Common hardware tasks, Mounting a load cell – MTS Acumen User Manual
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Common Hardware Tasks
Mounting a Load Cell
Mounting a load cell involves securing the load cell to the actuator or table top using four threaded bolts.
Depending on your specific testing needs, you may have additional adaptive hardware.
Prerequisites
Obtain the following items and information before mounting a load cell:
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5 mm hex wrench
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Small flathead screwdriver
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Light oil or grease for bolts
•
Torque load specifications (see the MTS Acumen Electrodynamic Test System Load Frame User Guide)
Caution
:
The short accelerometer and load cell cables can become disconnected when not plugged in
to the proper part of the load frame.
Neglecting to transfer these cables can cause damage to the cables, load unit, or specimen
when the crosshead is moved.
When you move a load cell from the actuator to the table top, you must transfer both the
accelerometer and load cell cables from their connections in the bottom of the crosshead to
the connections on the back of the load unit base. When you move a load cell from the table
top to the actuator, you must transfer both the accelerometer and load cell cables from their
connections on the back of the load unit base to the bottom of the crosshead. Both cables
must be plugged in to the same area, so do not plug in the accelerometer cable to the crosshead
and plug in the load unit cable to the back of the base or vice versa.
System Load Cell
System Load Cell with Mounting Holes
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The figure on the right shows a load cell with four
silver bolt holes and accelerometer and load cell
cable connections. Your load cell will probably
already have the accelerometer and load cell cables
attached to it. For the procedure on how to mount a
load cell to the actuator, see
(p. 184). For the procedure on how
to mount a load cell to the table top, see
(p. 185).
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