5500 Series Control Electronics

5500 Series Control Panel With 500 Hz data collection and control rates, Instron's 5500 electronics feature unparalleled accuracy and advanced real-time control. These electronics can control the frame using any combination of load, strain, or speed rates - often a requirement for today's testing standards. Automatic recognition and calibration of transducers ensure safe and proper testing.

Controller

The controller includes these high performance features:

  • 40,000 data sampling
  • 500 Hz selectable data capture
  • 32-bit DSP technology
  • 19-bit resolution
  • Force measurement accuracy of +/- 0.4% of reading down to 1/100 of load cell capacity and +/- 0.5% down to 1/250 of load cell capacity
  • Intelligent data logging responds automatically to changes in material properties during the test
  • Dedicated electronics provide advanced real-time control, error detection, and limit checking independent of the PC
  • Automatic recognition and calibration of load cells and strain transducers
  • Designed to work with Bluehill® 2 and Partner™ materials testing software

User Control Panel

  • Provides instant access to test functions, such as start and stops, balance load, reset gage length, and jog
  • Adjustable and convenient positioning on the system load frame
  • Control panel buttons are designed to give tactile and visual feedback, which allows for safer and more practical testing

 

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