PILOT Automatic compression-flexural cement testers
The new automatic testers which combine high productivity with Energy Saving
ASTM C109 | ASTM C349 | ASTM C348 | EN 196-1
MAIN FEATURES
- Automatic test cycle. Correct test execution according to selected Standards, is continuously and automatically controlled. See additional information.
- Dual user interface display and PC
- Accuracy Class 1 (EN) and Class A (ASTM) starting from 10% of full scale. Special calibration starting from 3kN for 300kN chamber and from 0.5kN for 15kN available on request. See upgrading options.
- Compatible with the new, intuitive and smart DATA MANAGER Software. Very easy to use, complete with many functions, totally flexible, open to network comunications
- Adopt the latest ES Energy Saving technologies. For reduction of power consumption and silent operation
- Double stage hydraulic pump with rapid approach and precise oil flow control. Allowing high throughput of accurate tests (up to 40 per hour)
- Soft platen-to-specimen contact and smooth load rate control from the very beginning of the ramp
- Optional control of a second frame for 65-L18xxx series single chambers testers. Active frame selection via manual lever
- Optional internal graphic printer including Load-Time plot
- Connect to laboratory network via LAN port/software
- Allow remote verification of settings and performances. For easy debugging of unexpected malfunctions
- Universal compression testers, in practice, suitable to house various accessories for testing cement, mortar, resins and other materials for load values from 0.75 to 300 kN.
- Recording facility of up to 10 test profiles for each channel allowing quick and easy test start
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Frames
These machines, featuring a very rigid two column frame, have been designed for the testing of the cement prism either in compression or in flexure.
Three versions are available:
65-L27C0x, L27C1x models, double testing chamber, 15/300 kN cap., inbuilt flexural jig for 40x40x160 cement prisms and compression apparatus for portions of 40x40x160 mm prisms broken in flexure.
Conforming to EN 196-1, 1015-11.
65-L28C0x, L28C1x models, double testing chamber, 15/300 kN cap., fitted with round platens for testing in compression and flexion cement, mortar, resins and other materials.
Conforming to EN 196-1, 1015-11, ASTM C109, C348, C349 using the suitable accessories.
65-L18C0x, L18C1x models, 300 kN cap., fitted with round platens for testing cement, mortar, resins and other materials and other materials. Conforming to EN 196-1, 1015-11, ASTM C109, C349 using the suitable accessories.
All models can be fitted with pressure transducer/s for load measurement (65-L27C0x, 65-L28C0x, 65-L18C0x) or with high accuracy load cell/s (65-L27C1x, 65-L28C1x, 65-L18C1x).
Models fitted with compression platens 165 mm dia. (L28Cxx,L18Cxx) have a vertical span of 200 mm hence can house all standard accessories for cement and mortar testing (see accessories) and furthermore can be used to test other specimens directly on the standard compression platens adjusting, if necessary, the vertical daylight, with the suitable distance pieces (see accessories). Compression platens can be supplied complete with Platen surface hardness certificate. See upgrading options.
Pilot, Automatic power and control system
Dual stage pump, centrifugal for fast approach and multi-piston for loading, DC motor, ES Energy Saving technology to reduce the power consumption and ensure silent operation. For detailed information see Additional information.
Hardware
132,000 points effective resolution, three channels, touch screen graphic display 240x128 pixel, sampling rate 50/sec, large storing capacity on USB pen drive, test data downloadable to PC, Ethernet port, real time management software (optional, see accessories 82-SW/DM DATAMANAGER)
Firmware
Simultaneous display of load-specific load, actual load rate and load/time graph; LAN connection to PC; advanced memory management; multi coefficient calibration.
Recording facility of up to 10 test profiles for each channel including type of test (e.g. compression, flexural, indirect tensile), specimen size and shape, load rate, standard in use and other general informa¬tion. Each one of the recorded test profile can be recalled automatically to save time
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 request, see Upgrading Options.
ORDERING INFORMATION
300kN compression testers
65-L18C02
300 kN cap., automatic compression tester for cement, mortar, resins and other materials using the suitable accessory. Load measurement by pressure transducer. PILOT control system. Round compression platens 165 mm dia. 230 V, 50-60 Hz.1 ph.
65-L18C04
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
65-L18C12
300 kN cap., automatic compression tester for cement, mortar, resins and other materials using the suitable accessory. Load measurement by precision load cell. PILOT control system. Round compression platens 165 mm dia. 230 V, 50-60 Hz.1 ph.
65-L18C14
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
300kN/15kN compression testers
65-L27C02
Double chamber automatic flexural-compression tester, 15/300 kN cap., inbuilt flexural jig for 40x40x160 mm prisms and compression apparatus for portions of 40x40x160 mm prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. Load measurement by pressure transducers. PILOT control system.230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
65-L27C04
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
65-L27C12
Double chamber automatic flexural-compression tester, 15/300 kN cap., inbuilt flexural jig for 40x40x160 mm prisms and compression apparatus for portions of 40x40x160 mm prisms broken in flexure to EN 196-1. Load measurement by precision load cells. PILOT control system.230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
65-L27C14
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
65-L28C02
Double chamber automatic compression tester, 15/300 kN cap., for cement, mortar, resins and other materials using the suitable accessory. Load measurement by pressure transducers. PILOT control system. Round compression platens 165 mm dia. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
65-L28C04
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
65-L28C12
Double chamber automatic compression tester, 15/300 kN cap., for cement, mortar, resins and other materials using the suitable accessory. Load measurement by precision load cells. PILOT control system. Round compression platens 165 mm dia. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
65-L28C14
Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph
ACCESSORIES
Compression devices for cement and mortars
Flexural test devices for mortar beams
Distance pieces to adjust the vertical daylight
Data manager PC software
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The PILOT compression testers represent the more sophisticated and advanced evolution of the usual compression testers.
This new and advanced system satisfies, first of all, the requirements for the automatic accurate and constant load rate application conforming to standards. The test cycle with closed loop digital feedback is automatically performed by simply pressing the start button. The other important innovation concern the “ES technology” which features the accurate oil flow control with no oil dispersion, silent operation, cold oil temperature and, finally, low energy consumption saving over the 30% energy compared to traditional systems.
The automatic test procedure, once the specimen has been positioned and centered and the machine switched on is:
Set test parameters, including load rate, on the touch screen (can be avoided by default for repetitive tests)
Press the start button on the touch screen
Move the oil delivery valve upwards
The machine automatically starts the rapid platen approach, switches to the test speed once the specimen comes into contact with the upper platen and, finally, releases the pressure upon specimen failure
Save the test including data results and load/time graph. The test execution conforming to standards can be easily proved.
Move the oil delivery valve downwards.
UPGRADING
Second frame facility
50-C10C/2F
Upgrading the Pilot System for a second frame connection and control (except 4000kN and 5000kN models). Frame selection via manual lever (only for single chamber compression testers model 65-L18xxx)
Graphic printer (To be factory installed)
50-C10/PR
Upgrading the DIGIMAX, PILOT and AUTOMAX to incorporate a serial graphic printer in the front panel allowing also load/time plot at the end of test.
Specifications:
- Very silent printing
- High speed: 50 mm/sec
- High resolution: 203 dpi=8 dots/mm
- Support test and graphic printing
- Easier maintenance with self-diagnostic
- Paper width: 57.5 mm
Safety fragment guard
65-L2700/P
Transparent rigid fragment guard for 65-L27xxx compresion testers and frames
65-L1800/P
Transparent rigid fragment guard for 65-L18xxx compression testers and frames
65-L2800/P
Transparent rigid fragment guard for 65-L28xxx compression testers and frames
Fragment guard locking switch.
50-L0050/P To prevent the test execution with the safety guard open. It has to be factory installed directly on the transparent fragment guard.
Platens surface hardness certificate
50-L0050/HRD
Traceable hardness certificate for platens 165 mm dia. Min. hardness 55,5 HRC.
Available only for ordering with the machine
50-C0050/HRD5
Traceable hardness certificate for platens 40x40 mm. Min. hardness 60 HRC.
Available only for ordering with the machine
Special calibration procedures
50-C0050/CAL
Special calibration procedure to obtain class 1 from 1% of the 300kN scale
50-C0050/CAL5
Special calibration procedure to obtainclass 1 from 5% of the 15kN scale
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