ATEQ F580 User manual

USER MANUAL
ATEQ F580
Version 1.03
Factory after 2005 august 01
+
ATEQ F20A, F20D, 5xx Series
pneumatic heads
Reference: UM-18400E-U

REVISION OF THE F580 USER MANUAL
Edition/Revision Reference Date Chapters updated
First edition UM-18400C-U 25/03
Up dating of the software version 1.01 >
1.03, edition of the F580 only. I/O
configuration mode.
Second edition UM-18400D-U 12/2005
Evolution of the head version to 1.16, up
dating the network scheme on chapter 1
and the pressure specifications in
preamble.
Third edition UM-18400E-U 47/2007
Up dating the network (factory after 2005
august 1st). Remove the 65 to 128
programs selection.

Recommendations for leak testing
instruments
0039/Ret-U
Precautions for the test environment
•Keep the test area as clean as possible.
Precautions for the operators
•ATEQ recommends that the operators using the instruments should have a
suitable qualification and training with respect to the work bench requirements.
General precautions
•Read the user manual before using the instrument,
•all electrical connections to the instrument must be equipped with a safety
system (fuse, circuit breaker…) appropriate to its needs and complying with the
standards,
•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 instrument,
•ATEQ is at your disposal for any further information concerning the use of the
instrument under maximum safety conditions.
We would like to bring to your attention that ATEQ will not be held responsible
for any accident connected to the improper use of the instrument, to the work
bench or to the lack of compliance with safety rules.
ATEQ Company is free from any responsibility for any adjustment of its
instrument which would not have been done by its own technicians.

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ATEQ, THE ASSURANCE OF A COMPETENT AFTER SALES
SERVICE
THE ATEQ AFTER SALES SERVICE IS :
•a team of qualified technicians,
•a permanent telephone assistance,
•agencies close to you for faster reaction,
•a stock of spare parts available immediately,
•a car fleet for rapid intervention,
•a commitment to quality ...
THE OVERHAUL
ATEQ carries out the overhaul of your instruments at interesting prices.
The overhaul corresponds to the maintenance of the instrument (checking, cleaning, replacing of used
parts) as part of preventive maintenance.
Preventive maintenance is the best way to guarantee reliability and efficiency. It allows the
maintenance of a group of instruments in good operational order and prevent eventual break-downs.
MAINTENANCE KITS
The ATEQ After Sales Service proposes, two kits destined for the preventive maintenance of the
pneumatic circuits of instruments.
CALIBRATION
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 training.
A TARGETED TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
A number of technical documents are at your disposal to allow you to intervene rapidly in the event
minor breakdowns:
•problem sheets describing and offering solutions to the main pneumatic and electronic
problems,
•several maintenance manuals.
A QUALITY GUARANTEE
The instruments are guaranteed for parts and labour in our offices:
•2 years for leak detection equipment,
•1 year for electrical tests to norms instruments,
•1 year for the accessories.
Our After Sales Service is capable of rapidly answering all your needs and queries.
ATEQ recommends
to made realise by its departments
a revision and a calibration of the instruments
every year

0650/PREFd-U
PREFACE
Dear Customer,
You have just purchased an ATEQ instrument, we thank you for the trust you have
placed on our brand. This instrument has been designed to ensure a long and
unparalleled life expectancy, and we are convinced that it will give 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 recommendations based on your
specific operation requirements.
ATEQ

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE 5
1. DEFINITION OF THE ATEQ F580 ......................................................................................................5
2. MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS..............................................................................................6
2.1. Pressure drop measurement........................................................................................................6
2.2. Test pressure measurement ........................................................................................................6
2.3. Pressure regulation ......................................................................................................................6
3. THE MAIN TYPES OF MEASUREMENTS .........................................................................................7
3.1. Direct/Pressure drop measurement .............................................................................................7
3.2. Indirect/ Pressure rise measurement ...........................................................................................7
3.3. Sealed component measurement ................................................................................................7
4. THE THREE TYPES OF TEST ............................................................................................................8
4.1. Test with reference.......................................................................................................................8
4.2. Test without reference..................................................................................................................8
4.3. Test with central naught ...............................................................................................................8
5. DIRECT MEASUREMENT, PRESSURISATION.................................................................................9
6. SYMBOLS PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................10
Chapter 1 INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT
1. APPEARANCE OF THE ATEQ F580................................................................................................11
2. BASICS RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................12
3. INSTALLATION AND CABLING.......................................................................................................13
3.1. Control unit physically positionned between the heads .............................................................13
4. INSTALLATION OF THE ATEQ F580 ..............................................................................................14
4.1. Start / Stop switch ......................................................................................................................14
4.2. Layout of connectors on case ....................................................................................................14
4.3. Details of connectors..................................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 USER INTERFACES
1. APPEARANCE OF FRONT PANEL OF ATEQ F580 .......................................................................29
2. APPEARANCE OF KEYBOARD ......................................................................................................30
2.1. Validation and escape keys .......................................................................................................30
2.2. Cycle keys ..................................................................................................................................30
3. LOCK SWITCH ..................................................................................................................................31
4. DISPLAYS AND LIGHTS ..................................................................................................................32
4.1. 16 line lcd display.......................................................................................................................32
4.2. 14 character led display .............................................................................................................32
4.3. Meanings of indicator lights........................................................................................................32
5. INFRARED INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................33
6. RAPID CONNECTORS......................................................................................................................33
Chapter 3 START-UP AND SETTINGS
1. POWERING-UP THE INSTRUMENT ................................................................................................35
2. START-UP OF THE NETWORK .......................................................................................................36
3. ALLOCATION OF THE OUTPUTS ...................................................................................................38
3.1. Outputs allocation mode ............................................................................................................38
3.2. Allocation of the modules ...........................................................................................................39
4. MANAGEMENT OF THE MEASUREMENT UNITS..........................................................................40
4.1. Measurement unit (head) configuration .....................................................................................40
4.2. Creation of a test program .........................................................................................................42
4.3. Test type selection .....................................................................................................................44
4.4. Parameter settings .....................................................................................................................46
5. DUPLICATION OF A TEST PROGRAM ...........................................................................................51
6. DELETING A TEST PROGRAM........................................................................................................52
7. LAUNCHING A CYCLE .....................................................................................................................53

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7.1. Start key .....................................................................................................................................53
7.2. Display of the measurements.....................................................................................................53
7.3. Choice of the measurement unit program..................................................................................54
8. LAUNCH OF A SPECIAL CYCLE.....................................................................................................55
9. ADJUSTMENT OF THE TEST PRESSURE .....................................................................................57
9.1. Manual adjustment with mechanical regulator...........................................................................57
9.2. Instruction adjustment with mechanical regulator ......................................................................58
9.3. Setting a filling instruction with an electronic regulator ..............................................................60
10. STOPPING A CYCLE ......................................................................................................................60
Chapter 4 FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT
1. CENTRAL ..........................................................................................................................................61
1.1. menu structure ...........................................................................................................................61
1.2. RUN MENU ......................................................................................................................64
1.3. PARAMETERS MENU ....................................................................................................65
1.4. display MENU ..................................................................................................................66
1.5. CONFIGURATION MENU ...............................................................................................70
1.6. SERVICE MENU ..............................................................................................................74
1.7. RESULTS MENU .............................................................................................................81
2. F5 HEAD ............................................................................................................................................82
2.1. menu STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................82
2.2. Configuration menu....................................................................................................................92
3. SPECIAL CYCLES MENU...............................................................................................................125
3.1. Special cycles available ...........................................................................................................125
3.2. Available service special cycles ...............................................................................................127
3.3. Start special cycles ..................................................................................................................128
3.4. Starting the Service special cycles...........................................................................................139
Chapter 5 ACCESSORIES
1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE INSTRUMENT.................................................................143
1.1. Power supply cable ..................................................................................................................143
2. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................144
2.1. Calibrated leak .........................................................................................................................144
2.2. Needle valve and leak/flow calibrator (CDF)............................................................................145
2.3. Optional remote input / output module.....................................................................................146
2.4. PS5 junction box module .........................................................................................................149
2.5. 24 V DC power supplies...........................................................................................................150
2.6. Power consumption table.........................................................................................................151
2.7. Installation synopsis .................................................................................................................152
2.8. F5 to F3 interface relay board ..................................................................................................153
2.9. Automatic connectors with expanding joints ............................................................................154
2.10. Filtration kit .............................................................................................................................154
Chapter 6 ERROR MESSAGES
1. ERROR FOR THE CENTRAL .........................................................................................................155
2. ERROR FOR ONE HEAD................................................................................................................156

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Appendices ATEQ F580
1. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................161
2. DEFINITION DRAWING OF MECHANICAL PARTS......................................................................162
2.1. F580 control unit ......................................................................................................................162
2.2. Pneumatic heads .....................................................................................................................163
3. CONVERSION TABLE ....................................................................................................................164
4. PARAMETERS STORED ................................................................................................................165
5. VALVES CODES USED IN YOUR APPLICATION ........................................................................166
Index 167

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Preamble
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PREAMBLE
1. DEFINITION OF THE ATEQ F580
The ATEQ F580 is a compact air/air leak detector used to control the air-tightness of
parts on production lines. It is especially adapted to manual and semi-automatic
workbenches. The method used is based on the measurement of a small variation or
drop in differential pressure between both the test and reference parts, when both are
filled with an identical pressure.
PIEZO SENSOR
TEST AIR
PRESSURE
REFERENCE PART
DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR
TEST PART

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2. MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS
2.1. PRESSURE DROP MEASUREMENT
RANGE ACCURACY Maximum
RESOLUTION
0 – 50 Pa +/- (2,5% of the pressure + 1 Pa 0,01 Pa
0 – 500 Pa +/- (2,5% of the pressure + 1 Pa 0,1 Pa
0 – 5000 Pa +/- (2,5% of the pressure + 10 Pa 1 Pa
2.2. TEST PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
RANGE ACCURACY Maximum
RESOLUTION
PE = 75 mbar* +/- (1,5% of the pressure+ 0,2 hPa) 0,1 % PE
PE < 0,3 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 1 hPa) 0,1 % PE
0,3 ≤PE ≤1 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 3 hPa) 0,1 % PE
1 < PE ≤5 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 7.5 hPa) 0,1 % PE
5 < PE ≤10 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 15 hPa) 0,1 % PE
10 < PE ≤20 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 30 hPa) 0,1 % PE
20 < PE ≤50 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 75 hPa) 0,1 % PE
PE =100 bar +/- (1,5% of the pressure + 150 hPa) 0,1 % PE
* Specific (relative).
2.3. PRESSURE REGULATION
Mechanical regulator Electronic regulator
- 80 kPa to - 2 kPa
5 kPa to 50 kPa
20 kPa to 400 kPa
50 kPa to 800 kPa
50 kPa to 1600 kPa
- 80 kPa to - 2 kPa
1 kPa to 10 kPa
5 kPa to 50 kPa
20 kPa to200 kPa
50 kPa to 500 kPa
100 kPa to 1000 kPa
100 kPa to 1600 kPa
100 kPa to 2000 kPa
For other specific pressures please contact ATEQ.

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3. THE MAIN TYPES OF MEASUREMENTS
There exist three measurement methods:
Direct measurement, indirect measurement and sealed component measurement.
These three methods apply to both measurements taken under pressurised or vacuum
conditions.
The configuration is established in function of the application and must be carried out
prior to the use of the instrument.
3.1. DIRECT/PRESSURE DROP MEASUREMENT
After filling the test and reference parts with the required level of pressure, the
instrument measures the differential pressure between the two volumes, which, are
separated by the equalisation valve.
At the end of a cycle, the ATEQ empties the components via the dump valve.
3.2. INDIRECT/PRESSURE RISE MEASUREMENT
The test part is placed in a sealed bell to which the instrument is pneumatically connected to
the bell. The part is externally pressurised (with up to 20 MPa, 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 the testing of certain parts at high pressure levels whilst avoiding the associated
constraints. The instrument only controls and measures the pressure in the bell. In the event
of a large leak, an electronic monitoring of the pressure in the bell will switch the instrument to
safety.
3.3. SEALED COMPONENT MEASUREMENT
INTERNAL VOLUME
FILL
VALVE
REGULATOR
DUMP VALVE
ELECTRONIC
PRESSURE SWITCH
REFERENCE PART
PLUG
BELL
PART
SENSOR
This test is for hermetically
sealed parts, which may not be
filled. They are placed under a
bell which is pressurised.
The first and the third measurements may be carried out in comparison with a
reference, without reference or in central naught.

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4. THE THREE TYPES OF TEST
4.1. TEST WITH REFERENCE
TEST PART
SENSOR
REFERENCE PART
Measurement of a pressure variation
between a test part and a reference part.
The ideal measurement conditions are:
identical reference part and identical
ATEQ connections to both parts (identical
lengths, diameters, and natures of the
pipes). The measurement taken with a
reference part will shorten the time taken
for the pressure equalisation occur. It is
valid for parts which cannot be deformed
and which mimic thermal and mechanical
effects.
4.2. TEST WITHOUT REFERENCE
TEST PART
SENSOR
PLUG
Measurement of a variation in pressure
between a test part and a plug on the
reference side. A test without reference is
not recommended, except if parts with
very small volumes are being tested. It is
preferable to always have a certain
volume on the reference side.
4.3. TEST WITH CENTRAL NAUGHT
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 reference side.
The differential sensor measures the drop
in pressure of one part in respect of the
other. This method may be used when
the number of bad parts is very low
(generally inferior to 1%). The probability
of having two bad parts at the same time
is very low. This method is also used for
distortable parts and parts with a constant
temperature which is different to the
ambient temperature. The central naught
test offers a considerable time advantage
(two parts tested simultaneously).

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5. DIRECT MEASUREMENT, PRESSURISATION
FILL STABILISATION TEST DUMPWAIT
The measurement cycle consists of 5 phases :
1 2 3 4 5
Start Wait Fill Stabilisation Test Dump End of
cycle
Start Cycle launch.
The wait
time
Time during which the plugging of the test parts is carried out before
the part is filled. The instrument may be equipped with the automatic
connector option. This valve, controlled for the duration of the cycle
allows the control of the automated expandable joint connectors.
The fill time
Pressurisation of the test and reference parts. At the end of the fill time,
the ATEQ instrument controls the test pressure, if this is not correct, it
will signal a test pressure error.
The
Stabilisation
time
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 (an important leakage on one
of the volumes) the test pressure will drop rapidly, the instrument will
not move on to the test mode and will indicate a fault.
The test time
Test and reference parts are isolated from each other and the pressure
sensor measures the difference in pressure between them. The signal
is electronically assessed and displayed, the part is then diagnosed as
good or bad.
The dump
time Return of the parts to the atmospheric conditions.
Cycle end
Once the dump has been carried out, the instrument emits a cycle end
signal and the automatic connector valve (option) is deactivated. This
valve can control one or more expandable connectors from the
beginning to the end of the cycle.

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6. SYMBOLS PRESENTATION
Symbol Name Function
Adjust leak
connector
Pneumatic connector for the plugging of a calibrated leak
(ruby kind) or an adjustable leak.
Pressure
connector
Pneumatic connector for the plugging of a manometer for an
external checking of the pressure.
Pressure
supply of the air supply from the 6 bar network.
Test circuit
supply
Pneumatic 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 pneumatic input.
!
Careful! Read and respect the instructions of the user manual,
before plugging and using the instrument.
Remote
control Connector for a remote control.
Printer Connector for printer plugging.
Bar code
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.