Operating Instructions FRIAMAT®
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1. No Text in Significance Remedy Display Causes 02 Temperature Ambient Set up tent if outside temperature necessary range outside permitted range 03 Resistance Electrical Check contact outside resistance of for firm tolerance fitting outside seating dirt tolerance Maybe clean contacts if necessary replace fitting 04 Fitting Short circuit Replace fitting winding in the wire send in for short circuit winding of checks fitting 05 Fitting Current flow Check winding interrupted connection open circuit of fusion plug on fitting If okay replace the fitting and send in for checks 06 Voltage Non Contact outside permitted de authorised tolerance viation of fu service point sion voltage 08 Mains Power Extension cable voltage voltage too long or cross outside outside section too small range permitted Check voltage range during and connections fusion of generator 09 Frequency Frequency Check outside outside frequency of range permitted generator range during voltage fusion 10 Cancel of Fusion inter fusion rupted by pressing the STOP button 21 Error messages No Text in Significance Remedy Display Causes 13 Mains Supply Check failure voltage connections interrupted e g power cut during fusion or too low 15 Mains Power Please contact rating consumption FRIATEC exceeded of fit2. FRIAMAT fusion units confirm certain operating procedures using a signal 1 2 3 or 5 signal sounds The signals signify the following 1 signal reading in of barcode confirmed 2 signals fusion process completed 3 signals supply voltage too low too high 5 signals warning error refer to display 1 10 Emergencies In case of an emergency switch off main switch immediately to the OFF position and disconnect your FRIAMAT fusion unit from the power supply FRIAMAT fusion units can be shut off by Activation of main switch or Pulling out the power supply plug 2 Basic settings 2 1 Design Parts All electronic parts of your FRIAMAT fusion unit are kept in a splash water proofed casing A receptacle for the fusion and mains cable is situated at the back At the top there is an accessory box at the right side is the interface box FRIAMAT fusion units are designed for a maximum fusion voltage of 48 V A safety transformer separates supply and fusion voltage 2 2 Operating principle Only electrical fusion fittings with a barcode can be fused using FRIAMAT fusion units a sticker with a barcode is allocated to each fitting It contains information for the correct fusion process Your FRIAMAT fusion unit boasts a PC supported com mand system which controls and adjusts welding stress fully auto matically and determines the length of the fusion process taking into account ambient temperature
3. The user must make accessible the operating instructions to the operator and ensure that he or she has read and understood them 1 6 Dangers from electric power Do not use any damaged connecting cables Check connection cable for any damage Pull out the plug prior to any maintenance or service tasks Allow any service and repairs to be carried out only at authorised service stations Connect fusion units of the FRIAMAT range only to supply voltage as given on type plate A DANGER Distribution points on the construction site observe regulation on circuit breakers Outdoors on construction sites receptacles must be fitted with fault current circuit breakers When using generators the DVGW worksheet GW308 and the VDE 0100 Part 728 need to be observed The required generator nominal output depends on the output required by the largest fitting to be used on connection conditions ambient conditions and the actual generator type its control characteristics As the generators from different model ranges often display very different control characteristics the suitability of a generator cannot be guaranteed by the specified rated output alone 6 When in doubt e g when purchasing brand new contact an authorised service station or call the FRIATEC service hotline 49 0 621 486 1533 Only use generators working with frequencies within the 44 66 Hz range Start up the generator and leave it ru
4. letter num ber special symbol at the appropriate place 4 2 Menu Basic settings Pressing the MENUE button will take you to the main menu Once there use the arrow buttons to take you to the submenu Basic settings and select this by pressing the START button The submenu Basic settings has the following individual menus e Documentation e Time e Date e Language e Volume 15 Use the arrow buttons to take you to the required individual menu and select this using the START button Within the individual menus you can make the desired changes using arrow buttons and save these by pressing the START button or exit using the STOP button without saving the changes AS IMPORTANT The language setting menu displays two aste risks right and left in the top line These serve to identify the language setting menu if the lan guage has been accidentally changed 4 3 Menu Data IMPORTANT The menu Data is activated and thus made visible to you only once documentation is switched on and an initial set of data has been saved 4 3 1 Menu Transfer The guide button MENUE will take you to the menu Data with its submenu Transfer Your FRIAMAT geo print will recognise automatically whether a FRIATEC Memory Stick or a printer is connected Transfer data by pressing the START button When transferring the data to the FRIATEC Memory Stick these are written as PDF files int
5. using the Emergency Input Mode 6 2 Overheating It is possible for your FRIAMAT fusion unit to over heat if used for extreme lengths of time In order to avoid damage to the unit a temperature monitor has been installed which causes your FRIAMAT fusion unit to calculate before fusion whether the temperature increase to be expected during fusion is permitted If the calculated temperature is not in the permitted range the display will show the message Let the unit cool down As the power consumption of different electrofusion fittings will vary there may be the option of fusing a different fitting 6 3 Fusion interruption If the fusion is interrupted because e g the power supply was disrupted during a fusion process the fusion can be repeated once the source of the fault has been removed and the fitting has cooled off completely depending on manufacturer please observe operating instructions by the appropriate fitting manufacturer 6 4 Error messages Warning messages Info If irregularities occur during the fusion process your FRIAMAT fusion unit will display the appropriate error messages N IMPORTANT In the event that your FRIAMAT fusion unit displays an error message or warning message not described below and this cannot be clarified or rectified based on the description in the display please contact our service hotline 49 0 621 486 1533 20 Error messages
6. Appendix 7 1 Recommended accessories FRIATEC Memory Stick USB to transfer fusion data from fusion unit to PC Laptop option Remote control pass option 7 2 Authorised service points Please contact our service hotline 49 0 621 486 1533 for details of service points world wide 7 3 Updates of these operating instructions These technical data are regularly checked for their up to dateness The date of the last revision is stat ed on the document Please visit www friatools com on the Internet and go to the product area FRIATOOLS Equipment Technology Then click on the sub menu Downloads on the navigation bar Here you can download our operating instruc tions as pdf files We will also mail them to you on request 23 FRIATEC Aktiengesellschaft Technical Plastics Division P O Box 71 02 61 D 68222 Mannheim Phone 49 621 486 1533 Fax 49 621 479196 www friatools com info friatools friatec de FRIATEC an OAliaxis company 2427 2e 13 03 2012
7. ICK you will be asked ARE YOU SURE before formatting starts N IMPORTANT Please note that all data is deleted from the USB flash drive during formatting 18 A IMPORTANT FRIATEC accepts no liability for the use of stand ard USB flash drives Please use the FRIATEC Memory Stick 5 Warranty Maintanance Taking out of service 5 1 Warranty The warranty period for FRIAMAT fusion units is 24 months 5 2 Maintenance According to DVS 2208 part 1 and BGV A3 Electri cal Plants and Devices a maintenance of moveable electrical devices should be carried out once a year see list of authorised service points in section 7 2 Please include all connecting adapters for service checks WHAT WHEN WHO Cleaning the reader daily user wand and checking for damage Checking weekly user function Cleaning weekly user contacts Factory annually authorised service service points see section 7 2 5 3 Taking out of service IMPORTANT FRIAMAT fusion units contain different compo nents which make specialist disposal necessary Your FRIAMAT fusion unit can be disposed of in the factory or at one of the authorised service points 19 6 Operating faults 6 1 Errors when reading in the barcode If reading in is not confirmed by an acoustic signal the reader wand should be checked for dirt or damage If the reader wand is damaged fusion can still be carried out
8. Operating Instructions FRIAMAT ceo ernt FRIATEC FRIAMAT i 1 Dangers 2 Safety hints and tips 3 Designated equipment use 4 Sources of danger 5 Authorised users 6 Dangers from electric power 7 Emissions 8 Safety precautions on site 9 Signal equipment 10 Emergencies Basic settings 2 1 Design Parts 2 2 Operating principle 2 3 Technical data 2 4 Automatic activation of Service interval 2 5 Transport Storage Despatch 2 6 Setting up Connecting 2 7 Operating Basic Fusion Procedure 3 1 Preparation 3 2 Enter barcode 3 3 Starting fusion process Settings 4 1 Description of the function buttons 4 2 Menu Basic settings 4 3 Menu Data 4 3 1 Menu Transfer 4 3 2 Menu Delete 4 4 Menu Info 4 5 Menu Emergency input 4 6 Menu Formatting ADADDDAHNHANOANAAA 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 5 Warranty Maintanance Taking out of service 5 1 Warranty 5 2 Maintenance 5 3 Taking out of service Operating faults 6 1 Errors when reading in the barcode 6 2 Overheating 6 3 Fusion interruption 6 4 Error messages Warning messages Info 7 Appendix 7 1 Recommended accessories 7 2 Authorised service points 7 3 Updates of these operating instructions 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 23 23 23 23 1 Safety 1 1 Dangers FRIAMAT fusion units have been designed using state of the art
9. The temperature sensor inside the fusion cable conti nuously measures the ambient temperature A WARNING The temperature sensor for determining the ambient temperature is attached to the fusion cable at the reader wand cable near the reader wand pouch silver metal sleeve As the deter mination of the ambient temperature in the fusion zone is part of a correct fusion process the temperature sensor must be protected from damage at all cost In addition you need to make sure that both the temperature sensor as well as the fitting to be fused are exposed to identical ambient temperatures i e processing situations where e g the temperature sensor is exposed to bright sunlight and the fitting is in the shade must be avoided 2 3 Technical data FRIAMAT geo print Input voltage range AC 190 250 V Frequency range 45 66Hz Current consumption AC 16 A max Output 1500 W Safety fuse 20 A slow acting inside Casing Type IP 54 Protection grade Il Connecting cable 5 m including Euro plug Fusion cable 2 5 m Weight ca 15 5 kg Barcode type Code 2 5 interleaved Code 128 Operating temperature 20 C to range 50 C Fusion current monitoring Short Circuit and Cut Off Printer interface USB Connecting plug 4 0 mm yes Manual emergency yes programming Remote operating pass optional Operator pass no Supervisor pass no FRIATRACE no Documentation of fusion yes data Data output as PDF files yes Data output to printer
10. a generator start it first and leave to warm up for 30 seconds Switch on unit by the main switch Connect fusion plug with contact pins of the fitting 3 2 Enter barcode WARNING Take reader wand out of reader wand pouch by opening the pouch grasping the reader wand at its end anti kink sleeve black and taking it out It is not permitted to read in the barcode of a different type of fitting On completion of the reading in process the reader wand must be returned to its pouch immediately in order to avoid damage and contamination of the reader wand tip JAN IMPORTANT The fusion plugs of your FRIAMAT fusion unit must be connected with the contact plugs of the fitting as a resistance check is carried out imme diately after reading in the barcode An error message will appear if there is non contact Please also ensure that the fusion plugs of your FRIAMAT fusion unit are attached to the contact pins on the fitting across the entire internal con tact width Once the barcode label has been attached to the fit ting this is the only one to use Ifthe barcode label of the fitting to be fused is not legible due to damage a fitting with a legible barcode label built in the same way by the same manufacturer must be used Hold the reader wand slightly slanted and slightly inclined like a pencil and place it on the fitting in front of the barcode Now move the reader wand quickly across the whole label and a
11. erence and actual fusion time and must be identical 4 Mark fusion parameters on pipe fitting This will make sure no second fusion is accidentally carried out 5 Display end of fusion with t and tc is necessarily to confirm by pressing the STOP 14 button Thus the fusion process has been com pleted and the FRIAMAT fusion unit is ready for the next fusion 4 Settings 4 1 Description of the function buttons The FRIAMAT geo print fusion unit has 7 function buttons MENUE The MENUE button is grey It calls up the main menu with its submenus Basic settings Info and Emergency input In addition pressing the MENUE button will clarify an error following an error message START The START button is green It starts up the fusion process selects submenus or individual menus and saves settings In addition this button is used to confirm error messages warning messa ges hints in the display STOP The STOP button is red It cancels the fusion process is used to close submenus or indivi dual menus and stops the entering process without saving data Arrow buttons The arrow buttons are blue The arrow buttons up down are used to browse through sub or individual menus The arrow buttons left right are used to move the curser from left to right and back when entering alphanumeric symbols e g emergency input date Use the arrow buttons up down to select the required symbol
12. hnical data Observe operating instructions of generator if used A WARNING Always roll out all cables before use 11 2 7 Operating A WARNING Charring Dirty contacts may char the plug Contact surfaces of fitting and fusion plug must be clean at all times Thoroughly remove any existing deposits Protect plug from contamination replace if necessary Check fusion plug and contact sockets of the fitting for dirt before connecting 3 Basic Fusion Procedure 3 1 Preparation The relevant assembly instructions for the proper processing of component parts of the FRIALEN Geo product range and the FRIALEN safety fittings up to d75 are to be observed The same applies for fittings by other manufacturers A IMPORTANT Roll out cables completely This applies to power cable fusion cable and extension cable if required The contact surfaces of the fitting and the fusion plugs must be clean dirty contacts can cause overheating and char ring of the plug If necessary carefully remove any existing deposits Always protect plugs from contamination If there is evidence of a deposit which cannot be completely removed the fusion plugs must be replaced Prepare fitting and pipes for fusion in accordance with assembly instructions Ensure that the contact pins on the fitting are accessible for connection of fusion plugs Connect to power supply mains or generator 12 Ifusing
13. individual menu and select this using the START button Within the individual menus you can take a look at the desired information and leave the parti cular menu by pressing the STOP button 4 5 Menu Emergency input Press the MENUE button to access the main menu Use arrow buttons to access submenu Emergency input and select by pressing the START button Now Code is displayed and 24 numbers with the first one flashing when accessing this for the first time all the digits will be set to 0 afterwards the most recently manually entered barcode is displayed Enter the numbers displayed on the bar code of the fitting to be fused Once the numbers have been entered using the arrow buttons you must confirm this by pressing the START button if you press the STOP button the process will be stopped without saving data 4 6 Menu Formatting Press the MENUE button to access the main menu Use arrow buttons to access submenu Formatting and select by pressing the START button With the help of this menu it is possible to format the FRIATEC Memory Stick or a standard USB flash drive Please note that it must be formatted to FAT 12 or FAT 16 An USB flash drive formatted to FAT 32 or a partitioned USB flash drive Master Boot Record will produce an error message on your FRIAMAT fusion unit Formatting to FAT 12 or FAT 16 can be done in sub menu Formatting On selecting menu point MEMORY ST
14. little way beyond The reading can be done from right to left or the other way around If this has been done correctly 13 the unit will confirm the reading with a signal If reading in is not successful straight away try again if necessary at a different angle or speed 3 3 Starting fusion process WARNING If there is a malfunction in the fusion process hot molten PE may be expelled on rare occasions Therefore Maintain a safety distance of at least 1 m from the fusion area during fusion Do not connect any additional equipment during fusion The fusion process can be cancelled at any time by pressing the STOP button When the fused area has cooled down and the source of the fault elimi nated where necessary the fusion process can be repeated depending on the fitting manufacturer please observe operating instructions by the appro priate fitting manufacturer Operating steps see also the visual description on the next page 1 Display shows PIPE PREPARED confirm if correct 2 Press the START button to start the fusion pro cess Now an automatic check of the ambient temperature and resistance check of the con nected fitting follow Fusion starts The display will tell you the duration of the fusion it will show total time of fusion and count it up in seconds till the fusion ends 3 Display END OF FUSION means that the fusion process has been completed Displays t and te show ref
15. nning for half a minute If necessary adjust off load voltage and limit to voltage indicated by the technical data Genera tor power safety fuse at least 16 A slow acting A WARNING Check input voltage of your FRIAMAT fusion unit before starting the fusion process Your FRIAMAT fusion unit has been designed for input voltage of 190 250 volt When using an extension cable please ensure suffi cient cross section 2 5 mm up to 100 m Always roll out cable fully before use Do not connect any other equipment to the same generator while fusion is taking place At the end of the fusion process first disconnect the power cable from the generator and then shut off the generator A DANGER Danger to life Never open your FRIAMAT fusion unit whilst connected to power supply FRIAMAT fusion units may be opened only by specialist personnel at an authorised service station The replacement of a damaged mains supply line may only be performed by an authori sed service station 1 7 Emissions The equivalent continuous sound pressure level of all FRIAMAT fusion units is less than 70 db A When working in a quiet environment the signal when set to loud comes across as very loud For this reason it is possible to adjust the signal loud quiet 1 8 Safety precautions on site WARNING FRIAMAT fusion units are splash water proofed They may however not be immersed in water 1 9 Signal equipment
16. o a sub directory which has the following name F device number e g FR 07 67 123 F0767123 The filenames are generated based on the present date and a two digit ascending number starting from 0 e g 2nd hardcopy 02 on 4 September 2007 070904 07090402 pdf Afterwards the pdf files can be printed out directly at the PC Laptop with Acrobat Reader for example 16 A IMPORTANT The FRIATEC Memory Stick must be connected before accessing the sub menu Transfer ZN IMPORTANT FRIATEC accepts no liability for the use of stand ard USB flash drives Please use the FRIATEC Memory Stick 4 3 2 Menu Delete The submenu Data will take you to Delete In this menu you can delete saved data by pressing the appropriate buttons A IMPORTANT Once you have deleted data it has been lost irrevocably The unit has an automatic back up function which may allow authorised FRIATEC service personnel to retrieve deleted data Please contact your local service station see section 7 2 4 4 Menu Info Press the MENUE button to access the main menu Use arrow buttons up down to access submenu Info and select by pressing the START button The submenu Info contains the following individual menus e Time Date e Voltage Frequency e Temperature ambient temperature e Unit number e Software version e Date of next service 17 Use the arrow buttons to take you to the required
17. p to d75 with pressure pipes made of HD PE Your FRIAMAT geo print can also be used to process fittings up to d75 by other manufactures as long as these are provided by the manufacturer with a barcode 2 5 interleaved according to ANSI HM 10 8M 1983 and to ISO 13950 03 2007 The designated use also includes observation of all the advice in these operating instructions as well as the guidelines by DVGW Standards DVS UVV and local directives A IMPORTANT Any other use is not in line with designated use FRIATEC AG does not accept liability for damage caused by adverse use Modifications and alterations are not permitted for safety reasons FRIAMAT fusion units may be opened only by electrical specialists When carrying out fusions using FRIAMAT fusion units with broken lead seals will result in all claims for warranty and liability being null and void Examples of adverse use Use as battery charger Use as power supply for heaters of any type 1 4 Sources of danger Replace damaged mains lead and extension cables immediately Do not remove or disable safety devices Rectify known faults immediately Do not leave your FRIAMAT fusion unit unattend ed Keep away from flammable liquids gases Do not operate in EX environment 1 5 Authorised users Only trained personnel may work using your FRIAMAT fusion unit The user is responsible for third parties in the work area
18. technology and are designed accor ding to recognised safety regulations and fitted with appropriate protective equipment In addition FRIAMAT fusion units have been submitted to extensive tests in line with the German law for equipment safety Functionality and safety of FRIAMAT fusion units are tested before they are supplied to the customer However incorrect use or abuse of the equipment will lead to dangers with regard to the health of the user your FRIAMAT fusion unit or other material goods of the operator the efficient operation of your FRIAMAT fusion unit Everybody involved with operating servicing and maintaining your FRIAMAT fusion unit must be qualified accordingly and carefully observe these instructions This is about YOUR safety 1 2 Safety hints and tips These operating instructions use the following SYMBOLS with WARNING NOTES A DANGER Warns of impending danger Non compliance with this instruction can result in severe material damage or personal injury A WARNING Warns of a dangerous situation Non compliance with this instruction can result in moderate material damage or personal injury A IMPORTANT Indicates user advice and other useful informa tion 1 3 Designated equipment use The FRIAMAT geo print fusion unit serves exclu sively for the fusion of component parts from the FRIALEN Geo pro duct range as well as FRIALEN safety fittings u
19. ting service hotline exceeds 49 0 621 rating of the 486 1533 FRIAMAT fusion unit 23 Generator Generator Please contact failure maybe not FRIATEC suited for service hotline fusion work 49 0 621 486 1533 xy System Please contact error FRIATEC service hotline 49 0 621 486 1533 error messages with numbers above table Warning messages Info not displayed in Text in Display Instruction Remedy Attention Second fusion process If a fusion is to be fused twice the contact plugs on the fusion unit of the fitting must be pulled out after the first fusion and the fitting must be allowed to cool see processing instructions by fitting manufacturers 22 Warning messages Info Text in Display Instruction Remedy Faulty incorrect barcode Use new barcode of fitting built in the same way or correct using manually entered code Let the unit cool down Protective funcion designed to prevent overheating of unit Switch unit off and leave to cool until warning no longer appears when switching it on again Cancel of fusion Fusion interrupted by pressing STOP button End of fusion Fusion completed Voltage V Adjust generator and Frequency Hz quit using STOP button Memory full Print out report Maintenance date exceeded Contact authorised service point Arrange for unit to be serviced 7
20. yes Data storage in unit 100 Language options 20 Quality control certification CE sign Transport box yes Technical alterations subject to change without no tice When fusing fittings by other manufacturers it is vital to observe indications regarding operating tempera ture range 10 2 4 Automatic activation of Service interval Starting with the first fusion process which you perform with the FRIAMAT fusion unit the stored service interval see also Chapter 6 2 is auto matically set to active recommendation FRIATEC 12 months A IMPORTANT The leading service date is always shown on the display and may deviate from the service label attached to the FRIAMAT fusion unit 2 5 Transport Storage Despatch Your FRIAMAT fusion unit is delivered in an aluminium transport box Unpacking requires no specific skills nor does storage in the transport box The tempe rature range during storage is 20 C 70 C A WARNING Always transport store inside aluminium trans port box 2 6 Setting up Connecting Your FRIAMAT fusion unit can be set up and oper ated outdoors if protected from rain and wet Set up your FRIAMAT fusion unit on level ground preferably horizontal Ensure that generator is fused with a 16 A mini mum slow acting fuse Plug unit connection cable into power socket Use extension cable if necessary ensure sufficient cross section see also Section 2 3 Tec
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