Simpson Minilab PVF-C - Operation; Test Specimen Manufacture

Operating Instructions 6
man-CH-PVF-C-V17-2 Minilab 33
6.2 Operation
After the commissioning has been completed in accordance with Section
5, testing may commence.
Before starting any measurement or test specimen
manufacture, be sure to close the lower front Protection Doors
(Figure 8.1, Item 5). The doors are to keep the operator safe
from moving parts and debris and are equipped with safety
switches that will not allow machine operation while Protection
Doors are open.
6.2.1 Test Specimen Manufacture
1. Place the Specimen Tube (Figure 8.1, Item 12) on top of the
Pedestal (Figure 8.1, Item 14). The small edge of the tube must
be facing upward.
2. Fill the Specimen Tube with a quantity of sand necessary that
will result in a compacted specimen with height 50 mm.
3. Place the prepared Specimen Tube and Pedestal in their
position under the Piston (Figure 8.1, Item 3) on the PVF-C and
close the Protection Doors (Figure 8.1, Item 5) (see Figure
6.2.1).
4. Select menu, "Test sample," on the Operator Panel (Figure 8.1,
Item 6) and press the “Measurement” Button (Figure 8.1, Item 1)
on the enclosure door to begin manufacture.
Figure 6.2.1