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              Optical Strain Gage

 

os3150 os3155

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Micron Optics Inc. 
1852 Century Place NE 

Atlanta, GA 30345 USA

 

phone 

404 325 0005 

fax 

404 325 4082 

www.micronoptics.com

 

 

Summary of Contents for os3150

Page 1: ...I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e R e v C Optical Strain Gage os3150 os3155 Micron Optics Inc 1852 Century Place NE Atlanta GA 30345 USA phone 404 325 0005 fax 404 325 4082 www micronoptics com...

Page 2: ...on FBG In addition accurate measurement requires that the Stain gage temperature compensator and test specimen surface be at or near the same temperature A layer of insulation over the sensor will hel...

Page 3: ...The gage may be held into position with adhesive tape When applying tape do not cover weld pockets Figures 3 and 4 show the gage axis and weld sequence The gage is welded in place at four primary weld...

Page 4: ...0 x 250mm should be prepared to SSPC SP10 NACE 2 prior to installing the gage as shown in Figure 6 It is important that this area be free from all paint rust scale oil and grease This will allow the g...

Page 5: ...2 square pieces of STOPAQ Paste 1 x 1 x 1 8 inch 25 x 25 x 3mm Place one piece under the cable near each end of the gage as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 STOPAQ Paste Under Cable Cut 4 rectangular piece...

Page 6: ...Position STOPAQ over the gage and center as shown in Figure 10 Starting from the center and working toward the edges gently press the STOPAQ in place forcing out any air Firmly press STOPAQ in place a...

Page 7: ...of the patch Paint over the primer with a compatible topcoat such as Carboxane 2000 Figure 12 Primed and Painted Accurate measurement of strain requires that the Stain gage temperature compensator an...

Page 8: ...o s 3 1 5 5 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e R e v i s i o n C 8 Figure 13 os315X Protective Cover Insulation Kit The installed cover is shown in Figure 14 Figure 14 Covered Sensor The drawing for t...

Page 9: ...Optical Strain Gages os3150 os3155 C o p y r i g h t 2 0 1 3 M i c r o n O p t i c s I n c o s 3 1 5 0 o s 3 1 5 5 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e R e v i s i o n C 9 Figure 15 Cover Drawing...

Page 10: ...e connector or splice on the end of the sensor cable also needs to be protected from the elements If the cable end is not protected the cable could become a path for moisture to enter the sensor One m...

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