Owner manual

Configuration

This section describes how to configure an axial extensometer with

quick attachment springs, elastic bands, or metal extension springs. It

also describes how to change the knife edges, gage length of the

extensometer, and how to connect it to a controller.

Contents

About Quick Attachment Spring Installation 23

How to Install Extension Springs or Elastic Bands 30

How to Change Knife Edges 32

About Gage Lengths 35

How to Connect the Cable 38

Configuring an extensometer

Each extensometer includes tools and special fittings to configure the

extensometer for a variety of uses. To configure an extensometer,

determine the following and perform the appropriate installation

procedures.

• Type of specimen mounting

• Type of knife edges

• Gage length

After you have configured the extensometer you need to perform the

following:

• Connect the cable to your controller.

• Calibrate the extensometer.

About Quick Attachment Spring Installation

Quick attachment springs let you quickly and easily mount an

extensometer to a specimen. The shape of the springs depends on the

extensometer model. This section includes two procedures to install the

quick attachment springs. Some extensometers use anchored springs

while others use sliding springs.