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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

    MARSHALL STABILITY TESTER


    MODEL: A-001-LCD
    Table of Contents

    1. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 2

    2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 2

    3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 2

    4. SAFETY STANDARDS ................................................................................................................ 2

    5. SETUP FOR THE TEST .............................................................................................................. 3

    6. TEST PROCEDURE.................................................................................................................... 3

    7. CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................................... 4

    7.1 Load Cell Calibration ......................................................................................................... 5

    7.2 Displacement Transducer Calibration ............................................................................... 6

    8. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 7

    9. PROBLEMS .............................................................................................................................. 7

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    1. DESCRIPTION
    The machine described in this manual is used for Marshall Test. It consists of a rigid 2-column
    structure with a mobile upper cross-mean and lower cabinet with mechanical trust group, as
    well as the electric and electronic components.

    LCD Panel is mounted on the front of the cabinet. The machine is supplied with displacement
    transducer indicating the position of the ram and also with load cell for reading of the
    supplied load during the tests.

    2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
    Test Speed : 50.8 mm/min

    Max Load : 50 kN

    Limit Switch : Travel limit of the ram

    Overall Dimensions : 45 x 60 x 110 (h) cm

    Weight : 90 kg

    Voltage / Hertz : 220 V / 50 Hz

    3. INSTALLATION
    Bearing in mind the weight of the machine and electronics it contains, the machine should
    be used indoors and free from dust and high humidity.

    The machine should be lifted via the eyebolt attached to the upper cross-beam (ensure that
    the eyebolt is screwed into the cross-beam before lifting).

    ATTENTION: Do not stand under the machine during lifting.

    ATTENTION: Use lifting equipment with sufficient capacity.

    ATTENTION: Ensure that the bench is strong enough to support the weight of the
    machine. The recommended bench height is 70 – 80 cm.

    4. SAFETY STANDARDS
    It is important that the operator has read and fully understood the safety aspects. Use of
    other purposes beside Marshall tests will be considered improper and ALFA will not be
    responsible for any damage to persons or the machine.

    ATTENTION: The electrical source of the lab must be conveniently earthed


    conforming to the International Standards.

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    ATTENTION: Danger to operator due to the fact that it is an automatic machine.
    Do not place hands while the test is running. The load applied should
    be along the vertical axis

    ATTENTION: DO not remove LCD panel or any other electrical/electronic


    components.
    ATTENTION: In case of emergency or danger, the machine should be stopped
    immediately using the red STOP button placed at the lower part of
    the LCD panel.

    5. SETUP FOR THE TEST


    a) Place the machine on a flat level plane and check the cross-beam being horizontal via
    using the spirit level.
    b) Connect the cable (220 V / 50 Hz) of the machine to electrical supply spot.
    c) Ensure that the machine is fitted with the load cell, displacement transducer, breaking
    head and centering screws.
    d) Position the upper cross-beam in accordance with the height of the breaking head.
    e) Ensure that the centering screw is fitted and the breaking head is centered.
    f) Place the sample in the breaking head.

    6. TEST PROCEDURE
    a) Connect the machine to electricity source and turn it on from the Red Power button
    at the front panel.
    b) Select [MARSHALL] from the LCD control.

    c) After placing the sample in the correct place in the machine, select the unit by
    navigating up and down through the controller, then select the desired unit by pressing
    [ENTER].

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    d) After finishing all the installation, press [START] from the LCD control. The test will
    start and will automatically draw the graph for the Marshall Test in terms of load
    versus flow. The machine will automatically stop upon finishing the test.

    7. CALIBRATION
    a) To reach the calibration, select [SETTINGS] from the main menu in the LCD control.

    b) Select [CALIBRATION] from the Settings menu and enter the password provided by the
    laboratory coordinator. If you do not have the password, please contact ALFA to obtain
    it via phone or email.

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    c) The machine can be calibrated via two methods, Load Cell Calibration and Flow
    Meter Calibration.

    7.1 Load Cell Calibration


    a) The load cell must be with capacity of 50 kN. The load cell is placed on the machine
    over the piston.
    b) Navigate to the Load Cell calibration window.
    c) Select the unit for calibration by navigating up and down from the LCD control. Press
    [ENTER] to select the unit.

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    d) Press [START] to start performing the calibration. On zero load, press [ENTER] button.
    “OK” message will be shown on the LCD. Press [ENTER] again when the load is close
    to the maximum value. Enter the value of the reference load cell in 4-digit format. If
    required, press [BACK] to re-enter the value, then press [ENTER] to finish the
    calibration.

    7.2 Displacement Transducer Calibration


    a) Navigate to [FLOW METER] calibration option from the LCD Control.
    b) Select the desired unit for the transducer from the LCD control.

    c) Displacement Transducer Calibration (or, Flow Meter Calibration) can be done by


    adjusting the displacement transducer to zero location and pressing [ENTER] from the
    LCD Control.

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    d) The second step is to adjust the transducer to +25 mm from the zero location with the
    help of a vernier caliper/compass and pressing [ENTER] button again from the LCD
    Control.

    8. MAINTENANCE
    After each 200 – 250 tests or every six months, grease the ram screw threaded with 46MR401
    or equivalent grease by following the steps below:

    a) While doing this, the machine should be switched off and the cables should be
    disconnected.
    b) Remove the cover from the ram thread by unscrewing the bolts.
    c) After the greasing process, tighten the rubber cover and connect the machine to the
    electricity again.

    9. PROBLEMS
    a) The machine does not switch on?
    - - Check the mail cables and the power supply.
    - - Check the fuse; if burnt, replace it with an equivalent one.
    b) The ram movement is noisy?
    - Check the two columns; if loosened, they should be tightened back in
    clockwise direction.
    - Check the screws of the ram plate; if loosened, they should be tightened.

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