Instruction

Manual
‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’
‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

Made in Germany
 Instruction Manual
Light Weight Deflectometer
for the dynamic plate load test

‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’
with integrated GPS system and Google® Maps interface
Corresponding to
international standard:
‘ASTM E2835-11 Standard Test Method for Measuring
Deflection using a Portable Impulse Plate Load Test Device’
German standard:
‘Technical Test Code for Soil and Rock Mechanics
in Road Constructions TP BF-StB Part B 8.3’
Austrian standard:
‘RVS 08.03.04
Compaction Tests by means of the Dynamic Plate Load Test’
as well as
‘RIL 836 - Deutsche Bahn AG for Track Construction’

TERRATEST GmbH
Friedrich-Wolf-Strasse 13 · 16515 Oranienburg
GERMANY
Phone.: +49 3301 700 700 · Fax: + 49 3301 55 44 0
www.terratest.de · [email protected]

TERRATEST GmbH ensures constant improvement and development of its products and hence reserves the right
to make changes to its products at any time, and without prior notice.

This instruction manual is protected by copyright. It is explicitly forbidden to copy, change, publish or translate
this document or extracts thereof without prior written approval by TERRATEST GmbH.

® May 2019 TERRATEST GmbH. All rights reserved.

 Table of Contents

1. Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.1 Notes on the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.3 Safety Precautions during Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.3.1 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.3.2 Mains Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.3.3 Car Charger Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.3.4 Measuring Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.4 Safety Precautions during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.5 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2. Contents of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.1 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2 Optional Equipment ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.3 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.4 Optional Equipment ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.5 General View ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.6 Top View of Control Panel, Testing Computer ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ .15
2.7 General View ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.8 Top View of Control Panel, Testing Computer ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ . . .17
3. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.1 Device Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.2 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.3 Load Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.4 Mechanical Loading Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.5 Testing Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.6 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.7 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.8 Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.9 Charging of Testing Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.10 Charging of Bluetooth® Load Plate ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ . . . . . . . . .21
3.11 USB Cable Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.12 Measuring Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4. General Overview: Light Weight Deflectometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.2 Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.2.1 Mechanical Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.2.2 Electronic Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.3 Dynamic Plate Load Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.4 Area of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.5 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4.6 12 Rules for Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4.7 Proposal for the Correlation of
Static / Dynamic Plate Load Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.8 Interpreting the Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.9 Determining the Residual Compaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.1 Preparing the Testing Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.2 Test Execution / Data Input Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.3 Printing the Test Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.4 Changing the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.1 Preparing the Testing Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.2 Test Execution / Data Input Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.3 The ‘Magic Eye’ of the Bluetooth® Sensor Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.4 Continuous Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.5 Printing the Test Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.6 Changing the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7. Menu Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.1 Menu ‘USB STICK’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.2 Subsequent Printing of Test Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.3 Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.4 Menu GPS / TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.4.1 GPS Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.4.2 Accuracy of GPS Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.4.3 GPS ON / GPS OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.4.4 Summer Time Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.4.5 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
7.4.6 Manual Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
7.4.7 Time Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7.4.8 Time Zone Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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 7.5 Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.5.1 Printing from the Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.5.2 Internal Memory to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.5.3 Internal Memory to External Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
7.5.4 Clear Internal Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
7.6 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.6.1 Input Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.6.2 Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.6.3 Device Type LFG / MFG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
7.6.4 Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
7.6.5 Voice Output: Sound Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7.6.6 Print Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7.6.6.1 Company Data (Header) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7.6.6.2 Ev1 Factor / Ev2 Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
7.6.7 PC-Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
7.7 Load Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
7.7.1 Stand-by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
7.8 Calibration Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
8. Analysis Software ‘TEOLO’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8.1 Software ‘TEOLO’ Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8.1.1 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
8.1.2 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
8.1.3 Reset Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
8.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
8.2.1 Insert Logo and Modify Company Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
8.2.2 Read Measuring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
8.2.3 Converting Measuring Data by ‘TERRATEST.Utility’ . . . . . . . .67
8.2.3.1 Read Chip Card (only TERRATEST 3000 GPS) . . . . .68
8.2.3.2 Read SD Card (only TERRATEST 5000 BLU-SD) . . .68
8.2.3.3 Load from Measuring Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
8.2.3.4 Driver Installation Measuring Computer . . . . . . . . .70
8.2.4 Test Protocol Single Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
8.2.5 Load Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
8.2.6 Edit/Store Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
8.2.7 Print Protocol / Export as PDF/CSV File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
8.2.8 Perform Statistical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
8.2.9 Print / Export as PDF File Statistical Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
8.2.10 Google®-Maps Statistics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
9. App ‘TERRATEST’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
9.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
9.1.1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
9.1.2 Important Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
9.1.3 First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
9.1.4 Pairing with Bluetooth® Load Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
9.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
9.2.1 Operating Elements of ‘TERRATEST’ App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
9.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
9.2.2.1 User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
9.2.2.2 About TERRATEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
9.2.3 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.2.3.1 Connection to Bluetooth® Load Plate . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.2.3.2 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.2.3.3 Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
9.2.3.4 Transmission of Measuring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
9.2.3.5 Voice Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.2.4 ‘STREAM’ Function (only TERRATEST 4000…) . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.2.4.1 Initial Installation (only Android Operating System) . .91
9.2.4.2 Connection and Import (only Android Op. system) . .91
9.2.4.3 Connection and Import (iOS Operating System) . . .92
10. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
11. EC Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
12. Certificates TÜV Rheinland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
12.1 TÜV GS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
12.2 cTUVus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
13. Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
13.1 ZTV-E-StB 09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
13.2 RIL 836 - Deutsche Bahn AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
13.3 RVS 08.03.04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
14. Cable Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

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 1. Documentation

1.1 Notes on the Documentation

Congratulations on your purchase of your Light Weight Deflectometer from the TERRATEST product family.
By selecting this innovative test instrument you have chosen a cutting-edge product featuring the latest
technology. To be able to make full use of all the advantages and possibilities that this high-tech product
offers, and to ensure the proper use of the device according to the manual, please take a little time to read
this documentation carefully before use. The chapters contain everything you need to know about the device
and give valuable tips and recommendations for the proper use of this product. Reading this documentation
carefully will ensure that you will always obtain precise test results, which will give you a clear indication as
to the bearing capacity of the soil.

Read the instruction manual carefully and operate the device in accordance with the instructions.
TERRATEST GmbH will not be liable for damages caused by failure to observe these instructions.

All details contained in this documentation are subject to change without prior notice. TERRATEST GmbH
gives no assurance as to the accuracy of this documentation, and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

TERRATEST GmbH cannot be held liable for errors contained in this documentation, or for accidental or
sequential damage in connection with the delivery, performance, or use of the material.

PLEASE OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE GERMAN STANDARD

‘Technical Test Code for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Construction TP BF-StB Part B 8.3’.
Evaluate the test data strictly in accordance with ZTV-E, ZTV-A, RIL 836 and/or RVS 08.03.04.

We would like to point out explicitly that a reliable evaluation of the test data is only possible if a cor-
relation measurement with the static plate load test is performed for every dynamic test with the Light
Weight Deflectometer. At least three static plate load tests should be performed for a reliable calibration
(see p. 29/30).

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1.2 General Safety Information

Please read and understand the following safety guidelines, before starting to use ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’
/ ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’.

Useful information and instructions

ATTENTION
Indicates processes where incorrect execution could result in physical injury or material damage.
Please observe these warnings carefully to ensure a safe operation of the device.

ATTENTION
If the Light Weight Deflectometer is used in a manner not specified by these instructions, the protection
provided by this instrument may be impaired.

ATTENTION (Quotation from ZTV E-StB 09)

‘The deformation modulus Ev2 is to be assessed by the static plate load test, in accordance with
DIN 18134, and the dynamic deflection module Evd with the dynamic plate load test, in accordance
with TP BF-StB Part B 8.3.... The specifications of the building contract should state whether the static or
dynamic deflection modulus is to be established. If no such statement is to be found in the contract, the
static deformation modulus will need to be established.’

ATTENTION
The evaluation of the measured Evd value depends on the material and the subsoil being tested. It is
always necessary to determine correlation values of the static plate load test on a trial basis for the
pre-existing ground or the ground intended for backfilling. Homogeneous ground is a prerequisite for
properly correlating the two measuring methods. Accordingly, the water content of the soil must not vary
widely.

ATTENTION
According to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3, Light Weight Deflectometers must be calibrated at
least once a year at a calibration institute accredited by the German Federal Road Research Institute
(Bundesanstalt für Straßenbau). Test results of a device that has not been calibrated or of a device with
an expired calibration date must not be used for evaluating the bearing capacity of soil or rock. Abide
by the mandatory calibration intervals.

CAUTION
Never place the testing computer or load plate of ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ near any inflammable liquids
such as alcohol, thinner etc. There is a risk of fire if such flammable liquids make contact with the electric
components in the interior of the device.

CAUTION
Never place or charge the testing computer or load plate of ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ in areas with excessive
humidity, high temperatures, direct sunlight, or close to open flames. Doing so carries the risk of fire or
electric shock.

CAUTION
Whenever the loading device is not placed on the metal ball of the sensor dome on the load plate, always
store it horizontally or on the magnetic plate, which may be purchased separately. The loading device could
fall over and cause injuries otherwise.

CAUTION
Before operating the Light Weight Deflectometer read the instruction manual carefully to ensure correct
set-up of the device. When no test is performed, keep the drop weight in its ‘rest’ position at the bottom
of the guide rod. The drop weight could fall down and cause injuries or damage otherwise.

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 1.3. Safety Precautions during Power Supply

CAUTION
Never place any heavy objects on the measuring or charging cables. Never twist or pull them, and take
care that they do not become knotted.

CAUTION
Ensure that the charging and measuring cables are fully inserted into their sockets. A poor connection can
lead to equipment damage. Use only the cables provided.

1.3.1. Power Supply

ACHTUNG
ATTENTION
Only batteries approved by the manufacturer (Panasonic LC-R064R5) should be used for the testing com-
puter. Batteries should only be replaced and disposed of by qualified personnel. The plugs of the cable,
to which the battery will be connected, are colour-coded. The white wire with the red plug should be con-
nected to the positive (+) pole of the battery (+6 volts). The brown wire with the black plug should be con-
nected to the negative (-) pole of the battery. The cable contains a 2A/32V fuse.

Only the permanently-installed, long-lasting, rechargeable battery pack approved by the manufacturer
(type 8904 7.4 V/2.4 Ah) should be used in the Bluetooth® sensor dome ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’. This bat-
tery pack should only be replaced by the manufacturer.

ATTENTION
The assembly may be destroyed if the leads of the battery are interchanged, or a different type of fuse is
inserted.

No tests should be performed while charging the device.

1.3.2. Mains Power Supply

ATTENTION
Only power cables approved by the manufacturer (ADS18B-B 120100) may be used for the testing com-
puter. When using the power cable to charge the device, take care to do so only in dry, indoors locations.
The inner pole is the positive (+) pole.

Only power cables with LEMO-plugs approved by the manufacturer (SYS1308-1809-W2E) should be used
for charging the Bluetooth® transmission unit in the Bluetooth® sensor dome ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’. When
using the power cable to charge the device, take care to do so only in dry, indoors locations. The inner pole
is the positive (+) pole.

1.3.3. Car Charger Lead

ATTENTION
Only car chargers approved by the manufacturer may be used. Charging should only be done inside dry
rooms (the interior of the vehicle, for example). The inner pole is the positive (+) pole.

ATTENTION
Always hold the plug when disconnecting the charger cable. Wires may be damaged if the cables are
pulled directly.

1.3.4. Measuring Cable

ATTENTION
Only the original measuring cable / extension cable supplied by the manufacturer should be used. Cables
should not be disassembled or extended. Incorrect test results may occur otherwise.

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1.4. Safety Precautions during Operation

ATTENTION
TERRATEST GmbH shall not be liable for any damage, consequential damage, or financial loss that occurs
as a result of improper use of the device and / or lack of professional knowledge when evaluating the test
data. It is essential to ensure that the calibration of the device is always up to date and that the device is
always operated in accordance with the instructions of this document as well as your local standard.

CAUTION
Use the Light Weight Deflectometer only outdoors. Never use it inside any enclosed area. Using the
device indoors carries the risk of damage to the building. Never use the device on paving stones, tiles,
cobblestones, floor boards, asphalt, cement, industrial flooring, or any other type of flooring; these may be
damaged by the impact of the dropping weight.

ATTENTION
Never disassemble or alter the Light Weight Deflectometer, the testing computer, or any other equipment
such as the charger cable etc.

ATTENTION
In case of unusual noise, smoke, smell, or excessive heat generation, switch off the device immediately
and contact TERRATEST customer support.

ATTENTION
Do not expose the testing computer or load plate of ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ to direct rainfall.
If it rains, cover and protect testing computer and load plate of ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’.

ATTENTION
Protect the testing computer and load plate of ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ from water, liquids, and any
flammable substances. There is a risk of fire if flammable liquids enter the device and make contact with
the electric components.

CAUTION
Clean surfaces with solvent-free cleaning agents only. Gently wipe surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If dirt
remains, use a cloth moistened with water, well-wrung, and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth to absorb any
remaining moisture. Never use flammable substances such as alcohol, benzine or thinner for cleaning.
There is a risk of fire if flammable liquids enter the device and make contact with the electric components,
or if the cables get damaged. Thus, always take care when connecting or disconnecting the cables.

ATTENTION
Let go of the lid of the testing computer only after it has been fully closed / opened. If the lid falls down it
may cause injury to your hands. No objects should be placed on the inspection window.

ATTENTION
The lid of the measuring computer features stickers inside and out-
side, showing the usual minimum requirements for bearing capaci-
ty of the soil. This information is provided without warranty. The requirements of the actual project or order
have to be observed, in case of need the requirements must be determined by a geotechnical expert. A
correlation measurement on the basis of a static load plate test is required anyway.

CAUTION
When placing the load plate on the test ground, and for removing it, kneel down on one knee and grab
the load plate with both hands on the handles. Do not let the load plate fall down; doing so may injure
your feet, or damage the device.

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 CAUTION
Always transport the loading device with the drop weight locked; failure to do so carries the risk of
personnel injury or damage to the device. Keep the drop weight locked in its ‘rest’ position at the bottom
of the loading device and unlock it only immediately prior to conducting a test. Failure to observe these
points may cause the device to be damaged, and there may be a high risk of personnel injury. When
latched at the top of the loading device, take care to release the drop weight only immediately prior to
conducting a test. Pull up the drop weight, latch it at the top, and release it immediately afterwards.

CAUTION
The transportation lock should be unlocked only immediately prior to conducting a test. Uncontrolled
movements of the weight may cause injury, or damage to the device or its surroundings. Regularly check
that the transportation lock of the Light Weight Deflectometer is functioning properly. If you notice signs of
wear, stop using the device immediately. Send the device back to TERRATEST GmbH for the transportation
lock to be repaired or replaced.

Never transport the loading device, or let it stand around, while the drop weight is latched at the top!

ATTENTION
When conducting a test, only the operator should come close to the device. Release the drop weight only
when no one else is beneath or near the Light Weight Deflectometer.

CAUTION
Hearing protectors must be worn when operating the Light Weight Deflectometer, since the noise level
may rise over 85 dB. ATTENTION: Operating the device without hearing protection may result in
permanent hearing impairment.

ATTENTION
If the device will not be used for a longer period of time, ensure that all cables are disconnected.
Before transporting the device, ensure that all cables are disconnected.
Before moving the device around the construction site, ensure that all cables are disconnected.
Damaged cables may cause fire.

No tests should be performed while the apparatus is on charge; this can distort test results!

According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2011/65/EG) the battery,
electronics, and especially the electronics of the load plate may not be disposed of with your domestic
waste. Comply with your local regulations. In some countries you are required by law to dispose of these
products only at the collection points provided. In some countries manufacturers of similar electronic
equipment are obliged by law to take back electronic waste. Due to potentially hazardous substances,
often contained in electronic waste, incorrect handling of such waste may have negative impacts on the
environment and human health. By disposing of electronic parts in an appropriate way you also
contribute to an effective use of natural resources.

For more information about collection points for electronic waste please contact your city council, your
public waste management authorities, or your garbage disposal service.

TERRATEST GmbH will take back electronic waste free of charge, and dispose of it in a safe and
environmentally appropriate manner.

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1.5 Packaging

We strongly recommend that you keep the original packaging of the device for transport at a later date
(e.g. when sending the device in for calibration). Upon delivery, inspect the device immediately. Make
sure that the goods are undamaged and complete. Check in particular that there is no visible external
damage to the packaging. If the device or any other item included in the delivery is damaged, immediately
record the type of damage and notify the carrier that you may seek compensation. Please also advise
TERRATEST GmbH of the damage and the name of the carrier, so that we can also get in contact with the
transport company.

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 2. Contents of Delivery

2.1 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

Light Weight Deflectometer 10 kg

corresponding to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3

‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ with integrated GPS system and Google® Maps interface
consisting of:
■ 10 kg loading device with ergonomic weight-catching grip
■ Load plate 300 mm
■ Testing computer with GPS system,
internal plausibility check and test data comparison,
Voice Navigation (Voice output),
internal memory for up to 2000 tests,
backlit graphic display for presentation of settlement curves during test,
thermal printer with paper roll, port for USB flash drive,
integrated rechargeable battery, external control button,
large inspection window enabling operation under adverse weather conditions
■ Connection cable with jack plug for testing computer / load plate
■ User-friendly web-based software ‘TEOLO’ with statistical analysis
in accordance with German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3
■ USB stick for test data storage
■ Power cable 100 ... 240 V~ / 12 V 1.25 A
■ Car charger lead 12 V/DC
■ Detailed instruction manual
■ Calibration certificate according to German standard
‘TP BF-StB Part B 8.3 for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Constructions’

2.2 Optional Equipment ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

■ Medium weight falling weight, 15 kg drop weight and strengthened spring assembly,
with double impact force acc.to TB Stone-StB, calibrated acc. to TP BF-StB, section B8.4,
calibration certificate
■ ‘CARRELLO’, the mobile testing system, for testing without carrying
■ Transport box ‘MILANO’, made of flight case material,
with integrated handles and rollers
■ Transport box ‘ROMA’, made of flight case material, with integrated handles and rollers,
for combined transport of 10 kg basic package and 15 kg loading device
■ Magnetic plate ‘TRETMINE’, for the convenient placement of the loading device on the ground
■ STREAM dongle for storage and wireless transmission of measuring results to TERRATEST App
■ Extension cable, load plate / testing computer, for extended range as well as tests in areas that are
difficult to access such as trenches etc.
■ Paper rolls for thermal printer
■ Off-road tires for transport box

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2.3 Basic Package ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

Light Weight Deflectometer 10 kg

corresponding to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3

‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ with integrated GPS system and Google® Maps interface
consisting of:
■ 10 kg loading device with ergonomic weight-catching grip
■ Load plate 300 mm with Bluetooth® transmission electronics in the sensor dome and integrated
rechargeable battery pack type 8904 7.4V/2.4Ah
■ Testing computer with GPS system,
internal plausibility check and test data comparison,
‘continuous measuring mode’, Voice Navigation (Voice output),
internal memory for up to 2000 tests,
backlit graphic display for presentation of settlement curves during test,
thermal printer with paper roll, port for USB flash drive,
integrated rechargeable battery, external control button,
large inspection window enabling operation under adverse weather conditions
■ User-friendly web-based software ‘TEOLO’ with statistical analysis
in accordance with German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3
■ USB stick for test data storage
■ Power cable 100 ... 240 V~ / 12 V 1.25 A and
power cable 100 ... 240 V~ / 9 V 2 A with plugs from LEMO
■ Car charger lead 12 V/DC
■ Detailed instruction manual
■ Calibration certificate according to German standard
‘TP BF-StB Part B 8.3 for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Constructions’

2.4 Optional Equipment ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

■ Medium weight falling weight, 15 kg drop weight and strengthened spring assembly,
with double impact force acc.to TB Stone-StB, calibrated acc. to TP BF-StB, section B8.4,
calibration certificate
■ ‘CARRELLO’, the mobile testing system, for testing without carrying
■ Transport box ‘MILANO’, made of flight case material,
with integrated handles and rollers
■ Transport box ‘ROMA’, made of flight case material, with integrated handles and rollers,
for combined transport of 10 kg basic package and 15 kg loading device
■ Magnetic plate ‘TRETMINE’, for the convenient placement of the loading device on the ground
■ Paper rolls for thermal printer
■ Off-road tires for transport box

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 safety grip with
2.5 General View – ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ integrated spirit level

impact protector release mechanism

guide rod
release lever

inspection
window
electronic mechanical
testing computer loading device

handle

storage box
weight-catching grip
GPS antenna
(not visible)

USB cable port

(not visible)

graphic display

socket for sensor drop weight

connection
(not visible)

control panel transportation

lock
bellows
(not visible:
spring element) load plate
anti-tipper

charging socket
12V
max. 1,25A handle

USB stick port,

also STREAM dongle load plate
(not visible) 300 mm
thermal printer sensor dome socket
14 for sensor connection
(not visible: sensor)
2.6 Top View of Control Panel, Testing Computer – ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

GPS antenna
USB stick port, also
charging socket STREAM dongle USB cable port
12V /max. 1.25A (on the back panel)

button for
paper feed control buttons backlit
graphic display with
model designation
control lamp printer, thermal printer
button for opening
the paper tray

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 safety grip with
integrated spirit level
2.7 General View – ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

release mechanism
impact protector
guide rod
release lever

inspection window

electronic mechanical
testing computer loading device

handle

storage box
weight-catching grip
GPS antenna
(not visible)

USB cable port

graphic display

socket for sensor

connection drop weight
(not visible)
bellows
control panel (not visible:
spring element)
transportation
lock anti-tipper

load plate
control button
charging socket (not visible)
12V
socket for sensor
max. 1,25A
connection / socket
USB-Stick port for charging the
(not visible) battery 9V /max. 2A
(not visible)

thermal printer ‘the magic eye’ sensor dome load plate handle
16 (not visible: sensor) 300 mm
Bluetooth® transmitter
with control lamp
2.8 Top View of Control Panel, Testing Computer – ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

GPS antenna

charging socket USB-Stick port USB cable port

12V /max. 1,25A (on the back panel)

button for
paper feed control buttons backlit
graphic display with
model designation
control lamp thermal printer
printer,
button for opening
the paper tray

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 3. Technical Specifications

3.1 Device Designation:

‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

with box for testing computer ‘Robusta’
(box made of flight case material,
and aluminium profiles,
external button on the front face)

Model designation
on acrylic glass lid and
on start display

‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

with box for testing computer ‘Robusta’
(box made of flight case material,
and aluminium profiles,
external button on the front face)

Model designation
on acrylic glass lid and
on start display

3.2 Serial Number:

Load plate, loading device and testing computer form a single unit and
have been attuned to one another during calibration of the device. These
three components may only be used in conjunction with each other and
5993 may not be interchanged with the components of other devices.
Accordingly, the single components are identified with particular serial
numbers. These serial numbers are identical and located on metal tags,
which are attached to each component. Each serial number consists of
a four-digit number.

The serial number is located:

On the load plate, directly between the handles.
5993 71,5 01/19 Inside the testing computer, on the partition panel in the storage box.
On the drop weight of the loading device. Additionally, drop height as
well as month and year of last calibration are noted here.

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3.3 Load Plate:
Weight of load plate,
including sensor dome and handles 15 kg
Diameter of load plate 300 mm
Thickness of load plate 20 mm
Power supply Bluetooth transmitter
®
long-lasting, rechargeable
Bluetooth® sensor dome ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ battery pack type 8904 7.4V/2.4Ah
For charging use only included power supply type SYS1308-1809-W2E with LEMO®-plug (9V /max. 2A)

3.4 Mechanical Loading Device: Light weight 10 kg Medium weight 15 kg

Impact force 7.07 kN ± 1% 10.605 kN ± 1%
Impact duration 17 ms ± 1.5 ms 17 ms ± 1.5 ms
Weight of drop weight 10 kg 15 kg
Weight of guide rod 5 kg 5.5 kg
Length of guide rod 1140 mm 1140 mm
Total height of device, including load plate 1230 mm 1230 mm
TERATEST 4000 STREAM
Total height of device, including load plate 1260 mm 1260 mm
TERRATEST 6000 BLE
Sound power level 95 dB(A) 95 dB(A)
Sound pressure level 84 dB(A) 84 dB(A)

3.5 Testing Computer

Weight without accessories ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ 4,2 kg
Weight without accessories ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ 4,1 kg
Dimensions length = 240 mm
width = 230 mm
height = 230 mm
Measurement range (settlement) 15-70 MN/m2 30-150 MN/m2
Power supply long-lasting, rechargeable 6 Volt
PANASONIC-Super-Life lead acid battery
Type LC-R064R5P
Automatic switch-off after three minutes
Radio clock, date display satellite-based, can be configured manually
Precision GPS receiver less than 20 meters
Maximum voltage variation +/- 10%
Bluetooth transmitter / receiver
®
Type RN4020 Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy
bei ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ Certifications RED, FCC, ICS, CE, RoHS
Frequency range 2,402 ˜ 2,480 MHz
For charging use only included power supply type ADS18B-B 120100 or included car charger type
MWCP1 (712026) (12V /max. 1.25A)

3.6 Environmental Conditions

Charge the device only in dry, indoors locations.
Protection class IP53
Do not expose the testing computer to direct rain.
If it rains, cover and protect the testing computer.
Do not expose Bluetooth® load plate ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ to direct rain.
If it rains, cover and protect Bluetooth® load plate ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’.
Temperature range 0 - 40 °C
Maximum height for use above sea level 2,000 metres
Maximum relative humidity for use < 80%, dew must be avoided

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 3.7 Power Supply
Power consumption while on battery
normally 6V DC/0.5A (when backlight is on)
normally 6V DC/0.4A (when backlight is off)

3.8 Battery Performance

Battery 6V type Panasonic LC-R064R5 (which may be replaced only by Technical Support Service)
Charging time approx. 4-5h, depending on ambient temperature, in the case of exhaustive discharge at
least 12 h
Fuse in battery cable: Little Fuse 218 in Fuse Holder 8601 2000

A long-lasting, rechargeable 6 Volt, 4.5 Ah built-in battery is located in the testing computer, type
Panasonic LC-R064R5.

The device may be charged via either the supplied power cable or a 12 Volt car battery. The charging socket
‘12V /max 1.25A’ on the control panel, next to the GPS antenna, must be used for this. Both car
charger and power cable are included with the contents of delivery (basic package).

A long-lasting, rechargeable, built-in battery pack type 8904 7.4 V/2.4 Ah is located in the sensor dome
‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’. It should be charged with the supplied power cable 9V DC/2A with plugs from
LEMO.

The battery charge of the testing computer will be shown on the display ‘STATUS REQUEST’ upon swit-
ching ON the device. Fully charged, the battery holds 6.3 V. In this state, 2.000 measurements or 600 prin-
touts are possible. However, the battery performance also depends largely on density of air pressure,
ambient temperature, battery lifetime, and other criteria. The activated device switches OFF automatically
three minutes after last use (automatic switch-off). Shortly before total discharge of the battery, the testing
computer also turns off automatically to avoid deep discharge. It can only be activated again after
recharging.

The battery charge of the Bluetooth® transmitter in the sensor dome of the Bluetooth® load plate
‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ will be shown on the display ‘STATUS REQUEST’ below the battery symbol in
value of percentage, upon switching ON the device. Fully charged, the battery holds 7.4 V = 100%. In
this state, 500 measurements are possible. However, the battery performance also depends largely on den-
sity of air pressure, ambient temperature, battery lifetime, and other criteria. The activated device switches
off automatically three minutes after last use (automatic switch-off). Shortly before total discharge of the
battery, the testing computer also turns off automatically to avoid deep discharge. It can only be acti-
vated again after recharging.

The battery should be replaced only by the manufacturer. Never attempt to dismantle the battery. Lead is
a highly toxic heavy metal. Please comply with the regulations regarding transport and disposal of lead
batteries. Do not dispose of batteries by burning them. Batteries must be kept out of reach of children.

According to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2011/65/EG) the battery,
electronics, and especially the electronics of the load plate may not be disposed of with your domestic
waste. Comply with your local regulations. In some countries you are required by law to dispose of these
products only at the collection points provided. In some countries manufacturers of similar electronic
equipment are obliged by law to take back electronic waste. Due to potentially hazardous substances,
often contained in electronic waste, incorrect handling of such waste may have negative impacts on the
environment and human health. By disposing of electronic parts in an appropriate way you also
contribute to an effective use of natural resources. For more information about collection points for
electronic waste please contact your city council, your public waste management authorities or your
garbage disposal service. TERRATEST GmbH will take back electronic waste free of charge, and dispose
of it in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner.

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3.9 Charging of Testing Computer
Only the charging equipment supplied by the manufacturer should be
used for charging the battery. To charge the battery of the testing compu-
ter, plug the power cable into the ‘12 V /max. 1.25 A’ socket on the
testing computer. This socket is located on the top left of the control
panel, next to the GPS antenna. If the power cable is plugged in, the
charge status will be symbolised by an animated filling level icon on the CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR
display of the testing computer. The battery is fully charged if the battery
symbol is completely dark. Depending on ambient temperature, charging
time is approximately 4-5 hours, when the battery is empty. In case of CHARGE BATTERY
deep discharge of the battery, the display will show ‘CHARGE BATTERY
FOR MORE THAN 12 HOURS’. If this is the case, charge battery over a FOR MORE THAN
period of more than 12 hours. The maximum variation in voltage must 12 HOURS
not exceed 10%. During the charging process place the testing compu-
ter inside a dry room and take care that it is possible to disconnect the DISPLAY DURING DEEP
device from power at any time. DISCHARGE

3.10 Charging of Bluetooth® Load Plate ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’

To charge the battery pack in the Bluetooth® load plate (‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’), the item must be swit-
ched OFF. Use the supplied charging cable with LEMO plug and insert it into the LEMO connector of the
Bluetooth® load plate. This socket is labeled with ‘9V 2A IP53’. If the LED of the ‘magic Eye’ is lit in yel-
low, the battery pack is being charged, after completion it is lit in green. If the LED is flashing 10 times in
red, the battery pack is defective; an LED flashing 10 times in blue indicates that charging is required.
Depending on ambient temperature, charging time is approximately 8 hours, when the battery pack is
empty. The current battery charge will be shown as a percentage below the battery charge of the testing
computer during ‘STATUS REQUEST’, when switching on first the load plate and subsequently the testing
computer. The maximum variation in voltage must not exceed 10%. During the charging process, place
the load plate inside a dry room and take care that it is possible to disconnect the device from power at
any time.

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 Power Supply, Testing Computer:
Only the power cable supplied by the manufacturer (ADS18B-B
120100) vshould be used. Charge the device only in dry,
indoors locations. The inner pole is the positive (+) pole.
Type ADS18B-B 120100 (OEM Co., Ltd.)
Prim: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 0,5A Class II
Sec: 12V/1,0A
IP20
First plug the power cable into the appropriate ‘12V / max.
1.25A’ socket of the testing computer, located on the top left of
the control panel, beside the GPS antenna. Then plug the other
end of the cable into the wall socket.

When disconnecting the cable always take hold of the plug.

Pulling on the cable may result in damage to the wires.

Power Supply, Bluetooth® Load Plate

‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’:
Only the power cable supplied by the manufacturer (SYS1308-
1809-W2E) with LEMO-plugs should be used for charging the
Bluetooth® transmitter in the Bluetooth® sensor dome. The LEMO
connector after insertion is self-locking by means of a push-pull
coupling, thus protecting the cable against removal by mistake. To
open the push-pull coupling, first slide back the outer sleeve of
the connector. Charge the device only in dry, indoors locations.
The inner pole is the positive (+) pole.
Type: SYS1308-1809-W2E with LEMO-plugs
Prim: 100-240V AC, 47-63Hz, 1A Class II
Sec: 9V/2A
IP20
First plug the power cable into the socket of the Bluetooth® sensor
dome. Then plug the other end of the cable into the wall socket.

When disconnecting the cable always take hold of the plug.

Pulling on the cable may result in damage to the wires.

The power cable for the Bluetooth® load plate ‘TERRATEST 6000
BLE’ is equipped with a plug with LEMO ‘PUSH-PULL’ lock and
anti-kink protection. The LEMO connector after insertion is self-
locking by means of a push-pull coupling, thus protecting the
cable against removal by mistake. To open the push-pull coup-
ling, first slide back the outer sleeve of the connector. For this rea-
son, for unlocking only grasp from the plug housing, otherwise
cable or socket can be damaged. Charge the device only Failure
to do so may cause damage to the cable or socket.

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Car Charger for Testing Computer:
Only the car charger supplied by the manufacturer type MWCP1
(712026) should be used. Charge the device only in dry, indoors
locations (e.g. inside vehicles). The inner pole is the positive (+)
pole.
Type MWCP1 (712026)
inner pole positive (+)
Fuse T2A F (6.3mm x 32mm)
First plug the power cable into the appropriate ‘12V / max.
1.25A’ socket of the testing computer, located on the top left of
the control panel, beside the GPS antenna. Then plug the other
end of the car charger into the cigarette lighter socket.

When disconnecting the cable always take hold of the plug.

Pulling on the cable may cause damage to the wires, fire or electric shock.

No tests should be performed while charging the device; doing so may distort test results.

3.11 USB Cable Port

The testing computer is equipped with a USB cable port on the partition panel of the storage box. This USB
port provides service access for the manufacturer, and can also be used by the operator to transfer test data
from the internal memory to a computer via a standard USB2.0-A/A-m/m cable (see also section 6.4.2 of
this manual).

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 3.12 Measuring Cable
‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’: The measuring cable for transferring the sensor signals to the testing com-
puter can be extended to a maximum of 2.5 meters. It is equipped with two identical 6.35 mm jack plugs.

Never pull on the measuring cable to disconnect the plug-socket connection; doing so may cause dama-
ge to the cable and/or socket.

Never place any heavy objects on the measuring cable; never twist or pull it. Take care that it does not
become knotted. Damaged cables can cause fire or electric shock.

Ensure that the measuring cable is fully inserted into the socket. A poor connection can cause fire or
electric shock. Use only the cables provided. Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

When closing the lid of the testing computer, take care not to trap the measuring cable.

For wiring diagram for cables and sockets, refer to page 102.

Jack plugs
‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

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Extension Cable
To expand the reach between the testing computer and load plate (for example, in areas that are difficult
to access, such as trenches and shafts), the measuring cable for transferring the sensor signals to the testing
computer can be extended by 2.5 m to a maximum length of 5 m with the aid of an extension cable. This
extension cable can be purchased separately. It is equipped with a male jack plug as well as a female jack
socket at the other end. To connect the extension cable, disconnect the measuring cable from the testing
computer as described above. Insert the plug of the extension cable laterally from the measuring compu-
ter until it stops. Afterwards, connect the measuring cable and extension cable by sliding the plug of the
measuring cable into the socket of the extension cable all the way until it stops.

Never pull on the measuring cable to disconnect the plug-socket connection; doing so may cause damage
to the cable and/or socket.

Never place any heavy objects on the extension cable; never twist or pull it. Take care that it does not
become knotted. Damaged cables can cause fire or electric shock.

Ensure that the extension cable is fully inserted into the socket. A poor connection can cause fire or
electric shock. Use only the measuring cables provided. Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.

When closing the lid of the testing computer, take care not to trap the measuring cable.

Female socket

Male plug

‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’

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 4. General Overview: Light Weight Deflectometer

4.1 Introduction
The ‘TERRATEST’ product family combines highly modern microelectronic components with the properties
of an ergonomic test instrument, which is extremely suitable for the use on construction sites. Testing with
the Light Weight Deflectometer has been brought to perfection and is now more authentic than ever. This
is due to the possibility of automatically registering the testing points simultaneously via Global
Positioning System (GPS) and a Google® Maps interface. Voice output of all devices of the TERRATEST®
product family and Bluethooth® data transfer of the TERRATEST 6000 BLE model represent unique featu-
res on the market.

The accompanying web-based TERRATEST® software ‘TEOLO’ enables a statistical analysis of the test data
in accordance with German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3. Our focus during its development has been
to make it as user-friendly as possible.

4.2 Innovations
All ‘TERRATEST’ products have such outstanding, innovative features that they have become globally uni-
que testing instruments for measuring bearing capacity:

4.2.1 Mechanical Innovations::

■ Ergonomic hexangular weight-catching grip with chamfered edges
for a better grip of the drop weight
■ Angled handles to facilitate handling of the load plate on the construction site and aid picking-up
of the device by means of the mobile testing system ‘CARRELLO’
■ Firmly fixed safety grip with integrated spirit-level

4.2.2 Electronic Innovations:

■ Integrated GPS system with Google ® Maps interface for immediate positioning
■ Voice output to help and support the operator
■ Bluetooth® transmitter and receiver unit for tests without cable (‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’)
■ ‘Continuous measuring mode’ for quick performance of several tests without additional operation of
the testing computer, when multiple testing points are close to each other (‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’)
■ Text input function to add notes about material or altitude of the testing point
■ Insertion of customer’s company data on report documents possible
■ Insertion of determined correlation factor for converted Ev2 respectively Ev1 values on report docu-
ments possible
■ USB stick or ‘STREAM’ dongle (available upon request) for storage of measuring results
■ Internal memory for up to 2000 tests, with USB interface
■ Automatic plausibility check and result comparison of test data
■ Audio signal
■ Convenient graphic display with backlight for clear menu guidance, and for showing settlement
curves during testing
■ Quality connection assemblies featuring high-quality plugs and sockets
■ Convenient, user-friendly web-based TERRATEST® software ‘TEOLO’ with statistics function for eva-
luating test data

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4.3 Dynamic Plate Load Test
The dynamic plate load test with the Light Weight Deflectometer is a test method during which the ground
is subjected to an impact load. This impact load is caused by a weight dropping onto a load plate with a
diameter of 30 cm (radius r = 15 cm), which generates a maximum force (Fmax) of 7.070 kN. During
calibration of the device this force is adjusted so that the normal stress (σmax) under the load plate
amounts to 0.1 MN/m2 while tests are being performed. The parameter for the deformability of the soil
under this defined vertical impact load tmax is the so-called Evd value.
σmax
Evd = 1,5 r ______
smax
smax = mean value of the settlements σ4max, σ5max, σ6max of 3 tests
(after 3 pre-consolidation tests)

r = radius of the load plate (15 cm)

σmax = normal stress under the load plate (0.1 MN/m2)

4.4 Area of Application

The dynamic plate load test with the Light Weight Deflectometer is suitable for testing the bearing
capacity and the compaction of subsoil / soil on the subbase of earthworks and road constructions. ‘Soil’
shall be understood as including backfill materials, base courses without binding agents, soil improvements,
cold recycling layers, mineral sealing layers, asphalt and cement, which has yet to set. The testing method
is especially suitable for coarse-grained and mixed soils with a maximum grain size of 63 mm.

The test can be performed in less than two minutes by a single operator, without a load testing vehicle.
Thus, it is possible to immediately evaluate the evenness of the bearing capacity within the inspection lot.

In Germany and Austria the dynamic plate load test may be performed as an alternative to the static plate
load test according to DIN 18134.

The use of the Light Weight Deflectometer always requires a prior determination of correlation values
with the degree of compaction or the deformation modulus. The evaluation of the measured Evd value
depends on the material and the subsoil being tested. It is always necessary to determine correlation
values of the static plate load test on a trial basis for the pre-existing ground or the ground intended for
backfilling. Homogeneous ground is a prerequisite for properly correlating the two measuring methods.
Accordingly, the water content of the soil must not vary widely at the different testing points.

ATTENTION (Quotation from ZTV E-StB 09)

‘The deformation modulus Ev2 is to be assessed by the static plate load test in accordance with DIN
18134 and the dynamic deflection module Evd with the dynamic plate load test in accordance with TP
BF-StB Part B 8.3.... The specifications of the building contract should state whether the static or dynamic
deflection modulus is to be established. If no such statement is to be found in the contract, the static
deformation modulus will need to be established.’

One advantage over the static plate load test according to DIN 18134 is the possibility to perform tests in
confined areas such as utility trenches or construction backfills.

In accordance with the German standard TP-BF StB Part B 8.3 the measuring range of a Light Weight
Deflectometer with 10kg drop weight must be specified as 15 MN/m2 to 70 MN/m2, since it is only within
this measuring range that the device complies fully with the strict rules of the German Federal Road
Research Institute (Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen).

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 4.5 Calibration
Before delivery ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ and ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ are in standard calibrated accor-
ding to German ‘Technical Test Code for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Constructions TP BF-StB Part
B 8.4’. Calibration acc. to Austrian Test Specification RVS 08.03.04 is also available as an option. During
calibration all components of the device, such as the load plate with integrated sensor, the loading
device and the electronic testing computer, are attuned specifically to one another. After successful
calibration, respective calibration tags with the expiry date of the calibration are affixed to the load plate,
the loading device, and the testing computer. These calibration marks also contain the name of the
calibration institute and the BAST registration no. Each device is provided with a calibration certificate
which meets the requirements of the German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3. A precise test result can only
be guaranteed if the device is used as a single unit with all its corresponding parts. Identification plates
with the same four-digit serial number are located on the load plate, the drop weight and the testing com-
puter for this purpose. This serial number is also recorded on the calibration certificate. On the identifica-
tion plate of the drop weight the date of the last calibration and the respective drop height of the weight
in cm are also noted.

According to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.4 the device must be calibrated at least once a year at a
calibration institute accredited by the German Federal Research Institute (Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen).

Test results of a device that has not been calibrated, or of a device with an expired calibration date, must
not be used for evaluating the bearing capacity of soil and rock. Abide by the mandatory calibration
intervals and ensure that the device is re-calibrated in due time.

4.6 12 Rules for Proper Use

1. Always perform a correlation measurement with the static plate load test. For every static plate load
test at least three dynamic tests must be performed.
2. The section examined by the device reaches down to a maximum of 40 cm in depth, depending on
backfill materials and subsoil.
3. Remove any loose material from the test area; create a smooth and level surface on which to place the
load plate. Ensure full and even contact between the load plate and the ground. In the case of soil
irregularities, spread a thin layer of sand on the surface and reduce the thickness of the layer by moving
the plate back and forth.
4. Keep the guide rod vertical and make sure that the plate does not move horizontally during the impact.
5. ATTENTION: The transportation lock must be unlocked before each drop. Catch the weight on the side
opposite the lock. No warranty for damages caused by improper use.
6. The decline of the test area must not be greater than 6°.
7. Pull on the plugs only, never on the measuring cable!
8. Never change the position of the release handle!
9. Before each test, make sure that the bottom side of the plate is clean and remove any material stuck to it.
10. The grain size of the material to be tested may be a maximum of 63 mm.
11. If the three settlement curves vary widely, re-compaction has occurred caused by the test.
12. Make sure that latching the drop weight into the release mechanism does not trigger an accidental
reading of the testing computer.

Only transport the loading device when the drop weight is in its ‘rest’ position at the bottom of the guide
rod and the transportation lock is locked. Any other way of transport is prohibited, and carries with it
considerable risk of accident due to the movement of the drop weight.

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4.7 Proposal for the Correlation of Static / Dynamic Plate Load Test
The static and the dynamic plate load test differ from each other especially in the load speed and the
pressure exerted on the ground. Therefore there is no constant correlation between the parameters Ev1 /
Ev2 and Evd.

In order to achieve the most accurate reading possible, we recommend performing site-specific correlation
tests for every construction project directly on-site. To determine correlation values for the required
backfill material we advise you to adhere to the following procedure: After the first phase of compaction
work has been sufficiently completed, perform a static plate load test on the test area. Make sure that the
loading vehicle leaves the area very carefully to avoid any ground disturbances. Afterwards, determine the
water content of the backfill material. Then, in a circle around this first testing point, carry out eight
dynamic plate load tests – four tests 30 cm away from the first testing point, and four 60 cm away, each
with a 45 degree distance from the next. Several test sequences must be performed in succession along
the centre of the compaction line; the required number depends on the size of the construction site. In all
cases, at least three test sequences, at a distance of 20 metres from each other, should be performed.

The procedure must be repeated at other points of the test area. If the water content at the different testing
points does not vary widely, compare the mean values of the measured Evd values with the mean values
of the Ev values obtained through the static test.

For the calculation of the Evd mean value, ignore the two highest and the two lowest test results and
consider only the four test results which show parameters close to each other. After having determined the
correlation values Evd / Ev all other tests can be performed with the Light Weight Deflectometer, provided
that it is used on the same type of soil. Contractor and client should perform the correlation procedure
together, so that they can both agree on the standard test method.

4.8 Interpreting the Test Results

According to German standards ZTV E-StB 09, ZTV A-StB 12 and RIL 836 Deutsche Bahn AG as well as
Austrian standard RVS 08.03.04, an inspection with the dynamic plate load test (in accordance with ‘TP BF-StB
Part 8.3 for Soil and Rock Mechanics in Road Constructions’) can be conducted instead of the static plate load
test. Please strictly follow the instructions of ZTV-E, ZTV-A and/or RVS 08.03.04 (Austria).

For every static plate load test at least three dynamic tests must be performed. However, these must not
be conducted side by side, but can be spread over the entire test area.

The evaluation of the measured Evd value depends on the material and the subsoil being tested. It is always
necessary to determine correlation values of the static plate load test on a trial basis for the pre-existing
ground or the ground intended for backfilling. Homogeneous ground is a prerequisite for properly correlating
the two measuring methods. Accordingly, the water content of the soil must not vary widely.

ATTENTION (Quotation from ZTV E-StB 09)

‘The deformation modulus Ev2 is to be assessed by the static plate load test in accordance with DIN
18134 and the dynamic deflection module Evd with the dynamic plate load test in accordance with TP
BF-StB Part B 8.3.... The specifications of the building contract should state whether the static or dynamic
deflection modulus is to be established. If no such statement is to be found in the contract, the static
deformation modulus will need to be established.’

According to German standard TP BF-StB Part B 8.3 Light Weight Deflectometers must be calibrated at
least once a year at a calibration institute accredited by the German Federal Road Research Institute
(Bundesanstalt für Straßenbau). Send the device back to TERRATEST GmbH for calibration at least once
a year, otherwise test results may be imprecise. Test results of a device that has not been calibrated, or
of a device with an expired calibration date, must not be used for evaluating the bearing capacity of soil
and rock. Abide by the mandatory calibration intervals.

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 Schematic Representation – Determination of Correlation Values
Static / Dynamic Plate Load Test

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For general information only! All details are subject to change.

Always perform a correlation measurement with the static plate load test, before
evaluating the test results.

The water content at the different testing points must not vary widely.

For every static plate load test at least three dynamic tests must be performed.

TERRATEST GmbH shall not be liable for any damage, consequential damage, or
even financial loss that occurs as a result of improper use of the device and / or
lack of professional knowledge when evaluating the test data. It is essential to
ensure that the calibration of the device is always up to date, and that the
device is always operated in accordance with the instructions of this document
as well as your local standard.

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4.9 Determining the Residual Compaction
If three individual curves are shown on the protocol printout (see Figure 1) and if the Smax value of the
individual settlements decreases significantly, re-compaction has occurred caused by the test; further
compaction work is usually necessary. In this case we recommend improving the compaction at the same
place by performing 15 more impact drops with the Light Weight Deflectometer. Afterwards, repeat the
compaction test. If the distance between the individual curves decreases, in the ideal case only one
single curve composed of three congruent curves will be shown (see Figure 2), one can conclude that the
ground can be further compacted without difficulty, due to residual compaction.

Figure 1: Test performed

on relatively soft soil with
visible re-compaction by
the dynamic plate load test.
Three individual curves
are shown.

Figure 2:
Test performed after 15 re-compacting impact
drops with the Light Weight Deflectometer at
the same testing point: The protocol printout
shows a single settlement curve composed of
three congruent curves. The Evd value, and
thus the bearing capacity of the ground, has
increased by 20% compared to the first test.

Further compaction work should be conside-

red for this test area.

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 5. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ (‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ see page 38)

5.1 Preparing the Testing Point

Place the load plate on the ground, ensuring full and even contact between the
load plate and the ground. Create a smooth and level surface on the area where
the load plate will be placed. This can be done by moving the load plate back
and forth, or by using appropriate tools (such as a trowel). Remove any loose
soil from the area. In case of soil irregularities, spread a thin levelling layer of
fine-grained quartz sand. Make sure to add only a few millimetres; it should
compensate only for uneven patches under the load plate. Next, place the load
plate on top and move it back and forth to reduce the thickness of the sand
layer. Full contact between the load plate and the test area is essential.

5.2 Test Execution / Data Input Function

After preparing the testing point and placing the load plate on the ground, place the loading device in the
centre of the sensor dome on the load plate.

Connect the sensor dome of the load plate with the testing computer, using the measuring cable.

Press and hold the start button to turn on the testing computer. To activate the backlight of the graphic
display, press the start button for approximately three seconds, when turning on the device, until the start
screen switches automatically to ‘STATUS REQUEST’.

When turning on the testing computer with the backlight off, the start
screen will show the ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ llogo, the firmware ver-
TERRATEST4000 sion number as well as the expiration date of calibration as initial screen
30 for approximately three seconds, until the start screen switches automa-
V022.3 STREAM tically to STATUS REQUEST.
KALIBRIERT BIS 03/20
START SCREEN STATUS REQUEST checks sensor connection, battery charge, USB stick
FR 30/06/17 15:50:22 respectively readiness to ‘STREAM’ dongle and GPS operation and
acknowledges availability by ‘OK’ in the display, and the voice output by
GPS ‘Welcome to TERRATEST. Sensor OK. Start test’ If one of these features is
? ? ? unavailable, display shows ‘?’ instead. Absent sensor connection is noti-
6,3V fied by voice output ‘No sensor’. Checking the GPS connection can take
2-3 minutes. If the sensor connection is not established, the computer
STATUS REQUEST will not progress to the measuring mode and no test can be performed.
FR 30/06/17 15:50:22 The current battery charge is visualized by charge level of battery as well
as by voltage value below the battery symbol.
GPS
OK
OK OK If the USB stick respectively the ‘STREAM’ dongle is not recognized at
6,3V once, turn the device OFF; pull off the USB stick or ‘STREAM’ dongle,
insert the element again and switch ON the device again. If the problem
persists verify whether the concerned element is correctly formatted. In
case of need, formatting procedure can be carried out at the PC by a right
NATUR. GROWN SOIL
SUBGRADE clicking on the drive symbol of USB stick or ‘STREAM’ dongle in context
BASE COURSE menu ‘Format…’.
GRAVEL BASE LAYER
FROST PROTECTION
→ PERMANENT DATA Return to measurement mode by briefly pressing Start button. Long pres-
FREELY EDITABLE
EXIT → SET sing start button opens text input mode, featuring 5 predefined soil lay-
TEXT INPUT MODE ers and two editable text field for selection.

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Each of the displayed soil layers can be chosen by ‘SELECT’ button, indi- NATUR. GROWN SOIL
vidual text entry is also possible PERMANENT DATA or FREE EDITABLE. SUBGRADE
BASE COURSE
Press START button to accept the selection, and the measurement mode GRAVEL BASE LAYER
FROST PROTECTION
opens automatically. → PERMANENT DATA
FREELY EDITABLE
Pressing PERMANENT DATA and FREE EDITABLE opens data entry mode. EXIT → SET
Select the desired digits by <= or =>, and confirm the selection by
‘ENTER’ and briefly pressing START button. _

Press ‘TEXT’ to select particular characters to overwrite or delete them. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

STUVWXYZ1234567890 . , -/#
Long pressing ‘START button confirms data input and directly guides to
TEXT <= => ENTER
measuring mode. Data entry is stored on data carrier.

Each selection respectively text entry remains stored as long as the device
is activated, or the entry is overwritten. PERMANENT data remain stored
even when the device is switched OFF.

The confirmed entry will be shown in the ‘INPUT’ field of the protocol
printout and in the ‘Comments’ field of the web-based software ‘TEOLO’.

After placing the loading device on the metal ball in the centre of the sensor
dome, unlock the transportation lock of the drop weight by pulling the orange
knob. The transportation lock should only be unlocked immediately prior to
a test being performed, as uncontrolled movements of the weight may cause
injury or damage to the device or its surroundings.

Ensure that the transportation lock is unlocked before each drop.

In case of improper use, i.e. if the weight is dropped while the transportation
lock is still pushed in, damage to the device may occur. Damage caused by
improper use is not covered by the device warranty. UNLATCHING THE
TRANSPORTATION
Regularly check that the transportation lock of the drop weight is functioning LOCK
properly. If you notice signs of wear, stop using the device immediately. Send
the device back to TERRATEST GmbH for the transportation lock to be repai-
red or replaced.

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 Put on hearing protectors before the first drop. Hearing protectors must be
worn when operating the Light Weight Deflectometer, since the noise level
may rise over 85 dB during the test. ATTENTION: Operating the device
without hearing protection can result in permanent hearing impairment.

Following the instruction by voice output ‘FIRST PRELOAD’, and display

instruction ‘LFG 1.0 1. Preload’, continue with the first pre-consolidation test LFG 1.0
as follows: Take hold of the blue safety grip at the end of the guide rod; open
the release mechanism by pushing the green start lever towards the guide rod
and holding it there. With your other hand pull up the unlocked drop weight 1. Preload
all the way until it stops. Fix it in place by releasing the green start lever and
thus latching the drop weight into the release mechanism. The drop weight is
now fastened securely in the release mechanism on top of the device. Open
the release mechanism by pushing the green start lever towards the guide rod,
and let the drop weight fall freely until it hits the spring assembly. Catch the
LFG 1.0
drop weight immediately after first contact and in the same way as described
above, latch it back into the release mechanism. In total, six drops are requi- 2. Preload
red to complete the test (three preloads and three test drops).

After hearing the audio signal and receiving the instruction ‘LFG 1.0
2. Preload’ on display and voice message ‘SECOND PRELOAD’, continue
with the second pre-consolidation test in the same way as described above.
LFG 1.0
The testing computer will not register any drops performed before the audio
signal. 3. Preload
After hearing the audio signal and receiving the instruction ‘LFG 1.0
3. Preload’ on display and voice message ‘THIRD PRELOAD’, continue with
the third pre-consolidation test in the same way as described above.
LFG 1.0
The device checks the results of the three pre-consolidation tests and then
progresses automatically to the main test.
1. Test
After hearing the audio signal and receiving the instruction ‘LFG 1.0 1. Test’
on display and voice message ‘FIRST TEST’, continue with the first test in the
s4=0,366mm
same way as described above.

After performing the first test, the device will show the settlement s4 in mm,
as well as the respective settlement curve.
2. Test
After hearing the audio signal and receiving the instruction ‘2. Test’ on display
and voice message ‘SECOND TEST’, continue with the second test in the same
s4=0,366mm
way as described above s5=0,364mm

After performing the second test, the device will show the settlements of both

3. Test
prior tests, s4 and s5, in mm, as well as the respective settlement curves.

After hearing the audio signal and receiving the instruction ‘3. Test’on display
and voice message ‘THIRD TEST’, continue with the third test in the same way
as described above. s4=0,366mm
s5=0,364mm
s6=0,364mm
After performing the third test, the device will show the settlements s4, s5 and
s6 in mm, as well as the respective settlement curves. Additionally the final
61,8 MN/m2
s/v=2,277 ms
result of Evd value is displayed in MN/m2. Simultaneously it is also announ- 2/127 NEXT
ced by voice output, rounded to integers in MN/m2.

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A longer audio signal (a beep lasting 1 second) and the voice message ‘TEST
COMPLETED. LAY DOWN WEIGHT AT THE BOTTOM’ informs the user
about the end of the test, and about registration of the measurement in the
internal memory and on USB stick (if plugged in). All test data including sett-
lement curves, GPS coordinates, date, time, serial number, device type, and
the test results themselves, are now saved. The protocol can be printed by
pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. Alternatively, continue with the next test by pres-
sing the ‘START’ button (NEXT) again.

Keep the safety grip on top of the device tight in your hand during the whole
test. When a test is not being performed, never leave the weight latched on top
of the loading device, as it could fall over and cause injury or damage. The
drop weight should only be latched on top of the device immediately prior to
an upcoming test. While in use, only the operator should come close to the
device. All other persons should stay at a safe distance to ensure that no one is
injured by the dropping weight. After the sixth drop place the drop weight in
its ‘rest’ position on top of the bellows at the bottom of the device and lock it
immediately with the transportation lock.

Ensure that the guide rod is kept upright during the impact. Use the spirit level
integrated in the safety grip to aid in the vertical positioning of the guide rod.
The test is invalid if the load plate moves horizontally during the impact. This
risk exists particularly if the test area is inclined. Avoid sideward movements
of the load plate on inclined test areas by placing your foot against the side of
the plate. Never stand on the plate! Doing so will distort the test results. Every
correct impact will be acknowledged by an audio signal (a single beep).

A different signal (a stuttering beep) will announce a possible measuring error.

In this event, ‘Try again’ will be shown on the display, accompanied by ‘REPE-
AT DROP’ via voice output. Should this occur, move the load plate and restart Try again !
the complete test from the first pre-consolidation drop.

If this error message ‘REPEAT DROP’ shows again, the soil is probably much
too hard or much too soft, so that the measured value is outside the measu-
ring range. In this case, move the load plate to another testing point and repe-
at the test there.

The sensitivity of the testing computer is set up in such a way that a normal
placing of the loading device on the load plate, or a normal latching of the
drop weight into the release mechanism will not trigger a measurement.

However, abrupt movements when placing the loading device on the load
plate, or latching the drop weight into the release mechanism, may trigger an
impulse. The electronic plausibility check will recognise the error and the
device will restart the complete test. Move the load plate and start the test
procedure again from the beginning.

If the settlement is very small, it is advisable to push the loading device onto
the metal ball of the sensor dome during impact. Doing so will help to avoid
a possible rebound of the guide rod and thus a distortion of the test results.

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 5.3 Printing the Test Protocol
The integrated thermal printer allows printouts of the test protocols to be s4=0,366mm
created conveniently on-site, immediately after the test; protocols can s5=0,364mm
also be printed at any later point in time. The protocol shows all data s6=0,364mm
obtained during the test (see printout on page 37). To print the test proto- 61,8 MN/m2
col, activate the thermal printer by pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. It is loca- s/v=2,277 ms
ted on the internal control panel. During printing process, the green con- EXIT PRINT 2/127 NEXT
trol lamp of the printer will show green. When printing is finished, detach
the protocol by tearing it against the tear-bar. If the green light is flashing
and the thermal printer does not start printing after pressing the ‘PRINT’
button, this is usually due to the absence of paper. In this case, follow the
instructions below to insert a new roll of paper. The button for the paper
feed is located on the left of the green control lamp.

5.4 Changing the Paper

A flashing green control lamp signals the absence of paper. To open the
paper tray and replace the paper roll, press the button on the green control
lamp. Lift the cover and insert the new thermal paper roll (57 mm wide
and 25 mm long) with the coated side facing outwards. One roll of paper
will print approximately 100 printouts. Unroll approximately 10 cm of
the edge of the paper and hold it up, while closing the printer by gently
pressing the cover on both sides. Detach the protruding end of the paper
by tearing it against the tear-bar. The printer is now ready for use again.
An ink ribbon is not necessary for the thermal print method.

Use only thermal paper; the coated, heat-sensitive side must face
outwards. Suitable paper rolls can be obtained in most office supply During the printing
stores, or ordered at TERRATEST GmbH. process the control lamp
will show green.
Specifications of paper rolls:

Thermal paper roll

Width 57 mm
Length 25 metres
Diameter 47 mm
Core 12 mm

If you intend to store printouts for an extended period of time, make sure
that the thermal paper is not exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures
over 30°C. Thermal paper ages relatively quickly, so ensure to make
copies on normal paper.
Inserting a new roll of
thermal paper

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Printout of the Test Protocol

device name serial number

device type
German standard

time of test
date of test

GPS coordinates
of testing point

dynamic
deflection module

zero point
test area

progress of settlement
with the three
settlement curves
maximum settlement maximum speed of
immersion

average average maximum

maximum settlement speed of immersion

s/v value: relation between adress

settlement and speed (only visible if activa-
ted, see p. 58)
Specific correlation
(only visible if activa-
ted, see p. 59)

display of
text input function

handwritten comments

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 6. Test Execution ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ (‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ see page 32)

6.1 Preparing the Testing Point

Place the load plate on the ground, ensuring full and even contact between
the load plate and the ground. Create a smooth and level surface on the area
where the load plate will be placed. This can be done by moving the load
plate back and forth, or by using appropriate tools (such as a trowel). Remove
any loose soil from the area. In case of soil irregularities, spread a thin
levelling layer of fine-grained quartz sand. Make sure to add only a few
millimetres; it should compensate only for uneven patches under the load
plate. Next, place the load plate on top and move it back and forth to reduce
the thickness of the sand layer. Full contact between the load plate and the
test area is essential.

6.2 Test Execution / Data Input Function

After preparing the testing point and placing the Bluetooth® load plate on the ground, turn on the
Bluetooth® sensor dome by pressing the green button on the Bluetooth® sensor dome. The Bluetooth® sen-
sor dome will perform a quick self-test. This will be shown by changing LED colours of the ‘magic eye’. At
the end of the self-test the LED will turn red. Place the loading device in the centre of the Bluetooth® sen-
sor dome on the load plate which must be switched ON.

During the test the ‘magic eye’ (the transparent hemisphere), which protects the antenna of the Bluetooth®
transmitter, must always face the testing computer.

Press and hold the ‘START’ button to turn on the testing computer. To activate the backlight of the graphic
display, press the ‘START’ button for approximately three seconds, when turning on the device, until the start
screen switches automatically to ‘STATUS REQUEST’. An audio sonar signal announces the setup of the
Bluetooth® connection to the Bluetooth® load plate. Once established, you will hear the voice instruction:
‘Bluetooth OK, start test.’ The ‘magic eye’ on the Bluetooth® sensor dome will show blue.

When turning on the testing computer with the backlight off, the start
screen will show the ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ logo, the firmware version
T E R R AT E S T 6 0 0 0 number as well as the expiration date of calibration as initial screen for
30 approximately three seconds, until the start screen switches automatical-
V6020.15 BLE ly to STATUS REQUEST.
KALIBRIERT BIS 03/20
START SCREEN STATUS REQUEST checks sensor connection, battery charge, USB stick
FR 30/06/17 15:50:22 respectively readiness to ‘STREAM’ dongle and GPS operation and
acknowledges availability by ‘OK’ in the display, and the voice output by
GPS ‘Welcome to TERRATEST. Sensor OK. Start test’ If one of these features is
? ? ? unavailable, display shows ‘?’ instead. Absent sensor connection is noti-
6,3V fied by voice output ‘No sensor’. Checking the GPS connectioncan take
100 2-3 minutes. If the sensor connection is not established, the computer
STATUS REQUEST will not progress to the measuring mode and no test can be performed.
FR 30/06/17 15:50:22 The current battery charge is visualized by charge level of battery as well
as by voltage value below the battery symbol.
GPS
OK
OK OK If the USB stick respectively the ‘STREAM’ dongle is not recognized at
6,3V once, turn the device OFF; pull off the USB stick or ‘STREAM’ dongle,
100 insert the element again and switch ON the device again. If the problem
persists verify whether the concerned element is correctly formatted. In
case of need, formatting procedure can be carried out at the PC by a right
NATUR. GROWN SOIL
SUBGRADE clicking on the drive symbol of USB stick or ‘STREAM’ dongle in context
BASE COURSE menu ‘Format…’.
GRAVEL BASE LAYER
FROST PROTECTION
→ PERMANENT DATA Return to measurement mode by briefly pressing Start button. Long pres-
FREELY EDITABLE
EXIT → SET sing start button opens text input mode, featuring 5 predefined soil lay-
TEXT INPUT MODE ers and two editable text field for selection.

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Each of the displayed soil layers can be chosen by ‘SELECT’ button, indi- NATUR. GROWN SOIL
vidual text entry is also possible PERMANENT DATA or FREE EDITABLE. SUBGRADE
BASE COURSE
Press START button to accept the selection, and the measurement mode GRAVEL BASE LAYER
FROST PROTECTION
opens automatically. → PERMANENT DATA
FREELY EDITABLE
Pressing PERMANENT DATA and FREE EDITABLE opens data entry mode. EXIT → SET
Select the desired digits by <= or =>, and confirm the selection by
‘ENTER’ and briefly pressing START button. _

Press ‘TEXT’ to select particular characters to overwrite or delete them. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

STUVWXYZ1234567890 . , -/#
Long pressing ‘START button confirms data input and directly guides to
TEXT <= => ENTER
measuring mode. Data entry is stored on data carrier.

Each selection respectively text entry remains stored as long as the device
is activated, or the entry is overwritten. PERMANENT data remain stored
even when the device is switched OFF.

The confirmed entry will be shown in the ‘INPUT’ field of the protocol
printout and in the ‘Comments’ field of the web-based software ‘TEOLO’.

After placing the loading device on the metal ball in the centre of the
Bluetooth® sensor dome, unlock the transportation lock of the drop weight by
pulling the orange knob. The transportation lock should only be unlocked
immediately prior to a test being performed, as uncontrolled movements of
the weight may cause injury or damage to the device or its surroundings.

Ensure that the transportation lock is unlocked before each drop.

In case of improper use, i.e. if the weight is dropped while the transportation
lock is still pushed in, damage to the device may occur. Damage caused by
improper use is not covered by the device warranty. UNLATCHING THE
TRANSPORTATION
Regularly check that the transportation lock of the drop weight is functioning LOCK
properly. If you notice signs of wear, stop using the device immediately. Send
the device back to TERRATEST for the transportation lock to be repaired or
replaced.

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 Put on hearing protectors before the first drop. Hearing protectors must be
worn when operating the Light Weight Deflectometer, since the noise level
may rise over 85 dB during the test. ATTENTION: Operating the device
without hearing protection can result in permanent hearing impairment.

When Bluetooth® connection is established, the Status LED of the Bluetooth®

load plate is lit in green (and signals that the system is ready for data transfer
from Bluetooth® load plate to measuring computer. Following the voice
instruction ‘FIRST PRELOAD’ and the display instruction ‘LFG 1.0 1. Preload’, ‘Magic eye’ GREEN:
continue with the first pre-consolidation test as follows: Take hold of the blue ready for testing
safety grip at the end of the guide rod; open the release mechanism by
pushing the green start lever towards the guide rod and holding it there. With
your other hand pull up the unlocked drop weight all the way until it stops. LFG 1.0
Fix it in place by releasing the green start lever and thus latching the drop
weight into the release mechanism. The drop weight is now fastened securely
in the release mechanism on top of the device. Open the release mechanism
1. Preload
by pushing the green start lever towards the guide rod, and let the drop weight
fall freely until it hits the spring assembly. Catch the drop weight immediately
after first contact and, in the same way as described above, latch it back into
the release mechanism. The Status LED of the Bluetooth® load plate is lit in LFG 1.0
blue and signals that the system is ready for data transfer to measuring com-
puter. When the color of the lamp changes to green, the instrument is ready
to perform the next test. In total, six drops are required to complete the test 2. Preload
(three preloads and three test drops).

After hearing the audio signal, receiving the instruction ‘LFG 1.0 2. Preload’ on
the display of the testing computer, and hearing the voice instruction ‘SECOND LFG 1.0
PRELOAD’, continue with the second pre-consolidation test in the same way as
described above. The testing computer will not register any drops performed before
the acoustic signal. 3. Preload
After hearing the audio signal, receiving the instruction ‘LFG 1.0 3. Preload’ on
the display of the testing computer, and hearing the voice instruction ‘THIRD
PRELOAD’, continue with the third pre-consolidation test in the same way as LFG 1.0
described above.

The device checks the results of the three pre-consolidation tests and then 1. Test
progresses automatically to the main test.

After hearing the audio signal, receiving the instruction ‘LFG 1.0 1. Test’ on the s4=0,366mm
display of the testing computer, and hearing the voice instruction ‘FIRST TEST’,
continue with the first test in the same way as described above.

After performing the first test, the device will show the settlement s4 in mm, as 2. Test
well as the respective settlement curve.

After hearing the audio signal, receiving the instruction ‘2. Test’ on the display of s4=0,366mm
the testing computer, and hearing the voice instruction ‘SECOND TEST’, continue s5=0,364mm
with the second test in the same way as described above.

After performing the second test, the device will show the settlements of both prior 3. Test
tests, s4 and s5, in mm, as well as the respective settlement curves.

After hearing the audio signal, receiving the instruction ‘3. Test’ on the display of s4=0,366mm
the testing computer, and hearing the voice instruction ‘THIRD TEST’ continue s5=0,364mm
s6=0,364mm
with the third test in the same way as described above.
61,8 MN/m2
s/v=2,277 ms
EXIT PRINT 2/127 NEXT

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After performing the third test, the device will show the settlements s4, s5 and
s6 in mm, as well as the respective settlement curves. Additionally, the final
result, the Evd value in MN/m2, will be shown and will also be announced,
rounded to whole numbers in MN/m2, via the voice output.

A longer audio signal (a beep lasting one second) and the voice output ‘TEST
FINISHED, PLACE WEIGHT BELOW’ announces the end of the test and the
recording of measured data on both the internal memory and the USB stick
(if in use). All test data including settlement curves, GPS coordinates, date,
time, serial number, device type, and the test results themselves are now
saved. The protocol can be printed by pressing the ‘PRINT’ button.
Alternatively, continue with the next test by pressing the ‘START’ button
(NEXT) again.

Keep the safety grip on top of the device tight in your hand during the whole
test. When a test is not being performed, never leave the weight latched on top
of the loading device, as it could fall over and cause injury or damage. The
drop weight should only be latched on top of the device immediately prior to
an upcoming test. While in use, only the operator should come close to the
device. All other persons should stay at a safe distance to ensure that no one
is injured by the dropping weight. After the sixth drop place the drop weight
in its ‘rest’ position on top of the bellows at the bottom of the device and lock
it immediately with the transportation lock.

Ensure that the guide rod is kept upright during the impact. Use the spirit level
integrated in the safety grip to aid in the vertical positioning of the guide rod.
The test is invalid if the load plate moves horizontally during the impact. This
risk exists particularly if the test area is inclined. Avoid sideward movements
of the load plate on inclined test areas by placing your foot right next to the
plate. Never stand on the plate! Doing so will distort the test results. Every
correct impact will be acknowledged by an audio signal (a single beep).

A different signal (a stuttering beep) will announce a possible measuring error.

In this event ’Try again’ will be shown on the display, accompanied by ‘REPEAT
DROP’ via voice output. Should this occur, move the load plate and restart the
complete test from the first pre-consolidation drop.

If the error message shows again, the soil is probably much too hard or much
too soft, so that the measured value is outside the measuring range. In this case, Try again !
move the Bluetooth® load plate to another testing point and repeat the test there.

The sensitivity of the testing computer is set up in such a way that a normal
placing of the loading device on the Bluetooth® load plate, or a normal
latching of the drop weight into the release mechanism will not trigger a
measurement.

However, abrupt movements when placing the loading device on the

Bluetooth ® load plate, or latching the drop weight into the release
mechanism, may trigger an impulse. The electronic plausibility check will
recognise the error and the device will restart the complete test. Move the
load plate and start the test procedure again from the beginning.

If the settlement is very small, it is advisable to push the loading device onto
the metal ball of the sensor dome during impact. Doing so will help to avoid
a possible rebound of the guide rod and thus a distortion of the test results.

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 6.3 The ‘Magic Eye’ of the Bluetooth® Sensor Dome
The Bluetooth® transmission unit of the Bluetooth® sensor dome is equipped
with a status LED, which indicates three different states. During the test,
these are displayed via the ‘magic eye’ (a transparent hemispherical
cover over the transmitter) on the Bluetooth® sensor dome.

‘Magic Eye’ RED

After turning on the transmission unit by pressing the button on the
Bluetooth® sensor dome, the ‘magic eye’ will show red, indicating that
the device is ready for use. In this state, the Bluetooth® sensor dome is Control elements of the
waiting for the connection with the testing computer to be established. If Bluetooth® sensor dome
the ‘magic eye’ switches to red during the test, it indicates that the
Bluetooth® connection between the testing computer and the Bluetooth®
load plate has been lost. This may be caused by the distance between the
Bluetooth® load plate and the testing computer being too great. In this
case, testing stops and the voice output of the testing computer will issue
a sonar signal and voice message ‘NO SENSOR’, indicating that the
testing computer is attempting to re-establish the connection. Reduce
the distance between the Bluetooth® load plate and the testing compu-
ter. Another possible cause for the failure might be that the automatic
switchoff mechanism of the testing computer has turned off the compu- View of the ‘magic eye’ on
ter after three minutes of inactivity. In this case, turn the testing compu- Bluetooth® sensor dome
ter back on and wait for the connection to be re-established. If the
Bluetooth® connection has been successful, the voice instruction will
announce ‘BLUETOOTH OK – START TEST’.

‘Magic Eye’ BLUE

If the Bluetooth® connection between the testing computer and the
Bluetooth® load plate has been successfully established, the ‘magic eye’
will show blue. The voice output of the testing computer will also indi-
cate the successful connection by announcing ‘BLUETOOTH OK –
START TEST’.
‘Magic Eye’ RED:
Always ensure that the ‘magic eye’ faces towards the testing computer, the sensor dome is ready for
so that there is a line of sight between the two. use and waiting for connection

‘Magic Eye’ GREEN

Whenever the Bluetooth® sensor dome is ready to start a test, the ‘magic
eye’ will show green. After every drop the test data will be transferred to
the testing computer. During data transfer the ‘magic eye’ will switch to
blue. As soon as the data transfer is finished the ‘magic eye’ will switch
back to green, indicating that the device is ready for the next drop.

Test Mode of the LED Light

The test mode of the LED diodes on the ‘Magic Eye’ will be started by
‘Magic Eye’ BLUE:
pressing the green button on the Bluetooth® sensor dome and holding it
the connection is established
down for 5 seconds. The LED diodes will now change colours. To end the
test mode press and hold down the green button on the Bluetooth® sen-
sor dome until the LED turns red.

‘Magic Eye’ GREEN:

ready to start a test

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Error Displays in LED Screen
If after switching ON the Bluetooth® load plate the LED diodes of the
‘Magic Eye’ start to flash ten times in Blue with the Bluetooth® load plate
switching OFF, the battery pack of the Bluetooth® load plate needs
recharging. Connect the charging device as described on page 21.
If after switching ON the Bluetooth® load plate the LED diodes of the
‘Magic Eye’ start to flash ten times in Red with the Bluetooth® load plate
switching OFF, the battery pack is defective and must be replaced.
Consult TERRATEST® customer support.

6.4 Continuous Measuring Mode FR 30/06/17 15:50:22

If the test shall be performed on several testing points close to each other,
the testing computer can be operated in ‘CONTINUOUS MEASURING OK
GPS
MODE’. In this mode tests can be performed in quick succession, OK OK

without the need to operate the testing computer between each 6,3V
100
individual test.
STATUS DISPLAY
To turn on the ‘CONTINUOUS MEASURING MODE’, press the ‘SELECT’ USB-STICK
button during ‘STATUS REQUEST’. In the ‘MAIN MENU’ press the ‘SELECT’ LANGUAGE
button, until the arrow is positioned on the menu entry ‘SENSOR’. GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
Then press the ‘START’ button to select the menu ‘SENSOR’. Finally, SERVICE
press the ‘START’ button again to select the menu ‘STAND-BY TIME’. → SENSOR
EXIT → SET
By ‘SELECT’ button, increase the Standby phase in steps of 5 minutes up MAIN MENU
to a maximum of 30 minutes up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Automatic Switch-OFF is increased to this value as well. Press EXIT to
→ STAND-BY TIME

confirm the value. Continue pressing the EXIT button,, until the screen
shows ‘STATUS REQUEST’ again. Then start the first test, as described
above, by pressing START button. The activated ‘CONTINUOUS
MODE’ is confirmed by voice message ‘CONTINUOUS MODE ON’ EXIT → SET
and display ‘LIFT WEIGHT’. The voice output will then direct you MENU SENSOR
through the test, as described above. At the end of the test, move to the
next testing point. Firmly latch the drop weight back into the release
mechanism. This will start the next test without needing to operate the
testing computer. STAND-BY TIME 00 MIN

If no new test is started within the set wait time, the testing computer will EXIT - +
switch off automatically.

The ‘STAND-BY TIME’ can be set back to ‘00 MIN’ by using the ‘PRINT’
button. The testing computer will then go back to single measuring mode
and will operate with the default switch-off after three minutes of inactivity. STAND-BY TIME 10 MIN

EXIT - +

LIFT WEIGHT
EXIT
Measurement by firmly lat-
ching the drop weight.

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 6.5 Printing the Test Protocol
The integrated thermal printer allows printouts of the test protocols to be s4=0,366mm
created conveniently on-site, immediately after the test; protocols can s5=0,364mm
also be printed at any later point in time. The protocol shows all data s6=0,364mm
obtained during the test (see printout on page 45). To print the test protocol, 61,8 MN/m2
activate the thermal printer by pressing the ‘PRINT’ button. It is located s/v=2,277 ms
on the internal control panel. During the printing process the control EXIT PRINT 2/127 NEXT
lamp will show green. When printing is finished, detach the protocol by
tearing it against the tear-bar. If the green light is flashing and the thermal
printer does not start printing after pressing the ‘PRINT’ button, this is
usually due to the absence of paper. In this case, follow the instructions
below to insert a new roll of paper. The button for the paper feed is located
on the left of the green control lamp.

6.6 Changing the Paper

A flashing green control lamp signals the absence of paper. To open the
paper tray and replace the paper roll press the button on the green
control lamp. Lift the cover and insert the new thermal paper roll (57 mm
wide and 25 mm long) with the coated side facing outwards. One roll of
paper will print approximately 100 printouts. Unroll approximately 10
cm of the edge of the paper and hold it up, while closing the printer by
gently pressing the cover on both sides. Detach the protruding end of the
paper by tearing it against the tear-bar. The printer is now ready for use
again. An ink ribbon is not necessary for the thermal print method.

Use only thermal paper; the coated, heat-sensitive side must face
outwards. Suitable paper rolls can be obtained in most office supply During the printing
stores, or ordered at TERRATEST GmbH. process the control lamp
will show green.
Specifications of paper rolls:

Thermal paper roll

Width 57 mm
Length 25 Meter
Diameter 47 mm
Core 12 mm

If you intend to store printouts for an extended period of time, make sure
that the thermal paper is not exposed to direct sunlight or temperatures
over 30°C. Thermal paper ages relatively quickly, so ensure to make
copies on normal paper.
Inserting a new roll of
thermal paper

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Printout of the Test Protocol

device name serial number

device type
German standard

time of test
date of test

GPS coordinates
of testing point

dynamic
deflection module

zero point
test area

progress of settlement
with the three
settlement curves
maximum settlement maximum speed of
immersion

average average maximum

maximum settlement speed of immersion

s/v value: relation between adress

settlement and speed (only visible if activa-
ted, see p. 58)
Specific correlation
(only visible if activa-
ted, see p. 59)

display of
text input function

handwritten comments

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 7. Menu Guidance FR 30/06/17 15:50:22

7.1 Menu ‘USB STICK’ ?

GPS
? ?
All commercially available USB sticks can be used. However, pay
attention to the height of the USB stick; if it has a height over 45 mm, it 6,3V
could cause damage to the testing computer when closing the cover. The
USB STICK NOT AVAILABLE
USB stick can be replaced by an optional STREAM dongle for extended
functions, which has to be inserted to the measuring computer by means FR 30/06/17 15:50:22
of an angular adapter. This element acts like a normal USB stick.
GPS
OK
OK OK
If a USB stick is in use, all test data will be automatically saved to both
the USB stick and the internal memory. The supplied USB stick is already 6,3V
formatted. When turning on the device make sure that the display shows
USB STICK AVAILABLE
an ‘OK’ on the USB stick icon during ‘STATUS REQUEST’.
17-06-19
Every test saved to the USB stick receives a consecutive data record 17-06-20
number. Tests performed on the same day will be saved in one folder, → 17-06-30
named after the test date.
→
→
EXIT SELECT
The data on the USB stick can only be deleted by re-formatting the
medium on the PC. The USB stick can be used again afterwards. It is only FOLDER LIST
possible to delete ALL data from the USB stick. Deleting single records
from the USB stick is not possible. → 001 30/06/17 44,9
002 30/06/17 46,1
003 30/06/17 48,0
004 30/06/17 48,2
005 30/06/17 49,2
→
→
EXIT SHOW
TEST DATA LIST

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7.2 Subsequent Printing of Test Data → USB STICK
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘USB STICK’ from the menu. Press the SERVICE
SENSOR
‘START’ button (SET) to enter the test data list. You will then be for-
warded to the folder list, named after the date on which the respec-
EXIT → SET
tive test was performed. Move the arrow with the ‘START’ and MAIN MENU
‘SELECT’ buttons to the folder of your choice. Open the folder with the
17-06-19
‘PRINT’ button and enter the test data list. 17-06-20
→ 17-06-30
All tests with their consecutive data record number, date and Evd value
will be shown on the display. Move the arrow with the ‘START’ and
→
→
EXIT SELECT
‘SELECT’ buttons to select the data record which you would like to print.
Upon pressing the ‘PRINT’ button (SHOW) the test data of the selected FOLDER LIST
test will be shown. Press the ‘PRINT’ button again to print the corres-
ponding test protocol. → 001 30/06/17 44,9
002 30/06/17 46,1
003 30/06/17 48,0
004 30/06/17 48,2
Pressing the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) will direct you to the ‘TEST DATA 005 30/06/17 49,2
LIST’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN
→
→
EXIT SHOW
MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STA-
TUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure. TEST DATA LIST
s4=0,366mm
If no test data is saved on the medium, ‘USB-STICK IS EMPTY’ will appe- s5=0,364mm
ar on the screen for a few seconds; the screen will then return automati- s6=0,364mm
cally to the ‘MAIN MENU’. 44,9 MN/m2
s/v=2,277 ms
EXIT PRINT 2/127 NEXT
SHOW FUNCTION

USB-STICK IS EMPTY!

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 7.3 Language Menu USB-STICK
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN → LANGUAGE
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘LANGUAGE’ from the menu. Then press the SERVICE
‘START’ button to enter the ‘LANGUAGE’ menu. SENSOR
EXIT → SET
Choose the desired language by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. To activate MAIN MENU
the selected language, press the ‘START’ button (SET). The ‘MAIN MENU’
DEUTSCH
will then appear automatically in your desired language. ENGLISCH
FRANCAIS
→ ITALIANO
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’. POLSKI
TÜRKCE
Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure. SPAIN
EXIT → SET
LANGUAGE MENU

→ USB-STICK
LINGUA
GPS / ORA
MEMORIA INTERNA
SERVIZIO
SENSOR
MEMORIA CALIBRATURA
EXIT → SET
MAIN MENU
new language (Italian)

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7.4 Menu GPS / TIME FR 30/06/17 15:50:22

7.4.1 GPS Reception GPS

? ? ?
The device is delivered with the status set to ‘GPS IS ON’.
6,3V
100
The GPS reception is automatically activated when turning on the device,
GPS NOT AVAILABLE
unless it has been switched off previously. After turning on the device,
wait until the GPS reception has logged in. While searching for satellites FR 30/06/17 15:50:22
a ‘ ? ‘ will be shown on the GPS icon. Once the GPS reception is
established, the display will show an ‘OK’ on the GPS icon during OK
GPS
OK OK
‘STATUS REQUEST’. This process may take a few minutes.
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If a test is started without waiting for GPS reception during ‘STATUS GPS AVAILABLE
REQUEST’, the GPS logs in also afterwards, as soon as the GPS signal
is detected.

If the GPS reception is turned on, the GPS coordinates of the testing point will automatically appear on
the test protocol. They will also be saved automatically to both the internal memory and the external
media (if in use) for later analysis on a PC and connection to the Google® Maps interface.

7.4.2 Accuracy of GPS Reception

The GPS satellite positioning system was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense at the beginning
of the 1970s. 24 satellites were placed in space. Due to the orbits of the satellites and the deployed
transmission technology, the accuracy of the determined position is limited.

We would like to briefly explain this further: A GPS receiver calculates its position by analysing the
signal of several GPS satellites. The more satellite signals it receives, the more accurate the determined
position. If the view of the sky is clear, the signals of up to 12 satellites may be received at the same time.
To determine a valid position, the data of at least three satellites is necessary. This works very well in open
field. In this case, the accuracy is below 30 metres.

On a moving vehicle, accuracies of one metre and below can be achieved. Unfortunately, construction
work is not always conducted in open space. In cities or in a built-up areas, various disturbances occur,
shade for example. In this case, one or more satellites are likely to be blocked by high buildings. It is
possible that the signals of only western, northern and southern satellites may be received, while all
eastern satellites are blocked completely. This may be the case when standing very close to a building, for
example.

Reflections are another cause of inaccuracy. The signals sent out by the GPS satellites are radio signals,
which spread in wave form and can be reflected, by large metal surfaces (such as aeroplanes) for
example. Due to these reflections the GPS module may not receive the signals directly, but after being
reflected by another object or surface. The signal propagation delay may change, which may result in a
greater divergence than normal (outlier). In a densely built area with high buildings, this may mean errors
of tens of metres.

A car navigation system tries to offset the effects of these problems by assuming that the car is moving,
and by checking that the position determined by the GPS module makes sense on the current road (a signal
which indicates a sharp turn into a nearby field 100 metres before a junction is most likely an error, for
example).

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 7.4.3 GPS ON / GPS OFF USB STICK
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN LANGUAGE
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘GPS / TIME’ from the menu. Press the SERVICE
‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘GPS / TIME’ menu. SENSOR
EXIT → SET
To deactivate the GPS reception, position the arrow on ‘GPS IS ON’ and MAIN MENU
press the ‘START’ button (SET). ‘GPS IS OFF’ will then show on the
→ GPS IS ON
display. If the GPS system is deactivated, the GPS icon will be absent SUMMER TIME IS ON
from the ‘STATUS REQUEST’ screen. TIME IS GPS TIME
TIME ZONE

If the GPS reception is switched off, and you would like to re-activate it, EXIT → SET
proceed as described above. After activating the GPS reception the GPS
icon will appear during ‘STATUS REQUEST’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ GPS / TIME MENU
button (EXIT) to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ but-
ton (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’. The chosen GPS
→ GPS IS OFF
SUMMER TIME IS ON
status will be shown either by the presence or by absence of the GPS TIME IS GPS TIME
TIME ZONE
icon, depending on whether you have chosen ‘GPS IS ON’ or ‘GPS IS
OFF’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure.
EXIT → SET

FR 30/06/17 15:50:22

OK
OK

6,3V

GPS icon is missing: GPS is off

7.4.4 Summer Time Function USB STICK

Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN LANGUAGE
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘GPS / TIME’ from the menu. Press the SERVICE
‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘GPS / TIME’ menu. SENSOR
EXIT SET
To deactivate the summer time, position the arrow on ‘SUMMER TIME IS MAIN MENU
ON’ and press the ‘START’ button (SET). ‘SUMMER TIME IS OFF’ will
GPS IS ON
then show on the display. → SUMMER TIME IS ON
TIME IS GPS TIME
TIME ZONE
To activate the summer time, position the arrow on ‘SUMMER TIME IS
OFF’ and press the ‘START’ button (SET). ‘SUMMER TIME IS ON’ will
then show on the display. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return EXIT SET
to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to GPS / TIME MENU
return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start
GPS IS ON
the test procedure. → SUMMER TIME IS OFF
TIME IS GPS TIME
TIME ZONE

EXIT SET

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7.4.5 Date and Time USB STICK
The device is delivered with the status set to ‘TIME IS GPS TIME’. Weekday, LANGUAGE
date and switch-on time will be shown automatically during ‘STATUS → GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
REQUEST’, when turning on the device. This data is globally imported via SERVICE
SENSOR
satellite; the default setting corresponds to ‘GMT + 01:00 h’ (GMT =
Greenwich Mean Time). EXIT → SET
MAIN MENU
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR TIME ZONE IN RELATION TO THE GMT GPS IS ON
IMPORTED BY THE TESTING COMPUTER. ADJUST THE DIFFERENCE SUMMER TIME IS ON
IN THE ‘TIME ZONE’ MENU BEFORE FIRST USE OF THE DEVICE (see → TIME IS GPS TIME
TIME ZONE
time zone set-up).

If the mode ‘TIME IS GPS TIME’ is switched on, date and time of the test EXIT → SET
will be automatically added to the test protocol. This data will be also GPS / TIME MENU
saved automatically to both the internal memory and the external media
(if in use) for later analysis on a PC and connection to the Google® Maps
interface.

7.4.6 Manual Time USB STICK

Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN LANGUAGE
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘GPS / TIME’ from the menu. Press the SERVICE
‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘GPS / TIME’ menu. SENSOR
EXIT → SET
Position the arrow on ‘TIME IS GPS TIME’ and press ‘START’ (SET) to MAIN MENU
deactivate this mode and set the clock manually. ‘MANUAL TIME’ will then
GPS IS ON
show on the display with the menu option ‘SET CLOCK’ directly below. SUMMER TIME IS ON
Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘SET CLOCK’. Press → TIME IS GPS TIME
TIME ZONE
the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘SET CLOCK’ menu.

With the ‘SELECT’ button you can then choose between date (day / EXIT → SET
month / year) and time, and set both manually by pressing the ‘PRINT’ GPS / TIME MENU
button (+). The modified details must be confirmed by pressing the
GPS IS ON
‘START’ button. The corresponding weekday will be adjusted SUMMER TIME IS ON
automatically. Simultaneously, the screen will return to the ‘MANUAL → MANUAL TIME
SET CLOCK
TIME’ menu.

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press EXIT → SET
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’. MANUAL TIME MENU
Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure.
GPS IS ON
SUMMER TIME IS ON
If the GPS time is switched off and you would like to re-activate it, MANUAL TIME
proceed as described above. Position the arrow on ‘MANUAL TIME’ and → SET CLOCK
press ‘START’ (SET) to deactivate this mode and switch back to GPS time.
‘TIME IS GPS TIME’ will then show on the display with the menu option EXIT → SET
‘TIME ZONE’ directly below.

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’.
Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure. FR 30/06/17 16:41:49

EXIT + → SET
SET CLOCK MENU

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 7.4.7 Time Zones USB STICK
The testing computer is delivered with the time zone set to ‘GMT + 01:00 h’ LANGUAGE
(GMT = Greenwich Mean Time). This setting corresponds to Central → GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
European Winter Time, imported via the corresponding satellites by the SERVICE
SENSOR
GPS receiver. Central European Summer Time can be set separately; it
corresponds to the time zone set-up ‘GMT + 02:00 h’. EXIT → SET
MAIN MENU
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR TIME ZONE IN RELATION TO THE GMT GPS IS ON
IMPORTED BY THE TESTING COMPUTER. ADJUST THE DIFFERENCE SUMMER TIME IS ON
IN THE ‘TIME ZONE’ MENU BEFORE FIRST USE OF THE DEVICE. TIME IS GPS TIME
→ TIME ZONE

The testing computer will remember the set time zone, even if it is EXIT → SET
subsequently switched to a manual time setting.
GPS / TIME MENU
The automatic time zone mode is active only, when the device is set to
‘TIME IS GPS TIME’.
GMT + 01 : 00 h
7.4.8 Time Zone Set-up FR 30/06/17 16:41:49
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to EXIT – +
move the arrow and select ‘GPS / TIME’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ TIME ZONE MENU
button (SET) to enter the ‘GPS / TIME’ menu.

Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘TIME ZONE’ from
the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘TIME ZONE’
menu.

Use the ‘START’ (+) and ‘SELECT’ (-) buttons to set the desired time zone
in relation to Greenwich Mean Time. Confirm the chosen time zone by
pressing the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT); you will be automatically returned
to the ‘GPS / TIME’ menu.

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’.
Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure.

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7.5 Internal Memory USB STICK
The last 2000 tests will automatically be saved in the internal memory of LANGUAGE
the testing computer, even if the external medium (USB stick) is not in GPS / TIME
→ INTERNAL MEMORY
use. The test data can be transferred from the internal memory to the SERVICE
external medium, if required. SENSOR
EXIT → SET
The USB cable port allows test data to be transferred to a PC for analysis MAIN MENU
using the USB cable (included in the basic package).
→ PRINT OUT
SEND TO PC
7.5.1 Printing from the Internal Memory SEND TO CARD
ERASE MEMORY
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Then enter the ‘MAIN
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to
move the arrow and select ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ from the menu. Press EXIT → SET
the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ menu. INTERNAL MEMORY MENU

If the arrow is positioned on ‘SELECT MEASUREMENT’, press ‘START’ → 1 30/06/17 44,9

2 30/06/17 46,1
(SET) to enter the ‘TEST DATA LIST’ of the internal memory. All test data 3 30/06/17 48,0
saved in the internal memory will be shown on the display, including the 4 30/06/17 48,2
5 30/06/17 49,2
consecutive data record number, date, and Evd value. Move the arrow
→
→
with the ‘START’ and ‘SELECT’ buttons to select the data record which EXIT SHOW
you would like to print. Upon pressing the ‘PRINT’ button (SHOW) the TEST DATA LIST
test data of the selected test will be shown. Press the ‘PRINT’ button again
s4=0,366mm
to print the corresponding test protocol. If no test data is saved in the s5=0,364mm
internal memory, ‘MEMORY IS EMPTY’ will appear on the screen for a s6=0,364mm
few seconds. The screen will then return automatically to the ‘INTERNAL
MEMORY’ menu.
44,9 MN/m2
s/v=2,277 ms
EXIT PRINT 2/127 NEXT
Pressing the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) will direct you back to the SHOW FUNCTION
‘TEST DATA LIST’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return
to the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ menu. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT)
again to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT)
again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button
will start the test procedure. USB STICK
LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
7.5.2 Internal Memory to PC → INTERNAL MEMORY
SERVICE
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN SENSOR
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to EXIT → SET
move the arrow and select ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ from the menu. Press MAIN MENU
the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ menu.
Position the arrow on ‘SEND TO PC’ , and press the ‘START’ button(SET) PRINT OUT
to load test data directly to ‘TERRATEST.Utility’ (refer to page 67 ff). → SEND TO PC
SEND TO CARD
Establish the USB connection between the testing computer and PC by ERASE MEMORY
plugging in the USB cable included in the basic package. Upon initial
connection of the testing computer to the PC the respective driver will EXIT → SET
have to be installed from installation download ‘TERRATEST.Utility. For INTERNAL MEMORY MENU
details, refer to page 70 (Driver installation for testing computer). If there
is no connection to the PC, the instruction ‘PLEASE CONNECT TO USB-
PORT OF PC’ will appear on the display. PLEASE CONNECT TO
USB-PORT OF PC
After the USB connection has successfully been established ‘PC connected’
will appear on the display. EXIT EXIT

PC connected

EXIT EXIT

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 Launch the software ‘TERRATEST.Utility’ and click on field ‘Read Files’ under tab ‘Testing computer’. All
data records saved in the internal memory will then be copied to the PC. (page 69) You can then underta-
ke an analysis of the test data on your PC. All test data will be retained in the internal memory.

After successful copy, the testing computer automatically switches OFF.

7.5.3 Internal Memory to External Media USB STICK

Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ from the menu. Press SERVICE
the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ menu. SENSOR
EXIT → SET
Position the arrow on ‘SEND TO STICK’ and press the ‘START’ (SET) MAIN MENU
button to enter the ‘TEST DATA LIST’.
PRINT OUT
SEND TO PC
Move the arrow with the ‘PRINT’ and ‘SELECT’ buttons to select the data → SEND TO STICK
ERASE MEMORY
record which you would like to copy to the external media. Then press
the ‘START’ button (COPY).
EXIT → SET
The testing computer will then copy the selected data record directly to INTERNAL MEMORY MENU
the external media. You can then copy any number of data records,
one-by-one, to the external media. After successful copy, a short messa- → 1 30/06/17 44,9
2 30/06/17 46,1
ge ‘COPY DONE’ appears on the display. If the file is already present, a 3 30/06/17 48,0
short message ‘ALREADY EXISTING’ is shown. 4 30/06/17 48,2
5 30/06/17 49,2
→
→
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ EXIT COPY
menu. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN TEST DATA LIST
MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the
‘STATUS REQUEST’.

7.5.4 Clear Internal Memory USB STICK

Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → INTERNAL MEMORY
move the arrow and select ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ from the menu. Press SERVICE
SENSOR
the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ menu.
EXIT → SET
Position the arrow on ‘ERASE MEMORY’ and press the ‘START’ (SET) button to MAIN MENU
clear all data records from the internal memory. PRINT OUT
SEND TO PC
You will be asked ‘ARE YOU SURE?’. Confirm by pressing the ‘START’ SEND TO STICK
→ ERASE MEMORY
button (YES). The deletion procedure will be started. Upon completion of
the deletion procedure, ‘MEMORY CLEAR’ will appear on the display.
The display will then return automatically to the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ EXIT → SET
menu. INTERNAL MEMORY MENU

If you do not want to erase the data, press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (NO). The
screen will return to the ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’ menu.
ARE YOU SURE ?
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN
NEIN JA
MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the
‘STATUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test
procedure.

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7.6 Service USB STICK
LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
7.6.1 Input Test INTERNAL MEMORY
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN → SERVICE
SENSOR
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to
move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’
EXIT → SET
button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. MAIN MENU

→ INPUTTEST
Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘INPUT TEST’ from VERSION
LFG / MFG MODE
the menu. DISPLAY CONTRAST
SOUND SERVICE
PRINT DATA
Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘INPUT TEST’ menu. PC-REMOTE
EXIT → SET
The ‘INPUT TEST’ serves to check the functionality of the device and SERVICE MENU
shows important function parameters of the device components. Sensor Ox0007 = 00007
UMain 00.72 V
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘SERVICE’ menu. ULade 00,00 V
UBatterie 6.23 V
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. GPRMC ,171325.714,A,52
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS 52˚ 44.6246’ N
EXIT 013˚ 15.8313’ E
REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure.
INPUT TEST MENU
7.6.2 Version
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to
move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’
INPUTTEST
button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. → VERSION
LFG / MFG MODE
DISPLAY CONTRAST
Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘VERSION’ from SOUND SERVICE
PRINT DATA
the menu. PC-REMOTE
EXIT → SET
Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘VERSION’ menu, where you SERVICE MENU
will find: DEVICE #300620176046
TYP 300mm LFG 1.0
CAL. DATE: 30.06.17
- 12 digit device number FACTOR 1: 1.010
- device type FACTOR 2: 1.000
FIRMWARE: 0.19
- last calibration date MEASUREMENTS: 3
- calibration factor EXIT
- firmware version VERSION MENU
- number of tests performed in the lifetime of the instrument

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘SERVICE’ menu.

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’.
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS
REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure.

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 7.6.3 Device Type LFG / MFG INPUTTEST
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN VERSION
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → LFG / MFG MODE
DISPLAY CONTRAST
move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ SOUND SERVICE
PRINT DATA
button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. PC-REMOTE
EXIT → SET
Press ‘SELECT’ button and select by arrow menu point ‘LFG/MFG MODE’ SERVICE MENU
(which specifies Light Weight with 10 kg and Medium Weight for 15 kg
loading device). LFG 1.0
Press ‘SELECT’ button and select by arrow menu point ‘LFG/MFG’ mode
(which specifies Light Weight with 10 kg and Medium Weight for 15 kg
loading device). EXIT 1.0 2.0
10 / 15 KG MODE MENU
If the measuring computer is released for operation with MFG, this menu
point is accessible by ‘START’ button (SET). LFG 1.0
The display shows the currently selected version by ‘LFG 1.0’ or ‘MFG
NOW MFG 2.0?
2.0’. Press ‘START’ (1.0) or ‘SELECT’ (2.0) to change the version. The safe-
ty prompt appears on the screen, accompanied by voice output ‘Are you EXIT NO YES
sure?’. Pressing START button (YES) confirms, SELECT button (NO) aborts SAFETY QUERY
the change. After safety prompt, the display shows the currently selected
version. MFG 2.0
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘SERVICE’ menu.
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN
MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the EXIT 1.0 2.0
‘STATUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test 10 / 15 KG MODE MENU
procedure.

7.6.4 Display Contrast INPUTTEST

Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN VERSION
LFG / MFG MODE
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → DISPLAY CONTRAST
move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ SOUND SERVICE
PRINT DATA
button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. PC-REMOTE
EXIT → SET
Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘DISPLAY SERVICE MENU
CONTRAST’ from the menu.

Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘CONTRAST’ menu. CONTRAST = 190

The display contrast may be adapted by using the ‘PRINT’ (-) and ‘SELECT’
(+) buttons. EXIT – +
CONTRAST MENU
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘SERVICE’ menu.
Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN
MENU’. Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the
‘STATUS REQUEST’. Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test
procedure.

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7.6.5 Voice Output: Sound Service INPUTTEST
VERSION
LFG / MFG MODE
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN DISPLAY CONTRAST
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to → SOUND SERVICE
PRINT DATA
move the arrow and select ‘SERVICE’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ PC-REMOTE
button (SET) to enter the ‘SERVICE’ menu. EXIT → SET
SERVICE MENU
Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘SOUND SERVICE’
→ VOLUME + V= 10
from the menu. VOLUME -
TEST SOUND
TEST NEXT SOUND
Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘SOUND SERVICE’ menu. LOAD FILES

You can then adapt the volume level of the voice output. The symbol EXIT → SET
‘V=...’ shows the currently selected volume, minimum 0, maximum 20. SOUND SERVICE MENU

To increase the volume, use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and
select ‘VOLUME +’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET), until
the desired volume is reached.

To decrease the volume, use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and
select ‘VOLUME -’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’ button (SET), until
the desired volume is reached.

To test the selected volume, use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow
and select ‘TEST SOUND’ or ‘TEST NEXT SOUND’ from the menu. Press
the ‘START’ button (SET). A voice instruction in the selected volume will
follow.

The menu entry ‘LOAD FILES’ permits TERRATEST GmbH to install other
language versions (if available). Only one language per device can be used
at a time.

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘SERVICE’ menu. Press
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’.
Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure.

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 7.6.6 Print Data INPUTTEST
‘Print Data’ offers an additional possibility to enter company or order VERSION
LFG / MFG MODE
data as well as conversion factors to Ev2 or Ev1 determined by correla- DISPLAY CONTRAST
SOUND SERVICE
tion measurement (refer to page 29, Proposal for Correlation of → PRINT DATA
Static/Dynamic Load Plate Test) into the test protocol. PC-REMOTE
EXIT → SET
7.6.6.1 Company Data (Header) MENU SERVICE
Activate the instrument by ‘START’ button, and press ‘SELECT’ to gain
→ HEADER
access to the MAIN MENU, and then once more to enter menu point EV2 FACTOR
‘PRINT DATA’. The menu itself is entered by ‘START’ button (SET). EV1 FACTOR

Press ‘SELECT’ to activate menu point ‘HEADER’, and then ‘START’ but-
ton (SET) to activate text input. EXIT → SET
MENU PRINT DATA
Up to 4 lines can be used for company data on the test protocol. The cur-
_
rently selected line is shown on the display below the alphabet.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR
Select the desired digits by <= or =>, and confirm the selection by STUVWXYZ1234567890 . , -/#
‘ENTER’ and briefly pressing START button. PRINTER ZEILE 1
TEXT <= => ENTER
Digits already entered can be chosen by ‘TEXT’ and then overwritten or
erased by blank.

Long pressing the ‘START’ button confirms data input and changes to the
next line. Repeat this procedure for all lines. After confirmation of 4th
line, the menu ‘PRINT DATA’ appears again, and the entry is stored in the
system. All data appear on the test protocol between settlement values
and handwritten complements.

Press ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to automatically return to the

‘SERVICE’ menu. Pressing ‘RESET/OFF’ once more opens the MAIN
menu, and pressing a third time returns to ‘STATUS REQUEST’. Press
‘START’ to initiate measurement.

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7.6.6.2 Ev2 Factor / Ev1 Factor INPUTTEST
Note that it is only possible to activate one single of the conversion data VERSION
LFG / MFG MODE
for Ev2 or Ev1 determined by correlation measurement to appear on the DISPLAY CONTRAST
SOUND SERVICE
printout of the test protocol. Activation in menu point ‘EV2 FACTOR’ and → PRINT DATA
‘EV1 FACTOR’ is identical. If one of these values is activated, the other PC-REMOTE
one is automatically disabled. EXIT → SET
MENU SERVICE
Switch ON the instrument by ‘START’ button; and press ‘SELECT’ to gain HEADER
access to the MAIN MENU, and then once more to enter menu point → EV2 FACTOR
‘PRINT DATA’. The menu itself is entered by ‘START’ button (SET). EV1 FACTOR

Press ‘SELECT’ to select by arrow ‘EV2 FACTOR’ or ‘EV1 FACTOR’. The

current selection is shown, when ‘START’ button (SET) is pressed. EXIT → SET
MENU PRINT DATA
If the selection is disabled (default configuration) press ‘START’ button
(ON) once more to enter SET mode, and activate printout of the desired
correlation on the test protocol. Default value is 1.0. Ev2 IS OFF

Pressing ‘SELECT’ (+) increases, pressing ‘PRINT’ lowers that value in

EXIT ON
steps of tenths.

Press ‘START’ button (OFF) to disable this output on printout.

Specific Ev2 Correlation
‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) on the other hand confirms data input, and Ev2 = Evd * 1,8
menu ‘PRINT DATA’ is opened again.

After activation, data converted by specified Ev2 or Ev1 factors appear on EXIT - + OFF
the test protocol immediately above handwritten complements.

Press ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to automatically return to the ‘SERVICE’

menu. Pressing ‘RESET/OFF’ once more opens the MAIN menu, and
pressing a third time returns to ‘STATUS REQUEST’. Press ‘START’ to initi-
ate measurement.

7.6.7 PC-Remote
The function PC REMOTE is reserved for factory settings and calibration
mode, accessible only for TERRATEST personnel.

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 7.7 Load Plate USB STICK
LANGUAGE
7.7.1 Stand-by Time GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
The testing computer can be operated in two measuring modes: ‘SINGLE SERVICE
MEASURING MODE’ and ‘CONTINUOUS MEASURING MODE’. If several → SENSOR
tests shall be performed in a limited period of time, it is useful to set the EXIT → SET
testing computer to ‘CONTINUOUS MEASURING MODE’. If set to ‘SINGLE MAIN MENU
MEASURING MODE’ (default setting), the testing computer must be
→ STAND-BY TIME
operated between the single tests by pressing the appropriate buttons on the
testing computer. If set to ‘CONTINUOUS MEASRUING MODE’, the next
test will be started if the drop weight is firmly latched back into the release
mechanism on top of the guide rod. (Also see ‘Continuous Measuring Mode’
on page 43). EXIT → SET
SENSOR MENU
Turn on the device by pressing the ‘START’ button. Enter the ‘MAIN
MENU’ by pressing the ‘SELECT’ button. Use the ‘SELECT’ button to
move the arrow and select ‘SENSOR’ from the menu. Press the ‘START’
button (SET) to enter the ‘SENSOR’ menu. STAND-BY TIME 00 MIN

Use the ‘SELECT’ button to move the arrow and select ‘STAND-BY TIME’ EXIT - +
from the menu.

Press the ‘START’ button (SET) to enter the ‘STAND-BY TIME’ menu.

The current settings will be displayed. STAND-BY TIME 10 MIN

Using the ‘SELECT’ button you can increase the stand-by time by EXIT - +
5-minute increments, up to a maximum of 30 minutes. Values greater
than zero imply that the testing computer is operating in ‘CONTINUOUS
MEASURING MODE’, and will only switch itself off after an inactivity of
the time set.
LIFT WEIGHT
Using the ‘PRINT’ button you can decrease the time by 5-minute
increments, up to a minimum of 00 minutes. The testing computer will EXIT
operate in ‘SINGLE MEASURING MODE’ if the time is set to ‘00 MIN’.

Press the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to return to the ‘SERVICE’ menu. Press
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘MAIN MENU’. Press
the ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) again to return to the ‘STATUS REQUEST’.
Pressing the ‘START’ button will start the test procedure. As soon as the
‘CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT MODE’ is activated, the voice output
confirms by ‘CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT’, and the display shows
message ‘LIFT WEIGHT’.

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7.8 Calibration Reminder
Acc. to German Standard TP BF-StB, section B8.3, Appendix A1, loading NEW
assembly, settlement measuring assembly and load plate of light weight
deflectometers have to be calibrated at least once per year by an authori-
CALIBRATION
zed institution. TERRATEST® is qualified for this service and has obtained IN 21 DAYS
the admission. During each calibration, the expiration date is entered in
the measuring electronics (refer to point 7.6.2, page 55) and noted on the
type plate.

Whenever the system is switched ON, this date is checked. Up from CALIBRATION
30 days before expiration, the user is informed by continuous beep for
5 seconds, and the displays shows message ‘NEW CALIBRATION IN EXPIRED
30 DAYS’; afterwards it returns to ‘STATUS REQUEST’. This procedure is
repeated every day until the calibration expires. In this case, the display
message is ‘CALIBRATION EXPIRED’, accompanied by identical voice
output. The message can be aborted by pressing ‘START’ button, and the
display returns to ‘STATUS REQUEST’.

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 8. Analysis Software ‘TEOLO’

To evaluate the measuring results on PC, TERRATEST® offers a web-based software under www.terratest.de.
The routine can be activated by a click on ‘Software’, available for every browser. The analysis corresponds
to German Standard TP BF-StB, section B8.3. Verify that the installed browser represents a recent version
and able to establish the connection.

8.1 Software ‘TEOLO’ Login

8.1.1 Registration
User must in a first step be registered. Therefore click on ‘Registration’ in the Login screen. Name, family
name, E-Mail and password must be specified. Password guidelines appearing at the right side of the
screen must be observed.

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If the guidelines are correctly observed, the screen shows a green tick at the beginning of the correspon-
ding text, otherwise a red cross. As soon as all information is checked and data protection declaration
accepted, ‘Registration’ button is activated. Click on this button, so the system sends a mail to the speci-
fied mail address, and the link contained must be confirmed. When the E-Mail address specified by the
user has been checked, he is guided back to the Login page.

8.1.2 Login
Enter the E-Mail address registered beforehand and the corresponding password on the Login page. After
confirmation by Enter key or mouse click on the corresponding button, the user enters to the user inter-
face of ‘TEOLO’. In the case of incorrect E-Mail address or password, a corresponding message appears.
Correct the entry and repeat the procedure.

8.1.3 Password Reset

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 A forgotten password does not represent any problem. Simply click on ‘Password reset’ in the Log-In
screen, and enter the E-Mail address specified beforehand in the ‘Password reset’ page. After clicking on
‘Send E-Mail’, a pop-up window informs the user about the action performed. Open the corresponding
mail, and enter the new password in the page opening then. From now on, access is allowed after input
of specified E-Mail and the new password.

If however ‘TEOLO’ detects that the specified E-Mail is unknown, a corresponding message appears and
new registration of the user is required, as explained in section 8.1, page 62. After starting the registration
procedure, the user must check his E-Mail account for arrival of the corresponding mail (‘TERRATEST’ acti-
vation), and then complete the procedure.

8.2 Operation
The main screen is subdivided into 3 zones:

Header contains company data specified by the user (explained on page 65) and a menu for basic func-
tions of the web portal.

The left upper field features buttons to load, add and store measurements and for printout, PDF and CSV
export. Measurements after reading are displayed in an overview below the buttons, together with data
set number, Evd value, time and date.

Buttons for single protocols, statistical analysis and statistical overview map are located in the right upper field.
All of them refer to the elements appearing in the right side of the page. According to the selection of the
corresponding button, the following functions appear: Preview for test protocol with settlement curves,
statistical analysis according to German Standard TP BF-StB, section B8.3 or the Google® maps overview
for all selected measurements.

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8.2.1 Insert Logo and Modify Company Data
The menu with user functions opens after a click on the ‘Welcome’ line at the
upper right corner.

‘Show Profile’ calls up the profile page. After a left click on ‘Edit profile’, it is
possible to add personal data and to enter or edit company name, company
address and contact data. The company logo in form of a JPG or PNG file can
be uploaded as well. It is scaled automatically to the available space. Company
data and logo afterwards appear in printouts and pdf files of single protocols
and statistical evaluations.

User profile inactive

User profile after left click on ‘Edit Profile’ button

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 8.2.2 Read Measuring Data
Within the window appearing after a click on button ‘New Analysis’, select drive, folder and file of the
desired measuring data. ‘TEOLO’ supports data in *.TC5, *.TCM and *.TTD file format. For measurements
carried out by Smartphone ‘APP TERRATEST’, additionally to the generated *.TTD files, the correspon-
ding *.JSON files must be selected and uploaded. Load the measurements for evaluation to the server by
‘Open’ button.

After upload, the measuring data appear in form of a list with data set number, Evd Value, time and date.
These data can be analyzed now.

Further data sets may be added to the list after a click on button ‘Add to Analysis’.

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8.2.3 Converting Measuring Data by ‘TERRATEST.Utility’
Service program ‘TERRATEST.Utility’ is offered as download, in order to allow
access to measuring data from chip card (only TERRATEST 3000GPS), SD card
(only TERRATEST 5000 BLU-SD) or directly from measuring electronics (all
models). The menu with user functions opens after a click on the ‘Welcome’
line at the upper right corner.

The Utility page opens after selection of ‘Download Utility’.

A click on ‘Download Utility’ starts ‘TERRATEST.Utility’.

Unpack the downloaded ZIP file by right click. Then select

‘Extract all…’, or copy folder ‘TERRATEST.Utility’ from the ZIP
file by double click to a convenient location. The folder con-
tains the following sub-folders:
1. ‘TERRATEST.Utility Setup’ for installation of the software
2. ‘Driver Chipcard reader’ for installation of this driver
3. Driver for TERRATEST® measuring electronics Windows XP
to Windows 9 ‘Driver Measuring Electronic WinXP-Win9’,
and a separate driver for Windows 10 ‘Driver Measuring
Electronic Win10’

The file ‘TERRATEST.Utility-Setup.msi’ for installation of

the service program is located in subfolder ‘TERRA-
TEST.Utility Setup’. Double click on this file activates the
procedure. After completion, this program can be started
by left click on the Windows symbol (in the left lower
corner of the screen) and subsequent left click on
‘TERRATEST.Utility 1.0’.

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 8.2.3.1 Read Chip Card (only TERRATEST 3000 GPS)
In order to be able to read measuring data from chip card
(credit card format) connect an external chip card reader
to the USB interface of the PC. Insert the chip card into
the slot with the chip facing downward.

Measuring data available on the chip card are transferred

after a click on button ‘Read Chip Card’ under tab ‘Chip
Card reader’, and presented in form of a list in the left
window. Selecting elements in that window and clicking
on Arrow Right shifts them into the right window. This can
be repeated several times. A click on button ‘Save file(s)’
converts the measurements in the right window and stores them to a desired position on PC, directly
accessible by software ‘TEOLO’ for analysis.

Message ‘No Chip Card Reader’ signifies that the chip card reader is not correctly connected, does not
dispose of a driver or that the card is not correctly inserted. The required driver can be found in TERRA-
TEST.Utility download folder ‘Driver Chip Card reader’ (refer to section 8.2.3, page 67). A double click on
this file initiates installation of the driver.

Button ‘Initialize Chip Card’ enables the complete chip card to be erased and initialized.

8.2.3.2 Read SD Card (only TERRATEST 5000 BLU-SD)

In order to be able to read measuring data from SD card,
insert this card into a slot of the PC or into an external
card reader connected to the PC.

Measuring data available on the card are transferred after

a click on button ‘Read SD Card’ under tab ‘SD Card’,
and presented in form of a list in the left window.
Selecting elements in that window and clicking on Arrow
Right shifts them into the right window. This can be repe-
ated several times. A click on button ‘Save file(s)’ converts
the measurements in the right window and stores them to
a desired position on PC, directly accessible by software ‘TEOLO’ for analysis.

Button ‘Initialize SD Card’ enables the complete SD card to be erased and initialized.

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8.2.3.3 Load from Measuring Computer USB STICK
In order to be able to read measuring data from internal memory of the LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
measuring computer, first connect it to the USB interface of the PC. Use → INTERNAL MEMORY
the USB cable included in the delivery and the socket at the inner wall SERVICE
SENSOR
of the storage compartment of the measuring electronics. The USB socket
at the front is not intended for this purpose. In the case of absent PC
EXIT → SET
connection, the display shows ‘PLEASE ESTABLISH USB CONNECTION MAIN MENU
TO PC’.
SELECT FILE
→ SEND TO PC
The driver of the measuring computer must be correctly installed on PC, SEND TO STICK
and the PC Windows version must match the driver. For details, refer to ERASE MEMORY
‘Driver Installation for Measuring Computer’ (section 8.2.3.4, page70).
The drivers can be found for Windows XP to Windows 9 in unpacked EXIT → SET
download folder under ‘Driver Measuring Electronic WinXP-Win9’, and MENU INTERNAL MEMORY
a separate driver for Windows 10.

To download measuring data from measuring computer, start the device PLEASE CONNECT TO
USB-PORT OF PC
by ‘START’ button; then press ‘SELECT’ to gain access to main menu.
Press ‘SELECT’ once more, and move the arrow to ‘INTERNAL MEMORY’.
Enter this menu by pressing ‘START’ button (SET). EXIT EXIT

With the arrow beside ‘MEMORY to PC’, it is possible to load measuring

data into TERRATEST.Utility by pressing ‘START’ button (SET).

As soon as the USB connection is established, the display shows ‘PC PC connected
connected’. Measuring data available in the measuring electronics are
transferred after a click on button ‘Read Files’ under tab ‘Testing EXIT EXIT
Computer’, and presented in form of a list in the left window. Selecting
elements in that window and clicking on Arrow Right
shifts them into the right window. This can be repeated
several times. A click on button ‘Save file(s)’ converts the
measurements in the right window and stores them to a
desired position on PC, directly accessible by software
‘TEOLO’ for analysis.

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 8.2.3.4 Driver Installation Measuring Computer
When the measuring computer is connected to the
PC for the first time, the corresponding driver for
measuring electronics must be installed from unpa-
cked download folder ‘TERRATEST.Utility’, as men-
tioned in section 8.2.3, page 67.

The drivers can be found for Windows XP to

Windows 9 in folder ‘Driver Measuring Electronic
WinXP-Win9’, and a separate driver for Windows
10 under ‘Driver Measuring Electronic Win10’.

During connection of the measuring computer to

the PC, the system informs the user about necessi-
ty of the driver. In order to install the driver, click
on ‘YES, ONLY THIS TIME’, and then on ‘NEXT’.

In the next window, click on option ‘INSTALL

SOFTWARE FROM A LIST OR FROM A SPECIFIC
SOURCE’, then press ‘NEXT’.

In the next window, click on ‘SEARCH FOR ADE-

QUATE DRIVER IN THESE SOURCES’; then on
‘NEXT’.

Assign to the installation routine (depending on

Windows version) the corresponding folder ‘Driver
Measuring Electronics Win..’ in the unpacked
download folder, activate submenu ‘Include Sub-
folders’ and confirm by ‘NEXT’.

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Under Windows XP to Windows 9, the system asks
whether the user intends to continue installation,
because the driver is not certified by Microsoft® for
MS-Windows®. Confirm by ‘Continue Installation’
(left field).

The driver is being installed now.

Confirm installation by clicking on ‘COMPLETE’.

From now on, the driver is present on the PC.

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 8.2.4 Test Protocol of Single Measurement
The test protocol (page 74) is subdivided into five zones:
Protocol Header with general information concerning measurement and device.
Table of Results with results and Evd value required
Settlement Curves presenting the course of time of the settlement curves as well as an optional photo-
graph of the measuring point
Google® Maps® Satellite Photograph of GPS coordinates (if available)
Signature of Responsible

All collected single measurements are contained in the data list at the left side. A satellite photograph of
the measuring point is shown for the currently selected element. The right upper zone presents the single
measurement with three settlement curves; a photograph of the measuring position can be added as well.

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The protocol header provides the following information for each single measurement: Manufacturer,
device no., data set no., test date and time. This information cannot be arbitrarily modified by the user.
Remarks may appear as well, if they have been specified by text entry mode. GPS and UTM coordinates
stored by the measuring computer may be erased or modified by shifting the red dot in the Google® Maps®
map. If data have been recorded by smartphone APP ‘TERRATEST’ and loaded together with their *.JSON
files, they are read together with the data entered by the user at the smartphone. For entry of order speci-
fic information, refer to chapter ‘Edit/Save Protocol’.

The measuring results table lists the three detected single settlements in mm, the average of the three sin-
gle settlements in mm, the Evd value in MN/mm2, the difference to the required Evd value (this parame-
ter has to be entered manually), the s/v value (relation settlement/speed) in ms, as well as the manual entry
of the required Ev2 value.
At the left below the table, the three settlement curves are displayed in different colors s4 = blue, s5 = red,
s6 = yellow). Duration of measurement, maximum settlement and trend become obvious from the curve
progression. In the case of compacted soil, the three curves usually appear close to each other.
At the right side of the table, a photograph of the measuring point may be entered by the user. It is stored
in single protocol together with the measuring data.

If Internet connection has been activated and GPS coordinates are available, a Google® Maps® map of the
measuring point is meanwhile automatically stored in single protocol as well.

Below the Google® Maps® presentation, the user may enter his name and insert a facsimile of his signature
by upload.

For each test protocol, a photograph of the measuring point may be loaded. It will be stored together with
the measurement itself.

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8.2.5 Load Measurements
In order to read a measurement stored beforehand from any storage medium (PC, USB stick etc.), click on
button ‘New Analysis’. The file explorer is opened. Select the desired data, and confirm by ‘OK’. If data
have been recorded by smartphone APP ‘TERRATEST’, specify also their *.JSON files. The system reads the
stored data and presents them in the left window as an overview together with data set no., Evd value,
time and date, ready for further evaluation.

Note that the content of only one folder or data carrier can be loaded in the measuring data list. If seve-
ral measuring sequences are intended to be evaluated, click on button ‘Add to analysis’ every time, and
proceed as described above.

In order to read data stored beforehand, click on ‘New Analysis’ and select their storing location. Data are
loaded upon confirmation by ‘OK’. If several sequences are required, click on button ‘Add to analysis’.

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 8.2.6 Edit/Store Protocol
To edit test protocols of single measurements, select the desired element from the measuring data list in
the left field by a click on the preceding selection box. If all data sets are intended to be edited, click on
button ‘Select All’ shown above. All selected data sets are marked by a pencil symbol.

Click in the selection box of the measurement intended to be edited. Released measurements are marked
by a pencil symbol.

Any data set marked by pencil symbol can be selected by click; afterwards site specific data can be enter-
ed into the white fields of the single protocol, including required Evd Value. All entered information is
automatically copied to all data sets previously marked by pencil symbol.

‘Test point position’ and ‘Remarks’ are not included here, but these points can be edited for each single
measurement individually. If at the beginning of the measurement data input function of the measuring
computer has been used, these input data appear of the field ‘Remarks’. This field can be edited.

Entries in field ‘Test point position’ are transferred into statistical analysis when selecting the correspon-
ding data set.

In order to describe the soil conditions of the test point in a single protocol, besides manual entry drop-
down buttons (featuring a selection of standard descriptions) may be used.

For each single measurement, the difference between measured and required Evd value is displayed (if the
latter one has been specified beforehand). If the measured exceeds the required Evd value, the difference
is shown in green, otherwise in red (with a preceding minus sign).

A click on button ‘Remove GPS coordinates’ removes GPS, UTM coordinates as well as the Google®
maps® presentation from the measurement.

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If a measurement has been selected for editing by mistake, or if the entries at the right side are not appli-
cable for this measurement, click into the preceding selection box of this element in the list, so the acti-
vation of this data set is cancelled, entries are erased and the pencil symbol disappears.

Note that read measuring data are not stored on server. They have to be stored on the local PC!

By a left click on button ‘Store measurements’, read data sets of a project are collected in a ZIP file which
is offered for download. According to the browser currently used, the ZIP file automatically is transferred
into download folder, or into a folder to be specified by the user. A ZIP file after download can be ope-
ned by double click. The file name of the stored measuring data is composed as follows:
<Data carrier>_<Data set>_<Date>_<Time>_<Evd value>.tc5.

Drop-Down-Menus simplify input of soil properties. Own descriptions may be used as well.

8.2.7 Print protocol / Export as pdf or CSV file

Use buttons ‘Print data’ or ‘PDF export’ to perform the corresponding action for the single protocols selec-
ted for editing. ‘CSV Export’ of the measuring data is available as well.

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 8.2.8 Perform Statistical Analysis
To prepare statistical analysis, select and edit desired measuring data, as described under ‘Edit/store pro-
tocol’ (section 8.2.6, page 76).

In the upper zone of the screen, click on ‘Statistics’ button.

If a measurement has been selected for evaluation by mistake, or if a particular data set is intended to be
removed, first click on button ‘Single protocol’ and then on the selection box, so the element is disabled
and removed from statistical analysis. Return to statistical analysis by ‘Statistics’ button.

The statistic evaluation is presented acc. to German Standard TP BF-StB, section B8.3 and takes into con-
sideration the data sets selected in single protocol beforehand.

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To establish statistical analysis, at least two measurements are required.

The evaluation is subdivided into six zones:

Protocol Header with general information concerning measurement, construction site and device.
Table of Results with results and Evd value required, as well as GPS coordinates of the test points (if avai-
lable) and description of the test point
Statistics with required minimum quantile, arithmetic average, standard deviation, coefficient of variation,
quality value and test criterion.
Add Pictures button enables additional photographs to be loaded to the protocol. These photographs after
loading can be zoomed in or out by slider, or erased by a corresponding button above the picture.
Comments to the analysis can be added as well.
Signature of Responsible (if already present in the single protocol, it is automatically inserted).

Analysis follows the principle ‘Single Plan – Variable Check’, taking into consideration only the dynamic
deformation module Evd.

Protocol header automatically delivers device manufacturer and device number; order specific dada can
individually be entered in the white fields.

Use the slider to adapt the photograph size as desired. Illustrations can also be removed by ‘Erase’ button.

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 8.2.9 Print/Export as pdf File Statistical Analysis
For a printout of statistical analysis, press ‘Print data’ in the left upper corner. For pdf export, press the cor-
responding button.

8.2.10 Google® Maps® Statistics Overview

Additionally to statistical analysis, by button ‘Statistics Overview map’, a Google® Maps® presentation can
be called up, including all measuring points involved. This presentation features all usual elements requi-
red for scaling. Printout is possible by means of the printer function of the browser.

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9. App ‘TERRATEST’

9.1 Installation
Start ‘Google® Play Store or Apple® App Store on your smartphone/tablet and enter
‘TERRATEST’ into the search line. Install the App acc. to the Google® or Apple®
instructions. ‘TERRATEST’ App is free of charge.

9.1.1 System Requirements

‘TERRATEST’ App can be installed on every usual smartphone/tablet with Bluetooth® interface and opera-
ting system Android up from version 4, or operating system iOS up from version 10 and is only to be used
together with light weight deflectometers ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ (only operating system Android) and
‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’ and for using the STREAM function of ‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’, ‘TERRATEST 4000
VOICE’ and ‘TERRATEST 4000 STREAM’ with STREAM dongle connected. GPS must be available for iden-
tification of the position.

9.1.2 Important Note

When transforming an LFG to an MFG model, corresponding calibration data must be transferred from
the measuring computer of the light weight deflectometer to the Bluetooth® load plate as well, as des-
cribed in the following section.

9.1.3 First Steps

Before establishing common applications between light weight deflectometer ‘TERRATEST 6000 BLE’
and ‘TERRATEST’ App, electronics of the Bluetooth® transmitting unit in the load plate must be prepared
for the App. For this purpose, calibration data of the instrument must be transferred from the measuring
electronics to the Bluetooth® load plate. Required settings for LFG (10 kg loading assembly) have been
established at factory during each calibration by TERRATEST®. This step is also required whenever chan-
ging the loading assembly (10 kg or 15 kg).

First switch ON Bluetooth® load plate by pressing its green button. The load plate performs a self-test, after
completion the LED is lit in red.

Now switch ON the measuring computer by long pressing ‘START’ button. The display of ‘TERRATEST
5000 BLU’ automatically changes to ‘STATUS REQUEST’. As long as the Bluetooth® connection to
Bluetooth® load plate is established, an acoustic sonar signal sounds. Completion is signaled by voice
message ‘Bluetooth OK, start measurement’, and the ‘magic eye’ of the Bluetooth® load plate is lit in blue.

When changing an application of a 10 kg or 15kg load assembly, first set the corresponding falling weight
at the measuring computer (refer to section ‘Type LFG/MFG’ (page 56), otherwise preform the following
steps:

Press ‘SELECT’ to gain access to the main menu and then once more to choose by arrow menu point
‘LOAD HEAD’ Enter this menu by pressing ‘START’ button (SET). Now press ‘PRINT’ button twice to make
appear menu point ‘SEND DATA TO HEAD’. Press ‘SELECT’ to choose by arrow menu point ‘SEND DATA
TO HEAD’, so the calibration data of the currently selected load assembly are transferred to the Bluetooth®
load plate. This is indicated on display by a short message ‘DONE’. Press ‘RESET/OFF’ button (EXIT) to
return to ‘STATUS REQUEST’, and then once more to switch OFF the measuring computer. Switch OFF
the Bluetooth® load plate by pressing its green button.

This way the calibration data have been changed to the currently used load assembly.

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 9.1.4 Pairing with Bluetooth® load plate (only TERRATEST 5000 BLU) FR 30/06/17 15:50:22
Switch ON Bluetooth® load plate by pressing its green button. Open
Bluetooth settings on smartphone/tablet and scan for devices (usually via OK
GPS
OK OK
‘Settings’ – ‘Bluetooth’ – ‘Scan for Devices’). The designation of the
Bluetooth® load plate consists of ‘RNBT-“ or ‘Firefly’, followed by a four- 6,3V
100
digit hexadecimal number. Perform the pairing with the device, the
required password is 1234. This pairing between smartphone/tablet and STATUS DISPLAY
load plate must be performed once. USB-STICK
LANGUAGE
GPS / TIME
INTERNAL MEMORY
SERVICE
→ SENSOR
EXIT → SET
MAIN MENU

STAND-BY TIME
BLUETOOTH PAIRING
→ SEND DATA TO HEAD
GET DATA FROM HEAD
GET s

EXIT → SET
MENU LOAD HEAD

1234

Example for the Bluetooth® pairing procedure between load plate ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ and Android
smartphone.

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9.2. Operation

9.2.1 Operating Elements of ‘TERRATEST’ App

Charging Status Contact TERRATEST

Bluetooth® Load Plate

Navigation Back Settings

Weather Information Date/Time

Voice Navigation Change between

or Sound Output 10 kg and 15 kg
Load Assembly

Overview of
Site Information
Measuring Data

Change between
Bluetooth 1.3 and
STREAM Function Bluetooth Low Energy
(only Android)

Bluetooth® Connection Voice Assistant

Measurement START GPS ON/OFF

The interface of ‘TERRATEST’ App is subdivided into 3 zones:

Upper zone:
- Button for navigation to initial screen
- Charging status of battery for Bluetooth® load plate (connection must have been established
beforehand)
- Contact button for TERRATEST GmbH hotline
- Basic settings of ‘TERRATEST’ APP

Center zone:
- Weather information (internet connection required)
- Information/button for time/date
- Information/button for voice navigation / sound output
- Information/button for selection of 10 kg or 15 kg load assembly
- Button for input of site information
- Button for retrieval and editing of data for measurements performed beforehand
- Button for activation of ‘STREAM’ function (only ‘TERRATEST 4000’)
- Information/button for common use with light weight deflectometer TERRATEST 5000 BLU
or TERRATEST 6000 BLE (only Android operating system)

Lower zone:
- Button for establishment of Bluetooth® connection to load plate TERRATEST 5000 BLU
- Button for start of measurement
- Button for GPS ON/OFF
- Button for activation of voice assistant

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 9.2.2 Settings
Before first use of ‘TERRATEST’ app, the software must be configured
with basic settings and is subdivided into elements ‘USER SETTINGS’
and ‘ABOUT TERRATEST’.

9.2.2.1 User Settings

Select the -symbol on initial screen.

Then select desired language via language button (English, German and
Polish are available).

Now select button ‘User Profile’, and use the keyboard to enter required
data for the user of the App and for the company, as these data are neces-
sary for creation of test protocols and message transfer. Further input
fields appear after wiping over the window upward. Field ‘Impact Force’
decides, whether the system is used for Light or Medium Weight load
assemblies. For alternating use, select the current application by slider and
confirm safety prompt ‘ARE YOU SURE’ by ‘YES’. The company logo has
to be entered into the lower field. The image file must have been loaded
to smartphone/tablet beforehand.
SETTINGS

After entry of all data press the navigation button above at the left side.
Data are stored, and the initial screen appears again.

Button ‘TERRATEST USB Name’ is required for functions of model

‘TERRATEST 4000…’ and is described on page 90 (STREAM function).

Press the navigation button above at the left side to return to initial
screen.

9.2.2.2 About TERRATEST

Select the -symbol on initial screen.

Pressing button ‘Imprint & Contact’ opens an additional window infor-

ming about TERRATEST contact data. Press ‘Close’ button to return to
initial screen.

Below ‘Imprint & Contact’ button, information is given concerning the

currently installed version of ‘TERRATEST’ App.

Pressing ‘Ask for offer for a measuring instrument’ generates an E-Mail

with user data, which can be modified before sending.

Press the navigation button above at the left side to return to initial
screen.

USER PROFILE

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9.2.3 Measurement

9.2.3.1 Connection to Bluetooth® Load Plate

First switch ON Bluetooth® load plate by pressing its green button. The load plate performs a self-test, after
completion the LED is lit in red.

Start ‘TERRATEST’ app on your smartphone/tablet. On the initial screen of the App, press the left lower
operating element with Bluetooth® symbol. In the window appearing now, select the Bluetooth® load
plate. Its designation starts with ‘RNBT-’ or ‘Firefly’ (for TERRATEST 600 BLE: ‘RN’), followed by a hexa-
decimal number composed of several digits. The color of the Bluetooth® button changes from Grey to
Blue, the ‘START’ button of the App is activated; simultaneously the Status LED of the Bluetooth® load
plate is lit in Blue as well, thus showing that the required connection exists.

9.2.3.2 Preparation
Check the ‘Weather’ field. If required, wait some seconds until the information is updated. Internet con-
nection of course must be provided.

If information field ‘Date/Time’ shows ‘AUTO’, date/time settings from smartphone are automatically
adopted. Otherwise press the field to enter date/time manually.

Check the ‘Voice Navigation/Sound Output’ field. Pressing this field enables the selection to be switched.
‘VOICE’ guides the user through the measurement by spoken instructions. In the case of ‘SOUND’ selec-
tion, a beep informs the user every time before the next step of a measurement.

Field ‘LFG 1.0/MFG 2.0’ allows change between these two system configurations (Light or Medium
weight). This field must match the current application, as before change the corresponding calibration data
from measuring computer of the instrument must be transmitted to the Bluetooth® load plate, as descri-
bed under ‘First steps’, page 83.

Then inspect the data entered for the construction site. Pressing ‘Profile’
opens a window with the existing sites. Pressing a name activates the
corresponding site, which will represent the basis for the measurement.
Pressing the pencil symbol at the right side of the name enables the data
of the site to be checked or modified. After pressing ‘Abort’, data entered
for the previous measurement are inserted to the current measurement as
well. Press ‘New’ to input data for a new construction site, by pressing
this field and use the keyboard provided. After completion, press the
navigation button above at the left side. The data are stored, the new con-
struction site becomes active, and the initial screen appears again.

Check the GPS button as well. In the case of absent connection, this but-
ton is shown in Grey. If it is red, the position of the user is detected by
GPS and added to the measurement data.

PROFILE OF
CONSTRUCTION SITE

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 9.2.3.3 Test Procedure
For measurements with model ‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’, it is important to observe instructions on page 38ff.

Draw the falling weight of the load assembly upward, and latch it into the catch device at the upper end.
Press ‘START’ button to initiate measurement. The following window shows a button with the correspon-
ding site and instruction to perform first preload. If the construction site is not correct, interrupt the pro-
cedure, unlock the falling weight and place it at the bottom. Then modify data as required by pressing
the button for site information. Afterwards return to measurement by the navigation button above at the
left side.

Perform three preloads and three test drops as described on page 38. After each drop, the next step is
announced by voice message or beep. A corresponding message appears also in the APP display. The sett-
lements of the drops are immediately shown after each step. In the course of the measurement, it is always
possible to interrupt by pressing ‘ABORT button, so the initial screen of the App appears again.

At the end of the measurement, the result of Evd value is displayed in MN/m2. Button ‘ABORT’ changes
to display of button ‘STORE’. If desired, press the camera symbol in the right upper corner to insert a
photograph of the test point into the protocol as well, which will be stored after pressing ‘STORE’ on
smartphone/tablet.

Afterwards ‘STORE’ button changes to display of ‘SEND’ button, enabling the measuring data to be trans-
ferred as attachment of an automatically generated and pre-formulated E-Mail.

For further measurements click on Repeat symbol appearing at the right side of ‘SEND’ button. The next
measurement can be launched.

Display in the course of a test procedure

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9.2.3.4 Transmission of Measuring Data
From initial screen of ‘TERRATEST’ App, press button ‘Measuring Data’. This opens the window for the site
overview.

Press the construction site containing the data intended to be sent, to gain access to the window contai-
ning the overview of measuring data.

Select a particular measurement to display corresponding data. Return to the general overview of measu-
ring data takes place by the navigation button above at the left side.

Press the selector buttons in front of the measuring data, and select all data to be sent.

Pressing button ‘TTD’ afterwards generates files for each selected measurement which are appended as
attachment to an automatically created and pre-formulated E-Mail which can be sent. These files can also
be opened and further processed by ‘TEOLO’ software. Each measurement is composed of 2 files with
identical name, but different extension. The file with extension ‘ttd’ contains only measuring data like date
and time, settlement of each drop, average of settlements, Evd value, device number and GPS coordina-
tes of test point. Site description, weather information and (if recorded) photograph of the test point are
included in a separate file with extension ‘json’. Both files must be located in the same PC folder, other-
wise they cannot be read by ‘TERRATEST 2.0’.

Pressing ‘PDF’ instead of ‘TTD’ button generates a test protocol in pdf format with measuring data, photo-
graph (if available) company data and logo stored in the settings. This file can be used as attachment to
an automatically created and pre-formulated E-Mail which can be sent.

Profile Overview Overview of Presentation of Selection for

Measuring Data Measurement Transmission

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 9.2.3.5 Voice Assistant
On the initial page of the App, or when creating or editing a site profile, as well as at the end of a mea-
surement, a microphone is displayed in the lower zone of the app. Pressing this symbol activates the voice
assistant.

First, some instructions for use of the voice assistant are displayed and read. Voice input is started after
pressing the microphone on instructions page again. Entire sentences can be spoken, and the voice assis-
tant reacts to following key words: ‘Grown soil’, ‘Sidewalk’, ‘Bikeway’, ‘Floor plate’, ‘Car Parking’, ‘Road’.

If the question is understood, the system informs about minimum bearing capacity of the upper base layer.
Example: ‘Which value is required for construction of car parking?’ Answer: ‘Minimum requirement car
parking is 50 MN/m2 on the upper base layer.’

This information is without warranty. The requirements of the actual project or order have to be obser-
ved, in case of need the requirements must be determined by a geotechnical expert. A correlation mea-
surement on the basis of a static load plate test is required anyway.

Voice assistant shown for an Android smartphone

9.2.4 STREAM Function (only ‘TERRATEST 4000’ in connection with STREAM dongle)
The optional STREAM dongle enables data transfer to be carried out from
measuring electronics to smartphone/tablet. This way, the ‘TERRATEST’
can also be used with a cable device. The dongle is delivered with an
angular USB adaptor.

The STREAM dongle works in two operating modes.

Mode 1: If the STREAM dongle is inserted into the USB socket of the
measuring computer, all measurements are stored on STREAM dongle. It Operating mode 1: USB Stick
acts like a normal USB stick.
Mode 2: Remove the STREAM stick from USB port of the measuring com-
puter, and switch on the STREAM stick by pressing the small lateral but-
ton. As WLAN access of the STREAM dongle is now activated, it can be
connected to ‘TERRATEST’ App, in order to import measuring data into
the App. Operating mode 2: WLAN

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9.2.4.1 Initial Installation of STREAM Dongle (Android Operating System)
Switch OFF the measuring computer. Separate the STREAM dongle from
USB port of measuring computer, and press the lateral button. Keep the
lateral button pressed until a status LED on the upper face of the
STREAM dongle is lit in white. As soon as the button is released, the status
LED starts flashing, showing that the WLAN network has been prepared.

Start ‘TERRATEST’ app on smartphone/tablet. Select the -symbol on

initial screen for settings.

Select button ‘TERRATEST USB name’, and then the desired STREAM
dongle, its name starts with ‘SanDisk Connect’ and ends with six digit
hexadecimal number. This procedure has to be carried out only once.

Press the navigation button above at the left side. Setting is stored, the
STREAM dongle is stored with name ‘TERRATEST’ in the App, and the
settings screen appears again. Press the navigation button once more to
return to initial screen.

TERRATEST USB Name

9.2.4.2 Connection and Import (Android Operating System)

First create a new or edit an existing construction site profile (refer to
page 87).

Switch OFF the measuring computer. Separate the STREAM dongle from
USB port of measuring computer, and press the lateral button. Keep the
lateral button pressed until a status LED on the upper face of the STREAM
dongle is lit in white. As soon as the button is released, the status LED
starts flashing, showing that the WLAN network has been prepared.

Start ‘TERRATEST’ app on smartphone/tablet. On initial screen,

select symbol ‘Connection & Import’. The App is connected to the
STREAM dongle and then shows its content. Select the desired fol-
der and mark measuring data intended to be imported. Press
‘Import’ button. If the import has been successfully carried out, a
corresponding status message is displayed.

Press the navigation button above at the left side twice. The WLAN con-
nection of the STREAM dongle is separated, and the initial screen appe-
ars again. Use button ‘Measuring data’ to view and send the imported
data. Import of selected files

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 9.2.4.3 Connection and Import (Android Operating System)

First create a new or edit an existing construction site profile (refer to page 87).

Switch OFF the measuring computer. Separate the STREAM dongle from USB port of
measuring computer, and press the lateral button. Keep the lateral button pressed until
a status LED on the upper face of the STREAM dongle is lit in white. As soon as the
button is released, the status LED starts flashing, showing that the WLAN network has
been prepared.

Start ‘TERRATEST’ app on smartphone/tablet. On initial screen, select

symbol ‘Connection & Import’. The App for a moment displays a messa-
ge and then changes to the smartphone settings. Select WLAN settings,
and establish connection to the WLAN of the STREAM dongle, to be
identified by ‘SanDisk Connect’, followed by a six digit hexadecimal
number. Return to ‘TERRATEST’ App by pressing ‘TERRATEST’ word at
the left side below time display. Press button ‘Connection & Import’
again. The App is connected to the STREAM dongle and then shows its
content. Select the desired folder and mark measuring data inten-
ded to be imported. Press ‘Import’ button. If the import has been
successfully carried out, a corresponding status message is dis-
played.

Press the navigation button above at the left side twice. The initial
screen appears again. Use button ‘Measuring data’ to view and
send the imported data. The WLAN connection to STREAM dongle
must be closed either by switching OFF the STREAM dongle itself, or by
plugging it into the USB port of the measuring computer, or by selection
of another WLAN network in the WLAN settings of the smartphone.

Import of selected measuring

data

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10. Warranty

TERRATEST GmbH provides a warranty for this device of one year from date of delivery. This 1-year
warranty granted in addition to statutory provisions is subject to the following warranty conditions.
Statutory warranty claims shall not be affected by these warranty claims. If a manufacturing or material
defect occurs within the warranty period, the device will be repaired or replaced at the expense of
TERRATEST GmbH. Any warranty claim presupposes the presentation of sufficient proof, e.g. an accurate
invoice. The warranty claim must be raised within the warranty period. The warranty does not cover
devices or device parts which are exposed to normal wear and must thus be considered as wear parts.

The warranty will be void, if the device should be damaged and/or not be used and serviced appropriately
(for example if the instructions provided in this manual are not followed).

The warranty period expires if the device is not calibrated within a year from date of purchase at a
calibration institute accredited by the German Federal Road Research Institute (Bundesanstalt für
Straßenbau).

Repairs may be carried out only by TERRATEST GmbH or authorised repair shops.

All instructions mentioned in this manual must be strictly observed for proper use of the device. Strictly
avoid any utilisation of the device and any way of operating that this instruction manual advises or warns
against.

1. Scope of Warranty

1.1. With this warranty declaration, TERRATEST GmbH grants you certain rights, restricted by kind and
content (see ‘Exclusions’ and ‘Limitations’ in section 2). Please read this document carefully. By
exercising any rights derived from this warranty you declare concurrently that you have understood and
accepted their conditions. Your statutory provisions (warranty) against the party from which you have
directly acquired this product persist irrespective of and in addition to this warranty and will not be
affected by it.

1.2. TERRATEST GmbH guarantees that under normal circumstances every ‘system’ (see below) which is
sold for the first time by TERRATEST GmbH or one of our dealers in a country of the European Economic
Area or Switzerland (our trading area) will be free of defects in material or workmanship for the duration
of time noted on the warranty card supplied with the system. ‘System’ refers to your brand-new product,
including all original parts and components (provided that these were offered as options and/or
accessories and installed at the time of purchase).

1.3. Software supplied with the system does not fall within the scope of this warranty. TERRATEST GmbH
does not guarantee that the software will work faultlessly or without disruptions and neither that it will
meet your requirements.

1.4. In case of a warranty claim TERRATEST GmbH will, at reasonable discretion, repair or replace faulty
systems or parts covered by this warranty by new or as good as new parts or systems. In cases where
TERRATEST GmbH uses parts or systems that are as new, these will be original TERRATEST GmbH
products that underwent a general overhaul, so that their characteristics and performance equals
brand-new products. All exchanged parts and systems replaced under the terms of this limited warranty
become the property of TERRATEST GmbH.

1.5. The warranty period starts at time of delivery. Your invoice stating the purchase date of the system is
your proof of purchase.

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 2. Exclusions and Limitations

This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations:

2.1. Exclusions

This limited warranty does not cover:

2.1.1. Products which were not manufactured by TERRATEST GmbH or which were originally sold to an
end user in a county outside the area in which this warranty applies.

2.1.2. Products which were damaged or rendered inoperable by one of the following ways of utilisation
or operating:

2.1.2.1. Any use of the product for purposes other than the intended, including but not limited to
non-compliance with the instruction manual supplied with the system, or other forms of improper use or
neglect of the system;

2.1.2.2. Any modification of the system, for instance, the use or mounting of components which were not
manufactured and/or sold by TERRATEST GmbH;

2.1.2.3. Any service or repair carried out by non-authorised third parties, i.e. not by TERRATEST GmbH;

2.1.2.4. Improper transport or packaging when returning the system to TERRATEST GmbH.

2.1.3. Loss or damage of programs, data, or media (except in cases of producer’s liability, according to the
product liability legislation which will be applied as appropriate to the damage suffered). You are
responsible for a backup of all programs, data and/or media. As mentioned above, TERRATEST GmbH
reserves the right to replace any systems sent in for repair with new or overhauled products of comparable
quality and performance, in which case all data saved on the original system may become permanently
inaccessible.

2.1.4. Consumables, i.e. any parts which need to be replaced regularly under normal conditions of use.

2.1.5. Minor defects of LC displays that occur in devices which are equipped with LC display technology.

2.2. Limitations and exclusion of warranty

2.2.1. No rights other than those explicitly granted herein can be derived from this warranty. This applies
in particular to all other warranties, whether expressed, implied, or statutory, for which TERRATEST GmbH
disclaims any liability. These include, amongst others, any implied warranties of marketability or fitness
for a particular purpose. Any compulsory official warranty deriving from the applicable law is limited by
the conditions of this warranty.

2.2.2. In no case shall TERRATEST GmbH be liable for damages caused by coincidence, for consequenti-
al damages caused by a defect, or for loss of profit, employment opportunities, data or use, irrespective of
whether such claims are based on contractual entitlements, assurances concerning the utilisation or
performance of the system, or the use of the device in any way prohibited by law or advised against in
this documentation, or whether such claims concern the software supplied by TERRATEST GmbH,
regardless of whether it was pre-installed or enclosed with the product. This exclusion of liability applies
even if TERRATEST GmbH has been informed about the possibility of such damages.

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2.2.3. The limitations and exclusions of liability mentioned in section 2.2.2 do not apply if the suffered
loss or damage is the direct result of an arbitrary deception or a violation of a legal obligation by
TERRATEST GmbH, provided that TERRATEST GmbH has acted with gross negligence. Neither do they
apply if their exertion would restrict a valid entitlement against TERRATEST GmbH under the product
liability legislation, which applies respectively to the damages suffered by the end-user.

2.3. If you make a claim under the warranty, you acknowledge concurrently that no further entitlements
against TERRATEST GmbH regarding the purchase or use of your system exist other than those warranty
and compensation benefits described above.

2.4. All entitlements based on this warranty become time-barred, if they are not claimed within one year
after emergence.

3. Obtaining warranty service

Please contact TERRATEST GmbH to obtain warranty service, or should you have any cause for complaint.

TERRATEST GmbH
Friedrich-Wolf-Strasse 13
16515 Oranienburg
Germany
Phone: +49 33 01 700 700
Fax: +49 33 01 55 44 0

www.terratest.de
[email protected]

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 11. EC Declaration of Conformity

in accordance with the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Annex III B;

of 12 December 2006
We hereby declare that the below mentioned product complies with the fundamental health and safety
regulations of the EC Low Voltage Directive, by virtue of its design and construction, as well as its
configuration, which was placed on the market by us, TERRATEST GmbH. This declaration shall become
null and void should any alterations be made to the product without our prior agreement.
Manufacturer/Representative: TERRATEST GmbH
Friedrich-Wolf-Strasse 13
16515 Oranienburg / Berlin
GERMANY
of Light Weight Deflectometer

Description of electrical equipment:

Function: Test instrument to determine bearing capacity of soil
Type: TERRATEST 4000 STREAM / TERRATEST 5000 BLU / TERRATEST 6000 BLE
Serial number: 3001
Year of construction: 2019

We furthermore declare the compliance with the following directives/regulations, which apply to the product:
- EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
- EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
- Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EC
- Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP53)
- according to DIN EN 60529 (edition 09/2015)
- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC
- WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC

Applied harmonised standards, in particular:

Other applied technical standards and specifications:
- EN 303413:2017-12 V1.1.1 Satellite earth stations and systems (SES) – Global navi-
gation satellite system – Radio equipment operating in the frequency bands from
1164 MHz to 1300 MHz and from 1559 MHz to 1610 MHz
- EN 300328:2017-02 V2.1.1 Broadband transmission systems – Data transmission
equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and broadband modulation techniques
- EN ISO 12100-1:2003 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for
design – Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology
- EN ISO 12100-1:2003/A1:2009 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general
principles for design – Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology – Amendment 1
- EN ISO 12100-2:2003 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for
design – Part 2: Technical principles
- EN ISO 12100-2:2003/A1: 2009 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general
principles for design – Part 2: Technical principles – Amendment 1
- EN ISO 14121-1: 2007 Safety of machinery – Risk assessment – Part 1: Principles
- EN 61010-1: 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
- AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK: GS specification

Years of CE marking: 10

Place / Date: Oranienburg, 15.01.2019

Personal details / identity of the signatory:

Frank G. Schulz
General Manager

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12. Certificate TUV Rheinland - TUV GS

12.1 TUV GS

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13. Standards

11.1 ZTV-E-StB 09 German Road and Transportation Research Association (Issue 2009)
‘..... 3.4.7.2 Requirements for deflection modulus
The requirements detailed below are based on the 10% minimum quantile. When constructing roads
corresponding to Construction Classes SV, or I to IV on frost-free subsoil or substructure, it is necessary to
obtain a deflection modulus of at least Ev2 = 120 MN/m2 or alternatively Evd = 65 MN/m2 on the subgrade.
For Construction Classes V and VI a deflection modulus of at least E v2 = 100 MN/m2 or alternatively
Evd = 50 MN/m2 must be obtained. The deflection modulus Ev2 is to be verified through the static plate load
test, as defined in DIN 18134, and the deflection modulus Evd through the dynamic plate load test, as
defined in TP BF-StB Part B 8.3. If these requirements can be met only through compaction of the base
courses, which are to be laid on the subgrade, it will be sufficient to prove or assess, by separate
examination, a deflection modulus of at least Ev2 = 100 MN/m2 or alternatively Evd = 50 MN/m2 on the
subgrade for Construction Classes SV, or I to IV, and a deflection modulus of at least Ev2 = 80 MN/m2 or
alternatively Evd = 40 MN/m2 on the subgrade for Construction Classes V and VI. If the subsoil or
substructure is susceptible to frost, a deflection modulus of at least Ev2 = 45 MN/m2 or alternatively
Evd = 25 MN/m2 is necessary on the subgrade. For the scenarios outlined above, if the specifications of the
building contract do not state whether the static or dynamic deflection modulus is to be established, the
static deflection modulus should always be used. Alternatively, one can perform a calibration according
to TP BF-Stb Part E4, using the static deflection modulus to calibrate the dynamic deflection modulus.
Afterwards, the dynamic deflection modulus may be used as a requirement. If the deflection modulus
required on the subgrade cannot be achieved through compaction, it will be necessary to either
(1) improve or solidify the subsoil or substructure, or
(2) increase the thickness of the unbound base courses.
The measures must be listed in the specifications of the building contract.

Benchmarks for the allocation of the static deflection modulus Ev2 or the
dynamic deflection modulus Evd to degree of compaction Dpr on coarse-grained soil types
Required compaction in Based on benchmarks for 1) Proposal for the
different depths the allocation to Dpr allocation of Evd to Ev2
(ZTVT-StB 95*) (ZTVE- (ZTVE-StB 84 Chart 8) (acc. ZTV-E StB, Oct. 09)
StB 94)

Soil Types Degree of compaction Deflection modulus Deflection modulus

DIN 18 196 Dpr in % Ev2 in MN/m2 Evd in MN/m2
Gravels and sands with ≥ 103 ≥ 120 ≥ 65 ZTV E
≤ 7% by weight <0,063 mm ≥ 100 ≥ 100 ≥ 50 StB 09
(gravels with wideor intermittent
≥ 98 ≥ 80 ≥ 40

Dpr Ev2 Evd

grain size distribution, gravel-clay ZTV A
and gravel-peat mixtures) ≥ 97 ≥ 70 ≥ 35 StB 12

Gravels and sands with narrow ≥ 100 ≥ 80 ≥ 40

grain size distribution, sands ≥ 98 ≥ 70 ≥ 35
with wide or intermittent ≥ 97 ≥ 60 ≥ 32
grain size distribution

Mixed gravels and sands ≥ 100 ≥ 70 ≥ 35

with 7-15% by weight
<0,063 mm
(gravel-silt and gravel-clay mixtures,
≥ 97 ≥ 45 ≥ 25
sand-silt and sand-clay mixtures)

Silty and clayey as well as ≥ 97 ≥ 45 ≥ 25

mixed soils 15-40% by
weight <0,063 mm ≥ 95 ≥ 30 ≥ 20
(silt, clay, gravel-silt and gravel-clay
mixtures, sand-silt and sand-clay
mixtures)

1) In accordance with ZTV E-StB 09 §14.2.5 and ZTV E-StB 12 client and contractor may agree upon these
reference values as benchmarks for verification of the achieved compaction.
To be on the save side always perform a correlation measurement with the static plate load test in accordance with DIN 18134.
The test must be performed and evaluated according to German standard TP BF StB Part B 8.3.
For general information only! All details are subject to change.

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 13.2 IL 836 – German National Railway Company Deutsche Bahn AG

Extract from German standard RIL 836 - Deutsche Bahn AG

836.501 RIL 836- Earthwork structures – design, construction and maintenance

Seite 10 Standard for embankments and cuttings

Requirements for railway track substructure under embankments or cuttings

Type of railway line Top soil Protective layer Subgrade general assembly
Standard thickness
2)
Material mix Dpr [cm] 2)
acc. attachment 1, figure
Ev2 Evd area affected by frost Ev2 Evd
Line category1) Track ballast [MN/m2] (-) I II III [MN/m2] embankment cutting
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Ballast track
120 50 KG 1/2 1,00 70 70 70 80 40/35 A 1.1 A 1.3
P 300
3) 3) 3)
Solid track
New construction

120 50 KG 2 1,00 60 35/30 A 1.2 A 1.4

40 40 40

Ballast track 120 50 KG 1/2 1,00 50 60 70 60 40/35 A 1.9 A 1.7

P 230
M 230 3) 3) 3)
Solid track 120 50 KG 2 1,00 60 35/30 A 1.6 A 1.8
40 40 40

P 160, M 160 Ballast track

100 45 KG 1/2 1,00 40 50 60 45 35/30 A 1.9 A 1.10
G 120, R 120

R 80, G 50 Ballast track

80 40 (KG 1/2) 4) 1,00 30 40 50 45 30/25 A 1.11 A 1.12
all other lines

Ballast track
Maintenance 5) Improvement

80 40 KG 1/2 1,00 30 40 50 45 30/25 A 1.13 A 1.13

P 230
M 230
3) 3) 3)
Solid track 100 45 KG 2 1,00 45 30/25 A 1.14 A 1.14
40 40 40

P 160, M 160 Ballast track 50 35 KG 1/2 1,00 20 25 30 30 25/20 A 1.15 A 1.15

G 120, R 120

R 80, G 50 Ballast track 40 30 (KG 1/2) 4) 0,97 20 20 20 20 25/20 A 1.16 A 1.16

all other lines

(1) Types of railway lines according to modulus 413.0202

P 300 High-speed traffic 300 km
P 230 Passenger traffic line (upgraded) 230 km
M 230 Mixed traffic line (upgraded) 230 km
P 160 Passenger traffic line (I+II) 160 km
M 160 Mixed traffic line 160 km
G 120 Freight transport line 120 km
R 120 Regional transport line 120 km
G 80 Regional transport line 80 km
G 50 Freight transport line 50 km

(2) Dynamic deflection modulus: For conditions of use see article 6; paragraph 5 for subgrade:
1. Value for coarse-grained soil
2. Value for mixed and fine-grained soil

(3) This thickness assumes a hydraulically bound base course of at least 30 cm under the solid track.

(4) as well as coarse-grained soils, gravels and sands with wide or intermittent grain size distribution; see modulus 836.0503, article 3

(5) when improving lines for high-speed traffic

The test must be performed and evaluated according to German standard TP BF StB Part B 8.3.
For general information only! All details are subject to change.

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13.3 RVS 08.03.04 RVS 08.03.04 Austrian Association for Research on Road · Rail · Transport

Extract from Austrian standard RVS 08.03.04 – Compaction Tests by means of the Dynamic Plate Load Test;
Issue 1st March 2008; Austrian Association for Research on Road · Rail · Transport

8.1 Conversion of Minimum Requirements

A minimum requirement for the deformation modulus Ev1 of the static plate load test can also be
checked with the dynamic plate load test. The conversion of minimum requirements for the deformation
modulus of the static plate load test (Ev1) to those for the dynamic deflection module of the dynamic plate
load test (Evd) is carried out with the following formula for non-cohesive soils:
for Ev1 ≥ 25 MN/m2 applies: Evd = 10 + 4– Ev1
5
for Ev1 < 25 MN/m2 applies: Evd = 6– Ev1
5
and for cohesive soils with the formula:
Evd = 10 + 4– Ev1
5
Chart 1 presents the relation.

Note:
Chart 1 helps you to convert requirements (limit values); however it should not be used to convert the test
values (Evd-Ev1). The influence of the dynamic excess pore water pressure, which occurs with cohesive soils,
the dispersion due to the high number of tests as well as the deviations caused by various tests under high
rigidity have been considered during the creation of the chart.

Chart 1: Conversion of the Minimum Requirements from Ev1 to Evd

Static Plate Dynamic Plate

Load Test Load Test
Ev1 Evd
Deformation Dynamic Deflection Module
Modulus Ev1 Evd [MN/m2]
[MN/m2] non-cohesive cohesive
0 0 10
5 6 14
7,5 9 16
10 12 18
15 18 22
20 24 26
25 30 30
30 34
35 38
40 42
45 46 The current calibration
50 50 chart of the LWD in
55 54 use must be carried
60 58 along with the device.
65 62 The test value Evd,
70 66 which corresponds to
75 70 the minimum
80 74 requirement Ev1, may
85 78 be found in this
90 82 calibration chart and
The test must be performed and evaluated according to Austrian standard RVS 08.03.04. must be verified.
For general information only! All details are subject to change.

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 14. Cable Layout

14.1 LEMO Push-Pull Connection (‘TERRATEST 5000 BLU’ ONLY)

14.1.1 Female Socket

Codification Testing Computer Bluetooth® Sensor Dome

GND green black

+U white red
OUT brown green

14.1.1 Male Plug

Codification Wire

+U red
OUT white
GND yellow

14.2 Jack Connection (‘TERRATEST 4000 USB’ ONLY)

14.2.1 Female Socket

Codification Testing Computer Sensor Dome

OUT brown green

GND green black
+U white red

14.2.1 Male Plug

Codification Wire

OUT white
+U red
GND yellow

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May 2019 · Photos: Frank G. Schulz · Layout: IDEENFaBRIK (0 33 01) 700 700

TERRATEST GmbH
Friedrich-Wolf-Strasse 13 · 16515 Oranienburg
GERMANY
Phone: +49 3301 700 700 · Fax: + 49 3301 55 44 0
www.terratest.de · [email protected]