Horizon Software

Materials testing,analysis and reporting software

Horizon materials KEY FEATURES

testing software
● Test method library
● Test editor
● Tabbed test and recall area
Tinius Olsen is proud to introduce the next evolution of testing ● Multiple machine control
software with our Horizon package. As part of our devel­opment
process, we have taken the best features of our existing software ● Output editor
offerings, including Test Navigator, QMat, and EP600 software, ● Multilingual
added a host of report writing and data manipulation capabilities
and, in the process, created a new, unparalleled testing platform ● Method editor
that will make easy work of your materials testing programs, ● Result editor
whether they’re designed for the demanding rigors of R&D or the
charting and analysis functions of QC testing. ● Multifaceted security
One of the first features you see within the Horizon software is ● Touchscreen enabled*
its use of the most current Windows environments. These familiar
formats make it easy to use and learn, especially since the same ● Webcam functionality**
familiar functionality is maintained throughout the program. ● Report consolidation
● Data importing
● * Requires Windows 8 and a touchscreen.
● ** Requires webcam and support arm

Tabbed Testing area Graph window

This section can highlight This section can be
different tabs to indicate the modified to show
different machines that are multiple types of graph. Typical live test screen show­ing
connected to Horizon software. machine controls and resultant
graph
From this screen there are four key
Machine Controls window
Test Results window scalable windows that can be edited.
From here you have complete
control of the machine running The selected test results Live Data window
the test. are displayed here at the From here you can choose
end of the test. which data channels you
want to watch.

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Method library and test area
If your testing regimen follows a quality
control analysis to a variety of international
standards, then the Test Method Library is
probably the first place you will want to visit.
Here you can select your desired test method,
which has been written in accordance with
different international test standards.
For exam­ple, if you need to test for the melt
flow index of incoming resin to ASTM D1238
procedure B, you only need to select that
routine from the list in the library. Similarly, if
you need to determine the pipe crush strength
in accordance with EN802, the tensile strength
of a steel reinforcement bar in accordance
with ASTM E8, or the Vicat softening
temperature of plastics in accordance with
ISO 306, simply make the selection from
the library, confirm machine and specimen
parameters and start the tests – just four clicks
Library search
of your mouse from start-up to testing! result Looking for a
If, on the other hand, you want to develop standardised tensile
your own calculated result from a test, using a test routine.
national standard as a template, you only have KEY FEATURES
to add the result (and calculation) to the output
and save the test set-up with your unique ● Searchable database of
name. international test standards.
Alternatively, you can develop your own
● Standards from ASTM, ISO,
test method to give you complete control
EN, BS DIN and many more.
over how the test machine performs over
the course of the test. You can program the ● Tests for tension, flexure,
control segments, control op­tions, specimen melt index, compression etc.
parameters, report output and how the test
● Ability to customize the test
machine and software communicate with each
setup using a standard as a
other.
template.
● S
 etups are available in
multiple languages and
dialects — even create your
own!
● Multiple levels and types of
security to protect data and
equipment.

Control segments setup within

the Method Editor section of
Horizon software The number
of control segments available
for each test and test type is
unlimited, although experience
indicates that typically no more
than five are generally used.

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Tabbed test and recall area

Test screen showing the tab labeled

for multiple MP1200 melt Indexers
The software is ready to start the
tests on multiple MP1200 or MP600
models etc, while at the same time
controlling the tests being performed
on the first tab. This example is an
H5kT tensile tester.

The next feature you may

notice is that Horizon can
perform multiple tests
at one time, controlling
and gathering test data
from multiple machines
(assuming that your PC has
the necessary hardware to
control multiple machines).
This is true whether you’re
controlling and gathering
data from multiple melt
indexers, hydraulic tensile
testing machines; and/or
electromechanical testing KEY FEATURES
machines – whether
● E
 xamine test results from previous tests while performing live
they’re performing tensile,
tests.
compression, flexural, tear,
peel, or other tests. ● A
 bility to test multiple machines and machine types, with
sufficient PC power and bandwidth.
● Multiple graph types can be used for each test.
● Full PC networking integration and backup across a PC network.
● R
 ecall function enabling users to add key data perhaps not
available, or missed, pre-test.

Results
A six-station Deflection
Temperature Under Load
test run on an HDTM603.

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Result editor and output editor
Multiple, differ­ent graphs can
be produced per test, using
different measurement axes.
Once all the data has
been gathered, Horizon can
consolidate it into reports that
you can customize to your
or your customer’s individual
needs. The output editor allows
unprec­edented formatting of
your data. You can select what
live data can be shown during
the test; the acceptable limits
of the results; the graphical
representation of the test, in
multiple formats; the layout
of the report including the use
of your or your customer’s
logo; and export or convert
the resultant data into another
format.
These reports can be
distributed across one PC,
Graph set-up In the
multiple PCs, or even across a
Output Editor function of
network; the presentation Horizon software.
of these test reports is
compatible with multiple KEY FEATURES
common formats, including
Customized formulae can be written to ● Multiple graph types
ERP. create your own unique results In this can be used per test,
particular example, the result calcula­tion
such as stress v strain
is a ‘standard’ result and consequently
uneditable and grayed out. or load v time.
● U
 nique results can be
calculated that draw
on parameters and
results from other
tests and equipment.
● Reports can be
generated using your
customer’s logo.
● Reports can be
created in the precise
format you desire.
● Data can be exported
to a variety of
different formats.
● An overview enables
you to preview what
has been created.

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Report generation
Result Screen Tabs allow the
generation of a single test
report for each specimen,
and also a summary test
report. On each report,
individual results from
drop-down lists, including
operator generated results,
can be selected for display.

KEY FEATURES
● Multiple graph types used in the test can be
displayed in the report.
● Drop-down list of standard results, and unique
results, can be shown in the reports.
● Reports can be generated using your or your
customer’s logo.
● S
 ingle reports can be generated for each
completed test; additionally, summary reports
can also be generated.
Graph result Set-up allows Insert your or your
axes to be defined along customer’s logo As with all ● Common SPC analyses can be preformed and
with the size and location sections, the size and location the graphical results printed.
of the graph(s). of this section is user defined.

Address and/or
identification label or
title of the report

Results Area
Choose which
results to display and
report on the single
test report. These
results, and more,
can be included
on the Summary
Report.

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Report generation
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
● 2GHz Pentium Dual Core or better.
● 64-bit processor SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
○ Note: A new installation of Horizon will install ● A new installation of Horizon v10.3.0.0 (or higher)
with SQL Server 2019 Express by default. SQL is designed for a 64-bit Operating System running
Server 2019 Express is NOT supported on 32- Windows 10 ONLY.
bit systems. ○ Note: If updating an existing Horizon installation
○ Note: If updating an existing Horizon to v10.3.0.0 (or above), windows 7 SP1, 8.1 and
installation to v10.3.0.0 (or above), a 32-bit 10 are supported.
system is supported. ○ Note: If using Windows 8 (or higher), the ‘.NET
● 8GB RAM: Framework 3.5’ Windows feature must be
○ Connecting multiple testing machines to enabled before attempting installation.
a single computer may require additional ● Internet Explorer 8 or higher.
memory and/or a faster processor. ● Once installed, users must be granted full read\
● 512 MB DirectX 10.0 capable video card or better write access to the installed software folders (i.e. the
● A non-integrated Video card is recommended for Horizon and Microsoft SQL Server folders).
best performance.
● 100 GB of available hard disk space (minimum)
○ Note: SQL Server 2019 Express (which installs
with Horizon) requires a minimum of 6 GB.
○ Note: Consider more hard drive space for
archiving purposes, if testing large quantities
of data, or if using a webcam to record videos
of tests.
KEY FEATURES
● Machine communication:
○ RS232 Machines (i.e. 398, SR2, S-Series, ● Full PC networking integration and backup
T-Series, 602, MP993, MP600, Impact and across a PC network using industry standard SQL
HDV). database structure.
○ One port per testing machine is required. The ● M
 ultiple licensing of Horizon for multiple
port may be either an integrated RS232 port installations to review methods, results and
or USB port using an RS232/USB adapter. reports away from the testing machine, lab
○ USB machines (i.e. MP1200 and VMC or plant.
controlled). ● Multi-level user password capability.
○ One USB port required per testing machine
● Recall function enables users to add key data
● Additional ports: perhaps not available, or missed, prior to the test.
○ One USB port for use with the software key
(required).
● B
 uilt in Team Viewer licenses enabling TO
○ Ports required for each measuring device, engineers to log in directly, upon request, and
barcode scanner, etc. provide on-machine technical support.
○ One USB port and one display port if using
● L
 ive results during test; there is no limit to the
touchscreen purchased from Tinius Olsen.
number of results displayed and these do not
● Mouse and keyboard supported by Windows. have to be used in the test report.
● Monitor: 1600 x 900 (widescreen) or higher.
● With sufficient PC power and bandwidth,
● Windows-compatible printer, for reporting multiple testing machines can be run from a
capabilities. single PC.
● Windows-compatible sound card and speakers for
● Users can use pre-written international
audio playback.
standards methods as templates to modify and
● An active internet connection (for TeamViewer use build their own test methods.
and Help Desk support) is recommended.

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