GF MSA 160 User manual

GF Piping Systems
Instruction manual
Manuale d'uso
Instruction d’utilisation
Betriebsanleitung
MSA 160 Electrofusion Unit
MSA 160 Saldatrice per Elettrofusione
MSA 160 Machines d’électrofusion
MSA 160 Elektroschweißgerät

Operating instructions MSA 160 Index
Index
Page
I General Information 3
•
Warning notice
3
•
Other symbols and notices
3
• Abbreviations 3
1. Introduction
4
1.1
Product Description
4
1.2
Components description
5
1.2.1
Operation Controls
5
1.2.2
D
isplay
5
1.2.3
Electrical switch
5
1.2.4
Input/output interface for bardcode reader or
5
data transfer
1.2.5
Ambient temperature sensor
5
1.2.6
Power Cable
6
1.3
Barcode Scanner (optional)
6
1.4
Extension Cables for Power Supply
6
1.5
Fitting coding 6
2.
Fusion process
7
2.1
Overview of operating procedure
7
2.2
Power On
8
2.3
Fusion data entry
8
2.3.1
Bar code data input (optional)
8
2.3.2
Manual data entry
10
2.4
Fusion cables removal
11
2.5 Welding check 11
3. Settings 12
3.1
Language
12
3.2
Calendar and Time
12
3.3
Brightness
12
4. Data Management 13
5. Error messages 14
6. Technical characteristics 15
6.1
Standards
15
7. Safety and Maintenance 16
7.1
Cleaning
16
7.2
Fusion cables and check
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up
16
7.3
Accident Prevention
16
7.3.1
Operating the Unit
16
7.3.2
Check before Operation
17
7.3.3
Protection of the Unit
17
7.3.4
Defect Unit
17
7.3.5
Opening the Unit
17
7.3.6 Working with safety in mind 17
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8. Disposal 18
9. Transport and assembly 18
9.1
Packaging
18
9.2
Intermediate storage
18
9.3 Scope of delivery 19
10. About this manual 19
10.1
General statements
19
10.2
Copyright 19
11.
Customer Service
19
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Operating instructions MSA 160 Index
I General Information
Symbols are frequently used to allow an easy understanding of the
manual and point out duties of the operator. The following tables
contain the explanation of all symbols used in this manual.
• Warning notice
Warning notices are used in this manual to inform about possible injuries
or damage to properties. Please read carefully and always consider
these warnings!
Symbol
Meaning
Danger
Imminent danger!
Failure to comply could result in death or extremely
serious injuries.
Warning
Possible danger!
Failure to comply could result in serious injuries.
Dangerous situation!
Caution
Failure to comply could lead to injury or damage to
property.
• Other symbols and notices
Symbol Meaning
Attention Mandatory: you must comply this regulation
Advise Suggestion: This notice contains important information
• Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
MSA 160 MSA 160 electrofusion unit
PE Polyethylene
PP Polypropylene
dn Pipe outer diameter (nominal)
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1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this product. The electrofusion unit MSA 160 is
designed according to the current technology standards. Using it for
purposes other than those described in this manual may cause injury to
the operator or to others. It may also cause damage of the machine or
other equipments.
Therefore:
• The machine should only be used when integral.
• Always follow the safety instructions.
• Complete documentation should be kept nearby the machine.
1.1 Product Description
The MSA 160 is an electrofusion control unit for the electrofusion jointing
of PE, PERT and PP-R fittings up to d160.
Fusion parameters input can be accomplished with a fusion barcode
Interleaved 2/5 – 24 characters or manually.
The internal microprocessor controls the values of welding parameters,
set the power output accordingly and the messages of the LCD display,
guides the operator to successfully execute all the necessary
operations.
In addition, the MSA 160 is tracking and storing in the internal memory
up to 500 welding protocols, that can be transferred to a PC via USB
stick.
To ensure high quality fusion cycles, depending on the ambient
temperature, the machine is adjusting automatically the welding time,
for the correct distribution of the energy to the fitting.
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1.2 Components description
1.2.1 Operation Controls
The four buttons allow the input of the data needed for configuring the
machine.
Button
Description
– Decreases set values, scrolls characters in reverse order,
allows specific selections
+ Increases set values, scrolls characters, allows specific
selections
STOP Stops any operation and the process; goes back to previous
(O) point
START Confirms inserted data and starts welding
( I )
1.2.2 Display
The display, a graphical LCD 2 rows x 16 characters each, is the visual
user interface of the welding machine, showing the steps to be
executed, the fusion data, the possible errors and alarm messages.
1.2.3 Electrical switch
The electrical switch powers on/off the electrofusion machine and is the
ultimate command to be activated in case of emergency or internal
fault of the welding machine itself. The machine includes a thermal
protection, to automatically disconnect the machine from the power
supply source in case of potential hazards.
1.2.4 Input/output interface for bardcode reader or data transfer
The USB connector is acting as input for barcode scanner as well as
communication port to transfer, via USB memory stick, the welding
protocols stored within the internal memory to an external personal
computer.
1.2.5 Ambient temperature sensor
The sensor measures the ambient temperature, to adjust the fusion time
according to the external conditions.
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1.2.6 Power and Welding Cables
The power cable is delivered with a Schuko plug for being connected
to power supply.
The low voltage cables shall be connected to the fitting pins.
As standard they are supplied with female connectors, Ø4mm.
1.3 Barcode Scanner (optional)
When connected to the machine, it enables a quick insertion of
welding parameters by reading the related bar code.
The scanner operates keeping it near to the barcode and pushing
the button. The successful read is confirmed by an acoustic tone and
a change of the information on the LCD.
If the bar code data is not identified immediately, repeat the
reading, for instance at a different distance or select the other
barcode on the fitting label.
After use, protect the barcode reader, storing it into the case.
1.4 Extension Cables for Power Supply
To avoid excessive number of brownouts and dissipation, on extension
cables, use cables with section:
• 2.5mm² for cables ≤ 10m full-run;
• 4mm² for cables ≤ 30m full-run.
1.5 Fitting coding
In the table below are summarized the symbols used to identify the
the fitting type. This is useful mainly for manual data entry.
Symbol Description
Ι Coupler
† Tapping Tee or saddle
Τ Tee
Υ Reducer
C Elbow
[ Single socket
< Electro-thermo-retractable sleeve
J (TDW) Tapping Tee
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2. Fusion process
Attention Before connecting the MSA 160 to the power source, the operator must
have read the chapter “Technical characteristics”!
2.1 Overview of operating procedure
The sequence of the information provided by the machine during the
welding procedure is shown at glance in the following picture for the
two possible operating mode (with barcode reader or manual data
input).
MSA 160 Ver. 1.00
SN: “128Z456001”
230V 50Hz
01/04/17 12:12
Start Welding
Bar Code
PEEL & CLEAN?
YES=START
ENTER FUSION
DATA
GF I 110 mm
40 V 210 sec
40V 210s
OK=START
40V 210s 12s
N°12 22°C
FUSION CYCLE
COMPLETE
Cooling Time
20 min
Manual
PEEL & CLEAN?
YES=START
V.=40 22°C
sec=210
TYPE=I GF
D=110mm
40V 210s
OK=START
39.5V 210s 12s
N° 12 22°C
FUSION CYCLE
COMPLETE
DISCONN. FITTING
PRESS START
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MSA 160 Ver. 1.00
SN: S182Z6605010
230V 50Hz
01/04/17 12:12
2.2 Power On
Connect the machine to the power mains or power generator, already
started, and switch on the machine. The display shows the information
concerning the installed software and the serial number of the
machine.
Then it shows the input voltage and frequency
At this time you may change some settings of the unit: date/time,
language or brightness of the display itself (see “Settings” paragraph).
Make sure that the frequency value is in the range 50 – 60 Hz and the
voltage is between 205 – 255 V. Then press START to go ahead.
PEEL & CLEAN?
YES=START
Advise
ENTER FUSION
DATA
GF I 110 mm
40 V 210 sec
2.3 Fusion data entry
The MSA 160 allows the manual insertion of the parameters or the
automatic acquisition, if the scanner is used, by reading the barcode
data of the fitting.
If the scanner is available and connected to the USB port, the MSA 160
will switch to barcode mode.
If not, it will allow the input of values manually (see next paragraphs for
the detailed explaination).
2.3.1 Bar code data input (optional)
 Pipes preparation
If the pipes are scraped and cleaned press START; otherwise get
back and do the fusion preparations.
The preparation of the pipes according to guidelines (scraping, cleaning,
alignment) is essential to ensure the quality of the welding.
 Data entry
If the scanner is connected, the next message will ask to ENTER FUSION
DATA, coded on the sticker of the connected fitting.
Only fittings with a diameter ≤ 160 will be accepted by the MSA160. For
larger diameters a message will pop up on the display, alerting the user.
When the data are captured, the display will switch automatically to a
different view, summarizing the parameters printed in the barcode.
If the barcode is not read, try once again, taking care of the
suggestions mentioned in the previous chapter.
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