Zwick Roell’s testXpert® sets the standard for intelligent materials testing by providing a uniform operating concept for all applications. It has now been further enhanced by a range of new features, as seen at this year’s testXpo international testing forum (19th-22nd October 2009).
Operator interface for touch-operation
The new testXpert® II touch interface provides interactive operation via a PC mounted directly on the testing machine and adjustable for operator comfort. Navigation optimized for touch-PCs combined with efficient parameter input via an integrated alphanumeric panel provide a significant reduction in operator workload, particularly for simple tests.
Speech output
The ideal complement to touch-PC operation, testXpert® II speech output actively guides the user through the test sequence. From the start of the test the operator receives all essential information on the test sequence and is actively prompted to any required user actions, such as ‘attach extensometer’, and can also be informed of results determined online. Easily integrated customized texts provide operator prompts for defined actions, even after the test (e.g. guidelines for disposal of specimen remains).
Fast configuration through intelligent default allocations
Operation has been greatly simplified for many testXpert® II functions by intelligent, logical default allocations, including generating reports in PDF format with one mouse-click, specimen and series-specific default reports and fully pre-configured export interfaces for Word, Excel, ASCII data export and long-term evaluations. Naturally all default allocations can be quickly and individually matched to customers’ individual requirements.
Materials testing visualization
This new function enables a visual record of the test arrangement used for a particular test to be stored via a photograph or video. These images and videos are generated with one click of a button and are administered in their own layout, which is integrated into the Test Program. This provides the user with important information on the required test arrangement, particularly useful when a wide range of test arrangements are in use.
It is also possible to store specimen-specific images, for example if the failure image is also to be documented. Again, one button click is all that is needed for automatic recording and allocation to the specimen.
The new version also enables videos from high-speed cameras (as well as from web cameras and camcorders) to be integrated in testXpert® II and synchronized perfectly with the curve graphics.