ACONS Pro (High Load) Motorised Automatic Consolidation System

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The ACONS Pro High Load Motorised Automatic Consolidation System;

Features motorised actuation of Load instead of compressed air or bulky weights
Has a small footprint and includes a 50 kN (7252 psi) Load Cell
Uses advanced electronics with up to 3 input channels, 2 x Analogue & 1 x Digital (note: Digital Channel is Read only not Digital Loop Control).

There is also a Low Load (15 kN) ACONS System (see datasheet and separate website entry) and when fitted with additional accessories, the same frame becomes multi-purpose and may also be used for;

Triaxial Testing

Unconfined Compressive Strength Testing

Constant Rate of Strain

Soil-Water Characteristic Curve Testing

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ACONS Pro (High Load) Motorised Automatic Consolidation System

Features

Compact design (small footprint)
USB or Ethernet Interface for computer control
Integrated 7" Touchscreen Display for standalone control
On-board data logging (16GB standard), able to store thousands of Tests, each with thousands of data points)
Data export to USB flash drive or to PC for manipulation within Excel
High speed ARM processor
Includes 50 kN (11240 lbf) Load cell
Accepts consolidation cells from 50 mm (2") to 100 mm (4") (supplied separately)
Capable of CRS test but will require additional items
Capable of SWCC Testing with additional components
Suitable for use with Perm Consolidation Cells (supplied separately)
Up to 3 input channels (1 x Digital & 2 x Analogue) for Transducers (Note: digital socket is for displacement measurement only (not suitable for feedback control, or load measurement))
High speed sensor data conversion (24 bit, up to 5000 samples/sec)
Built-in live data table and graphs
Built-in Auto engage function with definable engage value
Auto reverse from limit switch activation
Built-in auto protection for sensor limits
Non-volatile Memeory for sensitive data
Multiple ACONS Pro can be controlled from single PC via a LAN or Ethernet/USB hub

Detailed product specifications

Sample Diameter	35 mm (1.5")	50 mm (2")	63.5 mm (2.5”)	70 mm (2.75")	75 mm (2.95")	100 mm (4")
Maximum Load kPa (psi)	51975	25471	15788	12994	11317	6362

Maximum Frame Capacity	50 kN (11240 lbf)
Resolution	0.1 N (0.0225 lbf)
Accuracy	0.15% FRO
Adjustable Displacement Rate	0.0001 - 10.0000 mm/min (0.0001 - 0.3937 inches/min)
Power Supply	DC Adaptor (Output 24VDC, Input 90-240V, 50/60Hz, 1ph.)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	320 x 400 x 770 mm (11" x 12.5" x 25")
Weight	68 kg (110 lb)