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Installat. of optical strain gages without potting (optional)
4.1 Positioning optical strain gages
HBM optical strain gages are carefully packaged. Please follow the instructions
below, to avoid damaging or destroying the fiberglass of the strain gage.
The strain gage is placed in a protective wallet in cardboard packaging, to
protect it during transportation.
Carefully remove the strain gage from its packaging.
Fig. 4.1.1: Strain gage and installation aid in their packaging
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Fig. 4.1.2: The strain gage with installation aid (seen here with protective wallet) must be
removed from the protective wallet. To do this, remove the two adhesive
strips (1, 2).
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