MTS ReNew™ Upgrades Revitalize existing test systems with a controls upgrade Benefits » Proactively manage controller obsolescence and avoid unplanned downtime » Provide a low-cost, non-capital alternative or a complement to new capital equipment » Standardize lab operations on MTS TestSuite™ Software as a common platform Infrequently used test systems can slow down your test program; yet it may be difficult to secure funding for new equipment. You now have a cost-effective way to improve the performance of your existing test systems and increase the productivity of your lab. MTS ReNew upgrades offer dependable, more capable electronics and software at minimal cost. With an MTS ReNew upgrade, you can leverage your existing test frame and accessories investment, and take advantage of one of the most robust and flexible controller software in the industry. To revitalize your existing test system with an MTS ReNew upgrade, MTS replaces the outdated controls of your existing test system with state-of-the-art MTS digital controls and a personal computer running best-in-class MTS TestSuite Software. You benefit from the latest in MTS controller and software innovation while maximizing your current testing assets. You can also use your existing accessories or other MTS accessories, using connectors that are compatible with your system. MTS offers several options for ReNew upgrades, each designed to meet your budget and unique requirements. We can update a wide variety of electromechanical and static-hydraulic load frames, and can even design custom solutions to meet your specific needs. ReNew upgrades will provide the common interface, software, and electronics you need for optimum test data collection and analysis. With ReNew upgrades, you also receive unparalleled service and support from MTS. Our field service engineers have extensive material testing experience and knowledge, and work to bring you the best return on your upgrade investment.

1. Electromechanical Upgrades There are 32 off-the-shelf ReNew products that include upgrades to controllers, electronics and data acquisition systems for specific load frames. The standardized ReNew upgrades are available for the controls of several commonly used load frames, including: » *MTS Alliance » *MTS Sintech » *MTS Qtest » *MTS Adamel » **Instron®1100/4200/4400/ 5500 series and more 2. Static-Hydraulic Upgrades ReNew upgrades have been expanded to a class of static-hydraulic test frames including: » **SATEC™ » **Instron® » **Tinius Olsen™ » **Baldwin® » and others 3. Custom Solutions These...

Integrated Digital Controller » Multi-point device linearization for any sensor (load cells, extensometers, strain gages, etc.) » Load, Stress, or Strain-rate control available » Ability to run MTS TestSuite TW and/or MTS TestWorks 4 (for backwards compatibility) » Up to 1000 Hz DAQ rate » A 1000 Hz control rate » 20-bit resolution » Built-in USB 2.0 for PC communication » Self-ID capability for calibration and auto-ranging » Two optional strain inputs in addition to the system load cell » Three optically isolated digital inputs and outputs (two if a clutch system) » Two BNC monitor connectors »...

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