OPERATION MANUAL
Piccolo V1.1.0en/31.01.22//1.0.0
3.2 Information on the thermal fluids ................................................................ 26
3.3 To be noted when planning the test ............................................................. 27
3.4 Display and control instruments................................................................... 28
3.4.1 Display.............................................................................................................28
3.4.2 Control instruments........................................................................................29
3.4.2.1 Arrow keys..................................................................................................29
3.4.2.2 SET key........................................................................................................29
3.4.2.3 ESC key .......................................................................................................30
3.4.2.4 Start/Stop key.............................................................................................30
3.4.3 Adjusting settings............................................................................................30
3.5 Menu function ............................................................................................. 31
3.6 Functional examples .................................................................................... 32
3.6.1 Selecting a language .......................................................................................32
3.6.2 Setting the setpoint ........................................................................................32
3.6.3 Changing the Auto-Start function ...................................................................32
4Setup mode 33
4.1 Setup mode ................................................................................................. 33
4.1.1 Turning on the temperature control unit .......................................................33
4.1.2 Turning off the temperature control unit.......................................................33
4.2 Filling, venting and draining ......................................................................... 33
4.2.1 Cooling circuit .................................................................................................34
4.2.1.1 Filling the cooling circuit.............................................................................34
4.2.1.2 Draining the cooling circuit ........................................................................34
4.2.2 Externally closed application ..........................................................................35
4.2.2.1 Filling and venting externally closed application........................................35
4.2.2.2 Draining externally closed applications......................................................36
5Normal operation 37
5.1 Automatic operation.................................................................................... 37
5.1.1 Temperature control.......................................................................................37
5.1.1.1 Starting the temperature control process..................................................37
5.1.1.2 Ending the temperature control process ...................................................37
6Interfaces and data communication 38
6.1 Interfaces on the temperature control unit................................................... 38
6.1.1 Interfaces at the back .....................................................................................38
6.1.1.1 USB-2.0 interface........................................................................................38
6.1.1.2 RS232 jack...................................................................................................38
6.2 Data communication.................................................................................... 39
6.2.1 LAI commands.................................................................................................39
6.2.1.1 Command “V” (Verify)................................................................................40
6.2.1.2 Command “L” (Limit) ..................................................................................40
6.2.1.3 Command “G” (General) ............................................................................41
6.2.2 PP commands..................................................................................................42
7Service/maintenance 44
7.1 Displays in the event of faults....................................................................... 44
7.2 Electrical fuse............................................................................................... 45
7.3 Maintenance................................................................................................ 45
7.3.1 Function check and visual inspection .............................................................45
7.3.2 Replacing temperature control hoses.............................................................46
7.3.3 Testing overheat protection for functionality.................................................47
