SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC)
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Original Instructions
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The ASC will minimise staff involvement in test procedures whilst complying with the
requirements of international standards, producing accurate, reliable, flexible reports.
The ASC is fully automatic and runs a full consolidation test without user intervention, which
saves valuable time. A built-in electronic stepper motor ensures precise control of loading
over the entire 15 kN range. This design improves the accuracy of loading and avoids the
need for a compressor. Importantly, each Auto Soils Consolidator can also be linked to two
external manual consolidation frames, which is an advantage for laboratories wishing to
upgrade their consolidation test capability, without making their manual frames redundant.
Operation of these machines is straightforward, with the operator setting up and running the
test from a PC based application. Data logging, reporting and automatic analysis is provided
through ELE’s DS8 software application.
2.1
ASC Customer Benefits
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Fully automatic – reduces testing time.
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Compact footprint – saves laboratory space.
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Saves configurations for easy set-up of multiple cells and repeat tests.
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Controls up to 16 Auto Soils Consolidator machines from one PC – improves laboratory
efficiency (client network dependent).
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Ability to include manual consolidation frames – avoids redundancy.
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Wide range of sample cells.
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Complies to the following standards: ISO 17892-5, BS 1377-5, ASTM D2435/ D2435M,
AASHTO T216, ASTM D4546.
2.2
ASC Features
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S type load cell and a precision linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT) are
available and are required for use with the ASC.
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Available in one universal model 90-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
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7” splash-proof, colour, graphical touchscreen.
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Multi language.
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No compressor – stepper motor improves accuracy across entire 15 kN load range.
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Variable speed to suit sample type.
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Can change target loads during a test.
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Flexible reports compiled by the latest DS8 software.
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Self-test routines.
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Multi engineering units support (SI, US/Imperial and Metric).
