Orbis AirSTAR User manual

Operation manual
Version 1.8
February 4th, 2018

INDEX
SAFETY NOTES ........................................................1
Equipment identification ........................................................... 1
1.0 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ......................2
1.1 UNPACKING ...................................................................... 2
Area conditions..................................................................2
1.2 Assembly ColdBlock............................................................ 3
1.3 Assembly CFPP Head .......................................................... 9
1.4 Assembly CPPP HeAD ....................................................... 12
2.0 OVERVIEW ......................................................14
Technical Specifications:......................................................... 15
3.0 QUICK START ..................................................16
Introduction, especially relevant when working with multiple
Heads: ........................................................................... 16
3.1 Starting a CFPP Test......................................................... 16
3.2 Cleaning CFPP Head ......................................................... 23
3.3 Starting a CP or a PP test .................................................. 25
3.5 Result printing / sending options ........................................ 29
4.0 SOFTWARE APPLICATION................................30

4.1 Tasks menu .................................................................... 31
4.1.1 Device and Results................................................... 31
4.1.2 Status screen and report screen ................................ 32
4.2 Methods menu................................................................. 35
4.2.1 CFPP or CPPP .......................................................... 36
4.2.2 Creating a CFPP Method............................................ 36
4.2.3 Creating a CPPP Method............................................ 41
4.3 System menu .................................................................. 46
4.3.1 System settings....................................................... 47
4.3.2 Connection settings.................................................. 48
4.3.3 User settings........................................................... 48
4.3.4 Printer settings........................................................ 49
4.3.5 LIMS Settings.......................................................... 49
4.3.6 Email Settings ......................................................... 50
4.3.7 Backup Settings ...................................................... 50
4.3.8 Service settings....................................................... 50
5.0 “AUTOMATOR”.................................................51
5.1 Introduction .................................................................... 51
5.2 Setup ............................................................................. 51
5.2.1 Wireless network ..................................................... 51
5.2.2 Controlled by bath ................................................... 52
5.2.3 Suitability of existing cooling bath.............................. 52
6.0 CALIBRATION..................................................53
6.1 Calibration introduction..................................................... 53
6.2 ColdBlock calibration ........................................................ 54

6.3 CFPP Head Calibration ...................................................... 57
6.3.1 CFPP Head temperature calibration ............................ 57
6.3.2 CFPP Head vacuum calibration................................... 58
6.4 CPPP Head Calibration ...................................................... 60
6.5 Sample Probe Calibration .................................................. 61

SAFETY NOTES
BEFORE OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT READ THIS MANUAL
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO FOLLOW THE LOCAL SAFETY RULES
DURING INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE INSTRUMENT
THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED AND INSTALLED BY TRAINED AND
QUALIFIED STAFF.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN OPERATING THE
INSTRUMENT
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
A typical AirSTAR instrument consists of 3 modules:
•the ColdBlock Cooling unit
•the CFPP and/or CPPP Head
•the Cleaning-Docking Station
The model and serial number of each individual module can be found on an
identification sticker on the rear of the instrument. This sticker also states
voltage and frequency information. When requesting service, please provide
this information to your local agent.

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1.0 UNPACKING AND
INSTALLATION
BEFORE UNPACKING, REFER TO SAFETY NOTES PREVIOUS PAGE
1.1 UNPACKING
•The instrument should be unpacked and inspected immediately upon receipt:
•Check the instrument visually for damage, particularly if the packaging is
damaged.
•Verify the voltage and frequency marked on the instrument matches the
local power supply.
•Report any damage, shortfall or problems with the instrument to ORBIS BV
immediately.
•Retain all packaging for future use in shipping or long-term storage of the
instrument.
Area conditions
The instrument should be installed in an area that meets the following
conditions:
•A stable room temperature of around 18-25 °C.
•The instrument should be placed on a stable bench capable of supporting
min. 28 kg.
•Adjust the leveling feet until the instrument sits level and stable.
•Allow at least 20 cm free space around the instrument for ventilation. Do not
obstruct the air outlets (at back of the instrument).

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Box 1 is labeled with the ColdBlock image.This box contains the AirSTAR
ColdBlock and a european power plug.
Box 2 is labeled with the CFPP or CPPP Head image.This box contains all
parts of the AirSTAR CFPP or CPPP Head. This box also contains the power
adapter and tray for the Cleaning-Docking station.
Box 3 is labeled with the Cleaning-Docking station image.This box contains
the Cleaning-Docking station and cleaning beaker.
1.2 ASSEMBLY COLDBLOCK
IMPORTANT:
Before switching on ColdBlock, remove the 4 black clamps from the bottom
of the unit. (During transport these clamps fix the inside cooling engine to the
unit’s body. When in operation, the cooling engine should be free from the
unit’s body to prevent vibration).
How to remove the clamps:
•carefully tilt ColdBlock a little bit sideways.
•remove the bolt that holds the clamp (wrench size 8). Remove the clamp.
(image 1 & 2)
•repeat on the other side.
•carefully lift and turn ColdBlock in operation position (front side with iPad
facing you)

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Image 1
Image 2
Located on the rear side (image 3) of the ColdBlock are the mains power
connector and the RJ45 (LAN Ethernet) connector.

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Image 3
1. Connect the unit to the mains power using the mains power cable. Connect
the instrument side of the cable to the mains connector.
2. When working with one AirSTAR unit and one Zebra printer or PC/Server,
connect both “clients” directly with network cable (image 4).
3. When working with multiple AirSTAR units, and/or connection with Zebra
printer or PC/Server is required, connect all “clients” in a local network using
a network hub (image 5).
4. Power up ColdBlock with the switch on the rear side of the unit
5. Switch on the iPad and unlock it (no passcode required from factory)
6. Setting up the internal wireless network and iPad connection settings:

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7. For the iPad to communicate with the instrument a WiFi connection has to be
established. New instruments usually have this set up already.
a) If WiFi isn’t set up already, open the settings screen on the iPad.
b) Go to the WiFi tab
c) If ColdBlock is switched on, it should appear in the available network list.
Typically, it will be named “Bathxxx”, where the xxx stands for the unique
ColdBlock number. Select the network and enter the password. The
password is: orbisdraadloospw (for the network to appear it might take a
minute after switching on ColdBlock)
d) If the network does not appear, see Troubleshooting (chapter 10).
8. Opening and setting up the iLab app for the first time:
a) Open up the iLab app by tapping the icon from the iPads home screen.
b) No user has yet been created: the default account is “Open user” and
gives Admin level access.
c) To create users with either most restricted For security reasons it is
recommended to create one or more users, with or without password
protection. (User level), medium restricted access (Editor level) or none
restricted access (Admin level), go to User Settings in the System menu.
See Operation (chapter 4).
d) The iLab app is divided in three main menus: Tasks, Methods and
System. These menus ordered as a carousel. (image 6)
1. The first menu after entering the iLab app is always the Tasks menu.
The next menu is Methods. To enter this menu, press Methods.
2. You’re now in the Methods menu. The next menu is System. To enter
this menu, press System.
3. You’re now in the System menu. The next menu is Tasks again. To
enter this menu, press Tasks. Etc.
e) Most required testing programs for either CFPP, Cloud Point and Pour
Point are pre-installed in the Methods menu in the iLab app. For editing or
creating new programs, see Operation (chapter 4).
f) For more information about working with the iLab App, see Operation
(chapter 4).

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Image 4
Image 5

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Image 6

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1.3 ASSEMBLY CFPP HEAD
In order to install and use the CFPP Head, it must be assembled correctly.
Follow below steps.
1. All CFPP Head parts which
are packed in box 2.
2. Put pipette in the main Head
as shown in picture.
3. Place and click the
transparent cover in the main
Head as shown in picture. The
main function of the cover is to
hold the pipette right in the
“laser beam area”, enabling the
detectors to see the sample
flowing up (and down). It is
very important that the cover is
clicked in well.
4a. Gently shove and push filter
unit onto pipette until in right
position as accoriding to
applicable test method. (first
unscrew/loosen the nut a bit,
then place filter unit onto
pipette, then screw/tighten the
nut onto the filter unit.)

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4b. First unscrew/loosen the nut
a bit, then place filter unit onto
pipette, then screw/tighten the
nut onto the filter unit.
Tip: practice the above with one
hand, using the other hand to
hold the main Head.
5. Insert temperature probe.
Rotate/twist while gently
pushing until in right position. If
right position is found, then
push probe upwards with
moderate force until it clicks in
well.
6. Connect vacuum hose as
shown in picture.
7. Attach jar with push-rotating
motion. The jar is held in place
by an O-ring inside the Head.

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8. CFPP Head is now complete.
Now place the CFPP Head in the
ColdBlock (left picture).
Switch on ColdBlock (switch is
found on the back side).
Switch on the iPad.
Start the CFPP application
named “iLab CFPP”.
A screen similar like this (right
picture) will appear.
On the left side of the screen
the Head status should be
“idle”. (After a few / 10 minutes
of “preparing”)

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1.4 ASSEMBLY CPPP HEAD
In order to install and use the CPPP Head, it must be assembled correctly.
Follow below steps.
1. All CPPP Head parts which
are packed in box 2.
2. Insert temperature probe.
(Short probe for Pour Point /
long probe for Cloud Point).
Rotate/twist while gently
pushing until in right position.
If right position is found, then
push probe upwards with
moderate force until it clicks in
well.
3. Attach jar gently. The jar is
held in place by a magnet
inside the Head.
Now place the CPPP Head in
the ColdBlock (left picture).
Switch on ColdBlock (switch is
found on the back side).

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Switch on the iPad.
Start the CFPP application
named “iLab CFPP”.
A screen similar like this (right
picture) will appear.
On the left side of the screen
the Head status should be
“idle”. (After a few / 10
minutes of “preparing”)

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2.0 OVERVIEW
AirSTAR is Orbis BV’s platform for testing Cold Properties of petroleum, oil and
lubricant related products. AirSTAR is a module-based concept in which the
different modules can be combined with - and added to - each other. The
modules currently available are:
• AirSTAR ColdBlock. Integrated cooling unit with capacity to -105ºC. Liquid-
free, no external chillers required. Includes Powercast pad to supply power
wirelessly to Heads. Includes iPad Air for controlling ColdBlock and Heads.
• AirSTAR CFPP Head. Device for Cold Filter Plugging Point testing. Includes
vacuum pump, sample detectors, temperature probe, pipette, filter unit, test
jar. Communicates with AirSTAR ColdBlock through WiFi. Electrical power
supply is wireless through integrated Powercast Technology.
• AirSTAR CPPP Head. Device for Cloud Point and Pour Point testing.
Includes camera for CPPP detection, tilt mechanism for pour point,
temperature probe, test jar. Communicates with AirSTAR ColdBlock through
WiFi. Electrical power supply is wireless through integrated Powercast
Technology.
• Cleaning-Docking Station. Docking device to place Heads in. Features
Powercast pad to supply power wirelessly to Heads. In case of CFPP Head it
is used to run cleaning cycles; CFPP Head’s vacuum pump draws up cleaning
solvent to clean pipette. In case of CPPP Head it functions merely as a
docking station for the Head to rest in and stay powered in between tests.
> AirSTAR CFPP Analyzer = ColdBlock, CFPP Head, Clean-Dock station
> AirSTAR CPPP Analyzer = ColdBlock, CPPP Head, Clean-Dock station
> AirSTAR CFPP Automator = CFPP Head, Clean-Dock station, Router, iPad,
iPad docking station
> AirSTAR CPPP Automator = CPPP Head, Router, iPad, iPad docking station

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
AirSTAR CFPP Analyzer
AirSTAR CPPP Analyzer
Methods
EN 116, IP 309, ASTM D6371, JIS K
2288, EN 16329.
Cloud Point: ASTM D2500, D5771, EN 219, ISO 3015, JIS
K2269
Pour Point: ASTM D97, D5853, D6892, EN 15, ISO 3016,
JIS K2269m, Chinese GB/T3535
Sample
detection
3 laser beam detection barriers
Camera, high definition. Detection of entire bottom area
and throughout entire sample.
Calibration
Extensive calibration routines for sample + bath jacket temperature (and vacuum measurement for
CFPP).
Temperature probe offset table. Programmable frequency of calibration notifications
Bath temp
range:
+65°C down to -105°C (-175ºF to 95°F)
Vacuum
Microprocessor controlled; constant and
dynamic profiles customizable.
Not applicable
Lift
mechanism
Not applicable
Microprocessor controlled stepper motor
Test/Aspirati
on Settings
Test can be started at programmable temperatures. Option for customized time and
aspiration/measuring intervals.
Cooling
profiles
Stepped and linear cooling profiles customizable (from 1 to 60°C/h). Unlimited storage capacity.
Temperatur
e
Measureme
nt
°C or °F; PT 100 class A probe, automatic probe ID detection with built-in calibration data storage.
Calibration certificate standard supplied. Metal probe for CPPP Head. In-glass probe for CFPP Head
(metal probe optionally available)
Cleaning
Quick programmable cleaning cycles, in
addition to required cleaning of filter
according to method specifications.
Cleaning is executed in Cleaning-Docking
station.
Manual cleaning of jar and probe.
Voltage
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power
150 W
Dimensions
16cm x 59cm x 35cm (W x D x H)
16cm x 59cm x 49cm (W x D x H)
Weight
25 kg
See AirSTAR product brochure for more information