MTS Acumen Electrodynamic Lift User Manual

MTS Acumen™ Electrodynamic Test System

Lift and Move Guide

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© 2013 MTS Systems Corporation. All rights reserved.

Trademark Information

MTS is a registered trademark and MTS Acumen is a trademark of MTS Systems Corporation within the United
States. These trademarks may be protected in other countries.All other trademarks or service marks are property
of their respective owners.

Proprietary Software

Software use and license is governed by MTS’s End User License Agreement which defines all rights retained
by MTS and granted to the End User. All Software is proprietary, confidential, and owned by MTS Systems
Corporation and cannot be copied, reproduced, disassembled, decompiled, reverse engineered, or distributed
without express written consent of MTS.

Software Verification and Validation

MTS software is developed using established quality practices in accordance with the requirements detailed in
the ISO 9001 standards. Because MTS-authored software is delivered in binary format, it is not user accessible.
This software will not change over time. Many releases are written to be backwards compatible, creating another
form of verification. The status and validity of MTS’s operating software is also checked during system verification
and routine calibration of MTS hardware. These controlled calibration processes compare the final test results
after statistical analysis against the predicted response of the calibration standards. With these established
methods, MTS assures its customers that MTS products meet MTS’s exacting quality standards when initially
installed and will continue to perform as intended over time.

Contents

Technical Support 5

Preface 9

Responsibilities 11

Packaging Dimensions and Weights 15

How to Get Technical Support.................................................................................................................5

Before You Contact MTS.........................................................................................................................5

If You Contact MTS by Phone.................................................................................................................7

Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals..............................................................................................8

Before You Begin.....................................................................................................................................9

Documentation Conventions....................................................................................................................9

Customer Responsibilities......................................................................................................................12

MTS Responsibilities.............................................................................................................................12

Packaging Dimensions and Weight........................................................................................................16

Load Frame Dimensions 17

Load Frame Dimensions and Weight.....................................................................................................18

Load Frame Dimensions............................................................................................................18

MTS Acumen Load Frame Weight............................................................................................19

Moving the Frame 21

Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................22

Equipment..............................................................................................................................................22

Procedure................................................................................................................................................22

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Technical Support

How to Get Technical Support

Start with your manuals

The manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to use and maintain your equipment.
If your equipment includes software, look for online help and README files that contain additional product
information.

Technical support methods

MTS provides a full range of support services after your system is installed. If you have any questions about
a system or product, contact Technical Support in one of the following ways.

Web site

Outside the U.S.

For technical support outside the United States, contact your local sales and service office. For a list of
worldwide sales and service locations and contact information, use the Global MTS link at the MTS web site:

www.mts.com > Global Presence > Choose a Region

www.mts.com > Contact Us (upper-right corner) > In the Subject field, choose
To escalate a problem; Problem Submittal Form

Worldwide: [e-mail]-mail

Europe: [e-mail]

Worldwide: 1 800 328 2255 - toll free in U.S.; [phone] - outside U.S.Telephone

Europe: [phone], International toll free in Europe

Before You Contact MTS

MTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information available when you contact us for
support.

Know your site number and system number

The site number contains your company number and identifies your equipment type (such as material testing
or simulation). The number is typically written on a label on your equipment before the system leaves MTS.
If you do not know your MTS site number, contact your sales engineer.

Example site number: 571167

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When you have more than one MTS system, the system job number identifies your system. You can find
your job number in your order paperwork.

Example system number: US1.42460

Know information from prior technical assistance

If you have contacted MTS about this problem before, we can recall your file based on the:

• MTS notification number

• Name of the person who helped you

Identify the problem

Describe the problem and know the answers to the following questions:

• How long and how often has the problem occurred?

• Can you reproduce the problem?

• Were any hardware or software changes made to the system before the problem started?

• What are the equipment model numbers?

• What is the controller model (if applicable)?

• What is the system configuration?

Know relevant computer information

For a computer problem, have the following information available:

• Manufacturer’s name and model number

• Operating software type and service patch information

• Amount of system memory

• Amount of free space on the hard drive where the application resides

• Current status of hard-drive fragmentation

• Connection status to a corporate network

Know relevant software information

For software application problems, have the following information available:

• The software application’s name, version number, build number, and (if available) software patch number.
This information can typically be found in the About selection in the Help menu.

• The names of other applications on your computer, such as:

• Anti-virus software

• Screen savers

• Keyboard enhancers

• Print spoolers

• Messaging applications

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If You Contact MTS by Phone

A Call Center agent registers your call before connecting you with a technical support specialist. The agent
asks you for your:

• Site number

• Name

• Company name

• Company address

• Phone number where you can be reached

If your issue has a notification number, please provide that number. A new issue will be assigned a unique
notification number.

Identify system type

To enable the Call Center agent to connect you with the most qualified technical support specialist available,
identify your system as one of the following types:

• Electrodynamic material test system

• Electromechanical material test system

• Hydromechanical material test system

• Vehicle test system

• Vehicle component test system

• Aero test system

Be prepared to troubleshoot

Prepare to perform troubleshooting while on the phone:

• Call from a telephone close to the system so that you can implement suggestions made over the phone.

• Have the original operating and application software media available.

• If you are not familiar with all aspects of the equipment operation, have an experienced user nearby to
assist you.

Write down relevant information

In case Technical Support must call you:

• Verify the notification number.

• Record the name of the person who helped you.

• Write down any specific instructions.

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After you call

MTS logs and tracks all calls to ensure that you receive assistance for your problem or request. If you have
questions about the status of your problem or have additional information to report, please contact Technical
Support again and provide your original notification number.

Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals

Use the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems with your software, hardware, manuals, or service
that are not resolved to your satisfaction through the technical support process. The form includes check
boxes that allow you to indicate the urgency of your problem and your expectation of an acceptable response
time. We guarantee a timely response—your feedback is important to us.

You can access the Problem Submittal Form at www.mts.com > Contact Us (upper-right corner) > In the

Subject field, choose To escalate a problem; Problem Submittal Form

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Preface

Before You Begin

Safety first!

Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the safety information provided with your
system. Improper installation, operation, or maintenance can result in hazardous conditions that can cause
severe personal injury or death, or damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read and understand
the safety information provided with your system before you continue. It is very important that you remain
aware of hazards that apply to your system.

Other MTS manuals

In addition to this manual, you may receive additional manuals in paper or electronic form.

You may also receive an MTS System Documentation CD. It contains an electronic copy of the manuals that
pertain to your test system.

Controller and application software manuals are typically included on the software CD distribution disc(s).

Documentation Conventions

The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals.

Hazard conventions

Hazard notices may be embedded in this manual. These notices contain safety information that is specific to
the activity to be performed. Hazard notices immediately precede the step or procedure that may lead to an
associated hazard. Read all hazard notices carefully and follow all directions and recommendations. Three
different levels of hazard notices may appear in your manuals. Following are examples of all three levels. (for
general safety information, see the safety information provided with your system.)

DANGER:

Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a high level of risk which, if
ignored, will result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.

WARNING:

Warning notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a medium level of risk which,
if ignored, can result in death, severe personal injury, or substantial property damage.

CAUTION:

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Caution notices indicate the presence of a hazard with a low level of risk which, if
ignored, could cause moderate or minor personal injury or equipment damage, or
could endanger test integrity.

Other special text conventions

Important:

Important notices provide information about your system that is essential to its proper
function. While not safety-related, if the important information is ignored, test results may
not be reliable, or your system may not operate properly.

Note:

Notes provide additional information about operating your system or highlight easily
overlooked information.

Recommended:

Recommended notes provide a suggested way to accomplish a task based on what MTS
has found to be most effective.

Tip:

Tips provide helpful information or a hint about how to most efficiently accomplish a task.

Access:

Access provides the route you should follow to a referenced item in the software.

Example:

Examples show specific scenarios relating to your product and appear with a shaded
background.

Special terms

The first occurrence of special terms is shown in italics.

Illustrations

Illustrations appear in this manual to clarify text. They are examples only and do not necessarily represent
your actual system configuration, test application, or software.

Electronic manual conventions

This manual is available as an electronic document in the Portable Document File (PDF) format. It can be
viewed on any computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.

Hypertext links

The electronic document has many hypertext links displayed in a blue font. All blue words in the body text,
along with all contents entries and index page numbers, are hypertext links. When you click a hypertext link,
the application jumps to the corresponding topic.

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Responsibilities

Topics:

•

Customer Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................12

•

MTS Responsibilities.............................................................................................................................12

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Responsibilities

Customer Responsibilities

It is the customer's responsibility to have the facility ready to install the system and move the system to its
final testing location. It is also the customer's responsibility to have the proper insurance to ensure safe
transport of the system. Facility preparation includes:

• Provide electrical power available for the frame, controller, and peripherals where the system will be
located. This includes the requisite supplementary ground connection.

• Provide filtered dry air pressure for pneumatic components and water for component cooling, where the
system will be located, if applicable.

• Ensure a clear path from the receiving dock to the space where the system will be located.

• Provide a suitable, flat, level and sturdy surface on which to place the load frame.

• Have proper lifting and moving equipment such as a forklift and overhead crane available.

• When the Field Service Engineer arrives for installation, have necessary support people available such
as:

• Lab managers and operators for initial training

• Information technology personnel for networking support

• Moving the system to its final testing location. This includes:

• Get the system off the delivery truck and onto the receiving dock.

• Uncrate the frame and the (optional) table.

• Install the lifting hoist rings into the lift points.

• Move the frame, (optional) table, and remaining boxes to the frame's final testing location.

• Mount the frame to a suitably robust table.

When all of the above have been satisfied, call MTS and arrange installation.

The following subsections provide detailed information on facility preparation, moving the system, and
insurance.

MTS Responsibilities

Note:Before you call MTS to arrange an installation appointment, you should have completed all the

items listed for customer responsibilities. That is, the frame should be on the support table at the final
testing location. All the boxes and components that accompanied the system are located near the
frame. All necessary electrical power, pressurized air, and cooling water are available. Personnel who
should be trained and networking support will be available at the time of installation.

MTS’ standard contract requires MTS to provide the necessary services to ensure that your test system
operates accurately. These services include:

• Connect cables.

• Install test area enclosure (if purchased.)

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Responsibilities

• Install accessories (fixtures, load cell, grips, and so forth.).

• Plug in electrical power.

• Install a controller and application software.

• Run a demonstration test using a supplied test specimen to show proper operation.

• Provide initial training, showing basic machine functionality.

Additional services and equipment can be purchased from MTS, but these additional services must be mutually
agreed upon and specifically described in your purchase order.

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Packaging Dimensions and Weights

Topics:

•

Packaging Dimensions and Weight.......................................................................................................16

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Packaging Dimensions and Weights

Packaging Dimensions and Weight

The following table provides the dimensions of various load frame types when packaged for shipping. If you
transfer the load frame from the shipping dock to its final site location before unpacking the system, then use
these dimensions to ensure that the frame fits through all doorways and hallways. The skid is designed to
be moved by standard fork lifts or hand fork trucks.

Packaging Dimensions for Load Frames

WeightHeightDepthWidthModel

181 kg (400 lbs)1397 mm (55 in)813 mm (32 in)813 mm (32 in)Acumen 1
211 kg (465 lbs)1397 mm (55 in)813 mm (32 in)813 mm (32 in)Acumen 3

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Load Frame Dimensions

Topics:

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Load Frame Dimensions and Weight....................................................................................................18

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Load Frame Dimensions

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 location after unpacking the system, then use these dimensions to ensure that the frame fits through
all doorways and hallways.

Load Frame Dimensions

Note:

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Load Frame Specifications

Load Frame Dimensions

MTS Acumen 3MTS Acumen 1DescriptionDimension

A

A

B

F

G

H

3

4

5

6

1

2

MTS Acumen Load Frame Weight

Note:

Specifications subject to change without notice.

26 mm (1.02 in)26 mm (1.02 in)Minimum test space height

819 mm (32.24 in)603 mm (23.74 in)Maximum test space height

133 mm (5.24 in)133 mm (5.24 in)Working height

460 mm (18.11 in)375 mm (14.75 in)Test space widthC

63.5 mm (2.5 in)63.5 mm (2.5 in)Column diameterD

634 mm (24.96 in)550 mm (21.65 in)Footprint widthE

501 mm (19.82 in)485 mm (19.09 in)Footprint depth

764 mm (30.08 in)679 mm (26.73 in)Overall width

1726 mm (67.95 in)1511 mm (59.49 in)Overall height

Load Frame Weight

Weight

159 kg (350 lb)MTS Acumen 1

188 kg (415 lb)MTS Acumen 3

1

Assumes standard system load cell installed, crosshead fully lowered, and actuator fully extended to end of
the dynamic stroke.

2

Assumes standard system load cell installed, crosshead fully raised, and actuator fully retracted to end of the
dynamic stroke.

3

From table to top of work surface, without optional isolation pads.

4

For systems with optional test area enclosure, add 98 mm (3.8 in) for overall system dimensions.

5

For systems with optional test area enclosure, add 45 mm (1.8 in) for overall system dimensions.

6

Measured with crosshead fully raised, without optional isolation pads.

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Moving the Frame

Topics:

•

Before You Begin...................................................................................................................................22

•

Equipment..............................................................................................................................................22

•

Procedure..............................................................................................................................................22

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Moving the Frame

Before You Begin

Before moving the load frame, ensure that:

• You have suitably trained lifting and moving personnel, qualified to move heavy equipment in accordance
with the appropriate licenses and have complied with your local safety standards (for example, the
appropriate training required by OSHA in the U.S.).

• At the final site location, there is adequate clearance between the ceiling and the top of the load frame.

• There are no loose accessories on the shipping skid.

• The frame and forklift can fit through all doorways, halls, elevators, or stairs located from the shipping
dock to the final site location.

• Any table upon which the frame is placed is sturdy, level, and capable of supporting the weight of the
machine. The machine is a dynamic test machine, and therefore requires a table with a robust structure.

• You have adequate packaging materials to protect the load frame when moving or relocating it to another
site.

Equipment

The following items are required by the customer:

• A forklift or hand fork truck that is rated to carry the load frame's gross weight (For frame weights, see
"Load Frame Dimensions and Weights").

• Typical tools to open and remove the wooden crate: prybar, hammer, band cutter, and so forth.

• A crane with a load rating that is rated to carry the load frame's gross weight to lift the frame onto the table.

Procedure

Note:The following procedure is preliminary and subject to change.

To unpack and position the load frame:

1. Move the load frame, still in the shipping material, to its final location within your building. Use a forklift to
transport the container from the shipping dock to the final location. Unpack the load frame after it has been
moved to its final location. Locate the box labeled, "Open This Box First". It contains lifting and moving
items (hoist rings, frame mounting hardware, and so forth).

2. Remove the shipping material, leaving the load frame fastened to the shipping skid.

3. Remove the shrink wrap vapor barrier encasing the load frame.

4. Cut the strapping that secures the load frame to the shipping skid.

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Moving the Frame

5. Remove the fixed wood blocks around the machine.

6. Use the packing list to inventory all the boxes. Accessories can be in the container with the load frame or
can be packaged separately. Do not open any of the packing boxes. The packing list will indicate the total
number of boxes that are included in the shipment. Count the number of boxes you received to make sure
you have the correct number of boxes. Except for the "Open This Box First" box, do not open these boxes
until the field service engineer arrives to install your testing system. This ensures that no parts are lost
prior to installation.

7. If a crane is used to move the load frame, secure the two hoist rings at the indicated lift points. Ensure
the hoist rings are screwed completely into the threaded holes and tightened securely. Use the crane to
slowly and carefully lift the frame clear of the wooden pallet, and place it in its operating position..

8. If a forklift is used to move the load frame, lift the load frame under the crosshead and slowly move the
load frame to its table.

9. Retain all packing materials until the system is satisfactorily installed and all parts, assemblies, and
accessories have been located.

10. When the frame is in its operating location, you can proceed with the installation process.

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