Chapter: Testing Specimens
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Set the limits for a transducer
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 field.
3. Click the Limits tab.
4. Enter a value for the Minimum limit and set an action that the system performs if it
reaches the minimum limit.
If you change the units for a field, the software converts the corresponding value to its
equivalent value in the new units. Therefore, you must re-enter the correct value based
on the new units.
5. Enter a value for the Maximum limit and set an action that the system performs if it
reaches the maximum limit.
6. Click Enable to activate these limits.
The system activates the limits and disables the fields in this dialog. To make further
changes to these limits, you must first uncheck Enable to activate these fields again. If
Enable is unchecked, the system stops monitoring the transducer limits.
Balance a transducer
Set the load frame limit stops to limit crosshead travel, and set adequate transducer
limits to ensure the safe operation of the testing system.
Set all available limits before using the system to avoid crosshead overtravel, contact
between grips and fixtures, overloading any component of the load string, or overtravel of a
contacting extensometer.
Although you can set limits for a transducer in the software, always ensure that the physical
limit stops on the load frame are also set.
Always calibrate the transducer before you enable the limits.
Calibrate the transducer before you balance it.
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