Datacolor AHIBA IR User manual

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Ahiba IR User’s Guide
(Part No.71-990225, June, 2010)
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Ahiba IR User's Guide Contents •i
Contents
Ahiba IR ....................................................................................................1
Overview........................................................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................3
Accessories...................................................................................................4
Standard Accessories.............................................................................4
Optional Accessories..............................................................................4
About the Beakers.........................................................................................4
Safety Labels and Precautions......................................................................5
General Precautions...............................................................................6
Electrical/Environmental Precautions.....................................................6
Use Precautions.....................................................................................6
Maintenance Precautions.......................................................................7
Chemical Handling Precautions .............................................................7
Operating Principles......................................................................................7
Heating and Cooling Schematic.............................................................7
Beaker Rotation......................................................................................8
Equipment Controls and Indicators.......................................................9
Overview........................................................................................................9
Front of Unit............................................................................................9
Inside of Unit.........................................................................................10
Back of Unit..........................................................................................10
Controller..............................................................................................11
System Setup and Maintenance..................................................................11
System Location...................................................................................11
Power Connections......................................................................................12
Main Power Connection .......................................................................12
Controller Power Supply.......................................................................13
Beaker Preparation, Cleaning and Maintenance.........................................14
Beaker Installation................................................................................14
Beaker Dosing......................................................................................18
Beaker Preparation Basket...................................................................19
Beaker Cleaning and Maintenance ......................................................19

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Program Controls..................................................................................21
Overview......................................................................................................21
Controller and User Interface.......................................................................22
Display.........................................................................................................22
System Idle Screen..............................................................................22
Program Maintenance Screen..............................................................23
Data Entry Screen................................................................................23
Program Directory Screen....................................................................24
LED Process Indicators...............................................................................24
Numeric Keypad..........................................................................................25
Command Buttons.......................................................................................26
Programs ................................................................................................29
Overview......................................................................................................29
Limit Values.................................................................................................29
Storing a Program........................................................................................30
Editing a Program........................................................................................30
Deleting a Program......................................................................................31
Running a Program......................................................................................31
Program Hold...............................................................................................32
Hold Precautions and Tips...................................................................32
Manual Program Hold...........................................................................32
Alarms and Status Messages......................................................................33
Audible Alerts.......................................................................................33
Display Icons........................................................................................33
Troubleshooting Alerts and Alarms ......................................................34
Appendix.................................................................................................37
Specifications ..............................................................................................37
Minimum/Maximum Beaker Loads...............................................................38
Minimum/Maximum Beaker Loads...............................................................38
Minimum Beaker Load..........................................................................38
Maximum Beaker Load.........................................................................38
Maintenance List..........................................................................................39
Menu Flow...................................................................................................40
Accessories.................................................................................................41
Beaker Preparation Basket...................................................................41
Beaker Prep Basket..............................................................................41
Dosing Accessories..............................................................................42
Complete Accessories List..........................................................................43

Ahiba IR User's Guide Ahiba IR •1
Ahiba IR
Overvi ew
Ahiba IR is an infrared dyeing machine that handles a wide variety of processes
in exhaust dyeing laboratories. It can be used as an atmospheric or high-
temperature dyer. The unit can also be used to simulate wash fastness testing.

2•Ahiba IR Ahiba IR User's Guide
The Ahiba IR controller includes software that is used to program customized
temperature/time sequences. Microprocessor technology ensures that the
controller accurately follows the pre-defined dyeing curves.
The user interface employs a symbol-driven interface that removes all translation
obstacles that exist with text-driven interface designs. A numeric keypad
completes the data entry tools.

Ahiba IR User's Guide Ahiba IR •3
Features
•Heating Source:3 1000W infrared quartz lamps.
•Cooling Source:Fresh air pulled into the unit via a CFM blower.
Expelled through an exhaust channel on the back of the unit.
•Temperature Monitoring:Protects the equipment and samples from
overheating.
•Type of Fibers: All fibers
•Dyeing Positions:Accommodates up to 20 dyeing positions
•Types of Substrates:
Piece
Hank
Combed Slivers
Loose Material
•Liquor Ratio:
1:3 (Synthetics)
1:5 (Natural)
•Wash Fastness Testing. Unit can also be used to simulate wash
fastness testing.
•User Interface:Symbol-driven user interface. Maximum number of
custom programs stored is 99, each containing a maximum of 15 steps.

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Accessories
Standard Accessories
The following accessories are included with the system:
•Hex screwdriver for tightening and loosening beaker tops
•Reference beaker
•Complete set of beakers. Note: If optional dosing beakers are ordered,
all necessary accessories to complete the dosing process will be
included.
•Replacement set of o-rings for beaker lids
•Spare bayonet sensor
•Printed user’s guide
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories for the Ahiba IR include the following:
•Beaker preparation basket
•Self-refilling dosing syringe
•Accessories for membrane dosing
•Accessories for injection dosing
These accessories can be ordered with the system, or ordered at a later time.
See also Appendix, Accessories List for details to order these accessories.
About the Beakers
The Ahiba IR can work with several different beaker sizes. A standard unit
includes a single set of beakers, and the beaker size is defined when the order
is placed. The table below summarizes this information:
Beaker Size
(Maximum)
Maximum Number of beakers
that can fit into the unit
Ideal Sample
Size
150 ml
20
5 grams
300 ml
15
10 grams
500 ml
8
25 grams
500 ml
10
25 grams
1000 ml
8
50 grams
5 liter
1
250 grams