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Humboldt HM-5250.3F Product Manual

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HM-5250.3F
product manual 03.20
Hydraullic Pressure Controller

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  • Page 1 HM-5250.3F product manual 03.20 Hydraullic Pressure Controller...
  • Page 2 Unpacking Initial inspection should include checking for physical dam- age during shipping and obvious external damage to the product. Package contents are defined by your packing list. Each Order is configured according to customer specifications. In your inspection, make certain that the contents of your shipment match the documentation provided by your pack- ing list.
  • Page 3 Instrumentation Connections and Setup HM-5250 Rear Instrumentation Panel Above is a photo of the rear instrumentation panel of the HM-5250. Network (1) Ethernet input for connecting machine to a local area net- work (LAN) and/or the internet. USB Power (2) The USB Power port is used for powering a wireless access appliance for those who want to use a wireless LAN setup.
  • Page 4 Instrument Inputs (3) The back panel features four (4) inputs for connecting instrumen- tation to the machine. Each input represents a separate channel. Channel 1 has been assigned to Cell Pressure and is pre-calibrat- ed. Channel 2 has been assigned to Back Pressure and is pre-cal- ibrated.
  • Page 5 DO NOT RECALIBRATE! When your HM-5250 is first turned on, the screen below will appear. From this screen, to confirm your machine instrumentation has been calibrated, navigate to the Calibration section by clicking the Menu icon in the top left corner of the screen (1). When you click on this button, you will see a drop-down menu appear, see below.
  • Page 6 Initial Set Up — Calibration Click on the Calibration tab in the top left corner (2). You will see the following screen. Calibration Input Screen The Calibration Input Screen (above) is used to monitor and calibrate instrumentation and assign them to specific chan- nels of the HM-5250.
  • Page 7 Calibration Input Screen, cont. Each channel has a “Limits On” check box (1). Use the Limits On to keep the machine from exceeding the sensor limits of the instrumentation. By selecting this option, before the test can exceed the limits of the sensors, all tests will stop run- ning and the motor will stop to avoid damaging connected instrumentation.
  • Page 8 For the HM-5250, the value for volume is measured through the position of the stepper motors internally, and pressure is measured by way of two pressure transducers mounted on the back of each pressure cylinder. Export Calibration via USB (4) Press this button to select calibrations to export via USB.
  • Page 9 Date (1) Set the month, day, year, and date display format. Time (2) Set the hours, minutes, seconds, and am/pm. Clock Style (3) Select a clock view, either a 24-hour or 12-hour clock, as well as the option to show seconds or not. Clock (4) The current time is displayed and is located on every control- ler screen.
  • Page 10 Brightness (1) Slide the gray bar to the left or right to adjust brightness. Dim Display (2) The backlight of the display will automatically dim to save power. Click the yellow box to change the number of min- utes before the display goes dim. After the time has elapsed, touch the display to deactivate dimming.
  • Page 11 Click on the Preferences tab (1). You will see the following screen. Preferences – General Tab The Preferences panel is comprised of four (4) tabs and defaults to the General tab, see above. Logger ID (1) Each machine that is connected to your network requires a unique Logger ID.
  • Page 12 Ambient Temperature (1) This field displays the current ambient temperature and allows you to select desired units (Fahrenheit or Celsius) for temperature recording. Manual Control This screen is accessed by clicking on the Manual Control Tab under System Preferences.
  • Page 13 Preferences – Storage Tab This screen is accessed by clicking on the Storage Tab under System Preferences. Test Storage Limit (1) This field allows you to set the number of previously run tests to be available on the “Previous Tests” screen. This number can be between 10-50.
  • Page 14 Initial Set Up — Network To set up Network settings, return to the System Settings screen and click on the Network panel. (1) A password is required to access the Network Settings. That password is: 27604.
  • Page 15 Network Settings Screen The screen above is the Network Settings screen, it provides information on your IP information and network status. DHCP (1) Check this box to enable/disable the Dynamic Host Configu- ration Protocol (DHCP). If enabled, your machine will pick up IP information from your router.
  • Page 16 System Information Below is a view of the System Information screen. It provides a current status of the machine. Firmware Version (1) The current version of the machine firmware is shown here. If you contact product support, you will need to supply this information. IP Information (2) This information will be filled in automatically if DHCP is checked, otherwise you will have to manually supply this in-...
  • Page 17 This will provide us with the necessary in- formation to assist you and you will be added to the next position in the support cue. You can also email Humboldt Support at support@hum- boldtmfg.com or Humboldt Service at service@humboldtm- fg.com. Please include contact information and a detailed...
  • Page 18 Initial Set Up — Update Clicking on this panel provides information on checking for Updates, performing updates and an update history for the machine. (1)
  • Page 19 Once on this page, click on the Elite Series Firmware tab. You will see a list of Humboldt Elite Series machines. Click on the HM-5250 Current Version link and the firmware update will begin to download to your computer. Once the down- load is complete.
  • Page 20 This manual covers the setup and operation of the HM- 5250.3F Pressure Controller in Stand-alone Mode only. For information on operating your load frame with Humboldt’s NEXT Software and a computer, please refer to the Hum- boldt NEXT software manual.
  • Page 24 Installation and Equipment Setup Electrical Connections The HM-5250 is equipped with an internal digital switching power supply, which allows it to be used with most power configurations throughout the world. The unit is supplied with an IEC electrical cord with a standard 110V plug. The HM-5250 arrives ready for operation.
  • Page 25 Instrumentation Connections and Setup HM-5250 Rear Instrumentation Panel Above is a photo of the rear instrumentation panel of the HM-5250. Network (1) Ethernet input for connecting machine to a local area network (LAN) and/or the internet. USB Power (2) The USB Power port is used for powering a wireless access appli- ance for those who want to use a wireless LAN setup.
  • Page 26 Instrument Inputs (3) The back panel features four (4) inputs for connecting instrumentation to the machine. Each input represents a separate channel. Channel 1 has been assigned to Cell Pressure and is pre-calibrated. Channel 2 has been assigned to Back Pressure and is pre-calibrated. Channels 3-4 are not con- nected to any sensors, and are inactive.
  • Page 27 Cell Hookups (3) (4) To connect the HM-5250 Controller to a Triaxial Cell, while looking at the controller from behind, Measure a length of 0.25" tubing and insert one end into the Cell Valve Input (3) on the Right-side of the HM-5250.
  • Page 30 Filling the Hydraulic Pistons Turn the FLOW VALVE on the CELL PRESSURE Chamber (Left side) so that it is OPEN (pointing up), see photo below. 2. Ensure that the RELIEF VALVE on the top of the CELL PRESSURE Chamber (left side) is closed (circled in Red below). Also, ensure that the lines running from the water source and the HM-5250 have b een purged of air before connecing them to the input port on the HM-5250.
  • Page 31 3. Navigate to the Pressure Tab on the HM-5250 touch-screen and push the DOWN ARROW in the Cell Section at the bottom left of the screen (see Red arrow below). 4. Once the piston has moved all the way to the bottom of the cylinder, press the STOP button in the Cell Section (see Red arrow below).
  • Page 32 Note: Have a rag ready to capture water, which will exit from the RELIEF VALVE at the top of the CELL PRESSURE Chamber (left side) 5. Close control valve, open bleed valve, and press the UP button on the touch screen to remove any air from the pressure chamber.
  • Page 33 4. Allow air to escape the open end of line until there is a constant flow of water with no air bubbles present. Note: Have a container ready to capture water exiting from the line. 5. Once all air has been removed from the line, Press the STOP BUTTON and set the VALVE KNOB to the closed position.
  • Page 34 Flushing the Triaxial Cell Water Lines 1. Close all the VALVES on the Triaxial Cell 2. Connect the line from the CELL OUTPUT PORT (left chamber) on the HM-5250 (see photo below) to the CELL VALVE (center port) on the Triaxial Cell. 3.
  • Page 35 6. Open the CELL VALVE (center valve) on the Triaxial Cell. 7. Input 3 psi for BASE PRESSURE in the yellow PSI Field on the touch screen of the HM-5250, and then, Press the corresponding green START BUTTON, (see photo below). 8.
  • Page 36 HM-5250.3F Specifications The HM-5250.3F is a fully-automated hydraulic pressure controller, which is highly accurate up to 500psi (3500kpa) in pressure and 200cc (200ml) in volume. It is designed specifically for geotechnical laboratory triaxial...
  • Page 37 The Humboldt Mfg. Co. liability under the warranty contained in this clause is limited to the repair or replacement of defective goods and making good, defective...
  • Page 38 99 years. Transfer of the license can be obtained by a request, in writing, from HUMBOLDT MFG. CO. With the exception of HUMBOLDT Authorized Service Facilities, you may not copy, alter, de-compile, or reverse assemble the software in any fashion except as instruct- ed in this manual.
  • Page 40 99 years. Transfer of the license can be obtained by a request, in writing, from HUMBOLDT MFG. CO. With the exception of HUMBOLDT Authorized Service Facilities, you may not copy, alter, de-compile, or reverse assemble the software in any fashion except as instruct- ed in this manual.