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1. limit Limit of cooling circuit e Service call e Wick is dried e Supply with water Lower humidity Lo HUMI e Humidifier heater e Check humidifier heater circuit EY 23 ease faulty Limit does not energize e Service call EY 24 Humidifying HU Heater e Faulty SSR or e Service call T hear ON On power relay e Replace parts EY 25 Humidifying HU Heater e Faulty SSR or e Service call 7 heater OFF Off power relay e Replace parts WATER e No supply water EY 26 Water alarm Supply Drain e Drain remains oe eCheck supply ie z e Check water circuit etc OPEN Notes AL12 20 and 27 32 are currently not in use Note AL4 5 9 24 and 25 are not used in Platinous Series Note In the case of a BURNOUT alarm the analog input number is displayed simultaneously Burnout 0 1 2 6 Room Temperature input Dry bulb temperature input Wet bulb temperature input Inbuilst overheat protector sensor input In the event of a BURNOUT alarm the MONITOR display will show a temperature of 225 4 degrees C this indicates that the measuring range has been exceeded ANS Heraeus BR6000 Oven Interface This panel allows the user to interface directly with the Heraeus oven controller The user may monitor the temperature at the oven lf Heraeus Oven Interface OVEN Heraeus Oven Interface Primary Panel 2 31 14 PM Heraeus Figure 21 Heraeus Oven Interface Panel Disp
2. File TSB Open Program Set Operational Load TSB Program Save Program Figure 10 ESPEC TSB Program Edit Panel Display Data Chamber State Measured Temperature The chamber s current temperature Test Information Mode Status Off Chamber is OFF Constant Chamber under constant mode operation Run Chamber program in operation Pause Chamber program operation temporary stop Wait Chamber program operation end Number of Alarms The number of new alarms Initial Time The time when the initial temperatures were recorded Initial Temps The one minute duration temperature data collected in 10 second intervals just before the start of the test 6 values Hot Zone Temp Hot zone temperature Cold Zone Temp Cold zone temperature Exposure Current exposure state Cold Hot Ambient Remaining Time Remaining time for current exposure Current Cycle The current execution cycle Set Cycle The set number of cycles in the program Operational Program Pattern S Program RAM The storage location of the assigned pattern RAM ROM Pattern Number The currently assigned pattern number 01 30 for RAM 01 20 for ROM Test Name The name of the assigned test pattern et RAM The storage location of the assigned pattern RAM ROM Pattern Number The currently assigned pattern number 01 30 for RAM 01 20 for ROM Test Name The name of the assigned test pattern Name The program name Hot Temperature The
3. Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause Liquid level of brine in the high temperature bath is too low e Action Top off the brine e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the controller 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 84 85 TSB 20 Fault 20 Insufficient liguid of brine in low temp bath e Safety device Liquid level indicator e Application To detect low levels of brine to protect both chamber and operator e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Refrigerator and agitator stop operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key
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5. e Reference Page 114 ESPEC TSB Error Codes Alarms TSB 80 Alarm 0 Controller Alarm e Safety Device Controller self diagnostic e Chamber status following activation of safety device Only Display is showed All operation continues e Cause Possible causes are listed in table 4 2 Fault and Possible Cause Display Action Forced I O set Forced Cancel Momentary halt longer than standard period Check status of the power supply 5V down for 25ms or more e Action Service Call TSB 81 Alarm 1 Test Area Door Is Open e Safety device Test area switch DS 12 operates when door is open e Application To protect the operator from the drive area e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress during specimen transfer 1 Drive stops in current position 2 Test is suspended 3 When the door is closed the drive returns to the start point 4 The test can be restarted by pressing the TEST START key 2 With test in progress during exposure 1 Drive stops in current position 2 Test is suspended on completion of the current exposure process 3 When the door is closed the drive returns to the start point 4 The test can be restarted by pressing the TEST START key 3 With no test in progress There is no change in the status of the chamber TSB 82 Alarm 2 Power Cut Test in Progress e Application If there is a power cut of id the power is switched OFF for any reason during the course
6. Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 100 101 TSB 30 Fault 30 Refrigerator or Low Temperature Bath Agitator System Fault e Safety device Circuit protector MCB See Figure 5 10 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis on page 102 e Application To protect the low temperature bath agitator and refrigerator circuits from abnormal flows of current In the case of an abnormal current flow the manual switch turns itself OFF automatically e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Low temperature bath agitator and refrigerator stop operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION
7. Step Set Temperature Set Humidity Remaining Time Cumulative Time The chamber s current temperature The chamber s current humidity Status Chamber is OFF Chamber under constant mode operation Chamber program in operation Chamber program operation temporary stop Chamber program operation end The number of new alarms The current program step number The current program set temperature The current program set humidity The program remaining time Counter A Counter B Counter C Parameter Settings Program Command Check Status Run Pattern Pause Continue Advance Step End Hold End Constant End Off Program Selection Commands Send EY 101 Command Edit Selected Program Return to Interface Panel The cumulative time that the program has run The first counter value for looping See manual The second counter value for looping See manual The third counter value for looping See manual Execution Result Checks the current settings Runs the selected program Pauses the currently executing program Continues a paused program Advances past the current step manually Ends the program and holds the chamber in the current state Ends the program and places the chamber in the constant mode Ends the program and turns the chamber off List of all stored programs so the user can select a program to run or edit It lists storage location name and creation date Sends the specified program command to the chamb
8. TSB 18 Fault 18 Parameter checksum error e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application To protect against abnormal operation of the chamber e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in its current position 2 Chamber stops operation 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Note The warning buzzer does not sound and no external alarm state is initiated e Cause Controller fault Memory fault e Action Switch off the controller and call service e Reset Method 1 Switch the power supply OFF and then back ON again 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 83 TSB 19 Fault 19 Insufficient liguid of brine in high temp bath e Safety device Liquid level indicator e Application To detect low levels of brine to protect both chamber and operator e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 6 The high temperature bath heater and agitator stop operating Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated
9. The listing of the number of steps currently in the program Program Step Command Setting Used for setting parameter for the current step Skip Used to leave empty steps within programs Loop Used to provide looping within a program End Used as the last set in a program Set Temperature Set Humidity Set Time Time Signal 1 See the ESPEC HAST Manuals Time Signal 2 See the ESPEC HAST Manuals Loop Step The step with which to begin looping Loop Repetition The total number of repetitions for the loop Commands File Load Program File Save Program Edit Insert Step Before Edit Insert Step After Edit Delete Step EY 101 Load HAST Program EY 101 Send HAST Program Return to Interface Panel This loads a program from a computer file This saves the program to a computer file for latter recall The default extension is hst This inserts a new step before the selected step This inserts a new step after the selected step This deletes the selected program step This loads a program from the specified location of the ESPEC HAST memory This sends a program to the ESPEC HAST If there are programming errors they will lead to an error panel Some settings are not allowable This closed the panel and returns to the interface panel ESPEC HAST Error Codes Source User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411 M Standard Option IM00082 Customer Support for ESPEC Corporation 800 537 7320 Table
10. Cause 1 The controller terminals have been disconnected 2 The temperature sensor wiring is broken e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Remove the temperature sensor from the controller terminal area and check with a tester to make sure that the conductivity level meets the specification 3 Reconnect the sensor to the controller terminals If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Note A broken temperature sensor wire can result in burn out and the appearance on monitoring screen of the message High temp bath temp to high When fault 06 is reset however this message will disappear from the screen e Reference Page 69 TSB 07 Fault 7 Low temperature bath temperature sensor fault e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application Temperature control protection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen powe
11. Chassis on page 64 e Application To protect drive circuits from abnormal flows of current In the event of a fault the manual switch clicks off e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in current position 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Chassis terminal area screws have worked loose or terminals have come into contact with each other 2 Drive motor insulation defective e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Check the chassis to make sure there are no loose screws or terminals in control with each other Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams 3 Check the insulation of the drive motor 10 MQ or better If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset method 1 2 3 Switch the circuit protector on Switch on the controller Make Sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 64 TSB 02 Fault 2 Vertical Drive Fault e Safety Device Overtime time exceeded for vertical drive move
12. Day Hour Minute Time associated with the mode see above table Chamber State Measured Temperature Mode Off Constant Run Pause Wait Number of Alarms Chamber Date and Time Keylock Status Parameter Settings The chamber s current temperature Status Chamber is OFF Chamber under constant mode operation Chamber program in operation Chamber program operation temporary stop Chamber program operation end The number of new alarms Set Mode This allows the user to change the chamber mode Active options vary based on current configuration Mode Check Mode Setup Standby Standby Setup Standby Test Ready Test Halt End Setup End Off End Defrost Defrost Power Off Operation Set Effects of Date and Time Read current mode No change Setup in progress Standby Preset setup standby Set preset start time Preset test standby Set preset start time Setup complete Test in progress Test halt Test end during setup Test end end Test end defrost Manual defrost Receiving electricity Month Day Hour Minute Time associated with the mode see above table Commands Set Mode Toggle Keylock Toggle Power Revision Panel Program Edit Panel Sends the user input Set Mode command to the chamber If an inappropriate command is sent an error panel will be displayed showing the low level command error Switches the current keylock setting Switches the current power setting Ca
13. Fault 24 Condenser pump fault ees sees see see ee ee Ge Se Ge GR RA RA Ge ee Ge ee ee ee ee 31 TSB 25 Fault 25 High temperature bath not heating eee ee cee esse RA Re ee ee Ge ee ee ee ee 52 TSB 26 Fault 26 Recovery Circuit Fault sees see se ee ee Ge Ge Ge GR GR RA ee Gee Ge ee ee ee ee 53 TSB 27 Fault 27 Recovery Circuit Refrigerator Fault eee esse esse ese se ke Se Ge GR Re Ge ee ee 54 TSB 28 Fault 28 Recovery Circuit Fan Fault esse esse esse ese ee See GR GR Re Ge Gee ee ee ee ee ee 55 TSB 29 Fault 29 Low Temperature Bath Heater Fault 00 0 ses ses cee se es se ee ee ee Se Se Re Se Re ee 56 TSB 30 Fault 30 Refrigerator or Low Temperature Bath Agitator System Fault esse esse 37 TSB 31 Fault 31 Low Temperature Bath Agitator Fault cee ee se ee ee snes ee ee se ee ee 58 TSB 32 Fault 32 Refrigerator Cooling Water Cut Off Water Cooled Models 0 0 0 0 ese 59 TSB 33 Fault 33 Refrigerator Number 1 Second Stage Fault cece se ee ee ee ee Se Ge 60 TSB 34 Fault 34 Refrigerator Number 1 First Stage Fault 0 eee cece se ee ee ee ee Se ee 61 TSB 35 Fault 35 Refrigerator Number 2 Second Stage Fault Model TSB 5 ees ese se ee 62 TSB 36 Fault 36 Refrigerator Number 2 First Stage Fault Model TSB 5 0 0 ee sees ese ee ee 63 TSB 37 Fault 37 Low Temperature Bath Not Cooling iese cece see ee se ee ee ee ee Se Ge ee 64 ESPEC TSB Error Codes Alarms oe issssessses esse ss ees ees eek de De boge Ge de be
14. Instrumentation Chassis page 110 2 High pressure switch PS3 located in the lower level machine compartment See figure page 106 3 Compressor thermostat CT3 built in the refrigerator e Application To protect the refrigerator against overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 6 Refrigerator Number stops operating Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 e Cause 1 2 3 e Action 1 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Abnormal ambient temperature 40 C or more Loss o
15. Safety device Water supply control relay PS 6 located in machine compartment e Application To protect the refrigerator e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Refrigerator stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause Refrigerator cooling water has either been cut off or is under insufficient pressure e Action Increase the cooling water pressure to at least 1 kg cm G e Reset Method 1 After the cooling water pressure has been corrected switch ON the controller 2 Make s
16. The run time Tool Interface Suite and Instrument Datalogger Tool Suite lcn The encrypted license information provided by Durability Inc Trial versions have expiration dates Purchased versions do not expire Serpdrv A necessary file for serial communications Tool Suite Manual The current file being viewed Installation Directory Setup exe The installation program for Tool Suite Data OOn The compressed installation files National Instruments NIVisa20 zip A zipped file containing NI VISA software and necessary dynamic link libraries It may also be located at www natinist com Primary Panel Tool Interface Suite and Instrument Datalogger The main interface panel that is displayed while running the Tool Suite is in Figure 1 It becomes active after the setup routines in the beginning of execution The number of licensed tools varies based on the licensing agreement if Tool Interface Suite and Instrument Datalogger File Options Help Tool Interface Suite and DURA Instrument Datalogger 3 3 99 3 37 32 PM DEVICEOO Untested No Tool Connected DEVICEOI1 Untested No Tool Connected DEVICE02 EIEN COE DEVICEO3 Ms Louisa DEVICEO4 BEE DEVICEOS Untested No Tool Connected DEVICE06 Untested No Tool Connected DEVICEO7 Untested No Tool Connected DEVICEO8 ECESE COE DEVICEO9S Untested No Tool Connected DEVICEI10 Untested No Tool Connected DEVICEI11 Untested DEVICF12 Ward Doc ne GN DEVICE13 Untes
17. Tool Connected End Read Untested No Tool Connected r p End Write Untested No Tool Connected i VEEL Parity Untested No Tool Connected i No Tool Stop Bits Untested No Tool Connected Connected Tool Description Communication Parameters No Tool Connected Terminati Untested rA An LE Untested No Tool Connected y Timeout Value 3000 Select File Hardware On Untested No Tool Connected Echo Mode Off BEE ER Untested No Tool Connected j Untested No Tool Connected este Geren Untested No Tool Connected Verify All Tools LJ W al N W m m CEN EEJ CIEE Figure 3 Tool Communication Setup Panel Display Data Selecta Tool Allows the user to examine different tool s parameters off to the right Up to sixteen tools may be configured with this program Status Untested No verification has yet been done with this tool Failed Tool failed the initialization routine See error screen under specified tool Passed Tool passed the initialization routine Recording Tool is currently set as recording from the primary panel No changes can be made Tool Type See below for selection Current Tool Information Tool Name Tool Type The tool name up to eight characters will be displayed on the primary panel for identification No Tool Connected ESPEC EY 101 ESPEC HAST ESPEC ETS ESPEC TSB Heraeus Oven 6000 DEMO EY 101 Tool Description Text description of the tool for the user s information S
18. and a COM ERR field will appear The COM ERR indicates that no communication is available with the chamber In this event a Tool Error Panel will be displayed and the user can view the associated errors If this happens the hardware connections and chamber power should be checked Tool Error Panel This panel activates when any individual tool has an error It has a list of tools and their error is shown in the description box Tool Error Panel Tool Error Message Figure 2 Tool Error Panel Tool Configuration This panel allows the user to set up the tool communication parameters The specified tool hardware manuals should be consulted for the parameters for setting up new tools This routine first checks for the existence of a default file Default Tool Configurations cfg If this file exists it is always loaded into memory If not a dialog box will allow selection of the configuration file If this is a new file the internal defaults will be assigned and a new configuration file created This routine confirms all connected tools are as specified It will not allow the user to exit unless all tools either pass the identification or are specified as No Tool Connected Ip Tool Communication Setup File Tool y a Select a Tool Status Tool Types DEVICEO00 Untested No Tool Connected p Untested No Tool Connected i Es Untested No Tool Connected Serial Port Untested No Tool Connected Baug p Data Bits Untested No
19. call e Reset Method 1 Wait till the liquid temperature has fallen and then switch ON the power to the controller 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 79 80 TSB 15 Fault 15 Heater boiled dry e Safety device Boil dry protectors OHP 34 See Figure 5 4 Distribution Compartment on page 81 e Application To prevent the heater boiling dry e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drive returns to start point Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause Liquid level in bath too low high or low temperature bath e Action Top off the liquid e Reset Method 1 2 When the liquid level has risen switch ON the controller Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 81 TSB 16 Fault 16 Seguence ROM checksum error e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application To protect against abnormal operation of the baths e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive sto
20. control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 High temperature bath agitator condenser pump or condenser fan has either broken down or been subject to an overcurrent 2 Terminal is shorting or has worked loose e Action 1 Check for loose terminals or shorting 2 Check the insulation resistance levels of each actuator If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the circuit protector s manual switch 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 89 90 TSB 23 Fault 23 High temperature bath agitator fault e Safety device Thermal Switch TS 5 Built in high temperature agitator motor e Application To protect the high temperature bath agitator from overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 High temperature bath agitator heater stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously pro
21. hot zone temperature Cold Temperature The cold zone temperature PreAl The pre cool pre heat AI setting If off the controller selects the pre heat pre cool temperatures Pre Heat Temperature The pre heat temperature Pre Cool Temperature The pre cool temperature Hot Time The hot exposure time Cold Time The cold exposure time Test Cycle The number of test cycles Start Hot The starting exposure setting COLD HOT End The test end condition OFF Test end condition is set to Stop HEAT RETURN Test end condition is set to Stop after liquid temp return SETUP Test end condition is set to Setup Overheat Temperature The overheat temperature setting Overcool Temperature The overcool temperature setting Commands File Open Program File Save Program TSB Set Operational TSB Load Program TSB Send Program TSB Delete Program Return to Interface Panel Open a saved TSB program Saves an TSB program to the computer The default file extension is tsb Sets the operational program to the selected edit program location Can only be executed when program is not executing Load a program from the specified TSB memory location Send a program to the specified TSB memory location Can only be executed when RAM storage is specified Delete a TSB program at the specified memory location Can only be executed when RAM storage is specified ESPEC TSB Error Codes Faults Source Instruct
22. if the Count command is selected Commands File Load Program File Save Program Edit Insert Step Before Edit Insert Step After Edit Delete Step EY 101 Load EY 101 Program EY 101 Send EY 101 Program Return to Program Panel This loads a program from a computer file This saves the program to a computer file for latter recall The default extension is 101 This inserts a new step before the selected step This inserts a new step after the selected step This deletes the selected program step This loads a program from the specified location of the EY 101 memory This sends a program to the ESPEC EY 101 If there are programming errors they will lead to an error panel Some settings are not allowable This closed the panel and returns to the program panel ESPEC EY 101 Timer Panel This panel allows the user to set the timer settings for the ESPEC EY 101 chamber See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Instruction and ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Option Instruction if ESPEC EY 101 Timer Panel EY 101 Controller Interface Timer Panel Timer Setting Timer Address Read Timer Set Timer Clear Timer Figure 20 ESPEC EY 101 Timer Panel Display Data Programmed Timers On Timers Parameter Settings Timer Address Timer Setting Date Day Start Day End Time CHB Operation Run On Off Storage Address Step Timer Commands Read
23. is the chamber s set humidity Measured Humidity This is the chamber s measured humidity Keylock Status This indicates the HAST keylock setting Mode Indicates that the chamber is in program mode Constant Program Control Mode Indicates control mode setting for chamber Unsaturated Saturated Dry Wet Bulb Operational Parameters Door Open Closed Open Sequence Indicates the current operational sequence Off Standby Timer On Ramp Up Run Ramp Down Exhaust Finish Power Failures The number of power failures since the key switch was turned on Alarms The alarm strings Commands Revision Panel Open a panel for the revision information Constant Pattern Panel Open a panel for the constant mode settings Program Pattern Panel Open a panel for programming the chamber ESPEC HAST Revision Panel This panel consists of information on the hardware and software revisions SPEC HAST Revision Panel HAST Controller Interface Revision Panel Figure 12 ESPEC HAST Revision Panel Display Data Chamber Revision The chamber ROM version Instrument Driver The low level LabVIEW instrument driver software version Commands Return to Interface Panel ESPEC HAST Constant Pattern Panel This panel allows the user to set the constant mode settings for the HAST chamber See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411 M Standard Option and ESPEC
24. to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause Liquid level of brine in the low temperature bath is too low e Action Top off the brine e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the controller 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 85 86 TSB 21 Fault 21 High temperature bath heater fault e Safety device Circuit protector CP2 See Figure 5 5 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis on page 87 e Application To protect the high temperature bath heater circuit from abnormal flows of current In the case of an abnormal current flow the manual switch turns itself OFF automatically e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 High temperature bath heater sto
25. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Low temperature bath agitator and refrigerator stop operating Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 2 3 e Cause e Action Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Solid state relay has broken down Low temperature bath agitator has broken down Circuit breaker MCB is OFF Replace the solid state relay Make sure that the low temperature bath agitator is functioning Check whether the circuit breaker MCB is ON or not If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method Switch ON the controller
26. 1 settings Temperature Settings Set Temperature Upper Temperature Lower Temperature Measured Temperature Humidity Settings Set Humidity Upper Humidity Lower Humidity Measured Humidity Refrigerator Settings Damper Control See hardware reference manual for settings Refrigerator Control See hardware reference manual for settings On Relay This is a list of relays in the ON state Commands Set Parameters This sends the settings to the chamber Return to Interface Panel ESPEC EY 101 Program Mode Panel This panel allows the user to set the program mode settings for the ESPEC EY 101 chamber See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Instruction and ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Option Instruction SPEC EY 101 Program Mode Panel Options EY 101 Controller Interface Program Mode Panel Program Selection NEWPROGAAA 98 06 20 MIL S816C1 98 67 63 SECOND 98 66 22 MIL S816C2 98 66 22 MIL S816D1 98 67 63 MIL816C1 88 63 17 MIL S 2602F 86 07 18 MIL S816C1 86 67 18 MIL S816C2 86 67 18 MIL S816C3 86 67 18 MIL S816C4 86 67 18 MIL S816C5 86 07 18 Run executes selected pattern Fed pg peg es p FEEL FA FT FR Options Send EY 101 Command Edit Selected Program Figure 18 ESPEC EY 101 Program Mode Panel Display Data Chamber State Measured Temperature Measured Humidity Mode Off Constant Run Pause End Number of Alarms Program Monitor
27. 2 ESPEC HAST Alarm Details Manual Page 35 PN Alarm Description HA D 01 Temperature overheat overheat protector HA D 02 Humidifying heater boil dry boil dry detector HA D 03 Test area temperature sensor BURN OUT HA D 04 Humidifying water temperature sensor BURN OUT HA D 05 Wet bulb temperature sensor BURN OUT HA D 06 Exhaust temperature sensor BURN OUT HA D 07 Temperature compensation sensor abnormality HA D 08 Excess pressure HA D 09 Fan alarm HA D 10 Wick alarm HA D 11 Undefined HA D 12 Test area temperature sensor measurement overheat Maximum setting temperature 10 C HA D 13 Humidifying water temperature sensor measurement overheat Maximum setting temperature 10 C HA D 14 External alarm input HA D 15 Power failure alarm HA D 16 Door open alarm Table 3 ESPEC HAST Alarm Status Manual Page 28 ce Alarm Description HA A 01 The door has been opened during a sequence after RAMP UP HA A 02 Abnormal pressure HA A 03 Humidifying water temperature sensor BURN OUT HA A 04 Test area temperature sensor HA A 05 Humidifying heater HA A 06 Test area heater HA A 07 POWER FAILURE ESPEC EY 101 Interface This panel allows the user to interface directly with the ESPEC EY 101 controller From this panel the user may implement many commands as if at the instrument itself See the following m
28. 92 TSB 25 Fault 25 High temperature bath not heating e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application To identify abnormalities in chamber status abnormalities that can not be detected by an external safety device e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 High temperature bath heater and agitator stop operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Solid State relay has broken down 2 Heater disconnected 3 Heater circuit wiring broken 4 High temperature bath agitator br
29. SPEC ETS Error Codes issie ee dese seksies ees di ede es ees ee ee eb ide ee es ese 19 ESPEC TSB Miere ss Ge kg Ee Ee og ed OE Ge N ee de ese 21 ESPEC TSB Revision Panel esse ies giese sesde ees o dde eg eo ee b de ok eE eg e ee 24 ESPEC TSB Program Edit Panel 0 csssscosssssresssessesssesssssecsescassnoseestonsusnosesebasesosseseasesosess 25 ESPEC TSB Error Codes Faults esse bees ee ie ei deeg ees reeds ee boeg ees de be ei degree eed ge ee dog ee ig ek 28 TSB 00 Fault 0 Controller Faults co 0 35 sssbssees esses tetbsscosstssees Se seek ash en Ee EERS E EEO IE EEEE EE ee TESSE Ed 28 TSB O1 Fault 1 Drive system fault niies oe ee ie ER sees SEN e Se Bee DER Re SR Ee GEGEE ee Rae Rae de Geek Seg EE Dee Oe EER RE 29 TSB 02 Fault 2 Vertical Drive ol EE EE EE OR 30 TSB 03 Fault 3 Photosensor for vertical drive fault eee cece se ee se ee ee ee ee Se Se Re ee Re ee 31 TSB 04 Fault 4 Horizontal drive Tault esse sesse crisser ese Se ERGER Re Ke deduce ERG ge AD Oe GER Ses SE a Se EE ERG 32 TSB 05 Fault 5 Horizontal drive photosensor fault 0 0 0 eee eee esse se ee see ee se ee ee ee ee ee ek ee 33 TSB 06 Fault 6 High temperature bath temperature sensor fault iese esse esse se ee cess ee Se ee 34 TSB 07 Fault 7 Low temperature bath temperature sensor fault eee eee se ee se ee ee ee 35 TSB 08 Fault 8 Transfer area temperature sensor fault ee se se se ee ke ee Gee Ge ee ee ee ee 36 TSB 09 Fault 9 Ambient temperature sensor fau
30. Timer Set Timer Clear Timer Return to Interface Panel SEE ESPEC MANUALS FOR FURTHER DETAILS List of timers that have active programs stored List of timers that are active The timer address 1 9 Specified date for the timer to activate The starting day of the week the program is active Either the Date field is used or the Day Start End The ending day of the week the program is active Either the Date field is used or the Day Start End The time of the day for the timer to activate The chamber number Runs the specified program at the specified time Turns the chamber on at the specified time Turns the chamber off at the specified time The memory storage of the program to run The memory location of the program to run The program step to begin on Specifies if the timer is active or inactive Reads the timer information from the EY 101 Sets the timer according to the parameter settings Clears the currently specified timer ESPEC EY 101 Error Codes Source Digital Programmer EY 101 Instruction Manual Page 82 Customer Support for ESPEC Corporation 800 537 7320 Table 4 ESPEC EY 101 Error Codes Alarm Alarm Number Contents Screen Display Cause Remedy ss i Faulty temp sensor EY 00 Burnout Burnout _ AE Reconnect temp sensor F Replace temp sensor Faulty temp sensor Specimen heat generation EY 01 Automatic Auto Hi Limit excessive Select
31. User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411 M HAST Controller Interface Constant Pattern Panel Constant Pattern Options Read Parameters Set Parameters Figure 13 ESPEC HAST Constant Patten Panel Display Data Constant Pattern Pattern Number The current select pattern Set Temperature The current set temperature Set Humidity The current set humidity Set Time The current set time Commands Read Parameters Re reads the chamber s current set parameters Set Parameters Sends the displayed parameters to the chamber After altering values they must be sent back in order to be changed at the controller Return to Interface Panel ESPEC HAST Program Edit Panel This panel allows the user to set the program mode settings for the HAST chamber See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411 M Standard Option and ESPEC User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411 M gt ESPEC HAST Program Edit Panel File Edit HAST HAST Controller Interface Program Edit Panel Pattern Number Step Selection Program Step STEP M B STEP 62 Load Program Insert Step Before Load HAST Program Save Program Insert Step After Send HAST Program Delete Step Figure 14 ESPEC HAST Program Edit Panel Parameter Settings SEE ESPEC MANUALS FOR FURTHER DETAILS Pattern Number The pattern number for editing Step Selection
32. al alarm is activated The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Abnormal ambient temperature 40 C or more Loss of refrigerant Refrigerator locked Check that the ambient temperature is within 0 40 C Make sure that the refrigerator is functioning normally If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 2 3 e Reference Press the reset button for either the thermal relay or the pressure switch you should hear a clicking sound Switch ON the controller Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation Page 106 107 TSB 34 Fault 34 Refrigerator Number 1 First Stage Fault e Safety device 1 Thermal Relay Th See Fig 5 12 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis page 106 2 High pressure switch PS located in the lower level machine compartment See figure page 106 3 Compressor thermostat CT built in the refrigerator e Application To protect the refrigerator against overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 6 Refrigerator Number stops operating Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated Chamber sto
33. an appropriate refrigerator level upper limit Insufficient Have refrigerator serviced refrigerator capacity High Hi TEMP Paai UM bere Set correct setting EY 02 temperature Limit setting Have heat iced limit Heating stuck ON A Oo iow Faulty low limit EY 03 OE A E Lo TEMP setting Set correct setting A mit Limit Heater does not Have heater serviced operate ii Heater on TE Heater On Faulty SSR or Service call T power relay ae Heater off TE Heater Off Faulty SSR oi Service call T power relay Faulty operation of external heater Reset EY heat heat do Per Dele Heater does not Replace fuse after checking cause operate Thermal switch has Cool the motor of the circulation fan to EY 07 Circulation fan Fan Down reset it after checking the cause of the actuated fault Pressure switch 3 i overload relay ot Cool the motor of the circulation fan to EY 08 Refrigerator Ref Down y reset it after checking the cause of the slow blow fuse has fault actuated EY 09 i i Chamber door is Door Door Open OPEN CLOSE chamber door EY 10 Overcool Overcool Pan operat Set overcool protector correctly external cooler Faulty heater Heater has short EY 11 y DRY Trouble circuit Quick blow Replace fuse after checking the cause system fuse has blown Humidifier has EY 21 Hur ies WET Trouble short circuit Quick Replace fuse after checking the cause faulty blow fuse has blown EY 22 Upper humidity Hi HUMI Inadequate capacity Gas Charge
34. and fan stop operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause Recovery circuit fan motor locked e Action Make sure that no foreign body has got into the recovery circuit fan If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Cool the recovery circuit fan 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 98 99 TSB 29 Fault 29 Low Temperature Bath Heater Fault e Safety device Circuit protector CP See Figure 5 9 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis on page 100 e Application To protect the low temperature bath heater circuit from abnorma
35. anuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Instruction and ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Option Instruction There is a software demo that enables demonstration of the Tool Suite with a software version of the EY 101 This demo version does not simulate all aspects of the EY 101 controller it simply enables showing the typical interface in the Tool Suite if ESPEC EY 101 Controller Interface Settings Panels Messages EY 101 EY 101 Controller Interface Primary Panel 2 17 57 PM Settings Panels Messages Toggle Keylock Revision Panel Send Message Toggle Power Constant Mode Panel Toggle Display Ss Set Date by Computer Program Mode Panel Timer Panel Figure 15 ESPEC EY 101 Interface Panel Display Data Display Screen Chamber Date and Time Keylock Status Display Mode Measured Temperature Measured Humidity Mode Off Constant Run Pause End Number of Alarms Commands Settings Toggle Keylock Settings Toggle Power The chamber s screen display The chamber s date and time settings The chamber s keylock setting The display setting Internal indicates the standard display screen while external is the user message display Internal External The chamber s current temperature The chamber s current humidity Status Chamber is OFF Chamber under constant mode operation Chamber program in operation Chamber program operation temporary
36. buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Condenser pump locked 2 Not enough liquid in the expansion tank or else liquid polluted in some way e Action 1 Make sure there is enough liquid in the expansion tank 2 Make sure that the condenser pump is not making any unusual noises If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 3 Cool the condenser pump 4 Switch ON the controller 5 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 91
37. d CB2 Electrical chassis refrigeration system fault 26 Refrigeration Compressor overload loss of refrigerant Cool compressor to reset High low pressure switch Machinery compartme second stage fault cooling water temp too high or strainer clean strainer reset OP201 HL201 compressor inside refrigeration sw blocked and HL201 thermostat TH201 oil box pressure switch OP201 27 Refrigeration first Compressor overload loss of refrigerant Cool compressor to reset High low pressure switch Machinery compartme pressure switch OP101 unit ESPEC TSB Interface This panel allows the user to interface directly with the TSB controller From this panel the user may implement many commands as if at the instrument itself See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Instruction Manual Liquid Bath Thermal Shock Chamber TSB 2 5 and ESPEC User s Manual Protocol Converter PMS CA ESPEC TSB Controller Interface Settings Panels TSB TSB Controller Interface Primary Panel 12 22 07 Panels Set Mode Revision Panel Toggle Keylock Program Edit Panel Toggle Power Figure 8 ESPEC TSB Interface Panel Display Data Current Mode This allows the user to monitor the current chamber status Operation Meaning of Date and Time Mode Check Mode Setup Setup in progress Scheduled setup time complete Standby Standby Standby Setup Preset setup standby Preset start time Standby Test Preset t
38. d on the monitoring screen beforehand when the power is switched OFF e Action Replace the battery put out a service call TSB 85 Alarm 5 Drive Is In Manual Mode e Application The display is showed if the TEST START key is pressed while the manual switch is in manual mode e Action Change the manual switch over to automatic mode and then press the TEST START key ESPEC HAST Interface This panel allows the user to interface directly with the ESPEC HAST controller From this panel the user may implement many commands as if at the instrument itself See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411M Standard Option and ESPEC User s Manual HAST Chamber EHS 211 M 221 M 411 M lf ESPEC HAST Controller Interface Panels HAST02QA HAST Controller Interface Primary Panel Set Test Temperature Measured Test Temperature Desired Water Temperature Measured Water Temperature Set Humidity Measured Humidity Constant Pattern Panel Program Pattern Panel Figure 11 ESPEC HAST Interface Panel Data Display Settings Set Test Temperature This is the chamber s current set temperature Measured Test Temperature This is the chamber s current temperature Desired Water Temperature This is the calculated water supply set temperature Measured Water Temperature This is the measured water supply temperature Set Humidity This
39. displayed alarm conditions These alarm conditions are defined by the individual instruments Help Alt H H or Ctrl H This toggles the help display This may be turned on for context sensitive help by moving the cursor to the item in question About Alt H A This display the current software version and contact information Record Buttons These buttons enable recording for a particular chamber An X indicates that the channel is being recorded Current Tool This displays the names and allows selection of a tool for interfacing and graphing Status Untested Passed Failed Recording Tool Type Displays the connected tool Alarm This displays an indicator with the alarm code that can be found in the error list The record cycle time located on the bottom right controls the sample recording frequency during error free operation When the countdown timer reaches zero it will read each instrument and record the available data All chambers are always being scanned to check for alarm conditions and to update the screen display condition Alarms are reported as soon as notified and the counter is reset The screen displays the current temperature or chamber operation setting in the tool icon Record Now overrides the timer and sends the current readings to storage Alarms indicate errors that have occurred at the chamber that the tool has successfully communicated to the program In the case of communication errors both an alarm
40. e cold zone temperature The pre cool pre heat AI setting If off the controller selects the pre heat pre cool temperatures The pre heat temperature The pre cool temperature The hot exposure time The cold exposure time The number of test cycles The starting exposure setting COLD HOT The number of cycle between defrosts 1 indicates defrost off Determines if the hot zone temperature is controlled during defrost OFF ON The guarantee soak setting OFF ON The sensor position setting for upstream or downstream DOWN UP The auxiliary cooler setting OFF ON The test end condition Test end condition is set to Stop Test end condition is set to Stop after defrost Test end condition is set to Setup The overheat temperature setting The overcool temperature setting Commands File Open Program File Save Program ETS Set Operational ETS Load Program ETS Send Program ETS Delete Program Return to Interface Panel Open a saved ETS program Saves an ETS program to the computer The default file extension is ets Sets the operational program to the selected edit program location Can only be executed when program is not executing Load a program from the specified ETS memory location Send a program to the specified ETS memory location Can only be executed when RAM storage is specified Delete an ETS program at the specified memory location Can only be executed when RAM st
41. e controller 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 78 79 TSB 14 Fault 14 Low temp bath temperature too high e Safety device Overheat protector in the controller set to 60 C e Application To prevent the liquid temperature from rising beyond its boiling point e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The solid state relay has broken down SSR 2 Input signal to the solid state relay input remains on 3 The solid state relay output area is short circuiting 4 A reduction of the refrigerator s capacity has resulted in overheating due to the introduction of an increased thermal load from the high temp bath e Action 1 Check that a voltage of 24 V DC is not being applied to solid state relay input area while the chamber is idling 2 Check that the refrigerator is functioning properly 3 Replace the solid state relay If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service
42. ek ee gees ee eke ee oe 65 TSB 80 Alarm 0 Controller SE GR RE EE EE RE ER EK rE T SSRs 65 TSB 81 Alarm 1 Test Area Door IS OPEN si EFESE EE GR Se Be ERGE SE ne Se REEDE SEGE Ge ERGE EE ee EE ek Ge ERGE Eb 65 TSB 82 Alarm 2 Power Cut Test in Progress ceccccessceescecsseceecceceseceseeeceaeceeeeeceaeeeeneeceaeeeeneees 65 TSB 83 Alarm 3 Ambient Temperature Not In Operate Limit ee see se se ese se ee ee ee ee 66 TSB 84 Alarm 4 Low Controller Battery Voltage iese se se se ee ee ee ee ee ee Se See ee ee 66 TSB 85 Alarm 5 Drive Is In Manual Mode se se se ee cee Ge ee ee ee ee ke ee ee Re ee 66 ESPEC HAST Tater face uses due sesde sede as eek Ged ee se Nee N ee do ee sk Ge be See vases 67 ESPEC HAST Revision Panel arteries ese Ga kers eyes See ees dee eed ee seke ou Geb bee ed eke ee ie 69 ESPEC HAST Constant Pattern Panel esse sie Ee sede sesse se ee ees ve Ee kode eg soe sb eed ge de 70 ESPEC HAST Program Edit Panel sccsssscssssscssssssssscssssscsssccssssssssessssssscssssssesssssescssses 71 ESPEC HAST Error Codes issie esse de iese N ede e sees Se ede ego ee Gees ee ee ee ge ee 73 ESPEC AAI AL EE N EE EE OE 74 ESPEC EY 101 Revision Panelisiscccccscsastesscsactoavsactsstissanssatecsncsabessvsvsbetuctisorsndsaveestwehivessesuseees 76 ESPEC EY 101 Constant Mode Panel eseseseseeeeeesosoroeseseseseeercreeeceesosororoeseseseserererereeeesoreree 77 ESPEC EY 101 Program Mode Panel sees sesse esse se
43. er Opens a panel to edit the selected program ESPEC EY 101 Program Edit Panel This panel allows the user to set the program mode settings for the ESPEC EY 101 chamber See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Instruction and ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Option Instruction ESPEC EY 101 Program Edit Panel File Edit EY 101 EY 101 Controller Interface Program Edit Panel Program Info Step Selection STEP M B STEP 62 Load Program Insert Step Before Load EY 101 Program Save Program Insert Step After Send EY 101 Program Delete Step Figure 19 ESPEC EY 101 Program Edit Panel Parameter Settings Program Info Storage Storage Address Name Date Step Selection Program Step Display Command Setting Count Pause End Hold End Constant End Off Start Temp Final Temp Start Humidity Final Humidity Time Refrigerator Relay On Relay Off Count Register Repeat Step Repetitions SEE ESPEC MANUALS FOR FURTHER DETAILS This is the memory storage type ROM PROM RAM This is the memory location This is the program name This is the date the program was recorded It is automatically set when the program is sent to the EY 101 The current step is highlight within this list This specifies a looping command See parameters below This pauses a program for user intervention This ends a program and the chamber stays in the current se
44. erial or GPIB Communication This switch toggles the communication standard Serial Serial Port COM port number Serial Baud Baud rate setting Serial Data Bits Number of data bits Serial End Read None Last Bit Termination Character Serial End Write None List Bit Break Serial Flow Control None X On X Off RTS CTS Serial Parity None Odd Even Mark Space Serial Stop Bits Number of stop bits GPIB GPIB Port GPIB port number GPIB Primary Address GPIB primary address Communication Parameters Communication parameters used for both standards Termination Character Hexadecimal code for the termination character Timeout Value Millisecond timeout value Hardware Echo Mode Set based on the hardware echo setting Most Commands Select File Save File Verify Current Tool Verify All Tools Verify All and Exit Select Next Tool Select Previous Tool devices should be configured without hardware echo Allows selection of a new configuration file disabled if there are any actively recording channels Saves the current configuration parameters Parameter changes must be saved explicitly Confirms the currently selected tool Confirms all configured tools Confirms all configured tools and exits the configuration panel Moves the active tool to the next tool on the list Moves the active tool to the previous tool on the list Initialize Tools This panel comes up while each instrument s identification is t
45. es se ese ee ee See Bee Bee BEG EG Ge Ge Ge EE Ge 79 ESPEC EY 101 Program Edit Panel es sees ssee see esse ss ees se ee ee ee See Bee Bee BEG EG Ge Ge EE Ge EE Ge 81 ESPEC EY 101 Timer Panel sissies tere oes ese RSA ek esse Ge ee Wees ee EE ee Ge E ewe beg ee Ge GR Ke de 84 ESPEC EY 101 Error Codes sees esse ee ee N EG ede de es ee ee gegee ve GE Ee Oe GE ede gede 86 Heraeus BR6000 Oven Interface esse esse ees se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ge ee 88 Heraeus BR6000 Oven Error Code sesse ses sesse ke sees de sesse gese dee see gee ke Ee kodes ede sb dee esse 88 Error KO RE ET ER EO IR Ee 89 Wait PAIEL NEE EE EE AO EE EA EE 9 General Communication EFFOFS esse esse sesse se see ee ee Ge ee Ge ee Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge Ge ee 91 Introduction This program interfaces and monitors the following laboratory instruments ESPEC ETS ESPEC TSB ESPEC EY 101 ESPEC HAST and Heraeus Ovens Other instruments may be programmed upon an individual agreement with Durability Inc This program transmits all data to a text file for review and post processing This manual does not replace the operating manuals for the specific devices The user must be familiar with stand alone operation of each chamber to effectively implement control from the Tool Suite The installation instructions follow and then the sections are organized by user interface panel Installation Instructions This distribution copy will work under Window
46. est standby Preset start time Ready Setup complete Setup complete time Test Test in progress Scheduled test end time Halt Test halt Test halt time End Setup Test end during setup Test end time End Off Test end end Test end time End Stable Temp Test end Test halt time Liquid temp return Stable Temp Liquid temp return Scheduled liquid temp return complete time Power Off Receiving electricity Month Day Hour Minute Time associated with the mode see above table Chamber State Displays the chamber parameters Measured Temperature The chamber s current temperature Mode Status Off Chamber is OFF Constant Chamber under constant mode operation Run Chamber program in operation Pause Chamber program operation temporary stop Wait Chamber program operation end Number of Alarms The number of new alarms Chamber Date and Time Keylock Status Parameter Settings Set Mode This allows the user to change the chamber mode Active options vary based on current configuration Mode Operation Effect of Date and Time Check Mode Setup Setup in progress Standby Standby Standby Setup Preset setup standby Set preset start time Standby Test Preset test standby Set preset start time Ready Setup complete Test Test in progress Halt Test halt End Setup Test end during setup End Off Test end end End Stable Temp Test end Liquid temp return Stable Temp Liquid temp return Power Off Receiving electricity Month Day Hour Minute Time ass
47. ested gt Initializing Communication with Tools Initializing Tool Status Figure 4 Initializing Tools Panel ESPEC ETS Interface This panel allows the user to interface directly with the ETS controller From this panel the user may implement many commands as if at the instrument itself See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Thermal Shock Chamber Air to Air Operation and Maintenance Instructions and ESPEC Thermal Shock Air to Air Option Instructions SPEC ETS Controller Interface Settings Panels ETS ETS Controller Interface 10 8 98 Primary Panel 12 25 33 PM Settings Set Mode Revision Panel Toggle Keylock Program Edit Panel Toggle Power Figure 5 ESPEC ETS Controller Interface Panel Display Data Current Mode Mode Allows the user to monitor the current chamber status Check Mode Setup Standby Standby Setup Standby Test Ready Test Halt End Setup End Off End Defrost Defrost Power Off Operation Meaning of Date and Time Setup in progress Scheduled setup time complete Standby Preset setup standby Preset start time Preset test standby Preset start time Setup complete Setup complete time Test in progress Scheduled test end time Test halt Test halt time Test end during setup Test end time Test end end Test end time Test end defrost Test halt time Manual defrost Scheduled defrost complete time Receiving electricity Month
48. f refrigerant Refrigerator locked Check that the ambient temperature is within 0 40 C Make sure that the refrigerator is functioning normally If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 2 3 4 e Reference Press the reset button for either the thermal relay or the pressure switch you should hear a clicking sound Cool the refrigerator Switch ON the controller Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation Page 110 111 TSB 36 Fault 36 Refrigerator Number 2 First Stage Fault Model TSB 5 e Safety device 1 Thermal Relay Th See Fig 5 14 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis page 112 2 High pressure switch PS4 located in the lower level machine compartment See figure page 106 3 Compressor thermostat CT built in the refrigerator e Application To protect the refrigerator against overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Refrigerator Number 2 stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operat
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50. ing 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Cause 1 Abnormal ambient temperature 40 C or more 2 Loss of refrigerant 3 Refrigerator locked e Action 1 Check that the ambient temperature is within 0 40 C 2 Make sure that the refrigerator is functioning normally If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Press the reset button for either the thermal relay or the pressure switch you should hear a clicking sound 2 Cool the refrigerator 3 Switch ON the controller 4 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 112 113 TSB 37 Fault 37 Low Temperature Bath Not Cooling e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application To identify any abnormalities in chamber status Abnormalities which cannot be detected by an external safety device e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress
51. ing 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Low temperature bath agitator motor locked 2 The brine used was either inappropriate or it was used outside its specified temperature range 3 The specimen has broken loose and become entangled in the agitator e Action 1 Check to make sure that an appropriate brine is being used within its specified temperature range 2 Check to make sure that the specimen has not been dislodged from the specimen cage and become entangled in the agitator 3 Make sure that the low temperature bath agitator motor is not making any unusual noises If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Cool the low temperature bath agitator motor 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 103 104 TSB 32 Fault 32 Refrigerator Cooling Water Cut Off Water Cooled Models e
52. ion Manual Liquid Bath Thermal Shock Chamber TSB 2 5 Customer Support for ESPEC Corporation 800 537 7320 TSB 00 Fault 0 Controller Fault e Safety Device Controller self diagnostic e Application Protection of controller e Chamber status following activation of safety device 1 Drive stops in current position 2 Chamber stops operation 3 FAULT Indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause The following table lists some possible causes Table 4 1 Controller Fault List Possible Fault Action RAM READ WRITE Replace CPU module ROM CHECK SUM Replace ROM Analog board EEPROM Replace analog module readjust Display Board EEPROM Replace display board reset Correction point adjustment data Readjust Cold junction adjustment data Readjust Zero span adjustment data Readjust Cold junction input Temperature compensation resistance check replace and readjust Memory following power cut recovery Replace CPU module Clock real time Reset Clock e Action Call service e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller on 2 Check that the FAULT indication does not come on again and then restart the operation e Reference Page 63 TSB 01 Fault 1 Drive system fault e Safety Device Circuit protector CP3 See Figure 5 1 Electrical Instrumentation
53. key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Low temperature bath agitator or refrigerator has either broken down or been subject to an overcurrent 2 Terminal is shorting or has worked loose e Action 1 Check for loose terminals or shorting 2 Check the resistance levels of the heater and insulation If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the circuit protector s manual switch 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 102 103 TSB 31 Fault 31 Low Temperature Bath Agitator Fault e Safety device Thermal switch TS built in low temperature bath agitator motor e Application To protect the low temperature bath agitator from overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Low temperature bath agitator stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operat
54. l flows of current In the case of an abnormal current flow the manual switch turns itself OFF automatically e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Low temperature bath heater stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Heater shorting 2 Terminal is shorting or has worked loose e Action 1 Check for loose terminals or shorting 2 Check the resistance levels of the heater and insulation If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the circuit protector s manual switch 2 Switch ON the controller 3
55. lay Data Measured Temperature The oven s current temperature Set Temperature The oven s set temperature Heraeus BR6000 Oven Error Codes Source Supplement to instruction manual 50047155 Interface RS232 Customer Support for Heraeus Instruments Toll Free 800 Heraeus 800 437 2387 Table 5 Heraeus BR6000 Error Codes Code Possible error Solution HE E 3 Memory data incorrect A a kan e Inform Customer service if necessary HE E 4 Measured deviation of reference values e Inform Customer service HE E 5 Actual temperature above permissible deviation e Inform Customer service HE E 6 Actual temperature below permissible deviation e Inform Customer service HE E 7 Temperature sensor or inlet faulty e Inform Customer service HE E 8 Memory data incorrect e Inform Customer service HE E 9 Reference values incorrect e Inform Customer service Error Panel This panel reports any unusual errors Many of the interface panels may result in an etror panel if inappropriate commands have been requested to be sent It typically indicates an improper or unallowed parameter setting see the hardware user manual An Error Has Occured Error Message Possible reasons ISA Hex OxBFFFOOOE The given session or object reference is invalid Programmer s Reference Error 1073807346 occurred at VISA Lock in ESEY 101 Communicate ISA Lock Shared vi gt ESEY 101 Communicate Send Receive and Query
56. ller 2 The solid state relay has broken down SSR 3 Controller fault e Action 1 Check the overheat temperature setting on the controller and reset the chamber overheat protector to a higher level 2 If current is being applied to the specimen make sure that it is not overheating If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 When the liquid temperature has fallen switch the power OFF and then ON again 3 Switch the controller ON 4 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation Note The upper limit setting of the overheat protector is 240 C Any temperature setting in excess of 240 C will be treated as 240 C by the overheat protector e Reference Page 73 74 TSB 11 Fault 11 Low temp bath temperature too low e Safety device Overcool protector OCP See Figure 5 3 Operation Panel on page 75 e Application To protect specimens against exposure to temperatures below the lower temperature limit during cycle testing e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list
57. ller checksum error 15 Hot zone temp to SSR 3 6 faulty Install new SSR Controller internal overheat Controller high 240 C 16 Cold zone temp to SSR 1 or 2 faulty Install new SSR Controller internal overheat Controller high 55 C 17 Circulation Circulation chamber drive system Reset CB3 and CB8 Circuit breaker CB3 or CB8 Electrical chassis fan basket drive overload system fault 18 Hot zone Hot zone circulation fan overload Reduce voltage fluctuation Overload relay OLS Electrical chassis circulation fan voltage fluctuation in excess of 10 below 10 then press fault overload relay reset button 19 Cold zone Cold zone circulation fan overload Reduce voltage fluctuation Overload relay OL4 Electrical chassis circulation fan voltage fluctuation in excess of 10 below 10 then press fault overload relay reset button 20 Basket drive fault Drive motor or limit dog out of position Service call Controller Controller 21 Basket safety Link mechanism fault drive motor or Service call Controller Controller catch drive fault limit dog out of position 22 Hot zone heater Hot zone heater overload Service call Circuit protector CBS Electrical chassis fault 23 Hot zone not SSR 3 6 faulty or heater fault Install new SSR Controller Controller heating 24 Cold zone heater Cold zone heater overload Service call Circuit protector CB4 Electrical chassis fault 25 Cold zone Cold zone refrigeration system overload Service call Circuit breaker CB1 an
58. lt 0 00 eee ee se se Re Gee Ge ee ee ee ee 37 TSB 10 Fault 10 High temp bath temperature too high 0 ses see see see se ee ee ee ee Se Se Re Ge Re ee 38 TSB 11 Fault 11 Low temp bath temperature too LOW ou eee see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ge be 39 TSB 12 Fault 12 High temp bath temperature too high see see ses see ee ee ee ee ee ee Se ee 40 TSB 13 Fault 13 Low temp bath temperature too LOW ou eee see se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ge ke 41 TSB 14 Fault 14 Low temp bath temperature too high eee cee ee ee se ee ee ee ee Se Se ee 42 TSB 15 Fault 15 Heater boiled dry iese esse esse ese ee Ge Se Se Ge eena ete ee ee Se ee ee ee ee ee Se 43 TSB 16 Fault 16 Sequence ROM checksum error ese see se se ee ee Ge ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee Re ee 44 TSB 17 Fault 17 Sequence scan time exceeded ee se se ed ee ee ee ee ee ee 45 TSB 18 Fault 18 Parameter checksum error esse sees see se ee ee Ge Ge ee GR RA GR ee Ge Ge ee ee ee ee 45 TSB 19 Fault 19 Insufficient liquid of brine in high temp bath iese sees see se ee ee ee Se Ge 46 TSB 20 Fault 20 Insufficient liquid of brine in low temp bath se se se eee ee ee ee ee ee 47 TSB 21 Fault 21 High temperature bath heater fault 2 0 0 eee ee se se ee esse cece Gee Ge ee ee ee ee 48 TSB 22 Fault 22 High temperature bath agitator or condenser system fault eee eee 49 TSB 23 Fault 23 High temperature bath agitator fault 0 0 esse se ee se ee ee Ge Re Ge ee ee 50 TSB 24
59. ment Internal program processing inside controller e Application Drive unit protection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in current position 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Drive area damaged by a foreign body 2 Timing belt has stretched and friction in transfer bearings has increased 3 Photosensor has broken down or has been disconnected 4 Vertical drive motor has broken down or the wiring is faulty e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch ON 2 Turn ON switch Ss on the electrical instrumentation chassis and test the drive manually to see if it is moving smoothly or not 3 Check the operation of the photosensor by shielding it from the light and then seeing if the LED incorporated into the sensor goes out Make sure the sensor is connected properly into its socket 4 Check the vertical drive motor and the photosensor are both correctly wired Refer to the electrical wiring diagrams Note If you tum on switch Sg when the drive is at the top of its stroke the brake will be
60. mer EY 101 Instruction and ESPEC Digital Programmer EY 101 Option Instruction ESPEC ESEY 101 Constant Mode Panel EY 101 Controller Interface Constant Mode Panel Desired Temperature Settings Temperature Upper Point Temperature Lower Point NaN NaN for temperture values indicates no change Temperature Set ee a Desired Humidity Settings Humidity Set Point F Humdity Upper Point a Humidity Lower Point Na NaN for humidity values indicates no change Desired Refrigerator Settings ARATA Damper Control Set Refrigerator Control Set E 1 for refrigerator settings indicates no change Relay Setting OFF Relay Address Aar 0 for relay address setting indicates no change Options Set Parameters Figure 17 ESPEC EY 101 Constant Mode Panel Parameter Settings These are the user changes to the current parameters After entering they must be sent with the set parameters command SEE ESPEC MANUALS FOR FURTHER DETAILS Desired Temperature Settings Temperature Set Point Temperature Upper Point Temperature Lower Point Desired Humidity Settings Humidity Set Point Humidity Upper Point Humidity Lower Point Desired Refrigerator Settings Damper Control Set See hardware reference manual for settings Refrigerator Control Set See hardware reference manual for settings Relay Setting Specify the desired relay state here Relay Address Specify the relay address to set Display Data These are the current EY 10
61. mp sensor temp sensor 07 Ambient temp Disconnected or incorrectly connected Replace or correctly connect Controller Controller sensor fault temp sensor temp sensor 08 Test area temp to External overheat protector incorrect Reset overheat protector Overheat protector OHP1 Operation Panel high SSR3 or 4 faulty heat emission from check specimen specimen too many specimens 09 Test area temp to External overcool protector incorrect Reset overcool protector Overcool protector OCP1 Operation Panel low SSR 1 or 2 faulty heater fault precool check specimen temp too low 10 Test area temp to SSR 3 6 faulty or heat emission from Check specimen and preheat Overheat setting unit inside Controller high specimen preheat temp too high temp controller 11 Test area temp to SSR 1 or 2 faulty heater fault or precool Check precool temp install Overcool setting unit inside Controller high temp too low new SSR controller 12 Sequence ROM ROM in controller faulty Service call Controller self diagnostic Controller checksum error 13 Sequence scan Controller fault Service call Controller self diagnostic Controller time exceeded stage fault cooling water temp too high or strainer blocked clean strainer reset OP101 and HL101 HL101 compressor thermostat TH101 oil electrical instrumentat chassis inside refrigere 14 Parameter Memory error in controller Service call Controller self diagnostic Contro
62. n 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Remove the temperature sensor from the controller terminal area and check with a tester to make sure that the conductivity level meets the specification 3 Reconnect the sensor to the controller terminals If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 72 TSB 10 Fault 10 High temp bath temperature too high e Safety device Overheat protector OHP See Figure 5 2 Operation Panel on page 73 e Application 1 To protect specimens against exposure to temperatures in excess of the upper temperature limit during cycle testing 2 To prevent the liquid temperature from rising beyond its boiling point e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The setting of the chamber overheat protector is lower than the overheat setting on the contro
63. n not be executed when keylock is on Open a panel for the revision information Open a panel for programming the chamber ESPEC ETS Revision Panel This panel consists of information on the hardware and software revisions gt ESPEC ETS Revision Panel ETS Controller Interface Revision Panel Figure 6 ESPEC ETS Revision Panel Display Data Model Identifier The model identifier set on the controller Controller Revision The controller ROM version Chamber Revision The chamber ROM version Sensor Type The thermocouple type and valid range Instrument Driver The low level LabVIEW instrument driver software version Commands Return to Interface Panel ESPEC ETS Program Edit Panel This panel allows the user to view and edit programs on the ETS Programs may be stored on the computer and transferred to the ETS RAM locations See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Thermal Shock Chamber Air to Air Operation and Maintenance Instructions and ESPEC Thermal Shock Air to Air Option Instructions ESPEC ETS Program Edit Panel od File ETS ETS Controller Interface Program Edit Panel ESPEC Edit Program Program File ETS Open Program TS Program Save Program Figure 7 ESPEC ETS Program Edit Panel Operational Program Chamber State Measured Temperature Mode Off Constant Run Pause Wait Number of Alarms Test Information Ini
64. ny terms or conditions of this Agreement Upon such termination you agree to destroy the Software Product and erase all copies residing on computer equipment U S Government Restricted Rights The Software Product is provided to the Government only with restricted rights and limited rights Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth in FAR Sections 52 227 14 and 52 227 19 or DEARS Section 52 227 7013 C 1 ii as applicable Contract Manufacturer is Durability Inc 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1630 Blacksburg VA 24060 6344 Tool Interface Suite and Instrument Datalogger Version 1 2 March 1999 Table of Contents Durability Software License Agreemenf ESE SERE ER SG ENE GR Re de ERG RE Ne 1 Tabl e of Contents se ee ee ee Wino N CARR dee Ve GR ek SE 2 ie He EE EE EE AK EE ER AE S ENE ENESES 4 Installation Instructions sies iese N ee Ge es EG oe Ge ge ke ed ke sk ae Pe EA see 4 Primary Panel Tool Interface Suite and Instrument Datalogger ccsscssesssessseseees 5 TOOL ouds RE EE EE EE 8 AA ORE OE EE OE OO ORO ER 9 Initialize TOONS se es Re Re des ee N ee de ee Re OG ee ER De EE GE 11 ESPEC ETS Interlaee sissies ds sees eg Ee Ne Gede EG gee ek Ge eg Gee se be ee ee ge Re be Geb 12 ESPEC ETS Revision Panel see ee es sees Re se ev ee bod Gee ee Ge ee ee ge Dee Do Gee ee 15 ESPEC ETS Program Edit Panel ccsccssssssssscsssssssssssssssscssssssssscssssssssssssseccssessssssesssssaes 16 E
65. ociated with the mode see above table Commands Set Mode Sends the user input Set Mode command to the chamber Toggle Keylock Switches the current keylock setting Toggle Power Switches the current power setting Revision Panel Open a panel for the revision information Program Edit Panel Open a panel for programming the chamber Exit Controller Interface Returns to the primary panel ESPEC TSB Revision Panel This panel consists of information on the hardware and software revisions SPEC TSB Revision Panel TSB Controller Interface Revision Panel Figure 9 ESPEC TSB Revision Panel Display Data Model Identifier The model identifier set on the controller Controller Revision The controller ROM version Chamber Revision The chamber ROM version Sensor Type The thermocouple type and valid range Instrument Driver The low level LabVIEW instrument driver software version Commands Return to Interface Panel ESPEC TSB Program Edit Panel This panel allows the user to view and edit programs on the ETS Programs may be stored on the computer and transferred to the ETS RAM locations See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Instruction Manual Liquid Bath Thermal Shock Chamber TSB 2 5 and ESPEC User s Manual Protocol Converter PMS CA gt ESPEC TSB Program Edit Panel Eile TSB TSB Controller Interface Program Edit Panel ESPEC Edit Program Program
66. of a test then this message is displayed when power is restored to advise the operator that there has been a cut e Chamber Status Following Activation When power is restored the chamber assumes the initial settings appropriate to the power cut restore mode e Reset method Press the CLR key to clear the alarm state message from the monitoring screen e Note If the power switch is set to OFF without cutting the power to the controller the chamber will assume the power cut mode and the above alarm state message will be displayed on the monitoring screen TSB 83 Alarm 3 Ambient Temperature Not In Operate Limit e Application The performance of the chamber cannot be guaranteed when the ambient temperature is outside the 5 C 35 C range and the above alarm message is therefore generated e Chamber Status Following Activation The status of the chamber remains unchanged However there may be times when the performance of the chamber does not meet its full specification e Reset method When the ambient temperature returns to the 5 C 35 C range then reset will be carried out automatically The alarm state message will also disappear from the monitoring screen TSB 84 Alarm 4 Low Controller Battery Voltage e Application If the RAM backup battery voltage output starts to fall there is a risk that the memory test pattern registrations may be cleared To prevent this situation occurring the above alarm state message is displaye
67. oken down 5 Circuit breaker MCB is OFF e Action 1 Check whether the solid state relay has broken down or not 2 Check the heater circuit 3 Make sure that the high temperature bath agitator is functioning 4 Check whether the circuit breaker MCB is ON or not If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the controller 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 93 94 TSB 26 Fault 26 Recovery Circuit Fault e Safety device Circuit breaker MCB See Figure 5 7 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis on page 95 e Application To protect the recovery circuit refrigerator and fan circuit from abnormal flows of current In the case of an abnormal current flow the manual switch turns itself OFF automatically e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Recovery circuit refrigerator and fan circuit stop operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation 2 Warning buzzer sounds c
68. on 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 1 The setting of the overheat protector is lower than the preset temperature 2 The solid state relay has broken down SSR amp SSR3 3 Input signal to the solid state relay input area remains on 4 The solid state relay output area is short circuiting e Action 1 Check the overheat temperature setting 2 Check the actual exposure temperature control to make sure it is not more than the overheat temperature 3 Check that a voltage of 24 V DC is not being applied to the solid state relay input area while the chamber is idling 4 Replace the solid state relay If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Wait till the liquid temperature has fallen and then switch ON the controller 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 77 78 TSB 13 Fault 13 Low temp bath temperature too low e Safety device Overcool protector in the controller set during crea
69. on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The setting of the chamber overcool protector is higher than the overcool setting on the controller 2 The solid state relay has broken down SSR 3 Either the heater itself or the heater circuit wiring is broken 4 Controller fault e Action 1 Check the overcool temperature setting on the controller and reset the chamber overcool protector to a lower level 2 Check that current is flowing through the heater circuit Refer to the electrical wiring diagrams If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller OFF 2 When the liquid temperature has risen switch the power OFF and then ON again 3 Switch the controller ON 4 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 75 76 TSB 12 Fault 12 High temp bath temperature too high e Safety device 1 Overheat protector in controller set during creation of test pattern Refer to Chapter 3 The Controller for details of how to set the overheat protector 2 Overheat protector in controller Set to 250 C e Application 1 To protect specimens against exposure to temperatures in excess of the upper temperature limit during cycle testing 2 To prevent the liquid temperature from rising beyond its boiling point e Chamber Status Following Activati
70. on the electrical instrumentation chassis and test the drive manually to see if it is moving smoothly or not 3 Check the operation of the photosensor by shielding it from the light and then seeing if the LED incorporated into the sensor goes out Make sure the sensor is connected properly into its socket 4 Check the vertical drive motor and the photosensor are both correctly wired Refer to the electrical wiring diagrams If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Methods 1 Turn off switch S on the electrical instrumentation chassis 2 Switch the controller ON 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 67 68 TSB 05 Fault 5 Horizontal drive photosensor fault e Safety Device Horizontal drive control photosensor input points exceeded Internal program processing inside controller e Application Photosensor fault detection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in current position except that vertical drive returns to the upper limit of its stroke 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is acti
71. ontinuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Recovery circuit refrigerator or fan has either broken down or been subject to an overcurrent 2 Terminal is shorting or has worked loose e Action 1 Check for loose terminals or shorting 2 Check the insulation resistance levels of each actuator If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the circuit breaker s manual switch 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 95 96 TSB 27 Fault 27 Recovery Circuit Refrigerator Fault e Safety device Thermal Relay Ths See Figure 5 8 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis on page 97 e Application To protect the recovery circuit refrigerator against overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Recovery circuit refrigerator stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring sc
72. orage is specified ESPEC ETS Error Codes Table 1 ESPEC ETS Error Codes Feb 1992 and Older Models Provided by facsimile to Durability Inc Fault Fault Message Possible Cause Action Safety Device Position of Safety Dev 00 Controller fault RAM READ WRITE ROM CHECK Service call Controller Controller SUM analog board EEPROM DISPLAY board EEPROM compensation point adjustment data cold junction adjustment data zero span adjustment data cold junction input power recovery memory clock real time 01 Power supply Power supply phases connected Reverse any 2 connections of Power Phase Monitor PPM Electrical chassis phases inverted incorrectly main power 02 Test area upstream Disconnected or incorrectly connected Replace or correctly connect Controller Controller temp sensor fault temp sensor temp sensor 03 Test area Disconnected or incorrectly connected Replace or correctly connect Controller Controller downstream temp temp sensor temp sensor sensor fault 04 Hot zone temp Disconnected or incorrectly connected Replace or correctly connect Controller Controller sensor fault temp sensor temp sensor 05 Cold zone temp Disconnected or incorrectly connected Replace or correctly connect Controller Controller sensor fault temp sensor temp sensor 06 Cold storage temp Disconnected or incorrectly connected Replace or correctly connect Controller Controller sensor fault te
73. ps in its current position 2 Chamber stops operation 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Note The warning buzzer does not sound and no external alarm state is initiated e Cause Controller fault ROM fault e Action Switch off the controller and call service e Reset Method 1 Switch the power supply OFF and then back ON again 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 82 TSB 17 Fault 17 Seguence scan time exceeded e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application To protect against abnormal operation of the chamber e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in its current position 2 Chamber stops operation 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Note The warning buzzer does not sound and no external alarm state is initiated e Cause Controller fault Hardware fault e Action Switch off the controller and call service e Reset Method 1 Switch the power supply OFF and then back ON again 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 82 83
74. ps operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Heater shorting 2 Terminal is shorting or has worked loose e Action 1 Check for loose terminals or shorting 2 Check the resistance levels of the heater and insulation If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch ON the circuit protector s manual switch 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 87 88 TSB 22 Fa
75. ps operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 e Cause 1 2 3 e Action 1 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected Abnormal ambient temperature 40 C or more Loss of refrigerant Refrigerator locked Check that the ambient temperature is within 0 40 C Make sure that the refrigerator is functioning normally If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 2 3 4 e Reference Press the reset button for either the thermal relay or the pressure switch you should hear a clicking sound Cool the refrigerator Switch ON the controller Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation Page 108 109 TSB 35 Fault 35 Refrigerator Number 2 Second Stage Fault Model TSB 5 e Safety device 1 Thermal Relay Th3 See Fig 5 13 Electrical
76. r supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The controller terminals have been disconnected 2 The temperature sensor wiring is broken e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Remove the temperature sensor from the controller terminal area and check with a tester to make sure that the conductivity level meets the specification 3 Reconnect the sensor to the controller terminals If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Note A broken temperature sensor wire can result in burn out and the appearance on monitoring screen of the message Fault 14 Low temp bath temp to high When fault 07 is reset however this message will disappear from the screen e Reference Page 70 TSB 08 Fault 8 Transfer area temperature sensor fault e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application Temperature control protection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 Exte
77. reen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Abnormal ambient temperature 40 C or more 2 Loss of refrigerant 3 Recovery circuit refrigerator locked e Action 1 Check that the ambient temperature is within 0 40 C 2 Make sure that the recovery circuit refrigerator is functioning normally If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Press the reset button for either the thermal relay or the pressure switch you should hear a clicking sound 2 Switch ON the controller 4 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 97 98 TSB 28 Fault 28 Recovery Circuit Fan Fault e Safety device Thermal Switch TS fitted to the recovery circuit fan e Application To protect the recovery circuit fan against overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 Recovery circuit refrigerator
78. released and it will descend under the force of gravity If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Methods 1 Turn off switch Sg on the electrical instrumentation chassis 2 Switch the controller ON 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 65 66 TSB 03 Fault 3 Photosensor for vertical drive fault e Safety Device Vertical drive control photosensor input points exceeded Internal program processing inside controller e Application Photosensor fault detection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in current position 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 A foreign body has got into the photosensor leaving it permanently in shielded mode 2 The photosensor has been disconnected at the socket or else the wiring is broken 3 The photosensor has broken down e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Wipe the photosensor with a soft cloth to remove the foreign body 3 Check
79. rnal alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The controller terminals have been disconnected 2 The temperature sensor wiring is broken e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Remove the temperature sensor from the controller terminal area and check with a tester to make sure that the conductivity level meets the specification 3 Reconnect the sensor to the controller terminals If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 71 TSB 09 Fault 9 Ambient temperature sensor fault e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application Temperature control protection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The controller terminals have been disconnected 2 The temperature sensor wiring is broken e Actio
80. s 95 98 and NT A complementary trial CD may be obtained from contacting Durability Inc toll free at 877 Durability or by email at info Durability com The software may be ported to a different platform through discussions with Durability Inc This CD has three directories One is a run time version that may run directly from the CD The other is an installation directory to install the Tool Suite software on a local hard drive The last directory contains the interface files provided from National Instruments The user must first install NI VISA from the National Instruments Directory NI VISA 2 0 should be unzipped itself and installed per its directions This is distributed by National Instruments as a complementary download on their web site www natinst com It is packaged here for convenience If a GPIB controller is used the appropriate software needs to be installed for this controller This software has only been tested using National Instruments hardware and may not function properly with other vendor s controllers National Instruments GPIB software can be found on their web site www natinist com under the links to download software Select the appropriate operating system version download and install the proper drivers After the preliminary software has been properly installed one may either run the Tool Suite from the CD or install the software on a local hard drive and run the Tool Suite Run Time Directory Tool Suite exe
81. stop Chamber program operation end The number of new alarms Switches the keylock setting Switches the power setting Settings Set Date by Computer Sends the computer s date and time to the chamber Panel Revision Panel Open a panel for the revision information Panel Constant Mode Panel Open a panel for the constant mode settings Panel Program Mode Panel Open a panel for the program mode setting Panel Timer Panel Messages Send Message Messages Toggle Display Exit Controller Interface Open a panel for the timer settings Sends a user specified message to the display panel Switches between display settings Returns to the Primary Panel ESPEC EY 101 Revision Panel This panel consists of information on the hardware and software revisions i gt ESPEC ESEY 101 Revision Panel EY 101 Controller Interface Revision Panel Figure 16 ESPEC EY 101 Revision Panel Display Data Model Identifier The model identifier set on the controller Controller Revision The controller ROM version Chamber Revision The chamber ROM version Sensor Type The thermocouple type and valid range Instrument Driver The low level LabVIEW instrument driver software version Commands Return to Interface Panel ESPEC EY 101 Constant Mode Panel This panel allows the user to set the constant mode settings for the ESPEC EY 101 chamber See the following manuals for chamber operation and programming details ESPEC Digital Program
82. ted No Tool Connected DEVICE14 Untested No Tool Connected DEVICEIS5S Untested No Tool Connected lt Not A Path gt Configure Tools Open Log File Record Cycle Time Buffer Length Display Graph i Time Until Next Sample Sample Now Figure 1 Primary Panel The current computer date and time are shown in the upper panel and should be confirmed for correctness since this is the time stamp used in the file The time and logo should continue to update as the program runs to indicate the system responsiveness Configure Tools Alt O C or Ctrl C The system configuration is set using the Configure Tools command This moves to an additional panel for setting up the hardware parameters The details of the configuration panel are described under its own section Open Log File Alt F O or Ctrl O This allows the user to enter a text comment for the ASCII file header and select the file storage location Close Log File Alt F C or Ctrl W This closes the current log file Device Interface Alt O D or Ctrl D This opens the interface panel for the currently selected tool All programmable features are accessed through these panels Each chamber has its panels described later Display Graph Alt O G or Ctrl G This toggles the display graph for the current tool Current tools are changed on the front panel with a small delay for the display graph Clear Alarms Alt O A or Ctrl A This clears the currently
83. the photosensor wiring 4 Check that the photosensor is connected correctly to its socket 5 Replace the photosensor If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 66 67 TSB 04 Fault 4 Horizontal drive fault e Safety Device Overtime time exceeded for horizontal drive movement Internal program processing inside controller e Application Drive unit protection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive stops in current position except that vertical drive returns to upper stroke limit 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 Drive area damaged by a foreign body 2 Timing belt has stretched and friction in transfer bearings has increased 3 Photosensor has broken down or has been disconnected 4 Horizontal drive motor has broken down or the wiring is faulty e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch ON 2 Turn ON switch S
84. tial Time Initial Temps The chamber s current temperature Status Chamber is OFF Chamber under constant mode operation Chamber program in operation Chamber program operation temporary stop Chamber program operation end The number of new alarms The time when the initial temperatures were recorded The one minute duration temperature data collected in 10 second intervals just before the start of the test 6 values Hot Zone Temp Hot zone temperature Cold Zone Temp Cold zone temperature Exposure Current exposure state Cold Hot Ambient Remaining Time Remaining time for current exposure Current Cycle Set Cycle The current execution cycle The set number of cycles in the program The storage location of the operational program RAM ROM Pattern Number The currently assigned operational program number 01 30 for RAM 01 20 for ROM Test Name Edit Program RAM The name of the assigned operational test pattern The storage location of the editing program RAM ROM Pattern Number The editing program number 01 30 for RAM 01 20 for ROM Program Name Hot Temperature Cold Temperature PreAl Pre Heat Temperature Pre Cool Temperature Hot Time Cold Time Test Cycle Start Hot Defrost Defrost Hot Control G Soak Sensor Up Aux Cool End OFF DEFROST SETUP Overheat Temperature Overcool Temperature The program name The hot zone temperature Th
85. tion of the test pattern Refer to Chapter 3 The Controller for details of how to set the overcool protector e Application To protect specimens against exposure to temperatures below the lower temperature limit during cycle testing e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 The setting of the overcool protector is higher than the preset temperature 2 The solid state relay has broken down SSR 3 The heater circuit has been disconnected 4 A voltage of 24 V DC is not being applied to the solid state relay input area e Action 1 Check that there is a flow of current in the heater circuit 2 Short the low temp bath heater output area on the controller to make sure there is a voltage of 24 V DC being applied to the solid state relay input area Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams provided If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Wait till the liquid temperature has risen and then switch ON the power to th
86. ttings This ends a program and the chamber is set in constant mode This ends a program and the chamber is turned off This is the step s starting temperature setting NaN Nota number is used if the prior temperature setting is to be used This is only available for the Setting command This is the step s final temperature setting NaN Not a number is used if the prior temperature setting is to be used This is only available for the Setting command This is the step s starting humidity setting NaN Not a number is used if the prior humidity setting is to be used This is only available for the Setting command This is the step s starting humidity setting NaN Not a number is used if the prior humidity setting is to be used This is only available for the Setting command This is the step s time setting This is only available for the Setting command This is the step s refrigerator setting See ESPEC Manual for details This is only available for the Setting command This is a comma delimitated list of the relays to turn on This is only available for the Setting command This is a comma delimitated list of the relays to turn off This is only available for the Setting command The counter register letter for looping Only available if the Count command is selected The first step to at which to begin looping Only available if the Count command is selected The total number of repetitions to execute Only available
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88. ult 22 High temperature bath agitator or condenser system fault e Safety device Circuit protector MCB See Figure 5 6 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis on page 88 e Application To protect the high temperature bath agitator and condenser circuit from abnormal flows of current In the case of an abnormal current flow the manual switch turns itself OFF automatically e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 High temperature bath agitator condenser pump condenser fan and heater stops operating 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the chamber stops operating 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 2 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply
89. ure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 104 105 TSB 33 Fault 33 Refrigerator Number 1 Second Stage Fault e Safety device 1 Thermal Relay Th See Fig 5 11 Electrical Instrumentation Chassis page 106 2 High pressure switch PS located in the lower level machine compartment See figure page 106 3 Compressor thermostat CT built in the refrigerator e Application To protect the refrigerator against overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 2 3 Refrigerator Number stops operating Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen External alarm is activated Chamber stops operation at the end of the current cycle The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected 2 With no test in progress 1 2 3 4 5 Cause 1 2 3 e Action 1 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen Extern
90. vated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 A foreign body has got into the photosensor leaving it permanently in shielded mode 2 The photosensor has been disconnected at the socket or else the wiring is broken 3 The photosensor has broken down e Action 1 Switch the controller OFF Power switch on 2 Wipe the photosensor with a soft cloth to remove the foreign body 3 Check the photosensor wiring 4 Check that the photosensor is connected correctly to its socket 5 Replace the photosensor If any of the above checks reveal a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Switch the controller ON 2 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 68 69 TSB 06 Fault 6 High temperature bath temperature sensor fault e Safety device Controller self diagnostic e Application Temperature control protection e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 Drive returns to start point 2 Chamber stops operation Recovery circuit operates for 30 minutes from the time the fault occurs 3 Warning buzzer sounds continuously providing fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 4 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 5 External alarm is activated 6 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e
91. vi gt ESEY 101 Query Program Directory vi gt ESEY 101 Example Program Subscreen vi Continue Exit Current Routine Figure 22 Error Panel Wait Panel This panel is displayed while communication with a chamber is underway if Processing the Request Figure 23 Wait Panel General Communication Errors Customer Support for Durability Inc Toll Free 877 Durability 877 387 2245 e General Communication Errors Check the cable integrity and connection in the back of the faulted instrument If problem persists call Durability Inc immediately
92. viding fault buzzer on was selected when the controller s initial settings were made 3 FAULT indication blinks on the monitoring screen Press EXPLANATION key to display fault list on monitoring screen 4 External alarm is activated 5 The specimen power supply control terminal is disconnected e Cause 1 High temperature bath agitator motor locked 2 The liquid used was either inappropriate or else it was used outside its specified temperature range 3 The specimen has broken loose and become entangled in the agitator e Action 1 Check to make sure that an appropriate liquid is being used within its specified range 2 Check to make sure that the specimen has not been dislodged from the specimen cage and become entangled in the agitator 3 Make sure that the high temperature agitator motor is not making any unusual noises If any of the above checks reveals a fault then put out a service call e Reset Method 1 Cool the high temperature bath agitator motor 2 Switch ON the controller 3 Make sure that the FAULT indication does not light up and then restart the operation e Reference Page 90 91 TSB 24 Fault 24 Condenser pump fault e Safety device Thermal Switch TS 3 Fitted to surface of condenser pump e Application To protect the condenser pump from overload e Chamber Status Following Activation 1 With test in progress 1 High temperature bath heater agitator condenser pump and fan stop operating 2 Warning

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