are provided in
this manual.
Insurance and Safety
Under MTS’ standard ontra t, the shipping terms are Ex-Works (or FOB
Fa tory), meaning ownership and liability for the test system transfers to the
ustomer at MTS’ loading do k. Unless other shipping terms are spe ified in a
pur hase order, whi h MTS does not dispute, the Ex-Works shipping terms
apply. Under these terms, the ustomer is responsible for se uring the appli able
transit insuran e on the shipment and arranging safe transport to the final
destination. Arrangements an be made through MTS to se ure insuran e
overage and shipping, at the ustomer’s expense.
When transporting a load frame within your own premises, you are responsible
for its safe transport. Upon spe ial arrangements, an MTS servi e engineer an
supervise the transportation to the load frame’s final site. Conta t the MTS
Servi e department or your lo al MTS offi e for additional information on this
servi e.

MTS’ Responsibilities
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MTS’ Responsibilities
MTS’ standard ontra t requires MTS to provide the ne essary servi es to ensure
that your test system operates a urately. These servi es are des ribed below.
Additional servi es and equipment may be negotiated with MTS, but these
additional servi es must be mutually agreed upon and spe ifi ally des ribed in
your pur hase order.
Insurance
Under MTS’ standard ontra t, the shipping terms are Ex-Works (or FOB
Fa tory), meaning ownership and liability for the test system transfers to the
ustomer at MTS’s loading do k. Unless other shipping terms are spe ified in a
pur hase order, whi h MTS does not dispute, the Ex-Works shipping terms
apply. Under these terms, MTS is responsible for insuran e overage while the
test system is in the fa tory until it rea hes the loading do k for shipping.
Installation
When the site lo ation is prepared and all the omponents are on site, MTS is
responsible for the omplete installation of the load frame, its omponents, and
any additional a essories that may have been pur hased. The ustomer must not
make any attempt to install the load frame without an MTS servi e representative
present.
Initial Operation
On e the installation is omplete, MTS performs an initial operation of the load
frame and a alibration he k to ensure that it is working properly and measuring
a urately. MTS also performs a ustomer demonstration that briefly des ribes
how to operate the system.
Documentation
MTS provides all the do umentation required to operate the system, in luding
manuals for the load frame and any required software appli ations.
Additional opies are available and an be ordered through the MTS Sales
department.

Preparing to Receive the System
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Site Preparation
This se tion des ribes the physi al, ele tri al, and me hani al requirements that
must be onsidered before installing the MTS Ex eed Test System. Read the
following subse tions thoroughly to identify installation onsiderations that
apply to your fa ility.
Preparing to Receive the System
Prior to re eiving the system, ensure suitable rigging equipment is available for
lifting and transporting the system omponents. The major omponents of the
system onsist of the load unit and the PC abinet/desk. For more information,
see “System Spe ifi ations” se tion on page 17.
Space Requirements
Consideration must be given to planning the spa e requirements around the
equipment for loading spe imens and for the proper maintenan e of the
equipment. Also, during installation of the equipment, additional spa e (floor
spa e and eiling height) might be required to fa ilitate moving the various
system omponents into pla e. The following illustration shows a typi al
onfiguration for a system laboratory plan allowing for relative pla ement of the
test ma hine ontrols and me hani al omponents for onvenient use. This is
only a suggestion of how an MTS Ex eed Test System ould be installed. Your
requirements should be onsidered and planned a ordingly.

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Floor Loading Considerations
Site Preparation
Consideration should also be given to handling spe imens, test data, and storage
of fixturing and asso iated tools ne essary for use and servi e of the system. If
hazardous test spe imens (su h as those pressurized internally with gas or
fragmentizing materials) are used in the test, prote tive en losures and spe ial
laboratory layouts are advised.
Floor Loading Considerations
On e the final layout for your system laboratory has been developed, the
dimensional and weight information for the various system omponents should
be supplied to the building fa ility personnel to ensure that proper building
loading and vibration onsiderations have been evaluated.
A review of the final installation plan by building personnel is re ommended to
he k stati and dynami floor loading.
Mechanical Shoc /Vibration
Where heavy load metal tensile testing is performed, vibration produ ed by
testing an be introdu ed into the laboratory floor. Adequate isolation of the load
unit is often possible with the supplied rubber pads on four feet of load frame.
Wall
300 mm
(12 in)
Wall
Work Area
1 m (3 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
Load
Frame Computer Table

Electrical Power Distribution
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Electrical Power Distribution
Note Electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel and conform
to local codes and regulations. Local electrical codes supersede any
information found here.
The input line voltage to the MTS Ex eed Test System must be rated for the
voltage and urrent spe ified in the “Ele tri al Power Requirements” se tion on
page 21. Size the power system with adequate reserve for future equipment
additions and installation expansion. Power of load frame onsole must be
onsidered in the distribution system, with emphasis on providing “interferen e
free” ele tri al power to the ontrols. Plan routing of power ables away from
instrumentation ables (for example, transdu er ables). Avoid long parallel runs
of power ables in lose proximity to instrumentation ables. Power ables
should be separated from instrumentation ables by 0.3 to 1 m (1 to 3 ft).
Electrical disconnect
The ustomer is responsible for providing an ele tri al power dis onne t that is
easy to operate and easy to rea h. It must also meet IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-
3 standards.
Re ommended ir uit breakers would be ones that are of the thermal magneti
type with hara teristi s suitable for large indu tive loads (D-type trip
hara teristi s). If fuses are used it is re ommended that they are of the time
delay type with dual elements. These re ommendations should be followed to
avoid nuisan e tripping.
Grounding Information
All equipment related to the load frame should be onne ted to the same
ele tri al ir uit if possible. If the omputer, monitor or other peripherals are
onne ted to a different ele tri al ir uit (example; the load frame is onne ted to
208 VAC power but the omputer and monitor are onne ted to 120 VAC power)
make sure there is no voltage differen e between the two different grounds. If
voltage is present, damage ould o ur to the ele troni s in the ma hine, the
omputer and monitor or the peripherals being used. This must be resolved
before turning on the equipment.
Where ele tri al power is of poor quality (noise spikes, poorly regulated, and so
forth) or the ground system in the fa ility ontains ele tri al noise, atta h a 4
AWG wire dire tly to a good earth ground point su h as a 2 m (6 ft) opper
grounding rod driven at least 2 m (6 ft) into the ground. Grounding must onform
to lo al ele tri al odes.
Load Frame Power
Ele tri al power to the load frame should be free from outside RF Interferen e
and mat h the spe ifi ations in the table on page 21 for ea h frame type. An
isolated power sour e or uninterruptible power supply is re ommended if it is
desirable to maintain load frame power when power fails interrupt. Make sure
that the servi e to the MTS Ex eed Test System is not on a line that an be
a identally shut off. The MTS Ex eed Test System and the omputer
workstation should both be powered from the same ele tri al ir uit.

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Fixture and Specimen Handling Considerations
Site Preparation
Fixture and Specimen Handling Considerations
Movement of spe imens in and out of the test system must be onsidered early in
the planning of the site layout. With smaller spe imens, the use of a rolling work
art with storage drawers is often re ommended to fa ilitate the handling of
spe imens and to minimize the han e of damage to the spe imens prior to and
after the test. As spe imen size and fixturing in rease beyond the typi al lifting
apa ity of laboratory personnel, use of an overhead rane, lifting straps, or a
forklift might be ne essary to handle spe imens or fixtures.
Telephone and Networ Access
Ensure that a telephone line is lo ated within the general testing area. This
enables the user to onta t MTS’ servi e department dire tly from the testing
area so the user an perform the instru tions provided and resolve the situation
while on the telephone with the servi e representative. This fa ilitates resolving
issues in a timely manner and redu es the number of repeated phone alls on the
same problem.
It is also suggested that network drops, or digital phone lines, be within the
general testing area. A network onne tion near the system fa ilitates distributing
test data via the network. MTS’ goal is to provide remote diagnosti s in order to
resolve system issues. Having a network drop or digital phone line available will
enable an MTS servi e representative to dial into the test system’s omputer to
diagnose and resolve problems more effi iently. In luding the network or digital
lines in your initial site preparation will fa ilitate adding this fun tion if it
be omes ne essary in the future.
Acoustics
Some types of testing an produ e noise whi h is undesirable or potentially
damaging to hearing. A ousti al treatment of walls and eiling might be
ne essary to prevent harm to personnel. If disk drives are in luded in the system,
a ousti al materials should not be of the type that generates or harbors dust.
The use of hearing prote tion is re ommended for personnel involved in long-
term testing in a noisy testing environment.
Temperature
The operating temperature range of the load frame is 5°C to 40°C (51°F to
104°F). Although the load ell or for e transdu er is temperature ompensated, it
is re ommended that room air heating and ooling outlets be dire ted so that they
uniformly distribute air throughout the room.
Heat Dissipation
For omfortable working onditions and proper operation of the equipment, the
heat dissipation of the PC abinet/desk and other equipment must be onsidered
in providing adequate heating or air onditioning to the laboratory area.

Altitude
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Heat dissipation for the load frame, the PC abinet/desk and other ele troni
units an be estimated by summing the losses going to heat in the room
{approximately 6000 Btu/hr (1500 k al/hr) for a single 15 amp power panel or
8000 Btu/hr (2000 k al/hr) for a single 20 amp power panel} and the gains from
personnel and other heat inputs su h as furna es. To this figure, you should add
20% additional heat gain for future hanges in test requirements.
Altitude
Systems operated at high altitudes an have heat dissipation problems be ause of
the lower density of the air. This type of problem might require the use of an air
onditioned environment or ooling fans to redu e the heat load. Equipment an
be operated at altitudes up to 2000 meters (6562 ft). For any altitude restri tions,
see “System Spe ifi ations” se tion on page 17.
Relative Humidity
The re ommended relative humidity for the test room is within the range of 5%
to 85% (non- ondensing). The risk of stati dis harge, whi h easily damages
logi omponents and auses loss of data in memory devi es, is in reased by low
humidity. Ex essive humidity an result in ele tri al leakage urrents or
omponent failure.
Leveling System Components
E42 and E43 frames are leveled by adjusting the four feet as ne essary. An Open-
ended wren h and spirit or bubble level must be used.
E44 and E45 frames are leveled by adjusting the four wedge iron. A hammer, and
spirit or bubble level must be used.
The FSE should have a spirit level available. Use the spirit level to measure and
adjust the horizontal level of the rosshead in two dimentions from side-to-side
and front-to-ba k. This is very important for alibration, as a non-level ondition
an ause load hannel errors. A load frame out of level an also ause noise,
vibration, and premature wear of drive system.

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System Specifications
Contents Packaging Dimensions and Weight 18
Load Frame Dimensions and Weight 1
Environmental Requirements 20
Electrical Power Requirements 21

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Packaging Dimensions and Weight
System Specifications
Pac aging Dimensions and Weight
The following table provides the dimensions of various load frame types when
pa kaged for shipping. If you transfer the load frame from the shipping do k to
its final site lo ation before unpa king the system, then use these dimensions to
ensure that the frame fits through all doorways and hallways.
Packaging Dimensions for Load Frames
M ODEL W IDTH D EPTH H EIGHT W EIGHT
E42.503 20 mm
(36.22 in)
840 mm
(33.07 in)
1510 mm
(5 .45 in)
2 0 kg
(638 lb)
E42.503E 20 mm
(36.22 in)
840 mm
(33.07 in)
1810 mm
(71.26 in)
330 kg
(726 lb)
E43.104 70 mm
(38.1 in)
45 mm
(37.20 in)
1835 mm
(72.24 in)
380 kg
(836 lb)
E43.104E 70 mm
(38.1 in)
45 mm
(37.20 in)
2135 mm
(84.06 in)
420 kg
( 24 lb)
E44.104; E44.304 1120 mm
(44.0 in)
880 mm
(34.65 in)
2230 mm
(87.80 in)
650 kg
(1430 lb)
E44.104E; E44.304E 1120 mm
(44.0 in)
880 mm
(34.65 in)
24 0 mm
( 8.03 in
6 5 kg
(152 lb)
E45.105 Sing e zone 1520 mm
(5 .84 in)
1050 mm
(41.34 in)
2510 mm
(28.82 in)
1880 kg
(4136 lb)
E45.105 Doub e zone 1520 mm
(5 .84 in)
1050 mm
(41.34 in)
2510 mm
(28.82 in)
1 10 kg
(4211 lb)
E45.105E Sing e zone 2740 mm
(107.87 in)
1500 mm
(5 .06 in)
1330 mm
(52.36 in)
1 80 kg
(4356 lb)
E45.105E Doub e zone 2740 mm
(107.87 in)
1500 mm
(5 .06 in)
1330 mm
(52.36 in)
2010 kg
(4431 lb)
E45.305 Sing e zone 1200 mm
(47.24 in)
1520 mm
(5 .84 in)
2750 mm
(108.27 in)
2230 kg
(4 16 lb)
E45.305 Doub e zone 1200 mm
(47.24 in)
1520 mm
(5 .84 in)
2750 mm
(108.27 in)
2275 kg
(5016 lb)
E45.305E Sing e zone 3040 mm
(11 .6 in)
1560 mm
(61.42 in)
1410 mm
(55.51 in)
2330 kg
(5137 lb)
E45.305E Doub e zone 3040 mm
(11 .6 in)
1560 mm
(61.42 in)
1410 mm
(55.51 in)
2375 kg
(5236 lb)
E45.605 3160 mm
(124.41 in)
1 60 mm
(77.17 in)
1760 mm
(6 .2 in)
3602 kg
(7 41 lb)

Load Frame Dimensions and Weight
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Load Frame Dimensions and Weight
The following table provides the dimensions of various load frame types. If you
transfer the load frame to its final site lo ation after unpa king the system, then
use these dimensions to ensure that the frame fits through all doorways and
hallways.
Load Frame Dimensions
M ODEL W IDTH D EPTH H EIGHT W EIGHT
E42.503 642 mm
(25.28 in)
582 mm
(22. 1 in)
1300 mm
(51.18 in)
115 kg
(254 lb)
E42.503E 642 mm
(25.28 in)
582 mm
(22. 1 in)
1600 mm
(62. in)
125 kg
(276 lb)
E43.104 681 mm
(26.81 in)
588 mm
(23.15 in)
1617 mm
(63.66 in)
120 kg
(265 lb)
E43.104E 681 mm
(26.81 in)
588 mm
(23.15 in)
1 17 mm
(75.47 in)
130 kg
287 lb)
E44.104;E44.304 845 mm
(33.27 in)
716 mm
(28.1 in)
1862 mm
(73.31 in)
435 kg
( 5 lb)
E44.104E;E44.304E 845 mm
(33.27 in)
716 mm
(28.1 in)
2162 mm
(85.12 in)
450 kg
( 2 lb)
E45.105 Sing e zone 1230 mm
(48.43 in)
870 mm
(34.25 in)
2055 mm
(80. 1 in)
1400 kg
(3086 lb)
E45.105 Doub e zone 1230 mm
(48.43 in)
870 mm
(34.25 in)
2135 mm
(34.25 in)
1430 kg
(3152 lb)
E45.105E Sing e zone 1230 mm
(48.43 in)
870 mm
(34.25 in)
2355 mm
(34.25 in)
1450 kg
(31 7 lb)
E45.105EDoub e zone 1230 mm
(48.43 in)
870 mm
(34.25 in)
2435 mm
(34.25 in)
1480 kg
(3263 lb)
E45.305 Sing e zone 1215 mm
(47.83 in)
60 mm
(37.80 in)
2360 mm
( 2. 1 in)
1700 kg
(3748 lb)
E45.305Doub e zone 1215 mm
(47.83 in)
60 mm
(37.80 in)
23 5 mm
( 4.2 in)
1745 kg
(3847 lb)
E45.305E Sing e zone 1215 mm
(47.83 in)
60 mm
(37.80 in)
2660 mm
(104.72 in)
1750 kg
(3858 lb)
E45.305EDoub e zone 1215 mm
(47.83 in)
60 mm
(37.80 in)
26 5 mm
(106.10 in)
17 5 kg
(3 57 lb)
E45.605 1660 mm
(65.35 in)
1272 mm
(50.08in)
2820 mm
(111.02 in)
3500 kg
(7716 lb)

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Environmental Requirements
System Specifications
Environmental Requirements
All MTS Ex eed load frames are intended for indoor use only. This indoor
environment must onform to the following environmental spe ifi ations.
P ARAMETER S PECIFICATION
Temperature Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (51°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature: -40°C to 55°C (-40°F to 131°F)
Humidity 5-85%, non-condensing
A titude 2000 m (6562 ft) maximum