AUTOMAX PRO-M

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. It introduces new features and capabilities that will revolutionize the operations of any progressive construction quality testing laboratory.

Main Features 

The AUTOMAX PRO-M is quick and simple to operate, even for operators with limited expertise. The easy to use high definition graphical interface based on tablet and smart-phone display technology includes handy features such as graphical failure type, specimen geometry, and access to the latest testing standards.

Standard testing features include: rapid approach, soft-touch test start, initial pause for specimen alignment, height/diameter correction factor, final calculation of effective load rate applied, peak sensitivity expressed in percentage, and saving of specimen failure type image.

Fitted with superior hydraulics, the AUTOMAX PRO-M can also perform, in addition to standard failure tests, the Modulus of Elasticity Determination test.

• Fully automatic – time saving: Full test-cycle automation maximises 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: Hardware and firmware are in total compliance with all the main international concrete testing standards including AS1012.9 and EN 12390-3.
• Pioneering web services: WEBCARE Remote Assistance will enable connection to your testing system for remote technical support whilst the i-LAB cloud-based services will allow sharing of your data with authorized 3rd parties, including real time viewing of the test.
• 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.
• Multilingual functionality: The system is available in multiple languages and is fully compatible with non-Latin characters for Chinese, Cyrillic (and more).
• Compatible with Datamanager PC Software; suitable for remote control of the machine, data acquisition, processing and filing. Allows printout of customized test certificates.

Technical Specs

AUTOMAX PRO-M AUTOMATIC POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Hydraulics

• 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
• Flow-sharing technology to perform loading and unloading cycles at controlled rate

Hardware

• 524,000 points high-resolution/stability analog channels
• 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.

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.

Safety features
Includes: Max. pressure valve to avoid machine overloading; piston travel limit switch; emergency stop button; front door and rear transparent fragment guard.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION TABLE

*Use distance pieces conforming to the specimen size to avoid piston overtravel

Ordering Information

50-C46F02/M AUTOMAX PRO-M, Automatic Compact-Line compression tester, 2000 kN cap. for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

50-C56F02/M AUTOMAX PRO-M, Automatic Compact-Line compression tester, 3000 kN cap. for cubes up to 200 mm and cylinders up to dia. 160×320 mm. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

50-C68F02/M AUTOMAX PRO-M Automatic Compact-Line compression tester, 4000 kN cap. for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250×500 mm. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

50-C78F02/M AUTOMAX PRO-M Automatic Compact-Line compression tester, 5000 kN cap. for cubes up to 300 mm and cylinders up to dia. 250 x 500 mm. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

Up-grading Options

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

Serial printer 
50-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.

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

50-C0050/HRD6
Same as above but for 305×305 mm square platens

Explosion proof test kit
Upgrading kit comprehending: safety cables securing the upper platen to the frame, metallic perforated fragment guard and bottom platen anti-fall safety system.
To be used along with distance pieces with threaded centering pin. They are identified adding the suffix /P after the code number.

50-C59/EK2
Explosion proof test kit for C56xxx series

50-C69/EK
Explosion proof test kit for C68xxx and C78xxx series

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

Downloads

AUTOMAX PRO-M Brochure (PDF)