Manual

Series 242 Actuator Product Information
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Introduction
Low force structural fatigue
High velocity, short stroke component tests
Low friction, low signal distortion vibration testing
Structural resonance searching and modal analysis
Actuator ID A plate on the actuator (typically located on the front end cap opposite the drain
line) contains the following information:
Model number
Serial number
Force rating
Area
Stroke specifications
This information is required when contacting MTS Systems Corporation
regarding the actuator.
What you need to
know
This manual assumes that you know how to use your system 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:
Turn hydraulic pressure on and off.
Select a control mode.
Manually adjust the actuator position.
Install a specimen.
Defining a simple test.
Running a test.