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Automax PRO-M SMART line, fully automatic control console
PRINCIPALES CARACTÉRISTIQUES
AUTOMAX PRO-M is CONTROLS’ new top-of-the-range Compact-Line compression machine and is the first choice for automatic standard failure tests and advanced concrete mechanical properties assessment.
- 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.
- Fully automatic – time saving: Full 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 7” color graphical display, which works like a tablet or smart-phone, and makes AUTOMAX PRO-M quick and simple to operate.
- Standards compliant – peace of mind: Automatic performance of Elastic Modulus tests according to the main International Standards with automatic calculation of tests results.
- Advanced: Allowing the execution of displacement-controlled tests on beams, notched beams, round or square slabs
DESCRIPTION GÉNÉRALE
DESCRIPTION GÉNÉRALE
AUTOMAX PRO-M Power Control System fitted with superior hydraulics can also perform, in addition to standard failure tests, the Modulus of Elasticity Determination tests and Characterizations of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) under displacement-control.
AUTOMAX PRO-M introduces new features and capabilities that will revolutionize the operations of any progressive construction quality testing laboratories.
LinkLAB is CONTROLS’ new proprietary Laboratory Connectivity Package.
It allows your AUTOMAX PRO-M to be a connected part of your laboratory infrastructure by taking inputs from any number of ancillary measuring systems and devices increasing efficiency and eliminating transposing errors.
Technical specifications
AUTOMAX PRO-M AUTOMATIC POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEMHydraulics
- DC motor, 720W, 50-60Hz
- Maximum working pressure 700 bar
- Load/unload electrovalve for test execution via display/PC and automatic stop at specimen failure
- Active control of up to 4 frames by selection via display/PC (third and fourth frame as option). See accessories.
- ES Energy Saving technology to reduce the power consumption and enable silent operation
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Flow-sharing technology to perform loading and unloading cycles at controlled rate
- 524,000 points high-resolution/stability analog channels
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6 channels to be factory configured:
- 2 channels for load sensors
- 2 channels for load or displacement/strain sensor
- 2 channels for displacement/strain sensors
- Control frequency 250 Hz
- Sampling frequency 250 Hz
- 7”, 800 x 480 pixel, 16 M colors, icon-driven capacitative sensing touchscreen graphic display
- Unlimited storage capacity for test data on internal 8 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 downloadingin 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
- Possibility to reach at controlled speed a load target and to keep a steady loading phase.
- Simultaneous display of load, specific load, actual load rate, load/time and stress/strain graph
- Saving of the specimen failure type (to EN or ASTM) in the test results
- Automatic performance of Elastic Modulus tests according to the main International Standards with automatic calculation of tests 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 10 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 (ACV, flexure, compression with neoprene pads, etc.)
- Compatible with the newly released Datamanager software, tailored for construction material testing laboratories, for real-time data acquisition, display and management
- Peripheral devices integration and web services available as option (see page…)
- 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.
Phisical specifications
- Overall dimensions: (hxlxd) 1292x350x450 mm
- Weight approx .: 80 kg
Ordering info
50-C10F02/MAUTOMAX PRO-M SMART line, Automatic control console, for connection to two testing frames. PC not included. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
50-C10F04/M
AUTOMAX PRO-M SMART line, Automatic control console, for connection to two testing frames. PC not included. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
Accessories
CONNECTIVITY PACKAGESLink-LAB Laboratory connectivity package
50-KLAB/L
LinK-LAB Local connectivity package for AUTOMAX Pro testers
50-KLAB/E
LinK-LAB Enterprise connectivity package for machines controlled by PC via Datamanager Software.
11-D0630/24K
24000 g cap. x 0.1g resolution, digital balance.
230V/50-60Hz/1ph.
82-D1655/K
Digital caliper 300 x 0,05 mm
82-D1950/K
Barcode readerFirmware upgrade to perform displacement-controlled tests
50-FW/DC
Firmware package to perform displacement-controlled tests with an AUTOMAX PRO-M compression tester.
Software
50-SW/DM
Datamanager PC Software suitable for remote control of the machine, data acquisition, processing and filing.
Allows printout of customized test certificates.
82-SW/EM
E-Module software package for determination of young Modulus and Poisson’s ratio on concrete, cement, rocks allowing:
- User-defined test cycles and step programmable sequences
- Real-time display of stress/time, stress/axial strain and stress/lateral strain diagrams
- Automatic verification of sample centring and sensor functioning, as per standards requirements
- Automatic calculation of test results as per Standards requirements
D-Control software package for displacement controlled tests allowing:
- Automatic calculation of test results according to EN 14651, 14488-3, 14488-5, UNI 11039-2, ASTM C1550, C1609, C947, UNE 83515
- 8 test pre-set testing procedures according to the above Standards
- Customizable test procedure allowing desired loading history
- Possibility to change in real time the test parameters: target load/displacement, control variable, test speed.
- Data saving rate 250/sec
COMPRESSION FRAMES
ASTM C39, AASHTO T22 Compression frames
EN 12390-4, EN 772-1 Compression frames
General utility compression frames
Compression-flexure cement testing frames
FLEXURAL FRAMES
Universal flexural frames 150 kN cap., with adjustable vertical clearance
High stiffness flexural frame, 200 kN cap., SIMPLEX
High stiffness flexural frame, 200 kN cap., SIMPLEX
TEST ACCESSORIES
Accessories For Elastic Modulus
Compressometer-Extensometer for Elastic Modulus determination
Strain gauges
Axial-circumferential compression device
Testing fiber reinforced concrete and shotcrete
Measurement of beam deflection and toughness
Displacement transducer for measurement of crack opening
Energy absorption test on slabs
Additional Information
StandardsThe following standards refer to the execution of the testing procedures (eg load rate, load application, accuracy, etc.) as the mechanical and physical requirements.
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EN 12390-3
Compressive strength of test specimens -
EN 12390-4
Specification for compression testing machine -
EN 12390-5
Flexural strength of test specimens -
EN 12390-6
Tensile splitting strength of test specimens -
EN 1338
Concrete paving blocks -
EN 1339
Concrete paving flags -
EN 1340
Concrete kerb units -
EN 196-1
Determination of cement strength -
EN 772-1
Determination of compressive strength of masonry units (blocks) -
ASTM C39
Compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens -
ASTM C78
Flexural strength of concrete. Third point loading -
ASTM C293
Flexural strength of concrete. Center point loading -
ASTM C496
Splitting tensile test of cylindrical concrete specimens -
AASHTO T22
Compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens
Upgrading
Serial printer50-Q60P/PR
Upgrade of AUTOMAX PRO-M system to incorporate a serial graphic printer in the rear panel, allowing results (including a load/time plot) to be printed at the end of test
Third and fourth frame connection
The AUTOMAX PRO-M System, which can control two frames as standard, can be upgraded with a hydraulic valve for controlling (not simultaneously) a third and a fourth frame.
Note: when connecting a low capacity frame (i.e. flexural or cement) pressure regulator 65-L1400/X5 may be necessary. Please ask our technical department.
50-C10D/3F
Electovalve for AUTOMAX PRO-M System to control a third frame.
50-C20E/4F
Electovalve for AUTOMAX PRO-M System to control a fourth frame.
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