PILOT PRO | GENERAL UTILITY Automatic Compression Testers for Cubes and Cylinders
The PILOT PRO by Controls SPA is a professional-grade automatic compression tester available in UAE through Burgan Equipment Co., designed for testing cubes, cylinders, and flexural specimens in compliance with ASTM and EN international standards
The PILOT PRO is the high-performance, mid-range evolution of the automatic compression tester, designed for laboratories that require both high throughput and advanced data management. Stepping up from the entry-level WIZARD AUTO, the PILOT PRO introduces a sophisticated touch-screen interface and enhanced connectivity, making it the ideal “smart” workstation for modern quality control. It offers a seamless, closed-loop automated cycle that handles everything from rapid approach to specimen failure, ensuring total compliance with international standards for cubes, cylinders, and even flexural testing.
Key Performance Features
- Smart Touch Interface: Features a 5.1″ color graphic touchscreen with an intuitive, icon-driven menu that operates like a smartphone for effortless test setup and monitoring.
- Enhanced Loading Precision: Utilizes a dual-stage pump and a high-resolution, closed-loop P.I.D. system to maintain extremely accurate loading rates, even at very low loads.
- Advanced Data Management: Beyond simple storage, the system is compatible with Link-LAB technology, allowing for seamless integration with ancillary devices like calipers and balances to eliminate manual data entry.
- Real-Time Graphing: Unlike basic models, the PILOT PRO displays a live load/time graph on screen, providing immediate visual confirmation of the specimen’s behavior during the test.
Technical Specifications
- Standard Compliance: Fully conforms to ASTM C39, AASHTO T22, and EN 12390-4 for compression, with versatility for flexural and tensile tests.
- Superior Accuracy: Certified to Class 1 (ISO 7500-1) and Class A (ASTM E4), with a high-resolution sampling frequency of 250 Hz for precise peak load detection.
- Multi-Frame Control: The controller can be upgraded to manage up to two or three separate testing frames (e.g., one for compression and one for flexure) using a manual selector valve.
- Massive Storage & Connectivity: Includes a 16 GB internal SD card, USB port, RS232, and an Ethernet port for direct integration into lab networks or PC software.
- Safety & Durability: Standard features include a high-stiffness welded frame, fragment guards, an emergency stop button, and a piston travel limit switch.
- Energy Efficiency: Equipped with a high-efficiency DC motor that reduces power consumption and operates with minimal noise in busy lab environments.