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SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC)
25-0500
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC)
25-0500
ELE International
Chartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
England
phone: +44 (0) 1525 249200
fax: +44 (0) 1525 249249
email: ele@eleint.co.uk
http://www.ele.com
ELE International, a division of Hach Lange Ltd.
In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time.
Original Instructions
Distributor:
ELE International 2019
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ELE International
Soiltest Product Division
PO Box 389, 5600 Lindbergh Drive
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
phone: +1 (970) 663 9780
fax: +1 (970) 663 9781
email: soiltest@eleusa.com
http://www.eleusa.com
9901X0275 Issue 2
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- Page 1 ELE International, a division of Hach Lange Ltd. In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time. ELE International 2019 Original Instructions 9901X0275 Issue 2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Contents Section Page Specification Safety Information Use of Hazard Information EU Radio Interference and Immunity Regulation Other Certification Product Overview ASC Customer Benefits ASC Features Description Consolidation Cell Range Installation Moving, Lifting and Siting... -
Page 3: Specification
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Specification Specifications are subject to change without notice. Power Requirements 100-240VAC 50/60 Hz 250VA Dimensions (L x W x H) 360 x 290 x 680 mm, 14.2” x 11.4” x 26.8” Weight 38 kg, 84 lb Operating Environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -
Page 4: Eu Radio Interference And Immunity Regulation
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement. -
Page 5: Product Overview
Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the interference. e. Try combinations of the above. Product Overview The ASC SoilTest PRO range of automatic consolidation machines are designed to test characteristics of various soils samples. Machines consist of a consolidation frame and various size options of consolidation cells. -
Page 6: Asc Customer Benefits
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 The ASC will minimise staff involvement in test procedures whilst complying with the requirements of international standards, producing accurate, reliable, flexible reports. The ASC is fully automatic and runs a full consolidation test without user intervention, which saves valuable time. - Page 7 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Warnings: WARNING Disconnect the unit from the mains supply before accessing the machine’s electrical circuitry. WARNING Inappropriate use of the consolidation frame could result in a risk of crushing. WARNING Test sample cells being loaded on the consolidation frame present a pinch point if handled incorrectly.
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Page 8: Description
25-0500/09. The frame load capacity is 15 kN. The default S-type load cell is 15 kN and its part number is 27-1565. The default consolidation measurement sensor (LVDT) has a 15 mm range. It’s part number is 27-1650. Other ELE S-type load cells or LVDTs may be used. -
Page 9: Consolidation Cell Range
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Consolidation Cell Range A large number of consolidation cell sizes are available for testing the soil sample. There are 4 overall cell sizes (Series 0444, 0469, 0490 and 0520) that cover the 12 standard sample sizes offered. -
Page 10: Installation
ELE International will accept no responsibility for damage caused by mishandling. NOTICE Do not lift the machine from the cross-head as this will damage the loading mechanism. ELE International will accept no responsibility for damage caused by mishandling. NOTICE Do not site the machine in an area subject to vibration. -
Page 11: Electrical Safety
Earth or Ground NOTICE ELE International recommends the use of a UPS for all soil testing equipment given the significant period of time these tests usually take. A loss of power during a test stage will likely result in the test data being lost and the requirement to restart the whole test. -
Page 12: Mounting The Load Cell And Lvdt
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Mounting the Load Cell and LVDT The Load Cell is mounted (see below) to the cross head using the M16 bolt and 14 mm hex key (supplied). M16 bolt Load Cell The LVDT is mounted to the base of the load cell (see below) using the load pin and LVDT arm. -
Page 13: Installation Checks
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Installation Checks Once the machine is in place and the transducers have been mounted, connection can be made to the rear panel. The load cell must connect to the lower DIN connector (item 4) sensor input 1. -
Page 14: Operation
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Operation Turn the ASC machine ON. The screen display will be of the form below with the ASC in DS Mode (ASC-DS). In this condition tests are configured and initiated from the DS8 application running on a PC. - Page 15 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Display The 7.0” display has a bright, easy to read character set and function icons which can be seen under all internal lighting conditions. The screen is not adjustable but set at a comfortable viewing angle.
- Page 16 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Tools/Settings Menu General Settings General display settings and test units can be changed by selecting the Tools/Settings icon from the Initial screen. Setting the Time and Date To set the date and time, select Set Date & Time and use the various + and - buttons to adjust to the format shown on the screen.
- Page 17 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Display Units The display units selected define the units in which the measurement parameters are displayed, and which units are used for sample dimensions, sample weight and sample density. The following table shows the available section.
- Page 18 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Motor Drive and Home Position Setup With the machine leveled the cross-head position can be checked or adjusted. Use the Test Start Menu to control the height of the cross-head. Press the move up icon to move the cross-head to its ‘HOME’...
- Page 19 These default calibration values are only applicable to the default transducers supplied by ELE International. The use of other transducers that do not have these characteristics may result in damage to the machine. ELE International will accept no responsibility for damage caused by using default parameters with different transducers.
- Page 20 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 User Defined Settings There are a number of other miscellaneous system settings that are adjusted or viewed via the Tools Menu under the User Defined Settings screen. Comms Port Settings The communication between the PC running the DS8 program and ASC is made via an Ethernet connection.
- Page 21 See Appendices for a list of error codes and their meanings. If the error persists, or further assistance is required, contact the ELE service engineer or consult the Service Manual. Factory Default Values The ASC can be returned to factory default conditions via Calibration ˃...
- Page 22 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Running a Test To run a test, a soil sample should be prepared in the manner laid out in the respective test standard. The cell containing the sample is then centred on the top plate of the machine with the frame in its ‘HOME’...
- Page 23 Calibration of force/displacement transducers. Service, Spares and Accessories It is recommended that either the ELE Service Department or an authorised distributor be contacted for details of available spare parts or servicing requirements. Full part numbers for the spares used on cells are detailed in a previous section.
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Page 24: Appendix 1: Direct Connection To The Asc (Point-To-Point), Pc Configuration
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Appendix 1: Direct Connection to the ASC (Point-to-Point), PC Configuration To connect an ASC to a PC with a point-to-point Ethernet connection, take the following actions. Make an RJ45 Ethernet connection between the PC and the ASC. Access the Control Panel of the PC. - Page 25 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Select Properties. Select Properties for Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Original Instructions 9901X0275 Issue 2...
- Page 26 Name that will be ELE-ASC01 as a default. This should be changed when multiple ASCs are on the network and is accessed via the Diagnostics & Miscellaneous, Network Set-up menu. The ASC number can be changed from 1 to 99 to modify the Host Name from ELE-ASC01 to ELE-ASC99.
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Page 27: Appendix 2: Usb Port For Firmware Update
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Appendix 2: USB Port for Firmware Update The USB port is used for firmware updates to the system’s software (see below), to take copies of configuration data and to export data to a PC. -
Page 28: Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Guide
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM SOLUTION No display showing No power Check power supply and fuses Screen brightness set too Adjust brightness Internal cables loose Refer to ELE Customer Service Machine not operating... -
Page 29: Appendix 4: Glossary Of Icons And Menu Tree
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Appendix 4: Glossary of Icons and Menu Tree Software Home Test Start Update Menu Calibration/ Tools/Settings Accept/Enter Menu Protected Area Test Stop Edit Connection Scroll Left Scroll Right Warning Scroll Up or Scroll Down or... - Page 30 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Test Start Tare Load Tare Displacement Frame Up Frame Down Stop User Defined Settings - Comms Port Settings - Adjust Display Motor Status Test Calibration Calibrate Sensors View Clear Default Diagnostics & Network Setup...
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Page 31: Appendix 5: Error Codes
SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Appendix 5: Error Codes Error Code Description Operation successful A hard error occurred in the low level disk I/O layer Assertion failed The physical drive cannot work Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable... - Page 32 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Not applicable Not applicable HAL operation timed out HAL resource is busy HAL operation resulted in an error Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not enough space on SD-card...
- Page 33 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 Command parameter 5 invalid Command parameter 6 invalid Comms timeout No connection Motor comms error EEPROM comms fault EEPROM CRC fault EEPROM write failed EEPROM verification failed The home screen is not being displayed...
- Page 34 SoilTest PRO Auto Soils Consolidator (ASC) 25-0500 General or unknown error Could not sustain data transfer in stream read operation Could not sustain data programming in stream mode CID/CSD overwrite error Only partial address space was erased Command has been executed without using internal ECC...
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Page 35: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2011/65/EU RoHS2 Directive and Commission Delegated Directive (EU)2015/863 have been demonstrated We, the Manufacturer: ELE International, Chartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park, Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 4WG, UK declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment: Product: ASC Range... -
Page 36: Suppliers Declaration Of Conformity
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation dB Technology TR# R000637_V00 TEST REPORT INFORMATION: RESPONSIBLE PARTY (IN USA) NAME: ELE International, Inc. ADDRESS: PO Box 389, 5600 Lindbergh Drive, Loveland, CO 80539, USA TELEPHONE: +1 970 663 9780 www.ele.com... -
Page 37: Weee Directive
DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) Original Instructions 9901X0275 Issue 2... - Page 38 Original Instructions 9901X0275 Issue 2...
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