Chapter: Testing Specimens
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2. In the Location field, verify the location to save the sample file. To change the
location, refer to “Change the location for the sample files” below.
3. Click Next to advance to the Test tab.
To return to the previous screen, click Back.
Change the location for the sample files
1. Click Browse… on the right side of the screen.
The Save Sample File As dialog displays.
2. Browse to find the directory to save the output files and, if desired, enter a different file
name.
3. Click Save.
The system creates the sample file and advances to the Test tab.
Calibrate a transducer
Automatic calibration
1. Click on the icon for the transducer in the system settings area of the console.
2. In the first tab, select the transducer configuration in the Transducer configuration
field.
3. Ensure that Calibration type is set to Automatic.
Automatic calibration uses the following basis for the calibration point value:
4. Set the transducer to its zero point. For load, zero point means no load on the system.
For strain, zero point means returning to the gauge length position.
5. Click Calibrate.
The system performs the calibration and displays a dialog with the calibration status.
6. Click Done to complete the calibration.
Load 50% of the full-scale load transducer
Strain 100% of the full-scale strain transducer
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