SDL Atlas M233B User manual

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M233B
AutoFlamm Tester
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Ver. 2.1(2023.02.13)

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GENERAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
This page is a record of your equipment specifications. This information is found on
the stamped nameplate of your instrument. Please fill in the blanks below when you
receive your SDL Atlas instrument.
When contacting the sales or service department to order parts or obtain information,
refer to this page. This will allow us to respond quickly and accurately to your request.
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
VOLTS CYCLES PHASE
NUMBER REV. NO. DATE
MAIN FUSE. 把
SINGLE PHASE AMPERES
MODEL: M233B RE
TYPE: AutoFlamm Tester

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Due to the potential hazards associated with any electrical equipment it is important
that the user is familiar with the instructions covering the capabilities of, and the
operation of this instrument. The user should ensure that all reasonable safety
precautions are followed and if any doubt exists, should seek professional advice
before proceeding.
This instrument is designed for use by suitably trained, competent personnel in a
controlled working area, and is intended to be used as a flammability tester only.
This instrument have moving parts and while all reasonable steps have been taken to
protect personnel associated with these moving parts, incorrect or mis-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. This equipment should be
installed by fully trained, competent personnel. This instrument is intended for use in
a residential, commercial and light industrial environment as laid down in EN 50081-1.
SDL Atlas cannot be held responsible for any unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Due to the potential hazards associated with the use of Propane and Butane, it is
important that the user take all necessary safety precautions when using these items.
WARNING
This unit contains moving parts and hazardous live voltages. Under no circumstances
should the user try to prevent / restrict the movement of the burner or gain access to
the internal circuitry, personally or with the aid of a foreign body. All ventilation slots
must be kept clear.

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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 unit 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 as a result 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, SDL Atlas plant. Equipment or parts that have been
subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, 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.

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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, SDL Atlas plant. Parts that have been subject to
abuse, misuse, accident, 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.

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CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 1
2.0 SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................. 2
3.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Uncrating the Instrument.................................................................................. 4
3.2 List of Materials (Standard Accessories).......................................................... 4
3.3 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 8
3.4 Setup................................................................................................................. 9
4.0 OPERATION...................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Setup for Testing............................................................................................. 24
4.2 Standard Testing Method (see related standard for details) ........................... 25
4.3 Test Results.................................................................................................... 43
5.0 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 59
5.1 Cleaning the Specimen Holder ....................................................................... 59
5.2 Cleaning the Machine Frame.......................................................................... 59
5.3 Repair of Specimen Holder............................................................................. 59
6.0 REVISION .......................................................................................................... 60

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The SDL Atlas M223B AutoFlamm Tester determines the flammability resistance of
fabrics and soft fabric toys, it measures the flame-spreading time and speed of
specimens burnt at the vertical or other orientations that under controlled flame-
impingement conditions.
The AutoFlamm must work with the supplied computer software. It is equipped with a
solenoid operated gas burner and micro-switch operated trip threads, fully motorized
burner assembly with ignition position memory function for different testing standards.
Test results can be directly saved in the computer, data can be re-called, edited, and
stored in test report. The report can also be exported to third party software
application (such as MS Word).
The M233B meets requirements to perform varies test standard as below:
•BS EN 13772: 2003
•BS EN ISO 6940: 2004
•BS EN ISO 6941: 2003
•BS EN ISO 6941: 1995
•BS EN ISO 6940: 1995
•BS EN ISO 15025: 2016
•BS EN 1103: 2005
•BS EN 1101: 1996
•BS EN 1102: 1996
•BS EN 532: 1995
•BS 5438: 1989
•BS 5438: 1976 –Test 1
•BS 5438: 1976 –Test 2
•BS 5438: 1976 –Test 3
•BS EN 71-2: 2011

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2.0 SPECIFICATION
PHYSICAL:
Length
65 cm
width
51 cm
Height
120 cm
Weight
70 kg (Approx.)/154.3Lbs
ELECTRIC:
Power
230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Fuse
5 Amp 250 Vac
INSTRUMENT
Control
PC
Interface
USB (cable connection) or Bluetooth (wireless connection)
Marker Thread
6 horizontal markers and 2 vertical markers (+/- 1 mm)
Specimen Holder
7 sets of frames with templates (Dimension +/- 0.5 mm)
Timer
+/- 0.05 s
Gas Supply
Commercial Butane or Propane with regulator (not supplied
by SDL Atlas)

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COMPUTER (Not Included)
Intel Core i3 processor or above installed with MS Win 10 operation system
2 GB RAM or higher
20 GB free hard disk space.
Any suitable monitor
USB port
Remark: The computer that connects to AutoFlamm must be solely use for the
machine control purpose only, it is not supposed to use for other sharing functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL: (refer to ISO, EN or other standard for exact details and
requirements)
Indoor use with ventilation facility
Air movement less than 0.2 m/s during test
Ambient Temperature: 15 to 30 C
Relative Humidity: 45-65% (for details refer to test standard)
Mains Supply Voltage Fluctuations: 10% of the nominal voltage
Over voltage Category: II
Meets EU (European Union) requirements for safety. CE
stands for Conformité Européenne (European
Conformity).

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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 Uncrating the Instrument
When you receive your AutoFlamm Tester, inspect the crate for damage that may
have occurred during 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 Materials (Standard Accessories)
The AutoFlamm is shipped with the following items:
•AutoFlamm
•Connecting Cable
•Bluetooth Receiver (for wireless connection)
•Removable Stainless steel Debris Tray
•Pack of Marker Thread
•7 sets of Pin Frames (specimen holders) with Templates
•M233A/10 Gas Burner
•M233A/11 Gas Burner
•Burner Spacer (17 mm)
•Burner Spacer (20 mm)
•25mm Flame gauge
•USB for Instruction Manual & Software
•Power Cable
•5 Amp fuses

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Seven Sets of Pin Frames (Specimen Holders) and Templates to
Comply to following Standards
⚫M233A/1 - BS EN 1101, BS EN ISO 6940:1995, BS EN 13772:2003
⚫M233A/2 - BS EN 6941:1995, BS EN 6941:2003, BS EN 1102, BS EN 1103
⚫M233A/3 - BS EN ISO 6940:1995, BS EN ISO 6940:2004, BS EN 1101:1995
⚫M233A/4 - BS EN 532, BS EN ISO 15025:2002, BS5438: 1989
⚫M233A/5 - BS EN 5438 Part 1 and 2：1976 (shown in picture below)
⚫M233A/6 - BS EN 5438 Part 3：1976
⚫M233A/14- EN71-2: 2011 Part 5.4

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Gas Burner
Debris Tray

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Burner Spacer 17 mm 20 mm
Marker Thread
25mm Flame Gauge

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3.3 Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for the AutoFlamm:
⚫M233B/2 Radiator Assembly with Filter Paper for BS EN 13772
⚫M233A/7 Filter Paper for BS EN 13772, BS EN 15025 & BS EN 1102
⚫M233A/8 Filter Papers for BS EN 1103
⚫M233A/9 45 Tex White Mercerized Cotton Marker Thread
⚫M233A/10 Burner for BS EN Standard
⚫M233A/11 Burner for BS 5438: 1976
⚫M233A/12 White Plain Weave Bleached Cotton Ignition Fabric
⚫M233A/13 Calibrations Kit for EN 13772
Standard
Test
Frame
Filter
paper
Marker
Thread
Radiator
Burner
Gas
BS EN ISO 6941:2003
M233A/2
M233A/9
M233A/10
Propane/Butane
BS EN 13772:2003
M233A/7
M233B/2
Propane
BS EN 1102:1996
BS EN 1103:2005
M233A/8
BS EN ISO 6940:2004
M233A/3
Propane/Butane
BS EN 1101:1996
Propane
BS 5438:1989
M233A/4
Butane
BS EN 532:1994
Propane
BS EN ISO 15025:2016
M233A/7
Propane
BS EN 71-2:2011 Part5.2
Propane/Butane
BS EN 71-2:2011 Part5.3
BS EN 71-2:2011 Part5.4
M233A/14
M233A/9
BS EN 71-2:2011 Part5.5
BS 5438:1976 Test1
M233A/5
M233A/11
Butane
BS 5438:1976 Test2
BS 5438:1976 Test3
M233A/6
M233A/9

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3.4 Setup
3.4.1 Machine Layout
Manual Control
Panel
Right Side
Panel
Right Vertical Marker
(5 & 15 mm)
150 mm Marker
(5 & 15 mm)
300 mm Marker
(5 & 15 mm)
600 mm Marker
(5 & 15 mm)
Left Vertical Marker
(5 & 15 mm)
Pin Frame with
Template
First Marker
220 mm (1 & 5 mm)
Second Marker
370 mm (1 & 5 mm)
Third Marker
520 mm (1 & 5 mm)
Gas Regulator
Burner Assembly
Radiator Assembly
(optional)
Upper Beam
Middle Beam
Lower Beam

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Right Side Panel
Manual Control Switch
Run/Set:
1. When burner assembly is at the origin, short press the button and burner move to
the preset position of the selected standard.
2. When Burner is not at the origin, press the button and Burner returns to the origin.
3. When Burner is not at the origin, hold the button for 5 seconds until the light
flashes, the device will set the current position to the preset position of the selected
standard, and the Burner assembly will then return to the origin.
Manual ignition and
Gas Value button, light
on when working.
Manual Radiator
button, light on when
working.

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3.4.2 Software Setup
The AutoFlamm is supplied with software that control the device to perform tests
and process test results and reports. Computer is not supplied; please refer to
section 2 “Specification” for the detailed requirements of the computer system.
1. Before installation, close any other programs that Windows is running. This
will stop them from interfering with the installation process.
2. Insert the supplied USB drive and then double click the “Setup.exe”.
3. The setup screen will prompt up, to continue, the default folder for software is
“C:\Program Flies\AutoFlamm”. (By clicking on the “Browse” the user is able
to select a different drive and/or folder to install software.) Then press
“Next”. ，click on the “Next”, or click on the “Cancel” to exit the application.

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4. Creat a desktop shortcut or not, then click “Next”install the software.
5. The software is ready to be installed. Press “Install” to install the software”.

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6. Press “Next” to install the Device Driver.
7. The Driver will be completely installed and ready for use.

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8. The software will be completely installed and ready for use.