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Long Travel Elastomeric Extensometers
Reference Manual - Equipment M26-16269-EN Revision D
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Summary

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Proprietary Rights Notice

Trademarks

General Safety Precautions

Understanding Hazards and Compliance

Discusses material testing hazards, compliance with standards, and liability aspects.

Operational Warnings: Crush and Debris Hazards

Emergency Stop and Debris Protection

Warns about crush hazards, emergency stop use, and flying debris protection.

Operational Warnings: Installation and Systems

Installation, Cable, and Electrical Safety

Addresses installation hazards, cable protection, and electrical safety during maintenance.

Operational Limits and Temperature Hazards

Emphasizes setting operational limits and precautions for extreme temperature handling.

Operational Warnings: Control and Pressure Safety

Control, Machinery, and Pressure Safety

Covers manual control, rotating machinery, and hydraulic/gas pressure safety procedures.

Load String Integrity

Highlights the importance of pre-loading load string components to prevent fatigue.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Manual Overview and Purpose

Introduces the manual, lists catalog numbers, and defines the extensometer's intended purpose.

Extensometer Components Diagram

Description of Operation and Features

Principle of Operation

Explains the working mechanism of the extensometer based on clamp assemblies and a potentiometer.

Key Product Features

Lists the basic features, including counter-balancing, variable gauge length, and adjustable grip force.

Extensometer Operational Details

Specimen Handling and Calibration Differences

Covers specimen break handling and differentiates calibration needs for models.

Travel Units Configuration

Explains how to set the full scale travel to SI or US Customary units.

Chapter 2: Installation

Unpacking, Handling, and Storage Guidance

Provides instructions for unpacking, handling, and initial storage of the extensometer.

Counterweight Cable Caution

Warns about keeping the extensometer upright after releasing counterweights to prevent cable tangling.

Separation Limit for 2603-085;086

Specifies a maximum separation limit for specific extensometer models to prevent damage.

Extensometer Storage and Counterweight Securing

Safe Storage Procedures

Details how to safely store the extensometer, avoiding inversion without the keep plate.

Securing Counterweights with Keep Plate

Explains the process of using the keep plate to secure counterweights during removal from the machine.

Installation: 2603-080;085 on Two Column Machines

Mounting on 3300-5900 Series Machines

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the extensometer on specific two-column machine series.

Installation on 4300 Series Two Column Machines

Installation on 4501;4502 Series Two Column Machines

Installation on 4505;4507 Series Machines

Alternative Mounting on Fixed Crosshead

Extensometer Alignment on Two Column Machines

Alignment Procedure and Checks

Explains how to align the extensometer's vertical axis parallel to the load frame using jacking screws.

Installation: 2603-084;086 on Single Column Machines

Mounting on 3300-5900 Series Machines

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the extensometer on single-column machine series.

Full Scale Travel Setting Configuration

Chapter 3: Operation

Adjustments and Settings

Covers general adjustments like horizontal clamp position and specimen gripping force.

Specimen Clamp Position Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the horizontal position of clamp assemblies for specimen thickness.

Specimen Gripping Force Adjustment

Describes how to adjust the gripping force for proper specimen hold and release.

Gauge Length Setting Procedure

Calibration Procedures

Calibration for 5800 Controller

Outlines the steps for calibrating the extensometer using the 5800 Controller and Console software.

Machine Specific Calibration (3300;5500;5900)

Bluehill2 Calibration Steps

Details the configuration and calibration process when using Bluehill2 software.

Bluehill3 Calibration Configuration

Calibration for 4200;4300;4400 Machines

Calibration Verification Process

Appendix A: General Specifications

Detailed Extensometer Specifications

System Classification Standards

ISO 9513 Classification

Details the ISO 9513 classification for extensometers based on gauge length and travel.

ASTM E83 Classification

Details the ASTM E83 classification for extensometers based on gauge length and travel.

Machine Compatibility

Summary

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Proprietary Rights Notice

Trademarks

General Safety Precautions

Understanding Hazards and Compliance

Discusses material testing hazards, compliance with standards, and liability aspects.

Operational Warnings: Crush and Debris Hazards

Emergency Stop and Debris Protection

Warns about crush hazards, emergency stop use, and flying debris protection.

Operational Warnings: Installation and Systems

Installation, Cable, and Electrical Safety

Addresses installation hazards, cable protection, and electrical safety during maintenance.

Operational Limits and Temperature Hazards

Emphasizes setting operational limits and precautions for extreme temperature handling.

Operational Warnings: Control and Pressure Safety

Control, Machinery, and Pressure Safety

Covers manual control, rotating machinery, and hydraulic/gas pressure safety procedures.

Load String Integrity

Highlights the importance of pre-loading load string components to prevent fatigue.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Manual Overview and Purpose

Introduces the manual, lists catalog numbers, and defines the extensometer's intended purpose.

Extensometer Components Diagram

Description of Operation and Features

Principle of Operation

Explains the working mechanism of the extensometer based on clamp assemblies and a potentiometer.

Key Product Features

Lists the basic features, including counter-balancing, variable gauge length, and adjustable grip force.

Extensometer Operational Details

Specimen Handling and Calibration Differences

Covers specimen break handling and differentiates calibration needs for models.

Travel Units Configuration

Explains how to set the full scale travel to SI or US Customary units.

Chapter 2: Installation

Unpacking, Handling, and Storage Guidance

Provides instructions for unpacking, handling, and initial storage of the extensometer.

Counterweight Cable Caution

Warns about keeping the extensometer upright after releasing counterweights to prevent cable tangling.

Separation Limit for 2603-085;086

Specifies a maximum separation limit for specific extensometer models to prevent damage.

Extensometer Storage and Counterweight Securing

Safe Storage Procedures

Details how to safely store the extensometer, avoiding inversion without the keep plate.

Securing Counterweights with Keep Plate

Explains the process of using the keep plate to secure counterweights during removal from the machine.

Installation: 2603-080;085 on Two Column Machines

Mounting on 3300-5900 Series Machines

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the extensometer on specific two-column machine series.

Installation on 4300 Series Two Column Machines

Installation on 4501;4502 Series Two Column Machines

Installation on 4505;4507 Series Machines

Alternative Mounting on Fixed Crosshead

Extensometer Alignment on Two Column Machines

Alignment Procedure and Checks

Explains how to align the extensometer's vertical axis parallel to the load frame using jacking screws.

Installation: 2603-084;086 on Single Column Machines

Mounting on 3300-5900 Series Machines

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the extensometer on single-column machine series.

Full Scale Travel Setting Configuration

Chapter 3: Operation

Adjustments and Settings

Covers general adjustments like horizontal clamp position and specimen gripping force.

Specimen Clamp Position Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the horizontal position of clamp assemblies for specimen thickness.

Specimen Gripping Force Adjustment

Describes how to adjust the gripping force for proper specimen hold and release.

Gauge Length Setting Procedure

Calibration Procedures

Calibration for 5800 Controller

Outlines the steps for calibrating the extensometer using the 5800 Controller and Console software.

Machine Specific Calibration (3300;5500;5900)

Bluehill2 Calibration Steps

Details the configuration and calibration process when using Bluehill2 software.

Bluehill3 Calibration Configuration

Calibration for 4200;4300;4400 Machines

Calibration Verification Process

Appendix A: General Specifications

Detailed Extensometer Specifications

System Classification Standards

ISO 9513 Classification

Details the ISO 9513 classification for extensometers based on gauge length and travel.

ASTM E83 Classification

Details the ASTM E83 classification for extensometers based on gauge length and travel.

Machine Compatibility

Instron 2603-080 Specifications

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BrandInstron
Model2603-080
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

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