Instruction Manual ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ Made in Germany
Instruction Manual Light Weight Deflectometer for the dynamic plate load test ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ with integrated GPS system and Google® Maps interface Corresponding to international standard: ‘ASTM E2835-11 Standard Test Method for Measuring Deflection using a Portable Impulse Plate Load Test Device’ German standard: ‘Technical Test Code for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Constructions TP BF-StB Part B 8.3’ Austrian standard: ‘RVS 08.03.
Table of Contents 4 1. Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.1 Notes on the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 1.2 General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 1.3 Safety Precautions during Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 1.3.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Menu Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 7.1 Menu ‘USB STICK’ (‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 7.2 Menu ‘SD CARD’ (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 7.3 Subsequent Printing of Test Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 7.4 Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 7.5 Menu GPS / TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Documentation 1.1 Notes on the Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of your Light Weight Deflectometer from the TERRATEST product family. By selecting this innovative test instrument you have chosen a cutting-edge product featuring the latest technology.
1.2 General Safety Information Please read and understand the following safety guidelines, before starting to use ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ / ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’. Useful information and instructions ATTENTION Indicates processes where incorrect execution could result in physical injury or material damage. Please observe these warnings carefully to ensure a safe operation of the device.
1.3. Safety Precautions during Power Supply CAUTION Never place any heavy objects on the measuring or charging cables. Never twist or pull them, and take care that they do not become knotted. CAUTION Ensure that the charging and measuring cables are fully inserted into their sockets. A poor connection can lead to equipment damage. Use only the cables provided. 1.3.1. Power Supply ATTENTION Only batteries approved by the manufacturer (Panasonic LCR-6V 4.2 P) should be used for the testing computer.
1.4. Safety Precautions during Operation ATTENTION TERRATEST GmbH shall not be liable for any damage, consequential damage, or financial loss that occurs as a result of improper use of the device and / or lack of professional knowledge when evaluating the test data. It is essential to ensure that the calibration of the device is always up to date and that the device is always operated in accordance with the instructions of this document as well as your local standard.
that the transportation lock of the Light Weight Deflectometer is functioning properly. If you notice signs of wear, stop using the device immediately. Send the device back to TERRATEST for the transportation lock to be repaired or replaced. Never transport the loading device, or let it stand around, while the drop weight is latched at the top! ATTENTION When conducting a test, only the operator should come close to the device.
2. Contents of Delivery 2.1 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ Light Weight Deflectometer 10 kg corresponding to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.
2.3 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ Light Weight Deflectometer 10 kg corresponding to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3 ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ with integrated GPS system and Google® Maps interface consisting of: ■ 10 kg loading device with ergonomic weight-catching grip ■ Load plate 300 mm with Bluetooth® transmission electronics in the sensor dome and integrated rechargeable battery pack type 8904 7.4V/2.
safety grip with integrated spirit level 2.
2.6 Top View of Control Panel, Testing Computer – ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ GPS antenna charging socket 12V /max. 1.
safety grip with integrated spirit level 2.
2.8 Top View of Control Panel, Testing Computer – ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ GPS antenna charging socket 12V /max. 1.
3. Technical Specifications 3.1 Device Designation: ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ with box for testing computer ‘Robusta’ (box made of air chamber panels and aluminium profiles, external button on the front face) ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ with box for testing computer ‘Robusta’ (box made of air chamber panels and aluminium profiles, external button on the front face) 2993 3.
3.3 Load Plate: Weight of load plate, including sensor dome and handles 15 kg Diameter of load plate 300 mm Thickness of load plate 20 mm Power supply Bluetooth® transmitter long-lasting, rechargeable Bluetooth® sensor dome (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY) battery pack type 8904 7.4V/2.4Ah 3.4 Mechanical Loading Device: 10 kg 15 kg Impact force 7.07 kN ± 1% 14.14 kN ± 1% Impact duration 17 ms ± 1.5 ms 17 ms ± 1.5 ms Weight of drop weight 10 kg 15 kg Weight of guide rod 5 kg 5.
3.7 Power Supply Power consumption while on battery normally 6V DC/0.5A (when backlight is on) normally 6V DC/0.4A (when backlight is off) 3.8 Battery Performance Battery 6V type Panasonic LCR-6V 4.2P (which may be replaced only by Technical Support Service) Charging time approx. 4-5h, depending on ambient temperature Fuse in battery cable: blade fuse ATO 2A/32V (31.75x6.35) A long-lasting, rechargeable 6 Volt, 4.5 Ah built-in battery is located in the testing computer.
3.9 Charging of Testing Computer Only the charging equipment supplied by the manufacturer should be used for charging the battery. To charge the battery of the testing computer, plug the power cable into the ‘12 V /max. 1.25 A’ socket on the testing computer. This socket is located on the top left of the control panel, next to the GPS antenna. Depending on ambient temperature, charging time is approximately 4-5 hours, when the battery is empty.
Power Cable, Testing Computer: Only the power cable supplied by the manufacturer (SA0715US12R) should be used. Charge the device only in dry, indoors locations. The inner pole is the positive (+) pole. Type: SA07-15US12R (Touch electronic Co., Ltd) Prim: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 0.5A Class II Sec: 12V/1.25A IP20 First plug the power cable into the appropriate ‘12V / max. 1.25A’ socket of the testing computer, located on the top left of the control panel.
When disconnecting the cable always take hold of the plug. Pulling on the cable may cause damage to the wires, fire or electric shock. No tests should be performed while charging the device; doing so may distort test results. 3.11 USB Cable Port The testing computer is equipped with a USB cable port on the partition panel of the storage box.
3.12 Measuring Cable ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’: The measuring cable for transferring the sensor signals to the testing computer can be extended to a maximum of 2 meters. It is equipped with two identical 6.35 mm jack plugs. ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’: The measuring cable for transferring the sensor signals to the testing computer can be extended to a maximum of 2 meters. It is equipped with two identical plugs with LEMO ‘PUSH-PULL’ lock as well as with an anti-kink protection for each plug.
Extension Cable To expand the reach between the testing computer and load plate (for example, in areas that are difficult to access, such as trenches and shafts), the measuring cable for transferring the sensor signals to the testing computer can be extended up to a total maximum of 4 metres with the aid of an extension cable. This extension cable can be purchased separately. It is equipped with a male jack plug as well as a female jack socket at the other end.
4. General Overview: Light Weight Deflectometer 4.1 Introduction The ‘TERRATEST’ product family combines highly modern microelectronic components with the properties of an ergonomic test instrument, which is extremely suitable for the use on construction sites. Testing with the Light Weight Deflectometer has been brought to perfection and is now more authentic than ever.
4.3 Dynamic Plate Load Test The dynamic plate load test with the Light Weight Deflectometer is a test method during which the ground is subjected to an impact load. This impact load is caused by a weight dropping onto a load plate with a diameter of 30 cm (radius r = 15 cm), which generates a maximum force (Fmax) of 7.070 kN. During calibration of the device this force is adjusted so that the normal stress (σmax) under the load plate amounts to 0.1 MN/m2 while tests are being performed.
4.5 Calibration Before delivery ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ and ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ are calibrated according to German ‘Technical Test Code for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Constructions TP BF-StB Part B 8.3’. During calibration all components of the device, such as the load plate with integrated sensor, the loading device and the electronic testing computer, are attuned specifically to one another.
4.7 Proposal for the Correlation of Static / Dynamic Plate Load Test The static and the dynamic plate load test differ from each other especially in the load speed and the pressure exerted on the ground. Therefore there is no constant correlation between the parameters Ev1 / Ev2 and Evd. In order to achieve the most accurate reading possible, we recommend performing site-specific correlation tests for every construction project directly on-site.
Schematic Representation – Determination of Correlation Values Static / Dynamic Plate Load Test 45 ° 60 30 cm TERRA TEST cm 30 cm static test 60 cm 30 cm ° cm TERRA TEST 45 60 top view ° 4 TERRA TEST 45° 45 45 90 ° TERRA TEST 5° 30 cm 60 cm TERRA TEST ° TERRA TEST 45 ° ° 45 TERRA TEST TERRA TEST cut TERRATEST TERRATEST static test 30 cm 60 cm TERRATEST TERRATEST 30 cm 60 cm For general information only! All details are subject to change.
4.9 Determining the Residual Compaction If three individual curves are shown on the protocol printout (see Figure 1) and if the Smax value of the individual settlements decreases significantly, re-compaction has occurred caused by the test; further compaction work is usually necessary. In this case we recommend improving the compaction at the same place by performing 15 more impact drops with the Light Weight Deflectometer. Afterwards, repeat the compaction test.
5. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ (for ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ see page 38) 5.1 Preparing the Testing Point Place the load plate on the ground, ensuring full and even contact between the load plate and the ground. Create a smooth and level surface on the area where the load plate will be placed. This can be done by moving the load plate back and forth, or by using appropriate tools (such as a trowel). Remove any loose soil from the area.
If no text input is desired, select ‘NO’ by pressing the ‘START’ button. You will automatically be forwarded to the measuring mode. DATA INPUT ? By pressing the ‘SELECT’ button you confirm the data input function with ‘YES’. You can now enter up to 23 characters of text. Select the desired characters with <= or =>. Confirm each character with ‘ENTER’ by briefly pressing the ‘START’ button. Select and overwrite characters already entered by pressing ‘TEXT’ (to delete, use space character).
Regularly check that the transportation lock of the drop weight is functioning properly. If you notice signs of wear, stop using the device immediately. Send the device back to TERRATEST for the transportation lock to be repaired or replaced. Put on hearing protectors before the first drop. Hearing protectors must be worn when operating the Light Weight Deflectometer, since the noise level may rise over 85 dB during the test.
A longer audio signal (a beep lasting one second) announces the end of the test and the recording of measured data on both the internal memory and the USB stick (if in use). All test data including settlement curves, GPS coordinates, date, time, serial number, device type, and the test results themselves, are now saved. The protocol can be printed by pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. Alternatively, continue with the next test by pressing the ‘START’ button (NEXT) again.
5.3 Printing the Test Protocol The integrated thermal printer allows printouts of the test protocols to be created conveniently on-site, immediately after the test; protocols can also be printed at any later point in time. The protocol shows all data obtained during the test (see printout on page 37). To print the test protocol, activate the thermal printer by pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. It is located on the internal control panel. During the printing process the control lamp will show green.
Printout of the Test Protocol device name serial number device type German standard time of test date of test GPS coordinates of testing point dynamic deflection module zero point test area progress of settlement with the three settlement curves maximum settlement maximum speed of immersion average maximum settlement average maximum speed of immersion s/v value: relation between settlement and speed display of text input function handwritten comments 37
6. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ (for ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ see page 32) 6.1 Preparing the Testing Point Place the load plate on the ground, ensuring full and even contact between the load plate and the ground. Create a smooth and level surface on the area where the load plate will be placed. This can be done by moving the load plate back and forth, or by using appropriate tools (such as a trowel). Remove any loose soil from the area.
If no text input is desired, select ‘No’ by pressing the ‘START’ button. You will automatically be forwarded to the measuring mode. DATA INPUT ? By pressing the ‘SELECT’ button you confirm the data input function with ‘YES’. You can now enter up to 23 characters of text. Select the desired characters with <= or =>. Confirm each character with ‘ENTER’ by briefly pressing the ‘START’ button. Select and overwrite characters already entered by pressing ‘TEXT’ (to delete, use space character).
Regularly check that the transportation lock of the drop weight is functioning properly. If you notice signs of wear, stop using the device immediately. Send the device back to TERRATEST for the transportation lock to be repaired or replaced. Put on hearing protectors before the first drop. Hearing protectors must be worn when operating the Light Weight Deflectometer, since the noise level may rise over 85 dB during the test.
After performing the third test, the device will show the settlements s4, s5 and s6 in mm, as well as the respective settlement curves. Additionally, the final result, the Evd value in MN/m2, will be shown and will also be announced, rounded to whole numbers in MN/m2, via the voice output. A longer audio signal (a beep lasting one second) and the voice output ‘TEST FINISHED, PLACE WEIGHT BELOW’ announce the end of the test and the recording of measured data on the internal memory and SD card (if in use).
6.3 Connecting Bluetooth® Load Plate to Testing Computer with the Measuring Cable If the Bluetooth® connection between Bluetooth® load plate and testing computer is not desired, or not possible, the connection can also be established with the supplied measuring cable. Turn on the transmission unit of the Bluetooth® sensor dome by pressing the button on the Bluetooth sensor dome. The status LED will show red, indicating that the device is ready for use.
‘Magic Eye’ GREEN Whenever the Bluetooth® sensor dome is ready to start a test, the ‘magic eye’ will show green. After every drop the test data will be transferred to the testing computer. During data transfer the ‘magic eye’ will switch to blue. As soon as the data transfer is finished the ‘magic eye’ will switch back to green, indicating that the device is ready for the next drop. ‘Magic Eye’ GREEN: ready to start a test 6.
6.6 Printing the Test Protocol The integrated thermal printer allows printouts of the test protocols to be created conveniently on-site, immediately after the test; protocols can also be printed at any later point in time. The protocol shows all data obtained during the test (see printout on page 45). To print the test protocol, activate the thermal printer by pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. It is located on the internal control panel. During the printing process the control lamp will show green.
Printout of the Test Protocol device name serial number device type German standard time of test date of test GPS coordinates of testing point dynamic deflection module zero point test area progress of settlement with the three settlement curves maximum settlement maximum speed of immersion average maximum settlement average maximum speed of immersion s/v value: relation between settlement and speed display of text input function handwritten comments 45
7. Menu Guidance 7.1 Menu ‘USB STICK’ (‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ONLY) DI 30/06/13 15:50:22 GPS ? ? ? 6,3V All commercially available USB sticks can be used. However, pay attention to the height of the USB stick; if it has a height over 45 mm, it could cause damage to the testing computer when closing the cover. If a USB stick is in use, all test data will be automatically saved to both the USB stick and the internal memory. The supplied USB stick is already formatted.
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure. If no test data is saved on the medium, ‘CARD IS EMPTY’ will appear on the screen for a few seconds; the screen will then return automatically to the ‘MAIN MENU’.
7.4 Language Menu Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘LANGUAGE’ from the menu. Then press the ‘START’ button to enter the ‘LANGUAGE’ menu. Choose the desired language by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. To activate the selected language, press the ‘START’ button (SET). The ‘MAIN MENU’ will then appear automatically in your desired language.
7.5 Menu GPS / TIME 7.5.1 GPS Reception DI 30/06/13 15:50:22 If a test is started without waiting for GPS reception during ‘STATUS REQUEST’, the GPS will not log in and all tests will be performed without the GPS function. ? ? 6,3V 100 The device is delivered with the status set to ‘GPS IS ON’. The GPS reception is automatically activated when turning on the device, unless it has been switched off previously. After turning on the device, wait until the GPS reception has logged in.
7.5.3 GPS ON / GPS OFF Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘GPS / TIME’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘GPS / TIME’ menu. To deactivate the GPS reception, position the arrow on ‘GPS IS ON’ and press the ‘START’ button (SET). ‘GPS IS OFF’ will then show on the display.
7.5.5 Date and Time The device is delivered with the status set to ‘TIME IS GPS TIME’. Weekday, date and switch-on time will be shown automatically during ‘STATUS REQUEST’, when turning on the device. This data is globally imported via satellite; the default setting corresponds to ‘GMT + 01:00 h’ (GMT = Greenwich Mean Time). PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR TIME ZONE IN RELATION TO THE GMT IMPORTED BY THE TESTING COMPUTER.
7.5.7 Time Zones The testing computer is delivered with the time zone set to ‘GMT + 01:00 h’ (GMT = Greenwich Mean Time). This setting corresponds to Central European Winter Time, imported via the corresponding satellites by the GPS receiver. Central European Summer Time can be set separately; it corresponds to the time zone set-up ‘GMT + 02:00 h’. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR TIME ZONE IN RELATION TO THE GMT IMPORTED BY THE TESTING COMPUTER.
7.6 Internal Memory → → Position the arrow on ‘PRINT OUT’ and press ‘START’ (SET) to enter the ‘TEST DATA LIST’ of the internal memory. All test data saved in the internal memory will be shown on the display, including the consecutive data record number, date, and Evd value. Move the arrow with the ‘START’ and ‘SELECT’ buttons to select the data record which you would like to print. The corresponding test protocol will be printed, when pressing the ‘PRINT’ button.
Launch the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software and click on the field ‘Read testing computer’. All data records saved in the internal memory will then be copied to the PC. You can then undertake an analysis of the test data on your PC. All test data will be retained in the internal memory. Once all test data has been copied, the testing computer will automatically switch first to the welcome screen and then back to ‘STATUS REQUEST’. 7.6.
7.7 Service 7.7.1 Input Test Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘INPUT TEST’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘INPUT TEST’ menu.
7.7.3 Device Type 10 / 15 Kg Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. INPUT TEST VERSION Kg MODE → 10/15/20 DISPLAY CONTRAST PC SERVICE CALIBRATION MODE → SET EXIT SERVICE MENU Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘10 / 15 KG MODE’ from the menu.
7.7.5 Voice Output: Sound Service (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY) Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘SOUND SERVICE’ from the menu.
7.7.7 BT Sensor Dome - Connection (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY) 7.7.7.1 Stand-by Time The testing computer can be operated in two measuring modes: ‘SINGLE MEASURING MODE’ and ‘CONTINUOUS MEASURING MODE’. If several tests shall be performed in a limited period of time, it is useful to set the testing computer to ‘CONTINUOUS MEASURING MODE’.
8. ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ Software All Light Weight Deflectometers from TERRATEST GmbH are supplied with a user-friendly software, which can be used to analyse the test data on a PC. This analysis meets the requirements of the German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3. The software can be run on MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 7 and MS Windows 8. To ensure full functionality, including the Google® Maps interface, the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software requires an Internet connection and a browser.
Confirm the installation directory, or select another location for the software data. Select the user rights by checking the appropriate option field. Confirm your selection by clicking ‘Next’. The confirmation screen will open. Confirm by clicking ‘Next’. Next, the main installation process of the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software will start. This may take a few minutes. A new window will open, confirming the successful installation. Click ‘Close’ to close the application.
8.3 Using the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ Software If the default settings have not been changed during installation, the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software is now stored in the ‘PROGRAM FILES’ folder. Additionally, a shortcut to start the program will have appeared on your desktop in form of a small TERRATEST logo on a white square. To start the software go to START -> PROGRAMS -> TERRATEST -> TERRATEST 2.0 or simply double-click on the TERRATEST logo on the desktop. The main screen of the ‘TERRATEST 2.
8.3.1 Editing Logo and Company Data Your company logo can be inserted in the top right corner of every report. To change or add a logo, simply right-click on the area in the top right corner of the screen. A selection window will open in which the relevant image file (supported formats: *.bmp, *.jpg, *.gif, *.tif, *.png) may be selected. The logos will be scaled and displayed automatically. To remove a logo, right-click on it, and select ‘Remove logo’ from the menu.
8.3.2 Prepare Media 8.3.2.1 SD Card (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY) The Light Weight Deflectometer ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ is supplied with an SD card, which is already prepared for recording the test data. Other SD cards need to be prepared for saving the test data by using the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software. Only SD cards with a capacity of 2 GB can be used. To prepare an SD card, insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the PC, or in the slot of an SD card reader.
8.3.3 ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ – Reading USB Stick To load data from the USB stick, insert it into the USB port of your PC. Make sure that the software and driver of the USB stick are correctly installed on your PC, and that the media is mounted correctly. Click on the button ‘READ MEDIA’. A file window will open. Select the USB stick, then the folder, showing the date of the test(s) in question. Finally, select the test data to be loaded. Click ‘OPEN’ to load the test data from the USB stick.
8.3.4 ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ – Reading SD Card To load data from the SD card, insert the card into the SD card slot of your PC. Make sure that software and driver of the SD card reader are correctly installed on your PC, and that the media is mounted correctly. Click on the button ‘READ MEDIA’. A file window will open. Select the SD drive and then the test data to be loaded. Click ‘OPEN’ to load the test data from the SD card. A progress bar indicates the progress of the reading process.
8.3.5 Reading Chip Card (‘TERRATEST 3000 GPS’ ONLY – no longer available) To load data from the chip card (the credit card sized media), plug the external chip card reader into the USB cable port of your PC. After the operating system has successfully recognised the card reader, two further buttons will appear in the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software. Insert the chip card, with the memory chip facing downwards, into the slot of the chip card reader.
8.3.6 Converting Old Test Data The data format for saving the test data on the PC has been modified, in order to use the new features of the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ software. To be able to use older test data stored on the PC using a previous version of the ‘TERRATEST’ software, this data must first be converted into the new data format. Test data stored on large chip cards (credit card sized external media) will automatically be converted into the new data format, when being loaded with the ‘TERRATEST 2.
8.3.
The test data list on the left specifies all individual measurements loaded to the PC. A satellite picture of the testing point is displayed on the bottom right for the selected test. On the top right the individual data record with its three settlement curves is shown. In the space next to it, a picture of the testing point can be uploaded, if desired.
8.3.8 Test Data Loading To load previously stored test data from a media (PC, USB stick, SD card, etc.), click on the button ‘LOAD TEST DATA’. The file catalogue, in which the last test data has been saved, will open. Select the desired test data and confirm your selection with ‘OK’. The stored test data will be loaded and displayed as a diagram, with data record number, date, time, and Evd value. The data is now ready for further processing.
8.3.9 Loading Data from Testing Computer To load test data from the internal memory of the testing computer, connect the testing computer to the USB cable port of the PC. If no connection was made previously, the message ‘PLEASE CONNECT TO USB-PORT OF PC’ will appear on the display. Make sure that the driver of the testing computer is correctly installed on your PC. For information about the installation of the driver, read the chapter ‘Driver Installation for Testing Computer’.
To download the test data from the testing computer, connect it to the USB cable port of your computer and establish the connection via the menu of the testing computer.
8.3.10 Driver Installation for Testing Computer When the testing computer is being connected to the PC for the first time, the corresponding driver will need be installed from the supplied CD ROM ‘TERRATEST 2.0’. Insert the CD ROM ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ into the CD drive of your PC. When connecting the testing computer to your PC you will automatically be informed about the required driver. To install the driver for the testing computer on your PC, check ‘YES, THIS TIME ONLY’ and then click ‘CONTINUE’.
Since the driver has not been certified by Microsoft® for MS Windows®, you will be asked if you would like to continue with the installation. Confirm by clicking ‘CONTINUE INSTALLATION’. The driver will then be installed. To finish, confirm the driver installation with ‘COMPLETE’. The driver for the testing computer is now installed on your PC.
8.3.11 Edit / Save Protocol In order to edit the test protocols of individual tests, left-click on the desired individual data record from the test data list in the left window. If you would like to select several successive data records, left-click on the first and the last data record, while holding down the Shift key. All selected data records are highlighted blue and activated for editing.
To describe the soil characteristics of the testing point in the individual data record, you can either enter data manually or use the drop-down buttons, which contain a selection of the most common descriptions. For each individual test the difference between the measured and the required Evd value will be displayed (if the required Evd value has been entered manually). If the measured Evd value is higher than the required Evd value, the discrepancy will be shown in green.
The pen symbol marks the data records ready for editing. Only those featuring the pen symbol will be saved or printed. Drop-down menus facilitate the entry of soil characteristics. However, individual descriptions can be entered as well.
Test protocol with manually entered data. All entered data, except ‘LOCATION TESTING POINT’ and ‘COMMENTS’, will automatically be applied to all data records marked with a pen symbol. If the required Evd value has been entered manually, the discrepancy between the required and the measured value will be displayed automatically. 8.3.
8.3.13 Create Statistical Analysis For the statistical analysis of various tests, left-click on the individual tests in the test data list on the left hand side. If you would like to select several successive data records, left-click on the first and the last data record, while holding down the Shift key. All marked data records are selected for editing.
8.3.14 Print Statistical Analysis / Export as PDF File To print the statistical analysis, click the button ‘PRINT ALL DATA RECORDS’ on the bottom right. To save the statistical analysis as a PDF, use the button ‘ALL DATA RECORDS AS PDF’. 8.3.15 Google® Maps Statistics Overview In addition to the statistical analysis, a Google® Maps image showing all testing points included in the statistical analysis can be displayed by clicking on the button ‘Google® Maps Statistics Overview’.
Statistical analysis including data that was automatically copied from the individual data records.
8.3.16 Select language You can select the desired language of the software by double-clicking on the version number. After double-clicking on the version number, the language selection will open.
8.3.17 Search Function for Individual Tests The search function can be used only if the test data has previously been uploaded to the ‘TERRATEST 2.0’ program. Activate the search function by clicking on the ‘SEARCH’ button on top of the list which shows all uploaded tests. A search is possible only for the description fields ‘CONSTRUCTION PROJECT’, ‘COMMENTS’ and ‘GPS COORDINATES’. This function enables locating all tests that have been saved with the exact search term in these fields.
Keyword Search If, instead of the list of all available tests, you want to see only those tests which contain a certain keyword in the ‘COMMENTS’ or ‘CONSTRUCTION PROJECT’ field, you can activate the relevant filter by checking the box in front of the filter name and entering the keyword in the filter description field.
9. Warranty TERRATEST GmbH provides a warranty for this device of one year from date of delivery. This 1-year warranty granted in addition to statutory provisions is subject to the following warranty conditions. Statutory warranty claims shall not be affected by these warranty claims. If a manufacturing or material defect occurs within the warranty period, the device will be repaired or replaced at the expense of TERRATEST GmbH. Any warranty claim presupposes the presentation of sufficient proof, e.g.
2. Exclusions and Limitations This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations: 2.1. Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover: 2.1.1. Products which were not manufactured by TERRATEST GmbH or which were originally sold to an end user in a county outside the area in which this warranty applies. 2.1.2. Products which were damaged or rendered inoperable by one of the following ways of utilisation or operating: 2.1.2.1.
2.2.3. The limitations and exclusions of liability mentioned in section 2.2.2 do not apply if the suffered loss or damage is the direct result of an arbitrary deception or a violation of a legal obligation by TERRATEST GmbH, provided that TERRATEST GmbH has acted with gross negligence. Neither do they apply if their exertion would restrict a valid entitlement against TERRATEST GmbH under the product liability legislation, which applies respectively to the damages suffered by the end-user. 2.3.
10. EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Annex III B; of 12 December 2006 We hereby declare that the below mentioned product complies with the fundamental health and safety regulations of the EC Low Voltage Directive, by virtue of its design and construction, as well as its configuration, which was placed on the market by us, TERRATEST GmbH.
11. Standards 11.1 ZTV-E-StB 09 German Road and Transportation Research Association (Issue 2009) ‘..... 3.4.7.2 Requirements for deflection modulus The requirements detailed below are based on the 10% minimum quantile. When constructing roads corresponding to Construction Classes SV, or I to IV on frost-free subsoil or substructure, it is necessary to obtain a deflection modulus of at least Ev2 = 120 MN/m2 or alternatively Evd = 65 MN/m2 on the subgrade.
11.2 RIL 836 – German National Railway Company Deutsche Bahn AG Extract from German standard RIL 836 - Deutsche Bahn AG 836.
11.3 RVS 08.03.04 RVS 08.03.04 Austrian Association for Research on Road · Rail · Transport Extract from Austrian standard RVS 08.03.04 – Compaction Tests by means of the Dynamic Plate Load Test; Issue 1st March 2008; Austrian Association for Research on Road · Rail · Transport 8.1 Conversion of Minimum Requirements A minimum requirement for the deformation modulus Ev1 of the static plate load test can also be checked with the dynamic plate load test.
12. Cable Layout 12.1 LEMO Push-Pull Connection (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY) 12.1.1 Female Socket Codification Testing Computer Bluetooth® Sensor Dome GND +U OUT green white brown black red green Codification Wire +U OUT GND red white yellow 12.1.1 Male Plug 12.2 Jack Connection (‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ONLY) 12.2.1 Female Socket Codification Testing Computer Sensor Dome OUT GND +U brown green white green black red Codification Wire OUT +U GND white red yellow 12.2.
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