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 Series IX™ 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

The 5500 Series electronics are matched to and compatible with Instron's wide range of high performance load frames with capacities from 0.5 kN (100 lb) tabletop machines to 600 kN (200,000 lb) floor mounted machines.

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