For use with the ESM303 motorized tension/compression test stand, this options package comes complete with 14 functions, an interface cable, and a USB cable.
For use with the ESM303 motorized tension/compression test stand, this options package comes complete with 14 functions, an interface cable, and a USB cable.
| FollowMe | Description Crosshead movement responds to manually pushing or pulling on the force gauge shaft or load cell Increasing force produces greater speeds Ideal for setups and quick positioning Requirements Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell Interface cable (09-1214) |
| Travel Indication | Description Travel is indicated on the control unit display, with output via USB An internal scale utilizing Renishaw technology produces significantly higher accuracy than with conventional rotary encoder-based designs Backlash and nonlinearity are virtually eliminated Requirements If data output to a PC is required, add cables (09-1214 and 09-1158), and a Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell Field activation requires hardware installation |
| Computer Control | Description The ESM303 may be fully controlled by a PC through a custom-written program in any language supporting ASCII communications Also responds to the legacy Chatillon TCD command set and legacy Nexygen TCD software Requirements Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell Travel indication (AF009) Interface cable (09-1214) USB output cable (09-1158) |
| Programmable Travel Limits | Description: The stand stops at or cycles between programmable upper and lower travel distances Requirements: Travel indication (AF009) |
| Overload Protection | Description Protects a force gauge or force sensor against overload Program the desired percentage of full scale of the gauge Adjustable analog voltage setting allows the stand to interface with virtually any gauge with analog output Requirements Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell Interface cable (09-1214) |
| Auto Return | Description: The crosshead moves to a limit switch, force set point, travel position, or break, then stops and reverses direction at full speed to the opposite limit Requirements If reversing at force set point: Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell, and interface cable (09-1214) If reversing at travel limit: Programmable travel limits option (AF011) If reversing at break: Break detection option (AF019) and interface cable (09-1214) |
| Cycling/Dwell Time | Description Same as auto return, but with the ability to program up to 100,000 cycles Programmable dwell time for upper and lower limits (set independently) can be set up for up to 10,000 seconds Requirements Same as auto return, at the same speed in each direction Add AF016 for independent up and down speeds |
| Independent Up and Down Speeds | Description: Configurable speeds for up and down directions Requirements: N/A |
| Low Speed Extension | Description: Extends the standard speed range down to 0.02 in/min (0.5 mm/min) Requirements: N/A |
| High Speed Extension | Description: Extends the standard speed range up to 45 in/min (1100 mm/min) Requirements: N/A |
| Break Detection | Description Crosshead stops at a sudden drop in force Programmable percentage of peak force Requirements Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell Interface cable (09-1214) |
| Load-Holding | Description: Dynamically adjusts the crosshead position to maintain a programmed load for an indefinite or specified period of time Requirements Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell If a specified time is required, add cycling/dwell time option (AF014) Interface cable (09-1214) |
| Preload/Sample Touch | Description Stops the crosshead and/or zeroes the travel display at an initial preload - useful in tensile, compression, spring, elongation, and other applications Preload is programmable as a percentage of force gauge/load cell full scale Three modes: (1) stop, (2) stop and zero, and (3) zero without stopping Requirements Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator with load cell Travel indication (AF009) Interface cable (09-1214) |
| Profiles | Description: Save and recall sets of test parameters, such as speeds, travel limits, preloads, etc. Up to 50 profiles may be stored Requirements: N/A |
