ATEQ F SERIES, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL ATEQ F CLASS Version 1 15 Reference UM 23100B U ...

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Page 3: ...F THE F CLASS USER MANUAL Edition Revision Reference Date week year Chapters updated First edition UM 23100A U 16 2003 Second edition UM 23100B U 24 2005 Up dating the measurements characteristics in the preamble ...

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Page 5: ...s to avoid electromagnetic interference the cable connections to the instrument should be less than two meters in length it is essential that the electrical main is earthed disconnect the electrical connections to the equipment before maintenance cut the air supply for any kinds of operation on the pneumatic assembly do not open the instrument when it is powered up avoid water spillage near of the...

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Page 7: ...RATION This may be carried out on site or in our offices ATEQ is attached to the COFRAC and delivers a certificate following a calibration TRAINING COURSES In the framework of partnership with our customers ATEQ offers two types of training in order to optimise the usage and knowledge of our instruments They are aimed at different levels of technician method control training maintenance upkeep tra...

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Page 9: ...ve you complete satisfaction during many long years of operation In order to maximise the life expectancy and reliability of your ATEQ instrument we recommend that you install this instrument on a secured workbench and advise you to consult this manual in order to familiarise yourself with the functions and capabilities of the instrument Our ATEQ After Sales Service centre can give you recommendat...

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Page 11: ...1 APPEARANCE OF THE ATEQ F CLASS 11 2 INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT 11 2 1 Layout of connectors on the F CLASS cabinet 11 2 2 Connector details 12 Chapter 2 USER INTERFACES 1 APPEARANCE OF F CLASS FRONT PANEL 17 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYBOARD KEYS 18 2 1 Cycle keys 18 2 2 Navigation keys 18 3 LOCKABLE SWITCH 19 4 REGULATOR 19 5 INFRA RED INTERFACE 19 6 4 LINE LCD DISPLAY 19 7 FUNCTIONS OF THE INDI...

Page 12: ...rs service 71 5 RESULTS MENU 72 6 LANGUAGE MENU 72 7 STAND BY MENU 72 7 1 Standby using the menu 73 Chapter 5 ACCESSORIES 1 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE INSTRUMENT 75 1 1 Power supply 75 2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 76 2 1 Calibrated leak 76 2 2 Needle valve and Leak Flow Calibrator CDF 77 2 3 Automatic connectors with expandable joints 78 2 4 Filtration kit 78 2 5 Simple remote control 79 2 6 INSTALLA...

Page 13: ...ents UM 23100B U User manual ATEQ F CLASS Page 3 90 Appendices ATEQ F CLASS 1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS F CLASS 85 2 MECHANICAL DEFINITION DRAWINGS OF F CLASS 86 3 CONVERSION TABLE 87 4 PARAMETERS STORED 88 Index 89 ...

Page 14: ...Table of contents UM 23100B U User manual ATEQ F CLASS Page 4 90 ...

Page 15: ... an identical pressure PIEZO SENSOR TEST AIR PRESSURE REFERENCE PART DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR TEST PART 2 MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS 2 1 PRESSURE DROP MEASUREMENT RANGE ACCURACY maximum RESOLUTION 0 500 Pa 2 5 of the pressure 1 Pa 0 1 Pa 2 2 TEST PRESSURE MEASUREMENT RANGE ACCURACY RESOLUTION Maximum F S 75 mbar 1 5 of the pressure 0 2 hPa 0 1 F S F S 0 3 bar 1 5 of the pressure 1 hPa 0 1 F S 0 3 F S ...

Page 16: ...t part is placed in a sealed bell and the ATEQ F CLASS is pneumatically connected to the bell The part is externally pressurised with up to 20 MPa or 200 bar and the bell is lightly pressurised In the event of a part leakage the pressure in the bell will rise This method allows certain parts to be tested at high pressure levels whilst avoiding the associated constraints The ATEQ F CLASS only tests...

Page 17: ...n a test part and a sealing connector on the reference side A test without reference is not recommended unless parts with very small volumes are being tested It is preferable always to have a certain volume on the reference side 4 3 TEST WITH CENTRAL ZERO TEST PART SENSOR TEST PART It is possible to test two parts at the same time One part is connected to the test side and the other to the referen...

Page 18: ...ure fault The stabilization time The test and reference parts are completely cut off from the air supply but are pressurised to the test pressure level Pressure and temperature will then stabilise between the two parts which communicate and act similarly If the test pressure is incorrect a large leak on one of the volumes the test pressure will drop rapidly the instrument will not move on to the t...

Page 19: ...eumatic connector according to option for the plugging of a supplementary pneumatic supply used in case of test pressure greater than 8 bar Ground connector Connector for the electric plugging to the ground Automatic connector Pneumatic connector for the driving of an external logic or pneumatic components pneumatic sealing connector Connector Connector for pneumatic output Connector Connector for...

Page 20: ...e reader Connector for bar code reader plugging Output Dry contact output Input Dry contact input Infrared link Infrared link at this place there s the receiver and transmitter of the infrared link Analogue output Analogue output Analogue input Analogue input for the temperature sensor ...

Page 21: ...d rests on four rubber feet The upper cover is attached to the main body by two screws The shape of the case has been altered so that the instrument fits easily inside it A power supply unit is supplied with the instrument 2 INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT 2 1 LAYOUT OF CONNECTORS ON THE F CLASS CABINET 24V 0V C 500m A O UT PUT I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 O1 O2 O 3 O 4 O 5 S1 O1 O2 O 3 O4 O 5 O 6 S2 S3 S4...

Page 22: ...ram selection PIN 8 Input 6 program selection PIN 9 Input 7 programmable input INPUTS activation by 24 V DC PIN 10 Common PIN 11 Part OK output PIN 12 Test part default output PIN 13 Reference part default output PIN 14 Warning output PIN 15 Cycle end output PIN 16 0 V DRY CONTACT OUTPUT 60V AC DC Max 200mA Max 2 2 1 2 Activating a program from the J3 connector inputs To activate a program from th...

Page 23: ... calculation request Some possibilities appear only if the function is used 2 2 1 4 J3 Connector I O inputs outputs drawing I1 Reset Customer 16 programs input board I2 Start I3 Pr 1 1 I4 Pr 2 1 Good part output Com O1 Fail test part output O2 O3 Fail reference part output O4 Alarm O5 End of cycle 24 V DC 0 3 A max ATEQ 24 V DC 0 3 A max internal supply I6 Pr 8 1 I5 Pr 4 1 I7 Programmable input 16...

Page 24: ...8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ATEQ Operator 9 pin SubD connector 9 pin SubD connector RX TX GND RTS CTS RX TX GND RTS CTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ATEQ Operator 25 9 pin SubD connector 25 pin SubD connector RX TX GND RTS CTS RX TX GND RTS CTS 2 2 2 Pneumatic connectors Pneumatic connectors can be on the front or rear panels of the F CLASS instrument On the F CLASS instrument the connectors are on...

Page 25: ...ng in vacuum conditions impurities must be prevented from being drawn into its interior For this purpose we strongly recommend that a suitable airtight filter is installed between the test part and the instrument This filter can be supplied by ATEQ The presence of impurities oil or humidity in the air may cause deterioration which will not be covered by the guarantee In accordance with ISO standar...

Page 26: ...Chapter 1 Installation of the instrument UM 23100B U User manual ATEQ F CLASS Page 16 90 ...

Page 27: ...anual ATEQ F CLASS Page 17 90 Chapter 2 USER INTERFACES 1 APPEARANCE OF F CLASS FRONT PANEL C T R www ateq com FCLASS N _ 4 line LCD display Infra red interface Pressure regulator Navigation keys Access Locked switch Cycle keys Result indicators ...

Page 28: ...surement cycle RESET key Stops a cycle in progress 2 2 NAVIGATION KEYS KEY FUNCTION KEY FUNCTION Scroll up or increase numerical values Not used Scroll down or decrease numerical values Not used ENTER key Opening a menu Entering a parameter Confirmation of a parameter C C for CANCEL Return to the previous menu or function Escape without modifying a parameter ...

Page 29: ...ameters may be accessed Note whatever position the key is in LOCKED or ACCESS test cycles can be started and stopped 4 REGULATOR _ Used to adjust the test pressure 5 INFRA RED INTERFACE Not used 6 4 LINE LCD DISPLAY ATEQ F5 Version XX XXi 0 4000 mbar Diff F Sc 500 Pa Used to display measurements and adjustable parameters In the example opposite XX XXi represents the program version for the instrum...

Page 30: ...TIONS OF THE INDICATOR LIGHTS The symbol represents an indicator which is lit Test part OK indicator T R Reference side BAD part indicator T R Test side BAD part indicator T R Warning T R Sleep intermittently flashing indicator T R Recoverable parts indicators continuously lit T R ...

Page 31: ...e parameters turn the key to the ACCESS position RUN Pr 001 PRESS 0 000 bar READY To access the main menu press ENTER In the main menu place the cursor in front of the PARAMETERS menu Confirm with the ENTER key MAIN MENU RUN PROG PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Disabled The PARAMETERS menu is used to manage test programs If the various programs to be created have different parameters they must be created one...

Page 32: ...d confirm with the ENTER key PARAM TYPE LEAK TEST BLOCKAGE D MODE 2 2 1 Leak test The leak test is most suitable for measuring small leaks pressure drop The following formula is used to convert a leak expressed in units of flow to a drop in pressure cm V x 0 0006 min cm F Pa s P 3 3 F cm3 min Leak flow 0 0006 constant V cm3 volume of the test part P Pa s pressure drop Example Part which has dP dt ...

Page 33: ...mum limit then the flow is too small LOW THRESHOLD GOOD PARTS HIGH THRESHOLD PRESSURE 2 2 3 Desensitised mode test This mode is used for the measurement of large leaks when the reject level required is above 500 Pa The unit used during the reading of the pressure drop in desensitised mode is the unit which is used for the display of the test pressure identical resolution The limits will also be in...

Page 34: ...0 s Once the value is modified confirm with the ENTER key PARAM pr001 TYPE LEAK TEST COUPL A 03 00 s FILL 00 00 s To move on to the next parameter use the navigation keys PARAM pr001 TYPE LEAK TEST COUPL A 03 00 s FILL 00 00 s To exit from the menu use the CANCEL key C PARAMETERS Cut Paste Pr 001 LEAK Pr 002 LEAK 2 3 1 Coupling time Coupling times A and B are start of cycle parameters If there is ...

Page 35: ...ars the fill time has become too short Increase it slightly Set this parameter using the method described in paragraph 2 3 2 3 3 Stabilisation time This time is used to equalise the pressure between the TEST and REFERENCE components Two phenomena may interfere with the equalisation 9 Different pipes The first phenomenon that may appear is a pressure variation between the components caused by therm...

Page 36: ...s more unstable but is more sensitive The instrument totals all the variations occurring due to variations in volume or temperature over the whole test time Set this parameter using the method described in paragraph 2 3 2 3 5 Dump time The instrument will as default propose a dump time of zero This must be set by carrying out several tests Set this parameter using the method described in paragraph...

Page 37: ...here is a special Cal learn cycle to determine a basic unit of flow see chapter 4 paragraph 3 6 volume calculation and paragraph 3 7 manual calibration Note high resolution enables an extra figure to be displayed i e 1 10 Pa Set this parameter using the method described in paragraph 2 3 2 3 11 Test reject This function is used to set a limit level below which the part is considered to be bad Set t...

Page 38: ...e number of the program to be copied using the navigation keys In this case program no 1 Confirm using the ENTER key PARAM Copy Paste COPY Pr 001 PASTE Pr Placer the cursor in front of Paste PARAM Copy Paste COPY Pr 001 PASTE Pr Confirm with the ENTER key Assign a number to this new program using the navigation keys For example no 3 PARAM Copy Paste COPY Pr 001 PASTE Pr 003 Confirm with the ENTER ...

Page 39: ...AD Confirm once to enter the program PARAM Pr001 TYPE LEAK WAIT A 00 00 s WAIT B 00 00 s Confirm a second time to gain access to the delete menu There are two possibilities delete the program name or delete the whole program M Pr001 TEST TYPE Delete name Program reset 1 Confirm a third time The name of the program is deleted PARAMETERS Copy Paste Pr 001 Pr 002 HEAD 2 Place the cursor in front of P...

Page 40: ...rsor in front of the RUN PROG function MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Disabled Confirm with the ENTER key MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Disabled Display the number of the program required by scrolling through the numbers with the navigation keys MAIN MENU RUN PROG 004 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Disabled Confirm your choice with the ENTER key MAIN MENU RUN PROG 004 PARAMETERS S...

Page 41: ...rsor in front of Regulator adjust and confirm with the ENTER key SPE CYCLE Disabled Regulator adjust Infinite fill The display confirms that the special cycle has been selected MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Regul Press the START key to launch a special cycle RUN Pr 001 PRESS 355 5 mbar REGULATOR 1 ADJUST Set the test pressure by using the regulator _ RUN Pr 001 PRESS 1000 mbar REGULA...

Page 42: ...e been activated return to the test program and select the FUNCTION menu Confirm using ENTER PARAM PR001 Test FAIL 000 Ref FAIL 000 FUNCTIONS Then place the cursor in front of KIND FILL Validate with ENTER key PARAM Pr001 FUNCTION Pre FILL No FILL MODE No Validate the function in display Yes using up and down arrows Validate with ENTER key PARAM Pr001 FUNCTION Pre FILL Yes FILL MODE No The display...

Page 43: ...function and confirm using ENTER SPE CYCLE Disabled Regulator adjust Regul 2 Adjust Then place the cursor before Regulator adjust and confirm using ENTER SPE CYCLE Disabled Regulator adjust Regul 2 Adjust The display confirms that the special cycle has been selected MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Regul Press the START key to start the special cycle RUN Pr 001 PRESS 0 5 bar REGULATOR 1...

Page 44: ...urement cycle RUN Pr 004 PRESS 0 500 bar READY The cycle phases are displayed on the LCD window WAIT FILL STAB TEST DUMP RUN Pr 004 PRESS 1 00 bar STABILISATION 7 STOPPING A CYCLE Press the RESET key to stop the measurement The display READY indicates that the instrument is ready to perform a new measurement test RUN Pr 004 PRESS 0 500 bar READY ...

Page 45: ...v v Test v v Dump v v Pressure unit Bar MPa kPa Pa PSI mbar v v Maximum fill v v Minimum fill v v Filling instruction v v Reject unit Pa Pa s Pa HR Pa HR s Cal Pa Cal Pa s cm 3 mn cm 3 s cm3 h mm 3 s v v Test reject v v Reference reject v v Functions See note v v v Blockage Type blockage Reset name v v Wait A Delete program v v Fill v v Dump v v Pressure unit Bar MPa kPa Pa PSI mbar v v Maximum fi...

Page 46: ... v Operator Type operator Delete v Wait A Reset name v Test v Functions See note v SPECIAL CYCLES Disabled v Regulator adjust v Infinite fill v Piezzo reset v ATR learn v Volume calculation v CAL learn v CAL check v Calibration check by volume v CONFIGURATION Extended menus Name v v Cycling v v Automatic connector v v Calibration check v v ATR0 v v ATR1 v v ATR2 v v Pre fill mode v v Fill mode v v...

Page 47: ... odd 1st 8bit without 1st 8bit 0 1st 8bit 1 1st 8bit even 1st 8bit odd v v v v v Frame Pressure v v v Personalisation v v v Time keeping v v v Before results v v v After results v v v Inter line v v v v v Sending conditions All v v v Good part v v v Fail test part v v v Fail reference part v v v Alarm v v v Pressure fault v v v Recoverable v v v Calibration v v v v v Export v v v v v Print paramet...

Page 48: ...on check v v v SERVICE Parameters Save v v Restore v v Reset v v v Sensors Pressure v Leak v RESULTS Program v v v Statistics Program v Total v v Good part OK v v Fail test part v v Fail reference part v v Recoverable v v Calibration v Reset v Print v LANGUAGE English v French v STAND BY Now v Power on time Hour v Minute v Power off time Hour Minute Delay Note the parameters which appear in EXTEND...

Page 49: ...matic connector Wait A v Wait B v ATR 0 ATR 1 ATR 2 Begin v Transient v Drift v Pre fill Kind of pre fill Standard Maximum pre fill v v v Filling instruction v v v Pre fill v v v Pre dump v v v v v Instruction Filling instruction v v v Pre fill v v v Pre dump v v v v v Ballistic Filling instruction v v Pre fill v v Pre dump v Pre fill regulator 1 v 2 v Fill mode Fill mode Standard Maximum pre fill...

Page 50: ...e dump v Filling regulator 1 v 2 v End of cycle Automatic reset v Reset dump v Filling Double reset v Blockage Regulator Regulator 1 v Regulator 2 Mini valve Differential auto zero v Recoverable levels Test recoverable v Reference recoverable v Stamping Maintien v All v Pass v Test fail v Reference fail v Alarm v Pressure out Peak hold Yes No v ...

Page 51: ...bel MAIN MENU SPE CYCLE Disabled CONFIGURATION RESULTS Confirm using the ENTER key CONFIGURATION EXTENDED MENUS PRINTER YES HOUR Next confirm the EXPANDED MENUS function with the ENTER key The list of additional functions is then displayed CONFI EXTEND MENUS NAME No CYCLING No AUTO CONNECT No To activate a function e g the NAME function confirm it with the ENTER key Next choose YES with the naviga...

Page 52: ...uenced with another program a is displayed behind the program number MAIN MENU RUN PROG 01 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE none Associated parameters to be set NEXT PROGRAM INTER CYCLE wait or coupling time between two cycles Chaining conditions ALL RESULTS under all result conditions PASS part good TEST FAIL test part bad REFERENCE FAIL reference part bad ALARM PRESSURE OUT pressure error REWORKABLE parts w...

Page 53: ... result for a part Three ATR functions are available ATR0 ATR1 and ATR2 ATR1 and ATR2 are different because of their learning cycles 9 ATR0 The initial value of the transient is known Parameters must be set manually The ATR may only be used on parts which have identical behaviour during the test in other words parts which have an identical transient Associated parameters to be set are Start Initia...

Page 54: ...g these two pressure variations we can calculate the transient P1 P2 Leak Transient Leak Transient It is this transient which will be taken away from the leak measurement of the following cycles Through the use of the ATR the ATEQ instrument is able to differentiate a Good PASS part from a Bad FAIL part without being influenced by the transient effects whilst keeping a short stabilisation time Ass...

Page 55: ... will change The ATR error appears if the difference between the transient and the initial start value is greater than the reject FAIL level The transient can evolve one way or the other therefore it is preferable to have identical Test and Reference reject levels 2 1 3 5 Pre fill mode This pre fill function is used in three fields of application 9 large volume part test to fill the part faster in...

Page 56: ...nables fluctuation in the air pressure filling parts with a high level of deformation and in particular allows the maximum fill limit to be exceeded without the cycle stopping and an error message being displayed However in order to move into stabilisation mode the test pressure must be within the limits at end of fill Associated parameters to be set Pre FILL pre fill time Pre DUMP pre dump time S...

Page 57: ...o move to stabilisation mode the test pressure must be correct 2 1 3 8 Blow mode When this option is activated the instrument fills the part to low pressure and this is maintained between 2 cycles This option is used when there is risk of increased damp or dust when testing very dirty parts The blow pressure is set using a second regulator Note this option is automatic and permanent and is incompa...

Page 58: ...ector A B Wait time for automatic connector B P F Pre Fill time P D Pre Dump time F Fill time S Stabilisation time Unspecified time occurring between the programmed test time and the pressing of the reset key T Test time D Dump time START Press the key on the front panel or make a contact between pins 2 3 on the J3 connector RESET Press the key on the front panel or make a contact between pins 1 2...

Page 59: ...y dumps and sends a cycle end signal A new cycle can then be launched PRESSURE START Reset A P F P D F S T D t t t t t t t Program Number Automatic Connector A t Pass part or Fail part B time B time Automatic connector B End of cycle Test cycle Orders actions t mini t mini t mini Active Inactive Active Inactive The active program is the one selected before starting up It remains active even if the...

Page 60: ...or fail part B time B time Automatic connector B End of cycle Test cycle Orders actions t mini t mini t mini Active Inactive Active Inactive The active program is the one selected before starting up It remains active even if the program inputs on the connector are no longer activated This selection can only be modified during the inter cycle period To return to program 1 when a cycle is not in pro...

Page 61: ...until the end of the cycle The dump is then carried out The cycle can be ended by pressing the RESET key PRESSURE START Reset A P F P D F S T D t t t t t t t Program number automatic connector A t Fail part B time B time Automatic Connector B End of cycle Test cycle Orders actions t mini t mini t mini Active Inactive Active Inactive The active program is the one selected before starting up It rema...

Page 62: ... cycle relay is activated If the part is bad as soon as the test time is finished the relay becomes and remains activated The instrument waits for a reset from the operator or the PLC to start the dump time and send the end of cycle signal PRESSURE START Reset A P F P D F S T D t t t t t t t program number automatic Connector A t Fail part B time B time End of cycle Test cycle Orders actions t min...

Page 63: ...ARTS BAD 0 10 20 Example 0 TO 10 OF THE PARTS ARE GOOD 10 TO 20 OF THE PARTS ARE RECOVERABLE ABOVE 20 THE PARTS ARE NOT RECOVERABLE The associated parameters to be set are RECUP Test RECUP Ref For recoverable parts with multi head configuration on the central unit or on the heads themselves the Pass PB and Fail PM outputs are both activated simultaneously Note when the recoverable reference reject...

Page 64: ...test and displays the result LEAK P t MAXIMAL VALUE MEASURED 0 TIME Note Peak measurement mode only works in P t and excludes the use of ATR mode 2 1 3 14 Reference volume The program uses the programmed test volume to measure the normal flow at the test output When the reference output volume is different from the test output volume it is possible to set parameters for the exact value of the refe...

Page 65: ...cessary 2 3 PRINTER This function is used to configure the instrument so that the data relating to the programs parameters and the test results can be printed When the option is activated YES the test results are automatically printed each time a cycle is started Select the option and enter settings if necessary 2 3 1 RS parameters These parameters are used to configure the instrument for dialogue...

Page 66: ... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 0 1 0 9 4 3 b a r O K 0 2 7 P a c Example for a test result with time and date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 0 1 3 0 0 5 2 0 0 1 1 5 4 2 1 8 0 1 1 0 4 b a r O K 0 0 6 P a d Example for a result with fault 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12...

Page 67: ...F number of times pressure was incorrect RECUPERABLE number of recoverable parts CALIBRATION Select the option and enter settings if necessary 2 3 4 Exporting This function can be used to create and send a special results frame which can be processed by a PC using Microsoft Excel This frame is of the same type as the print parameters frame except that the different character strings follow each ot...

Page 68: ...1 2 s M a x F I L L 2 4 0 M i n F I L L 1 6 0 T e s t F A I L 0 2 5 R e f F A I L 0 1 5 Note The PROGRAM NAME characters are printed when a program name has been set in the parameters 2 4 SECURITY This function deactivates the START and RESET keys on the instrument front panel Programs can only be started from the instrument inputs J3 connector Select the option and enter settings if necessary 2 5...

Page 69: ...n off to 07 maximum lighting intensity In the main menu position the cursor by the CONFIGURATION menu then confirm by pressing ENTER MAIN MENU PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Disabled CONFIGURATION Move the cursor down until it is in front of the ECLAIRAGE menu then confirm by pressing ENTER CONFIGURATION PRINTER No SECURITY No LIGHT Place the cursor in front of MODE to choose the required lighting mode and ...

Page 70: ...re parameters for a bad part if the measurement is of sealed component type 9 Calibration check by volume Cycle started manually by the operator to carry out calibration check by volume with a good part 9 CAL learning This cycle is used to carry out learning in calibrated Pascal or Pascal sec mode on a known standard leak 9 CAL check This cycle is used for auto diagnostics in calibrated Pascal mod...

Page 71: ...l Press the START key to start the special cycle RUN Pr 001 PRESS 355 5 mbar REGULATOR 1 ADJUST Adjust the value of the pressure with the regulator _ RUN Pr 001 PRESS 500 0 mbar REGULATOR 1 ADJUST Once the pressure is adjusted press the RESET key to stop the special cycle RUN Pr 001 PRESS 0 000 bar READY 3 3 AUTOMATIC CALCULATION OF LIMITS This function enables maximum and minimum pressure monitor...

Page 72: ...MITS When the operation is completed press the RESET button to stop the special cycle RUN Pr 001 PRESS 1 50 bar READY When pressing the ENTER key the limits computed are displays PRESSURES Press UNIT bar Max FILL 1 80 Min FILL 1 20 Notes 1 In the case of a test on empty the negative pressure levels retain their mathematical order 2 In the case of installation of an electronic regulator and pre fil...

Page 73: ...g for leaks using a soapy water based product In the main menu place the cursor in front of the SPE CYCLE function and confirm using the ENTER key MAIN MENU CYCLE PROG 001 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Inactive Next place the cursor in front of Infinite fill and confirm using the ENTER key SPE CYCLE Regulator adjust Pre regul Adjust Infinite fill The display confirms that the special cycle has been selecte...

Page 74: ...eset is carried out the cycle ends automatically RUN Pr 001 PRESS 355 5 mbar READY Note the auto zero cycle is an automatic cycle which is carried out approximately every 5 minutes It is used to initialise the pressure transducers in relation to atmospheric pressure For automatic devices it may be necessary to inhibit the auto zero cycle To inhibit the automatic zero cycle go to the CONFIGURATION ...

Page 75: ... U User manual ATEQ F CLASS Page 65 90 Note 2 during the auto zero cycle only the cycle start is saved 3 5 1 1 Timing chart for auto zero cycle START Auto zero piezzo End of cycle 5 min 5 min 5 min test cycle 3 sec test cycle test cycle 3 sec 3 sec ...

Page 76: ...ure and can therefore calculate the volume of the part In the main menu place the cursor in front of the SPE CYCLE function and confirm using the ENTER key MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS SPE CYCLE Disabled Next place the cursor in front of the Volume calculation function and confirm using the ENTER key SPE CYCLE Infinite fill Reset Volume calc The display confirms that the special cycle has bee...

Page 77: ...this is installed The first CAL learning cycle must be done using the special cycles menu so that a CAL target which is different to zero can be entered On these outputs we have Pass and end of cycle if the target is lower than or equal to the test reject level Fail and end of cycle if the target is greater than the test reject level In the main menu place the cursor in front of the SPE CYCLE func...

Page 78: ...riggered and a calibration cycle or an instrument check will be required If the opposite is the case the Pass and end of cycle or Fail and end of cycle outputs are activated depending on the measurement made in comparison with the reject level The CAL check request may be made from input 7 on connector J3 programmed for this function or from a programmed function key on the optional RC5 keypad if ...

Page 79: ...n carried out the message ATR DEFAULT will appear RUN Pr 001 PRESS 1 50 bar LEAK ATR DEFAULT READY NO OK To carry out the learning select the SPE CYCLE menu MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS CYCLE SPE Disabled Then select the APPRENT ATR menu SPE CYCLE Infinite fill Piezo auto zero ATR Learn The display confirms that the special cycle has been selected MAIN MENU RUN PROG 001 PARAMETERS CYCLE SPE A...

Page 80: ...menu put the switch to ACCESS position In the main menu place the cursor in front of SERVICE and confirm using ENTER MAIN MENU CYCLE SPE Disabled CONFIGURATION MAINTENANCE Then place the cursor in front of PARAMETERS and confirm using ENTER MAIN SERVICE PARAMETERS Then place the cursor in front of the action required SAVE save current parameters RESTORE load from memory to current parameters ERASE...

Page 81: ...st 2 Save the current parameters in the memory the parameters already in the memory will be lost 3 Nothing to do and working with the current parameters 4 2 SENSORS SERVICE This menu is used to monitor the information communicated by the pressure sensors PRESSURE for the absolute pressure piezo sensor and LEAK for the differential leak sensor In the main menu position the cursor beside MAINTENANCE...

Page 82: ...lect the instrument language Two languages can be stored in the instrument 7 STAND BY MENU This function is used to switch off the instrument without disconnecting it Standby can be immediate or programmed with start and stop times There are two ways to achieve immediate standby 1 Either through the standby menu 2 Or by pressing the RESET button for more than three seconds Note when the instrument...

Page 83: ... off time No Confirm the STOP TIME parameter using YES VEILLE Now No Pow on time No Pow off time Yes Then set parameters for the time hours and minutes when the standby must take effect TIME DELAY is the delay in minutes between the programmed time and actual standby STAND Pow off time HOUR 00 MINUTE 00 Delay 00 To program the start up time for the instrument position the cursor beside START TIME ...

Page 84: ...Chapter 4 Functions of the instrument UM 23100B U User manual ATEQ F CLASS Page 74 90 ...

Page 85: ...IED WITH THE INSTRUMENT 1 1 POWER SUPPLY The power supply of the F CLASS converts a network voltage 120 to 240 V AC into a 24 V DC low voltage supply It has no power switch and works as soon as it is plugged in It is protected against surges and short circuits via a thermal fuse Do not use any other type of fuse ...

Page 86: ...n bar cm3 min Note the values indicated above are given for information and can vary by 20 The true rate is precisely measured before delivery with an accuracy of 5 up to 1Mpa cm3 min 10 bar cm3 min and 3 from this value Special master leaks can be manufactured on request within 5 of the requested value 9 The calibrated leaks must be used with clean dry air 9 These leaks must not be dipped in wate...

Page 87: ...ed and therefore require the frequent use of some means of checking the setting eg SAGA 4000 Note it is strongly recommended that you do NOT leave a needle valve permanently connected on a leak detection machine with automatic calibration every n cycles 2 2 2 CDF Leak Flow Calibrator C LEAK FLOW CALIBRATOR The Leak Flow calibrator is a multiple range ATEQ flow meter intended for checking leak test...

Page 88: ...as standard Different types of joints are available depending on the elasticity required 2 3 1 Operation The connector is positioned manually or automatically using a jack or cylinder Compressed air is allowed through the control aperture via a three part valve The pressure pushes the cylinder which squashes the connector The air tightness is therefore perfect and there will be no leakage in the c...

Page 89: ...l has four functions which can be used to control a series 5 instrument remotely F580 or C540 single head only The four functions on this remote control are as follows 9 RESET and start cycle 9 Increase or decrease program numbers 9 Display the number of the program selected 9 Display the test result green indicator light for Pass red indicator light for Fail or alarm Note a program number can onl...

Page 90: ...cement of a 3 series instrument by a 5 series one without modify all the existing wiring The compatibility only concerns some basic functions which are described in the following pages As the board is an external component it has to be bought separately from the ATEQ instruments The board has to be fixed on a DIN support and its measurements are L 160 mm x H 90 mm x D 50 mm 2 6 2 Installation of t...

Page 91: ...ulator is used T R CYCLE Pr001 PRESS FULL SCALE READY NO OK Differential transducer fault Action contact ATEQ after sales service for repair probably water or oil in the instrument s test circuit T R CYCLE Pr001 PRESS 0 942 bar LEAK SENSOR DEF READY NO OK Pressure in excess of the max threshold Action check regulator settings pressure limits check whether the right regulator has been selected if t...

Page 92: ...ssure contact ATEQ after sales service for repair T R CYCLE Pr001 PRESS 0 942 bar LEAK VALVE DEF READY NO OK The input pressure on the regulator must be at least 10 of regulator full scale 100kPa 1 bar Action check supply network pressure or pressure at the regulator input T R T R The indicator lights come on briefly after the following message is displayed REGULATOR ERROR PROG error the I O s hav...

Page 93: ...petitive squashing This can be prevented by regular servicing and replacement of the seals 1 3 BUMPER PAD This is a defect which may occur after a certain amount of time as the bumper pads may be worn or if the pressure settings in the air cylinder are inadvertently disturbed Check the stability of the measurement and that the bumper pads are correctly installed 1 4 PNEUMATIC AIR SUPPLY TOO LOW Th...

Page 94: ...ied out by its own personnel 1 8 CONCERNS ABOUT RELIABILITY OF THE INSTRUMENT S CIRCUITS If all the other checks do not resolve the problem the instrument s circuit may be checked Proceed as follows 9 Segregate the instrument from its environment pneumatic assembly 9 Connect up the instrument test output 9 Choose an unused program 9 Set the parameters as follows the regulator to the test pressure ...

Page 95: ...ACTERISTICS F CLASS F520 Dimensions H x L x D mm 136 x 250 x 180 Dimensions with air filter and regulator mm 136 x 250 x 270 Power supply 24 VDC 1 6 A Min 23 5 V Max 28 V Pneumatic connections 3 5 4 6 or 6 8 Weight kg about 4 Format 19 inches Temperatures Operational 10 C to 45 C Storage 0 C to 60 C ...

Page 96: ...Appendices UM 23100B U User manual ATEQ F CLASS Page 86 90 2 MECHANICAL DEFINITION DRAWINGS OF F CLASS C www ateq com 250 180 136 21 22 99 SOL 4 x M6 10mm threaded profile 270 ...

Page 97: ...7 9 8692 10 4 0 75 1 45 10 2 0 401 2 95 10 2 mmH2O 9 806 9 8067 10 3 9 8067 10 5 9 8067 10 2 1 9 6784 10 5 7 3556 10 2 1 4223 103 3 937 10 2 2 895 10 3 atm 1 013 10 5 101 33 1 0133 1013 3 10332 1 760 14 695 406 78 29 921 Torr 133 32 0 13332 1 3332 10 3 1 3332 13 595 1 3158 10 3 1 1 9337 10 2 0 535 3 937 10 2 psi 6897 8 6 8948 6 8948 10 2 68 948 703 07 6 8045 10 2 51 71 1 27 68 2 036 inH2O 249 09 0...

Page 98: ...age 88 90 4 PARAMETERS STORED PARAMETERS Program n Program n Program n Program n Waiting Fill Stabilisation Test Dump Pre Fill T I M E Pre Dump Test reject Reference reject Recov reject test R E J E C T Recov refer reject Max Pressure Min Pressure Pre Fill P R E S S Test Pressure ...

Page 99: ...guage 72 Leak Flow calibrator 77 Lighting the screen 59 Locked position of the key 19 M Main types of measurements 6 Maximum fill 26 Measurement characteristics 5 Measurement cycle 8 Menu structure 35 Mini valve 53 Minimum fill 26 N Navigation keys 18 Needle valves 77 O Operational problems 83 Operator mode 23 P Parameters service 70 Parameters setting 24 Part OK indicator 20 Part reference BAD in...

Page 100: ...measurement 34 Symbols 9 T Test error 81 Test in calibrated Pa s or Pa 67 Test pneumatic output 15 Test time 26 Test type selection 22 Transient drift 45 Transient effects attenuation 43 Types of test 7 V Volume calculation 55 66 W Wait times A and B 24 Warning 20 Work in calibrated Pa s or Pa 67 ...

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