Instron 2603-080 - System Classification Standards; ISO 9513 Classification; ASTM E83 Classification

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System Classification
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System Classification
When the extensometer is used with one of the following testing machines and the specified
readout device, the classifications given below can be expected.
Table A-1. Classification Equipment
Testing Machine Readout Device
1100 Series (2603-080 only) Instron chart recorder, Computer via DSA
4200/4300 Series (2603-080 only) Front Panel Display, Computer via IEEE
4400 Series Front Panel Display, Computer via IEEE
4500 Series Front Panel Display, Computer via IEEE
3300, 5500, 5800, 5900 Series Display Screen
Table A-2. ISO 9513 Classification
Catalog Number GAUGE LENGTH TRAVEL CLASS
2603-080 and 2603-084
 25 mm  20 mm 1
 25 mm  10 mm, <20 mm 2
 12.5 mm, <25 mm  10 mm 2
2603-085 and 2603-086 No Classification
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a. 2603-085 and -086 cannot be classified to ISO9513, but may be classified to ISO5893. Contact your
local Instron representative for details.
Table A-3. ASTM E83 Classification
Catalog Number GAUGE LENGTH TRAVEL CLASS
2603-080 and 2603-084
< 1 inch - No Classification
 1inch  0.8 inch C
 1 inch < 0.8 inch D
2603-085 and 2603-086
 1 inch - No classification
 2inch Any E
 2inch Any D