PGINA 12 Edit mode To alter a test parameter, scroll through the menu items, in View mode, until the

test parameter you wish to alter appears on the boron line of the display, the press ENTER. Edit mode is indicated by the flashing cursor over the character on the bottom right hand corner of the display. Use the (increment), (decrement) keys to set the test parameter to desired value. The keys may be held down to rapidly charge parameters. To exit Edit mode operate the ENTER key once more. The NEXT key may also be used to exit Edit mode. Using the NEXT key, exits Edit mode and also advances the display to the next test parameter. Run mode Run mode is entered from View mode by operating the START key. This should be done after the mould has been lowered and locked using the MOULD LOWER button followed by the MOULD LOCK button, in that order (see typical operating sequence). The door will lower automatically before the test commences. When a new test is initiated the pendant displays a test or Run number followed by the test data. The run number is generated by the machine and incremented each time a new test is initiated. The run number is used to identify an individual test during data retrieval. (See Data retrieve mode). The test data is displayed in the following format: The top line displays the gyration number, the bottom line displays the specimen height at the completion of that particular gyration. The display is updated at the completion of each gyration until the termination condition(s) are satisfied or until the STOP key is operated, at which point the system returns to View mode. Data retrieve mode To enter Data retrieve mode hold the NEXT key down until a double beep is detected. To review test data from the last four tests, use the (increment), (decrement) keys to scroll through the available run numbers until the desired rum number appears on the bottom line of the display. Operate the ENTER key to retrieve the test data. The system will return to View mode with the retrieved data displayed as if the test has just been completed. Calibration mode WARNING: This mode should only be entered by persons authorized to perform calibration. To enter calibration mode hold the STOP key down until a double beep is detected. The following message is then displayed on the control pendant: Calibration mode press enter after pressing Enter, the NEXT key can be used to scroll through the following lis of calibration function: Exit calibration

Vertical force Vertical displ PGINA 13 Gyratory angle Set cal defaults System tuning IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have inadvertently entered Calibration mode use the NEXT key to scroll through the menu items until Exit Calibration is displayed and press the ENTER key. Setting calibration defaults This is only necessary when powering up the Servopac for the very first time. ie. During manufacture or in the event the control board is replaced. To set calibration to default values, use the NEXT key to scroll through the menu items until Set Cal defaults is displayed and operate the ENTER key. Calibrating vertical force To successfully calibrate the vertical force you require a force measurement device. ie A proving ring or load cell and indicator with a suitable range and capacity (referred to in the procedure as the reference). During the calibration sequence a force of approx. 1,200 kg is applied by the system. Please ensure the top loading platen is fitted to the loading shaft for the duration of this procedure. If the force measurement device is less than 90 mm high you will require some packing spacers between the force measurement device and the base pedestal to ensure that the loading ram comes in contact with the top of the force measurement device. To calibrate vertical force use the NEXT key to scroll through the menu items until Vertical force is displayed and operate the ENTER key. The pendant shall display the message Ensure ram clear and press Enter followed by Adjusting offset when the ENTER key is operated. This is used to negate any electrical offset in the load cell and the mass of the loading ram and associated hardware. Place the force measurement device on the base pedestal and operate the ENTER key. The loading ram will descend, a force of approx. 1,200 kg shall be applied, and the internal load cell output is indicated as the measured value. The pendant shall display: Set span on the top line and measured load on the bottom line. Use the (increment), (decrement) keys to set the measured value, displayed on the pendant, as close as possible to the value indicated by the reference force measuring device and operate the ENTER key.

Calibrating gyratory angle To successfully calibrate the gyratory angle you require two sets three spacers. ie. three spacers 77.00 mm long and three spacers 65.50 mm long. The spacers are used as gauge blocks to set a pre-defined distance between the bottom of the mould carrier and base plate. They are to be placed on the base plate directly under the mould carrier on a pith

diameter of approximately 250 mm, and 120 to each other, when prompted by the system. To calibrate gyratory angle, use the NEXT key to scroll through the menu items until Gyratory angle is displayed and operate the ENTER key. The system will direct you through the calibration process. Calibrating vertical displacement (Specimen height) IMPORTANTE NOTE: Calibration of the vertical force must be done prior to calibration of the vertical displacement. PGINA 14 To successfully calibrate the vertical displacement you require two spacers, one spacer 50.00 mm long and one spacer 200.00 mm long. The spacers are used as gauge blocks to simulate two test specimens of pre-defined height. Please ensure the top loading platen is fitted to the loading ram and the bottom platen (supplied with each mould) is placed on the base pedestal for the duration of this procedure. One or two stainless steel wearing plates may be added to the bottom platen if wearing plates are going to be used during testing. ie. If only a top wearing plate is to be used during testing, add one wearing plate to the bottom platen during calibration. To calibrate vertical displacement, use the NEXT key to scroll through the menu items until Vertical displ is displayed and operate the ENTER key. The system will direct you through the calibration process. System Tuning WARNING: This mode should only be entered by persons authorized to perform calibration and system setup parameters. After pressing ENTER, the NEXT key can be used to scroll through the following list of system tuning parameters: Vert Gain 4000 Gyro Gain 1700 Angle Comp .02 Exit System Menu These parameters can be altered using the up and down buttons on the pendant Vert Gain The Vertical Gain parameter allows adjustment of the dynamic performance of the vertical actuator. The default value is 4000 and this should not normally need adjustment. Gyro Gain The Gyro Gain parameter allows adjustment of the dynamic performance of the servo actuators controlling the gyratory angle. The default value is 1700 and this should not normally need adjustment on a standard 3 degree machine when running unloaded or with very weak mixes.

Angle Comp The Angle compensation parameter allows adjustment of the machine compaction characteristics to match that of other brands of gyratory compactors. The default value is 0.02 degrees. Exit System Menu This selection exits from the system tuning menu back to the previous calibration menu. Printing The Servopac has a parallel interface port to accommodate a dot matrix printer. Printing can only be initiated from View mode. To print displayed test data simply hold the ENTER key down until a double beep is detected. Typical operating sequence PGINA 15 When the machine is powered up, the loading ram is fully retracted, and mould carrier assumes home position, ie. he mould carrier is horizontal, level with the specimen extraction unit apron.
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Select desired test parameters as described above. Place the bottom platen in a heated mould. Add piece of filter paper if required. Add the required amount of hot mixed asphalt (HMA) in the mould. Add piece of filter paper if required. Slide the mould and its contents into the Servopac, until it comes to rest against the two locating pegs fitted to the mould carrier. Operate the MOULD LOWER button and verify that the mould has lowered through the centre of the mould carrier. Operate the MOULD LOCK button. Operate START key. The door will lower automatically. When termination conditions are satisfied, the door will open and the mould will be unlocked and raised. Slide the mould forward and across, over the extraction platen and eject the specimen by operating the EJECT switch. If a printer is connected to the Servopac, simply hold the ENTER key down until a double beep is detected to generate a printout.

MAINTENANCE The Servopac requires minimal maintenance. Extensive use of lubrication free or lubricated for life bearings has significantly reduced the amount of routine maintenance required. However, general cleanliness of the machine is essential for trouble free operation. Maintenance schedule Before each test: y Wipe off any grit from the top of the base pedestal, mould carrier and underneath the seating ring located on the outside of the mould with a clean dry cloth.

Clean off any bitumen which may have been deposited on to the top loading platen using suitable solvent.

Daily y Clean the mould(s), top and bottom platen(s), mould carrier and base pedestal with a degreasing cleaner. Every 40 hours of operation
y Remove base pedestal and specimen extraction unit and vacuum the entire base plate area. y After vacuuming the area, clean the area with a clean dry cloth. y Apply a light machine oil to the mould raising actuator shaft before replacing base pedestal.

Every 80 hours of operation WARNING: Do not operate Servopac with side covers removed. y Lubricate the three bolts that secure the mould carrier to the gyratory motion actuator shafts with general purpose bearing grease. Inject grease, via the grease nipple located on the en of each (continua) PGINA 16 (continuao) bolt, until the old grease drains from both sides of the spherical ball around each bolt. The bolts can be accessed by removing the blanking plugs located on the back and sides of the machine. Every 1000 hours of operation
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Contact IPC or your IPC dealer for a system overhaul.