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ESM1500 High Capacity Motorized Test Stand

Made in USA
The ESM1500 is a highly capacity single-column motorized force test stand for tension and compression measurement applications up to 1500 lb (6.7 kN). It is suitable for production and laboratory use, the ESM1500 may be used with an indicator-load cell combination or with a force gauge. Sample setup and fine positioning are a breeze with available FollowMe force-based positioning - using your hand as your guide, push and pull on the load cell or force gauge to move the crosshead at a dynamically variable rate of speed.

With generous travel, clearance, and depth dimensions, a wide range of tests can be performed, including break testing, cycling, limit testing to a load or distance, load-holding, elongation testing, tensile testing, compression testing, and more. Satisfy various test methods through an easy-to-use menu, allowing the configuration of test speed, force and distance limits, cycling, preload, and many other functions, all protected by a password.

Controller functions are offered individually through a unique “build-your-own” configuration platform. Order any combination of functions to customize the test stand to specific requirements. Functions not ordered originally can be activated in the field.

Force and travel data can be output to a PC for graphing and analysis using MESURTMgauge software. Or, fully control the stand by a PC through a custom-written program in any language supporting ASCII communications.

Features

  • Compatible with indicators and load cells, as well as force gauges
  • Adjustable, removal controller with intuitive menu navigation
  • Password protection of test parameters
  • Stepper motor-driven, producing smooth and quiet operation with no speed variation under load
  • USB output of force vs. time or force vs. distance
  • Compact footprint, suitable for crowded workbenches
  • Ergonomic design, with smart, clean cable management
  • Most electronics housed in an integrated removeable enclosure, easily removed and transported

Hardware and Software Options

For applications requiring remote use of the control panel. Features an adjustable viewing angle and a base with thru holes for bench mounting. Control panel tabletop mounting kit
For applications requiring remote use of the control panel. Features an adjustable viewing angle and a base with thru holes for bench mounting.
Consider MESUR™gauge Plus software for force vs. travel or force vs. time data acquisition, plotting, analysis, reporting, as well as motion control. The software coordinates motor start / stop and data acquisition with one click. Data collection & motion control software
Consider MESUR®gauge Plus for force vs. travel or force vs. time data acquisition, plotting, analysis, reporting, as well as motion control. The software coordinates motor start / stop and data acquisition with one click.

Note: MESUR®gauge Plus does not require any optional test stand functions, such as PC Control. If force vs. travel vs. time output is required, order the Travel Indication option. See below section for details.
Choose from three indicators. Consider a Model 7i or 5i to take advantage of all available test stand functions. Indicators
Choose from three indicators. Consider a Model 7i or 5i to take advantage of all available test stand functions.
S-beam load cells for use with any Mark-10 indicator. Capacities from 50 to 2,000 lbF (250 N to 10 kN) Series R01 force sensors
S-beam load cells for use with any Mark-10 indicator. Capacities from 50 to 2,000 lbF (250 N to 10 kN).
Inline force sensors for use with any Mark-10 indicator. Capacities available from 0.25 to 100 lbF (1 to 500 N) Series R03 force sensors
Inline force sensors for use with any Mark-10 indicator. Capacities available from 0.25 to 100 lbF (1 to 500 N).
Set of mounting hardware to mount any Series R01 load cell up to 2,000 lbF capacity and any Series R03 force sensor. Load cell hardware kit
Set of mounting hardware to mount any Series R01 load cell up to 2,000 lbF capacity and any Series R03 force sensor. Can also be adapted to other manufacturers' load cells with #10-32, 1/4-28, and 1/2-20 mounting threads. Note that Series R01 and R03 load cell part numbers ending in -1 (ex: MR01-500-1) include mounting hardware for LC test stand models.
Choose from several gauge series. Consider a Series 7 or 5 gauge to take advantage of all available test stand functions. Force Gauges
Choose from several gauge series. Consider a Series 7 or 5 gauge to take advantage of all available test stand functions.
Optional AC1055 mounting plate features a matrix of #10-32 holes and 1/2-20 center hole Base plate, matrix of holes
Features a matrix of #10-32 threaded holes and a 1/2-20 center hole, ideal for custom fixture mounting.
Optional AC1054 mounting plate features three center hole sizes - #10-32, 5/16-18, and 1/2-20. An array of four 1/4-28 holes is also provided. Base plate, three hole sizes
#10-32, 5/16-18, and 1/2-20 holes are provided, along with an array of four 1/4-28 holes.
Allow for quick grip installation and removal, and prevent grip rotation. Mount to common test frames, load cells, and force gauges. Grips and fixtures
Choose from a wide range of tensile and compression grips and fixtures.

Eye end adapters
Allow for quick grip installation and removal, and prevent grip rotation. Mount to common test frames, load cells, and force gauges.

Optional Functions

Any of the below functions may be purchased at time of order or may be activated in the field at a later date via an activation code. A complete options package is also available at a discounted price. The stand is supplied in Demo Mode, a 160-hour time period in which all functions are temporarily enabled.

Feature Part No. Description Requirements
FollowMeTM force-based positioning SF008 Position the crosshead by manually pushing or pulling on the force gauge shaft or load cell. Increasing force produces greater speeds. Ideal for setups and quick positioning.
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
Travel indication SF009 Position is indicated on the control unit display, with output via USB. An internal scale utilizing Renishaw technology produces significantly higher accuracy than with conventional rotary encoder-based designs. Backlash and nonlinearity are virtually eliminated.
  • For data output to a PC, a Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator is required
Computer control SF010 Fully control the stand and force gauge / indicator via custom-written application in any language supporting ASCII communications. Also responds to the legacy Chatillon TCD command set and legacy Nexygen TCD software (not available from CheckLine).

This option is not required for MESUR®gauge Plus software.
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
  • SF009 travel indication
  • For full speed range, consider SF017 and SF018 speed range extensions
Programmable travel limits SF011 The stand stops at or cycles between programmable upper and lower travel distances.
  • SF009 travel indication option
Overload protection SF012 Protects a force sensor or force gauge against overload. Program the desired percentage of full scale of the gauge. Adjustable analog output voltage setting allows the stand to interface with virtually any gauge with analog output.
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
Auto Return SF013 The crosshead moves to a limit switch, force set point, travel position, or break, then stops and reverses direction at full speed to the opposite limit.
  • Reversing at force set point: Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
  • Reversing at travel limit: SF011 programmable travel limits option
  • Reversing at break: SF019 break detection option
Cycling / dwell time SF014 Same as auto-return, but with the ability to program up to 99,999 cycles. Programmable dwell time for upper and lower limits (set independently) can be set up for up to 9,999 seconds.
  • Same as auto-return, at the same speed in each direction. Add SF016 for independent up and down speeds.
Independent Up and Down Speeds SF016 Individually configure speeds for the up and down directions. -
Low Speed Extension SF017 Extends the standard speed range down to 0.001 in/min (0.02 mm/min). -
High Speed Extension SF018 Extends the standard speed range up to 90 in/min (2,300 mm/min). -
Break Detection SF019 Crosshead stops at a sudden drop in force. Programmable percentage of peak force.
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
Load Holding SF020 Dynamically adjusts the crosshead position to maintain a programmed load for an indefinite or specified period of time.
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
  • If a specified time is required, order SF014 cycling / dwell time option
Preload / Sample Touch SF021 Stops the crosshead and/or zeroes the travel display at an initial preload - useful in tensile, compression, spring, elongation, and other applications. Preload is programmable as a percentage of force gauge/load cell full scale. Three modes: (1) stop, (2) stop and zero, and (3) zero without stopping.
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator
  • SF009 travel indication
Profiles SF022 Save and recall sets of test parameters, such as speeds, travel limits, preload, etc. Maximum of 50 profiles may be stored. -
Complete Options Package SFCOMP Includes all Controller Features listed above
  • Series 7 or 5 gauge or indicator

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Specifications

Load capacity1,500 lbF [6.7 kN] at < 60 in [1,525 mm]/min
1,000 lbF [4.5 kN] at > 60 in [1,525 mm]/min
Maximum travel distanceESM1500: 32 in [813 mm]
ESM1500S: 14.2 in [360 mm]
Speed rangeStandard: 0.5 - 24 in/min [10 - 600 mm/min]
Optional: 0.001 - 90 in/min [0.02 - 2,300 mm/min]
Speed setting accuracy±0.2% of setting
Speed variation with load±0% [stepper motor driven]
Travel accuracy±0.002 in. per 10 in. [±0.05 mm per 250 mm]
Travel resolution0.001 in [0.02 mm]
Limit switch repeatability±0.001 in [0.03 mm]
Included accessoriesUSB cable, instrument-stand interface cable, base eye end with 2 locking rings, 2 spanner wrenches, gauge/indicator mounting screws, Allen wrench set, Resource CD
ConformanceCE mark
Warranty3 years [see individual statement for further details]
PowerUniversal input 80-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 450W
Operating Temperature Range40 - 100°F, max. 96% humidity, non-condensating
WeightESM1500: 198 lb [90 kg]
ESM1500S: 160 lb [72 kg]
Shipping WeightESM1500: 248 lb [113 kg]
ESM1500S: 206 lb [93 kg]
Shipping Dimensions24 x 31 x 61” (61 x 79 x 154 cm)

ESM1500 Standard Equipment

ESM1500 standard partsThe ESM1500LC and ESM1500FG test stands are shipped as shown at left, and include the following accessories:

(1) AC1047-2 (eye-end kit for base of stand)
(1) Load cell / indicator mounting kit (ESM1500LC, ESM1500SLC)
(1) Force gauge mounting kit (ESM1500FG, ESM1500SFG)
(1) USB cable
(1) Interface cable, gauge/indicator to test stand
(4) Thumb screw for indicator / force gauge
(1) Allen wrench set
(1) Control panel
(1) Control panel mounting bracket with hardware
(1) Power cord
(1) Resource CD

Dimensions

LC Models
For use with an indicator and sensor. ESM1500LC / ESM750LC Motorized Tension / Compression Test Stands Dimensional Drawing in[mm]
ModelAB
ESM1500LC51.35"
[1304.3 mm]
8.13" - 40.13"
[206.4 - 1019.2 mm]
ESM1500SLC33.89"
[860.9 mm]
8.13" - 22.33"
[206.4 - 567.1 mm]
FG Models
For use with a force gauge. ESM1500FG / ESM750FG Motorized Tension / Compression Test Stands Dimensional Drawing in[mm]
ModelAB
ESM1500FG51.35"
[1304.3 mm]
5.25" - 37.25"
[133.4 - 946.2 mm]
ESM1500SFG33.89"
[860.9 mm]
5.25" - 19.45"
[133.4 - 494.0 mm]

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Accessories
Optional Hardware
AC1065
Load cell mounting hardware kit for ESM1500 / ESM750
$100.00
AC1055
Base plate, matrix of threaded holes
$135.00
AC1054
Base plate, multiple center hole threads
$135.00
AC1045
Eye end kit, force gauge, #10-32F
$105.00
AC1045-1
Eye end kit, force gauge, 5/16-18F
$105.00
AC1045-2
Eye-End Adapter Kit for Force gauges, 1/2-20M
$105.00
AC1047-3
Eye end kit, load cell / force gauge, 1/4-28M
$85.00
AC1047-2
Eye end kit, Base / load cell adapter kit, 1/2-20M
$85.00
AC1057
Force gauge mounting kit (included w/ FG Models)
$480.00
AC1056
Load cell mounting kit (included w/ LC Models)
$480.00
AC1087
Adapter, G1109 to ESM1500 / ESM750
$175.00
Optional Functions
SF008
FollowMeTM force-based dynamic manual positioning
$565.00
SF009
Travel indication, with USB output, ESM1500 / ESM750
$1,985.00
SF009-1
Travel indication, with USB output, ESM1500S / ESM750S
$1,525.00
SF010
Computer control Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$1,165.00
SF011
Programmable travel set points Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$940.00
SF012
Overload Protection Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$820.00
SF013
Auto return Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$560.00
SF014
Cycling / dwell time Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$820.00
SF016
Independent up and down speeds Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$505.00
SF017
Extended speed range, low Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$560.00
SF018
Extended speed range, high Option for ESM1500 / ESM1500S
$560.00
SF018-1
Extended speed range, high, ESM750 / ESM750S
$560.00
SF019
Break detection Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$560.00
SF020
Loadholding Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$825.00
SF021
Preload / sample touch Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$690.00
SF022
Profiles Option for ESM1500 / ESM750
$940.00
SFCOMP
Complete options package for ESM1500 / ESM750 (includes all SF options above)
$6,835.00
SFCOMP-1
Complete options package for ESM1500S / ESM750S (includes all SF options above)
$6,425.00
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*ESM1500 contains a universal power supply (80 - 240V) and includes a power cord with US plug. Add suffix ‘E’ for Euro plug, ‘U’ for UK plug, or ‘A’ for Australian plug. Ex: ESM1500LCE