All Instron HDT & Vicat Testers have been produced since late ‘90s. Hundreds of these systems have been installed around the world and they have an excellent reputation for reliability, however component obsolescence is making it increasingly difficult to provide spare parts, associated repairs and service. In these cases your local sales engineer can offer you a generous trade in offer. Use the tables below to find your system and see what upgrade options are available.
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV3 | 6911.000 with FW version <4.00 | 4 | 1998-2016 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| HV3 | 6911.000 with FW version ≥4.00 | 2 | 1998-2016 | Bluehill HV | No (Trade-in Available) |
| HV6 | 6921.000 with FW version <4.00 | 4 | 1998-2016 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| HV6 | 6921.000 with FW version ≥4.00 | 2 | 1998-2016 | Bluehill HV | No (Trade-in Available) |
| HV6A | 6970.000 with FW version <4.00 | 4 | 1998-2016 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| HV6A | 6970.000 with FW version ≥4.00 | 2 | 1998-2016 | Bluehill HV | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Water Chiller 50Hz | 6977.000 | 2 | 2008-2019 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Water Chiller 60 Hz | 6977.000.60 | 2 | 2008-2019 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® HDT Vicat HV Series in Phase 4 – Discontinued Product
Trade-in Notice Letter: Instron® HDT Vicat HV Series
| Model Name | Part Number | Support Phase
Phase 1 – Systems are in full production and tech support, parts, and software are available. Phase 2 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Tech support, service, parts and software are available. Phase 3 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service is available but parts and software may be limited. Phase 4 – Systems are no longer manufactured. Service or parts are not available. Read more for full details. |
Manufacturing Period | Software Upgrade Available This is the latest version of software that is capable of operating this system. Contact sales to discuss a software upgrade for your system. | System Retrofit Available EXTEND the system life and capability of your Instron® testing system by upgrading the control system with Instron’s most advanced electronics and software. Click here to learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDT 3 Junior | 6910.000 | 3 | 1998-2012 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Hdt Vicat 3 stations | 6510.000 | 4 | 1999-2001 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Hdt Vicat 5 stations with test-a-matic | 6520.000 | 4 | 1997 | None | No |
| Hdt 300 Vicat | 6860.000 | 4 | 1998-2000 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Hdt 375 Vicat | 6861.000 | 4 | 1998-2000 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Hdt Vicat Auto Plus | 6971.000 | 4 | 2001-2007 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Vicat 500-D Auto | 7300.000 | 4 | 2001-2003 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
| Vicat 500-D Auto | 7302.000 | 4 | 2005-2007 | None | No (Trade-in Available) |
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® HDT Vicat Series in Phase 3 – Out of Production/Best Effort Support
Life Cycle Notice Letter: Instron® HDT Vicat Series in Phase 4 – Discontinued Product
Trade-in Notice Letter: Instron® HDT Vicat Series