PILOT PRO | EN Automatic Compression Testers

PILOT PRO is the best choice for Quality Control laboratories to carry out a high throughput of routine failure tests including compression, flexure and indirect tensile tests.

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Highlights
Features
Software
Specifications
Models
Accessories
Standards

PILOT PRO introduces new features and capabilities that will revolutionize the operations of any progressive construction quality testing laboratories.

With LinkLAB, CONTROLS’ proprietary Laboratory Connectivity Package, it is able to take inputs from ancillary measuring systems and devices so you can manage all your test data online, automatically, with no risk of transposing errors.

The machines consist of:

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.

PILOT PRO, Automatic power and control system
See technical specifications.

Safety features include:

Max. pressure valve to avoid machine overloading
Piston travel limit switch
Emergency stop button
Front door and rear transparent fragment guard.

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 7” 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 EN 12390-4.
Multilingual functionality: The system is available in multiple languages and is fully compatible with non-Latin characters for Chinese, Cyrillic (and more).

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.

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

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION TABLE

Model 50-	C46P02 C46P04	C56P02 C56P04	C68P02 C68P04	C78P02 C78P04
Capacity kN	2000	3000	4000	5000
Max vertical daylight , mm*	350	350	520	520
Horizontal daylight mm	350	370	425	425
*Max. piston travel, mm**	50	50	50	50
Platen dimensions	300 mm dia.	300 mm dia.	305×305 mm	305×305 mm
Platen surface hardness	55.5 HRC (600 HV)	55.5 HRC (600 HV)	55.5 HRC (600 HV)	55.5 HRC (600 HV)
Platens flatness toll	0.03 mm	0.03 mm	0.03 mm	0.03 mm
Overall dimensions, mm	895x450x1115	985x605x1190	1090x570x1555	1090x570x1555
Weight approx., kg	680	1040	2000	2000

*Use distance pieces conforming to the specimen size to avoid piston over travel

Code

Description

50-C46P02

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 2000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 160 x 320 mm and cubes up to 200mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C46P04

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 2000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 160 x 320 mm and cubes up to 200mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C56P02

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 3000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 160 x 320 mm and cubes up to 200mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C56P04

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 3000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 160 x 320 mm and cubes up to 200mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C68P02

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 4000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 250 x 500 mm and cubes up to 300mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C68P04

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 4000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 250 x 500 mm and cubes up to 300mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C78P02

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 5000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 250 x 500 mm and cubes up to 300mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph.

50-C78P04

PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 5000 kN cap. for cylinders up to 250 x 500 mm and cubes up to 300mm. Conforming to EN 12390-4. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph.

Code

Description

Supplies

50-C0050/HRD4

Supply of the compression machine with dia.300mm platens complete with traceable certificate of hardness of testing platens surfaces (upper and bottom platen certification included). Available only for ordering with compression machine.

50-C0050/HRD6

Supply of the compression machine with 305x305 mm platens complete with traceable certificate of hardness of testing platens surfaces (upper and bottom platen certification included). Available only for ordering with compression machine.

Accessories

50-C0050/CAL

Special calibration of load digital readout unit assuring class 1 from 1% of testing machine full scale (maximum load)

50-C49/B

Base for frames and testing machines model 50-A42xxx, 50-C43xxx, 50-C45xxx, 50-C46xxx, 50-C47xxx

50-C59/B

Base for frames and testing machines model 50-A52xxx, 50-C56xxx, 50-C57xxx

50-C10C/2F

Second frame facility for PILOT series. Frame selection via manual lever

50-C10C/3F

Three-way valve for PILOT System to control a second and a third testing frame. Frame selection via manual lever.

50-C50/P1

Application of a magnetic switch to the safety guard (for automatic testers only). Suitable for automatic compression machines.

50-C9080

Distance piece dia 200 x 30 mm

50-C9082

Distance piece dia 200 x 50 mm

50-C9083

Distance piece dia 200 x 68 mm

50-C9084

Distance piece dia 96 x 158 mm

50-C9086

Distance piece dia 200 x 100 mm.

50-C50/EK

Cables securing the upper platen to the frame.

Software

50-SW/DM

DATAMANAGER PC software compatible with DIGIMAX, PILOT, AUTOMAX, PILOT PRO, AUTOMAX PRO and PRO-M. Suitable for remote control of the system (except DIGIMAX), data acquisition, processing and filing.

50-KLAB/E

LinK-LAB Enterprise laboratory connectivity package for machines controlled by PC via DATAMANAGER Software.

Print

50-Q60P/PRINT

Upgrading the AUTOMAX PRO and PILOT PRO series to incorporate a serial graphic printer in the rear panel allowing load/time plot (printing available for languages with latin charcters only)