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Figure 4.5 Weight calibration setup
Figure 4.6 Illustration of how to fit the balance between the wire and the gap in the support
4.3 Checking force transducer
The myograph force transducer is a strain gauge connected in a Wheatstone bridge. The force transducer for each myograph unit
is located in a separate compartment (see “Transducer house” in “Figure 1.3 Single Wire Myograph Unit” on page 12). While this
provides some mechanical protection, the force transducers are still very vulnerable to applied forces exceeding 1 newton (100
gram) or fluid running into the transducer compartment due to insufficient greasing of the transducer pinhole.
If the force reading continues to be unstable in spite of a recent weight calibration, then repeat the weight calibration and note
down the relative force reading values shown in the Calibration displays on the Myo-Interface:
• If the value is 0 or above 6500 then the force transducer is broken, and needs to be changed.
• If the value is between 1—499 or 3001—6250 then contact DMT for further instructions.
IMPORTANT:
IF AT ANY TIME THE MESSAGE “OFF” IS DISPLAYED IN THE FORCE MENU ON THE MYO-INTERFACE, THIS INDICATES THAT
THE FORCE TRANSDUCER IS BROKEN AND MUST BE REPLACED. IN THIS INSTANCE, OR IN CASE OF OTHER PROBLEMS
RELATED TO THE FORCE TRANSDUCER, PLEASE CONTACT DMT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION AND ADVICE.
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