Mecmesin’s -i and -xt test stands have the facility for six digital inputs and six digital outputs that can be used to integrate the test stand with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or other equipment.

The 25-pin Digital I/O Simulator Plug is inserted into the I/O port of any Emperor-controlled Mecmesin test stand. By routing digital outputs to inputs, it allows the user to create test programs in Emperor software with an added layer of sophistication.

This is particularly useful for:

• Tests involving many cycles, where only selective data are required. By using the Digital I/O Simulator to automatically trigger 'stop acquisition' and 'start acquisition' commands in Emperor programs, it easily permits a long-duration test to be performed but data only to be logged for the pertinent cycles you wish to see.
• Conducting a test routine repeatedly on the same specimen without having to be physically present to press the ‘start’ button to launch each separate test. Data is collected and presented as separate samples allowing the user to clearly view and report on specimen performance over time.