AUSTRACK -Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT)

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1 IPC Global AUSTRACK -Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT) Full Scale / Extra Large / Large - Wheel Tracker & Roller Compactor The science of testing made easy

2 LABORATORY SIZED ACCELERATED PAVEMENT TESTER Now you can perform FULL SCALE, EXTRA LARGE & LARGE wheel tracking and roller compaction performance tests on asphalt and unbound granular material at a fraction of the cost of a traditional on-site Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT). Laboratory Sized APT Unique on the market, AUSTRACK is the only laboratory sized Accelerated Pavement Tester (APT) that can perform Full Scale wheel tracking. Dual Purpose Machine AUSTRACK is an integrated system capable of meeting the requirements of EN Wheel Tracking (6.1 and 6.2) and EN Roller Compaction. Multi-layer specimens Perform wheel tracking or slab compacting on specimens up to 500mm x 700mm and up to 300mm deep on multi-layer unbound, chip sealed or asphalt pavement constructions. Fully Automated The automated laser rut depth measurement system is programmed to take a matrix of measurements at specified time intervals, allowing the AUSTRACK to be left operating unmanned for long periods of time. 2 AUSTRACK - ACCELERATED PAVEMENT TESTER

3 ROLLER COMPACTION AUSTRACK exceeds the specifications for EN : Specimen prepared by roller compactor. AUSTRACK roller compaction is capable of applying loads of up to 30kN, with an innovative design which facilitates quick and easy changeover from roller compaction to wheel tracking. The segmented roller neatly pivots out of the way to expose the pneumatic tyred wheel. Two smooth steel roller sizes are available: Track width 175mm, 700mm diameter Track width 490mm, 700mm diameter Large and extra large only Extra Large Slab Compacting to EN Large Slab Compacting to EN AUSTRACK is specifically designed to perform Full-Scale, Extra Large and Large Wheel Tracking and Roller Compaction to meet the requirements of EN Wheel Tracking (6.1 and 6.2) and EN Specimen Prepared by Roller Compactor: Steel Roller Method. WHEEL TRACKING AUSTRACK exceeds the specifications for EN : Wheel Tracking (6.1 and 6.2). AUSTRACK performs wheel Tracking using large diameter pneumatic tyred wheels at loads of up to 30kN or 3 Tonne with a tracking frequency of up to 1Hz*. Three pneumatic tyred wheels are available: Full Scale: 1,005mm diameter with track width 265 ±5mm Extra Large: 550mm diameter with track width 110 ±5mm Large: 425mm diameter with track width 80 ±5mm Subject to tyre specifications *Compliant to EN & subject to tyre specifications Full Scale Wheel Tracking Bridgestone Extra Large Wheel Tracking to EN (6.2) Trelleborg T R9 Large Wheel Tracking to EN (6.1) Trelleborg T x 8 THE SCIENCE OF TESTING MADE EASY 3

4 AUSTRACK IPC Global s AUSTRACK draws upon over 20 years of experience in advanced pavement materials testing to produce a Full Scale APT that is affordable to operate and laboratory sized. Two Speed Ranges and Two Stroke Lengths Designed for quick and easy change of speed and stroke lengths, AUSTRACK provides users with full test customisation. Stainless Steel Door with viewing panel The stainless steel door with viewing panel provides sound and heating insulation while allowing for unobstructed viewing of tests. Temperature Controlled up to 60 o C An insulated and heated enclosure allows for tests to be performed in a controlled environment. Power Switch & Temperature Control Power switch and temperature control allows for easy machine start up and constant temperature monitoring. Emergency Stop & External Controls Emergency stop button provides for operator safety while manual control and jog functions allow for easy test set-up by providing precise operator control of the load platform. Fully Integrated IMACS Control Have full confidence in your testing results with IPC Global s world leading IMACS digital controller and data acquisition system. IMACS provides researchers with exceptional data resolution and control. Gas-strut Assisted Top Cover The gas-strut assisted top cover provides alternative access for tyre changes and routine maintenance. Easy Test Change Over AUSTRACK has been designed to allow for easy change over of tyres and slab compaction feet. Simply use the innovative load platform to support the weight and remove the quick release pin. Safety Cage Designed with multiple safety features, operate the AUSTRACK with complete user safety. Access Door A large side access door allows for easy changing of tyres and slab compaction feet. Industrial Strength Wheels High strength wheels allow for easy relocation of AUSTRACK without the need for additional moving equipment. Modular Mould Sizes Modular moulds enable users to compact specimen materials in one or more layers at various depths up to 300mm. Loading Tracks High strength loading tracks with industrial strength conveyor rollers allow easy specimen insertion and extraction.

5 Modular mould with asphalt specimen: 700 x 500 x 300mm SPECIMEN SIZES AUSTRACK has two modular mould sizes available with multiple sections which enables researchers to build multi-layer pavement constructions to various depths (±2mm) including: 500 x 180 x 50mm 500 x 180 x 100mm 500 x 180 x 200mm 700 x 500 x 100mm 700 x 500 x 200mm 700 x 500 x 300mm AUSTRACK is designed to accommodate both asphalt and unbound granular materials to depths up to 300mm. LASER RUT DEPTH MEASUREMENT AUSTRACK can perform long term wheel tracking tests and periodic rut depth measurements without user intervention. The laser rut depth measurement system provides accurate and precise laser rut depth measurement that is: Programmable and automated Non-contact and wear-free Laser rut depth measurement The user definable programming allows for customised: Periodic measurement intervals (i.e. after x number of cycles) Longitudinal position intervals Multiple transverse positions PNEUMATIC LOAD APPLICATION IPC Global s highly advanced digitally servo controlled pneumatic actuator allow axial loads of up to 30kN or 3 Tonne for both wheel tracking and slab compaction. The highly accurate and oil free pneumatic actuator provides low noise for laboratory environments and requires minimal maintenance, reducing your down time and increasing the productivity of your laboratory. Subject to tyre specifications Axial loading shaft 5 AUSTRACK - ACCELERATED PAVEMENT TESTER

6 VARIABLE SPEED RANGES AND TWO STROKE LENGTHS Variable speed ranges and two stroke lengths allow the AUSTRACK to operate at user defined speeds. Closed loop servo controlled loading provides low vibration and smooth operation over the sample for both wheel tracking and slab compaction. AUSTRACK allows for a full range of speeds for: Low speed range slab compaction High speed range wheel tracking Wheel tracking on large specimen Large wheel tracking with extra large slab compaction feet EASILY CHANGE FROM SLAB COMPACTION TO WHEEL TRACKING Multiple entry points (front, side and top) make changing of tyres and compaction feet easy and safe. An innovative quick release pin allows for quick removal and locking of tyres and compaction feet. For wheel tracking the segmented roller neatly pivots out of the way for a swift transition from compaction to wheel tracking. AUSTRACK allows slab compaction and wheel tracking to be performed in the same mould, eliminating the need to transfer heavy specimens between moulds. SAFETY FEATURES AUSTRACK is designed with a full complement of integrated features that provide users with complete safety including: Safety cage Interlock doors Strobe light Emergency stop button Remote video monitoring and recording* * Optional Safety cage THE SCIENCE OF TESTING MADE EASY 6

7 World-class Software Application IPC Global s powerful and professional UTS Software draws upon over 20 years of advanced materials testing experience. IPC Global s test and control software is known for its simplicity in use, clarity of results and analytical power. The ultimate in clean accurate data IMACS integrated control and data acquisition with 4x oversampling technology, autoranging and effective 20bit data resolution gives unparalleled control and waveform fidelity. Purpose-written test applications Benefit from more than 20 years of IPC Global s expert software application development. With UTS test applications written around international standards you can concentrate on analysing your materials; not on programing your testing machine Automated test routines Easy to follow tool tips built into UTS guides users with simple and clear step by step instructions for running pre-programmed tests. Ensuring that all required parameters are set and are able to be turned off by more advanced users. Powerful professional Delphi software Save time analysing your materials using UTS software s clear, precise, rich, user friendly tabbased interface with multiple real time graphical displays. All test data saved in portable binary files A powerful feature unique to UTS software. When the test is finished UTS saves in a binary file not only the data points but also all test setup parameters and calibration parameters. This means that at any time in the future the test can be reviewed as if it has just been performed complete with all test control, PID, specimen settings and results. Test templates Test settings can be entered and saved by the Chief Engineer or Laboratory Manager for easy recall and testing by Technicians. No need to configure the machine each time you want to perform a specific test. Wheel tracking laser rut depth measurement results at 100 cycles Wheel tracking laser rut depth measurement results at 20,000 cycles Roller compaction test results and progress plots Wheel tracking test parameters and progress plots 7 AUSTRACK - ACCELERATED PAVEMENT TESTER

8 IPC Global s Integrated Multi-Axis Control System (IMACS) delivers leading edge performance, unparalleled real-time computer control and flexible data acquisition. IMACS CONTROL & DATA ACQUISITION For servo-controlled testing machines, IMACS provides excellent waveform fidelity from integrated channel acquisition and control functions at 5kHz simultaneously on all channels. IMACS has low data noise performance with 4x oversampled data and selectable filtration. It provides exceptional data resolution and control with up to 20bit effective auto-ranging data acquisition. The flashbased firmware allows field updates of all modules. AUSTRACK s integrated IMACS features 2 control axis and up to 9 channels of data acquisition. The Control & Data Acquisition system can be customised in accordance to your individual testing requirements. With IPC Global s IMACS you will have total confidence in your testing results. AUSTRACK features an integrated IMACS digital controller See White paper Ensure Reliable Results: The Case For Robust Control & Data Acquisition. Contact sales@ipcglobal.com.au for your copy. IMACS Features Low data noise performance with over-sampled data Excellent waveform fidelity from the integrated acquisition and control functions Flash based firmware allows field updates of all modules Total confidence in measurements from analogue inputs that auto-calibrate on power-up Acquisition and Control 2 axis of control and up to 9 channels of data-acquisition Real-time digital computer control with 32bit processing Exceptional data resolution & control with up to 20bit effective auto-ranging data acquisition THE SCIENCE OF TESTING MADE EASY 8

9 SPECIFICATIONS Full scale Specimen Mould Sizes 700mm long x 500mm wide 3 x 100mm deep stackable moulds (50mm packer/s available) Wheel Dimensions Bridgestone (1,005mm dia. x 265 ±5mm wide) Wheel Tracking Frequency/Speed Range Wheel Tracking Load Capacity Travel of Pneumatic Tyre Relative to Specimen Centre Line of Tyre Track 0.2 to 0.4Hz 20kN ±0.1kN 700mm ±5mm Angle of Skew of Tyre 0.0 ±0.5 Extra-Large Scale Specimen Mould Sizes Roller Compactor Segment Roller Compactor Load Capacity Roller Compactor Frequency/Speed Range Wheel Dimensions Wheel Tracking Frequency/Speed Range Wheel Tracking Load Capacity Travel of Pneumatic Tyre Relative to Specimen Centre Line of Tyre Track <5mm from theoretical centre 700mm long x 500mm wide 3 x 100mm deep stackable moulds (50mm packer/s available) 490mm wide x 700mm dia. 30kN 8 to 20 passes/min (half cycles) Trelleborg T R9 (550mm dia. x 110 ±5mm wide) 0.2 to 0.4Hz 7kN ±0.1kN 700mm ±5mm Angle of Skew of Tyre 0.0 ±0.5 Large Scale Specimen Mould Sizes Roller Compactor Segment Roller Compactor Load Capacity Roller Compactor Frequency/Speed Range <5mm from theoretical centre 500mm long x 180mm wide 2 x 100mm deep stackable moulds (50mm packer/s available) 175mm wide x 700mm dia. 30kN 8 to 20 passes/min (half cycles) Wheel Dimensions Trelleborg T x 8 (425mm dia. x 80 ±5mm wide) Wheel Tracking Frequency/Speed Range Wheel Tracking Load Capacity Travel of Pneumatic Tyre Relative to Specimen Centre Line of Tyre Track 1Hz* 3kN ±0.05kN 500mm ±0.5mm Angle of Skew of Tyre 0.0 ±0.5 <5mm from theoretical centre Subject to tyre specifications *Compliant to EN AUSTRACK - ACCELERATED PAVEMENT TESTER

10 SPECIFICATIONS Laser Rut Depth Measurement Rut Depth Measurement Automated Programmable Laser Type of Laser HeNe (670nm red) <1mW (class 2) Laser Measurement Range 50mm Laser Resolution 10µm Laser Linearity 0.02% FSO AUSTRACK Load Capacity Temperature Standards Weight & Dimensions Dimensions Weight Services Power Supply Air Supply Control & Data Acquisition IMACS/UTS Configuration Real Time Digital Computer Control Acquisition Speeds Data Over-Sampling Data Resolution Communication Firmware Update Analogue Inputs Control Acquisition Size Mains Power 30kN Up to +60 C* at +/-0.5 C * System provides for heating only EN Wheel Tracking (6.1 and 6.2) EN Roller Compacting 2,045 (H) x 1,250 (D) x 2,420 (W) mm 2,200kg approx. 415V 3 phase 20Amp lps at 750-1,000kPa (clean dry air) Fully integrated 32bit Processing 5kHz (simultaneous on all channels) 4x 20bit auto-ranging data acquisition USB 2.0: 12Mb/s Ethernet: 10/100Mb/s Flash based Auto-calibrate on power up 2 axis of control (load/displacement and tracking/compacting frequency) Up to 9 Channels of data acquisition (including: load, displacement, chamber temperature, specimen temperature, rut depth & up to 4 additional normalised transducer inputs) 270(H) x 350(D) x 460(W) mm V 50Hz, or V 60Hz THE SCIENCE OF TESTING MADE EASY 10

11 IPC Global Customer Care At IPC Global we are proud of our products. We re dedicated to supplying high quality, accurate, affordable, easy-to-use systems for advanced testing of asphalt, soil, unbound granular and other construction materials. As a valued customer of IPC Global you will receive continuous, expert support and advice for your instrument. Furthermore, we ensure new users are trained in the correct operation of your IPC Global equipment. For support from our expert customer care team, contact your local IPC Global distributor or IPC Global directly on or techsupport@ipcglobal.com.au. Visit our website for more information: Disclaimer: The design and specifications of any IPC Global product may be subject to change without notice IPC Global AUSTRACK0115 The science of testing made easy 4 Wadhurst Drive, Boronia, Victoria 3155, Australia T F E sales@ipcglobal.com.au A Member of