Datacolor AutoLab TF Series Manual

Datacolor AutoLab TF
Tube-Free
Laboratory Dispensers
Installation Services Requirements
1st Oct 2010
Revision 13.0

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Document revision update log
Revision 6
Amended dimensions
Amended diagrams with corrected dimensions
Rev 7
Added on space requirement diagrams explanation re space at front or back of unit is required by engineers to
remove agitation tray from inside machine during servicing
Rev 8
Changed packed dimensions of all TF and TF-P models
Changed weights of TF and TF-P models
Rev 9
Addition of more info re PC requirements if customer supplies their own
Rev 10
Change the connect type of water supply
Add paste drain information
Rev 11
Separate TF and TF-P models into 2 different documents.
Changed weights of TF models
Add memory requirement for PC
According to new electric cabinet, changed the connection of dispensers and solution makers to PCs specification.
Rev 12
Additional air filter specification information
Additional space requirement for AutoLab TF system
Rev 13
Updated PC Requirements to accommodate new V2.X software

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Datacolor AutoLab TF Tube Free Laboratory Dispenser Installation requirements
General environment
The unit environment should be as follow:
•Room temperature should be stable within the limits of 18 to 26 degrees centigrade.
•Humidity should be within the range 40% to 80% RH.
•The unit should be installed in a relatively dust-free area, out of direct line of any air-conditioning airflow.
•System should be installed in a vibration free environment.
Services requirements
Power
Product Name
AutoLab
TF-40
AutoLab
TF-80
AutoLab
TF-88
AutoLab
TF-120
AutoLab
TF-128
AutoLab
TF-160
AutoLab
TF-168
Power Wattage
1.4KVA
1.4KVA
1.4KVA
1.6KVA
2.0KVA
2.2KVA
2.2KVA
Power 220 V, +/- 10 %, 50/60 Hz. Single phase, 3 wire (live, earth and neutral). Please refer to above table for
power wattage requirements
An AVR (mains voltage regulator), with up to 150% / 10 second overload capability, 0.1 second response time, is
supplied with the system, to minimise effects of varying power supply or spikes. However power supplied to the
machine should be regulated, and should be supplied as a stable dedicated power line. A separate fuse circuit, with
isolator, should be provided.
If the mains power line is prone to interruptions and failures, a UPS should be installed.
Power sockets for the computer and printer are required
Water Supply
Mains Water – 1 to 2 kg/cm² (13-26 psi).
A water filter is supplied with the system, which should be connected in-line with the water inlet to the dispenser. If
the water pressure is substantially higher than 2 kg/cm², a water pressure regulator MUST be fitted in line before
connecting to the water filter. The water filter is only rated for water pressures as stated above. If the water is
supplied at a higher pressure, it may cause the water filter to break.
The mains water inlet should be connected to the inlet of the water filter, which has a 1/2” connector, using a water
pipe with inner diameter of 1/2”. (1/2” is equivalent to approx 12.5mm).
The outlet of the water filter has a 4*6mm brass connector, which should be connected to the water inlet of the
system, which has a 4*6mm brass connector, using a length of pipe of outer diameter 6mm and inner diameter
4mm. This pipe is supplied with the system for this connection.
If the water contains a large amount of algae, dirt etc. a pre-filter should be added in addition to the water filter
supplied (5 micron). If water is highly aerated, then a de-aeration unit should be installed.
Drain
Water drain uses a 5*8mmquick-fit connector. Piping of 8mm outer diameter should be used to connect from the
various drain outlet points of the water tanks, as show below in appropriate diagram, to the main drain of the
laboratory
Air Supply
A clean and dry air supply is required, no lubrication, 4.5-6.0 kg/ cm² (60-80 psi). Connection of air should be made
to the 10 * 8 mm “quick-fit” air-inlet connector on the dispenser, as shown in the relevant diagram below, using
compressed air piping with a 10mm outer diameter.
It is suggested to install a 1 micron air filter (or finer) before the air goes into the system to elongate the life time of
the air cylinder and solenoid valve on the system.

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Dimensions and weights
Product Name
AutoLab
TF- 40
AutoLab
TF- 80
AutoLab
TF- 88
AutoLab
TF-120
AutoLab
TF-128
AutoLab
TF-160
AutoLab
TF-168
Dimensions Width (mm) unpacked
1824
2350
2397
2876
2923
3402
3449
Dimensions Depth (mm) unpacked
1423
1423
1725
1423
1725
1423
1725
Dimensions Height (mm) unpacked
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
Weight (kg) unpacked
600
1050
1090
1210
1250
1330
1450
Dimensions Width (mm) packed
2390
3170
3170
3670
3670
4230
4230
Dimensions Depth (mm) packed
2000
2000
2150
2150
2150
2150
2150
Dimensions Height (mm) packed
2260
2260
2260
2260
2260
2260
2260
Weight (kg) packed
900
1470
1510
1670
1710
1840
1960
PC requirements for AutoLab systems
If PCs are to be purchased locally or supplied by the customer, the following is the minimum specification of PC required:
Intel(R) Celeron(R) processor 450 [2.2GHz, 512KB L2, 800MHz FSB]
2GB DDR3-800MHz SDRAM [1 DIMM]
17” colour monitor
40 GB Hard Drive
52X CD-ROM drive
Network card
Windows XP /SP3(must) , 32/64 bits
Windows 7 ( 32/64 Bits)
English PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
1 RS232 Com ports required for PC for TF dispenser or SPS solution maker.
If fabric weigh scale is required to connect to TF dispenser PC, then this PC requires 2 RS232 COM ports, instead of 1.
No spare PCI or ISA slots required
PCs should also include network card/connectors and necessarycabling etc, to allow PCs to be networked together
Connection of dispensers and solution makers to PCs.
One PC controls each model of AutoLab TF dispenser.
An RS-232 cable running between the PC and TF dispenser is supplied with each system.
Standard length of cable is shown below:
Model Standard cable length
AutoLab TF all models 15 m

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Space requirement for AutoLab TF systems
Please refer to below drawings which indicate the suggested space requirements in the laboratory for each type of
AutoLab TF system. There are several important items that you need to pay attention to during the positioning of
machine:
The location of main power circuit breaker is recommended to be as close to the machine as possible. A 15-
metre power cable is supplied with the machine; make sure the mains circuit breaker does not exceed this
length.
You need to keep at least 60cm width all around the machine, for easy access when servicing the machine
A 15-metre PC-to-Dispenser communication cable is supplied with the machine; make sure the location of
computer table does not exceed this range, taking into consideration the communication cable may need to be
routed up into the ceiling.
Do NOT install system near to air conditioning unit outlet, or next to a door, since this may make the scale
unstable
AutoLab TF-40 system

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Space Requirements (Cont…)
AutoLab TF-80 system
AutoLab TF-88 system

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Space Requirements (Cont…)
AutoLab TF-120 system
AutoLab TF-128 system

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Space Requirements (Cont…)
AutoLab TF-160 system
AutoLab TF-168 system

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Area requirement for AutoLab TF systems
Area requirement for AutoLab TF-40 system

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Area Requirement for AutoLab TF-80 system

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Area requirement for AutoLab TF-88 system

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Area requirement for AutoLab TF-120 system

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Area requirement for AutoLab TF-128 system

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Area requirement for AutoLab TF-160 system

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Area requirement for AutoLab TF-168 system

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Water drain position for AutoLab TF systems
This section indicates the water drain position of AutoLab TF systems. Customer is suggested to arrange the drain pipe
follow by the diagram. Please notice the drain hole is only use when the dye solution bottle broken and leak liquid will be
drain out through the holes.
Requirement for AutoLab TF-40 system
Requirement for AutoLab TF-80 system

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Water drain position for AutoLab TF systems (cont..)
Requirement for AutoLab TF-88 system
Requirement for AutoLab TF-120 system

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Water drain position for AutoLab TF systems (cont..)
Requirement for AutoLab TF-128 system
Requirement for AutoLab TF-160 system

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Water drain position for AutoLab TF systems (cont..)
Requirement for AutoLab a TF-168 system