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Figure 8. Diagram illustrating computer and multiple device connections.

CAT 5 Cable

RS-232 to
RS-485
converter
(HM-000375)

Figure 9. Back Panel electronic board showing location of Dip switches

for setting Computer connections. For single device setups, set
Dip Switch #4 to on (default setting). For multiple device setups,
set Dip Switch #4 to off.

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Summary of Contents for Digital MasterLoader HM-3000.3F

Page 1: ...product manual 07 08 HM 3000 3F Humboldt Digital MasterLoader ...

Page 2: ...p Scenarios Installation and Set up 5 Unpacking 5 Electrical Connections 5 Instrument Inputs transducer connections 5 6 Mounting Transducers 6 7 Computer Connection 7 Additional Device Connection 8 9 Analogue Device Connection 8 9 Operation 10 Power Switch 10 Key Function 10 Emergency Stop 10 Set Up Key 11 Speed Key 11 Up Key 11 Stop Key 11 Down Key 11 Function Keys 11 Set Up Functions 12 Set Date...

Page 3: ...18 19 Channel Test Configuration 19 20 Calibration 21 23 Device ID 23 24 Standard Tests 24 CBR LBR 24 26 Marshall 26 28 User Defined Compression 28 30 Soil Cement TSR 31 UU Triaxial 31 CU Triaxial 31 Software 32 Specifications 33 Test Accessories 34 Support 35 Hidden Functions 35 Notes 36 ...

Page 4: ...xial Soil Cement and Hot Mixed Asphalt Marshall TSR testing in a single instrument Your Compression Testing Frame Master Loader arrives factory calibrated for the specific tests you requested The HM 3000 Series Digital MasterLoader includes the following key features Control of a stepper motor driven platen at speeds from 0 000001 to 3 000000 in min or equivalent 00 000001 to 75 000000 mm min Supp...

Page 5: ...f the upper or lower maximum travel is exceeded as well as if the upper instrument calibration is exceeded Electrical Warnings Typically there is no reason for the operator to open the machine However if the customer s engineers attempt to change settings to the circuit board connected to the back panel the machine must always be unplugged before this operation Unplugging the internal connection t...

Page 6: ...attempt or accomplish the above violation or knowingly aid or abet the violation by supplying equipment or technology will be subject to civil damages and criminal prosecution IMPORTANT NOTICE The information contained herein is supplied without representation or warranty of any kind Humboldt MFG CO therefore assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability consequential or otherwise of any k...

Page 7: ...ur unit is calibrated and assigned specific channels for use These channels are marked on the corresponding instrumentation Unless it is required by your QC QA program there is no need to configure or calibrate the machine It is ready for use DO NOT RECALIBRATE Refer to the Installation and Setup Section and then proceed to the section for the specific test desired If your HM 3000 was purchased wi...

Page 8: ...ord with an IEC cord with the correct plug for your application The supplied cord can also be used by cutting the standard plug from the cord and attaching the correct plug Instrument Inputs load cell transducer connections The HM 3000 has 4 instrumentation inputs located on the back panel to ac commodate load cell transducer connections This feature allows you to set up and calibrate up to 4 diff...

Page 9: ...74 Mounting Load Cells and Transducers If you purchased your HM 3000 with instrumentation one of the load cell transducer setups should already be mounted If you are using the machine for multiple tests or want to use instrumentation not included including third party instrumentation the following photos can be used as a guide for load cells transducers setup Figure 1 Compatibility wiring diagram ...

Page 10: ...omplished via the RS 232 port on the back panel of the machine refer to Figures 7 8 Use a RS 232 cable supplied and attach it between the computer s RS 232 port and the HM 3000 The minimum compatible computer configuration is a PC with Pentium III 800 MHz processor 512 MB of RAM and a 40GB hard drive Windows 2000 or XP with SP2 or later Figure 4 Unconfined Setup Figure 5 UU Triaxial Setup 7 Figure...

Page 11: ... to the HM 3000 s RS 485 input port refer to Figures 7 8 Dip switches need to be set to primary or secondary usage see Figure 9 The minimum compatible computer configuration is a PC with Pentium 4 1 2GHz processor 512 MB of RAM and a 80GB hard drive Windows 2000 or XP with SP2 or later Analogue Device Connection The HM 3000 can be set up to output directly to a chart recorder to provide a hard cop...

Page 12: ...s CAT 5 Cable RS 232 to RS 485 converter HM 000375 Figure 9 Back Panel electronic board showing location of Dip switches for setting Computer connections For single device setups set Dip Switch 4 to on default setting For multiple device setups set Dip Switch 4 to off 9 ...

Page 13: ...HM 3000 Front Control Panel and Emergency Stop Button Key Functions Fuse Compartment Emergency Stop The emergency stop button can be used to stop platen movement quickly Pressing the button will stop platen travel Once the emergency button has been pushed the operator must push the button and pull out the emergency stop button to clear the emergency stop Once this has been done the and buttons can...

Page 14: ... the platen down Also by pressing and holding down the Down Key you can move the platen down at its fastest rate of speed 2 0 min Releasing the Down Key returns the platen to its set speed When the key is pushed the green light next to it is lit Function Keys The four function keys are used to navigate through the HM 3000 s menu driven display The function keys correspond with the command lines on...

Page 15: ... screen Press DATE to select the month date year Press INCREASE or Press DECREASE to change the appropriate number To return to any prior screen you can always press REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP ENGINEERING SETUP SENSOR LIMITS OFF RAW_DATA MORE SETUP RECALL CALIBRATION CHANGE DEVICE ID DATE UNIT STANDARD MANUFACTURES INFO 12 CHANGE DATE CHANGE TIME UNIT ENGLISH METRIC STANDARD ASTM BS DATE...

Page 16: ...ress TIME to select the HOURS MINUTES SECONDS Press INCREASE or Press DECREASE to change the appropriate number To return to any prior screen you can always press REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP ENGINEERING SETUP SENSOR LIMITS OFF RAW_DATA MORE SETUP RECALL CALIBRATION CHANGE DEVICE ID DATE UNIT STANDARD MANUFACTURES INFO TIME HH MM SS INCREASE DECREASE CHANGE DATE CHANGE TIME UNIT ENGLISH ME...

Page 17: ... and Metric Units Select the standard desired the flashing standard is the active choice To return to any prior screen you can always press Set Standards To set the Standards the HM 3000 will use press until you see this screen REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP ENGINEERING SETUP SENSOR LIMITS OFF RAW_DATA MORE SETUP RECALL CALIBRATION CHANGE DEVICE ID DATE UNIT STANDARD MANUFACTURES INFO CHANGE...

Page 18: ... is the active choice To return to any prior screen you can always press Set Speed To set the speed of the HM 3000 press You should see this screen REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP ENGINEERING SETUP SENSOR LIMITS OFF RAW_DATA MORE SETUP RECALL CALIBRATION CHANGE DEVICE ID DATE UNIT STANDARD MANUFACTURES INFO CHANGE DATE CHANGE TIME UNIT ENGLISH METRIC STANDARD ASTM BS MOTOR SPEED ADJUST SPEED ...

Page 19: ...ntil the following setup screen appears Press you will see this screen Press ENGINEERING SETUP You should see this screen Press LOGGING INTERVAL You should see this screen Press TIME to cycle between the hour minute second tenths to select the desired increment Press INCREASE to DECREASE to change to the appropriate number REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP ENGINEERING SETUP SENSOR LIMITS OFF RA...

Page 20: ...d enter You should see this screen Press SELECT CHANNEL to scroll through and choose the channel you wish to configure Once you have selected a channel press CONFIGURE CHANNEL You should see this screen Naming Channel From the previous screen shown above Press NAME to select the name you wish to change press the key until the name you wish to change is indicated You should see this screen REVIEW L...

Page 21: ... load cell name the channel Load 1 2 3 or 4 This will ensure that the channel reads in lbs kN The same applies to Displacement DISP 1 2 3 or 4 reading in inch mm and Pressure PRES1 2 3 or 4 reading in psi kPa etc Once a name has been chosen for a channel Press to return to the previous screen You should see this screen LOAD1 was chosen as name Sensor Min The Sensor Zero SENSOR MIN is not configura...

Page 22: ...20 2000 0 10 000 1 000 lb 5kN HM 2300 010 1000 0 05 000 500 lb 2 5kN HM 2300 005 0500 0 02 500 LVDT Transducer Part English Max in Metric Max mm 0 4 10 0mm HM 2310 04 0 4000 10 000 1 0 25 4mm HM 2310 10 01 000 25 000 2 0 50 8mm HM 2310 20 02 000 50 000 Pore Pressure Part English Max psi Metric Max kPa 100psi 1000kPa HM 2300 100 0100 0 001000 To return to any prior screen you can always press Chann...

Page 23: ...ell and channel 2 is configured with a 5 000 lb 25KN load cell it is possible to use either channel to perform a Marshall test However only one of the channels can be used as the load channel Stability channel To return to any prior screen you can always press Press ENGINEERING SETUP You should see this screen Press CONFIGURATION You will be asked for a password enter You should see this screen Pr...

Page 24: ...need arises Channel Calibration To calibrate a channel press You should see this screen Press you will see this screen Press ENGINEERING SETUP You should see this screen Press CALIBRATION You will be asked for a password enter You should see this screen REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP ENGINEERING SETUP SENSOR LIMITS OFF RAW_DATA MORE SETUP CONFIGURATION CALIBRATION LOGGING INTERVAL 21 CALIBRA...

Page 25: ...the difference Press SET GAIN and repeat until the difference between the two values is more than the maximum sensor rating EXAMPLE If you are calibrating a 10 000 lb load cell you need a difference value of at least 10 000 divisions If you register a min value reading of 450 divisions with no load on the sensor and your min is 8450 divisions at full load on the instrument your difference value wi...

Page 26: ...mm HM 2310 10 1000 1 25000 2 2 0 50 8mm HM 2310 20 2000 1 50000 4 Pore Pressure 100psi 1000kPa HM 2300 100 1000 1 1000 1 Device ID Factory set device ID to 1 if multiple units are connect to a single computer a unique device ID for each unit has to be establish for the computer to recognize the correct instrumentation and the correct motors To set the Device ID the HM 3000 will use press until you...

Page 27: ...or reaches its upper limit the motor test will stop and a warning message will be displayed In addition if a sensor has been unplugged from the instrumentation back panel the same warning message will be displayed RAW_DATA RAW DATA refers to the digital output of the sensors prior to apply the calibration factor and conversion into engineering units Standard Tests CBR LBR First center the CBR mold...

Page 28: ...r Once the speed has been set press to initiate the test You should see this screen The platen will rise until a 10 lb seating load is applied It will then stop and the load and displacement will be zeroed You should see this screen Add the remainder of the surcharge weights then press REVIEW LAST TEST RUN TEST MORE SETUP MARSHALL TEST CBR LBR TEST USER DEFINED TEST MOTOR SPEED ADJUST SPEED 0 0000...

Page 29: ...your computer using Humboldt MaterialTesting Software HMTS or Windows Hyper terminal Once the data has been printed or transferred you can begin another test after you have readied a test mold on the platen by pressing RUN CBR LBRTEST If you don t have a printer or a computer connected to the HM 3000 you can press SCROLL DATA to scroll the data You should see this screen Using the NEXT key to scro...

Page 30: ...n As the breaking head makes contact with the load cell the HM 3000 will automatically zero the stability and flow readings and begin to takes readings every 0 1 seconds Once the test has reached peak stability i e peak load and fallen back 2 data will cease being collected and the platen will begin to reverse and move back to the down position As the platen moves down the screen will display the ...

Page 31: ...to view the last reading taken To return to any prior screen you can always press USER DEFINED A user defined test could be used for any other test beside Marshall and CBR LBR The test would require up to 3 channels associated with it User Defined test such asTriaxial CU would require 3 channels load displacement pore water pressure ATriaxial UU requires 2 channels load and displacement Unconfined...

Page 32: ...display above will give constant real time readings of the load and displacement measurements during the test cycle You can end the test at any time by pressing This will stop all data collection and reverse the platen to its down position Once the sample makes contact with the unconfined upper platen the HM 3000 will automatically zero the load and displacement readings and collect a load reading...

Page 33: ... your computer using Humboldt Material testing Soft ware HMTS or Windows Hyper terminal Once the data has been printed or transferred you can begin another test after you have loaded another sample and raised the head to the start position close to the load cell by pressing RUNTEST If you don t have a printer or a computer connected to the HM 3000 you can press SCROLL DATA to scroll the data You s...

Page 34: ...he test configuration TSR See User Defined Unconfined Compression without the displacement transducer selected in the test configuration UU Triaxial See User Defined Unconfined Compression CU Triaxial See User Defined Unconfined Compression plus add third channel for Pore Pressure into test configuration ...

Page 35: ...view the data collected as well as create a simple table and graph Optional pre defined reporting software modules and templates are available for specific tests such as CBR Triaxial etc These modules provide more control over start and stop conditions for specific tests as well as provide extended reporting capabilities Contact Humboldt for more information Table graph and Excel output of user de...

Page 36: ...sions l x w x h 17 x 19 x 59 inch 430 x 480 x 1500mm PlatenTravel 4 inches 100mm Max Net Weight 240 lbs 110Kg Shipping Weight 285 lbs 130Kg Speed Range 0 3 0000 inch min 0 75 0000 mm min Load capacity 11000 lbs 50 KN Vertical clearance 40 inch 1000mm Max Horizontal clearance 15 inch 380mm Electrical Electronics Specifications Voltage 110 220 VAC 50 60HZ Current 8 5 Amps Analogue to digital convert...

Page 37: ...d cell 2 000 lb 10 kN HM 200387 Ball seat adapter HM 2310 20 DisplacementTransducer 2 0 50mm HM 4178BRT DisplacementTransducer Bracket HM 4170 Pore Water PressureTransducer 200 PSI 1400 kPa HM 3003SW CU Reporting Software HM 3004 Unconfined Compression UC Accessory Set HM 2300 005 Load cell 500 lb 2 5 kN HM 2310 20 DisplacementTransducer 2 0 50mm HM 4178BRT DisplacementTransducer Bracket HM 2002 U...

Page 38: ...ion such as available accessories general sales questions pricing please call 1 800 544 7220 1 708 456 6300 or fax 1 708 456 0137 hmc humboldtmfg com Hidden Functions The following are functions that are possible if needed to access them please contact support at the numbers or email address listed above 1 System reset Reset available in case of serious problem in system memory This will cancel al...

Page 39: ...36 NOTES ...

Page 40: ...UMBOLDT Testing Equipment for Construction Materials Humboldt Mfg Co 3801 North 25th Avenue Schiller Park Illinois 60176 U S A U S A Toll Free 1 800 544 7220 Voice 1 708 456 6300 Fax 1 708 456 0137 Email hmc humboldtmfg com ...

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