Summary of Contents for Impact Test Equipment SL340
- Page 1 Autologging Plate Load Tester SL340 Impact Test Equipment Ltd www.impact-test.co.uk & www.impact-test.com User Guide User Guide...
- Page 2 Impact Test Equipment Ltd. Building 21 Stevenston Ind. Est. Stevenston Ayrshire KA20 3LR T: 01294 602626 F: 01294 461168 E: sales@impact-test.co.uk Test Equipment Web Site www.impact-test.co.uk Test Sieves & Accessories Web Site www.impact-test.com...
- Page 3 SL340 Auto-logging, Wireless Plate Load Testing System with GPS Positioning OPERATION MANUAL...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTON GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM TEST METHOD SECTION 2 SYSTEM & HARDWARE PLATEMAN SYSTEM COMPONENTS PLATEMAN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PLATEMAN SYSTEM SETTINGS PLATEMAN PC SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION SECTION 3 CARRYING OUT A TEST SETTING UP EQUIPMENT ON SITE PERFORMING A PLATE LOAD TEST SECTION 4 FILE OPERATIONS... -
Page 5: General Description Of The System
SECTION 1 : INTRODUCTON GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM Thank you for purchasing your PLATEMAN plate load testing system. The PLATEMAN is brings the standard Plate Load Test up to date at last, with benefits for both users and clients in terms of rapid testing, instant results and accurate measurements. -
Page 6: System & Hardware
SECTION 2 : SYSTEM & HARDWARE PLATEMAN SYSTEM COMPONENTS Your PLATEMAN kit contains the following items : ♦ PLATEMAN test unit (Getac 532F Rugged PDA) ♦ PLATEMAN bluetooth wireless transducer acquisition, power supply and transmitter unit with calibration certificate ♦ AC & DC charger ♦... - Page 7 • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 • E-Compass and Altimeter • 3M Pixels Auto-focus Camera • VGA Display • Transflective 3.5" TFT LCD • Embedded High Sensitivity GPS Receiver • Long Battery Life Provides All-day Power A full technical spec is supplied on the GETAC datasheet in the appendix. The test unit is supplied pre-loaded with the PLATEMAN software for foundation testing.
- Page 8 Power requirements and charging AC charger (8.4V DC Output, 10W, 100-240VAC Input) Li-lon battery, 2200mAh. (One month typical daily usage on full charge) Charging time: approx. 2 Hrs. PLATEMAN lightweight reference beam PLATEMAN displacement transducers PLATEMAN load cell PLATEMAN English Manual V4.docx / 2015 / Page 6...
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Page 9: Plateman Operating Environment
PLATEMAN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT The PLATEMAN is designed to operate from -5º C (32F) to 50º C(104F). Both the Test and Transducer units are environmentally sealed and can be used in wet, dusty or humid atmospheres. PLATEMAN SYSTEM SETTINGS To set the time and date, follow the GETAC 532F operating instructions supplied with the system. -
Page 10: Carrying Out A Test
SECTION 3 : CARRYING OUT A TEST This section sets out the procedure for performing a plate load test using the PLATEMAN system in accordance with BS 1377: PART 9: 1990. Ensure that both the PLATEMAN test unit (PDA) and the PLATEMAN transducer unit (grey box) are both fully charged. -
Page 11: Performing A Plate Load Test
PERFORMING A PLATE LOAD TEST Turn the PLATEMAN transducer unit on by pressing the silver button on the side on. The blue light will flash continuously until it connects with the PLATEMAN test unit. And then it will turn solid blue. Turn on the PLATEMAN test unit, both at the master on/off switch under the rubber seal, and the front panel on/off switch. - Page 12 The Keyboard screen will automatically appear when text boxes are touched The Numeric keypad will automatically appear when numeric input is required Click on the GPS tab to check for the GPS satellite status. When a GPS co-ordinate fix is obtained, the tab will show a green box, visible in all menus. ...
- Page 13 Depth, Plate Diameter and Weather have drop down lists for quick selection. You can edit the drop down list by clicking on the button to the right of the field. Click on the TEMPLATE tab to set up the test parameters, including the maximum applied pressure, pressure increments, number of increments,...
- Page 14 Up to 10 loading increments can be selected. UP to five unloading decrements can be selected. UP to 5 cycles can be selected. Once the template is entered, this can be viewed as a table…. PLATEMAN English Manual V4.docx / 2015 / Page 12...
- Page 15 ….or as a graph If the cycles are not the same, custom cycles can be set using the ‘Custom Cycles’ button. Each cycle can be selected and edited. The template entered can be saved as a template file for use in future, or a previously stored template can be loaded.
- Page 16 Click on the START button and the PLATEMAN will start recording data from the load cell and LVDT’s. The PLATEMAN is will now guide you through the template you have set up. A load indicator line is displayed, with the target line displayed in red and green.
- Page 17 You will now be given the option to save the test data file. Click on SAVE and enter the file name. Once the test is complete you can select the REPORT tab to display bearing pressure against plate settlement. Selecting table in the REPORT screen displays a table of bearing pressure and plate settlement.
- Page 18 OTHER SETTINGS SETTINGS screen: Selecting Opt enables you to select the correction factors to use and the method of extrapolating to 1.25mm. You can also enable a plate tilting warning message and max allowable difference between gauges which will trigger the warning. You can then save the values used as default.
- Page 19 SETTINGS screen: selecting Rate displays settlement limit and averaging time to use. You can also select the Auto Next button to automatically prompt and start the next load increment. SETTINGS screen: selecting Cal enters displacement transducer calibration routine. The top table shows reference load, which is input.
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Page 20: File Operations
SECTION 4 : FILE OPERATIONS REVIEWING DATA FILES To view a stored data file, enter the MAIN menu, and select OPEN. Select the file you wish to view and you can review test and report data. DELETING DATA FILES Files can be selected and deleted directly from the PDA using the File Explorer option, in the PDA unit Windows menu, or remotely using Windows Mobile Device Centre, which should start automatically when the PDA unit is connected to your PC. -
Page 21: Using The Plateman Pc Software
SECTION 5 : USING THE PC PLATEMAN SOFTWARE OPENING DATA FILES Once you have transferred your data files from the PDA to your PC (See Section 4), you can use the PLATEMAN PC software to view data, add your company details and print out reports. - Page 22 Your company details can be entered for reports, by selecting SETTINGS > COMPANY’S DETAILS. Use the SET AS DEFAULT button to save. The Test Standards testing is carried out in accordance with together with remarks can be entered for reports, by selecting SETTINGS > STANDARDS USED. Use the SET AS DEFAULT button to save.
- Page 23 The Calculation parameters used can be set using SETTINGS > CALCULATIONS. This enables you to use either HD25/94 or IAN correction factor formula and also chose max value or extrapolation for determining the applied pressure/1.25mm displacement slope. If more than one cycle is carried out, subsequent cycles appear in different colours. If you click on the cycle table (see below), the values used are identified and can be selected or deselected if incorrect.
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Page 24: Printing Report Files
PRINT TING REPO ORT FILES print the te est report, click on P PRINT and select the e printer yo ou will be u using. A fu test t report wil l be printed PLATE EMAN English Manual V4.do ocx / 2015 / P age 22... -
Page 25: Calibration Of Plateman And Transducers
SECTION 6 : CALIBRATION OF PLATEMAN AND TRANSDUCERS The PLATEMAN test unit and transducer unit are calibrated prior to shipment, and certificates are provided with each. Transducers can be recalibrated against reference equipment within the Settings Menu of the PDA. Calibrations can also be carried out using equipment traceable back to national standards. - Page 26 SECTION 7 : CARE AND MAINTENANCE The PLATEMAN test unit and transducer units are designed to operate on site in a harsh environment. Nonetheless they do both contain electronics so they should be treated with respect, and not subjected to severe shocks, drops or temperatures. The enclosures are best cleaned with a damp cloth and soapy water.