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Figure 13: Soldering the rect<strong>an</strong>gular strain gauge to<br />

leadwires using Vishay Soldering Unit<br />

Figure 15: M Coat A was smeared onto the strain<br />

gauge - to prevent <strong>an</strong>y moisture penetration<br />

Figure 17: 1 <strong>an</strong>d 5 % Accuracy test – Shift in grid<br />

resist<strong>an</strong>ce was less th<strong>an</strong> 2% (me<strong>an</strong>s acceptable)<br />

228<br />

Figure 14: Flushing out the flux residues right after<br />

soldering work using Rosin solvent<br />

Figure 16: A complete strain gauges installation<br />

with leadwires<br />

Figure 18: Leakage to ground testing – More th<strong>an</strong><br />

20 000 MegOhm (me<strong>an</strong>s good installation )

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