Introduction
The Instron Series 4400 Universal Testing Instrument is
a materials testing instrument designed to test the
strength of a wide variety of materials. The system is
made up of a load frame, in which a specimen of the
test material is mounted, that applies a tension or com-
pression load to the specimen, and a control console that
provides the calibration, test setup, and test operating
controls. The control console is compact enough to
mount directly on the load frame, eliminating the need
for a separate support table or workbench.
The Series 4400 Control Console includes an operator’s
front panel with controls that offer complete communica-
tions with the system through a numeric keypad, push-
button selection switches and Liquid Crystal Displays
(LCDs).
The Console front panel is divided into sections according
to functional groupings of controls. For example, a Main
section contains a numeric keypad and digital display for
data input, a Limits section sets up the electronic limits,
and a Display section contains LCD displays of real-time
values of test parameters. These panel sections are de-
scribed more fully later in this chapter.
Optional interfacing is available for an X-Y or a strip chart
recorder, a printer, and a programmable computer. These
options may be specified with your initial order or added
later to expand the capabilities of your testing system.
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