Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
ACCU-TEKTM 250 DIGITAL SERIES COMPRESSION TESTERS
Models: 36-0650/01 36-0650/02 36-0650/06
ELE International, Inc. 2421 Highway 11 Pelham, Alabama 35124 USA Phone: (205) 621-2260 Fax: (205) 620-5558 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.soiltest.com
Distributor:
ELE International, Ltd. Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business Park Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4WG England Phone: + (0) 1525 249200 Fax: + (0) 1525 249249 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.eleint.co.uk
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I -- INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... A. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ B. RELATED USER DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................... C. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ............................................................................................................ 1 1 1 1
CHAPTER II -- INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 2 CHAPTER III -- DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................ 4 A. ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................ 4 B. HYDRAULIC PUMP CONTROLS.............................................................................................. 4 CHAPTER IV -- PROCEDURE FOR BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................. 5 CHAPTER V -- EXPLANATION OF PACE DEVIATION RATE DISPLAY LIGHT............................................... 7 CHAPTER VI -- USE OF PRINTER ...................................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER VII -- DATA TRANSFER AND REMOTE OPERATION .................................................................... 7 CHAPTER VIII -- CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.................................................................................................. 7 CHAPTER IX -- SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... A. MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................... B. REMOVAL OF AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................................................... C. ELECTRONICS .......................................................................................................................... D. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 8 8 8 9 9
CHAPTER X -- SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 11 A. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 11 B. ELECTRONICS .......................................................................................................................... 11 CHAPTER XI -- MANUFACTURE PRESET PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 12 CHAPTER XII -- COMPUTER AND PRINTER PORT CONFIGURATION ......................................................... 12 CHAPTER XIII -- ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................... 13
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APPENDIX
FIGURE 1 - FRONT VIEW OF DIGITAL 250K COMPRESSION TESTER .................................................... 14 FIGURE 2 - RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF DIGITAL 250K COMPRESSION TESTER ........................................... 15 PARTS LIST - DIGITAL 250K COMPRESSION TESTER............................................................................... 16 FIGURE 3 - ELECTRO/HYDRAULIC PUMP.................................................................................................... 18 FIGURE 4 - VALVE ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 19 PARTS LIST - VALVE ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................... 20 FIGURE 5 - SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................................................................. 22 FIGURE 6 - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC.......................................................................................................... 23
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
250K COMPRESSION TESTER......................................................................................................................... 2 HYDRAULIC PUMP ............................................................................................................................................. 3 HYDRAULIC PUMP CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................... 4
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CHAPTER I -- INTRODUCTION
A. GENERAL INFORMATION The ACCU-TEK 250 Digital Series Compression Tester combines microprocessor technology with rugged construction and space-saving design. The ACCU-TEK can quickly and easily accept a wide variety of accessories for compressive tests on cylinders, cubes, or block specimens as well as flexural strength tests on beams. The tester frame is constructed of four steel uprights, threaded and welded into plates. The large surface area of the lower platen and a 9" (229 mm) wide horizontal opening between uprights provides versatility, convenience and accessiblity while loading specimens. The ACCU-TEK 250 has a 6-1/8" (155 mm) diameter ram and a load capacity of 250,000 lbf. (1,112 kN). B. RELATED USER DOCUMENTATION These operating instructions do not contain all the necessary information on the specific test procedures. Please refer to ASTM C-39, E-4 or AASHTO T-22 for further information. C. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ELE/Soiltest Products Division has technical support services available to help you if you have a problem setting up or operating your ACCU-TEK Compression Tester. Contact one of the following for technical advice: 1. Your ELE/Soiltest Sales Representative If you have difficulty, begin by contacting the person who sold you your ACCU-TEK Compression Tester. Your salesperson is familiar with both your needs and your ELE/Soiltest equipment and should be able to give you the information you want. 2. ELE/Soiltest Technical Services Department ELE/Soiltest Products Division has an experienced, well-trained technical services group available for your questions. Service hours are from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday. The technicians can answer your questions on topics such as equipment installation, connections, system functions and general test procedures. Call: USA Toll Free: (800) 323-1242 Worldwide: (205) 621-2260 Note: Before you call the technical service group, make sure you first do the following: 1. 2. 3. Review the appropriate section in this manual for possible answers to your questions. Review the appropriate test standard (e.g. ASTM) if your question relates to test procedures. Prepare a listing of all the system components you are using.
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B.
C.
3. E.
Remove any remaining packing braces and shipping materials. Front View
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F.
Check that the lower platen is positioned correctly. If lower platen is shipped separately, place it on the compression tester frame so that the locating pins are inserted properly. Normally, the tester is shipped with the upper platen assembly installed. If it is not installed, use the following procedure for installation. NOTE: Use extra caution during installation. Because of the weight of the platen, assistance is recommended. 1. Locate the groove on the piston. Position the upper platen so that the set screw is aligned in the groove. Use a 3/16" Allen wrench to tighten the set screw. Turn clockwise to move the set screw in. Once installed, check that the upper platen is secured by tightening the set screw.
G.
2. 3. H.
Make the following inspections of the pump assembly. 1. Check that a breather plug is in the reservoir of the pump.
2.
Check the oil level in the reservoir. The level should be 0.5" to 1" (12.7 mm to 25.4 mm) below the level of the reservoir top. Check for any hydraulic leaks. Check that all electrical connections are tight and secure.
3. 4. I.
Connect the unit to the proper power source. NOTE: Before connecting the power cord to a supply line, check the electrical specifications on the nameplate. The customer is required to supply the receptacle to comply with local electrical codes for 220v/50Hz models.
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1.
POWER - The black toggle switch (On/Off) on top of the motor is used to switch power to the hydraulic pump. CONTROL HANDLE - This control has four positions. RETRACT - When the handle is in this position, with the pump motor running, the loading ram retracts. By stopping the motor, speed of retraction may be increased. HOLD - When the handle is in this position, the load applied by the ram is held unchanged. METERED ADVANCE - When the handle is in this position, with the pump motor running, the ram slowly advances at a rate or speed which depends upon the METERING VALVE setting. Use this position when the specimen is being loaded. FULL ADVANCE - When the handle is in this position, with the pump motor running, the ram advances very quickly. Use this position to close the gap quickly between the platen and specimen. The FULL ADVANCE stops when you set the handle to METERED ADVANCE and the platen advances at the rate set by the metering valve knob.
2.
3.
METERING VALVE - Turn this knob to increase (counter clockwise) or decrease (clockwise) the loading rate. During the test, the pace deviation display on the control panel should be held close to 0% by carefully turning this knob in the proper direction. Turning this knob counter clockwise produces positive deviation; turning it clockwise produces negative deviation or slows the rate of loading. NOTE: This metering valve is monitored by the bars on the PACE DEVIATION RATE display. Try to keep these bars within the range close to "0" (Zero).
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2.
4. 5.
Load the specimen at the controlled rate until the specimen breaks. When breakage occurs, turn the control handle to RETRACT. The upper platen will retract. If the control handle is not turned to RETRACT, the upper platen will continue to move down. The load display will remain at the value at which the specimen broke (known as Peak Load) until the TARE key is pushed. The pace deviation bar will become blank after the Peak Load is reached. It will continue to have no display until the TARE key (tared zero) is pushed.
E.
Please refer to the Operating Instructions for the 37-4855 ADR Digital Readout Unit for printing test results. Please refer to the Operating Instructions for the 37-4855 ADR Digital Readout Unit for displaying stress results. After each test, remove the broken specimen and clean out any breakage. To start another test with the same size specimen, position specimen, press the TARE key and return to Step D. For a different size or type of specimen, return to Step C, #6. When all testing is completed, push the toggle switch to the OFF position to turn off power to the hydraulic pump, press the ON-OFF button on the front electronic control panel to turn off the display screen, and depress the rocker switch on the back of the electronic control box to turn off the system.
F.
G. H.
I.
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CHAPTER VIII -- CALIBRATION PROCEDURE WARNING: Only authorized personnel should attempt calibration as it is possible to destroy the current calibration of the instrument.
Contact ELE or your ELE distributor for factory authorized Calibration Service.
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3.
4.
6.
B.
REMOVAL OF AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 1. 2. Center spacer on the lower platen. Push the toggle switch to the ON position to turn the pump on. Turn the control handle to FULL ADVANCE to momentarily apply pressure of 10,000 lbf. Turn the control handle to RETRACT. Let the pump run in RETRACT position for 15 minutes. Repeat this process two or three times to ensure the air is completely released. Push the toggle switch to the OFF position to turn the pump off.
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3. 4. 5. 6.
C.
ELECTRONICS 1. Should problems with the electronics assembly occur, contact ELE/Soiltest Service Department. NOTE: Warranty is void if customer accesses the inside of the electronic control box. 2. The pressure transducer is located under the electronic chassis. A defective transducer requires replacement and recalibration of the unit. Contact ELE/Soiltest Service Department. For replacement purposes, note the model number and value of the transducer to be replaced.
D.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If the control panel does not function, check the fuse in the Digital Readout.
* Please refer to the Operating Instructions for the 37-4855 ADR Digital Readout Unit for further details. WARNING: Be sure to DISCONNECT the power cord before you replace the fuse. 2. If the control valve does not work, dirt may be holding the spool valve (Fig. 3, #26) in position. (This spool must be free to slide in the body to control the loading rate of the cylinder.) Clean the spool by removing end plugs #23 and #28, gently removing the spring #25, and pushing the spool out with the eraser end of a lead pencil. Look for contamination, clean the spool and reinsert in housing, checking that it slides freely. Replace the spring and end plugs. Put clean oil in the reservoir. Cleaning the spool is the only field repair that should be attempted on the valve. For any other problems, return the valve to ELE/Soiltest Service Department for replacement.
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ACTIVITY
DATE
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CHAPTER X -- SPECIFICATIONS
A.
GENERAL Capacity Vertical Clearance Horizontal Clearance Ram Pump 250,000 lbf. (1,112 kN) 12.5" (318 mm); 14.5" (368 mm) with lower spacer removed 9" (229 mm) between uprights 6-1/8" (155 mm) diam.; 3." (76 mm) stroke 1 H.P. (0.7 kw) electro-hydraulic pump mounted within reservoir with overload protection Pressure-compensated flow control valve with 4-position control lever and adjustable flow valve. Pump On/Off Switch 7" (177.8 mm) Swivel Seat Type 6-1/4" (159 mm) Diameter 26" w. x 12" d. x 45-3/8" h. (660 x 406 x 1,152 mm)
Hydraulic Controls
B.
ELECTRONICS * Please refer to the Operating Instructions for the 37-4855 ADR Digital Readout Unit for further details.
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Store Data Transfer Printer Pace Set Cylinder Size Cube Size Beam Size Tare
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APPENDIX
FIGURE 1 - FRONT VIEW OF DIGITAL 250K COMPRESSION TESTER .................................................... 14 FIGURE 2 - RIGHT SIDE VIEW OF DIGITAL 250K COMPRESSION TESTER ............................................ 15 PARTS LIST - DIGITAL 250K COMPRESSION TESTER............................................................................... 16 FIGURE 3 - ELECTRO/HYDRAULIC PUMP.................................................................................................... 18 FIGURE 4 - VALVE ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 19 PARTS LIST - VALVE ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................... 20 FIGURE 5 - SYSTEM INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................................................................. 22 FIGURE 6 - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC.......................................................................................................... 23
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Part No.
37-4855/09 9529-0001 3532-0005 1901-0044 8301-0026 1901-0017 8304-0010 3532-0001 3479-0044 3532-0002 9601-0020 3479-0040 9508-0007 9704-0020 9701-0004 9601-0017 3532-0003 CT-710H64 3479-0043 9510-0002 9704-0021 9701-0010 9601-0022 9701-0007 9512-0016
Description
ADR Digital Readout Unit M6 x 10 But Hd Scr (Metric) Swivel Ass'y FEM Disconnect Elbow 1/4M x 1/4F Spade Terminal Tee 3/8 NPT ADR Support Concrete Tester Collar 1.75 ID 5/16-18 Hex Nut Upper Platen Ass'y 1/4-20 x 1 SHCS 1/4 Lockwasher 1/4 Flat Washer 1/4-20 Hex Nut Bracket Lower Platen 2" Spacer 3/8-16 x 1 Hex. Hd. Scr. 3/8 Lockwasher 3/8 Flat Washer 3/8-16 Hex Nut 5/16 Flat Washer 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Hex. Hd. Scr. 1
Req'd.
1 4 1 4 2 1 1 1
4 4 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 4
27 28
3532-0004 3430-0031
1 4
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Item
29
Part No.
3482-0006 3482-0006 3482-0007 3576-0019 8307-0014 8919-0020 3536-0007 9702-0003 3536-0008 0907-0001 0903-0045 8608-0017 8608-0018 8608-0018 8310-0061 CT-2310 3541-0059 8306-0015 8312-0044 8920-0092 9802-0009 9302-0034 0903-0046 0903-0047 9401-0030 8601-1025 3532-0006 3532-0007 3482-0008 8307-0059
Description
CT-7250 Pump CT-7250-2 Pump CT-7250-8 Pump Gasket Reducer 3/8M x 1/4F 32" Hi. Pressure Hose Terminal Box Plate #8 Internal Tooth Washer Cover Block. Mod On-Off Switchplate Toggle Switch 20A CT-7250 Power Cord CT-7250-2 Power Cord CT-7250-8 Power Cord Swivel 3/8 NPT Standard English 10,000 psi Transducer Opt'l Metric 700 Bar Transducer Standard English 10,000 psi Nipple Opt'l Metric 700 Bar Nipple Snubber (Piston 001) Teflon Tape 1/4 Electric Spec. Label Hex. Back up Nut 15/32-32 Face Nut 15/32-32 Grommet Wire.Blk 14 AWG. 3" lg. Bracket Guard Flow Control Valve Fitting Gasket 1
Req'd.
1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 As Req'd. 1
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
39 40
41
42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
1 4 1 1 1 1 1
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Part No.
10731 21839 11455 207405 44708 3541-0008 302938 10008 11916 11229 1227-1 11229 10496 11036 302939 10300 10425 20771 44703 200609
Description
Knob (1-3/8 Dia.) Stud Snap Plug Mach. Nut Valve Knob Metering Valve Extension Flow Control Valve Soc.Hd.CapScrew (Torque to 100/120in.lbs.) Roll Pin "O" Ring Bearing Race Thrust Bearing Roll Pin (3/16 Dia. x 1" Lg.) Dust Cap Adapter (Torque to 30/40 ft.lbs.) "O" Ring Comp. Spring Poppet Valve Body Drain Line (Note: Used only when pump mounted) Spring Retainer Fitting (Torque to 30/40 ft.lbs.) "O" Ring (Note: Used only when remote mounting to a sub plate) Comp. Spring Spool and Body Ass'y (Consists of 4470 & 44705 which must be ordered as a set) Soc.Hd.CapScrew (Torque to 100/120 in.lbs.) 4 1 4
Req'd.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1
1 1 3 1 1 1 1
23
204748
24
10273
25 26
207404 302953
1 1
27
10022
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Item
28
Part No.
11953
Description
Plug ("O" Ring included; Torque to 30/40 ft.lbs.) "O" Ring Comp. Spring Filter Soc.Hd.Cap Screw Rotor Spring Washer "O" Ring Backup Washer Teflon Shear Seal Steel Ball Comp. Spring
Valve Body Cap "O" Ring Valve Stem Selector Rod Assembly "O" Ring "O" Ring Backup Washer "O" Ring
Req'd.
1
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
10269 15555 207393 10855 44555 12187 10255 12184 207381 10375 15320
201814 10268 207399 3541-0011 18470 10527 15500 12098
3 1 1 4 1 4 4 4 4 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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NOTE: 1. 2. Motor: Switch: 1 HP, 115/230 VAC, 13.6/6.8A 60HZ 20 AMP 125 VAC 10 AMP 250 VAC
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