Geotechnical Data Acquisition Unit (GDU)

A c c u r a t e a n d C o n s i s t e n t Te s t i n g

±± For performing CBR, Consolidation,

Direct/Residual Shear and Total &
Effective Stress Triaxial tests

±± 8 Channels expandable to 32 for

New
performing multiple, concurrent
tests for cost savings

±± Independent signal conditioning on each

channel to maintain data accuracy

±± Field-upgradeable software, meaning

no downtime for future software
and functionality upgrades

±± Extended warranty
The 2012 enhanced ELE DataSystem range

ELE International is pleased to announce the release

of a NEW Geotechnical Data Acquisition Unit, the GDU.

The GDU is a stand-alone, multi-tasking, multi-channel The DS7 software is a “Windows” based program
data logger, that is reliable and powerful, enabling it to that is user-friendly in operation and unrivalled in the
co-ordinate test data from the range of ELE transducers wide range of facilities to satisfy the following soil testing
required for various test methods. subjects and standards.

The ELE Geotechnical Software package (DS7), in

conjunction with the GDU and a range of transducers, Geotechnical Software Modules
are the two central components required to create a
EL27-1770 DS7 One-Dimensional Consolidation Software
modern turnkey soil testing system. Being fully modular it
can be adapted to a wide range of soil testing laboratory EL27-1790 DS7 Direct/Residual Shear Software
configurations.
EL27-1750 DS7 Quick Undrained Triaxial Software
Cost Effective Test Data Logging
EL27-1760 DS7 CU/CD Effective Stress Triaxial Software
The GDU has the flexibility to operate with any combination
EL27-1765 DS7 Permeability in a Triaxial Cell Software
of ELE transducer type up to a maximum of 32 channels.
From the single channel required on the simple one- DS7 Software Suite
S 1100
dimensional consolidation test, through to the much (comprising all of the above modules)
more complex CU/CD Triaxial tests requiring six channels.
As standard the GDU is supplied with 8 channels and can The DS7 system will greatly benefit any modern commercial
be easily be upgraded to the maximum of 32 channels. testing laboratory, whether large or small, wishing to
establish testing procedures to modern required standards.
Test Data Accuracy and Integrity
The package will also greatly improve data accuracy and
The GDU logger uses a standard connection to uniformity including minimising test duration times with
communicate with the PC and the DS7 software. a reduced staff requirement.
DS7 software and the GDU allows the user to create a very
A major feature of the GDU is it’s unique ability to react
effective cost saving laboratory testing system. With the
and maintain test continuity to safeguard important test
use of a basic computer the system has the ability to co-
data should the mains power supply be interrupted for
ordinate and supervise a range of soils testing procedures
short periods.
and create complete sample result sheets compliant to
most of the International materials testing standards.

Depending on the type of tests to be conducted,

Ordering Information
ancillary equipment will be required to successfully
complete the required soils testing system - a full range Code Product

of ELE test sets are available, which include all the 27-1500/01 GDU 8 Channel Data Acquisition Unit
equipment to build a complete and successful system. 220-240V 50/60Hz 1Ph
Visit www.ele.com for more details. 27-1500/02 GDU 8 Channel Data Acquisition Unit
100-120V 60Hz 1Ph

27-1505 8 Channel Expansion Analogue

Input Module

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The new Geotechnical Data Acquisition Unit

±± Built-in 6 point ±± Independent signal conditioning ±± Field-upgradeable software meaning

transducer calibration on each channel to maintain no downtime for future software and
as standard to maximise data accuracy functionality upgrades
transducer accuracy

±± Range of self diagnostics and fault

detection systems that report errors
directly to the DS7 software for easy
trouble shooting should it be required

±± 8 Channels Expandable
to 32 for performing multiple,
concurrent tests

8 channel standard unit (EL27-1500) Fully configured 32 channel system

(1 x EL27-1500 & 3 x EL27-1505)

The GDU logger uses a standard RS232 serial connection to communicate with the PC and the DS7 software.

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 Test Types
Triaxial
GDU Specifications California
Bearing
One
Dimensional
Direct/
Residual
Total Stress
Effective
Stress
Effective
Stress Permeability - Permeability -
Ratio Consolidation Shear
(QU/UU) (CU/CD) - 1 (CU/CD) - 3 1 cell system 2 cell system
cell system cell system

BS 1377,1924; BS 1377;
BS 1377; BS 1377-7, -8 1924-2,
EN 13286-47; EN 1997-2;
Item Description ASTM D1883; ASTM D2435;
EN 1997-2; ASTM D2850 D4767,
ASTM D3080 AASHTO T296 T297
AASHTO T193 AASHTO T216

S-Type Load Cell 50 kN for CBR

27-1559 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
or Marshall Tests

27-1705 CBR Penetration Transducer 50mm Travel 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Consolidation Transducer Assembly

27-1649 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
15mm Travel
*Samples up *Samples up
27-1551 S-Type Load Cell 5 kN.for Triaxial Tests n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
to 100mm dia to 50mm dia
1 samples up *Samples up
27-1553 S-Type Load Cell 10 kN.for Triaxial Tests n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
to 100mm to 100mm

27-1555 S-Type Load Cell 25 kN.for Triaxial Tests n/a n/a n/a * * n/a n/a n/a
Transducers

S-Type Load Cell 5 kN.for Use with Direct/

27-1561 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Residual Shear Machine
Vertical Displacement Transducer
27-1689 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Assembly 15mm Travel
Horizontal Displacement Transducer
27-1697 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Assembly 15mm Travel
Axial Strain Transducer Assembly
27-1617 n/a n/a n/a 1 1 1 n/a n/a
50mm Travel

27-1625 Pressure Transducer Assembly 1700Kpa n/a n/a n/a 1 3 9 1 2

Submersible Load Transducer Assembly *Samples up

27-1573 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a
5 kN Capacity in Compression to 50mm dia
Submersible Load Transducer Assembly *Samples up
27-1575 n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 n/a n/a
10 kN Capacity in Compression to 100mm dia
Volume Change Transducer Assembly
27-1641 80Cm3 Capacity Maximum Working n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 3 2 4
Pressure 1700Kpa
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
27-1795 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Penetration Program
One Dimensional Consolidation
27-1770 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Test Program
Direct and Residual Shear
DS7 Software

27-1790 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Strength Program
Undrained Triaxial Shear Strength Program
27-1750 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Single and Multi-Stage Options

27-1760 CU/CD Triaxial Shear Strength Test Program n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 1 n/a n/a

27-1765 Permeability in a Triaxial Cell Test Program n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 1

S 1100 DS7 Software, UU/CU/CD, Permeability, Consolidation, Direct/Residual Shear, CBR

Total number of channels required for

2 1 3 3 6 16 3 6
the above tests#
GDU Options

8 Channel Expansion Analogue Input

27-1505 Module. Fitted with 8 Standard 5 Pin Din n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a
Sockets#

For details of all other testing equipment and accessories to perform these tests, please visit www.ele.com. DS7 software system requirements: Operating System - Windows 2000 or XP, Automatic Report Generation Microsoft Word 97
or later (up to V11.0). *Available as an option we recommend use of submersible load transducers when performing effective stress tests. # The GDU offers up to 32 channels - concurrent testing is possible - ability to perform all of the
above tests concurrently or multiple tests of the same type.

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