PILOT Automatic compression-flexural cement testers

Frames
These machines, featuring a very rigid four columns 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.

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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 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 on request, see Upgrading Options.

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-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.

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-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-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-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.

• 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-C10B/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