Release Notes
Note that this page highlights only releases that have significant features included. You can see a summary of all the releases in the Release Notes section that can be accessed from Windows Start button-->All Programs-->Instron-->Help-->Bluehill 3 Release Notes.
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Bluehill 3.22
Released 1/26/2012
- Bluehill 3 for Multi Station systems
- Improved closed loop control to achieve tighter tolerances on load, strain rate and extension control modes
- Advanced Diagnostic Tool for 5900 series to enable precise diagnosis and faster troubleshooting
- Increased range of bandwidth settings for optimized data capture
- Six new preconfigured test methods for ASTM and ISO standards in the Composites Application Module
- Help documentation available in Russian
Bluehill 3.11
Released 5/13/2011
- Support for Windows® 7 64-bit
- New Reverse soft key to reverse the crosshead motion
- Temperature units include Kelvin and Fahrenheit
- Support for automatic extensometers MFX, M300 and M500
- Access measurements to build expressions
- Option for a fourth ramp for metals testing
Bluehill 3.0 Series
3.04
Released 10/12/2010
- Pause and Resume soft keys for greater control with manual operation
3.03
Released 10/1/2010
- Offered with 3300 frames
- Supported on a Windows 7 32-bit operating system
- Supported on frames with clutches
3.00
Released 6/15/2010
- This is a major release with significant enhancments over Bluehill 2. See if you can upgrade!