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Content
I. Intended purpose 2. Preparation for measurement 3. Carrying out a measurement 3.1 Switching on the device 3.2 GPS receiver function* 3.3 Starting measurement 3.4 Evaluating and printing the results 4. Menu 4.1 Measuring 4.2 Reading maps 4.3 Deleting maps 4.4 Settings 4.5 Setting the clock 4.6 Information 4.7 Calibration 4.8 Firmware update 5. Printer 6. Care and maintenance 6.1 Battery 6.2 Care of mechanical loading device 6.3 Protection against total discharge 6.4 Automatic switch-off when not in use 7. Software for ZFG 3000 GPS/ ZFG3000* 7.1 Program and hardware installation 7.2 Opening the program 7.3 Starting the program 7.4 Data entry in inspection log 7.5 Reading in data from SD card 7.6 Usc oC inspection logs produced 7.7 Statistical evaluation 8. View of the device 9. Operating iniormation 10./Il ./ 12 Technical datat 13. Scope oldeliveryt 14. Calibration institutes 15. Correlations 16. Warranty 17. EU conformity declaration

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I.lntcnded purpose The dynamic plate load test with the help of the ZFG 3000 light drop weight tester is a rapid method of determining the dynamic deflection modulus E~j [[MNIm9. This allows conclusions to be made about the load-bearing capacity and compaction of soils. In accordance with German regulations TP BF-Stb Part 88.3, the procedure can be used on mixed-grained and course-grained soils up to a grain size of maximum 63 mm, loose base courses, backfill material and for soil improvement. It is used in earth works and road construction, and is well suited for in-house self-control and accurately documenting results and preparing reports. The light drop weight tester can alternatively be used as a static plate load device in accordance with DIN 18 134, and has the following benefits: no necessity for a loaded truck as a required counterbalance in the static plate bearing test or the tripod required for settlement measurement testing facilities in restricted space, for example during rail track construction, trench backtilling, for general backfill, in boreholes or other locations with difficult access low space requirements and low test equipment weight low time requirements for testing around 3 minutes for each measuring point
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2. PreparatiOn for measurement To carry out a measurement, place the loading plate firmly and horizontally on the prepared test area by pushing down and turning. If unevenness is present, compensate for this using dry medium-grain sand which, however, may only fill up any voids under the loading plate. The settlement gauge and the loading plate are each fitted with a socket, into which the measuring cable is plugged to connect the devices. Now place the loading device on the loading plate Remove the transport safety device from the drop weight.

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The test area must be pre-loaded with 3 drops. To do this, raise the drop weight and engage the release mechanism. Once you have aligned the guide rod vertically the drop weight should be released, then raised again using the catch handle after the rebound, and engaged in the release mechanism once again.

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3.1 Switching the device on Once pre-loading has been carried out, the settlement gauge should be switched on using the <On/Off> switch. To prevent unintentional switching on of the device, the On/0ff button must be pressed for at least two seconds when switching on. ZFG 3000 We 11.02.09 11:58:37 Batt: D Zorn Instruments

The current date/time and battery status are displayed. If all data is to be saved to the SD card, please insert the SD card now. 3.2 GPS receiver function* GPS = Global Position System; used for position-fixing The OPS module installed as standard receives satellite signals in the open air. Reception is only available to a limited extent under coverings and in enclosed rooms. The satellite si nal are received by the GPS module to fix the current position. Depending on the satellite si ii.i I strength, the device requires between 30 and 120 seconds to display the location coordinal on its display. The location coordinates are now displayed in place of the name Zorn Instruments. If no satellite signals can be received (e.g. due to enclosed rooms) measurement and sa iii can also be carried out without position-fixing.
3.3 Starting measurement: To start the measurement, press the <OK> button and the following image appears on the

display: Measure 300mrnf 10kg Execute 1st pulse 1

A single acoustic beep acknowledges start of measurement. The test mode currently set is now displayed (e.g. loading plate size and mass of fall weight). It may be necessary to switch this over to the required test mode (see also 4.4 Settings). The second line displays a prompt to carry out the first pulse. Once the first pulse has taken place, the settlement value s is displayed.

Measure: 300mnVl 0kg Execute 2nd pulse S~: 0.286 mm -2The beep which follows prompts you to carry out the second pulse.

This procedure is repeated up to the 3rd pulse Measure: 300mnVl 0kg Press <OK> s~: 0.285 mm 52: 0.303 mm 53: 0.312 mm After this, all three settlement values are displayed and this is confirmed with a double beep. The following information is displayed if the GPS signal is missing: <waiting for GPS> All available data is saved after 10 seconds at the latest even if no GPS signal is available. In this case, the location coordinates will not be saved to the SD card. The Press <OK prompt is displayed in the second line and this then initiates calculation of the results. 3.4 Evaluating and printing the results The following results are displayed:
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geographical coordinates consecutive number (only if SD card is inserted), date and time 5m = mean settlement in mm s/v degree of compactibility, which gives information about whether (he existing soil can be compacted further or not (in generalS s/v 3 5 soil compactable further; s/v > 3,5 soil NOT compactable more). ~ dynamic deflection modulus in MN m2 (MPa).

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After this, you can print the report out by pressing the <&jnf> button. The measurement is completed with OK and a new measurement using the same sequence can be started with <OK> again.
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4. Menu If you press the <Mode> button, you can call up additional device functions. Use the <Ok button to confirm the menu command selected. Quit the menu by pressing the <On/Off> button. 4.1 Measuring sec 2. and 3. 4.2 Read card (display data saved to SD card) Select the View card menu command in the menu (see 4.). Select the saved individual measurements with consecutive number using (he or <-> buttons The display first shows the consecutive number for the measurement you have selected, the total number of saved measurements, date and time for saved individual measurements in addition to the mean settlement, s/v and Evd values. llyou press the <Mode> button, the second display shows the associated coordinates if these were available for this individual measurement. In addition, you can see the settlement curves and the three individual settlements. You can use the <Print> button to print out the report afterwards.

4.3 Delete card Select the Delete card menu command in the menu. The number of saved individual measurements is displayed in the second line Contain data. This menu command enables you to delete all individual measurements in one step.

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6. Care and maintenance 6.1 Care of mechanical loading device The mechanical loading device must be cleaned of any dirt adhering after use using a dry cloth. The chrome-plated guide rod must not be greased. Heavy soiling must be removed using spirit or kerosene. The drop weight tester must be carefully stored during transport, and the fill height must be checked at regular intervals. The correct fall height is stated on the calibration report and on the calibration nameplate on the fall weight. 6.2 Battery Careful care of the battery ensures permanent readiness for use of the drop weight tester. The NiMFI battery fitted should only be recharged from time to time using the power supply provided. The charging status can be seen on the charging bar in the display. The charging process is normally complete after around four hours depending on the battery state. If the battery has not been used for a long time it is important that it is recharged, so that measurements on site do not need to be discontinued due to an empty battery. 6.3 Protection against total discharge The measuring device is fitted with total discharge protection for the battery. The battery is switched off shortly before total discharge. After this, the settlement gauge can no longer be switched on. If the battery charger is connected the battery will be charged and the device can be used after around for hours. 6.4 Automatic switch-off when not in u~e The settlement gauge switches itwl oIl 4 minutes after the last button was pressed.

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To change the thermal paper roll, open (he pnnter compartment by pulling the access depression upwards. Take the empty thermal paper roll out and replace it with a full one. When replacing the thermal paper roll, please ensure that the full thermal paper roll is inserted with the side to be unwound facing to the left and downwards! (Figure 5.1). When inserting, place the start of the roll top left above the printer tear-off edge. After this, close the printer compartment by pressing it down. If the thermal printer does not print after the thermal paper roll has been replaced, this has either been inserted incorrectly or it is not a thermal paper roll.

Fig. 5.1 6. Care and maintenance 6.1 Care of mechanical loading device The mechanical loading device must be cleaned of any dirt adhering after use using a dry cloth. The chrome-plated guide rod must not be greased. Heavy soiling must he removed using spirit or kerosene. The drop weight tester must be carefully stored during transport. und the fall height must be checked at regular intervals. The correct fall height is stated on the calibration report and on the calibration nameplate on the fall weight. 6.2 Battery Careful care of the battery ensures permanent readiness for use of the drop weight tester. 11w NiMl-l battery fitted should only be recharged from time to time using the power supply provided. [be charging status can be seen on the charging bar in the display. The charging process is normally complete after around four hours depending on the battery state. If the battery has not been used for a long time it is important that it is recharged, so that measurements on site do not need to be discontinued due to an empty battery. 6.3 Protection against total discharge The measuring device is fitted with total discharge protection for the battery. The battery is switched off shortly before total discharge. After this, the settlement gauge can no longer be switched on. If the battery charger is connected the battery will be charged and the device can be used after around for hours. 6.4 Automatic switch-off when not in use The settlement gauge switches itselfoil 4 minu~.s ilter the last button was pressed.

7. Software for ZFG 3000* 7.1 Program and hardware installation Windows XP or newer Windows operating system, broadband Internet connection in addition to standard Internet browser are recommended. If required, the SD card reader supplied must be installed once. To do this, the SD card reader is inserted in a free USB port. Windows will recognise it and install a suitable driver. From this point onwards, the SD card reader is ready for operation at any time. Fig. 7.0

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DIN PLATE LOHIJINS TEST LIGHT ORL]P-i~1LIGH1 FLS1CR TP Br-ste TeAt 8 8 3 Instrument ZORN ZF63060 Device type 300mm/lOkg Device no *4726

(2)

(3)

(5)

s S 2 mm/cm t lOms/cm Card *210409070459/14 5249 407 1204 382 Tu 21 04 69 07 23 03 Nr v (mm/si s immI 1 1654 0509 2 1632 0493 3 1634 0487 iM 1640 0496 s/v 3 024 ms Evd 45 4MN/m~ Weather Project

(7) (9) (10) (12) 0)


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PLate base Testorea Lower

Institute

operator

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)

Handle Top limit stop with release mechanism Guide tube Round handle 10 kg fall weight Transport safety device Spring element Anti-tip device Centring cone Carrying handle Loading plate Socket for connecting measuring cable to settlement gauge Adapter plate

9. Instructions for engapin2 fall weight

When engaging the fall weight in the re euse mechanism, please use both thumbs as showii in the sketch.

The fall weight is lifted up as far as possible with both hands until shortly underneath the limit stop so that it can be pressed into the stop using both thumbs as shown in the sketch. Use your thumbs to lift the fall weight up slowly until it engages in the release mechanism. This avoids engaging the weight too harshly, which can lead to faulty measurements.

10. Technical data


Mass of fall weight

for mechanical loading device


10kg (15 kg) 5 kg

Total weight of guide rod including spring unit consisting of disc springs, fall weight transport safety device, release mechanism and anti-tip device. Maximum pulse force (calibrated) Pulse duration (Data in brackets relates to options which can be supplied)

707 kN 17 ms

11. Technical data for loadin2 plate and CBR stamp


Diameter of replaceable loading plate depending on option ordered Diameter of CBR stamp Mass of loading plate or CBR stamp including release mechanism housing, sensors and 2 carrying handles (Data in brackets relates to options which can be supplied 300 mm (150 mm) (50 mm) 15kg

12. Technical data for settlement gauge


Measuring device dimensions Measuring device weight Settlement measuring range Sensor acceleration range Freqiency range Temperature range Power supply Battery pack Power supply Input Output Automatic switch-off when not in use when battery is empty 4 mm <4 5V 4.8V, 4SOOmAh (4x NiMR) ES18E12-P1J 100-240V 50/60 Hz 12V/i5A 300x270x170 mm3 approx 4 kg 0 ito 30mm 002mm lOOg 500 Hz 0 to 50 C

13. Sco e of delivery


ZFG3000 GPS electronic measuring de~ce including GPS module 10kg loading device with triangular catch handle* Loading plate (300 mm) with integrated acceleration sensor Measuring cable (1.5 m) SD card (1 GB) PC SD card reader
*

ZFG 3000 software (CD-ROM) Charging device E518E12-P1J 1 2V car

connecting cable

Operating instructions / bnef instructions

depending on the configuration and device catch handle Software optional)

type (ZFG 3000 without the GPS, with round

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14 Calibration institutes for drop weiuh( (ester ZORN INSTRUMENTh HOCFIPRAZISIONS PRUFTECHNIIc Kalibrierste lie Benzstr. I D-39576 Stendal Tel.: +49(0) 3931 I 25273-0, fax: +49(0) 3931 / 25273-10, mailto: info@zorn4nstruments.de Please visit the BAST homepage for more calibration institutes: http:/ www.bast.del http: www.bast.de/htdocs/qualitaetlp-steiie/tp-bf.htm

15. Correlations for information only, no guarantee of intlirmation correctness Ouote from German ZTVE STB 94, Research Institutt for Road md Traffic (2005 addition)
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3.4.7.2 Requirements for deflection modulus The information provided below is based on the 10% minimum quantile. When constructing roads of Construction Classes SV and Ito IV on frost-protected substrate or substructure, the following deflection modulus of at least E~ 120 MN/rn2 or alternatively E~d 65 MN m and for Construction Classes V and VI a deflection modulus of at least E, 100 MN/rn2 or alternatively E~a 50 MN m2 Ev2 = 100 MN/rn2 or alternatively Evd = 50 MN/m2is necessary The deflection modulus E~2 is to be verified in accordance with a static plate load test in accordance with DIN 18134 and the deflection module E~d with a dynamic plate load test in accordance with TPBF Part B8.3. Once these requirements have been able to be fulfilled by compaction of the layers to be constructed above the formation, it is sufficient to achieve a deflection modulus of at least 2 100 MN m or alternatively E~ 50 MN m2 andfor Constmction Classes V and Via deflection modzdus ofat least 80 MN m2 or alternatively 40 MN m2 in the case of Construction Classes SV and Ito IV through the use of separate verification
In the case of frost-sensitive substrate or substructure, a deflection modulus of at least E 45 MN m2 or alternatively E~d 25 MN/rn2 Ev2 = 100 MN/m2 or alternatively Evd 50 MN/n?is necessary

is required on the formation If the specifications do not speci~ whether the static or dynamic deflection modulus must be verified for cases stated in this section, verification should &ways take place using the static deflection modulus As an altema five, calibration of the dynamic deflection modulus on the static deflection modulus in accordance vAth TPBF Part E4 can take place, and then the dynamic deflection modulus can be used as a requirement. if the required deflection modulus cannot be achieved on the formation through compaction either (1) the substrate or substructure must be improved or consolidated or (2) the thickness of the loose base courses must be increased These measures must be stated in the specifications Section 14.2.5: Table & Guide value for correlation of static deflection modulus E~ or dynamic deflection modulus E~ to compaction ratio Dpr for couese-grained soils groups Soils group GW,Gl Static deflectiorF modulus E~2 in MN/rn2 120
100 80 70 80 70 60

Dynamic deflection
modulus E~ in MN/m2

65
50 40 30 50 40 35

Compaction ratio Dpr in % 103


100 98 97 100 98 97

GE, SE, SW,SI

For information only, no guarantee ol inlormation correctness uote from Ru 836 Deutsche Bahn At. Germ an Rail 20.12.1999 a 836.0501 Page I 0 Desi nan Soils body Principles
Ril 836
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constructing and maintaining earthworks

Fig. 2

Normal requirements for the construction of rail tracks on

soil_bodies
Route type Formation Ei Ed2 [MNIm2I ~T 120 50 Grain mixture 6 kgl/2 op.
(.)

Route categoty 2

Superstnicturc 3 Ballast top layer

Standard thickness [cm] Fr~t e~ct ~a I II III 70 70 70

Soil formation I I E,~ (MN/rn] 12 40/35

imr9vm
1,00 80

Stamiard cross-section , accorthnce wth Appendix I, Fig Embanimieni Cunlig 13 14 a I I a 13

P300
3) 3) 3)

Solidtrazk ,= ~

120 120

50 50

kg2 kgl/2

1,00 1,00

40 50
31

40 60
3)

40 70
3)

60 60

35/30 4Q/35

a a

12 19

a a

14 17

~ C
Ballasttop layer Solidtrazk P160,MI60 G120,R120 R80,G50 other tra~ks Ballasttop layer Ballasttop layer Ballasilop layer

~ P 230 S M230 ~ ~
0

120 100

50 45

k82 lcgl/2

1,00 1,00

40 40

40 50

40 60

60 45

35/30 35/30

a a

16
IL)

8 lI~l

80

40

(KGI,2)4

1,00

30

40

50

45

30/25

AIlI

All

~ P230 ~ M230 a ~
~

80

40

kgl/2

1,00

30

40

50

45

30/25

Al Il

SIll

Sol,dtr~rk Ballast lop layer Ballast top layer

III)

45
-~

kg2 kgl/2

1,00 1,00

40

40 25

40 30

45 30

30/25 25/20

Al

I II A I I

U P 60, M 16(1 ~ G 120 R 12(1

50

35

20

A I Ii

R80,G 50 other tr~ks

40

30

(KG li2)~

0,97

20

20

20

20

25/20

Al l~

~ I

Route categories in accordance with module 413.0202 P 300 High-speed transport routes 300 km/h P 230 Passenger transport routes (ABS)230 km/h M230 Mixed transport routes (ABS)230 km/h P 160 Passenger transport routes (1 11)160 km/h M160 Mixed transport routes 160 km/h G 120 Goods transport routes 120 km/b R 120 Regional transport routes 120 km/b R 80 Regional transport routes 80 km/h G 50 Goods transport routes 50 km/b Dynamic deflection modulus: Application conditions see Section 6; para. 5 on soil formation: 1. Value fbr coarse grained soils 2. Value Ihr mixed and fine-grained soils 25

2)

This thickness assumes a hydraulically-bonded based course underneath the solid track of at least 30 cm thickness also coarse-grained soils GW, 01, SW and SI; see Modul 836.0503. Section 3

~ if the route is being overhauled for high-speed transport, new construction criteria apply

For information only, no guarantee of information correctness

Construction material and soil engineering institute, Wetzlar Backfiuing oftrenches


Verification of compaction with light drop weight tester in accordance with TP BFStB Part 8.3

Indicators for the allocation of


Compaction ratio D,,,
Dynamic deflection modulus C,~ Required Based on quide compaction at values fo, various depths allocation to ),~, (ZTVTStB 95*) (ZTVE-StB 04 (ZTVEStB 94) Tab. R) Soils group DIN 18 196 GW, GI (e.g. stony soil or mineral aggregate 0/32) GE,SE,SW,SI Compaction ratio ~ 103 100 98 97 100 98 mixed and fine grained soils Deflection modulus MN/m~ 120 100 80 70 80 l)Proposal for alLocation of

E~, to E~2
(in drr. w. FGSV AA Priifl hnik, Oct. 96 ~.diti.on) DeFI ccl i on modulus E MN/n N) 50 40 35 40 35

97 100 97
95

70 60 45
30

32 25
15 10

20

1) These indicator values can be used as guide values for the verification or Ehe compaction achieved in acc. w ZTVEStB 94, para. 14.2.5 as agreed
between client and contractor.

16. W/arrantv We provide 2 months guarantee from date of acceptance by the final customer for all faults occurring on our equipment in the manner that we choose either to remedy any faults occurring free of charge or supply faulty parts new. No warranty claims can be made especially for damage caused by improper use, normal wear, handling which does not comply with the operating instructions, improper handling, excessive loading, insufficient care and maintenance, non-use of original parts, use of incorrect accessories, natural catastrophes or transport.

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17. EU conformity declaration Document No.: Manufacturer: 001/2009 ZORN INSTRUMENTS, HOCHPRAZISIONS PROFTECHNIK Benzstr. I D-39576 Stendal

Address:

Product designation:Light drop weight tester ZFG 3000/ZFG3000 GPS The products named above comply with the basic regulations issued in the following European guidelines and harmonised or applicable national standards applicable above national law. Guidelines: 73/23IEWG Electrical equipment within certain voltage limits 89/336/EWG Electromagnetic compatibility 89/392/EWG Machines Standards: EN 50081-1 EN 50082-I EN 50082-2 EN55013 EN55020

DIN EN 292/TI
DIN EN 292/fl DEN EN 294 DINEN4I4 D[NEN4I8 DEN EN 1050 DEN EN 60204/TI

DIN VDE 0100-200 DIN VDE 0100-520 I)INVDEOIOO-540 I)INVDEOIOO-550 l)INVDEOIOO-610

An EU type test in accordance with Module B of the module concept has successliilly been carried out. All safety instructions in the documentation supplied must be observed. This declaration certifies conformity with the above-name guidelines but does not, however, contain any assurance of properties. The documentation can be seen and is completely available at the manufacturer. Stendal, this day 01 03.2009 Bernd

aber

to ~0

INSTRUMENTS
Benzstral3e 1, D 39576 Stendal Telephone +49(0)3931 / 25273 0, fax +49(0)3931 /2527310

~~w~v.zorninstruireiits.de, inlb~l~zorninstrurnents.de

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