• 32-bit software compliant with Windows NT / 2000 / XP


• Remote monitoring of test through network


• Easy to use & secure environment


• Advanced servo control from any system sensor or calculated variable with "on-the-fly bump-less" transfer and adaptive compensation


• Advanced Temperature Control


• Independent and Synchronized control of up to 10 outputs


• Complete units library including SI, metric, English and user defined units


• Real time graphics of input channels


• Supports sensors: DC, AC, SG, Thermocouple and Counter


• Third degree polynomial conversions from sensor output in real time


• Calculated inputs in real time available for control or monitoring


• Signal analysis tool showing the FFT of any system signal on real time


• Up to 99 phases per universal test program


• Waveform library including Ramp, Ramp + Dwell, Sine, Triangular, Square, Random, and User Defined - User-generated profiles such as a digitized earthquake record


• Frequency and Amplitude sweeping


• Available software modules for triaxial, direct shear, resonant column, consolidation, cyclic loading, and others

DESCRIPTION

The new GCTS CATS Advanced 32 bit Windows software, coupled with our new SCON electronics, is the most advanced Testing software available today. This software has simplified the operation of our instruments allowing the user to directly program test calculated parameters in the units of interest (stress, strain, etc.) based on the specimen dimensions. These parameters are calculated in real time and are available for display, graph and/or control. Since our new signal conditioning electronics are fully digital, optimization and calibration settings are software controlled. Alternate equipment configurations can be easily saved within the software so that when a sensor has been changed (such as a load cell or deformation transducer), the software can be quickly updated with the new settings. The system also utilizes automatic sensor recognition that will automatically load the correct sensor information when the new sensor has been connected. All the offset and gain settings are managed by our computer software reducing the possibility of accidentally or inadvertently changing the sensor calibration. The CATS software includes a digital filter on the sensor inputs to help eliminate noise from the digital signal.

All of our testing systems have been designed to take full advantage of our new software and electronics so that all test stages can be automatically performed from beginning to end with minimal user intervention. Another advantage that provides superior results is the advanced sensor calibration that can include nonlinear conversion factors and/or automatic environmental corrections applied in real time.

The Universal test module/stage of the CATS Advanced software is a very versatile and powerful module that allows the user to establish any test procedure that they wish. It allows the user to simultaneously control up to 10 outputs (synchronous or asynchronous) in any phase, and allows to user to run unlimited phases or test programs.