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ADR-Auto Range

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ADR-Auto Range
Chartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
England
Sales: Civil +44 (0) 870 777 7706
Sales: Environmental +44 (0) 870 777 7717
Service: +44 (0) 870 777 7727
fax: +44 (0) 1525 249249
email: ele@eleint.co.uk http://www.ele.com
ELE International, a division of Danaher UK Industries Ltd
In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time
Distributor:
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ELE International 2007
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ELE International
Soiltest Product Division
PO Box 389
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
phone: +1 (800) 323 1242
fax: +1 (970) 663 9781
email: soiltest@eleusa.com
http://www.eleusa.com
ELE International, a division of Danaher Corporation
9901X0215 Issue 5

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Viengvisa SIVISAY
May 19, 2025

How to make the calibration of this machine?

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Mr. Anderson
May 23, 2025

To calibrate the Ele ADR-Auto Series machine:

1. Place a standard load measuring device in the compression frame.
2. Use the Left or Right Arrow keys to select the load units for verification and press Enter.
3. Press the Run key to turn on the main pump (this also turns off the dump valve).
4. Use the Arrow keys to adjust the pump control valve to start the ram rising slowly.
5. Press the Reset key to tare the load when needed.
6. If more adjustment is needed, hold down the Arrow key for a larger change.
7. To operate the rapid approach pump, use the Pause key.
8. Press Enter to freeze the load display and note the value shown.
9. Press Enter again to release the display.

This completes the load verification process used for calibration.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    ELE International, a division of Danaher UK Industries Ltd ELE International, a division of Danaher Corporation In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time © ELE International 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADR-Auto Range Contents Section Page Figure 1 Arrangement of Compression Frames and Footprint Dimensions Figure 2 The ADR-Auto Range Figure 3 Oil Filler and Bleed Screw Locations Figure 4 Upper Platen Assemblies Introduction Compression Frames Specification Console Compression Frames Upper Platen Assemblies Installation Moving, Lifting and Siting 3.1.1...
  • Page 3 ADR-Auto Range Configuring the ADR-Auto’s Operating Modes 4.6.1 Selecting the Operating Mode 4.6.2 Defining the Operating Mode Options 4.6.3 Selecting the Sample Type and Size 4.6.4 Setting the Clock 4.6.5 Reset Mode Running a Test 4.7.1 Setting the Pace Rate 4.7.2 Entering Sample Details 4.7.3...
  • Page 4 ADR-Auto Range Appendix 1: Sample Types and Sizes Cubes Cylinders Cylinder – Tensile Beams Bricks Blocks Concrete Flags Concrete Kerbs Concrete Channels and Edgings Type R Paving Blocks Type S Paving Blocks Appendix 2: Pace Rate Limits Appendix 3: Stress Calculations Appendix 4: Printout Formats Cube Cylinder/Core...
  • Page 5 ADR-Auto Range Operation Maintenance Declaration of Conformity Certificate NoiseTest Certificate Product Safety Data Sheet for Shell Tellus Oil T WEEE Directive 37-4841 Rectangular Platens 37-4860 BS Rectangular Platens 37-5250 Self-centring Lower Platen 37-6130, 37-6140 100 kN Flexural Frames 39-5600 Compression Frame Jig Assembly 9901X0215 Issue 5...
  • Page 6 ADR-Auto Range 1. Upper platen Assembly 2. Lower platen 3. Fixed lower platen 4. Ram extension 5. Frame changeover valve 4 holes C diameter 4 holes C diameter 4 holes C diameter 1500 2000 Standard 2000 BS 250/25 3000 BS Figure 1 Upper view: Arrangement of Compression Frames Lower view: Footprint dimensions Dimension (mm)
  • Page 7 ADR-Auto Range Top row left: ADR-auto 250, right: ADR-auto 250/25 Centre row left: ADR-auto 1500, right: ADR-Auto BS 2000/250 Bottom row left: ADR-auto 2000 Standard, middle: ADR-auto 2000 BS, right: ADR-auto 3000 BS Figure 2 The ADR-auto range 9901X0215 Issue 5...
  • Page 8 ADR-Auto Range 1. Oil filler plug 2. Oil drain plug 3. Bleed screw location - 250kN frame 4. Bleed screw location - 25kN frame 5. Bleed screw location - all models 1500-3000kN Figure 3 Oil filler & bleed screw locations. 9901X0215 Issue 5...
  • Page 9 ADR-Auto Range 1: 25 kN 2: 250 kN 3: 1560 kN 4: 2000 kN Standard 5: 2000 kN BS/3000 kN BS Figure 4 Upper platen assemblies 9901X0215 Issue 5...
  • Page 10 These instructions are for machines with a Console serial number beginning with 1887, i.e. of the format 1887-X-XXXX. The ELE ADR-Auto Range of machines has been developed to satisfy the requirements for consistent high throughput testing of concrete samples. The automatic loading cycle is controlled by the closed loop micro-processor/ hydraulic system.

  • Page 11: Ele International

    Travel Upper Platen Assemblies (see figure 4) Some models feature oil filled upper platen assemblies. The oil used is a special type only obtained from ELE International. The use of any other type of oil will impair performance. Installation Moving, Lifting and Siting Warning: exercise extreme caution when lifting the machine.

  • Page 12: Console

    ADR-Auto Range forks can be positioned under the upper platen after removing the front gate and the rear screen. A flat piece of wood must be placed on the forks to prevent damage to the upper platen. The 2000/3000 BS Compression Frames are also supplied with two “Dynamo” eyebolts which, if not supplied already fitted, can be screwed in the top of the frame through the large holes in the top cover.
  • Page 13 ADR-Auto Range The bleed screw on the ADR-Auto 250 Compression Frame is accessible after lifting off the lower platen (and any distance pieces), unscrewing the 4 screws now visible and then removing the ram extension. The bleed screw on the 25 kN Frame is accessible after unscrewing the grub screw in the side of the ram extension and then by removing the ram extension together with the fixed lower platen still attached to it.
  • Page 14 These instructions refer to ADR-Auto machines fitted with version 2.00.000 firmware and above. The firmware is the control software which is permanently resident in the machine. Please contact the ELE Service Department for information on our firmware updating service. ADR-Auto Measurement Modes The ADR-Auto has two operating modes.
  • Page 15 ADR-Auto Range 4.3.2 Function Keys The 4 function keys are used to control the operation of the system. Starts the test cycle or restarts it if the test can been paused. Pause Stops the automatic pace control, and holds the load at the current level. Stop Stops the test.
  • Page 16 All ELE designed products are tested for electrical safety prior to sale. An electrical safety test label is fitted, (usually adjacent to the mains input socket). Should no label be found, please contact ELE Service Department quoting the serial number of the equipment.

  • Page 17: Installation

    ADR-Auto Range Configuring the ADR-Auto’s Operating Modes Before running a test, check that the current operating mode is the required one, and that the mode has been configured correctly. The operating mode is selected and configured by pressing the Menu key, then Setup Mode. Note that the Installation and Setup mode can only be accessed when the Initial Screen display is active.
  • Page 18 ADR-Auto Range The screen display will be of the form – ____________Setup Mode One______________ _Display Units_ SI Pace Control Mode Automatic Automatic Sample Log Automatic Sample Print Automatic Load Tare ↓ Note the down arrow displayed in the bottom right hand corner. This indicates that there are more options available.
  • Page 19 ADR-Auto Range Manual The pace rate is controlled from the keyboard, or from an external manual control. When the sample fails, the load is automatically removed and the peak load measurement held. Board Board mode control is intended for use when testing blocks with fibre board capping. Maximum load is applied at the start of the test to compress the fibre board and the ADR-Auto does not control the pace rate.
  • Page 20 ADR-Auto Range 4.6.2.8 Failure Threshold The definition of the Failure Threshold parameter depends on the form of pace control selected, and if either the ACV (Aggregate Crushing Value) or TFV (Ten Percent Fines Value) sample test modes have been selected. The parameter is always entered as a load in the units defined for display.
  • Page 21 ADR-Auto Range 4.6.3.1 Sample Types To choose a sample type, press the menu key and then move the cursor to the Select Sample option using the Up and Down Arrow keys and press the Enter key. The screen displays will be of the form – __________Select Sample Type____________ _Cube_...
  • Page 22 ADR-Auto Range 4.6.5 Reset Mode The Reset Mode menu option provides a method of resetting the current operating mode back to a default condition. Select the option via Reset Mode on the menu key. The display will be of the form – ________________WARNING!____ ___________ This will Reset the Setups for the Current Mode to their Default Values...
  • Page 23 ADR-Auto Range Pace Rate 10 kN Frame 0.05 kN/sec 25 kN Frame 0.05 kN/sec 50 kN Frame 0.1 kN/sec 100 kN Frame 0.1 kN/sec 250 kN Frame 2.4 kN/sec 1000 kN Frame 6.8 kN/sec 1500 kN Frame 6.8 kN/sec 2000 kN Frame 6.8 kN/sec 2225 kN Frame 6.8 kN/sec...
  • Page 24 ADR-Auto Range Enter the required pace rate or pace rates and transition load using the numeric keypad, and press the Enter key for the new value to be accepted. Press the Escape key to return to the Initial Screen. Note that the ADR-Auto will only accept a range of pace rates.
  • Page 25 ADR-Auto Range 4.7.2.3 Dimensions If the sample dimensions required are not the standard ones chosen when selecting the sample type and size, they can be altered here. Select the required entry field and use numeric keypad to enter the new dimensions. These new dimensions are held by the ADR-Auto until a new sample type is selected.
  • Page 26 ADR-Auto Range Note than even when the automatic tare option is turned on, the manual tare function is still operational. 4.7.5 Pacing Control The ADR-Auto has three ways of controlling pace, Automatic, Manual and Board. (The correct one of these must have been selected when setting the options in the Setup Mode screen).
  • Page 27 ADR-Auto Range 4.7.10 Ram Runout Conditions If the Run key is pressed, and no sample is present in the frame, the ram will continue to rise until the ram runout switch is tripped. This will cause the pump to stop and the dump valve to operate. Press the Stop and then the Reset keys to return to the Initial Screen.
  • Page 28 4.9.2 Downloading Test Data All logged records may be downloaded to a PC (IBM compatible personal computer) by use of a download program available from ELE International. 4.9.3 Viewing Test Data Press the view button to view the test data stored in the ADR-Auto’s memory. The screen display will be of the form –...
  • Page 29 ADR-Auto Range The screen display will now be of the form – _001 View Records____________________↑ Height 150.0 Width 150.0 Depth 150.0 Weight in Air 1000 Weight in Water 2000 Sample Density 1000 Press the Up Arrow key to return to the previous screen. Use the Left and Right Arrow keys to step backwards and forwards through the records.
  • Page 30 ADR-Auto Range A further press of the Enter key releases the load display. While the display is frozen, the ADR-Auto gives an audible warning as a reminder that the load display is frozen. Verify that the system reads correctly over the calibrated range. Press Stop at any time to switch off the pump.
  • Page 31 ADR-Auto Range 4.16 RS232 Communications Interface The ADR-Auto’s RS232 serial port can be used to output data to a serial printer, or for communicating with a computer. When connected to a printer, connect the Clear To Send input to the printer’s busy signal. Consult the printer manual for details of which signal this is –...
  • Page 32 ADR-Auto Range 4.18 Rear Panel Connections 4.18.1 AC Power Input The AC power input consists of a combined fused IEC inlet socket and switch. The fuse is rated at 10 amps on 220-240V models and 16 amps on 110-120V models. 4.18.2 Ram Travel Limit Switch Inputs The ADR-Auto has two Ram Travel Limit switch connectors (3 pins) so that two load frames can be connected.
  • Page 33 ADR-Auto Range Appendix 1: Sample Types and Sizes Cubes SI Standard Size (mm³) Loading Rate (kN/sec) 40.0 x 40.0 x 40.0 50.0 x 50.0 x 50.0 70.7 x 70.7 x 70.7 100 x 100 x 100 150 x 150 x 150 200 x 200 x 200 12.0 Imperial Standard Size (ins³)
  • Page 34 ADR-Auto Range Cylinders (cont.) ImperiaI Standard Size (ins) Loading Rate (lbf/sec) 4 x 2 6 x 3 8 x 4 12 x 6 Metric Standard Size (cm) Loading Rate (kgf/sec) 10 x 5 15 x 7.5 20 x 10 30 x 15 32 x 16 Cylinders –...
  • Page 35 ADR-Auto Range Beams SI Standard Size Loading Rate (kN/sec) 40 x 40.0 x 160 0.05 100 x 100 x 500 150 x 150 x 750 0.45 300 x 300 x 1500 ImperiaI Standard Size Loading Rate (lbf/sec) 6 x 6 x 18 28.8 6 x 6 x 21 28.8...
  • Page 36 ADR-Auto Range Concrete Flags SI Standard Size (mm) Loading Rate (kN/sec) Type A 600 x 450 x 50 0.074 Type A 600 x 450 x 63 0.074 Type B 600 x 600 x 50 0.099 Type B 600 x 600 x 63 0.099 Type C 600 x 750 x 50 0.124...
  • Page 37 ADR-Auto Range Concrete Channels and Edgings SI Standard Size (mm) Loading Rate (kN/sec) Square Channel (CS1) 125 x 255 0.042 Square Channel (CS2) 125 x 150 0.025 Dished Channel (CD) 125 x 255 0.042 Round Top Edging (ER) 50 x 150 0.025 Round Top Edging (ER) 50 x 200 0.033...
  • Page 38 ADR-Auto Range Appendix 2 – Pace Rate Limits Depending on the load frame currently in use the ADR-Auto limits the range of pace rates that can be entered. These are shown in the following table. Load Frame Range (kN/sec) Range (lbf/sec) Range (kgf/sec) 25 kN 0.02 –...
  • Page 39 ADR-Auto Range Appendix 3 – Stress Calculations The ADR-Auto calculates stress as follows – Cube, Cylinder/Core, Cylinder/Tensile, Brick, Block – Peak Load/Sample Area. Beam – The stress for all sample types except the 40 x 40.1 x 160 beam is calculated using the following formula –...
  • Page 40 ADR-Auto Range Appendix 4: Printout Formats The following shows a typical printout for a cube. Cube Operating Mode - Mode 1 Compression Date - 12/01/99 Time - 10:25:33 Sample Reference – SAMPLE 1 Sample Type - Cube Sample Units - SI Maximum Load - 954.5 Pace Rate...
  • Page 41 ADR-Auto Range Appendix 5: Remote Commands The contents of the ADR-Auto’s test data memory or current test data can be downloaded using the serial RS232 communications interface. All the commands are sent as a series of ASCII characters terminated by a Carriage Return. This Appendix describes the commands and how to use them.
  • Page 42 ADR-Auto Range Parameters 1 – 31 Month 1 – 12 Year 1999 – 2058 Hour 0 – 23 Minute 0 – 59 Second 0 – 59 Note: only 91 – 99 or 0 – 58 need be specified for the year values. The full value is always returned by the ADR-Auto.
  • Page 43 ADR-Auto Range The Recall Point sets the position of the recall pointer. When specified as date and time, it sets the time from which the data is to be recalled. If no record has the exact time value, the pointer is set to the nearest point available. Set point options are as follows − sets recall point to the start of the memory.

  • Page 44: Distance Pieces

    Note: always use a load spreader of approximately 150 mm diameter or more when calibrating machines to 3000 kN. Service and Spares It is recommended that either the ELE Service Department or an authorised distributor be contacted for details of available spare parts or servicing requirements. Rectangular Platen Handling Assemblies...

  • Page 45: Display

    ADR-Auto Range Specification 2000 kN Machines 3000 kN Machines Projection of rectangular platen assembly at rear of frame 465mm 390 mm Maximum vertical clearance (rectangular platens fitted) 245 mm 245 mm Upper and lower rectangular platen dimension 445 x 250 x 75 mm 445 x 250 x 75 mm For other details see specifications of load frame to which the Rectangular Platen Handling Assembly is fitted.
  • Page 46 ADR-Auto Range Operation 7.4.1 Block Testing The maximum vertical clearance of 245 mm for block testing is achieved by locating the lower rectangular platen directly on the load frame ram (see figure 7.2). When testing blocks requiring less vertical clearance, the required distance pieces should be bolted to the ram and the platen located on the top distance piece (see figure 7.3).
  • Page 47 ADR-Auto Range Figure 7.1 Sectioned side view of load frame fitted with Rectangular Platen Handling Assembly 245 mm 1. Front Stop (adjustable) 2. Upper Rectangular Platen 3. Upper Rectangular Platen in rearmost position (for cube testing) 4. Ball Seated Upper Platen 5.
  • Page 48 ADR-Auto Range Upper Rectangular Platen Lower Rectangular Platen Distance pieces bolted to ram Figure 7.3. Set up for testing blocks requiring less than maximum vertical clearance Ball Seated Upper Platen Upper Rectangular Platen in rearmost position Self-centring Lower Platen 50 mm distance piece 80 mm distance piece Adaptor Lower Rectangular Platen...

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    ELE doc ref: 9901X0215 Approved Signatory We, ELE International, Chartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4WG, England, declare under sole responsibility that the following product(s) to which this declaration relates is (are) in conformity with the provisions of: 73/23/EEC Electrical Equipment Directive implemented in the UK by S1728/1989 amended by 93/68/EEC 1/1/1997.
  • Page 50 Date of Test: 20 May 1999 Signatory We, ELE International, Chartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4WG, England, declare under sole responsibility that the following product(s) to which this declaration relates is (are) in conformity with the provisions of: 73/23/EEC Electrical Equipment Directive implemented in the UK by S1728/1989.
  • Page 55 DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

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