Opsytec Dr. Grobel Radiometer RMD User manual

Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH
Am Hardtwald 6-8
D-76275 Ettlingen
Telefon: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
version 1.2.3E
Manual
Radiometer RMD

1Table of contents 2
1 Table of contents
1Table of contents ...............................................................................................................2
2Preface ................................................................................................................................4
3Directives and Norms ........................................................................................................5
4Identification.......................................................................................................................6
4.1 Manufacturer, Ordering of Spares and Customer Service ........................................6
4.2 Change history...........................................................................................................6
4.3 Copyright ...................................................................................................................6
4.4 Device identification...................................................................................................6
4.5 Intended use ..............................................................................................................7
4.6 Foreseeable misuse ..................................................................................................7
4.7 Legal Information .......................................................................................................8
4.7.1 Limitation of liability ....................................................................................8
4.7.2 Declaration of conformity............................................................................8
4.7.3 Warranty Terms..........................................................................................8
5General..............................................................................................................................10
5.1 Information about this Manual .................................................................................10
5.2 Information about the Symbols ................................................................................11
5.2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................11
5.2.2 Prohibition Signs ......................................................................................12
5.2.3 WARNING SIGNS....................................................................................12
5.2.4 ATTENTION .............................................................................................12
5.2.5 Optional functions.....................................................................................13
5.3 Owner/operator information.....................................................................................13
5.4 Personnel requirements...........................................................................................14
5.4.1 Qualifications ............................................................................................14
5.4.2 Qualified person .......................................................................................14
5.4.3 Operator ...................................................................................................14
5.4.4 Training and qualification of personnel ....................................................14
5.5 Personal protective equipment ................................................................................15
5.5.1 Protective gloves ......................................................................................15
5.5.2 Safety goggles..........................................................................................15
6Safety instructions and residual risk .............................................................................16
6.1 General ....................................................................................................................16
6.2 Safety instructions in relation to normal operation ..................................................17
6.3 Maintenance and troubleshooting ...........................................................................18
6.4 Safety instructions regarding service and repair work.............................................19
6.5 Safety instructions regarding the power supply.......................................................20
7Description of the system and functional overview.....................................................21
7.1 Radiation protection.................................................................................................21
7.2 Practical tips ............................................................................................................21
7.3 Transport, storage, delivery .....................................................................................23

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7.4 Commissioning ........................................................................................................23
8Operation ..........................................................................................................................24
8.1 Switch on .................................................................................................................25
8.2 Measuring with the RMD ........................................................................................25
8.2.1 Measurement screen................................................................................25
8.2.2 Switching measuring modes ....................................................................28
8.3 Menu ........................................................................................................................29
8.3.1 Settings.....................................................................................................30
8.3.2 Change times ...........................................................................................32
8.3.3 Information ...............................................................................................32
8.3.4 Change language .....................................................................................33
8.4 Additional lamp factors* ...........................................................................................34
8.5 Sensors with 2 channels: Erythem und NDT* .........................................................34
8.5.1 Erythema sensor ......................................................................................35
8.5.2 NDT ..........................................................................................................35
8.6 Switch off .................................................................................................................36
8.7 Charging the battery ................................................................................................36
9Technical data ..................................................................................................................37
10 Errors / faults....................................................................................................................40
11 Maintenance & Cleaning .................................................................................................41
11.1 Calibration................................................................................................................42
11.2 Firmware update......................................................................................................42
12 Spare parts .......................................................................................................................44
13 Declaration of conformity ...............................................................................................45
14 NOTES...............................................................................................................................46

2Preface 4
2 Preface
Dear Customer!
Thank you for choosing a product manufactured by us!
Please take your time to read this manual carefully. Please pay special attention to the safety
instructions.
This is the condition for safe handling and safe operation of the system and its components.
If you have any questions that you do not find answered in this manual, please call us and
we will be pleased to assist you. In addition, we always welcome any suggestions or
proposals for improvement.
Our products undergo constant advanced development; therefore there may be minor
differences between your system and the illustrations given in this Operating Manual.
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THIS MANUAL.
2021
Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH
At Hardtwald 6-8
D - 76275 Ettlingen
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
All rights reserved. Reprinting, including excerpts, is only permitted with the written consent
of Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH.
This is a translation of the original operating manual.

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3 Directives and Norms
The system is machinery under Annex II A of the Machinery Directive
and is therefore delivered with a declaration of conformity and with a
CE mark (in accordance with the Machinery Directive).
Guidelines
EC Directives 06/42/EC (Machinery) (partially observed)
2014/30/EC (EMC)
2014/35/EC (Low voltage)
Harmonized standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) –
Part 6-2: Immunity for Industrial Environments
EN 61000-6-4:2007
+ A1:2011
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) –
Part 6-4: Emission Standard for Industrial Environments

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4 Identification
4.1 Manufacturer, Ordering of Spares and Customer Service
Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH
Am Hardtwald 6-8
D – 76275 Ettlingen
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.opsytec.com
4.2 Change history
We reserve the right to make changes in content. Opsytec Dr. Gröbel
GmbH is not liable for any errors in this documentation. No liability shall
be accepted for indirect damages arising from the delivery or use of this
documentation, in as far as this is legally permissible.
Version Editor Date Change
1.0.0E Paravia 16.03.2020 Translation
1.0.1E Paravia 14.03.2020 RMD / RMD changes
1.0.2E Krieg 08.07.2020 RMD / RMD changes
1.0.3E Krieg 24.07.2020 RMD / RMD changes
1.1.0E Krieg 03.08.2020 Lamp factors
1.2.0E Krieg 17.09.2020 sensors Erythem und NDT
1.2.3E Paravia 02.06.2021 Ed. changes
4.3 Copyright
Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH shall retain the copyright for these operating
manual. The operating manual is intended for the owner/operator and his
personnel.
Copyright in accordance with DIN ISO 16016:
Reproduction and copying of this document, use and disclosure of its
contents are prohibited unless expressly authorized.
Non-compliance may result in a claim for damages. All rights reserved in
case of registration of patent, utility patent, or design patent.
Contraventions may be subject to prosecution.
4.4 Device identification
Information for internal use:
Description of the machine: …………………… ..
Year of manufacture: …………………… ..
machine no. …………………… ..
project number …………………… ...

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4.5 Intended use
The RMD determines, with the corresponding sensors, the irradiance and dose in the UV
and VIS spectral range and shows it on the integrated display. Operation is only allowed in
dry environment. If required, the sensors are available splash-proof to IP65.
When using the sensors, light, IR and UV radiation can be reflected and scattered. If
necessary, suitable protective measures must be taken to protect against radiation.
The system is intended exclusively for industrial use in ordinary locations as defined by the
National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70. It is prohibited to use the equipment in hazardous
areas or for general lighting.
It is prohibited to use the devices in explosive environments or for general lighting
•Installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and service work may only be
carried out by trained and qualified personnel who comply with all safety guidelines
and standards.
•Responsibility: Damage resulting from unintentional or unauthorized interference
terminates any right to make warranty or liability claims against the manufacturer.
•Exclusion of warranty: The use of any non-original parts invalidates the warranty.
•Environmental protection: Defective parts containing environmentally harmful
substances must be disposed of accordingly.
•Only suitable for operation in closed rooms.
•Before opening, the system must be disconnected from the power supply and it
must be checked that no voltage is present.
•Wear gloves for cleaning the sensors.
•Any use other than that mentioned above will result in damage to the product. It is
also associated with hazards such as short circuits, fire and electric shock. The
entire device must not be changed and/or modified! The safety instructions must be
observed at all times.
4.6 Foreseeable misuse
The following is considered to be foreseeable misuse:
•Operation of the device without safety devices and equipment.
•Work on the device by untrained personnel.
•Non-compliance with the owner/operator's operating instructions.
•Ignoring of the operating manual.
•Processing of materials other than those specified in the technical data.
•Any other use outside the intended specified use.

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4.7 Legal Information
4.7.1 Limitation of liability
All information in this manual has been compiled taking into account the currently
applicable standards and regulations, the technical standard and our many years of
knowledge and experience.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages in case that:
•This manual is ignored,
•The device is improperly used,
•Untrained personnel is deployed,
•Untrained personnel operates the machine incorrectly,
•Unauthorized modifications are made,
•Technical changes are made,
•Unauthorized modifications are made,
•Non-observance of the instructions in the manual regarding safety, transport,
storage, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance
•Improperly performed repairs
•Impact of foreign bodies or mechanical damage
We shall not be liable for common faults of the device caused by power outage or
failure of the control system.
The actual scope of delivery may be different than the explanations and pictures in this
manual in case of special versions, when additional options are ordered or due to the
latest technical changes.
The obligations agreed in the delivery contract, as well as the legal requirements valid
at the time the contract was concluded shall apply.
4.7.2 Declaration of conformity
The declaration of conformity is in the annex or can be requested from the
manufacturer.
4.7.3 Warranty Terms
The warranty terms and guarantee conditions are governed by the German Civil Code
(BGB). The warranty period is one year unless otherwise agreed in the purchase
documents.
Warranty and liability claims are excluded if they are due to one or more of the
following causes:

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•Improper use
•Improper assembly, commissioning and operation
•Non-observance of the instructions in the manual regarding safety, transport,
storage, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance
•Unauthorised spare parts have been used
•technical modifications have been made
•Improperly performed repairs
•Impact of foreign bodies or mechanical damage
•act of nature beyond control
We expressly reserve the right to make technical changes that serve to improve or
increase the safety standard without separate notification.

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5 General
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Always observe the following basic precautions when using electrical
equipment:
a) Read all instructions before using the device.
b)This device may only be used by qualified and trained personnel.
See the training section of this manual.
c) Do you know how to switch off the product become thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
d) Stay alert - observe what you do.
e) Do not use the product if you are tired or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
f) Keep the danger zone away from all persons.
g) Do not place the device on an unstable surface.
h) Follow the maintenance instructions given in the user manual.
i) Keep this manual in a safe place.
5.1 Information about this Manual
This manual intends to make handling of this system and its components safe and
efficient. The manual is part of the system and must be kept in its immediate vicinity
where it is accessible for the personnel at any time.
This documentation contains the necessary information for the intended use of the
described system. It is intended for technically qualified personnel who have been
especially trained for operation, laboratory use, quality assurance, service and repair.
The personnel must have read this manual carefully and understood its content before
commencing any work. The basic condition for safe working is observation of all stated
safety information and operating instructions in this manual.
Knowledge and technically faultless implementation of the instructions, safety
requirements, safety information and warnings are a condition for safety in operation,
service and repair. Only qualified personnel has the required professional knowledge to
apply the safety requirements, safety information and warnings stated in this operating
manual in a general way correctly in a concrete situation.
In addition, the local accident prevention regulations and general safety regulations
apply for the area of application of the system.
Illustrations in this manual serve the purpose of general understanding; they may differ
from the actual version.
Apart from this manual the instructions for the installed components included in the
appendix apply.
This operating manual cannot take any possible case of maintenance into account. If
you need further information or if special problems occur that are not treated
extensively enough in this manual please request the required information from the
manufacturer.

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For a simple description, the above mentioned components are
collectively referred to as system.
5.2 Information about the Symbols
5.2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In this manual, safety information is indicated by means of symbols. Safety information
is preceded by signal words that indicate the scope of risk.
To avoid accidents and damage to persons or property, always follow the information
and act prudently.
Throughout the text, you will find the following pictograms with the following meanings:
DANGER
Imminent danger
Possible consequences: death or most serious injuries.
•Prevention
WARNING
Dangerous Situation
Possible consequences: death or most serious injuries.
•Prevention
CAUTION
Possible Situation
Possible consequences: slight or minor injuries. Sometimes also used for
warning of material damage.
•Prevention
Note
Information for use or useful important information

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5.2.2 Prohibition Signs
General “Prohibited-sign”
5.2.3 WARNING SIGNS
Warning of optical radiation
(such as UV, IR, or visible radiation)
Warning about electricity!
5.2.4 ATTENTION
Wear eye protection!
Opaque eye protection must be worn!
Disconnect the power plug from the socket!
Disconnect before carrying out maintenance or repair!
Use hand protection!
Refer to the instruction manual/booklet

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5.2.5 Optional functions
* Optional functions, not available for every system
5.3 Owner/operator information
The System is used in the commercial sector. The owner/operator of the system is
therefore subject to the legal obligations concerning work safety.
In addition to the safety information in this manual, the generally applicable regulations
valid for the application area of the system concerning safety, prevention of accidents
and for protection of the environment must be noted and complied with.
The following applies in particular:
The owner/operator must acquire information about the valid occupational health
and safety information and in a risk assessment determine additional hazards
incurred due to the special operating conditions at the location of use of the system.
He must implement these in the form of operating instructions for operation of the
system and specifically for the individual work stations.
The owner/operator is obliged to check during the entire lifetime of the system
whether the operating instructions that he generated comply with the current status
of the regulations and update them if necessary.
The owner/operator must assign and define the responsibilities for installation,
operation, rectification of faults, service and cleaning unambiguously.
The owner/operator must ensure that all personnel dealing with the system have
read and understood this manual. Furthermore, he is obliged to provide personnel
training in regular intervals and provide information about risks.
The owner/operator must provide the required personal protective equipment for his
personnel. Furthermore, the owner/operator is responsible that the system is always
in faultless technical condition. To ensure this, the service intervals specified in this
manual and in the technical documents for the individual systems must be observed
and all safety installations must be checked regularly for function and completeness.
The owner/operator must have all safety devices checked regularly for function and
completeness.
The owner/operator must ensure that the operating personnel have knowledge
about first aid measures and local rescue installations.

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5.4 Personnel requirements
The maximum number of qualified professionals who may be present at the site at the same
time: 2
5.4.1 Qualifications
WARNING
Risk of injury when personnel are insufficiently qualified!
If unqualified personnel carries out work on the system or stays in the
danger area of the system risks arise that may cause severe injuries and
serious material damage.
•Have all activities carried out only by personnel qualified for the
activity.
•Keep unqualified personnel away from the danger area.
Below, this manual lists the qualifications of the personnel for the various areas of
activity:
5.4.2 Qualified person
Qualified persons are trained or can be trained by Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH in
extended operation and parameterization of the system as well as in execution of
preventive service work.
In addition, due to their technical training, knowledge and experience and knowledge of
the relevant standards and regulations, they are able to carry out work they have been
assigned and to recognize and avoid possible risks independently.
5.4.3 Operator
Operators use and operate the system in the scope of the intended use. They are
trained by the owner/operator in the work assigned to them and informed about
possible risks.
5.4.4 Training and qualification of personnel
In regular instructions and training, operating personnel must be informed about the
special risks when working with and handling the system.
The instruction and training should have the following content:
Hazards when working with the system in normal operation.
Hazards in connection with service, repair and cleaning activities.
Conduct to minimize consequences of accidents.
Conduct in case of accidents.
Rescue of injured persons.
Working without personal protective equipment may cause health damage. The
company supervisor is instructed to pay attention that personnel are wearing
personal protective equipment.

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Instruction and training must be carried out in regular intervals by the owner/operator.
For better tracking, execution of instruction and training should be recorded.
5.5 Personal protective equipment
The purpose of personal protective equipment is to protect personnel from hazards that
could affect their safety or health when working with the RMD and UV lamps, LEDs or
lights.
When performing various activities on and with the system, personnel must wear
personal protective equipment. This is pointed out repeatedly in the individual chapters
of this manual. The personal protective equipment is explained below:
5.5.1 Protective gloves
Protective gloves are used to protect the hands from visible and/or invisible radiation,
friction, abrasions, stitches and deep injuries.
5.5.2 Safety goggles
Safety glasses are used to protect the eyes from visible and/or invisible.
Safety glasses and storage boxes can be ordered from Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH, Am
Hardtwald 6-8, 76275 Ettlingen, Germany or UVEX AREITSSSCHUTZ GMBH,
Würzburger Str. 181 - 189, 90766 Fürth, Germany:
Protective eyewear part number: 9169065
Storage box part number: 9957502
CAUTION
Use eye protection when working with the light source in the danger
zone.
CAUTION
Sto
re the safety glasses in a protected place at the place of use
when not in use.

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6 Safety instructions and residual risk
6.1 General
The system is state-of-the-art and has been built in compliance with recognized safety
regulations. Nonetheless, its use may constitute risks for life and limb of the operating
and repair personnel (service personnel) or third parties or impairments to the machine.
Operate the system only when its safety devices are in faultless condition. Disruptions
that impair its safety must be rectified at once.
The following safety information must be strictly observed to prevent damage to the
machine and personal injury!
WARNING
Risk of injury if personnel do not read the operating manual!
Before commissioning and operation, read the operating manual
completely. Read all safety notes and instructions. Failure to follow the
safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock and/or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Material damage due to kinking of the cables
If you bend the cables too much, cable breaks may occur. This can lead
to impairment up to Lead the cables through the functional inaccessibility.
-avoid bending or kinking the cables too much.
-Lay the cables together in a wide circle.
CAUTION
Material damage due to improper handling
If you carry the sensors on the cable, material damage may occur over
time. This can lead to malfunctions or even to the sensors not functioning
properly.
-Pick up the sensors for transport.

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CAUTION
Material damage due to high temperatures
If the sensors are exposed to high temperatures, material damage may
occur.
This can lead to impairments or even to the inoperability of the sensors.
-The sensors may be exposed to max. 60 °C.
-If necessary, do not expose the sensors to radiatio
n for long periods of
time to avoid overheating.
6.2 Safety instructions in relation to normal operation
Never look directly into LEDs, lamps or UV lamps.
The RMD itself does not emit any hazardous radiation.
Safety for persons working with UV radiation:
The wearing of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety goggles and hand
protection) is generally recommended when measuring LEDs, lamps or UV lamps.
Wear personal protective equipment to protect eyes and skin if you cannot ensure
complete shielding of UV radiation.
Safety glasses used must comply with the EN 170 standard (max. spectral
transmission (365 nm) 0.3%) and provide protection against direct and lateral
radiation.
Attach warning signs to the work area and all access points.
Demarcate the working area for manual workstations or mobile use accordingly.
The risk assessment for a UV workstation is the responsibility of the customer. This
requires measurements / assessments according to DIN EN 14255-1:2005-06
"Measurement and assessment of personal exposures to incoherent optical
radiation - Part 1: Ultraviolet radiation emitted by artificial sources in the workplace".
DIN 14255-1 itself does not contain any limit values. These are given in Directive
"2006/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on minimum health and
safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to risks arising from physical
agents (artificial optical radiation)".

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CAUTION
Risk of damage
•Skin grease and dirt are absorbent in the UV and visible spectral
range.
•Avoid fingerprints on the optically active sensor surface. If
necessary, the components must be carefully cleaned with
isopropanol.
6.3 Maintenance and troubleshooting
The chapter "Maintenance" describes all necessary work, the regular execution of
which ensures reliable operation.
Apart from the measures described in this manual, no unauthorized repairs or
modifications may be carried out. Furthermore, no changes, additions or
conversions may be made without the manufacturer's approval.
If a fault occurs which cannot be rectified using the instructions, contact the
manufacturer's customer service department.
In addition, carry out regular maintenance, servicing and cleaning work to ensure a
technically perfect condition and increase the service life.
Eliminate immediately any faults that impair safety.
Immediately replace components and parts that are not in perfect condition.
Operation is not permitted if there is visible damage to the device.

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6.4 Safety instructions regarding service and repair work
CAUTION
Risk of damage
•Skin grease and dirt are absorbent in the UV and visible spectral
range.
•Avoid fingerprints on the optically active sensor surface. If
necessary, the components must be carefully cleaned with
isopropanol.
Service, repair and cleaning work may only be carried out by authorised and
specially trained specialists. The system must be de-energized and secured before
major work (including cleaning) is carried out).
Perform the prescribed adjustment, service and inspection work according to the
plan.
Only qualified electricians may carry out work on the electrical system.
Safety devices may only be removed during service and repairs if the system has
been previously switched off and brought into a safe condition.
During service and maintenance work, important safety installations may no longer
function. This type of work therefore requires special care.

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6.5 Safety instructions regarding the power supply
The device is powered by lithium polymer batteries. To recharge the batteries, plug the cable
into the port of the RMD and connect the other end to the supplied mains adapter.
WARNING
Fire hazard from lithium polymer batteries
If the device is exposed to strong thermal or mechanical influences, the
lithium-polymer battery may be damaged.
This may cause spontaneous combustion of the battery.
Toxic vapours escape and a metal fire is started.
Avoidance
Do not use or store the device
-near strong heat sources
-over 60 °C
Measures
- Don't breathe the fumes.
-Do not attempt to extinguish the metal fire yourself but inform the fire
brigade immediately.
Lithium batteries must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Waste key
number: 1606