SDL Atlas QuickWash Plus User manual

M6
Vortex M6
QuickWash Plus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SDL Atlas USA
3934 Airway Drive,
Rock Hill, SC 29732, USA
P: +1 803.329.2110
F: +1 803.329.2133
E: [email protected]
service-[email protected]
SDL Atlas Hong Kong
3J,Garment Centre, 576
Castle Peak Road, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
P:: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [email protected]
SDL Atlas China
1B, Building B, Junxiang Da
Mansion,
No. 9 Zhongshan Yuan
Road, Nanshan,
Shenzhen, 518052, China
P: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [email protected]
www.sdlatlas.com
Version 2

___________________ Quickwash
Plus
i
GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
This page is a record of the equipment specifications. This information may be found on the
stamped nameplate of the instrument. Please fill in the blanks below once the SDL Atlas
instrument has been received.
When contacting the sales or service department to order parts or obtain information, refer to
this page. This will allow SDL Atlas to respond quickly and accurately to the request.
MODEL NO. ___________________________________________________________________
SERIAL NO. ____________________________________________________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
VOLTS
CYCLES
PHASE
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
NUMBER
REV. NO.
DATE
MAIN FUSE____________________________________________________________________
SINGLE PHASE ________________ AMPERES
MAIN FUSE. 把
MODEL: M222QW
RE TYPE: Quickwash Plus

___________________ Quickwash
Plus
ii
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Due to potential hazards associated with any electrical equipment, it is important that the user
is familiar with the instructions covering the capabilities and the operation of this instrument.
The user should ensure that all reasonable safety precautions are followed and if any doubt
exists, seek professional advice before proceeding.
The instrument is designed for use by suitably trained, competent personnel in a controlled
working environment and is intended for use as a wash testing instrument only.
This instrument has moving parts and while all reasonable steps have been taken to protect
personnel associated with these moving parts, incorrect or improper use of the equipment
could result in injury. Consideration should be given to the nature of these moving parts when
installing and setting up the equipment. Fully trained, competent personnel should install this
equipment. This instrument is intended for use in a residential, commercial, and light industrial
environment as detailed in EN 50081-1.
SDL Atlas cannot be held responsible for any unauthorized modifications to the Vortex M6.
WARNING
This instrument contains moving parts and hazardous live voltages. Under no circumstance
should the user try to prevent or restrict the movement of parts or gain access to the internal
circuitry.

___________________ Quickwash
Plus
iii
PROVISION FOR LIFTING AND CARRYING
When unpacking or moving this instrument, extreme care is required owing to its physical
construction and weight.
It is recommended that accepted lifting and carrying procedures are employed and that
personnel wear the appropriate protective equipment e.g. safety shoes. If the instrument is to
be moved an appreciable distance/height, it is recommended that it is moved via a suitable
vehicle e.g. a fork lift truck.
EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
SDL Atlas warrants for twelve (12) months from first use or fifteen (15) months from date of
shipment, whichever occurs first, that this SDL Atlas instrument has passed our inspection and
tests; that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship; and that it will perform
according to the applicable published SDL Atlas specifications if installed and operated
according to our instructions. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or
implied. In no event will SDL Atlas be liable for special or consequential damages due to of any
alleged breach of this warranty provision.
The liability of SDL Atlas hereunder shall be limited to repairing or exchanging, at its option,
any defective part FOB, the nearest SDL Atlas manufacturing facility. Equipment or parts that
have been subjected to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair, or installation
are not covered by warranty. SDL Atlas shall have the right of final determination as to the
existence and cause of the defect.
When parts are repaired or exchanged, the warranty on said part shall continue in effect for
the remainder of the original equipment warranty period or for six (6) months following the
date of shipment by SDL Atlas, whichever period is longer.
SDL Atlas reserves the right to make changes and improvements in its products without
obligation to install these changes in products theretofore manufactured.

___________________ Quickwash
Plus
iv
PARTS WARRANTY
Parts and material supplied by SDL Atlas are inspected and tested to ensure that they are free
from defects and will operate properly when correctly installed and operated in equipment
produced by SDL Atlas. Parts (excluding consumable components such as light sources, optical
components, crock cloth, etc.) are under warranty for a period of six (6) months from date of
shipment. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied. In no event will
SDL Atlas be liable for special or alleged breach of this warranty provision.
The liability of SDL Atlas hereunder shall be limited to repairing or exchanging, at its option,
any defective part FOB, the nearest SDL Atlas manufacturing facility. Equipment or parts that
have been subjected to abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair, or installation
are not covered by warranty. SDL Atlas shall have the right of final determination as to the
existence and cause of the defect.
SDL Atlas reserves the right to make changes and improvements in its products without
obligation to install these changes in products theretofore manufactured.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 1
2.0 SPECIFICATION ........................................................................ 2
3.0 INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 4
3.1 Uncrating the Instrument......................................... 4
3.2 Standard Accessories ............................................... 4
3.3 Optional Accessories................................................ 4
3.4 Setup ....................................................................... 5
4.0 OPERATION ............................................................................ 15
4.1 Loading Program............................................................ 15
4.2 Testing Process .............................................................. 19
4.3 Editing Program............................................................. 21
4.4 Manual Mode ................................................................ 26
4.5 Calibration..................................................................... 15
4.6 Backup Sensor Data....................................................... 19
4.7 Other Settings................................................................ 21
5.0 MAINTENANCE........................................................................ 30
6.0 MEASUREMENT GUIDE............................................................ 33

__________________ Quickwash Plus
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Customers tend to expect their apparel purchases to retain the same fit and appearance
throughout their lifecycle as they are subjected to typical wear and laundering. If a
garment shrinks too much, customers may perceive that the item is of poor quality,
resulting in expensive product returns and lost future sales.
By testing for dimensional stability (also known as shrinkage), manufacturers can
determine how their fabrics will respond when exposed to home laundering and can
apply this information to the production process quickly, assuring shrinkage conformity
while simultaneously maximizing fabric yield. Traditionally, dimensional stability has
taken approximately 4 hours using standard washers and dryers for testing. However,
by using the SDL Atlas QuickWash, users can reproduce the results in 12 to 15
minutes.
The QuickWash system is a compact, robust table top device that resembles a
miniature top loading washing machine. The chambered basket is driven by a shaft that
provides high speed agitation during the wash, rinse and extraction sequences.
Following the extraction sequence, the samples are subjected to a controlled flow of
heated air which induces a tumbling action. An infrared sensor measures the sample’s
surface temperature, and the reading is displayed on the digital controller.
The Quickwash Plus meets AATCC 187 and ISO 23231 standards for dimensional
stability. Traditional home laundry tests take hours before the results are ready. Many
labs must operate around the clock in order to complete these tests. QuickWash
significantly reduces labor in the lab by minimizing the number of home laundry tests
required. Additionally, fabrics aren’t released for shipment until they have passed all of
the physical tests. QuickWash in the lab helps expedite this process.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Physical:
Width 700 mm / 27.5 in
Depth 635 mm / 25 in
Height 610 mm / 24 in
Weight 110 kg / 243 lbs
Electrical:
Width 700 mm / 27.5 in
Depth 635 mm / 25 in
Height 610 mm / 24 in
Weight 110 kg / 243 lbs
Instrument:
Bath Temp (Max) 70°C / 158°F
Accuracy ± 2.0°C
Water Supply More than 2.5 bar

__________________ Quickwash Plus
Medium Water
Environmental:
Indoor Use
Altitude: up to 2000 m
Ambient Temperature: 5 to 55°C (41 to 131°F)
Relative Humidity: 80% maximum
Main Supply Voltage Flucturations: ±10% of the nominal voltage
Over voltage Category: II
Pollution Degree: 2
Meets EU (European Union) requirements for
safety. CE stands for Conformité Européenne
(European Conformity).

__________________ Quickwash Plus
3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 Uncrating the Instrument
When you receive your Quickwash, inspect the crate for damage that may have
occurred during the shipping. Carefully unpack the instrument and thoroughly
inspect the instrument components for any damage or shortages. Report any
instrument damage to the carrier and/or shortages to SDL Atlas Customer Service.
3.2 List of Materias (Standard Accessories)
The Quickwash Plus is shipped with the following items:
•Quickwash Plus
•7 ½ inch template
•6 inch template
•Black Marker
•Silver Marker
•Ruler
•USB Flash Disk Instruction Manual
3.3 Optional Accessories
•203058 – Water Heater
•200779 – Dispenser
•202585 – Stand
•200908 – Ruler for M&S Standards
•201052 – Template for M&S Standards

__________________ Quickwash Plus
3.4 Setup

__________________ Quickwash Plus
4.0 OPERATION
This file include 6 parts to show the user how the control panel runs
•4.1: Loading Program
•4.2: Testing Process
•4.3: Editing Program
•4.4: Manual Mode
•4.5: Calibration
•4.6: Backup Sensor Datas.
•4.7: Other Settings
1. Power up the
instrument, LCD
display will be
initialized.
2. Then, it will show
the Main page
automatically.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
4.1: Loading Program
3. Press the
“Program” key, a
program list will
prompt, the user
can choose or
edit among 10
implanted
programs
Press “Load” to
go back to main
page and start a
test with the
program
chosen.
Press “Edit” to
edit the program
chosen.
4.2: Testing process
4. Do a test - After
loading a
program, For
example,
"Program 3",
press “Run” key
to start a test.
A complete test has
4 steps:
Drain
Wash
cycles
Rinse
cycles
Dry cycle

__________________ Quickwash Plus
5. The QuickWash
will start
draining .
Press “Pause” to
pause the
draining
process.
Press “Drain” to
skip this step if
necessary.
6. Pause - press
“pause” will
pause the
current motion of
the instrument.
Press “Save” to
save your
setting;
•Press
“Continue”
, the
instrument
will run
again and
continue
the current
testing
step.
•Press
“Stop”, the
test will be
stopped.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
7. Wash Cycles-
After draining,
the instrument
will enter Wash
cycles, which has
5 steps:
•Fill
•Dispenser
•Agitate
•Drain
•Spin
These steps will go
one by one in the
sequence.
Dispenser-as per
your setting of
dispenser (check
Item 17), system will
stop to wait for your
adding the
dispenser manually,
press "Continue" to
go to next step.
If you set Auto
Dispenser from
Bottle 1# (or 2#, 3#,
4#),system will
adding the dispenser
automatically.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
This 5 steps may
repeat for several
times if you set many
wash cycles.
•Press "Wash
Cycles" to skip
the wash cycles
•Press "Fill", "
Dispenser",
"Agitate", "Drain"
or "Spin" to skip
the process.
8. Rinse Cycles-
After finishing all
the wash
cycles, , the
instrument will
enter Rinse
cycles, which
also has 5 steps:
•Fill
•Dispenser
•Agitate
•Drain
•Spin
These steps will go
one by one in the
sequence.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
These 5 steps may
repeat for several
times if you set many
wash cycles.
9. Dry Cycles- After
finishing all the
rinse cycles, , the
instrument will
enter Dry cycles.
10.Rinse & Dry
Cycles-If the
user set more
than 1 Rinse &
Dry Cycles, for
example, 2 , after
finishing the dry
cycle of the 1/2
Rinse & Dry
Cycles, it will go
back to repeat all
steps in Item 8 &
9. .

__________________ Quickwash Plus
11.Complete
Cycles-If the
user set more
than 1 Complete
Cycles, for
example, 2 , after
finishing the dry
cycle of the 1/2
Complete
Cycles, it will go
back to repeat all
steps in Item7, 8
& 9. .
12.Finish-- After all
testing steps
have been
finished, the
instrument will go
to cooling down
process
automatically.
•Press "Skip" to end
the test directly
without cooling
down.
•Press "Home" icon
to go back to the
main page.

__________________ Quickwash Plus
4.3: Editing Program
13.Before editing,
please enter the
password.
Password is 1234
14.What can be
edited - All the
parameters lay in
this page can be
set.
•The Common
Setting: Water Level,
Spin Time.
•Wash Cycles
Setting: cycle qty,
water temp and
agitate time.
•Rinse Cycles
Setting: cycle qty,
water temp and
agitate time.
•Dry Cycles Setting:
dry time, air temp
and Air Pressure.
•Rinse and Dry
cycles: cycle qty.
•Complete Cycles:
cycle qty.
Click the icon will return

__________________ Quickwash Plus
to main screen.
15.How to edit -
Press the
number to edit.
For example, if
you want to
change "Wash
Cycles" , click
"1", a keypad
will show.
•Enter the cycle qty
you want. Please
note that
numbers out of
the scope 0~9 is
invalid.
•Press "Enter" to
confirm.
•Press "Close" to
quit.
Note: You can also
set others in the
same way with
"Wash Cycles".