Gilson MC-250CS Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
Concrete Compression testing Machines
MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250Cp, & MC-300Cp
Rev: 08/19/2011
pHOne: 800-444-1508
P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200
FaX:
800-255-5314
e-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com
Website: www.globalgilson.com
740-548-7298
740-548-5314

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Concrete Compression testing Machines MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250Cp, & MC-300Cp Rev: 08/19/2011 pHOne: 800-444-1508 P.O. Box 200, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-0200 FaX: 800-255-5314 e-mail: customerservice@gilsonco.com Website: www.globalgilson.com 740-548-7298 740-548-5314...
  • Page 2 ASTM C 39, the compression machine should be calibrated again “On original installation or immediately after relocation.” Gilson does not provide calibration services directly, but can provide a list of calibrators in your area. Contact our Technical Department at 800.444.1508...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP Table of Contents Page FOREWORD ......................... 2 INTRODUCTION ........................2 Peak Load Indicator Accessories ............... 2 THE KEYS & SCREEN DISPLAY ..................2 The <SET ENTER> Key ................2 The <MENU/UP ARROW>...
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP FOREWORD Classic and Classic Plus Peak Load Indicators are • T hree software programmable calibration points designed and constructed with great care in every phase with password protection (No need to turn a poten- of assembly.
  • Page 5: Peak Load Indicator & Screen Display

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 2.4 Peak Load Indicator & Screen Display Classic model displays live load while specimen is un- Classic Plus model displays live load plus load rate der test and peak load when sample break is detected.
  • Page 6: Setting The Engineering Units

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 4.1 Setting the Engineering Units dicator begins waiting for the load to exceed the thresh- old (0.5% of Full Scale), which signals the beginning of Press the <ENTER> key from the Live Screen. The four the next test.
  • Page 7: Power (Dc) Input

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 5.2 Power (DC) Input The Peak Load Indicator requires 12-15Vdc unregulated input voltage. A voltage adapter is supplied with the ma- chine. 5.3 Controller/Display Housing Dimensions 2.35 3.18 REAR 150°...
  • Page 8: Hydraulic Control Valve & Hydraulic Pump Section

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE & HYDRAULIC PUMP SECTION Page 6...
  • Page 9: Hydraulic Control Valve

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 6.0 HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE 6.1 Metered Advance Position 6.4 Retract position Placing Control Handle No.1 (see Figure 1) into the me- Placing Control Handle No. 1 into the retract position re-...
  • Page 10: Sequence Of Operation

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 6.5 Figure 1: Control Valve CONTROL VALVE Figure 1 6.6 Sequence of Operation 1. With Pump Motor switched off, carefully center 9. To release pressure so that the platen will return af- specimen in testing machine.
  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 6.7.2 Safety Precautions WARNING!: To avoid possible injury: • Disconnect the pump from its electrical supply be- • The frequency of oil changes will depend upon the fore performing maintenance or repair procedures. general working conditions, severity of use and over- • Repairs and maintenance should be performed in a...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Add oil. Run pump to work out air. If the above corrective measures fail to make the pump function properly, it is recommended that you notify Gilson Company, Inc. or a qualified service representative. Under no conditions allow unqualified personnel to attempt to repair the pump, particularly the pump block unit or control valve unit, as serious and irreparable damage may result.
  • Page 13: Valve Assembly

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 7.0 VALVE ASSEMBLY SPX Corporation Tech. Services: (800) 477-8326 5885 11th Street Fax: (800) 765-8326 7.1 Valve Diagram Rockford, IL 61109-3699 USA MANUAL VALVE ASSEMBLY MODEL B, 4-POSITION, 3-WAY VOLUME/FLOW CONTROL --- PRESSURE COMPENSATED Max.
  • Page 14: Valve Parts List

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 7.2 Valve Parts List Item Part No. Description Req’d 250885 Knob 21639 Stud 207382 Plastic Knob (on 3482-0008, 9609, & 60916, 420247-SATEC & 64529-HOGEN) 11434 Soc. Hd. Cap Screw (#10-24 x 1/2 Lg.; on 3482-0008, 9609 & 60916, 420247-SATEC)
  • Page 15: Electrical Hydraulic Pump

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.0 ELECTRICAL HYDRAULIC PUMP SPX Corporation Tech. Services: (800) 477-8326 5885 11th Street Fax: (800) 765-8326 8.1 Pump Diagram Rockford, IL 61109-3699 USA ELECTRICAL HYDRAULIC PUMP Page 13...
  • Page 16: Pump Parts List

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.2 Pump Parts List Item Part No. Description Req’d 58196WH2 Electric Motor (For PE17-FORN & PE17-TEST) 303912 Electric Motor (For PE17N-TEST) 11141 Machine Screw (#6-20 x 3/8 Lg.) Decal (IMPORTANT portion is on electric motor;...
  • Page 17: Hydraulic Schematic Diagram

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.3 Hydraulic Schematic Diagram HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Page 15...
  • Page 18: Top View & Parts List

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.4 Top View & Parts List TOP VIEW PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description Req’d 66218BK Cover Plate 10030 Cap Screw (5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 Lg.) 20937 Vent Cap...
  • Page 19: Bottom View & Section A-A

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.4.1 Bottom View & Section A-A BOTTOM VIEW & SECTION A-A SECTION A-A Page 17...
  • Page 20: Bottom View Parts List

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.4.2 Bottom View Parts List Item Part No. Description Req’d 14440 90° Elbow Fitting 10258 Washer (For 3/8 bolt) 213663 Cap Screw (3/8-16 UNC x 1in Lg.); (Torque to 230/250 in. lbs.)
  • Page 21: Motor Control Assembly & Parts List

    Gilson Company, Inc. Concrete Compression Testing Machines: MC-250CS, MC-300CS, MC-250CP & MC-300CP 8.4.3 Motor Control Assembly & Parts List MOTOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description Req’d 11202 Nipple 12301 Toggle Switch 205409 On/Off Label Decal 24733 Cord Set...
  • Page 22: Power Team Service Centers

    This limited and exclusive remedy does not cover normal wear and tear. The Gilson Company, Inc. product must be free from accident, damage by fire, water or act of God to be eligible for warranty.

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