Introduction - Ametek Chatillon CS1100 User Manual

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to your new CS series force tester.
This equipment is extremely easy-to-use and
has been designed to meet a broad range of
applications. It is an accurate measurement
system for various types of physical testing
and incorporates an extensive range of
features that make it ideal for performing
complex testing applications.
The control console is a touch screen tablet
PC that uses the Windows Embedded
Standard operating system. The force tester
frame is microprocessor controlled and uses
32 bit technology for highly accurate load
measurement and rapid data acquisition.
The operating system and machine control
program are pre-loaded to a CompactFlash
memory card that is factory fitted to the right
hand side of the control console. This
memory card is also used to store test data.
The test data can be downloaded via a USB
memory stick or transferred to the company
network, via an Ethernet cable, if required.
The control console is fitted with a PS2
mouse connector and 2 USB connectors on
the right hand side. One USB connector is
used to connect the control console to the
force tester frame and the other 2 connectors
are only required for the initial installation or
for downloading test data etc.
The control console is fitted with a power
socket, RS232 connector and an Ethernet
connector on the left hand side.
The high stiffness frame incorporates a
crosshead guidance system to prevent side
loading of the sample under test. The
crosshead is driven by single leadscrew,
motor and DC PWM system to achieve a
wide speed range over the full load range.
The machine is capable of running full load at
full speed. A range of highly accurate,
interchangeable loadcells are available for
tension, compression and cycling through zero
force measurements. The system is
ideal for use in production, quality control,
educational and research environments.
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CS Materials Testing Machine
with optional grips and loadcell
Note: No other software should be loaded
on the control console since it may interfere
with the operation of the software. This is a
dedicated control console.