ATS Pressure Aging Vessel 4 User manual

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PAV4
Pressure Aging Vessel 4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This manual contains important operating and safety information. Carefully read and understand the
contents of this manual prior to the operation of this equipment.
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REVISED AUGUST 2019
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of:
Applied Test Systems (ATS)
154 East Brook Lane
Butler, PA 16002
USA
Telephone: [phone]
For assistance with set-up or operation, contact the ATS service department. Please have this manual and product
serial number available when you call.
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Manual Contents
A. Introduction......................................................................................................... 1
A.1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 1
A.2 Warranty Information........................................................................................ 1
A.3 After Sale Support............................................................................................ 1
B. Safety................................................................................................................... 2
B.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance............................................................. 2
B.2 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 2
B.3 Warnings......................................................................................................... 3
B.4 Cautions ......................................................................................................... 3
C. System Overview.................................................................................................. 5
C.1 General Description .......................................................................................... 5
C.2 Vessel Certication ........................................................................................... 5
C.3 Specications .................................................................................................. 5
C.4 Environmental Conditions .................................................................................. 6
D. Installation .......................................................................................................... 7
D.1 Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 7
D.2 Installation...................................................................................................... 7
D.3 Pan Holder Leveling .......................................................................................... 7
D.4 Air and Power Connections ................................................................................ 8
D.5 Regulator Connections ...................................................................................... 9
E. Software Overview ............................................................................................. 11
E.1 Software Screen Map ...................................................................................... 11
E.2 Main Screen................................................................................................... 11
Preheat Button ........................................................................................... 12
Age Cycle Button ........................................................................................ 12
End/Stop Button ......................................................................................... 12
Shut O Button .......................................................................................... 12
View Button ............................................................................................... 13
O State.................................................................................................... 13
Preheat State ............................................................................................. 14

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Load Samples State .................................................................................... 14
Recovery / Pressurizing State ....................................................................... 14
Aging Cycle State........................................................................................ 14
Aging Finished State.................................................................................... 15
Preheat Delay State .................................................................................... 15
Data Button ............................................................................................... 16
Graph Button.............................................................................................. 16
Done Button............................................................................................... 16
E.3 View Screen................................................................................................... 16
IP Address ................................................................................................. 17
ID............................................................................................................. 17
Password ................................................................................................... 17
Standardize Button ..................................................................................... 17
Passwords Button........................................................................................ 17
Settings, Language, Data, and Alarm Buttons ................................................. 17
Done Button............................................................................................... 17
E.4 Language Screen............................................................................................ 17
E.5 Settings Screen.............................................................................................. 18
Pressure Temp Window ................................................................................ 18
Age Time ................................................................................................... 19
Age Temp .................................................................................................. 19
Age Pressure .............................................................................................. 19
Pressure Alarm Time ................................................................................... 19
Recovery Limit............................................................................................ 19
Age Limit ................................................................................................... 19
Temperature Drop-Down Field ...................................................................... 19
Pressure Drop-Down Field ............................................................................ 19
Shuto Heater at End of Test Checkbox ......................................................... 19
Stop Test on all Errors Checkbox ................................................................... 20
Current Time.............................................................................................. 20
Preheat Delay............................................................................................. 20
Done Button............................................................................................... 20
E.6 Alarm Screen ................................................................................................. 20
Alarm O Button......................................................................................... 20
Done Button............................................................................................... 20
E.7 Data Screen................................................................................................... 21

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Backup All to USB ....................................................................................... 21
Done Button............................................................................................... 21
Graph Button.............................................................................................. 21
F. Operation ........................................................................................................... 23
G. Verication ........................................................................................................ 26
G.1 Verifying Temperature..................................................................................... 26
G.2 Verifying Pressure .......................................................................................... 27
H. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 28
H.1 Temperature Does Not Recover to Setpoint ........................................................ 28
H.2 Troubleshooting the PAV Controller ................................................................... 28
H.3 Reattaching the Flow Adjust Valve .................................................................... 29
H.4 New HMI Software.......................................................................................... 30
H.5 New PLC Software .......................................................................................... 32
H.6 New Temperature Controller Software ............................................................... 32
I. Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 33
I.1 Preventative Maintenance................................................................................. 33
I.2 Changing Fuses .............................................................................................. 33
I.3 Spare Parts .................................................................................................... 33
Consumables.............................................................................................. 33
Accessories ................................................................................................ 34
Spare Parts ................................................................................................ 35
Appendix A: Warranty ............................................................................................ 36
Appendix B: Image Glossary .................................................................................. 37

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A. Introduction
A.1 Unpacking
Retain all cartons and packing materials until the unit is operated and found to be in good condition. If damage has
occurred during shipping, notify Applied Test Systems (ATS) and the carrier immediately. If it is necessary to le a
damage claim, retain the packing materials for inspection by the carrier.
A.2 Warranty Information
All new ATS systems are shipped with a warranty. Units have a warranty against defective parts and workmanship for
one full year from the date of shipment. Please see APPENDIX A of this manual for complete details on the warranty.
A.3 After Sale Support
If there are any questions concerning the operation of the unit or software, contact the ATS Service Department at
[phone].
Before calling, please obtain the software revision number from the View Screen and the serial number from the
unit’s data tag. A sample data tag is illustrated below, and can be completed with the unit’s information for easy
reference. Please be prepared to give a complete description of the problem to the ATS Service Department.
Figure A.1: ATS Sample Data Tag

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B. Safety
All ATS equipment is designed to be operated with the highest level of safety. This manual and ATS endeavor to
educate the operator about safety issues surrounding certain parts of the machinery by using equipment labeling.
B.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance
Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating the
unit. If there are any questions regarding operation of the unit or the instructions in this manual, contact the ATS
Service Department at [phone].
In addition to the safety warnings listed on the equipment, warnings are posted throughout this manual. Read and
follow these important instructions. Failure to observe these instructions can result in permanent damage to the unit,
signicant property damage, personal injury, or death.
Read Operators Manual
General Danger
Protective Earth (Ground)
Burn Hazard (Hot Surface)
Electrical Shock/Electrocution
Hand Crush Force from Above
European Directive CE Mark
No Access for Unauthorized Persons
B.2 Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all warnings and caution statements in all related equipment manuals before attempting to operate
this machine. If in doubt about any statement or sequence, contact the ATS Service Department.

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2. Installation of electrical devices must be accomplished by competent personnel and done in accordance with any
current local and national codes. Equipment grounding is a MUST for both safety and proper operation.
3. Before supplying electrical power to the unit, turn all power switches and controls to an OFF or NEUTRAL position.
B.3 Warnings
The following statements are WARNING statements. Unlike CAUTION statements, WARNING statements alert the
operator to conditions that may injure personnel. Operators must be aware of these conditions in order to prevent
injuries that may occur while operating this equipment.
WARNING: Obey electrical code requirements. The oven and control system must be wired and
grounded in accordance with national and local electrical code requirements.
WARNING: Be careful when working with equipment at elevated temperatures. In order to prevent
burns, wear protective clothing.
WARNING: Use caution when opening the oven lid. Electrically heated equipment can cause
severe burns.
WARNING: Allow adequate time to relieve all the pressure from the vessel before opening the
oven lid and the pressure vessel lid. Any unrelieved pressure can cause equipment damage and
possible personal injury.
WARNING: Unpack and operate on a stable surface.
B.4 Cautions
The following statements are CAUTION statements. These statements alert the operator to conditions that may
damage equipment. Operators must be aware of these conditions in order to ensure safe operation of this equipment.
CAUTION: Installation of electrical devices must be accomplished by competent personnel and
done in accordance with any current local and national codes.
CAUTION: The PAV must be grounded and wired in accordance with national and local electrical
code requirements.

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CAUTION: Before energizing the electrical power to the Pressure Aging Vessel, place all controls
in an OFF position.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum operating temperature. Refer to the specications in
Section C of this manual.
CAUTION: Closing the ow adjust valve when the PAV is in operation will cause damage to the
valve.
CAUTION: All supporting and contacting surfaces must be non-ammable. Do not allow
ammable materials to contact the shell.
CAUTION: If an emergency shutdown needs to be performed, place ON/OFF switch in an OFF
position. Unit will depressurize automatically within 10-15 minutes.
CAUTION: Do not overow PAV pans. Refer to test specications for proper amount of material.

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C. System Overview
C.1 General Description
The ATS Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) is designed specically to prepare specimens for tests developed by the
Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) to simulate in-service oxidative aging that occurs in asphalt binders
during service.
A PAV system consists of the following: ASME/CE code stainless steel pressure vessel enclosed in a black powder
coated steel enclosure, pressure regulator, metering valve, pressure transducer and indicator, RTD, temperature
controller with data logging, and pan holder.
C.2 Vessel Certication
ASME Code: Unless otherwise noted, the PAV is designed, fabricated, inspected, tested, and stamped in accordance
with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Code, Section VIII, and a maximum temperature of 110°C/121°C. The ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is an Internationally Recognized Standard.
Contact ATS for the vessel certicate/U-IA Report and CE Declaration of Conformity.
C.3 Specications
Benchtop Unit Integral Vessel/Oven Design
Vertical Loading with Fixture
Specimen Capacity 10 Pans
Specimen Pans Per AASHTO T 179
Physical Dimensions 30” high, 22” deep, 27” wide
(760mm high, 558.8 mm deep, 685.8 mm wide)
Weight 300 lbs (136.078 kg)
Operating Pressure 304.5 psi (2.1± 0.05 MPa)
Temperature Accuracy Setpoint ± 0.5°C
Temperature Range 80°C to 110°C/121°C