MTS Fundamental Video Extensometer - Manual (Page 25)

Starting the Video Extensometer
Fundamental Video Extensometer 25
10. Recording of the data allows you to record the strains in a data file. Other
information is present like the number of points and the time (in seconds)
since the beginning of the test.
You need to define:
• The number of cycles between each recording. One cycle corresponds
to each received image or when the average is active, each averaged
strain, and
• The file name of the recording.
Keep in mind the data file is available only after a test has stopped; that is
when you have clicked on Return, New test, New specimen, or OK. New
specimen is the recommended action.
When you click Stop then Reinitialize, the existing data file is overwritten if it
has not been renamed and saved. A message will warn you of this fact each
time you click Reinitialize.
11. Communication:
See Calibration manual.