ATCP PiezoClamping User manual

Specifications and Operation Manual
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit
ATCP Physical Engineering
Rua Lêda Vassimon, n° 735-A - Ribeirão Preto - SP / Brazil - 14.026-567
Telephone: [phone] / E-mail: [e-mail]
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Copyright
Copyright © 2020 by ATCP Physical Engineering
All rights reserved.
ATCP reserves the right to change the product and this manual without previous
notice.
Version 1
August / 2020

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Table of contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 4
2. Definitions and symbology .......................................................................... 5
3. Operation principle, nominal charges and uncertainty ..................................... 6
4. Parts, accessories and optional items............................................................ 7
5. Technical specifications and elements identification ........................................ 8
6. Configuration and use................................................................................. 9
7. Battery charging ...................................................................................... 12
8. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 13
9. Technical support, warranty terms and statement of responsibility ................. 14

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1. Introduction
This installation and operation manual contain important and necessary information
for the correct use and maintenance of the PiezoClamping Calibration Kit.
Read this manual carefully before using the equipment. Its misuse
may compromise the results and cause damage.
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit provides standardized electrical charges (5.50, 11.00,
16.50 and 22.00 µC) for testing the instrument PiezoClampingwith regards electrical
charge measurement. This functional test is recommended to guarantee the reliability
of quality control processes employing PiezoClamping.
This manual aim instructing the user on how to set and operate the PiezoClamping
Calibration Kit.

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2. Definitions and symbology
2.1. Definitions
Electrical charge: Charge is the fundamental property of forms of matter that
exhibit electrostatic attraction or repulsion in the presence of other matter. The unit
for electric charge is the Coulomb (C). The Coulomb is defined as the quantity of
charge that passes through the cross section of an electrical conductor carrying one
ampere for one second.
Voltage: Voltage is the difference in electric potential between two places. It is what
makes electric charges move. The unit for electrical potential difference, or voltage,
is the Volt (V).
Capacitor: The capacitor is a component which has the ability to store electrical
charge producing a static voltage across its plates.
Capacitance: Capacitance is the measure of a capacitors ability to store an electrical
charge onto its two plates. The unit for capacitance is the Farad (F). Capacitance is
defined as being that a capacitor has the capacitance of one Farad when a charge of
one Coulomb is stored on the plates by a voltage of one Volt.
2.2. Symbology
Attention!
Danger!
V
Volts direct
current
Q
Electrical charge
C
Capacitance

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3. Operation principle, nominal charges and uncertainty
3.1. Operation principle
The operation principle of PiezoClamping Calibration Kit consists in charging a capacitor
of 2.2 µF applying a selectable precision voltage and then discharge it to the
PiezoClampingequipment. The internal voltage options are 2.0, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0
Volts. This approach provides a progressive charge and voltage levels.
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit simplified schematics.
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit top and side view.
3.2. Nominal charges and uncertainty
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit is able to provide 04 charge options at progressive
voltage levels as shown below.
Table 1 - PiezoClamping Calibration Kit charge options.
Selection
Nominal charge Q
Uncertainty
Voltage
1
5.50 µC
±5 % (±0.27 µC)
2.5 V
2
11.00 µC
±5 % (±0.55 µC)
5.0 V
3
16.50 µC
±5 % (±0.82 µC)
7.5 V
4
22.00 µC
±5 % (±1.10 µC)
10.0 V

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4. Parts, accessories and optional items
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit is provided with the items described next.
Parts:
- PiezoClamping Calibration Kit (A).
Accessories:
- BNC-BNC cable (B).
- USB cable (C).
- Specifications and Operation Manual (D).
Optional items:
- Calibration certificate (not shown).

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5. Technical specifications and elements identification
5.1. Technical specifications
Range
Electrical charge .................................................... 5.50 - 22.00 µC
Accuracy .............................................................. ± 5 %
Precision .............................................................. ± 0.05 %
Setting parameters
Electrical charge .................................................... 5.50, 11.0, 16.50 and 22.00 µC
Other specifications
Electrical shock protection ...................................... Class I
Protection level IP ................................................. IP40
Battery run time ................................................... 40 hours
Charger DC input .................................................. 5 VDC / 0.5 A
Equipment dimensions (W x L x H) .......................... 70 x 62 x 50 mm
Equipment weight without packaging ........................ 85 g
Working temperature range..................................... From -10 to +45 °C
5.2. Elements identification
[1] ON/OFF toggle switch
Switch to turn the equipment ON and OFF.
[2] Charge selector push button
Press and hold briefly to change the charge
selection.
[3] OUT/CHARGE toggle switch
Switch the internal capacitor between
“CHARGE” and the BNC connector “OUT”.
[4] BNC connector “OUT”
Connect the PiezoClamping

here using a BNC-
BNC cable.
[5] LEDs
Indicates the selected charge.
[6] USB charger entry
Connect to a cell phone charger (5VDC/0.5A)
to charge the internal battery.
[7] TAGs
Code, model and serial number.

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6. Configuration and use
This section describes how to configure and use the PiezoClamping Calibration Kit to
calibrate the PiezoClampingequipment.
Step-by-step procedure:
Step 01 Turn the PiezoClampingequipment on. Then press [▲] or [▼] to access
the charge display screen, as shown in the figure below:
Step 02 Connect the Calibration Kit connector “OUT”[4] to the PiezoClamping
panel using the BNC-BNC (A) cable.
Step 03 Switch the Calibration Kit ON using the toggle switch ON/OFF [1], one of
the charge indicator LEDs [5] should light up. Then ensure the toggle switch
OUT/CHARGE is in “CHARGE”position.

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Step 04 Press the charge selector [2] to select the charge (5.50, 11.0, 16.50 or
22.00 µC).
Step 05 Press [START] on PiezoClampingto tare the equipment and start a new
charge measurement.
Step 06 Change the toggle switch OUT/CHARGE to “OUT”in order to discharge the
selected charge in the PiezoClamping.
Step 07 Read the result on the PiezoClampingdisplay, the result should match the
selected charge with ±5% tolerance.
To perform additional charge measurements, repeat steps 04 to 07.

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Table 2 –Measurement acceptance intervals.
Selection
Nominal charge Q
Minimum
Maximum
1
5.50 µC ±5 %
5,22 µC
5.77 µC
2
11.00 µC ±5 %
10.45 µC
11.55 µC
3
16.50 µC ±5 %
15.67 µC
17.32 µC
4
22.00 µC ±5 %
20.90 µC
23.10 µC
As the values measured by PiezoClamping are within Table 2 acceptance ranges, the
PiezoClampingequipment is calibrated and no action is needed. If any the results
were out of range, the PiezoClampingmust be sent for service.
Turn the Calibration Kit off after use it to avoid battery depletion.

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7. Battery charging
Follow these steps to charge the PiezoClamping Calibration Kit battery:
Step 01 Switch the Calibration Kit OFF using the toggle switch ON/OFF [1].
Step 02 Connect a smartphone charger (not included) to the USB charger entry [6]
using the USB cable (B). The change is complete when the charging LED
goes out.

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8. Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The PiezoClamping
Calibration Kit does not
turn on.
The ON/OFF toggle switch is
on the “OFF” position.
Move the toggle switch
to the “ON” position.
The battery is depleted.
Charge the battery (see
topic 7).
PiezoClamping cannot
do the charge
measurement, or
The measurements are
not reproducible.
The BNC-BNC cable is not
connected.
Connect the BNC-BNC
cable.
The BNC-BNC cable
presents poor contact or
one of the internal wires
has been interrupted.
Replace the BNC-BNC
cable.
The PiezoClamping
Calibration Kit is faulty.
Send the unit for
service.
The PiezoClamping
Calibration battery does
not charge.
The USB cable is not
connected.
Connect the USB cable.
The USB cable presents
poor contact or one of the
internal wires has been
interrupted.
Replace the USB cable.
The smartphone charger is
faulty.
Replace the smartphone
charger.

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9. Technical support, warranty terms and statement of responsibility
If the equipment is defective or malfunctioning, check if the problem is related to any
of those listed in topic 8 and follow the troubleshooting instructions. If the problem
remains or is not listed in topic 8, please contact the ATCP Physical Engineering for
further analysis and possible repairs.
ATCP Physical Engineering offers two-year warranty from the date of purchase. The
warranty covers material and/or manufacturing defects. After the end of the warranty
period, services, parts and other expenses will be charged. Factors that may invalidate
the warranty agreement:
•Lack of care as recommended by this manual in what regards the installation
and operation of the equipment.
•Accident, fall, inadequate installation or any other damage caused by incorrect
use or action of natural agents.
•Violation, repair or any other modification or alteration performed in the
equipment or in its parts by ATCP Physical Engineering non-authorized
personnel.
ATCP Physical Engineering takes full technical and legal responsibility for the
PiezoClamping Calibration Kit guarantees that all the information contained in this
Installation and Operation Manual is true.
Reading all the information contained in this installation and operation manual is
indispensable for the correct use of the equipment.
Do not use the equipment for any other purposes other than the ones that have
been indicated by this manual.