ATS 2140-M Series, Instruction Manual

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6.2.10 Extensometer Setup
NOTE: The term “extensometer” is often used to describe the displacement transducer or encoder
mounted on the bottom of the actual extensometer frame. This manual uses this definition for
“extensometer” throughout this manual.
To access the General Extensometer submenu, go to Frame Setup and click on the General
Extensometer(s) tab.
Measurement Head Type(s): Some extensometer frames provide the use of two extensometers,
and the system will average the results for better creep data. If one extensometer is used, enter its
description in the Left/Center box. Enter “none” in the Right box. If two are used, enter their descriptions
in the appropriate boxes. The Left/Center and Right designations will be used during calibration and
verification. The designation of the extensometers is determined by the electrical connections to the
signal conditioner board located in the system console.
NOTE: Inadvertently switching extensometers during any phase of operation will result in faulty data.