Yes. The Class H system is built so that a non-instrumented machine can be upgraded to an instrumented setup as long as the frame and electronics match the required configuration. The upgrade involves replacing the standard striker with a striker that contains an integrated force transducer and connecting it to the appropriate signal-conditioning hardware. Once installed, the machine can record force–time data and provide parameters such as maximum force, pre-maximum energy, post-maximum energy, brittle-fracture initiation force and arrest force.

Before an upgrade, the lab usually shares the machine’s model version, serial number and controller details so the technical team can confirm compatibility. After installation, a short verification is done to make sure the new sensor responds correctly and the software reads the signal without drift or noise.

This upgrade option is useful for labs that start with basic energy measurements and later need deeper fracture analysis or more advanced reporting.

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