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Enable Manual Control

To enable manual control of the Station Manager controller:

1. On the Station Manager Station Controls toolbar, click Manual Command.

2. Select the Enable Manual Command check box.

3. Select a control mode.

You control the actuator for specimen installation with a control knob on a control panel mounted near

the load unit. Select your preference for a control mode, a channel limited channel (CLC) control mode,

a load control mode, or a stroke control mode can be used.

4. Make sure error and limit detectors are set up.

Because of the potential danger of working near high-pressure hydraulic systems, you must set proper

limit and error detectors before installing specimens.

5. Apply hydraulics, and if necessary, reset interlocks.

Warning:

Applying hydraulics can result in sudden actuator motion.

A moving actuator can injure anyone in its path.

Always clear the actuator area before applying hydraulics.

Use the Station Manager’s Station Controls panel for the following steps.

a) Click Reset to clear interlocks.

If the interlock remains on, use the Message Logs window to identify and correct the cause of the

interlock.

b) Click HPU Power Low, and then click HPU Power High.

The buttons stop flashing when pressure is reached.

c) Click HSM Power Low, and then click HSM Power High.

When possible, use low pressure to install specimens.

Install Specimen

The following procedure provides a basic outline of the steps required to install a specimen. Refer to the

load unit and grip manuals for detailed instructions on installing and operating these components in your

system.

1. Using manual control, move the actuator close to the specimen grips.

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