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14. Select AVE2 (or SVE2).
The dialog moves to the AVE2 (or SVE2) screen.
15. Remove the calibration bar from the grips.
16. Select Close to close the Transducer settings dialog.
17. Close System Details.
The strain transducers for the video extensometer are now calibrated.
Non-integrated testing systems
This section describes the following systems:
•
8800 and ElectroPuls using the 8800T or 8800D controller
•
Other non-integrated testing systems, including non-Instron
Warning
When using the 8800T or 8800D controller, the AVE2 or SVE2 is intended for strain
monitoring only. It is not suitable for use as the controlling channel when conducting a
test in strain control.
The following tables list the connections, requirements and configuration details for
each testing system operating with Bluehill
®
.
Table 13. 8800 and ElectroPuls systems using the 8800T or 8800D controller
Connections
Axial connection to an analog SCM on the controller via a BNC
adapter cable. Transverse connection requires an additional
SCM and adapter cable. Calibration via the ±10V signal.
Software requirements
Requires Bluehill Universal
®
V4.01 and Console V8.9 or later.
Operation in Bluehill
®
software
• Calibration via the Instron Video Extensometer Application.
• Additional manual calibration in 8800/ElectroPuls Console
calibration wizard in conjunction with the Analog Outputs
screen in the Instron Video Extensometer Application. As part
of the manual calibration, set transducer type to Strain (
Cali-
bration wizard > Transducer details
screen) to ensure that
it is recognized as a strain transducer in Console and software
applications such as Bluehill
®
and WaveMatrix™ software.
Recognition and configuration in
Bluehill
®
software
Strain device recognition. Requires selection of appropriate
device in
Admin
tab.
Summary of Contents for AVE2
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