MTS Systems FlexTest SE Service Information

Calibrating an Extensometer
Model 493.02 Controller Service
Calibration
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13. Record conditioner feedback readings at predetermined positive
strain command points.
Stand-Alone:
A. Use the Dial to adjust the Setpoint for a +2% positive strain
command.
B. Record the calibrator’s readout value and the conditioner
feedback reading at the +2% row of your record sheet.
C. Repeat steps A and B for other positive strain commands
(typically at +4, +6, +8, +10, +20, +40, +70, and +100 percent
of full scale).
Automated:
A. Adjust the Manual Cmd slider for a +2% positive strain
command.
B. Record the standard’s readout value and the conditioner
feedback reading at the +2% row of your record sheet.
C. Repeat steps A and B for other positive strain commands
(typically at +4, +6, +8, +10, +20, +40, +70, and +100 percent
of full scale).
14. Turn off system hydraulics.
15. On the Linearization Data window, enter the calibrator values
((Standard) and its corresponding conditioner feedback readings
(Conditioner) for all command points previously recorded on a
separate sheet.
16. Verify linearization data.
A. Adjust the Setpoint (Stand-Alone) or Manual Cmd slider
(Automated) for each strain command point on the
Linearization Data window.
B. At each command point, verify both the calibrator readout
value (Standard) and its corresponding conditioner feedback
value (Conditioner).
C. Check validity before entering each pair of values on a new
Calibration Data sheet.

MTS Systems FlexTest SE Specifications

General

Brand	MTS Systems
Model	FlexTest SE
Category	Controller
Language	English