Chapter: Requirements and Specifications
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Water Supply
A water supply may be required for some specimen grips and some temperature control
systems.
Liquid Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide
A Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) supply may be required for
environmental chambers with cooling options.
For carbon dioxide, tank pressure must be approximately 725 psi. It must be in a liquid state
when it reaches the valve of the environmental chamber.
For liquid nitrogen, tank pressure must be approximately 22 psi.
Environmental Specifications
General
Conformity with EU directives
Instron declares under our sole responsibility that 5940 and 5960 testing systems are in
conformity with all relevant provisions of the following regulations:
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
• ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU including substances added by amendment 2015/863/EU
Table 2-1. Environmental Specifications
Parameter Specifications
Operating
Temperature
+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Storage
Temperature
-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Environmental
Conditions
Designed for use under normal laboratory conditions. Protective measures may
be required if excessive dust, corrosive fumes, electromagnetic fields or
hazardous conditions are encountered.
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