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Chapter
5
System Operation
Load Cells ..........................................................5-13
Load Weighing System Balance ........................5-15
Calibration And Balance Errors...........................5-16
Strain Calibration .........................................................5-18
Overview .............................................................5-18
Strain Operating Mode........................................5-18
Strain Gauge Extensometers..............................5-20
Gauge Extensometers ......................................5-22
Extensometers ...................................................5-22
Extensometers - Operating Notes.......................5-25
Display Panel...............................................................5-26
Description ..........................................................5-26
Operation ............................................................5-26
Establish Gauge Length ..............................................5-28
Electronic Limits...........................................................5-30
Operating Notes - Limits Panel ...........................5-30
Operation ............................................................5-31
Set Crosshead Travel Limit Stops ...............................5-34
Set Crosshead Speed .................................................5-35
Crosshead Jog Control ................................................5-37
Area Compensation .....................................................5-38
Install Specimen ..........................................................5-42
Set Testing Area ..........................................................5-43
Run a Test ...................................................................5-45
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