| TCD1100-X | TCD1100 Series Frame with Console, No Load Cell |
| TCD1100-250G | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-250G Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0002 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0002 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0005 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0005 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0010 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0010 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0025 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0025 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0050 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0050 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0100 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0100 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0200 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0200 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-0500 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-0500 Load Cell |
| TCD1100-1000 | TCD1100 Series Frame, Console and TLC-1000 Load Cell |
| Load Capacity | 1124 lbf, 5kN |
| Maximum Speed (per min) | 40 in, 1016 mm |
| Minimum Speed (per min) | 0.001 in, 0.02 mm |
| Return Speed | User-Selectable |
| Crosshead Travel | 30.0 in, 760 mm |
| Instrument Weight (approx.) | 185 lbs (84 kg) |
| Shipping Weight (approx.) | 210 lbs (94 kg) |
Common Specifications:
The CHATILLON® TCD Series is an advanced force testing system optimized for production, quality control and engineering applications. The TCD System
consists of a powerful, yet easy-to-use console; a rugged frame and an intelligent load sensing system with measuring accuracies better than 0.1% full scale.
The TCD console features a high resolution color graphical display featuring menus, function and numeric keys and status indicators that assist the user in
setup, operation and analysis. Information may be displayed in large-format tabular and graphical formats for easy viewing. The frame employs an advanced
closed-loop PID controller for precision travel (accuracy better than 0.25% unloaded), ideal for applications such as spring testing where exact distance control is required. The TCD System permits the user to measure heights based on a datum or absolute position. Deflection compensation is standard. Standard test setups for load limits, distance limits, time limits, break tests, rupture tests, cycling and loop tests are included. No computer software is necessary.
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INTELLIGENT UNIVERSAL INTERFACE
The TCD Series console eliminates the need for a personal computer without compromising operational performance and capability. The TCD console serves as the primary operator interface for real-time setup, testing and analysis. A large 5 x 8-inch color graphic screen presents information in a clear, easy-to-read format. Menus and prompts are used during setup to assist the user. Data is displayed in tabular and graphical formats. Color is used to identify key status events or to inform the user of specific events. For example, a load bargraph displays during a test and displays green to indicate the sesor is measuring within its configured range. The bargraph will change to yellow to alert the operator that the seosor is performing near its capacity. The bargraph will change to red when the sensor is at an overload condition.
Function keys are mapped to the display prompts and serve to guide the user during testing and setup. Fuction keys may be defined by the user to create "shortcuts" or "hot keys" to frequent operations. Control keys are minimized to key functions and are large with excellent tactile feedback.
STANDARD TEST SETUP
The TCD console is used to setup all testing. No computers or software required. The console contains these test categories: Limit Test, Break Test, Cycle Test and Multi-Stage Test.
Limit Testing
You can setup a test based on a load limit, distance limit or time limit in both tensile and compression directions. Results include the load at a distance limit, the distance at a time limit, load average based on a time period.
Break Testing
You can perform break (tensile) or rupture (compression) testing. The break is defined as a precentage drop from the peak load measured. Results include the peak load, load at break/rupture, and distance at break/rupture.
Cycle Testing
You may perform cyclic testing based on a cycle count or cycle time. Results include the first peak and last peak as well as detained cycle information such as cycle time required. A countdown indicator displays the active cycle condition.
Multi-Stage Testing
The multi-stage setup allows the user to configure virtually any type of test setup imaginable. Each part of a test is defined as a "stage." Each stage can be setup with its own independent load or distance characteristic and speed. Multi-stage testing can be used for creep tests, load hold or distance hold tests, insertion/extraction tests, snop-on/off tests or other sophisticated test methods. You can configure a wide range of wave shape methods including sine, triangle, sawtooth, square, ramp and trapezoidal to your test sample. The user has total freedom to create the test movement required for testing their sample without the need for expensive 3rd-party software applications or validation requirements.
Spring Testing
The TCD Series includes a Height Mode of operation ideal for performing sophisticated spring testing and Gage R&R testing. The height mode allows the user to measure the height of the spring prior to the test, perform pre-conditioning (scragging) and then measure the L1 and L2 limits to within 0.1% accuracy. Using the multi-stage function, you can test multiple test points ideal for characterizing a spring. Data sampling at 1000 samples per second can be saved and exported into Excel for analysis and report generation. The ease and simplicity of the TCD System is unmatched.
MEASURING TO NEW HEIGHTS
The TCD System can be set up in Height mode to provide exact height measurements of your samples. Ideal for spring testing, the system includes an automatic datum routine that can be used to determine heights based on the datum. Measurement accuracy is better than 0.001 inch (0.02mm).
ERGOMOMIC DESIGN
The TCD Console is mounted on the standard console mounting arm. The console can be located to provide ideal comfort for the user. The console can pivot, tilt, move up or down.
INTUITIVE SETUP MENUS
Each standard test setup within the TCD System contains easy-to-understand menus with test-specific attributes that assist the user in test setups. COmmon test attributes presented in an intuitive format and icons are displayed to provide the user with a graphical representation of their test setup. "Fill-in-the-blank" formats with a List of Values menu makes setup intuitive, simple and fast. Safe guards are used to help ensure that only logical inputs are configured for a given test function.
CONFIGURATION IN A "FLASH"
Once a TCD System is setup and its test or tests configured by a user, the entire configuration can be saved to a USB Flash Drive. The Flash Drive can be used to upload the configured tests to multiple TCD Systems in seconds. This eliminates the need for the user to have to perform an entire test setup procedure on multiple "like" testers. it also permits you to save the "master" file securely under the control of a supervisor.
SECURE ACCESS
The TCD System provides you with the ultimate in security. The TCD console features two levels of user access: supervisor and operator. both levels may be password protected. The supervisor has complete system access, while an operator may be configured by the supervisor to have access to specified tests or test functions.
The TCD System can also be setup so that the system will only operate when the "required" USB Flash Drive with setup is installed. For example, you can install the test setup on a USB Flash Drive. The Flash Drive is required to be plugged in to the TCD System before the system can be operated. Without the required or correct USB Flash Drive, the system can be configured to be non-operational. Using an inexpensive flash drive with biometrics provides the ultimate in security.
BAR CODE INTEGRATION
The use of bar code generators and readers can be integrated with your TCD System for security or to ensure that the correct test setup is performed based on a part number, batch, user, etc. A bar code reader can be connected to the TCD System via a USB hub. The user can scan their security badge or a sample's bar code to gain access to the specific test for that sample. Once the bar code is read by the reader, the TCD System displays the associated test setup and the authorized user is then allowed to perform the test.
SAVING DATA
The TCD System samples at a data rate of 1000 samples per second. This is especially useful when capturing transient events such as the precise break load of a brittle sample. Because the TCD System saves "true" raw data and not interpolated data like other systems, you have precise information to better characterize your material or component. Each test setup may be configured to sample at any sample rate from 1 to 1000 samples per second. Data may be saved to the USB Flash Drive for export to Excel or other OLE2 compatible file formats for analysis.
PLUG & PLAY SENSORS
The TCD System uses our exclusive Chatillon TLC Series sensor technology. Sensors plug into the TCD Console and the console recognizes and automatically downloads all sensor characteristics. There are also safe guards that can help prevent an operator from using the incorrect sensor on a particular test. Plus the TCD System maintains a load history wihin memory and can display time-stamped overload events. Seven sensors ranging from 250g (0.5 lb) to 225 lb (100 kg) are available. These same load sensors can also be interchanged with the Chatillon DFS-R-ND Series force gauges. Sensors come standard with a certificate of calibration with NIST data and uncertainty. They can be calibrated to better than 0.1% full scale or 0.5% of indicated reading when calibrated on-site in accordance with ASTM E4 or ISO 7500-1.
PRECISION MOTION CONTROL
The advanced PID loop control used for precise motion control ensures exact positioning of the crosshead. This is especially important when complex demand waveforms are used in your material or component testing. Amplitude control in cyclic waveforms can be controlled precisely to prevent overshooting limits and undershooting peaks.
Touchwheel Precision
In innovative touchwheel is located on the TCD frame and works similar to a personal computer mouse wheel. Rotate the wheel upward causes the crosshead to move upward. Rotate the wheel downward, cause the crosshead to move downward. The speed of the rotation controls the crosshead speed. The touchwheel is ideal for making fine adjustments to your setup prior to conductuing your tests, e.g. aligning fixtures, setting a datum, etc.
WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE
The TCD Console features muliple languages so your operators can perform tests and setups in the language they are most comfortable using. The follwoing language sets are supplied standard:
English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, & Turkish.
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