MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
76-B252X, 76-B252X/E,
76-B252X/A, 76-B252X/AE
Gyratory Compactor
Manuale di Istruzioni GYROCOMP
Instruction Manual GYROCOMP
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Index
1.
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Icons appearing in the manual ............................................................................................. 3
1.2 Manual revision history ....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols used ....................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Intended use and improper use ............................................................................................ 6
1.5 Safety information ............................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Environmental risks and disposal ...................................................................................... 13
1.7 CE declaration ................................................................................................................... 14
2.
DESCRIPTION 15
2.1 System block diagram........................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Connections ....................................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Identification plate ............................................................................................................. 19
2.4 Commands and controls .................................................................................................... 20
2.5 Technical specifications ..................................................................................................... 22
3.
INSTALLATION 23
3.1 Shipment ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.2 Unpacking and inspection .................................................................................................. 25
3.2.1
How to remove the equipment from the shipping crate ................................................. 26
3.3 Assembling-positioning of the unit and space requirements ............................................. 28
3.4 Electrical requirements ...................................................................................................... 31
3.5 Electrical connections ........................................................................................................ 32
3.6 Connecting the compressed air source............................................................................... 33
3.7 Installing the GYROCOMP software ................................................................................ 34
4.
USE OF THE EQUIPMENT 38
4.1 Switching ON the equipment ............................................................................................. 39
4.2 Description of the GYROCOMP operator’s interface ....................................................... 40
4.2.1
TEST RUN menu ........................................................................................................... 41
4.2.1.1
TEST PERFORMANCE menu ...................................................................................... 44
4.2.2
FILE MANAGER (TEST ARCHIVE menu) ................................................................ 50
4.2.3
OPTIONS menu ............................................................................................................. 53
4.2.3.1
SELECT LANGUAGE screen ....................................................................................... 53
4.2.3.2
OPERATOR NAME screen ........................................................................................... 54
4.2.3.3
DATE AND TIME screen ............................................................................................. 55
4.2.3.4
TEST OPTION screen ................................................................................................... 56
4.2.4
MANUAL COMMANDS menu .................................................................................... 57
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4.2.4.1
MOULD ROTATION option ......................................................................................... 58
4.2.4.2
CHANNELS READOUT option ................................................................................... 60
4.2.4.2.1
HEIGHT (SAMPLE) option .......................................................................................... 60
4.2.4.2.2
LOAD option.................................................................................................................. 61
4.2.4.3
PISTON CALIBRATION menu .................................................................................... 62
4.2.4.3.1
HEIGHT (SAMPLE) option .......................................................................................... 63
4.2.4.3.2
LOAD option.................................................................................................................. 66
4.3 Description of the GYROCOMP software ....................................................................... 69
4.3.1
Description of main screen ............................................................................................. 70
4.3.1.1
Menu bar ........................................................................................................................ 70
4.3.1.2
Machine status bar .......................................................................................................... 71
4.3.1.3
Main menu bar ............................................................................................................... 71
4.3.1.4
Real time readout for GYROCOMP machine ................................................................ 72
4.3.2
MANUAL COMMANDS/SOFTWARE SETTINGS .................................................... 73
4.3.3
TEST PERFORMANCE (REMOTE mode) .................................................................. 75
4.3.4
Data import (tests performed in Local mode on GYROCOMP) .................................... 79
4.3.5
Test database management ............................................................................................. 80
4.3.6
Single test elaboration .................................................................................................... 82
4.3.7
Test group comparison (mix design) .............................................................................. 83
4.3.8
Mix, Client and Procedure Database management ......................................................... 86
4.4 Serial port .......................................................................................................................... 87
4.4.1
Serial port setting for printer .......................................................................................... 87
4.4.2
Serial port setting for PC connection .............................................................................. 88
4.4.3
USB port ......................................................................................................................... 88
4.5 Carry out a test .................................................................................................................. 89
4.5.1
Changing the lower and upper platens ........................................................................... 90
4.5.2
Preparing the sample ...................................................................................................... 94
4.5.3
Executing the test in LOCAL mode (via commands on the touchscreen display) ....... 104
4.5.4
Executing the test in REMOTE mode (via commands on the computer) ..................... 110
4.6 Stopping the equipment via the Emergency button ........................................................ 113
4.7 Switching off the unit ...................................................................................................... 114
5.
MAINTENANCE 115
5.1 Operator’s preventive maintenance ................................................................................ 116
5.1.1
Cleaning of the sample mould and relevant accessories .............................................. 117
5.1.2
Cleaning of the upper piston and relevant rollers ......................................................... 118
5.1.3
Cleaning of the lower plate and relevant surrounding .................................................. 119
5.1.4
Empting of the compressed air filter ............................................................................ 120
5.1.5
Checking the status of the safety devices ..................................................................... 121
5.2 Authorized service engineer maintenance actions .......................................................... 122
5.2.1
Checking the gyratory angle ......................................................................................... 123
5.2.2
Checking the calibration ............................................................................................... 124
5.2.2.1
HEIGHT (SAMPLE) option ........................................................................................ 126
5.2.2.2
LOAD option................................................................................................................ 128
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6.
DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING 130
6.1 System (Hidden) menu .................................................................................................... 131
6.1.1
ADC CHANNELS SETTINGS option ........................................................................ 133
6.1.2
SERIAL NUMBER option .......................................................................................... 134
6.1.3
MEMORY RESET option ........................................................................................... 135
6.1.4
ARCHIVE RESET option ........................................................................................... 136
6.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 137
7.
SPARE PARTS 138
8.
SCHEMATICS AND DRAWINGS 145
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