Motorized Test Stands With PC Control
The ESM303 is a highly configurable single-column force tester for tension and compression measurement applications up to 300 lbF [1.5 kN], with a rugged design suitable for laboratory and production environments. Sample setup and fine positioning are a breeze with available FollowMe™ force-based positioning - using your hand as your guide, push and pull on the force gauge or load cell to move the crosshead at a variable rate of speed.
With generous travel, clearance, and depth dimensions, a wide range of tests can be performed, including break testing, cycling, limit testing to a load or distance, loadholding, elongation testing, tensile testing, compression testing, and more. Satisfy various test methods through an easy-to-use menu, allowing the configuration of test speed, force and distance limits, cycling, preload, and many other functions, all protected by a password. Save up to 50 profiles to accommodate a range of test methods.
When the ESM303’s clearance is insufficient for the application, its modular mechanical design allows for single- and double-column extensions. Modularity extends to the controller functions as well. Individual functions, such as travel measurement, cycling, loadholding, etc., may be purchased either upfront or enabled in the field through an activation code. This a-la-carte platform allows for custom configuration as appropriate for the application and budget.
Force and travel data can be output to a PC for graphing and analysis using MESUR™gauge software. Or, fully control the stand by a PC through a custom-written program with ASCII communication.
Hardware Options
- A wide range of force gauges and gripping fixtures
- Interface cable, gauge to test stand (09-1214)- Connects Series 7, 5 and Series 4 force gauges to the crosshead. This single cable is used to transmit data and power. The gauge's AC adapter is not required
- USB cable, test stand to PC (09-1158)- For force and travel data output and PC control.
- Load cell / indicator adapter (AC1062)- Accommodates any Mark-10 indicator and Series R01 or R03 force sensors. Includes mounting hardware.
- Single column extensions (ESM303-001-1 / -2 / -3)- Increase the vertical clearance for tall samples. Three lengths are available - 6, 12 and 24 in [150, 300, and 600 mm].
- Double column extensions (ESM303-002-1 / -2 / -3)- Accommodate up to a 20 in. [508 mm] wide sample, or ø21.5 in [ø546 mm] round sample. Three heights are available - 6, 12 and 24 in [150, 300, and 600 mm]. Base contains rows of T-slots for fixture mounting.
- Eye end adapters- Allow for quick grip installation and removal, and prevent grip rotation. Mount to common test frames, load cells, and force gauges
Key Features
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| Simple controller interface |
Limit switches |
Adjustable mounting plate
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Modular design |
| Rugged aluminum up/down/stop keys are designed for industrial environments. Zero Travel and FollowMeTM keys add convenience. Removable for remote use. See the following page for a full list of available functions. |
Adjustable upper and lower solid state limit switches stop test stand travel with 0.001 in. [0.025 mm] repeatability. |
The mounting plate may be repositioned in the X- and Y-directions, for proper sample alignment. Matrix of threaded holes for fixture mounting. |
All electronics are installed onto a single panel, easily accessible and removable for updating and service. |
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| FollowMe |
Force gauges |
Grips and eye end adapters |
Indicator / load cell adapter |
| Using your hand as your guide, push and pull on the load cell or force gauge to move the crosshead. Responsive enough for quick positioning as well as fine adjustments. |
Consider a Series 7 or 5 gauge for force vs. time or force vs. travel data output, and to take advantage of all available test stand functions. |
Wide range of grips for tensile, peel, compression, and specialized applications. Eye end adapters allow for quick grip installation and removal, and prevent rotation. |
Accommodates any Mark-10 indicator and Series R01 or R03 force sensors. Includes mounting hardware. |
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| Single column extensions |
Double column extensions |
MESUR gauge data collection software |
| Increase the vertical clearance for tall samples. Three lengths are available - 6, 12 and 24 in [150, 300, and 600 mm]. |
Accommodate up to a 20 in. [508 mm] wide sample, or ø21.5 in [ø546 mm] round sample. Three heights are available - 6, 12 and 24 in [150, 300, and 600 mm]. Base contains rows of T-slots for fixture mounting. |
Output force vs. time or force vs. distance data from the ESM303’s USB port. MESURTMgauge graphs, tabulates, calculates statistics, and provides reporting and output tools. |
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