2–4
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON
NOTE
Control panel screens in this manual are intended as
examples only. Values on your displays may differ
slightly from those shown.
The power switch is located on the left side panel of the compactor
(see Figure 1–1). After the compactor is turned on, it briefly
displays the model and software version number, then performs a
series of brief self-tests. After self-tests are completed, the
compactor displays the Machine Idle screen shown below:
-Machine Idle-
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G:100 AI:1.16 P:600
Press <START>
Where:
G = Operator-selected number of gyrations (this value is
999 if the compactor is set to compact to a target
specimen height)
AI = Operator-selected internal angle of gyration
P = Operator-selected compaction pressure
FIRST TIME SETUP
The Model 5850v2 is shipped with the current date and time
(Eastern Standard Time) stored in its memory. By default, the date
is displayed in mm/dd/yyyy format and the time in AM/PM format.
To change the date, time, or display format, refer to page 5–3.
The Model 5850v2 provides a number of operator-definable options
that control its operation. From the Setup menu, the operator can:
Select whether the compactor will run for a specified number of
gyrations (from 1 to 999) or until the specimen has been
compacted to a specified height (50 to 200 mm). Then define
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