Humboldt 5000 BLU Light Weight Deflectometer Bedienungsanleitung

Made in Germany‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’InstructionManual

10that the transportation lock of the Light Weight Deflectometer is functioning properly. If you notice signs ofwear, stop using the device immediatel

122. Contents of Delivery 2.1 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’Light Weight Deflectometer 10 kg corresponding to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3

132.3 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’Light Weight Deflectometer 10 kg corresponding to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ wit

14safety grip withintegrated spirit levelrelease mechanismguide rodweight-catching gripGPS antenna(not visible)storage boxhandletransportationlockdrop

15thermal printer control lamp printer, button for openingthe paper traybutton forpaper feed GPS antennabacklit graphic displaycontrol buttonsUSB stic

16safety grip withintegrated spirit levelrelease mechanismguide rodweight-catching gripGPS antenna(not visible)storage boxhandletransportationlockdrop

17thermal printercontrol lamp printer, button for openingthe paper traybutton forpaper feedGPS antennabacklit graphic displaycontrol buttonsSD memory

183. Technical Specifications3.1 Device Designation:‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ with box for testing computer ‘Robusta’(box made of air chamber panels and a

193.3 Load Plate:Weight of load plate, including sensor dome and handles 15 kgDiameter of load plate 300 mmThickness of load plate 20 mmPower supply B

203.7 Power Supply Power consumption while on batterynormally 6V DC/0.5A (when backlight is on) normally 6V DC/0.4A (when backlight is off)3.8 Battery

213.9 Charging of Testing Computer Only the charging equipment supplied by the manufacturer should be used for charging the battery. Tocharge the batt

22Power Cable, Testing Computer:Only the power cable supplied by the manufacturer (SA07- 15US12R) should be used. Charge the device only in dry, indoo

23When disconnecting the cable always take hold of the plug. Pulling on the cable may cause damage to the wires, fire or electric shock.No tests shoul

243.12 Measuring Cable ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’: The measuring cable for transferring the sensor signals to the testing computercan be extended to a maxi

25Extension CableTo expand the reach between the testing computer and load plate (for example, in areas that are difficultto access, such as trenches

264. General Overview: Light Weight Deflectometer4.1 IntroductionThe ‘TERRATEST’ product family combines highly modern microelectronic components with

274.3 Dynamic Plate Load TestThe dynamic plate load test with the Light Weight Deflectometer is a test method during which the groundis subjected to a

284.5 CalibrationBefore delivery ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ and ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ are calibrated according to German‘Technical Test Code for Soil and Roc

294.7 Proposal for the Correlation of Static / Dynamic Plate Load TestThe static and the dynamic plate load test differ from each other especially in

Instruction ManualLight Weight Deflectometer for the dynamic plate load test‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’with integrated GPS system and Goo

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314.9 Determining the Residual CompactionIf three individual curves are shown on the protocol printout (see Figure 1) and if the Smax value of theindi

325. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ (for ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ see page 38)5.1 Preparing the Testing PointPlace the load plate on the ground, ensu

33After placing the loading device on the metal ball in the centre of the sensordome, unlock the transportation lock of the drop weight by pulling the

34Put on hearing protectors before the first drop. Hearing protectors must beworn when operating the Light Weight Deflectometer, since the noise level

35A longer audio signal (a beep lasting one second) announces the end of thetest and the recording of measured data on both the internal memory and th

365.3 Printing the Test ProtocolThe integrated thermal printer allows printouts of the test protocols to becreated conveniently on-site, immediately a

37maximum speed ofimmersionGerman standardserial numberdevice namedevice typezero pointtest areaaverage maximumspeed of immersionaverage maximum settl

386. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ (for ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ see page 32)6.1 Preparing the Testing PointPlace the load plate on the ground, ensu

39After placing the loading device on the metal ball in the centre of theBluetooth®sensor dome, unlock the transportation lock of the drop weight bypu

41. Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61.1 Notes on the Documentation . .

10 Kg1. Preload10 Kg2. Preload10 Kg3. Preload10 Kg1. Tests4=0,366mms5=0,364mms6=0,364mm61,8 MN/m2s/v=2,277 ms2/127 NEXTs4=0,366mms5=0,364mm3. Test s4

41After performing the third test, the device will show the settlements s4, s5 ands6 in mm, as well as the respective settlement curves. Additionally,

426.3 Connecting Bluetooth®Load Plate to Testing Computer with the Measuring CableIf the Bluetooth®connection between Bluetooth®load plate and testing

43‘Magic Eye’ GREENWhenever the Bluetooth®sensor dome is ready to start a test, the ‘magiceye’ will show green. After every drop the test data will be

446.6 Printing the Test ProtocolThe integrated thermal printer allows printouts of the test protocols to becreated conveniently on-site, immediately a

45maximum speed ofimmersionGerman standardserial numberdevice namedevice typezero pointtest areaaverage maximumspeed of immersionaverage maximum settl

46DI 30/06/13 15:50:22OKOKOKGPS6,3VDI 30/06/13 15:50:22???GPS6,3V7. Menu Guidance7.1 Menu ‘USB STICK’ (‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ONLY)All commercially avai

MAIN MENU477.3 Subsequent Printing of Test DataTurn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAINMENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ b

487.4 Language MenuTurn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAINMENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ butt

7.5 Menu GPS / TIME7.5.1 GPS ReceptionThe device is delivered with the status set to ‘GPS IS ON’.The GPS reception is automatically activated when tur

57. Menu Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467.1 Menu ‘USB STICK’ (‘TERRATEST 400

50DI 30/06/13 15:50:22OKOK6,3VMAIN MENUGPS / TIME MENUUSB STICKLANGUAGEGPS / TIMEINTERNAL MEMORY SERVICEEXIT SET→GPS IS ONSUMMER TIME IS ONTIME IS GPS

517.5.5 Date and TimeThe device is delivered with the status set to ‘TIME IS GPS TIME’. Weekday,date and switch-on time will be shown automatically du

52TIME ZONE MENUGMT + 00 : 00 hDI 30/06/13 16:41:49EXIT – +MAIN MENUGPS / TIME MENUUSB STICKLANGUAGEGPS / TIMEINTERNAL MEMORY SERVICEEXIT

53MAIN MENUUSB STICKLANGUAGEGPS / TIMEINTERNAL MEMORY SERVICEEXIT SET→→MAIN MENUUSB STICKLANGUAGEGPS / TIMEINTERNAL MEMORY SERVICEEXIT SET→→INTERNAL M

54Launch the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software and click on the field ‘Read testing computer’. All data records savedin the internal memory will then be copied

557.7 Service7.7.1 Input TestTurn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAINMENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’

567.7.3 Device Type 10 / 15 KgTurn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAINMENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT

577.7.5 Voice Output: Sound Service (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY)Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAINMENU’ by pressing the

587.7.7 BT Sensor Dome - Connection (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY)7.7.7.1 Stand-by TimeThe testing computer can be operated in two measuring modes: ‘SING

598. ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ SoftwareAll Light Weight Deflectometers from TERRATEST GmbH are supplied with a user-friendly software, whichcan be used to analy

61. Documentation1.1 Notes on the DocumentationCongratulations on your purchase of your Light Weight Deflectometer from the TERRATEST product family.B

60Confirm the installation directory, or select anotherlocation for the software data. Select the user rights by checking the appropriate optionfield.

618.3 Using the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ SoftwareIf the default settings have not been changed during installation, the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software is nowstored i

628.3.1 Editing Logo and Company DataYour company logo can be inserted in the top right corner of every report. To change or add a logo, sim-ply right

638.3.2 Prepare Media8.3.2.1 SD Card (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY)The Light Weight Deflectometer ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ is supplied with an SD card, which

648.3.3 ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ – Reading USB StickTo load data from the USB stick, insert it into the USB port of your PC. Make sure that the software a

658.3.4 ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ – Reading SD CardTo load data from the SD card, insert the card into the SD card slot of your PC. Make sure that software

668.3.5 Reading Chip Card (‘TERRATEST 3000 GPS’ ONLY – no longer available)To load data from the chip card (the credit card sized media), plug the ext

678.3.6 Converting Old Test DataThe data format for saving the test data on the PC has been modified, in order to use the new features ofthe ‘TERRATES

688.3.7 Test Protocol of Individual TestsThe test protocol (for an example, see page 70) is divided into four areas:Protocol heading, with general inf

69The test data list on theleft specifies all individualmeasurements loaded tothe PC. A satellite pictureof the testing point isdisplayed on the botto

71.2 General Safety InformationPlease read and understand the following safety guidelines, before starting to use ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’/ ‘TERRATEST 500

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718.3.8 Test Data LoadingTo load previously stored test data from a media (PC, USB stick, SD card, etc.), click on the button ‘LOADTEST DATA’. The fil

728.3.9 Loading Data from Testing ComputerTo load test data from the internal memory of the testing computer,connect the testing computer to the USB c

73To download the test data from the testing computer, connect it to the USB cable port of your computerand establish the connection via the menu of t

748.3.10 Driver Installation for Testing ComputerWhen the testing computer is being connected tothe PC for the first time, the corresponding driverwil

75Since the driver has not been certified byMicrosoft®for MS Windows®, you will be asked ifyou would like to continue with the installation.Confirm by

768.3.11 Edit / Save ProtocolIn order to edit the test protocols of individual tests, left-click on the desired individual data record fromthe test da

77To describe the soil characteristics of the testing point in the individual data record, you can either enterdata manually or use the drop-down butt

78Drop-down menus facilitate the entry of soil characteristics. However, individual descriptions can beentered as well.The pen symbol marks the data r

79Test protocol with manually entered data. All entered data, except ‘LOCATION TESTING POINT’ and‘COMMENTS’, will automatically be applied to all data

81.3. Safety Precautions during Power SupplyCAUTIONNever place any heavy objects on the measuring or charging cables. Never twist or pull them, and ta

808.3.13 Create Statistical AnalysisFor the statistical analysis of various tests, left-click on the individual tests in the test data list on the lef

818.3.14 Print Statistical Analysis / Export as PDF FileTo print the statistical analysis, click the button ‘PRINT ALL DATA RECORDS’ on the bottom rig

82Statistical analysis including data that was automatically copied from the individual data records.

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84After double-clicking on the version number, the language selection will open.8.3.16 Select languageYou can select the desired language of the softw

858.3.17 Search Function for Individual TestsThe search function can be used only if the test data has previously been uploaded to the ‘TERRATEST2.0’

86Keyword SearchIf, instead of the list of all available tests, you want to see only those tests which contain a certain keyword inthe ‘COMMENTS’ or ‘

879. WarrantyTERRATEST GmbH provides a warranty for this device of one year from date of delivery. This 1-yearwarranty granted in addition to statutor

882. Exclusions and LimitationsThis warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations: 2.1. ExclusionsThis limited warranty does not cov

892.2.3. The limitations and exclusions of liability mentioned in section 2.2.2 do not apply if the sufferedloss or damage is the direct result of an

91.4. Safety Precautions during OperationATTENTIONTERRATEST GmbH shall not be liable for any damage, consequential damage, or financial loss that occu

9010. EC Declaration of Conformityin accordance with the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Annex III B; of 12 December 2006We hereby declare that th

911) In accordance with ZTV E-StB 09 §14.2.5 and ZTV E-StB 12 client and contractor may agree upon thesereference values as benchmarks for verificatio

92(1) Types of railway lines according to modulus 413.0202P 300 High-speed traffic 300 kmP 230 Passenger traffic line (upgraded) 230 kmM 230 Mixed

93Extract from Austrian standard RVS 08.03.04 – Compaction Tests by means of the Dynamic Plate Load Test;Issue 1st March 2008; Austrian Association fo

9412. Cable Layout12.1 LEMO Push-Pull Connection (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY)12.1.1 Female SocketCodification Testing Computer Bluetooth®Sensor DomeGND

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