Summary of Contents for impact CT415
- Page 1 3000kN Compression Machine CT415 Impact Test Equipment Ltd www.impact-test.co.uk & www.impact-test.com User Guide User Guide...
- Page 2 Impact Test Equipment Ltd. Building 21 Stevenston Ind. Est. Stevenston Ayrshire KA20 3LR T: 01294 602626 F: 01294 461168 E: sales@impact-test.co.uk Test Equipment Web Site www.impact-test.co.uk Test Sieves & Accessories Web Site www.impact-test.com...
- Page 3 3000kN Compression Machine with Comtest Digital Readout Unit Digital Readout displays accuracy of results and simplifies operation Rapid platen approach with over-travel protection Compact welded steel load frame with a high degree of mechanical stability Microprocessor based electronics provide: Data monitoring and capture of load signals for: Compression range 0 to 3000 kN Flexural range 000.00 to 100.00 kN...
- Page 4 Optional Accessory: Centring jig for positive location of 100 & 150mm cubes UKAS Calibration Impact can offer a full on-site calibration service to BS EN 12390-4 and BS EN Fully compliant with BS EN 12390-4 7500-1. Impact Test Equipment has in terms of Force measurement &...
- Page 5 Test Procedure Load and Unload. The valve lever is labelled The load control is labelled Decrease, Increase and 0(zero). At the beginning of the test move the valve lever fully to the Load position. • • Turn the Load Rate control clockwise and then press TARE on the Comtest keypad. •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
… … 2.11 PRIVATE DETAILS … … … … … … … … 2.12 RUNNING A TEST … … … … … … … … 2.13 GENERAL NOTES … … … … … … … … IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 7: Introduction
LCD and keypad details and general usage guidelines. Section 2 presents instructions on operating COMTEST: • Setting up the instrument • Setting up Test information • Running and collecting Test results IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 8: General Details
, introductory message as described in Section 2. Connect the Compression transducer to the socket marked COMP and the FLEXURAL transducer to the socket marked FLEX. The following pin -out is used for connections: +Ve Input -Ve Input IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 9: Front Panel Display
COMTEST instrument, its functions and corresponding prompts to and from user requests. The screen is organised so as to maintain consistency during an instrument operations. This can be seen in the following front view of the instrument: IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 10: Front Panel Keypad
Each time a key is pressed, you will hear a short bleep, indicating that the key press has been recognised. You must press and release the key for the action to take place. Select Next Item UP Test RUN Select Next Item Down Test Stop Current Selection Accept Change IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... - Page 11 User Guide Version. 3.1 November 2003 Save & Log Test View & Select Exit (No Change) Help Help Tare Function Test Function Sample Definition Clock Set-up Display Logged Data Print Logged Data Set-up Instrument Calibrate Function IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom...
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Page 12: Help Facility
COMTEST is waiting for your key presses. Each key has a special f unction while selecting options: Scroll the list up, bringing the “<” cursor to next item above ready for selection. Scroll the list down, bringing the “<” cursor to the next item ready IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 13: Data Editing
Scroll the list up, making the item above the Active row ready for editing. The parameter in the previous Active row is restored to its original value, so any changes made since it was last saved will be lost. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 14: Passcode Entry
This section describes each of the functions provided by the COMTEST instrument via its own LCD screen and membrane keypad. On power-up, COMTEST first displays a presentation logo for a few seconds. ******************** COMTEST 12:30:23 IMPACT TEST Pace: 002.0kN/S EQUIPMENT LTD Load: -01.5kN... - Page 15 As a bar-graph. This has its starting point, represented by >0< fixed on an LCD co-ordinate. • Negative errors are represented by a bar |||||||||0 growing leftwards • Positive errors are represented by a bar 0||||||||| growing rightwards IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom...
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Page 16: Tare Function
The Tare function is NOT a substitute for proper channel configuration and calibration. When these are used as described in Sections 2.8 and 2.9, you set up the transducers to produce correct and true Full-Scale and Zero signal levels. 2.2 Test Set-up Function IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 17: Sample Setup Function
PaceError display - See section 2 2.3 Sample Setup Function This functions allows you to enter the sample type description and corresponding dimensions. These are used in calculating the Stress value (N/mm2) at sample failure. All dimensions are in mm. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... - Page 18 Choose one of the available dimensions. See Section 1.5 COMTEST Sample 50 mm Cylinder 75 mm Cylinder 100 mm Cylinder 150 mm Cylinder 200 mm Cylinder Standard Cylinder Choose one of the available diameter sizes. See Section 1.5 COMTEST Sample Diameter 100mm Height 100mm IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom...
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Page 19: Display Reset Function
In order to calculate Stress, COMTEST requires that data be logged first. • Releases the Maximum Hold lock on the display. This results from capturing the load level at the point of sample failure - Section 2. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 20: Review Logs Function
In both cases, the display is unlocked. 2.5 Review Logs Function This function allows you to inspect results from up to 100 tests carried out and logged previously. COMTEST Logs Number: Date 25/07/01 Time 10:30:45 000001 Fail 135.7 Pace 005.0kN/S Cube 100mm IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 21: Print Test Results Function
Remember to set your device baud rate as 9600 and 8bits,1Stop no parity. You will be presented with 3 options COMTEST Print All Stored Logs Last Log Only Today’s Logs All Logs Dumps the whole non-volatile memory contents. Only valid test results will be printed. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 22: Date & Time Configuration
Simply enter the time and/or date as above then press the Enter Key or Abort to leave the date or time without changing The calendar/ clock device will start counting from the data entered, and you will not need to modify these settings even if mains power to COMTEST is removed. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 23: Channel Configuration
COMTEST Config 1. COMP Range 2. FLEX Range First of all select the channel COMP or FLEX range you want to configure. See Section 1.5 for details on selecting a List item. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 24: Channel Calibration
Engineering unit. - See Section 2.8 First of all select Compression mode or Flexural range you want to calibrate. See Section 1.5 for details on selecting a List item. COMTEST Config 1. Comp Range 2. Flex Range IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 25: System Details
In all cases, the new calibration data is saved in non -volatile memory as soon as the option is selected. The linearity correction system is disabled during calibration 2. 10 System Details This function simply displays manufacturing information concerning your COMTEST instrument: COMTEST System Serial No. 1000 Model No. R604 Software V2.0 IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... -
Page 26: Private Details
You may at any time press STOP key ( down arrow) to abort the test. General Notes 1. If at any time the load exceeds the pre-set MaxLoad value in either Run or Idle conditions, a warning series of beebs will be heard. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom... - Page 27 4, TX is for data coming out of the Comtest, and RX for data going in. This means that when connecting the Comtest to a computer etc. a cross over cable must be used. 3. Call your agent for details of the full RS232 computer communications option and for the automated option. IMPACT Scotland, United Kingdom...
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