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with the requirements detailed in the ISO 9001 standards. Because MTSauthored 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’ 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’ exacting
quality standards when initially installed and will continue to perform as intended
over time.
MANUAL PART NUMBERPUBLICATION DATE
100-231-436 AJanuary 2011
100-231-436 BOctober 2011
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Contents
Contents 3
Technical Support 7
How to Get Technical Support 7
Before You Contact Your MTS Service Representative 7
Safety Practices While the System Is in Operation 40
Hazard Labels 43
Installation 45
Lifting and Moving Overview 46
Moving Frames and Integrated Operations Platform 48
Machine Location and Ventilation 48
Moving the Load Fame 49
Unloading 49
Moving the Load Unit to Its Final Location 50
Moving the Load Unit with a Forklift 53
Moving the Load Unit with an Overhead Crane 53
Securing the Load Unit 54
Moving the Integrated Operations Platform 56
Unloading 56
Moving the Integrated Operations Platform to Its Final Location 56
Unloading the Steps 58
Installing the Optional Safety Enclosure 59
Installing the Steps 62
Controller Connections 63
Connecting the Main Power 63
Machine-Specific Requirements 63
Installing Cables 64
Controller Connectors 64
Connecting Hoses 72
Adding Oil 73
Operation 75
Travel Limit Switches (Physical Limits) 76
Crush Zone Hazards 77
Fixture mounting 77
Integrated Operations Platform Control Panel 78
Motion Control 79
Handset Control 81
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Maintenance 85
Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist 85
Troubleshooting 89
Decommissioning 91
Appendix 93
Additional Digital I/O Information 93
Declaration of Conformity 95
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MTS Criterion™ Series 60 Product Manual
Technical Support
How to Get Technical Support
Start with your
manuals
Technical support
methods
Contact your local
MTS authorized sales
The manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you need to use
and maintain your equipment. If your equipment includes MTS software, look
for online help and README files that contain additional product information.
If you cannot find answers to your technical questions from these sources, you
can use the internet, e-mail, or telephone to contact MTS for assistance.
MTS provides a full range of support services after your system is installed. If
you have any questions about a system or product, contact MTS in one of the
following ways.
For a list of worldwide sales and service locations and contact information, use
the Global MTS link at the MTS web site:
and service office
www.mts.com > Global MTS > (choose your region in the right-hand
column) > (choose the location closest to you)
E-mail techsupport.shenzhen@mts.com
Before You Contact Your MTS Service Representative
MTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information
available when you contact us for support.
Know your contract
number and system
number
The contract number contains identifies your equipment type. The number is
usually written on a label on your MTS equipment before the system leaves
MTS. If you do not have or do not know your MTS contract number, contact
your MTS sales engineer.
When you have more than one MTS system, the system model number and serial
number identify which system you are calling about. You can find these numbers
in the papers sent to you when you ordered your system or directly on your
equipment.
Identify the problem Describe the problem you are experiencing and know the answers to the
following questions:
•How long and how often has the problem been occurring?
•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 test configuration?
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Know relevant
computer information
If you are experiencing 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 in which the application resides
•Current status of hard-drive fragmentation
•Connection status to a corporate network
Know relevant
For software application problems, have the following information available:
software information
•The software application’s name, version number, build number, and if
available, software patch number. This information is displayed briefly
when you launch the application, and can typically be found in the “About”
selection in the “Help” menu.
•It is also helpful if the names of other non-MTS applications that are
running on your computer, such as anti-virus software, screen savers,
keyboard enhancers, print spoolers, and so forth are known and available.
If You Contact MTS by Phone
Your call will be registered by a Call Center agent if you are calling within the
United States or Canada. Before connecting you with a technical support
specialist, the agent will ask you for your contract number, name, company,
company address, and the phone number where you can normally be reached.
If you are calling about an issue that has already been assigned a notification
number, please provide that number. You will be assigned a unique notification
number about any new issue.
Identify system typeTo assist the Call Center agent with connecting you to the most qualified
technical support specialist available, identify your system as MTS Series 60
Static-Hydraulic Universal Test Systems.
Be prepared to
troubleshoot
Write down relevant
information
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Prepare yourself for troubleshooting while on the phone:
•Call from a telephone when you are close to the system so that you can try
implementing 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.
Prepare yourself in case we need to call you back:
•Remember to ask for the notification number.
•Record the name of the person who helped you.
•Write down any specific instructions to be followed, such as data recording
or performance monitoring.
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After you callMTS logs and tracks all calls to ensure that you receive assistance and that action
is taken regarding your problem or request. If you have questions about the status
of your problem or have additional information to report, please contact MTS
again and provide your original notification number.
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MTS Criterion™ Series 60 Product Manual
Preface
Before You Begin
Safety first!Before you use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety
manual and any other 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
documentation
In addition to this manual, you may receive additional documentation in paper or
electronic form.
Manuals located on the product information CD will contain information that
pertains to your test system, such as:
•Hydraulic and/or mechanical accessory manuals
•Assembly drawings
•Parts lists
•Operation instructions
•Preventive maintenance tasks
Controller and application software manuals are typically included on the
software CD distribution disc(s).
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Conventions
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Conventions
Documentation Conventions
The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your
MTS manuals.
Hazard conventionsHazard 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.
NoteFor general safety information, see the safety information provided with
your system.
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 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 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.
NotesNotes provide additional information about operating your system or highlight
easily overlooked items. For example:
NoteResources that are put back on the hardware lists show up at the end of
the list.
Special termsThe first occurrence of special terms is shown in italics.
IllustrationsIllustrations appear in this manual to clarify text. They are examples only and do
Electronic manual
conventions
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not necessarily represent your actual system configuration, test application, or
software.
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.
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Conventions
Hypertext linksThe 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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Conventions
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Preface
MTS Criterion™ Series 60 Product Manual
Introduction
About This Manual
PurposeThis manual provides detailed information about the MTS Criterion Series 60
Inappropriate Use
ContentsDescription 16
Test Systems. The information includes an overview of all the models available,
installation, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and trouble shooting.
The purpose of this manual is to help you understand your testing system, its
capabilities, and operating requirements. This manual provides technical
information for all Series 60 Test Systems, from the lowest force model (64.305/
64.305E, 300 kN), to the highest (64.106/64.106E, 1000 kN). Read each section
carefully, and refer to the manual whenever you need assistance.
Before you attempt to use the MTS Criterion Series 60 Test System, read and
understand this manual. Improper installation or operation of this product can
result in hazardous conditions that can cause severe personal injury or death, and
damage your equipment and specimen.
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Description
Upper Crosshead
Lead Screw
Lower Crosshead
Tes t Tab l e
Base
Feeding Rod
Crosshead Lift
Motor
Actuator
Description
FrameThe frame is composed of a base, actuator, test table, lower crosshead, upper
Every MTS Criterion Series 60 Test System is comprised of a load frame, an
Integrated Operations Platform, and testing software. The following figure shows
the external features of the various MTS Criterion Series 60 frames and
Integrated Operations Platform.
crosshead, feeding rod, and lead screw. The test table is connected to the upper
crosshead by the columns to form a stiff frame, and the test table is connected to
the piston through a load cell. There are two testing spaces in the frame: the
tension space is between the upper and lower crossheads and the compression
space is between the lower crosshead and the test table. Both the tension and
compression spaces can be adjusted by moving the lower crosshead up and down
according to your testing needs.
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Description
Specimen
Tensile Test
Compression Test
WARNING
When performing a tensile test, the specimen is held by appropriate grips in the
tension space, and the actuator goes up to move the table and the upper crosshead
upward, while the lower crosshead keeps still. This way, tensile load is applied
on the specimen. While tensile load is applied to the specimen, the sensors
measure the load applied, the displacement, and the specimen extension. The
controller handles all the outputs from the sensors and then transfers to the
testing software, and the software provides the results and reports accordingly.
The principle described above also applies to compression test; the only
difference is that the specimen is put between the lower crosshead and the table,
and as the actuator goes up, compressing load is applied on the specimen. If you
have flexural/bend fixtures or shear fixtures, bending/flexural or shearing test can
be done in the compression space.
The lower crosshead is only for adjusting the tensile and compression
spaces.
Applying load on the specimen by adjusting the crosshead position can
cause equipment damage.
Do not apply load by the lower crosshead.
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All tests should be performed by moving the actuator.
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Description
Display
Computer
Pump Assembly
Outer Shell
Subassembly
Relay Box
Controller
WARNING
Integrated Operations
Platform
The Integrated Operations Platform is comprised of an electromotor, oil pump,
oil reservoir, air cooler, servovalve, other controlling valves, integrating
manifolds, a temperature sensor, and other hydraulic components. The
servovalve, transducers, controller, and the testing software form a closed-loop
control system. Hydraulic oil temperature is kept at its setting range by an air
cooler. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature should be lower than
60°C (140°F), and its highest temperature cannot exceed 65°C (149°F). If the oil
temperature is higher than 65°C (149°F), turn off the machine and contact MTS.
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Introduction
Internal to the Integrated Operations Platform is an outlet switch for the
computer and monitor.
Plugging in a device could damage the device or the the Integrated
Operations Platform.
The user should not plug in any device to this outlet switch without consulting
MTS.
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Description
CAUTION
Integrated Operations Platform Properties
PARAMETERS64.305/64.305E64.605/64.605E/
64.106/64.106E
Pump motor rating 1.5 kW (2.0 hp)2.2 kW (2.9 hp)
Maximum
continuous pressure
Maximum flow
capacity (50 Hz)
Maximum flow
capacity (60 Hz)
Filtration5 microns nominal5 microns nominal
Reservoir capacity85 L (22.5 gal)85 L (22.5 gal)
Mixing different brands of hydraulic fluid can affect the system
performance.
Contaminated hydraulic fluid can cause premature wear of the hydraulic
components in your system.
Do not mix different brands of hydraulic fluid. MTS System Corporation
recommends using Exxon Mobile DTE-25.
23 MPa (3300 psi)23 MPa (3300 psi)
3.3 L/min (0.9 gpm) 5.1 L/min (1.3 gpm)
4.0 L/min (1.0 gpm) 6.2 L/min (1.6 gpm)
ComputerThe computer is also an integral part of the system. It runs the testing software
which provides full machine control, data acquisition and management, and
advanced data analysis and presentation. MTS has minimized the amount of
custom electronics required for your system, thereby making it flexible and
reliable. This is done by connecting the frame and the computer via standard
USB 2.0 connectors. See the computer configuration below:.
Monitor and Computer Configuration
DESCRIPTION
Monitor
Model
Brand
Size
Max Resolution
Description
Industrial PC
Model
L1710A
Lenovo Panel
17 inch
1280×1024
Thinkvision LCD
ACP-4000
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Description
Monitor and Computer Configuration (Continued)
D
ESCRIPTION
Brand
Description
Frame controllerThe frame controller:
•Provides main data and signal processing power.
•Detects the activation of limit switches.
•Provides the interface between the software (computer) and the frame.
•Provides digital servo control—for speed and position accuracy.
•Is responsible for self-ID load cell and frame.
•Includes a handset interface.
•Is programmable, up to 1000 Hz data acquisition rate.
•Manages frame power.
SoftwareYour MTS testing software offers a host of features that will make the material
testing process fast and easy to use. The software has various method templates
available. The method templates in the General Testing Package provide a
starting point in configuring test methods that conform to your testing needs. The
General Testing Package is separated into three specific testing categories.
ADVANTECH
CPU Intel P4(CORE 3.0G)/PCA-6010 mainboard/PCA6113P4R backplane/1G DDR2/160G SATA/DVD
ROM/integrated net card/integrated graphic card/
"ACP-4000"chassis/keyboard and mouse/no mic/300W
AC100V?240V Power
Safety enclosure and
steps
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•MTS Tensile
•MTS Compression
•MTS Flex
Many additional features can be purchased to meet your company’s specific
needs. Some of these features might already be part of the system you ordered, or
they can be added to your system as your requirements change. Refer to the
testing software manual for additional information.
The safety enclosure and steps are optional parts of the system.
The safety enclosure is used to avoid projectile hazards and the steps are used to
facilitate system operation.
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Specifications
This section provides general specifications for the MTS Criterion Series 60
system and illustrations of the test table and platen transition plate.
General Specifications – Frame
The following specifications are for all MTS Criterion Series 60 frames.
Specifications for the specific models are in the following tables.
MTS Criterion Series 60 Specifications
PARAMETERSPECIFICATION
EnvironmentalFor indoor use only
Tem per atu re5-40°C (41°F-104°F)
Relative humidity5-85%, noncondensing
Specifications
AltitudeFor use at altitudes up to 2000 m
(6500 ft)
Power400 V AC 50 Hz or 480 V AC 60 Hz
Insulation over voltageCategory II
Pollution degree2
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Specifications
Model Specifications – Frame
Model Specifications
MODEL 64.305/64.305EMODEL 64.605/
MODEL 64.106/64.106E
64.605E
Rated Force Capacity300 kN
(67500 lbf)
Number of Columns666
Test Spaces
(Single/Dual)
Actuator (Piston)
Stroke
Actuator (Piston)
Speed
(0.0197-7.09 in/min)
Crosshead Speed220 mm/min
Column Spacing
(Test Space Width)
Maximum Tension Space
Standard
Length
(64.xxx)
DualDualDual
150 mm
(5.91 in)
0.5-180 mm/min
(8.66 in/min)
400 mm
(15.75 in)
525 mm
(20.67 in)
600 kN
(135000 lbf)
200 mm
(7.87 in)
0.5-140 mm/min
(0.0197-5.51 in/
min)
210 mm/min
(8.27 in/min)
430 mm
(16.93 in)
750 mm
(29.53 in)
1000 kN
(225000 lbf)
250 mm
(9.84 in)
0.5-90 mm/min
(0.0197-3.54 in/min)
200 mm/min
(7.87 in/min)
500 mm
(19.69 in)
790 mm
(31.10 in)
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Extended
Length
(64.xxxE)
Maximum Compression Space
Standard
Length
(64.xxx)
Extended
Length
(64.xxxE)
Diameter of Round
Specimens
Thickness of Flat
Specimens
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900 mm
(35.43 in)
540 mm
(21.26 in)
935 mm
(36.81 in)
6-32 mm
(0.24-1.26 in)
2-25 mm
(0.08-0.98 in)
1100 mm
(43.31 in)
770 mm
(30.31 in)
1120 mm
(44.09 in)
10-40 mm
(0.39-1.57 in)
2-30 mm
(0.08-1.18 in)
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1150 mm
(45.28 in)
830 mm
(32.68 in)
1175 mm
(46.26 in)
15-55 mm
(0.59-2.17 in)
2-40 mm
(0.08-1.57 in)
Model Specifications (Continued)
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ODEL 64.305/64.305EMODEL 64.605/
64.605E
Specifications
MODEL 64.106/64.106E
Compression Platen
(Square)
Frame Dimensions
Height
Standard
Length
(64.xxx)
Extended
Length
(64.xxxE)
Width870 mm
Depth725 mm
Weight
Standard
Length
(64.xxx)
150×150 mm
(5.91×5.91 in)
2074 mm
(81.65 in)
2470 mm
(97.24 in)
(34.25 in)
(28.54 in)
1950 kg
(4299 lb)
150×150 mm
(5.91×5.91 in)
2390 mm
(94.09 in)
2780 mm
(109.45 in)
1170 mm
(46.06 in)
800 mm
(31.50 in)
3150 kg
(6945 lb)
220×220 mm
(8.66×8.66 in)
2720 mm
(107.09 in)
3130 mm
(123.23 in)
1310 mm
(51.57 in)
910 mm
(35.83 in)
5250 kg
(11574 lb)
Extended
Length
(64.xxxE)
2003 kg
(4416 lb)
3254 kg
(7174 lb)
5400 kg
(11905 lb)
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Specifications – Integrated Operations Platform
The following integrated operations platform specifications are common for
models of 64.305/64.305E, 64.605/64.605E, and 64.106/64.106E.