Pneumatic, Semi-Automated Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus

Description

Supports the following standards: AASHTO T236, BS: 1377:7

The HM-5755 is a semi-automatic pneumatic loading machine, which with its touch-screen monitor provides test control and live test monitoring in either a stand-alone or computer-controlled configuration. With the HM-5755, pneumatic loads are controlled by manual valve controls located on the front panel for easy use. The HM-5755 also provides four (4) integral and independent data acquisition channels, which can be utilized in stand-alone configurations or accessed through a LAN-networked computer using M&L Testing Equipment‘s Next Software.

In stand-alone mode, the HM-5755 direct shear machine provides a 7″ (178mm) touch-screen controller, giving you finger-tip control of your testing processes, as well as providing real-time, visual views of your data in both tabular and graphic formats. These new waterproof, touch screens provide colorful, at-a-glance monitoring of testing functions without the use of a computer. Operators can see all the data in several formats at the machine while the test is running. Data can then be viewed simultaneously or downloaded later to a computer in the lab, in the next room or at a different location, while also providing report generation capabilities from within M&L Testing Equipment‘s NEXT software or our enhanced HM-5700SW Direct Shear software module.

When operated from a networked computer the NEXT software provides robust machine and test control, and report generation. It also allows the ability to control and monitor multiple machines from a single computer.

The HM-5755 is supplied complete with a 2,000 lbf (10kN) capacity load cell; 1″ (25.4mm) horizontal strain transducer, a 0.4″ (10.2mm) vertical strain transducer and M&L Testing Equipment’s NEXT software.

M&L Testing Equipment’s NEXT Direct Shear module and related accessories are not included and should be ordered separately.

Computer Control
NEXT software and the enhanced Direct Shear module, HM-5700SW, is included with the HM-5760 pneumatic direct-shear machine. This software provides robust machine control, data acquisition and report generation for those using a computer to control consolidation testing operations.
In addition, operators have the ability to view and control testing operations from a PC in the lab, in the next room or at a different location, while also providing report generating capabilities using the consolidation test-specific software module.
So, whether you are controlling a single direct-shear machine, controlling multiple machines. or even a complete geotechnical lab, M&L Testing Equipment‘s NEXT software, in conjunction with M&L Testing Equipment‘s HM-5760 Direct-shear machine, provides a complete solution for acquisition, recording and presentation of direct-shear testing data in data tabulation and graphic chart formats.

  • Machine control, and data acquisition via a networked computer
  • Provides the ability to use M&L Testing Equipment‘s Next Software’s, advanced test-specific modules
  • Real-time graphical chart and numerical display of tests via computer display
  • Effective sampling rate of 50 readings per second
  • Stores unlimited tests with up to 3000 points per test.
  • Up to 255 individual tests can be run simultaneously from a single PC
  • Provides advanced graphing capabilities
  • Provides full-unit customization
  • Reports can also be exported to Excel or a CSV file, if desired, and, we can provide custom integration/export solutions for LIMS, EQuIS, gINT, etc.

Counter-balance device for ASTM D3080 compliance is included. Not available anywhere else. Also available as a retrofit kit. HM-2560A.1

Specifications
Horiz. Movement:1″ (25.4mm) Maximum
Horiz. Shear Force:2000 lbf (10kN)
Vertical Load:2000 lbf (10kN)
Data Channels:4
Speed Range:0.00001 to 0.49999 in./min. (0.00001 to 12.9999 mm/min.(
Data Storage:1000 tests and up to 3000 readings per test
Dimensions:30″ x 15.5″ x 22″ (760 x 394 x 558mm)
Voltage:110/220V 50/60Hz – 6.5amps

 

Controller Specifications

Display (Resistive Touch)7″ (178mm) VGA (480 x 800)
Real-time Test DataGraphic and Tabulation
ProcessorDual 32-bit ARM
RAM64MB
Memory, Non-Volatile4GB
Analog to Digital Converter24 bit
Data Acquistion4 Channels
Logging Rateeffective rate of 320 readings per second
Multi-Test Storage1000
Points Per Test3000
USB port (front)export data, import/export calibration data, WiFi
USB Port (back)provides external power for wireless access point
Ethernet Connectionfor network connectivity
24-bit Differential Analog to Digital Converter4
Ambient Temperature Sensor1
Firmware Updateflash drive

 

System Requirements

AC Supply110/220VAC 50/60 Hz 5 Amp
Air SupplyClean and dry (air filter, water trap), minimum: 100psi (700kps) continuous air supply 10CFM (0.3m3/min)

 

Additional Items Required

PC ComputerNot Supplied
Desiccant Dryer, Silica GelHM-4222
Filter/RegulatorHM-4223
Direct Shear/Consolidation Installation KitHM-4168

Products

Part Number & Name
HM-5755.3F
Pneumatic, Semi-Automated Direct/Residual Shear Apparatus

Accessories

Part Number & Name
HM-001076
Replacement Ball, 5/8″ 440 Stainless Steel
Round Shearbox Assemblies for HM-5760.3F, HM-5755.3F and HM-5750 machines
Square Shearbox Assemblies for HM-5760.3F, HM-5755.3F and HM-5750 machines
HM-5700SW
Direct Shear Module for NEXT Software

Literature

Manuals, Data Sheets & Safety Data Sheets
ELITE-SERIES-directshear 2019 (Data Sheet PDF)
HM-5755-Manual (Product Manual PDF)

Standards

Standards
AASHTO T236
BS: 1377:7