High performance automatic compression testers for advanced laboratories. Adopting the innovative CVI TECH concept for: EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY, INTUITIVE AND SMART SOFTWARE, FUNCTIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

• Fully automatic test cycle. The complete test cycle is automatically performed by simply pressing the start button (both via display and via software). Correct test execution according to selected Standards, is continuously and automatically controlled. See additional information.
• PC control option. Double user interface based on display and PC. When connected to PC, the system is fully computerized and controlled by the DATA MANAGER Software
• Accuracy Class 1 (EN) and Class A (ASTM) starting from 10% of full scale. On request from 1% with special calibration procedure. See upgrading options.
• 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
• Double frame standard control and third frame control option. Active frame selection via display/PC
• 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
• Recording facility of up to 10 test profiles for each channel allowing quick and easy test start

Introduction
The AUTOMAX Compact-Line, Super-Automatic compression testers, adopting the innovative CVI TECH concept, is the result of our continuous application and research to upgrade testing machines with the last technologies, taking into account client requirements and International standards. The machine consists essentially of the following parts:

Frame
Four column high stiffness welded frame . Spherical seat  allowing initial free alignment at the initial contact with the specimen and automatic jamming up to the end of test.

Compression platens
All these models are fitted with round platens 165 mm dia. suitable for testing cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm conforming to ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Surface hardness 55HRC, flatness tolerance 0.02 mm. Traceable certificate of surface hardness available on request. See Upgrading options

Automax, Super-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 informa­tion. 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.

2000 kN cap.
50-C42D02 AUTOMAX, Super-Automatic Compact-Line compression tester, 2000 kN cap. for testing cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
50-C42D04 Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

3000 kN cap.
50-C52D02 AUTOMAX, Super-Automatic Compact-Line compression tester, 3000 kN cap. for testing cylinders up to dia. 160x320 mm. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph
50-C52D04 Same as above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

Splitting tensile test devices
Compression devices for cement and mortars
Distance pieces to adjust the vertical daylight
Flexural test device for concrete beams
Data manager PC software

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The AUTOMAX Compact-Line Super-Automatic 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

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.

Third frame facility
50-C10D/3F
Upgrading the Automax System for a third frame connection and control. Frame selection via display/PC.

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

Door locking switch.
50-C50/P1 To prevent the test execution with the door open. It has to be factory installed. Suitable for C42D0x and C52D0x models

For cylinders to ASTM C39, AASHTO T22

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