Wacker Neuson RTLx-SC3, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
6.11 Function of the Compatec Compaction System (if equipped)
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• Compaction progress
• When the machine has achieved the maximum soil density it can
achieve
• If the machine is operating on too hard of a substrate and runs the risk of
being damaged
The Compatec compaction system is suitable for all mixed (well-graded)
soils.
Note : The Compatec compaction system only serves to assist in soil com-
paction and does not replace professional measurement of soil density.
System components
Component Function
Sensor The sensor is mounted on the front drum support. It signals to the processing module the level of
soil compaction.
Processing
module The processing module is mounted under the rear hood. It receives signals from the sensor. It
processes the signals and communicates with the LED display unit.
LED display unit The LED display unit (1) is mounted on the hood. The LED display unit consists of eight
LEDs (2) . The LEDs illuminate to communicate the information received from the processing
module.
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2
Fig. 13: LED display unit
LED operation
NOTICE
The Compatec compaction system automatically switches off as soon as the
starting key is set to the OFF position. However, if the starting key remains in
the ON position when the engine is not running, the LED display will draw
current from the battery.
The number of LEDs illuminated is proportional to the density of the soil, the
more illuminated LEDs, the greater the density of the soil.
When the number of illuminated LEDs stops increasing, no more compaction
is obtainable. The maximum number of illuminated LEDs will vary greatly de-
pending on the type of soil being compacted. For example, a soft clay mate-
rial may only reach a maximum of three lit LEDs.
When all LEDs flash rapidly, there is a hazard of over compaction or the ma-
chine is on a substrate that is too hard.