AUTOGRAPH AGS-V Series Tabletop Universal Test Frames
High-precision mechanical testing across a diverse array of materials
The Shimadzu Autograph AGS-V Series is a high-precision universal testing machine designed for evaluating the mechanical properties of a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and battery components.
Ideal for industries such as electric vehicles and aerospace, the AGS-V Series offers enhanced force accuracy (±0.5% over a 1/1 to 1/500 load range), a broad crosshead speed range (0.0005 to 1,500 mm/min), and high-speed data sampling (up to 5 kHz). These features allow for more efficient and accurate testing with minimal need for sensor changes.
Operator-Friendly Design with Enhanced Safety
Protection Cover
Protects Operators from Debris
The protection cover is provided as standard on the front of the test space. Manufactured from high-durability polycarbonate, it blocks ruptured sample fragments and protects operators.
Unintended Operation Prevented with an Interlock
With the interlock function, test and return operations cannot be performed if the protection cover is open, reducing the risk of accidents.
Raising/Lowering Cover with Free Stop Function
The raising/lowering cover has a free stop function that allows it to be stopped at the desired position.
Intelligent Crosshead
Prevents Jig Impacts
The intelligent crosshead always recognizes its current position. If jigs get too close to each other due to an operational error, an impact warning is issued, and the crosshead is s topped automatically.
Contact Detection and Instantaneous Emergency Stop
The machine status is diligently monitored even when the crosshead is moved with the protection cover open, such as when adjusting the position of test jigs or attaching samples. If the machine detects test force changes due to contact with jigs or hands, the crosshead performs an emergency stop.
Overload Detection Function
If the machine detects a test force exceeding the load cell capacity, the crosshead stops automatically. This reduces the risk of load cell damage from overloads during jog operation and during testing. (Note that the possibility of damage cannot be completely eliminated.)
Stroke Limit Switch
Press, Set the Position, Release
A stroke limit switch, which sets the limits of crosshead movement, prevents crosshead and jig impacts. A spring mechanism inside the switch fixes the position when it is released, thereby preventing incorrect settings due to operational errors, such as forgetting to fix it.
Boost Productivity with Enhanced Usability Features
Operation Controller
User-Friendly Interface
Equipped with a color liquid crystal touch panel that displays the most appropriate buttons and information in accordance with the situation. Various operations and information can be displayed, such as adjusting the distance between jigs before a test and checking measurement values during testing.
Machine Self-Diagnosis Function
Sensor amplifier calibration information, testing machine operation status, power supply voltage, communication status, etc., are constantly monitored. There is immediate notification in the event of a fault. Also, it is equipped with a function that checks the number of hours of instrument usage and the number of times the instrument has been used. When a prescribed value is reached, the operator is notified. This is useful for scheduling maintenance and contributes to greater uptime.
Selectable Displays
An easy-to-see format can be selected for the measurement value display details during a test. If measurement values are displayed over two lines, the measurement values can be checked visually, even from a distance.
Automation of the Test Force Electrical Calibration Function
Test force electrical calibration, which must be performed when starting the test machine, is performed automatically.
Stand-Alone Testing Function
Testing can be performed with the operational controller only, without using a computer.
- Tensile, compression, and bending test conditions can be configured directly from the touch panel.
- The measurement results are saved on a USB flash drive
Note: Prepare the USB flash drive separately.
Voice Operation Is Supported * Sound can be muted.
Voice notification is played before crosshead operation, preventing operator errors.
Operation Sound Can Be Selected in Accordance with the Environment * Sound can be muted.
Autograph-specific operation sounds have been designed. You can choose between “pleasant sound for comfortable operation” and “sound that is easy to hear in noisy conditions.”
Multi-Table
Testing can be performed efficiently with minimal movement by using a multi-table where tools and samples used in testing can be placed.
Cutting-Edge Specifications for a New Era of Testing Quality
High-Speed Data Sampling: 5 kHz
The high-speed sampling function has been enhanced from 1 ms to 0.2 ms. Rapid or minute changes can now be recorded.
Wide Range of Testing Speeds and High-Speed Crosshead Return
The test speed range is 0.0005 to 1500 mm/min, so tests can be performed under more test conditions. Also, the crosshead return speed has been increased to 1650 mm/min, which contributes to reducing customers’ test takt time.Test Force Accuracy Guaranteed Range: 1/1000
The test force accuracy guaranteed range has been enlarged to 1/1000, which widens the data confidence interval. The test force rise portion also can be analyzed with confidence. Tests that required replacing multiple load cells depending on the test force can now be performed with fewer load cells, freeing the operator from the difficult replacement operation.
Expandability to Enable Various Measurements
By adding an optional board, measurements can be made using the Shimadzu strain gauge type extensometer. Also, both analog and digital signals can be input, enabling various types of measurements.
Optional Board
