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Table 3: TE-BBR Accessories and Consumables

Description

Part Number

Crack seal kit: includes a set of 5 modified beam supports, thin and

thick beam (for calibration), installation hardware and documentation

P44.0675

Crack seal mold for BBR

44.6262

Crack seal molds (6) for BBR

44.6263

Plastic Strip (set of 12) for aluminum molds

44.6250

O-Ring for aluminum molds

44.6235

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
Contents12
Introduction12
- Procedural Overview12
- Figure 1: Thermoelectric Bending Beam Rheometer12
- Control Unit13
- Load Frame13
- Air/Water Heat Exchanger14
- Figure 3: Front of Load Frame14
- Figure 4: Front of Control Unit with Local and Remote Mode14
- Specimen Molds15
- Air/Nitrogen Requirements15
- Computer Interface15
Contents16
Safety Precautions16
- Notes/Cautions/Warnings16
List of Tables18
Specifications18
- Table 1: CANNON TE-BBR Specifications18
Ordering Information20
- Table 2: TE-BBR Part Numbers20
- Table 3: TE-BBR Accessories and Consumables20
Unpack and Install the TE-BBR22
System Components Arrangement23
- Control Unit23
- Stirring Bar Protection Sheet23
- Stirring Bar23
- Figure 5: Levelling Legs23
- Load Frame24
- Level the Instrument24
- Computer24
- Figure 6: Stirring Bar24
- Figure 7: Bubble Level for Load Frame24
- Exchanger/Refrigeration25
Electrical Connections26
- Load/Control Unit Connections26
- Control Unit - Heat Exchanger Connections26
- Figure 8: Electrical Connections - Load Frame Figure 9: Electrical Connections - Control Unit26
- Figure 10: Air/Water Heat Exchanger Power Connections26
- Serial Connections27
- Tubing Connections27
Software Installation29
- Installation Procedure29
TE-BBR System Preparation & Maintenance30
- Fill the Air/Water Heat Exchanger30
- Figure 13: Air/Water Heat Exchanger Reservoir30
- Prepare the Temperature Bath31
- Check the Control Unit33
  - Control Unit Operation Checklist33
Initial Software Settings34
- Figure 16: Instrument Setup34
  - Enable Temperature Control36
    - Disable Temperature Control36
Calibration37
- Thermistor Probe Calibration Procedure37
- LVDT and Load Cell Calibration37
- Compliance38
- Run the Confidence Test38
- Figure 17: Load Unit Calibration38
- Verify Calibration39
  - Figure 18: Placing Weight with Forceps39
  - Erratic Readings Error Message40
- Calibrate with the Auto-Thickness Option40
Software Menu Options41
- Main Menu41
Beam Preparation45
- Asphalt Beam Dimensions45
- Test Method45
- Mold Preparation45
- Figure 20: Mold Specimen Diagram47
- Specimen Pouring48
- Specimen Demolding49
Initial Startup51
- Enabling Temperature Control51
- Adjust Gas Pressure51
- Adjust Load Settings51
Test Asphalt Binder Samples53
- Testing the Specimen53
- Test Description54
- Figure 21: Graph of Test Results54
- Shut down the Instrument55
- Figure 22: Report View of Test Results55
Troubleshooting56
- Troubleshoot Confidence Test56
- FHP Motors56
- Common Issues56
- Flush and Drain the Air/Water Heat Exchanger57
- Failed Communications59
- Figure 15: Exchanger with Housing Removed59
- Restore the COM Setting61
- Temperature Reading Error62
- Confidence Test Failures63
  - Level the BBR63
- Incorrect Load Values64
- Figure 24: Bubble Level64
- Fluctuation in Deflection/Load During a Test65
  - Check the TE-BBR Voltage Values for Force and Deflection65
- Download Button65
- Clean the Instrument Housing66
- Adjusting Bending Beam Rheometer Force and Deflection Voltages67
- Check Function of TE-BBR Cooling Modules71
- Clean Air Bearing Shaft and Load Cylinder in TE-BBR73
- TE-BBR Force Reading Error76
Replacement Parts77
- Table 7: TE-BBR Replacement Parts77
Warranty79
- Products Limited Warranty79
- Reagent and Chemical Warranty79
- Returning a Product to CANNON79
Appendix 1 - Test Reports81
- ASCII File Format for TE-BBR Report Files (.Csv)81
- ASCII File Format for TE-BBR Data Files (.Dat)82
- Table 8: ASCII File Format82
- TE-BBR Sample Data84
- Figure 30: Report View84
- Figure 31: Graph View85
Appendix 2 - Technical Note 030613186
- BBR Motor Stirrer Installation86
Appendix 3 - Technical Note 061109188
- BBR Crack Seal Option Installation88

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