PILOT PRO - ASTM Automatic Compression Testers for Cylinders and Blocks

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.

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.

Features

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

• 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.
• Multipurpose: it can be used for blocks testing to ASTM C140 and cylinders to ASTM C39
• 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 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).
• Premium Heavy Duty spherical seat and rectangular platens 310x410x90 mm (12.2”x 16.1”x 3.5”) for testing.

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.

Models

50-A29P04
PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 2000 kN cap. for testing blocks to ASTM C140 and cylinders up to 6" x 12" (150x300mm) to ASTM C39 and AASHTO T-22 with optional accessory model 50-A29/CYL. 110V60Hz/1Ph

50-A39P04
PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 3000 kN cap. for testing blocks to ASTM C140 and cylinders up to 6" x 12" (150x300mm) to ASTM C39 and AASHTO T-22 with optional accessory model 50-A29/CYL. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

50-A29P14
PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 450 klbf (2000 kN) cap. for testing blocks to ASTM C140 and cylinders up to 6" x 12" (150x300mm) to ASTM C39 and AASHTO T-22 with optional accessory model 50-A29/CYL. 110V/60Hz/1Ph

50-A39P14
PILOT PRO COMPACT-Line automatic compression machine, 660 klbf (3000 kN) cap. for testing blocks to ASTM C140 and cylinders up to 6" x 12" (150x300mm) to ASTM C39 and AASHTO T-22 with optional accessory model 50-A29/CYL. 110V/60Hz/1Ph