ForneyLink Test Machine HMI / Touchscreen Replacement

DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Setup of testing protocol, real-time display of test data, and post-test data transfer is accomplished through the ForneyLink touchscreen HMI.

Selection of the test method, sample type, specimen data, and test parameters are made on the touchscreen of the controller. Force, stress, and rate of load are displayed simultaneously during a test, with an option to show real-time load vs time or stress vs strain graphs. 

 The operator can navigate options for:

• Test Run
• Test Setup
• Machine Setup
• Calibration
• Reporting and Data Transfer
• Diagnostics
• Provides a simultaneous display of force, stress, and rate of load and displays a real-time graph of Load vs. Time, or Stress vs. Strain.

When ordering, please provide the Model Number and Serial Number of your Forney Test Machine.

DATA ACQUISITION

Standard functionality includes data collection by the ForneyLink HMI for printing and transfer.

Data from optional extensometer and compressometer displacement transducers are also collected by the HMI. This data is captured with the same timestamp as the load data.

A menu button prints each test or transfers test data in summary form. Testing laboratory, sample ID, and client information are stored for error-free reporting and distribution. The diagnostics feature instantly displays the status of the emergency-stop button, drive system, data communication, pressure transducer, and over-travel limit switch. An indication of a fault condition in any of the systems must be resolved before testing can proceed.

USB and LAN ports, along with Wi-Fi capability, allow immediate printing of tests, or easy data collection and transfer to the user’s PC for reporting of results using a USB flash drive.

FORNEYVAULT® ENABLED MACHINES

Make your machine smart – enable two-way data communication by accessing information and making it available for the testing process. Connect your machine seamlessly to LIMS packages, QC software, and other third-party software participating on the ForneyVault platform. ForneyVault-enabled machines help control the workload, and make your technicians smarter and more productive, with fewer costly errors.

A smart machine can:

• Enable intelligent workflows
• Enable Bar Code Scanning capability to identify the specimen to be tested
• Validate specimen geometry
• Calculate proper preload settings – based on actual and/or expected strength
• Calibration Monitor provides notification of impending calibration requirements
• Discard Dashboard provides context enabled specimen management for untested specimen disposal decisions.
• Notify you that a correction factor should be used
• Notify you of individual low breaks
• Notify you of excessive variance among several specimens

The ForneyLink Touchscreen is also compatible with most manufacturer’s testing machines. Check with our Customer Service team to ensure compatibility.