Acumen® Electrodynamic Test Systems
With force capacities up to 12kN or down to milli-Newtons, these clean and quiet systems can extend energy-efficient electrodynamic testing to many applications. The system's intuitive visual displays and software graphics simplify test setup, monitoring and modification, and the sturdy design delivers high precision and accuracy.
Applications
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
- Tension
- Torsion
- Low-force Testing
- Fatigue Testing
- Dynamic Characterization
- Compression
- Bend
- Flex
Test Specimens
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Polymers
- Elastomeric Materials
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Polymers
- Rubber
- Biomaterials and Medical Devices
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Composites
- Carbon Fiber
- Ceramic Matrix Composites
- Composites
- Metal Matrix Composites
- Polymer Matrix
- Ceramics
- Consumer Products & Packaging
- Microelectronics
Test Standards
- ISO 14801
- ISO 6475
- ASTM F1717
- ASTM F2077
- ISO 7206
- ASTM 1440
- ASTM F543
- ASTM F1800
- ISO 14879
- ASTM F3140-17
- ASTM D7028
- ASTM D5992
- ASTM D5023
- ASTM D5024
- ASTM D5026
- ASTM D5418
- ISO 6721-4
- ISO 6721-5
- ISO 1099
- ASTM 466-96
- ASTM 468-90
- ASTM E606
- ASTM D3479
- ASTM E466
- ASTM E2368
- EUR 22281 EN
- ASTM E647
- ASTM E399
- ASTM E1820
- ASTM 399-17
- ISO 6892
- ASTM D412
- ASTM D882
- ASTM 527-2
- ASTM 527-3
- ISO 7800
- ASTM A938
- ASTM D1043
- ASTM D5279
- ASTM F383
- ISO 5835
- ISO 9268
- ISO 80369-1
- ISO 6721-12
Key Product Features
Easy, Intuitive Use
Simple installation, setup, test monitoring and modification
Accurate / Repeatable Results
Patent-pending software algorithms provide auto-tuning
Energy Efficient
Electric actuation uses less energy
Innovative Technology
Industry-leading performance, with up to 12 kN force capacity and axial/torsional options
Model Comparison
Acumen 1
- Dynamic force: 1250 N (281 (lbf)
- Static force: 850 N (191 lbf)
- Actuator dynamic stroke: 70 mm (2.75 in)
- Tabletop
Acumen 3
- Dynamic force: 3000 N (670 lbf)
- Static force: 2000 N (450 lbf)
- Actuator dynamic stroke: 70 mm (2.75 in)
- Dynamic torque rating: +/- 30 Nm (265 in-lb)
- Static torque rating: +/- 21 Nm (185 in-lb)
- Tabletop
- Available in standard or axial/torsional configurations
Acumen 12
- Dynamic force: 12000 N (2697 lbf)
- Static force: 8500 N (1910 lbf)
- Actuator dynamic stroke: 70 mm (2.75 in)
- Dynamic torque rating: +/-120 Nm (1056 in-lb)
- Static torque rating: +/- 84.8 Nm (746 in-lb)
- Floor-standing
- Available in standard or axial/torsional configurations
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Full Product Information
Acumen 1 Specifications
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DIAGRAM |
MODEL |
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LOAD FRAME SPECIFICATIONS1 |
DETAIL |
ACUMEN 1 |
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Dynamic force² |
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1250 N (281 lbf) |
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Static force² |
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850 N (191 lbf) |
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Actuator dynamic stroke |
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70 mm (2.75 in) |
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Angular displacement |
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– |
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Dynamic performance |
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≤100 Hz |
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Minimum test space height³ |
A |
26 mm (1.02 in) |
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Maximum test space height⁴ |
A |
603 mm (23.74 in) |
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Working height⁵ |
B |
133 mm (5.24 in) |
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Test space width |
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(measured between columns) |
C |
375 mm (14.76 in) |
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Base plate design |
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T-Slot |
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(industry standard: 8 mm) |
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Column diameter |
D |
63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
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Frame footprint width |
E |
550 mm (21.62 in) |
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Frame footprint depth⁶ |
F |
485 mm (19.09 in) |
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Overall width⁶ |
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(with frame-mounted controller) |
G |
679 mm (26.73 in) |
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Overall height⁷ |
H |
1511 mm (59.49 in) |
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Weight |
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159 kg (350 lb) |
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Noise level - typical⁸ |
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47 dbA |
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Noise level - maximum⁸ |
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69 dbA |
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Mounting |
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Tabletop: Vertical |
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Standard load cell |
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1.5 kN Accel Comp |
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Operating temperature |
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+5C° to +40C° |
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Cooling |
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Automated forced air |
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Electrical requirements⁹ |
Voltage - VAC |
100-120 (200-240) |
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Frequency - Hz |
50 - 60 |
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Current - Amps |
7 (4) |
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Phase |
Single |
Acumen 3 and 12 Specifications
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DIAGRAM |
MODEL |
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LOAD FRAME SPECIFICATIONS1 |
DETAIL |
ACUMEN 3 |
ACUMEN 3 A/T |
ACUMEN 12 |
ACUMEN 12 A/T |
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Dynamic force² |
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3000 N (670 lbf) |
3000 N (670 lbf) |
12000 N (2697 lbf) |
12000 N (2697 lbf) |
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Static force² |
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2000 N (450 lbf) |
2000 N (450 lbf) |
8500 N (1910 lbf) |
8500 N (1910 lbf) |
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Dynamic torque rating |
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– |
±30 Nm (265 in-lb) |
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±120 Nm (1056 in-lb) |
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Static torque rating |
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– |
±21 Nm (185 in-lb) |
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±84.8 Nm (746 in-lb) |
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Actuator dynamic stroke |
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70 mm (2.75 in) |
70 mm (2.75 in) |
70 mm (2.75 in) |
70 mm (2.75 in) |
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Angular displacement |
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– |
±135° |
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±135° |
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±20 revolutions |
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±20 revolutions |
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0.001 rpm - 100 rpm |
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0.001 rpm - 100 rpm |
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continuous rotation |
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continuous rotation |
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to 350 rpm |
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to 100 rpm |
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Dynamic performance |
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≤100 Hz |
≤100 Hz |
≤100 Hz |
≤100 Hz |
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Minimum test space height³ |
A |
26 mm (1.02 in) |
0 mm (0.00 in) |
55 mm (2.17 in) |
0 mm (0.00 in) |
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Maximum test space height⁴ |
A |
819 mm (32.24 in) |
603 mm (23.74 in) |
985 mm (38.8 in) |
810 mm (31.9 in) |
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Working height⁵ |
B |
133 mm (5.24 in) |
133 mm (5.24 in) |
815 mm (32.1 in) |
815 mm (32.1 in) |
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Test space width |
C |
460 mm (18.11 in ) |
460 mm (18.11 in ) |
460 mm (18.11 in ) |
460 mm (18.11 in ) |
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(measured between columns) |
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Base plate design |
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T-Slot |
T-Slot |
T-Slot |
T-Slot |
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(industry standard: 8 mm) |
(industry standard: 8 mm) |
(industry standard: 14mm) |
(industry standard: 14 mm) |
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Column diameter |
D |
63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
76.2 mm (3 in) |
76.2 mm (3 in) |
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Frame footprint width |
E |
634 mm (24.96 in) |
634 mm (24.96 in) |
651 mm (25.6 in) |
651 mm (25.6 in) |
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Frame footprint depth⁶ |
F |
501 mm (19.72 in) |
501 mm (19.72 in) |
817 mm (32.2 in) |
817 mm (32.2 in) |
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Overall width⁶ |
G |
764 mm (30.08 in) |
764 mm (30.08 in) |
805 mm (31.7 in) |
805 mm (31.7 in) |
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(with frame-mounted controller) |
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Overall height⁷ |
H |
1726 mm (67.95 in) |
1726 mm (67.95 in) |
2810 mm (110.7 in) |
2810 mm (110.7 in) |
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Weight |
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188 kg (415 lb) |
230 kg (507 lb) |
953 kg (2100 lb) |
1043 kg (2300 lb) |
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Noise level - typical⁸ |
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47 dbA |
47 dbA |
62 |
62 |
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Noise level - maximum⁸ |
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69 dbA |
69 dbA |
78 |
78 |
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Mounting |
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Tabletop: Vertical |
Tabletop: Vertical |
Floor: Vertical |
Floor: Vertical |
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Standard load cell |
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3 kN Accel Comp |
3 kN Accel Comp |
12 kN Accel Comp |
12 kN Accel Comp |
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Operating temperature |
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+5C° to +40C° |
+5C° to +40C° |
+5C° to +40C° |
+5C° to +40C° |
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Cooling |
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Automated forced air |
Automated forced air |
Automated forced |
Automated forced |
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air & self contained |
air & self contained |
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water cooled |
water cooled |
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Electrical requirements⁹ |
Voltage - VAC |
200-240 |
200-240 |
200-240 |
200-240 |
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Frequency - Hz |
50 - 60 |
50 - 60 |
50 - 60 |
50 - 60 |
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Current - Amps |
10 |
20 |
38 |
38 |
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Phase |
Single |
Single |
Single |
Single |
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1.Specifications subject to change without notice. |
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2.Verifiable with MTS compression spring test. Performance may vary depending on test type, test set-up, frequency, specimen, environment and other factors. |
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3.Assumes standard system load cell installed, crosshead fully lowered and actuator fully extended to end of the dynamic stroke. |
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4.Assumes standard system load cell installed, crosshead fully raised and actuator fully retracted to end of the dynamic stroke. |
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5.From table to top of work surface; without optional isolation pads. |
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6.For systems with optional test area enclosure, add 98 mm (3.8 in.) to dimension F and 45 mm (1.8 in) to dimension G for overall system dimensions. |
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7.Measured with crosshead fully raised, without optional isolation pad. |
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8.Typical usage at 1 m, free field. Noise level varies depending upon test type, specimen, environment and other factors. |
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9.Acumen 1 current rated at 100 (200) VAC. Acumen 3 current rated at 200 VAC. |
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Supporting the mission of biomedical researchers and manufacturers
Key options for biomedical testing:
- 12 kN force capacity
- Conducts orthopaedic studies to 4x body weight
- Additional axial/torsional capability
- Higher speeds, higher torque and more continuous rotation to test a wider range of materials
- Precise low-force measurement
- Easily tests fragile, intricate or lightweight specimen
- Multi-sample fatigue fixture
- Triggers independent data acquisition for 15 samples at once
Use MTS Acumen systems to test:
- Orthopaedic constructs: small joints, c-spine, finger, ankle
- Trauma devices: plates, screws, constucts
- Biomaterials: plastics, soft tissues, hydrogels, ligaments, bones
- Dental materials/devices: cements, plastics, metals
- Vascular devices: stents, grafts
- Packaging and consumables: needles, syringes, packaging, tubing
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