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Chapter 1
Introduction
• About these instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Frame components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• System control components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
• System safety and information labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Product support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Product documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• System verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About these instructions
These instructions describe the function, operation and maintenance for various models of the DX testing
systems. If unsure of your specific model, refer to “System identification” on page 14.
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:
Cautions alert the user to situations that may cause equipment damage.
Notes provide further clarification on particular issues.
Warnings alert the user to situations that may cause serious personal injury or death.
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