Ahiba IR Pro User`s Guide
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1. From the System Idle screen press the Directory button Select the local memory The Program Directory screen displays Select an empty memory location and the line will highlight Next press the program edit icon Ni An automatic program name is assigned NEWP If you wish to change it press and highlight the name area and a keyboard will display and a different program name can be assigned If enter is pressed your program name will save After assigning a program name press the enter icon The below screen is displayed and known as the program edit screen 01 14 2008 11 15 EDIT PROGRAM PROGRAM 2 NEWOZ E 1 MIN 6 E STEP 01 OF 01 gt 20 10 49 60 80 RO ES Mn 2 2 Heu Insert Delete Save hi The screen above shows all the data that can be entered for a single step Default values are already assigned for certain areas To gain access to an area simply touch the area and it will highlight and a numeric keypad will display so data can be entered Pressing enter will save that data Temperature control icon Provides control to the temperature input line Gradient control icon Provides control to the gradient input line Time control icon Provides control to the time input line Motor Speed control icon Provides control to the rotational speed input line Reversing icon Provides control to allow the beaker wheel direction to be changed at preset intervals H2. Specifications 41 Status Messages 37 System Idle 22 System Location 11 System Setup 11 T Temperature Monitoring 3 Temperature Sensor Cable 18 Troubleshooting 38 52 e Index Type of Fibers 3 Types of Substrates 3 User Interface 3 22 W Wash fastness Testing 3 Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide
3. Program Directory screen displays e From the program directory screen you can highlight a program and then press the load icon and assign your program to a destination slot A confirmation menu will appear If you try to save to an existing full location slot you will have the ability to over write Running a Program The Ahiba IR Pro does not contain any programs stored at the factory You must store a program before you can operate the Ahiba IR Pro y INFORMATION The program can be manually stopped at any time by pressing the STOP button fo d CAUTION Do not unplug the bayonet sensor from the reference beaker when a program is running The temperature will drop very quickly activating temperature monitoring and the program will stop running 1 From the System Idle screen press the icon The Program Directory screen displays Press and highlight the program number you wish to run and then press the run icon Your program will immediately start and the display will switch to the Process Running screen 2 The following information is displayed The actual beaker temperature and residual dyeing time clock large font will be displayed This is the approximate time needed to complete all steps in the process The program name and number The program step information The visual process icon will begin shading and the step number of the total steps is displayed Ahiba IR Pro User s Gu
4. USB 9 s Interface a datacolor AHIBA NT ES System Setup and Maintenance The steps required to prepare the unit for operation include e Select a location e Mount the controller to the machine hardware provided e Attach controller grounding wire e Connect main communication cable to the controller e Connect unit to power source A EA e Connect to cold water supply and gravity drain A e Beaker installation Riz System Location ISSA The Ahiba IR Pro should be placed on a stable level table The table should have sufficient height to allow for easy opening and closing of the door and easy viewing of the controller de CAUTION There should be a minimum of 6 inches 152mm between the back of the unit and the wall or any other obstacles for proper ventilation Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index 11 Power Connections The controller and the Ahiba IR Pro base unit have separate power controls Water Connection Water Use only filtered and softened water Pressure 2 3 bar 30 45 psi Hardness lt 10 dH Temperature Ideally lt 15 C Hose Min diameter 3 8 10mm Hi Temp Main Power Connection You must connect the power cord of the unit to an electrical outlet or power box with proper earth grounding di CAUTION The power connection should be made by a certified electrician y INFORMATION Prior to connecting the Ahiba IR Pro unit ensure that the local line voltage agrees with the li
5. cold water solenoid opens and allows cold water to flow Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Ahiba IR Pro e 7 through the heat exchanger and this cold air is blown into the dyeing chamber and heat transfer between the beakers happens The hot air is circulated back through the heat exchanger and cooled e A multiple back up safety system monitors the temperature and protects the equipment and samples from overheating Beaker Rotation Liquor in motio Material in motion e Rotation Speed 5 50 rpm selectable e Beaker Movement Programmed reverse function reverses wheel direction in accordance with parameter set in dyeing program 0 9 min 8 e Ahiba IR Pro Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Equipment Controls and Indicators Overview This section itemizes all of the controls and indicators included on the Ahiba IR Pro Front of Unit Insulated Cabinet gt Door Latch Transparent glass panel with protective shield Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 9 Inside of Unit Infrared Lamps 3 Dyeing Beaker Reference Beaker Beaker Wheel Door Closed Sensor Back of Unit Over Temperature Reset Switch IR Lamp Water Inlet and Circuit Breaker Drain connections Main System Power Switch 10 e Equipment Controls and Indicators Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Controller Touch Screen Display LED Status Panel datacolor rm IAHIBA IR N or Ss lewing Angie ae H Adiustment
6. created and all future steps are advanced by 1 step The data of you new step can be edited o To Delete a step use the icons to get to the step you want to delete and press delete step amp icon and the step will be deleted and all future steps are reduced by 1 step Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 33 Deleting a Program From Local Memory l From the System Idle screen press the Directory button Select the local memory The Program Directory screen displays 2 Touch and highlight the program number you wish to delete Press the delete Hi icon a confirmation menu will appear pressing yes will delete the program from the local memory 3 You can also Delete All local memory By pressing the delete all gt icon a confirmation menu will appear pressing yes will delete ALL programs stored in the local memory From External Memory 1 From the System Idle screen press the Directory button Select the external memory The Program Directory screen displays 2 Touch and highlight the program number you wish to delete Press the delete Hi icon a confirmation menu will appear pressing yes will delete the program from the external memory 3 You can also Delete All external memory By pressing the delete all gt icon a confirmation menu will appear pressing yes will delete ALL programs stored in the external memory Copy a Program Is a function on the IR Pro controller th
7. of the button to cut the power to the controller 14 Equipment Controls and Indicators Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Beaker Preparation Cleaning and Maintenance Beaker Installation The beaker wheel is fitted with a simple mechanical latching system to lock the beakers in place on the wheel Beaker installation includes the following steps e Secure beaker lids This is done each time a dyeing process is run e Install beakers e Install connect reference beaker and sensor cable m d F E i m ite we d All of the steps described below must be performed for each dyeing cycle Securing the Beaker Lids Before the beakers are attached to the wheel the lids must be secured using the hex screwdriver supplied with the unit To secure the lids 1 Ensure beaker lid and beaker flange are a smooth and even seal Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 15 2 Tighten the dog point socket head screws using the hex screwdriver provided with the unit Chy c q i de CAUTION Do not replace hex screwdriver with a hex key TI This will cause the lid to be over tightened 3 Install the beakers on the wheel Use the following guidelines when installing the beakers on the wheel e Do not mix beaker sizes in a single process All beakers loaded on the wheel must be the same size e The Ahiba IR Pro uses custom designed pressure tested beakers The seal between the beaker and the lid is accomplished
8. with an o ring seal This o ring is a maintenance part and additional o rings are supplied with the unit e Over tightening of the beaker will damage the o ring and cause damage to the lid If additional tightening is required to ensure the seal it is time to replace the o rings See also Appendix System Maintenance for the maintenance schedule 16 e Equipment Controls and Indicators Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide e The beakers should be distributed evenly around the wheel Do not overload one section of the wheel with the beakers see diagram below e All beakers must have the same liquor volume e All beakers should be the same approximate temperature as the reference beaker See also Appendix Beaker Loads for minimum and maximum beaker load specifications Beaker Connections Below are some guidelines to consider when connecting a beaker to the wheel The sensor lead is connected and locked to the beaker by the rotating collar of the sensor Continue turning the collar until the connection is locked To insure that the cable is locked to the beaker lid pull on it slightly Sensor Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 17 y INFORMATION The reference beaker ALWAYS serves as a dyeing beaker This ensures that all beakers have the same volume and begin the process at the same temperature and will result in accurate repeatable dyeings Temperature Sensor Cable The Bayonet PT 100 temperature sensor cabl
9. Pro Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Maintenance Precautions e Unit should be operated maintained and repaired only by authorized trained personnel e Careful cleaning of the unit enhances the reliability and extends the life of the equipment Chemical Handling Precautions e Always observe the standards and regulations applicable to the chemicals being used e Datacolor assumes no responsibility for the handling of chemicals Operating Principles Ahiba IR Pro consists of a rotating wheel that accommodates a maximum of 20 beakers The unit employs a radiant infra red heating technology to heat the liquor in the beakers and uses a cold water heat exchanger cooling system The design reduces energy consumption while providing temperature control and accuracy Heating and Cooling Schematic infrared lamp Reference beaker Dyeing beaker Beaker wheel e Three 3 high performance infrared lamps are used to heat the beakers They are mounted at the top of the unit The heat is transferred from the beaker to the dyebath liquor e The design of the beakers ensures accurate beaker to beaker temperatures e Areference beaker fitted with a temperature sensor is used to measure the dyebath temperature The actual temperature is reported to the controller via a rotary switch e 2high CFM blower fans are used to circulate air in the chamber this constant air flow ensures level heat transfer to all beakers To cool the beakers a
10. a IR Pro e 3 Accessories Standard Accessories The following accessories are included with the system e Hex screwdriver for tightening and loosening beaker tops e Reference beaker e Complete set of beakers Note If optional dosing beakers are ordered all necessary accessories to complete the dosing process will be included e Replacement set of o rings for beaker lids e Beaker preparation basket e Spare bayonet sensor e USB Flash Drive Containing User Manual Wiring Diagram Application Program Optional Accessories Optional accessories for the Ahiba IR Pro include the following e Self refilling dosing syringe e Accessories for membrane dosing e Accessories for injection dosing These accessories can be ordered with the system or ordered at a later time See also Appendix Accessories List for details to order these accessories About the Beakers The Ahiba IR Pro can work with several different beaker sizes A standard unit includes a single set of beakers and the beaker size is defined when the order is placed The table below summarizes this information Beaker Size Maximum Number of beakers Ideal Sample Maximum that can fit into the unit Size 150 ml 20 5 grams 300 ml 15 10 grams 500 ml 8 25 grams 500 ml 10 25 grams 1000 ml 8 50 grams 5 liter 1 250 grams 4 e AhibalRPO Ahiba IR Pro Users Guide as INFORMATION A unit can be equipped with either dosing or non dosing beakers Injection dosing or m
11. at allows you to make an exact copy of an existing program in a different program slot From the program directory screen you can highlight a program and then press the copy icon and assign your copied program to a new program slot A confirmation menu will appear If you try to copy to an existing full location you will have the ability to over write e You might use this function if you only want to change or edit a small part of the program to run and not loose your original program information Save to External Memory The IR Pro controller has the ability to back up your locally stored programs to a USB flash drive supplied with the unit This back up can be useful to transfer programs between multiple machines or to transfer data between your controller and your PC e From the program directory screen you can highlight a program and then press the save Hl icon and assign your copied program to a new program slot A confirmation menu will appear If you try to save to an existing full location you will have the ability to over write 34 e Programs Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Load from External Memory The IR Pro controller allows for programs created on other machines to be easily uploaded into the local memory Programs created on a PC can also be easily uploaded into the local memory via your USB flash drive Supplied with the unit e From the System Idle screen press the Directory button Select the external memory The
12. bration and adjust if necessary Tolerance 1 C NOTE Contact Datacolor Service personnel to complete this check Gradient Test Datacolor Service X Test and ensure personnel maximum achievable gradient is within tolerance Make repairs as needed Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 43 Glossary of Icons Below are a listing of the screens on the Ahiba IR Pro controllers and the active icons on each screen Screen Main menu System Idle Run menu Screen Process Running Screen Delayed run screen Manual mode screen 44 e Appendix Icon Use Run Menu Manual mode Directory menu Tool menu Login Logout Run Program Delayed Run Home Screen Stop Program HOLD Program Continue Program Graph scroll left Graph scroll right Home Screen Delay program save Delay program cancel Previous screen Home Screen Run manual program Icon ste maBoage eevuoxbte e Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Manual mode screen Stop manual program Home Screen Directory menu screen View local Memory View ext Memory View History local View Local menu Screen Delete Program Delete All Programs Edit Program Save External Copy Program Run Program Previous screen Home Screen Login Logout View Ext menu screen Load ext Memory Delete Program Delete All Programs Previous screen Home Screen View history local Previous Screen POSE IP OTTO ELE Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 45 V
13. d Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Possible Problem PT 100 Temperature sensor cable is unplugged or defective Problem with cooling line and is affecting the controllers ability to stabilize the temperature Problem with fan ventilation system and is affecting the controllers ability to stabilize the temperature Alert Alarm Combination Door Open Alarm e Continuous buzzer tone e Screen turns Red color e Door Open appears on display status area Roll o Matic Alarm e Red Alarm LED lights e Screen turns Red color e Continuous buzzer e Roll o matic error displayed in Status area Power Interruption e Continuous alarm sounds e Red Alarm LED lights e Message is displayed in the Status Area Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Message Door has been opened while process is running Motor motion detection has stopped e When detection of the drive motor stops for more than 2 minutes this alarm triggers The system will stop heating and the program will stop Program must be restarted from step 1 Alarm will reset and alarm icon will disappear when the wheel starts turning again Power to the unit has been disrupted for longer than 2 minutes If the power is disrupted for more than 2 minutes the process must be restarted Press Alarm Reset button on keypad to reset this alarm Icon will disappear from the display Possible Problem Defect in d
14. data is needed a keypad will be displayed USB Host Interface The Ahiba IR Pro controller has onboard a USB host interface This interface e serves to allow for program back up and transfer to other units or a PC for additional storage During a program run if the USB flash memory is plugged into the slot on the controller the program information will be recorded on the drive for easy reading on a PC This information will include a plot of the actual performed dyeing curve compared with the programmed curve time and date stamp of each reading The read interval will be every one minute Administrator The IR Pro offers lab managers the flexibility of assigning task or limiting operators ability to perform certain functions If you are logged in as administrator you will have access to perform all task and functions on the Ahiba IR Pro controller These tasks include e Program Maintenance to include creating and editing programs deleting programs from local and external memory saving programs to external memory loading programs from external memory and copy programs from one location to another e User Setup to include setting time and date change the master temperature configuration and authorizing operator access to tasks e Password Setup you can assign a new password The default shipping PASSWORD for Administrator is 3662 Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 27 To Login as Administrat
15. datacolor AHIBA IR datacolor Committed to Excellence Dedicated to Quality Certified to ISO 9001 2008 in Manufacturing Centers Worldwide 2010 Datacolor Inc Datacolor and other Datacolor product trademarks are the property of Datacolor Inc datacolor zm Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Part No 72 990132 June 2010 All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this format However should any errors be detected Datacolor appreciates your efforts to notify us of these oversights Changes are periodically made to this information and are incorporated into forthcoming versions Datacolor reserves the right to make improvements and or changes in the product s and or program s described in this material at any time 02010 Datacolor Datacolor and other Datacolor product trademarks are the property of Datacolor Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries To obtain information on local agents contact either of the offices listed below or visit our website at www datacolor com Support Questions If you need help with a Datacolor product please contact one of our top rated technical support teams located around the world for your convenience You can find contact information below for the Datacolor office in your area Americas 1 609 895 7465 1 800 982 6496 toll free 1 609 895 7404 fax NSASupp
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17. e should remain connected to the machine at all times The only reason for removal is for defect and it must be replaced T am INFORMATION The temperature sensor cable is plugged into the center of the drive shaft It is secured by a holding clamp This prevents accidental disconnection of the sensor from the plug The sensor should be connected to the reference beaker before installing the beaker on the beaker wheel It should be removed prior to removing the reference beaker when the dyeing is completed fo d CAUTIONS e Avoid pulling hard on the temperature sensor cable e Avoid wetting the temperature sensor cable with water e Avoid heavy bending of the cable e The reference beaker lid can be heated to a maximum of 140 C 284 F e Do not connect the temperature sensor cable to the reference beaker lid until the lid is completely dry 18 e Equipment Controls and Indicators Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Beaker Dosing The Ahiba IR Pro can be ordered with custom beaker lids that allow you to inject liquid chemicals into the beakers during the dyeing process Dosing is done using a Self refilling manual dosing syringe an optional accessory available with the unit All dosing beakers are fitted with a patented dosing protector that diffuses the flow of the liquor onto the substrate This prevents the chemical from coming into direct contact with the substrate Below are drawings of the installation of the dos
18. embrane dosing beakers are available Units equipped with a 5L drum should limit the heating gradient input to 2 5 C min this due to the mass of the beaker and to prevent Temperature out of Range errors A unit fitted with either dosing option will include all accessories required to accomplish the dosing e g 10cc self refilling dosing syringe dosing adapter or needle pack The ideal sample size is based on 10 1 liquor ratio The maximum fill volume of the beaker should be limited to less than 2 3 of the total beaker volume to achieve maximum agitation of the sample and dyebath inside the beaker The number of beakers supplied is based on the number of dyeing positions ordered with the unit See also Appendix Optional Accessories in this guide for a complete list of optional accessories Safety Labels and Precautions The following symbols are found on the equipment and in the documentation a fi bow Do Not Touch A u Surface is Hot There is a danger of burn injuries in b the operation of this unit f IN High Voltage A x Hot Air Exhaust Stop Warning that a specific action is prohibited f CAUTION When this appears in the documentation a it indicates that the step to be performed requires precautions Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Ahiba IR Pro e 5 P INFORMATION Indicates there is additional information relevant to the topic The precautions below should always be considered during the
19. esses in exhaust dyeing laboratories It can be used as an atmospheric or high temperature dyer The unit can also be used to simulate wash fastness testing Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Ahiba IR Pro e 1 The Ahiba IR Pro controller includes firmware that is used to program customized temperature time sequences Microprocessor technology ensures that the controller accurately follows the pre defined dyeing curves AHIBA IR pez E dA datacolor AHIBA IR The user interface employs an icon driven interface that helps eliminate all operator obstacles that exist with text driven interface designs A touch screen completes the data entry tools 2 e Ahiba IR Pro Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Features Heating Source 3 1000W infrared quartz lamps Cooling Source Cold water heat exchanger system is used to control the chamber temperature and act to cool the beakers at controlled rates Temperature Monitoring Protects the equipment and samples from overheating Type of Fibers All fibers Dyeing Positions Accommodates up to 20 dyeing positions Types of Substrates Piece Hank Combed Slivers Loose Material Liquor Ratio 1 3 Synthetics 1 5 Natural Wash Fastness Testing Unit can also be used to simulate wash fastness testing User Interface Icon and menu driven user interface Maximum number of custom programs stored locally is 99 each containing a maximum of 15 steps Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Ahib
20. graph area is 120min Pressing left and right arrows will advance the graph 24 e Program Controls Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Delayed Program Run Screen After selecting a program and delayed program run button is pressed you must enter a date and time of when you wish the program to start Touching the area will open a numeric keypad to enter the data After setting the date and time press the save P button and the delayed start will begin If you wish to stop the delayed program run simply press the cancel x button and the process is stopped DELAY PROGRAM RUH 01 14 2008 11 15 START DATE 1f 14 2008 START TIME am INFORMATION While the IR Pro is running in Delayed Program Run no other programs can be started All monitoring systems are operating The beaker wheel will turn at 5rpm during the delayed run to help agitate the beakers Run Manual Mode Screen The Ahiba IR Pro offers a unique ability to input a quick single step program called Manual Mode All features operate exactly the same as program mode with the exception of multiple steps Touching the area will open the numeric keypad and allow the data points to be changed MANUAL MODE 01 15 2008 07 40 Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 25 Program Maintenance Screen The program maintenance screen displays all available program slots If the slot is already occupied the name of the stored program will be visible If no program exists
21. ide Index e 35 3 The graph will display an outline of the programmed curve as the program progresses the graph area will shade in The Blue LED will be flashing The program will run through all steps in the program When the process is completed The Blue LED will be turned off END of Process will be displayed in the status area A An audible alert will sound Program Hold A HOLD is generally used when the program requires operator intervention An example of this is when the operator needs to dose add chemical auxiliaries at prescribed times in the process it is pre programmed If a HOLD is included in the program you are alerted through the following warnings An audible alarm will sound The Status Area and Temperature and Time Area will change to yellow color The visual process icon will change color and the center character will change from P to an H A status message will appear in the Status Area stating Operator Action Required A yellow hold LED will light Re starting a program that is on HOLD simply press the continue Di icon and the display will return to normal and the next step in the program will advance Hold Precautions and Tips When a hold is enabled and the door opened the IR lamps are turned off and the motor stops turning As a result the temperature inside the beaker drops You should limit the time the door is open Manual Program H
22. iew history local Home Screen Edit info menu Previous Screen Home Screen Enter Edit program screen New Step Insert Step Delete Step Save Changes Previous step Next step Temperature Gradient Isotherm time RPM CW CCW Hold Previous Screen Home Screen PDR Gea EMI s 8D Tool Screen Configuration menu SA E d user setup d 46 e Appendix Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide User setup menu screen Temp_time Setup Language Passcode setup Operator access Previous Screen Home Screen p Temp time setup Save Changes Previous Screen Home Screen Passcode Save Changes Previous Screen Home Screen Language Save Changes Previous Screen Home Screen Operator access Save Changes Previous Screen 27 gx io MORRO Ou Home Screen Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 47 Accessories Beaker Preparation Basket A beaker preparation basket is available with the unit You must assemble it Below is an assembly diagram Below is a picture of a fully loaded beaker prep basket Beaker Prep Basket 48 e Appendix Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Dosing Accessories Accessories are available for both membrane dosing and injection dosing techniques Membrane Dosing Injection Dosing Dosing Syringe Parts di CAUTION Thoroughly rinse the dosing syringe with warm water following each use This cleans the interior of the parts extends the life of the seals and prevents clogging due to dried che
23. in a slot will display for the slot The directory consists of multiple screens to accommodate all 99 program slots Page advance buttons on the right side allow you to advance to other pages In operator mode all functions are grayed out except RUN You must be logged in as administrator or have been given rights by the administrator to access the other functions allowed on this screen DIRECTORY Local 01 15 2008 11 15 Datacolor Local File DataColor Local File Datacolor Local File DataColor Local File Datacolor Local File Datacolor Local File DataColor Local File DataColor Local LED Indicators LED indicators are located on the left side of the controller These are used to communicate specific information to the operator They are bright and visible from a distance making it easy to monitor the system status from across a room AHIBA IR 30 0 C Run Manual Directory 26 e Program Controls Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Below is a key for these symbols Indicator Function Power On When controller is on this indicator is solid green Process Running When process is running this indicator is flashing blue Alarm When controller detects an alarm this indicator is solid red Process Hold When a programmed hold or manually set hold is applied this indicator is flashing yellow Numeric Keypad On Ahiba IR Pro at times when areas of the controller are pressed where numerical
24. ing a program for Ahiba IR Pro Keep in mind the following e You must be logged in as administrator or have been given access by the administrator to access this function e The local memory can accommodate up to 99 programs e Programs can have alpha numeric program names of up to 19 characters or a default name will be assigned e A program can include up to a maximum of 15 steps e A step is defined a temperature gradient time rotation speed reverse rotation and process HOLD A process HOLD is generally used when the program requires operator intervention A hold can be included as a program step or can be inserted manually at run time See also Running a Program Program Holds for a detailed discussion of this option Limit Values When entering data for a program all entries are checked against the following limits to ensure they are within the operating range of the machine Parameter Limit Value TEMPERATURE 20 C 140 C Processio 77 284F temperature TIME minutes 0 180 min GRADIENT 4 0 C 4 0 C min 7 2 7 2 F optional input MAX uncontrolled SPEED 5 50 rpm REVERSE 0 9 min HOLD O or 1 Units equipped with a 5L drum should limit the heating gradient input to 2 5 C min this due to the mass of the beaker and to prevent Temperature out of Range errors Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 31 Creating a Program Below are the steps for creating a new program Il 32 e Programs EL
25. ing protector Injection Point Injection Point q RARE rae Dosing Protector Material a INFORMATION When dosing a beaker the liquid chemical being dosed should not come into direct contact with the substrate All dosing beakers are fitted with a dosing protector which diffuses the flow of the liquor onto the substrate This prevents the substrate from being directly contacted with the chemical Thoroughly rinse the injection nipples with warm water after each use This cleans the working parts extends the life of the seals and prevents clogging due to dried chemicals Self Refilling Dosing Syringe A self refilling dosing syringe can be used with Ahiba IR Pro See also Appendix Accessories Dosing Syringe Accessories for details on replacement parts Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 19 Beaker Preparation Basket The Ahiba IR Pro comes standard with a beaker preparation basket with each unit This is included with your unit it must be assembled Directions for assembly are supplied See also Accessories Beaker Preparation Basket for a picture Beaker Cleaning and Maintenance All beakers must be removed and cleaned after each dye cycle In most cases cleaning with water after each dye cycle should be sufficient However if dyestuff is still present a chemical cleaning should be performed to remove and residual dyestuff remaining in the beaker The beakers lids and brackets can be cleaned in a washing
26. machine e g glass washing machine ultrasonic cleaner etc All beaker lid o rings should be inspected prior to use and replaced if any sign of wear such as flattening tears or cuts are observed See also Appendix Maintenance Schedule for maintenance information Touch Screen Display Care O e Use soft lint free cloths either distilled water or screen cleaner if you use screen cleaner make sure it s ammonia and alcohol free and optionally you can have cleaning wipes wipes which are specifically designed for this purpose Don t e Don t give unnecessary pressure on screen as it will not work better with more pressure It is a touch screen not pressure screen So use reasonably delicate touch with it e Don t use tap water or mineral water as they could leave white marks on the screen because of the dissolved salts e Don t use paper towels or any type of cloth that is not lint free as they can leave residue or even scratch the display e Don t spray liquid directly on the screen Apply liquid to a cloth and then wipe the screen e Don t use Windex or any other glass cleaner that contains ammonia or alcohol as they can degrade the display panel e Don t clean the display while it is on When the display is dark it is much easier to see dirt and fingerprints that need to be removed 20 e Equipment Controls and Indicators Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Program Controls Overview The Ahiba IR Pro empl
27. micals Below is information for ordering replacement parts Pd from Datacolor for the dosing a syringe Drawing Position Description Part No 10 10cc Dosing Injector 474070 20 Dosing Injector 10cc 474077 30 Glass cylinder 10cc 474080 40 Seal to injector 474082 50 Valve Ball 474081 60 Valve Spring 474007 70 Dosing Adapter Teflon Seal 474083 20 5cc Dosing Injector Glass cylinder 5cc 474087 80 Membrane Dosing Needle pack of 12 842016 Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 49 NOTES 50 e Appendix Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index A Accessories 4 48 Alarms 37 Audible Alerts 37 B Beaker cleaning 15 20 connections 17 dosing 19 installation 15 maintenance 15 20 min max loads 42 prep basket 20 48 preparation 15 rotation 8 securing the lids 15 Beakers 4 C Controller 22 Controller Power Supply 14 Controls 9 Cooling 7 Cooling Source 3 D Dosing Accessories 49 Dyeing Positions 3 E Equipment 9 H Heating 7 Heating Source 3 Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Indicators 9 L LED Process Indicators 26 Limit Values 31 Liquor Ratio 3 M Maintenance 11 43 N Numeric Keypad 27 O Operating Principles 7 p Power Connections 12 Precautions 5 6 chemical handling 7 electrical 6 environmental 6 maintenance 6 use 6 Program editing 33 hold 36 running 35 storing 32 Program Controls 21 Program Directory 26 28 Programs 31 Safety Labels 5 Index e 51
28. ne voltage specified on the name plate See also Main Power Supply Connection below for schematics HA _ OUI SARRO Power Cord The Ahiba IR Pro requires a proper earth ground 12 e Equipment Controls and Indicators Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Controller Grounding Connection In order to protect the electronics in the controller box a grounding wire must be installed between the controller and the base unit This wire is provided for you Ensure the connections are tight See illustration below Grounding Points Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 13 Main Power Supply Connection Below are the power connections that can be used 230V AC standard mains e g Europe 230V AC 1N PE 50 60 Hz 3850 W Fuse 15A E N DRESS C AHIBA IR PES uc c 230V AC high power mains e g US Canada Japan 230V AC 2 PE 50 60 Hz 3850 W Fuse 15A AHIBA Controller Power Supply The Ahiba IR Pro controller is powered separately from the machine Before turning the controller on check that the power connection from the main power cord is completed and checked for correct voltage levels When you have verified the connection 1 Turn on the main power switch located on the lower back of unit 2 Locate the controller power switch on the rear of the controller box 3 Press the top of the button to activate the controller Press the bottom
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30. old The operator can manually place a hold on the program To do this 36 e Programs Press the Pause D icon The program will hold its current position The display will change as previously mentioned in a programmed HOLD Press the continue gt icon to resume the program Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Alarms and Status Messages The Ahiba IR Pro uses a combination of visual and auditory alerts to communicate process and system information to the user These include e Audible alert system e LED panel e Status Message Area and screen color change Specific combinations of these alerts are used to communicate specific problems See also Troubleshooting Alerts and Alarms for complete information and corrective action to be taken regarding each alarm combination Audible Alerts The Ahiba IR Pro has three distinct audible alerts e Continuous tone This is a general alarm e Long Beep Short Beep This indicates the current step is a program hold e Series of Short Beeps This indicates the end of the program e Anytime there is an audible alert pressing the alarm silence icon will silence the alarm It will not clear the alarm LED Panel Below is a key for these symbols Indicator Function Power On When controller is powered on this indicator is solid green Process Running When a process is running this indicator is flashing blue Alarm When controller detects an alarm this indicator is solid red Proce
31. old control icon Provides control to HOLD input line Also used to put the unit into manual hold After all step data is entered press the new step icon to enter additional steps you may enter up to 15 Data from the previous step is automatically written into the new step so you only need to edit the area that needs changing After all steps are entered press wi to save your program Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Editing a Program jp From the System Idle screen press the Directory button Select the local memory The Program Directory screen displays 2 Select an existing program from the local memory and the line will highlight Next press the program edit icon Ni 3 Press the enter icon The below screen is displayed and known as the program edit screen EDIT PROGRAM 01 14 2008 11 15 PROGRAM 2 NEWO2 E 2 0 C MIN dd 20 MIN joo 20 40 60 80 100 120 Min Z Heu Insert Delete 4 All steps previously stored are accessible Use the icons to advance the program to the step you wish to edit the data Touch and highlight the area you wish to change the data and a keypad will appear to enter the data After all cahnges are made press ld to save your changes di In the program edit section you have the ability to insert a new step or delete a step of a given program o Tolnsert a step use the icons to get to the step you want to insert a step at and press insert step icon and a new step is
32. oor closed sensor The door is open Defective motor Defective motor position switch defective reversing circuit on power interface card Power failure Index e 39 Alert Alarm Message Possible Combination Problem Process HOLD A process HOLD has been engaged either automatically from ey parameters entered in the program step or manually entered by the e Audible alarm operator sounds A Status Message appears e Yellow LED lights Program Halted Operator Action Required e Screen turns yellow color Press Continue o icon and the program will continue or advance to e Message is the next step displayed in the Status Area Other general information messages will display in the Status area This area is used to relay information to the operator about the success or failure of certain functions Some of these messages include Program Saved Successful Program Deleted Copy Program Successful Operator Access Changed Successfully Pass code Changed Successfully Many others 40 e Programs Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Appendix Specifications External Dimensions H x W x D Internal Dimensions H x W x D Weight Electrical Supply Heating Power Total Power Operating Temperature Approvals 864mm x 597mm x 648mm 26 4 x 22 4 x 26 8 500mm x 450mm x 330mm 19 7 x 17 7 x13 74 Kg 163 lbs 230V AC 10 50 60 Hz 3000 W 3850 W 5 C
33. operator to select a program to run or run in delayed run mode Simply touch to highlight the desired program number and then press Run or Delayed Run Page advance buttons will advance the screen by one page at atime to access all 99 program slots Programs are sorted by the program number assigned at the time the program was created Pressing the Home button will drive to the system idle screen RUH MENU 1 DataColor Local Files NE 3 DataColor a DataColor Local Files 5 DataColor Local Files b T q Local Files DataColor Local Files DataColor Local Files Files Local DataColor Delayed Run Process Running Screen 01 14 2008 11 15 Page Advance Buttons Home button The Process Running Screen will display as below all the parameters for a program RUN MENU Program name number PROGRAM 2 NEWOZ and status area Actual Temperature amp remaining run time Program step information END Process Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide 01 14 2008 11 15 Visual Process Icon Graph Area eo 40 60 80 100 120 Min Graph advance amp home button HOLD Process Index e 23 The Process Running Screen display includes all the information needed to know the exact status of the machine and the progress of the process e Program Name Number and Status Area Displays the name and program number of the program running Thi
34. or press the login icon from the system idle screen and enter the password You will remain logged in until power to the controller is turned off or until you press the logout icon from the system idle screen MAIN MENU 01 15 2008 11 15 Ver 1 00 of Run Manual Directory Tools Logout Notice the Tools icon is no longer grayed out and the login icon has changed to a logout icon Program Directory Screen To perform program maintenance you must enter the screen through the Directory icon from the system idle screen then select which area you wish to perform the maintenance either the local memory or the external flash drive memory More detail of how to perform tasks will be described later DIRECTORY MENU 01 14 2008 11 15 V A View Local View History Local VA View Ext Local Memory In the local memory you can e Delete an existing program from the local memory e Delete ALL local memory e Save a local program to the external flash drive for back up or transfer to another unit e Copy a program from one memory location slot to another e RUN an existing program e Edit and existing program or create a new program 28 e Program Controls Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide External Memory In the external memory you can e Delete an existing program from the external memory e Delete ALL external flash drive memory e Load a program from the external flash dri
35. ort datacolor com Europe 41 44 835 3740 41 44 835 3749 fax EMASupport datacolor com Asia Pacific 852 2420 8606 852 2420 8320 fax ASPSupport datacolor com Or contact your local representative Datacolor has representatives in over 60 countries for a complete list visit www datacolor com locations Designed and Developed by Assembled at Datacolor Technology Suzhou Datacolor USA No 288 Suhong Road 5 Princess Road Suzhou Industrial Park Lawrenceville NJ 08648 Export Processing Zone B Suzhou 1 609 924 2189 Jiangsu P R China 215021 Committed to Excellence Dedicated to Quality Certified to ISO 9001 2008 in Manufacturing Centers Worldwide Contents ANDA IR Pri dirle a Mand ais 1 A asa E EEOAE E EEAS E NE E 1 mln eH D 3 ACCESSONES MAR pc RP 4 otandardAcGessONGS us aedi Doa or tM Dies a hci e 4 Optional ACCES SOMOS 0 Logo tenet as Da dus uta bo au RU nda SD 4 Aboui lhe BEAK CIS esses santo aa 4 Safety Labels and Precautions aote E 5 Genera PE Ca UI id a 6 Electrical Environmental Precautions ereta 6 Use PICCAUTONS saias roi sat oot dia Bee qa DRDS Rica Riesen abra dio Rb era 6 Maintenance Precautions iii 7 Chemical Handling Precautions iii 7 Operalng PrincipleSs er CTS 7 Heating and Cooling Schematic ooocccccccccccocnncnnnnconoononononnncnnonananon
36. oys a powerful user interface that communicates programming and system information using internationally recognized symbols translatable text and icons Because of this design Ahiba IR Pro allows for maximum flexibility and delivers a very easy to follow and understand interface The IR Pro s color touch screen display utilizes color change to alert the operator of certain statuses and LED lights and a status bar visually displays important information about the process The controller also has a variable audible alarm system that alerts the operator to the conditions and status of the process Sophisticated firmware runs monitoring and controls in the background ensuring the proper operation and control of the process When an error occurs the controller communicates the error via text status messages display color change LED light and audible alarms The Ahiba IR Pro works with stored programs that contain customized time and temperature dyeing sequences The unit can hold a maximum of 99 programs each having a maximum of 15 steps A stored program remains in the system memory until it is deleted by the operator Programs can be edited to change processing specifications or to add or remove steps An installed USB flash drive slot allows for fast program back up and transfer of programs to multiple machines One step in a program includes the following inputs e Temperature e Gradient e Time at temperature e Speed of rotation e Rever
37. s area will also display any status messages that are needed to the operator This area will change colors as different statuses are registered o Colors Normal Blue Hold Yellow Alarm Red e Actual Temperature amp Remaining Run Time A large readout of the actual temperature of the beakers and an estimated run time to end of the process This are will change colors as different statuses are registered Working normal this area is colored green e Program Step Information Displays all the parameters of the programmed step e END Process A button to END or stop the process Pressing this will be followed by a confirmation screen e HOLD Process A button to put the unit into a manual HOLD step The temperature will remain as it is at the time HOLD is pressed until a CONTINUE button is pressed e Visual Process Icon Icons visible on all screens of the controller while a program is running If you leave the process running screen the visual process icon will still display and give you a visual reference of the status of the program Step information will also be displayed with the icon In the event of a HOLD or an error the character in the center will change and the color will change e Graph Area Displays a graphical reference of the status of the running program All steps programmed in the process will be displayed As the program progresses the graph area will shade in full Maximum displayed
38. sing time e Hold process step if needed This information is entered through touches on the display and a numeric keypad and icons on the display screen Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 21 Controller and User Interface The Ahiba IR Pro interface is an icon and text driven touch screen interface Multi language translated icons are available The controller is operated in two primary ways as an operator or an administrator Password protected controls allows administrators to restrict or allow access to operators The default setting for operator allows only running of stored processes and manual mode operation The following sections will describe operations as an operator and later as an administrator MAIN MENU 01 14 2008 11 15 datacolor mu 35 0 C 9 2 Run Manual Directory Ver 1 00 Operator By default for an operator the Ahiba IR Pro will allow access to 3 main screens e Run Program Screen e Run Manual Mode Screen e Program Directory Screen System Idle Screen The Main Menu or System Idle screen is displayed when the system is powered on It is also displayed when no process is running Status Bar MAIN MENU MATA Date amp Time Current Temperature Firmware version Menu Control Icons 22 e Program Controls Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Run Program Screen Pressing Run icon from the system idle screen will drive to the Run Program screen and allow the
39. ss Hold When a programmed hold or manually set hold is applied this indicator is flashing yellow Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 37 Troubleshooting Alerts and Alarms Below are alarm combinations that may occur while you are running a process and a fault is detected Alert Alarm Combination Temperature Alarm e Continuous buzzer tone e Display and status area will turn Red color e Red LED displays solid red e Type of temperature alarm is displayed in the Status Area 38 e Programs Message Different situations trigger this alarm 1 System has detected a beaker temperature variation of greater than 5 C The alarm is displayed on the screen and a continuous buzzer tone sounds System will attempt to self correct depending on the situation When the temperature variation returns to within 5 C the alarm will reset The buzzer will stop 2 During a heating or cooling cycle in the program the system has detected a temperature variation of 215 The program must be re started at step 1 after the problem is corrected 3 Controller has detected either a PT 100 open or PT 100 short circuit e PT 100 open The screen displays a temperature of 350 When temperature is above 350 C cooling system is activated Alarm will automatically reset when correct temperature is measured e PT 100 Short Circuit Temperature displays 0 System will not operate until problem is fixe
40. to 40 C Environmental 80 max relative humidity up to 31 C 50 relative humidity up to 40 C UL CSA CE Specifications subject to change without notice Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 41 Minimum Maximum Beaker Loads Minimum Beaker Load Beaker Size Minimum No of Beakers 150cc 4 beakers 300cc 4 beakers 500cc 4 beakers 1000cc 4 beakers Maximum Beaker Load Beaker Sizes max Maximum of Beakers Ideal Sample Size 150 ml 20 beakers 5 grams 300 ml 15 beakers 10 grams 500 ml 8 beakers 25 grams 1000 ml 8 beakers 50 grams 5 liter 1 beaker 250 grams 42 e Appendix Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Maintenance List Below is a routine maintenance checklist and schedule of tasks that should be performed to insure the proper operation of the unit Machine Part Party Responsible Every Quarterly Yearly Procedure for Maintenance Cycle Accessories User X Wash beakers beaker lids and dosing accessories thoroughly Flush nipples with clean warm water Machine User X Keep the interior surfaces clean and shiny in order to maximize reflection Dyeing Beaker User X Check for leaks Replace O ring if necessary Drive Datacolor Service X Check belts and listen for drive noise If necessary adjust or replace belts Speed of the Drive Datacolor Service X Check and calibrate if necessary Tolerance 2 rpm Temperature Calibration Datacolor Service X Check the temperature personnel cali
41. unit assembly operation and maintenance General Precautions e The equipment shall only be operated as instructed in this guide If equipment is used in a manner other than that specified in this document the protection provided by this instrument may be impaired e Read this user s guide carefully before placing the unit in service e This unit weighs 75kg Any movement or relocation of the unit requires a minimum of four persons Electrical Environmental Precautions e To prevent an electrical shock or fire be sure to use the power cord supplied by Datacolor e The power cord must be plugged into an outlet with a protective grounding terminal Do not invalidate protection by using an extension cord without protective grounding A CAUTION Turn main power switch to OFF and remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before any internal service work is done Use Precautions e Unit is to be used only as laboratory dyeing equipment e Units equipped with a 5L drum should limit the heating gradient input to 2 5 C min this due to the mass of the beaker and to prevent Temperature out of Range errors e Continue operating only as long as the unit functions properly e Certain internal parts may reach a temperature greater than 50 C 122 F Unit can only be operated when the door is closed A CAUTION When door is opened internal parts should only be handled after the unit has cooled to 50 C 6 e Ahiba IR
42. ve to the local memory View History Local The History file is a historical data file of the last 30 programs run on the unit This is only viewing data The data stored is the program number and name the start time and date the end time and date and if any errors were recorded User Setup Screen The user setup screen allows administrators to configure the controller as your lab needs prescribe USER SETUP 01 14 2008 11 15 0 Temp_Time Password Setup Setup 0 Language Operator ACCESS e Temperature amp Time Setup is an icon that will allow you to adjust the controller to display all temperatures in C or F It also allows you to adjust the date and time and format of the date and time display e Password Setup is an icon that allows you assign your unique 4 digit numeric password e Language is an icon that allows you to select one of the 7 available languages English German French Spanish Portuguese Italian or Chinese The text under each icon will change and the menu names and status messages will all be in the language selected e Operator Access is an icon that opens a screen that allows you to assign operator access to certain functions These function include o Program Maintenance o User Setup o USB Host Interface Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Index e 29 30 e Program Controls Ahiba IR Pro User s Guide Programs Overview This section provides instructions and examples for creat
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