SMART-Line Control Consoles

Wizard Auto, PILOT Pro and AUTOMAX Pro automatic Power and Control Systems are also available in a stand-alone configuration providing a cost-effective way to retrofit any make of compression testers fitted with old Bourdon gauges or unreliable electronic readout unit and power pumps with manual flow control. Our Smart-Line Control Consoles will transform any old testing system into one that is automatic and fitted with the latest technology.

WIZARD Auto SMART Line Automatic Control Console

Wizard Auto standard automatic control console

Wizard AUTO Smart-Line
Description

 

WIZARD Auto is also available in a stand-alone configuration providing a cost-effective way to retrofit any make of compression testers fitted with old Bourdon gauges or unreliable electronic readout unit and power pumps with manual flow control. Our SMARTline Control Consoles will transform any old testing system into one that is automatic and fitted with the latest technology.

QC testing performance has just taken a step change improvement with CONTROLS abandoning manual test control and now features automatic closed-loop PID control of loading-rate using VFD inverter-technology control of the high specification AC motor.
 
WIZARD Auto automatically and accurately performs tests at the correct test speed, ensuring compliance to Standards and with no effect due to operator variables.
Main Features

WIZARD Auto is CONTROLS new standard automatic Quality Control system for compression and flexural testing and includes many new features and enhancements to improve the user-friendliness, efficiency, operator comfort and energy savings.
 
QC testing performance has just taken a step change improvement with CONTROLS abandoning manual test control and now features automatic closed-loop PID control of loading-rate using VFD inverter-technology control of the high specification AC motor.
 
Wizard Auto automatically and accurately performs tests at the correct test speed, ensuring compliance to Standards and with no effect due to operator variables.
 
Mainly dedicated to routine failure tests (compression, flexure and indirect tensile), WIZARD Auto is the perfect solution to ensure total certainty of testing accuracy and strict conformity to international Standards.In fact being an automatic system it allows:

    • Reduced opportunities for operator errors: improving accuracy of results and repeatability.         
    • Easy-to-use: even for operators with limited expertise.
    • Conforming to Standards: the machine automatically performs the test at correct test speed. Conformance to Standards can be easily proven.
    • High performance: high speed pump closes the daylight above the specimen at the fasted speed allowing a very high throughput of tests.
    • Operator comfort: due to the significant noise reduction.
    • Energy saving: with 50% reduction in energy consumption.
Products

 

50-C10W02
WIZARD AUTO SMART Line automatic console for compression and flexure frames including hydraulicpower and control unit. – WIZARD AUTO automatic control system – Closed loop control of the load rate achieved with a variable frequency drive (inverter) f…
 
50-C10W04

WIZARD AUTO SMART Line automatic console for compression and flexure frames including hydraulic power and control unit. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph              

 

Technical Specifications

WIZARD AUTO AUTOMATIC POWER AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Hydraulics

  • Max pressure 700 bar
  • Power 750 W
  • Dual stage pump: low pressure/high delivery for fast piston approach and high pressure/low delivery for loading.
  • AC motor fitted with VFD inverter device featuring high efficiency, reduction of power consumption and silent operation.
  • Second frame optional facility using valve selector.


 Hardware

  • Two 16 bit analog channels for load sensors
  • Wide graphic display 128 x 80 pixel
  • Sampling rate 50 Hz
  • Internal memory
  • RS 232 port for data download (including load/time graph points) to PC in ASCII format
  • Integrated printer as optional. See accessories


Firmware

  • Real time display of load and stress
  • Automatic application of the selected load rate
  • Execution of loading ramps with the possibility to manually increase or decrease the test speed during the test
  • Peak detection and saving
  • Language selection
  • Multi-coefficient linearization of the calibration curve for better accuracy at low loads
  • Multiple units: Lbf / Ton / kN.


Phisical Specifications

    • Overall dimensions: (hxlxd) 1292x350x450 mm
    • Weight approx .: 80 kg
Accessories

 

50-C10W/2F
Second frame facility for WIZARD AUTO series. Frame selection via manual lever
 
50-Q60W/PR
Upgrading the WIZARD AUTO series to incorporate a serial graphic printer in the rear panel

 

Pilot PRO SMART Line, Fully Automatic Control Console

PILOT PRO is the best choice for Qualtiy Control laboratories for routine failure tests

Pilot PRO SMART line
Description

PILOT PRO is CONTROLS’ new versatile automatic Smart-Line control consoles for standard failure tests. 
It is the best choice for Qualtiy Control laboratories to carry out a high throughput of routine failure tests including compression, flexure and indirect tensile tests.
 

PILOT PRO 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 PILOT PRO 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.
Main Features

Smart automatic and connected concrete Power and Control System for standard failure testing.

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

    • 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 5.1” 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 ASTM C39 and EN 12390-3.
    • Multilingual functionality: The system is available in multiple languages and is fully compatible with non-Latin characters for Chinese, Cyrillic (and more).
Products

 

50-C10P02
PILOT PRO SMART Line automatic control console forcompression and flexure frames including hydraulicpower and control unit with touch screen display. – PILOT PRO automatic control system – PID Closed loop control of the load rate – High control 
 
50-C10P04
PILOT PRO SMART Line automatic control console forcompression and flexure frames including hydraulicpower and control unit with touch screen display. – PILOT PRO automatic control system – PID Closed loop control of the load rate – High control 
Technical Specifications

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

 

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.

 

Phisical Specifications

    • Overall dimensions: (hxlxd) 1292x350x450 mm
    • Weight approx .: 80 kg
Accessories
 
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. LAN cable included.

 
65-L1400/X5
Hydraulic pressure regulator for 15kN frames (bothsingle and double chamber models) connected to PILOT and AUTOMAX control unit.
 
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-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)

 
50-KLAB/E

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

Automax PRO SMART Line, Fully Automatic Control Console

AUTOMAX PRO fully automatic control console

AUTOMAX PRO Smart-Line
Description

AUTOMAX PRO is CONTROLS’ new top-of-the-range Smart-Line control consoles and is the first choice for automatic standard failure tests.
A major development are the new cutting-edge connective technologies.

LinkLAB Laboratory Connectivity Package allows AUTOMAX PRO to be a connected part of your laboratory infrastructure by taking inputs from any number of ancillary measuring systems and devices increasing efficiency, eliminating transposing errors.

Main Features

Smart automatic and connected concrete Power and Control System for standard failure testing.

AUTOMAX PRO 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. The new cutting-edge connective technologies allowing you to manage all test data online, automatically with no risk of transposing errors is a major development. Boasting an all new specification, it is a step change from its predecessors.

    • 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 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 ASTM C39 and EN 12390-3.
    • Multilingual functionality: The system is available in multiple languages and is fully compatible with non-Latin characters for Chinese, Cyrillic (and more).
Products

 

50-C10F02
AUTOMAX PRO SMART Line fully automatic console forcompression and flexure frames including hydraulicpower and control unit with touch screen display. – AUTOMAX PRO automatic control system – PID Closed loop control of the load rate – High control 
 
50-C10F04
AUTOMAX PRO SMART Line fully automatic console forcompression and flexure frames including hydraulicpower and control unit with touch screen display. – AUTOMAX PRO automatic control system – PID Closed loop control of the load rate – High control 
Technical Specifications

AUTOMAX PRO 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


Hardware

  • 524,000 points high-resolution/stability analog channels
  • 4 channels for load sensors
  • Control frequency 250 Hz
  • Sampling frequency 250 Hz
  • 7”, 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


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.


PHISICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    • Overall dimensions: (hxlxd) 1292x350x450 mm
    • Weight approx .: 80 kg
Accessories
 
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. LAN cable included.

 
65-L1400/X5
Hydraulic pressure regulator for 15kN frames (bothsingle and double chamber models) connected to PILOT and AUTOMAX control unit.
 
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)

 
50-C10D/3F
Third frame facility for AUTOMAX series. Frame selection via display/PC.
 
50-C20E/4F
Fourth frame facility for AUTOMAX Multitest e and AUOTMAX PRO series. Frame selection via PC.
 
50-KLAB/E

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

Automax PRO-M SMART line, Fully Automatic Control Console for Advanced Testing Print this page

AUTOMAX PRO-M Smart-Line control console for Advanced testing

AUTOMAX PRO-M Power Control System
Description

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, Characterizations of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) under displacement-control and tensile tests on steel specimens


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.

Main Features

Smart automatic and connected concrete Power and Control System for standard failure testing.

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
  • Easy rebar testing: simply attach the stand- alone tensile frame and carry out rebar testing as well as all the compression tests.
Products
50-C10F02/M

AUTOMAX PRO-M SMART Line fully automatic console for compression and flexure frames including hydraulic power and control unit with touch screendisplay. Suitable for Elastic Modulus and Poisson ratio determination. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 Ph.

 
50-C10F04/M

AUTOMAX PRO-M SMART Line fully automatic console for compression and flexure frames including hydraulic power and control unit with touch screendisplay. Suitable for Elastic Modulus and Poisson ratio determination. 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 Ph.

Technical Specifications

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 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 (for standard failure tests)
  • RS 232 port for data downloading in ASCII format


Firmware

  • Execution of compression, flexure, indirect tensile, ACV tests, Elastic Modulus, Poisson Ratio Determination plus Displacement-controlled tests (with 50-FW/DC) and tensile tests (with 50-FW/UTS) in automatic mode with test speed controlled by a closed-loop PID system.
  • Simultaneous display of:
    • load, stress, actual load rate, load / time graph in standard failure test
    • load, stress, strain, stress / strain graph in Elastic Modulus and Poisson ratio tests
    • load, displacement, stress / displacement in displacement controlled tests (with 50-FW/DC)
    • load, stress, displacement and % elongation (crossbeam), displacement and % elongation (extensometer, if connected), stress/%elongation graph in tensile tests (with 50-FW/UTS)
  • Saving of the specimen failure type (to EN or ASTM) in concrete compressiont tests results
  • Automatic performance of Elastic Modulus tests according to the main International Standards with automatic calculation of tests results
  • Execution (with 50-SW/DC) of displacement controlled tests on beams, notched beams, round or square slabs
  • Execution (with 50-FW/UTS) of automatic tensile tests with:
    • Control up to yield by:
      * Stress (method B to EN 6892-1)
      * Strain by using extensometer (method A1 to EN 6892-1)
      * Strain by using crosshead (method A2 to EN 6892-1)
    • Control after yield by grips’ separation
    • elaboration of tension test results: ReH, ReL, Rp, final elongation, etc. conforming to EN ISO 6892-1 and EN 15630-1
  • 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, splitting, elastic modulus, displacement control, tension), specimen size and shape, test speed 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 three different PID settings can be tuned for each channel for a variety of materials (e.g. cylinder with neoprene pads, low strength specimens) and test methods (e.g ACV, flexure, elastic modulus, displacement control)
  • Compatible with the newly released DATAMANAGER software, E-Module, D-Control and UTS software packages, tailored for construction material testing laboratories, for remote control, real-time data acquisition and results calculation.
  • 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.

 

Phisical specifications

  • Overall dimensions: (hxlxd) 1292x350x450 mm
  • Weight approx .: 80 kg
Accessories
 
 
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. LAN cable included.

 
65-L1400/X5
Hydraulic pressure regulator for 15kN frames (both single and double chamber models) connected to PILOT and AUTOMAX control unit.
 
50-SW/DC

D-Control software package for energy absorption, displacement/strain controlled tests.

 
50-SW/EM

E-MODULE software package for Elastic modulus and Poisson ratio determination.

 
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)

 
50-C10D/3F
Third frame facility for AUTOMAX series. Frame selection via display/PC.
 
50-C20E/4F
Fourth frame facility for AUTOMAX Multitest e and AUOTMAX PRO series. Frame selection via PC.
 
50-KLAB/E

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

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