Troxler 4140 Manual de instrucciones

NOTE

Before using the Model 4140 Gyratory Compactor,

carefully read this manual. It is especially important that

the user understand the Safety Warnings on Page 2-2.

Keep this manual in a safe place that is always easily

accessible during the use of the Model 4140.

Manual of Operation and Maintenance

Model 4140

Gyratory Compactor

Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.

3008 Cornwallis Rd. •P.O. Box 12057

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Phone: 1.877.TROXLER

Outside the USA: +1.919.549.8661

Fax: +1.919.549.0761

www.troxlerlabs.com

Troxler products are protected by U.S. and foreign patents.

Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.

No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any

form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including

photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval

systems, for any purpose without the express written permission of

Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.

GyroPave is a trademark of Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines,

Inc.

Magnalube-G is a registered trademark of Carleton-Stuart

Corporation.

Mobilith is a registered trademark of Carleton-Stuart Corporation.

Slick 50 is a registered trademark and One Lube is a trademark of

Petrolon, Inc.

SUPERPAVE is a trademark of the Strategic Highway Research

Program.

WD-40 is a registered trademark of the WD-40 Company.

Windows, Windows 95, and Windows 98 are registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation

PN 106748

November 2006

Edition 6.3

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TROXLER SERVICE CENTERS

Troxler Corporate Headquarters

3008 Cornwallis Road

P.O. Box 12057

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Phone: 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537)

Outside the U.S.A.: +1.919.549.8661

Fax: +1.919.549.0761

Web: www.troxlerlabs.com

Technical Support

Phone: 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537)

E-mail: TroxTechSupport@troxlerlabs.com

Midwestern Branch Office

1430 Brook Drive

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Fax: 630.261.9341

Western Regional Branch Office

11300 Sanders Drive, Suite 7

Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Fax: 916.631.0541

Southwestern Branch Office

2016 East Randol Mill Road

Suite 406

Arlington, TX 76011

Fax: 817.275.8562

Florida Service Center

2376 Forsyth Road

Orlando, FL 32807

Fax: 407.681.3188

Troxler European Subsidiary

Troxler Electronics GmbH

Gilchinger Strasse 33

D.82239 Alling nr. Munich,

Germany

Phone: ++49.8141.71063

Fax: ++49.8141.80731

E-mail: troxler@t-online.de

NOTE

To locate an independent, Troxler-authorized service

center near you, call 1.877.TROXLER (1.877.876.9537).

Model 4140

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Congratulations on the purchase of the Model 4140 Gyratory

Compactor.

The Model 4140 Manual of Operation and Maintenance contains

information on safely using this unit. Also included in this manual

are safety warnings, basic parameter setup, system troubleshooting,

and general maintenance.

Do not attempt to operate the Model 4140 before reading this

manual and the safety warnings posted on the unit. Troxler stresses

that the user is solely responsible for ensuring the safe use of the

Model 4140. Neither the manufacturer, its subsidiary,

representatives, or distributors can assume responsibility for any

mishaps, damage, or personal injury that may occur from failure to

observe the safety warnings in this manual and posted on the unit.

WARNING

Indicates conditions or procedures that, if not followed

correctly, may cause personal injury.

CAUTION

Indicates conditions or procedures that, if not followed

correctly, may cause equipment damage.

DISPLAY

Typestyle

and shading used to

simulate the 4140

display

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Throughout this manual, symbols and special formatting are used to

reveal the purpose of the text as follows:

NOTE

Indicates important information that must be read to

ensure proper operation.

〈KEY〉Angle brackets and a different typestyle indicate a

key or character (number or letter) to press on the

furnace keypad. For example, “Press 〈START〉”

means to press the key labeled START.

DISPLAY A different typestyle is used in text to indicate

information or messages displayed on thefurnace.

♦

Diamonds indicate a list of things needed (suchas

equipment) or things to know.

✓

Check marks indicate the performance of an action.

With lists of check marks, follow the instructions in

the order of the check marks.

►Triangles indicate that more than one option is

available. Carefully select the option that applies.

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NOTES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MODEL 4140

Introduction....................................................................................1-2

Parts and Accessories.....................................................................1-5

Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................1-8

CHAPTER 2. GETTING STARTED AND PRINTING

Safety Warnings.............................................................................2-2

Assembly .......................................................................................2-3

The Keypad....................................................................................2-5

Turning the System On..................................................................2-7

Setup..............................................................................................2-9

Printing ........................................................................................2-18

CHAPTER 3. CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS

Calibration Schedule......................................................................3-2

Calibrating the Unit .......................................................................3-3

Adjusting the Angle of Gyration..................................................3-16

Converting the Unit for Small Angles.........................................3-18

Changing the Mold Size ..............................................................3-21

CHAPTER 4. MAKING A SPECIMEN

Safety Warnings.............................................................................4-2

Compacting a Specimen ................................................................4-3

Extruding a Specimen....................................................................4-9

APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE

Troubleshooting............................................................................A-2

General Maintenance....................................................................A-7

Replacement Parts ......................................................................A-16

Returning Parts for Service.........................................................A-18

Troxler Service Centers..............................................................A-19

APPENDIX B. SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Specifications ...............................................................B-2

Mechanical Specifications............................................................B-4

INDEX

WARRANTY

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1-1

Model 4140 Gyratory Compactor.............................. 1-3

1-2

Model 4140 Parts and Accessories............................ 1-5

2-1

Sample Calc %Gmm Table...................................... 2-23

2-2

Sample Calc %Gmm Graph..................................... 2-24

3-1

Load Cell and PIM-3 Connections ............................ 3-4

3-2

Angle Excursion Indicator......................................... 3-8

3-3

View from Front Access Panel................................ 3-10

3-4

Setting the Adjustable Angle Stop........................... 3-17

3-5

Converting the Unit for Small Angles..................... 3-18

3-6

Changing the Mold Size .......................................... 3-21

4-1

Loading the Mold....................................................... 4-5

4-2

Mold in the Extruder................................................ 4-10

A-1

Cleaning and Greasing the Bearing and

Related Parts ............................................................A-12

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