Global LITTLE BEAT User manual

ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX
MODEL
USER MANUAL
ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX
MODEL
LITTLE BEAT
Edition: October 2019
Revision: Nº 5
Publication: MU-7 -13EN
ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX

DATOS DEL FABRICANTE
MANUFACTURER DATA
ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L.
Rambla d’Ègara, 340 4th floor
0 221 Terrassa (Barcelona) - SPAIN
Tel. [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
DATOS DEL DISTRIBUIDOR Y SAT
DISTRIBUTOR AND SERVICE DATA
STP Acuster Internacional
Rambla d’Ègara, 340 4th floor
0 221 Terrassa (Barcelona) - SPAIN
[e-mail]
[phone]
STP Acuster North Euro e
Ind. terrein de Wildeman, hof 4
Bossekamp 12
5301 LZ Zaltbommel - The Netherlands
[email protected]
[phone]
STP Acuster Central Euro e
2, Kvetna 6 5, Areal Salvia
736 61 Napajedla - Czech Republic
[e-mail]
[phone]
STP Acuster Baltics
Bullu str. 45
Riga, LV1067 - Latvia
[e-mail]
[phone]
STP Acuster South Africa
54 Richard Road, Industria North
PO BOX 2203 Wilro Park
1731 Roodepoort - South Africa
[e-mail]
[phone]
Agru Acuster Chile
Lo Echevers 91,
Bodegas 11 y 12, Quilicura,
Santiago - Chile
[email protected]
[phone]
Agru Acuster Brasil
Rua Saburo Sumiya, 211
Aldeia, Barueri, SP
CEP: 06440-110 – Brasil
[email protected]om.br
[phone]
NOTES!
At the time of the publication of this User Manual, the software
version is V. 1.9.2.
The modifications carried out against the previous revision of this
publication are indicated with 2 on the right margin.

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CONTENTS:
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 UNIT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 MEASURES OF PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS ............................................................................................. 5
1.5.1 Safety alert symbols .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5.2 Safety measures and dangers ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 DECLARATION “CE” OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................. 7
1.7 GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRONIC FUSION UNIT ................................................................................................ 9
2.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 FRONT PART ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 SIDES ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
3 MODE OF USE ....................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 FUSION PROCEDURE FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS ....................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Scraping pipe surfaces .............................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 Fitting installation ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Unit connection ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Fitting connection ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.5 Entering electrofusion data in the unit ..................................................................................................... 13
3.1.6 ncidents that may occur ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 ACCESS TO SETUP MENU ................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Display settings ......................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Activation of the user authorization code: ................................................................................................ 22
3.2.3 Language settings: .................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.4 Service menu: ............................................................................................................................................ 22
4 MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................23
4.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 ntroduction .............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.2 Storage ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 CONTROL UNIT MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 24
4.2.1 Electronic Control Unit: ............................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.2 Updating the Programme Version: ........................................................................................................... 24
5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................25
5.1 ELECTROFUSION CONTROL UNIT ...................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.1 General specifications ............................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.2 Generator specifications ........................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.3 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................ 26

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are designed to carry out polyethylene (PE) and
polypropylene (PP) pipe/fittings joints through electrofusion fittings with a range of V to 44 V
electrofusion voltage.
The LITTLE BEAT is an electrofusion unit on which the fitting electrofusion parameters can be
entered manually (VOLTAGE and TIME) and automatically (BAR CODE system) without
traceability. Take into account that some fitting manufacturers provide different fusion times
according to ambient temperature. Refer to the fitting manufacturer’s instructions.
The technical data contained in this Manual are purely informative and may be changed at any
time. ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. declines all responsibility for claims arising from misuse of the
data contained herewith and/or errors or omissions detected after publication.
This Manual must be considered as part of the unit.
1.2 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT is designed according to the following specifications:
•ISO 12176-2 Equipment for fusion jointing polyethylene systems.
Part 2: Electrofusion.
•ISO 13950 Plastic pipes and fittings: automatic recognition of
electrofusion systems.
It accepts all the identifications which correspond to the above listed Specifications. All the
fittings can be fused by electrofusion if the manufacturer encloses the programmed bar code
system in accordance with ISO 13950.
1.3 GENERAL INFORMATION
The development, documentation, production, tests and shipping of the products herewith
described have been made:
•Complying with the respective safety rules, and
•In accordance with the requirements of quality guarantee.
WARNING!
The electrofusion control box can only be opened by authorised
STPAcuster After-sales Service. In the case of the back cover
opening or coming apart, parts of electrical components which are
not covered may be left exposed.
Only qualified personnel are authorised to intervene both for fusion
and repairs. These qualified personnel must be familiar with all the
safety measures, potential dangers and maintenance rules described
in this Manual.
The safe use of the products described requires an appropriate
means of transport, storage, installation and use, a careful handling
and the preestablished periodical maintenance follow-up.
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1.4 UNIT IDENTIFICATION
The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are identified by means of their own identification plate,
which includes the “CE” marking, fusion control box serial number and technical specifications.
1.5 MEASURES OF PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS
1.5.1 Safety alert symbols
This User Manual employs the following safety alert symbols:
Indicates information, considered important, but not hazard-related.
When appears this hazard alert sign in this manual, carefully read what
is says.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
1.5.2 Safety measures and dangers
Please go by the following safety measures:
•Keep the fusion control box out of the reach of non-authorised personnel, non-qualified
personnel and children. Protect the control unit from water, rain, snow, etc.
•When transporting the unit, and during loading and unloading operations, the
appropriate precautionary measures must be taken to ensure that all unit components
are completely secured in the vehicle, and that they are free from impact during
transportation.
•Protect the electrofusion cables and the cable that goes to the power supply of cutting
objects.
•All damaged cables must be replaced immediately by the After-Sales Service of
STPAcuster.
•Always plug the control box to a power supply provided with differential and ground
connection.
•Do not expose the fusion control box to heavy weights. All slight damage caused to the
external frame or to other elements will have to be replaced immediately by the After-
Sales Service of STPAcuster.
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•The fusion control boxes which are not being used must be kept out of the reach of the
non-authorised personnel. They will have to be kept in rooms of low humidity degrees
and of restricted access.
•Always use adequate working clothes.
For outside work, it is recommended to use rubber gloves and boots with insulating
soles (in wet areas, this advice is essential), and other applicable personal protective
equipment such as hard hat, safety glasses, etc.
For indoor fusion jointing work, adequate ventilation of the premises must be provided.
•Before using the fusion control box, its external condition will have to be checked, as
well as its working condition. All components must be correctly assembled in order to
guarantee the correct functioning of the unit.
•The damaged components must be repaired or replaced by the After-Sales Service of
STPAcuster.
•The fusion control box can only be opened by the After-Sales Service of STPAcuster.
•Should the fusion control box not work properly, it will have to be sent immediately to
the After-Sales Service of STPAcuster.

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1.6 DECLARATION “CE” OF CONFORMITY
ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L.
Rambla d’Ègara, 340 4th floor
0 221 Terrassa (Barcelona)
SPAIN
declare under our sole responsibility that the electrofusion units LITTLE
BEAT, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
Directives and also the following relating standards:
Directive Related S ecification Model
2014/35/EU, Annex III
Low Voltage
EN 60204-1
EN 60335-1; EN 60519-1
LITTLE
BEAT
2014/30/EU, Annex I and II
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-6-3
2002/95/CE
ROHS
EN 62321-1
2002/96/CE
WEEE
ISO 12176-2
ISO/TR 13950
Terrassa, 2
nd
January 2011
Jaume Puig
General Manager

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GUARANTEE Rev.: 5
1.7 GUARANTEE
Guarantee Declaration:
All the electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are manufactured from high quality material
and have been subjected to rigorous tests for resistance and working order as well as
passing all the quality control tests required by the applicable normative (see "CE"
Declaration of conformity).
Regardless of whether an incident might occur during the period of guarantee, we
recommend careful reading of the following general guarantee conditions.
General conditions of Guarantee:
1. ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. guarantees that this product has no manufacturing defect
at the time of its purchase and extends this guarantee for the period of 12 MONTHS.
2. If the product proves defective during this period, due to the materials or its
assembly, it will be repaired free of charge, including the cost of materials and labour
at STPAcuster’s Technical Service.
3. The Guarantee is not valid in the following cases:
When the fault in the product is a result of:
•Abuse or incorrect use of the unit.
•Not following the instructions specified in this User Manual for connecting to a
group generator.
•Not following the instructions specified in this User Manual for connecting to a
group generator.
•Repairs carried out without authority from STPAcuster (the taking apart or
breaking of the unit's seal immediately renders the guarantee invalid)
•Accidents, natural disasters (including lightning, water action etc) as well as any
cause beyond STPAcuster's control.
4. In all claims against this guarantee, information relating to the model, date of
purchase, Serial number and any other additional information must at all times be
stated.

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2DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRONIC FUSION UNIT
2.1 GENERAL
The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are made up of a plastic case assembled inside a metal
transport box which additionally serves for its protection.
The front part is formed by a membrane which incorporates tactile push-buttons to enter the
data, a back-lit LCD display two indicator LEDs and a general switch.
Inside, the unit is formed by a processor board (CPU), transformer, in addition to all of the
electronics necessary for the electrofusion process, current and voltage controls.
Figure 3: LITTLE BEAT general iew

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2.2 FRONT PART
The front part of LITTLE BEAT electrofusion unit is formed by a silkscreened plastic
membrane which incorporates membrane type tactile push-buttons. The display is located on
the upper right side.
Where:
General switch With back-lit
Dis lay Of 16 x 2 characters
FUSION LED Fusion indicator
POWER LED Power indicator
START Start push button
STOP Stop push button
DATA Fusion data push button
(acc. to model)
OK Validation push button
 and  Arrows to shift menus
0 to 9 Alphanumeric push button
Figure 4
2.3 SIDES
On the right side of the LITTLE BEAT electrofusion unit (looking at it from the front), the
following elements are located:
On the plastic casing:
1 Mains cable & cable gland
2 Electrofusion cables & cable glands
3 RT cable gland
4 Buzzer cable gland
5 Serial connector for scanner
On the metal casing:
CE plate with technical specifications
Figure 5

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FUSION
3MODE OF USE
3.1 FUSION PROCEDURE FOR
3.1.1
Scra ing i e surfaces
First clean the surface to be scraped with a clean lint
will depend
on the size of the fitting to be used, adding a minimum additional margin of 50
mm on each end.
Scrape the area of the pipe or pipes where the fitting to be joined will be installed. The length
of the scraping should be greater than t
IMPORTANT!
The scraping of the pipe should generate swarf. This ensures the
elimination of the pipe’s most exterior oxidation, which would
otherwise lead to a dissatisfactory electrofusion joint.
Next clean the scraped area
with a de
does not shed lint), dampened with isopropanol or recommended PE solvent.
3.1.2 Fitting installation
For joints of tapping saddles
and
area if the fusion is performed over a bar pipe. If the joint is performed over a pipe from a roll,
the placement of an aligner-
rounder tool is indispensable. Next install the fitting over the pipe
If the fitting
to be jointed is a
without touching its interior, install it on the scraped and cleaned pipe. Now assemble the
aligner and the other specially-
prepared pipe or fitting
Elec
trofusion joints should only be carried out by qualified staff.
Protect the area where electrofusion area carried out from
adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow or wind.
Admissible temperatures range from
o
rder to achieve a uniform temperature in the whole
diameter of the pipes, protect the fusion area against
sunrays or bad weather.
The quality of the joint depends substantially on the care
taken in the previous preparation tasks (scraping,
degreasing, etc).
MODE
FUSION
PROCEDURE FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
Scra ing i e surfaces
First clean the surface to be scraped with a clean lint
-
free dry cloth. The length to be cleaned
on the size of the fitting to be used, adding a minimum additional margin of 50
Scrape the area of the pipe or pipes where the fitting to be joined will be installed. The length
of the scraping should be greater than t
hat of the fitting.
IMPORTANT!
The scraping of the pipe should generate swarf. This ensures the
elimination of the pipe’s most exterior oxidation, which would
otherwise lead to a dissatisfactory electrofusion joint.
with a de
-
greasing towel or with a clean, dry white cloth (which
does not shed lint), dampened with isopropanol or recommended PE solvent.
and
branch saddles
, place a rounder on each
area if the fusion is performed over a bar pipe. If the joint is performed over a pipe from a roll,
rounder tool is indispensable. Next install the fitting over the pipe
to be jointed is a
coupler, reducer or elbow
, remove it from its wrapping, and
without touching its interior, install it on the scraped and cleaned pipe. Now assemble the
prepared pipe or fitting
.
trofusion joints should only be carried out by qualified staff.
Protect the area where electrofusion area carried out from
adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow or wind.
Admissible temperatures range from
-5°C to +40°C. In
rder to achieve a uniform temperature in the whole
diameter of the pipes, protect the fusion area against
The quality of the joint depends substantially on the care
taken in the previous preparation tasks (scraping,
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PROCEDURE FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
free dry cloth. The length to be cleaned
on the size of the fitting to be used, adding a minimum additional margin of 50
Scrape the area of the pipe or pipes where the fitting to be joined will be installed. The length
The scraping of the pipe should generate swarf. This ensures the
elimination of the pipe’s most exterior oxidation, which would
otherwise lead to a dissatisfactory electrofusion joint.
greasing towel or with a clean, dry white cloth (which
does not shed lint), dampened with isopropanol or recommended PE solvent.
, place a rounder on each
side of the scraped
area if the fusion is performed over a bar pipe. If the joint is performed over a pipe from a roll,
rounder tool is indispensable. Next install the fitting over the pipe
.
, remove it from its wrapping, and
without touching its interior, install it on the scraped and cleaned pipe. Now assemble the
Figure 6

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3.1.3 Unit connection
Connect the unit to a 230 V ± 15%/50-60 Hz mains source of
alternating current. For generator group specifications, please refer
To chapter 5: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
IMPORTANT NOTES!
Connection to a generator: the generator electric connection
where the control box mains is plugged must be normalized. Refer to
the generator’s User Manual.
Connection to the mains: the building electric installation where
the control box mains is plugged must be fitted with a circuit
breaker.
Do not unplug the mains pulling from the cable.
Checking the fitting connection cable terminals before starting up the
unit is advised. There are different types of adopters depending on
the type pf fitting to be used.
The switch of the unit will light, indicating that there is an electrical power input.
Now turn on the switch.
NOTES!
In case to be activated the user authorization code (refer to clause
3.2.2 of this Manual), the display will show the following message:
ENTER PIN
******
Enter the PIN number
corresponding to unit’s the serial
number.
ENTER PIN
PIN OK !!!
The initial screen is shown:
LITTLE BEAT
SERIALN xxx/YYYY
The display backlight will be enabled, an acoustic signal
heard and the following information will appear:
LITTLE BEAT: Model
SERIALN xxx: Serial number
YYYY: manufacturing year
From software version v. 1.7.0, once the display time has elapsed (2 seconds), the unit will
display the following screen
SOFT 1.9.2
110V
Showing the unit’s software version loaded and 110V (it is
displayed on 110V input voltage units only).
Once the display time has elapsed (2 seconds), the unit will display the following screen.
MAIN MENU:
1 FUSION
Press OK to validate this option.
To access to option 2. SETTINGS, go to clause 3.2.
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3.1.4 Fitting connection
Connect the unit cable connectors in the fitting terminals to be joined. The contact surfaces of
both the fitting’s terminals and the cable connectors must always be clean.
NOTES!
Check that threaded adapters correspond to the
diameter of the fitting terminals to fuse:
2 adapters of diameter 4 mm (blue colour).
2 adapters of diameter 4.7 mm (black colour).
It is recommended refraining from electrofusion if the exterior
temperature is below -5C or above +40C
WARNING!
In order to guarantee a good electrofusion, it is recommendable not
to reuse a fitting in which the fusion cycle has been interrupted.
3.1.5 Entering electrofusion data in the unit
Validating the previous option, appears in the display
MODE OF USE
1 MANUAL FUSION
Choose this option to carry out a manual electrofusion.
To view the 3 remaining options, click on the arrow  to move to the next option and the
arrow  to go back to the previous one.
MODE OF USE
2 SCANNER
Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion with
scanner.
MODE OF USE
3 BARCODE
Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion using the
barcode numbers.
MODE OF USE
4 LAST PARAMET.
Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion with the
same parameters used in the last electrofusion.
Press the arrow  to go back to other settings or press the number directly.
If there is a malfunction in the electrofusion process, hot molten
PE/PP can be expelled in rare cases. Therefore, keep at a safe
distance from the fusion point during the electrofusion cycle and do
not connect any other electric equipment during the process.
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3.1.5.1 Manual data entry:
Is the first choice showed when validated 1 FUSION with OK key.
MODE OF USE
1 MANUAL FUSION
Validate it by pressing the OK key.
Electrofusion voltage in a range of and 44 V are only accepted.
FUSION VOLTAGE:
U = 40,0 [V]
U = 40.0 V corresponds to the last entry; entry via the
keyboard the desired voltage, if different.
Validate with the OK key to continue or press STOP to go back to the previous screen.
FUSION TIME:
Tf = 400s Ta=ttºC
tf = 400s corresponds to the last entry; entry via the
keyboard the desired time, if different.
Ta = ttC corresponds to the ambient temperature (for information) for correcting the
electrofusion time based on this merger.
Validate with the OK key to continue or press STOP to go back to the previous screen.
COOLING TIME:
tc = 11 [min]
tc = 11 corresponds to the last entry; entry via keyboard the
desired cooling time, if different .
Validate with the OK key to continue or press STOP to go back to the previous screen.
NOTES!
If no fitting is connected to the unit’s electrofusion cable terminals,
the display will show the following message “NO FITTING: CHECK
WIRES!”. Refer to clause 3.1.6.4 of this Manual.
U=40,0V tf=400s
tc =11min START
The display shows the input parameters and the message
START making intermittences.
Press START to begin the electrofusion cycle. Press STOP to go back to screen 1 MANUAL
FUSION.
U=40,0V I=aaA
tf =400 R=rrΩ
The display shows the electrofusion voltage, current and
time as well as the fitting resistance.
During the electrofusion cycle the FUSION LED blinks and the buzzer becomes audible.
Once terminated the fusion cycle, the display shows the cooling time entered:
COOLING:
tc = 11 [min]
Where tc = 11:00 is the entered time. Automatically starts the
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FUSION
After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:
END OF
FUSION !!!
MAIN MENU:
1 FUSION
3.1.5.2
Fitting barcode input by scanner
With the display in the first option
MODE OF USE
2 SCANNER
Validate with the OK
key to continue or press
UNIT IS READY
SCAN BARCODE
WARNING!
Make sure you always read the barcode corresponding to the fitting
to be electrofused. Should you not record the fitting’s data, this
could cause errors in the electrofusion process that would have
repercussions on the quality and rel
When reading, the connected scanner emits a
red laser line of a particular length. To capture
the barcode data, place the scanner so that the
laser line coincides longitudinally with the
barcode. The distance
will depend on the size of
the barcode to read. Once the scanner has been
placed in position, the laser line will stop
flashing and remain fixed. When this happens,
press the button on the top of the scanner.
U=40,0V te=400s
tc =11min START
NOTES!
If no fitting is connected to the unit’s electrofusion cable terminals,
the display will show the following message “NO FITTING: CHECK
WIRES!”. Refer to clause 3.1.6.4 of this
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MODE
FUSION
PROCEDURE FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS
After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:
This mes
sage appears very briefly, going on to the MAIN MENU
screen.
Press OK
to validate this option and start again.
Fitting barcode input by scanner
:
With the display in the first option
1 MANUAL FUSION, press the arrow

Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion with
scanner.
key to continue or press
STOP
to go back to the previous screen.
Capture the fitting barcode with the scanner.
WARNING!
Make sure you always read the barcode corresponding to the fitting
to be electrofused. Should you not record the fitting’s data, this
could cause errors in the electrofusion process that would have
repercussions on the quality and rel
iability of the joint.
When reading, the connected scanner emits a
red laser line of a particular length. To capture
the barcode data, place the scanner so that the
laser line coincides longitudinally with the
will depend on the size of
the barcode to read. Once the scanner has been
placed in position, the laser line will stop
flashing and remain fixed. When this happens,
press the button on the top of the scanner.
Figure 7: Example of us
The display shows
the parameters captured by the scanner
and the message START making intermittences.
NOTES!
If no fitting is connected to the unit’s electrofusion cable terminals,
the display will show the following message “NO FITTING: CHECK
WIRES!”. Refer to clause 3.1.6.4 of this
Manual.
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After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:
sage appears very briefly, going on to the MAIN MENU
to validate this option and start again.

.
Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion with
to go back to the previous screen.
Capture the fitting barcode with the scanner.
Make sure you always read the barcode corresponding to the fitting
to be electrofused. Should you not record the fitting’s data, this
could cause errors in the electrofusion process that would have
iability of the joint.
Figure 7: Example of us
ing the laser scanner
the parameters captured by the scanner
and the message START making intermittences.
If no fitting is connected to the unit’s electrofusion cable terminals,
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Press START to begin the electrofusion cycle. Press STOP to go back to screen 1 MANUAL
FUSION.
U=40,0V I=aaA
te =400 R=rrΩ
The display shows the electrofusion voltage, current and
time as well as the fitting resistance.
During the electrofusion cycle the FUSION LED blinks and the buzzer becomes audible.
Once terminated the fusion cycle, the display shows the cooling time entered:
COOLING:
tc = 11 [min]
Where tc = 11:00 is the entered time. Automatically starts the
countdown to the expiration of the time .
After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:
END OF
FUSION !!!
This message appears very briefly, going on to the MAIN MENU
screen.
MAIN MENU:
1 FUSION
Press OK to validate this option or press the arrow  to
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3.1.5.3 Fitting barcode input by keyboard:
With the display in the first option 1 MANUAL FUSION, press two times the arrow  .
MODE OF USE
3 BARCODE
Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion entering the
fitting barcode figures.
Validate with the OK key to continue or press STOP to go back to the previous screen.
WARNING!
Make sure you always read the barcode corresponding to the fitting
to be electrofused. Should you not record the fitting’s data, this
could cause errors in the electrofusion process that would have
repercussions on the quality and reliability of the joint.
NNNNNNNNNNNN
NNNNNNNNNNNN
Through the keyboard, enter the 24-digit bar code of the
fitting to be fused.
Validate with the OK key to continue or press STOP to go back to the previous screen.
U=40,0V te=400s
tc=11min START
The display shows the parameters manually entered and the
message START making intermittences.
NOTES!
If no fitting is connected to the unit’s electrofusion cable terminals,
the display will show the following message “NO FITTING: CHECK
WIRES!”. Refer to clause 3.1.6.4 of this Manual.
Press START to begin the electrofusion cycle. Press STOP to go back to screen 1 MANUAL
FUSION.
U=40,0V I=aaA
te=400 R=rrΩ
The display shows the electrofusion voltage, current and
time as well as the fitting resistance.
During the electrofusion cycle the FUSION LED blinks and the buzzer becomes audible.
Once terminated the fusion cycle, the display shows the cooling time entered
COOLING:
tc= 11:00
Where tf = 11:00 is the entered time. Automatically starts the
countdown to the expiration of the time .
After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:
END OF
FUSION !!!
This message appears very briefly, going on to the MAIN MENU
screen .
MAIN MENU
1 FUSION
Press OK to validate this option or press two times the arrow
 to access to 3 BARCODE to start again.
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3.1.5.4 Using the fitting electrofusion parameters entered in the last fusion:
With the display in the first option 1 MANUAL FUSION, press three times the arrow  .
MODE OF USE:
4 LAST PARAMET.
Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion using the
same fitting parameters entered in the last fusion.
Validate with the OK key to continue or press STOP to go back to the previous screen.
U=40,0V te=400s
tc=11min START
The display shows the parameters entered and the message
START making intermittences.
NOTES!
If no fitting is connected to the unit’s electrofusion cable terminals,
the display will show the following message “NO FITTING: CHECK
WIRES!”. Refer to clause 3.1.6.4 of this Manual.
Press START to begin the electrofusion cycle. Press STOP to go back to screen 1 MANUAL
FUSION.
U=40,0V I=aaA
te=400 R=rrΩ
The display shows the electrofusion voltage, current and
time as well as the fitting resistance.
During the electrofusion cycle the FUSION LED blinks and the buzzer becomes audible.
Once terminated the fusion cycle, the display shows the cooling time entered:
COOLING
tc= 11:00
Where tc = 11:00 is the entered time. Automatically starts the
countdown to the expiration of the time.
After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:
END OF
FUSION !!!
This message appears very briefly, going on to the MAIN MENU
screen .
MAIN MENU:
1 FUSION
Press OK to validate this option or press three times the
arrow  to access to 4 LAST PARAMET. to start again.

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3.1.6 Incidents that may occur
3.1.6.1 Input voltage out of range:
If at the start or during the electrofusion cycle the input voltage is less than 200Vac, the cycle
of electrofusion stops and the following message is displayed:
VOLTAGE IS TOO
LOW << 200 V
This message appears very briefly going on to the initial
START MENU screen.
3.1.6.2 Electrofusion voltage out of range:
If the electrofusion voltage of the barcode fitting captured by the scanner via option 2
SCANNER, or entered manually through the option 3 BARCODE, is less than V or greater
than 44 V, the following message is displayed:
VOLTAGE TOO LOW
U < 8.0 V
This message appears very briefly going on to the initial
START MENU screen.
VOLTAGE TOO HIGH
U > 44.0 V
This message appears very briefly going on to the initial
START MENU screen.
3.1.6.3 Incorrect barcode or poorly captured:
If it is done an incorrectly capture of the barcode through the scanner, the display shows the
following message:
READING OF CODE
IS IMPOSSIBLE
This message appears very briefly going on to the following
next screen:
ENTER PARAMETERS
IN MANUAL MODE
This message appears very briefly going on to the screen
MODE OF WORK: 1 MANUAL WORK:
If it is done a barcode captures that is incorrect or is manually entered incomplete or in a
incorrect way, the display shows the following message:
BAR CODE IS
NOT CORRECT
This message appears very briefly. If entered manually, it is
displayed the following screen:
ENTER BAR CODE
FROM KEYBOARD
This message appears very briefly going on to the barcode
introduction screen .
3.1.6.4 Fitting unplugged or problems with the adapters or the fitting:
In the case that the fitting is not connected or it is detected that the electrofusion wires are
not well connected (e.g. wrong size adapters), fitting failure (resistance cut), the following
message is displayed:
NO FITTING
CHECK WIRES!
Up to software version .1.2 this message appears very
briefly going on to the initial START MENU screen.

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NOTES!
From software version 1. .3 this message stays on the screen
intermittently, accompanied by the buzzer until the unit detects a
closed circuit or it is turned off via the power switch.
3.1.6.5 High internal temperature:
When during the electrofusion cycle there is a transformer overheating (> 70  C), a safety
device allows to end the cycle but prevents to carry out the next electrofusion until the internal
temperature has dropped sufficiently (the START button is disabled). The following message
appears:
TRAFO TEMP.
TOO HIGH
This message appears very briefly going on to the initial
START MENU screen
3.1.6.6 Outside temperature too low:
When the ambient temperature is below -5  C, the following message is displayed:
TEMPERAT. = tt

C
NO FUSION !!!
Where tt is the ambient temperature -6C or lower.
Locate the unit in an area where the ambient temperature is higher than indicated.
3.1.6.7 Detection of open circuit or incident:
If during the electrofusion cycle an incident occurs, such as disconnecting an electrofusion
terminal or terminals, the unit detects a magnetic field, fitting failure (cross spirals), the
demanded power exceeds the unit features (50 A up to software version 1.5.0 and 65 A from
software version 1.6.0), the following message is displayed:
SHORT-CIRCUIT
OR ACCIDENT
This message appears very briefly going on to the initial
START MENU screen.
3.1.6. Cooling phase:
The time of the cooling phase should be greater than zero. Otherwise the following message is
displayed:
THE TIME
MUST BE > 0
This message appears very briefly going on to the original
input screen cooling time.
If the cooling phase is interrupted by pressing STOP, the following message is displayed
STOP COOLING?
1 = YES 2 = NO
Pressing 2, the unit returns to the cooling phase; pressing 1
will abort the cooling.
COOLING HAS
JUST BROKEN
This message appears very briefly going on to the initial
START MENU screen.