MTS Landmark TWX - Manual (Page 95)

a) If you find the values in the Meters window changing at a rate less than the frequency of the Function
Generator, double the Sensitivity.
b) If you find the values changing at a rate faster than the frequency, halve the Sensitivity. Repeat this
process until you are satisfied with the results.
4. Switch Ch1 Force to a Peak/Valley Meter and adjust Sensitivity.
Use the same procedure to change the top axial force meter to Peak/Valley meter type.
Adjust Limits for the Test
Setting force limits just outside the expected values for this Example test helps prevent specimen and
equipment damage if something unexpected happens during a test run.
1. You can retain the wide displacement limit range set earlier because this example tension test uses
no fixturing that requires protection.
a) In the Station Manager main window, select Display > Station Setup, and click the Channel Input
Signals button.
b) Select the Displacement channel.
c) Click the Limits tab.
d) Use the following parameters:
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Running the Example Tension Test