"Direct / Residual Shear Test Apparatus, Digital "Touch Screen"

Instruction Manual
“DIRECT / RESIDUAL SHEAR TEST APPARATUS,

DIGITAL “TOUCH SCREEN”
Product Code
S276-10
Do not attempt to operate this equipment before reading
and comprehending the manual in all its parts
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REV. DESCRIPTION MANAGED APPROVED PRODUCT CODE PAGES ISSUE DATE
Instruction Technical
01 UTEC S276-10.M01.EN.04 45 06/2016
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01 Manuale Istruzioni GN UTEC S276-10.M01.EN 2/45 06/2016
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... 3 5.1 WORKING AREA ......................................13

1.1 WARNINGS ................................................. 3 5.2 COMMANDS AND SIGNALS ...................13
1.2 WARNING AND DANGER INDICATIONS TEXT SCROLL ........................................................15
- SIGNS ...................................................................... 3 NUMERIC ................................................................15
1.3 AIM OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 3
SCROLL ...................................................................15
1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IP ADDRESS ...........................................................16
MANUAL .................................................................. 3
PASSWORD ............................................................16
1.5 COMPOSITION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL .................................................................. 3 5.3 METERS - INDICATORS ..........................17
1.6 MODIFICATIONS AND ENCLOSURES OF 5.4 HOW TI OPERATE ....................................17
THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ............................ 4 6. MACHINE SET UP ............................................17
1.7 COSTRUCTOR IDENTIFICATION ............ 4 6.1 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES
1.8 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA........ 4 WORK 17
1.9 EC STAMP ................................................... 4 7. IN FUNCTION - USE .........................................17
1.10 USAGE.......................................................... 4 7.1 MACHINE CALIBRATION – METERS -
INDICATORS ..........................................................17
1.11 OPERATORS ................................................ 4
7.2 SWITCHING ON ........................................17
1.12 STORAGE .................................................... 5
7.3 EQUIPPING-SAMPLE POSITIONING .....17
1.13 TRASPORTATION AND MOVEMENT..... 5
7.4 REGUALTION ............................................18
1.14 PACKAGING REMOVAL ........................... 5
7.5 STARTING ..................................................32
2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.................. 6
7.4 NORMAL STOP .........................................44
2.1 GENERAL MACHINE DESCRIPTION ...... 6
7.5 EMERGENCY STOP ..................................44
2.1 DIMENSION AND WEIGHT ...................... 8
7.6 RESTART AFTER EMERGENCY STOP ..44
2.2 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ............................... 8
7.7 SWITCHING OFF .......................................44
2.3 NOISE ........................................................... 8
7.8 TEST START UP ........................................44
3. GENERAL SAFATY STANDARDS ................. 9
8 MAINTENANCE .................................................44
3.1 GENERAL STANDARDS ........................... 9
8.1 PERIODICAL CHECKS .............................44
3.1 MACHINE SAFETY DEVICE AND
PROTECTION ........................................................... 9 8.2 PERIODIC CHECKS ..................................45
3.2 PASSIVE SAFETY DEVICE ....................... 9 8.3 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE .....45
3.3 ACTIVE SAFETY DEVICE ....................... 10 8.4 AUTHORISED MAINTENANCE
CENTRES ................................................................45
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.................. 10
9 GUIDE TO RECOGNISING DAMAGE AND
4.1 LOCATION ................................................ 10 ANOMALIES ...............................................................45
4.2 TRASPORTATION AND MOVEMENT... 10
10 SPARE PARTS ..................................................45
4.3 ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE ................... 11
11 INACTIVITY ........................................................45
4.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................. 12
12 DECOMMISSIONING THE MACHINE ...........45
5. MAN – COMMAND INTERFACE ................... 13
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 WARNINGS
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for direct or indirect damage to people, things or animals and
use of the appliance in different conditions from those foreseen.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the documentary information or to the appliance without
advance notice. Check the machine responds to the standards in force in the state in which it has been installed.
All operations necessary for maintaining machine efficiency before and throughout use are the operator’s
responsibility. Carefully read the entire manual before operating the machine.
It is vital to know the information and limitations contained in this manual for correct machine use by the operator.
Interventions are only permitted if the operator is accordingly competent and trained. The operator must be
knowledgeable about machine operations and mechanisms. The purchaser must ensure that operators are trained
and aware of all the information and clarifications in the supplied documentation. Even with such certainty the
operator or user must be informed and therefore aware of potential risks when operating the machine.
Safety, reliability and optimum performance is guaranteed when using original parts.
Any tampering or modifying of the appliance (electrical, mechanical or other) which has not been previously
authorised in writing by the manufacturer is considered abusive and disclaims the constructor from any responsibility
for any resulting damage. All necessary operations to maintain the efficiency of the machine before and throughout
use are the responsibility of the user.
1.2 WARNING AND DANGER INDICATIONS - SIGNS

The machine has been designed and constructed according to the current norms and consequently with mechanical
and electrical safety devices designed to protect the operator or user from possible physical damage. Residual risks
during use or in some intervention procedures on the device are however present.
Such risks can be reduced by carefully following manual procedures, using the suggested individual protection
devices and respecting the legal and safety norms in force.
This manual includes “Warning” and “Danger” indications in relevant chapters. These indications are shown with the
words “Danger” or “Warning” in bold font and uppercase to make them highly visible.
Indicates that machine damage could be caused should indications be

WARNING
ignored
Indicates that machine damage and/or injury to the worker could be caused
DANGER
should indications be ignored.
ISTRUCTIONS indicates the need to consult other documents before performing operations.
“DANGEROUS ZONE” indicates any zone inside or in the proximity of the appliance in which a person is exposed
to the risk of injury or damage to health.
1.3 AIM OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

This manual has been edited with the aim of providing all machine operators with all the necessary information on
installation, use and maintenance from production to scrapping in as comprehensive and clear manner as possible.
All the procedures useful for any foreseeable emergency situations have been listed by the manufacturer and can
be verified during use.
Operators, for whom this manual has been written, due to their competence must give instructions or operate the
machine themselves. The instructions manual must be carefully consulted by laboratory or site safety managers,
equipment operators and any internal and external maintenance workers.
The manual is integral to the product and refers to this appliance only.
The manual must be safeguarded and always kept near the equipment so that it can be easily consulted whenever
necessary.
IMPORTANT: The manual does not substitute the experience and technical training of the worker but must be
considered a guide for carrying out its functions. Furthermore all the norms and rules the operator should be aware
of or consult for correct use of the machine and/or test performance can be found in the manual.
This responsibility is entrusted to the installer and Laboratory or Site Manager where the machine is installed.
The Constructor is available to provide further informati.
1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

The manual can consist of a number of documents, as shown in the appropriate list.
Verify that all documents are present; otherwise request the missing parts from the Constructor before using the
machine. Instructions can be supplied with enclosures containing diagrams and designs, which are necessary for
interpretation of correct machine use and maintenance.
1.5 COMPOSITION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

Description document Instruction manual code
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL S276-10.M01

1.6 MODIFICATIONS AND ENCLOSURES OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
Il This manual reflects the state at the time of the launch of the machine on its market. If any modifications,
improvements or adjustments have been made since machine supply the Manufacturer does not have to intervene
on the marketed machine and will not consider the machine or the manual deficient or inadequate.
1.7 COSTRUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

See the front page headline
1.8 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA

On the identification nameplate of the machine are reported the
identification data and the electrical characteristics.
1.9 EC STAMP
SEE EC DECLARATION
1.10 USAGE
Machine or instrument usage:
The direct / residual shear test apparatus is designed to determine the resistance to shearing of soils
specimen, both consolidated, drained and undrained, undisturbed or remoulded.
The machine can accommodate specimens dia. 50, 60, 100mm or squares 60x60 mm, 100x100 mm.
This appliance is for the exclusive use which it has been conceived for. Any other use is considered improper and
therefore negligent. Machine use is allowed only in places free from danger of explosion or fire.
During operation check for conditions of danger. Immediately stop the machine should it be working irregularly, and
consult the authorised dealer’s Sales Service department. It is the Client’s responsibility to verify at the time of
installation and use that no conditions of use arise which are different to those indicated. Refer to the Constructor
when in doubt.
1.11 OPERATORS
The use, transportation, installation, maintenance, demolition and disposal
DANGER of the appliance are only permitted to “QUALIFIED PERSONNEL”.
WARNING This manual is exclusively aimed at “QUALIFIED PERSONNEL” and
contains the necessary information for machine use.
”QUALIFIED PERSONNEL” means people who, due to their training, experience and education, as well as
knowledge of the relevant standards, limitations and measures, have been authorised by the “PLANT SAFETY
MANAGER” to carry out any necessary activity and are able to recognise and avoid any possible danger.
The manufacturer recommends that the instructions, procedures and recommendations in this manual and the work
safety legislation in force be scrupulously adhered to, even with the use of appropriate protection devices (whether
individual or part of the machine).
Knowledge and respect of the instructions, safety warnings and danger in this manual are all necessary for
installation, operation, management and machine maintenance with a minimal risk.
The “PLANT SAFETY MANAGER” has the following responsibilities and duties:
- To know the machine functions, its commands, - Correctly train and educate the “QUALIFIED
safety and protection devices, possible dangers of use PERSONNEL” before allowing them access to the
and all the information in this manual in detail. This machine. The personnel must also be exhaustively
knowledge can only be gleaned from detailed reading trained with regards to the machine’s protection devices.
of this manual.
- To know the safety legislation in force in detail in - Ensure the machine’s safety devices are not tampered
order to operate the machine with or removed and are checked on a daily basis.
- To recognise the “QUALIFIED PERSONNEL” for Provide the operator appropriate individual protection
transportation, handling, installation, use, devices according to the laws in force.
maintenance, disposal, etc.
- The constructor is available for clarification, assistance and training and declines all responsibility for damage
to things or people resulting from improper, incorrect and negligent use by untrained personnel.
1.12 STORAGE
The appliance must be stored and conserved in the original packaging and in a closed
WARNING environment, protected from atmospheric agents with a minimum temperature of -
15C°, and a maximum of +60C° and a maximum humidity of 70%.
1.13 TRASPORTATION AND MOVEMENT

In order to avoid irreparable machine damage, move with care, do not
overturn, protect from rain, do not stack, protect the packaging and its
contents from bumps and sources of heat.
During transportation and movement it is important to avoid bumps,
overloading with other packages, exposure to freezing or heating atmospheric
agents, or any other potentially harmful condition to the device, things or
people. Machine transportation and movement must be entrusted to Qualified
Personnel who can ensure correct movement.
DANGER
WARNING
Do not transport or move the product should it be impossible to

respect the conditions on the packaging or there be any doubts.
Request information from the constructor.
Weight (kg) ~120

Lift the machine with the aid of ropes or by gripping the two sides of the
bottom.
1.14 PACKAGING REMOVAL

After removing the packaging check the machine is complete and that there are no visibly damaged parts. DO
NOT USE THE MACHINE and refer to the constructor when in doubt.
.
The components used for packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, screws, wood,
DANGER etc) must be kept out of reach of children, as they are sources of danger. These
components should be placed in the appropriate containers.
In order to avoid bumps and overturn adopt the normal and logical precautions.
WARNING Before disposing of the packaging check all machine components such as
accessories, utensils, instructions, documents etc have been removed.
2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 GENERAL MACHINE DESCRIPTION
The appliance consists of a frame which supports an horizontal
loading system, a shearing group, the shear stress reading
device, the control panel with touch screen display and the group
for vertical load application.
The horizontal loading system consists of a motorized
mechanical ram which exerts a force upon the shearing group
where the test specimen is placed.
The Shearing Group consists of a brass shear box which
accommodates the specimen and allows horizontal shear.
The shear stress reading device consists of a dynamometric ring
or load cell. The load value is obtained by converting the ring
deformation under load (read on the dial indicator) via the
calibration chart supplied with the ring.
The vertical load application group consists of a balanced lever
arm which allows a constant vertical load to be applied on the
specimen. This load is generated by a series of weights that are
placed on the appropriate beam loading device. The beam can
be directly applied on the traction system or on the ends of the
balanced lever. In this case, the force generated by the applied
weights is multiplied with a ratio of 1:9 or 1:10, depending on the
hole where the beam loading device is fixed.
The control panel allows to set, manage the machine operation
and store the data collected during the shear test.
1 CONTROL PANEL
2 WEIGHT SUPPORT BAR

3 POSITION CONTROL KNOBS OF
THE DYNAMOMETRIC RING
4 DISH (POSITION OF THE SHEAR
BOX)
5 PISTON FOR THE APPLICATION
OF THE VERTICAL LOAD BY
MEANS OF THE
LOADING FRAME
6 DYNAMOMETER RING OR LOAD
CELL
CONNECTION
C1 N ° 2 USB + SD SLOT CARD
C2 SWITCH POWER SUPPLY
C3 ANALOGIC CHANNELS + RS232 + LAN
C4 CONNECTOR LOAD RING

HARDWARE: MAIN FEATURES:

The main hardware features of the machine’s mother - Maximum shear stress: 5000N
board are described as follows. - Max. shear stroke: 20mm
- Shear speed between 0.00001 and 15 mm/min
ATTENTION
- Max. vertical direct load: 6000N (more than
Even if designed and potentially available, some 600kPa for a specimen 100x100)
features could be not be present on the control unit - Max. air pressure supply: 10Bar
box. - Max working air pressure: 8 Bar
o 312 MHz processor that can be expanded up to
806 MHz.
o 64 MB RAM that can be expanded up to 128 SOFTWARE:
MB. • The main software features of the machine’s
o 32 MB flash memory that can be expanded up mother board are listed as follows
to 256 MB.
o LCD TFT QVGA (320x240 pixel) touch-screen. • Operating system: “Windows Embedded CE 6.0
o Keyboard with 5 crosswise keys. R2”.
o One audio channel. • More intuitive interface and a simplified
o Buzzer. management of the machine (start up of the test
o Clock.
with few and simple commands).
o 8 digital outputs.
o 8 digital inputs. • More opportunities for calculations and graphic
o 1 analog output (16 bit - 65536 points). visualization (graphs on the machine and
o 8analog inputs (two of them at high printing of the results in a graphic mode).
performances). • More opportunities for languages and
o Ethernet 100 Mbit for PC connection. International format management (date and
o 2 USB-Host (to connect mouse/keyboard/pen
time, decimal separator, unit of
drive).
o 1 USB-Client. measurement…).
o Slot SD-Card. • Modular structure of the software in order to
o 1 RS232. allow the installation of new test modules later.
o 1 RS485. • The software on the machine can be easily
o 2 controllers for step motors. updated.
o Expansion slot for additional analog inputs.
o Expansion slot for motors control. • An unlimited memory provided by the SD-Card
and USB-Host slots.
• Possibility to connect the machine to Internet in
order to activate the remote checking functions.
2.2 DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Lenght (mm) 1075 width (mm) 400 height mm) 1300 weight (Kg) ~120
2.3 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

On the identification nameplate of the machine are reported the identification data and the electrical characteristics.
2.4 NOISE
The air noise emissions are very limited and totally below Average continuous equivalent 56 dB(A)
than any threshold limit imposed by safety work standards. acoustic pressure level Laeq,
The air noise emission levels shown do not necessarily imply at a distance of 1 m
the levels of exposure to the worker. The levels of exposure to Sound power level emitted by 59 dB(A)
the operator are obviously linked to the emission levels of the LWA
appliance; however other factors influence the levels of Reference Standard EN ISO
exposure to the operator: length of exposure, environmental 3746
characteristics, the presence of other machines etc.
The appliance emission levels allow anyway an estimate to be

DANGER
carried out on the dangers due to noise. If the daily personal
exposure is equal to or more than 85 dB (A) it is advisable to use
the Individual Protection Devices (protective headphones, plugs,
etc.). If the daily personal exposure is equal to or more than 90
dB (A) it is compulsory to use Individual Protection Devices
(protective headphones, plugs, etc.). For further information
consult the standards in force in the country of installation.
3. GENERAL SAFATY STANDARDS

3.1 GENERAL STANDARDS
To ensure the safety of machine operators:
· Any tampering with the appliance not pre- • Be aware of the danger of electrical shocks from direct or
emptively authorised by the manufacturer indirect contact due to unforeseen electrical faults.
exempts the manufacturer from any responsibility • Do not subject the appliance to violent impact.
for damage caused by or to it. • Do not expose the appliance to fire, welding sparks or
extreme temperatures.
·The removal or tampering with safety devices • Do not bring the appliance into contact with corrosive
entails a violation of the safety standards. substances.
• Do not wash the appliance with jets of water.
· Machine use is only allowed in areas where Check the workspace around the machine is clear from
there is no risk of explosions or fires. potentially dangerous objects.
The machine operator must wear appropriate work clothing
· Only the original fittings can be used. The use such as protective glasses, gloves and mask in order to
of unoriginal fittings exonerates the manufacturer avoid damage from, for example, harmful dust projection.
from all responsibility. Wear a lower back support when lifting heavy parts.
There should be no hanging objects such as bracelets or
• Check the appliance is in ideal working otherwise, long hair should be protected with relevant
conditions and that its parts are not worn or faulty precautions, shoes must be appropriate for the type of
before Carry out all necessary maintenance operation to be carried out.
• Do not wear loose clothing, ties, chains or

anything else which could become caught in the
frame or other moving parts of the appliance.
DURING USE RISK OR DANGER PROTECTION DEVICES

When operating check there are no conditions FINGER
of danger. Immediately stop the machine when SQUEEZE REINFORCED
it is functioning irregularly. Contact the CUTS OR GLOVES
authorised Sales Service department. ABRASIONS
• For the operator’s safety do not touch any ACCIDENT-
part of the appliance when testing and use the MATERIAL PREVENTION
appropriate individual protection devices in FALL SHOES
order to keep the operator safe.
3.2 MACHINE SAFETY DEVICE AND PROTECTION
DEFINITION: Protections are all the safety

measures that consist of the use of specific DANGER
technical means (repairs, safety devices) to
protect people from dangers which cannot
be limited reasonably in design. Tampering with the protections or any appliance modification
could cause risks to users or other exposed people.
The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for direct
or in direct damage to people, things or animals following
tampering with the protections.
3.3 PASSIVE SAFETY DEVICE

Passive safety devices are the devices or solutions which eliminate or reduce the risks to the operator without any
active intervention by the operator.
The shear apparatus is supplied with the following passive safety devices:
• ZERO POINT SENSOR: Placed inside the push group, this sensor stops the motor when the pusher (which
transmits the load from the push group load to the shear group) reaches the complete return position.
• END OF RUN MAXIMUM EXCURSION: This sensor, positioned inside the push group, intervenes when the
maximum excursion of the pusher is reached, thus stopping the machine.
• MAXIMUM LOAD DYNAMOMETER RING MICROSWITCH: The dynamometer ring is supplied with a Micro
switch which stops the appliance working when the maximum ring load is reached.
3.4 ACTIVE SAFETY DEVICE

Active safety devices are the devices or solutions which eliminate or reduce the risks
to the operator and require active and conscious intervention by the operator for the
preventive action to be carried out.
The shear apparatus is supplied with the following active safety devices:
A1 MAIN SWITCH : The electrical system of the machine is equipped with

an A1 switch, positioned on the left side of the machine. By using it, it is
possible to immediately stop any active function of the machine.
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 LOCATION
The equipment must be placed in an ideal position and environment for the use it has been conceived for (laboratory
use and protected from atmospheric agents) and that the machine is placed by a qualified operator.
ALLOWED TEMPERATURE: ALLOWED RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
+5°C / +40°C 30% / 70%
GENERAL DEVICE:
• The machine must be installed in an area which allows ease of access to all parts so that maintenance may
be carried out.
• Unauthorised people and objects which could be potential sources of danger must not be permitted in the
area surrounding the machine.
• Do not position the equipment near instruments or appliances which could produce vibrations.
4.2 TRASPORTATION AND MOVEMENT

These instructions are applicable to the machine assemblers. Ensure the equipment is correctly supported at the
lifting point and that the machine does not slip. Do not remain in direct line with the application of force and do not
allow personnel where there are loads that cannot be adequately supported by mechanical means.
4.3 ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE
After removing the package, check that any parts of the machine are not damaged. In case of doubt, DO NOT USE
THE MACHINE and ask the manufacturer.
In the picture,
represented and
identified the details that
you need to assemble
with the mounting
positions.
6 LOAD CELL (OR

DYNAMOMETER RING)
7 Linear horizontal
transducer (25mm)
(OR DIAL INDICATOR)
8 Linear vertical transducer
(10mm)
(OR DIAL INDICATOR)
S7 HORIZONTAL
SUPPORT
S8 VERTICAL SUPPORT
11a SPACER
12 SHEAR BOX
DIAL INDICATOR + DYNAMOMETER
RING
TRASDUCER + LOAD CELL
4.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Wiring of the electrical system must be carried out by qualified personnel.
Before wiring consult the electric plan linked to the instructions manual and the
DANGER registration plate on the machine for information regarding supply, frequency and
nominal current. Connect the earthing system via the PE terminal (yellow-green) before
any other connection.
Apply a knife switch at the top of the connecting cable of the machine to the power system.
The knife switch must be combined with a safety device against the overload with a differential switch (safety
switch).The technical features of the safety device must be in accordance with the standards in force in the country
where the machine has been installed.
ELECTRIC TOLERANCES:
• Real voltage ± 10 % of the nominal one • The voltage pulses must not last more than 1,5ms
• Frequency: ± 1 % of the nominal one with an up/down time between 500 ms and 500 ms
in a continuous way and a peak value not higher than 200 % of the real
± 2 % of the nominal one for a short period value of the nominal tension.
• The harmonic distortion of the sum from the second to • The electric supply must not be interrupted or
the fifth harmonics not more than 10 % of the total zeroed for more than 3 ms at any time. Between two
voltage as a real value between the conductors. A interruptions it must not take more than 1 s.
further distortion of 2% is accepted for the sum from • The interruptions must not overcome 20 % of the
the sixth to the thirtieth harmonics of the real total tension peak for more than one cycle. Between two
value between the conductors. interruptions it must not take more than 1 s.
• With reference to the voltage imbalance of the three-
phase voltage, the inverted sequence component and
the zero sequence component must not be more than
2% of the direct sequence component of the voltage.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damages to people, things and animals caused by the non-
compliance of the above instructions.
5. MAN – COMMAND INTERFACE

5.1 WORKING AREA
The operator must be able to occupy the following areas without obstructions:
• The opposite area to the front machine for all tooling operations, setting and control execution of the test
• Right-side of the machine, where the main switch and SD and USB connectors are placed.
• Rear side of the machine, where the dynamometric ring and the serial ports are placed.
During the execution of the test, the operator can control the test data in real time on the control panel display.
5.2 COMMANDS AND SIGNALS

The man-machine interface involves the use of a touch screen LCD
TFT QVGA (320x240 pixel) (X1+X2) supported by a 5 buttons
keypad. All machine functions are accessible both through the
touch screen and the keyboard (Y). Depending on the context in
which the machine is operating, some buttons can be turned off or
take on a special meaning.
STRUCTURE OF THE SCREENS
X1 Operating area It is the most important area of each screen and it takes up the almost part of the display.
It is divided into three parts and is placed in the lower part of all screens. It provides with a
X2 Status Bar
summary of the information concerning the machine configuration and functioning.
Status Bar
Name and version of the machine Status of the machine Date and time
The central part is divided into four parts to highlight the following information:
Status of the machine
Alarm enabled or Configuration
status of the machine profile selected
It shows the presence

of one or more alarm
status ( ) ,or State enabling legislation or active screen

configuration failure ( State enabling legislation: indicates whether the remote
execution is:
) or the
operation status of the Enabled disable
machine Screen enabled :It is represented by one of the following
(following pages) icons/pictures to show the screen the operator is entering to. The
list does not include the icons that represent the Standards (see
the relevant chapters). Some screens can be entered only when
using some specific machines.
machine calibration. network configuration.
password change. software maintenance.
configuration of the input analog channel (the

visualization of the configuration of the output
icon also shows the number of the selected
enabled alarms. analog channel.
channel).
calibration of the input analog channel (the
calibration of the output
manual positioning. icon also shows the number of the selected
analog channel.
channel).
check of the input analog channel calibration
check of the output analog
test archive (the icon also shows the number of the
channel calibration.
selected channel).
machine
Date and time set up. International settings.
configuration.
Simple machine configuration profile.

Advanced machine configuration.
configuration.
MACHINE INTERACTION
BUTTONS: All controls on the screens are shown as buttons and can be classified as follows::
Conceived for the execution of a machine function; this

Command button is usually shown on the right column of the
button: operative area of the display; on this button an image Example:
(such as the one shown in the example) is visualized on
a grey background
This button is for the modification of a value through the
activation of a graphic scroll; an image on a grey
background is visualized on the button example
This button is also for the modification of a value through example
the activation of a text scroll; an alphanumeric text is
Parameter visualized on the button with a grey background
button
This button is also for the modification of a value through
the activation of a numeric scroll; a numeric text is
example .
visualized on the button with a white background
This button is also for the modification of a value through example
the activation of the virtual numeric/alphanumeric
keyboards; a numeric/alphanumeric text is visualized on
the button with a white background
FOCUS: The Focus notion is used to point out which button of the screen will respond to the
confirmation
pressure of the confirmation key key
A button has the focus active when it is visualized with dashed sides
Example:
A button has the focus inactive when it is visualized without dashed

Example:
How to activate a
Touch the button and wait for the function execution (“command” button) or for the
button through
change of the relevant value (“parameter” button).
the touch-screen.
Move the focus on the buttons visualized on the screen
How to activate keys
(keys and ) up to the selection of the desired button.
a button through Push the confirmation key and wait for the function execution
the keyboard. (“command” button) or for the change of the relevant value confirmation key
(“parameter” button).
GRAFIC It is visualized when a “parameter” button with an image on

SCROLL a grey background has been activated. The below example
shows the graphic scroll for the language selection (screen
of the international settings).
Scroll the list up to the desired icon.

How to select a graphic scroll
value with the touch-screen ( or )
Touch the picture, wait for the closure of the scroll and for the update of
the relevant “parameter” button.
How to select a graphic scroll value with the Touch any point of the LCD display outside the scroll area
touch-screen and wait for its closure.
Select the desired image by skimming through

keys.
the list with keys. .
How to select a value of a Push the confirmation key , wait for the closure
confirmation
graphic scroll with the keyboard of the scroll and for the update of the relevant key
“parameter” button.
How to annul the selection of a value of a

Push one of these keys, or and wait for the
graphic scroll with the keyboard closure of the scroll.
It is visualized when a “parameter” button with an

TEXT SCROLL alphanumeric text on a grey background has been activated.
The below example shows the graphic scroll for the month
selection (screen of data and time setting).
How to select a value of the text Scroll the list until the desired text is visualized.
scroll with the touch screen ( or )
Touch the desired text, wait for the closure of the scroll and for the update
of the relevant “parameter” button.
How to select a value of the text Touch any point of the LCD display outside the scroll area and wait for its
scroll with the touch screen closure.
Select the desired text by scrolling the list with

keys
How to select a value of a text keys.
scroll with the keyboard .
Push the confirmation key , wait for the
confirmation
closure of the scroll and for the update of the
key
relevant “parameter” button.
How to annul the selection of a value of the

scroll with the keyboard Push one of these keys, or , and wait for the
scroll closure.
NUMERIC It is visualized when a “parameter” button with a numeric value on a grey

SCROLL background has been activated. The below example shows the graphic
scroll for the day selection (screen of data and time setting).
How to change the value of a Decrease or increase the value until the
numeric scroll with the touch- desired one is shown.
( oppure )
screen Touch the value (central area), wait for the scroll closure and for the update
of the relevant “parameter” button.
How to annul the change of the

Touch any point of the LCD display outside the scroll area and wait for its
value of a numeric scroll with the closure.
touch-screen
Decrease () or increase the value until the desired
keys
How to change the value of a one has been visualized.
.
numeric scroll with the keyboard. Push the confirmation key, wait for the closure of the
confirmation
scroll and for the update of the relevant “parameter” key
button.
How to annul the change of the

value of a numeric scroll with the
Push one of these keys, or , and wait for the closure of the scroll.
keyboard.
VIRTUAL NUMERIC/ALPHANUMERIC It is visualized when a “parameter” button with a

KEYBOARD numeric/alphanumeric value on a white background has been
activated.
Virtual numeric Virtual
keyboard alphanumeric
keyboard
Insert the numeric/alphanumeric value using the virtual keyboard.

How to change a
numeric/alphanumeric
value with the virtual
Touch / or push the confirmation key to confirm the new value;
keyboard. wait for the closure of the virtual keyboard and for the update of the relevant
“parameter” button.
How to annul the change of a

numeric/alphanumeric value with
the virtual keyboard. Touch and wait for the closure of the virtual keyboard.
IP It is visualized when a “parameter” button is activated: the value is shown as an “IP address” on a white
ADDRESS background
How to 1. Insert the value as “IP address” using the

change an virtual keyboard.
“IP
address”
value with 2. Touch or press to confirm the
the virtual new value, then wait for the closure of the
virtual keyboard and the updating of the
keyboard. relevant “parameter” button.
How to annul the

change of a value
shown as ”IP address”
Touch and wait for the closure
using the virtual of the virtual keyboard.
keyboard.
PASSWORD It is visualized when a function secured by a password is activated.
How to enter a password using the virtual keyboard
1. Enter a password using the virtual keyboard
2. Touch or press the button to confirm the

password. Wait for the activation of the secured function
(correct password) or for the visualization of an error
message (if the password is wrong).
3. Touch to annul the password entry and the

activation of the secured function
5.3 METERS - INDICATORS
The machine has devices for controlling the parameters listed in the table opposite. While running the test, the
measured data are recorded and handled by the software major
The machine is equipped with the following measuring sensors: • Pressure transducer
The machine is equipped with the following accessories ordered separately: • Linear horizontal transducer
• Linear vertical transducer
• Load cell
5.4 HOW TI OPERATE

This appliance has been designed to be used in the following ways:
MANUAL MODE: This mode allows the test machine to be moved manually. The operator must set the manual speed and the
test point of departure for each test and manually move the appliance.
SINGLE CYCLE MODE: In this mode the test machine performs one single test cycle and the operator only has to set the test
execution speed and the end test return. When the test ends the appliance will return to the test start position.
MULTIPLE CYCLE MODE: In this mode the test machine automatically performs a test with multiple cycles. The operator only
has to set the test execution
6. MACHINE SET UP
The first time these operations must be performed by qualified personnel in the presence of the operator in
charge. (Standard EN 292-2 art. 5.5 1d)
6.1 CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES WORK
Before proceeding to a regular and continuous use of the equipment, check the emergency stop works correctly.
7. IN FUNCTION - USE
7.1 MACHINE CALIBRATION – METERS - INDICATORS
The machine is checked in the factory, using sample equipment periodically checked by officially recognised
institutes. These checks cannot guarantee that the machine, meters and indicators will provide accurate values and
results conforming to the standards in force in the countries the machine has been installed and used in.
Normally such norms envisage calibration check after every movement. In order to obtain correct values and results
it is therefore VITAL that the operator, once the machine has been installed and set up and before official tests, has
an officially recognised body check the machine characteristics, its calibration and results/values reliability. The
manufacturer is exempt from all responsibility in the case of direct and indirect damage from use of the machine
without officially approval by the relevant bodies.
7.2 SWITCHING ON
Position the main switch on “I
7.3 EQUIPPING-SAMPLE POSITIONING

The parts which contain the specimen laterally and allow longitudinal cutting. The lower box is blocked in
B1 UPPER BOX
B2 the A12 dish with the B4 fixing screws while the upper box acts as a contrast and unloads the cutting force
LOWER BOX
from the dynamometric ring or load cell.
Various shear box measures can be used depending on the specimen characteristics to be tested (see
B3 DISTANCERS
catalogue models). The distancers allow the various box types to be adapted to the dish.
BOX-DISH FIXING
B4 Fix the lower shear box to the dish
SCREWS
UPPER
Fix the upper box to the lower one during specimen preparation.
B5 BOX/LOWER BOX
N.B.: The fixing screws must be removed before test start up.
FIXING SCREWS
B6 The elements which allow water drainage in the specimen. The specimen must have a maximum height of
B7 POROUS STONE
22 mm in order to facilitate introduction of the buffer.
SPECIMEN
The buffer is the element which holds the specimen in vertically in the upper part and distributes the vertical
B9 BUFFER
load produced by the weights on the specimen
B10 BOTTOM
B11 LOWER PLATE The elements which hold the specimen vertically
B12 UPPER PLATE
• Dismantle all the components of the shear box.
• Ensure the dish is correctly resting on the lower runner and that it is correctly fastened to the pusher.
• Switch the appliance on and ensure the pusher has completely returned and that the automatic operation of avoidance of play has
been carried out.
• Position the B2 lower box in the dish, putting any B3 distance pieces between, blocking it all with the B4
fixing screws.
• Position the B1 upper box on the B2 lower box using the appropriate B5 screws.
• Loosen the dynamometric ring or load cell position regulating ring nuts so that it can slide longitudinally.
• Align the internal perimeter of the upper box with the lower one and fix them by tightening the B5 screws
• Block the fixing nut so that the load cell command bar is part of the reaction arm.
• Set the load cell position regulator ring nut so the load cell is longitudinally blocked.
• Insert the components of the cut box in the lower box in the following order: Bottom B10 – Plate B11 – Porous stone B6 – Specimen
B7 – Porous stone B6 – Plate B12 – Buffer B9.
• Check all the parts insert correctly and are perfectly aligned with each other.
• Position the weight support bar ensuring the vertical pusher of the load tower is in the appropriate buffer position.
• Completely remove the B5 upper – lower box fixing screws.
Set the machine parameters.
7.4 REGUALTION
MAIN MENU
The main menu allows the selection of the machine main functions. It has
been organized in such a way to visualize a variable number of items The following list includes the icons
depending on the International Standards installed on the machine. that represent the regular functions
and does not include the ones of the
Standards (see the relevant
chapter). Some functions can be
Menù display area entered only when using some
specific machines.
Visualization of the
enabled alarms.
Description of the
selected menu item
Manual positioning.
How to select an item of the main menu with the touch-screen
1. Scroll through the menu ( or ) until the interested System configuration.

item has been visualized.
2. Touch the desired item and wait for the activation of the selected
function.
How to select an item of the main menu with the keyboard.
Control panel.
1. Scroll through the menu ( or ) until the desired item has
been visualized.
manual positioning
2. Push the confirmation key ( ) and wait for the activation of the
selected function.
CONTROL PANEL MENU

date and International touch screen
Power Save Settings
time. settings. calibration.
password change software
(protected by maintenance
Network
PASSWORD – (protected by
connection.
default 4444). PASSWORD –
default 5555).
How to select an item of the Scroll through the menu until the
control panel menu with the desired item has been visualized. ( or )
touch-screen
Touch the desired item and wait for the activation of the selected function.
How to go back to the main
menu with the touch-screen
Touch and wait for the visualization of the main menu.
How to select an item of the Scroll through the menu until the desired
keys
control panel menu with the item has been visualized. .
keyboard Push the confirmation key and wait for
confirmation key
the activation of the selected function.
How to go back to the main
menu with the keyboard
Push the key and wait for the visualization of the main menu.
DATE AND TIME

Parameter Values
Day 1-31 for the following months: January, March, May,
July, August, October, Dicember;
1-30 for April, June, September, November;
1-29 for February in case of al leap year;
1-28 for February if it is not a leap year.
Month “January”, “February”, “March”, “April”, “May”, “June”,
“July”, “August”, “September”, “October”, “November”,
“December”.
Year 1970-2069
Hour 0-23
It annuls It confirms Minutes 0-59
the the
changes changes Seconds 0-59
WARNING IMPORTANT:The and time settings remain stored for only 10
days if the equipment is kept turned off.
INTERNAZIONAL SETTINGS
It annuls the changes
It confirms the changes
Parameter Value
Unit Select the “Metric” measuring system to have the load values expressed in “kN”, the displacement values
meas.system in “mm”, the deformation values in “µε”, and the temperature values in “°C”.Select the “U. S.” measuring
system to have the load values expressed in “lb”, the displacement values in “in”, the deformation values
in “µε”, and the temperatures values in“°F”, ...
Decimal “Point”, “Comma”.
separator
Date format Types of Date format (i.e. June 1st 2009)
"d/M/yy" es. “1/6/09” "M/d/yyyy" es. 6/1/2009
"dd/MM/yy" es. “01/06/09” "MM/dd/yyyy" es. 06/01/2009
"d/M/yyyy" es. 1/6/2009 "yyyy/M/d" es. 2009/1/6
"dd/MM/yyyy" es. 01/06/2009 "yyyy/MM/dd" es. 2009/01/06
"M/d/yy" es. 6/1/09 "yy/M/d" es. 09/1/6
"MM/dd/yy" es. 06/01/09 "yy/MM/dd" es. 09/01/06
Hour format Types of hour format (i.e. time 14.27.05):
"h:mm:ss tt" (or “h:mm tt”) “2:27:05 PM” (or “2:27 PM”)
"H:mm:ss" (or “H:mm”) “14:27:05 (or “14:27”)
Language ITALIAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH, POLISH.
ENERGY SAVING SETTING

The power management settings to automatically turn off the display
backlight when there is no work by the operator. They are therefore
particularly useful in battery tools because they allow to increase the
operating time.
It annuls the It confirms the

changes changes
Parameter Value
Power saving "Enabled", "Disabled".
Timeout Enter the time (seconds) after which, if no work by the operator, the system turns off the backlight to reduce
power consumption. To turn the backlight "touch" the screen, move the mouse or press a key.
TOUCH-SCREEN CALIBRATRION
The touch-screen calibration screen will be as shown
hereinafter:
WARNING IMPORTANT:
Once the calibration procedure has been activated, it
cannot be interrupted and have to be concluded.
How to calibrate the touch-screen
1. Keep on pushing the pen in the center of the viewfinder, wait
for the acquisition of the coordinates and for the movement of
the viewfinder to the next position.
2. Repeat the procedure described at point no. 1 for the five
positions (proposed in the following order: center, down on the IMPORTANT: During the five phases proposed by
right, up on the right, up on the left, down on the left). the procedure it is necessary to keep the pen
3. Confirm the calibration by touching the l’LCD or by firmly as much as possible, in order to obtain a
pushing the key correct calibration
CONNECTION CALIBRATION
The network
connection screen
shows the
configuration
parameters of the
TCP/IP protocol set by
the operator (when the
DHCP is disabled) or
assigned by the DHCP Network connection It annuls It confirms
(when enabled). The change of the parameters the the
can be enabled pressing the changes changes
button
IMPORTANT! For proper configuration of the
Close the screen network contact your network administrator or
consult the helpsheet example.
Parametes Value
DHCP Select “Enabled” to activate the configuration of a dynamic IP address(assigned by the DHCP).
Select “Disabled” to activate the configuration of a static IP address (assigned by the operator).
IP address This parameter available only when the DHCP is disabled. In this case, the operator can insert a valid IP
address
Subnet mask This parameter available only when the DHCP is disabled. In this case, the operator can insert a valid
subnet mask.
Gateway This parameter available only when the DHCP is disabled. In this case, the operator can insert the gateway
IP address. This parameter is not required if the machine is connected to a local network.
the server address It is used to connect to the server that handles the synchronization of multiple devices on the network.
synchronization tick Enter a valid IP address if it is such a feature request.
PASSWORD
This screen allows to personalize the keys/password to access the
critical functions of the machine.
Parameter Value
Profile Password Enter a numeric value
Machine Configuration Password Enter a numeric value
Channel Configuration Password Enter a numeric value
Access Password (current Enter a numeric value
screen)
It annuls It confirms
Software Update Password Enter a numeric value
the the
changes changes
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Administrator for a correct network configuration
or consult the relevant helpsheet.
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
Device name (“TMNET- Commands
xxxxxxxx).
Exit to Windows
CPU name
Execution of
Operating system the selected
version operation
Close the screen
Operation
Storage device
Make sure that the electronic supply is kept active during the updating process (that
ATTENTION may take some minutes). During the updating process the backup, license restore and
configuration will be executed automatically
How to update the software How to back up the licence file.

1. Select “SW update”. 1. Select “Licence Backup”.
2. Select the storage device. 2. Select the storage device.
3. Be sure that the storage device has been put in
3. Be sure that the storage device has been put in the the relevant slot and that the latter contains the
relevant slot and that the latter contains the file file “License.dat”
“IMGxxx.bin” and the application “Upd.exe” imagines
in its root. 4. Activate the button for execution
4. Activate the button for the updating of the selected operation
procedure 5. Confirm the updating for the desired files and
wait for the end of the procedure and for the
5. Confirm the updating for the desired files and wait for restart of the electronics.
the end of the procedure. During the update operation,
the device will reboot twice.
How to backup the configuration file How to restore the configuration file
1. Select “Backup configuration”. 1. Select “Licence Restore”.
2. Select the storage device 2. Select the storage device.
3. Besure that the storage device has been put in the 3. Be sure that the storage device has been put
relevant slot. in the relevant slot and that the latter contains
the file “License.dat”and the sub-folders
4. Activate the button for execution of the “Configuration”, “Specimen”, “Standard”.
selected operation
5. Confirm the backup and wait for the ending of the 4. Activate the button for execution
procedure and for the relevant confirmation of the selected operation
message. 5. Confirm the procedure, wait for the ending and
6. Check that the sub-folders “Configuration” and for the restart of the electronics
“Standard” including the configuration files have
been created in the “\<name of the device>” folder
of the storage device.
How to restart your device with a temporary license (used by the technical assistance service for
System Diagnostics)
1. Select "temporary Licence". 4. Activate the button for execution of the
selected operation
2. Select the storage device.
5. Confirm the procedure, wait for the ending and for the restart
3. Be sure that the storage device has been of the electronics.
put in the relevant slot and that the latter Restore the original license usage
contains the file “License.tmp”.in its root. ATTENTION can be performed by rebooting
the machine.
How to go back to Windows

2. Confirm and wait for the restart of the
1. Activate the button to go back to Windows ( ). electronics.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU

input analog channels configuration (OPERATION
It allows the selection of the “specific” SECURED BY PASSWORD – default 3333).
configuration functions of the appliance.
The main menu items are as follows: machine configuration (OPERATION SECURED
BY PASSWORD – default 2222).
How to select an item

1. Scroll the menuuntil the desired item is visualized.
of the control panel or
menù through the 2. Touch the desired item and wait for the activation of the selected function.
touch-screen
How to go back to the

main menu through Touchand wait for the main menu visualization.
the touch-screen
How to select an item 1. Scroll the menu until the desired item is visualized
of the control panel or
menù using the 2. Push the confirmation keyand wait for the activation of the
keyboard selected function.
How to go back to the
main menu using the Push the button and wait for the main menu visualization.
keyboard.
PROFILE CONFIGURATION
Parameter
Parameter Value
Profile This indicates the currently
selected profile with the
configurations of the analog
channels.
How to select a configuration profile
1. Select the ID of the profile configuration.
2. Close the screen.

Summary of the analog channels configuration for the selected
profile
To duplicate a configuration profile How to delete a configuration

Duplicating a configuration profile is only active if the profile
correct password is entered. Deleting a configuration
profile is only active if the
1 Select the ID of the configuration profile "source". correct password is
2 Use the button to copy the current profile entered.
1. Select the ID of the configuration

3 Select the identifier of the "target configuration profile" profile to be deleted.
(different from the "source").
4 Use the button for "paste" in the current profile 2. Use the button to delete the
5 Confirm the move and wait for the end of the operation with current profile ( ).
its confirmation message.
INPUT ANALOG CHANNELS CONFIGURATION

The machine, through the use of properly configured
and calibrated analog channels, regulates the
pressure of consolidation (equipped machine
APPLICATION OF LOAD BY AIR SYSTEM) and
measures the settling of the specimen, the horizontal
displacement to the issuer and reaction force to the
horizontal scrolling (equipped machine with
ACQUISITION AUTOMATIC DATA).
Configuration and calibration of an analog channel are
subject to the same selection using the screen that
follows.
Select one of the analog channels to enter the

configuration screen, that allows the operator to set
the function as well as the reading mode of test data.
It annuls the changes
It confirm changes
Parameter
Parameter Values
Type It shows the type of information the analog channel is reading.
Channel Type
consolidation pressure Load
horizontal force Load
horizontal displacement Displacement
vertical displacement Displacement
Capacity It shows the full scale value of the transducer connected to the analog channel. The measuring unit
chosen for this configuration does not belong to the measuring system set up in the international
settings. In this way, the operator is free to enter the transducer‘s capacity directly in the unit of
measure indicated in its technical specifications, without worrying about the overall international
settings of the whole system. Input a value of:
Channel Capacity
consolidation pressure 5 kN
horizontal force 3 kN
horizontal displacement 25mm
vertical displacement 10mm
Alarm If enabled, it indicates the threshold above which an alarm state is generated on the analog channel.
Select "On" to enable the alarm control in all channels configuration. Set an alarm threshold equal
to:
Channel Alarm
consolidation pressure 5.1 kN
horizontal force 3.1 kN
horizontal displacement 25.5mm
vertical displacement 10.5mm
Input It shows the level of the input signal and therefore, the amplification gain that must be applied on it
before the acquisition. Please note that low signal levels bring greater amplifications and vice-versa.
Select:
Channel Input
consolidation pressure “±20mV” (or “±40mV”)
horizontal force “±20mV” (or “±40mV”)
horizontal displacement “±5V”
vertical displacement “±5V”
Data bits It shows the number of bits used for the data acquisition. By increasing the number of bits, both the
resolution of the analog channel and the measuring instability will increase (this works also for very
small disturbances). Select:
Channel Data bits
consolidation pressure 18 bit
horizontal force 18 bit
horizontal displacement 17 bit
vertical displacement 17 bit
Filter The analog data are over-sampled compared to what is actually necessary in the application. The
samples in excess can be used to stabilize the reading with variable algorithm, which depends on
what has been selected in the “Filter type” parameter.
If “Filter Type” is “None”, it is used the last sample, read in the acquisition time window without using
mathematical algorithm; if “Filter Type is “Average”, an arithmetical average is applied to the
samples in the acquisition time range; if “Filter type” is “Low pass”, the value changes in the
acquisition time window are damped, by attenuating them proportionally to the value of “Filter depth”.
Select:
Channel Filter
consolidation pressure Low pass” with “filter depth” at 4
horizontal force Low pass” with “filter depth” at 4
horizontal displacement Low pass” with “filter depth” at 4
vertical displacement Low pass” with “filter depth” at 4
Using the button you access the extended

configuration screen (available only for the of the
pressure consolidation control channel).
Parameters
Parameters Values
Costant [P]id Select:
costant values
PROPORTIONAL multiplier factor in the PID algorithm 275
Costant p[I]d costant values
SUPPLEMENTARY multiplier factor in the PID algorithm 0
Costant pi[D] costant values
DERIVATIVE multiplier factor in the PID algorithm 275
Use the button to enter the calibration screen.
Manual Start drive (available only for

the pressure consolidation control
channel)
Screen closing
engineering Points in the currently read points from the

value of the selected analog channel
selected calibration
calibration step step
To calibrate an analog channel, proceed as follows:

1. Add or remove the desired number of steps in the calibration table, by pressing the
button
2. The displacement (load) values of the steps listed in the table can be set up manually
or initialized with default values (they are calculated considering the number of steps
and the full scale in order to obtain equidistant values), by using the button
3. Manually set up the points correspondent to displacement (load) values, or get

them through the button
The channels for reading bedding of the specimen and the horizontal displacement
ATTENTION must be calibrated so as to have zero when the piston rod is, respectively, "all
pressed" and "all depressed."
To calibrate the analog channel through the manual activation(Available only for the pressure consolidation
channel), proceed as follows:
The manual operating function should only be used by expert personnel because
ATTENTION it might cause the machine failure
1. Prepare the equipment required to load calibration

(reference cell, calibrator).
2. Activate the manual operation using the button

.
3. Wait until the calibration screen "change" as follows
4. Increase / decrease the load (using / or / / ) until the expected value for the
selected calibration step, then acquire the number of points using the command.
5. Repeat the previous two points until all the calibration steps are defined.
6. Stop the manual activation by using the button or the key if a keyboard is used.
To check the correct calibration of the analog channel, use the button .
Readout zeroing
Manual Start drive (available only

for the consolidation of the
pressure control channel)
Screen closing
To check the calibration through the manual activation, proceed as follows:
WARNING The manual activation function must be activated only by professional and
experienced staff, as this operation may damage/break the machine.
1. Prepare the equipment required to load calibration (reference cell, calibrator).
2. Activate the manual operation using the button.
3. Wait until the calibration screen "changes" as follows:
4. Zero the reading by using the command
5. Increase / decrease the load (using /
or / / )
6. Repeat the previous step until the verification of all

steps of calibration.
7. Stop the manual activation by using the button or the key if a keyboard is used.
MACHINE CONFIGURATION
The configuration parameters are divided into three separate screens.
Next page
Undo changes
Confirm changes
Parameter
Parameter Value
Manual speed It is the speed (mm / min, in / min) used during the sliding of the carriage in the process
of manual actuation.
Return speed It is the speed (mm / min, in / min) used during the sliding of the carriage in the research
phase of the zero position
Speed of recovery It is the speed (mm / min, in / min) used during the sliding of the carriage in the recovery
of mechanical games phase of the mechanical play.
Next
page
Previous
page
Undo
changes
Confirm
changes
Parameter
Parameter Value
Vertical load channel (*) It is the identifier of the analog channel to be used for the
adjustment of the vertical load.
Initialization timeout of the vertical load (*) It is the maximum time (sec) necessary initialization of the vertical
load regulator.
Timeout of the vertical loads (*) It is the maximum time (sec) necessary to the application of vertical
load.
Vertical load tolerance (*) It is the maximum tolerance (%) used by the machine to check the
correct application of the vertical load.
(*) Available only for machine equipped APPLICATION OF CARGO BY AIR SYSTEM.
Undo changes
Confirm changes
Previous page
Parameter Values
Log file (*) It is the option of enable recording for diagnostic reasons, the vertical load of the
adjustment data. Select "None" to disable this function; select "Base" to enable the creation
of log files.
AutoSave Allows, if enabled, to automate data storage and test results at the end of the same. Select
"Partial" to take a backup that includes only numeric data, "Complete" to take a backup
that includes data on graphs.
(*) The following example describes the log file format. TIME [sec] VALUE [kN] SETPOINT
[kN]
The first two columns represent the time instant at which the 212.190 0.073 0.393
reading of analog channels and the value of the vertical load is 212.240 0.072 0.393
occurred (kN, lb) corresponding. 212.290 0.072 0.393
The third column is the vertical load setpoint (kN, lb). 212.340 0.072 0.393
… … …
216.540 0.394 0.393
216.590 0.394 0.393
216.640 0.395 0.393
216.690 0.396 0.393
216.740 0.396 0.393
ACTIVATION STATUS
During the machine functioning, it is possible to check the type of operation the machine is currently going through
by looking at the table below:
INITIALIZATION: it is conducting the configuration of the pressure regulating devices (equipped
machine APPLICATION CARGO BY AIR SYSTEM) and the motor that controls horizontal scrolling. It
is activated when the machine and/or after the reset of one or more alarm conditions.
READY: the machine is ready to receive commands di'azionamento automatic or manual. It is active
after initialization.
CONSOLIDATION: is ongoing consolidation of the specimen.
PAUSE: the machine is paused waiting for the active trader the cutting phase.
CUT: it is conducting the specimen cut.
MANUAL OPERATION: the machine is ready to receive the manually operated commands or search
the zero position with the subsequent recovery of mechanical games.
DRIVE MANUAL BACK: the motor that controls horizontal scrolling is active in search of the minimum
travel position.
DRIVE MANUAL FORWARD: the motor that controls horizontal scrolling is active in search of the
maximum excursion position.
SEARCH OF ZERO POSITION: the motor that controls horizontal scrolling is active in search of the
zero position.
RELEASE OF ZERO POSITION: the motor that controls horizontal scrolling is active for the release of
the zero position.
RECOVERY OF MECHANICAL BACKLASCH: the motor that controls horizontal scrolling is active for
the recovery of mechanical backlash.
ALARMS
Comandi
Look over/reset the
Former alarm
alarm
visualization
Close the screen
Next alarm visualization
How to confirm the setting or reset an alarm.
1. Scroll through the list of the active alarmsuntil the desired alarm is
visualized. ( o )
2. Confirm the inspection and reset the alarm pressing

ATTENTION An alarm that has been reset could immediately appear again if the
causes/problems have not been removed completely. If the alarm has been
activated by pressing the emergency button, it is not necessary to reset the alarm,
but the operator has only to put the button in its initial position.
TEST ARCHIVE
1. Connect a storage device (PEN DRIVE or SD-

CARD) containing previously saved tests, and
access to the icon indicated.
2. Displays all the tests on the device inserted, sorted

from newest to oldest.
Closing screen
Opening selected test
Delete test from the store
3. Select the test of interest. Press the button to

proceed to the display of data and test results will be
available through the following pages.
Commands
next former
print
page page
Press to close the screen of the test results

printing and storage.
MANUAL POSITIONING
The manual activation function must be activated only by professional and
WARNING
experienced staff, as this operation may damage/break the machine.
It allows the manual operation of the machine.
Horizontal movement
speed
Sensor
Horizontal scroll position condition
(maximum
Sensor condition (zero position)
position)
Stop
Sensor condition actuation
(lowest position) and closing
screen
inactive manual positioning active manual positioning (uphill or downhill)

Drive direction IN / OUT Drive to the search of the zero position
1. Press / to activate the drive forward / 1. Press to activate the drive in search of the
reverse direction to the set speed in the configuration zero position.
screen machine.
2. Drive consists of three distinct phases (of the
zero sensor research, release of the zero sensor,
2. Increase / decrease speed using the keys recovery of mechanical backlash): wait until it
completes.
/ ( / if using the keyboard).
2 Press ( if using the keyboard) for

drive stopping.
3. Press ( if using the keyboard) for
drive stopping.
7.5 STARTING
WARNING The “wheel tracking” test can be performed only if the

SHEAR pertaining licence is available
STANDARD REFERENCE
The test is used to determine the shear strength of a soil specimen subjected to a vertical load. The specimen is
placed in a box, called shear box divided horizontally into two halves and provided with a horizontally sliding base.
The test is performed in 2 phases:
Consolidation
A vertical force is applied to the specimen (*) which is maintained until one of the following conditions occurs:
• all the vertical deformation readings have been carried out according to a pre-set time lapse.
• the specimen settlement’s end has been detected (the displacement increases tend to zero).
(*) The vertical force may be applied by passing through intermediate steps for which, before moving to the next step,
only one vertical displacement reading shall be done. The vertical force for the intermediate steps must be maintained
until one of the following conditions occurs:
• the maintaining time is finished.
• the specimen’s settlement’s end has been detected (the displacement increases tend to zero).
Shear
By maintaining the vertical force, a constant displacement speed is applied to the sliding base of the shear box. At
the same time, it measures the specimen settlement, the horizontal displacement to which it is subjected and the
horizontal reaction force to the movement.
After the first shear cycle, it is possible to perform, depending on the type of soil, other cycles to strain repeatedly the
specimen along the shearing plane in order to determine the residual strength.
The displacement speed must be calculated based on consolidation. The formulas quoted by the standards are due
to the following:
Where:
• d is the esteemed specimen deformation (mm)
= /
corresponding to the failure.
• t is the necessary time (min) to achieve the failure.

In particular, the value t can be calculated by multiplying a = /

50 ∗ 50
constant k for the value of t50, t90 or t100:

= /

90 ∗ 90

= /

100 ∗ 100
The values t50, t90, t100 can be obtained as follows:

ASTM D3080-11, ASTM D3080-72, AASTHO T 236-03 (t50 – time on log scale):
ASTM D3080-11 (t90 – time on square root scale):

BS 1377-7, CEN ISO/TS 17892-10, NF P 94-071-1, NF P 94-071-2 (t100 – time on square root scale):
PRELIMINAR OPERATIONS
1. Select from the main menu the symbol for manual
positioning
2. The following screen will be displayed:
3. Push the button to activate the search function of

the zero position and the next mechanical backlashes
recovery.
4. The screen changes as follows:
5. Wait the end of the procedure.
6. Push the button to return to the main menu.

7. Enter the specimen in the shear box.
CONFIGURATION
8. Select from the main menu the symbol of shear test
10. Change the test description parameter by entering a

suitable text for both the test identification and the
automatic file naming where the test results will be
saved.
11. If necessary select the used shear box.
12. If necessary, change the vertical stress parameter.
Configuration of the consolidation step
ATTENTION
The consolidation can be performed only if the machine

is equipped for the LOAD APPLICATION THROUGH
THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM or for the AUTOMATIC
DATA ACQUISITION.
13. If necessary, enable/ disable the consolidation step
execution.
14. Push the button EDIT… (consolidation) to change the
consolidation parameters.
Configuration of the consolidation phase (acquisition mode)

16. Push the button EDIT… (acquisition) to set the
reading mode of the specimen settlement
corresponding to the max. vertical stress step (see the
vertical stress parameter in the previous screen):
Change the acquisition time for the selected line
18. Use the buttons / to add/ remove the

lines until the table with the acquisition times of the
specimen settlement is set.
19. Use the button to enter the table with the default
times.
20. Push the button to display the following

parameters.
21. If necessary, change the values multiplier parameter in order to acquire a variable number of the
specimen settlements corresponding to each of the time lapses set in the table of the previous screen (*).
(*) Assuming that a table with the following values 0.500, 1.000, 2.000, 4.000, 8.000 minutes and a values multiplier of 5 has been
defined, the real acquisition of the specimen settlement will occur at 0.500, 0.600, 0.700, 0.800, 0.900, 1.000, 1.200, 1.400, 1.600,
1.800, 2.000, 2.400, 2.800, 3.200, 3.600, 4.000, 4.800, 5.600, 6.400, 7.200, 8.000 minutes.
22. Push the button to display the previous parameters.
23. Push the button to return to the configuration screen of the consolidation step.
Configuration of the consolidation phase (intermediate steps of the vertical stress)
24. Push the button EDIT… (vertical stress steps) to set

the vertical stress steps to be applied before achieving
the maximum value.
Change the intermediate step of vertical stress

for the selected line
26. Use the buttons / to add/remove lines in

order to set the table with the intermediate steps of vertical
stress to be applied before achieving the last one set in the
first configuration screen.
intermediate steps of vertical stress.
28. Push the button to display the following parameters.

29. If necessary, change the step time to set the max. application time of each intermediate step of vertical
stress set in the table of the previous screen.
31. Push the button to return to the consolidation configuration screen.
Configuration of the consolidation phase (settlement control)
32. If necessary, enable/disable the settlement control of the specimen (*).
33. If necessary, change the minimum settlement threshold of the specimen. Below this threshold the forced
change of the applied vertical stress step occurs (*).
34. If necessary, change the settlement period to evaluate the minimum specimen adjustment (*).
(*) the adjustment of the specimen is concluded when, in the last time lapse set by the settlement time, the speed is lower to the min. settlement threshold.
35. Push the button to return to the main screen.
Configuration of the shear phase
36. Push the button EDIT… (shear) to change the shear

parameters.
Configuration of the shear phase (acquisition mode)
38. Push the button EDIT… (acquisition) to set the reading

mode of the specimen settlements, the horizontal
displacements to which it is subjected and the horizontal
reactions forces to the movement corresponding to each
shear cycle.
Change the sliding position for the selected line

40. Use the buttons / to add/remove lines until

the table with sliding positions is set (they are expressed
as percentages of the shear box dimensions). In
correspondence of these positions it is possible to acquire
the specimen settlement, the horizontal displacement to
which is subjected and the horizontal reaction force to the
movement.
sliding positions.
42. Push the button to display the following parameters.
43. If necessary, change the values multiplier parameter in order to acquire a variable number of specimen
settlements, of horizontal displacements to which it is subjected and of horizontal reaction forces to the
movement corresponding to each of the time lapses set in the table of the previous screen (*).
(*)Assuming that a table with the following values 0.500, 1.000, 2.000, 3.000, 4.000 % and a values multiplier of 2 has
been defined, the real acquisition of the specimen settlements, of the horizontal displacements to which it is subjected
and of horizontal reaction forces will occur at the sliding positions (expressed as percentages of the dimensions of the
shear box) 0.500, 0.750, 1.000, 1.500, 2.000, 2.500, 3.000, 3.500, 4.000 %
45. Push the button to return to the configuration shear screen.
Configuration of the shear phase (shear parameters)

46. If necessary, change the shear speed parameter.
47. If necessary, change the shear threshold parameter.
48. If necessary, change the number of cycles parameter.
49. If necessary, enable/disable the cart return at the end of the last shear cycle.
50. If necessary, change the return speed parameter.
51. Push the button to return to the main screen.
Select the analog channels
WARNING It is possible to select the analog channels only if the machine is equipped for the
AUTOMATIC DATA ACQUISITION.
75. Push the button to move to the selection screen of the configuration profile and of the analog channels
to be used for the test execution.
54. Push the button to move to the selection screen of the

configuration profile.
56. Select the configuration profile by checking the associated
analog channels.
57. Push the button to close the selection screen of the

configuration profile.
58. Push the button to move to the selection screen of the analog channels to be used for the test
execution.
60. Select the identification codes of the analog channels. To

start the test, the identification codes must be different and
the corresponding channels are correctly configured and
calibrated.
61. Push the button to close the selection screen of the

analog channels.
62. Push the buttons to close the selection screen of the

configuration profile and of the analog channels to be used
for the test execution.
EXECUTION
63. Make sure the machine is in ready position (highlighted by the symbol in the status bar).
64. Push the button to execute the test.
Execution of the consolidation phase

65. If the test is configured to perform the consolidation with the application of intermediate vertical stress steps, the
following test execution screen will be displayed (with numeric visualization). During this phase, it is not expected
the graphs’ visualization, for this reason the appropriate button will always be disabled.
Progressive Elapsed time since

number of the the test start
vertical stress
Remaining time
Vertical stress to before moving to the
be applied next vertical stress
step
Real applied Specimen settlement

vertical stress (only (only if the machine
machine is equipped for the
PNEUMATIC AUTOMATIC DATA
SYSTEM) ACQUISITION)
If the test is configured to perform consolidation and the intermediate vertical stress steps are already applied
(or are not allowed), the following test execution screen will be displayed (with the numeric visualization).
Progressive number of
the vertical stress Elapsed time since the
test start
Vertical stress to be
Remaining time before
applied
moving to the next vertical
stress step
Real applied vertical
stress (only if the Specimen settlement (only
machine is equipped for if the machine is equipped
the LOAD APPLICATION for the AUTOMATIC
THROUGH THE DATA ACQUISITION)
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM)
For each vertical stress steps the consolidation is preceded by a phase during which the load must be applied. If the
machine is equipped for the LOAD APPLICATION THROUGH THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM, the operation is
automatic. If not, the loads must be applied manually. Then, push the button to confirm the consolidation.
This phase can be identified due to the flashing of the line with the related information of the vertical stress step.
66. Push the button (available only if the machine is equipped for the AUTOMATIC DATA ACQUISITION) to
alternate the numeric and graphic visualization mode and the button to alternate the graph visualization in log
scale (ASTM D3080-11, ASTM D3080-72, AASTHO T 236-03) or square root scale (ASTM D3080-11, BS 1377-
7, CEN ISO/TS 17892-10, NF P 94-071-1, NF P 94-071-2).
Consolidation graph corresponding to the final vertical stress Consolidation graph corresponding to the final vertical stress
step (log scale) step (square root scale)
PAUSE
67. At the end of the consolidation phase the machine is paused. The following screen will be displayed (in the
numeric visualization mode)
Elapsed time since

Vertical stress to the test start
be applied
Real
applied vertical Specimen
stress (only settlement (only if
machine the machine is
PNEUMATIC equipped for the
SYSTEM AUTOMATIC DATA
ACQUISITION) )
If the machine is equipped for the AUTOMATIC DATA ACQUISITION, the operator can value the graphic trend of
the specimen settlement and interactively calculate the sliding speed to be used during the shear phase.
68. Push the button to alternate the numeric and graphic visualization and the button to alternate the
graphic visualization in log scale (ASTM D3080-11, ASTM D3080-72, AASTHO T 236-03) or in square root scale
(ASTM D3080-11, BS 1377-7, CEN ISO/TS 17892-10, NF P 94-071-1, NF P 94-071-2).
Start primary consolidation
Start primary consolidation
Stop primary consolidation
Stop primary consolidation
69. Push the buttons and to change the starting position of the primary consolidation.
70. Push the buttons and to change the final position of the primary consolidation.
71. Push the button to display the screen for the calculation of the sliding speed of the shear phase.
72. Select the type of calculation. The possible options

are None (the sliding speed calculated and used
during the shear phase will be that entered during
the test configuration) T50, T90, T100 (the sliding
speed calculated and used during the shear phase

is = ).
∗
73. If necessary, change the expected deformation

parameter.
74. If necessary, change the factor parameter.
75. If necessay, change the shear speed parameter to make any necessary change.
76. Push the button to close the screen for the sliding speed calculation during the shear phase.
77. According to the selected type of calculation, the consolidation graph corresponding to the final vertical stress
step will change as follows:
step (log scale with calculation of T50) step (square root scale with calculation of T90)
78. If necessary, repeat the calculation of the sliding

speed during the shear phase.
Consolidation graph corresponding to the final vertical stress
step (square root scale with calculation of T100)
Execution of the shear phase
79. Push the button to execute the shear phase.

80. The following test execution screen will be displayed (in the numeric visualization mode)
Vertical stress to be Elapsed time since

applied the test start
Progressive number of the
shear cycle Sliding position
Real applied vertical stress Specimen settlement

(only if the machine is (only if the machine is
equipped for PNEUMATIC equipped for the
SYSTEM) AUTOMATIC DATA
ACQUISITION)
Shear stress (only if the Horizontal specimen

machine is equipped for the deformation (only if
AUTOMATIC DATA the machine is
ACQUISITION) equipped for the
AUTOMATIC DATA
ACQUISITION)
alternate the numeric and graphic visualization (consolidation and shear). Push the button to alternate the
visualization of the consolidation graph in log scale (ASTM D3080-11, ASTM D3080-72, AASTHO T 236-03) or
in square root scale (ASTM D3080-11, BS 1377-7, CEN ISO/TS 17892-10, NF P 94-071-1, NF P 94-071-2).
Push the button to alternate the visualization of the shear graph with the shear stress and the specimen
settlement on the y-axis.
Shear graph (shear stress) Shear graph (specimen settlement)
82. Push at any time the button to stop the execution.
RESULTS
83. At the end of the test, the results screen will be

automatically displayed (in the numeric
visualization).
alternate the numeric and graphic visualization (consolidation and shear). Push the button to alternate the
consolidation graph’s visualization in log scale (ASTM D3080-11, ASTM D3080-72, AASTHO T 236-03) or in
square root scale (ASTM D3080-11, BS 1377-7, CEN ISO/TS 17892-10, NF P 94-071-1, NF P 94-071-2). Push
the button to alternate the visualization of the shear graph with the shear stress and the specimen settlement
on the y-axis.
step (log scale) step (log scale)
Shear graph (shear stress) Shear graph (specimen settlement)
DATA STORAGE AND PRINT
84. Press the button to enter the screen

that allows the operator to store and print the
compaction results
85. Select the print mode (partial: numeric values

only – complete: numeric values and graphs).
The print mode does not have any importance
when the results are printed through an USB
printer (PC compatible).
86. Press the button to print the test results

through the thermic printer (if assembled on the
machine).
87. Check that a printer (PCL compatible) is connected to the machine and press the button to print the
test results through the USB printer.
88. Check that a memory device has been inserted into the appropriate slot (SD-Card, Pen drive) and
press the button to save the test data. Test results will be saved on the SD-Card or on the Pen-Drive
(the first device has the priority over the second one). The file will be named with the “test description”
name (previously set in the first screen of the parameters section), and will include the compaction test date
and time.
89. Close the storage and print screen touching the icon .
EXAMPLE OF PRINT ON USB PRINTER EXAMPLE OF PRINT ON THERMIC PRINTER
EXAMPLE OF FILE STORED

[DATA] [GRAPHINFO1]
Test: [1] Axis0=3;0.010;1440.000;0;0;0
Test type: Shear test Axis1=3;1.000;3.390;255;0;65535
Test date: 12/1/2015 Reverse=0;1
Test time: 6:02:57 PM LogScale=1;0
Graph1=0;1
Shear box: Ø100
Vertical stress: 500.000 kPa [GRAPH1]
Consolidation: Enabled Time [min] V.deformation [mm]
Settlement check: Disabled 0.010 1.000
Shear speed: 3.00000 mm/min 0.250 1.330
Shear threshold: 9.000 mm 0.500 1.380
Number of cycles: 4 1.000 1.470
Cart return: Enabled 2.250 1.590
Return speed: 9.00000 mm/min 4.000 1.720
9.000 1.990
[RESULTS] 16.000 2.250
END TEST STOP 25.000 2.510
Vertical deformation: 3.390 mm 36.000 2.720
Shear stress (peak): 42.526 kPa 49.000 2.850
Vertical def. (peak): 0.400 mm 64.000 2.940
Horizontal def. (peak): 3.300 mm 81.000 3.000
Shear stress (residual): 23.046 kPa 100.000 3.040
Vertical def. (residual): 0.740 mm 200.000 3.160
Horizontal def. (residual): 32.052 mm 400.000 3.240
1440.000 3.390
[EXTRESULTS]
Vertical stress [kPa] V.deformation [mm] [GRAPHINFO2]
50.000 0.150 Axis0=3;0.010;1440.000;0;0;0
51.000 0.300 Axis1=3;1.000;3.390;255;0;65535
52.000 0.450 Reverse=0;1
53.000 0.600 LogScale=2;0
54.000 0.750 Graph1=0;1
[GRAPHINFO1] [GRAPHINFO2]
Axis0=3;0.010;1440.000;0;0;0 Axis0=3;0.010;1440.000;0;0;0
Axis1=3;1.000;3.390;255;0;65535 Axis1=3;1.000;3.390;255;0;65535
Reverse=0;1 Reverse=0;1
LogScale=1;0 LogScale=2;0
Graph1=0;1 Graph1=0;1
[GRAPH1] [GRAPH2]
Time [min] V.deformation [mm] Time [min] V.deformation [mm]
0.010 1.000 0.010 1.000
0.250 1.330 0.250 1.330
0.500 1.380 0.500 1.380
1.000 1.470 1.000 1.470
2.250 1.590 2.250 1.590
4.000 1.720 4.000 1.720
9.000 1.990 9.000 1.990
16.000 2.250 16.000 2.250
25.000 2.510 25.000 2.510
36.000 2.720 36.000 2.720
49.000 2.850 49.000 2.850
64.000 2.940 64.000 2.940
81.000 3.000 81.000 3.000
100.000 3.040 100.000 3.040
200.000 3.160 200.000 3.160
400.000 3.240 400.000 3.240
1440.000 3.390 1440.000 3.390
[GRAPHINFO3] [GRAPHINFO4]
Axis0=3;0.000;32.052;0;0;0 Axis0=3;0.000;32.052;0;0;0
Axis1=3;-0.040;0.797;255;0;65535 Axis1=3;0.127;42.527;255;0;65535
Reverse=0;1 Reverse=0;0
LogScale=0;0 LogScale=0;0
Graph1=0;1 Graph1=0;1
[GRAPH3] [GRAPH4]
H.deformation [mm] V.deformation [mm] H.deformation [mm] Shear stress [kPa]
0.000 0.010 0.000 0.127
0.047 0.000 0.047 0.255
0.094 0.000 0.094 0.509
0.141 -0.010 0.141 2.165
0.188 -0.010 0.188 3.692
… … 0.236 5.093
31.817 0.740 … …
31.864 0.732 31.864 23.046
31.911 0.737 31.911 22.664
31.958 0.735 31.958 22.664
32.005 0.732 32.005 22.918
32.052 0.740 32.052 23.046
[CHECKSUM]
000E534C
File dati di consolidazione per il software di report File dati di taglio per il software di report
[GRAPH] [GRAPH]
Time [sec] V.deformation [mm] Time [sec] V.deformation [mm] H.deformation [mm] Shear
0.600 1.000 stress [kN]
15.000 1.330 60.000 0.010 0.001 0.001
30.000 1.380 120.000 0.000 0.047 0.002
60.000 1.470 180.000 0.000 0.094 0.004
135.000 1.590 240.000 -0.010 0.141 0.017
240.000 1.720 300.000 -0.010 0.188 0.029
540.000 1.990 360.000 -0.020 0.236 0.040
960.000 2.250 420.000 -0.010 0.283 0.050
1500.000 2.510 480.000 -0.020 0.330 0.059
2160.000 2.720 540.000 -0.030 0.377 0.065
2940.000 2.850 600.000 -0.030 0.424 0.072
3840.000 2.940 … … … …
4860.000 3.000 40740.000 0.740 31.817 0.179
6000.000 3.040 40800.000 0.732 31.864 0.181
12000.000 3.160 40860.000 0.737 31.911 0.178
24000.000 3.240 40920.000 0.735 31.958 0.178
86400.000 3.390 40980.000 0.732 32.005 0.180
41040.000 0.740 32.052 0.181
[CHECKSUM] [CHECKSUM]
00003AC4 000D6CE4
7.4 NORMAL STOP

The normal stop can be operated only by using the passive safety systems (see the specific chapter in this
manual), or by the operator who intends to stop the test run, before it is completed.
7.5 EMERGENCY STOP

For emergency stop, it is necessary to push the main switch and interrupt the power supply.
7.6 RESTART AFTER EMERGENCY STOP
ATTENTION
Before restarting the appliance, detect and eliminate the causes of
WARNING
intervention of the safety circuit
Push the main switch and turn on the power supply in order to reactivate the machine functions.
7.7 SWITCHING OFF

• stop the execution of the test, if it is still ongoing
• activate the necessary functions to position the shear box in correspondence of the " 0 point "
• set the main screen of the program menu
• press the main switch on the "0" position and
disconnect the power supply
7.8 TEST START UP

Before using the appliance regularly check it is working correctly by carrying out at least one complete empty cycle
according to the previous instructions.
Should there be any problem consult the chapter “DIAGNOSTICS”.
If the instructions in this manual do not provide the solution to the problem, contact Sales Assistance.
8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 PERIODICAL CHECKS
All the operations of maintenance, checking and control must be carried out by personnel
professionally qualified and knowledgeable about machine and mechanisms.All the
DANGER operations must be carried out when the machine is switched off and with the feeding cable
physically separated from a knife switch of feeding.It is permitted to use only the original
spare parts. The use of not original spare parts free the constructor from the responsibility.
OPERATION CLEANNESS
Con l’ausilio di un compressore, rimuovere le polveri con un getto d’aria.
PROCEDURE Remove all the residuals especially from the internal plate of the cart by using a vacuum
cleaner or specific cleaning products.
FREQUENCY ALWAYS BEFORE EACH SINGLE USE
8.2 PERIODIC CHECKS
Periodically clean all machine parts and oil the unpainted parts in order to
WARNING
DANGER preserve the machine and its efficiency. Avoid the use of solvents which
damage paint and parts in synthetic material.
8.3 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
For extraordinary maintenance operations refer directly to the Manufacturer.
8.4 AUTHORISED MAINTENANCE CENTRES

For information on the nearest authorised help centre it is essential to contact the manufacturer.
9 GUIDE TO RECOGNISING DAMAGE AND ANOMALIES

This chapter presents and discusses all the simple problems which could occur during machine use.
The appropriately qualified, professional personnel must carry out all the maintenance procedures, check and control, as well as
all the repair operations on parts of the machine or the electrical system.
Contact Technical Sales Assistance for any other problem not listed on the previous table or should the malfunctioning persist
after the intervention of the operator in accordance with the previously mentioned courses of action.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
After activating the main Check that the electric cable is not damaged and well
switch, the roller compactor connected to the power source Il
does not turn on (the tension No power supply Check the external safety devices of the electrical system
light is off) Check that the roller compactor main switch works
properly.
The electric system is
Contact the technical assistance service
damaged
10 SPARE PARTS
Only original spare parts can be used.
WARNING Use of unoriginal spare parts exempts the manufacturer from all responsibility.
DANGER Procedures for substitution of spare parts will be provided by the manufacturer along
with the part. For spare parts contact the manufacturer’s Sales Service department.
11 INACTIVITY
Ensure all machine parts are in safe working order before operating it again should the machine be inactive for a
long period of time. When in doubt contact the Manufacturer.
12 DECOMMISSIONING THE MACHINE

Should it be decided that the machine is to be no longer used, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the electrical supply network by removing the connecting cable therefore making it unusable.
Make the potential sources of danger harmless, such as sharp or protruding parts.
Dismantle the machine; divide it into similar parts and dispose of according to the standards in force
Recycling notice for the disposal of electrical and electronical devices

This symbol, shown on the device or on the package and/or the documentation, suggests that the
device should not be disposed together with other home garbage at the end of its life cycle.
To avoid further environment, or health-care damage, caused by the unsuitable disposal of garbage,
the user should separate this device from other different types of garbage and recycle it in responsibly
to avoid the reuse of material resources.
Users must take care at the disposal of the equipment by taking it to the nearest recycling site for appropriate
recycling treatment for electrical and electronical devices. Gathering and Recycling deplete devices allow the
preservation of natural resources and grant them the adequate treatment by respecting health and environment.
For further information on your local recycling site please contact your local council or city waste treatment
department. The developer, as producer of electrical and electronical devices, will provide to finance the recycling
and treatment services for deplete devices that will come back through these recycling sites, according to the local
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REV. DESCRIPTION MANAGED APPROVED PRODUCT CODE PAGES ISSUE DATE

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... 3 5.1 WORKING AREA ......................................13

1.2 WARNING AND DANGER INDICATIONS - SIGNS

Indicates that machine damage could be caused should indications be

1.3 AIM OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

1.5 COMPOSITION OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL S276-10.M01

1.7 COSTRUCTOR IDENTIFICATION

1.8 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA

1.13 TRASPORTATION AND MOVEMENT

Do not transport or move the product should it be impossible to

Weight (kg) ~120

1.14 PACKAGING REMOVAL

2 WEIGHT SUPPORT BAR

C4 CONNECTOR LOAD RING

HARDWARE: MAIN FEATURES:

2.3 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

The appliance emission levels allow anyway an estimate to be

3. GENERAL SAFATY STANDARDS

• Do not wear loose clothing, ties, chains or

DURING USE RISK OR DANGER PROTECTION DEVICES

3.2 MACHINE SAFETY DEVICE AND PROTECTION

DEFINITION: Protections are all the safety

3.3 PASSIVE SAFETY DEVICE

3.4 ACTIVE SAFETY DEVICE

A1 MAIN SWITCH : The electrical system of the machine is equipped with

4.2 TRASPORTATION AND MOVEMENT

4.3 ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE

6 LOAD CELL (OR

TRASDUCER + LOAD CELL

4.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

5. MAN – COMMAND INTERFACE

5.2 COMMANDS AND SIGNALS

STRUCTURE OF THE SCREENS

It shows the presence

status ( ) ,or State enabling legislation or active screen

password change. software maintenance.

configuration of the input analog channel (the

Simple machine configuration profile.

Conceived for the execution of a machine function; this

A button has the focus inactive when it is visualized without dashed

GRAFIC It is visualized when a “parameter” button with an image on

Scroll the list up to the desired icon.

Select the desired image by skimming through

How to annul the selection of a value of a

It is visualized when a “parameter” button with an

Select the desired text by scrolling the list with

How to annul the selection of a value of the

NUMERIC It is visualized when a “parameter” button with a numeric value on a grey

How to annul the change of the

How to annul the change of the

VIRTUAL NUMERIC/ALPHANUMERIC It is visualized when a “parameter” button with a

Insert the numeric/alphanumeric value using the virtual keyboard.

How to annul the change of a

How to 1. Insert the value as “IP address” using the

How to annul the

2. Touch or press the button to confirm the

3. Touch to annul the password entry and the

5.4 HOW TI OPERATE