MTS Systems FlexTest SE Service Information

Model 493.02 Controller Service
Calibration
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Chapter 6
Calibration
This chapter describes how to calibrate the sensors connected to your
system. All sensors require calibration to ensure that their outputs
accurately represent the physical condition they sense (e.g., force or
displacement). When you calibrate a sensor you are calibrating the test
system to properly interpret the sensor signal.
Sensors included with your test system are usually factory-calibrated,
and the corresponding sensor calibration files are included with your
system software. If you change a sensor or add a new sensor to your
system, you must calibrate the new sensor/conditioner pair against a
standard to ensure the sensor’s accuracy.
You must calibrate all sensors before they can be used to support
control modes or auxiliary data channels.
Contents Before You Begin 97
Calibrating an LVDT 99
Calibrating a Force Sensor 128
Calibrating an Extensometer 174
Prerequisite You must have a configuration file that includes the sensor(s) you wish
to calibrate.
Initial calibration If you are calibrating a sensor for the first time, you may find it
necessary to:
• Perform an initial tuning of the sensor channel before calibration.
• Perform the procedure twice.

MTS Systems FlexTest SE Specifications

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Brand	MTS Systems
Model	FlexTest SE
Category	Controller
Language	English