8800 Controller Upgrades and Retrofits0 pages

8800 Controller Upgrades and Retrofits
The Instron 8800 retrofit enables older servohydraulic and dynamic testing systems to be upgraded with the latest control
electronics and WaveMatrix™ software: WaveMatrix™ for fatigue testing or dynamic tests, or Bluehill® 2 for static tests. As many
fatigue tester load frames are designed to last and provide many years of reliable testing, the modernization and upgrade of the
control system is a cost-effective way to extend the life of your existing installation and test using the latest techniques.
8800 upgrade packages are available for existing servohydraulic fatigue testing machines including Instron, Schenck, Dartec,
MTS, Zwick, Shimadzu, Mayes, and other manufacturers.
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Features
• Upgrades the control tt
t electronics with the advanced t
t 8800 digital controller
• Frame control panel and jog t
t handset for control of the t
t test machine
• Console Operating Software t
t for setting up and running t
t the machine
• Access to WaveMatrix or t
tBluehill Software or other t
t applications software

• Cable kit to suit the existing t
t load frame, actuator, load t
t cell, and other transducers, t
t as well as a hydraulic tt
t power unit or hydraulic
t control manifold
• Hardware accessory options t
t include additional transducer t
t channels, data acquisition t
t cards, hardware operator t
tpanel, Patented1 Dynacell™ t
t load cells, and other
t
t hydraulic components

The Upgrade Process
The basic modernization and upgrade process usually includes:
• A survey by one of our skilled service technicians to determine the t
t most appropriate upgrade path
• Decommissioning and removal of old controls and electronics
• Installation by a factory-trained service engineer of the Instron tt
t advanced 8800 controller and cable sets
• Set up of testing system including load and position transducers, tt
t which can be optionally verified to international standards
• Training on system operation and new materials testing software
•tFactory-direct hardware and software support of your new software t
t and controls
Further support and service options, such as accredited on-site
calibration, maintenance, training, consultancy, and service support
can be tailored as required.

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