MCC8, Multifunctional Computerised Control Console
MCC8, Multifunctional Computerised Control Console
The main feature of this Computerised Automatic Control System and hydraulic unit is the maximum flexibility of the PC used as a friendly interface in terms of customisation of test cycle, processing of input and output data, connection to the existing laboratory network. The control panel, which is mainly used for the set up of the machine, can also be used in local mode in case the PC is not available.
The computerised system enable the automatic performance of a number of functions as for example:
- Rapid piston approach
- Zeroing
- User defined load ramp
- Failure detection
- Unloading etc.
See the Main features for the complete list of performances.
Technical specifications
The standard version can control two frames that can be increased up to four by the options code 50-C7200/UP1 and 50-C7200/UP2.
Hydraulic system
- Max. working pressure: 640 bar
- Double stage pumping system:
- high delivery low pressure for fast approach of the piston
- low delivery — high pressure for test execution
- Maximum pump capacity: 3 Ipm at low pressure: 1 lpm at high pressure
- Hydraulic ports: up to 4 (standard 2)
- Flow control by dedicated servo-valve system
- Oil cooling system from ambient temperature up to 40°C
Electronic and on board firmware
- Resolution: 132000 divisions
- High frequency optimised PID closed loop control
- 4 channels are available for sensors to measure sample strain with Strain gauges or Electronic corn pressometer.
- Basic electrical features of the channels conditioners:
- Feed from 1 to 10 V DC selected by PC
- Single/dual ended input selected by software
- Input signal from -2.5 to +2.5 V DC
- Zero and gain calibrated via software
- Local and remote diagnostic system highlighting malfunctions (includes oil level and clogged filter)
- Saving of calibration curves for immediate connection of various sensors
- Digital linearisation of the calibration by automatic multicoefficient change
- Date and time function.
User interface
The system is entirely controlled from the PC. Display and keyboard are available for basic factory settings and possible local purposes.
- Large display 320x240 pixel
- Alphanumeric keyboard
- Graphic interface by icons.

