Proterm Handheld Tethered User Interface

The Proterm Handheld Tethered User Interface from Tinius Olsen is a familiar handheld controller that is tethered to the machine by an articulated arm. With its larger, tactile, sealed keypad, this controller is suitable for operators who use gloves to load and unload specimens and want a push button keypad. The controller can be used for standard operation of the tester and can start a test, but must be used together with Horizon software.

There are two tethered controller models: one designed for the operation with Tinius Olsen’s ST series testers, and one designed for operation with Tinius Olsen’s SL series testers.

Features and Benefits

SL model has five more buttons than the ST model, which are used for opening and closing of hydraulic actuated lever pocket wedge grips, and for moving the motorized crosshead on hydraulic machines

Interface is surrounded by silicone rubber guard to prevent damage

Keypad surface offers greater splash resistance which decreases curling and peeling making it suitable for all kinds of operating environments

Keys made from strong elastomeric epoxy and are safe in all kinds of environments

Specifications

Specifications apply to both SL Series Handheld User Interfaces and ST Series Handheld User Interfaces, except where indicated

Compatible with TO: ST series frames and SL series frames

Tactile push button type: Black elastomeric keys with epoxy caps. The keypad surface provides excellent splash resistance with no curling or peeling of the keypad overlay

Technology platform: Embedded processor based

Dedicated hard keys: SL Series – 18 keys, ST Series – 13 keys

Language: Supports global language character sets

Required or option: Option in support of testing machine crosshead positioning, specimen insertion and monitoring of machine status. Cannot be used to perform materials testing

Graphics: ASCII Character Set, Dark Characters on Light Background with Blinking and Inverse Video Attributes

Screen size: 192 x 128 pixels

Screen: Monochrome supertwist LCD5 – 5 lines (3 live sources, 2 status lines)

IP rating: Sealed to IP51 (drip proof)

Cradle mount to frame: SL Series – Mounted on modifiable, articulated arm fixed on console, ST Series – Mounted on modifiable, articulated arm which in turn is connected to T slot mounting point on test frame

Cable connection: Six-pin modular interface connector capable of communication up to 57,600 bps

Weight: 340 g/12 oz

Size (LxWxD): 209 x 104.1 x 29.2 mm/8.25 x 4.10 x 1.15”

Surround: Case is molded from Cycolac ABS^® with a silicon rubber surround

Cable length: 600 mm/23.6”

Power requirement: Via RS232 cable

Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Operating temperature: 10 to 40 °C

Storage humidity: 10% to 70% non-condensing

Storage temperature: 5 to 35 °C

Proterm Handheld Tethered User Interface

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