Instron AutoX, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter: Preparing to Test
38 M16-16654-EN
The initial set up of the extensometer moves the carriages to the target settings to
establish a reference point in preparation for measuring strain. Target settings must be
between the upper and lower fixtures that grip the specimen.
After initialization, the system disengages the carriages so they can move freely. When
the carriages are disengaged, the
Actual carriage position
does not display a value.
You can click
Move
to manually lock the carriages, and display the actual carriage
position.
Figure 14. Upper Limit Stop
Although the target settings are saved with each transducer configuration, you only
need to initialize the extensometer when the extensometer is started. You do not need
to re-initialize the extensometer when a different transducer configuration is selected.
The combined total of the target carriage position and target gauge length cannot
exceed the maximum travel available (750 mm).