Owner manual

Model 685.53 Grip Control Module Introduction
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Introduction
The Model 685.53 Hydraulic Grip Control Module provides an easy way to grip
specimens for testing. It mounts on the front of a load unit or grip supply to
provide control of the hydraulic grips. The Model 685.53 Hydraulic Grip Control
Module is a control only; it depends on an external source for hydraulic pressure.
Contents Functional Description 6
Specifications 7
What you need to
know
MTS Systems Corporation assumes that you know how to use your controller.
See the appropriate manual for information about performing any controller-
related step in this manual’s procedures. You are expected to know how to
perform the following procedures.
• Turning hydraulic pressure on and off
• Selecting a control mode
• Manually adjusting the actuator position
• Installing a specimen
• Defining a simple test
• Running a test
Hydraulic Grip Control
Rate
Pressure
10
1
56
7
9
4
2
8
3