Our current stock of test fixtures includes the following. With the trendtracker plugin for bluehill universal, users can seamlessly integrate with trendtracker, instrons results database. Use the familiar bluehill 3 software and all the great features from testcam video recording to trendtracker data analysis for torsion tests on mttorsion systems. The plugin also includes the ability to migrate and export older bluehill 2 and bluehill 3 sample file results into the database. We will continue to offer technical support for bluehill 3, as well as fix any dataintegrity or.
Using the characterization data obtained with the instron 9400, coupled with customer supplied highspeed video, you can have confidence in your results and deliver new. The software is very user friendly, i like it much better than instrons blue hill. Unique sections of a test curve can easily be correlated with the material or components behavior during the test. Bluehill universal now supports validating a users credentials and permissions from. Carefully read all relevant manuals and observe all warnings and cautions. Instron series 5500 load frames including series 5540, 5560, 5580.
Bluehill universal is industry leading materials testing software, built from the ground up for touch. Instron releases traceability module in bluehill universal. Bluehill universal software testprofiler module instron. Do i need to use a touchscreen with bluehill universal. In addition to major system software upgrades we frequently release updates for current instron software solutions, i. Instron training instron offers a wide variety of training opportunities designed to meet the needs of machine operators and test method developers of all skill levels. During the set up of the user transducer the operator teaches the testing system to recognize the device. Help needed connecting labview to the bluehill 3 api ni. Bluehill impact is designed for touch interaction through its meticulouslycrafted visual interface, featuring large touchpoints and intuitive gestures to make the user experience simpler and smarter than ever before. Description this course provides two days of handson training using bluehill 3 software. Built on the industryleading bluehill 3 platform, bluehill le brings a lot of the core features in a lighter package to meet a wide range of testing needs including all major international standards astm, iso, bs, en, din, and jis driven requirements.
Provides system control, data acquisition, realtime graphs, calculation of results, storage of data to disk, and post test graphs and reports in accordance with the relevant sections of astm e60604, bs 7270 2006, and iso 12106 2003. Using the instron compressiontensile tester in conjunction. Before transferring to manual control, make sure that the control settings are such that unexpected actuator or crosshead movement cannot occur. Instron manufactures tensile, compression, fatigue, impact, rheology, and structural testing machines, testing a variety of materials and range of applications. Your frame may be fitted with accessories that fall into a phase 3 or 4 category. Description this course provides two days of handson training using bluehill 3 software with a certified instron training instructor.
The powerful bluehill universal expression builder makes this seamless in testprofiler. I looked in a instron reference manual to see how tensile stress is calculated and found that it is calculated by dividing the max load by crosssectional area. Bluehill impact software for pendulum impact tests instron. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
The first in a series of howto videos, this instron bluehill 3tutorial walks the user through steps of getting started with the latest materials testing. The goal of this site is to provide instron s bluehill users with a central location to search for faqs, howtos and useful tips and tricks. Instron upgrades allow users of instron and non instron testing equipment to upgrade, or retrofit, testing frames with the industrys most advanced electronics and software. Built on our popular and adaptive bluehill platform, bluehill impact is instron s newest and most powerful impact testing software. However, we do not manually input a value for crosssectional area. Bluehill impact is designed for touch interaction to make the user experience simpler and smarter than ever. You will see a countdown begin on the display on the left hand side of the instron, which will countdown to 2 and remain at 2 until the bluehill program. Keep hands, clothes, and hair away from these parts.
Oct 05, 2011 learn about the key features in instron s bluehill testing software slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Whether you need a polished pdf report or a customized file to integrate with your lab information management system, bluehill impacts exporting tools have the flexibility to report results, user inputs, raw data, graphs, and other information. If you can find appropriate test fixtures in our supply cabinets, or design and fabricate your own test fixtures, you can probably test your sample. The instron universal tester can handle a variety of specimen geometries. Instron, instron logo, dynatup, shore, wilson, rockwell, and brale are registered. Oct 08, 2014 welcome to the bluehill user community blog. Instron drop towers are used to develop, fine tune, and validate material models. Instron fasttrack 8800 materials test control system. The bluehill fracture software package addresses these challenges. Accessories such as grips, fixtures, extensometers, etc. Users have the ability to interface with instrons technical support team directly from the software with instron connect, saving time troubleshooting. Tips every screen in bluehill 2 has an associated set of useful tips in the form of questions and. This is a formal notice to inform you that the instron bluehill2 software has entered product life cycle phase 3 end of productionbest effort support.
Instron releases bluehill universal software designed for. Select from the course titles shown below for full course descriptions. Instron series 4400 testing systems university of cincinnati. In order to stay on the forefront of modern technology and to bestsupport our current products, bluehill 3 has entered phase 2 of instron s product life cycle policy. Slower image capture rates are dependent on the webcam used. User input driven test parameters new ui framework with sidebyside controls making the test parameters userdriven variables gives you an easy way to rapidly change test parameters right from the operator screen. The world of materials science is so vast and encompasses the broadest range of industries, materials, and challenges that no one person can possibly possess all the knowledge required to be.
We use the model h1ks utm force tester for destructive testing. The operators guide provides the information you need to know to start testing after the system has been installed and set up for the first time. Instron tutorial with bluehill3 uniaxial test part 1 test control. Our classes provide indepth education about materials testing and best practice techniques, as well as teaching users about the range of testing found in their own particular. Aug 28, 2014 welcome to our new instron community blog hosted by instron. Page 1 of 3 bluehill universal active directory security bluehill universal now supports validating a users credentials and permissions from active directory. Whenever in doubt, we ask that you reach out to your local sales representative for clarification. We will continue to offer technical support for bluehill 3. Instron bluehill le is the newest materials testing software solution. This is a huge development for lab managers waiting to standardize on bluehill 3 and we are as excited as you are.
Hello i need to write some labview code to auto populate some fields within the bluehill 3 software that runs an instron servohydraulic testing system. As a leading supplier of testing equipment for crack propagation and fracture toughness, instron are aware of the challenges users face in reducing both the complexity and time taken to produce accurate, repeatable results. Traceability webinar in this webinar, instron introduces bluehill universals latest module called traceability. This manual will detail how to perform a compression test using the bluehill instron machine safety information depending on the test being run, the oven and its contents may be hot. Instron bluehill 2 software phase 3 out of productionbest effort support. Bluehill universals traceability module enables users to meet the audit. If you are an xp user click here to download the build 4a update or if you are a vista user click here more information users of primary report writer 2007. For instron, the new digital design language reinforces global brand equity through a set of consistent design principles and guidelines, equipping instron with the. It is a compilation of the freshest, brightest, mosttalented minds that instron has to offer. New operator control over test setups has contributed to more optimal test results, and accessible functions and keypads have helped to reduce errors from manual data entry.
Tested value was about 20 mpa and book value is about 3. Instron bluehill 2 software phase 3 out of productionbest. It is an excellent familiarization tool, letting you and your test operators quickly and safely come up to speed with your bluehill 2 software. Bluehill universal is our latest version of industryleading software. Instron fasttrack 8800 materials test control system reference manual configuration m2110011en revision c. Instron connect allows users to securely report technical queries directly to technical support via the bluehill universal user interface. Bluehill 3 for static tests on 8800 and electropuls systems. Built from the ground up for touch interaction, bluehill universal offers a new layout and enhanced features, giving users a simpler, cleaner interface for their testing system.
Oct 10, 2014 in this video tutorial, we learn how to operate the blue hill 3 software to setup an experiment on our instron 5969 utm. Students learn how to create physical and virtual measurements, setup extra displays, use the navigation assistance, set calculation domains and use the analysis option. This setup will require a lab manager to identify what user levels are required, and coordinate with their it department to create the appropriate active. The section below details the conditions which apply to a product in phase 3. For compression tests the load will read as a negative value during compression. Instron bluehill calculation reference reference manual software manual number help version 1. Data collection an override has been added that will automatically abbreviate predefined words within feature labels during data collection. Probably needs to have software loaded on newer computer. The term warning is used where a hazard may lead to in jury or death. Bluehill universals traceability module enables users to meet the audit requirements. Turn on power to the computer connected to the instron. Calculation reference calculation libraries and test types. Jun, 2011 the first in a series of howto videos, this instron bluehill 3tutorial walks the user through steps of getting started with the latest materials testing sof.
The machine was easy to install, validate and implement. We have tinius testing equipment on the production floor. Instron series 4400 testing systems m21944001 issue b, june 1996. Setup when an operator is setting up a test, the softwares border is blue to signify that the testing system is in the setup state. Testing materials under real impact conditions is a crucial step prior of product design. The power switch is on the right bottom rear of the frame. Bluehill universal works on the following operating systems. Download instron bluehill 2 manual software titledownload instron bluehill 2 manual software 3. Ultimately, each end user should perform their own assessment and create appropriate work instructions that cover the instron system, bluehill universal, the windows file systems, and the users quality management system. While in setup, the software limits the crosshead to a safer jog speed and reduces the pneumatic grip closing pressure when paired with instrons smartclose. Built on the industryleading bluehill 3 platform, bluehill le brings a lot of the core features in a lighter package to meet a wide range of testing needs including all major international standards. Working at individual pc stations, students work with a training manual and live instruction to learn how to create test applications, run tests and generate results. The database connectivity side of things is fine, but im having real problems getting labview to. The only issue we have is the annual calibration which can be very costly.
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