Instron 3340 Series Single Column Table Frames Operator's Guide

About this manual

This operator's guide provides safety warnings, setup instructions, and operational procedures for the Instron 3340 Series single column table frames. It includes precautions for handling hazardous components, installing specimens, and operating the system safely. The guide also covers software interfaces like Bluehill 3 and Bluehill LE, hardware controls, and system safety labeling.

The guide emphasizes safety throughout, including crush hazards, electrical hazards, and robotic motion hazards, and provides detailed steps for assembling the load string, selecting and installing load cells, and configuring grips and fixtures.

What's inside

• System Description and Terminology
• Components
• Principle of Operation
• Hardware Controls
• Software
• System Components and Interconnections
• System Safety and Information Labeling
• Product Support
• Product Documentation
• Preparing the System

Frequently asked questions

What temperature range is considered extreme and requires protective clothing?

Protective clothing is required when handling equipment at temperatures exceeding 60 °C (140 °F) or below 0 °C (32 °F).

What is the recommended insertion depth range for specimens into grip jaws?

Specimens should be inserted into the jaws by at least 66% to 100% of the recommended depth.

What safety measure must be taken before removing covers from rotating machinery?

You must disconnect the equipment from all power supplies before removing any cover that gives access to rotating machinery.