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- Page 1 User Manual PCE-HT 224E Concrete Test Hammer User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski, русский, 中文) can be found by using our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com Last change: 19 December 2023 v1.0 © PCE Instruments...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.11 Delete measurement data ....................13 Data transfer ..................13 Set up data transfer ......................13 Establishing a connection to the PC ................14 Driver installation ......................14 Starting and exiting the PC software ................15 Main menu ................... 16 Setting measuring units ....................16 © PCE Instruments... - Page 3 Completion of a test series ....................19 Maintenance and servicing ..............20 10 PC software ..................20 11 Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting ............21 12 Appendix 2 - Conversion table for concrete strength ..... 24 13 Contact ....................25 14 Disposal ....................25 © PCE Instruments...
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Page 4: Safety Notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty. -
Page 5: Specifications
280 x 75 x 60 mm / 11 x 3 x 2.4 in Weight approx. 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs Delivery scope 1 x PCE-HT 224E material tester 1 x mini-USB cable 1 x emery stone in storage box 1 x charger... -
Page 6: System Description
18. Housing retaining ring 19. Housing, top 20. Signal generator 21. Sensor element 22. Signal transmitter 23. LCD 24. Measuring strips 25. Rechargeable battery 26. Guide rail 27. Control keys 28. Locking spring 29. Pressure spring 30. Rear cover © PCE Instruments... -
Page 7: Description Of The Operating Keys
Max. number of test zones per component Max. number of test points per test zone Sensor type contactless optocoupler sensor Units of measurement, adjustable MPa, N/mm²; kgf/mm²; psi Communication options to the PC serial interface (optional Bluetooth) © PCE Instruments... -
Page 8: Measurement Parameters
Concrete strength and standard deviation After testing the 16 measuring points, the PCE-HT 224E automatically calculates the concrete strength value and the standard deviation. The determined values are saved. Calculation of concrete strength in customised test mode If the parameters preset by the user do not correspond to the standard set of rules, these are to be regarded as customised user settings. -
Page 9: Operation
Then use the arrow down key to select "Test mode setup" and confirm with "Enter". Once you have made your entry, test mode is switched on and you cannot return to a higher level of the selection menu without further ado. © PCE Instruments... - Page 10 The tester then automatically switches to the evaluation area. You can then view the test ranges and results in this area. Measuring scale Limit value alarm Battery status Measurement counter display measurements Measuring angle Component no. Concrete curve Test zone 00.0MPa Test direction Name Carbonization depth Rebound value MPa value © PCE Instruments...
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Page 11: Calibration
"Enter" to enter the name. Set each individual digit using the arrow up key. There are 36 different options for each digit, from 0 - 9 and from A - Z. Use the arrow down key to select the next digit. © PCE Instruments... -
Page 12: Enter The Number Of Measurements In The Test Zone
There are 4 important parameters for the "Test zone". Use the arrow keys to select the test angle and confirm with "Enter". A total of 9 different angles are possible here. Confirm your selection with "Enter" and return to the parameter overview window. © PCE Instruments... - Page 13 In the "Strength curve" menu, use the up and down arrow keys to select the required concrete strength curve. Then confirm the selection with "Enter". This will also take you back to the "Test zone setup" menu. Once the setting is complete, confirm it with "Enter" and return to measuring mode. © PCE Instruments...
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Page 14: Repeat Test Of The Current Test Zone
This data can then be called up and displayed. When the memory is full, a new file is automatically created. Measuring scale Battery status display MPa value Rebound value Limit value alarm © PCE Instruments... -
Page 15: Review Measurement Data
View the measurement data of complete test zones The data of the test zones of the last few tests are displayed on the LCD screen. The selection is made using the arrow keys; the menu can be exited by pressing the "Enter" key. © PCE Instruments... -
Page 16: Delete Measurement Data
Press "Enter" to access the main menu. Then select "Data transfer" and confirm with "Enter". You are now in the data transfer menu. First connect the PCE-HT 224E to the PC using the mini-USB cable, then select the "Data transfer mode" menu and select "Cable". The "Bluetooth" option for wireless connection is not available. -
Page 17: Establishing A Connection To The Pc
“Found new Hardware" appears on the computer screen when the concrete test hammer is connected to the PC for the first time. Copy the drivers to the directory X:/ Driver folder (software installation). Install the "Digital Rebound Hammer" software by double-clicking on "Setup\setup.exe". © PCE Instruments... -
Page 18: Starting And Exiting The Pc Software
The software can be used to analyse and document the measured assemblies and components, e.g. as an attachment to acceptance reports. Important: Once the software has been installed, activate the connection between the PC and the rebound hammer via "CONNECT"! © PCE Instruments... -
Page 19: Main Menu
Set the upper and lower limit values via the "Upper-Lower limit setup" menu. The upper and lower limit values of the rebound value (00 ... 60) are set here. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the settings and confirm and save them with "Enter". © PCE Instruments... -
Page 20: Rights Management, Password Settings
Normal energy consumption, i.e. approx. 8 - 10 hours operating time when the device is fully charged Reduced operation, energy consumption approx. 60 %; in this setting approx. 10 - 13 hours operating time is common when the device is fully charged © PCE Instruments... -
Page 21: Date Setting
If you select "Clear" and confirm with "Enter", the display is reset to zero. Battery status display The battery capacity is displayed in per cent (0 ... 100 %). Instrument data (Info of Instrument) Display of device data (serial number and firmware version) © PCE Instruments... -
Page 22: Calibration
View results in the test area In the "Review test part result" view, the test results of each test area can be seen on the right- hand side of the display. The name and numbering can be found at the bottom left. © PCE Instruments... -
Page 23: Maintenance And Servicing
Maintenance and servicing Maintenance measures are important for the PCE-HT 224E concrete tester under the following conditions. • More than 2000 rebound tests • Inconclusive test results • Number of rebound tests performed unknown Simple maintenance measures can be carried out as described below: •... -
Page 24: Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting
2. The end of the Replace the retaining claw (3). retaining claw (3) is broken. 3. The end of the Carefully grind the retaining retaining claw (3) is claw (3) back into shape. worn. © PCE Instruments... - Page 25 0.65 ±0.15 N. 4. The impact weight Clean the impact weight (10) is dirty. thoroughly. 5 The friction between Slightly oil the guide rod (9). the impact weight (10) and the guide rod (9) increases. © PCE Instruments...
- Page 26 (22) the housing body (7). with a lapping stone; also smoothen the guide channel on the housing body if necessary. 7. The guide rail (26) is Realign the guide rail. bent. © PCE Instruments...
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Page 27: Appendix 2 - Conversion Table For Concrete Strength
45.2 46.3 48.5 52.7 55.8 57.0 58.2 59.5 46.5 47.6 48.7 51.0 55.0 58.0 59.2 60.0 48.7 49.9 51.0 53.4 57.5 51.3 52.5 53.6 56.0 60.0 53.6 54.8 56.0 58.5 56.8 57.5 58.8 60.0 Direction of impact © PCE Instruments... -
Page 28: Contact
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. © PCE Instruments... - Page 29 PCE Instruments contact information Germany France Spain PCE Deutschland GmbH PCE Instruments France EURL PCE Ibérica S.L. Im Langel 26 23, rue de Strasbourg Calle Mula, 8 D-59872 Meschede 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets 02500 Tobarra (Albacete) Deutschland France España Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17...
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