• Suitable for any kind of test from basic failure tests (compression, flexure, splitting, tension) through cyclic tests for elastic modulus and poisson ratio determination up to advanced displacement controlled tests
• Suitable for any type of sample, can be connected up to 4 frames ranging from 15 KN up to 5000 KN in compression and 500 KN in tension
• Suitable for any budget: the machine can be upgraded in step-by-step investments by adding suitable testing frames, accessories and dedicated software packages
• Suitable for any user: 4 easy-to-use software packages available, each one tailored for a specific test method, guiding the operator through all the test phases
• Test cycle with closed loop PID control automatically performed by pressing the start button via PC
• DC-driven variable speed pump for silent operation, energy saving and highly accurate drop-by-drop oil flow for precise control during complex tests 500 Hz high control frequency for optimum oil pressure adjustment during critical tests
• Double frame control, expandable to four, with active frame selection via software
• Soft platen-to-specimen contact and smooth load rate control from very beginning of the ramp

• EN 13398
• EN 12390-4
• ASTM C39
• ASTM C469
• ISO 6784
• DIN 1048
• UNI 6556
• BS 1924:1
• EN 14488-3
• EN 14488-5
• EN 14651
• ASTM C1550
• EN 1338
• EN 12390-13

Hydraulics

• Dual stage pump: centrifugal low pressure for fast approach and automatic switching to radial multi-piston high pressure for loading
• DC motor. 720 W, 50-60 Hz
• Maximum working pressure 650 bar
• Third and fourth frame option, active frame selection by software
• Flow-sharing technology to perform loading and unloading cycles
• ES Energy Saving technology to reduce power consumption and silent operation

Hardware

• 131.000 points effective resolution
• High frequency closed-loop P.I.D. control
• Control frequency 500 Hz
• Sampling rate 250 Hz
• 4 channels for load sensors (pressure transducers and load cells)
• 6 channels to measure strain values with transducers (LVDT, magnetostrictive, potentiometetric)
• 4 channels for strain measurement with strain gauges
• Memorization of the calibration curve enables sensors to be connected and used immediately
• Digital linearization of the calibration curve (multi-coefficient)

PC and software

Main software MULTITEST allows:

• Remote control of the whole system and automatic execution of test including: fast approaching, zeroing, test execution, numerical and graphical management of test results, etc.
• Active frame selection via software
• Printing and saving of customized test reports both for single and batch tests in Excel format
• Multi-language selection, customizable with a further local language (only latin characters).
• Automatic load measurement verification procedure including data acquisition and printing of traceable calibration certificates, when the PC is connected to

50-C20M82 

AUTOMAX MULTITEST computerized control console for upto 2 frames (expandable up to 4) capable to perform the following tests: - compression, flexure, indirect tensile strength (sofware module included); - Elastic modulus and Poisson ratio determination (optional software module required); - energy absorption by displacement/strain controlled test - Fiber Reinforced Concrete (optional software

module required); - tensile strength of rebars (optional software module required). Conforming to EN and ASTM norms. PC included.

230V, 50-60Hz, 1 ph