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product manual 02.11 HM-4156 Humboldt CBR / LBR Loader

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product manual02.11

HM-4156

Humboldt CBR / LBR Loader

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IntroductionApplicationsThe HM-4156 Compression Testing Frame is designed for applications requiring multi-purpose loading systems. It is ideal for Geotechnical laboratories, road construction projects, educational institutions, and start-up laboratories. Its modular design minimizes initial costs and allows easy upgrades as desired.

Product UseThis product is intended for use only in accordance with the directions and specifications contained in this User Guide. Your HM-4156 has been configured according to your specifications. The HM-4156 Series Digital Loader has been designed for testing that complies with ASTM, AASHTO, and applicable International standards. Product DescriptionThe HM-4156 Series Digital Loader has been designed to provide all the basic functions required to carry out CBR, LBR and Soil-Cement testing in a single instrument. Your Compression Testing Frame arrives factory calibrated for the specific tests you requested.

The HM-4156 Series Digital Loader includes the following key features:

• ControlofaACmotordrivenplatenatspeedsfrom0.05in/min(orequivalent1.27mm/min).

• Supportforupto2analoguetransducerinputsfrom0to100mVsuitable for most load, and displacement devices. Configuration and calibration capability is provided, and all-important data is stored in non-volatile memory for safe preservation.

• CompleteDataloggercapacityforthefollowingtests:CBR,aswellas Soil-Cement tests. All are fully configurable for automated Start, StopandLoggingconditionsandcanholdupto1000readingspertest.

• AnLCDscreenand9keymembranepanelforeasypresentationofresults, parameter configuration, and machine control. To protect against operator misuse, key parameters can only be changed under pass code control.

• PlugandplaySerialport(RS232)communicationswithHumboldtMaterialTestingSoftware(HMTS)forcontrollinganddownloadingstored data.

• Inaddition,theloaderoffersabacklitLCDdisplay,atouch-sensitivekeypad, a battery-backed real time clock, and auto-conversion of calibration and speed parameters between English and SI units.

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• PlugandplaySerialport(RS232)communicationswithHumboldtMaterialTestingSoftware(HMTS)forcontrollingandHMDownloadSoftwarefordownloadingmachineruntestdata.

Inaddition,theloaderoffersalarge,backlitLCDdisplay,atouch-sensitivekeypad,abattery-backedrealtimeclock,andauto-conversionofcalibrationandspeedparametersbetweenEnglishandSIunits.

General WarningsSafety Warnings Operators should take care to operate this machine under the maximum load restrictions. The machine is programmed at the factory to provide safety shutdown if the upper or lower maximum travel is exceeded as well as if the upper instrument calibration is exceeded.

Electrical Warnings Typically, there is no reason for the operator to open the machine. However, if the customer’s engineers attempt to change settings to the circuit board connected to the back panel, the machine must always be unplugged before this operation. Unplugging the internal connection to the back panel circuit board while the machine is under power will result in permanent damage to the circuit board.

Manufacturer’s Rights and Responsibilities

Software Copyright

COPYRIGHTNOTICE

©2010 HUMBOLDT MFG. CO.All Rights Reserved.

This manual or parts thereof, may not bereproduced in any form without the expressed written

permission of HUMBOLDT MFG. CO.

UNPUBLISHEDLICENSEDPROPRIETARYWORK©2010HUMBOLDTMFG.CO.

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The programmable, read-only memory, integrated circuit package contained in this equipment and covered with a copyright notice label contains proprietary and confidential software, which is the sole property of HUMBOLDT MFG. CO. It is licensed for use by the original purchaser ofthisequipmentforaperiodof99years.Transferofthelicensecanbeobtained by a request, in writing, from HUMBOLDT MFG. CO.

WiththeexceptionofHUMBOLDTAuthorizedServiceFacilitiesyoumaynot copy, alter, de-compile, or reverse assemble the software in any fashion except as instructed in this manual. US copyright laws, trademark laws, and trade secrets protect the materials.

Anyperson(s)and/ororganizationsthatattemptoraccomplishtheabove violation or knowingly aid or abet the violation by supplying equipment or technology will be subject to civil damages and criminal prosecution.

IMPORTANT NOTICEThe information contained herein is supplied without representation or warranty of any kind. Humboldt MFG. CO. therefore assumes no responsibility and shall have no liability, consequential or otherwise, of any kind arising from the use of the described equipment contained in this manual.

Updated productsThe manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify product design or construction without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on products previously or subsequently sold.

Fitness for applicationThe manufacturer makes no recommendations or claims regarding fitness for applications other than the specific tests as defined in this User Guide.

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Quick Start GuideStartup Scenarios

If your HM-4156 was purchased with instrumentation for one specific test: the instrumentation has been installed and calibrated. There is no need to configure or calibrate the machine. It is ready for use.

DO NOT RECALIBRATE!

Refer to the Installation and Setup Section and then proceed to the section for the specific test desired.

If your HM-4156 was purchased with instrumentation for multiple tests: one of those tests is ready for use and the additional tests may or may not require the mounting of a different transducer than the one that is currently mounted. However all instrumentation shipped with your unit is calibrated and assigned specific input channels for use. These input channels are marked on the corresponding instrumentation. UnlessitisrequiredbyyourQC/QAprogram,thereisnoneedto configure or calibrate the machine. It is ready for use.

DO NOT RECALIBRATE!

Refer to the Installation and Setup Section and then proceed to the section for the specific test desired.

If your HM-4156 was purchased without instrumentation for specific tests: you will need to acquire, check compatibility, mount and calibrate your instrumentation for use with the HM-34156.Refer to the Installation and Setup Section to make sure if your instrumentation is compatible with the HM-4156. You will need to calibrate your instrumentation, please refer to configuration and calibration instructions. You can then proceed to the Section for the specific test desired.

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Installation and Set-upUnpackingInitial inspection should include checking for physical damage during shipping and obvious external damage to the product. Packagecontentsaredefinedbyyourpackinglist.EachLoaderisconfigured according to customer specifications. In your inspection, make certain that the contents of your shipment match the documentation provided by your packing list.Placeunitonaflatsmoothsurfaceanduselevelingfeet(supplied)anda bubble level to ensure that the unit is level side-to-side and back-to-front.

Electrical ConnectionsThe HM-4156 is equipped with an internal, digital, switching power sup-ply, which allows it to be used with most power configurations through-out the world. The unit is supplied with an IEC electrical cord with a standard110Vplug.The HM-4156 arrives ready for operation. Attach the supplied IEC elec-trical cord to the machine and plug into a standard wall receptacle for use in the United States. For locations other than the U.S., replace the supplied electrical cord with an IEC cord with the correct plug for your application. The supplied cord can also be used by cutting the standard plug from the cord and attaching the correct plug.

Instrument Inputs (load cell/transducer connections)The HM-4156 has 2 instrumentation inputs located on the back panel to accommodateloadcell/transducerconnections.Thisfeatureallowsyouto set up and calibrate up to 2 different instruments, which the unit can quickly switch between for those needing to do multiple types of tests.Ifyoupurchasedloadcells/transducerswithyourunit,theywillbothbemountedandcalibrated,orinthecaseofmultipleloadcells/transduc-ers,willbecalibratedbutnotmounted.Additionalloadcells/trans-ducers will be marked to indicate what input channel was used in the calibration;and,theseloadcells/transducersshouldbeconnectedtothe indicated channels.Third-partyloadcells/transducers,whicharecompatible,canalsobeused with the HM-4156. Compatible units will have an excitation voltage of0-10voltsandanoutputof0-100millivolts.Priortouseallthird-partyinstrumentationmushbeconfiguredandcalibratedforuse.Pleasereferto the Configuration and Calibration sections of this manual.

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Ifyouareusingthird-partycablesforloadcells/transducersconnections,make sure they are wired to be compatible with the HM-4156. Consult Figure#1foracompatiblereferencewiringdiagram.Plugstoconnectthird-party instrumentation to the Humboldt HM-4156 are available, orderpartHM-000474.

Mounting Load Cells and TransducersIf you purchased your HM-4156 with instrumentation, one of the load cell/transducersetupsshouldalreadybemounted.Ifyouareusingthemachine for multiple tests or want to use instrumentation not included, including third-party instrumentation, the following photos can be used asaguideforloadcells/transducerssetup.

Figure 1. Compatibility wiring diagram for 3rd party cables

Pin3= +dc OutputPin4= –dc Output

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Figure 2. CBR Setup Figure 3. LBR Setup

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Computer ConnectionSingle Device ConnectionTheHM-4156canbeconnectedtoaPCcomputertotakeadvantageofHumboldt’s HMTS software capabilities, conduct real time data logging andenhancedreportgeneration.ThisisaccomplishedviatheRS-232portonthebackpanelofthemachine(refertoFigures7&8.).UseaRS-232cable(supplied)andattachitbetweenthecomputer’sRS-232port and the HM-4156.TheminimumcompatiblecomputerconfigurationisaPCwithPentiumIII,800MHzprocessor,512MBofRAM,anda40GBharddriveWindows2000orXPwithSP2orlater.

Analog Device ConnectionThe HM-4156 can be set up to output directly to a chart recorder to provide a hard copy printout of test results. To accomplish this, connect your chart recorder via cable attached to the HM-4156’s Analogue port onthebackpanel(seefigure7).

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Figure 7. Rear panel of HM-4156 showing Chart Recorder Port, RS-232 Port and the two instrumentation channel inputs.

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CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2

D-SUB, 9-PIN MALE

ANALOG PORT ACCESS

Cable configuration for analogue port access.

Pins1,2,3&4 (Reservedfor Humboldt Chart Recorder)

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OperationPower SwitchThePowerSwitchislocatedinthebackpanelontherearofthemachine above the electrical cord inlet. Also, located between the electricalcordinletandthePowerSwitchistheFuseCompartment.TheHM-4156usesa10ampfuse.Tobeginoperation,pressthe PowerSwitch.

Figure 10. HM-4156 Power Switch, Electrical Cord Inlet and Fuse Compartment.

Fuse Compartment.

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Set Up KeyPushingtheSetUpKeybringsupthemainsetupscreenfrom which you can run a test, review your last test, access the engineering set up menus and set the date, time, units, standards criteria. This key also is used to return to a previous screen.

Up KeyPushingtheUpKeyallowsyoutomovetheplatenuptofacilitatetesting.Whenthekeyispushedthegreenlight next to it is lit.

Stop KeyPushingtheStopKeystopsplatenmovement.Whenthekeyis pushed the red light next to it is lit.

Down KeyPushingtheDownKeyallowsyoutomovetheplatendown. Whenthekeyispushedthegreenlightnexttoitislit.

Function KeysThe four function keys are used to navigate through the HM-4156’s menu-driven display. The function keys correspond with the command lines on the HM-4156’s menu display. F1 corresponds with the first command line; F2, the second, etc. Command lines that are active in any displaywillbeproceededbyan(*).Ifno(*)ispresent,thecorresponding function key is not active.

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Humboldt HM-4156

LOAD =-000001lbDISP = 0.001in

Except when viewing inputs values as above left, the function keys will perform a tare function to the displayed value and "T" will be displayed next to the input name to indicate that the value of the input has a tare (aboveright).

Humboldt HM-4156

LOAD T=-000001lbDISP T= 0.000in

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Set-up FunctionsSet DateTosettheDatepress untilyouseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press (DATE/UNIT/STANDARD).Youshouldseethisscreen:

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP*SENSORLIMITS OFF*RAW_DATA *MORESETUP

*RECALLCALIBRATION*CHANGEDEVICEID

*MORESETUP

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*DATE/UNIT/STANDARD*MANUFACTURERSINFO.

*CHANGEDATE*CHANGETIME*UNIT=ENGLISH/METRIC*STANDARD=ASTM/BS

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Press (CHANGEDATE).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (DATE)toselectthemonth/date/year.Press (INCREASE)

orPress (DECREASE)tochangetheappropriatenumber.

Toreturntoanypriorscreenyoucanalwayspress

Set TimeTosettheTimepress untilyouseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

*DATE="MM/DD/YY"

*INCREASE*DECREASE

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP*SENSORLIMITSOFF*RAW_DATA*MORESETUP

*RECALLCALIBRATION*CHANGEDEVICEID

*MORESETUP

DATE/UNIT/STANDARD*MANUFACTURERSINFO.

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Press (DATE/UNIT/STANDARD).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (CHANGETIME).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (TIME)toselecttheHOURS/MINUTES/SECONDS.Press

(INCREASE).orPress (DECREASE)tochangetheappropriatenumber.

Toreturntoanypriorscreenyoucanalwayspress

*TIME="HH/MM/SS"

*INCREASE*DECREASE

*CHANGEDATE*CHANGETIME*UNIT=ENGLISH/METRIC*STANDARD=ASTM/BS

Set UnitsTosettheUnitstheHM-4156willusetodisplayresults,press untilyouseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP*SENSORLIMITSOFF*RAW_DATA*MORESETUP

*RECALLCALIBRATION*CHANGEDEVICEID *MORESETUP

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Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press (DATE/UNIT/STANDARD).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (units)totogglebetweenEnglishandMetricUnits.

Selectthestandarddesired—theflashingstandardistheactivechoice.

Toreturntoanypriorscreenyoucanalwayspress

Set StandardsTosettheStandardstheHM-4156willuse,press untilyouseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

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*DATE/UNIT/STANDARD*MANUFACTURESINFO

*CHANGEDATE*CHANGETIME*UNIT=ENGLISH/METRIC*STANDARD=ASTM/BS

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP*SENSORLIMITSOFF*RAW_DATA*MORESETUP

*RECALLCALIBRATION*CHANGEDEVICEID

*MORESETUP

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Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press (DATE/UNIT/STANDARD).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (STANDARD)totogglebetweenASTMandBRITISHSTANDARD.

Selectthestandarddesired—theflashingstandardistheactivechoice.

Toreturntoanypriorscreenyoucanalwayspress

*DATE/UNIT/STANDARD*MANUFACTURERSINFO.

*CHANGEDATE*CHANGETIME*UNIT=ENGLISH/METRIC*STANDARD=ASTM/BS

Input ConfigurationIfyouareaddingnewinstrumentation,changingexistinginstrumentationorreconfiguringtheHM-4156’sinputsetup,youneedtoconfiguretheinputforusewiththedevicesyouhave.Toconfigureainput,press Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:

Press (ENGINEERINGSETUP).Youshouldseethisscreen:

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP*SENSORLIMITSOFF*RAW_DATA*MORESETUP

*CONFIGURATION*CALIBRATION *LOGGINGINTERVAL

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Press (LOGGINGINTERVAL).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (TIME)tocyclebetweenthehour/minute/second/tenthstoselectthedesiredincrement.Press to(INCREASE)and to(DECREASE)tochangetotheappropriatenumber.

Channel Configuration If you are adding new instrumentation, changing existing instrumentation or reconfiguring the HM-4156’s channel setup, you need to configure the channel for use with the devices you have.To configure a channel, press You should see this screen:

Press (MORESETUP)Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (ENGINEERINGSETUP)Youshouldseethisscreen:

SAMPLELOGGINGTIME*TIME=HH:MM:SS.T *INCREASE*DECREASE

*REVIEWLASTTEST *RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP *SENSORLIMITSOFF*RAW_DATA*MORESETUP

*CONFIGURATION *CALIBRATION*LOGGINGINTERVAL

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Press (CONFIGURATION)Youwillbeaskedforapassword,

enter: You should see this screen:

Press (SELECTCHANNEL)toscrollthroughandchoosethechannel you wish to configure. Once you have selected channel press:

(CONFIGURECHANNEL)Youshouldseethisscreen:

NOTE: It is important to assign an appropriate name when naming channels because the HM-4156 will choose a unit of measure based on the name assigned. For example, if you are configuring a load cell, name thechannelLoad.Thiswillensurethatthechannelreadsinlbs(kn).ThesameappliestoDisplacement(DISP)readingin(mm).

OnceanamehasbeenchosenforachannelPress to return to thepreviousscreen.Youshouldseethisscreen(LOAD1waschosenasname):

*CONFIGURATIONSCREEN *SELECTINPUT1*CONFIGURELOAD1

CH1CONFIGURATION*NAME=LOAD1*SENSORMIN=0*SENSORMAX=VALUE

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Sensor MinTheSensorZero(SENSORMIN)isnotconfigurableandissetat0.

Sensor Max

Press (SENSORMAX)tosettheSensorMaximumvalue.Youshouldseethisscreen:

“CH1”MAXSETUP*SENSORMAX= “000000”*INCREASE*DECREASE

Press (SENSORMAX)tomovebetweenthenumbers.Keeppressing

untilthedigityouwanttochangeisflashing.Onceyouhaveselectedthenumberyouwanttochange,press (INCREASE)or

(DECREASE)tochangethenumbertothedesiredvalue.BelowisaconfigurationchartforHumboldtinstrumentation.ThesearethenumbersthatcorrespondtoeachHumboldtsensors.

Load Cell Part# English Max (lbf) Metric Max (kN)

10,000lb.(50kN) HM-2300.100 010000 050.00

5,000lb.(25kN) HM-2300.050 005000 025.00

2,000lb.(10kN) HM-2300.020 2000.0 10.000

1,000lb.(5kN) HM-2300.010 1000.0 05.000

500lb.(2.5kN) HM-2300.005 0500.0 02.500

LVDT Transducer Part# English Max (in.) Metric Max (mm)

0.4"(10.0mm) HM-2310.04 0.4000 10.000

1.0"(25.4mm) HM-2310.10 01.000 25.000

2.0"(50.8mm) HM-2310.20 02.000 50.000

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Calibration

This menu item is used to calibrate or verify the calibration of the HM-4156.WARNING: Calibration should only be performed by trained personnel with proper, certified equipment. The HM-4156 and its instrumentation should be calibrated once a year or as need arises.

Channel CalibrationTocalibrateainput,press Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press youwillseethisscreen:Press (ENGINEERINGSETUP).Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (CALIBRATION)Youwillbeaskedforapassword,enter:

Youshouldseethisscreen:

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*ENGINEERINGSETUP*SENSORLIMITSOFF*RAW_DATA*MORESETUP

*CONFIGURATION*CALIBRATION*LOGGINGINTERVAL

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CALIBRATIONSCREEN*SELECTCHANNEL“CH1”*CALIBRATECHANNEL*CLEARCALIBRATION

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18Press (SELECTCHANNEL)toscrollthroughandchoosethechannelyouwishtocalibrate.Onceyouhavechosenthedesiredchannelyouwishtocalibratepress (CLEARCALIBRATION).

WARNING: IF YOU CLEAR A CALIBRATION IT IS LOST FOREVER! Afterthecalibrationhasbeencleared,Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (SETGAIN).WiththeinstrumentyouwishtocalibratemountedtoacalibrationframeattachedtotheHM-1327,recordthesensorminvaluewithnoloadontheinstrument(Xdivisions).

Next,applythefullengineeringloadvaluetoinstrumentonthecalibrationframeandagain,recordthesensorminreading(Xdivisions).Subtractthetwovalues.Thisvalueshouldbeanumberlargerthanthesensormaximumrating.

Ifnot,youneedtoincreasethegaintocompensateforthedifference.Press

(SETGAIN)andrepeatuntilthedifferencebetweenthetwovaluesismorethanthemaximumsensorrating.

EXAMPLE:

Ifyouarecalibratinga10,000lb.loadcell,youneedadifferencevalueofatleast10,000divisions.Ifyouregisteraminvaluereadingof450divisionswithnoloadonthesensorandyourminis8450divisionsatfullloadontheinstrument,yourdifferencevaluewillbe8000divisions.(8450–450=8000).Toincreasethegainpress (SETGAIN)untilyouhavemorethan10,000divisions.

Oncethegainhasbeenset,thezeropointneedstobeset.Tosetthezeropoint,applythe0%forcetothesensorandpress (SETSENSORMIN).Nowapplythe100%forcetothesensorandpress (SETSENSORMAX).

Toreturntoanypriorscreenyoucanalwayspress

OnthenextpageisanInstrumentationcalibrationchartlistingmaxdivisions,aswellastypicalgainfactorsneededincalibratingeachinstrumenttype.

CH1CALIBRATION*SETGAIN 1*SETSENSORMIN 123*SETSENSORMAX 12345

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Humboldt Calibration Instrumentation Chart

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Load Cell Part# English Gain Metric Gain (divisions) (divisions)

10,000 lb. (50kN) HM-2300.100 10000 4 5000 4

5,000 lb. (25kN) HM-2300.050 5000 2 2500 4

2,000 lb. (10kN) HM-2300.020 20000 8 10000 4

1,000 lb. (5kN) HM-2300.010 10000 4 5000 4

500 lb. (2.5kN) HM-2300.005 5000 4 2500 4

LVDT Transducer

0.4" (10.0mm) HM-2310.04 4000 2 10000 2

1.0" (25.4mm) HM-2310.10 1000 1 25000 2

2.0" (50.8mm) HM-2310.20 2000 1 50000 4

Pore Pressure

100psi (1000kPa) HM-2300.100 1000 1 1000 1

SENSOR LIMITS SensorupperlimitscanbesettoONorOFF.IftheSensor’sUpperlimitissettoONandthemotor/testisinprogress,whenthesensorreachesitsupperlimit,themotor/testwillstopandawarningmessagewillbedisplayed.Inaddition,ifasensorhasbeenunpluggedfromtheinstrumentationbackpanel,thesamewarningmessagewillbedisplayed.

RAW_DATA RAW-DATAreferstothedigitaloutputofthesensorspriortoapplythecalibrationfactorandconversionintoengineeringunits.

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Standard TestsFirst center the CBR mold on platen with the first surcharge weight in the mold.Pressthe button to raise the mold close to the penetration piston.Thereshouldbeabouta1/8”(3.000mm)gapbetweenthespecimen and the piston. Press You should see this screen:

Press (RUNTEST)Youshouldseethisscreen:

Press (CBR/LBRTEST)toinitiatethetest.Youshouldseethisscreen:

Theplatenwillriseuntila10lb.seatingloadisapplied.Itwillthenstop and the load and displacement will be zeroed. You should see this screen:

Add the remainder of the surcharge weights, then press NOTE:Ifyouapplyallthesurchargeweightinthemoldatthebeginningofthetest,justPress to continue. The HM-4156 will start the test. The display will show the current reading of the load and displacement.TheHM-4156willcollectaloadreadingevery0.025inches.Oncethedisplacementreaches0.5inches,themachinewill

*REVIEWLASTTEST*RUNTEST

*MORESETUP

*CBR/LBRTEST*SOILCEMENTTEST

CBR/LBRTEST#ofreadings LOAD “#”DISP “#”*ENDTEST

PLEASEADDTHEREMAINDEROFSURCHARGEWEIGHTTHENPRESSUPKEY

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Pressing (PRINTDATA)willprintthedatatoaprinterorsaveafileinASCIImodetoyourcomputerusingHumboldtMaterialtestingSoftware(HMTS)orWindowsHyperterminal.Oncethedatahasbeenprintedortransferred,youcanbeginanothertestafteryouhavereadiedatestmoldontheplatenbypressingbypressing (RUNCBR/LBRTEST).

Ifyoudon’thaveaprinteroracomputerconnectedtotheHM-1327,youcanpress (SCROLLDATA)toscrollthedata.Youshouldseethisscreen:

Usingthe (NEXT)keytoscrollthroughthereadingsandthe (LAST)keytoviewthelastreadingtaken.

Toreturntoanypriorscreenyoucanalwayspress

LOAD “READING”PENETRATION “READING”*NEXT*LAST READING#

stop collecting data and reverse the platen back to the lower limit. At any time you can press to end the test. This will stop the data collection and reverse the platen to its down position. You should see this screen:

*PRINTDATA *SCROLLDATA*RUNCBR/LBRTEST

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23SoftwareThe HM-4156 comes with Humboldt’s HMTS data collection software. This software can be used to collect data from tests by creating user-definedtestparameters(start/stop).Theresultingdatacanthenbeopened in Microsoft Excel to view the data collected, as well as create a simple table and graph.

Pre-definedreportingsoftwaremoduleandtemplateareavailableforspecific test, such as CBR. This module provides more control over start and stops conditions for specific tests, as well as provides extended reporting capabilities. Contact Humboldt for more information.

Table/graph and Excel output of user-defined test generated from software included.

HM Download Software

This software is designed to be used to download test that have been run directly on the HM-4156. It downloads and saves tests directly to a PC. Custom graphs and reports can be generated and exported into multiple formats.

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24Specifications

Applicable StandardsCovers:CBRTestsASTMD1883,AASHTOT193

Physical Specifications: Netweight: 206lbs.(94kg)Shippingweight: 300lbs.(136kg)Overallheight: 39”Basedimension(lxwxh):17x22x51inch(432x559x1295mm)PlatenTravel: 31/2”(88mm).Loadcapacity: 11000lbs.(50KN)VerticalClearance 32inch(812mm)HorizontalClearance 11inch(279mm)

Electrical /Electronic SpecificationsVoltage 110VAC60HZCurrent 8.5AmpsAnalogue to digital converter 16 BitDatastorage 4000ReadingDatacollectionrate 100msComputerport RS232

The HM-4156 is sold as a CBR-specific set and includes:(1)HM-4156X CBR-SpecificLoadFrame(115VAC60Hz,1phase)(1)HM-2300.100 LoadCell10,000lbf(50kN)(1)HM-2310.10 StrainIndicator,1.000”x.001”(25.000mmx.001mm)(1)H-4178 PenetrationPistonwithStud(1)HM-4178BRT StrainIndicatorBracket(1)HM-3001SW CBR/LBRReportingsoftware

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Support

Phonesupportisavailableforgeneraloperatingquestionsandtroubleshootingproblemsbetween8amand5pmEasternTime.Pleasecall:

1.800.537.41831.919.832.6509orfax:1.919.833.5283

[email protected]

Forsalesandsales-relatedinformation,suchasavailableaccessories,generalsalesquestions,pricing,pleasecall:

1.800.544.72201.708.456.6300orfax:1.708.456.0137

[email protected]

Hidden Functions

Thefollowingarefunctionsthatarepossibleifneeded,toaccessthem,pleasecontactsupportatthenumbersoremailaddresslistedabove.

1. System reset Reset available in case of serious problem in system memory. This

willcancelalldatainmemorycalibration/configurationofallinputchannels.

Accessories: HM-2003A UpperSwivelplatenforsoilcementtest

Power SupplyHM-4156 110VAC60Hz1phase375wattsHM-4156.4F 220VAC50/60Hz1phase375wattsCheck to make sure your machine has the correct voltage for your local supply.

PresetSpeed:HM-4156: .05in/min.(1.27mm/min.)HM-4156.4F(60Hz): .05in/min.(1.27mm/min.)HM-4156.4F(50Hz): .04in/min.(1.00mm/min.)

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