MTS Systems FlexTest SE Service Information

Model 493.02 Controller Service
Calibrating an Extensometer
Calibration
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Calibrating an Extensometer
Extensometers are usually calibrated such that the maximum strain
represents ±100% of the full-scale capacity of the extensometer.
To calibrate you extensometer you will need:
• An extensometer calibrator
• A digital voltmeter (DVM)
Important note Procedures for “Automated Controllers” assumes the FlexTest SE
Controller is equipped with the PC-Supervision option, and that
Exclusive Control is assigned to Station Manager. For more information
about Station Manager, see the Model 793.00 System Software manual
that accompanies your system.
How To Calibrate an Extensometer
Online readers All procedure entries are hypertext links.
Click on any entry to jump to the corresponding page.
Task 1, “Get things ready,” on page 175.
Task 2, “Turn on hydraulic pressure,” on page 176.
Task 3, “Adjust offset,” on page 177.
Task 4, “Gain/Delta K Calibration,” on page 178.
Task 5, “Gain/Linearization Calibration,” on page 180.
Task 6, “Establish the shunt calibration reference,” on page 188.
Task 7, “Save the calibration settings,” on page 190.

MTS Systems FlexTest SE Specifications

General

Brand	MTS Systems
Model	FlexTest SE
Category	Controller
Language	English