Summary of Contents for fann DNA 102410489
- Page 1 Data Network Adapter (DNA ) System Instruction Manual Manual No. D00981262, Revision A Instrument No. 102410489...
- Page 2 Printed in USA. The information contained in this document includes concepts, methods, and apparatus which may be covered by U.S. Patents. Fann Instrument Company reserves the right to make improvements in design, construction, and appearance of our products without prior notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ......................5 1.1 Fann Equipment Compatible with DNA System ..........5 1.2 Document Conventions ..................6 Safety ........................7 Features and Specifications ..................8 3.1 System Features ....................8 3.2 DNA Software ....................9 Installation ...................... - Page 4 System Instruction Manual List of Figures Figure 3-1 DNA System Example Setup ..............8 ® Figure 4-1 DNA System with RheoVADR s and Temperature Controllers ....16 Figure 6-1 Graphical Results ..................39 Figure 8-1 DNA Box ....................41 List of Tables Table 3-1 Main Screen Menus and Functions ..............
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Page 5: Introduction
Fann Data Network Adapter System is a proprietary hardware and software system that adds capabilities to Fann instruments by connecting them to a computer operating Fann’s exclusive Data Acquisition and Control software. The software facilitates communication, control, and data collecting for up to eight machines. -
Page 6: Document Conventions
System Instruction Manual Document Conventions The following icons are used as necessary in this instruction manual. NOTE. Notes emphasize additional information that may be useful to the reader. CAUTION. Describes a situation or practice that requires operator awareness or action in order to avoid undesirable consequences. MANDATORY ACTION. -
Page 7: Safety
System Instruction Manual Safety Safe laboratory practices and procedures should be observed while operating and maintaining the DNA system. This section lists some precautions to follow. Before runnng a test, review the safety precautions of connected ® equipment (e.g., RheoVADR Rheometer, Model 741 Temperature Controller, and HT4700 Heating Jacket.). -
Page 8: Features And Specifications
The DNA System works with RheoVADR® Rheometer, Model 741 Temperature Controller, and HT4700 HPHT Filter Press. In the future, more compatible instruments will be available from Fann. Refer to Figure 3-1 for a typical setup: Figure 3-1 DNA System Example Setup System Features •... -
Page 9: Dna Software
• Records data at 100 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s, 10 s • Audible alerts for end of test, temperature set point, and other important steps or events • Compatible with Fann Data Manager for organizing and printing data or exporting it to a spreadsheet • System updates available •... -
Page 10: Table 3-1 Main Screen Menus And Functions
System Instruction Manual 3.2.1 Main Screen These menu items are described in detail in following sections. Main Screen Table 3-1 Main Screen Menus and Functions 1 Main Menu Click to show more options 2 Updates Check for software updates 3 Information Displays software version Green = connected 4 Connection Status... - Page 11 System Instruction Manual 3.2.2 Main Menu Expanded Click Main Menu to see the display options. Main Menu Expanded View • shows machine windows 1, 2, 3, and 4. • switches between display options – windows 1 to 4 or 5 to 8 •...
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Page 12: Table 3-2 Profile Screen Functions
System Instruction Manual 3.2.4 Profile Screen Click Machine Settings gear (drop down). Select Profile. Each machine has its own profile template. These illustrations show templates for ® RheoVADR Rheometer and HT4700 Filter Press. Instructions for creating profiles are provided in Section 5. ®... - Page 13 System Instruction Manual 3.2.5 Settings Tabs Machine Assign a unique identification to each machine in the Machine ID box. Then, select the model from the dropdown menu (Model 741 Temperature Controller, ® RheoVADR Rheometer, or HT4700 HPHT Filter Press). To activate communication between the DNA system and the machines, configure each machine.
- Page 14 System Instruction Manual General The illustration below shows default settings. Refer to Section 4 for completing the General tab for different machines. Temperature Settings Set the preferred units (degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit) and test parameters in this section. The temperature units entered in Temperature Settings should match the units selected on the machine.
- Page 15 System Instruction Manual 3.2.6 Graph Settings Graph Scale (Machine Settings gear > Graph Scale) • To change the axes scale range, enter the desired values. Graph Scale: Axis Scales Show/Hide Cursor • The cursor is a vertical line that can be moved to any location on the graph by using the mouse.
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Page 16: Installation
System Instruction Manual Installation The DNA and connected equipment can generally be arranged to suit the available space and the desires of the lab personnel, consistent with any established work processes. Some environments encourage a right-to-left flow, while others a left-to-right flow. -
Page 17: Connecting The Dna Box To Computer
Box to Computer Connect DNA cable to USB port on the computer. Connecting the DNA Box to Fann Machines Connect the RJ485 cable from the instrument port (labeled RS485 or Data) to a port on the DNA box. Collecting Communication Addresses Each instrument must be assigned a unique address. - Page 18 System Instruction Manual • To enter SETUP mode, press and hold STOP, and then turn on the power. • Wait for the SETUP menu to appear. • Press the blue key 4 to enter the address in the number range 001 to 255. ®...
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Page 19: Configuring The Dna
Start the DNA software by clicking on the icon on your desktop. Or browse to find the Fann folder on your computer and then click on the DNA icon. D00981262 Revision A, May 2015... - Page 20 System Instruction Manual Wait for the startup screen to appear. On the bottom of the DNA box, you will find its activation key. Enter the key as shown in the example. Press Activate. The software will confirm that the DNA box is activated and will provide the port name (example below).
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Page 21: Changing Default Settings
System Instruction Manual On the General tab, select the port name from the drop down menu in Port Settings. If you have activated multiple DNA boxes on a single computer, the display will show a list of all port addresses for those DNA boxes. -
Page 22: Updating The Software
300°F and will not run tests above this temperature. • Fann Thermocups have safety setting of 190°F to prevent overheating. Settle Time This time (in minutes) defines how long the temperature remains stable within the tolerance limit before the system proceeds to the next step. - Page 23 System Instruction Manual D00981262 Revision A, May 2015...
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Page 25: Configuring The Instruments
System Instruction Manual Configuring the Instruments Each machine must have a unique address. For example, if four rheometers and four temperature controllers are connected, the addresses could be set to 1 to 4 for the rheometers and 5 to 8 for the temperature controllers. - Page 26 System Instruction Manual • For the Model, select RheoVADR from the dropdown. • Click the Config gear to open the next window. Enter the Address for that ® RheoVADR and Comm Port for that DNA box (communications port). • Press OK. •...
- Page 27 System Instruction Manual 4.8.2 HT4700 Configuration • Click the + symbol to enter the name. The example below shows hpht in Machine ID field. • For the Model, select HT4700 from the dropdown. • Click the Config gear to open the next window. Enter the Address and Comm Port (communications port).The filter press has two temperature controllers and requires two addresses.
- Page 28 System Instruction Manual 4.8.3 Temperature Controller Configuration • Click the + symbol to enter the name. The example below shows Temp1 in Machine ID field. • For the Model, select Model 741 from the dropdown. • Click the Config gear to open the next window. Enter the Address and Comm Port (communications port).
- Page 29 System Instruction Manual • This table will appear. No changes are required. To close this screen, click the X (top right corner). ® 4.8.4 RheoVADR and Temperature Controller • Click the + symbols to enter the names for the paired unit. The example below shows RheoTemp1 in Machine ID field.
- Page 30 System Instruction Manual • Press OK. 4.8.5 Machine Activation Once the machines have been configured within the DNA software they can be activated to create profiles and run tests. To activate a machine follow these steps. • On the Main Menu place the cursor over the window number you would like to activate.
- Page 31 System Instruction Manual • Click the machine name and RheoTemp1 will be activated in window 1. The green icon in the lower left of the window indicates successful communication between the DNA software and the machine. The ID of the activated machine will also appear in the lower left of the window. •...
- Page 32 System Instruction Manual A machine that is active in one window cannot be activated in another window concurrently. Note that up to 8 individual machines or combination of machines can be active at one time in the DNA software. Once a machine is activated the user can open, create, or edit profiles, view machine settings, adjust the graph scales, and zoom in our out of the graph by clicking on the gear in the lower left of the window and selecting the desired action from the dropdown.
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Page 33: Test Programming And Editing
System Instruction Manual Test Programming and Editing From the Active Window, click the gear and select Profile. Basic Profiles The profile editing sections are similar. When setting the record interval be aware that the graph on the active screen will refresh/update at the same rate as the record interval. -
Page 34: Saved Profiles
System Instruction Manual Model 741 Profile Saved Profiles Click OPEN on the right hand side of the Profile screen to view previously created ® profiles. This example shows a list of RheoVADR profiles. Heat Profiles Below is an example of a simple heat profile for the Model 741. D00981262 Revision A, May 2015... -
Page 35: Rheology Profiles
System Instruction Manual This is a simple profile that will instruct the temp controller to heat the device connected to it to 120 degrees and then stop heating. It is not necessary to enter a time value as the temp controller will not ramp to temp in a specified time. A heat profile should always end in a stop step to insure that it does not continue heating beyond the specified time. -
Page 36: Multiple Profiles
System Instruction Manual This profile allows the user to specify the step type (Dial, Time, or Stop) depending on the test. The user can also set the Time, speed, and record interval, and set an alarm for a specific step if desired. Multiple Profiles ®... -
Page 37: Starting A Test
System Instruction Manual Starting a Test • To start a test begin by clicking on the start button on the lower left of the active window • The test setup box will appear. On the left side of the box are fields for entering in data relative to the test. Fields identified with a blue asterisk must be filled in before a test can be run. - Page 38 System Instruction Manual This example shows multiple profiles which will run consecutively. The first profile labeled Heat 90 instructs the Model 741 Temp controller to heat the fluid to 90°F. Once the fluid temperature has reached within 5°F of 90°F (as set by the temp tol on the right side of the box) the software will proceed to the next profile labeled API 6 speed with gels.
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Page 39: Test Analysis
System Instruction Manual Test Analysis Sample test results are shown below. The user has multiple options to view or display the data. The window can be enlarged to full screen. The user can zoom in or out on specific areas of the window. The user can activate a cursor to show the values for specific points on the graph. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
System Instruction Manual Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and regular maintenance procedures are described in this section. If more extensive maintenance or service of the instrument is required, please contact Fann Instrument Company. Table 7-1 Troubleshooting Guide Problem or Possible Cause... -
Page 41: Parts List
System Instruction Manual Parts List Table 8-1 Data Network Adapter, P/N 102410489 Part No. Quantity Description DNA BOX WITH USB COMPUTER CONNECTOR AND 102374768 EIGHT RS485 PORTS 102411541 SOFTWARE 205533* CABLE CAT5 RJ45 10FT LG D00981262 INSTRUCTION MANUAL, DNA SYSTEM *Additional CAT5 Cables are sold separately. -
Page 42: Warranty And Returns
Fann or, at Fann's option, to the allowance to Customer of credit for the cost of such items. In no event shall Fann be liable for special, incidental, indirect, consequential or punitive damages.