Instron DX Series System Concepts Manual

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Chapter 1
Introduction
• About these instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
• System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Product support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Product documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Calibration and verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About these instructions
These instructions provide additional information beyond what is necessary to operate the various
models of the DX testing systems. These instructions are intended for a laboratory or facilities supervisor,
or Instron service personnel.
These instructions assume the following:
• You are an operator familiar with the operation of materials testing systems in general.
• Your system has been installed in its final location according to the requirements outlined in the
system’s Pre-Installation Manual.
• Your system consists of a frame, a hydraulic power supply, a control unit, a computer system with an
Instron materials testing software package, and any testing accessories necessary to secure the
specimen in the test space.
• Software test methods that are appropriate for your testing requirements are available.
These instructions do not include the development of test methods within the materials testing software.
This is covered in more advanced training that can be provided by Instron Service and Training
departments.
Throughout your documentation are NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING statements that alert you to important
information. They appear as follows:
Caution
Cautions alert the user to situations that may cause equipment damage.
Warning
Notes provide further clarification on particular issues.
Warnings alert the user to situations that may cause serious personal injury or death.

Instron DX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Instron
Model	DX Series
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English