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EN 12390-4

Main features

2000 kN EN compression machine model 50-C46W02 with pedestal 50-49/B

3000 kN EN compression machine model 50-C56W02with pedestal 50-59/B

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WIZARD AUTO is CONTROLS new standard automatic Quality Control machine for compression and flexural testing and includes many new features and enhancements to improve the user-friendliness, efficiency, operator comfort and energy savings.

QC testing performance has just taken a step change improvement with CONTROLS abandoning manual test control and now features automatic closed-loop PID control of loading-rate using VFD inverter-technology control of the high specification AC motor.

Wizard Auto automatically and accurately performs tests at the correct test speed, ensuring compliance to Standards and with no effect due to operator variables.

Mainly dedicated to routine failure tests (compression, flexure and indirect tensile), WIZARD AUTO is the perfect solution to ensure total certainty of testing accuracy and strict conformity to international Standards.In fact being an automatic system it allows:

Reduced opportunities for operator errors, improving accuracy of results and repeatability
Easy-to-use: even for operators with limited expertise.
Conforming to Standards: the machine automatically performs the test at correct test speed. Conformance to Standards can be easily proven.
High performance: high speed pump closes the daylight above the specimen at the fasted speed allowing a very high throughput of tests.
Operator comfort due to the significant noise reduction.
Energy saving, with 50% reduction in energy consumption.

General description

Main features include:

Two channels for load sensors
Wide graphic display 128 x 80 pixel
Graphic printer available as option
AC motor fitted with VFD INVERTER device: high efficiency, low consumption, silent operation
Dual stage pump for fast approach and automatic switch to high pressure for loading
Second frame optional facility

Frame
Four column high stiffness welded frame tested for stability to EN 12390-4.
Heavy duty spherical seat in lubricating oil bath, allowing initial free alignment at the initial contact with the specimen and automatic jamming up to the end of test.

Compression platens
See table. Traceable certificate of surface hardness available on request.

WIZARD AUTO, 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.

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Ordering
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Accessories
Additional
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Upgrading

Technical specifications

WIZARD AUTO AUTOMATIC POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Hydraulics

Max pressure 700 bar
Power 750 W
Dual stage pump: low pressure/high delivery for fast piston approach and high pressure/low delivery for loading.
AC motor fitted with VFD inverter device featuring high efficiency, reduction of power consumption and silent operation.
Second frame optional facility using valve selector.

Hardware

Two 16 bit analog channels for load sensors
Wide graphic display 128 x 80 pixel
Sampling rate 50 Hz
Internal memory
RS 232 port for data download (including load/time graph points) to PC in ASCII format
Integrated printer as optional. See accessories

Firmware

Real time display of load and stress
Automatic application of the selected load rate
Execution of loading ramps with the possibility to manually increase or decrease the test speed during the test
Peak detection and saving
Language selection
Multi-coefficient linearization of the calibration curve for better accuracy at low loads
Multiple units: Lbf / Ton / kN.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION TABLE

Models 50-	C46W02 C46W04	C56W02 C56W04
Capacity, kN	2000	3000
Platens dim. mm	Dia. 300	Dia. 300
Platen surface hardness, HRC	53	53
Platens flatness toll, mm	0.03	0.03
Ram travel mm	50	50
Max. vertical daylight mm*	350	350
Horizontal daylight mm	350	370
For specimen size: Cubes cm Cylinders cm (dia.xh)	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32	10, 15, 20 10x20, 15x30, 16x32
Overall dim. (lxdxh) mm	920x440x1030	1010x495x1100
Weight approx. kg	670	1030

*To be adjusted using the suitable distance pieces. See accessories

Ordering info

50-C46W02
Wizard Auto Automatic Compact Line EN Compression tester, 2000 kN cap. For cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to 160 x 320 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1ph

50-C46W04
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

50-C56W02
Wizard Auto Automatic Compact Line EN Compression tester, 3000 kN cap. For cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to 160 x 320 mm.
230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1ph

50-C56W04
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

Accessories

MACHINE ACCESSORIES

Distance pieces to adjust the vertical daylight
50-C9080
Distance piece dia. 200x30 mm

50-C9082
Distance piece dia. 200x50 mm

50-C9083
Distance piece dia. 200x68 mm

50-C9086
Distance piece dia. 200x100 mm

Note: The above distance pieces are also available with threaded centering pin which are recommended for testing high strength/ explosive failures specimens. They are identified adding the suffix /P after the code number.
In case of use of these distance pieces the compression machine/frame shall be upgraded with the following code:

50-Q0050/P6

Upgrading of the 50-C46xxx and 50-C56xxx series compression frames with lower compression platen with threaded hole.

Frame pedestals
50-C49/B
Frame pedestal for 2000 kN cap. testers

50-C59/B
Frame pedestal for 3000 kN cap. testers

TEST ACCESSORIES

Splitting tensile test devices
50-C9000/C
Splitting tensile test device for cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm (6.3”x12.6”).Conforming to EN 12390-6 and ASTM C496

50-C9002
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/C conf. to EN Standards. Pack of 50.

50-C9002/A
Hardboard strips 4 x 14 x 345 mm for 50-C9000/C conf. to ASTM Standards. Pack of 50.

50-C9070/C
Splitting tensile test device for concrete block pavers and concrete cubes. Conforms to EN 1338 and EN 12390-6.

50-C9002
Hardboard packing strips 4 x 15 x 345 mm, to EN 1338 and 12390-6.
Pack of 50.

Compression devices for cement and mortars
50-C9030/H
Compression device to test portions of 40x40x160 prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.

50-C9032/H
Compression device to test 50mm (2”) cubes to ASTM C109. High stiffness model.
Total height 225mm.

Flexural test device for concrete beams
50-C9010/C
Flexural test device for concrete beams 100x100x400/500 and 150x150x600/750 mm, to EN 12390-5, ASTM C78, ASTM C293 and AASHTO T97

Additional Information

Verification of force transfer
The conformity of the compression tester to the EN 12390-4 requirements in terms of stability (force transfer) is performed by the verification of the self-alignment of machine components and the restraint on movement of the upper platen.
The compliance of all our EN testers to these stringent requirements is precisely verified using specific apparatus (82-E0105/1 and 82-P0804/E). An incorrect load application may cause premature sample failure and, consequently the resultant strength could be significantly lower than the true resistance.

Upgrading

(To be specified at time of order: these items has to be factory installed.)

Serial printer for Wizard testers
50-Q60W/PR
Upgrade of a WIZARD AUTO system to incorporate a serial printer in the rear panel, allowing results to be printed at the end of test

Second frame connection
The WIZARD AUTO System can be upgraded with a hydraulic valve for controlling (not simultaneously) a second frame.
50-C10W/2F
Two-way valve to control a second frame.

Special calibration procedure
50-C0050/CAL
Special calibration of compression testers assuring Class 1 (EN) and Class A (ASTM), from 1% to full load range.

Traceable certificate of surface hardness
50-C0050/HRD4
Supply of the compression machine/frame complete with traceable certificate of hardness of 300 mm dia. platens surfaces

Fragment guard lock switch
50-C50/P1
Fragment guard lock switch. To prevent test execution with the front door open.

Explosion proof test kit
To be used along with distance pieces with threaded centering pin. They are identified adding the suffix /P after the code number.

50-Q0050/P6
Upgrading of the 50-C46xxx and 50-C56xxx series compression frames with lower compression platen with threaded hole.