Description Overview To evaluate a degree of firmness Measurement based off of the indentation force detection (IFD) Circular indentor foot applies force, while also recording the degree of indentation Software package included Applications Polyurethane Car seats Bike seats Mattresses Furniture Chairs Springs Software Features Data sampling is adjustable from 1-200,000 Hz Position or load control Test parameters displayed with graph simultaneously Real time graphic display of data Selectable graphical display presentation Data can be sent to Excel Out of range stop Auto return after a test is selected Calibration file to calibrate the instrument Statistical analysis Printable reports Windows based software Overlay display of data curve possible during test ISO and ASTM test methods programmable Other test methods programmable by the operator Cyclic testing with data recording during cycle Features Large support table allowing any test width Easy operation Capability of testing different sized samples 322 ± 2 cm² circular indentor foot (8” diameter) Computer hardware and 19” flat screen monitor Specifications Loading system: closed loop micro computer, which drives a ball screw and nut for its vertical movement Maximum capacity: 0-2224 N Travel approx.: 750 mm x 0.1 mm Speed: 0.05 to 500 mm/min Return speed: 500 mm/min Load measurement accuracy: ± 0.5% of indicated value or ± 0.1% of full scale Load auto-zeroing: load cell discrimination Max. stroke limiter: upper/lower — 2 points Safety function: safety overloading provided at test Dimensions: 2925 mm high x 2500 mm wide x 1350 mm deep Weight: 245 kgs Electrical: 220/240 VAC @ 50 Hz or 110 VAC @ 60 Hz (or as per client’s request) Standards AS 2281 AS 2282.8 ASTM F1566 ASTM D3574 -- Test B ISO 3386:1984 ISO 2439 BS EN 1957:2000 GB 10807 JIS K 6400 Optional Equipment Load cells Custom platen fixtures Platen: 13 ½” diameter Firmness Rating Features Included in Software Maximum load capacity Load cell accuracy Travel Indentor size Speed range Return speed Readability Custom locations can also be set for firmness testing with IDM’s F0013 software Compression Test Reports Include Test configuration file name Test data file Operator’s name Customer / part no Comment e.g. batch no., colour etc. Statistics Graphs Print and save test results