Windsor Probe Test
Windsor Probe Test
Windsor Probe Test
CN780
Impact Test Equipment Ltd
www.impact-test.co.uk & www.impact-test.com
User Guide
User Guide
Impact Test Equipment Ltd.
Building 21 Stevenston Ind. Est.
Stevenston
Ayrshire
KA20 3LR
T: 01294 602626
F: 01294 461168
Table of Contents ............................................................................. 3
Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................... 5
Applications ............................................................................. 6
Features .................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Instrument Contents List ................................................ 7
Contents List............................................................................ 9
Probes ................................................................................... 11
Mohs’ Test Kit ........................................................................ 12
Scratch Testing ................................................................. 12
Chapter 3: Power Driver Overview ................................................ 13
Instrument Functions ............................................................. 14
Loading the Driver ................................................................. 14
Selecting Power Level....................................................... 20
Driving Probes ....................................................................... 21
Flat Surfaces ..................................................................... 21
Vertical Surfaces ............................................................... 22
Curved Surfaces ............................................................... 22
Chapter 4: Electronic Measuring Unit Overview ............................ 23
Instrument Functions ............................................................. 24
Determining Results .............................................................. 24
Recording Results ................................................................. 26
Removing Probes .................................................................. 27
Chapter 5: Electronic Measuring Unit ............................................ 29
Control Panel Buttons............................................................ 29
Title Screen ........................................................................... 30
Enter Setup ............................................................................ 31
Show Settings........................................................................ 32
Calibrate ............................................................................ 33
Set Clock ............................................................................... 35
Set Settings ........................................................................... 36
Download Tests ..................................................................... 38
Show Tests ............................................................................ 39
Run Test ................................................................................ 40
Measure ................................................................................. 42
Chapter 6: Standard Power Table ................................................. 43
Chapter 7: Low Power Table.......................................................... 46
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Chapter 8: Software Installation ..................................................... 49
Chapter 9: Where to Position Probes ............................................ 52
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting.......................................................... 54
Unit Will Not Power On .......................................................... 54
Chapter 11: Maintenance ............................................................... 55
Chapter 12: Sample Test Form ...................................................... 57
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Applications
• Measures the compressive strength of concrete
accurately and effectively
• Monitors the strength for rehabilitation as concrete ages
• Determines the developing strength of concrete
Features
• New electronic measuring system enhances accuracy
and efficiency
• Non-destructive and can be used with equal
effectiveness on fresh and mature concrete
• Measurement to 17,000 psi (110 MPa)
• Memory for data storage and uploading to PC
• Safe and reliable
• Does not allow for accidental discharge and does not
have recoil
• Approved by municipalities in the United States, Asia,
and Europe, this system conforms to ASTM C-803, BS
1881 Part 207, ANSI A.10-3 ACI 347-78 and other
testing standards.
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Contents List
Item # Definition
1 Barrel Brush/Rod – Used to clean contaminants out of
the barrel after firing and to position test probes in the
barrel for use in Low Power position.
2 Power Driver – Used to drive the steel probe into the
surface of the concrete.
3 Withdrawal Kit – Used to withdraw the probe from the
concrete surface.
4 (3) Single Probe Measuring Plates – Used to place
over the probe and against the concrete to take an
electronic depth reading.
5 Electronic Measuring Unit – Used to electronically
measure exposed probe length, correlate this reading
with an appropriate compressive strength value and
store the values for later use.
6 (2) Single Probe Firing Templates – Used to place
the power driver on to fire probe into concrete.
7 (2) Driver Heads – Used to screw onto the threaded
end of the probe prior to firing.
8 (3) Single Probe Measuring Caps – Replaces driver
head on fired probes and used to take measurements
of depth penetration.
9 Checklist – Checklist of items completed by a
technician prior to packaging the unit.
10 (2) AA Batteries – Used to power the Electronic
Measuring Unit.
11 Calibration Certificate – Certificate to confirm that the
instrument has been calibrated to meet or exceed
published specifications.
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Chapte
er 2: Instrument Con
ntents List
Probes
Used witth a precise charg ge, probes are fire
ed into a concretee surface
to measu ure the amount off penetration. This penetration am mount is
then useed to determine th he compressive sttrength of the con ncrete.
Two prob be styles are available: one for ligh
htweight, low dennsity
concretee with air filled agg
gregate and the other
o probe for more
standardd mix designs. Alsso, two standard power
p settings fa
acilitate
testing frresh concrete as well
w as mature mixes.
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Two powwer settings are available: low and standard power. The low
power is used where conccrete strength is less
l than 3,000 psi
p (19.4
MPa). Thhe newly designeed silver probes can be used for high
performa
ance concrete witth strength up to 17,000
1 psi (110 MPa).
M
The prob
bes are made of a high strength alloy, specially heaat treated
and anneealed to achieve a hardness of Roockwell C 48. Spe ecial
machinin
ng of each probe eliminates stresss concentrations.
The gold d probe has a 56% % greater cross-ssectional area tha an the
silver; it is
i recommended for light weight concrete - less tha an 125
lbs/cu. ft. (2,003 Kg/M3) in n density. The silver probe is used d with
concrete e having a densityy greater than 1255 lbs/cu. ft. (2,003
3
Kg/M3).
Probes are
a consumable ittems and can be used one time on nly. For
additiona
al probes, please contact NDT Jam
mes Instruments.
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Figure 2.2: Probe Typ
pes
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Instrument Functions
Item # Definition
1 Barrel – Used to hold the probe, driver head, breech
plug and power load.
2 Breech Plug – Used to hold the power load in the
breech.
3 Handle – Used to hold and driver while firing and
houses the trigger to fire the probe.
4 Charge Extraction Tool – Used to remove the charge
from the breech.
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2. Pull the barrel away from the handle and fold the barrel
down.
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4. Prepare the test probe by screwing the driver head onto the
threaded end of the probe. Continue until it bottoms out and
cannot thread on anymore.
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5. Load the probe into the barrel by grasping the driver head
and with a twisting motion, insert the probe into the breech-
end of the driver barrel until it sits flush with the breech.
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6. Reinsert the breech plug so that it sits flush with the breech
surface.
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9. Fold the barrel up toward the handle and pull the two
together. Twist counterclockwise to close the barrel.
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Always use the low power range for testing concrete less than 28
days after placement or until the concrete has cured sufficiently to
cause loose probes (approximately 3800 to 4500 psi). If the probes
are not firmly embedded, change to Standard Power.
NOTE: If the driver ever fails to fire, hold firmly against template for
30 seconds, then remove the driver from the template, keep pointed
in a safe direction, open driver and remove the power load.
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Driving Probes
Individual probes, or the averages of only two probes, may not yield
results that accurately reflect the true strength of the concrete. One
is an indication, two a comparison, and three a statistically
significant result. This is also true of cores, cylinders, or any quality
control system.
Flat Surfaces
Place the single probe-locating template on concrete and drive
probe. Place the three-probe template over the first probe. Position
single probe-locating template in cut-away for the next two probes.
NOTE: It is critical
that you fire with
the power driver
perpendicular to the
surface in order to
get a good reading.
Firing at an angle
can also damage
the template.
Item # Definition
1 Power Driver
2 Single Probe Locating Template
3 Three Probe Template
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Vertical Surfaces
Once the first probe has been placed, the template will hang from
embedded probe while the driver assembly is reloaded.
Curved Surfaces
Use the single probe-locating template; place on concrete and drive
three probes individually. Probes must be set in groups of three,
and must be within 36 inches of each other and at least 6 inches
apart.
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p
o
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Instrument Functions
Item # Definition
1 Sensor bushing.
2 Connects to the RS-232 serial port location to upload
data onto your PC.
3 2 AA battery location; unscrew open to replace.
4 Windsor Probe display screen.
5 Windsor Probe control panel.
6 Displays meter name, model number, and serial
number.
Determining Results
Determining results can be done manually with the optional depth
gauge or automatically with the electronic measuring unit.
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Figure 4.2: Leveling the Measuring Plate with the Concrete Surface
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6. Push the unit over the end of the cap until the bushing
touches the bottom gauge plate.
Recording Results
See p. 56 of this manual for a form for recording test results. It is
recommended that you keep this as a master copy and photocopy it
as needed. Every time a test is performed, one of these forms
should be completed.
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Removing Probes
Once the tests are completed and the measurements have been
taken, the probes can be removed.
2. Place the round withdrawal barrel over the probe with the
flat face down. The withdrawal barrel serves as a washer
so that the hexagonal nut can rotate freely.
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Figure 4.7: Pulling the Probe out of the Concrete Using a Wrench
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Key Definition
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The Power button. Pressing the power button
should bring up the Title Screen on the
O display. Depressing it again should turn-off the unit.
The Esc key. Pressing this at any time returns user to
the Title Screen and cancels any action.
The Enter key. Use this key to enter data into the unit.
Title Screen
When turned on, the title screen should display the following:
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Item# Definition
1 Displays the current date in a day/month/year format.
2 Displays the current time in a 24-hour format.
3 Displays the number of stored tests.
Enter Setup
This function sets the parameters used by the measuring unit,
allowing the user to view and modify the settings, set the clock, and
calibrate the measuring device. The Setup function is displayed
when you press the Down Arrow key once from the main screen.
Pressing Enter when Enter Setup is displayed takes the user to the
Setup menu. By using the arrow keys the user can display the other
options of this menu.
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Show Settings
Pressing Enter when Show Settings is displayed takes you to the
screen below.
n o
p q
Item# Definition
1 Power – Corresponds to the driver power that was used.
Low should be set for probes pushed two and one half
inches down the barrel. Standard should be set if the
probe was used in the standard manner. High Perf
should be set if this system is used on high performance
concrete.
2 Agg – This corresponds to aggregate size. The setting
for this will be either mortar-M, 1 in. –s, and 2 in. -1. This
should exceed the largest size aggregate in the mix
design.
3 Density – This corresponds to the density of the
concrete, either standard weight (Std Wght) or light
weight (Lgt Wght).
4 Hard – This corresponds to the Mohs’ number scale for
hardness of the aggregate in the mix design. NOTE: This
is not applicable to high performance and light weight
concrete mix designs. If you selected Lgt Wght, you do
not see a Mohs’ number but a measure of the concrete
density in lbs/cu. in. See “Set Settings” on p. 36.
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Calibrate
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Set Clock
Pressing Enter when Set Clock is displayed will take you to a
screen where you can set the instrument clock.
Use this item to set the time and date. Use the arrow keys to adjust
the value under each cursor and the Enter key to validate.
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Set Settings
Pressing Enter with this displayed brings the user through the
procedure to modify the settings used in correlating exposed probe
length to compressive strength. Use the arrow keys to change
selections, and use the Enter key to validate selections.
Setting Formula
Set Power Use the arrow keys to select between low,
standard, and high performance. Press Enter to
select.
Set Density Use the arrow keys to select between standard
weight (Std Wght) and light weight (Lgt Wght)
concrete. Press Enter to choose. See the
screen on the next page for details.
Set Mohs This is the hardness of the aggregate and is
adjusted by the arrow keys. Press Enter to
accept the selection. Perform a scratch test to
determine the Mohs number, as on p. 12.
Set Aggr Size The aggregate size needs to be specified.
Adjust the range using the arrow keys and use
Enter to validate. The setting for this will be
either mortar -M, 1 in. –s, and 2 in. -1. This
should exceed the largest size aggregate in the
mix design.
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n o
p q
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Download Tests
This function downloads data out the RS-232 serial port on
backside of unit next to the measuring cap bushing. It will also
erase data saved in the unit.
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Show Tests
This function displays the data stored in the unit on the display.
Press Enter to cycle through the tests.
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Run Test
This function allows the user to quickly average three
measurements according to ASTM standards C-803. This will also
store all data involved in the test as well as the time and date of the
test. For storing single probe readings, simply store a single probe
as all three readings.
Press Enter during each reading to move into the next test. The
average of three tests will be taken.
After each test, you see a screen like that on the next page.
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p q
Item# Definition
1 Displays the exposed probe length in inches.
2 Displays the compressive strength in psi.
3 Displays the test number. This number increments from 1
to 3 as you run the tests.
4 Displays the power of the driver. Corresponds to the
driver power that is used. Low (L) should be set for
probes pushed two and one half inches down the barrel.
Standard (S) should be set if the probe was used in the
standard manner. High Perf (h) should be set if this
system is used on high performance concrete.
After you have run the test three times, you see another screen like
the screen above. In place of the test number in screen position 3,
you see Ave to indicate that the final result is an average of the
three tests. The psi value in screen position will be an average
value of the three tests.
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Measure
This function is used simply for a quick reading of exposed probe
length and compressive strength. Data cannot be stored from this
function.
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Chapter 6: Standard Power Table
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For mortar (no coarse agg gregate concrete), use appropriatee probe
for concrrete weight and re
ead results in the Mohs’ No. 3 colu
umn.
This tab
ble is used only for
f the Standardd Power system,
operated
d in accordance with
w the instruction
n manual.
Exposed PSI Mpa PS
SI Mpa PSI Mpa PSI Mp
pa PSI Mpa
Probe Mohs' Mohs' Mohhs' Mohs' Mohs' Mohs' Mohs' Mohs' Mohs' Mohs'
(inches) N0. 3 N0. 3 N0. 4 N0. 4 N0. 5 N0. 5 N0. 6 N0. 6 N0. 7 N0. 7
1.275
1.300
1.325
1.350
1.375
1.400 3000 20.6
1.425 3175 21.9
1.450 3325 22.9
1.475 3500 24.1
1.500 3675 25.3 300
00 20.6
1.525 3825 26.3 75
317 21.9
1.550 4000 27.5 50
335 23.1
1.575 4175 28.8 25
352 24.3
1.600 4325 29.8 00
370 25.5 3050 21.0
1.625 4500 31.0 75
387 26.7 3225 22.2
1.650 4675 32.2 50
405 27.9 3400 23.4
1.675 4825 33.2 25
422 29.1 3600 24.8
1.700 5000 34.4 00
440 30.3 3775 26.0 3000 20
0.6
1.725 5175 35.7 75
457 31.5 3950 27.2 3200 22
2.0
1.750 5325 36.7 50
475 32.7 4150 28.6 3400 23
3.4
1.775 5500 37.9 25
492 33.9 4325 29.8 3600 24
4.8
1.800 5675 39.1 00
510 35.1 4500 31.0 3800 26
6.2 3000 20.8
1.825 5825 40.1 75
527 36.3 4700 32.4 4000 27
7.5 3225 22.2
1.850 6000 41.3 50
545 37.5 4875 33.6 4200 23
3.9 3425 23.6
1.875 6175 42.6 25
562 38.8 5050 34.8 4400 30
0.3 3650 25.1
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pter 6: Standard Po
ower Table
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Chapter 7: Low Power Table
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Chapter 7: Low Po
ower Table
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e
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Chapter 8: Software Installation
The PC software that has been developed for the Windsor Probe is
for data upload only. To install the software on your PC follow these
instructions.
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Chapter 9: Where to Position Probes
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Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
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Chapter 11: Maintenance
Although built for rugged use, the unit does require some care
and precautions. Avoid excessive exposure to water. Although the
unit is splash-proof, full immersion in water should be avoided.
Beware of dirt and grime, both on the front panel and in them probe
measuring cap bushing. Excessive dust and grime can cause
damage to the face plate and care should be taken that dirt and
dust inside the measuring cap bushing does not damage any
mechanical components. Cleaning can be accomplished with a
damp rag.
The Windsor Power Driver is a precision instrument and requires
reasonable maintenance to ensure long trouble-free service and to
give the best results. The following procedure should be followed:
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