Witschi ProofMaster User manual

®ProofMaster®
Operating instructions

Characteristic data
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Characteristic data
Document Type: Operating instructions
Language: English
Change log Version Date Author Description
Version 1.0 18.10.2019 RdT – BRY First edition.
Version 1.1 21.04.2020 RdT – BRY Start by pressing the bell cover
and user management.
Version 1.2 10.06.2020 RdT – BRY New calibration sticker.
Version 1.3 15.02.2021 RdT – MAG Administration of the two
software versions and addition to
the use of the ChronoMaster.
Version 2.0 28.03.2022 RdT – MAG Addition of the use of the
ChronoMaster Air and update to
the operating instructions.
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The original text of these instructions is written in German.
Translations are made for information purposes only. In cases of doubt,
only the German version shall be decisive.
Manufacturer Witschi Electronic AG
Bahnhofstrasse 26
3294 Büren an der Aare
Switzerland
Product ProofMaster
Copyright Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is not permitted.
Without the prior written consent of Witschi Electronic AG, no section
may be copied, edited or electronically reproduced, transmitted or
recorded on magnetic media or in any other way.
All rights, in particular those of reproduction, distribution and translation
into other languages, as well as those of patent law and patent
application are reserved. The same copyright also applies to the
software supplied with the devices from Witschi Electronic AG.
© Copyright Witschi Electronic AG, 2022 – all rights reserved.

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Table of contents
1 General information.............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Technical support.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Definitions................................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Versions.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Guarantee ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2 Safety ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 General pictograms .............................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Proper use................................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Safety sign............................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Labels on the device......................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Labels on the power supply unit.................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Residual risks.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Owner's liability ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6 Personnel qualifications...................................................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Personal protective equipment ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.8 Spare parts.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.9 Noise emissions ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
3 Initial operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Moving the device ................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.2 Transport inspection ............................................................................................................................................ 20
3.3 Storage conditions................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.4 Space requirement................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.5 Requirements regarding the installation site .............................................................................................. 21
3.6 Working area of the operator........................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 List of equipment................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.8 Initial operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.8.1 Current................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.8.2 Compressed air .................................................................................................................................. 25
3.8.3 Thermal printer................................................................................................................................... 26
3.8.4 Network ................................................................................................................................................ 27
4 Description.............................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.1 Proofmaster............................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.2 Included accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 29
4.3 Required accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 31

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4.4 Optional accessories............................................................................................................................................ 32
4.5 Procedure of a tightness test............................................................................................................................ 33
4.6 Definitions................................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.7 Reference to standard ISO22810 .................................................................................................................. 35
5 Use ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36
5.1 Safety during use .................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.2 Basic operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Switching on the Proofmaster ...................................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Enabling screen saver or standby ............................................................................................... 38
5.2.3 Switching off the device.................................................................................................................. 39
5.2.4 Determining test pressure values................................................................................................ 39
5.2.5 Programming a quick test .............................................................................................................. 41
5.2.6 Selecting the program (ProofMaster)......................................................................................... 43
5.2.7 Selecting the program (ProofMaster PRO)............................................................................... 44
5.2.8 Starting the test ................................................................................................................................. 45
5.2.9 Cancelling the test............................................................................................................................. 46
5.2.10 Positioning the watch ...................................................................................................................... 46
5.2.11 Manually lowering/lifting the sensor .......................................................................................... 47
5.2.12 Identifying the tests .......................................................................................................................... 48
5.3 Measurement results ........................................................................................................................................... 49
5.3.1 Displaying test results ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.3.2 Selecting the results display.......................................................................................................... 51
5.3.3 Access to results (ProofMaster PRO) ......................................................................................... 52
5.3.4 Sorting results (ProofMaster PRO).............................................................................................. 53
5.3.5 Deleting measurement results (ProofMaster PRO) ............................................................... 54
5.4 LeakFinder (ProofMaster PRO) ........................................................................................................................ 55
5.5 Programming.......................................................................................................................................................... 59
5.5.1 Menus and operating buttons....................................................................................................... 59
5.5.2 Preset programs ................................................................................................................................ 60
5.5.3 Creating a program (ProofMaster PRO) ................................................................................... 62
5.5.4 Editing a program (ProofMaster PRO)....................................................................................... 63
5.5.5 Deleting a program (ProofMaster PRO).................................................................................... 65
5.5.6 Viewing a program ........................................................................................................................... 66
5.6 ChronoMaster Air.................................................................................................................................................. 67
5.6.1 Connecting the ChronoMaster Air............................................................................................... 67
5.6.2 Starting the measurement ............................................................................................................. 67
5.6.3 Configuring the measurement ...................................................................................................... 68
6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.1 Safety during maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 70
6.2 Maintenance schedule......................................................................................................................................... 71
6.3 Cleaning the seal (O ring)................................................................................................................................... 72
6.4 Replacing the seal (O ring)................................................................................................................................. 72

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6.5 Replacing the deformation sensor.................................................................................................................. 72
6.6 Software updates ................................................................................................................................................. 73
6.7 Accessories and spare parts............................................................................................................................. 74
7 Settings.................................................................................................................................................................... 75
7.1 Quick settings menu............................................................................................................................................. 75
7.2 Settings..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
7.3 System ...................................................................................................................................................................... 77
7.3.1 Language selection........................................................................................................................... 77
7.3.2 Screen saver........................................................................................................................................ 78
7.3.3 Display and audio settings ............................................................................................................ 79
7.3.4 Date & time.......................................................................................................................................... 80
7.3.5 Automatic software update........................................................................................................... 81
7.4 Device........................................................................................................................................................................ 83
7.4.1 Opening speed of the bell cover................................................................................................... 83
7.4.2 Start by pressing the bell cover.................................................................................................... 83
7.4.3 Sensor lighting.................................................................................................................................... 84
7.4.4 Quiet pressure release..................................................................................................................... 84
7.4.5 Unit of leak rate.................................................................................................................................. 85
7.5 User management (ProofMaster PRO) ......................................................................................................... 86
7.5.1 Administrator and user modes..................................................................................................... 86
7.5.2 Activating user mode ....................................................................................................................... 87
7.5.3 Activating administrator mode..................................................................................................... 87
7.5.4 Changing the password.................................................................................................................. 88
7.6 Import/export .......................................................................................................................................................... 89
7.6.1 Importing/exporting settings ......................................................................................................... 89
7.6.2 Importing/exporting programs (ProofMaster PRO)............................................................... 91
7.6.3 Exporting measurements................................................................................................................ 93
7.6.4 Resetting the device settings ........................................................................................................ 94
7.6.5 Restoring factory settings .............................................................................................................. 95
7.7 Printer........................................................................................................................................................................ 96
7.7.1 Configuring the printer .................................................................................................................... 96
7.7.2 Configuring the label........................................................................................................................ 97
7.8 Network .................................................................................................................................................................... 100
7.9 WiCoTRACE............................................................................................................................................................ 101
7.10 ChronoMaster Air (establishing a connection for Bluetooth) ................................................................ 103
7.11 System information .............................................................................................................................................. 104
8 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................... 105
8.1 Error messages ...................................................................................................................................................... 105
8.2 Malfunctions............................................................................................................................................................ 106
8.3 Opening the bell cover in an emergency....................................................................................................... 107
9 Decommissioning and disposal......................................................................................................................... 108

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10 Data sheet............................................................................................................................................................... 109

General information
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1 General information
Purpose of the
documentation
This documentation contains the necessary information for the proper
operation of the device.
This allows the user to perform operating or maintenance procedures
efficiently.
For reasons of safety and environmental protection, the service
instructions must be followed. In any case, the documentation should be
consulted.
Liability Witschi Electronic AG assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
Conformity with standards
and guidelines
The "CE" marking confirms that this product complies with the
European requirements regarding safety, health, environmental and
user protection.
See also the declaration of conformity supplied with the machine.
Proper use The instructions in this document must be observed, in particular the
safety precautions.
General information This document has been prepared on the basis of the information
available at the time of its publication.
These instructions enable safe and efficient handling of the ProofMaster
leak tightness testing device (referred to in the following as "device" or
"ProofMaster"). These instructions are an integral part of the device and
must be kept near the device so that it can be accessed by personnel at
all times.
Personnel must have carefully read through and understood these
instructions before starting work. To ensure safe working, the safety
indications, warnings and instructions must be followed.
In addition, the local health and safety regulations as well as the
general safety rules for operation of the ProofMaster must be observed.
Illustrations contained in these instructions are intended for illustration
purposes only and may deviate from the model sold.

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1.1 Technical support
Rating plate The rating plate of the ProofMaster is located on the reverse of the
device and contains the following information:
• Manufacturer
• Device name
• Type
• Serial number
• Year of manufacture
Technical support inquiries To request technical support from Witschi Electronic AG, proceed as
follows:
a) Observe the specifications on the machine's rating plate.
b) Try to clearly identify the error that occurred.
c) Contact the customer service of Witschi Electronic AG.
Customer service The point of sale can provide you with technical information.
The nearest point of sale can be found on the Witschi Electronic AG
website www.witschi.com.
Witschi Electronic AG would also be pleased to receive information and
feedback, which can be helpful for the improvement of the products.
Information on customer service
Address: Witschi Electronic AG
Bahnhofstrasse 26
3294 Büren an der Aare
Switzerland
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.witschi.com
E-mail: [email protected]
1.2 Definitions
User The user is the owner of a device which he or she uses as the owner or
which he or she gives to third parties for use.
Operator The operator is the person who carries out production or operating
processes with the device.
Technical personnel Technical personnel are defined as all persons whose training and
qualifications entitle them to carry out installation and maintenance
work on the device. Any work on the electrical and mechanical
components of the device must be carried out by Witschi Electronic AG.
Device A device is defined as the entirety of the ProofMaster.

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1.3 Versions
There are two potential software versions for the ProofMaster:
• ProofMaster and
• ProofMaster PRO.
The ProofMaster PRO software version has the widest range of
functions.
All functions are described in the operating instructions. Differences
between the two software versions are indicated by (ProofMaster PRO).
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The token is created precisely for the device to be
expanded. The token contains the item number and the
serial number of the device. An upgrade to PRO can be
purchased at any time.
1.4 Guarantee
Witschi Electronic AG grants two years warranty on the new
ProofMaster. Further information can be found in the Warranty
information document supplied with the ProofMaster.

Safety
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2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all the important safety aspects
that ensure personal protection and safe and trouble-free operation.
The relevant sections contain additional warnings on the various tasks.
Mandatory
All safety and protection regulations described here must
be read and observed in order to avoid damage to
equipment, persons and the environment.
The legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection
measures as well as the relevant technical regulations for safe working
methods in the country of use and at the place of installation of the
device must also be observed.
2.1 General pictograms
DANGER
This combination of symbol and keyword indicates an
imminently hazardous situation that will result in serious
or fatal injury if not avoided.
WARNING
This combination of symbol and keyword indicates a
potentially hazardous situation that can result in serious
or fatal injury if not avoided.
CAUTION
This combination of symbol and keyword indicates a
potentially hazardous situation that can result in minimal
or minor injury if not avoided.
Caution - material
This combination of symbol and keyword indicates a
potentially hazardous situation that can entail material
damage if not avoided.
Caution - environmental
This combination of symbol and keyword indicates a
potentially hazardous situation that can entail
environmental damage if not avoided.
Prohibition
Mandatory advice to follow.