Test-A-Pack 2600 Seal Strength Tester
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1. F100 1320 4 F100 1320 5 F100 1320 6 The Closed Package Test Fixture is used with Test A Pack Automatic Control Console models F100 1380 F100 2500 and F100 2600 The Closed Package Test Fixture provides a quick and convenient method to retain and test sealed porous or non porous pouches lidded trays and containers Two standard needle assemblies are available The 3 16 inch diameter single needle assembly is used to test medium to large packages and the double needle assembly is used to test smaller packages CAUTION Read and follow all safety precautions and instructions before operating this equipment Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support Page 1 of 6 Installation COBHAM WARNING A CAUTION INSTALLATION Use eye and ear protection while operating the Closed Package Test Fixture Packages and or package contents can become airborne projectiles during testing Personnel must take adequate safety precautions Inflation needles are extremely sharp Use caution during set up and test to avoid injury to hands and fingers Air pressure must be off during system installation The Closed Package Test Fixture and the Automatic Control Console require an instrument quality dry air supply The use of contaminated air may damage internal components degrade performance and void warranty Refer to Figure 1 Install the 3 8 tube 1 from the outlet pressure port Port 2 on the2. PLATE THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN STEP A C Turn the locking slide handle clockwise until tight Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support 3 COBHAM D The needle probe mechanism moves up and down to accommodate loading and unloading of the package under test The small pin located on the assembly s black collar is designed to lock the needle down in the package or hold it up out of the way when changing a package To move the needle probe slide the lock pin left or right within its slot and raise or lower the silver colored assembly using the knurled knob located on the top e Begin testing MAINTENANCE The F100 1750 1 is designed to be maintenance free If occasional cleaning becomes necessary use a mild soap and water solution and a soft cloth It is not possible to service the mechanism of the Closed Package Restraining Plate Fixture Do not attempt to disassemble the fixture Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support COBHAM Optional Test A Pack Accessories F100 2600 3 Seal Strength Tester Open Package Test Fixtures F100 1600 2 24 Open package test fixture F100 1600 3 12 Open package test fixture F100 1600 4 40 Custom open package test fixture Closed Package Test Fixtures F100 1320 4 6 1 2 Maximum height 3 16 needle probe F100 1320 5 14 Maximum height 3 16 needle probe F1
3. between 1 5 and 3 inches 3 81 and 7 62 cm Weight 85 pounds 38 55 kg INSTALLATION AND SETUP The recommended inflation source for the Restraining Plate Fixture is the Test A Pack F100 2600 3 Seal Strength Tester Please see the user manual for the F100 2600 for proper operation Place the Restraining Plate Fixture on a clean flat surface Connect the pressure and sensing line hoses to the needle probe on the top of the fixture and to the back of the F100 2600 TESTING PACKAGES In order to puncture of the package it is recommended that either a lidded tray or a flexible pouch with a ring placed inside be used Placement of a ring inside the flexible package can be completed ahead of time Use the black knurled knob on the stainless steel shuttle tray to pull it out Figure 1 A Place the flexible package onto tray lining up the desired puncture site Figure 1 B Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support D COBHAM e iha Figure 1 e Reinsert the shuttle tray into the fixture careful not to move the package relative to the tray Figure 2 e o setthe proper gap and puncture the package A Push straight down firmly on the top plate assembly until it contacts the package or reaches the desired gap B While holding the desired gap push the locking slide towards the needle probe to deploy the shims DO NOT TRY TO DEPLOY THE SHIMS USING THE LOCKING SLIDE TO PUSH DOWN ON THE TOP
4. e Maximum operating pressure 50 Psi 2 39 kPa e The restraint system can be adjusted for any gap between 1 5 and 3 inches 3 81 and 7 62 cm e Weight 85 pounds 38 55 kg INSTALLATION AND SETUP e The recommended inflation source for the Restraining Plate Fixture is the Test A Pack F100 2600 3 Seal Strength Tester Please see the user manual for the F 100 2600 for proper operation e Place the Restraining Plate Fixture on a clean flat surface Note The fixture is on casters and can roll freely Ensure that it does not roll and fall to the floor SETTING THE PLATE GAP e Toset the proper gap A Push straight down firmly on the top plate assembly until it contacts the package or reaches the desired gap B While holding the desired gap push the locking slide towards the needle probe to deploy the shims DO NOT TRY TO DEPLOY THE SHIMS USING THE LOCKING SLIDE TO PUSH DOWN ON THE TOP PLATE THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN STEP A C Turn the locking slide handle clockwise until tight Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support 3 COBHAM TESTING PACKAGES e Install a flexible package into an open package inflation fixture e Insert the end of the flexible package into gap of the restraining plates e Roll the restraining plates against the open package inflation fixture e Begin testing MAINTENANCE The F100 1750 3 is designed to be mai
5. 00 1320 6 6 1 2 Maximum height double needle probe for small packages Restraining Plates F100 1 700 1 For pouches up to 14 W x 20 L for use with the 1600 series F100 1720 1 Closed Package Fixture with 4 adjustable gaps F100 1750 1 Closed Package Fixture with infinitely adjustable gap Printers F100 2573 1 110Volt AC printer kit F100 2573 4 220Volt AC printer kit Replacement Parts F100 2669 1 Pressure and sensing line kit F100 1418 3 Inflation port with wing for use with 1600 series F100 1428 2 Inflation port without wing for use with 1600 series CTMANFOOE 1 3 16 single needle probe assembly for use with 1320 series CTMANFO07 1 Double needle probe assembly for use with 1320 series Software CTSOFTO01 1 Test A Pack Systems Data Collection Software Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support 5 Contact Information For more information Test A Pack Systems Carleton Technologies Inc 10 Cobham Drive Orchard Park NY 14127 Phone 1 888 TAP PACK 1 888 827 7225 _OR 716 662 0006 Fax 716 662 0747 Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support COBHAM V1 1 Revised November 2003 Printed in USA COBHAM Test A Pack F100 1750 2 OPEN PACKAGE RESTRAI NI NG PLATE FIXTURE OPERATOR S MANUAL Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support COBHAM INTRODUCTION Package deformation during inflation tends to affect burst te
6. Automatic Control Console 2 into the Closed Package Test Fixture s pressure port connector 5 Install 1 4 tube 4 from the sensing pressure port Port 3 on the Automatic Control Console 2 into the test fixture s sensing port connector 3 Attach a source of clean dry air 70 PSI Min to 100 PSI Max to the 1 4 NPT Air Inlet Port Port 1 of the Automatic Control Console Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support Page 2 of 6 COBHAM Figure 1 Closed Package Test Fixture Hookup Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support Page 3 of 6 Operation CLOSED PACKAGES 1 Determine and record for later reference the correct needle probe 2 test height with the locking mechanism lever 1 in the down position using the vertical height adjustment lever 3 Closed Package Soft Closed Package Rigid The proper height will allow the package to inflate and dome or pillow up without restriction by the needle probe It may be necessary to experiment with the height adjustment while applying pressure to obtain the optimum position The package will inflate and come into slight contact with the base of the fixture and the bottom of the manifold Note To prevent certain soft packages from tearing it may be necessary to place masking tape over area of penetration Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support Page 4 of 6 Oper
7. Test A Pack 2600 Seal Strength Tester P N F100 2600 3 The most important thing we build is trust The Cobham Test A Pack Model F100 2600 3 Seal Strength Tester is the heart of the world s most advanced package testing system It automatically regulates air pressure to determine the seal strength of a wide variety of porous and non porous packages used in the medical food and pharmaceutical industries The tester is ideal for performing burst and creep tests in accordance with ASTM F1140 2000 and is a valuable tool for users seeking ISO 11607 compliance This tester is a highly accurate multifunctional pressure control and monitoring device The burst test function automatically inflates the test sample until seal failure occurs The creep test feature checks package seals under sustained pressure The creep to burst feature sequentially checks minimum required seal strength and maximum pressure at burst The operator sets test variables using easy to follow menu screens and then initiates the test sequence by simply pressing the Start button Test results are displayed on the screen and are held in memory The tester includes a parallel printer port and a serial output port for easy interface with a PC Key Features Testing Range e Test A Pack quality and reliability In H20 PSI KPa CM H20 e Automatic control Min Burst 5 0 2 1 2 13 e Burst and creep capability Max Burst 1 384 50 344 3 519 e 0 2 pressure accur
8. acy Min Creep 5 1 3 13 e 0 3 in H20 resolution Max Creep 1 384 50 344 3 514 e Serial data output EPH Ordering Information Specifications Part Number F100 2600 3 Seal Strength Tester 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz Relevant Dim 11 4 W x 15 0 L x 6 0 H Source 70 to 100 psi clean dry air Description Electrical Power Input Output DB25 female parallel printer port 29 cm x 38 cm x 15 cm DB9 female serial port Weight 13 Ibs 5 9 kg Operating Environment SERIAL PORT Temperature PARALLEL PORT FEMALE DB9 CONNECTOR Operating 40 to 110 deg F 4 to 43 deg C FEMALE DB25 CONNECTOR Non operating 0 to 126 deg F 18 to 52 deg C Humidity Up to 90 relative humidity Performance Pressure Accuracy 0 2 full scale 50 PSI 3 45 bar Pressure Resolution 0 3 in H20 7 mbar Sensitivity Adjustment Nine programmable settings Flow Adjustment Nine programmable settings For further information please contact Cobham Life Support 10 Cobham Drive Orchard Park NY 14127 USA Tel 1 716 662 0006 Fax 1 716 662 0747 800 046 108 Rev B Cobham plc 2009 Carleton Technologies Inc is doing business as Cobham Life Support The information contained in this brochure is given in good faith and is intended for guidance only It should not be used for specifications and no warranty is given or is implied with respect to such information www cobham com lifesupport COBHAM Operator s Manual CLOSED PACKAGE TEST FIXTURE
9. ation E 2 With the locking mechanism lever 1 in the up position carefully puncture the package in the center of the lid Push the locking mechanism lever down Hold the package in place with one hand and press the START button on the Control Console with the other hand WARNING Use caution when handling inflation needles to avoid personal injury Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support Page 5 of 6 Operation 3 Hold the package in place with both hands until the package inflates to the point where it comes into contact with the base of the test fixture and the bottom of the needle probe 4 Release the package and allow the burst or creep test to complete Note Record the measured height for each of your packages and use this data each time that particular pouch is tested for consistent test results Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support Page 6 of 6 COBHAM Test A Pack F100 1750 1 F100 1750 3 CLOSED PACKAGE RESTRAI NI NG PLATE FIXTURE OPERATOR S MANUAL Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support COBH INTRODUCTION Package deformation during inflation tends to affect burst test results Variations in package deformation can be caused by operator interference during testing non uniformity of package materials and fixturing inconsistencies The F100 1750 1 Closed Package Restraining Plate Fixture design minimizes def
10. ntenance free If occasional cleaning becomes necessary use a mild soap and water solution and a soft cloth lf the air insertion probe becomes damaged contact Test A Pack for return repair instructions Whenever sending items for calibration or repair fill out and return an RMA form which can be found on our home page at festapack com Do not attempt to disassemble the fixture It is not possible to safely service the mechanism of the Closed Package Restraining Plate Fixture in the field Special adhesives have been applied to insure the integrity and safety of the restraining plates Should you need service contact Test A Pack Contact Information For more information Test A Pack Systems Carleton Technologies Inc 10 Cobham Drive Orchard Park NY 14127 Phone 1 888 TAP PACK 1 888 827 7225 716 662 0006 Fax 716 662 0747 V1 0 Revised April 2010 Printed in USA Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support 4
11. ormation of the package under test This affords the operator less variation in test results by virtually eliminating gross package deformation as a variable Do not exceed 50 psi operating pressure to any package under test Pressure in excess of 50 psi may cause failure of the fixture and result in serious injury or death Do not attempt to disassemble the Closed Package Restraining Plate Fixture Structural adhesives are used to lock bolts in place for the safety of the operator Any attempt to remove the bolts will weaken the assembly and may place the safety of the operator in jeopardy The fixture is extremely heavy Do not attempt to move alone Utilize two people proper lifting techniques and if necessary adequate back support Use proper ear protection when using the test fixture Restrained packages will present a loud report when burst Use proper eye protection when using the test fixture Packages may fragment and become airborne during restrained testing Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support COBH SPECIFICATIONS The F100 1750 1 Restraining Plate Fixture will accept packages up to 14 inches wide by 20 inches long 35 56 cm X 50 8 cm Needle Probe 3 16inch single needle Maximum operating pressure 50 Psi 2 39 kPa DASH 001 The restraint system can be adjusted for any gap between 0 and 2 inches 0 and 5 08 cm DASH 003 The restraint system can be adjusted for any gap
12. st results Variations in package deformation can be caused by operator interference during testing non uniformity of package materials and fixturing inconsistencies The F100 1750 2 open Package Restraining Plate Fixture design minimizes deformation of the package under test This affords the operator less variation in test results by virtually eliminating gross package deformation as a variable Do not exceed 50 psi operating pressure to any package under test Pressure in excess of 50 psi may cause failure of the fixture and result in serious injury or death Do not attempt to disassemble the Closed Package Restraining Plate Fixture Structural adhesives are used to lock bolts in place for the safety of the operator Any attempt to remove the bolts will weaken the assembly and may place the safety of the operator in jeopardy The fixture is extremely heavy Do not attempt to move alone Utilize two people proper lifting techniques and if necessary adequate back support Use proper ear protection when using the test fixture Restrained packages will present a loud report when burst Use proper eye protection when using the test fixture Packages may fragment and become airborne during restrained testing Carleton Technologies Inc doing business as Cobham Life Support D COBHAM SPECIFICATIONS e he F100 1750 2 Restraining Plate Fixture will accept packages up to 14 inches wide by 20 inches long 35 56 cm X 50 8 cm
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