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Humboldt FREEZE-THAW HC-3186S Product Manual

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  • Page 2 E L I T E S E R I E S Freeze -Thaw Humboldt's Elite Series, Freeze-Thaw Cabinet is used Humboldt's touch-screen controller provides you with to measure the resistance of concrete to deterioration full, graphical monitoring of all testing functions in a caused by repeated cycles of freezing and thawing.
  • Page 3 • Touch-screen interface for easy navigation. • Test data can be via the front USB port and a flash drive. Reports can be generated by using Humboldt's HM-Data Download software and the exported data.

  • Page 4: Controller Specifications

    Controller Specifications Specifications 7" (178mm) VGA (480 x 800) Condensor Operating -30°F to 45°F (-34°C to 7°C) evap (R-404A) Display Temperature Range Designed for up to 110°F (43°C) ambient Resistive-touch screen Data channels Real-time test data Graphic and tabulation Data storage 1000 tests and up to 3000 readings per test Processor Dual 32-bit ARM...
  • Page 5 HC-3186S product manual 07.24 Freeze-Thaw Cabinet...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Hardware Setup Settings Date/time Display Preferences Network Operation Running a test Added Features Appendix...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Humboldt's Elite Series, Freeze-Thaw Cabinet is used to measure the resistance of concrete to deterioration caused by repeated cycles of freezing and thawing. The HC-3186S.4F Freeze-Thaw is designed to test up to eighteen 3" x 4" x 16" (76 x 102 x 406cm) concrete speci- mens simultaneously, with one being a control.
  • Page 9 Humboldt NEXT software or downloaded to other computers or software for reports. For corrosion resistance and long service life, the HC-3186S Freeze- Thaw features a stainless steel, 84"L x 32"W x 35.75"H (213 x 81 x 91cm) cabinet construction with 3"...

  • Page 10: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup 1) Mount the controller box securely on a wall nearest to the Freeze/ Thaw cabinet, but away from water or extreme moisture. 2) Plug in all electrical devices on the cabinet such as heaters, cool- ing system compressor, fan, and mechanical thermostat to the socket at the bottom of the controller box.

  • Page 11: Settings

    Settings 1) Press the Menu button on the default home screen > System Setting. Figure 4 A. Date/time 2) On the System Settings screen, press Date/Time. 3) The Time and Date Settings Screen will appear, as seen in Figure 4) An alternate method is to simply touch the clock, which is located on the top middle of the screen at all times, and it will open the Date/Time Screen.

  • Page 12: Display

    Figure 5 Figure 6 B. Display 1) On the System Settings screen, press Display 2) The Display Settings Screen will appear, as seen in Figure 7. Here, the brightness may be adjusted to a desired level by using the slider on the brightness scale and move it to side of “less” or “more.”...

  • Page 13: Preferences

    Figure 7 C. Preferences 1) On the System Settings screen, press Preferences. There are 4 options tabs that are used to select user preferences: Figure 8 On the main screen you can select the Logger ID number that is used to identify the specific HM-1385 on the network. You can also enable or disable sound and how and when to check for firmware updates.
  • Page 14 2) On the Preferences screen, press the System Units tab to set the temperature units to Celsius or Fahrenheit. Figure 9 3) On the Preferences screen, press the Manual Control tab to turn on/off the heaters and/or cooling. Figure 10 4) On the Preferences screen, press the Storage tab to set limits on how many tests to store and recover deleted tests.

  • Page 15: Network

    Figure 11 D. Network 5) On the System Settings screen, press Network. 6) The Network Settings screen is shown in Figure 12 below. The Cabinet has a webpage where you can run tests and download data. When using a static IP, type in the IP address shown into a web browser on your PC to access the Cabinet.

  • Page 16: Operation

    7) By default DHCP is enabled. This will automatically assign all IP Information for the cabinet. 8) To disable DHCP, simply uncheck the box. Once DHCP is disabled, the screen will look like Figure 13. Figure 13 9) All IP Information is now free to be changed for purposes such as static IP.
  • Page 17 Figure 14 2) On this screen you can set (press the yellow area) the number of freeze / thaw cycles you wish to perform, as well as the min and max temperatures and hold times if desired. 3) After the number of cycles are reached, if the “Hold temp at end of cycles”...
  • Page 18 5) Pressing the TEST CONTROL bar will open a window as shown in Figure 16. Note this window is only available when a test is run- ning. Switch between current temperature, table view or graph view Test elapsed time Current cycle Test elapsed time Stop test...

  • Page 19: Added Features

    Figure 18 After testing is complete, the Current Test tab will disappear and the test will be moved into the Previous Test tab. Added Features To Take a Screen Shot of results or anything on the screen, hold the menu icon on the top left corner and drag it to the top-middle of the screen—illustrated in Figure 22 below.
  • Page 20 When the screenshot is being taken, there will be a camera icon in the top right corner, as seen in figure 19 above. 3) To view the tests on the computer: a. Go to www.humboldtmfg.com b. Click “Support” Click "Software" d. Click on the "Data Download Software" tab e. The screen illustrated in Figure 20 below will appear. Figure 20 Click the Current version link and the software will download.

  • Page 21: Appendix

    Appendix Figures 25 and 26 illustrate the Network Settings screen when DHCP is enabled and then disabled respectively. When DHCP is disabled, IP Information can be changed. This is required if you wish to use the unit on a static IP network. Note: Also notice the two icons in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 22 Setup menu and choosing contact. This screen provides the information for contacting Humboldt should any problems arise. In the event of emailing Humboldt directly, screen- shots would be extremely helpful to solving the problem quickly.
  • Page 23 Warning Heater strips can reach a high temperature that can cause burns to exposed skin; do not touch while machine is testing. Ensure control panel is closed while power is connected to avoid electrical shock.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Humboldt Mfg. Co. catalog on Terms and Conditions of Sale. The purchaser is responsible for the transportation charges. Humboldt Mfg. Co. shall not be responsible...
  • Page 25 The MSDS format adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of the United States and may not meet regulatory requirements in other countries. DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "SUVA" 404A 6002FR Revised 29-AUG-2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Material Identification "SUVA"...
  • Page 26 6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - Continued) HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS: Overexposure to the vapors by inhalation may include temporary nervous system depression with anesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache, confusion, incoordination, and loss of consciousness. Higher exposures to the vapors may cause temporary alteration of the heart’s electrical activity with irregular pulse, palpitations, or inadequate circulation;...

  • Page 27: Fire Fighting Measures

    6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # Flammable Properties Flash Point : No flash point Flammable Limits in Air, % by Volume: None per ASTM E681 None per ASTM E681 Autoignition: Not determined Fire and Explosion Hazards: Cylinders may rupture under fire conditions.

  • Page 28: Accidental Release Measures

    6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Safeguards (Personnel) NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL) sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up. Accidental Release Measures Ventilate area using forced ventilation, especially in low or enclosed places where heavy vapors might collect.

  • Page 29: Physical And Chemical Properties

    6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION - Continued) Exposure Guidelines Applicable Exposure Limits PENTAFLUOROETHANE (HFC-125) (OSHA) : None Established (ACGIH) : None Established AEL * (DuPont) : 1000 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA WEEL (AIHA) : 1000 ppm, 4900 mg/m3, 8 Hr.

  • Page 30: Toxicological Information

    6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - Continued) Decomposition Decomposition products are hazardous. This material can be decomposed by high temperatures (open flames, glowing metal surfaces, etc.) forming hydrofluoric acid and possibly carbonyl fluoride. These materials are toxic and irritating. Contact should be avoided.
  • Page 31 6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - Continued) weight. Repeated dosing of higher concentrations caused: the following temporary effects - Tremors. Incoordination. CARCINOGENIC, DEVELOPMENTAL, REPRODUCTIVE,MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: In a two-year inhalation study, HFC-134a, at a concentration of 50,000 ppm, produced an increase in late-occurring benign testicular tumors, testicular hyperplasia and testicular weight.

  • Page 32: Ecological Information

    6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Ecotoxicological Information Aquatic Toxicity HFC 143a 96-hour LC50, Rainbow trout: >40 mg/L HFC-134a 48-hour EC50, Daphnia magna: 980 mg/L 96-hour LC50, Rainbow trout: 450 mg/L ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Waste Disposal Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations.

  • Page 33: Other Information

    6002FR DuPont Page Material Safety Data Sheet (REGULATORY INFORMATION - Continued) LISTS: SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance CERCLA Hazardous Material SARA Toxic Chemicals ---------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NFPA, NPCA-HMIS NPCA-HMIS Rating Health Flammability Reactivity Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions.

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