PCS8000 Ultra-High-Speed Digital Test Controller

Testing Accessories & Controllers

PCS8000 Ultra-High-Speed Digital Test Controller

Modular multi-channel digital closed-loop controller with up to 14 kHz control frequency and 24-bit resolution for static and dynamic testing systems.

Part No: PCS8000-M
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ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5 verification ready ASTM E4 / ASTM E83 calibration compliance CE Machinery Directive & EMC Directive compliant

Overview

The TestingGmbH PCS8000 is an ultra-high-speed, modular digital closed-loop controller designed for the full spectrum of materials, structural, and component testing. Capable of controlling monotonic electromechanical machines, servohydraulic fatigue systems, and complex multi-axis multi-channel test rigs. Built with 24-bit analog acquisition resolution, up to 14 kHz digital control loop rate, and Ethernet interface, the PCS8000 provides unmatched responsiveness and real-time bumpless transfer between control modes.

Applications

Closed-loop control of static electromechanical universal testing machines
High-frequency servohydraulic dynamic and fatigue test systems
Multi-axis structural component testing and earthquake simulation tables
Modernization and digital retrofits of legacy testing frames from any manufacturer
Advanced research requiring synchronized multi-channel strain and load control

Key Features

Digital closed-loop control rate up to 14 kHz for ultra-smooth dynamic tracking
24-bit high-resolution A/D converters on all transducer input channels
Seamless bumpless transfer between load, position, and strain control modes
Expandable modular architecture supporting from 1 to 32 synchronized control channels
Remote handheld controller with color touch screen and precision manual jog wheel
High-speed Ethernet communication for real-time PC data streaming
Integrated safety monitoring, limit checking, and sensor self-identification (TEDS)

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Control Loop Frequency Up to 14 kHz
Resolution 24-bit internal A/D and D/A
Transducer Inputs Strain gauge load cells, LVDT, digital encoders, analog ±10V
Output Channels Servovalve drive (±10V / ±60 mA), AC servo pulse/direction
Communication 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Enclosure 19-inch rack-mount chassis or compact benchtop housing
Operating Voltage 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Applicable Standards

ISO 7500-1 Class 0.5 verification ready ASTM E4 / ASTM E83 calibration compliance CE Machinery Directive & EMC Directive compliant

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The PCS8000 is specifically designed for modernization and upgrade packages, allowing legacy hydraulic and electromechanical frames from Instron, Zwick, MTS, or Schenck to be upgraded with modern digital electronics.

The modular rack can be expanded from a single-channel configuration up to 32 synchronized channels for complex multi-axial testing.

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