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- Page 1 Operating Instructions High Temperature Compression Tester Model 42115 www.simpsongroup.com...
- Page 2 Simpson Technologies Corporation or its subsidiaries which shall not be disclosed outside or duplicated, used or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose other than to evaluate Simpson Technologies for a proposed transaction. Any use or disclosure in whole or in part of this information without the express written permission of Simpson Technologies Corporation is prohibited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Electrical Power Requirements ............ 15 Set-up ....................16 4.5.1 Connecting the High Temperature Compression Tester and the Cooling Tank-Pump Assembly ................16 Airborne Noise Emission .............. 18 5 Operating Instructions ............19 Performing a High Temperature Compression Test ....20 man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 4 Force Calibration ................39 6.2.2 Displacement Calibration ..............44 7 Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns ........ 46 Spare Parts List ................46 Ordering Replacement / Spare Parts ........... 46 Returned Goods Policy ..............47 8 Decommissioning .............. 49 Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
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Page 7: Introduction
Observe the Safety instructions in Section 2 and Operating Instructions in Section 5. Application and Designated Use The High Temperature Compression Tester, Model 42115, is used to determine hot properties of molded sand with any type of binder (kaolinites, bentonites and chemical binders). The equipment operates with both;... -
Page 8: Safety
Safety Signs and Labels Simpson Technologies has incorporated the ANSI Z535.6 / ISO 3864- 1-2 safety symbol only label format on all of its laboratory equipment. For the location of the safety labels on your equipment, refer to the "Location of Nameplate and Decals"... -
Page 9: Safety Alert Symbols
This symbol indicates information containing important instructions concerning the use of the machine or directions for further procedures. Ignoring this information can lead to malfunction of the machine. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... -
Page 10: Safety Symbol Labels
When the front panel or any other panels from the control panel or the junction box cover are removed, electrical terminals are exposed. A hazardous voltage is present, can cause electric shock or burn, and may result in serious injury or death. Follow Lockout and Tagout procedures before servicing. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27... - Page 11 The High Temperature Compression Tester sliding furnace and adjoining parts are extremely hot. Contact may result in serious burns to skin. DO NOT TOUCH unless protective gloves are worn. Follow Lockout and Tagout procedures and allow surface to cool before servicing. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 12 Simpson Technologies Corporation designed and/or manufactured equipment, it is required that all personnel read and understand the entire Operating Instructions manual. If any questions exist, you must contact your Supervisor or Simpson Technologies Corporation before taking further action. Follow Safety System Procedures before servicing.
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Page 13: Lockout And Tagout System Procedures
The tagout device does so by identifying the energy-isolating device as a source of potential danger; it indicates that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be ordered until the tagout device is removed. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... -
Page 14: Glossary
Zero Mechanical State - The mechanical potential energy of all portions of the equipment or machine is set so that the opening of pipes, tubes or hoses, and the actuation of any valve, lever or button, will not produce a movement which could cause injury. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27... -
Page 15: Short Description & Specifications
Manually, by means of electric pushbuttons to rapidly position the lower pedestal up or down or slowly adjust lower pedestal ascent or descent when the expansion and stress at restrained load tests are performed. The manual mode is also employed during machine calibration. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 16 For the AFS specimen (h=50.8 mm): 0.012% Computer: Industrial PC with monitor and keyboard. The operator selects the type of test and test standards with the keyboard. Each test is displayed in (Real Time) and maximum values on a user friendly screen. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
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Page 17: The High Temperature Compression Tester Includes
Linear expansion is the expansion the specimen experiences when heated at a determined temperature. • Restraining load test is the force that must be applied to prevent the expansion of the specimen when heated to a determined temperature. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 18 Pneumatic Connection: Filtered, lubricated and regulated air from 5 - 5.4 bar (72-80 PSI) Filtering, regulating and lubricating air equipment is supplied. Specifications High Temperature Compression Tester Length 1050mm ( 41.5” Width 430mm (17”) Height 900mm (35.5”) Weight 126 kg (278 lbs.) Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
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Page 19: Unpacking And Installation
Simpson Technologies Corporation of any damage at once. Damage should be noted on the shipper's receipt before signing for receipt of the shipment. The High Temperature Compression Tester Model 42115 is shipped in two primary pieces consisting of the High Temperature Compression Tester... -
Page 20: Components
Unpacking and Installation 4 Components Your new High Temperature Compression Tester, Model 42115, is shipped with the following accessories and installation components. Please take a moment and identify that the following items are included: • Coolant Tank-Pump Assembly. • Air filter, regulator, lubricator and fittings to connected them together. -
Page 21: Installation
The installation of the apparatus is the responsibility of the Client to include procuring and preparing the material required for this purpose. The High Temperature Compression Tester, Model 42115, is designed to work with a cooling tank-pump system located on a stable bench;... -
Page 22: Set-Up
5. Connect the hose labeled “Discharge Pressure” to the port labeled “Fluid Coolant In” on the back of the Tester and connect the hose labeled “Return” to the port labeled “Fluid Coolant Out”. (see #3 and #4, fig. 1) Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27... - Page 23 11. Fill the cooling pump tank with turbine oil ISO grade 22 (SAE 5 W) STC part number 0042156. Once all connections are properly made the High Temperature Compression Tester is ready to be used. Figure No.1 Tester Back Panel man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
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Page 24: Airborne Noise Emission
High Temperature Compression Tester. It will also help to eliminate/reduce potential premature failures of the electric furnace. Airborne Noise Emission The equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at the workstation does not exceed 70db(A). Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27... -
Page 25: Operating Instructions
5 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions For more information on how to use and care for your Simpson Analytics equipment and accessories visit our Simpson Technologies channel on YouTube and search our library of videos. Subscribe to our channel to keep updated on new releases. -
Page 26: Performing A High Temperature Compression Test
EX Test (Expansion Test) • S&D Test (Strength and Deformation Test) • SETUP • ABOUT • QUIT To select any of these submenus use the right or left arrow keys, when the submenu required is highlighted depress “Enter”. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27... -
Page 27: Test Descriptions And Operation
2. Put the furnace into the lower position using the lift switch located on the front panel of the machine. 3. From the HTCD main menu screen (screen #1), select the RL Test. 4. The HTCD Restraining Load Test screen is displayed (screen #2). man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 28 HTCD Main Menu screen. Screen No. 2 5. Using the keyboard arrow buttons select START and press ENTER. 6. Enter the selected test temperature in the “Test Parameters” window and then press ENTER. (see screen #2A) Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 29 (see screen #2B) • "Place the Probe then apply the desired preload using the upward motion button. • Press any key to zero meters and start test." man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 30 Extreme caution must be observed when unloading the sand specimens from the lower pedestal due to the high temperatures present at the heating furnace and adjoining parts. Hot surfaces can burn hands and body parts. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 31 5-10 minutes. 13. The REPORT function allows for the printing of the test data. Follow the prompts after the report function has been selected to print the report. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 32 Do not touch the specimen or lentils for at least ½ hour. These can remain in the tray while performing other tests. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
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Page 33: Ex) Test (Expansion Test)
1. On the HTCD Main Menu screen select the EX Test to get to the Expansion Test Control Center screen. 2. Select START on the test screen using the arrow keys on the keyboard and press enter when Start is highlighted. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 34 Notice that if the preload is exceeded at any moment during the test, the results will be wrong because the exceeding load will shorten the specimen and not allow for the normal expansion of the specimen. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
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Page 35: S&D Test (Strength And Deformation)
If any data is to be exported to a USB flash drive, it must be installed into the USB port on the right side of the machine prior to the machine being turned on. The drive will be recognized on. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 36 3. Select the START command with the arrow keys on the keyboard and press ENTER. 4. Type in the temperature in the Test Parameters window, this be the same temperature that was selected on the temperature controller. Press enter on the keyboard. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 37 7. A prompt on the test screen can be seen indicating the next step of the test. It is located directly above the Real Time and Maximum windows. It will read; Heating - Place probe under test, position the furnace and press any key. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 38 1 - 2 mm clearance between the upper lentil and the upper pedestal. (See Fig. 3). Lentil Lentil Sand Specimen Figure No. 3 10. Lower the furnace using the Lift selector switch (#3 Fig. 2) Down position. See Figure No. 3A. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 39 18. A brief description of the menu functions are listed below: • SAVE. Stores the data in the Hard Drive. • GET. With this command any previously stored curve can be retrieved. (See Screen 3B) man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 40 Operating Instructions 5 Screen No. 3B ZOOM. This function is used to magnify the curve on the screen. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 41 5 Operating Instructions Screen 3C man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 42 Operating Instructions 5 Screen 3D & 3E CLEAR: This command will remove the results from a current test or reference test curve. Both current data and reference test curves can be removed simultaneously. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 43 5 Operating Instructions Screen 3F QUIT: To move from the present screen and return to the Main Menu screen. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
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Page 44: Maintenance And Calibration
Maintenance and Calibration 6 Maintenance and Calibration For more information on how to use and care for your Simpson Analytics equipment and accessories visit our Simpson Technologies channel on YouTube and search our library of videos. Subscribe to our channel to keep updated on new releases. -
Page 45: Force Calibration
A Mechanical Load Cell is required to perform this calibration and is NOT included with the High Temperature Compression Tester. The mechanical load cell part no. 0042125 that is used for this procedure can be purchased from Simpson Technologies Corp. Figure No. 5 Figure No. 4... - Page 46 4. Install the Mechanical Load Cell (#9 Fig. 8) part no. 0042125 between the Upper Pedestal and the Calibration Cap. 5. Refer to the “Certification of Calibration - Mechanical Load Cell No. 42125” page 3, Calibration Summary chart, Deflection .01mm column - line 2. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 47 6 Maintenance and Calibration Figure No. 8 6. From the HTCD Main Menu screen (#1) select Set-Up and depress ENTER; the Set-Up screen No. 4 is displayed. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
- Page 48 Zero Reference. This function will be stored as Zero until a new calibration process is made (see screen No. 6). Depress ENTER to confirm or: • Press <Esc> to cancel. • Press <Home> to reset to factory setting. Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27...
- Page 49 <Up Arrow> increments reading slowly (fine adj.) <Dn Arrow> decrements reading slowly <Pg Up> increments reading faster (coarse adj.) <Pg Dn> decrements reading faster <Home> resets to factory setting <Enter> done <Esc> abort (keep current setting) man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
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Page 50: Displacement Calibration
3. Set the HTCD Ram to Zero Reference Position, and then press any key to set Panel Meter to Zero Reference. This function will be stored as Zero until a new calibration process is made (see screen No. 7). Depress ENTER to confirm or: Sand Rammer man-stc-42115-V15-27... - Page 51 Source reading using the following keys: <Up Arrow> increments reading slowly (fine adj.) <Dn Arrow> decrements reading slowly <Pg Up> increments reading faster (coarse adj.) <Pg Dn> decrements reading faster <Home> resets to factory setting <Enter> done <Esc> abort (keep current setting) man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer...
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Page 52: Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns
Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns Spare Parts List Simpson maintains a large inventory of common spare parts for all current Simpson Analytics products. The following table provides part numbers for common spare parts for this device. Contact Simpson Technologies with the part number and description when ordering Part No. -
Page 53: Returned Goods Policy
7 Parts List / Ordering Parts / Returns Returned Goods Policy Simpson Technologies Corporation strives to provide their customers with maximum follow-up support and, in order to offer the most practical flexibility; the following conditions apply to returned goods. Adherence to these procedures will assure the most prompt and efficient service. - Page 54 (RGA#) from Simpson Technologies Corporation prior to returning the merchandise. • The customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#) from Simpson Technologies prior to returning the goods. • To obtain an RMA#, the customer should contact the Customer...
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Page 55: Decommissioning
: Shut-off all plant airlines supplying air to the pneumatic components and bleed the downstream air lines before dismantling. WASTE DISPOSAL The machinery and controls consists of: • Iron • Aluminum • Copper • Plastic Dispose of the parts in accordance with the applicable regulations. man-stc-42115-V15-27 Sand Rammer... - Page 56 Fax: +91 (33) 2290 8050 simpsongroup.com Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. SIMPSON, the illustrative logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are registered trademarks of Simpson Technologies Corporation. For illustrative purposes the Simpson equipment may be shown without any warning labels and with some of the protective devices removed. The warning labels and guards must always be in place when the equipment is in use.
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