Setting a Preload in MTESTQuattro

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Follow these steps to set a preload in MTESTQuattro.

MTESTQuattro preload menu
  1. From the Servo Control Tab, choose the General Tab
  2. Preload Setup- Choose a load setting for the preload value. Choose a rate that you want the system to travel to reach the preload value.
  3. Check box for Zero Displacements after Preload if you prefer.

By: Nicholas Schaulsohn | Published on: June 23, 2011 | Last Updated: January 6, 2026

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