Quarter bridge configurat​ion 5B38

Hi there,
We seem to have some strain gage reading problems due to some wiring problems and we need to confirm the quarter bridge connections pins (4,3,1) using the 5B38 module. Attach is a picture depicting of how it should be set up. I like some confirmation if this setup is correct? Or is this setup incorrect? Thanks.
Sandy

Opps, here's the attachment I forgot to add.
Sandy
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Quarter Bridge 5B38.gif ‏16 KB

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