As a leading supplier of testing equipment for crack propagation and fracture toughness, instron are aware of the challenges users face in reducing both the complexity and time taken to produce accurate, repeatable results. While in setup, the software limits the crosshead to a safer jog speed and reduces the pneumatic grip closing pressure when paired. Video tutorial showing how to turn on the instron 5544 materials tensile system, log in to bluehill 2, start a new test sample, save your data, and exit blue. Bluehill universal, instron s latest version of static testing software, is built for touch interaction, helping you and your organization take advantage of faster and simpler workflows, while maintaining the power and flexibility users expect from bluehill software. Bluehill universal the next generation of testing software. Operators can open tech support calls, request verification services, and upload method and sample files directly from the bluehill universal software. Bluehill universal is our latest version of industryleading software. Bluehill fracture is a dedicated fracture mechanics software from instron. The homescreen is the starting place for all bluehill tasks running tests, creating methods, adding security, and more. After annealing, 1inch epoxy cylinder samples undergo compression tests with the bluehill instron, located in. While in setup, the software limits the crosshead to a safer jog speed and reduces the pneumatic grip closing pressure when paired with instrons smartclose. Used 5 kn instron 3365 material testing system with. The software is set up to make available only those calculations that are applicable to.
This is because with the compression yielding negative change in length the. Video tutorial showing how to turn on the instron 5544 materials tensile system, log in to bluehill 2, start a new test sample, save your data, and exit bluehill 2 properly be sure to check out. Trendtracker plugin for bluehill automatically exports bluehill results to the. Certificate of conformance instro n s quality process for bluehill 2 materials testing software dear instron customer, instron develops and maintains bluehill 2 materials testing software us ing a professional development and testing process in accordance with the requirements of instrons is o 9001 certification. Bluehill universal, instrons latest version of static testing software, is built for touch interaction, helping you and your organization take advantage of faster and. It is also ideal for users who are not familiar with bluehill method building, making the software more accessible to a wider range of users within your lab. For example, when creating a test method, the tips displayed are specific to each screen, helping you define the test conditions and test sequence. Turning on the instron and bluehill 2 log on basics youtube. When a message is sent from instron connect, it carries all of the important system information, such as frame model number, software version, etc.
I had both of my instrons say they could not communicate with the load frame. Therefore, we have chosen minimal training as a key measure for usability. Users have the ability to interface with instron s technical support team directly from the software with instron connect, saving time troubleshooting. Bluehill universal, instron s latest version of static testing software, is built for t ouch interaction, helping you and your organization take advantage of faster and simpler workflows, while maintaining the power and flexibility users expect from bluehill software. Built on the industryleading bluehill 3 platform, bluehill le brings a lot of the core features in a lighter package to meet a wide range of testing needs including all major international standards. As we introduce new versions of software, we recommend that. The load reading for the instron compressiontensile tester is measured by a load cell attached to the upper ram. Data collection an override has been added that will automatically abbreviate predefined words within feature labels during data collection. Instron understands the reality of workforce changes. Instron, instron logo, dynatup, shore, wilson, rockwell, and brale are registered.
Bluehill impact is designed for touch interaction through its meticulouslycrafted visual interface, featuring large touchpoints and intuitive gestures to make the user experience simpler and smarter than ever before. The fasttrack 2 software suite consists of a number of application programs. New controller support for 3400 and 6800 series systems, including support for collision mitigation, the smartclose airkit, software safety coaching, and autopositioning on 6800 systems. Upgrading from bluehill 2 to bluehill universal instron. Setup when an operator is setting up a test, the softwares border is blue to signify that the testing system is in the setup state. Instron connect allows users to securely report technical queries directly to technical support via the bluehill universal user interface. The optional module provides users with method, sample, and report template revision history, electronic signatures, and a. With the evolution from windows 7 and 8 to windows 10, as well as advancements in technology, bluehill 2 moves to this next support phase.
You will learn how to develop profiler waveforms, test. The software is set up to make available only those calculations that are applicable to the current. Complete software training on the testprofiler option for the bluehill 2 operating system. The only thing more important than the data created by the instron system is what you do with it afterwards. Simplify your fracture testing, analysis and reporting. Instron bluehill le is the newest materials testing software solution. Download instron bluehill 2 manual software titledownload instron bluehill 2 manual software 3. An upgrade to the newer bluehill 3 software was recommended to all users in 2010. Users of previous versions of software such as bluehill 2, bluehill 3, and partner for static hydraulic systems can easily upgrade to the newest version of bluehill. Nov 23, 2009 i had both of my instrons say they could not communicate with the load frame. The loss of controlling and feedback signals that can result from a disconnected or. Bluehill elements software has a simple, userfriendly interface.
Bluehill universal software is built from the groundup for touch interaction and an intuitive user experience. The bluehill fracture software package addresses these challenges. This is a formal notice to inform you that the instron bluehill 2 software has entered. Preliminary pages m1816254en iv warnings hazard protect electrical cables from damage and inadvertent disconnection. Used 5 kn instron 3365 material testing system with bluehill 2 software frank bacon machinery sales co. Bluehill universal offers two main ways to export results and raw data from the instron system. Machine control, data analysis and reporting are performed for metals fracture toughness measurement to key international standards.
Quicktest is ideal for users looking to run very simple peakforce type tests, or for users who need to quickly run a test with a single ramp. Internal manual for instron operation mccoy 2014 load. Bluehill universal is designed for touch interaction, thus it is recommended that a windows 10 operating system with a touchscreen monitor be. Users have the ability to interface with instrons technical support team directly from the software with instron connect, saving time troubleshooting. Once the installation is complete, proceed to the steps below to update the firmware on the frame.
Please visit the main page of instron bluehill on software informer. The fasttrack 2 software suite consists of a number of application programs designed to address common fatigue and static testing requirements on servohydraulic systems. Instron releases bluehill universal software designed for. Bluehill hv software is specifically designed for the instron hdt and vicat testers, both of the previous and current generations. Mar 07, 2017 instron connect allows users to securely report technical queries directly to technical support via the bluehill universal user interface. Built on the industryleading bluehill 3 platform, bluehill le brings a lot of the core features in a lighter package to meet a wide range of testing needs including all major international standards astm, iso, bs, en, din, and jis driven requirements. After days of troubleshooting and calling instron service support, the problem turned out to be a corrupt pc login. Bluehill universals enhanced functionality including security, testprofiler for cyclic and component testing, and customizable exports. In order to stay on the forefront of modern technology and to bestsupport our current products, bluehill 3 has entered phase 2 of instrons product life cycle policy. Screens are tailored to the unique application requirements of each test type. Nov 03, 2017 used 5 kn instron 3365 material testing system with bluehill 2 software frank bacon machinery sales co.
A professional report can be automatically saved, emailed, or printed at the end of a sample, with information such as your companys. Tips every screen in bluehill 2 has an associated set of useful tips in the form of questions and answers. Bluehill hv enhances the ease of use of the testing system. Here is the feature brief document that you can find under the literature section of the product page. Oct 08, 2014 welcome to the bluehill user community blog. I invite you to visit the product page and explore the powerful software capabilities for rapid test design and product development. Built on our popular and adaptive bluehill platform, bluehill impact is instrons newest and most powerful impact testing software. Instron bluehill 2 software phase 3 out of production. The goal of this site is to provide instron s bluehill users with a central location to search for faqs, howtos and useful tips and tricks. The goal of this site is to provide instrons bluehill users with a central location to search for faqs, howtos and useful tips and tricks.
Bluehill universals enhanced functionality including security, testprofiler for cyclic and component testing, and. Digital data acquisition from instron environmental chambers and other eurotherm. Bluehill instron compression manual introduction subjecting a material to large amounts of stress can teach us a lot about that materials properties and merits. The user can run tests, edit methods, analyze results or configure the system with a few clicks. Bluehill universal is designed for touch interaction, thus it is recommended that a windows 10 operating system with a touchscreen monitor be used for optimal userexperience. Bluehill 2 software is divided into colorcoded tabs making what you are doing obvious. After annealing, 1inch epoxy cylinder samples undergo compression tests with the bluehill instron, located in lab 177.
Instron releases bluehill universal software designed for touch. Bluehill 2 software product life cycle notice instron. For compression tests the load will read as a negative value during compression. Follow the onscreen instructions to install bluehill v3. Instron bluehill 2 software was introduced in 2006. Discover simpler and smarter testing with features such as preloaded test methods, quicktest in seconds, enhanced data exporting. Instron bluehill calculation reference reference manual software manual number help version 1. Instron bluehill universal computer requirements instron. Bluehill universal is industry leading materials testing software, built from the ground up for touch. Instron connect the instron connect communication platform offers a quick and easy way to get in touch with instron tech support.
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