With thousands of Dynatup and CEAST Impact Testing Machines installations worldwide, Instron has been maintaining its position at the leading edge of impact testing innovation. Given proper preventative maintenance, these frames will last an indefinite period of time and can benefit greatly by adding new operating software. However, some systems are very aged and can’t be retrofitted. In these cases your local sales engineer can offer you a generous trade in offer. Use the tables below to find your system and see what upgrade options are available.
9300 Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
9310
C-6887-000-3
2
2010-2023
None
No (Trade-in Available)
9340
C-7510-000
2
2010-2018
Bluehill Impact
Yes
9350
C-7520-000
2
2010-2018
Bluehill Impact
Yes
Dartower Plus Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Dartower Plus
7516.000
4
2009-2009
Visual Impact
No (Trade-in Available)
Dartower Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Fractovis Plus
7524.000
4
2003-2004
Visual Impact
No
Fractovis Plus
7525.000
4
2005-2010
Visual Impact
No
Fractovis Plus
7526.000
4
2004-2010
Visual Impact
No
Fractovis Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit Available
SI-1A
SI-1A
4
2000 - 2013
Contact Factory
No (Trade-in Available)
SI-1B
W-3600
4
2000 - 2013
Contact Factory
No (Trade-in Available)
SI-1C
W-3810
4
2000 - 2013
Contact Factory
No (Trade-in Available)
SI-1D
W-3830 / W-3820
4
2000 - 2013
Contact Factory
No (Trade-in Available)
SI-1K
W-3840
4
2000 - 2013
Contact Factory
No (Trade-in Available)
9000 Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
CEAST 9010 (RESIL 5.5)
6844.000
4
1998-2013
None
No
Cryodispenser
7260.000
3
2002-2017
N/A
No
Cryodispenser (-70°+100°)
7261.000
4
2002-2004
None
No
Impactor II Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Impactor II25J/50J Manual Brake
7611.000
3
2008-2010
Visual Impact
No
Impactor II 25J/50J Pneumatic Brake
7612.000
3
2009-2011
Visual Impact
No
Impactor II 25J/50J Motorized
7613.000
3
2009-2010
Visual Impact
No
Resil Impactor Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Resil Impactor 25J
6956.000
4
1998-2009
None
No
Resil Impactor 50J Manual
6957.000
4
1998-2008
None
No
Resil Impactor 25J Pneumatic
6958.000
4
2000-2008
None
No
Resil Impactor 50J Pneumatic
6959.000
4
2001-2012
None
No
Resil Impactor 50J
6960.000
4
2001-2009
None
No
Resil Impactor Junior
6963.000
4
2001-2012
None
No
Resil Impactor 25J Manual
6967.000
4
2001-2012
None
No
Cryomatic for Resil Impactor
7250.000
4
2001-2009
None
No
Impactor 25J
6961.000
4
2000
None
No
Resil Series
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
POE 2000
51-00233-01 /7020-110/S2-16383-1
4
1996–2009
None
No
Data Acquisition System
Model Name
Part Number
Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available.
Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available.
Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited.
Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details.
Manufacturing Period
Software Upgrade AvailableThis is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system.
System Retrofit AvailableEXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more
