Table Of Contents - Gilson AC-250 Operating Manual

Automatic Concrete Compression Machines
CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Warning ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Machine Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.0 Receiving ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Uncrating .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Initial Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Daily Cleaning................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Machine Location ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 HMI (Touchscreen Interface) Installation .......................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Connections and Setup .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Installation of Accessories................................................................................................................................ 7
3.0 Hydraulic System Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Bleeding Air from the System ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Checking and Maintaining the Fluid Level ....................................................................................................... 7
4.0 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Calibration ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Quick Test Guide ................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.0 HMI and Control System Operation ..................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Main Test/Run Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Touchscreen Interface Buttons ...................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 Display Fields ................................................................................................................................................. 11
6.4 Specimen Information .................................................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Correction Factor ........................................................................................................................................... 12
6.6 Break Type ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.7 Data Logging .................................................................................................................................................. 13
6.8 Printing ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.0 Optional Machine Configurations ...................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), or MOE and Poisson's Ratio .................................................................................. 14
8.0 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Checking and Maintaining the Fluid Level ..................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Filling the Reservoir with Hydraulic Fluid ....................................................................................................... 14
8.3 Bleeding Air from the System ......................................................................................................................... 15
8.4 Draining and Cleaning the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) System .............................................................. 15
8.5 Replacement Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 15
9.0 Verification and Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 15
10.0 Accessories and Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................ 16
11.0 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................... 16
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AC-250, AC-325, AC-450
Automatic Concrete Compression Machine Manual