BriskHeat ACR 3 MiniPRO Hot Bonder User manual

Instruction Manual
You must read and understand this manual
before installing, operating, or servicing this
product. Failure to understand these
instructions could result in an accident causing
serious injury or death.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Alert Symbol .............................................. 2
Explanation of Symbols Used ............................. 2
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 3
Introduction .......................................................... 4
Package Contents ................................................ 4
Getting to Know Your ACR®MiniPRO ................. 5
Specifications ....................................................... 6
Equipment Setup and Start-up ............................. 7
Power Input ................................................... 7
Starting Up ......................................................7
Heater Output Cord Attachment ..................... 7
Temperature Sensor Attachment .................... 8
Vacuum Hose Connect ....................................8
Vacuum Venturi ................................................ 8
Touchscreen Operating Instructions ....................9
Operating Menu .............................................. 10
Starting a Program ....................................... 11
Safely Shut Down .......................................... 12
Save a Log File ............................................ 12
Print a Snapshot .......................................... 12
Hold a Program ............................................ 12
Cancel a Program with a Fall ....................... 12
Cancel a Program ........................................ 13
View Plot ...................................................... 13
Alarms ......................................................... 14
Program Menu ................................................ 14
Write a New Program ................................... 15
Edit an Existing Program.............................. 19
Delete a Program ......................................... 19
Edit an Existing Program while Running ....... 20
Change Program Password ......................... 20
System Menu .................................................. 21
Save a Single Log File to USB Drive ............ 21
Save All Log Files to USB Drive .................... 22
Delete a Single Log File ............................... 22
Delete All Log Files ...................................... 22
Save a Single Program File to USB Drive .... 23
Save All Program Files to USB Drive ............ 23
Load a Single Program File from USB Drive.23
Load All Program Files from USB Drive ........ 24
Shut Down System ....................................... 24
Change System Date and Time .................... 24
Change Language ......................................... 25
Change Administrator Password .................. 25
Delete All Program Passwords ..................... 26
Factory Settings ........................................... 26
Cleaning and Decontamination ......................... 26
Equipment Maintenance .................................... 26
Warranty .............................................................. 28
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The symbol above is used to call your
attention to instructions concerning your
personal safety. It points out important
safety precautions. It
means
“ATTENTION! Become Alert! Your
Personal Safety is involved!” Read
the message that follows and be alert to
the possibility of personal injury or
death.
Immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal
injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal
injury or property damage.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
Additional copies
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A person who has not read
and understood all operating
instructions is not qualified to
operate this product.
End User Must Comply to the Following:
 Only qualified personnel are allowed to connect electrical wiring.
 All electrical wiring must follow local electrical codes and highly recommend following NEC
Article 427.
 The end-user is responsible for providing a suitable disconnecting device.
 The end-user is responsible for providing suitable electrical protection device. It is highly
recommended that a ground fault circuit breaker is used.
 If a Protective Earth Conductor must be removed during service, it must be replaced.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in personal injury or damage to the product
and/or property.
 Do not immerse or spray hot bonder with liquid.
 Keep volatile or combustible material away from
hot bonder when in use.
 Use hot bonder only in approved locations.
 Keep sharp metal objects away from hot bonder.
 The operator is not to open the enclosure. Only a
trained service person may open the enclosure.
 Disconnect the power cord before opening the
enclosure. Turning off the power switch leaves
dangerous voltage levels accessible to the
service person.
 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment can be impaired.
Failure to observe these warnings may result in
electric shock, risk of fire, and personal injury or
death.
 Inspect hot bonder before use.
 Do not use hot bonder if damaged.
 Do not repair damaged or faulty
hot bonders.
 Do not position the equipment so
that it is difficult to operate the
disconnect device. The power cord
is the disconnect device.
 Do not crush or apply severe
physical stress on hot bonder or
cord assembly.
 Unplug hot bonder when not in use.
 Only use power cords provided by
BriskHeat®
Failure to observe these warnings may
result in personal injury or damage to
the product and/or property.
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INTRODUCTION
The BriskHeat® ACR® MiniPROTM Hot Bonder controls the heat and vacuum for
on-the-spot composite and metal bond repairs / cures. These systems are
portable and self-contained. For successful operation of this system, read and
understand these instructions prior to use.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
● ACR® MiniPROTM Hot Bonder unit
● An accessory storage case containing:
- One 10ft (3m) input power cord with bare wire
- One 5ft (1.5m) heater output power cord
- 10 J-type thermocouples with mini connectors
- 10 Standard connector adapters for thermocouple receptacles
- One 10ft (3m) vacuum hose
- One vacuum bag feed-through
- One extra printer ribbon and roll of printer paper
- USB flash disk
ACR® MiniPROTM Hot Bonder Kits with Heat Curing Blankets also include
various composite heat curing blankets. See www.briskheat.com for complete
details.
If any items are missing from the package, call your local distributor or
BriskHeat®
at [phone] (U.S. and Canada) or [phone].

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GETTINGTOKNOWYOURACR® MiniPROTM HotBonder
Full-Color Touchscreen
Interface
T ype J Thermocouple
Main Power Switch and
Circuit Breaker Switches
Inputs Vacuum Hose Inputs.
Vacuum Adjustments, and
Vacuum Pump Switch
Power Input Receptacles USB Data Port
Heater Output Receptacles
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SPECIFICATIONS
General
 Single zone
 8.4” (213mm) touch screen with easy-to-use interface
 USB port for data transfer
 Input ground fault interrupter breaker protected
 Audible and visual alarms for high and low temperature / vacuum limits
Power
 Input Voltage: 100-130VAC, 200-240VAC
 MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage
 Transient over voltages typically found on a Category II power source: i.e.
a lighting circuit.
 Frequency: 50-60Hz
 20 amps maximum per zone
 Maximum output rating: 240VAC, Single Phase
Environment
 Intended for use in dry environments. Do not expose to spray
 Altitude up to 6562ft (2000m)
 Storage temperature range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
 Operating temperature range: 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
 Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 88°F (31°C)
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F (40°C)
 Pollution Degree 2 (Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs,
however a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be
expected)
Vacuum
 Pressure: 27-28in Hg (13.26-13.75PSI)
 Flow: 5.7 scfm (Vacuum Venturi)
Temperature Control
 Cures up to 1400°F (760°C)
 10 thermocouple sensor inputs per zone
 Accepts mini Type J thermocouple connectors

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VOLTAGE:
100-130, 200-240VAC
EQUIPMENT SETUP AND START-UP
Power Input
1. Locate the surface mount connector labeled POWER INPUT on the front
panel of the Hot Bonder.
2. Align the power cord connector with the surface mount connector and
insert. The power input cord connectors are keyed to prevent improper
connections.
3. Turn the locking ring clockwise 1/2 turn to lock the cord into place. The
power cord must be fully inserted and locked for proper operation.
4. Connect the power input cord to the properly rated power supply.
NOTE: A built in safety device prevents the application of the incorrect voltage to a heat
blanket. If the incorrect voltage is applied to the Hot Bonder, the safety circuit prevents
the heater from being powered.
Starting Up
1. Flip the circuit breaker switch to the ON position.
Heater Output Power Cord Attachment
1. Locate the surface mount connector labeled HEATING POWER for the
specific zone to be used on the front panel of the Hot Bonder.
2. Align the cord connector with the surface mount connector and insert. The
connectors are keyed to prevent improper connections.
3. Turn the locking ring clockwise 1/2 turn to lock the cord into place. The
cord must be fully inserted and locked for proper operation.
Read and understand this entire manual
before operating this hot bonder.
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Temperature Sensor Attachment
The ACR® MiniPRO™ Hot Bonder uses Type J thermocouples for
temperature input. There are 10 sensor inputs per zone.
Connect thermocouple sensors as required. The program to be run will
determine the number of sensors necessary.
Vacuum Hose Connect
The ACR® MiniPROTM requires a vacuum hose for proper vacuum operation.
The hose is for the vacuum source. No monitoring capabilities.
The vacuum connectors are self-sealing and designed for quick disconnect
allowing it to be operated by one hand.
1. Attach the female end of the vacuum source hose to the port marked VAC
CONNECT and the other to the vacuum port on the repair.
Vacuum Venturi
The vacuum venturi converts compressed air to vacuum.
1. Attach a compressed air source to the AIR INLET port. The air must be
clean and dry to avoid problems with the Venturi system. It is
recommended to utilize an in line filter system for the compressed air.
2. Adjust the inlet air pressure to 80 PSI.

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TOUCHSCREEN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
All commands for the touchscreen interface can be made by touching the
screen with your finger or a touchscreen-safe stylus.
Introduction:
The opening screen has the following buttons: PROGRAM, ZONE 1, and
SYSTEM. It also displays the software version number.
PROGRAM: In this menu you
can write a new program, make changes to an existing program, add or
remove a program’s password protection, view a program’s profile, or delete
a program.
ZONE 1: In this menu you can run a stored program, view the current status
of a program, and view a plot display of a running program.
SYSTEM: In this menu you can access password administrative settings,
save log files to a USB drive, save programs to a USB drive, load programs
from a USB drive, change system date & time, change language, and safely
shutdown hot bonder.
Software Version Number: The newest version of the software can be found
at www.briskheat.com.
Do not touch touchscreen with sharp objects or marking
objects such as pens, pencils, markers, etc. These objects
cause irreversible damage to the touchscreen.
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OPERATING MENU
From this menu you can start a program, save a log file, hold a program,
cancel a program, cancel a program with a fall, and view a graphical plot.
Touch button at top of screen to access the Operating menu.
Temperature Profile:
Displays the current running program profile: Fixed, Single, Dual, Triple,
or Monitor
Temperature Source:
Displays the current running program temperature source: Average,
Highest, Lowest, or specific
Cure Step:
Displays the current active step of running program
Step Time Remaining:
Displays the calculated length of time remaining for the current running
program
Vacuum Reading and Alarm Settings
Vacuum High Alarm:
Displays the high vacuum alarm set point
Vacuum Pressure:
Displays the actual vacuum measured
Vacuum Low Alarm:
Displays the low vacuum alarm set point

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Temperature Profile Reading and Alarm Settings
High Shutdown:
Displays the high temperature shutdown set point
High Alarm:
Displays the high alarm set point
Set point:
Displays the current system set point
Actual:
Displays the current actual control temperature as measured or
calculated
Low Alarm:
Displays the low alarm set point
Low Shutdown:
Displays the low temperature shutdown set point
Thermocouple Readings
Displays the actual temperature of each individual sensor. A grey field
indicates a disabled sensor. A red field indicates a faulty input: i.e. open, high
temperature, or low temperature.
Starting A Program:
1. Attach the necessary cords, sensors and hoses as described in Equipment
Setup and Start-up.
2. Touch button at top of screen to access the
OPERATING menu.
3. Select the program from the drop down list.
Note: See page 15 for instructions on how to Write a New Program.
4. Touch the button. The Repair Data screen displays.
5. Enter the necessary repair data or skip by pressing ENTER.
6. To enter the repair data, touch the data field to be entered.
7. Using the keyboard on the data entry screen, enter the required data and
touch ENTER.
8. When all necessary data has been entered, press the ENTER button and
the program starts.
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Safely Shut Down ACR® 3:
1. Touch button at the top of the screen to access the
SYSTEM
menu.
2. Touch button.
3. Press OK to shut down hot bonder.
4. Turn circuit breaker OFF.
Save a Log File:
1. After successful run, Press YES button to save log file and data to USB.
Press NO button to exit saving only to miniPro unit.
Silence the Alarm:
This function silences the audible alarm.
1. Touch ALARM button in upper right screen that appears after audible alarm
starts.
Hold a Program:
This function holds / pauses a program after it has begun.
1. Touch HOLD button in the OPERATING menu to hold a program.
2. Touch RUN button in the OPERATING menu to resume program.
Cancel a Program with a Fall:
This function allows you to cancel a program with a gradual fall.
1. Touch FALL button in the OPERATING menu to cancel program with a fall.

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Cancel a Program:
This function cancels a program prior to its completion.
1. Touch END CURE button in the OPERATING menu to cancel running
program.
View Plot:
This function views a graphical plot of current activity. The graphical plot shows
actual temperature, target temperature, high and low alarms. To switch between
normal and zoomed view, touch the ZOOM button.
1. Touch button in the OPERATING menu to view plot.
Explanation of Lines
Black - Actual Plot
Dotted Green - Target Plot
Blue - Time Corrected Target Plot. Time is corrected when either:
1. Hot bonder is unable to achieve ramp up or down at targeted rate OR
2 . User places program on hold.
Purple - High / Low Deviation Alarm Limit
Red - High / Low Shut Down Alarm Limit
2. Touch at top of screen to return to zone operating
screen.
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Alarms:
If all conditions are inside the programmed limits while a zone is running, the
zone tab is green. If while running, any condition exceeds programmed limits,
the zone tab turns red.
If a variable exceeds a programmed limit, the display field of the variable turns
red and a flashing red alarm box appears in the zone screen. Touching the red
alarm box silences the audible alarm. The red alarm box and the red variable
field remains red until the alarm condition is corrected.
PROGRAM MENU
From this menu, you can write a new program, add or remove a program’s
password protection, view a program’s profile, or delete a program.
Touch button at top of screen to access the PROGRAM
menu.
Programs can be written or changed at any time even when the program is
running. Changes to an active program do not take place until the active zone
is restarted. For additional information see Edit an Existing Program While
Running on page 20.
See page 19 for instructions to edit existing program parameters.

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Write a New Program:
This function designs and creates a curing / debulking program to the specific
requirements of your process.
1. Enter the new program mode by pressing the button at the
right of the screen.
2. Enter the program name. Touch the program name field and the program
name entry screen opens. The program name can be any combination
from 1 to 48 characters. Press ENTER once to complete.
NOTE: If a duplicate name is entered, a warning displays and a default
name is given using the current date and time.
3. If the program is to be password protected press the YES button at the end
of
the question “Do you want to password protect the program?” After
pressing YES, the password entry field appears.
4. To enter a password: touch the password field, enter the password, and
then press enter.
5. Select the desired temperature profile: FIXED, SINGLE, DUAL, TRIPLE, or
MONITOR.
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 FIXED: The hot bonder ramps to this point as quickly as possible and
holds until changed by the operator.
 SINGLE: The hot bonder ramps once to a single set point, holds for
the programmed length of time then ramps down.
 DUAL: The hot bonder ramps once to a first set point, holds for the
programmed length of time, ramps to a second set point, holds for
the programmed length of time, then ramps down.
 TRIPLE: The hot bonder ramps once to a first set point, holds for the
programmed length of time, ramps to a second set point, holds for
the programmed length of time, ramps to a third set point, holds for
the programmed length of time, then ramps down.
 MONITOR: The hot bonder records input readings.
6. Select the temperature measurement source. The source can be
AVERAGE, LOWEST, HIGHEST, or any specific thermocouple.
 AVERAGE: This mode uses a mathematical average of all active
temperature inputs as the control temperature.
 LOWEST: This mode uses the lowest active thermocouple as the
control temperature.
 HIGHEST: This mode uses the highest active thermocouple as the
control temperature.
 SPECIFIC: Any active thermocouple, T/C 1 to T/C 10, can be
selected as the control sensor.
7. Select the temperature units by touching either Deg F or Deg C.
8. Select the vacuum pressure units by touching inHg for inches of mercury,
mmHg for millimeters of mercury, or mBar for millibars.
9. Set printer mode to ON or OFF as required.
10. Set data logging interval from 1 to 99 minutes. NOTE: The data logging
interval applies to both the printer output and to the file saved in the internal
memory of the ACR®3.
11. Press the CONTINUE TO STEP 2 button.

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12. Enter the desired deviation alarm tolerance. The deviation alarm is an
alarm point that changes with the temperature set point. If this alarm point
is exceeded, the alarm horn sounds and ALARM displays in the zone
operating screen.
13. Enter the desired shutdown alarm tolerance. The shutdown alarm is an
alarm point that changes with the temperature set point. If this alarm point
is exceeded, the alarm horn sounds and the controller aborts the cure cycle.
A
notification of the cycle abort displays in the zone screen.
14. Enter the vacuum high and low alarm set points. The alarm sounds and
ALARM displays in the zone operating screen if either of these points are
exceeded. Exceeding either of the vacuum alarm points does not cause the
controller to abort the cure cycle.
15. Specify active and inactive thermocouples. Active thermocouples are
indicated by a check mark in the check box next the corresponding
thermocouple number. Touch the check boxes to remove the check mark
from the inactive thermocouples.
16. Press the CONTINUE TO STEP 3 button.
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18. Fill in all fields to the desired setting. Touch FINISH when complete.:
 Ramp Rate: the heat up rate in degrees per minute from starting
temperature to Dwell Temperature.
 Dwell Temp: the temperature the program is to hold for the
programmed length of time
 Dwell Time: the length of time to hold at the programmed Dwell
Temperature.
 Cool Down Rate: the rate in degrees per minute from the last dwell
temperature to the End of Cycle Temp.
NOTE: Since the Hot Bonder cannot force an object to cool down faster than
the physical conditions will allow, both high temperature alarms are
disabled during the cool down phase.
 End of Cycle Temp: the temperature at which the cure is considered
complete.
NOTE: The end of cycle temperature must be above the ambient
temperature for it to complete.

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 High Temperature Limit: allows the administrator to set a limit
which any user will not be able to exceed while writing programs.
This safety feature is used to protect the facilities equipment and the
items being repaired. This variable can only be changed in the
program screen. Upon completing the high temperature limit change,
clear out the administrator password before rebooting. Requires
administrator password.
NOTE: This feature will change the high temperature limit in ALL
programs/recipes.
Edit an Existing Program:
This function makes changes to an existing program.
Programs can be written or changed at any time even when the program is
running. Changes to an active program do not take place until the active zone
is restarted. For additional information see Edit an Existing Program While
Running on page 20.
1. Access the PROGRAM menu
2. Select the program to edit by touching the drop down menu for STORED
PROGRAM NAME.
3. Make changes to the following settings by touching the necessary field.
 Thermocouple source • Shutdown alarm temperature
 Data logging interval • Deviation alarm temperature
 Thermocouple settings • Vacuum pressure high-limit &
low-limit alarm settings
4. Touch SAVE button to save changes.
NOTE: The only parameter of a program that cannot be changed is the
program name.
Delete a Program:
1. Access the PROGRAM menu.
2. Select the program to delete by touching the drop down menu for STORED
PROGRAM NAME.
3. Touch DELETE button to delete program.
4. Touch YES to confirm.
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Edit an Existing Program While Running:
Programs can be written or changed at any time even when the program is
running. Changes to an active program do not take place until the active
zone is restarted.
1. Change the program to the desired parameters by following the steps in
Edit an Existing Program on page 19.
2. Select the zone to be reset by touching either
3. In the zone operating screen, touch the HOLD button.
4. Press the RUN button. The cure step field returns to the previous active
step of the program and the printer, if active, prints out the new program.
NOTE: Changes to completed portions of a running program does not take
effect until the next time the program is ran. For example, if
changes are being made to step one of a two-step program and the
program has already started into the second step, the changes does
not take place until the next time the program is ran.
Change Program Password:
This function changes a program password. You must know the current
password. If current password is not known, refer to the SYSTEM menu
section of this manual for assistance.
1. Access the PROGRAM menu.
2. Touch the STORED PROGRAM NAME field. Select the program to change
password protection.
3. Touch the CHANGE PASSWORD button.
4. Enter all required password information in the provided fields on screen.
Touch OK button when finished.