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4.2.1 CHECKING THE FORCE TRANSDUCER
The force transducer is a strain gauge connected
to a Wheatstone bridge. The force transducers
for each Myograph are housed in a separate,
protective compartment (see figure 4.2). While
the protective cover offers some mechanical
protection for the force transducers, they are
still very vulnerable to applied forces exceeding
1600 mN (160 grams) or fluid running into the
transducer compartment due to insufficient
greasing of the transducer pinhole.
If the force readings on the Multi Interface
appear unstable or noisy, then first check that the
Myographs are connected properly to the Multi
Interface and that the chambers are plugged all
the way into the Multi Interface.
If the force reading(s) are still unstable or noisy,
then perform a new calibration as described in
chapter 3.5.1 in 630MA Myograph System User
Manual. Electrically noise from the surroundings
can be removed by ground of the system using
the ground. Connection on the back side of the
630MA system.
During the new calibration, monitor the relative
force reading values in the Force Calibration
sub-menu on the Multi Interface The normal
operating values for the force transducer during
calibration should be between 3000 and 3500.
• If the value is 0, a single digit, or a three digit
number, the force transducer is broken and
needs to be replaced.
• If the value is less than 2000 or greater than
4500, the force transducer is broken and
needs to be replaced.
• If the message “OFF” is displayed on the main
page of the Multi Interface, even though the
Wire Myograph is plugged in at the rear of
the Multi Interface, the force transducer is
broken and needs to be replaced. In addition,
if the force reading(s) appear yellow in color,
cannot be reset to zero, AND the transducer
cannot be re-calibrated, the force transducer
is broken and needs to be replaced.
Figure 4.1
Close-up of transducer pin from outside.
The orange arrow indicates the place that the grease needs to be applied to prevent water
and buffer from damaging the transducer.
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