Instron 2630-100 Series Operator's Manual
M20-52630-1
Issue C January 1997
Instron
2630-100 Series Clip-On
Extensometers
Operator’s Guide
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© Copyright 1997 Instron Corporation
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Amendment Incorporation Record
AMENDMENT
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
CONTENT
Additional information
covering Phase 2 and
Phase 3 extensometers
Wire clip information
amended. Issue raised to
C, ECR35152
NAME OF
PERSON
INCORPORATING
AMENDMENT
Siân Oakes
Siân Oakes
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Materials testing systems are potentially
hazardous!
Materials testing involves inherent hazards
from high forces, rapid motions and stored
energy. Youmust be aware of all moving and
operating components which are potentially
hazardous, particularly the actuator in a
servohydraulic testing system or the moving
crosshead in an electromechanical testing
system.
Always be aware of the possible hazards
involvedwhen operating and maintaining these
systems. You must not operate any materials
testing equipment unless you are thoroughly
familiar with its functions and operation.
Unfamiliarity with a materials testing system
can lead to unexpected actuator or crosshead
motion with the consequent risk of injury and
damage.
Carefully read all relevant manuals and observe
all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. The term
WARNING is used where a hazard may lead to
injury or death. The term CAUTION is used
where a hazard may lead to damage to
equipment or to loss of data.
Ensure that the test set-up to be followed and
the actual test to be performed on materials,
assemblies or structures constitutes no hazard
to operating personnel.
Make full use of all mechanical and electronic
limits features. These are supplied for your
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safety to enable you to prevent movement of
the actuator piston / moving crosshead beyond
the desired regions of operation.
The following pages detail various general
warnings that you must heed at all times while
using materials testing equipment. More
specific warnings and cautions will be found in
the text whenever your attention needs to be
drawn to a potential hazard.
Your best safety precautions are to gain a
thorough understanding of the equipment by
reading your instruction manuals and to always
use good judgement.
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
REMOVING THE COVERS OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
You must disconnect the equipment from the
electrical power supply before removing any
electrical safety covers or replacing fuses. Do
not reconnect the main power source while the
covers are removed unless you are specifically
instructed to do so in the manual. Refit covers
as soon as possible.
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLIES
BEFORE REMOVING THE COVERS
OF ROTATING MACHINERY.
You must disconnect the equipment from all
power supplies before removing any cover
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which gives access to rotating machinery, e.g.
belts, screws or shafts. Do not reconnect any
power supply while the covers are removed
unless you are specifically instructed to do so
in the manual. If the equipment needs to be
operated to perform maintenance tasks with the
covers removed, ensure that all loose clothing,
long hair, etc. is tied back. Refit covers as soon
as possible.
WARNING
SHUT DOWN THE HYDRAULIC
POWER SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE
DISCONNECTION OF ANY
HYDRAULIC FLUID COUPLING.
Do not disconnect any hydraulic coupling
without first shutting down the hydraulic power
supply and discharging stored pressure to zero.
Tie down or otherwise secure all pressurised
hoses to prevent movement during system
operation and to prevent the hose from
whipping about in the event of a rupture.
SHUT OFF THE SUPPLY OF
COMPRESSED GAS AND
DISCHARGE RESIDUAL GAS
PRESSURE BEFORE
DISCONNECTION OF ANY
COMPRESSED GAS COUPLING.
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Do not release gas connections without first
disconnecting the gas supply and discharging
any residual pressure to zero.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS OR
SCREENS IF ANY POSSIBILITY OF
A HAZARD EXISTS FROM THE
FAILURE OF A SPECIMEN,
ASSEMBLY OR STRUCTURE UNDER
TEST.
Protective shields should be used whenever a
risk of injury to operators and observers exists
from the failure of a test specimen, assembly or
structure, particularly where explosive
disintegration may occur. Due tothe wide
range of specimen materials, assemblies or
structures that may be tested using materials
testing equipment, any hazard resulting from
the failure of a test specimen, assembly or
structure is entirely the responsibility of the
owner and user of the equipment.
PROTECT ELECTRICAL CABLES
FROM DAMAGE AND
INADVERTENT DISCONNECTION.
The sudden loss of controlling and feedback
signals which can result from a disconnected or
damaged cable causes an open loop condition
which may drive the actuator of crosshead
rapidly to its extremes of motion. All electrical
cables, particularly transducer cables, must be
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protected from damage. Never route cables
across the floor without protection, nor suspend
cables overhead under excessive strain. Use
paddings to avoid chafing where cables are
routed around corners or through wall openings.
WARNING
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
WHEN HANDLING EQUIPMENT AT
EXTREMES OF TEMPERATURE.
Materials testing is often carried out at
non-ambient temperatures using ovens,
furnaces or cryogenic chambers. Extreme
temperature means an operating temperature
exceeding +60 °C (140 °F) or below 0 °C
(32 °F). Youmust use protectiveclothing, such
as gloves, when handling equipment at these
temperatures. A warning notice concerning low
or high temperature operation must be
displayed whenever temperature control
equipment is in use. You should note that the
hazard from extreme temperature can extend
beyond the immediate area of the test.
TAKE CARE WHEN INSTALLING OR
REMOVING A SPECIMEN,
ASSEMBLY OR STRUCTURE.
Installation or removal of a specimen, assembly
of structure involves working inside the hazard
area between the grips or fixtures. Keep clear
of the jaws of a grip or fixture at all times.
Keep clear of the hazard area between the grips
or fixtures during actuator or crosshead
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movement. Ensure that all actuator or
crosshead movements necessary for installation
or removal are slow and, where possible, at a
low force setting.
WARNING
BEFORE THE EXTENSOMETER IS
USED IN STRAIN CONTROL,
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
1. Ensure that the extensometer
is securely attached to the
specimen.
2. Ensure that the extensometer
is calibrated.
3. Set the Load, Position and
Strain limits.
4. Ensure that the testing
machine loop-shaping
parameters are set correctly.
BEFORE REMOVING THE
EXTENSOMETER FROM THE
SPECIMEN AT ANY TIME, ENSURE
THAT THE MACHINE IS NOT IN
STRAIN CONTROL!
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Table Of Contents
Chapter Page
INTRODUCTION 1-1
GENERAL 1-1
BASIC FEATURES 1-2
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 1-4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES& SPARES 1-4
SPECIFICATION 2-1
ENVIRONMENTAL 2-1
OPERATION 3-1
GAUGE LENGTH SETTING 3-1
SPECIMEN ATTACHMENT 3-3
Wire Clip 3-3
Variable Pressure Specimen
Clamp 3-5
Elastic Bands or O-Rings 3-7
Fitting to the Specimen using
Both Hands 3-8
Fitting to the Specimen using
One Hand 3-9
CABLE CLEAT AND EXTENSOMETER
HOLDER 3-10
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KNIFE EDGE CHANGING 3-12
Specimen Centering Stops 3-13
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE 3-14
CALIBRATION 3-15
Automatic Electrical
Calibration 3-15
Manual Electrical
Calibration 3-16
Manual Mechanical
Calibration 3-18
VERIFICATION 3-19
APPENDIX A
CLIP SIZES A-1
CLIPS FOR ROUND SPECIMENS A-2
CLIPS FOR RECTANGULAR
SPECIMENS A-4
Notes A-6
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1-1. Case Layout 1-5
3-1. Gauge Length Setting with the
cone-latch released 3-1
3-2. Gauge Length Setting with the
cone-latch engaged
(gauge length set) 3-2
3-3. Insertion of Clips 3-4
3-4. Wire clips in use 3-4
3-5. Specimen attachment using the
optional Specimen Clamps
and Pivot Knife Edges 3-6
3-6. Specimen attachment using
elastic bands 3-7
3-7. Two-handed Installation 3-8
3-8. Single-handed Installation 3-9
3-9. Extensometer suspended from
cleat post — T-slot machines 3-10
3-10. Extensometer suspended from
cleat post — steel covered
machines 3-11
3-11. Knife Edge Replacement 3-12
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3-12. Specimen Stops 3-13
3-13. Extensometer mounted on an
optional calibration fixture
(Cat. No. 2602-017) 3-17
List of Tables
Table Page
1. Extensometer Gauge Lengths
and Travel 2-1
2. General Specification 2-3
3. Machine Compatibility 2-5
4. Extensometer Physical
Compatibility with 3119 Series
Temperature Chambers 2-8
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GENERAL
The 2630-100 series extensometers convert
the mechanical displacement of a strained
test specimen into an electrical signal. When
used with the current range of Instron
testing machines, each extensometer is
automatically recognised, and is able to be
calibrated at the touch of a button.
The displacement is transmitted by a light
rigid frame to strain gauges bonded to a
flexural element. The gauges are arranged in
a fully active four-arm Wheatstone Bridge
circuit.
The 2630-100 series of extensometers
includes different gauge lengths/strain range
options to suit a wide range of specimen
characteristics.
Robust construction provides accuracy and
reliability.As with all measuring
instruments, rough handling, contamination
with dirt and moisture effect calibration and
shorten the life of the instrument.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The extensometer is supplied in a
foam-lined presentation case, dimensions
350 mm (13.8 in.) long, 260 mm (10.2 in.)
wide and 85 mm (3.3 in.) deep. The
shipping weight is 0.9 kg (2 lbs).
When not in use, the extensometer should
be stored in the presentation case.
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