Bluehill Universal Materials Testing Software
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Bluehill® Universal The Next Generation of Testing Software

The digital revolution of the 1980s and 1990s introduced us to personal computers, operating systems, and the internet. These monumental changes catalyzed an evolution in Universal Testing Machines to embrace digital electronics, moving operators away from a world of dials, pushbuttons, and controls to a world of right and left clicks.

Today, the evolution of consumer devices and the use of smartphones has once again changed the way we view the world. We expect all of our devices and systems to have endless computing and communications power, with simple interfaces controlled with the touch of a finger.

BLUEHILL® UNIVERSAL Simpler. Smarter. Safer. Bluehill Universal is the testing industry’s most powerful and advanced testing software. Its intuitive workflows are designed to simplify operator training, increase testing efficiency, and minimize safety hazards.

Live Displays Configure unlimited Live Displays to show force, displacement, time, and results to provide users with immediate feedback on current test status. Graphs and Control Charts Graphs, most typically displaying force vs. displacement data or stress vs. strain data, can easily be viewed in more detail by pinching to zoom. Multiple graphs can be displayed in the workspace, including control charts in a completely customizable layout. Results Table Using subsample, users have the ability to sort results by all parameters including operator name, specimen break location, and specific...

Bluehill® Universal’s streamlined functionality keeps testing workflows simple for new or infrequent users and helps high-volume labs remain efficient. Pre-loaded Templates Integrated Specimen Measurement Bluehill Universal features an extensive library of pre-configured methods for some of the most commonly used ASTM, ISO, and EN standards. The methods are packaged in modules that are specific to your testing application. QuickTest For when you need results fast, QuickTest allows users to enter a few simple parameters and run their test within seconds. Connect micrometers and calipers...

SCAN THE QR CODE to learn more and see Bluehill Universal in action. Barcode Scanner Users can be guided through the entire testing process with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that your tests remain repeatable, simple, and error-free. The prompts are customizable with your own text and images. Quickly visualize whether or not a test has passed or failed based on the acceptance criteria set in the test method. Quickly and accurately enter sample or specimen information into Bluehill Universal by using a barcode or QR scanner.

Simplicity doesn’t mean sacrificing advanced features. Bluehill Universal offers customizable modules that give you the power and flexibility to run tests at any level of complexity. Subsample The Results table allows you to sort specimens into groups by shared traits such as material ID, machine direction, or operator name. Once sorted, results can be configured to display group statistics for each selected calculation. 08 TestProfiler Option Build simple cyclic tests that include ramps, holds, and triangle waves. Conditional logic allows you to create looping patterns that help you...

TestCam Option Analysis Option Connect a USB webcam to experience point-by-point video playback, allowing you to view the test even after it has finished. Replay, re-analyze, or make modifications to previously tested specimens without having to repeat the entire testing process.

Expression Builder Build your own test method functions using a list of pre-defined variables. Users can write functions for detecting test events, defining new calculations, making measurements, or setting domains for calculations. For example, ASTM D790 for the flexural testing of plastics requires the test speed to be set as a function of the support span, specimen depth, and a straining rate of 0.01. Using Expression Builder, Bluehill can automatically calculate test speed per each specimen based on these parameters. Export Setup Tab The Setup tab allows users to choose which content to...

Bluehill Universal features integrated safety coaching compatible with all 6800 and 3400 Series systems. A highlighted border on the dashboard’s interface changes color depending on the status of the system, providing a clear warning to anyone using or approaching the test space that a test is in process. Setup When an operator is setting up a test, the software’s border is blue to signify that the testing system is in the Setup state. While in Setup, the software limits the crosshead to a safer jog speed and reduces the pneumatic grip closing pressure when paired with Instron’s Smart-close...

DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTS Bluehill Universal ® TrendTracker ™ Option The TrendTracker option allows users to configure test methods to automatically send specimen parameters and results to a Bluehill Central database. Data Analysis with TrendTracker ™ The TrendTracker module in Bluehill Central accelerates the data analysis workflow of your lab. An intuitive interface allows you to quickly search, display, and analyze results over time and across multiple samples and test systems. Say goodbye to tedious file searching and copy-pasting of data.

Report Generator Create customized report templates that ensure a professional and consistent style for reporting test results. Reports can be generated, printed, and emailed with the press of a button. Report format options include Word, PDF, and HTML.

Bluehill Security allows lab managers to configure permissions in the software, granting access to trained personnel and limiting access where needed. Bluehill users can choose from three different security options that offer various levels of integration with your organization’s existing security network.

Active Directory Link usernames and passwords in Bluehill Universal to usernames and passwords on your corporate network. Active Directory ensures that your Bluehill login information meets your corporate IT standards for password length, expiration, and character requirements. With Active Directory security, laboratories can allow consistent access to Instron equipment between labs, regardless of location. It is ideal for organizations with multiple Instron systems and system operators, as security is easily configured by selecting user groups. Windows® When using local Windows to manage...