Bohlin DSR2 user manual english MAN0337 2 0

Bohlin www.malvern.com DSR II Malvern Instruments Limited Printed in England MRK1364-01 user manual Enigma Business Park Grovewood Road, Malvern Worcs, WR14 1XZ, U.K Tel: +44 (0) 1684 892456 Fax: +44 (0) 1684 892789 Malvern DSR II User Manual MAN0337 Issue 2.0 February 2010 © Malvern Instruments Ltd 2010 Malvern Instruments makes every effort to ensure that this document is correct However, due to Malvern Instruments’ policy of continual product development we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of this, or any other document after the date of publication We therefore disclaim all liability for any changes, errors or omissions after the date of publication No reproduction or transmission of any part of this publication is allowed without the express written permission of Malvern Instruments Ltd Head office: Malvern Instruments Ltd Enigma Business Park, Grovewood Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1XZ United Kingdom Tel + [44] (0)1684-892456 Fax + [44] (0)1684-892789 Windows 2000 and XP are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Printed in England Table of Contents Part - Operator’s Guide Introduction to this manual Introduction 1-1 How to use this manual 1-1 Access to the instrument 1-2 Assumed information 1-3 Where to get help 1-4 What is the DSR II? Introduction 2-1 How the DSR II works 2-1 Temperature Control Units (TCUs) 2-2 Software 2-2 Hardware features Introduction 3-1 Main components 3-2 Connections 3-5 Temperature Control Units (TCUs) 3-7 Software features and tests Introduction 4-1 Logging on 4-1 TruGrade software 4-2 TruGrade tests 4-4 Initial procedures Checking the air supply 5-2 Removing the immobilizer 5-2 DSR II Rheometer Page i Table of Contents DSR II Rheometer Levelling the instrument 5-3 Setting the gap 5-4 Installing the measuring systems 5-5 Checking the fluid level 5-7 Checking the flow rate 5-7 Powering on the components 5-7 Making a measurement Introduction 6-1 The Asphalt wizard 6-2 Loading the sample 6-9 Making a manual measurement 6-12 Interpreting the results 6-14 Closing down the system 6-17 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction 7-1 Setting up the fluids circulator 7-2 Rheometer maintenance 7-6 Circulator maintenance 7-9 Changing fuses 7-10 Troubleshooting 7-11 Part - Supervisor’s Guide Security Introduction 8-1 The User Configuration dialog 8-1 Setting up a user group 8-2 Creating users 8-3 Page ii MAN 0337 DSR II Rheometer Table of Contents Part - Appendices Health and Safety General warnings and regulations A-1 Electrical warnings and regulations A-1 Crush hazard A-2 Hot components A-2 Fluids circulator A-2 Power cords and Power safety A-3 Sample handling warnings A-5 Specification TCUs B-2 Minimum computer specification B-2 Chemical compatibility B-2 Test specifications and criteria B-3 Site requirements Bench C-3 Space required C-4 Power requirements C-4 Operating environment C-5 Air bearing supply C-5 Fluids circulator C-5 Air supply filters C-7 Unpacking instructions Installation Introduction E-1 Moving the system E-1 Upgrading the computer E-3 Changing the computer E-3 Index DSR II Rheometer Page iii Table of Contents Page iv DSR II Rheometer MAN 0337 Part Operator’s Guide Chapter C Site requirements The Parker filter/regulator The Parker filter/regulator shown below is supplied as standard with the air bearing version of the DSR II and is used to regulate the air to the correct bar pressure for the air bearing ill 8513 Air enters the regulator at  and leaves through  Open/close the air passage using the switch  To adjust the pressure, lift the upper blue knob  and turn it Push it down to relock it in the new position Caution! If any material or oil at all is seen reaching the right-hand cylinder  below the air filter, contact Malvern Instruments immediately Page C-8 MAN 0337 D Unpacking instructions Appendix D of the DSR II User Manual MAN 0337 Issue 2.0 Déballez l’instrument Auspacken des Gerates Desempaquetado del aparato Desempacotamento instrumento DSR II Page D-1 D Chapter D Unpacking instructions To unpack the instrument: If there is any sign of damage contact the freight carrier immediately Si vous constatez des signes de dommages quelconques, contactez immédiatement le transporteur Bei irgendwelchen Zeichen von Transportschäden den Spediteur sofort benachrichtigen Si se advierte algún signo de deterioro, contactar inmediatamente el transportista Contacte imediatamente a empresa transportadora se houver qualquer sinal de embalagem danificada Cut through the plastic bonding straps Découpez les courroies d’attache en plastique Die Kunststoffbänder durchschneiden Cortar las tiras de sujeción de plástico del embalaje Corte as tiras plásticas que prendem o conjunto Carefully cut the plastic packing tape along the fold lines Découpez avec précaution le ruban d’emballage en plastique, le long des pliures Die Kunststoffverpackungsbänder vorsichtig entlang den Falzlinien durchschneiden Cortar cuidado la cinta de embalaje de plástico por la líneas de doblado Com cuidado, corte a fita de embalagem plástica ao longo das dobras Page D-2 MAN 0337 Unpacking instructions Chapter D Open the wings of the carton and remove the top foam insert Ouvrez les rabats du carton et retirez les blocs de mousse du haut Die Klappen des Kartons öffnen und die oberen Schaumeinlagen entfernen Abrir los costados de la caja y extraer las piezas intercaladas de espuma de la parte superior Abra as abas da caixa e retire o enchimento de espuma que está em cima Remove all other packages from the carton and unwrap these Sortez tous les autres paquets du carton et déballez-les Sämtliche andere Pakete aus dem Karton nehmen und auspacken Retirar todos los demás paquetes de la caja y desenvolverlos Retire todas as outras embalagens da caixa e abra-as Keep all packaging in case the instrument requires transporting in the future Conservez tous les emballages, au cas où l’instrument devrait être transporté ultérieurement Das gesamte Verpackungsmaterial aufbewahren, falls in Zukunft ein weiterer Transport des Geräts erforderlich wird Conservar todo el material de embalaje por si el aparato debiera ser transportado en el futuro Guarde todo o material de embalagem, caso seja necessário no futuro transportar o instrumento DSR II Page D-3 Chapter D Page D-4 Unpacking instructions MAN 0337 E Installation Introduction The DSR II system should initially be commissioned by Malvern trained personnel This appendix shows how to re-install the system, typically required under the following circumstances: „ Moving the instrument If the system has to be moved from one laboratory to another, use the information in this appendix to reconnect the system correctly „ Upgrading the computer It may be company policy to upgrade computers periodically Detail is given on the actions required If required to change the computer, contact Malvern Instruments Only install the system in a suitable environment as detailed under Environmental conditions in Appendix C Moving the system Handle the instrument carefully Do not subject it to any strong physical shock Warning! Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury Always lift the instrument by holding it under its base Never lift an instrument by precision parts such as the bearing or TCU, or by its covers Refer to the handling procedures and diagrams in Appendix D - Unpacking instructions DSR II Page E-1 E Chapter E Installation Short distance movements To move the system: Power off all components Lock the bearing assembly using the immobilizer tubing shown in Chapter to avoid damage to the bearing in transit Disconnect the mains power cables from the DSR II and other components Disconnect the hoses and drain any fluid from the system into a suitable container Take care if the fluid is hot Move the Fluids circulator according to the supplier’s instructions Move the computer equipment according to its supplier’s instructions At the new location, reverse steps to Set up the connections as described in Chapter Warning! This product must be connected to a protective earth Longer distance movements Caution! The DSR II can be moved by users, but must not be moved without the immobilizer being in the locked position If the instrument is moved without the immobilizer being locked, damage to the instrument may occur If moving the system a significant distance or shipping it, pack all components, if possible in their original packaging Pack the fluids circulator, computer and monitor according to their manufacturer’s instructions Page E-2 MAN 0337 Installation Chapter E Upgrading the computer If an upgrade CD is provided, follow this procedure Note If the original software is subsequently updated with a new version, any custom tests, user groups and users, etc will be preserved Before reloading a previous software version on the computer, contact the Malvern Help Desk to review updates and software settings that may apply to the instrument configuration To upgrade the software: Remove the old version of the software using the Add/Remove Programs function in the Windows Control Panel Insert the new CD in the CD drive If Autorun is enabled on the computer, the software will start to install automatically Follow all on-screen instructions to complete the installation If Autorun is not enabled, select Start-Run-Setup.exe and follow the onscreen instructions Changing the computer If the computer used with the instrument has to be changed, contact Malvern Instruments DSR II Page E-3 Chapter E Page E-4 Installation DSR II Index A AASHTO T-315 2-1 AC adapter safety A-4 Access to the instrument 1-2 Adjusting flow rate 3-12 After a test 7-6 AIR - BAR connector 3-5 Air bearing locking 6-4 position 3-2 Air bearing supply C-5 Air filter replacing 7-7 setup C-7 Air supply checking 5-2 Annealing binder 6-9 Application Support tab 8-3 Asphalt wizard running 6-3 stages 6-2 ASTM specifications 2-1 Auto report 6-16 B Base plate cleaning 7-6 description 3-3 Bath temperature not changing 7-12 Bearing 3-2 Bench specification C-3 C Cable safety A-3 CE Declaration F-2 Changing circulator fluid 7-9 Checking air supply 5-2 Checking flow rate 5-7 Checking fluid level 5-7 Chemical compatibility B-2 Chuck lock 3-2 DSR II Rheometer Chuck overview 3-3 Circulator fluid filters 7-7 Circulator maintenance 7-9 Cleaning 7-6 Closing down system 6-17 Comparison Strain 4-6 Computer changing E-3 specification B-2 Connecting the hoses 3-9 Connections 3-5 Constants B-1 Cooling water quality C-6 Cord set safety A-3 Creating users 8-3 Crush hazard A-2 D Dimensions B-1 E Earthing A-1 Electrical warnings A-1 Extension lead safety A-4 F File name list 6-12 Filling the circulator 7-3 Filter maintenance 7-7 Filter setup C-7 Flow rate adjustment 3-12 checking 5-7 selector 3-3 Flow rate selector 3-3 Fluid flow lines clogged 7-12 Fluid supply 3-11 Fluids circulator changing fluid 7-9 connecting 3-9 health and safety A-2 Page i-i Index position 3-8 setting up 7-2 specification C-5 Force Password Change 8-2 Function of DSR II 2-1 Fuse overview 3-6 replacing 7-10 G Gap adjustment collar 3-2 dialog 6-7 setting 5-4 zeroing 5-4 Geometry dialog 6-4 Geometry list 6-5 Grade Determination test details 4-5 mode 4-4 results 6-14 Grade Determination/Linearity test function 4-6 results 6-16 H Hardware features 3-1 Health and Safety A-1 Help desk 1-4 High Temperature Test (Original Binder) B-4 High Temperature Test (RTFO Residue) B-4 High temperature trimming 6-6 Hose connecting 7-2 connecting up 3-9 Hot components A-2 How the DSR II works 2-1 I Immobilizer 5-2 Initial procedures 5-1 Installation E-1 Installing measuring systems 5-5 Intermediate Temperature Test B-3 L Levelling 5-3 Limit Percentage 4-6 Page i-ii DSR II Rheometer Linearity test results 6-15 results display 4-6 Load dialog 6-5 Loading sample 6-9 Lock dialog 6-4 Locking ring 5-6 Logging on 4-1 Lower measuring system 3-3 Lower plate 5-6 M Maintenance 7-1 Malvern personnel 1-2 Manual control 6-12 Measuring system constants B-1 Measuring systems base plates 3-4 installing 5-5 Measuring the sample 6-12 Menu commands in text 1-3 Model number 1-4 Moving the system A-6, E-1 O Operating environment C-5 Operator access 4-2, 4-3 Operator tasks 1-3 Original Binder (OB) 2-3, 4-4 P Parallel Plate 3-3 Pass/Fail test details 4-4 mode 4-4 results 6-14 PAV material loading 6-9 PAV sample does not adhere 7-12 PAV-aged material 6-7 Poor temperature control 7-11 Power cables 3-6 Power cord safety A-3 Power requirements C-4 Power safety information A-3 Powering on 5-7 Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) 2-3, 4-4 Print Preview 6-16 PT100 3-5 MAN 0337 DSR II Rheometer R Reference Strain 4-6 Regulatory statements F-1 Remote support 1-4 Removing the immobilizer 5-2 Replacing air filters 7-7 Replacing circulating fluid filters 7-7 Report printing 6-17 Report summarising data 6-16 Research software role 2-2 tests available 2-4 Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO) 2-3, 4-4 Routine checks 7-6 S Sample dialog 6-3 Sample handling warnings A-5 Sample information 6-3 Sample loading 6-9 Sample trimming 6-6 Saving test results 6-8 Security 8-1 Serial number 1-4 SERIAL port 3-9 Setting the gap 5-4 Shaft lock 6-11 Silicone mold 6-9 Site requirements C-1 Siting instrument C-3 Software features 4-1 Space required C-4 Specification B-1, D-1 Start dialog 6-3 Start Measure button 6-13 Strain amplitude 4-7 SuperPave 2-2 Supervisor access 4-2 System shut down 6-17 Index overview 3-7 placement 3-3 uses 2-2 Temperature of bath not changing 7-12 Temperatures for tests 4-7 Test control 6-13 Test list view 4-2 Test modes 2-3, 4-4 Test parameter view 4-3 Test parameters 4-7 Test specifications B-3 Test temperatures 4-7 Tests available 2-3, 4-7 Thermal equilibrium time 4-7 Torque B-1 Total Immersion Cell described 3-7 fluid level 5-7 overview 2-2 Trim dialog 6-6 Trimming excess sample 6-10 Troubleshooting 7-1 TruGrade software details 4-1 overview 2-2 tests 2-3 TruGrade tests 4-4 U Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) safety A-4 Unlock dialog 6-7 Upgrading the computer/software E-3 Upper measuring system 3-3 Upper plate 5-5 Upper spindle accelerates 7-11 User Configuration dialog 8-1 User creation 8-3 User group creation 8-2 V T Vernier scale 3-2 TCU specification B-2 TCU connector 3-5 Temperature control poor 7-11 Temperature Control Unit W DSR II Rheometer Water overflow problems 7-11 Website 1-4 WIN connector 3-5 Page i-iii Index Page i-iv DSR II Rheometer DSR II Rheometer Bohlin www.malvern.com DSR II Malvern Instruments Limited Printed in England MRK1364-01 user manual Enigma Business Park Grovewood Road, Malvern Worcs, WR14 1XZ, U.K Tel: +44 (0) 1684 892456 Fax: +44 (0) 1684 892789 Malvern