HMP PDGpro User manual

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CONTENTS
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General Information
Safety instructions ................................................................................ 2
Information for Users 2
Symbols Used 2
Legal terms of reference 2
Intended Use ........................................................................................ 3
Plate Load Tester
General structure / Components ......................................................... 4
Specification ......................................................................................... 5
Measuring Instrument HMP PDGpro ..................................................... 7
Operation 7
Power Supply 9
Measuring
Prepare Measurements ...................................................................... 11
Install Loading mechanism 11
Installation of Measuring Frame (refer to Annex 1) 11
Connect evices 11
Measuring Procedure ......................................................................... 12
Start Measurement 12
Quit Measurement 13
Error Menus 14
Evaluation
Reading / Printing Measured ata ..................................................... 15
Export the Stored Measured ata ..................................................... 15
ata Transfer Measuring Instrument → USB Stick 15
ata Transfer Measuring Instrument → PC 16
elete Measuring Results .................................................................. 16
General ............................................................................................... 17
Settings
isplay ................................................................................................ 17
evice ................................................................................................. 18
Printer ................................................................................................. 18
Service ................................................................................................ 18
Calibration Menu ................................................................................ 18
Maintenance Menu ............................................................................. 18
Options
Thermal printer AP1300 ...................................................................... 19
Maintenance
Calibration .......................................................................................... 22
Hotline ................................................................................................ 22
Annex 1
Plate Load Tester spare parts ............................................................ 23
Annex 2
Operating Instructions Hydraulic System .......................................... 24
Annex
eclaration of Conformity

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Safety instructions
Information for Users
This instruction manual was prepared such that users can easily
become familiar with the HMP P G Plate Load Tester, and make use of
the tester for intended applications.
Users should carefully read this instruction manual and the safety
instructions prior to using the Plate Load Tester.
Users also have to read carefully the operating instructions by company
LUKAS for hand pump, hydraulic cylinder and quick coupler before
using the Plate Load Tester. These can be found on supplied C .
Follow the instructions of this instruction manual and the operating
instructions of company LUKAS without exception.
Symbols Used
Warnings and instructions are highlighted as described below:
Warning
This symbol is used in conjunction with related text to draw
user's attention to hazards and risks which may cause failure of
tester components or adversely affect operating procedures, in
case users do not take the corresponding precautions.
Note
This symbol and the related text identify technical requirements
and provide additional information to be taken into account by
the operator to carry out the following operations effectively
and safely.
Legal terms of reference
The Plate Load Tester complies with the current state of the art and all
applicable safety regulations.
Construction and function of the Plate Load Tester meet the
requirements laid down in IN 18134, issue 2012 »Soil – Testing
procedures and testing equipment – Plate load test«.
The Plate Load Tester meets the basic safety requirements laid down in
the EU irectives for Harmonisation referenced in the EU eclaration of
Conformity.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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Intended Use
The Plate Load Tester is exclusively intended for determining the soil
bearing capacity and the compaction quality of the soil referred to
IN 18134, issue 2012 »Soil – Testing procedures and testing equip-
ment – Plate load test«.
Its intended use also includes:
❙Compliance with the safety instructions and safety regulations con-
tained in this instruction manual and in the operating instructions from
company LUKAS for the hydraulic components (on supplied C ).
❙Compliance with the maintenance and servicing instructions con-
tained in this instruction manual and in the operating instructions from
company LUKAS for the hydraulic components (on supplied C ).
Any other use or any use beyond this definition is not intended and may
cause injury to people and damage to property.
The manufacturer/supplier shall not be held liable for damages resulting
from other than the intended use. The risk shall be borne solely by the
user.

PLATE LOAD TESTER
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General structure / Components
Loading mechanism and Load plate
Figure 1 (refer to Annex 1)
1 Ball-and-socket joint with magnetic holder
2 Extension pieces
3 Hydraulic cylinder
4 Thrust piece
5 Load cell
6 Measuring tunnel
7 Load plate with bubble level
8 Hydraulic pump
Settlement measuring mechanism (measuring frame)
Figure 2
1 Extension arm with measuring finger
2 Traverse
3 Measuring frame
4 Measuring head
5 ial gauge
6 Bubble level
Electronic dial gauge
Figure 3
1 ial gauge
2 ial gauge cable
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PLATE LOAD TESTER
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Measuring case
Figure 4
1 Measuring instrument
2 Measuring head
3 Thrust piece
4 Electronic dial gauge
5 Electrical load cell
6 Printer (optional)
Measuring instrument
Figure 5
1 TFT colour display
2 Measuring cable
3 Ambient Light Photo Sensor
4 USB port
5 Printer port
6 Function keys
Specification
Loading mechanism
Hydraulic pump with 100 kN cylinder
and 150 mm lift with high-pressure hose of 2 m in length.
1 set of hydraulic cylinder extension pieces (plug-type connection)
1 pressure plate with magnetic holder and upper ball-and-socket joint
Load plate
with adjustable bubble level
iameter 300 mm
Thickness of plate 25 mm
Settlement measuring mechanism (measuring frame)
Support frame on three-point bearing, equipped with insertable and
turnable contact element ( IN 18134, Fig. 3a) and adjustable feet
imensions:
Length 2,320 mm
Width 570 mm
Height 420 mm
Weight 13.2 kg
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PLATE LOAD TESTER
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Measuring of load
❙Electrical load cell 50 kN or 100 kN,
complete with thrust piece and adapter
Measuring of settlement
❙Electronic dial gauge
25 mm measuring range, 0.01 mm resolution,
local display unit, IP 42
Automatic evaluation unit
❙Measuring head
logging load and settlement data, interfering-immune digital trans-
mission to measuring instrument
❙Measuring instrument
data logger for load and settlement data with automatic processing
and evaluation facilities as well as storage capability for more than
200 tests
- Comfortable user interface
- 3.5“ TFT colour display
- Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery pack (Lithium polymer
battery pack)
- Interfaces: Bluetooth, USB, thermal printer
- GPS integrated
❙thermal printer to print data and pressure settling lines on the site
(optional)
❙Aluminium case for measuring instruments
imensions: 460 x 350 x 210 mm
Weight: 8 kg (with load cell 50 kN) or.
10.5 kg (with load cell 100 kN)

PLATE LOAD TESTER
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Measuring Instrument HMP PDGpro
Operation
The measuring instrument HMP PDGpro can be operated easily and
intuitively by means of the function keys.
Key functions
Switch on / off measuring instrument
Select upward
Select downward
Select to the left / Scroll
Select to the right / Scroll
Confirm selection / Start action
Buttons/Symbols
The currently active button is displayed with colour, the inactive buttons
are grey.
Main menu
Measuring  page 11
Measured data  page 15
(… read, print, export, delete)
Settings / Service  page 17.
(display, device, printer, support, calibration)
General
Back to the previous menu
iscard frozen measuring values, approach set point again
Scroll (test series/measured data)
Scroll (test series/measured data)
Store
elete
Print test series
Export test series  page 15
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Display
In the main menu the display is subdivided into status line and button
area (Figure 6).
In the submenus the display is subdivided into status line, button area/
indicating area and footer (Figure 7). With the keys can be
switched between button area/indicating area and footer.
The information on the left of status line will be changed according to
several menus. In the main menu (Figure 6) type and number of device
are displayed for example.
The information on the right side of status line is the same in all menus:
Status Bluetooth
displaying in status line, in case Bluetooth is active
(during data transfer only)
Status GPS
displaying in status line, in case GPS is active and available
State of charge of the printer
displaying in status line, in case printer is connected
State of charge of the measuring instrument
Overview Menu Functions
Measuring Taking measurement
y
Measured data Show single measurements Print B
Export Q
Export Q
elete (all measurements) D
Settings isplay K ate
Time
Language
evice X Plate diameter
GPS
Unit
Calibration
Printer B Head datea
ate/time
Graphics
Service L
Calibration menu M
Maintenance R
By confirming the button G you always come back to the previous
menu.
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Power Supply
The measuring instrument HMP PDGpro is powered by a rechargeable
Lithium-ion polymer battery pack (abbreviated herein-after as Lithium
polymer battery pack) which is provided with overcharge protection and
deep discharge protection.
Safety
❙Do not dismantle, open or shred Lithium polymer battery
pack. Exposure to the ingredients contained within or their
ingredients products could be harmful.
❙Do not expose Lithium polymer battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage of device/battery pack in direct sunlight.
❙Lithium polymer battery pack must not be short-circuited.
❙Do not subject Lithium polymer battery pack to mechanical
shock.
❙Observe local, state and federal laws and regulations for
disposal.
❙The supplied accessories must only be used for devices
supplied by HMP and according to this instruction manual.
Any other use may cause damages.
Switching-off automatically
The measuring instrument HMP PDGpro switches off automatically, in
case there is no action for about 90 s.
The device will not switch off automatically, as long as it is in
the measuring mode.
If the Lithium polymer battery pack of the measuring instrument drops
below the voltage required for operation, the device switches off
automatically, in order to prevent a deep discharging of the battery
pack. Before switching on the instrument again, please charge the
battery pack.
Charging of Lithium polymer battery pack
Lithium polymer battery pack should be charged only by means of the
supplied accessories (Figure 8). Accessories for charging the battery
pack – USB cable (1), USB car charger (2) and AC/ C adapter (3) – are
placed in the carrying case.
The USB car charger can be connected with a car-battery 12 V or by
means of AC/ C adapter to mains 230 V / 50 Hz.
❙For charging Lithium polymer battery pack only the supplied
chargers, which are provided for use with this device, should
be used.
❙Lithium polymer battery pack should not be charged over a
longer period if it is not needed.
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