Loadcell - Mecmesin MultiTest-x Startup Manual

Loadcell

The XLC (Xtra loadcell) connects to the MultiTest-x via a 12-way Hirose connector.
Gently push the connector on the loadcell cable into the port (1) on the test stand
then twist until the connectors engage, secure the connection by twisting the
knurled connector ring clockwise. Note that the position of the port depends upon
the capacity of the MultiTest-x stand. It is: near the top of the right-hand side of the
column shroud for a MultiTest 2.5-x, about half way up the right-hand side of the
column shroud for a MultiTest 1-x and MultiTest 5-x, and for twin-column test
frames about half way up the rear face of the right-hand column.
The XLC (2a/b) measures the load applied to the test specimen and uploads data for
display on the LCD screen of MultiTest-x. XLCs with capacities of 500N or less have
an internal loadcell (2a), but those with capacities of 1kN or greater have an
external loadcell (2b).
Notes:
1. Any loadcell, particularly a low capacity loadcell, is a delicate instrument. Care
should always be taken to avoid excessive load, i.e. any load exceeding 120% of
capacity, being applied to your loadcell. If you believe that excessive load has
been applied, you should contact your local Mecmesin distributor.
2. MultiTest-x stand should be turned off before connecting or disconnecting the
XLC cable from the stand.
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