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ADR-Auto Range

9901X0215 Issue 5

7.4 Operation

7.5 Maintenance

Declaration of Conformity Certificate

NoiseTest Certificate

Product Safety Data Sheet for Shell Tellus Oil T

WEEE Directive

37-4841 Rectangular

Platens

37-4860

BS Rectangular Platens

37-5250

Self-centring Lower Platen

37-6130, 37-6140

100 kN Flexural Frames

39-5600

Compression Frame Jig Assembly

Summary of Contents for ADR-Auto 1500kN

Page 1: ... 249249 email ele eleint co uk http www ele com ELE International a division of Danaher UK Industries Ltd Distributor ELE International Soiltest Product Division PO Box 389 Loveland CO 80539 USA phone 1 800 323 1242 fax 1 970 663 9781 email soiltest eleusa com http www eleusa com ELE International a division of Danaher Corporation In the interests of improving and updating its equipment ELE reserv...

Page 2: ...me 3 1 2 Moving Lifting and Siting the 1500 2000 and 3000 kN Compression Frames 3 1 3 Moving Lifting and Siting the Console 3 2 Connecting the Compression Frame to the Console 12 3 2 1 Connecting the Hydraulics 3 2 2 Connecting the Ram Travel Limit Switch Lead 3 2 3 Connecting to the Mains Supply 3 3 Preparing the Hydraulics 12 3 3 1 Checking the Oil Level 3 3 2 Bleeding the Hydraulic System 3 4 D...

Page 3: ...t Conditions 4 7 11 Stopping the Test Manually 4 7 12 Sample Failure 4 7 13 Printing the Test Results 4 8 ACV and TFV Tests 27 4 9 Recorded Test Results 28 4 9 1 Printing the Current Test Results 4 9 2 Downloading Test Data 4 9 3 Viewing Test Data 4 10 Verifying the Measurements 29 4 11 Configuring the Printer 30 4 12 Calibrating and Testing the ADR Auto 30 4 13 Firmware Version 30 4 14 Data Reten...

Page 4: ...dix 4 Printout Formats 40 Cube Cylinder Core Cylinder Tensile Brick Block Beam ACV TFV Concrete Kerb Concrete Channel Appendix 5 Remote Commands 41 Command Format Data Format Communicating with the ADR Auto Initialising the ADR Auto The CLEAR Command The TIME Command Test Data Retrieval The RECALL Command Error Codes 5 Maintenance 44 5 1 Daily 5 2 Occasionally 5 3 Verification 6 Service and Spares...

Page 5: ... Conformity Certificate NoiseTest Certificate Product Safety Data Sheet for Shell Tellus Oil T WEEE Directive 37 4841 Rectangular Platens 37 4860 BS Rectangular Platens 37 5250 Self centring Lower Platen 37 6130 37 6140 100 kN Flexural Frames 39 5600 Compression Frame Jig Assembly ...

Page 6: ...25 1500 2000 Standard 3000 BS Figure 1 Upper view Arrangement of Compression Frames Lower view Footprint dimensions 4 holes C diameter Y B X A 4 holes C diameter Y B X A X A B Y 4 holes C diameter Dimension mm Compression Frame A B C X Y 250 250 25 355 455 1500 428 332 14 398 282 2000 Standard 440 364 13 410 308 2000 BS 440 536 20 310 496 3000 BS 630 510 20 570 410 ...

Page 7: ... Issue 5 Top row left ADR auto 250 right ADR auto 250 25 Centre row left ADR auto 1500 right ADR Auto BS 2000 250 Bottom row left ADR auto 2000 Standard middle ADR auto 2000 BS right ADR auto 3000 BS Figure 2 The ADR auto range ...

Page 8: ...01X0215 Issue 5 3 5 4 2 1 OIL 1 Oil filler plug 2 Oil drain plug 3 Bleed screw location 250kN frame 4 Bleed screw location 25kN frame 5 Bleed screw location all models 1500 3000kN Figure 3 Oil filler bleed screw locations ...

Page 9: ...ADR Auto Range 9 9901X0215 Issue 5 3 4 1 2 5 1 25 kN 2 250 kN 3 1560 kN 4 2000 kN Standard 5 2000 kN BS 3000 kN BS Figure 4 Upper platen assemblies ...

Page 10: ... of self test routines to check the operation of the system A serial output port is built into the system enabling test data stored in memory to be downloaded to a PC or suitable printer Test procedures can be selected and displayed in kN lbf or kgf engineering units Full details of the ADR Auto console can be found in section 4 1 1 Compression Frames All frames have a single acting upstroking ram...

Page 11: ... of any other type of oil will impair performance 3 Installation 3 1 Moving Lifting and Siting Warning exercise extreme caution when lifting the machine Use only approved and tested equipment ELE International will accept no responsibility for damage caused by mishandling The ADR Auto will be delivered in two main parts are both mounted on pallets and should remain on the pallets until they have b...

Page 12: ...on the Console In most cases it is the frame with the highest capacity that is connected to the lower outlet 3 2 2 Connecting the Ram Travel Limit Switch For details please refer to section 4 18 2 3 2 3 Connecting to the Mains Supply For details please refer to section 4 4 3 3 Preparing the Hydraulics see figure 3 The hydraulic reservoir in the Console is normally full when the machine is delivere...

Page 13: ...tted then repeat 3 3 2 1 but using the bleed screw on the other Frame 3 3 2 3 Note remember to change the operating mode refer to section 4 6 1 when bleeding additional frames 3 4 Distance Pieces Since the maximum platen travel on a 1500 2000 and 3000 kN Compression Frame is 50 mm the vertical clearance between the upper and lower platen should be adjusted using distance pieces according to the sp...

Page 14: ...ode 1 is used for one of the frames and Mode 2 for the other The current operating mode and its associated frame type eg 2000 kN Compression is shown in the Initial Screen display The ADR Auto retains the selected mode when it is turned off and restores that mode when it is turned on again 4 3 Front Panel Display and Controls All the operations of the ADR Auto are controlled from the front panel w...

Page 15: ...t make the screen lighter and the DOWN arrow key will increase the contrast make the screen darker The system will automatically save the new contrast setting in non volatile memory 4 4 Electrical Connections Safety Whilst the test is in operation do not remove any covers or attempt to adjust any part of the machine Ensure all moving parts are thoroughly secured before attempting any maintenance E...

Page 16: ... Auto is turned on the system performs some self checks and then updates the measurement system During this time the message Updating Analog System Please Wait is displayed 4 5 1 Initial Display After system checks and updates have been completed the screen display will be of the form This is the main system Initial Screen display and is always shown after the system checks and updates have been p...

Page 17: ...om one frame to the other move the flashing cursor to the Change Mode option and press Enter The screen display will be of the form Do not attempt to operate the changeover valve until the ram on the currently selected frame has returned to its initial position To operate the changeover valve if the ram is at its initial position use the Left or Right Arrow key to select Yes and press the Enter ke...

Page 18: ...hich units are used for pace rate sample dimensions sample weight and sample density The following table shows the available section Units Load Pace Dimensions Weight Density Stress SI kN kN sec mm g kg m N mm2 Imperial lbf lbf sec ins lb lbf ft lbs in2 Metric kgf kgf sec cm g g cm kgs cm2 Use the Left or Right Arrows to select the units required When entering sample data use the dimension and wei...

Page 19: ... or Right Arrow keys to select On Note that if the Automatic Print facility is On the record is printed when the ADR Auto is switched back to the Initial Display screen prior to starting a new test 4 6 2 5 Automatic Load Tare The ADR Auto can be configured to automatically zero or tare the effects of the ram platen and sample weights as the ram approaches the top platen This is sometimes referred ...

Page 20: ... pace control Board When Board pace control is selected the Failure Threshold is automatically determined by the ADR Auto Any value entered is ignored in Board control mode To update the Failure Threshold displayed enter a new load using the numeric keypad and then press the Enter key If the Enter key is not pressed the value will not be updated Use the Clear key to erase the entire entry 4 6 2 9 ...

Page 21: ...ss the Enter key The display will be of the form Enter the new time and date in the format shown on the screen using the Up and Down Arrow keys to select the date or time entry fields Thus to set a date of 12th January 1999 enter 12 01 99 To set a time of 31 minutes past eight in the evening enter 20 31 00 When the date or time is entered the ADR Auto checks that the entry is valid and then update...

Page 22: ... Log On Auto Print Off Auto Tare On Auto Increment Off Dual Pace Rate Off Failure Threshold Default for Frame Type Failure Detection 15 Zero Suppression Default for FrameType Sample Air Weight 0 Sample Water Weight 0 Calculate Density Yes Sample Density 0 Sample Type 10 kN Frame 40 x 40 1 x 160 Beam 25 kN Frame 40 x 40 1 x 160 Beam 50 kN Frame 150 x 150 x 750 Beam 100 kN Frame 150 x 150 x 750 Beam...

Page 23: ... they are not return to the Setup Mode and set them as required Before running the test the Sample Reference the Pace Rate and the Sample details can be edited via the Sample key 4 7 1 Setting the Pace Rate If the pace rate is incorrect press the Pace key If dual pace rates have been selected the screen display will be of the form otherwise the display will be of the form ___AdrAuto 2000 Mode 1 Co...

Page 24: ...en This indicates there is a previous screen The ADR Auto will calculate the sample s density from its weight in water and air If this facility is required enter the sample s air and water weights in the respective fields Otherwise enter the sample s density in the Sample Density field Use the Escape key to return to the Initial Screen Note that the sample details can also be updated after a test ...

Page 25: ...ils of its use 4 7 2 4 Sample Density The ADR Auto will calculate the sample s density from its weight in water and air If this facility is required enter the sample s air and water weights in the respective fields Otherwise enter the sample s density in the Sample Density field Use the Escape key to return to the Initial Screen 4 7 3 Starting Pacing Once the ADR Auto has been setup it is ready to...

Page 26: ...asured over the previous 1 second is 90 of the set rate The pace control system is then turned on 4 7 6 Pace Error Bar Display When the ADR Auto is loading the sample the error display takes the form of a bar running from the central line to either the plus or minus signs The length and direction of the bar is proportional to the pace error and a full scale deflection is equal to a 15 error in the...

Page 27: ...onfigured the ADR Auto will print out the test results and record the results in the memory Note that if necessary the sample details can be updated before the Reset key is pressed by pressing the Sample key and editing the details as required The stress and density values will reflect any changes made to the sample s dimensions or air and water weights 4 7 13 Printing the Test Results see section...

Page 28: ...e Print key If the printer is not connected or does not respond the ADR Auto will display the message Printer Error Retry Yes in a window on the screen Check that the printer is connected to the serial port and is on line or selected refer to your printer manual Use the Left or Right Arrow keys to select Yes or No and press the Enter key If a further printer error occurs check that the serial port...

Page 29: ...ss the Enter key The screen display will be of the form Place a standard load measuring device in the frame and press the Run key on the keyboard to turn the main pump on Note that this also turns the dump valve off Using the Left and Right Arrow keys open the pump control valve sufficiently to start the ram rising slowly and press the Reset key to tare the load when required If a larger change in...

Page 30: ...and system configuration is preserved when the power is removed 4 14 1 Test Data The test data memory and the Real Time clock are protected by a built in nickel cadmium battery which is continually charged while the ADR Auto is turned on This will preserve the contents of the memory and maintain the internal clock for up to 3 months when there is no system power present If the power has been off f...

Page 31: ...nator option fields and the Left and Right Arrow keys to select the required setting Pressing the Escape key twice returns to the Initial Screen 4 16 2 1 Baud Rate The Baud Rate can be set from 110 to 19200 Baud 4 16 2 2 Format The word format can either be 8 bits no parity and 1 stop bit 8b 1s or 8 bits no parity and 2 stop bits 8b 2s 4 16 2 3 Terminator The Terminator setting defines what the AD...

Page 32: ...tors from the frames are plugged in Where only one frame is fitted a dummy connector must be fitted in the unused socket Electronics Head Power This is a short loop of cable with an IEC connector which plugs into the electronics head Manual Control For service use only 4 18 3 Serial Port The ADR Auto has an RS232 serial port The output is via a standard 9 way D plug Pin Signal 1 2 Received Data Rx...

Page 33: ...andard Size ins Loading Rate lbf sec 1 5 x 1 5 x 1 5 540 2 0 x 2 0 x 2 0 200 3 0 x 3 0 x 3 0 675 4 0 x 4 0 x 4 0 675 6 0 x 6 0 x 6 0 1530 8 0 x 8 0 x 8 0 2700 Metric Standard Size cm Loading Rate kgf sec 4 00 x 4 00 x 4 00 240 5 00 x 5 00 x 5 00 90 7 07 x 7 07 x 7 07 300 10 0 x 10 0 x 10 0 300 15 0 x 15 0 x 15 0 680 20 0 x 20 0 x 20 0 1200 Cylinders SI Standard Size mm Loading Rate kN sec 100 x 50...

Page 34: ...ng Rate kgf sec 10 x 5 50 15 x 7 5 130 20 x 10 240 30 x 15 530 32 x 16 600 Cylinders Tensile SI Standard Size mm Loading Rate kN sec 100 x 100 0 47 200 x 100 0 94 150 x 150 1 05 300 x 150 2 1 Imperial Standard Size ins Loading Rate lbf sec 4 x 4 105 8 x 4 210 6 x 6 235 12 x 6 470 Metric Standard Size cm Loading Rate kgf sec 10 x 10 47 20 x 10 94 15 x 15 105 30 x 15 210 ...

Page 35: ... x 36 28 8 Metric Standard Size Loading Rate kgf sec 4 01 x 4 0 x 16 5 10 x 10 x 50 20 15 x 15 x 75 5 Bricks SI Standard Size mm Loading Rate kN sec 215 x 102 5 x 65 14 8 200 x 100 x 75 13 7 200 x 100 x 100 5 0 Blocks SI Standard Size mm Loading Rate kN sec 440 x 215 x 75 2 75 lo 5 5 hi 440 x 215 x 100 3 7 lo 7 3 hi 440 x 215 x 140 5 13 lo 10 2 hi 440 x 215 x 150 5 5 lo 110 hi 440 x 215 x 190 6 96...

Page 36: ... 450 x 450 x 70 0 074 Type F 400 x 400 x 50 0 066 Type F 400 x 400 x 65 0 066 Type G 300 x 300 x 50 0 049 Type G 300 x 300 x 60 0 049 Concrete Kerbs SI Standard Size mm Loading Rate kN sec Bullnosed BN 125 x 150 0 025 Splayed SP 125 x 255 0 042 Half Battered HB1 150 x 305 0 050 Half Battered HB2 125 x 255 0 042 Half Battered HB3 125 x 150 0 025 Transition Right TR 125 x 255 0 042 Transition Left T...

Page 37: ...dging EBN 50 x 150 0 025 Bullnosed Edging EBN 50 x 200 0 033 Bullnosed Edging EBN 50 x 250 0 041 Type R Paving Blocks SI Standard Size mm Loading Rate kN sec 200 x 100 x 60 Plain 5 0 200 x 100 x 60 Chamfered 5 0 200 x 100 x 65 Plain 5 0 200 x 100 x 65 Chamfered 5 0 200 x 100 x 80 Plain 5 0 200 x 100 x 80 Chamfered 5 0 200 x 100 x 100 Plain 5 0 200 x 100 x 100 Chamfered 5 0 Type S Paving Blocks SI ...

Page 38: ...e of pace rates that can be entered These are shown in the following table Load Frame Range kN sec Range lbf sec Range kgf sec 25 kN 0 02 0 06 4 5 13 5 2 6 100 kN 0 02 5 0 4 5 1124 4 500 250 kN 0 04 5 0 9 1124 4 500 1500 kN 0 05 30 10 6700 5 3000 2000 kN 0 05 30 10 6700 5 3000 2225 kN 0 05 30 10 6700 5 3000 3000 kN 0 05 30 10 6700 5 3000 ...

Page 39: ...lculation for the 40 x 40 1 x 160 beam is Stress 1 5 x Peak Load x Roller Separation Depth x Depth x Depth Stress is not calculated for Flags Kerbs and Channels Type R and S Blocks Stress is calculated as peak load plan area multiplied by a correction factor which depends on the sample thickness and shape as follows Thickness and Shape Correction Factor 60 mm Thick Plain 1 00 60 mm Thick Chamfered...

Page 40: ...n between the lines will vary as follows Cylinder Core Stress Sample Height Sample Diameter Weight in Air Weight in Water Sample Density Cylinder Tensile Stress Sample Length Sample Width Sample Depth Weight in Air Weight in Water Sample Density Brick Stress Sample Length Sample Width Sample Depth Weight in Air Weight in Water Sample Density Block Sample Length Sample Width Sample Depth Sample Den...

Page 41: ...a line except the last when ETX CR is used Individual parameters in each data set are separated by a Space character The ADR Auto always sends a reply to a command to acknowledge that the command has been received and processed The reply will consist of an error message if the command cannot be interpreted or the information requested by the command Those commands which do not return any data such...

Page 42: ... the current sample test data is returned If sent without a parameter one memory record is retrieved and the ADR Auto s internal recall pointer is automatically moved to the next record Alternatively the set recall point parameter can be sent Syntax RECALL Parameters Either no parameter or a zero Returns Recalls a single record If no parameter is sent data in memory from the current recall point i...

Page 43: ... the memory sets recall point to the end of the memory Moves the recall pointer on by 1 record Moves the recall pointer back by 1 record Returns None Error Codes If the ADR Auto cannot interpret a command it will reply with an integer error code All error codes are preceded by a colon Command accepted 1 null command string 2 Parameter exceeds maximum length allowed 3 Command ambiguous 4 Command in...

Page 44: ...n of load measuring systems at least once each year or more frequently according to the work undertaken A verification should be undertaken after each occasion when any adjustment to the compression machine may have affected the load measuring system The verification of the load measuring system should be undertaken by qualified engineers using approved equipment Note always use a load spreader of...

Page 45: ... at the top then with the aid of an assistant and exercising extreme care lift the platen onto the ram or distance pieces see 7 4 1 ensuring its correct location Remove the 4 lifting rods from the platen and replace the blanking plugs 7 3 3 Upper Platen Remove the 4 blanking plugs from the ends of the upper platen and screw in the 4 lifting rods The upper platen is fitted with rollers Remove the 2...

Page 46: ...m and the upper platen rolled to its rearmost position and retained either by the latch 3000 kN machines or by seating the transport rollers into the depression in the guide rails Correct vertical clearance is obtained by fitting the adaptor into the central hole in the lower rectangular platen then locating the required distance pieces onto the lower rectangular platen topped by the Self centring...

Page 47: ...earmost position for cube testing 4 Ball Seated Upper Platen 5 Rear Stop 6 Rail 7 Lower Rectangular Platen 8 Latch 3000 kN machines only Figure 7 2 Rear view of load frame fitted with Rectangular Platen Handling Assembly rear stops removed Figure 7 1 Sectioned side view of load frame fitted with Rectangular Platen Handling Assembly 245 mm ...

Page 48: ...d to ram Figure 7 3 Set up for testing blocks requiring less than maximum vertical clearance Upper Rectangular Platen in rearmost position Self centring Lower Platen Adaptor Lower Rectangular Platen 80 mm distance piece 50 mm distance piece Figure 7 4 Set up for testing 150 mm cubes Ball Seated Upper Platen ...

Page 49: ...EN 50081 1 Domestic Light Industrial Immunity tested to prEN 50082 2 Industrial Responsible person s approved signatory M Green Managing Director Declaration of Conformity Issued By ELE International Date of Issue 20 May 1999 ELE doc ref 9901X0215 This Declaration of Conformity complies with BS 7514 EN 45014 General Criteria for suppliers Declaration of Conformity ELE International Chartmoor Road ...

Page 50: ...ional Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business Park Leighton Buzzard Beds LU7 4WG England phone 0 1525 249200 fax 0 1525 249249 email ele eleint co uk http www ele com ELE International a division of Danaher UK Industries Ltd BS EN ISO9001 1994 approved Certificate number 860461 Noise tests were carried out using Test Meter serial No N30863 which has been calibrated using calibrated standards traceable t...

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