TECNA PROVASET T3LPF User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Rev.20210610
Updated to fw 1.0.42
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Revision Description Date
20190311 Issued 11/03/2019
20190612 French text update 12/06/2019
20190718
Chapter integration: Firmware Update page 94
Chapter integration: Collection of test data on the pen drive page 82
Paragraph integration: Programmable output parameters (SWPDO option) page
56
Parameter update Set product with: 'Via Ethernet' see Unit: barcode reader
(option) page 70
Paragraph update: Available options page 11
Paragraph update: Flow rate test: PASSED/FAILED result messages page 41
Paragraph update: Leak test: PASSED/FAILED result messages page 50
Paragraph update: Volume+leak test: PASSED/FAILED result messages page 54
Updating of the parameter ‘Enable code database': Unit: barcode reader (op-
tion) page 70
Weight update: Technical data page 96
18/07/2019
20190909
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tion) page 70
Update products no. and programs no.: Description page 10
Updating of the PRODUCT or TEST PROGRAM selection for each test cycle: Testing
products and programs page 34
09/09/2019
20191015
Chapter integration: Printer page 84
Paragraph update: Barcode associations database group (option) page 72
Program code integration: Test program: name, type of test, mode page 37
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board) page 68
Replacement of the term Permeability with Blockage for the English language
version
Constant temperature update: Leak test: leak rate Q page 49
Updating calibration sensor image with LTC Tecna pressure gauge:
Calibration of the relative pressure page 87
15/10/2019
20191204 Update Products / Programs parameter: Unit: digital inputs page 62
Unit: digital outputs page 64 04/12/2019
20200722
Declaration of Conformity aligned
Update: QLP “Low-pressure" mode 30 mbar and "QLP extra digit" page 39
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PN page 41
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22/07/2020
20210212
Added paragraph 7.8 Unit: Ethernet (OPTION) page 66
7.9 Unit: Part11 Options(option) page 68
8.2 Utility: Autotest cycle page 77
8.3 Utility: Backup and Restore page 78
Added Leak in pressure per second as measuring scales
12/02/2021
20210505 Added hectoliters to units of measurement selectable 05/05/2021
20210511 Update 7.3 Unit: measuring scales page 62 11/05/2021
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 = display message
 = programmed parameter
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SUMMARY
1. LIST OF USED SYMBOLS pag.8
2. RISKS AND WARNINGS pag.9
3. GENERAL INFORMATION pag.10
3.1 Description pag.10
3.1.1 Available options pag.11
3.1.2 Available accessories pag.11
3.2 Packaging and transport pag.11
3.3 Storage pag.11
3.4 Front panel pag.12
3.5 Rear panel with mains power supply (90 ÷ 230 Vac) pag.13
3.5.1 Rear panel for external 24 Vdc power supply pag.14
3.6 Fuses pag.15
3.7 Manufacturer label pag.16
3.8 Expansion board pag.17
3.8.1 Expansion board, 8 inputs / 8 outputs (type IOB) pag.17
3.9 Lights tower indicator, loud alarm, remote control box pag.20
3.10PLC: interface signals pag.21
3.11Pneumatic diagram pag.22
3.12Pneumatic installation, air supply and test connections pag.24
3.12.1 Flow rate test: connection with remote pressure reading pag.25
3.12.2 Flow rate test: connection with local pressure reading pag.28
3.12.3 Leak test: pneumatic connections pag.29
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4. MAIN MENU pag.30
5. USER INFORMATION pag.31
5.1 Power on pag.31
5.2 Touch screen keys for managing display menus pag.32
5.3 Information pages display pag.33
5.4 Testing products and programs pag.34
5.4.1 Products pag.35
5.4.1.1 Product parameters pag.35
5.4.2 Test programs pag.37
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5.4.2.1 Test program: name, type of test, mode pag.37
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  pag.38
5.5.2 Flow rate test: pressure regulation pag.39
5.5.3 Flow rate test: test parameters pag.39
5.5.4 Flow rate test: PASSED/FAILED result messages pag.41
5.5.4.1 PASSED result messages pag.41
5.5.4.2 FAILED result messages pag.41
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5.6 Leak test: test cycle with test parameters pag.43
5.6.1 Leak test: test cycle pag.43
5.6.2 Leak test: pressure regulation pag.44
5.6.3 Leak test: Fixed PID pag.44
5.6.4 Leak test: test parameters pag.46
5.6.5 Leak test: leak rate Q pag.49
5.6.6 Leak test: PASSED/FAILED result messages pag.50
5.6.6.1 PASSED result messages pag.50
5.6.6.2 FAILED result messages pag.50
5.7 Volume + leak test (sealed parts): test cycle and parameters pag.50
5.7.1 Volume+leak test: test cycle pag.51
5.7.2 Volume+leak test: test parameters pag.53
5.7.3 Volume+leak test: PASSED/FAILED result messages pag.54
5.7.3.1 PASSED result messages pag.54
5.7.3.2 FAILED result messages pag.54
5.8 General test parameters pag.55
5.8.1 Management parameters pag.55
5.8.2 Programmable output parameters (SWPDO option) pag.56
5.8.3 Printing parameters pag.57
5.8.4 Discharge phase parameters pag.57
5.9 Test cycle phase lights pag.59
6. CONFIGURATION MENU pag.60
6.1 Unit: screen & sound pag.60
6.2 Unit: instrument settings pag.61
6.3 Unit: measuring scales pag.62
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6.4 Unit: digital inputs pag.62
6.5 Unit: digital outputs pag.64
6.6 Unit: automations (Option) pag.65
6.7 Unit: USB device/slave interface pag.66
6.8 Unit: Ethernet (OPTION) pag.66
6.9 Unit: Part11 Options(option) pag.68
 pag.68
6.11Unit: serial line 2 (second expansion board, option) pag.69
6.12Change date and time unit pag.69
6.13Unit: password management pag.69
6.14Unit: barcode reader (option) pag.70
6.15Barcode associations database group (option) pag.72
7. UTILITY pag.75
  pag.75
7.2 Utility: Autotest cycle pag.77
7.3 Utility: Backup and Restore pag.78
8. PART COUNTER pag.80
8.1 Partial part counter pag.80
8.2 Total part counter pag.81
9. COLLECTION OF TEST DATA ON THE PEN DRIVE pag.82
9.1 Format of data recorded on the pen drive pag.83
10. PRINTER pag.84
11. CALIBRATION OF PRESSURE AND FLOW SENSORS pag.86
11.1Calibration of the relative pressure pag.87
11.1.1 Calibration of the "zero" relative pressure pag.89
11.1.2 Calibration of the "gain" for the reading of the relative pressure pag.89
11.2Flow sensor calibration pag.90
  pag.91
11.2.2 Flow sensor gain calibration (gain) pag.92
12. FIRMWARE UPDATE pag.94
13. ALARMS pag.95
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS pag.96
14.1Technical data pag.96
14.2Size, weight, brackets pag.97
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15. GUARANTEE pag.99
16. USER INFORMATION EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/UE pag.100
17. SHIPPING LIST pag.101
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1. LIST OF USED SYMBOLS
 Safety rules for the operator, considering as operator any installer,
user or present person.
 Instructions to be followed carefully for the correct operation of the
equipment and to avoid any damage to the equipment or to the operator.
 Contains important indications for the equipment maintenance.
 Contains important supplementary information or useful suggestions.
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2. RISKS AND WARNINGS
 Compressed air risk: when the equipment is installed and used, the
operator must be protected against any possible injuries caused by the acciden-
tal detachment of parts under pressure. The tested product must conform with
the mandatory requirements (e.g. The tested product must conform with the
mandatory requirements (e.g. "Pressure Equipment Directive", PED 97/23/CEE )
 Electrical shock risk: class I equipment.
The electrical power supply requires mandatory a protective ground connec-
tion. Check regularly the protective ground connection of the power supply.
Always keep the power supply cable in good conditions. Disconnect the power
supply cable for any maintenance and before cleaning the equipment housing.
 Moving parts risk: if the pneumatic or electrical outputs of the equip-
ment are used to drive external moving parts, the operator must be protected
applying all the safety standards of the Machinery Directive for moving parts.
 Before carrying out any maintenance work, depressurise the pneu-
matic system and disconnect the power supply cable to the device.
 Clean the outside of the equipment with soft cloths, using only water
with neutral detergents or disinfectants.
-
gents.
Do not spray the cleaning agent directly on the device.
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
parts permanently, especially the live parts.
 Use the equipment only for the intended purposes, described in

equipment.
 This manual must be read carefully before using the equipment of
which it is integral part. Keep this manual for future reference.
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equipment for standard applications. The copy and the distribution of any part of
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3. GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 Description


Main features:
• modern and powerful electronics-
ories;
• graphical colour display-

• touch screen, for a fast and easy programming of all operating parameters;
• advanced serial interfaces, for data collection and remote programming of all
functions;
• innovative pneumatic circuit., designed to ensure the safety of the tests and
the accuracy of the measurements.
The Provaset T3 models can be used both for manual testing benches and for test
stations on highly automated systems, controlled by a PLC or computer.

• 
– up to 20 l/min), resolution 0.001 l/min;
– from 50 l/min to 300 l/min, resolution 0.01 l/min;
• pressure decay tests, with optional full scale range:
– up to 2 bar (resolution 0.1 Pa);
– up to 6 bar (resolution 1 Pa);
• 300 programmable test programs;
• 300 programmable products, each of which can contain a sequence of 1 to 16
programs;
• -
ing to various temperature standards (0°C, 21°C, ...);
• various pressure measurement scales (kPa, mbar, mmH2O, mmHg, psi, inH2O);
• 
• electronic pressure regulation with a proportioning valve;
• Staubli quick connector for leak masters;
• procedure for the automatic measurement of the equivalent volume for leak
tests;
• Available languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Ger-
man;
• programmable PLC inputs and outputs;
• clock / calendar;
• test counters;
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• serial lines USB slave and RS232/RS485 for remote management from a com-
puter;
• 
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cation to ISO9001:2008 standards.
3.1.1 Available options
• Option - : barcode management, qr code and label printer;
• Option - : programmable outputs;
• Option - : SPC statistics function and daily and hourly counters;
• Option - : user access and data logging in accordance with FDA CFR 21
part 11;
• Option - IO421: expansion board for interface ;
• Option - IO400: expansion board for interface ;
• Option - 8-in / 8-out expansion board (supplied as an option for slot 2);
• Option - Eth: communication over ethernet connection;
• Option - V24: external power supply 24Vdc.
3.1.2 Available accessories
• tower lights (semaphore) with audible alarm;
• 
• remote commands box;
• 
3.2 Packaging and transport
The type of packaging is selected according to the transport means, the quantity to
be delivered and the place of destination.
Normally, every single instrument is contained within a cardboard box.
Keep the cardboard packing in order to use it when the instrument is shipped to au-
thorized service centers or to the manufacturer for required maintenance.
If the original packaging has not been stored, use a cardboard box, with adequate
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vent any movement of the instrument inside the box.
Transport must be carried out at temperatures between –10 °C and 50 °C, with a max-
imum relative humidity of 50% and ambient pressure between 700 hPa and 1100 hPa.
3.3 Storage
In case of prolonged inactivity, keep the equipment, possibly packaged, or otherwise
protected, in rooms with a temperature between 0 ° C and 50 ° C, maximum relative
humidity 50%, ambient pressure between 700 hPa and 1100 hPa.
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3.4 Front panel
A LCD Display, Colour TFT, 7” with touch screen;
B 
 Start/Stop push button, push to start a new test, push again for about 1 s to stop the test.
D Test cycle phase lights
E Lights tower with loud alarm, removable, with 1.5 m cable (semaphore option)
 USB Host connector.
B
C
E
A
F
D
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3.5 Rear panel with mains power supply (90 ÷ 230 Vac)
A 
B Power input socket with ground connection, type IEC320
 Compressed air supply input, 3 bar min, 10 bar max;
D Filtered air output, to be connected to the input port E;
E Filtered air input, from point D
 Output port for reading the local pressure (with a cap or connected with a tube to port I)
 
H Air exhaust outlet, with silencer
I inlet port for reading the test pressure, connected with a tube to the local pressure port F
(local pressure) or directly to the tested component (remote pressure).
J Housing 2, for expansion board (option);
K Housing 1, for expansion board (standard IOB type)
 Ethernet connector
M USB Host connector.
A
B
C D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
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3.5.1 Rear panel for external 24 Vdc power supply
A Terminal block plug, 3 positions, pitch 5.08, clamping screw for wires, Phoenix Contact
type 1777992;
+24 V
0 V
A
The power supply with two common +24Vcc and 0V outlets, is supplied only if re-
quested by the client. (option)
Terminals:
+24V= Power supply 24Vcc, 1.5 A max
0V Common 0V (connected to the frame)
Ground
 EMI/EMC compliance; the connection to ground is required for EMI/
EMC electromagnetic compliance.
 Electrical shock risk.
the external power supply must comply with standards.
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3.6 Fuses
Version with mains power supply (90÷230 V~)
Two fuses, size 5x20 mm, retarded type T, 630 mA rated.
Fuse drawer below the power switch.
 disconnect the power supply cable before changing the fuses.
Version with 24V= power supply
Single fuse, internally mounted, resettable, 1.5A.
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3.7 Manufacturer label
A Logo Tecna Srl
B Company address
 Equipment type, PROVASET T3L
D Model code, T3LPxxx-2C
E Serial number
 Production year
 Mains power supply
H Air pressure supply, 3 <= bar <= 10
I Instruction manual
J CE marking
K WEEE marking
Tecna Srl
Via Statale Sud 115
41037 Mirandola - Italia
www.tecnasrl.com
AB
C
DEF
GH
I
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K
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3.8 Expansion board
3.8.1 Expansion board, 8 inputs / 8 outputs (type IOB)
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Vx
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
+
+
+
+
Vx
RS 232 Rx RS 485 A
0 V
RS 232 Tx / RS 485 B
USB
BIP
DIGITAL I/O
external +24 V
SERIAL LINE
The input/output board, type IOB with 8 Inputs / 8 Outputs, features:
-
tacts connector, type DFMC 1,5/2-ST-3,5-LR, code 1790483.
USB: USB slave connector type B , for communication with a PC; when two expansion
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tion to a PC.
BIP: acoustic buzzer, low intensity.
: +24V= power supply, digital inputs/outputs, Phoenix Contacts connec-
tor, type DFMC 1,5/12-ST-3,5-LR, code 1790580.
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1: + +24V= 2: – -0V common
3: <1 (Output 1) 4: 1< (Input 1)
5: <2 (Output 2) 6: 2< (Input 2)
7: <3 (Output 3) 8: 3< (Input 3)
9: <4 (Output 4) 10: 4< (Input 4)
11: + (Output +) 12: 5< (Input 5)
13: + (Output +) 14: 6< (Input 6)
15: <5 (Output 5) 16: 7< (Input 7)
17: <6 (Output 6) 18: 8< (Input 8)
19: <7 (Output 7) 20: – (Output -)
21: <8 (Output 8) 22: – (Output -)
23: +Vx (Output +Vx) 24: – (Output -Vx)
Power supply for digital inputs/outputs:
+ external power supply of PLC: +24V=
- external power supply of PLC: -0V common
Digital I/O
Output <1: <8 
Output + Auxiliary output at positive power supply voltage +
Output - Auxiliary output at power supply common 0 Volt -
Input 1<: 8< 

If an external power supply is not available (+ PLC 24V=), it is possible to use the inter-
nal power supply (+Vx , -Vx ) of the equipment; connections:
23: +Vx (Output +Vx) connected to 1: + (PLC: +24V=
24: -Vx (Output -Vx) connected to 2: - (PLC: -0V common)
The maximum output current is limited to 300 mA (max 10W), protected by an autore-
settable internal fuse.
The digital outputs and inputs are isolated, up to 50 Volts, if supplied by an external
power supply (24V=PLC). The digital inputs and outputs are not isolated if powered by
the internal power supply +VX and -VX.
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 Use only a single power supply source. Never connect the auxiliary
internal power supply (+Vx, -Vx) to any other external power supply.
 Electrical shock risk. Any external conductive connection to the
expansion board must be considered as an accessible conductive part of the
equipment and must have a double insulation to the mains supply.
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3.9 Lights tower indicator, loud alarm, remote control box
The lights tower (semaphore) indicator is useful for the operators if the equipment is
placed in a noisy environment and not in front of the operator.
The semaphore has 3 lights and one acoustic signal:
• yellow: test running
• green:test PASSED
• red: test FAILED
• buzzer: test FAILED / ALARM
The inputs and outputs of the expansion board can be used for mechanical contacts
such as START, STOP, selection of products being tested and light control signals, as
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13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
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<1
<2
<3
<4
<5
<6
<7
<8
_
_
_
_
Vx
1<
2<
3<
4<
5<
6<
7<
8<
+
+
+
+
Vx
RS 232 Rx RS 485 A
0 V
4
6
8
10
IN 1: PLC START
IN 2: PLC STOP
IN 3: TAB 0
IN 4: TAB 1
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IN 5: TAB 2
IN 6: TAB 3
IN 7: TAB 4
IN 8: TAB 5
U 1: TEST RUNNING
U 2: PASSED
U 3: FAILED
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3
5
7
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23
x
x
22
24
2
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
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RS 232 Tx / RS 485 B
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

x
U 4: LOUD ALARM
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