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1. GITRON Rua Central da Vergada 1280 4535 166 Mozelos VFR PORTUGAL Tel 351 227 471 120 e Fax 351 227 471 129 E mail info egitron pt e URL www egitron pt ExtraLab Plus Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System Operation Manual Version 1 0 0 Valid for PC interface software version 1 3 0 Valid for firmware version 1 5 0 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System RESPONSIBILITY EXEMPTION This manual was written and revised to explain the ExtraLab Plus characteristics and functioning in the most correct way possible particularly regarding PC interface software However this user manual and or the eguipment may be changed without previous notice EGITRON is not responsible for any damage caused by any direct or indirect error omission or discrepancies between the ExtraLab Plus operation and the instructions presented in this Manual This document or any part of this document cannot be reproduced or transmitted under any format and for any purpose without EGITRON written permission TRADE MARKS Excel Windows and Microsoft are Microsoft Corporation registered trademarks Other trademarks or registered trademarks not listed above can be used in this manual CONFORMITY DECLARATION This product exhibits CE marking according to European Union applicable directives GENERAL PRECAUTIONS EGITRON eguipment is produced to optimize security and minimize effort Nevertheless
2. d In order to minimize the test duration time the measurement unit will be positioned in an intermediate position a few millimeters above the test ending The test results will be then available at the display like show in Figure 11 1 Due to the fact that the measurement unit after the test is stopped in an intermediate position related to the bottle type used it is necessary to initialize the system whenever the bottle type is changed 3 5 5 Check information on the Display After each test the number of tests in memory is increased Using the navigation keys and IS it is possible to navigate between the tests in memory and check the maximum values and the corresponding angle from every test visualized eeGl TRON 38 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 4 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE This equipment doesnt require significant maintenance cares However for prevention it is recommended to have in mind the following points 1 Take in consideration that the machine will handle products that are under pressure and consequently splash of liquids may occur with some frequency And also there will be accumulation of cork dusts Therefore its recommended to clean daily the equipment in order to avoid the accumulation of these products During cleaning operations use only a cloth moistened with water or alcohol The utilization of inappropriate products may damage the equipment and
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4. About on the Configuration Menu Check if it according the version indication on the firmware package b Confirm the validity of the conversion functions for Extraction and Torgue If the function is not according to the expected the user must send new conversion functions to the eguipment Please see calibration procedure on annex The values presented on the tests are determined by conversion functions If these are not 1 correct the readings of the equipment will be incorrect TROUBLESHOOTING Message Resolution Error Could not open serial port Serial Port Configured is not valid The user must select with the right button of the mousse the file RFU bat Press Edit In the line set com 4 115200 change the number of the port by default the number is 4 for the COM port number to be used Error not found The user must confirm if all the files indicated on point 1 are in the folder Error Target communication error Check the connection of the communication cable Check also if there is any other software using the same PC communication port e g the ExtraLab Plus PC software In this case close this software b 1 If any additional information is required please contact the EGITRON technical support EGITRON 54 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System ANNEX E Communication cable PC ExtraLab Plus ExtraLab Champ PC Ext Champ GROS
5. Bottle Type and the Open Report window Size Figure 25 will open showing a Grade Treatment list of the saved reports Washing By selecting a particular report all Comments the fields on this window are updated with the corresponding F Sort list by date report information By pressing m epoti riters Open or double clicking on any Year 2011 z Code O0 report the Open Report window Client Sup will close and the main window Figure 25 Open Report will show the data of the selected report Still on the Open Report window there is a box named Report Filters which allows the introduction of filtering parameters such as Year Code and Client Supplier This eases the process of report finding To filter the reports to visualize use the characters or for any character or or for a single character Please check the following examples 1 AT shows all reports started by A 2 AC shows the reports whose name contains the characters AC 3 A shows all reports which name has the character A as the second character To delete reports select the desired report and press the Delete button And finally the Exit button will close this window 3 3 6 Printing Reports Select the option Print Report at the menu Report to open the print preview window The report Figure 26 is formed by an initial page w
6. certain precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of human physical damage or eguipment damage Please read carefully the general precautions presented below and take attention to the warning signs in this manual e Keep away from children e The machine should be operated only by persons with the appropriate training e Donot remove any cover or mechanical protection e All maintenance should be executed by specialized technicians EGITRON ll 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System e The machine should not operate on facilities with severe environment conditions like dust or humidity e The equipment should be connected to the ground by the power supply plug e In case of successive power supply breakdowns the equipment should be disconnected from the power supply e The equipment transport and handling should be done with extreme precautions as it has fragile parts For transportation use an adequate packaging so that the machine remains well accommodated and protected WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT EGITRON guarantees the correct functioning of its products in general for 1 year or for a different period whenever specifically written The warranty covers workmanship and materials but not the equipment transportation or onsite displacements which will be charged according to the standard prices in practice at the time This is valid with the exception of the first onsite d
7. if the liquid splashes when testing bottles with sparkling wines Annex B Figure 1 1 1 1 Application Lever for blocking the security door a Open the door and fix it at the opened position b Apply the anti splash protection very carefully avoiding damaging any component especially the optical fibers 1 2 Removing a To remove the anti splash protection execute step a from the previous point 1 1 b Remove the anti splash protection by twisting a little the protection to release from one side first and the push to release it completely Annex B Figure 1 3 2 Clamps There are different types of clamps for ExtraLab Plus which allow extending the measurement range for others cork types or other types of closures The standard supply includes GRONS Me ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System A Pins for clamps fixation Supplied with the equipment 3 grips 13 type for champagne cork stoppers opening diameter 35 mm and closing diameter 19 mm Supplied with the equipment Table 2 1 e 1 Please contact EGITRON for other possibilities I 2 1 Clamps replacing Procedure for clamps substitution a If the anti splashes protection is installed remove it as previously explained Annex B chapter 1 2 b Remove the three position pins from the clamps and after take out the three installed clamps Annex B Figure 2 1 C Choose the
8. 4 and 3 2 4 5 B Information about memory state on the example we have Test 1 that has been visualized ina TOTAL of 1 test in memory C Current test configuration in this example we have the Test Type T E chapter 3 2 4 2 Cork Type Plus chapter Error Reference source not found and Torque Angle 75 degrees chapter Error Reference source not found D Information about test results On the example above the Torque test had the maximum value of 12 8 daN cm at 28 and the Extraction Test had the maximum value of 12 3 daN at a displacement of 2 mm If one of the tests was not done asterisks will appear on the corresponding column Use the horizontal arrow keys to navigate between the Df tests in memory E Functions show the modes functions available since the main window o CALIB Enter in the calibration screen see chapter3 2 5 o START Start a test it may also be done by the central key o CONFIG Enter in the configuration menu see chapter3 2 4 o DELETE Open the confirmation screen in order to delete all tests in memory Gi TT RONEEE 17 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 2 4 Configuration Menu The configuration menu gives access to a set of settings that allow the user to choose some generic parameters such as language date time and other parameters related with tests preparation These last parameters should be adjusted every time the user starts a
9. 40 rpm Moment daN cm o the test like number of wi Test ETUI 7 b ns 7 2 Angle Degrees W Delete Test Figure 23 Individual values collected values and test velocity There are two graphics showing the moment and force evolution during the detaching and extraction tests accordingly to the test configuration At the inferior left corner there is a list where the user can select the test to visualize It is also possible to see a particular test by double clicking the desired test on the maximum values table At this tab it is also possible to delete the current test For that press the Delete Test button This will delete the test being visualized only from the PC and not from the internal memory of the machine eeGl TRON 27 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 3 4 Saving Reports After acguiring data or consulting a report it is possible to save data into the database BDExtraLabPlus mdb for later consultation visualization and printing reports Instead of saving a new report it is also possible to add data to an existing report To save or add data follow the next steps starting from the main window 1 Select Save Report k ExtraLab Plus Save Report on the menu Report Report to open the Save Dese Test Date 18 03 2011 l Saved Breakage Responsible Nuno Almeida ei Report Window Reports Champaane Oo Figure 24 Clie
10. Angle 10 270 Torque 2 Peak Percentage 5 90 Overtorque Angle 10 270 Overtorque Limit 1 50 daN cm eeG TRON 34 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System To configure these parameters e Atthe Command Box see chapter 3 2 4 e At the PC Software Create a new test configuration and through the application main window send the configuration to the machine 1 Tests of different types cannot be stored in ExtraLab Plus memory So if the user wishes interface application and afterwards the memory of the machine can be cleaned to change the test type firstly the values on the machine should be transferred into the 3 4 3 Values Acquisition After performing a test it is possible to collect the values using the Acquire Tests button i on the main toolbar After this all tests values will be copied into the PC Afterward the PE user has the possibility to see the statistical calculations graphics export to Excel save into a database and print reports on different languages 3 4 4 Deleting Test The eguipment can save 99 tests in its memory The eguipment memory is battery backed up hence the tests remain in memory even if the eguipment is powered off until being erased by the operator Deleting all tests in memory can be done by two different ways b At the Command Box Pressing the delete button and then the central v D c Atthe PC Software Pressing Delete bu
11. Insert the values into the calculus sheet On the column ADC fill the collected values from ExtraLab Plus and on column Pts g fill the values from the used weights 3 5 2 Check the conversion function The values of maximum and average error must be under the range of acceptance 2 and 5 N cm according to EGITRON model If necessary repeat the calibration If the deviation continues please contact EGITRON EGITRON 51 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 5 3 On the PC calibration screen select Torque press Edit and copy the values to the calibration window of the PC software and send the new conversion function to the eguipment see 3 3 8 3 6 Setup Closing direction 3 6 1 Set the calibration kit as explained above in 3 2 3 6 2 The Pulley bar must be setup in the opposite direction the pulley should on the right when looking to the display Also the gripper must be turned all the way around 270 until the mechanical stop is reached For this the back screw at the arm see figure Annex C Figure 3 1 must be released and firmly retighten once the new position is reached Annex C Figure 3 3 Note that once again the arm must be left perpendicular to the centering bar 90 3 Readings negative direction closing acquisition procedure 3 7 1 Repeat the points 3 3 and 3 4 but now for the overtorque closing values 3 8 Calculate the new co
12. Plus SS Programa Ingl s VB6 Ver 1 3 0 and to insert a new logo press the Edit button and select the folder containing the logo on the Folder field the File field will show the names of all bmp files found in the Fie di image selected folder By clicking on a file name the image will be displayed in the Image field To n insert the selected image double click it the Edi Ex image will then be displayed in the Logo field On the option Default report language configure the default language to be used when printing Figure 21 Reports configuration window reports eeGl TRON 25 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 3 3 Acquire Values After performing one or more tests it is possible to import the values into the interface software aE To collect the values the operator has to press Acquire Tests button Doing so all tests sch a results in machine memory both maximum values and individual values will be imported and visualized with the help of tables and graphics The results area is formed by three tabs e Maximum Values Figure 22 tab where it is possible to see the maximum force and torque Maximum Values IL F ndel Bee values of all tests roraveovertorave es s 1 10 2 39 19 4 123 accordingly to the test 2 101 a configuration Here it is oan Z 5 z S a 3 o z possible to see a tabl
13. Plus Serial Communication Port Rear Command Box GITRON 11 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT FEATURES On this chapter we will explain the functionalities of ExtraLab Plus including the control by the command box and the control by the interface software in order to enable the user to correctly operate the equipment and perform tests On the next subchapters the most important aspects to consider when operating ExtraLab Plus will be analyzed so that after a careful reading the user will be able to fully operate the equipment and understand some less intuitive operations Upper group of the equipment v encoder extraction motor Measurement unit Extraction Detaching gt Working area e Security door gt V Elevation Base Power Switch ON OFF Adjustment Command Box EMERGENCY button ka Command raer Keys and display Figure 5 ExtraLab Plus front panel ECO TRON 12 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torque Measuring System Pressure gauges aero KITARA alaca sig Power connector Figure 6 ExtraLab Plus back panel 3 1 GENERAL ASPECTS 3 1 1 Eguipment description The ExtraLab Plus has a tower format supported by two cylindrical guides and an aluminum enclosure which contains the electronic control commands and processing unit On the next paragraphs we
14. Slowly rotate the lock nut in the clockwise direction or the gear in the counterclockwise direction to raise the measurement unit see figure below 2 2 Readings acquisition procedure 2 2 1 Assuring the reference load cell has only the load of the necessary attachments TARE it 2 2 2 Pre load the system with an end of scale value near to 95 daN 2 2 3 Release the system and start the value acquisition according with the calculus sheet for determining the Annex C Figure 2 2 conversion function writing the ADC and Force value that are on the calibration screen and simultaneously write down the value of the reading unit It is important to ensure that there is nothing interfering with the attachment parts cables or other accessories that may have influence on the load cells reading 2 3 Check the acquired values 2 3 1 If the acquired values show deviation comparatively to the values on the reference unit within the range of acceptance we suggest that the value for deviation should not be over 0 3daN it will be not necessary to change the values and the user must advance to point 2 6 2 4 Calculate the new calibration function as reference see bellow EGITRON model EGITRON 47 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System k Tabela de valores e determina o da equa o para EXTRAC O com a c lula de carga TCA 100Kg Aliment c lula de carga DH ae Da
15. appropriate clamps according to the test to perform Annex B Figure 2 2 d Install the new clamps and insert the fixing pins for the clamps fixation e If required re install the anti splash protection EGITRON 43 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 1 If any additional information is reguired please contact the EGITRON technical support ANNEX C Calibration L EGITRON provides a calibration kit for ExtraLab Plus with the necessary attachments for 1 the calibration procedure For more information please contact EGITRON IW Calibration requires high level of responsibility and only technical staff with lt metrology knowledge should perform this operation 1 Calibration setup e i The equipment must be turned on thirty minutes before initializing this procedure I Annex C Figure 1 1 1 1 Connect the equipment and enter on calibration mode Press Lever for blocking the security door the function key CALIB 1 2 Open the door and fix it at the open position see figure 1 2 1 3 Open the calculus sheet to collect the values Annex C Figure 1 2 GITRONS 5B ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System EGITRON can provide a calculus sheet to collect values and calculate the conversion e Gp function If necessary ask EGITRON for an example 2 Calibrate Extraction 1 1 To calibrate the Ex
16. can assume five different states e Stopped The machine is ready to perform the tests e Not initialized Whenever the system requires a reposition e Machine in movement The equipment is in movement e Calibration When the equipment is performing calibration operations e Emergency Whenever the stop emergency is activated These states can never occur simultaneously 1 the functionalities of the operator interface refer to chapter 3 2 1 Following we will describe the functionalities that are available either through the interface program or through the operator interface at the command box For more information about 3 4 2 Test Configuration The Test Configuration Window ExtraLab Plus Test Configuration allows the user to create tests Test Configuration Champagne Test Type Champagne Cap Cork SS configurations by default with all the parameters related to the tests to perform by ExtraLab Configuration Extraction E C Torque then Extraction T E PI US Torque T fe Torque and Extraction T 8 E s pe There are four types of tests Closure Height Options e C h am p ag ne C a p Co rk Torque Angle 25 DCH Overtorque Angle pears l l a m Torque Second Peak Overtorque Limit SANJE e Stili Wine Cork Mustet Cut Stop 7 s S crew Ca D Test Description e Breakage The application will allow Figure 29 Test Configuration configuring certain fields according to t
17. new report set of tests according with the test type to perform To access the configuration menu press CONFIG and the display should show the configuration menu Figure 12 Before we present each menu it is important to have in mind the following concepts concerning the navigability within the menus e As seen in 3 2 1 the keys up and down allows the navigation between the available options MON 04 04 2011 13 46 53 MENU Main Torque Close Limit Torque 2nd Peak Muslet Cut Set Clock Set Date Idioma Language EXIT Figure 12 Configuration Menu e The central key selects the highlighted option being a submenu selection or a value selection e Every time the user wants to leave a menu select the key EXIT on the right Next press the central key to confirm After this the program returns the previous menu or exits the configuration menu and returning to the main screen for an overview of the screens tree see ANNEX A Operator interface menu tree 3 2 4 1 Test Type The ExtraLab Plus allows the execution of 4 test types e Champagne Capsulated e Stili Wine Cork e Screw Cap e Breakage Gl RON MON 04 04 2011 ko do CHAMP_CAP MENU test type Still Wine Cork Screw Cap Breakage EXIT EXIT Figure 13 Test type configuration 18 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 2 4 2 Test Mode Configuratio
18. not carry out any operation that can put in risk the operator or even the eguipment The user can try by himself if it is or not possible to enter a specific value or to carry a specific operation General Menu Results Li EGITRON ExtraLab Plus Report Configuration Ste Wi STE Status Maximum Values Individual Values Identification m of Teste Te Toolbar Torgue Overtorgue SCH e pe Test Hame v Test Type Moment daN cm Configuration Closure Height mim PREN Visualization Degrees and Torque Second Peak CO nfigu ration e of the test Overtorgue Angle typ ean d Degrees Moment da om Angle degrees 7 Overtorque Limit pa ramete rs Statistical Summary ER Max j Torque daN cm 40 2 10 1 10 2 Overtorque daN cm 43 7 19 4 Current Report 3 T ma Command gt COMMUNICATION FAILED The Communication with the ExtraLab Plus was interrupted 28 03 2011 ZEOITRON Toolbar Info Toolbar podi Figure 19 Main window of the control program Whenever it is necessary to explain a particular value or button in the software windows there are yellow sticks with a brief description which can be opened by moving the mouse over that value box or button SeOGTTRONSS rm ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System After starting the program the main window is presented Figure 19 On this window there are available several functionalities
19. this is not warranty covered 2 Check if there are darker areas on the compressed air tubes This could indicate presence of oil on the pneumatic circuit which can cause the pneumatic components failure 3 Check the values of the load cells Enter on Calibration Menu Press CALIB Ensure that the measurement unit is unobstructed Press button Extract Val and Torque Val on the back panel of the command box and check for both loads cell Extraction and Torque if the ADC value that appears on the display is equal to the value written next to Calibration Values on the serial number label located at the command box back panel If there are differences larger than 3 or 4 ADC units follow the calibration procedure ANNEX C Calibration or in case of doubt contact EGITRON EGITRON 39 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 5 TROUBLESHOOT 5 1 CALIBRATION CURVE LOAD FAILURE AT STARTUP Description During start up the equipment could not load the conversion function This error occurs when the conversion function has been lost or is corrupted This is signalized with the message Invalid function Resolution Through the Calibration window at the PC software introduce the conversion function or use the database saved function and send it to ExtraLab Plus 5 2 COMMUNICATION ERROR Description The PC control software could not communicate with the equipm
20. 3 Remove the load and check if the system recovered to a value close to Zero 3 3 4 Start the readings acquisition according to the Excel sheet for calculating the conversion function take note of the ADC and Moment readings displayed at the calibration screen It is important to ensure that there is nothing interfering with the weights with the steel wire or other accessories that can influence the readings of the load cells In addition it is important that the weights are placed very smoothly avoiding sudden movements and that they do not swing Also the weights should be placed from the lightest to the heaviest 3 4 Check the acquired values 3 4 1 If the acquired values show a deviation comparatively to the weights under the range of acceptance we suggest that the deviation should not be over 0 3daN cm it will be not necessary to change the calibration values and the user must advance to point 3 6 Tabela de valores a determinacao da equecao para DESC OLAGEM com a cela de carga TCA 25H Ale or nn Deeg LE a NARODI LARA aa Eege Ceriaientes do polin anic do 37 gau Momentos Age Age lt Aut Aa di Sin i LUIS oe eer 594 peor pa B 789 55 Corral U ii Valor do OR Conve bravo Digi all Memamori VakH ADC I d DER geht d Ze DEET rekr morzejsh ame D she recomend B Annex C Figure 3 2 3 5 Calculate the new conversion function as reference see EGITRON Excel sheet 3 5 1
21. E WINGOW a a hw ang een eg 17 3 2 3 Main Screen 17 3 2 4 Configuration Menu kina 18 3 2 4 1 EC ai Kn EE 18 3 2 4 2 Test Mode Configuration kane 19 3 2 4 3 Sealing Configuration E 19 3 2 4 4 EE Eeer eebe 20 3 2 4 5 ee dIE EE 20 3 2 4 6 Elte Ee EE 20 3 2 4 7 PO E 20 3 25 Calibration E EE 20 3 2 6 Initialization eee 22 3 27 Stopping MOvV MEn S EE 23 3 3 PO PROGRAM E 23 et a DR Data ET 24 3 3 2 Report CONUJUTANO EE 25 3 3 3 Acquire E UTC 26 3 3 4 Saving Reports E 28 335 MODEM e CN 29 ob S vT Te E en CN 29 RN ee la ie RE e EE EA 338 e Le EE 31 3 4 COMMON EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE OPERAT IONS 33 A SES Ne a a a oe een eee ee 33 3 4 2 Test Configuration 33 3 4 3 Values Acquisition RE 35 3 4 4 Deleting E O a a Ma eee eee aa 35 34 5 Safety and PROTECTION EE 36 3 5 SIM Oh AN E eee eee eee eee 36 3 5 1 Connect EE Te un e E 36 2 n E 36 3 5 3 ee det UE EE 37 3 5 4 Starting the E 37 3 5 5 Check information on the Display see 38 4 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE sisiiiisiccsisccssaccssaccnccbsasagsscncinetacapsaadavneenonsetacsansee ove ee rk obed sneeanceseastans 39 5 PROB Ce 16 6 RE 40 5 1 CALIBRATION CURVE LOAD FAILURE AT STARTUP 40 5 2 GONIMUNICATIONERROR snett nr nnne rett r rnn nS netrn EEEEPPEEEEE EEEE eerren nrnna 40 5 3 OB ice En 40 EGITRON 6 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System ANNEX A OPERATOR INTERFACE MENU IREE see ANNEX B ACCESSORIES e
22. E sla ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System ANNEX F Technical Specifications Bottles height 230 mm to 360 mm Diameter of the cork stopper bar top 19 mm to 35 mm other dimension by request Velocity adjustment for torque test 2 rpm to 5 rpm Maximum torque angle 270 Torque Range 0 daN cm to 100 daN cm Resolution 0 1 daN cm Readings interval 1 Velocity adjustment for extraction 20 to 45 cm minute Cork Length up to 60 mm Extraction force Range 0 daN to 100 daN Resolution 0 1 daN Readings Interval 1mm Electronic command with graphic display VGA 320x240 pixies and navigation keypad Visualization through graphic display of all test results in memory with average maximum minimum and standard deviation Easy calibration allowing to deploy new calibration functions RS232 communication interface or USB via an external converter Power Supply 230 VAC A 50Hz optional 110 VAC 60Hz Pneumatic feeding 6 8 bar with a 6 mm tube Dimensions W 370 mm x D 490 mm x H 1100 mm Weight 50kg EGITRON 56 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System EGITRON reserves the right of changing this document without previous notice NOTES ZEGITRONEE Ci BT EB ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System lt EGITRON Rua Central da Vergada 1280 4535 166 Mozelos VFR PORTUGAL Tel 351 227 471 120 e Fax
23. TRON 10 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 2 3 MACHINE SETUP a Before making any connection it is very important that the user understands the technical specifications of the machine see Annex F The technical specifications and the information next to the connectors must be followed otherwise damages in the eguipment may occur which will not be covered by the warranty see warranty conditions above In case of doubt please contact EGITRON for technical support 2 3 1 Back acrylic cover a After placing the equipment at its Apply the cover workplace b Apply the back cover when supplied Screw with the existing screws 4 separately on the back of the equipment and tight it with the existing SCrews Figure 2 Back cover application 2 3 2 Connecting a Connect the ExtraLab Plus equipment to the pneumatic feeding thru the pneumatic connection on the back panel The feeding tube should have 6 mm of diameter type FESTO PUN H 6x1 nt and the pressure must be between 6 and 8 bar b Connect the power cable according the indication on the label next to the power connector Figure 7 Command Box c Connect the communication cable on the PC communication port If the PC only has USB ports available use a RS232 USB converter If required contact EGITRON to order a RS232 USB converter gt cia s Figure 3 PC Serial Communication Ports RS232 Figure 4 ExtraLab
24. and from it the user can access to all the available menus and windows On the top side there is the main menu where it is possible to access to other program windows as configuration calibration reports tables saving and consulting saved tests etc On the right side of the window one will find a Status toolbar that contains some information about the eguipment status This information appears in a form of a picture fixed or intermittent and additionally there is an info toolbar at the bottom of the main window with short messages which shows information on the eguipment status Still on the right side there is also a section where some test configuration parameters are visualized The user can choose a Test Type configuration and all of the configuration parameters will be sent to the machine Bellow on the right low corner of the window there is a Command toolbar that contains buttons associated to procedures like reading values from the eguipment The main part of this window is filled by the Results area that contain the values and graphics of the tests performed or of a report previously saved in the program database On the following chapters we will explain with more detail all the potentialities of this equipment and its interface software like changing tests configurations consulting recorded tests and performing the eguipment calibration 3 3 1 Data Tables There are several data tables mmm mmm mx
25. ch compressed against na bottle positioner it may burst and so the bottle does not rotate during torque tests Generally the pressure should be between 4 and 4 5 bar Please find information about the accessories usage at ANNEX B Accessories EEG I TRON 14 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 2 CONTROL THROUGH THE COMMAND BOX Extrae Veloc Adj Detach Figure 7 Command Box 3 2 1 Operation Basic Concepts In this chapter we will be explain the basic concepts of navigation between the different windows available in the operator interface display that is in the command box as illustrated on Figure 7 On de operator interface there is a graphic display and a keypad There are three operating modes e Test Mode the default mode in which it is possible to perform tests e Calibration Mode accessible through the option CALIB in the main menu Figure 8 In this mode are provided some features for calibration and for performing manual movements e Configuration Mode accessible through the option CONFIG in the main menu Figure 8 where it is possible to configure the equipment and configure also the test to be done On the display it will be available at every time the information related with the active mode i e the display will show information related with the tests when in test mode will show information about calibration in calibra
26. e which contains for each test the maximum value of the force and the va u e of th e Moment daN cm Angle degrees Statistical Summary displacement where the De KO CNC CI Overtorque daN cm Ia ma 31 6 1718 Current Report maximum force was achieved and as well the maximum torque Figure 22 Window with maximum values value and the angle where the maximum torque was achieved There are also two graphics one for Extraction and another for Torque with the comparison between the maximum values of each test Finally there is a statistical summary where it is possible to see the maximum minimum average and standard deviation for both force and torque readings SeOGTTRONSS a aa ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System e Individual Values Figure 23 this tab displays the individual values of a particular test There is a table with the individual Values Torque Overtorque Torque force and displacement en o G values and another with the torque values and O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 O JS OMO ROM zz OH Moment daN cm G NM A OM angle accordingly to the test configuration Below Overtorque these tables it is possible LA EA Es On to fi n d S u m m ary Torque daN cm Angle Degrees Overtorque daN cm Angle Deg Max 40 2 daN cm Max 49 4 daM cm Angle 39 deg Angle 123 deg information related with values 2 Avg Vel
27. e eguipment operation The options are English MENU Language Portugu s SE Figure 16 Language Idioma Language Portuguese and English Figure 16 EXIT 3 2 4 7 About Screen with information about the embedded software Firmware and EGITRON contacts 3 2 5 Calibration screen Pressing the CALIB key on the main window Figure 11 wan gana 2011 13 46 36 it is possible to access the calibration screen Figure 17 In EXTRAC AV TORQUE q gt this screen are displayed live readings of the load cells Vel O cm min Yel O O rpm used in each test type and is also available a set of PS 101 ADC 4 For UL dan Mom O O dan cm commands which allow to command manually the gt equipment Min Max Min Max CENTRAL key to lift bottle base GRIP ZERO ZERO ABORT Figure 17 Calibration screen eeGl TRON 20 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System The calibration operation must be performed by an operator with high level of responsibility and technically able to perform this operation In this mode some of the security functions of the eguipment will be inactive Therefore it is recommended to keep as far as possible the protection door closed and to have a very careful attitude whenever performing any command In case of doubt please contact EGITRON Next we will describe the information fields and after the available commands Informa
28. e equipment If there is no communication the user receives a warning with the possible causes In this case some software options are inactive including the option of performing tests However the user can still see the existing tests on the Database and print some reports The most common causes for communication failure are 1 Equipment not connected connect the ExtraLab Plus see next chapter 2 The connection with the communication cable is not correct see next chapter 3 Communication parameters are not correct For changing the communication settings the user should select Communications on the Configuration menu at the main toolbar After this a new window like Figure 1 shows up On the interface software it is possible to configure the PC serial port number COM where the communication cable L ExtraLab Plus Communication Settings Communications is connected and the Port Number COM h communication settings Settings 79200 N 871 including Baud Rate parity bits number and Figure 1 Communication settings Stop bits number The communication settings for ExtraLab Plus are 19200 N 8 1 After checking the causes for the communication fail it will be necessary to press Test on the communications settings window Figure 1 or press the identical button on the main window to test the communication with the equipment If successful all software options will be activated eeGl
29. eee Long Cap Cap A 15 mm Short Cap Cap B 5 mm Figure 15 Sealing configuration Poly 24 mm Other D xx The distance may be set by the user being xx a value between 5 and 30 24mm for models before serial number 005 Selecting this option the user will have to manually introduce the exterior cork length value part of the cork that that remains out of the bottle according to the range validation and as referred on the chapter 3 2 1 1 ZMA RON 19 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System The appropriate configuration for the sealing type is very important An incorrect configuration can damage both the eguipment and the bottle to be tested 3 2 4 4 Set clock After selecting this option the user will have to use a value introduction template to enter the current time Which must be done according with the indications in chapter 3 2 1 1 and following the time representation on the top of the template HH MM SS in an 24 hours format example 13 10 00 to 13 hours 10 minutes and 0 seconds 3 2 4 5 Set date In this menu the user can set the date thought a value introduction template This must be completed according with the indications in chapter 3 2 1 1 and according to the date representation on the top of the template DD MM YYYY ex 24 10 2009 3 2 4 6 Language In this menu it is possible to choose the language that the MON 04 04 2011 13 46 16 user wants for th
30. ent Resolution Check if the communication settings on the software are according to the equipment communication settings shown at start up Verify if the communication cable is properly connected 5 3 SYSTEM BLOCKED Description The equipment does not answer to orders from the command box Resolution Turn the machine off and after a few seconds turn it on again If the problem persists check the error messages that appear on the screen of the equipment or on the interface application For further assistance contact EGITRON EGITRON 40 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System ANNEX A Operator interface menu tree Level 1 Calibration Calibration screen NM Start test Movement information ar Extraction Torque Test Type Torque Extraction Torgue and Extraction Ha EXIT retum to level3 S po poo o poo o Dataentering e Cork Type Configuration Data entering EXIT retum to level 3 Torqueangle Dataenterng 1 Oo S e NE NI I SetClock Dataentering 1 Beta Dataenterng 1 About Information screen Oo Mr o jo go o oe Confirmation screen EGITRON 41 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System ANNEX B Accessories 1 Anti splash protection application This application protects the mechanisms and components that are on the upper part of the ExtraLab Plus
31. equipment use or not following the instructions can cause personal and or equipment damages Please read This is a suggestion or advice which can help you to get more benefits from w the eguipment 2 EXTRALAB PLUS AND PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE SETUP 2 1 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED Along with this user manual you can find the following items 1 Installation Guide 2 CDwith software interface for PC 3 Set of accessories according to the order made and as the package contents sheet 2 2 PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION To install the PC interface software please follow the next steps 1 Place the setup CD at the computer CD DVD drive EGITRON 9 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 2 Using the Start button select the Run command and write D Setup setup exe where D is the CD DVD drive letter If the CD ROM is accessed by another letter the user must type the corresponding CD ROM letter Afterwards press Enter The installation program must be executed following the indications until the installation is successfully completed The user can also run Setup accessing installation CD thru My Computer or using Windows Explorer After software installation the user can start the Interface software from the shortcut ExtraLab Plus on the programs menu or a desktop shortcut may be created At startup the software makes a communication test with th
32. he selected Test Type eeGl TRON 33 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System For each Test Type it is possible to perform different test modes Torgue followed by extraction Torgue and extraction simultaneously Extraction Torque Overtorque Torque followed by Overtorque After configuring the test type the user must configure also the Closure Height According to the Closure Height the distance between the top of the Closure and the pneumatic gripper tightening point must be configured Some Closure Height examples are Champagne 19 mm Long Cap 15 mm Short Cap 5 mm Poly 24 mm Other Distance configurable by user between 5 and 30mm 24 mm for machines with serial number before 005 If the test have Torque it is possible to configure the equipment to acquire the Torque 2 Peak the percentage for the calculation of the Torque 2 Peak as well as the Torque Angle If the test have Overtorque it is possible to configure the Overtorque Angle and the Overtorque Limit If the test type is Champagne Capsulated Cork it is possible to configure the Muslet Cut Stop This option allows to enable disable the stop after the closure champagne cork stopper is grabbed by the gripper This allows to cut the Muslet while the closure is being held avoiding the stopper from popping out before the test is performed Fields Limits Torque
33. iguration e Perform equipment calibration e Export data to Microsoft Excel This operation manual contains instructions to setup the ExtraLab Plus providing detailed information regarding its operation MANUAL CONTENTS This operation manual describes the ExtraLab Plus and also the PC interface software It starts with ExtraLab Plus characteristics the setup procedure the connection to a PC and the interface control software setup After the setup are described the ExtraLab Plus functionalities the test process and the data acquisition thru the interface software In the following chapters you can find information about saving the tests opening saved tests and printing reports Next the operation manual explains how to export data to Microsoft Excel At the end the equipment calibration maintenance and troubleshooting are described EGITRON 8 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 1 CONVENTIONS Abbreviations In this operation manual you can find the following abbreviations e ExtraLab Plus Extraction Force and Torque Measuring System e Report Group of tests on one or more corks e Test Extraction Detaching Rupture test for a single cork e PC personal computer Messages some messages are used in this manual to call your attention for important information Each message type is identified as follows Pay attention A warning signal informs that an improper
34. isplacement or equipment transport if required within the first month of the warranty period which will be free In this last case EGITRON will decide the most appropriate option between the technician onsite displacement or the equipment transportation to EGITRON facilities and back to the client If the equipment presents any malfunctioning during the warranty period EGITRON according to its own criteria will repair or replace it without any charge except in the situations described below Any product and or part that have been replaced will become EGITRON property The warranty will have no effect in malfunctioning resulting from causes non imputable to the equipment such as e Anomalies caused by maltreatment recklessness or handling contrary to the manual instructions e Modifications or incorporations of non authorized parts and or done by non authorized personnel e Defects caused by short circuit or mechanical injury e Indemnities for personal or material damages directly or indirectly caused by the equipment s Gi TRONEEE IV 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System e Defects caused by any installation service or user training at client facilities when not directly imputable to EGITRON technicians e Equipment replacement To request warranty services contact the EGITRON technical support EGITRON can ask for the purchase proof equipment invoice This equipment is suitable only for
35. ith the identification and the maximum values and then according to the option Individual Values a page for each test with the individual values eeG TRON 29 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System The reports can only be printed if previously saved into the database The user can choose the report language on the language list available By default the report is on the language selected on the report configuration window 3 3 2 but it can be printed on the following languages Portuguese English Spanish Castilian French and German L Extralab Plus Report Print Print Preview hoz 1 of 1 K gt hie s le Individual Reports Language English Preview Exit Torque Overtorque TEST Test Jest Rua Central da Vergada 1280 4635 166 MOZELOS VFR PORTUGAL Figure 26 Printing a report The appropriate translations should be written in the Grade Closing Type of Bottle 1 the Save Report window Washing and Treatment tables The translation of the field Comments must be inserted in 3 3 Export to Excel Selecting the option Export Excel L ExtraLab Plus Export values to Excel from the menu Report the Export E S d il Destination Excel Language values to Excel window will open ER B Figure 27 The next step must be Sheet Seen ae r 3 e l French opening an Excel file save the file ist Row 2 EE Les l
36. its design purposes and EGITRON is not responsible for its improper use In case of malfunctioning or request for technical support Before asking for EGITRON support read the Problems Resolution chapter call your company technical support if available and or use all existing auto help tools If the problem remains unsolved contact EGITRON having with you the following information e Equipment name e Serial number e Purchase date e Problem description e Error message that may appear You can contact EGITRON by e Phone 351 227 471 120 e Fax 351 227 471 129 e E mail info egitron pt e Post Rua Central da Vergada 1280 4535 166 Mozelos VFR PORTUGAL EGITRON V 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System INDEX WELCOME NOTE EE 8 MANUAL CONTENTS 8 te e ei U 2 1 6 LE 9 2 EXTRALAB PLUS AND PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE SETUP rererere 9 2 1 ACCESSORIES SUPRLUIEID nan 9 2 2 PC INTERFACE SOFTWARE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION n 9 2 3 MACHINE E EE 11 2 3 1 lt Teo Ze Ui 7 ecane nisrani snae ea i O EEEa EENAA aa DEE aa E E E EE rai EENE a ES 11 E e Conme e EE 11 3 OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT FEA TURES a naenee 12 3 1 GENERAL ASPECTS erent carcass ee a ja a a ON i Ete aeaiiai ta 13 3 1 1 Equipment description sse 13 3 2 CONTROL THROUGH THE COMMAND BOA 15 921 Operation Basic Concepts 15 3 2 1 1 Template for values introduction aaa 16 o 22 VEL OM
37. ization that contains information related to firmware update and the second used port is used for programming the machine and it should not be used except when performing a firmware update For more details please see ANNEX D On the right of the power plug there are two red buttons one for the Extraction load cell and another for the Torque load cell used for checking if there are discrepancies between the factory calibration values and the current values Over the right side there is the plug for compressed air where the pneumatic connection is done And there are also two pressure gauges that indicate the pressure for the elevation cylinder Elevation and the pressure applied on the pneumatic Gripper Gripper To adjust the pressure there is a regulator for which actuator gripper and elevation cylinder Both adjustments are important e Gripper pressure should be adjusted to prevent the sliding of the cork when testing champagne or bar top cork without damaging the cork Generally the pressure should be between 2 and 2 5 bar however the operator should adjust the equipment pressure having in mind the following scenarios Insufficient pressure Cork stopper slides during the test Excessive pressure After the test the cork stopper shows damage for example 1 disruptions in the clamps tightening area This will change the test values e Elevation cylinder pressure adjust so the bottle is not too mu
38. lect a value browse through the characters available and press the central key to confirm the value Repeat this operation until the end of the introduction To confirm the value press RET and to cancel the introduction Ext Cork Length 5 to 24 Current value mm 885 press ESC If the value that is being introduced is out of the validation range this introduction will not be Figure 9 Values introduction allowed ECO TRON 16 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 2 2 Welcome Window Press the Power bottom on the front panel of the command box to start the eguipment At starting a G TRON welcome screen will appear with an indication of the installed Firmware version Figure 10 After 2 seconds the Ext ra La b PLUS main screen will show Figure 11 Yer v v v Dat mmm ass Fiaure 10 Welcome screen 3 2 3 Main screen The main screen is illustrated on Figure 11 Here it is A MON 04 04 2011 13 46 31 represented in a condensed way the memory state theg T Type CHAMP_CAP 2i 2 tests results the current test configuration and time and Config Rot Ang 2P 0 Lim date information For better understanding the different information areas these were identified in Figure 11 Dy letters whose meanings we will describe below E CALIB INIT START CONF IG DELETE Figure 11 Main screen A Information about time and date chapters 3 2 4
39. libration window of the PC software and send the new conversion function to the equipment see 3 3 8 Calibration 2 5 After sending the new conversion function verify the readings 2 5 1 Collect required reading points to validate the calibration on EGITRON model use the After adjustment table 2 5 2 Fill the table and check the deviation If the deviation is out of the acceptance range collect the readings again 2 2 If the deviation continues please contact EGITRON 2 6 Disassemble the calibration Kit 2 6 1 Disassemble the load cells attachment pieces 2 6 2 Disassemble the load cell and keep it together with the reference indicator on a safe place 2 6 3 Apply the upper acrylic protection removed on 2 1 1 EGITRON 48 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 2 6 4 Disassemble and remove the support bar unless if the torgue reading is still going to be verified 3 Torque calibration e 1 For Torgue calibration use only calibrated weights j The Torque calibration kit only supports weights of up to 10 kg 3 1 Accessories list Set of slotted weights 1kg 2kg and 5kg plus de carrier bar 1kg 1 Torsion set 1 centering bar load cell support bar 1 sheave pulley bar lt GITRON 49 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System Annex C Table 3 1 3 2 Setup Opening direction 3 2 1 U
40. lnitialized status This happens when e the equipment is turned on and before performing the first test e whenever a test is aborted e when a free movement is done during the Calibration mode e after the occurrence of an important error on the equipment ab It is also necessary to initialize the system whenever the bottle type is changed The reason l intermediate position according with the bottle being tested Therefore when changing the bottle for this is that in order to minimize the test time the measurement unit stops at an type the system should be initialized once the intermediate position may not adjust to the new bottle type eeGl TRON 22 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 2 1 Stopping movements The operator can stop at any moment any equipment action by performing the following step e At the Command Box Pressing ABORT bottom After executing the stop command it will not be possible to continue the testing without initializing the system 3 3 PC Program The software was developed having in mind that it could be used by any person not reguiring much computer knowledge Hard work was evolved to make it a very user friendly interface All input data is properly validated and the user is notified if any data is not valid or if any operation is not possible cutting to minimum the chance of introducing errors By this way we assure that the eguipment will
41. memory choosing the Import button This functionality is quite useful mainly in the case of the machine losing its conversion function e One of the most important ExtraLab Plus characteristics is the possibility to calibrate the a conversion function After reading the calibration values it is possible to determine a new conversion function using Microsoft Excel or a similar software After the new equation coefficients can be sent to ExtraLab Plus with the purpose of adjusting the reading to the calibration values These coefficients will be saved into the non volatile memory of ExtraLab Plus and kept until these are changed again by the user This functionality allows at any moment to correct any deviation detected on the ExtraLab Plus readings To send a new conversion function to ExtraLab Plus press the Edit button at the conversion function stored on the machine memory group introduce the new coefficients of the 3 degree equation and after confirm this new parameters then press Send button Beware that before saving it is possible to cancel the changes by pressing the Cancel button and like this continue using the existing conversion function To perform the calibration of the ExtraLab Plus readings please see the ANNEX C Calibration eeGl TRON 32 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 4 COMMON EGUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE OPERATIONS 3 4 1 States The eguipment
42. n The ExtraLab Plus allows the execution of 6 test modes To ease the identification of each test mode on the main screen these were coded through related letters Next we will describe the different tests types and the associated letters MON 04 04 2011 S EE T E MENU Test SC Torgue Torgue then Extrac Torgue and Extrac Over Torgue Torque then Overtorque EAIT Figure 14 Test mode configuration Extraction E Only extraction test without any rotation movement Torque T only detaching test The measurement unit moves towards the closure cork stopper or bar top detaches it and at the end releases it without removing it from the bottle Torque Extraction T E Torque detaching test followed by Extraction test Torque and Extraction T amp E Torque detaching test performed simultaneously with the Extraction test Overtorque T Overtorque test Torque Overtorgue TO Torque detaching test followed by Overtorque test 3 2 4 3 Sealing Configuration Based on this parameter the measurement unit MON 04 04 2011 13 47 06 will define the position of the clamps on the pneumatic gripper The user can select one of the five options available The sealing configuration is Champagne Closure Height gt MENU Closure also coded to ease the visualization on the main Long Cap Short Cap screen The sealing options are Poly Other Champagne Plus 19 mm
43. nake 1 ANTI SPLASH PROTECTION APPLICATION 2 ENEE anne ae ne a een mra ANNEX C CAUIDRATION nena 1 CALIBRATION SETUP EEEE EEEE an 2 CALIBRATE EXTRACTION aeaaeae aeaaaee 3 TOROUECALUISRATION ANNEX D FIRMWARE ACTUALIZATION nn ANNEX E COMMUNICATION CARE ana Z GITRONs 7 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System WELCOME NOTES Congratulations for purchase ExtraLab Plus Extraction Force and Torque Measuring System With this excellent equipment it is possible to assess the closure quality thru the analysis of different physical tests namely extraction force opening torque closing torque or breakage resistance following the standards in practice allowing the user measuring a simple and reliable way to perform these tests The users have at their disposal an equipment of control with small dimensions developed with metrological precise techniques assuring a high standard and innovative quality control ExtraLab Plus is supplied with software for Windows compatible with all Microsoft Windows 9x Me NT 2000 XP Vista 7 operating systems This software was specifically developed for the ExtraLab Plus and it allows the user to e Monitor the equipment e Collect the tests data from the ExtraLab Plus and present them graphically e Save the tests into a database for later use e Print reports in several languages e Setup the quality control tests conf
44. nscrew the inferior screws of the back acrylic protection and push it slightly away 3 2 2 If not in place apply the centering bar at the lower level entrance 3 2 3 Fix the torsion set star on the gripper holders By hand rotate the gripper all the way in the clockwise direction 3 2 4 Move the gripper using the up down arrow keys in order to insert the centering pin at the lower part of the torsion on the centering bar bearing As the pin gets close to the bearing with one hand orientate the pin so it assumes the best position regarding the bearing Acrylic protection Centering Bearing Pulley bar positioning pins Annex C Figure 3 1 3 2 5 The arm with the steel cable must be perpendicular to the centering bar 90 If this is not the case release the back screw rotate the arm and firmly tighten the same screw 3 2 6 Apply the pulley bar aligning the holes with the position pins on the centering bar and then firmly tighten the central screw 3 2 Place the steel cable around the pulley Make sure that the steel cable gets parallel with pulley bar see Figure 3 1 3 3 Readings positive direction opening acquisition procedure 3 3 1 Onthe calibration screen the moment value Mom must indicate a value close to Zero GITRONS o sole ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 3 2 Apply a pre load near the maximum allow load between 9 5 10 kg 3 3
45. nt 7 Supplier z 2 Type the code report Closure Type v S N a s Bottle Type o identification name if Size E saving a new report or Sf select an existing wg ashin z report lf the report Washing Comments already exists press Add and in this case all tests will be added to the selected report l Figure 24 Save Report Instead of adding press Save to replace the report data with the new data If the report does not exist pressing Save the new report code is added to the list of saved reports 3 Afterwards it is possible to select other report characteristics Closure Type Size etc It is also possible to add some complementary information to the report on the Comments field In order to print reports in other languages the Comments field translations must be done in the Comments tab Please take note that when adding data to an existing report all the report characteristics of the existing report will remain the same eeGl TRON 28 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 3 5 Open Reports After saving a report into the ExtraLab Plus Open Report oe BDExtraLabPlus mdb it IS Code Tet Date 18032011 Client 7 Supplier Sample 2 Reports List possible to open the saved Test Test Type Screw Cap report For this select the option Responsible Nuno Almeida Open from the menu Report Closure Type
46. nversion function as reference see EGITRON Excel sheet 3 8 1 If necessary follow the step 3 5 but now for the overtorgue Be careful to select Overtorque at the PC calibration screen 3 9 After sending the new conversion function check the values 3 9 1 Collect required reading points to validate the calibration on EGITRON model use the After adjustment table 3 9 2 Fill the table and check the deviation If the deviation is out of the acceptance range collect the values again 3 7 If the deviation continues please contact EGITRON 3 10 Disassemble the calibration kit 3 10 1 Remove all weights 3 10 2 Disassemble the pulley support 3 10 3 Remove the centering bar 3 10 4 Remove the torsion set 3 10 5 Re apply the acrylic protections EGITRONS em ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System i 1 If required further assistance please contact EGITRON for technical support ANNEX D Firmware Actualization Procedure for software actualization on ExtraLab Plus equipment 1 support This procedure must only be followed if the embedded software version in ExtraLab Plus is not the latest In case of doubt do not perform the procedure and ask for EGITRON During this procedure the conversion functions curves may be lost Before starting write down the parameters of the conversion functions extraction and torque or assure that these are correctly sa
47. o open Calibration window 4 ExtraLab Champ Force Calibration select calibration on the Load Cell to Calibrate Load Cell usage Extraction v main menu Afterwards it is TEEN ADC Load Cell Force daN Force Kgf necessary to type the ae 167 67 IH 020 p asswo rd in ord er to val j d ate Zero Adjust Considered value for gravity acceleration g 9 8066 m s2 the user see note above Conversion Function in ExtraLab Champ Memory S s Force N lt H xADC 0 00000014 ADC 0 51892566 xADC 89 76367522 After that the Cal bration The Convertion Function is used to calculate the force in N based on the load cell value ADC s s S ADC Load Cell Reading window will open Figure 28 2 Conversion Function Stored in the Database Force NJ 0 00000000 ZAD p oon00014 ADC o 51892566 ADC 8976367522 feat On the u pper side of the NOTE The values of the conversion function stored in the Database are automatically updated after a new lt conversion function is sent to the ExtraLab SIb window there is a list for lesi e choosing the load cell which v will be calibrated Extraction Figure 28 Calibration Window or Torque Below this there is the load cell value where is indicated the value obtained thru the Analogue to Digital Converter ADC value and the corresponding value in daN cm and in Kgf cm depending on the load cell The reading can be set to zero pressing on
48. que Maximum Force Exceeded The load cell responsible for the Torque test exceeded its maximum capacity e Communication Fail A communication fault with the equipment has occurred see chapter 2 2 3 5 STARTA TEST 3 5 1 Connect the equipment After performing the setup of the machine like described on chapter 2 3 and 2 2 connect the equipment pressing the power button or 0 1 at command box the frontal panel Figure 7 3 5 2 Place the bottle Choose the bottle to test At this time it is important to check according to the bottle to test if the small bottles support will be necessary 250mm and if the clamps installed are the more eEeG I TRON 36 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System appropriated for example for the test with a champagne bottle with 75 cl of capacity the support for small bottles is not necessary and the clamps recommended are the A type for changing the clamps see ANNEX B Accessories After choosing the bottle follow the next points e Open the protection door e Place the bottle on the black base making it pass thought the bottle centering bar e Close the protection door It is important to assure that the bottle has a closure champagne cork stopper or bar top and it is proper for the test type to perform Please note that this equipment does not have any sensor to detect the closure nonexistence So if the user initializes the tes
49. t in this condition the bottle can be broken by the pneumatic gripper 3 5 3 Configure the test Before initializing the test the system must be configured according to the test type and for the closing type present in the bottle Another aspect to consider is the speed to perform the test extraction and torque To change this refer to the calibration screen description chapter 3 2 5 3 5 4 Starting the Test At this time in the display will appear a screen like Figure 11 If this screen for some reason is not showing press Abort or leave the menus until returning to the main screen a Press START or the central key to start the Test b Depending if the system recognizes or not the ExtraLab Plus actual position the display should show one of the following messages b1 Positioning System Figure 18 In this case the user must confirm so that the system returns to is initial position continue from point a b2 Execute test xx where xx is the new test number Press CONT or central key to confirm the test starting to cancel press ABORT eeGl TRON 37 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System c At this time the bottle is elevated and the measurement unit will seek the Closing Type position After this the gripper will be positioned according to the selected Closing Type and the test will be performed according to the previous test type selection
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51. the button Zero Adjust At the center there is the Conversion Function stored on the machine memory This function is a 3 degree equation used to convert the digital value ADC acquired from the load cell converted by the analogue to digital converter into N Newton The coefficients of this function are read from eeG TRON 31 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System ExtraLab Plus every time the calibration window is opened or after selecting a different load cell or after pressing the Cancel button when editing the function The last sub group shows the conversion function stored in the database The process of saving the conversion function into the Database is guite transparent for the operator at the first time that Pc software is used it will automatically read the function on the EH Send machine s memory and store this into the database Then every time the software is initialized it will compare the previously stored values with the conversion function on aif Import the machine memory If there are discrepancies the user is warned and is given the possibility to correct this entering on the calibration window After opening the calibration window the user can 1 send stored values at the database to the machine memory choosing the Send button on Conversion Function Stored in the Database box or 2 update the database with the values on the equipment
52. tion fields Vel this field indicates the velocity on Extraction test and on Torque test The reading of the velocity is made only on the relevant movement of the test for example during the ascendant movement in Extraction test or during the counterclockwise rotation movement on Torque test ADC represents the digital result of the analogical signal conversion from each load cell This value is important for the calibration procedure and to verify calibration value see procedure for calibration on ANNEX C Calibration For Mom This is the result of the digital value ADC conversion into a Force value or Torque value Below force or torque value there is a graphic bar associated the respective value Available controls MAXIL Allows opening and closing the pneumatic gripper ZERO Allows sending a Zero Tare command to each of the load cells Extraction and Torque Central Key Allows the command of the cylinder responsible for moving the elevation base up and down This action can be useful to verify the use of a certain type of bottle concerning the position of the bottle in respect the centering bar when the elevation base is at top e g short bottles have to be tested using the supplied short bottles support see installation guide Navigation Keys and f allow starting the pneumatic gripper rotation movement on each direction simulating the Torque test and zi allow to setup descent and ascent movemen
53. tion mode and will show the configuration menus when in configuration mode SeGTTRONSS wem ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System The keys are the control means available for navigating between the different modes These also allow Calibration Mode and to configure the eguipment Configuration Mode The keys have the following functionalities to command individual movements Function Keys Figure 8 A These keys FF Figure 8 Keys of the coneole command the equipment according to the function that appears on the lower edge of the display Navigation Keys Figure 8 B lighter background these keys assume distinct functions depending on the mode Further the keys Me and will be designated as up and down And the keys Use J and will be designated as right and left Central Key Figure 8 C The role of this key will also depend on the active mode On Test Mode the function is for OK and the equipment will perform a test or start the equipment depending on the equipment status On Calibration mode it will be for raising the base for bottle elevation and on configuration mode it will be used to confirm the selected option 3 2 1 1 Template for values introduction On the configuration menu there are some templates for introducing values Figure 9 which will be validated by the range of values indicated on the upper side of the screen To se
54. traction Test a calibrate load cell must be used 2 1 Setup accessories 2 1 1 Accessories list 1 screw and special positioner to hold the load cell 1 Extraction set 1 centering bar load cell support bar 1 Load Cell GITRONS aa ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torque Measuring System 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 6 2 1 7 1 Reading unit Annex C Table 2 1 Unscrew and remove the upper acrylic protection Apply the load cell support bar at lower level and hold it with the 2 side pins Attach the load cell to the support bar using the screw and special positioner Figure 2 1A Interconnection bar Hinged spring pin Annex C Figure 2 1 Fix the star of the extraction set on the gripper holders Figure 2 1B Lower the gripper using the down arrow key at the calibration menu until you can center the interconnection bar on the rod clevis Fix the interconnection bar with the hinged spring pin Figure 2 1C Annex C Figure 2 1 Connect reading unit power cable and load cell Figure 2 2 Turn On the reading and ExtraLab Plus and allow both units to stabilize during 30min E ere GEES ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 1 To apply load on the load cells use the hook wrench supplied with the calibration kit or 1 using an Allen key size 4mm rotate the gear at the top of ExtraLab Plus
55. ts of the measuring unit In order to guarantee some security some of the implemented rules should Navigation Keys be held in mind Gi TRON 21 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System o On calibration mode if the measurement unit is not in the initial position top the system does not allows the descent movement First the user must place the measurement unit to its initial position all the way to the top o There is an imposed limit for the descend movement This limit prevents the measurement unit to hit the bottle support but does not protect the eguipment if any obstacle is placed on the path of the measurement unit o The readings of the load cells are activated during the up and down movements in order to prevent the system from overloading the load cell 3 2 6 Initialization In order to start a test the system needs to verify all MON 04 04 2011 13 46 42 the startup conditions Case these are not verified T Type CHAMP_CAP the user should initialize the system During Config Rot Ang 2P 0 Lim initialization the following operations are executed e Reposition the movable parts in their original IRON INICIALIZE SYSTEM positions e Check the system sensors position sensors gripper obstruction load cells values security door position etc Figure 18 Inicialize It is necessary to carry out the Initialization every time the equipment is at a non
56. tton at the maximum values tab To delete one test the user must use the delete button at the individual values tab on the PC program see 3 3 3 This functionality is only available at the PC Software e D To delete all tests in memory the eguipment cannot be in calibration mode eG TRON 35 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 4 5 Safety and Protection The ExtraLab Plus has built in protections to assure the user and the equipment security The software is permanently checking the equipment status monitoring if any anomaly is detected Every time an anomaly occurs the operator is immediately noticed by command box display and by the PC software The most important safety errors warnings that may happen are e Emergency Pressed Front panel emergency button activated to deactivate turn clockwise the mushroom and release it e Security door open The security door was open during machine movement e Extraction Test Null The extraction test value was null e Torque Test Null The torque test value was null e Memory Full The maximum number of test has been reached 99 tests In this situation the user should acquire the values from the equipment save them and afterwards delete the existing tests on the equipment like described in previous chapters e Extraction Maximum Force Exceeded The load cell responsible for the Extraction Force exceeded it maximum capacity e Tor
57. ula ae e istlol Z ES English and keep it opened In the window a R GE d A mari AA German on the field File introduce the Excel IMPORTANT The Destination File must be opened and saved before export file name and in the Sheet field the Exit sheet name where to export It is also possible to configure the V row Figure 27 Export to Excel configuration and the 1 column as starting point to export the information Other option is to select if is necessary to export the maximum values or individual values and the file extension xls or xlsx The Excel Language list allows configuring the language of the Microsoft Excel installed on the PC eeGl TRON 30 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 3 3 8 Calibration Like any laboratory equipment the ExtraLab Plus is subject to calibrations in order to prove and check the values acquired If required EGITRON can supply a Calibration Kit for ExtraLab Plus as referred in Annex C It is not possible to simultaneously perform calibration and tests Calibration is an operation with a high level of responsibility and only technical staff with metrology knowledge should perform this operation For this reason the calibration window is protected with a password that is by default egitron To increase security this password should be changed for this select the option Password on the menu Configuration T
58. ved on the database The conversion functions are available on the Calibration window of the PC software 1 Open the folder with the installation files The folder must have the following files cIRFU exe ColdLoad bin Flash ini Pilot bin RFU bat SetUp bat ExtraLabPlus bin 2 Disconnect any application that is in communication with the COM port where the communication cable is connected with the ExtraLab Plus Eat 3 Disconnect the communication cable from the communication port RS232 and connect the same cable on the Programming Port Do not turn on off the equipment while communication cable is connected on the Programming Port because the program in memory will be deleted and the machine will rest without any program 4 Run the file Setup bat Wait until the end of download which will happen when the message press any key to continue is displayed e a lf an error message appears see the troubleshooting table below ZEGITRONEE III aa ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System 5 After the firmware update disconnect the communication cable from the programming port and connect it again at the RS232 Port 6 Restart the machine turn off and back on and the program should start normally To end the upgrade procedure perform as follows a At the start appears the software version that is on memory The version of the software can be confirmed on the window
59. which help identifying the report and its execution conditions When saving a report it is possible to complement the report with the following information e Client Supplier Figure 20 Bottle Types Table eeG I TRON 24 58 ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System e Closure Types e Size e Bottle type e Treatment e Cork Class e Washing e Responsible The different tables can be opened by selection the Tables option on the Configuration menu All tables have a similar construction and work the same way For example Figure 20 shows the Bottles Types table where it is possible to add delete and change the Bottles Types In the tables cork class type of bottle washing closure type and treatment there are fields where the corresponding translations for each language should be introduced For more information please see the chapter Printing Reports 3 3 2 Report Configuration Select Reports on the menu Configuration L ExtraLab Plus Reports Configuration to open the Reports Configuration window Company Name EGITRON Fig ure 21 Th is wi ndow al lows the Address Rua Central da Vergada 1280 4535 166 MOZELOS MER PORTUGA Document Code Logo L prou configuration of the company name and address the document code and the company Bee logo The logo file should be in BMP format Disk foc zl GC Folder 9 Engenharia QExtraLab
60. will describe the main parts The upper group of this equipment is composed by e amotor which is responsible by the extraction movement e avertical position sensor encoder and the initial position sensor e alever to hold release the security door Below there is the measurement unit composed by two load cells used to measure the extraction force and torque In this unit there is also a motor and a sensor for the torque movement Finally there is a gripper and a set of optical fibers to detect the approach to the closure Below the measurement unit there is the working area used for positioning the bottle adjusting the measurement unit to the test type and performing tests On the lower part of the equipment there is the command box which contains the electronic control system On the frontal panel of the command box there are the following items GITRONS aa ExtraLab Plus Cork Extraction Force and Torgue Measuring System e Operator interface where it is possible to easily operate the eguipment e Regulators to set the speed of the extraction test and the torque test e Emergency button to stop the equipment in case of emergency e Power Switch ON OFF that allows the user to turn on and off the eguipment On the command box back panel illustrated in Figure 6 the user will find the power supply connector the communication and programming ports The first used to communicate with the PC 1 Firmware Actual

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