LS SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
ISSUE 4.0 NEXYGEN PLUS 3 DIAGNOSTICS 12
5 View the other parameters on this screen.
The parameters will be correct for any "Standard Extensometer" that is listed in
the "Type" drop down box.
However, if a "Special Extensometer" is used, these parameters may have to be
changed as shown in section 11.
6 Click on the OK button to exit the "External Device Properties" screen.
13.8 Calibrating an Analogue Extensometer
Note that an extensometer can ONLY be Calibrated if an accurate means of measuring
extension is available. For small extensions, say up to 25mm, slip gauges, a calibrated
micrometer or a calibrated vernier can be used and for extensions above this value a
calibrated engineers rule may be used
1 Select the "External Device Properties" option then click on the OK button to display
the "External Device Properties" screen.
2 Click on the CALIBRATION button to display the "Verify or Calibrate Device" screen.