Soil Consolidation Testing System

The VJ Tech ACONS Pro Motorised Automatic Consolidation Frame:

 

Uses a powerful stepper motor to generate Force instead of compressed air

Is normally used for High Load Consolidation testing (50 kN Load Cell included)

Can be used to Test samples from 50 mm up to 100 mm

Has 3 Input Channels (2 x Analogue & 1 x Digital (Read-Only, not Closed Loop Control))

Connects to PC via Ethernet or USB when using Clisp Studio

Has an Integrated 7" Touchscreen Display for input and control

When fitted with longer strain rods and additional accessories, can also be used for:

 

Constant Rate of Strain (CRS) Testing

Soil Water Characteristic Curve (SD-SWCC) Testing

 

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 PC for further manipulation

High speed ARM processor

Includes 15kN (2176 PSI) 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)

Suitable for Unsaturated Consolidation Cells (supplied separately)

Up to 3 input channels (1 x Digital (Read-Only (not to be used for closed loop control)); 2 x Analogue)

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)    

15590 (1681)

 8000 (1160)

 4800 (696)

4000 (580)

3500 (508)

2000 (290)

Maximum Frame Capacity     15kN (3372 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)

Fast Approach Speed     40.0000 mm/min  (1.5750 inches/min)

Power Supply         DC Adaptor (Output 24VDC, Input 90-240V, 50/60Hz, 1ph.)

Dimensions (W x D x H) 280 x 320 x 640 mm (11" x 12.5" x 25")

Weight   31 kg (68 lb)