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6800 Floor Model Retrofit – Operator’s Guide
The Operators’ Guide provides the information you need to know to operate the system’s new control features after the system has been installed. The document provides a detailed introduction, notes on prepping the system, and information on maintenance.
Manual 03/12/2025 3.82 MB

6800 Dual Column Table Model Operator’s Guide
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. The document provides a detailed introduction, notes on prepping the system, and information on testing specimens.
Manual 02/14/2022 2.43 MB

Torsion Add-On Version 3 Operator’s Guide
The Torsion Add-on system comprises a compatible electromechanical load frame, e.g. 6800 Series, a secondary motor mounted to the moving crosshead, a torsion controller assembly mounted to the column of the load frame and a suitable biaxial load cell mounted to the base adapter This configuration provides torque to the specimen which allows biaxial testing of specimens.
Manual 02/14/2022 576.66 KB