Case ACE ACE+ for SV212 Operator's Manual Print No. 84287226 - PDF DOWNLOAD

ACE/ACE+ for SV212

Operator’s Manual

Print No. 84287226 ©2010 CNH America LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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1st edition English 01/10

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This manual consists of: I. Technical data II. Operation panel ACE II III. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 IV. Maintenance manual ACE II V. Operating Manual ACEplus The following explanations serve to familiarise the machinist (operator) with the roller and to support him during handling and maintenance. It is therefore absolutely necessary to provide the operator with these instructions and to ensure that he reads them carefully before using the road roller. This aids training comprehension during the first use of the road roller.

Subsequent faults due to improper operating are avoided.

Adherence to maintenance instructions increases the reliability and lifetime of the machinery. It reduces repair costs and down time.

CASE accepts no liability for continued safe functioning of the road roller if it is incorrectly operated and/or operating modes are employed which represent improper use.

Spare parts must meet CASE technical specifications. These requirements are fulfilled if only original CASE spare parts are used.

These instructions must always be kept available on the equipment.

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Preface Information, specifications, and recommended operation and maintenance instructions contained in this publication are basic and final information at the time of the printing of this publication. Printer’s errors, technical modifications, and modifications of figures are reserved. All dimensions and weights are approximate and, therefore, not binding.

CASE reserves the right to perform modifications without obligation to inform the machine user. If you identify any differences between the machine operated by you and the information contained in this publication, contact your local dealer.

Reproduction or copying of any kind is prohibited without the written permission of CASE

SYMBOLS OF THE SAFETY NOTICES IN THE OPERATION MANUAL:

The notice warns of a serious risk of personal injury or other personal hazards.

The notice warns of possible damages to the machine or its parts.

The notice warns of the necessity of environmental protection.

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ACE II (AMMANN Compaction Expert) The AMMANN Compaction Expert – ACE II - is an electronic Measurement and Control System for Vibratory Rollers.

Depending on the layer to be compacted, the operating mode with the different compaction parameters of the roller can be preselected and the compaction process itself is controlled by the ACE II-system.

Further the stiffness of the ground is recorded continuously. The measurement of the soil stiffness with the ACE II system is similar to and based on the static plate bearing test, a testing procedure to check and confirm compaction of the ground!

The control system adjusts amplitude and frequency automatically. The optimum roller speed for best compaction results is indicated on a display in the cabin. The measurement of the soil stiffness works parallel with the control system and gives the bearing capacity of the ground continuously.

The operation of the ACE II machine is basically similar to the operation of a standard SV 212 ACE. Please find enclosed the Operation Manual SV 212 ACE. All information regarding the operation of the equipment is included in the Operation Manual.

This publication includes basis data concerning ACE II System operation and maintenance.

Other information, specifications, and recommended instructions for operation, maintenance and safety are given in the SV 212 ACE Machine Operation Manual!

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Content Content .............................................................................................................................................................4 1.

2.

TECHNICAL DATA ACE ...........................................................................................................................9 1.1.

Weights ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

1.2.

Vibratory Drum .......................................................................................................................................................................................................11

1.3.

Vibration....................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

1.4.

Drive ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

1.5.

Fluids ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

OPERATION PANEL ACE II....................................................................................................................13

2.1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................15 2.1.1.

Operation Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................16

2.1.2.

Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

2.1.3.

Start Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

2.2. Compaction Functions ACE ..................................................................................................................18 2.2.1.

Operation pages ....................................................................................................................................................................................................18

2.2.2.

Select Application..................................................................................................................................................................................................22

2.2.3.

Select Compaction Process ................................................................................................................................................................................22

2.2.4.

Set Compaction Target ........................................................................................................................................................................................23

2.2.5.

Select Performance Level....................................................................................................................................................................................24

2.2.6.

Calibrate Performance Level ..............................................................................................................................................................................25

2.2.7.

Set Manual Values ..................................................................................................................................................................................................25

2.2.8.

Set Temperature Range .......................................................................................................................................................................................26

2.2.9.

Select User Setting (optional function)..........................................................................................................................................................27

2.2.10. Select User Definition (optional function) ....................................................................................................................................................28 2.2.11. Define User Setting (optional function) ........................................................................................................................................................29

2.3. Documentation Functions ADS ...........................................................................................................30 2.3.1.

Operation page ......................................................................................................................................................................................................30

2.3.2.

Select ADS Function .............................................................................................................................................................................................32

2.3.3.

Select Track...............................................................................................................................................................................................................33

2.3.4.

Select New Track ....................................................................................................................................................................................................34

2.3.5.

Handle Actual Track ..............................................................................................................................................................................................34

2.3.6.

Details of Track ........................................................................................................................................................................................................35

2.3.7.

Diagram (Zoom) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................35

2.3.8.

Printing of Track ......................................................................................................................................................................................................36

2.3.9.

Delete Tracks and Passes .....................................................................................................................................................................................37

2.3.10. Export Tracks and Passes .....................................................................................................................................................................................38

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.4. Setup Functions SET .............................................................................................................................39 2.4.1.

Setup: Select Setting ............................................................................................................................................................................................39

2.4.2.

Setup: Adjust Display............................................................................................................................................................................................39

2.4.3.

Setup: Select Country Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................40

2.4.4.

Setup: Set Clock ......................................................................................................................................................................................................41

2.4.5.

Setup: Read Alert List ...........................................................................................................................................................................................41

2.4.6.

Setup: Select Reset Options ...............................................................................................................................................................................42

2.4.7.

Setup: Select System Data ..................................................................................................................................................................................43

2.4.8.

Setup: Enter User Code ........................................................................................................................................................................................44

2.4.9.

Setup: Set ACE Adjustments ..............................................................................................................................................................................45

2.4.10. Setup: Set ADS Adjustments..............................................................................................................................................................................46

2.5. General Functions.................................................................................................................................47 2.5.1.

Help pages................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

2.5.2.

Quit Error...................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

2.6. Error Messages......................................................................................................................................48 3. ADS EVALUATION SOFTWARE 2.2 ...........................................................................................................49 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................50 Installation / system requirements...................................................................................................................................................................................52 Basic settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................55 Using the software .................................................................................................................................................................................................................56 Saving data from the memory device.............................................................................................................................................................................56 Data evaluation .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................57 Software properties ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................58 Additional software functions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................61 Example: Analysis using an areas diagram ....................................................................................................................................................................64

4. MAINTENANCE MANUAL ACE .................................................................................................................65 Every 250 hours or 3 months ...............................................................................................................66 Drum drive gearbox ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................66 Vibrator Housing .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................67 Vibration Control Gearbox .................................................................................................................................................................................................68

Every 1000 hours or 1x a year ..............................................................................................................69 Drum Drive Gearbox .............................................................................................................................................................................................................69

Every 2000 hours or after 2 years ........................................................................................................70 Vibration Control Gearbox ..................................................................................................................................................................................................70 Vibrator Housing .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................72

As needed ..............................................................................................................................................73 TCP printer - Trouble shooting ...........................................................................................................................................................................................73 General errors ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................73 WIRING DIAGRAM SV 212 ACE ...........................................................................................................................................................................................75

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Content 5.

OPERATING MANUAL ACEPLUS (OPTIONAL FUNCTION) ................................................................77

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................78 5.1. Installation ...........................................................................................................................................79 5.1.1.

System Requirements .........................................................................................................................................................................................79

5.1.2.

Program installation..............................................................................................................................................................................................79

5.2. Standard Settings ................................................................................................................................81 5.2.1.

Configuring ACEplus ............................................................................................................................................................................................81

5.2.1.1. ACEplus Standard View ........................................................................................................................................................................................82 5.2.1.2. ACEplus System Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................84 5.2.1.3. Machine Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................................87 5.2.1.4. Extended Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................88 5.2.1.5. Language Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................91 5.2.1.6. Project Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................91

5.3. Project Configuration ..........................................................................................................................92 5.3.1.

General Project Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................................92

5.3.2.

Exporting a Project ................................................................................................................................................................................................95

5.3.3.

Point Mapping ........................................................................................................................................................................................................96

5.3.4.

Worksteps ................................................................................................................................................................................................................99

5.3.5.

Construction Plans ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 102

5.3.6.

Reconstruct Cache.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 103

5.4. Configuration of the GPS-Receiver ...................................................................................................104 5.5. Machine Installation ...........................................................................................................................105 5.5.1.

ACEplus Connectors ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 105

5.5.2.

Industry-PC Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 105

5.5.3.

GPS-Receiver and GPS Antenna Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 105

5.6. Initiation .............................................................................................................................................106 5.6.1.

First Initiation of ACEplus ................................................................................................................................................................................. 106

5.6.2.

First start of ACEplus ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

5.7. Project Administration .......................................................................................................................111

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5.7.1.

Creating a New Project ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 111

5.7.2.

Data Recording (Start Measurement) .......................................................................................................................................................... 116

5.7.3.

Editing Existing Projects .................................................................................................................................................................................. 117

5.7.4.

Analyzing Existing Project .............................................................................................................................................................................. 119

Additional Functions ................................................................................................................................

5.8.1.

Merge Projects .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.8.2.

Transformation of Coordinates (WGS84 -> UTM)............................................................................................................................................

5.9. UTM-Zones Worldwide .............................................................................................................................

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5.9.1.

List of all UTM Zones in a table ............................................................................................................................................................................

5.9.2.

UTM-Zones Europe.....................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.9.4.

UTM-Zones Africa .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.9.5.

UTM-Zones South America .....................................................................................................................................................................................

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OPERATING MANUAL 5.10. Hemisphere ...............................................................................................................................................

5.10.1. Northern Hemisphere ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

5.10.2. Southern Hemisphere ...............................................................................................................................................................................................

5.11. Toolbars and Symbols .............................................................................................................................

5.11.1. General Toolbars .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.11.2. Project Toolbar .............................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.11.3. Map Selection Toolbar ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

5.11.4. Map View Toolbar .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.11.5. Recorder Toolbar .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

5.11.6. Toolbar View Settings ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

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1. Technical data ACE

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OPERATING MANUAL 1.1.

Weights SV 212 ACE II

Operation weight with cab and protective frame ROPS EN500-1

kg (lb)

12300 (27117)

to drum

kg (lb)

7800(17196)

to axle

kg (lb)

4500(9921)

kg/cm (lb/in)

35,5(198,8)

Operation weight EN500-1

Static linear load

The service weight of the machine according to EN 500-1 is the machine weight with the full content of working liquids, half content of propellants, half content of sprinkling tanks and with an operator (75kg/165lb).

Machine weight under ISO 6016 equals to the weight that is fully filled with fuels, lubricants, sprinkling tank and incl. operator (75 kg/165 lb/). Calculate through adding 115 kg (253 lb).

The weight data can differ from above mentioned data according to the further customers’ requirements for the machine’s equipment and accessories.

1.2.

Vibratory Drum

Drum dia

mm (in)

1500 (59,0)

Drum width

mm (in)

2200 (86,6)

Drum shell thickness

mm (in)

30 (1,18)

1.3.

Vibration

Hydrostatic drive

1.4.

Gearbox of regulation vibration

Drive

Hydrostatic drive

1.5.

Gearbox of drive drum

Fluids

Gearbox of drive drum

l (gal US)

4,2 (1,1)

l (gal US)

16,8 (4,4)

l (gal US)

4,5 (1,2)

SAE 80W/90; API GL-5 nebo pro USA MIL-L-2105 C Housing of vibrator SAE 80W/90; API GL-5 nebo pro USA MIL-L-2105 C Gearbox of regulation vibration VALAR Hyte Gear VHP 75W/90

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2. Operation panel ACE II

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Introduction

OPERATING MANUAL

The operation panel ACE II replaces the yellow ACE operating panel, the display panel (gauges) and the ADS printer. ACE II combines the well-tried functions “ACE: Ammann Compaction Expert” and “ADS: Ammann Documentation System” now in a single device. Only the printer module is placed separately.

Introduction to ACE The Ammann Compaction Expert ACE is an electronic measurement and control system for vibratory rollers.

Depending on the layer to be compacted, the operating mode with the different compaction parameters of the roller can be preselected and the compaction process itself is controlled by the ACE-system.

Further the stiffness of the ground is recorded continuously. The measurement of the ground stiffness with the ACE system is similar to and based on the static plate bearing test, a testing procedure to check and confirm compaction of the ground!

The control system adjusts amplitude and frequency automatically. The optimum rolling speed for best compaction results is indicated on the display. The measurement of the ground stiffness works parallel with the control system and gives the compaction status of the ground continuously.

Introduction to ADS The Ammann Documentation System ADS is used to log the soil bearing capacity (in MN/m or kpsi) of individual roller tracks and corresponds to international standards for Continuous Compaction Control (CCC).

Besides performing a check on the homogeneity within a track, the increase in soil bearing capacity can also be determined by comparing several passes. If a noticeable increase can no longer be measured, the system indicates that the compaction is complete.

The logged data can be printed out on the printer module and/or exported to a USB memory device for the purpose of the transfer to a PC. Using the optionally obtainable software “ADS Evaluation Software” (for Windows PCs), the data can be reviewed, analyzed, saved and printed.

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2.1.

Introduction

2.1.1. Operation Panel The panel is operated by 8 Function Keys (F1 to F8) and 4 Hotkeys (ACE, SET, ADS and START/STOP).

F1…F8:

The keys F1 to F8 are function keys. The corresponding functions are indicated on the display either by text or by symbols (pictograms).

ACE:

By means of the ACE-key the ACE operation page can be opened from everywhere.

SET:

By means of the SET-key the Start Menu page can be opened from everywhere.

ADS:

By means of the ADS-key the ADS operation page can be opened from everywhere.

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START/STOP: By means of the START/STOP-key the logging of the soil bearing capacity (stiffness kB) can be started or stopped.

2.1.2. Welcome The Welcome page is shown during the start up of the system for approximately 5 seconds. Afterwards the change to the Start Menu page is executed automatically.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.1.3. Start Menu Choose between the compaction functions (ACE), documentation functions (ADS) and setup functions. This page can be reached from everywhere with the SET-key.

F1: Compaction functions ACE. F2: F3: F4: Setup functions SET. F5: Documentation functions ADS. F6: F7:

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F8: Open the Help page.

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2.2.

Compaction Functions ACE

2.2.1. Operation pages Operation page for Asphalt applications The ACE Operation page for Asphalt is the main screen to operate and supervise the ACE functions when the Asphalt application was selected previously.

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Operation page for Soil applications The ACE Operation page for Soil is the main screen to operate and supervise the ACE functions when the Soil application was selected previously.

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OPERATING MANUAL The ACE Operation page can be reached from everywhere by pressing the ACE-key.

All important information is displayed here: Actual and target values of the ground stiffness (kB). The “OK” indicates that the actual value is equal or above the target value.

ACE378 Actual value as well as maximum and minimum limits of the asphalt temperature (T). The “OK” indicates that the actual value is within the limits.

Note The temperature is only displayed for Asphalt applications.

ACE379 Actual amplitude (A:), actual eccentric position (E:) and actual frequency (f ) of the ACE drum.

ACE380 Actual speed (as absolute value and in % of the ideal speed) and proposed speed range (ideal speed between v min and v max) for the rolling speed (v).

The “OK” indicates that the actual speed meets the proposed range of the ideal speed. If the actual rolling speed is below v min (too slow) the speed shall be increased. Contrary if the actual rolling speed is above v max (too fast), the speed shall be decreased. In case that the vibration is off, therefore is no speed proposal indicated.

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2.2.Compaction Functions ACE The status boxes (between F4 and F8) provide the following information: Status box “Current operation mode”: Informs about the currently selected operation mode, which can be performance level Maximum, Medium, Minimum, Calibrated Maximum, Calibrated Medium, Calibrated Minimum, Manual mode or User Presets 1 to 6 (optional).

ACE382 Status box “Vibration”: Indicates the current status of the vibration, either Vibration On, Vibration Off or Jumping (means that the drum bounces and the ACE system will automatically reduce the compaction force).

ACE383 Status box “Logging”: Shows the logging status that is executed in the ADS part: “Stopped”: No logging is running.

“Started”: The logging of a pass on the current track is running.

“Finished”: Indicates that the logging is stopped AND that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved AND that the average stiffness value is equal or above the pre-set target stiffness value.

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“Material”: Means that the logging is stopped AND that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved BUT that the average stiffness value is below the pre-set target stiffness value -> the material shall be checked.

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OPERATING MANUAL Status box “Track and Pass”: The current track number (T) and the current pass number (P) are displayed here.

The START/STOP-key starts the logging of a new pass on the current track, or stops it.

Note A running logging is stopped, when the vibration is switched of.

ACE385 The main settings can be accessed through the F-keys.

F1: Switch the stiffness controller On and Off. If the automatic mode is On, the machine will work up to the pre-set stiffness target value (-> Control by Stiffness).

F2: Only for Asphalt applications: Switch the temperature controller On and Off. If the automatic mode is On, the vibration on/off is controlled within the pre-set temperature values (-> Control by Temperature).

F3: Open the page “Set Manual Values”.

F4: Back to the page “Select Compaction Process”.

F5: Open the page “Set Compaction Target”.

F6: Only for Asphalt applications: Open the page “Set Temperature Range”.

F7: Open the page “Select Performance Level”.

F8: Open the Help page.

Note After the start-up of the system, the stiffness controller and temperature controller are always switched off. The other settings, like operation mode, stiffness target value and temperature range, are stored, so that the system always continues working with the last made configuration.

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2.2.Compaction Functions ACE 2.2.2. Select Application Depending on the material to be compacted choose between the soil or asphalt application. The asphalt application activates the temperature measurement and allows the temperature dependent control of the vibration (i.e. switching on and off ).

Note The asphalt application is only available on tandem rollers! On soil compactors this page is not accessible.

F1: Soil application.

F2:

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F3: F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Asphalt application.

F6: F7: F8: Open the Help page.

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2.2.3. Select Compaction Process Choose between different compaction processes. The function “Target kB” (stiffness target value) can be combined with the other process settings. The “User Pre-sets” is an optional feature and therefore only available after the purchase from CASE. F1: Compacting with a pre-selected stiffness value (kB target value).

F2: Compacting with a pre-selected performance level (compaction force).

F3: Compacting with an automatically calibrated performance level (calibrated compaction force).

F4: Back to the previous page.

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F5: Manual control of compaction performance through manual setting of frequency and amplitude.

F6: F7: Compacting with user defined pre-settings. Note: This feature is an option and has to be purchased from CASE. F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.2.4. Set Compaction Target Set the compaction stiffness target value (kB target value) and switch the stiffness controller On and Off. If the stiffness controller is On (automatic mode), the machine will work up to the pre-set stiffness target value -> Control by Stiffness.

F1: Confirm the entered settings and return to the previous page.

F2: F3: Switch the stiffness controller On and Off. F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5:

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F6: Increase the stiffness target value (kB).

F7: Decrease the stiffness target value (kB).

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.2.Compaction Functions ACE 2.2.5. Select Performance Level Select one of the three performance levels (compaction forces) depending on the material to be compacted.

Maximum: If a high compaction performance is needed, for example to compact non-cohesive layers (gravel, stabilization), thick bituminous base layers, polymeric asphalt mix layers (Superpave mixtures), modified asphalt mixtures and hard-to-compact materials.

Medium:

If a medium compaction performance is needed, for example to compact base layers and binder layers of asphalt mixtures.

Minimum: If a small compaction performance is needed, for example to compact asphalt top layers and drainage asphalt courses.

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Alternatively the automatic calibration function (Calibr PerfLev) can be used to find the optimum performance level (compaction force).

F1: Confirm the selected performance level (Minimum, Medium or Maximum) and return to the previous page.

F2: F3: Open page “Calibrate Performance Level” (automatic calibration function).

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Select the performance level “Maximum”.

F6: Select the performance level “Medium”.

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F7: Select the performance level “Minimum”.

F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.2.6. Calibrate Performance Level Use the automatic calibration function to find the optimum performance level (compaction force). The calibration run must be performed on an uncompacted track (first pass) and the vibration must be started. The minimum length of the track is displayed above the progress bar (default value: 50 m) If the covered distance is equal or more than the minimum length, an “OK” is shown below the progress bar and the calibration process can be completed by pressing the Stop button. The calculated optimum performance level is afterwards indicated in the lower display box “Calculated performance level:”.

F1: Confirm the calculated performance level (Minimum, Medium or Maximum) and return to the previous page.

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F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Start the calibration process.

F6: Pause the calibration process. To continue press the Start button (F5) again.

F7: Stop the calibration process. When the progress bar has not yet reached the end, stopping is equal to cancelling the calibration process. When the progress bar has reached the end, stopping means to complete the calibration process and the optimum performance level is calculated.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.2.7. Set Manual Values Set the reference values for frequency and amplitude to control manually the compaction performance. The amplitude is adjusted indirectly by means of the adjustment of the eccentric weights (eccentric = position of the eccentric weights, which are producing the centrifugal force).

F1: Confirm the entered reference values (frequency and eccentric) and return to the previous page.

F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and toggle between frequency and eccentric input.

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F6: Increase the selected value. The entered value is immediately accepted (regardless of pressing the F5-key).

F7: Decrease the selected value. The entered value is immediately accepted (regardless of pressing the F5-key).

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.2.Compaction Functions ACE 2.2.8. Set Temperature Range Set the Asphalt temperature range and switch the temperature controller On and Off. The maximum temperature value (T max) is the highest asphalt surface temperature for vibration performance. The minimum temperature value (T min) is the lowest asphalt surface temperature for vibration performance.

If the temperature controller is On (automatic mode), the vibration on/off is controlled according to the pre-set temperature range -> Control by Temperature.

F1: Confirm the entered settings and return to the previous page.

F2:

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F3: Switch the temperature controller On and Off. F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and toggle between the input boxes for T_max and T_min.

F6: Increase the temperature value (for T_max or T_min).

F7: Decrease the temperature value (for T_max or T_min).

F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.2.9. Select User Setting (optional function) Optionally the system provides 6 user defined pre-settings. For each of them the main ACE parameter settings are defined: Material: Asphalt or Soil. If the setting “Asphalt” is selected, the temperature functions are activated.

Thickn: Layer thickness of the material layer (only used as information).

PerfLev: The performance level (compaction force) that is required to compact the defined material and the defined layer thickness.

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kB Targ: The target value of the stiffness (kB) that shall be achieved for the defined material and the defined layer thickness.

Tmp max: The upper level (maximum value) of the asphalt temperature range, within compaction with vibration is allowed.

Tmp min: The lower level (minimum value) of the asphalt temperature range, within compaction with vibration is allowed.

When pressing the user keys F1 to F3 and F5 to F7 once, the stored settings are displayed. After pressing the same key a second time, the selected user setting is activated.

The stored user settings can be modified (F8-key, “Define”) in order to adapt them to the specific material to be compacted.

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Note The access to this function is only granted after entering the Enabling code (access right “Customer”) or the Expert code (access right “Expert”) on the page “Enter User Code”.

This feature is an option and has to be purchased from CASE. F1: Show and select the User Preset 1.

F2: Show and select the User Preset 2.

F3: Show and select the User Preset 3.

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Show and select the User Preset 4.

F6: Show and select the User Preset 5.

F7: Show and select the User Preset 6.

F8: Open the page “Select User Definition”.

Note: Only accessible with user access rights “Customer” or “Expert”.

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2.2.Compaction Functions ACE 2.2.10. Select User Definition (optional function) Select one of the 6 User Presets (DefUsr) to define (or redefine) the stored settings.

F1: Open the page “Define User Setting” to define the User Preset 1.

F2: Open the page “Define User Setting” to define the User Preset 2.

F3: Open the page “Define User Setting” to define the User Preset 3.

F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Open the page “Define User Setting” to define the User Preset 4.

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F6: Open the page “Define User Setting” to define the User Preset 5.

F7: Open the page “Define User Setting” to define the User Preset 6.

F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.2.11. Define User Setting (optional function) Define the selected user setting (User Preset). The adjustable parameters are listed below: Material: Choose between “Asphalt” and “Soil”. The setting “Asphalt” enables the temperature functions.

Layer thickness: Enter the thickness of the material layer (only used as information).

Perf. level: Enter the performance level (compaction force) that is required to compact the defined material and the defined layer thickness.

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kB target value: Enter the target value for the stiffness (kB) that shall be achieved for the defined material and the defined layer thickness.

Temp. range: T max: Enter the upper level (maximum value) of the asphalt temperature range, within compaction with vibration is allowed.

Temp.range: T min: Enter the lower level (minimum value) of the asphalt temperature range, within compaction with vibration is allowed.

F1: Store the entered settings and return to the previous page.

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F2: Jump to the next input box.

F3: Jump to the previous input box.

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6: Increase the value or scroll upwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F7: Decrease the value or scroll downwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F8: Open the Help page.

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Documentation Functions ADS

2.3.1. Operation page The ADS Operation page is the main screen to operate and supervise the ADS functions. It can be reached from everywhere by pressing the ADS-key.

The START/STOP-key starts the logging of a new pass on the current track, or stops it. The diagram shows the measured stiffness value (kB) versus the covered distance (s). Additionally the stiffness target value is plotted as a horizontal full line.

Note A running logging is stopped, when the vibration is switched of.

ACE331 The following system limits have to be considered: -

Maximum track length = 6’500 m (6.5 km)

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Maximum track number = 100

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Maximum pass number per track = 99

ACE332 The status boxes (between F4 and F8) provide the following information: Status box “Current operation mode”: Informs about the currently selected operation mode, which can be performance level Maximum, Medium, Minimum, Calibrated Maximum, Calibrated Medium, Calibrated Minimum, Manual mode or User Presets 1 to 6 (optional).

ACE382 Status box “Vibration”: Indicates the current status of the vibration, either Vibration On, Vibration Off or Jumping (means that the drum bounces and the ACE system will automatically reduce the compaction force).

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OPERATING MANUAL Status box “Logging”: Shows the logging status that is executed in the ADS part: “Stopped”: No logging is running.

“Started”: The logging of a pass on the current track is running.

“Finished”: Indicates that the logging is stopped AND that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved AND that the average stiffness value is equal or above the pre-set target stiffness value.

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“Material”: Means that the logging is stopped AND that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved BUT that the average stiffness value is below the pre-set target stiffness value -> the material shall be checked.

Status box “Speed”: Indication of the ideal rolling speed (v) as follows: ”v: 0”:

The rolling speed is zero.

”v: OK”:

The rolling speed is within the proposed range of the ideal speed.

”v: slow”: The rolling speed is too slow -> The rolling speed shall be increased. ”v: fast”:

The rolling speed is too fast -> The rolling speed shall be decreased.

”v: ”:

The vibration is off and therefore no speed proposal is indicated.

The main settings can be accessed through the F-keys.

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F1: Select the next free track number (function “New Track”).

F2: Open the page “Select New Track”.

F3: Scroll the covered distance backward.

F4: Open the page “Select ADS Function”.

F5: Open the page “Printing Track”. Note: Only available if the logging is stopped.

F6: Open the page “Details of Track”. Note: Only available if the logging is stopped.

F7: Scroll the covered distance forward.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.3.2. Select ADS Function Access all ADS functions from here to handle the logged data (viewing, printing, deleting and exporting). The logged data consist of tracks and corresponding passes.

F1: Open the page “Select Track” on which all the tracks are shown clearly arranged.

F2: Open the page “Select New Track”.

F3: Open the page “Actual Track”.

F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Open the page “Export Tracks and Passes”.

F6: Open the page “Delete Tracks and Passes”.

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F7: F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.3.3. Select Track The track field (10 x 10 field) provides an overview of the track numbers 1 to 100. The meaning of the numbers or symbols inside the fields is as follows: “ ”: An empty field indicates a free track number, meaning that under this track number no data (passes) have been logged.

“12”: A number shows how many passes have been recorded on this track.

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“ok”: An ok stands for the status “Finished”. It indicates that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved AND that the average stiffness value is equal or above the pre-set target stiffness value. “!”: An exclamation mark indicates that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved BUT that the average stiffness value is below the pre-set target stiffness value. The reason might be a problem with the material -> the material shall be checked.

F1: Confirm the selected track number and open the page “Handle Actual Track”.

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F2: Scroll within the track field to right. Keep the button pressed to move automatically forwards.

F3: Scroll within the track field to left. Keep the button pressed to move automatically backwards.

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: F6: Scroll within the track field upwards. Keep the button pressed to move automatically upwards.

F7: Scroll within the track field downwards. Keep the button pressed to move automatically downwards.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.3.4. Select New Track Select a new track number in order to make a data logging on a new track (starting with pass number 1) or to continue data logging on an existing track (continue with the next free pass number).

F1: Confirm the selected track number and open the page “ADS Operation”.

F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5:

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F6: Increase the track number.

F7: Decrease the track number.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.3.5. Handle Actual Track Handle the actual track on this page. First select the desired pass number. The diagram shows the logged stiffness values (kB) versus the first 200 meters of the selected pass. Depending on the ADS adjustment “Curve number” (see page “SET > Setup (F4) > SysData (F7) > ADS Set (F3) > “Set ADS Adjustments”) one, two, three or four passes are displayed in the diagram (the selected and the previous ones).

The F-keys offer access to the details and to the printing options.

F1: Confirm the selected pass number of the actual track number and open the page “ADS Operation”.

F2: Open the page “Printing Track”.

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F3: Open the page “Details of Track”.

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: F6: Increase the pass number.

F7: Decrease the pass number.

F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.3.6. Details of Track The details of the previously selected track and pass are listed here: •

Date and Time.

•

Maximum and minimum values of the logged stiffness (kB max and kB min).

•

Average stiffness value (økB).

•

Increase or decrease of the average stiffness value compared to the previous pass (ΔkB).

•

Average asphalt surface temperature (Temper).

•

Average rolling speed (Speed).

•

Length of the pass (Length).

•

Driving direction (Direct: forward or backward)

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F1: Open the page “Diagram” (zooming function).

F2: Open the page “Printing Track”.

F3: F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Open the page “Export Tracks and Passes”.

F6: Open the page “Delete Tracks and Passes”.

F7: F8: Open the Help page.

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2.3.7. Diagram (Zoom) The diagram shows the logged stiffness values (kB) versus the covered distance of the selected pass.

The presentation of the stiffness values depends on the ADS adjustment “kB range”, “Track range” and “Curve number” (see page “SET > Setup (F4) > SysData (F7) > ADS Set (F3) > “Set ADS Adjustments”).

F1: F2: F3: F4: Back to the previous page.

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F5: F6: F7: F8: Open the page “Printing Track”.

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2.3.8. Printing of Track Handle the printing of the previously selected track. If required the desired pass number can be selected here.

Note The printout is only possible if the printer module is connected to the operation panel.

F1: Start the printout on the connected printer module.

F2: Pause the printing progress. Note: The data already sent to the printer buffer will still be printed. To continue press the Start button again (F1).

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F3: Stop the printing progress.

F4: Back to the previous page. Note: If a printing job was started, it will be finished in the background.

F5: F6: Increase the pass number.

F7: Decrease the pass number.

F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.3.9. Delete Tracks and Passes Handle the deletion of tracks. The track numbers can be selected on this page. If a track is deleted, all corresponding passes are deleted as well. If all tracks are selected to delete (track number = 0), all logged data is deleted.

Note During the deletion of the whole data (track number = 0), a small clock is shown.

Attention:

If the track number 0 (zero) is entered, all tracks and passes are deleted irrecoverably!

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While the system is deleting the whole data (track number = 0), all other functions are interrupted!

Therefore the data deletion shall only be carried out when the machine is at standstill or when the vibration is switched off!

Note The data can previously be exported to a USB memory device (see page “SET > ADS (F5) > DataExp (F5) > ”Export Tracks and Passes”).

F1: Confirm the deletion of the selected track(s) and pass(es).

The key has to be pressed twice, in order to confirm that the data really shall be deleted.

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F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: F6: Increase the track number.

F7: Decrease the track number.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.3.10. Export Tracks and Passes Handle the export of tracks to a connected USB memory device.

The track and pass numbers can be selected on this page.

Note: With the track number 0 (zero) all tracks can be selected and with the pass number 0 (zero) all passes of the previously selected track are selected.

Attention: - During the data export process, a small clock is shown. The USB memory device shall not be removed until the clock disappears. Otherwise the exported data might be damaged or incomplete!

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- While the system is writing the data to the USB memory device, all other functions are interrupted!

Therefore the data export shall only be carried out when the machine is at standstill or when the vibration is switched off!

Using the optionally obtainable software “ADS Evaluation Software” (for Windows PCs), the data can be reviewed, analyzed, saved and printed.

The stored data is exported as one data file per pass. Each file name (e.g. T0001P0002D11062007T103100) consists of the track number (T0001), the pass number (P0002), the date-stamp (D11062007) and the time-stamp (T103100). The files do not have any file extension.

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F1: Confirm the export of the selected track and pass to a connected USB memory device.

F2: F3: Stop the currently running export of data. Note: Press the key at least for one second.

F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and toggle between track and pass number input.

F6: Increase the track or pass number.

F7: Decrease the track or pass number.

F8: Open the Help page.

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Setup Functions SET

OPERATING MANUAL

2.4.1. Setup: Select Setting Select one of the settings to configure the system.

The information box (between F1 and F8 keys) is to read as follows: Machine: Machine type (e.g. “AV 95-2 ACE“, “SV 212 ACE“, etc.).

Version: Installed software version of the operation panel.

Date:

Creation date of the software version.

Rights:

Current user access rights.

VAM:

Installed software version of the VAM Control Box.

F1: Open the page “Adjust Display”.

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F2: Open the page “Select Country Setup”.

F3: Open the page “Set Clock”.

F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Open the page “Read Alert List”.

F6: Open the page “Select Reset Options”.

F7: Open the page “Select System Data”.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.4.2. Setup: Adjust Display Adjust the following display settings: -

Display style: Text or Pictogram (Symbols).

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Brightness: Range from 0 to 100 %.

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Contrast: Range from 0 to 100 %.

Based on the pre-set values, brightness and contrast are additionally trimmed by means of the light sensor that is located above the F5-key.

F1: Confirm the entered settings and return to the previous page.

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F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6: Scroll upwards through the shortlist or increase the value in the input box.

F7: Scroll downwards through the shortlist or decrease the value in the input box.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.4.3. Setup: Select Country Setup Select the following country settings: Language: “Deutsch (German)”, “English”, “Français (French)” and “Cesky (Czech)”.

Units: “Europe” (metric system) or “USA/GB” (anglo-saxon system).

Date format: “dd.mm.yyyy” or “mm/dd/yyyy” (d: day, m: month, y: year).

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Clock format: “24h” or “12h” (using “am” and “pm”).

F1: Confirm the entered settings and return to the previous page.

F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6: Scroll upwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F7: Scroll downwards through the shortlist in the input box.

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F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.4.4. Setup: Set Clock Set the time and date of the internal clock.

F1: Confirm the entered settings and return to the previous page.

F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6: Increase the value in the input box.

F7: Decrease the value in the input box.

F8: Open the Help page.

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2.4.5. Setup: Read Alert List The errors (or alerts) are logged inside the system and can be recalled in the alert list. Up to 100 alerts are stored. If the maximum is reached, the oldest alert gets lost at the expense of the latest one.

Each alert consists of an entry number (current position in the list), the error number (refer to the table “Error Messages”), the timestamp (time and date) and the event (Entered, Quit, Gone).

F1: F2: F3: F4: Back to the previous page.

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F5: Open the page “Delete Alert List”. Note: Only accessible with user access right “Expert”.

F6: Scroll upwards through the alert list.

F7: Scroll downwards through the alert list.

F8: Open the Help page.

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Setup Functions SET

2.4.6. Setup: Select Reset Options The reset options for ACE and ADS allow resetting the system to the factory default settings.

Reset ACE: After the confirmation of the option “Yes” the following values are reset: target stiffness (kB target = 80 MN/m), temperature limits (T max = 120 °C and T min = 80 °C), performance level (Medium), reference values for frequency (f = 35 Hz / 50 Hz) and eccentric (E = 33%), temperature correction factor (0 °C).

Reset ADS:

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After the confirmation of the option “Yes” the following values are reset: kB range (200 MN/m), track range (100 m), curve number (2 passes), grid (10 m), stride (0.2 m) and minimum kB increase (10 MN/m).

Clear Memory: This option formats the whole memory.

Note During the formatting of the memory, a small clock is shown.

Attention All logged data (tracks and passes) will be deleted irrecoverably! While the memory is formatted, all other functions are interrupted! Therefore the memory formatting shall only be carried out when the machine is at standstill or when the vibration is switched off!

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F1: Confirm the resetting of values and/or the deletion of the memory. The key has to be pressed twice (first confirm and then execute).

F2: F3: F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6: Scroll upwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F7: Scroll downwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F8: Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.4.7. Setup: Select System Data Select between several system data groups. Each of them provides specific adjustments for the system. The access is granted by three different user access rights. The corresponding user codes can be entered on page “Select User Code” (F1-key).

“User”: After the start-up of the system the access right is always set to “User”. The “User” has no access to the ACE actual values (F5), the ACE parameters (F6) and the ACE commissioning page (F7).

“Super User”:

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The “Super User” has read permission to the ACE actual values (F5) and the ACE parameters (F6), but no access to the ACE commissioning page (F7).

“Expert”: The “Expert” has read and write permission to the ACE actual values (F5), the ACE parameters (F6) and the ACE commissioning page (F7).

F1: Open the page “Select User Code”.

F2: Open the page “Set ACE Adjustments”.

F3: Open the page “Set ADS Adjustments”.

F4: Back to the previous page.

F5: Open the page “Read ACE Actual Values”.

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Note: Only accessible with user access rights “Super User”.

F6: Open the page “Read ACE Parameters” or “Read and Write ACE Parameters”.

Note: Only accessible with user access right “SuperUser” or “Expert”.

F7: Open the page “Commission ACE System”.

Note: Only accessible with user access right “Expert”.

F8: Open the Help page.

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Setup Functions SET

2.4.8. Setup: Enter User Code Enter the user code “Super User” or “Expert” on this page, in order to get the access rights to certain functions. After every new start-up of the system, the user access is reset to “User”.

Note Optionally also the login as “Customer” is possible. This is a part of the optional function “User Presets”, which is only available after the purchase from CASE. The user code for “Customer” is identical to the Enabling code for the “User Preset” function.

F1: Confirm the entered setting and return to the previous page.

F2:

Jump to the next input box.

F3:

Jump to the previous input box.

F4:

Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

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F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6:

Increase the value in the input box.

F7:

Decrease the value in the input box.

F8:

Open the Help page.

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OPERATING MANUAL 2.4.9. Setup: Set ACE Adjustments If required, use the following ACE adjustments: Enabling code: Enter the Enabling code to activate the usage of the function “User Presets” (see pages “Select Compaction Process” and “Select User Setting”). If there is a number shown on the right side of the colon, which is lager than zero, a valid Enabling code has already been entered.

If a false Code is entered, either the function is not activated or deactivated.

Note

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The function “User Presets” is an option and has to be purchased from CASE. Temp. correction: Enter a temperature offset value to adjust the temperature measurement.

F1: Store the entered settings and return to the previous page.

F2: Jump to the next input box.

F3: Jump to the previous input box.

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: Accept the entered value and move to the next input box.

F6: Increase the value in the input box.

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F7: Decrease the value in the input box.

F8: Open the Help page.

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Setup Functions SET

2.4.10. Setup: Set ADS Adjustments Configure the ADS adjustments as requested: kB range: Maximum stiffness value (kB) in the diagrams.

Track range: Maximum length of the covered distance (s) for one page in the diagrams.

Curve number: Amount of displayed passes in one diagram.

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Grid: Grid for the printout on the printer module.

Stride: Distance between two measured stiffness values (kB).

Min kB increase: Minimum difference of the average stiffness value between two passes. If the calculated difference is equal or smaller than this value, the system indicates that on the current track no further relevant increase of the stiffness can be achieved.

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F1: Store the entered settings and return to the previous page.

F2: Jump to the next input box.

F3: Jump to the previous input box.

F4: Cancel all changes and return to the previous page.

F5: F6: Scroll upwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F7: Scroll downwards through the shortlist in the input box.

F8: Open the Help page.

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General Functions

OPERATING MANUAL

2.5.1. Help pages On most pages a corresponding Help page can be opened, that contains useful information for the use of the functions.

F1: F2: F3: F4: F5: F6: F7: F8: Back to the previous page.

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2.5.2. Quit Error This page is automatically opened in case that one or more errors occurred. The errors are displayed with their error number and a short description. The latest error is always shown first. If there are other errors pending, they can be looked through by using the scroll keys.

A list of all possible errors can be found in the table “Error Messages”.

F1: F2: F3: F4:

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F5: Confirm the error.

F6: Scroll upwards through the error list (if there more than one).

F7: Scroll downwards through the error list (if there more than one).

F8:

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2.6.

Error Messages

No.

Error

E1:

Exciter adjustment is out of the permitted Error in the electric. tolerance.

Wrong adjustment direction gearbox.

Reasons and actions

E2:

Exciter adjustment does not work proper- Error in the electric. ly / wrong adjustment direction.

Transpose the connections.

Perform zeroing of the exciter.

Test the gear brake.

E3:

Maximum centrifugal force was exceeded. Error in electronic control.

Limiter does not work correctly.

E4:

Zero positioning impulse is missing (no Check Hall sensor. frequency is displayed).

Check cable connection.

E5:

Acceleration sensor signal is missing (no Check acceleration sensors. amplitude is displayed).

Check coaxial cables.

E6:

No CAN connection! Detected by the VAM Check CAN bus connection. control box. The box doesn’t receive any Check operation panel hardware. data from the operation panel.

E7:

No CAN connection! Detected by the ope- Check CAN bus connection. ration panel. The panel doesn’t re-ceive Check VAM control box hardware. any data from the VAM control box.

E8:

Flash error! Standard values were loaded.

Check operation panel hardware.

E9:

RAM error! No flash saving.

Check operation panel hardware.

E10:

Parameter read error!

Start up the system again.

Check VAM control box.

E11:

Printer error!

Check wire connection.

E12:

Data memory full!!!

Export logged data (tracks and passes) to a USB memory device, and/or

Check printer unit hardware.

The following data loggings get lost.

delete logged data.

E13:

File save error to USB memory device!

E14:

Parameter write error!

Check wire connection.

Check USB memory device.

Start up the system again.

Check parameters and parameter limits in the VAM control box.

Consequences / steps: E1 to E3:

Front vibration OFF; must be checked by a specialist.

E4 and E5:

Check connections of the Hall-probe and the Kistler appliance.

E6:

Check connections of the control unit in the cabin and the electronic control box.

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 Operating and installation instructions

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2

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Introduction These operating instructions contain fundamental information on the installation and handling of the evaluation and download software for the Ammann Documentation System ADS. With this software the data recorded and saved using -

the Ammann Documentation System ADS, or

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the Operation Panel ACE II

can be transferred to the PC/laptop and evaluated. The evaluated data can be saved as a work history and printed.

Moreover, employing the integrated analysis function, a variety of recordings can be reviewed and represented together.

NOTE It is the responsibility of the user to select the correct files for review.

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OPERATING MANUAL The software described in this document is an Ammann Group product.

You are entitled to use this software in compliance with the software license agreement. If you have any questions regarding this software, please contact an CASE office or an CASE dealer in your country.

Please remember that it may not be possible to avoid delays in answering your questions, depending on the matter and extent.

NOTE CASE cannot answer questions on the fundamentals of computer operating, operating systems or other applications.

Caution: •

The steps described in these operating instructions apply for all operating stages

•

Use only the CD-ROM provided. Never employ a different CD-ROM to use this software.

•

This software may not be modified

•

If modified or supplemented without CASE’s permission, entitlement to use the equipment may be withdrawn

Notes on using the CD-ROM •

Always keep the signal side (unprinted) free of dirt and scratches. Never write on or adhere labels to the CD-ROM! Clean with a soft cloth. Clean from the center of the CD-ROM towards the edge.

•

Never bend the CD-ROM or touch the signal side.

•

Never expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

•

Do not store the CD-ROM in places exposed to dust, extreme temperatures ad high humidity.

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 Installation / system requirements This chapter provides a step-by-step description of how the software is installed and what the requirements on your system are in order to allow the software to run correctly.

System requirements: Operating system:

Windows® NT 4.0 SP6, Windows® 2000 SP3, Windows® XP

Processor:

min. 600 MHz

RAM:

64 MB minimum, 128 MB recommended

Free hard drive:

min. 20 MB

Graphic resolution:

min. 800 x 600 pixel

Ports:

USB and USB memory device

Program installation: Proceed as follows to install the software.

1. Place the CD-ROM in the PC / laptop drive The CD-ROM uses an AUTOSTART routine. After a short wait the dialog box opens [Auto run].

If the dialog box [Auto run] does not open, click the desktop and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

2. Select language Select a language by clicking the corresponding flag.

3. Install the ADS software Click [Install ADS] and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. License agreement You must accept the license agreement.

ACE103en 5. User information Enter the user information supplied when you purchased the ADS software into the fields provided.

NOTE It must be paid attention to upper and lower case!

Click [Next] to complete the installation.

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OPERATING MANUAL Starting the program: •

Double-click on the desktop icon “Ammann ADS V.2.2”, or click on [START] / [Programs] / [Ammann ADS] / [Ammann ADS V.2.2]

•

After the first start of the program the language has to be selected.

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Afterwards the window “Basic settings” opens. Enter the company name and select the company logo.

NOTE The more detailed description is given in the section “Software properties”.

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In the main window click on [Properties] and select from the pull-down menu the diagram options and the Site information.

NOTE The more detailed description is given in the section “Software properties”.

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 When using the operation panel ACE-II the data back-up is carried out as follows:

1

On the operation panel ACE II open the page “Export Tracks + Passes” (SET o ADS (F5) o DataExp (F5), or ADS o FuncADS (F4) o DataExp (F5) ).

Select the number of the track and the pass that shall be exported (1).

NOTE By setting the pass number to 0 all passes of the track are selected. By setting the track number to 0 all tracks and passes are selected.

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Plug a USB memory device (2) into the USB socket (3) on the dashboard.

Check that the status “USB memory removed!” has changed to “USB memory connected!” (4).

NOTE If the USB memory device is not recognized, try with another one, or check the wiring/hardware.

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During the data export process, a small clock is shown. The USB memory device shall not be removed until the clock disappears. Otherwise the exported data might be damaged or incomplete!

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While the system is writing the data to the USB memory device, all other functions are interrupted! Therefore the data export shall only be carried out when the machine is at standstill or when the vibration is switched off!

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OPERATING MANUAL Basic settings Starting the program: Double-click on the desktop icon “Ammann ADS V.2.2”, or click on [START] / [Programs] / [Ammann ADS] / [Ammann ADS V.2.2] After every start of the program it is recommended to adjust the preferences to the data that will be evaluated.

Click on [Properties] in the menu bar. The pull-down menu offers the three options: •

Basic settings (1)

•

Diagram options (2)

•

Site information (3)

ACE108en Basic settings (1) •

Select the language.

•

Enter the company name and select the font size.

•

Search, select or delete a company logo.

NOTE The more detailed description is given in the section “Software properties”.

ACE109en Diagram options (2) •

Select the desired options and enter the requested values.

NOTE The more detailed description is given in the section “Software properties”.

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 Using the software Site information (3) •

Enter the site information into the corresponding text fields.

•

Mark the used ACE power level.

NOTE The more detailed description is given in the section “Software properties”.

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Saving data from the memory device Starting the data download program If the data has already been downloaded, proceed to data evaluation.

1

If this is not the case, click [Read data] (1) in the main window to open the option dialog box.

ACE112en Option dialog box: •

When using ADS, click on option [Read data from ADSmemory element].

•

When using ACE II, click on option [Read data from USBStick].

•

Select the path of the data source [Change Sourcepath...].

•

Select the path where to the data shall be saved [Change Savepath...].

•

By pressing the button [Read data], the data on the USB memory device are saved to the specified path (on the PC / laptop).

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The data on the USB memory device is deleted irrecoverably.

NOTE The data can also be transferred manually from the USB memory device to the PC / laptop, e.g. by using the Windows-Explorer.

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5. Save document

1. Selecting a data file

The evaluated document can be saved with a different name using [Save file as].

In order to begin the evaluation, press the button [Open file] in the main window.

A new window opens. Select a suitable file type (.txt, .dat, .pro, or none) and a file name.

Confirm by clicking [Open].

The name of the selected file will be displayed in the main window.

NOTE The new file will be saved as a data file in the [.dat] format. The original file, e.g. T0001P0005D0502200 8T135245.txt, is retained.

NOTE

All formatting applied during file processing is lost. The contents of the .dat files correspond to that of the original files.

The [Evaluate] button is only activated if a file has been selected.

2. Starting the evaluation The evaluation is started using the [Evaluate] button.

If no detailed site information was given in [properties] / [Site information], the corresponding dialog box opens.

6. Save document as a protocol The evaluated document can be saved as a protocol file with all preferences and formatting.

In order to save the document as a protocol, the [as log] 5 check box must be activated. The file is saved using [Save file as].

Enter and apply the site information.

NOTE NOTE When the evaluation has been successfully completed, the [Evaluate] button deactivates.

3. Preview When the evaluation is complete, the result can be viewed by pressing the [Preview] button.

The protocol files are given the [.pro] file extension.

Protocol files cannot be further processed.

7. Evaluate a further file In order to evaluate a further file, repeat from step 1.

Click [x] or [Close] to continue with the program.

4. Print document The evaluated document can be printed directly after evaluation [Print] or via the [Preview] window.

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 Software properties Properties: Basic settings (1) The language is selected and the company name and the company logo are entered in this window.

Select language: Click [Select language] and select among different languages.

Company name: Enter the name of the company (50 characters maximum) and select the font size.

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Logo: Search for the company logo via Windows-Explorer using [Find logo].

Delete a previously selected logo by clicking [Delete logo].

NOTE If the logo is too large, the size is automatically reduced in the document.

NOTE The following file formats for the company logo are supported: •

Windows Bitmap [.bmp]

•

Graphic Interchange Format [.gif]

•

Joint Picture Experts Group [.jpg]

Are the basic settings correct o [Apply].

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OPERATING MANUAL Properties: Diagram options (2) The appearance of the graph can be adjusted in this window.

5 Line diagram: The recorded data are displayed as a line graph.

5 Bar diagram: The recorded data are displayed as a bar graph.

NOTE It is possible to display line and bar graphs together in one diagram.

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5 Mean value: The mean bearing capacity of the evaluated pass is displayed in the diagram.

5 Display minimum value: Display the minimum value in the bar graph.

Minimum value: Define the minimum value.

NOTE The minimum value function allows a boundary value to be made visible in the bar graph by means of a variety of colors.

Visualization: One evaluation sheet: All data are displayed and printed on one sheet.

Several sheets: The data are displayed and printed on a number of sheets.

Distance per page: The number of meters of rolling path that are represented and printed on one sheet.

Are the diagram options correct o [Apply].

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 Properties: Site information (3) Enter the information about the contraction site in this window.

Site: Name of site (80 characters maximum) where the data was recorded.

Rolling path: Description of the rolling path (80 characters maximum).

Driver:

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Name of the roller driver (50 characters maximum).

Person in charge: Name of the contraction site foreman (50 characters maximum).

Is the site information correct o [Apply].

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OPERATING MANUAL Additional software functions Print wizard The print wizard allows several protocols to be selected and printed simultaneously.

ACE119en Analysis The analysis function offers the option of comparing series’ of measurement recorded with the ADS or the ACE II.

NOTE Tracks that have to be reversed in order to be compared with others must be selected. The reversed tracks will be marked with [***] in the legend.

1. Inserting the files to be compared.

2. Using the Preview function the analysis can be viewed before printing.

3. Printing of the analysis.

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NOTE There are several diagram options available. Click [Settings] to open the window “Diagram options”, where the options can be handled.

The following limitations for the simultaneous comparison of files have to be considered: •

In the black-and-white line diagram: a maximum of 5 files.

•

In the color line diagram: a maximum of 10 files.

•

In the areas diagram: a maximum of 22 files.

NOTE It is the responsibility of the user to select the correct files for the analysis.

This Ammann software is a tool for displaying several series’ of measurement together. The sensible selection of the datasets to be compared and the interpretation and conclusions drawn from this are the user’s responsibility.

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3. ADS Evaluation Software 2.2 Additional software functions Example: End of Track

Driving direction

Forward Beckward

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Track 6

Reference point 2

Reference point 1

Start of Track

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Track

Start

o

End

Track 1

Reference point 2

o

Reference point 1

Track 2

Reference point 1

o

Reference point 2

In order to compare these two tracks, both must be printed from Start reference point 1 End reference point 2. This is obtained by simply selecting the track that has to be reversed. The Analysis window would look like the picture below (as an example): In this example the first file (track 1) is reversed (reference point 2 reference point 1).

In this way both tracks will be drawn from Start of track End of track!

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Create an EMF file

Print into a file

Printer settings

Fit the page to the screen widht

Fit the page to the screen height

Standard view

Any zoom

Move page

Selecting tool (for zoom)

Show, hide margins

Show, hide printer selection

Show, hide tool bar

Show, hide zoom functions

Show, hide status bar

Screen calibration

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4. Maintenance manual ACE

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4. Maintenance manual ACE Every 250 hours or 3 months Maintenance work must only be carried out with the Roller stopped on flat, solid area.

Drum drive gearbox •

Location of drum drive gearbox.

OIL LEVEL CHECK

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2

Note: To better illustrate the positions of plugs the drum frame has not been installed.

•

Clean the place round the check plug 1. Unscrew the plug and check the oil level.

•

The level must reach the inspection hole or flow out slightly. Make up the oil via the filler plug, if needed 2. Clean the plugs and reinstall. Confirm the gearbox tightness.

1

ACE09 Replenish oil of the specification required.

Do NOT touch the gearbox and adjacent parts when these are hot. Check the oil ONLY with the oil cooled down.

Avoid any oil leakage into the ground.

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OPERATING MANUAL Vibrator Housing •

Location of the vibrator housing.

ACE15 OIL LEVEL CHECK

2

Note To better illustrate the positions of plugs the drum frame has not been installed.

•

Move the Machine so the plug 2 is in its highest position.

Check the oil level of plug 1. The oil must reach the low edge of the inspection hole or flow out slightly.

1

ACE10 •

When oil needs to be replenished, move the Roller a bit so the hole 1 gets to its highest position.

•

Then return the Roller to its original position and check the level again. Reinstall plug 1, replace any plug gasket damaged, see fig. ACE10.

1

Replenish oil of the specification required.

Do NOT touch the Vibrator flange or adjacent parts when these are hot. Check the oil ONLY when it cools down.

ACE11

Avoid any oil leakage into the ground.

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4. Maintenance manual ACE Vibration Control Gearbox •

Location of the control gearbox.

ACE15 OIL LEVEL CHECK •

Remove the check plug 1, oil level must correspond to the dipstick mark. Fill up via the oil filler 2.

2

Replenish oil of the specification required.

1 Do NOT touch the gearbox or its adjacent parts when these are hot. Check the oil ONLY with the oil cooled down.

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Avoid any oil leakage into the ground.

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OPERATING MANUAL Every 1000 hours or 1x a year

1

Drum Drive Gearbox OIL EXCHANGE •

Clean the place round the plug. Put a proper receptacle underneath the drain plug 3. Unscrew all the plugs 1, 2, 3 and let the oil flow out. When drained, reinstall the drain plug 3. Fill the filler plug 1 with 3,4 l of oil. Check the oil level via the inspection hole 2. Oil level must reach the low edge of the inspection hole or flow out slightly. Reinstall plugs 1 and 2, replace any plug gaskets damaged.

2

3 ACE09A

Replenish oil of the specification required.

Exchange oil when oil is hot, i.e. following the Machine shutdown.

Let the oil drained to cool down below 50 °C (122 °F). Do NOT touch the gearbox and its adjacent parts if these are hot.

Avoid any oil leakage into the ground.

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4. Maintenance manual ACE Every 2000 hours or after 2 years

1

Vibration Control Gearbox OIL EXCHANGE •

Clean the place round the filler plug 1, remove the plug.

ACE12A •

Clean the place round the drain plug in the gearbox bottom, use a receptacle to contain drained oil.

ACE16 •

Replace the filter always following the three replacements of oil fill.

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Fill with 4,5 l of oil 1.

•

Start the engine and briefly switch on the vibration, check the oil level on the dipstick 2.

1

Replenish oil of the specification required.

2 Let the oil drained to cool down below 50 °C (122 °F). Do NOT touch the gearbox and its adjacent parts if these are hot.

ACE12B

Avoid any oil leakage into the ground.

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4. Maintenance manual ACE Vibrator Housing OIL EXCHANGE •

Move the Roller so the plug 1 is in tis lowest position.

Clean the place round the plug and drain oil to a proper receptacle.

1

ACE13 •

Move the Roller a bit so the plug 1 is in its highest position.

Fill with 16 l of oil.

1

ACE11 •

Move the Roller a bit so the plug 2 is in its highest position, check the oil level via the inspection hole 1.

2

Replenish oil of the specification required.

Exchange oil when oil is hot, best following the Machine shutdown.

1 Let the oil drained to cool down below 50 °C (122 °F). Do NOT touch Vibrator Housing and its adjacent parts if these are

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As needed TCP printer - Trouble shooting General errors Problem

Possible causes

Restart of TCD device direct after start Weak power supply printing

Recommended actions Check the power supply. The TCD device needs during printing operation max. 1 A (depending on supply voltage).

Wrong paper sort

Insert the correct paper sort. The printer needs thermal paper.

Incorrectly inserted paper roll

Insert the paper in accordance to the descriptions in chapter “Change paper TCP”.

Bad paper quality

The fist print with a new paper roll may has poor quality. The thermal paper is sensitive against direct sun light and skin touch/ fat. Store the paper appropriate.

Blank printout

Bad print quality

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4. Maintenance manual ACE Change paper TCP Only use the thermal paper suitable for the printer. It must be inserted correctly in accordance with the illustrations. Incorrectly inserted thermal paper may lead to paper jams or “blank printouts“.

Paper sort:

Thermal paper roll

Paper roll width:

58 mm

Paper roll diameter:

32 mm

open printer

ACE18 change paper roll

ACE19 close printer

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1

X106.3

D100

30B

86B

87 85B

V102

V103

30A

7 Pole plug

X101.6

D106

X101.7

VAM

7 Pole socket Printer conection - not applied

M

X113.3

D104

B100

7 Pole socket Position sensor - Gear box

BNC socket Accelerometres

Acceleration sensor 2

X106.4 X106.6

X106.5 X106.7 X106.9

X106.8

X117.6

X117.5

X117.8

X117.7

X118.19

X118.21

86A 30A 87a

X113.3

Speed travel X99.4

X105

B101

B102

X137

RS232

USB

ST2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

X113.6

V101 85A

X113.3

13,6V

X113.3 X113.1

12V/18A

R R

1R

Speed travel signal

X116.1

2 8 9 10 11 12

X113.2

24V

0V

24V

X101.3

X106.1

ST4.1

3 8 9 10 11 12

X113.4

Left turning gear box relay

X113.7

X100.C1

R

X103.1

X116.3

X116.7

ST4.2

1

4

87 87a

X113.1 X113.1

Right turning gear box relay 1R

X102.6

X116.4 X116.5 PC/VAM X116.6

X120.1 ST4.3

2

5

X113.8

86

X113.1

85 30 X113.2

Backward travel signal

X106.2

PC D101 X120.2

3

6

X99.1 X99.2

X99.5

X99.4

Backward travel X99.3

Vibration turning on

Speed travel

X99.6 X99.7 X99.8

S101

17-32V

X100.A1 13,6V

+12VDC

X116.8 X116.9

ST4.5

ST4.4

ST2

X120.3 X120.5 ST4.7

X120.4

ST4.8

ST4.6

X120.8

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

RS232 X120.6 X120.7

5

8

ST3

ST4.9

X118.12

6 7

7 8

X117.1 X118.1

X118.20

X119.2

Reserve P

+ 24V

GND (31)

1R

Speed signal X102.3

X119.4

X116.2

PC

ST3

X120.9

X121.3 X118.4

X118.11

X121.4 X118.5

X118.10

X121.5 X118.16

X121.1

X121.6 X118.17

F101

1

5

X117.2 X118.3

X117.3 X118.2

15A

F102

1A

K7

X121.-

X121.2

PRINTER (option) D103

+24V (30)

3 2

H101

5V

17-32V

X100.D13

12V/30A

Acceleration sensor 1

B103

B

X104

B

Clock-

A

X136

A

DATA-

X103.4

Clock- X135.11

+12V

X103.6

DATA- X135.10

Clock+

X103.2

X135.8

DATA+

X103.3

Clock+ X135.3

GND

DATA+ X135.2

X103.5

GND X135.1

Logic supply

12VDC Power supply

0V

X134.C

PWM-signal (vibration) Can bus

Sensor of wheel speed

X102.2

GND X102.7 X134.A

5 6

X119.1 1 2 3 4

H101 Indicator of hydraulic filter clogging K100 Contactor for motor reversing K101 Vibration signal relay M100 Gearbox motor S101 Switch of hydraulic filter clogging Y100 Gearbox brake magnet V101, 102 Protective diodes V103 Protective diodes V 104 Protect transil output of source

X134.B

X102.5 X133.A

X103.7

(15) +12V

X102.4 X133.C

Y100

X102.1

X133.B

Gradability signal X133.D

M100

Vibrator revolution sensor X101.5 X111.4

X101.4 X111.1

-12VDC X101.2 X111.3

X101.1

Sensor of left wheel speed

9 Pole socket RS232 Signal of vibtration turning on X100.B13

Gear box brake X100.B4 X113.5

X100.D12 X100.A2

K100

Can bus X100.A12

V104

X100.A11

Vibration

X100.D3

X100.A10

Y10

X111.2 X21.6

+24V (15)

F5 +24V (15)

F100 30A

B100 Transmission speed sensor B101 Eccentric (cam) position sensor B102,B103 Vibration sensors D100 Computer VAM 4 D101 LCD panel D103 Printer D104 Contactor of relay box D106 Distribution box on the drum

K101

X119.3

ST1

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1 2 3 4 5 6

ST1

5

S18

S12 X13:1

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5. Operating Manual ACEplus (optional function)

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Introduction These operating instructions contain fundamental information on the installation and handling of ACEplus.

With the software described below, performance data from Ammann Compaction Expert (ACE) and positioning data from a satellite navigation system are displayed in real time and saved. The data can be transferred to a PC / Laptop and evaluated. The saved data can be analyzed and printed out.

User Instructions The software described in this document is an Ammann Group product.

You are entitled to use this software in compliance with the software license agreement. If you have any questions regarding this software, please contact an CASE office or an CASE dealer in your country.

Please remember that it may not be possible to avoid delays in answering your questions,depending on the matter and extent.

Note CASE cannot answer questions on the fundamentals of computer operating, operating systems or other applications.

The steps described in these operating instructions apply for all operating stages Use only the CD-ROM provided. Never employ a different CD-ROM to use this software.

This software may not be modified If modified or supplemented without CASE’s permission, entitlement to use the equipment may be withdrawn

Notes on using the CD-ROM Always keep the signal side (unprinted) free of dirt and scratches. Never write on or adhere labels to the CD-ROM! Clean with a soft cloth. Clean from the center of the CD-ROM towards the edge.

Never bend the CD-ROM or touch the signal side.

Never expose the CD-ROM to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.

Do not store the CD-ROM in places exposed to dust, extreme temperatures and high humidity.

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Installation

OPERATING MANUAL

This chapter provides a step-by-step description of how the software is installed and what the requirements on your system are in order to allow the software to run correctly.

Note ACEplus is divided into a machine application and an office application. The machine application is a complete and configured system, which does not need further software installations. The system requirements and description of the program installation only refer to the office application of the ACEplus software.

5.1.1. System Requirements Operating system Windows® NT 4.0 SP6, Windows® 2000 SP3, Windows® XP Processor

min. 600 MHz

RAM

min. 512MB; min.1 GB recommended

Free hard drive

min. 20 GB

Graphic resolution min. 800x600 Pixel Ports

COM 1, USB

5.1.2. Program installation Proceed as follows to install the software.

1. Place the CD-ROM in the PC / Laptop drive •

The CD-ROM uses an AUTOSTART routine.

After a short wait the dialog box opens [Auto run]

•

If the dialog box [Auto run] does not open, click the desktop and then double-click the CDROM icon

2. Select language •

Select a language for the installation.

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Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Installation

4. License Code •

Type the license code you were supplied with into the appropriate field.

Note Take note of lower and upper case.

ACE202 5. Completing setup •

Continue to follow the instructions on the screen.

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Standard Settings

OPERATING MANUAL

The standard settings determine the general behavior of ACEplus. These settings are valid for all projects, where ACEplus is applied.

After starting ACEplus, the User mode dialog appears. It is here that the user chooses how he/she wishes to use ACEplus. The user determines which role he/she will adopt for the operation of ACEplus.

The user can choose between four options: •

‚Start measurement’: The user wants to conduct a measuring on the machine. The operator chooses this mode when he/ she wants to record data with ACEplus. The recording of data is only possible in this mode

•

‚Analyze measurement’: The user wants to analyze recorded measurement data. This mode is typically used in the office application. Data can be transferred with a memory stick.

•

‚Configure’: The user wants to configure the system and/or a specific project. Data can be transferred with a memory stick

•

‚Close program’: This closes ACEplus.

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5.2.1. Configuring ACEplus 1. Start ACEplus (push power switch) 2. Choose “configure“ from the dialog “User mode“ 3. Choose the desired setting Default View •

System configuration

•

Machine configuration

•

Extended configuration

•

Language

•

Project settings

•

New project

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5.2.

Standard Settings

5.2.1.1. ACEplus Standard View The standard view enables the configuring of ACEplus’ appearance.

Recommended settings Note The image shows the recommended settings of the standard view.

The settings of the standard view describe the appearance of ACEplus after the program has been started. Settings, which are deactivated in the standard view, can be activated at a later point in time by means of corresponding commands in the menu.

Name

ACE206

Function General Settings Specifies whether the menu bar should be displayed.

Show menu bar

•

Show output

Specifies whether an output window should be displayed in the lower region of the main window.

•

This setting has no effect in the mode „Start measurement“.

The menu bar is never displayed in this mode.

As of ACEplus version 5, without function.

Specifies whether the main window should display a status bar.

Show status bar

•

Use big pixmaps

Specifies whether the displayed toolbar symbols should be big.

Dock windows moveable

Specifies whether the dock windows (especially the toolbars) should be moveable.

Opaque dock windows moving

Specifies whether the dock windows should be furnished with a navigation menu.

Workspace scroll bars

Specifies whether the windows, embedded in the workspace (e.g. recorder), should have scroll bars.

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It is recommended that this option be deactivated for the machine application.

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Funktion Toolbar settings

Enable general toolbar

Specifies whether the general toolbar should be displayed. The functions of the toolbar are described in the attachment.

Enable project toolbar

Specifies whether the project toolbar should be displayed. The functions of the toolbar are described in the attachment.

Enable map selection toolbar

Specifies whether the map selection toolbar should be displayed.

The functions of the toolbar are described in the attachment.

Enable map view toolbar

Specifies whether the map view toolbar should be displayed. The functions of the toolbar are described in the attachment.

Enable recorder toolbar

Specifies whether the recorder toolbar should be displayed. The functions of the toolbar are described in the attachment.

Enable map view settings toolbar

Specifies whether the map view settings toolbar should be displayed.The functions of the toolbar are described in the attachment.

Name

Funktion Settings of the toolbar map view

Show local coordinate grid

Specifies whether the recorder view of the coordinate grid should be displayed.

Show on machine

Specifies whether the machine on the screen should have a fixed position and the background be movable, or the other way around.

Show polygon shapes

Specifies whether the polygon boundaries should be displayed in the recorder view.

Show map legend

Specifies whether the map legend (the colored code of the measurement) should be displayed in the recorder view.

Show details

Specifies whether the ‚details’ window should be displayed in the recorder view.

Show machine

Specifies whether the machine should be displayed in the recorder view.

Show trace

Specifies whether the tracer (the last run trace of the machine) should be displayed in the recorder view.

Show compass

Specifies whether the compass should be displayed in the recorder view.

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5.2.

Standard Settings

5.2.1.2. ACEplus System Settings The system settings control the general behavior of ACEplus.

They also determine the default settings for new projects. A new project takes these settings as its standard values.

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Name

Function Specifies the UTM zone, in which the system should be inserted.

Explanation:

UTM Zone

The earth is divided along the 180th degree of longitude west and the 180th degree of longitude east in 6-degree wide meridian striations. In the middle of the 60 meridian striations formed in this way, run the longitudes 3°, 9°, 15°,... 177.

Every meridian striation receives a zone number. One begins with the numeration between 180° and 174° western length and assigns it with the identification figure 1. Moving east, one then counts upwards.

Maps of the UTM-Zones can be found in the attachment.

Specifies the hemisphere in which the system is to be inserted.

Explanation:

UTM Hemisphere

Regions above the equator are located in the northern hemisphere. Regions below the equator are located in the southern hemisphere.

Maps of the hemispheres can be found in the attachment Specifies the minimal GPS quality indicator.

Explanation: The measured positioning data need to have an indicator of quality, which is larger than or the same size as the given value. If the positioning data have a smaller indicator of quality, this does not lead to an error. However, the data are simply not displayed on the map.

Minimal GPS quality indicator

GPS quality indicator = 0 invalid GPS quality indicator = 1 means GPS fix GPS quality indicator = 2 means DGPS fix GPS quality indicator = 3 means GPS PPS Mode GPS quality indicator = 4 means RTK fix GPS quality indicator = 5 means RTK float GPS quality indicator = 6 means Estimated Mode

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Name

Function Specifies the minimal number of satellites, which are visible at the time of data collection, so that the data can be displayed.

Minimal number of satellites

Explanation: If fewer satellites are visible, this does not lead to an error. However, the data are simply not displayed on the map.

Specifies the maximally allowed HDOP (a dilution of the position’s precision) at which the data can still be displayed.

Explanation: An exceeding of this value does not lead to an error.

However, the data are simply not displayed on the map.

For the „performance“ of the satellite geometry, the DOP-values (dilution of precision) are used.

Maximal GPS HDOP

• HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision);

(Horizontal Dilution of Precision)

horizontal precision (longitude); 2D-coordinates.

The lower the HDOP-value, the better the precision. The HDOP values become worse when the receiving satellites are high up in the sky. „Horizontal Dilution Of Precision is a measure of how well the positions of the satellites, used to generate the Latitude and Longitude solutions, are arranged. Higher HDOP values, which are less accurate, can be caused if the satellites are at high elevations.“

Check GPS Checksum

Specifies whether ACEplus should compare the self-ascertained checksum with the checksum contained in the NMEA string.

Specifies the cell size of the map grid.

Map grid size

The smaller the value, the higher the map resolution and the larger the memory requirements.

Specifies how many grids constitute a map block.

Example:

Map block grid count

The value of the map grid = 0.1m, the value of the number of grids = 10 From this the side length of the map block can be calculated 0.1m x 10 = 1m

Minimal relation distance

Specifies the minimal distance between two recorded measured values.

Maximal relation distance

Specifies the maximal distance between two recorded measured values.

Specifies the block size for construction plans.

Explanation:

Construction plan block size

The smaller the value, the more precisely a construction plan (dxf-format) can be inserted and the larger the memory requirements.

Maximize view

View width

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Specifies whether the main window of ACEplus should be maximally displayed.

Recommended setting. If this option is activated, ACEplus is adapted to the screen resolution.

Specifies the width of the view when this has not been maximized.

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Standard Settings

Name

Function

View height

Specifies the height of the view when this has not been maximized.

Minimal input element width

Specifies the minimal width of the input elements (Edit Controls) in dynamic dialogs.

Minimal input element height

Specifies the minimal height of the input elements (Edit Controls) in dynamic dialogs.

Temperature unit

Specifies the temperature unit.

Language

Specifies the program language.

Keyboard

Starts the Windows On-Screen keyboard.

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5.2.1.3. Machine Settings The machine configuration determines the characteristics of the type of roller, on which the ACEplus has been inserted. These settings affect all projects of an ACEplus system.

Name

Function

Machine name

The name or type of machine. The designation can be freely chosen. Standard setting: ‚default Machine’

Machine length

Total length of the machine.

Machine width

Width of the machine; generally corresponds to the drum width.

Machine weight

Weight of the machine.

Drum offset X

X-Distance between the middle of the machine and the center of the drum in an X, Y coordinate system, in which X = direction east and Y = direction north, when the machine is aligned east.

Drum offset Y

Y-Distance between the middle of the machine and the center of the drum in an X, Y coordinate system, in which X = direction east and Y = direction north, when the machine is aligned east.

Measure device

Communication-dll to be used when the machine data are to be fed into the PC via an analog card.

Machine can vibrate

Specifies whether the machine can vibrate.

COM Port

Specifies the PC-Port to which the GPS device has been connected.

Baud-Rate

Specifies the Baud-Rate.

Receiver Offset X

X-Distance between the middle of the machine and the GPS receiver in an X, Y coordinate system, in which X = direction east and Y = direction north, when the machine is aligned east.

Receiver Offset Y

Y-Distance between the middle of the machine and the GPS receiver in an X, Y coordinate system, in which X = direction east and Y = direction north, when the machine is aligned east.

Defaults

The activation of this button repositions the machine parameters to their default values.

Keyboard

Starts the Windows On-Screen keyboard.

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Standard Settings

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5.2.1.4. Extended Settings The extended configuration specifies further configuration settings.

Name

Function

Simulation mode

Specifies whether ACEplus should run in simulation mode.

Specifies the kind of simulation.

Point, Line, Circle, File

Path

Single serial port read timeout

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Point: simulates GPS points along a line

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Line: simulates GPS positions on a line

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Circle: simulates circular GPS positions

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File: simulates an ACEplus – recording with data from a LOGfile.

Specifies the path to an ACEplus – Log – File, whose data should be used as an input for the simulation.

The path is only necessary when the simulation mode ‚file’ has been chosen.

Specifies how long ACEplus should wait for data input on the serial port (GPS-Data) during a read time.

No error surfaces if the time is exceeded.

Maximal time during which ACEplus can attempt to receive data from the serial port.

Overall serial port read timeout

Fatal errors if the time is exceeded.

If ACEplus doesn’t receive any data at the serial port (GPS) during a read time and if the total time is exceeded, then ACEplus reports an error.

Specifies the minimum length a read time at a serial port has to take.

Minimal serial port read time

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If the ACEplus receives data before this time is exceeded, ACEplus delays the read time; in this way the GPS device controls the flow of data.

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Function

Idle system check interval

The duration between two following system checks in the recorder view, when the recorder mode is idle.

Machine data fetch interval

The duration between two following readings of the CAN module output buffer.

Vibration on delay time

The duration between the switching on of the vibration and the first measurement, which is used for the recording.

Point calibration interval time

The duration between the data collections during the calibration process.

Max. time since last valid moving direction when calibrating

So that ACEplus can conduct the point calibration, it has to know the present moving direction. With this setting, the maximal time period, during the calibration, is determined, which is allowed to elapse, since ACEplus last transmitted the driving direction.

CAN Bus Communication

Use Redfox digital I/O

Inverse digital Redfox I/O

Specifies whether the machine communication should occur via CAN Bus. As of ACEplus version 5, the CAN-Bus Communication is standard Specifies whether the machine communication should occur via an analog unit (card).

Specifies whether the digital inputs on the Redfox PC are inverse (the signal has to be positively interpreted if no tension can be detected) or not (the signal has to be positively interpreted if a signal can be detected).

When the transfer of data occurs completely via CAN Bus, this setting is superfluous.

Forward drive digital I/O Position (0...7)

Vibration on digital I/O Position (0...7)

The position of the forward signal in the digital I/O module of the Redfox PC. When the transfer of data occurs completely via CAN Bus, this setting is superfluous.

The position of the Vibration-on signal in the digital I/O module of the Redfox PC. When the transfer of data occurs completely via CAN Bus, this setting is superfluous.

Shut down Windows after program termination

Specifies whether the PC should be shut down after the termination of ACEplus.

Display construction plan coordinates when possible

Specifies whether ACEplus should display the transformed coordinates when a coordinate transformation is possible.

Large projects in ACEplus have large RAM memory requirements.

When the memory requirements of a project get too large, windows has to swap out RAM memory onto the hard drive. This swapping out strongly slows down ACEplus.

When a user selects a project, ACEplus checks the RAM requireMaximal project memory consumption relative to total memory ments of the project. If the RAM requirements exceed a specific available limit, ACEplus generates a new project with the same settings as the project, the user actually wanted to open.

This setting specifies which memory requirements a project is procentually allowed to have in relation to the available memory before ACEplus creates a new project.

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Standard Settings

Name

Function

Maximal standard deviation for Helmert Transformation

ACEplus uses the Helmert transformation to convert UTM coordinates into local coordinates. The Helmert transformation requires at least two point pairs in order to conduct the transformation.

The standard deviation describes the quality of the transformation (When the individual point pairs match up well, the standard deviation is small). This setting specifies the maximally allowed standard deviation for the Helmert transformation. A high standard deviation leads to long calculation periods in ACEplus. The maximal standard deviation should not be larger than 10000.

Project folder on memory stick

Specifies in which path on the memory stick ACEplus exports data and searches, by default, for projects to be imported.

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OPERATING MANUAL 5.2.1.5. Language Settings 1. Choose the desired language 2. Close the window

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5.2.1.6. Project Settings 1. Choose or generate a project 2. Choose project and close the window 3. Adapt project settings

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Project Configuration

The project specific settings specify the individual characteristics of a specific project.

If a user generates a new project, ACEplus sets the project settings according to the default settings. This means that the default settings specify the basic settings of a new project. The user can change the project characteristics after the installation of a project.

Below, the possibilities of changing the project settings are described.

1. Choose “Configure“ from the dialog “User mode“ 2. Choose “Project settings“ from the dialog “Configure“ 3. Choose the desired setting •

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General

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Export project

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Point mapping

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Worksteps

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Construction plan

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Rebuild cache

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Start recorder area

5.3.1. General Project Settings The general project settings enable individual adaptation of the project settings.

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Function General Project Settings

Project name

Shows the name of the project.

Specifies the minimal GPS quality indicator.

Explanation: The measured positioning data need to have an indicator of quality, which is larger than or the same size as the given value. If the positioning data have a smaller indicator of quality, this does not lead to an error. However, the data are simply not displayed on the map.

GPS quality indicator = 0 invalid

Minimal GPS quality indicator

GPS quality indicator = 1 means GPS fix GPS quality indicator = 2 means DGPS fix GPS quality indicator = 3 means GPS PPS Mode GPS quality indicator = 4 means RTK fix GPS quality indicator = 5 means RTK float GPS quality indicator = 6 means Estimated Mode Specifies the minimal number of satellites, which are visible at the time of data collection, so that the data can be displayed.

Minimal number of satellites

Explanation: If fewer satellites are visible, this does not lead to an error. However, the data are simply not displayed on the map.

Specifies the maximally allowed HDOP (a dilution of the position’s precision) at which the data can still be displayed.

Explanation: An exceeding of this value does not lead to an error. However, the data are simply not displayed on the map.

For the „performance“ of the satellite geometry, the DOP-values (dilution of precision) are used.

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Maximal GPS HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision)

HDOP (Horizontal Dilution Of Precision); horizontal

precision (longitude); 2D-coordinates.

The lower the HDOP-value, the better the precision. The HDOP values become worse when the receiving satellites are high up in the sky.

Horizontal Dilution Of Precision is a measure of how well the positions of the satellites, used to generate the Latitude and Longitude solutions, are arranged. Higher HDOP values, which are less accurate, can be caused if the satellites are at high elevations.

Check GPS Checksum

Specifies whether ACEplus should compare the self-ascertained checksum with the checksum contained in the NMEA string.

Specifies the cell size of the map grid.

Map grid size

Explanation: The smaller the value, the higher the map resolution and the larger the memory requirements.

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Name

Function Specifies how many grids constitute a map block.

Example:

Map block grid count

The value of the map grid = 0.1m, the value of the number of grids = 10 From this the side length of the map block can be calculated 0.1m x 10 = 1m

Minimal relation distance

Specifies the minimal distance between two recorded measured values.

Maximal relation distance

Specifies the maximal distance between two recorded measured values.

Specifies the block size for construction plans.

Explanation:

Construction plan block size

The smaller the value, the more precisely a construction plan (dxf-format) can be inserted and the larger the memory requirements.

Local

Use a local coordinate system

Geodesic

Use a global coordinate system. Default.

Specifies the UTM zone, in which the system should be inserted.

Explanation: The earth is divided along the 180th degree of longitude west and the 180th degree of longitude east in 6-degree wide meridian striations.

UTM Zone

In the middle of the 60 meridian striations formed in this way, run the longitudes 3°, 9°, 15°,... 177.

Every meridian striation receives a zone number. One begins with the numeration between 180° and 174° western length and assigns it with the identification figure 1. Moving east, one then counts upwards.

Maps of the UTM-Zones can be found in the attachment.

Specifies the hemisphere in which the system is to be inserted.

Explanation:

UTM Hemisphere

Regions above the equator are located in the northern hemisphere. Regions below the equator are located in the southern hemisphere.

Maps of the hemispheres can be found in the attachment.

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OPERATING MANUAL 5.3.2. Exporting a Project For reasons of safety or data exchange, projects can be exported.

Choose the data medium for the project’s export:

ACE214 Choose a directory, i.e. folder on the selected data medium.

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Project Configuration

5.3.3. Point Mapping ACEplus can present local construction plan coordinates. ACEplus calculates all the processes in global UTM coordinates. In order for ACEplus to be able to present local construction plan coordinates, both the UTM as well as the local construction plan coordinates of at least two points have to be known and assigned to one another.

Point mapping UMT coordinates – local construction plan coordinates

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Name

Function

Use mapping

Specifies whether ACEplus should conduct the coordinate conversion.

Add new position

Adds a new pair of points

Rename position

Changes the name of the pair of points

Remove position

Removes a pair of points from the list

Edit position

Opens a dialog, in which the coordinates of the pair of points can be edited.

Ignore>

Closes the dialog; changes are discarded

OK >

Closes the dialog; changes are adopted

‚Add new position’ opens a dialog, in which the name of the new pair of points entered.

Name for the new pair of points

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Point Mapping

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Name

Function

Local (UTM)

Specifies that the ACEplus coordinates have to be entered as UTM coordinates. Activates the input fields ‚Local Position X’ and ‚Local Position Y’ and deactivates the input fields‚ Wgs84 Longitude’ and ‚Wgs84 Latitude’.

Wgs84

Specifies that the ACEplus coordinates have to be entered as Wgs84 coordinates. Activates the input fields‚ Wgs84 Longitude’ and ‚Wgs84 Latitude’ and deactivates the input fields‚ Local Position X’‚Local Position Y’.

Construction plan position X

X coordinates of the point in the construction plan coordinate system

Construction plan position Y

Y coordinates of the point in the construction plan coordinate system

Local Position X

Easting in the UTM coordinate system

Local Position Y

Northing in the UTM coordinate system

Wgs84 Longitude

Decimal value for Wgs84 Longitude

Wgs84 Latitude

Decimal value for Wgs84 Latitude

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5.3.4. Worksteps ACEplus divides a project into one or more worksteps. A workstep typically comprises the work of a layer or a process step.

Configuring Worksteps

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Name

Function

Add new workstep

Adds a new workstep

Rename workstep

Changes the name of a workstep

Remove workstep

Deletes a workstep

Edit workstep

Changes the settings for a workstep

‚Add new workstep’ opens a dialog, in which the name of the new workstep is entered.

Name of the new workstep If this dialog is closed with ‚OK’, a further dialog is immediately opened, in which workstep is configured.

The dialog specifies whether a construction plan is added to the workstep, as well as how the various data are graphically interpreted.

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Name

Function

Workstep name

The name of the workstep cannot be changed in this dialog.

Construction plan file name

Name of the construction plan that should be deposited after the workstep.

Register measurements Frequency (Min, Opt, Max)

Limits for the illustration of frequencies

Stiffness (Min, Opt, Max)

Limits for the illustration of stiffness

Delta Stiffness (Min, Opt, Max)

Limits for the illustration of changes in stiffness

Amplitude (Min, Opt, Max)

Limits for the illustration of amplitude

Speed (Min, Opt, Max)

Limits for the illustration of speed

Temperature

Limits for the illustration of effective temperature

Register Passes Passes (Min, Opt, Max)

Limits for the illustration of passes

Passes with vibration

Limits for the illustration of passes with vibration

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5.3.5. Construction Plans One or several projects can be assigned to each project. None or precisely one construction plan (from the group of construction plans assigned to the project) can be assigned to a workstep.

The dialog regarding the administration of the construction plans is described as follows: Note: Construction plans need to have the data format “DXF” in order to be processed by ACEplus.

Administrate construction plans

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Name

Function

Import construction plan

Opens the dialog “Open file” in which the desired construction plan can be selected in the .dxf format.

Rename construction plan

Changes the name of the construction plan.

Remove construction plan

Removes a construction plan from the project.

5.3.6. Reconstruct Cache If the project characteristics of a project that already contains recorded data are changed, ACEplus must recalculate the data model. “Reconstruct cache” serves that purpose.

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Configuration of the GPS-Receiver

OPERATING MANUAL

ACEplus requires a navigation signal for the specification of the position. ACEplus considers the specification of the position a sensor signal and is producer independent.

The type of sensor signal, however, is specified and described as follows: Prearrangements: •

Fixation of the GPS-receiver on the machine Connection of the supply for the GPS receiver (+12V)

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Connection of GPS-receiver with ACEplus computer via RS232 (GPS-Data)

Definitions / Settings: Serial Interface: ACEplus communicates with the GPS device via the serial interface. The communication only works, if the interfaces at both ends of the connection are configured in the same way.

Default settings ACEplus See Standard settings: ConfiguratiSetting GPS Receiver on » Extended configuration » GPS COM Port

1

COM Port

See port of the signal output GPS-receiver

Baud rate

38400

Baud rate

38400

Data bits

8

Data bits

8

Parity

none

Parity

none

Stop bits

1

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None/ hardware

Flow control

None/ hardware

GPS-Signal: The GPS signal used by ACEplus is defined by the NMEA-standard 0183 (National Marine Electronics Association). ACEplus uses the GGA-string for the specification of the position. For the required precision the ACEplus needs signals in the RTK-mode (Real Time Kinematics), which presupposes a signal from a basis station.

Standard setting ACEplus See standard settings: ConfiguraSetting GPS Receiver tion » Machine configuration » Time parameter

Minimal read time on the serial 1000 ms port

GPS mode

Recommended: RTK

Measurement rate

1 Hz

Type of massage

NMEA

Subtype of message

GGA

In addition, it is suggested that the GPS-receiver be configured as a Power-up. This means that the set configuration is active after the GPS-receiver has been switched on, and immediately sends the data of the positions.

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Machine Installation

5.5.1. ACEplus Connectors 1. Ethernet

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2. CAN-Bus 3. Serial interface RS232 (GPS)

3

6

7

4

5

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4. 2 x USB Port 5. Keyboard 6. Mouse 7. Reset 8. On button 9. Plug, supply

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5.5.2. Industry-PC Installation Procedures: •

Fixation of the industry-PC on the designated fixture.

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Connection of the supply.(9)

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Connection of the CAN-Busses ((2) D-Sub9 female)

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Connection of RS232 ((3) GPS-Data)

5.5.3. GPS-Receiver and GPS Antenna Installation Procedures: •

Fixation of the GPS-receiver on the machine

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Fixation of the GPS-antenna on the Machine (highest point of the machine)

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Connection of the supply for the GPS-receiver (+12V)

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Connection of the GPS-receiver and the ACEplus computer via RS232 (GPS-Data)

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Initiation

OPERATING MANUAL

Preparation: •

Industry-PC (ACEplus) was mounted and is ready for operation.

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GPS-receiver incl. Antenna were mounted and are ready for operation

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Navigation system for ascertaining the position is at hand and ready for operation. (basis station, receiver etc.)

5.6.1. First Initiation of ACEplus 1. Start ACEplus (push power switch) 2. Select “configure“ from the dialog “User mode” Procedures: Firstly, all important system settings must be configured in order to make ACEplus ready for operation on site.

System configuration: 3. Select “System configuration” from the dialog “Configure” ACEplus works with UTM-coordinates. To ensure that the position is precisely determined, the system must know the correct UTM-zone in which the measurements are to be conducted.

In order to ensure the operation of ACEplus, the following settings must necessarily be conducted.

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Setting of the correct UTM-zone in which the workspace of ACEplus is located. Overview of the UTM zones can be found in the attachment.

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Setting of the correct UTM hemisphere, in which the workspace of ACEplus is located.

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Setting of temperature unit (° Celsius or ° Fahrenheit)

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Optional settings are: •

Setting of the minimal GPS quality indicator.

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Setting of the minimal number of satellites.

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Maximal GPS HDOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision)

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Map grid size

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Map block grid count

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Minimal relation distance

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Maximal relation distance

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Construction plan block size

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Settings of screen views

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Machine Configuration: 4. Select “Machine configuration“ from the dialog “configure” The GPS-position is measured at the point of the GPS-antenna, due to system internal reasons. Due to system internal reasons, the stiffness values are measured on the contact surface of the bandage, directed towards the ground. ACEplus combines the stiffness values of the machine with the position data of the GPS-system and visualizes those in real time on the screen. In order to ensure that both measured values are calculated at the identical spot, correction factors need to be determined, dependent on the position of the GPS-antenna.

In order to ensure the correct specification of the position of ACEplus, the following settings must necessarily be conducted.

The middle of the machine used serves as a basis.

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Setting of the machine length

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Setting of the machine width

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Setting of the X-Offset-Bandage: Distance from the middle of the machine to the middle of the bandage.

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Setting of the Y-Offset-Bandage: Discrepancy of the middle of the bandage from the axis through the middle of the machine.

GPS: •

Setting of the serial communication port of ACEplus. Standard setting is COM port 1.

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Setting of the data transmission rate of the ACEplus communication port. The standard setting is 38400 Baud

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Setting of the X-Offset-GPS-receiver: Distance from the middle of the machine to the middle of the antenna.

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Setting of the Y-Offset-GPS-receiver: Discrepancy of the middle of the middle of the antenna from axis through the middle of the machine

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Activation of the field “Machine can vibrate“.

Optional settings are: •

Definition of a machine name

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Setting of the machine weight

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OPERATING MANUAL GPS-Configuration: Navigation system settings: In order to ensure the correct communication with ACEplus, the following settings must necessarily be conducted.

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Setting of the serial interface of the data port of the GPSreceiver used: Baud rate

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38400

Data bits

8

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Flow control

None/ hardware

Setting of the from ACEplus required mode: GPS Mode

RTK

Sampling rate

1 Hz

Type of message

NMEA

Subtype of message

GGA

5. Select “Back to main menu” from the dialog “Configure” 6. Select “Close program” from the dialog “User” in order to quit ACEplus.

5.6.2. First start of ACEplus 1. Start ACEplus (push power switch) 2. Select “Start measurement“ from the dialog “User mode“.

Opens the dialog “Local projects“.

3. Select “Add new project“ from the dialog “Local projects”.

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5. Select a project from the dialog “Local projects and confirm the choice with “Select and close”.

ACE227 6. Select a workstep from the dialog “Local worksteps” and confirm the choice with “Select and close”.

ACE228 7. The recorder view is opened.

8. If the system has been configured correctly, a “smiley” appears at the bottom of the left hand corner. It indicates that the system is ready for the data recording. Follow the instructions to initiate the measurement.

Note If the system is not ready, an error message appears.

Correct the error described 9. By pressing the green triangle der” the measurement is initiated.

in the toolbar “Recor-

10. By pressing the symbol stop ped.

the recording is stop-

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Project Administration

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5.7.1. Creating a New Project There are two possibilities to create a new project: a) Directly via the option „Start measurement“ b) Menu based via the option „Configure“ a) Initiate Measurment: 1. Start ACEplus (push power switch) 2. Select “Start measurement” from the dialog “User mode”.

This opens the dialog “local projects” is opened.

3. Select “Add new project“ from the dialog “Local projects”.

ACE230 4. Change the project name or confirm the project name suggested with “OK”.

ACE231 5. Select a project from the dialog “Local projects” and confirm your choice with

ACE232 6. Select “Add new workstep” from the dialog “Local worksteps”.

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7. Define a name for the new workstep and confirm with “OK”

ACE234 8. Define the layout characteristics for the new workstep and select a construction plan, if available. Confirm the settings with “OK”.

9. Select a workstep from the dialog “Local workstep” and confirm the choice with “Select and close”.

10. The recorder view is opened 11. If the system has been configured correctly, a “smiley” appears at the bottom of the left hand corner. It indicates that the system is ready for the data recording.

Follow the instructions to initiate the measurement.

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Note If the system is not ready, an error message appears. Correct the error described 12. By pressing the green triangle the measurement is initiated.

13. By pressing the symbol stop

in the toolbar “Recorder” the recording is stopped.

14. By pressing the symbol “Quit recorder” in the toolbar “Recorder” you return to the main window.

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OPERATING MANUAL b) Menu Based Creation of a New Project: 1. Start ACEplus 2. Select configure from the dialog “User mode”. » This opens the dialog “System Configuration“.

ACE236 3. Select “Add new project” from the dialog “System configuration”.

ACE237 4. Select “Add new project” from the dialog “Local projects”.

ACE238 5. Change the project name or confirm the project name suggested with “OK”.

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6. Select the newly created project from the dialog “local projects” and confirm your choice with “Select and close”.

ACE240 7. Change the machine settings according to the project conditions or adopt the standard settings. Confirm the settings with “OK”.

ACE269 8. Select a construction plan if available and close the window or import a construction plan from a data medium.

Note Construction plans need to have the data format “DXF“ in order to be processed by ACEplus.

ACE241 9. Create the point mapping for the construction plan and activate the construction plan for the recorder area.

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OPERATING MANUAL 10. Select “Add new workstep” from the dialog “local worksteps”.

ACE243 11. Define a name for the new workstep and confirm with “OK”.

ACE244 12. Define the depiction characteristics for the new workstep and select a construction plan, if available. Confirm the settings with “OK”.

ACE245 13. The recorder view is opened The new project has been designed and configured.

14. By pressing the symbol “Quit recording” in the toolbar “Recorder” you return to the main window.

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5.7.2. Data Recording (Start Measurement) 1. Start ACEplus (push power switch) 2. Select “Start measurement” from the dialog “User mode”. » The dialog “Local Projects” is opened 3. Select a project from the dialog “Local projects” and confirm your choice with “Select and close”.

ACE240 4. Select a workstep from the dialog “Local workstep” and confirm your choice with “Select and quit”.

ACE248 5. The recorder view is opened.

6. If the system has been configured correctly, a “smiley” appears at the bottom of the left hand corner. It indicates that the system is ready for the data recording. Follow the instructions to initiate the measurement.

Note If the system is not ready, an error message appears.

Correct the error described 7. By pressing the green triangle the measurement is initiated.

8. By pressing the symbol stop

in the toolbar “Recorder” the recording is stopped..

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OPERATING MANUAL 5.7.3. Editing Existing Projects 1. Start ACEplus 2. Select configure from the dialog “User mode”. » The dialog “System configuration” is opened.

ACE236 3. Select “Project settings” from the dialog “System configuration”.

ACE237 4. Select the project to be changed from the dialog “Local projects” and confirm the choice with “Select and close”.

ACE240 5. Select the desired project setting that should be changed.

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General

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Export project

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Point mapping

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Worksteps

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Construction plan

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Rebuild cache

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Initiate recorder Area

6. Back to main selection or start recorder area.

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5.7.4. Analyzing Existing Project Replaying a Recording: 1. Start ACEplus 2. Select “Analyze measurement” from the dialog “User mode“. » The dialog “Local projects” is opened.

ACE236 3. Select a project from the dialog “Local projects” and confirm the choice with “Select and close”.

ACE240 4. Select a workstep from the dialog “Local worksteps” and confirm the choice with “Select and close”.

ACE248 5. The recorder view is opened.

6. By pressing the u-turn arrow ed.

By pressing the symbol pause is intercepted.

By pressing the symbol stop stopped.

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OPERATING MANUAL Creating a Point analysis The point analysis visualizes all data that was recorded at a specific point (pair of coordinates) in a diagram or a table.

7. Start a project according to point 1-6 from “Playing recordings” 8. Select from unit in the toolbar “Map view” the desired appearance.

ACE251 9. Position the mouse cursor onto the coordinate, on which the point analysis should be performed and press the right hand side mouse button or the functional button F14.

ACE252 10. Select “Create point analysis” in order to conduct the point analysis

ACE253 11. A diagram containing all data that had been saved at this position is displayed.

12. By pressing the button “Show table” all data of this pair of coordinates is displayed.

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13. By pressing the button save the table can be saved in a file.

Note In the table the GPS-coordinates are displayed at the antenna positions. A possible offset, dependent on the antenna position, is only reproduced in punctual precision in ACEplus.

ACE255 Creating a Core Drilling If different worksteps were defined and recorded, there is the possibility to perform a virtual core drilling.

The core drilling displays all the final values of the worksteps that had been recorded at a specific point (pair of coordinates) in a diagram or a table.

14. Start a project according to point 1-9 from “Playing a recording” and “Point analysis” 15. Select from unit in the toolbar “Map view” the desired appearance.

ACE251 16. Position the mouse cursor onto the coordinate, on which the point analysis should be performed and press the right hand side mouse button or the functional button F14.

ACE252 17. Select “Create Core drilling” in order to perform a core drilling Note A core drilling does only make sense, if numerous worksteps were recorded.

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19. By pressing the button “Show table” all data of this pair of coordinates is displayed in a table.

ACE256 20. By pressing the button save the table can be saved in a file.

Note In the table the GPS-coordinates are displayed at the antenna positions. A possible offset, dependent on the antenna position, is only reproduced in punctual precision in ACEplus.

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Additional Functions

Additional functions can

5.8.1. Merge Projects ACEplus can merge numerous projects with recorded data into a large project. To do so, the dialog “Merge projects” is used.

The dialog can be opened in the recorder view in the toolbar under “Extras”.

Merge projects On the left hand side the dialog lists all projects with recorded data.

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On the right hand side the dialog lists all projects that should be merged into a large project.

With the buttons „>>“ and „<<“ projects can be moved from the list on the left hand side to the list on the right hand side, or the other way around.

When all projects that should be merged are present on the list on the right hand side, the merge-operation can be initiated by pressing the “Merge” button.

First, a name for the new project must be entered. Afterwards, ACEplus merges the individual projects into a new project.

With “Check the data for errors” we can predefine if the data should be checked for errors.

If errors should surface, ACEplus saves these errors in a text file in a project directory of the newly created project.

5.8.2. Transformation of Coordinates (WGS84 -> UTM) ACEplus can convert menu-driven WGS84 coordinates to UTM coordinates. To do so, the dialog ”Convert coordinates” is used.

The dialog can be opened in the recorder view in the toolbar under “Extras”.

Conversion of coordinates from WGS84 to UTM

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Name

Function

Longitude

Degree of longitude, decimal, in WGS84

Latitude

Degree of latitude, decimal, in WGS84

Easting

Easting in UTM

Northing

Northing in UTM

Zone

UTM Zone

Convert

Converts WGS84 to UTM coordinates

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UTM-Zones Worldwide

5.9.1. List of all UTM Zones in a table The Universal Transverse Mercator projection divides the earth into 60 UTM zones. Each zone is 6 degrees wide in longitude. The central meridian for the projection is in the middle of the UTM zone. (The reference latitude for all UTM zones is the equator.)

UTM Zone

Zone Range

Centra Meridian

UTM Zone

Central Meridian

1

180W - 174W

177W

31

0E - 6E

3E

2

174W - 168W

171W

32

6E - 12E

9E

3

168W - 162W

165W

33

12E - 18E

5E

4

162W - 156W

159W

34

18E - 24E

21E

5

156W - 150W

153W

35

24E - 30E

27E

6

150W - 144W

147W

36

30E - 36E

33E

7

144W - 138W

141W

37

36E - 42E

39E

8

138W - 132W

135W

38

42E - 48E

45E

9

132W - 126W

129W

39

48E - 54E

51E

10

126W - 120W

123W

40

54E - 60E

57E

11

120W - 114W

117W

41

60E - 66E

63E

12

114W - 108W

111W

42

66E - 72E

69E

13

108W - 102W

105W

43

72E - 78E

75E

14

102W - 96W

99W

44

78E - 84E

81E

15

96W - 90W

93W

45

84E - 90E

87E

16

90W - 84W

87W

46

90E - 96E

93E

17

84W - 78W

81W

47

96E - 102E

99E

18

78W - 72W

75W

48

102E - 108E

105E

19

72W - 66W

69W

49

108E - 114E

111E

20

66W - 60W

63W

50

114E - 120E

117E

21

60W - 54W

57W

51

120E - 126E

123E

22

54W - 48W

51W

52

126E - 132E

129E

23

48W - 42W

45W

53

132E - 138E

135E

24

42W - 36W

39W

54

138E - 144E

141E

25

36W - 30W

33W

55

144E - 150E

147E

26

30W - 24W

27E

56

150E - 156E

153E

27

24W - 18W

21W

57

156E - 162E

159E

28

18W - 12W

15W

58

162E - 168E

165E

29

12W - 6W

9W

59

168E - 174E

171E

30

6W - 0E

3W

60

174E - 180W

177E

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UTM-Zones USA

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UTM-Zones Worldwide

5.9.4. UTM-Zones Africa

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5.9.5. UTM-Zones South America

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5.10. Hemisphere

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5.10.1. Northern Hemisphere Regions in the northern hemisphere

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5.10.2. Southern Hemisphere Regions in the southern hemisphere

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5.11. Toolbars and Symbols 5.11.1. General Toolbars •

General Tools Print: prints the screen sections of the recorder view.

5.11.2. Project Toolbar

•

Project Tools Opens “change project settings” Opens “recorder view” The function “correlation” is deactivated Reconstructs the project cache.

This function is needed in order to adopt changes in the project characteristics Point mapping Opens “Change worksteps” Opens “Change construction plan” Is deactivated. Individual measurement

5.11.3. Map Selection Toolbar

•

Map selection Tools

Selection of the map view (unit).

•

Direction of motion

•

Vibration on / off

•

Passes

•

Passes with vibration

•

Stiffness

•

Delta stiffness

•

Amplitude

•

Temperature

•

Speed

•

Frequency

•

Unbalance

•

Power setting

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OPERATING MANUAL Display workstep: The workstep selected is displayed in the recorder area.

Assign to workstep: Data is saved into the selected worksteps Machine: The recorded data is assigned to the selected machine or the selected machine is displayed in the recorder area in the case of a replay.

5.11.4. Map View Toolbar

•

Map View Tools Shows the local net of coordinates in the record area.

Machine view of the recorder area: •

Fixed machine position Hereby the machine is displayed in the middle of the recorder view and the map rotates around the machine.

•

Fixed map position Hereby the map is oriented towards north, remains fixed and the machine moves on the map.

Adapt map size: This function is active in the mode fixed map position. The map size is adapted so that the machine is located in the centre of the recorder area.

ZOOM Function (+): Enlarges the map segment in the recorder area.

ZOOM Function (-): Diminishes the map segment in the recorder area.

5.11.5. Recorder Toolbar

•

Recorder Initiates data recording Intercepts data recording Stops data recording Playing of previously recorded data Opens the point calibration function Leaving the recorder view

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5.11. Toolbars and Symbols 5.11.6. Toolbar View Settings

•

Map view settings Shows the polygon boundaries in the recorder view Shows the map legend in the recorder view (color code of the measurement) Shows all measured values in the recorder view. Opens the window “details” Symbolically depicts the machine in the recorder view Shows the tracer (last run trace of the machine) in the recorder view Shows the compass in the recorder view

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