Proceq SCHMIDT OS-120 Operating Instructions Manual

Proceq SCHMIDT OS-120 Operating Instructions Manual

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SCHMIDT OS-120
CONCRETE TEST HAMMER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Made in switzerland
www.proceq.com

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  • Page 1 SCHMIDT OS-120 CONCRETE TEST HAMMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Made in switzerland www.proceq.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Schmidt OS-120 models ..........3 3. Schmidt OS-120 Layout ........3 4.
  • Page 4: Safety And Liability

    • Accessories should only be installed or connected to the instrument if they are expressly autho- rized by Proceq. If other accessories are installed or connected to the instrument then Proceq will accept no liability and the product guarantee is forfeit.
  • Page 5: Instrument Selection

    2. Instrument Selection 2.1 Schmidt OS-120 models There are two models available. • OS-120PT for testing concrete in the very low compressive strength range. Typically from 1 N/ mm2 to 5.0 N/mm2 ( 145 psi – 725 psi). This makes the instrument very suitable for testing fresh concrete to determine the time for formwork removal.
  • Page 6: Measuring And Evaluation With The Schmidt Os-120Pt

    If this is not the case, e.g following an impact, the hammer mass is not held at the maxi- mum rebound position, then the brake strip must be cleaned. • Clean the brake strip on the under side of the semi-circular housing (1) using a clean cloth soaked in Acetone or a similar product. © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 7: Preparations

    (A) lie flush against the surface (see the pictures below). • Depress the reset lever (2) to bring the hammer (3) to the loading position (B). • Trigger the impact by pressing the trigger button (4). • Read the rebound value from the scale (5). © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 8: Conversion Curves For Schmidt Os-120Pt

    (See chapter 4.4.) However, we recommend the creation of a user defined curve specifically for the concrete under test. An EXCEL Macro is available with the product documentation and also on the Proceq website to assist with this. When the measurement is completed: •...
  • Page 9 0.50 0.00 OS-120 PT Conversion Curve Cube 150/150/150 Horizontal impact direction psi y = 152.2899 * (0.0015x + 0.0615x - 0.3585) Vertical impact direction psi y = 152.2899 * (0.0009x + 0.0808x - 0.5081) fc [psi] © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 10: Measuring And Evaluation With The Schmidt Os-120Pm

    (150/150/150 cube) or a standard cylinder compressive strength (150/300 cylinder). (See the corresponding information in the document delivered with the instrument, or on the Proceq website.) 5. Measuring and evaluation with the Schmidt OS-120PM The OS-120PM is used to test the mortar of joints in masonry constructions non-destructively.
  • Page 11: Measuring

    (e.g. leave it on the anvil after the control check), set the control knob (6) to position V, depress the reset lever (2) to bring the hammer (3) to position (B) and lock it in place by pushing the lever (2) upwards. The Schmidt OS-120PM may now be stored in the case. © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 12: Rating Table For Schmidt Os-120Pm

    Austrian Guideline for tunnel lining, published December 2012. Austrian Construction Association. (To determine the time for formwork removal during tunnel construction). Applies to Schmidt OS- 120PT. TNO Report BI -88-009/61.8.2060-VOE from IBBC Delft Netherlands (Mortar joint testing). Applies to Schmidt OS-120PM. © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 13: Part Numbers And Accessories

    9.2 Support Concept Proceq is committed to providing a complete support service for this instrument by means of our global service and support facilities. It is recommended that the user register the product on www.proceq.com to obtain the latest on available updates and other valuable information.
  • Page 14 © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 15 Notes © 2013 Proceq SA...
  • Page 16 Five Continent International Mansion, No. 807 Zhao Jia Bang Road Shanghai 200032 Telefon +86 21-63177479 +86 21 63175015 info-china@proceq.com Subject to change. Copyright © 2013 by Proceq SA, Schwerzenbach. All rights reserved. Artikelnummer: 820 310 02E ver 04 2013 © 2013 Proceq SA...

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