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Chapter 2
Installation Notes
• Existing transducer rationalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Computer system - ethernet card availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Software and computer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Initial startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• Install grip assembly components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Existing transducer rationalization
If you will be using existing extensometers or low-range load cells with your new system, the additional
transducers may need to be rationalized in order to work correctly with the new system. Contact your
local Instron office for more information about our on-site rationalization services. Refer to “Product
support” on page 13 for Instron’s contact information.
If factory rationalization was purchased, these transducers will be requested 2-3 weeks prior to shipment
of the system in order to integrate them. Some instruments can be rationalized separately from the
shipment of the system, if necessary, to maintain your testing commitments. Contact your local Instron
office for more information.
Field rationalization of some transducers is also available, though it is a more expensive option. This is
often preferable because it will allow using the instrument on your existing system until the new system is
installed.
Computer system - ethernet card availability
The system uses an Ethernet Frame Interface (EFI) to provide communication between the 59 Series
control unit and the computer system. The EFI is housed inside the 59 Series control unit. Use of this EFI
requires an Ethernet card in the computer system:
• If a new computer system is purchased as part of the testing system and is supplied from the factory,
then the computer includes two Ethernet ports - one for use with the EFI and one for normal network
use. The computer system is ready for use and no preparation is required.
• If the computer system is customer supplied, then it must include at least one Ethernet port for use
with the EFI and, if the computer will be connected to a network, then it must include a second
Ethernet port. Be sure the Ethernet cards/ports are installed in the computer.
The second Ethernet port must be used exclusively for communications between the computer and the
59 Series control unit. If you want to connect the computer to a network, you will need to use the first
(Motherboard) Ethernet port or install an additional Ethernet card. Contact your IT department or Instron
service for assistance if required.
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