FRIATEC FRIAMAT PRIME ECO User manual

Operating Instructions
FRIAMAT
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FRIAMAT
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FRIAMAT
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1. Safety 4
1.1 Dangers 4
1.2 Safety hints and tips 4
1.3 Designated equipment use 5
1.4 Sources of danger 6
1.5 Authorised users 6
1.6 Dangers from electric power 6
1.7 Emissions 8
1.8 Safety precautions on site 8
1.9 Signal equipment 8
1.10 Emergencies 8
2. Basic Data 8
2.1 Design/parts 8
2.2 Operating principle 9
2.3 Technical data 10
2.4 Transport/storage/dispatch 12
2.5 Setting up/connecting 12
2.6 Operating 12
3. Basic “Fusion” Procedure 13
3.1 Preparation 13
3.2 Enter barcode 14
3.3 Starting fusion process 15
4. FRIAMAT®basic eco 16
4.1 Description of function buttons 16
4.2 Menu Layout 17
4.3 Menu “Basic settings” 17
4.4 Menu “Info” 18
4.5 Menu “Emergency input” 18
5. FRIAMAT®prime eco 19
5.1 Description of function buttons 19
5.2 Menu Layout 20
5.3 Menu “Basic settings” 22
5.3.1 Documentation 22
5.3.2 Time 22
5.3.3 Date 22
5.3.4 Language 22
5.3.5 Volume 23
5.4 Menu “Fusion sequence” 23
5.4.1 Commission number 23
5.4.2 Operator pass 24
5.4.3 Info text 25
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5.4.4 Comment 1 25
5.4.5 Comment 2 25
5.4.6 Subcontractor 25
5.4.7 Traceability 25
5.4.8 Pipe number 25
5.4.9 Pipe length 25
5.4.10 GPS data 26
5.4.11 Seam number 26
5.4.12 Scraper tool 26
5.5 Menu „Data“ 26
5.5.1 Transfer 26
5.5.2 Delete 27
5.6 Menu “Info” 28
5.7 Menu “Emergency input” 28
5.8 Menu “Formatting” 29
5.9 Fusion Options 29
5.9.1 ID Data 29
5.9.1.1 Commission number 30
5.9.1.2 Operator pass 30
5.9.1.3 Continuous number and
Seam number 31
5.9.1.4 GPS 1 - 3 31
5.9.2 Traceability barcodes/
Pipe number/Pipe length 31
5.9.3 Info text, Comment 1,
Comment 2, Subcontractor 33
5.9.4 Scraper tool 33
6. Warranty/Maintenance/
Taking out of service 34
6.1 Warranty 34
6.2 Service and maintenance 34
6.3 Taking out of service 34
7. Operating faults 35
7.1 Errors when reading in the barcode 35
7.2 Overheating 35
7.3 Fusion interruption 35
7.4 Error messages/
Warning messages/Info 35
8. Appendix 39
8.1 Recommended accessories 39
8.2 Authorised service stations 40
8.3 Operating instructions updates 40
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1. Safety
1.1 Dangers
FRIAMAT®fusion units have been designed using
state of the art technology and are designed accor-
ding to recognised safety regulations and fitted
with appropriate protective equipment. In addition
FRIAMAT®fusion units have been submitted to
extensive tests in line with the German law for
equipment safety. Functionality and safety of
FRIAMAT®fusion units are tested before they are
supplied to the customer. However, incorrect use or
abuse of the equipment will lead to dangers with
regard to:
-the health of the user,
-your FRIAMAT®-model or other material goods of
the operator,
-the efficient operation of your FRIAMAT®-model.
Everybody involved with operating, servicing and
maintaining your FRIAMAT®-model must:
-be qualified accordingly, and
-carefully observe these instructions.
This is about YOUR safety!
1.2 Safety hints and tips
These operating instructions use the following
SYMBOLS with WARNING NOTES:
DANGER!
Warns of impending danger!
Non-compliance with this instruction can result in
severe material damage or personal injury.
WARNING!
Warns of a dangerous situation!
Non-compliance with this instruction can result in
moderate material damage or personal injury.
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IMPORTANT!
Indicates user advice and other useful informa-
tion.
1.3 Designated equipment use
FRIAMAT®fusion units serve exclusively for the
fusion of
-FRIALEN®-safety fittings with HDPE pressure
pipes (SDR 17-7), and
-FRIAFIT®-sewage fittings with HDPE sewage
pipes (SDR17-32).
Your FRIAMAT®-model can also be used to process
fittings by other manufactures as long as these are
provided by the manufacturer with a barcode 2/5
interleaved according to ANSI HM 10.8M-1983 and
to ISO CD 13950/08.94.
The designated use also includes observation of:
- all the advice in these operating instructions, as
well as
- the guidelines by DVGW Standards, DVS, UVV
and local directives.
IMPORTANT!
Any other use is not in line with designated use!
FRIATEC AG does not accept liability for damage
caused by adverse use:
-Modifications and alterations are not permitted
for safety reasons.
-FRIAMAT®fusion units may be opened only by
electrical specialists.
-When carrying out fusions using FRIAMAT®fusion
units with broken lead seals will result in all claims
for warranty and liability being null and void.
Examples of adverse use:
-Use as battery charger.
-Use as power supply for heaters of any type.
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1.4 Sources of danger
-Replace damaged mains connection cables and
extension cables immediately.
-Do not remove or disable safety devices.
-Rectify known faults immediately.
-Do not leave your FRIAMAT®-model unattended.
-Keep away from flammable liquids/gases.
-Do not operate in EX environment.
1.5 Authorised users
Only trained personnel may work using your
FRIAMAT®-model. The user is responsible for third
parties in the work area. The user must:
-Make accessible the operating instructions to the
operator and
-Ensure that he or she has read and understood
them.
1.6 Dangers from electric power
-Do not use any damaged connecting cables.
-Check connection cable for any damage.
-Pull out the plug prior to any maintenance or
service tasks.
-Allow any service and repairs to be carried out
only at authorised service stations.
-Connect fusion units of the FRIAMAT®range only
to supply voltage as given on type plate.
DANGER!
Distribution points on the construction site:
observe regulation on Fi-circuit breakers!
Outdoors (on construction sites) receptacles must
be fitted with fault current Fi-circuit breakers. When
using generators, the DVGW worksheet GW308 and
the VDE 0100 Part 728 need to be observed. The
required generator nominal output depends on the
output required by the largest fitting to be used, on
connection conditions, ambient conditions and the
actual generator type (its control characteristics). As
the generators from different model ranges often
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display very different control characteristics, the
suitability of a generator cannot be guaranteed by
the specified rated output alone.
When in doubt (e.g. when purchasing brand new)
contact an authorised service station or call the
FRIATEC service hotline [phone].
Only use generators working with frequencies within
the 44-66 Hz range.
Start up the generator and leave it running for half a
minute. If necessary adjust off-load voltage and limit
to voltage indicated by the technical data. Genera-
tor (power) safety fuse at least 16 A (slow acting).
WARNING!
Check input voltage of your FRIAMAT®-model
before starting the fusion process. Your
FRIAMAT®-model has been designed for input
voltage of 190-250 volt.
When using an extension cable, please ensure
sufficient cross section:
-2.5 mm2up to 50 m
-4mm
2up to 100 m length.
Always roll out cable fully before use! Do not con-
nect any other equipment to the same generator
while fusion is taking place! At the end of the fusion
process, first disconnect the power cable from the
generator and then shut off the generator.
DANGER!
Danger to life! Never open your FRIAMAT®-model
whilst connected to power supply! FRIAMAT®
fusion units may be opened only by specialist
personnel at an authorised service station! Re-
placement of damaged mains connection must
be carried out by authorised service station only.
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1.7 Emissions
The (equivalent) continuous sound pressure level of
all FRIAMAT®fusion units is less than 70 db(A). When
working in a quiet environment, the signal when set to
“loud” comes across as very loud. For this reason it is
possible to adjust the signal (loud/quiet).
1.8 Safety precautions on site
WARNING!
FRIAMAT®fusion units are splash water proofed.
They may however not be immersed in water.
1.9 Signal equipment
FRIAMAT®fusion units confirm certain operating
procedures using a signal (1, 2, 3 or 5 signal
sounds). The signals signify the following:
1 signal: reading in of barcode confirmed.
2 signals: fusion process completed.
3 signals: supply voltage too low / too high.
5 signals: warning: error, refer to display!
1.10 Emergencies
In case of an emergency switch off main switch
immediately to the “OFF” position and disconnect
your FRIAMAT®-model from the power supply.
FRIAMAT®fusion units can be shut off by:
-activation of main switch or pulling out the power
supply plug.
2. Basic Data
2.1 Design/parts
All electronic parts of your FRIAMAT®-model are
kept in a splash water proofed casing. A receptacle
for the fusion and mains cable is situated at the
back. At the top there is an accessory box; at the
right side is the interface box.
FRIAMAT®fusion units are designed for a maximum
fusion voltage of 48 V. A safety transformer sepa-
rates supply and fusion voltage.
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2.2 Operating principle
Only electrical fusion fittings with a barcode can be
fused using FRIAMAT®fusion units: a sticker with
abarcode is allocated to each fitting. It contains
information for the correct fusion process. Your
FRIAMAT®-model boasts a PC supported command
system which:
-controls and adjusts energy supply fully auto-
matically, and
-determines the length of the fusion process,
taking into account ambient temperature. The
temperature sensor inside the fusion cable
continuously measures the ambient temperature.
WARNING!
The temperature sensor for determining the
ambient temperature is attached to the fusion
cable at the reader wand cable near the reader
wand pouch (silver metal sleeve). As the deter-
mination of the ambient temperature in the
fusion zone is part of a correct fusion process,
the temperature sensor must be protected from
damage at all cost. In addition you need to make
sure that both the temperature sensor as well as
the fitting to be fused are exposed to identical
ambient temperatures, i.e. processing situations
where e.g. the temperature sensor is exposed to
bright sunlight and the fitting is in the shade
must be avoided.
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Input voltage range
Frequency range
Current consumption
Output
Safety fuse
Casing
Connection cable
Fusion cable
Weight
Barcode type
Operating temperature range**
Fusion current monitoring
Printer interface
Service interface
Maxi-Display
Connection Plug 4.0 mm
Hand scraper/replacement blades
Manual emergency programming
Remote operating pass
Operator pass
Supervisor pass
FRIATRACE (from version 5.1)
FRIATEC Memory-Stick
FRIATEC Memory-Box
Documentation of fusion
and traceability data
Data storage in unit
Data storage by Memory Card
Language options
Quality control certification
Transport box
2.3 Technical data*
*: Technical alterations subject to change without notice.
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AC 190...250 V AC 190...250 V
45...66Hz 45...66Hz
AC 16 A max. AC 16 A max.
AC 3,6 kVA AC 3,6 kVA
20 slow acting (inside) 20 slow acting (inside)
Type IP 54 Type IP 54
protection grade II protection grade II
5m including Euro plug 5m including Euro plug
4 m 4 m
19 kg 19 kg
Code 2/5 (interleaved) Code 2/5 (interleaved)
Code 128
-20 °C ... +50 °C -20 °C ... +50 °C
Short Circuit and Short Circuit and
Cut-Off Cut-Off
USB no
serial serial
no no
yes yes
optional optional
yes yes
optional optional
optional no
no no
optional no
yes no
no no
yes no
500 no
no no
23 23
CE-sign CE-sign
yes yes
FRIAMAT®FRIAMAT®
prime eco basic eco
**: When fusing fittings by other manufacturers it is
vital to observe indications regarding operating
temperature range!
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2.4 Transport/storage/dispatch
Your FRIAMAT®-model is delivered in an aluminium
transport box. Unpacking requires no specific skills,
nor does storage in the transport box. The tempe-
rature range during storage is -20°C.....+70°C.
WARNING!
Always transport/store inside aluminium trans-
port box.
2.5 Setting up/connecting
Your FRIAMAT®-model can be set up and operated
outdoors if protected from rain and wet.
-Set up your FRIAMAT®-model on level ground
(preferably horizontal).
-Ensure that generator is fused with a 16 A mini-
mum (slow acting) fuse.
-Plug unit connection cable into power socket.
-Use extension cable if necessary, ensure suffi-
cient cross section (see also Section 2.3).
-Observe operating instructions of generator if
used.
WARNING!
Always roll out all cables before use!
2.6 Operating
WARNING!
Charring! Dirty contacts may char the plug.
Contact surfaces of fitting and fusion plug must be
clean at all times:
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- Thoroughly remove any existing deposits.
- Protect plug from contamination, replace if
necessary.
- Check fusion plug and contact sockets of the
fitting for dirt before connecting.
3. Basic “Fusion” Procedure
3.1 Preparation
The appropriate assembly instructions need to be
observed for the correct processing of FRIALEN®
safety fittings and FRIAFIT®sewage system. The
same applies for fittings by other manufacturers.
IMPORTANT!
Roll out cables completely!
This applies to power cable, fusion cable, and
extension cable if required. The contact sur-
faces of the fitting and the fusion plugs must be
clean; dirty contacts can cause overheating and
charring of the plug. If necessary carefully re-
move any existing deposits.
Always protect plugs from contamination. If
there is evidence of a deposit which cannot be
completely removed, the fusion plugs must be
replaced.
-Prepare fitting and pipes for fusion in accordance
with assembly instructions.
-Ensure that the contact pins on the fitting are
accessible for connection of fusion plugs.
-Connect to power supply (mains or generator).
-If using a generator, start it first and leave to warm
up for 30 seconds.
-Switch on unit by the main switch.
-Connect fusion plug with contact pins of the
fitting.
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3.2 Enter barcode
WARNING!
Take reader wand out of reader wand pouch by
opening the pouch, grasping the reader wand at
its end/anti-kink sleeve (black) and taking it out.
It is not permitted to read in the barcode of a
different type of fitting. On completion of the
reading in process the reader wand must be
returned to its pouch immediately in order to
avoid damage and contamination of the reader
wand tip.
IMPORTANT!
The fusion plugs of your FRIAMAT®-model must
be connected with the contact plugs of the fitting
as a resistance check is carried out immediately
on reading in the barcode. An error message will
appear if there is “non contact”. Please also
ensure that the fusion plugs of your FRIAMAT®-
model are attached to the contact pins on the fit-
ting across the entire internal contact width.
Once the barcode label has been attached to the
fitting, this is the only one to use. If the barcode label
of the fitting to be fused is not legible due to damage,
a fitting with a legible barcode label built in the
same way by the same manufacturer must be
used.
Hold the reader wand slightly slanted and slightly
inclined (like a pencil) and place it on the fitting in
front of the barcode. Now move the reader wand
quickly across the whole label and a little way
beyond. The reading can be done from right to left
or the other way around. If this has been done
correctly, the unit will confirm the reading with a
signal. If reading in is not successful straight away,
try again, if necessary at a different angle or speed.
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3.3 Starting fusion process
WARNING!
If there is a malfunction in the fusion process hot
molten PE may be expelled on rare occasions.
Therefore:
Maintain a safety distance of at least 1 m from
the fusion area during fusion! Do not connect
any additional equipment during fusion.
The fusion process can be cancelled at any time by
pressing the STOP button. When the fused area has
cooled down (and the source of the fault eliminated
where necessary) the fusion process can be repea-
ted (depending on the fitting manufacturer, please
observe operating instructions by the appropriate
fitting manufacturer).
Operating steps:
1. Display shows “PIPE PREPARED?”, confirm if
correct.
2. Press the START button to start the fusion
process. Now an automatic check of the ambient
temperature and resistance check of the con-
nected fitting follow. Fusion starts. The display
will tell you the duration of the fusion (it will show
total time of fusion and count it up in seconds till
the fusion ends).
3. Display “END OF FUSION” means that the fusion
process has been completed and the unit is ready
for the next fusion. Displays “t” and “tc:” show
reference and actual fusion time and must be
identical.
4. Mark fusion parameters on pipe/fitting. This will
make sure no second fusion is accidentally
carried out.
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4. FRIAMAT®basic eco
4.1 Description of function buttons
The FRIAMAT®basic eco has 7 function buttons.
MENU: The MENU button is grey. It calls up the
main menus with its submenus (see also Section 4.2
“Menu Layout”). In addition pressing the MENU but-
ton will clarify an error following an error message.
START: The START button is green. It starts up the
fusion process, selects submenus or individual
menus and saves settings. In addition this button is
used to confirm error messages/warning messages/
hints and tips in the display.
STOP: The STOP button is red. It cancels the fusion
process, is used to close submenus or individual
menus and stop the entering process (without
saving data). If you keep the STOP button pressed
for a longer period, regardless in which submenu
you are navigating, you will return to the main screen
“CODE”.
Arrow buttons: The arrow buttons are blue. The
arrow buttons (up/down) are used to “browse”
through sub or individual menus. The arrow buttons
(left/right) are used to move the curser from left to
right and back when entering alphanumeric symbols
(e.g. emergency input, date). Use the arrow buttons
(up/down) to select the required symbol (letter,
number, special symbol) at the appropriate place.
IMPORTANT!
There are some areas of the submenu where it is
not possible to see all the information in the
display at once. You will notice the „ “-symbol in
the bottom display line. The blue arrow buttons
(up/down) will allow you to move about within
this menu areas and call up further information
into the display.
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4.2 Menu Layout
4.3 Menu “Basic settings”
Pressing the MENU button will take you to the main
menu. Once there use the arrow buttons to take you
to the submenu “Basic settings” and select this by
pressing the START button. The submenu “Basic
settings” has the following individual menus:
• Time
• Date
• Language
• Volume
Use the arrow buttons to take you to the required
individual menu and select this using the START
button. Within the individual menus you can make
the desired changes using arrow buttons and save
these by pressing the START button or exit using the
STOP button without saving the changes.
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Time Date/Time
Date Voltage/Frequency
*Language* Temperature
Volume Unit number
Software version
Service date
Basic settings Info Emergency
input
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IMPORTANT!
The language setting menu displays two aste-
risks right and left in the top line. These serve to
identify the language setting menu if the langua-
ge has been accidentally changed.
4.4 Menu “Info”
Pressing the MENU button will take you to the main
menu. Use the arrow buttons to take you to the sub-
menu “Info” and select this by pressing the START
button. The submenu “Info” is divided into the fol-
lowing individual menus:
• date/time
• voltage/frequency
• temperature (ambient temperature)
• device number
• software version
• maintenance date
Use the arrow buttons to select the required indivi-
dual menu and select this using the START button.
Within this individual menu you can access the
information you requested and leave each menu by
pressing either the START or the STOP button.
4.5 Menu “Emergency input”
By pressing the MENU button you will access
the main menu. From there find the submenu
“Emergency input” using the arrow buttons and
select it by pressing the START button.
Now “Code:” is displayed and 24 digits with the first
one flashing (when accessing this for the first time
all the digits will be set to “0”, afterwards the most
recently manually entered barcode is displayed).
Enter the digits displayed on the barcode of the
fitting to be fused. Once the digits have been
entered using the arrow buttons, you must confirm
this by pressing the START button; if you press the
STOP button the process will be stopped (without
saving data).
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5. FRIAMAT®prime eco
5.1 Description of function buttons
The FRIAMAT®prime eco has 7 function buttons.
MENU: The MENU button is grey. It calls up the
main menus with its submenus (see also section 5.2
“Menu Layout”). In addition pressing the MENU
button will clarify an error following an error
message.
START: The START button is green. It starts up the
fusion process, selects submenus or individual
menus and saves settings. In addition this button is
used to confirm error messages/warning messages/
hints and tips in the display.
STOP: The STOP button is red. The STOP button is
used to cancel the fusion process, to leave the sub
menus or individual menus and to terminate an
inputting process (without saving it). If you keep the
STOP button pressed for a longer period, regardless
in which submenu you are navigating, you will return
to the main screen “ CODE”.
Arrow buttons: The arrow buttons are blue. The
arrow buttons (up/down) are used to “browse”
through sub or individual menus. The arrow buttons
(left/right) are used to move the cursor from left to
right and back when entering alphanumeric symbols
(e.g. emergency input, date). Use the arrow buttons
(up/down) to select the required symbol (letter,
number, special symbol) at the appropriate place.
IMPORTANT!
There are some areas of the submenu where it is
not possible to see all the information in the
display at once. You will notice the „ “-symbol in
the bottom display line. The blue arrow buttons
(up/down) will allow you to move about within
this menu areas and call up further information
into the display.
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ID-Data1
Basic setting
Fusion process2
Data4
Info Date/Time
Emergency input Voltage/Frequency
Formatting Temperature
Unit number
Software version
Service date
5.2 Menu Layout
1 = appears only if traceability is
switched on and/or there is data
2 = appears only if documentation
is switched on
3 = appears only if operator pass
has been programmed in
4 = appears only if documentation is
switched on and there is data
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