Vector Optical Extensometer

MTS Vector U70 Specifications

Extensometer Measurement Applications

Uniaxial: Tensile, Compressive or Flexural

Measurement Modes

Strain (%) or Displacement (mm/inches)

Field of View (Height (H) x Depth (D) x Width (W))

70H x 40D x 25W mm cuboid

Resolution

<0.5 µm

Extensometer Accuracy Class

Meets or exceeds ISO 9513 Class 0.5 and ASTM E83 Class B-1 capable

Gauge Lengths Supported

10 to 50 mm

Representative Maximum Strain Range and Extension for Selected Gauge Lengths

GL

10 mm

12.5 mm

25 mm

50 mm

Strain Range

400%

307%

120%

27%

Extension Range

40 mm

38 mm

30 mm

13 mm

Real-Time Strain Data Rate

150 Hz

Minimum Specimen Width

2 mm flat, 2.5 mm diameter round

Minimum Recommended Specimen Parallel Section

14 mm

Maximum Tracking Speed

2500 mm/min

Strain Control

Compliant to ISO 6892 and ASTM E8

Working Distance

280 to 320 mm

Strain Signal Interface

Analog ±10V BNC

Supported Mark Types

Rings, filled circles and speckles automatically detected with provided marking kit

Recommended Specimen Temperature Range

-100 to +370ºC

Dimensions (Height (H) x Depth (D) x Width (W))

252H x 73D x 201W mm

Weight

3.1 kg

MTS Vector U200 Specifications

Extensometer Measurement Applications

Uniaxial: Tensile, Compressive or Flexural

Measurement Modes

Strain (%) or Displacement (mm/inches)

Field of View (Height (H) x Depth (D) x Width (W))

200H x 100D x 40W mm cuboid

Resolution

<0.5 µm

Extensometer Accuracy Class

Meets or exceeds ISO 9513 Class 0.5 and ASTM E83 Class B-1 capable

Gauge Lengths Supported

25 to 180 mm

Representative Maximum Strain Range and Extension for Selected Gauge Lengths

GL

25 mm

50 mm

80 mm

100 mm

180 mm

Strain Range

467%

200%

100%

67%

7%

Extension Range

117 mm

100 mm

80 mm

67 mm

13 mm

Real-Time Strain Data Rate

150 Hz

Minimum Specimen Width

5 mm flat, 6 mm diameter round

Minimum Recommended Specimen Parallel Section

32 mm

Maximum Tracking Speed

2500 mm/min

Strain Control

Compliant to ISO 6892 and ASTM E8

Working Distance

250 to 350 mm

Strain Signal Interface

Analog ±10V BNC

Supported Mark Types

Rings, filled circles and speckles automatically detected with provided marking kit

Recommended Specimen Temperature Range

-100 to +370ºC

Dimensions (Height (H) x Depth (D) x Width (W))

252H x 73D x 201W mm

Weight

3.1 kg

MTS Vector B80 Specifications

Extensometer Measurement Applications

Uniaxial: Tensile, Compressive or Flexural
Biaxial: Axial with Central Transverse

Measurement Modes

Strain (%) or Displacement (mm/inches)

Field of View (Height (H) x Depth (D) x Width (W))

80H x 30D x 30W mm cuboid

Resolution

<0.5 µm

Extensometer Accuracy Class

Meets or exceeds ISO 9513 Class 0.5 and ASTM E83 Class B-1 capable

Gauge Lengths Supported

Axial: 7.5 to 70 mm
Transverse: 6.0 to 25 mm, gauge length for speckles: 7.5 mm

Representative Maximum Strain Range and Extension for Selected Gauge Lengths

GL

8,5 mm

12,5 mm

16 mm

25 mm

50 mm

Strain Range

561%

360%

267%

147%

40%

Extension Range

48 mm

45 mm

43 mm

37 mm

13 mm

Real-Time Strain Data Rate

150 Hz

Minimum Specimen Width

Axial: 1.5 mm flat, 2 mm diameter round
Transverse: 10 mm flat, 12.5 mm round

Minimum Recommended Specimen Parallel Section

10 mm

Maximum Tracking Speed

2500 mm/min

Strain Control

Compliant to ISO 6892 and ASTM E8

Working Distance

285 to 315 mm

Strain Signal Interface

Analog ±10V BNC

Supported Mark Types

Rings, filled circles and speckles automatically detected with provided marking kit

Recommended Specimen Temperature Range

-100 to +370ºC

Dimensions (Height (H) x Depth (D) x Width (W))

252H x 73D x 201W mm

Weight

3.1 kg