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Measuring Strain
Bending stress
Gage method Bridge circuit diagram Connection to U8554 or LR8534
2-gage method
(adjacent sides)
(bending strain)
Applied voltage
E
Output
voltage
e
e = 2
ε
In this connection method, the strain gage
is axed to the top and bottom surfaces.
This approach makes it possible to measure
bending strain alone, without the eects of
tension or compression strain. Use a scaling
conversion ratio slope of 1/2.
DIP switch
ON ON OFF
1 2 3
Rg
1
Rg
2
4-gage method
(bending strain)
Applied voltage
E
Output
voltage
e
e = 4
ε
This connection method is not aected by
temperature changes of the measurement
target or tension/compression strain. Use a
scaling conversion ratio slope of 1/4.
DIP switch
ON OFF OFF
1 2 3
Rg
4
Rg
2
Rg
1
Rg
3
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