Manual

Series 242 Actuator Product Information
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Contents
Technical Support 5
How to Get Technical Support 5
Before You Contact MTS 5
If You Contact MTS by Phone 6
Problem Submittal Form in MTS Manuals 7
Preface 9
Before You Begin 9
Conventions 10
Documentation Conventions 10
Introduction 13
Series 242 Actuator Component Identification 15
242 Actuator Functional Description 17
242 Actuator Mounting 17
242 Actuator/Servovalve Interface 17
242 Actuator Operation 17
242 Actuator LVDT Operation 18
242 Actuator Force Specifications 19
242 Actuator Dimensions 19
Safety Information 21
Hazard Placard Placement 21
Installation 25
Load Unit Configuration 25
Installing a Fixture to the Actuator 26
Mounting Swivels 28
Connecting the LVDT Cable 29
Connecting Hydraulics-242 Actuator 30