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CANNON Instrument Company | Appendix 1 – Test Reports

TE-BBR Sample Data

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Figure 30: Report View

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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

Cannon TE-BBR - TE-BBR Sample Data; Figure 30: Report View

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