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Installing optical strain gages
Fig. 4.1.3: Strain gage with installation aid, without protective wallet
Remove the protective film from the back of the optical strain gage (Fig. 4.1.4).
Fig. 4.1.4: Removing the protective film
Then transfer the optical strain gage with the installation aid to the
measurement object. The fiber helps to align the strain gage. Fix and secure
the outgoing fibers as soon as possible, as the net weight of the additional
strain gages in the chain or the connector plugs can cause damage.
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