Chapter: Operation
3-4 M26-16269-EN
3300, 5500 and 5900 Machines with 2603-080 or 2603-084
Use the Automatic Electrical Calibration method provided by the Merlin, Bluehill2 or
Bluehill3 (whichever is appropriate for your setup).
1. Plug in the extensometer.
2. Set the gauge length using the calibration bar supplied (see page 3-2).
3. In the calibration dialog box:
a. Specify the gauge length already set.
b. Click Calibrate.
The system auto-calibrates.
Refer to the Operating Instructions or online help for more details.
3300, 5500 and 5900 Machines with 2603-085 or 2603-086
Calibration Using Bluehill2
1. Plug in the extensometer (usually STRAIN 1).
2. Set the gauge length using the calibration bar supplied (see page 3-2).
3. In Bluehill2, open the transducer properties dialog box.
4. Enter the details of the fields as follows:
• Full scale 750.00
• Calibration type Automatic
• Gauge length Same as set with the calibration bar
• Cal point 750.00
5. Click Calibrate.
The system auto-calibrates.
Refer to the Operating Instructions or online help for more details.
Calibration Using Bluehill3
1. Plug in the extensometer (usually STRAIN 1).
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