MTS AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer - Manual (Page 10)

AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer Product Manual 10
Unpacking the Extensometer
Installation
Unpacking the Extensometer
1. Unpack the high elongation extensometer and place it upright on a flat
surface.
2. Loosen the two locknuts on the right-side cover of the high elongation
extensometer, and then remove the right-side cover.
3. Unscrew the collar clamp on the bottom of the optical encoder assembly and
slide it to the bottom of the shaft.
4. Loosen the collar clamp on the top of the upper arm assembly, and slide it to
the top of the shaft and tighten in place. Loosen the collar clamp on the
bottom of the lower arm assembly and let it slide down to the bottom of the
shaft. The arms should freely slide from bottom to top.
Collar Clamp
Collar Clamp