Laboratory mortar mixer with consistency measurement (50 pages)
Summary of Contents for TESTING 1.0205
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TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH Manufacturing and distribution of building materials testing equipment Motzener Str. 26b 12277 Berlin Tel. +49(0)30/7109645-0 Fax +49(0)30/7109645-98 www.testing.de Operating instructions Laboratory mortar mixer with sand feed program mode Model 1.0205...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Importance of the operating instructions Before operating the laboratory mortar mixer, the operating instructions must be read and understood. Contents Page Reception, transport ....................5 Reception ......................5 Transport ......................5 Removing the transport packaging ..............5 Transport by hand .....................
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.3 Key symbol ......................23 9.4 Start conditions ....................24 9.5 Basic settings in the service menu ............... 24 9.6 Setting the language .................... 27 9.7 Setting the display brightness ................28 9.8 Setting the soft start ..................... 29 9.9 Selection of standardized or variable speed (optional) .........
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Diagram representation of the mixing processes .......... 54 according to ASTM ...................... 54 25.1 Mixing program 1 according to ASTM-C305 ........... 54 25.2 Mixing program 2 according to ASTM-C451 ........... 55 25.3 Mixing program 3 according to ASTM-C305 paste (with start ......56 delay) .........................
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Reception, transport Reception Check the visible external condition of the delivered shipment. If the condition is correct, the shipment can be accepted by the carrier (parcel service or freight forwarder). If there is no objection or any transport damages detected, the completeness of the ship- ment must be checked against the delivery note.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Danger The packaging materials (plastic, polystyrene, screws, nails, wood, etc.) must be kept away from children. They must be disposed of properly. Caution Before you dispose of the packaging, please check if accessories, instructions, documents and spare parts remain inside the packaging.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Basic safety instructions 3.1 Obligations of the operator The operating instructions are to be kept in the immediate vicinity of the mortar mixer. Only suitably qualified operating personnel may work with the mortar mixer. The operating personnel must be trained before using the mortar mixer.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 3.5 Danger when handling the mortar mixer The mortar mixer is built according to state-of-the-art and recognised technical rules. Nevertheless, danger to the user's life or that of third parties or damage to machine parts or other property may occur during its use.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Intended use includes the following applications: MANUAL - Operation with selectable mixing speeds The requirements and limit values, as well as the safety instructions pro- vided in these operating instructions, must be complied with in all cases.
6.1 4.3 Information on the CE symbol TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt test equipment bear the CE symbol. The CE marking confirms the conformity of the product with the EC directives to be taken into account for the product and compliance with the "essential requirements" defined therein, the generally applicable level of protection.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Take the necessary precautionary measures when mixing, in order to prevent dust from getting into the eyes, mouth and nose from when mixing. Danger The use, lifting, installing, waiting and scrapping of the mortar mixer may only be car- ried out by qualified personnel.
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 1) Workplace Keep your work area clean and tidy. Disorder and unlit work areas may result in accidents. Do not work with the mortar mixer in hazardous environments where there are flammable liquids, gases or powders. Electrical tools produce sparks that may ig- nite the powder or vapours.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 4) Careful handling and use of power tools Unplug the power plug before unplugging the power cable or changing any acces- sories. This precautionary measure prevents an unintentional turning on of the de- vice. Keep unused power tools out of reach of children. Do not allow persons to use the device who are unfamiliar with the device or who have not read the instructions.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 The mixer is made of stainless steel and is coupled with the planetary gear by a snap closure. It rotates on its own axis and is moved by an electric motor at 2 fixed speeds in a planetary motion around the bowl axis.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 5.3 Safety devices The mortar mixer is equipped with the following safety devices: Emergency stop switch When the EMERGENCY STOP switch is pressed, the drive motor is disconnected from the supply network by the safety module.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Preparations for commissioning 6.1 Installation location/ambient conditions Caution The operation of the mortar mixer is only permissible in dry spaces! The following limit values apply: Ambient temperature DIN EN 60204-1, 4.4.2 +5C up to +40C Humidity DIN EN 60204-1, 4.4.3...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 6.3 Lowering and removing the mixing bowl Loosen the right hand lever at the right side of the mortar mixer and push it to the front as far as it will go. The mixing bowl lowers.
Turning the adjusting screw anti-clock- wise will increase the distance. Lock nut For checking, the distance template (TESTING Art. No.: 1.0203.07) can be used to check the distance between the mixer and the bowl. Figure 2 If the distance is correctly set, the lock nut, the adjusting screw and the two clamping screws must be firmly tightened on the bracket for the mixing bowl.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Sand feed mechanism The sand feed mechanism has been developed for the intake and allowance of 1350 g of EN standard sand into the mixing trough. 7.1 Assembly The sand feed mechanism for standard sand is assembled from the front on the left side of the mortar mixer above the mixing bowl, with 2 cylinder screws with hexagon socket M6 on the threaded holes provided for this purpose.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Technical details Available space approx.415x590 mm Power consumption 0.37 kW/ 0,55 kW Height approx. 590 mm Alternating current 110-240 V Weight approx. 62 kg Frequency 50-60 Hz Number of phases Speeds of the mortar mixer according to DIN EN 196-1...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Operation 9.1 Switching on the mortar mixer After the mains connection has been made and the main switch has been switched on, the inductive proximity switches for the monitoring "mixing bowl is inserted", "mixing bowl is in mixing position" and the operating and signalling unit are supplied with con- trol voltage.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.2 Explanation of the control unit R button Function keys F1-F4 After switching on the mortar mixer or unlocking the with changing tasks emergency stop switch, press the R button to confirm the operational readiness. Only then is the mortar mixer ready for operation.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.3 Key symbol Symbol Function Description of the function Here you can find corporate and contact Info information Basic settings can be set here (operator Service menu language, display brightness) Starts the selected function (simultane- ...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.4 Start conditions Mains connection must be established. Connect the mortar mixer MAIN SWITCH to the "-I-" or "-ON-" position. "-EMERGENCY-OFF" switch must be unlocked (to unlock, turn the red switch in the direction of the arrow).
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 If the R button is pressed, the design and version of the mortar mixer, as well as the software version, are all displayed for approx. 3 seconds. SV.: 001.06 may have been replaced by a newer successor version.
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Display after pressing the back space F4 Wait approximately 3 seconds in the initial menu, then it automatically switches to the operating menu.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.6 Setting the language A selection of different languages is possible via the service menu, as described below. After switching on the mortar mixer with the main switch (see point 9.1), retrieve the service menu by pressing F1.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.7 Setting the display brightness To set the display backlight according to the local conditions, proceed as de- scribed below. After switching on the mortar mixer with the main switch (see point 9.1), retrieve the service menu by pressing F1.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.8 Setting the soft start In order to prevent the mix from splashing out, it is possible to set a gentle start. The setting is made in the service menu Press F2, using the up or down symbols , select the appropriate setting function for soft start.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.9.1 Setting the variable speeds The setting is made in the service menu Press F2, using the up or down symbols , select the appropriate speed setting function. Activate the setting function by pressing F3 (flashing background indi- cates activity) and select the desired function with F2 or F1.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 9.9.3 Finish working with the variable speeds Pos. description Press F1 to access the service menu, where you can switch to normal- ized speeds. 9.9.4 Setting the normalized speeds The setting is made in the service menu Press F2, using the up ...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 10. Preselection of a standard according to EN or ASTM After the preselection of a standard for the production of mortar, current mixing se- quences are saved in program positions P1-P4. For the preselection, the EN or ASTM standard must be selected in the service menu as described below.
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Display after pressing F1 If F7 was pressed, the desired standard can be selected with the Up or Down key and confirmed with Enter. By pressing the return key, the service menu is exited. Now the mixing processes of the selected standard are loaded.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 11. Starting the mortar mixer manually The mortar mixer was switched on with the main switch (see point 9.1). Display Description F1-F4 In order to enter the manual mode. Note In compliance with the applicable standards, appropriate quantities ...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 11.1. Selecting/stopping low speed Start the engine speed 140/62 rpm F5 Starts the low rotary movement of the mixer. F7 Press F7 to open the sand feed and start a time dis- play. The standard sand (1350 g) ran through the sand feed in approx.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Start the engine speed 285/125 rpm F6 Stop (stops the rotational movement of the mixer and the elapsed time) 11.3. Selecting pause Pause F1 Press F1 to start the pause. F6 Pre-selection but no start of mixing speed 285/125 rpm.
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 Note The pause function can be activated at both speeds. For example: To scrape off the mortar built up on the stainless steel bowl. Note During the pause, the stainless steel bowl can be lowered and re-...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 11.4. Activating the sand feed manually The storage tank is filled with 1350 g of standard sand before the start of a mixing pro- cess, according to EN 196. Note At any desired time, but only at low speed, the sand can now be fed ...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 12. Starting the mortar mixer with the automatic program The mortar mixer was switched on with the main switch (see point 9.1). Display Description F5-F8 to enter the automatic mode. The operating menu shown here is shown on the display and operating unit.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 12.1. Selecting a program Note According to the applicable standard, cement, cement and water must be filled into the mixing tank or standard sand into the storage tank of the sand feed before start- ing.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 has been pressed. This starts program 3 (DIN 1164-5, graphical representa- tion in Annex). The display shows the current status (program/remaining time/pause). Press F5 to cancel the program. has been pressed. This starts program 4 (EN 196-3, graphical representa- tion in Annex).
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 12.3. Return to the operating mode selection Switch back to the selection menu Press F2 to enter the selection menu and change between "manual operation" or "automatic operation". Display of the operating mode selection...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 13. Error messages in the display To make the mortar mixer ready for operation after switching it on, it is necessary to confirm the R button. R button: Resetting the EMERGENCY STOP function. Af- ter unlocking the emergency stop switch, press the R but- ton to confirm the emergency stop status.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 14. Switching off the mortar mixer The display and control unit, as well as the electrical components, are disconnected from the power supply after the main switch is disconnected and therefore switched off. If the mortar mixer is not put into operation for an extended period of time, the mains connection should be disconnected from the mains socket by removing the mains plug.
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 17. Copyright The copyright remains with the company TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH These operating instructions are only intended for the operator and their personnel. It contains guidelines and indications which may not be reproduced ...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 19.2 Maintenance of the mortar mixer The mixer is virtually maintenance-free. The spur gear unit of the three-phase motor and the planetary gear unit of the mixer head are provided with sufficient lubrication for ap- proximately 5,000 operating hours.
Stainless steel stirrer 1.0203.02EN Please contact the following address to clarify any technical matters or request the sup- ply of spare parts: TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH Motzener Str. 26b 12277 Berlin Tel.: +49 30 7109645-0 Fax: +49 30 7109645-98 E-mail: technik@testing.de...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 24. Diagram representation of the mixing programs according to EN 24.1 Mixing program 1 according to EN 196-T1 / EN 413-T2...
Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 25.4 Mixing program 4 according to ASTM-C305 paste (without start delay)
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Laboratory mortar mixer 1.0205 EC Declaration of Conformity according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex II 1.A The manufacturer/distributor TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH Motzener Str. 26b 12277 Berlin hereby declares that the following product Product name: Mortar mixer Manufacturer: TESTING...
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