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AUSTRACK Extra Large / Large—Wheel Tracker & Roller Compactor EN12697-22 and EN12697-33

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Sectional Moulds for specimens up to 300mm thick

Extra large 700mm long x 500mm wide x 100-300mm thickLarge 500mm long x 180mm wide x 50-200mm thick

Easily change from

Slab compaction to Wheel Tracking

Quick change-over from compaction to wheel tracking. Segmented roller neatly pivots out of the way during compaction

Slab compaction and wheel tracking in one mould therefore no grouting

required

AUSTRACKNow you can perform close to full scale, wheel tracking performance tests on asphalt and unbound granular material at a fraction of the cost of an Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT).

ASPHALT, UNBOUND, SLAB COMPACTOR WHEEL, TRACKER

Large Wheel tracking to EN 12697-22 Trelleborg T522 400 x 8

(425 mm dia. track width 80±5 mm)

Two speed ranges and two stroke lengths Slow speed range for compaction

High speed range for wheel trackingVFD (Variable Frequency Drive)

precise speed controlHarmonic Motion

Easy change over from Extra Large to Large

Extra large Slab Compacting to

EN 12697-33

Large Slab Compacting to EN 12697-33

Excellent test visibility Full glass double glazed doorInternal light(s)Side window for end view

Heated up to 60 C̊Insulated heated enclosure

UTS Software and IMACS digital controlProgrammable

AutomaticEasy

Precise

Easy specimen handling

Laser rut depth measurementProgrammable AutomaticHigh

Precision Accurate

Non-contact

Extra large Wheel tracking to EN 12697-22Trelleborg T522 6.00–R9 (550 mm dia. track width 110±5 mm)

Pneumatic load application Digital servo controlled

Force control up to 30kN axial loadLow noise / Low power consumption

No oils leaks

Asphalt and Unbound

Granular

Two pneumatic tyred wheel

trackers

Perform close to real life rutting tests on large scale specimens of asphalt

or unbound granular material at thicknesses of up to 300mm

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4  specimen sizes and roller compactor

The IPC Global AUSTRACK Extra-Large / Large Wheel Tracker & Roller Compactor is a combination machine capable of meeting the requirements of EN 12697-22 (6.1 and 6.2) Wheel tracking and EN 12697-33 Specimen Prepared by Roller Compactor: Steel Roller Method.

extra-large roller compactor

sectional moulds for specimens up to 300mm thick

large roller compactor

Axial load is applied by a digitally servo controlled large diameter base mounted servo pneumatic actuator with a maximum capacity of 30kN. Roller guided mould facilitates safe and easy sample preparation, insertion and extraction. An insulated enclosure provides sound proofing and temperature control from ambient to 60ºC.

 SpeCimeN SizeSTwo modular mould sizes made up in sections enables compaction of materials in one or more layers to various depths (±2 mm) e.g.:

• 500x180 x 50 mm

• 500x180 x 100mm

• 500x180 x 200mm

• 700x500x 100mm

• 700x500x 200mm

• 700x500x 300mm

AUSTRACKisabletoaccommodatebothasphaltandunboundmaterialmaterialstodepthsupto300mm.

RolleR CompACtoRExceeds EN 12697-33 : Specimen prepared by roller compactor.

Two smooth steel rollers:

• Trackwidth180mm,700mmdiameter

• Trackwidth500mm,700mmdiameter

Thedeviceiscapableofapplyingloadsfrom5to30kN.

Innovativedesignfacilitatesquickandeasychangeoverfromrollercompactiontowheeltracking.Thesegmentedrollerneatlypivotsoutofthewaytoexposethewheel.

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Wheel tRACkiNgExceedsthespecificationofEN12697-22LargesizeandExtra-Largesizedevices.

lASeR Rut Depth meASuRemeNtAccurate and precise laser rut depth measurement:

✓ Automatedprogrammable

✓ Non-contact

✓ Wearfree

User definable:

✓ Periodicmeasurementintervals(e.g.measureafterevery200wheeltracks)

✓ Longitudinalpositionintervals(i.e.howmanymeasurementspassesalongthelengthofthespecimen)

✓ Multipletransversepositions

Performlongtermwheeltrackingtestandperiodicrutdepthmeasurementswithoutuserintervention.

extra-large pneumatic wheel tracker (compactor segments in park position)

large wheel tracker (compactor segment secured out of sight behind support)

laser rut depth measurement

6  renowed soFtware and control

ReNoWNeD SoftWARe AND CoNtRol IPC Global world-class UTS test application software is proven and is used extensively by transport departments and research laboratories around the world. UTS software delivers:

• Fastandeasytestsetupforultimatecontrol

• Clearandaccuratetestingresultspresentationforeasyin-depthanalysisofpavementmaterialperformance.

• Displays‘Live’transducerlevelsfromloadcell,ramdisplacementtransducer,cabinettemperatureandspecimentemperature.

• Controlskeytestparametersanddisplaysawarningifparametersareoutsidetolerance

• Portabledatafilesforremotereviewing,analysisandtroubleshooting

• PowerfulandprofessionalDelphisoftwarewithreal-timegraphs

• Easytoreadgraphicsscreensfortestsetupandreviewingresults.

Controlling AUSTRACK is IPC Global’s Integrated Multi-Axis Control System (IMACS). IMACS delivers leading edge performance, unparalleled control and the ultimate in flexible data acquisition.

• Real-timedigitalcomputercontrol

• Excellentfidelityfromtheintegratedacquisitionandcontrolfunctionsatspeedsupto5kHz,simultaneousonallchannels

• Lowdatanoiseperformancewithatleast4xover-sampleddata

• Exceptionaldataresolutionandcontrolwithupto20bitauto-rangingdataacquisition

• Flashbasedfirmwareallowsfieldupdatesofallmodules

• USBcommunicationportat10Mb/s

• Totalconfidenceinmeasurementsfromanalogueinputsthatauto-calibrateonpower-up

• MeasureandControl–axialload,tracking/compactingfrequency/speedandtemperature

• Measure–rutprofileandaxialdisplacement

SigNifiCANt BeNefitSUnique Combination Extra Large/Large Wheel Tracker & Roller Compactor

• ClosetofullscalewheeltrackingatafractionofthepriceofanAcceleratedPavementTester(APT)

• ComplieswithEN12697-22andEN12697-33

• AsphaltandUnboundPavementMaterialstesting

• Specimenthicknesses50mmto300mm

• ProgrammableAutomatedhighaccuracyLaserrutdepthmeasurement

• HeatedEnclosure–upto60°C

• 30kNAxialloadcapacity

• 550mm&400mmpneumatictyredwheels

Complete confidence in your data and results

• IPCGlobalareprovenandtrustedsuppliesofadvancedpavementtestinginstrumentsfortheworldsleadingpavementresearchlaboratories

• Closelyreplicatesreallifeloadingconditions

Saves you time and is easy to use

• Automatedcompaction,wheeltrackingandrutdepthmeasurement

• Technicianfriendly–quickandeasytestset-up

• Easy,consistentandaccuratespecimenpreparation

Value for money

• Fullyintegrated,AUSTRACKhaseverythingyouneed

• Refinedsystemsthatarerobustandreliable

• SimilartoAPT(AcceleratedPavementTester),butatafractionoftheprice

easy to read graphics screens for test set-up and reviewing results.

purpose-built applications with dialogue help boxes for automated test routines.

      

      

      

      

Xl specimen mould sizes 700mm Long x 500mm Wide 3 x 100mm deep stackable moulds Specimens 50mm thick with packer(s)

Xl roller compactor segment 500mm wide x 700mm diameter

Xl roller compactor load 30kN (or user defined load)

Xl roller compactor Frequency/speed range 8 to 20 passes/min (half cycles)

Xl wheel dimensions Trelleborg T522 6.00 R9 (approx. 550 mm dia. 110 ± 5mm wide)

Xl wheel tracking Frequency/speed range 0.2 to 0.4 Hz

Xl wheel tracking load 10kN ± 0.1kN (or user defined load)

Xl travel of pneumatic tyre relative to specimen 700mm ± 5mm

centre line of tyre track <10mm from theoretical centre

angle of skew of tyre 0.0±0.5°

l specimen mould sizes 500mm Long x 180mm Wide 2 x 100mm deep stackable moulds Specimens 50mm thick with packer(s)

l roller compactor segment 175mm wide x 700 mm diameter

l roller compactor capacity 30kN (or user defined load)

l roller compactor Frequency/speed range 8 to 20 passes/min (half cycles)

l wheel diameter Trelleborg T522 400 x 8 (approx. 425mm dia. 80 ± 5mm wide)

l tracking Frequency/speed range 0.2 to 1Hz

l wheel tracking load capacity 5kN ± 0.05kN (or user defined load)

l travel of pneumatic tyre relative to specimen 500mm ± 5mm

centre line of tyre track <5mm from theoretical centre

angle of skew of tyre 0.0 ± 0.5°

temperature range Up to 60°C ± 2°C

rut depth measurement Automated Programmable Laser

type of laser HeNe (670nm red) <1mW (class 2)

laser resolution 5µm

laser accuracy/error 90µm (≤0.18% FSO)

laser measurement range 50mm

test standards EN12697-22 Wheel Tracking

EN12697-33 Roller Compacting

dimensions 2,045 (H) x 1,250 (D) x 2,420 (W) mm

weight 1,200kg

power supply 415V 3 phase 20Amp

air supply 2.5 — 3.5lps at 750-1,000kPa (clean dry air)

* System provides for heating only

SPECIFICATIONS

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