These Multipurpose compression / flexure testers have been designed for various applications in which a limited maximum load is requested, together with a large testing space. They are suitable to determinate compressive strength on lightweight concrete, soil-cement specimen, high strength cement and refractory specimens.
The large testing space is ideal for performing, with the suitable accessories, splitting tests and flexural tests on concrete specimens.
They are available in the two different versions:
single compression station, 500 kN or 600 kN cap.:
for compression tests on low strength specimens. The Class 1 accuracy can be extended from 1% of testing machine full scale with special calibration procedures (see Upgrading Option and Technical Specifications).
double station model, 600/15 kN or 500/15 kN cap.:
extends the possible applications to flexural tests on cement and compression tests on low strength specimens. The Class 1 accuracy can be extended with special calibration procedures (see Upgrading Option and Technical Specifications).
Frames
High rigidity solid one piece steel frame. Spherical seat allows free alignment at the initial contact with the specimen.
Compression platens
See table. Traceable certificate of surface hardness available on request.
PILOT PRO, Automatic power and control system
See technical specifications
Safety features
Includes: Max. pressure valve to avoid machine overloading; piston travel limit switch; emergency stop button; front door and rear transparent fragment guard on the compression station. Fragment guard for flexure station is available as optional (see Accessories).
Caracterìsticas Principales
Smart automatic and connected concrete Power and Control System for standard failure testing.
PILOT PRO is the best choice for Qualtiy Control laboratories to carry out a high throughput of routine failure tests including compression, flexure and indirect tensile tests.
Huge boost in efficiency and error elimination:
LinK-LAB – Integrated testing station solution for seamless connection and data inputs from many ancillary devices for dimensional measurement, weight, bar code, etc.
Automatic – time saving:
test-cycle automation maximizes productivity and ensures tests are performed accurately according to pre-set methods, eliminating operator variables.
Highly accurate and energy saving:
Our DC motor technology quietly and efficiently delivers super accurate load control at both low-speed and low-loads.
Intuitive, quick and simple operation:
The integrated control system features an intuitive 5.1” color graphical display, which works like a tablet or smart-phone, and makes PILOT PRO quick and simple to operate.
Standards compliant – peace of mind:
Hardware and firmware are in total compliance with all the main international concrete testing standards including ASTM C39 and EN 12390-3.
Multilingual functionality:
The system is available in multiple languages and is fully compatible with non-Latin characters for Chinese, Cyrillic (and more).
Especificaciones Tecnicas
PILOT PRO AUTOMATIC POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Hydraulics
Dual-stage pump: centrifugal low pressure for fast approach automatically switches to radial multi-piston high pressure for loading
DC motor, 720W, 50-60Hz
Maximum working pressure 700 bar
Load/unload valve
Second/third frame selection valve available as option
Hardware
524,000 points high-resolution/stability analog channels
3 channels for load sensors
Control frequency 250 Hz
Sampling frequency 250 Hz
5.1”, 800 x 480 pixel, 16 M colors, icon-driven capacitive sensing touchscreen graphic display
Unlimited storage capacity for test data on internal 16 GB SD card
USB port for test data storage on external USB memory stick and for firmware upgrade
Ethernet port for PC / Internet /network communication
Optional integrated graphic printer including Load-Time plot
RS 232 port for data downloading in ASCII format
Firmware
Execution of compression, flexure, indirect tensile, ACV tests in automatic mode with load rate controlled by a closed-loop P.I.D. system
Execution of loading ramps with the possibility to manually increase or decrease the test speed during the test
Pause command to maintain steady load can be enabled at a pre-set value before the test or as required while testing
Simultaneous display of load, specific load, actual load rate, load/time graph
Saving of the specimen failure type (to EN or ASTM) in the test results
Download data to internal printer (optional) or to PC via RS 232 port or to USB memory stick
PC / network communication via Ethernet
Multi-coefficient linearization of the calibration curve for better accuracy at low loads thus avoiding the use of a second pressure transducer
Recording facility for up to 9 test profiles for each channel including: type of test (e.g. compression, flexural, indirect tensile), specimen size and shape, load rate, test standard and other general information. Each one of the recorded test profiles can be recalled automatically to save time
Improved PID algorithm and multi PID selection. Up to 3 different PID settings can be tuned for a variety of materials (e.g. cylinder with neoprene pads, low strength specimens) and test methods (e.g ACV, flexure, indirect tensile).
Compatible with the newly released Datamanager software, tailored for construction material testing laboratories, for real-time data acquisition, display and management
Peripheral devices integration with Link-LAB
Automatic load measurement verification procedure, by connecting suitable load cells and our digital readout unit to PC
Language selection (including Cyrillic and Chinese)
Unit selection (kN, ton, lbf)
USB port for firmware upgrade and safe backup of the original configuration data (PID, calibration, etc.), in case of loss and/or data corruption. The restore of the machine to the factory settings is easy avoiding the need of any technical support.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION TABLE
(1) To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces.
