Installation, Installation 9 – MTS AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer User Manual
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AHX800 High Elongation Extensometer Product Manual
Installation
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Installation
This section describes how to install the AHX800 High Elongation
Extensometer.
Contents
Installing the AHX800 onto an MTS Criterion Frame 11
The following hazards apply to all the installation procedures.
The extensometer electronics are sensitive to making electrical connections
with electrical power turned on.
Making electrical connections with power applied can cause damage to the
extensometer and/or other electronics.
Be sure electrical power is removed until instructed to turn it on.
Installation will require you to work with the extensometer.
The high elongation extensometer's arm and guide rod are easily damaged.
Handle the high elongation extensometer by its chassis.
Transporting the high
elongation
extensometer
Before transporting the high elongation extensometer, do the following:
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Use the two clamp screws to lock the arms in the bottom position.
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Set the L0 gage length stop in its lowermost position.
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Lock the carriage in its uppermost position with the screw in the red ring.
Do not forget to loosen the locking screws before attempting to use the high
elongation extensometer. See
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