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Attach an S-beam loadcell by screwing it into a tension
block module, then proceed as for attaching a gauge.
If you have purchased a special fixturing, attach this to the
gauge/loadcell and/or your MultiTest
-d
.
One way of causing damage would be to drive the test frame
downwards until the loadcell (or loadcell stud on AFG or
BFG instruments) hits something solid. This is a risk when a
user is not yet familiar with operating a new test frame.
Consequently it is essential to set the limit switches so that
the upwards/downwards travel of the crosshead is limited to
prevent over travel or apply excessive load to the sample.
Adjust limit switches according to your sample dimensions
and testing requirements
.
Loadcells and force gauges
are delicate pieces of
equipment and can easily be
damaged.
Stand shown with force gauge fitted
MultiTest-
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Width
Pass
Fail
Mecmesin
Coms
MAX
ESC
UNITS
MENU
TXD
UP
ZERO
DOWN
RESET
ENTER
Depth
Throat
depth
Upper
Limit
Switch
Lower
Limit
Switch
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MultiTest
Height
Width
Depth
Crosshead travel
*
Headroom
*
Throat Depth**
0.5-
d
1710mm (67.3”) 290mm (11.4”) 414mm (16.3”) 1200mm (47.3”)
1230mm (48.4”)
70.5mm (2.8”)
1-
d
1510mm (59.4”) 290mm (11.4”) 414mm (16.3”) 1000mm (39.4”)
1030mm (40.6”)
70.5mm (2.8”)
2.5-
d
941mm (37”)
290mm (11.4”) 414mm (16.3”) 500mm (19.7”)
530mm (20.9”)
70.5mm (2.8”)
* measured with a force gauge and short extension rod fitted
** measured to centre line of the force gauge
Dimensions
