UP.KIT - Modernization of Load Frames
The pictures show an example of the conversion of a test machine (type UP100, manufacturer GIESA).
The modernization / conversion is e.g. possible for the following devices:
- Load Frame UP25 (manufacturer GIESA)
- Load Frame UP100 (manufacturer GIESA)
- Compression device PP5 (manufacturer GIESA)
- Further devices on request
With these device types, the load frame with housing, ball screw and if possible the gearbox and sensors are retained. The following components are replaced:
- Control electronics with control display and power supply
- Stepper motor with driver
- Flange for mounting the new drive (depending on the device)
- Communication interface
The new controller is recognized by the GeoDESC PC software and enables to use the modernized device in a wide scope of test procedures.
Characteristics after modernization:
- Testing machine for carrying out speed-controlled tests, e.g. Uniaxial tests, Unconfined compression tests and CBR-tests
- expandable for performing Consolidation tests (odometer and swelling tests) and Triaxial tests
- precision drive for closed-loop load-, displacement- and speed-controlled testing
- intuitive operation and easy handling with 4,3” touch screen with separate function keys and haptics
- high speed multi-core-system with bus coupling and high resolution closed-loop controller with 1 ms sampling time
- precise settlement measurement with digital dial gauge, resolution 10 µm and 1 µm
- electronic load and stroke limitation to prevent sensor damages
- manual adjustment of the thrust plate / upper traverse
- changeable load sensors with automatic detection of the measurement range to adapt different test parameters
- measurement of a external analog signal (e.g. pore pressure or temrature sensors)
- serial interface for PC-controlled testing with data logging; cyclic measurement data logging, displaying and transfering to Microsoft EXCEL for advanced evaluation purposes
Specification:
Device specific, we will be happy to advise you!