GF MSA 2 MULTI User manual
Instruction manual
Bedienungsanleitung
GF Piping Systems
MSA 2 MULTI Electrofusion Unit
MSA 2 MULTI
Elektroschweissgerät
Operating Instructions MSA 2 MULTI General Information
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Index Page
IGeneral Information 3
Warning notice 3
1Introduction 4
1.1Product description 4
1.2Components description 5
1.2.1Operation Controls 5
1.2.2Display 6
1.2.3Ambient Temperature Sensor 6
1.2.4USB Interface 6
1.2.5Power Cable 6
1.2.6Welding Cable 7
1.3Barcode Reader Scanner 7
1.4Extension Cables for Power Supply 7
1.5START/STOP Card 8
2Fusion process 9
2.1Switching On 9
2.2Material selection 9
2.3Overview of operating procedure 11
2.4Connect fitting 12
2.5Enter operator code/job number 12
2.6Enter fusion data 13
2.7Preparation 15
2.8Fusion process 16
2.8.1Welding phase 16
2.8.2Cooling time 17
3Configuration settings 18
4Data Management 19
4.1Protocol view 20
4.2Protocol export 21
5Error messages 22
6Technical characteristics 23
6.1Standards 23
7Maintenance 24
7.1Cleaning 24
7.2Fusion Cables 24
7.3Function Check-up 24
7.4Spare parts 24
8Accident Prevention 25
8.1Operating the Unit 25
8.2Check before Operation 25
8.3Protection of the Unit 25
8.4Defect Unit 26
8.5Opening the Unit 26
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8.6Working with safety in mind 26
8.7Other disposal 26
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I General Information
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this product. The electrofusion unit MSA
2 MULTI is designed according to newest technology. Using it
for purposes other than those described in this manual may
cause injury to the operator or to other people. It may also cause
damage of the machine or other equipments.
To prevent problems, the machine should only be used when in
perfect working conditions; following the safety instructions;
keeping on hand the technical documentation.
Anyway, the manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
changes to MSA 2 MULTI which may result in differences from
the pictures and information contained in this manual.
To point out relevant aspects operating this electrofusion unit,
symbols are frequently used. The following table contains their
explanation.
Warning notice
Warning notices are used 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.
Caution
Dangerous situation!
Failure to comply could lead to injury or damage to
property.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product description
The MSA 2 MULTI is an electrofusion control unit for the
electrofusion jointing of PE, PP-R, PB and PP pipes.
Fusion parameters input can be accomplished with a fusion
barcode according to ISO/TR 13950 standard or manually.
The internal processor controls the values of welding
parameters, set the power output accordingly and, thanks to the
messages shown in the graphical display, guides the operator
to successfully execute all the necessary operations.
In addition, the MSA 2 MULTI is tracking and storing in the
internal memory up to 500 welding protocols, that can be
browsed by the user even days or months after the welding
execution.
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
There are seven buttons the user can press to operate the
machine. START (green button) and STOP (red button) are the
most important, used to get a confirmation or a stop for all the
actions. The remaining (blue) are auxiliary buttons used for
menu navigation and data entry.
Button Description
() Moves the cursor to previous field,
increases set values, scrolls characters
() Moves the cursor to next field, decrement
set values, scrolls characters in reverse
order
() Moves the cursor to the left
() Moves the cursor to the right
MENU Enters into additional menus
STOP/ESC
(O) Stops any operation and the process; goes
back to previous step
START/OK
(I) Confirms inserted data and starts welding
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1.2.2 Display
The graphical display is the main user interface of the welding
machine. It shows the steps to be executed in sequence, the
fusion data, possible errors and alarm messages.
It is possible to change its brightness using the andbuttons
and then save permanently the new value pressing the
button, in case of limited visibility due to weather conditions. The
operation can be done only when the display shows the fitting
icon
1.2.3 Ambient Temperature Sensor
The outside sensor measures the ambient temperature, to check
the temperature is in the permitted range (between -20° C and
50° C) and adjust the fusion time according to the external
conditions.
1.2.4 USB Interface
The USB type-A interface available on the rear of the machine is
the interface used to upgrade the software version, perform the
calibration of the unit and export the protocols. The connector is
protected against dust and water by a cap, which ensures an
IP67 protection factor when properly fixed.
1.2.5 Power Cable
The power cable is delivered with an earthed plug for being
connected to power supply at 230V/50Hz.
The power source can be either the mains or a generator. In the
latter case there are no deterministic rules to select the right
generator output power. Requirements will vary depending on
the efficiency of the generator as well as other factors, like the
power needed by the fitting.
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1.2.6 Welding Cable
The fusion cable shall be connected to the fitting pins. As
standard the terminals are supplied with straight female
connectors, Ø4mm.
1.3 Barcode Reader Scanner
The barcode scanner allows a quick reading of welding
parameters by reading the related barcode, pointing the barcode
(at a distance of 10-15 cm) and pressing its button.
The successful reading is confirmed by special acoustic tones
and a display change. In case of drawbacks, to check if the
barcode reader is damaged, you can try to read for test purpose
the code printed below, when the machine shows the barcode
symbol.
If this code is read successfully, the issue is not on the barcode
reader. After usage, remember to place the barcode scanner
into its protective case.
1.4 Extension Cables for Power Supply
To avoid excessive dissipation or brown out, on Extension
cables, use cables with section:
4mm² for cables 10m full-run;
6mm² for cables 30m full-run.
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1.5 START/STOP Card
START / STOP card can be used as alternative to the buttons
on the keypad. For instance, you can confirm the commands or
start the welding process by scanning the START bar code on
the card.
The STOP barcode can be used instead to go back to the
previuos step.
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