Datacolor Ahiba Ahiba MULTIPRECISE TC User manual

User Documentation
User Documentation
Ahiba MUL
Ahiba MULTIPRECISE TC TIPRECISE TC
Published: October 2003
Version 2003/1
Doc. No. 62-990036-ENG
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Safety Precautions and Warnings............................................................. 5
Symbols That Appear on Unit.................................................................. 7
Important Notes....................................................................................... 8
Introduction & Typical Applications......................................................... 11
Operating Principle ................................................................................. 13
Typical Applications ................................................................................ 14
Main Components ..................................................................................... 15
Front / Left Side ...................................................................................... 17
Rear......................................................................................................... 18
Various Components .............................................................................. 19
Dye Container ......................................................................................... 20
Dyebath circulation Pump ....................................................................... 21
Priming dosing pump .............................................................................. 22
Material carrier ........................................................................................ 23
Installation and Startup.............................................................................. 25
Initial Steps ............................................................................................. 27
Water Supply and Drain Connection........................................................ 28
Power Connection .................................................................................. 30
Printer Connection (optional) ................................................................. 32
Alarm Light (optional) ............................................................................. 33
Technical Data............................................................................................ 35
Unit Dimensions....................................................................................... 37
Power, Water, Temperature..................................................................... 38
Fuses....................................................................................................... 39
Procedure for Dosing................................................................................. 41
Dosing Manual Mode............................................................................... 43
Dosing Program Mode............................................................................. 45
Calibration................................................................................................... 47
Calibration (Water Flow Meter)................................................................ 49
Calibration (Dsoing)................................................................................. 51
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Controller ..................................................................................................... 53
Keypad / Display....................................................................................... 55
Keypad..................................................................................................... 56
Activating / Programming the unit............................................................. 57
LCD Display.............................................................................................. 59
Control Functions...................................................................................... 60
Writing a Dyeing Program......................................................................... 61
Program Example..................................................................................... 63
Main Menu................................................................................................ 64
Edit Program Menu................................................................................... 65
Edit Program Names ................................................................................ 67
Run Program Menu................................................................................... 68
Display actual Values................................................................................ 70
Manual Program Menu.............................................................................. 72
Configuration Menu................................................................................... 73
Communications Menu.............................................................................. 74
Dose Verification Menu............................................................................. 75
User Setup Menu....................................................................................... 76
Controller Messages.................................................................................. 78
Error Messages......................................................................................... 79
Protection .................................................................................................... 81
Maintenance ................................................................................................ 85
Cleaning ................................................................................................. 87
Pump ...................................................................................................... 88
Beaker Chamber .................................................................................... 89
Leak Test ................................................................................................ 90
Maintenance List .................................................................................... 91
Appendices ................................................................................................. 93
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
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and Warnings arnings

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AHIBA MULTIPRECISE TC – Safety Precautions & Warnings
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• The unit weight is approximately 68KG (149 lbs). It is recommended that a minimum
of 4 persons lift the unit.
• To prevent an electrical shock or fire, have a qualified electrician connect the unit to
the appropriate power source. Using an extension cord without protective grounding
will invalidate protection.
• Only operate the equipment as instructed by the users manual. Uses of the equipment
other than specified in this manual, will impair the instrument.
The following symbols appear on this equipment:
Surface is hot
Please observe the following ideograms:
Indicates that a specific action is prohibited.
Indicates that the following function requires precautions.
Indicates important general information.
Caution High Voltage
For your safety, turn the power switch OFF, and remove the
power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or
performing maintenance on the Multiprecise TC.
To avoid electric shock or fire, all repairs to the electrical and
mechanical components should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
WARNING

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Important Notes:
Please complete the product quality survey form and return it to the address
printed on the form. Thank you for helping us to evaluate the quality of our
products and services.
This user’s guide is an essential part of the AHIBA Multiprecise TC. Please
retain a copy as a reference.
Carefully read the user’s manual before installing and operating.
AHIBA Multiprecise TC:
Maybe operated, maintained and repaired only by authorized and trained
personnel.
May be operated only if the unit functions properly.
May be operated as laboratory dyeing equipment.
Careful cleaning enhances the reliability and extends the service life of the
equipment.
We reserve the right to make technical changes.
Do Not touch the emerging cooling water !
Caution: Hot !
This ideogram is a warning instruction.
“Warning: Hot surfaces” DANGER OF BURN INJURIES !
The AHIBA Multiprecise TC should only be operated when the high
temperature lid and protective glass is in place (Danger of burn injuries from hot
surfaces).
AHIBA MULTIPRECISE TC – Safety Precautions & Warnings
As soon as the dye bath sensor registers a temperature in excess of 140°C, the
heaters are shut off automatically and the cooling water starts flowing.

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Residual Risks:
Observe all auxiliary standards and regulations as cited in the material safety data
sheets of all chemicals being used.
Datacolor assumes no responsibility for the handling of chemicals.
AHIBA MULTIPRECISE TC – Safety Precautions & Warnings
The Ahiba Multiprecise TC should be operated only with filtered and deionized
water. This prevents contamination of the valves, calcium deposits on parts in
contact with the dye bath and in the cooling unit.
The pressure relief valve connected to the drain manifold is set to automatically
open automatically whenever as excess of 5 bar (tolerance ±0.5 bar) is reached.
The dosing tube must always be filled with distilled or deionized filtered water.