Product Manuals
AVE3 & SVE3 Video Extensometer Operator’s Guide
Learn how to use your AVE3 or SVE3 video extensometer system components and controls, set limits, perform calibration, and complete other common operating procedures.
Manual 06/17/2026 3.16 MB
Model 68TM-100 Dual Column Table Model Preinstallation Manual
This preinstallation manual covers everything needed to prepare your facility and safely transport the Model 68TM-100 dual column table testing system before installation — including environmental conditions, system dimensions and weights, lifting and handling procedures, and performance specifications. For component connection, configuration, and operation, refer to the Operator’s Guide.
Manual 06/01/2026 1.3 MB
Model 34TM-100 Dual Column Table Model Preinstallation Manual
This preinstallation manual covers everything needed to prepare your facility and safely transport the Model 34TM-100 dual column table testing system before installation — including environmental conditions, system dimensions and weights, lifting and handling procedures, and performance specifications. For component connection, configuration, and operation, refer to the Operator’s Guide.
Manual 05/28/2026 1.23 MB
Specimen Marking Guide for Instron’s Video Extensometer
The AVE and SVE extensometers measure strain or extension by tracking markings applied to the specimen.
Manual 05/27/2025 1.04 MB
3400 Single Column Table Model Operator’s Guide
This Operators’ Guide provides the essential information you need to begin testing after initial system installation and setup by an Instron® service engineer. It is intended for experienced operators and covers a system that includes a load frame with integral controller, load cell, manual grips, and Bluehill® software. The guide includes an overview of system components, configuration, routine maintenance, and spare parts. It also provides instructions for checking system connections, installing grips, preloading the load string, and preparing specimens for testing.
Manual 04/10/2025 4.83 MB
3400 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 4.14 MB
Model 34FM-300 Dual Column Floor Model Preinstallation Manual
The Preinstallation Manual details the system’s site and power requirements, dimensional drawings, lifting and handling instructions, installation procedure, and preventative maintenance details.
Manual 03/12/2025 2.87 MB
6800 Dual Column 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 4.19 MB
3400 Dual Column 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 4.17 MB
3400 Series Dual Column Floor 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 03/12/2025 4.76 MB
6800 Series Dual Column Floor 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 03/12/2025 4.66 MB
Model 68FM-300 Dual Column Floor Model Preinstallation Manual
The Preinstallation Manual details the system’s site and power requirements, dimensional drawings, lifting and handling instructions, installation procedure, and preventative maintenance details.
Manual 03/12/2025 3.23 MB
TrendTracker Statistics and Charts White Paper
The TrendTracker module in Bluehill Central allows you to quickly search, display, and analyze results over time and across multiple samples and test systems. This document is intended to outline the statistics and charts available in TrendTracker.
Manual 03/12/2025 691.26 KB
Model 68FM-100 Dual Column Floor Model Preinstallation Manual
The Preinstallation Manual details the system’s site and power requirements, dimensional drawings, lifting and handling instructions, installation procedure, and preventative maintenance details.
Manual 03/12/2025 3.17 MB
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
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