Troubleshooting a 350 Ohm Strain Gauge Installation

[Matt2015]

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can help me out with this one. I am installing a 350 ohm strain gauge as shown in attached figure. I am expecting to see 350ohm value between terminal 1 and 2. I have checked the values for the following terminals.

1) 5 & 6 = 350ohm (PASS)
2) 3 & 4= 350ohm (PASS)
3) 3 & 2= 350ohm (PASS)
4) 4 & 1= 350ohm (PASS)
5) 5 & 1= 0.03ohm (CLOSED LOOP) (PASS)
6) 6 & 2=0.03ohm (CLOSED LOOP) (PASS)
Any Point (1,2,3,4,5,6) and 7 (Various place on the test strip) = OPEN LOOP (PASS)
1 & 2 = OPEN LOOP (FAIL!) NOT GETTING 350 Ohms

This seems to be unusual problem to have. I have personally tripled checked it. I have asked my friends to check it. Does anyone have an idea what I am doing wrong here.Thanks

 

[Stephen Tashi]

I suggest you provide a link to the spec sheets for the device.

 

[Tom_K]

I thought it was an April Fools joke as what he says should be impossible.

 

[Matt2015]

I wish it was an April Fools joke. But seriously, I feel like I am defying physics here. The strain gauge I am using is CEA-13-125UN-350. I have attached the specs here. But, I am sure its nothing to do with the strain gauge itself. But, then again I feel there is absolutely nothing wrong with the setup.http://www.vishaypg.com/docs/11224/125un.pdf

 

[Stephen Tashi]

I have attached the specs here.

Do you have the specs for the assembly shown in the photograph? The assembly in the photograph is more than "basic strain gauge".

 

[Matt2015]

yes attached along with the previous post.