Mts Clip-On Gages Manuale Utente

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Preface11PrefaceBefore You BeginSafety first!Before you attempt to use your MTS product or system, read and understand the Safety manual and any other

Preface12ConventionsDocumentation ConventionsThe following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in your MTS manuals.Hazard conven

Preface13Note Resources that are put back on the hardware lists show up at the end of the list.Special termsThe first occurrence of special terms is s

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Introduction15IntroductionThis manual describes the MTS Series 632 Clip-on Gage. Clip-on gages are extensometers designed to sense crack openings. Ope

Introduction16• Some clip-on displacement gages are designed for use at very high frequencies. Because of their sensitivity, visual monitoring of the

Introduction17Clip-On Gage Functional DescriptionA clip-on gage (extensometer) is a sensor attached to a specimen that measures a dimensional change (

Introduction18About Wheatstone BridgeThe axial transducer uses precision, resistance-type, foil strain gages bonded to a metallic element to form a Wh

Introduction19Transducer CalibrationThe DC conditioner and the transducer signal must be calibrated. Calibration ensures that the transducer signal ac

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Calibration21Calibration This section describes how to calibrate a Product Name with a controller. Calibration ensures the output from the clip-on gag

Calibration22adjustment procedures in this manual use 80% full scale as the reference value. Delta KDelta K is a feature of DC conditioners manufactur

Calibration23The following table shows the proper conditioner output for each clip-on gage displacement of the preceding example..How to Use a Calibra

Calibration24The arms of the clip-on gage must be in the zero reference position. This can be accomplished using a calibration block with the zero ref

Calibration25How to Use a Calibration StandThis method requires a tool such as the Model 650.03 Calibrator from MTS Systems Corporation. Use this proc

Calibration26D. Attach the clip-on gage to the calibrator. This figure shows a typical installation. Each clip-on gage can use a variety of extensions

Calibration27B. Adjust the calibrator for 80% tension (or for the maximum positive travel) of the range you are calibrating. – If the clip-on gage sig

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Installation29Installation This section describes how to install a clip-on gage onto a prepared specimen. Handling the clip-on gage while it is selec

Contents3ContentsContents 3Technical Support 5How to Get Technical Support 5Before You Contact MTS 6If You Contact MTS by Phone 7Proble

Installation30• Knife edges must be added to the specimen.– Depending on the model of the clip-on gage and the specimen standard, knife edges are eith

Installation31Clip-on Gage Electrical Connections• The location of the shunt resistors differs with each controller. See your controller manual for mo

Installation32How to Attach the Clip-On Gage to a SpecimenRefer to the drawings that came with the clip-on gage for any model-specific information rel

Operation33OperationOperation of any clip-on gage consists of zeroing the sensor output after it has been attached to a specimen. It is also good prac

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Contents4Calibration 21Calibration Overview 21Certified Calibration 21Gain 21Delta K 22Symmetrical versus Asymmetrical Clip-On Gages

Technical Support5Technical SupportHow to Get Technical SupportStart with your manualsThe manuals supplied by MTS provide most of the information you

Technical Support6Before You Contact MTSMTS can help you more efficiently if you have the following information available when you contact us for supp

Technical Support7Know relevant computer informationIf you are experiencing a computer problem, have the following information available:• Manufacture

Technical Support8Identify system typeTo assist the Call Center agent with connecting you to the most qualified technical support specialist available

Technical Support9Problem Submittal Form in MTS ManualsUse the Problem Submittal Form to communicate problems you are experiencing with your MTS softw