SUPPORT
Autoclave and other Touch Screen Controls
Support email = munger@cortest.com
Cortest’s touch screen control software is scada based, custom programed control software that gives the operator the freedom to perform a wide variety of tests on Cortest equipment.
Load Frame Control (LFC)
Support email = dleiter@cortest.com
Cortest’s LFC software is a windows based, custom programed control software that gives the operator the freedom to perform a wide variety of tests on Cortest Load Frames. These tests include SSR (Slow Strain Rate), Ripple Strain Rate, Fatigue Testing, Direct Current Potential Drop tests, and many more. The LFC software is also programmable, with if/then statements available to give the operator as much control over their testing equipment.
Load Frame Control (LFC) Manuals
Cortest’s Youtube Videos
LFC Manual download (PDF)
Software and Firmware updates:
NOTE: BE SURE TO USE THE MANUAL INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO WRITE DOWN OR TAKE SCREENSHOTS OF INFORMATION ON THE CALIBRATIONS SCREENS AND THE CONFIGURATION SCREEN! YOU MUST ENTER THESE VALUES IN THE UPDATED SOFTWARE BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT.
Version 11:
Click here to download LFC version 11.8.2
Corrected a math error in the calculation of strain when using metric units.
Click here to download LFC version 11.8.1
Corrected a math error in the calculation of strain when using metric units.
Click here to download LFC version 11.8.0
Added user adjustable filtering in the configuration screen.
Click here to download LFC version 11.7.2
Fixes LVDT issues in 11.7.1
Click here to download LFC version 11.7.1
This update affects the K input and output values when operating in the following conditions: specimen = CT and SENT. Units = MPA. The internal software conversions have been corrected to output in MPA (rt) M. If you are running in these conditions it is reccomended that you upgrade.
Click here to download LFC version 11.7.0
Added aditional controls for the rippled strain rate motion profile.
Added the ability to individualy control the positive and negative stroke velocity.
Click here to download LFC version 11.6.0
Added force vs displacement graph. Fixed metric crack stress intensity unit identifiers. Added display for uncompensated force on the calibration screen.
Click here to download LFC version 11.5.12
Fixed conversions and added resolution to existing conversions. Retuned pressure input filter.
Click here to download LFC version 11.5.11
September 13, 2023: Fixed math error in stress and strain with units Newtons, mm, MPa.
Click here to download LFC version 11.5.10
Removed filtering, retuining of some PID loops. Updated to the latest version of Labview.
Click here to download LFC version 11.5.05
Added additional IF THEN statments. Added filtering on all instrumentation inputs.
Click here to download LFC version 11.5.00
Fixed heater button.
Click here to download LFC version 11.3.28
Added Precision in all data fields.
Click here to download LFC version 11.3.27
Fixed math error when using a compact tension specimens with MPa units as stress or K.
Click here to download LFC version 11.3.26
Added additional graph, Force vs Crack. Changed digits of pressure precision from 2 to 3.
NOTE: This software and firmware update must be installed together. It may only be installed on machines already running version 11. Installing this software on version 10, 5, or machines that have no version will brick the machine. Installation instructions are available in the manual and on our Youtube channel available in the links above.
Legacy Equipment: (Including version 10 and all prior versions)
Contact dleiter@cortest.com