Calibration and Maintenance
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6.1.1.1
Test System Requirements
Reference measurement chain:
The reference measurement chain consists of a cali-
brated preloaded force sensor and charge amplifier.
Signal conditioning:
The signal readout devices for both the reference
and test systems must be equipped with peak-hold
functionality.
Load application:
The calibration force must be ramped from zero to
the required working point and back. An external
actuator, e.g. a hydraulic cylinder, should be used if
the calibration loads can not be applied with the test
system's internal actuation mechanism.
6.1.1.2
Reference Sensor Installation
Place the reference sensor directly in the force path of the
test system as shown in Fig. 11. Always make use of force
distribution caps or spherical washers and ensure that the
test force is applied centrically through the reference sen-
sor.
Fig. 10: Typical in-situ calibration setup
Flange Type 9580Ax
Reference sensor
Force distributing Cap Type 9582Ax
Test system sensor
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