Tinius Olsen's HMC 3.0: Wireless Bluetooth Handheld Interface for SL and ST Series Testers

HMC 3.0 by Tinius Olsen is a wireless handheld interface linked to amachine through Bluetooth. This interface can be employed on both the SL and ST series of testers. It comes with an Android-based operating platform and can regulate the machine by itself or in conjunction with the Horizon software of Tinius Olsen.

Features and Benefits

The Bluetooth-enabled handheld interface enables the utmost flexibility upon pairing with a testing machine

Usual battery life is around 20+ hours of uninterrupted usage

10.1 indisplay with 1920 × 1200 Resolution

Three-channel display of test machine channels

A maximum 10-m safe operating radius

If the range is surpassed for testing, the machine will function in “safe” mode.

Selectable multi-unit display of channel values

Controls machine movement at the time of test set-up and starts a test directly from the application

Testing procedures can be set up with the use of up to five simple steps when it is running without the Horizon software. Move, hold, and cycle routines are the steps included

Prompt display of channel values and machine status

Test results can be sent directly to a Wi-Fi-enabled printer or connected to a PC via USB-A/USB-C connection

8 MP front camera and 13 MP AF back can be utilized to take snaps of tests, specimens, and configurations as witness to every test

To record the test procedure, the interface has Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps capability

Stylus is included

Specifications

Colour: Yes

Operating system: Android 12

Compatible with TO ST and SL series frames and most other VMC-controlled machines

CPU: Qualcomm SM7325

Processor: 2.4 Ghz/1.8 Ghz, Octa-core

Memory (RAM): 4 GB

Memory (Internal/External): 64 GB 9/MicroSD (up to 1 TB)

Display/Display type: Screen size 10.1in/TFT

Brightness: 550 nits

Display resolution: WXGA (1920 × 1200)

Camera (back/front): 13 MP Autofocus with LED flash/8MP

Video playing resolution: FHD (1920 × 1200) @ 360 fps

Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 × 1200) @ 360 fps

USB port: Type C USB 3.2/ Fast Charging

Battery capacity: 7600 mAh, user-replaceable battery

Battery life: Up to 20+ hours

WiFi: Wi-Fi 6 Supported

Stylus: Integrated S pen (water and dust resistant, IP68 rated)

Charging time: 160 minutes

Dimensions: 285.75 × 190.5 × 31.75 mm

Weight: 674 gm

The HMC 3.0 is mounted with a 300SL. Image Credit: Tinius Olsen

The locking dock feature (above) allows you to secure the dock to the frame, preventing accidental contact and removal of the HMC 3.0 when mounted. Mounted in the dock is the recommended position for the HMC 3.0. Image Credit: Tinius Olsen