Cannon TE-BBR Installation instructions manual

Instruction
& Operation
Manual
44.0991
Thermo-Electric Bending
Beam Rheometer
TE-BBR

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Contents
Contents ...........................................................................................................................1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1
Procedural Overview .................................................................................................................... 1
Control Unit.................................................................................................................................. 2
Load Frame .................................................................................................................................. 2
Manual Operation..................................................................................................................... 3
Automatic Operation................................................................................................................ 3
Air/Water Heat Exchanger ............................................................................................................ 3
Specimen Molds ........................................................................................................................... 4
Air/Nitrogen Requirements........................................................................................................... 4
Computer Interface ...................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................5
Notes/Cautions/Warnings............................................................................................................. 5
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................ 5
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 7
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................9
Unpack and Install the TE-BBR.......................................................................................... 11
System Components Arrangement.................................................................................... 12
Control Unit................................................................................................................................ 12
Stirring Bar Protection Sheet...................................................................................................... 12
Stirring Bar ................................................................................................................................. 12
Load Frame .................................................................................................................................13
Level the Instrument....................................................................................................................13
Computer ....................................................................................................................................13
Exchanger/Refrigeration............................................................................................................. 14
Electrical Connections ...................................................................................................... 15
Load/Control Unit Connections ...................................................................................................15
Control Unit – Heat Exchanger Connections................................................................................15

Serial Connections ...................................................................................................................... 16
Tubing Connections.................................................................................................................... 16
Dry Air/Nitrogen Connections................................................................................................. 16
Air/Water Heat Exchanger Connections...................................................................................17
Software Installation ....................................................................................................... 18
Installation Procedure................................................................................................................. 18
TE-BBR System Preparation & Maintenance...................................................................... 19
Fill the Air/Water Heat Exchanger ............................................................................................... 19
Prepare the Temperature Bath ...................................................................................................20
Select a Bath Liquid ................................................................................................................20
Fill the Bath with Liquid ..........................................................................................................20
Check Bath Components ........................................................................................................ 21
Check the Control Unit................................................................................................................22
Control Unit Operation Checklist ............................................................................................22
Initial Software Settings .................................................................................................. 23
Enable Temperature Control....................................................................................................... 25
Disable Temperature Control.................................................................................................. 25
Calibration...................................................................................................................... 26
Thermistor Probe Calibration Procedure.....................................................................................26
LVDT and Load Cell Calibration ..................................................................................................26
Compliance................................................................................................................................. 27
Run the Confidence Test............................................................................................................. 27
Verify Calibration ........................................................................................................................28
Erratic Readings Error Message ..............................................................................................29
Calibrate with the Auto-Thickness Option ..................................................................................29
Software Menu Options ................................................................................................... 30
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................. 30
Setup Menu Options............................................................................................................... 31
Help Menu Options ................................................................................................................. 32
Toolbar Options...................................................................................................................... 32
Beam Preparation ........................................................................................................... 34
Asphalt Beam Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 34
Test Method ............................................................................................................................... 34
Mold Preparation........................................................................................................................ 34

Specimen Pouring .......................................................................................................................37
Specimen Demolding ................................................................................................................. 38
Initial Startup .................................................................................................................. 40
Enabling temperature control..................................................................................................... 40
Adjust Gas Pressure .................................................................................................................... 40
Adjust Load Settings .................................................................................................................. 40
Test Asphalt Binder Samples ............................................................................................ 42
Testing the Specimen................................................................................................................. 42
Test Description ......................................................................................................................... 43
Shut Down the Instrument ......................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 45
Troubleshoot Confidence Test.................................................................................................... 45
FHP Motors ................................................................................................................................ 45
Common Issues .......................................................................................................................... 45
Flush and Drain the Air/Water Heat Exchanger........................................................................... 46
Flush Procedure...................................................................................................................... 46
Drain Fluid Procedure ............................................................................................................. 47
Failed Communications .............................................................................................................. 48
Restore the COM Setting............................................................................................................ 50
Temperature Reading Error .........................................................................................................51
Temperature Probe .................................................................................................................51
Internal Wiring........................................................................................................................ 52
Confidence Test Failures............................................................................................................. 52
Level the BBR ......................................................................................................................... 52
Incorrect Load Values ..................................................................................................................53
Fluctuation in Deflection/Load During a Test.............................................................................. 54
Check the TE-BBR Voltage Values for Force and Deflection ................................................... 54
Download Button ....................................................................................................................... 54
Clean the Instrument Housing .................................................................................................... 55
Adjusting Bending Beam Rheometer Force and Deflection Voltages.......................................... 56
Adjust Force Voltages............................................................................................................. 56
Adjust Deflection Voltages ......................................................................................................57
Check Function of TE-BBR Cooling Modules............................................................................... 60
Procedure............................................................................................................................... 60
Check the Thermostat ............................................................................................................ 61

Conclude the Evaluation ......................................................................................................... 61
Clean Air Bearing Shaft and Load Cylinder in TE-BBR.................................................................62
Remove Asphalt from the Shaft..............................................................................................62
Remove Load Cylinder Contaminants.....................................................................................62
TE-BBR Force Reading Error .......................................................................................................65
Procedure ...............................................................................................................................65
For a 64 bit Windows Computer.............................................................................................. 65
For a 32 bit Windows Computer ..............................................................................................65
Replacement Parts .......................................................................................................... 66
Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 68
Products limited warranty...........................................................................................................68
Reagent and chemical warranty..................................................................................................68
Returning a product to CANNON................................................................................................68
Required Information..............................................................................................................69
Hazardous materials ...............................................................................................................69
Shipping notification...............................................................................................................69
Appendix 1 – Test Reports................................................................................................ 70
ASCII File Format for TE-BBR Report Files (.csv) ......................................................................... 70
ASCII File Format for TE-BBR Data Files (.dat) .............................................................................71
TE-BBR Sample Data .................................................................................................................. 73
Appendix 2 – Technical Note 0306131................................................................................ 75
BBR Motor Stirrer Installation ..................................................................................................... 75
Install Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 75
Appendix 3 – Technical Note 0611091 ............................................................................... 77
BBR Crack Seal Option Installation ..............................................................................................77
Replacement Procedure...........................................................................................................77
List of Figures
Figure 1: Thermoelectric Bending Beam Rheometer......................................................................... 1
Figure 2: Front of Control Unit ..........................................................................................................2
Figure 3: Front of Load Frame........................................................................................................... 3
Figure 4: Front of Control Unit with Local and Remote Mode ........................................................... 3
Figure 5: Levelling Legs .................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 6: Stirring Bar .......................................................................................................................13
Figure 7: Bubble Level for Load Frame.............................................................................................13
Figure 8: Electrical Connections – Load Frame Figure 9: Electrical Connections – Control Unit ...15
Figure 10: Air/Water Heat Exchanger Power Connections ...............................................................15
Figure 11: TE-BBR Serial Connections............................................................................................. 16
Figure 12: Dry Air/Nitrogen Connections – Control Unit ................................................................. 16
Figure 13: Air/Water Heat Exchanger Reservoir .............................................................................. 19
Figure 16: Instrument Setup ........................................................................................................... 23
Figure 17: Load Unit Calibration.......................................................................................................27
Figure 18: Placing Weight with Forceps .......................................................................................... 28
Figure 19: Toolbar Options ..............................................................................................................33
Figure 20: Mold Specimen Diagram................................................................................................ 36
Figure 21: Graph of Test Results ..................................................................................................... 43
Figure 22: Report View of Test Results ........................................................................................... 44
Figure 14: Remove Exchanger Tubing Connection.......................................................................... 47
Figure 15: Exchanger with Housing Removed................................................................................. 48
Figure 23: Keyway Diagram.............................................................................................................51
Figure 24: Bubble Level ...................................................................................................................53
Figure 25: Diagram A (new) Figure 26: Diagram B (old).............................. 59
Figure 27: TE-BBR Capacitor........................................................................................................... 60
Figure 28: Terminal Connections .................................................................................................... 60
Figure 29: Load Cylinder Air Line Connections ............................................................................... 63
Figure 30: Report View ....................................................................................................................73
Figure 31: Graph View..................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 32: TE-BBR Motor Stirrer/Plate and AC Power Connector.....................................................75
Figure 33: Motor Stirrer Wiring Diagram......................................................................................... 76
Figure 34: Supported Load Frame ...................................................................................................78
Figure 35: Load Frame Supports......................................................................................................78
Figure 36: Crack Seal Option Installation (note probe location and cut-out area for beam placement)
....................................................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 37: Crack Seal Option Installation with Adaptor for Normal Asphalt Beam BBR Operation.. 79
List of Tables
Table 1: CANNON TE-BBR Specifications........................................................................................ 7
Table 2: TE-BBR Part numbers......................................................................................................... 9

Table 3: TE-BBR Accessories and Consumables ...............................................................................9
Table 4: Test Menu Options............................................................................................................ 30
Table 5: View Menu Options ........................................................................................................... 30
Table 6: Calibrate Menu Options .................................................................................................... 31
Table 7: TE-BBR Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................66
Table 8: ASCII File Format................................................................................................................71
Table 9: BBR Crack Seal Kit Components (p/n 44.0675) ...................................................................77