Micrometer (Optical Head): The micrometer optical viewing head measures the size of the specimen, which is sandwiched by two indicators to enable measurement up to 200µm at an increment of 0.1µm (with a x5O objective lens). 

Objective Lenses: The standard x50 and optional x100 lenses are used in conjunction with the micrometer optical head to provide length measurements. 

Sliding Stage: A test point is selected with the micrometer optical head and that point is then shifted to just below the indenter. The click-stop mechanism ensures accurate positioning of the specimen. The positioning accuracy of the unit is within ±5µm (±0.2µm can be achieved with careful handling). 

Vertical Stage Shift Handle: The stage shifts smoothly using a single handle. 

Loading Unit: The test force range is from 9.8 to 4900mN or 1960mN. The electromagnetic method employed in the unit ensures high precision loading. 

Instrument Status Indication Lamps: A lit red lamp (RUNNING) indicates the instrument is loading and should not be adjusted by the operator while a green lamp (READY) indicates that the operator can safely operate the indenter. 

Compression Displacement Detector: The measurement detector provides dynamic compression displacement readings with a resolution as low as 0.001µm.  

Lower Pressure Plate Vise  This ergonomically constructed vise firmly secures the lower pressure plate. The standard supplied micrometer is then used to adjust the stage over a range of 25mm in the X-Y directions at increments of 0.0lmm. A digital micrometer is also available as an option.