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A longer audio signal (a beep lasting 1 second) and the voice message ‘TEST
COMPLETED. LAY DOWN WEIGHT AT THE BOTTOM’ informs the user
about the end of the test, and about registration of the measurement in the
internal memory and on USB stick (if plugged in). All test data including sett-
lement curves, GPS coordinates, date, time, serial number, device type, and
the test results themselves, are now saved. The protocol can be printed by
pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. Alternatively, continue with the next test by pres-
sing the ‘START’ button (NEXT) again.
Keep the safety grip on top of the device tight in your hand during the whole
test. When a test is not being performed, never leave the weight latched on top
of the loading device, as it could fall over and cause injury or damage. The
drop weight should only be latched on top of the device immediately prior to
an upcoming test. While in use, only the operator should come close to the
device. All other persons should stay at a safe distance to ensure that no one is
injured by the dropping weight. After the sixth drop place the drop weight in
its ‘rest’ position on top of the bellows at the bottom of the device and lock it
immediately with the transportation lock.
Ensure that the guide rod is kept upright during the impact. Use the spirit level
integrated in the safety grip to aid in the vertical positioning of the guide rod.
The test is invalid if the load plate moves horizontally during the impact. This
risk exists particularly if the test area is inclined. Avoid sideward movements
of the load plate on inclined test areas by placing your foot against the side of
the plate. Never stand on the plate! Doing so will distort the test results. Every
correct impact will be acknowledged by an audio signal (a single beep).
A different signal (a stuttering beep) will announce a possible measuring error.
In this event, ‘Try again’ will be shown on the display, accompanied by ‘REPE-
AT DROP’ via voice output. Should this occur, move the load plate and restart
the complete test from the first pre-consolidation drop.
If this error message ‘REPEAT DROP’ shows again, the soil is probably much
too hard or much too soft, so that the measured value is outside the measu-
ring range. In this case, move the load plate to another testing point and repe-
at the test there.
The sensitivity of the testing computer is set up in such a way that a normal
placing of the loading device on the load plate, or a normal latching of the
drop weight into the release mechanism will not trigger a measurement.
However, abrupt movements when placing the loading device on the load
plate, or latching the drop weight into the release mechanism, may trigger an
impulse. The electronic plausibility check will recognise the error and the
device will restart the complete test. Move the load plate and start the test
procedure again from the beginning.
If the settlement is very small, it is advisable to push the loading device onto
the metal ball of the sensor dome during impact. Doing so will help to avoid
a possible rebound of the guide rod and thus a distortion of the test results.
Try again !
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