Strain Gauge Bolts With cDAQ-9172

[NINOOB]

Hello Everyone,

I am using the cDAQ-9172 with NI 9237 connected to NI 9949.  I have some strain bolts that have a value of 2000u for 15.7 kN.  I was wondering what I should put in for gage factor?  Also what is an appropriate signal input range?  Thanks in advance for any help.

James

[KHartley]

James,

Those values depend on your particular strain gauge you're using. There should be a spec sheet for your particular gauge that will contain that info.