Model 329 Routine Maintenance

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Routine Maintenance for Model 329 Road Simulators

With shorter product development cycles, and limited time for testing prototype articles, it is critical that your road simulator is operating properly when you need to test. All test systems experience the normal wear and tear that can lead to unexpected downtime if they are not inspected and maintained on a regular basis. With MTS Routine Maintenance, you will be able to schedule maintenance events based on equipment use and when it is convenient for you, minimizing the chance of unexpected downtime and unnecessary delays.

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Key Benefits

Equipment Reliability

Proactively address issues

Optimize Performance

Checks and adjustments improve system performance

Reduce Downtime

Minimize risk of unplanned downtime

Extend Product Life

Cost-effective way to increase product life

Service Details

With our defined service intervals, we can deliver all the recommended maintenance for your Model 329 road simulator. At the end of each Routine Maintenance visit, you will receive a report that details the services performed, current operating condition and any future recommendations, if necessary. MTS will keep records of maintenance that has been performed, so you can observe equipment condition over time and know what has been done to help ensure proper operation.

Defined maintenance activities conducted by professionals trained specifically on what needs to be done for your road simulator will help ensure that maintenance was done correctly the first time and consistently each time. As the equipment OEM, MTS has the knowledge, expertise and special tools required to optimize your Model 329 system performance.

MTS Series 329 6DOF Routine Maintenance Program
Owner / Operator Routine Maintenance procedures that are scheduled on a daily or weekly basis involve visual checks and should not interfere with the operation of test systems.
Calendar Time Using 8 Hour Run Time Rate Per Day	Daily	Weekly	Monthly				Annually
Running Time - Hours	8	40	160	500	1,000	1,500	2,000
Check Corner Area Cleanliness	X
Monitor Filter Indicators	X
Check Hoses / Cables / Connectors		X
Check Assemblies / Lifts / Supports		X
Check Actuator Areas are Dry		X
Check Hydraulic Service Manifold		X
Check Seal Condition is Dry		X
Check Lock System Condition / Leaks		X
Check Operation (Emergency Stop / Warning Lights)		X
Check Static Support Precharge Pressure		X
Clean All Actuator Rods		X
Clean and Oil T-Slot Surface When Moved		X
Cursory Check of Static Support		X
Check / Charge Accumulators			X
Visual Inspection of All Hoses for Wear / Rubbing / Leaks			X
Check Servovalve Balance			X
Check Actuators			X

Corner
Inspect All System Labels				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Verify E-Stop Operation / Lights				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Force and dP Shunt and Zero Offset Verification				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS

Simulation Fixtures/Mechanical Components
Check Bolt Torques				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Lubricate Bearings with Fittings				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check / Verify Pillow Block Bearings				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check / Verify Spherical Ball Joint Preload				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check / Verify Bell Crank Pins				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check Bearings on Brake Input Bar				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check Wrist Joint Preload				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check Rubber Bushings				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check Backlash on Series 249 Swivels					MTS		MTS
Check Fixture Alignment							MTS

Actuators
Visual Inspection of Actuators				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Actuator Area is Dry				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Piston Rod Wear is Acceptable				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Valve Balance Check Displacement Control				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS

Hydraulic Service Manifold
Visual Inspection of Hydraulic Service Manifold				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Monitor Filter Indicators				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Manifold Hose Connections are Tight				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Accumulator Connections are Dry and Secure				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Accumulator Connections are Tight				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Accumulator Caps / Guards are Present				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check and Adjust Pressure in Accumulator				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Low Pressure Adjustment (Model 290)				MTS	MTS		MTS
Low Pressure Adjustment (Model 294)						MTS
Pressure Accumulator Charge				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Return Accumulator Charge				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Pilot Accumulator Charge				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Oil on the Gas Side of the Piston (290 manifold only)					MTS
Oil on the Gas Side of the Piston							MTS
Replace Filters							MTS

Hoses / Cables
Visual Inspection of Hoses / Cables / Connectors				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Visual Inspection of Hoses / Cables / Connectors RSC							MTS
Absence of Hose Abrasions, Blisters, Vulcanizing				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Cable Condition and Routing is Acceptable				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Check Transducer Connections				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Hose Connections and Crimps are Dry				MTS	MTS	MTS	MTS
Plus Required Filters / Materials							MTS

Note: MTS
Symbol denotes service performed by trained field service engineers as part of an MTS Routine Maintenance plan. Some of these procedures require special service tools and/or specific service training to complete.
Note: X
Symbol denotes services performed by equipment operators. Most of these procedures involve visual checks that should not interfere with test system operation. These checks are also completed by trained field service engineers on each Routine Maintenance visit.
Routine Maintenance package pricing does not include materials. Each specific MTS equipment model may or may not require materials at each RM interval.

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