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Cone/Standard Penetrometer
24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cone/Standard Penetrometer
24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295
ELE International
Chartmoor Road, Chartwell Business Park
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
England
phone: +44 (0) 1525 249200
fax: +44 (0) 1525 249249
email: ele@eleint.co.uk
http://www.ele.com
ELE International, a division of Hach Lange Ltd.
In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time.
Original Instructions
Distributor:
ELE International 2015
1
ELE International
Soiltest Product Division
PO Box 389, Loveland, CO 80539
USA
phone: +1 (800) 323 1242
fax: +1 (970) 663 9781
email: soiltest@eleusa.com
http://www.eleusa.com
9901X0029 Issue 8
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Summary of Contents for Ele 24-0540
- Page 1 ELE International, a division of Hach Lange Ltd. In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment at any time. ELE International 2015 Original Instructions 9901X0029 Issue 8...
- Page 2 Cone/Standard Penetrometer 24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295 Contents Section Page Introduction Setting Up Operation Automatic Controller Declaration of Conformity Certificate WEEE Directive Original Instructions 9901X0029 Issue 8...
- Page 3 Cone/Standard Penetrometer 24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295 Introduction These instructions cover the use of the penetrometer only and should be read in conjunction with the appropriate method of test. This equipment is only to be used for the testing of shear strength of soil samples.
- Page 4 Cone/Standard Penetrometer 24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295 Operation Height adjustment 3.1.1 With the pointer at zero/400 divisions, bring the needle/cone approximately to, but not below, the surface of the sample by adjustment of the clamp on the main column (see Figure 2).
- Page 5 Cone/Standard Penetrometer 24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295 3.3.2 Using the finger grip (see Figure 1) press thumb on manual release button and hold depressed for the timed period of the test. This will allow free fall of the plunger assembly with the needle/cone into the sample.
- Page 6 Cone/Standard Penetrometer 24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295 4.4.5 IMPORTANT! Do not oil the plunger in any way as this will cause it to stick. Wipe the plunger with a clean cloth before use. There are no other Operator maintenance requirements. 4.4.6 Electrical specification The unit is protected with an anti-surge 200mA fuse and is powered from a single phase AC voltage, 230VAC 50/60Hz.
- Page 7 All ELE designed products are tested for electrical safety prior to sale. An electrical safety test label is fitted (usually adjacent to the AC power input). Should no label be found, please contact ELE Service Department quoting the serial number of the equipment.
- Page 8 Cone/Standard Penetrometer 24-0540, 24-0545, 46-5290, 46-5295 4.4.7 Electronic Timer Unit Specification Input supply voltage 230VAC +10% 50/60Hz or 115VAC +10% 50/60Hz Current/Power Fused at T200mA (230V) or T400mA (115V) Solenoid supply output 24VDC fused at T500mA Degree of protection <IP40, Pollution degree 2 Ambient temperature C..40...
- Page 10 DIRECTIVE ON WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
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