User manual
T-TEST K12
Vers.
EN-02_18 AVC
Date:
(IT 27_07_13 ver. 2 AM)
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Section 1
Hardware Manual
Description
The
T-TEST K12 equipment
is a dedicated 16-channel microprocessor data
acquisition unit for real-time acquisition, display and recording of data from
displacement, pressure and load sensors, mainly designed for load testing applications.
The unit requires to be connected to a PC (not included) via a 485/USB converter cable
supplied with the equipment. The electronics is enclosed in a reinforced original PELI
case (up to IP67) that makes the unit easy and safe to be carried around and operated
even in heavy environmental constructions site conditions.
Two out of the sixteen channels available are pre-configured to accept either a load
cell or a pressure transducer (in case a motorized or mechanical system is being used
to apply the load to the structure under test). Yet, it is also possible to manually enter
applied load data, which will be graphically displayed as well.
A rechargeable in-built 6V battery is provided to power the system. When connected to
the mains, the battery works as a back-up power.
A
dedicated software
for running load testing on structures such as slabs, piles and
trusses is included. It enables the operator to display in real time, log and process
testing data from:
12 no. Channels pre-set for potentiometric displacement sensors
1 no. Channel pre-set for a 4-20mA load cell or a pressure transducer
(the latter in case loading of the structure occurs via a motorized / mechanical device)
1 no. Channel pre-set for a NTC type temperature sensor
(alternatively, by using an “adaptor” it may be turned into a fur
ther 4-20 mA channel)
2 no. (Internal) channels respectively devoted to monitoring local temperature and
battery charge status.
The T-Test K12 has a readings resolution of 16 bit.