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X-Y Recorder
X-Y Recorder
Description
The optional Instron X-Y Recorder is another type of re-
corder that plots two variables against each other. Unlike
the Strip Chart Recorder, the X-Y Recorder's chart is sta-
tionary, and plots are made with one or two moving
pens. Load versus Strain, Load versus Extension, and
Load versus Time are common plots that are made with
this device.
The Instron X-Y Recorder has single-range X and Y
axes which require -10 to +10 Vd.c. input signals for full
scale. The X-axis has a 38 cm (15 in.) span, and the Y-
axis has a 25 cm (10 in.) span. The input on the Y-axis
from a Series 4400 system is a load signal which is auto-
matically ranged to full scale; you can select a gain fac-
tor on the Recorder Panel. The X-axis can be set to track
an extensometer signal or the recorder's internal time
base. Pipping of the pen (event marker) is possible
through a PIP contact on the rear panel connector (refer
to page 6-41).
The recorder can be operated in English or metric units,
using a front panel switch. A supply of 11 x 17 inch
graph paper, compatible with the calibrated units, is pro-
vided with the recorder.
An instruction manual is supplied with the recorder and
should be referred to for unpacking, specifications, pa-
per and pen loading, theory of operation, routine mainte-
nance and troubleshooting procedures.
6-12
M10-94400-1
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