Automax PRO SMART Line, Fully Automatic Control Console
The AUTOMAX PRO is the high-performance centerpiece of the “Smart-Line” series, representing a significant step up from the entry-level WIZARD AUTO. While the WIZARD is designed for routine reliability, the PRO is engineered for speed, high-volume throughput, and sophisticated data management, making it the ideal choice for busy commercial laboratories that require a balance between ease of use and advanced functionality.
Key Performance Features
- Smart Automation: Fully automatic execution of the entire test cycle. Once the specimen parameters are set, the controller manages the rapid approach, precise loading (at the exact programmed rate), and failure detection—releasing the pressure automatically upon completion.
High-Speed Productivity: Features a dual-stage hydraulic system with a high-delivery low-pressure pump for fast piston approach. This significantly reduces the time between tests, allowing for a high-frequency workflow without overheating the oil.
Touchscreen Interface: Equipped with a 7-inch color graphic touchscreen (800 x 480 px). This “tablet-like” interface allows for real-time monitoring of test curves, load, and stress, providing immediate visual feedback on the specimen’s behavior.
Silent & Efficient: Utilizes a high-torque DC motor controlled by an inverter. This technology ensures the machine runs quietly and only draws the power necessary for the specific load, reducing energy consumption and increasing the lifespan of hydraulic components.
Technical Specifications
- Multi-Frame Control: The console is capable of controlling up to two separate testing frames, such as a compression frame and a flexural frame. The operator can switch between frames electronically via the touchscreen interface.
- High-Resolution Accuracy: Features 4-channel signal acquisition with a resolution of 132,000 points. It is certified to Class 1 and Class A standards, ensuring accuracy within plus or minus 1 percent starting from 10 percent of the machine full scale.
- Connectivity and Storage: Includes a large internal memory up to 16 GB via SD card, an Ethernet port for LAN connection, and a USB port. This allows for seamless data transfer to laboratory management systems or direct saving to a flash drive.
- Standards Compliance: Specifically tailored to meet the strict loading rate and failure detection requirements of ASTM C39, AASHTO T22, and EN 12390-3.
- Loading Control: Utilizes a precise oil-flow motor-pump system to maintain the constant loading rate required by international standards.
- Safety and Durability: Includes a standard pressure limit valve and a high-efficiency cooling system to maintain optimal oil temperature during continuous, heavy-duty operation.