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Minimum System Requirements

*** DELL, HP, IBM, and Gateway PCs MAY BE USED as well as Laptops. Because computer technology is continuously changing, it is strongly recommended that you consult Instron for final approval of a particular model.

Base Requirements:

Intel Pentium (Dual Core or Single Core) Processor: 2 GHz or faster clock speed
1 GB RAM
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
CD Drive
Hard Drive: 1 GB Free Space
Display: 1024x768 High Color
1 unused serial port
2 Ethernet ports (If network accessibility is required) (Specification, Rev 3.0 - "Short Card" Dimensions)

Instron Bluehill 2 with Versachannel Option

1 additional unused full-size PCI slot with minimum length of 6.6" and full height of 4.2" (Refer to PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev 3.0 - "Short Card" Dimensions)

Note:

These specifications are for new system installations only. Additional requirements may exist for certain Instron accessories – please be sure to consult with your local sales representative.
For information on requirements when old equipment and peripherals are involved, please consult with Instron technical support personnel.

Software Updates available on WSA website

What's New in Bluehill 2

VersaChannel ™ : add an additional 4 - 16 channels for data acquisition.
Raw Data Viewer: view raw data points for tests. Define format including column order and format.
Enhanced Output: define data content for raw data and results output.
Microsoft® Access: output user defined test parameters and results for use in Microsoft® Access database
API (Advanced Programming Interface): new interface allows users to access Bluehill test information or automate Bluehill operations using Visual Basic® 6.0.
Slope: new slope result calculation
Seam Slippage: new seam slippage calculations for textile testing.
Most Recently Used Lists: clear a selected test method/sample file from list - or the entire list.
Change “hold” value and “duration” now available as test inputs.
Set and reset digital outputs during a Profiler test.
LVDT: Use a strain channel as displacement.
Multiple test end criteria: define up to four test end criteria per test.
Configure Autobalance on system channels.
Units displayed in graph legend for easier viewing of multi-channel graphs.
Define alignment results for results columns in the Result Table body.
…and much, much more!