Instron upgrades allow users of instron and noninstron testing equipment to upgrade, or retrofit, testing frames with the industrys most advanced electronics and software. Instron series ix is data acquisition, control and analysis software for materials testing. Instron series 5500 load frames including series 5540. Merlin, series ix, max, sax, rs labsite, wavemaker, lcf. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. System consists of a electromechanical testing instrument instron 4301 can apply loads up to 5kn, at 0. Electromagnetic compatibility where applicable, this equipment is designed to comply with international electromagnetic compati. Frequently asked questions about partner software instron. If you enable load or strain control in the series ix software and dont have the proper prom version or the advanced functions panel, you will get this message. In addition to major system software upgrades we frequently release updates for current instron software solutions, i. Instron series 5500 load frames including series 5540, 5560, 5580 reference manual equipment m1014190en revision a. Instron lf plus lf1202 universal test machine tensile tester w custom magazine. Instron electromechanical machines are designed to produce no adverse environmental impact during normal use as long as they are operated and serviced in accordance with their operating instructions. Statement on the environmental impact of instron electromechanical testing machines.
After installation an error appears when trying to run a test. Instron model 4400 universal testing system mit fab lab. The instron series ix software provided with the testing apparatus continuously collected measure ments throughout the test duration. Instron series ix automated materials testing system usescience.
In providing field calibration services for over 40 years, instron also has experience in calibrating other manufacturers testing machines. The software is able to calibrate itself against this. However, those customers still using series ix, series xii, merlin, bluehill, and some bluehill 2 and a small number of bluehill 3 users are using pc operating systems with unsupported security updates. Bluehill 2 software university of pennsylvania school of. The series ix software will now record the calibration output from the machine. The instron 3367 device is a displacement controlled load frame. Instron corporation manufactures a wide range of products used for materials testing. The electropulstm e0 is a stateoftheart, allelectric test instrument designed for dynamic and static testing on a wide range of materials and components. When purchased with the automatic data entry interface, the instrument will send the digital measurement directly to the controlling software that is being used to run the test.
This packaged system comes equipped with everything needed to start testing. Students will learn how to run tests with series ix, generate reports and plots and reanalyse test data. This document and the information that it contains are the property of instron corporation. They are typically used for quality control and production testing. Product life cycle table with instron model numbers and their corresponding life cycle phase. Run setup in series ix and choose some 4400 machine and set extensometer to hrde. By continuing to use our site, you accept our cookie policy. You are likely to have a pci type video extensometer, and the camera you are using is a adimec camera and the video software is set up for a hitachi camera. The instron series 4400 universal testing instruments are electromechanical systems. Materials testing system for tensile, compression and 4point or 3point flexure tests. We have brought those favored features along into bluehill 2, maximizing. Integrated calibration reminders allow you to keep your testing system up to date and ready for quality or regulatory audits. You can check on the product lifecycle status of your instron systems software here.
Modernize the test frames in your laboratory and take advantage of the latest technological advances in electronics and software. To run in load or strain control while using a 4500 frame you will need to upgrade your proms to the latest version and install the advanced functions panel into your 4500 tower. It includes instron advanced digital control electronics, biaxial dynacelltm load cell, console software, and the very latest in testing technology hasslefree. The instron 4400 series of materials testing systems are designed to test specimens and. Series ix software needs the strain units set to %. Wait until the leds on the 5500 controller count down to 2. We have an instron 4442 and a pc running series ix ver 8. Instron 3342 in stock, we buy sell repair, price quote. This procedure will enable a user to run an 85008800 with an hrde. Standard operating procedures and best practices should always be applied for safe operation.
An instron 5585 system performing a tensile test on a metal specimen using bluehill 2 software and a video extensometer. If you would like to modify the way merlin opens you can change the settings to open the application directly to a particular test method or series ix. Instron series ix automated materials testing system. Instron 5585 video extensometer tensile test youtube. This provides you with instron pci digilink in the call queue, remote access to our engineering staff, discounts and additional services for one full year.
Autoexthrde extgpib01 or whatever gpib address you are using 4. Frequently asked questions about dx models instron. Now series ix has the balance and full scale values for the output from the instron machine. Instron 3340 series in stock, we buy sell repair, price. Instron series ix software manual pdf instron 3340 series preinstallation manual pdf instron 3340 series manual pdf instron 3340 series datasheet pdf. Each 3300 test system includes instrons series ixs software package at no additional charge. Just to make sure, check that the seriesix section has. Rights to duplicate or otherwise copy this document and rights to disclose the document and the information that it contains to others and the right to use the information contained therein may be acquired only by written. How to convert series ix or merlin methods and data to the bluehill format.
From fragile wire to structural components, metal producers are faced with. This is a problem that instron could potentially address. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Bluehill universal also offers the following benefits to enhance your testing experience. Every time you open a method it will add the last method opened to the top of the list. The instron 3340 series single column testing systems are suited for tension andor compression applications where tests are less than 5 kn 1,100 lbf and lab space is limited.
Series ix fully automates and supervises your materials testing. Servohydraulic tension and compression testers electromechanical tension and compression testers impact testers hardness testers. Frequently asked questions about video extensometers instron. Frequently asked questions about series ix software instron. Instron 4201 tensile strength compression testing machine lb no controller. Provided by instrons series ixmaterials testing software. Series ixs, one of the worlds most widely recognized materials test. Communication between the machine frame and controls is lost. Instron series ix automated materials testing system determination of static mechanical characteristics in tension, compression and bending contacts and location. Faq information is not intended to substitute for training and the understanding of system operation necessary for safe operation. Four single column models are available in load capacities. We have a ni 4882 pci gpib card which the 4442 is connected to. Go into the method editor and set up everything as best you can for the 8800. Please contact instron service for advice on how to correct.
As your requirements change and as hardwaresoftware enhancements are introduced, our technical support team can also provide guidance. Frequently asked questions about calibration instron. Get the best deals on instron when you shop the largest online selection at. If the image you are seeing then has a lot of noise it is likely that the video software is set up for the wrong type of camera. Convert series ix or merlin methods and data to bluehill. Instron connect also allows you to effortlessly upload data files and download software updates, which can clarify support questions and keep your software current making your system improve as it ages. Dear guillaume, ive red your post and ive noticed that i have got the same problem.