Summary of Contents for PATTI QUANTUM Series
- Page 1 PATTI ® Pneumatic Adhesion Tensile Testing Instrument QUANTUM SERIES OPERATOR'S MANUAL ( GOLD GOLD MODEL)
- Page 2 PATTI ® Pneumatic Adhesion Tensile Testing Instrument QUANTUM SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL ( GOLD GOLD MODEL) ® MODEL PATTI QUANTUM_____________ SERIAL NUMBER______________________ SOFTWARE VERSION__________________ SALES REPRESENTATIVE______________ DATE OF DELIVERY___________________ WARRANTY EXPIRATION DATE________...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Instrument Description......................1 Cross-Sectional Schematics of Piston Assemblies..............2 Safety Precautions........................3 ® Initial PATTI QUANTUM GOLD Software Installation Procedure*........5 ® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD Operation Procedure I. Pre-Test Preparation....................7 A. Pull Stub Attachment................7 B. Cross-Sectional Schematics of Pull-Stub Adhered To Coating....8 ®... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont') III. Post-Test Instructions..................22 A. Preparing for further testing..............22 B. Close-out Procedure................22 C. Analysis (for those not using PQGold Software Suite)......23 Appendices Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [Appendix A]............25 Initial Bluetooth Configuration Instructions* [Appendix B]........27 ASTM D4541 (page 1 included) [Appendix C]............28 Piston Conversion Table(s).................Appendix D (reference only;...
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Page 5: Instrument Description
® ® the PATTI (using the F-20 piston). Advances in PATTI technology have been mainly customer-driven, so custom applications are not only welcomed, but encouraged. In a typical test, the first step is to properly attach a “pull-stub” to the test surface. Once the pull-stub epoxy has cured, a self-aligning piston is attached to the pull-stub (see illustration on opposite page). -
Page 6: Cross-Sectional Schematics Of Piston Assemblies
CROSS-SECTIONAL SCHEMATICS OF SELF-ALIGNING PISTON ASSEMBLIES PULLING FORCE REACTION PLATE WITH THREADED CENTER HOLE GASKET GASKET PISTON PRESSURE HOSE (BLUE) PULL-STUB COATING SUBSTRATE FIGURE 1: STANDARD PISTON ASSEMBLY PULLING FORCE STRAIGHT CENTER HOLE ALL-THREAD ROD (NOT THREADED) KNURLED-KNOB REACTION PLATE PISTON PRESSURE HOSE (BLUE) GASKET... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Pull-Stub attachment ● Always follow the epoxy/adhesive manufacturer's instructions. ○ Use latex gloves while mixing and applying adhesives to the test surface to avoid contact between ○ the adhesive and bare skin. A well-ventilated area is recommended when handling uncured adhesives. ○... -
Page 9: Quantum Gold Software Installation Procedure
● (may be sold separately) ® 1. Identify the Thumb Drive that was packaged with your PATTI Quantum Gold. Insert it into a USB port on your computer. Exit any other programs that are currently running. Go to the Start menu and select My Computer. Double-click on the Thumb Drive folder labeled PQGold vxxx. - Page 10 ® 7. Determine which COM Port your computer will use to communicate with the PATTI Quantum Gold Control Module: a. Go to the Start menu. Right-click on My Computer select Manage.
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Page 11: Patti ® Quantum Gold Operation Procedure
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE I. Pre-test Preparation A. Pull-Stub Attachment NOTE: A clean pull-stub and clean surface are required for good adhesion. If a pull-stub fails to adhere to your coating it is usually due to poor surface preparation! Even new pull- stubs are not considered “clean”... -
Page 12: Cross-Sectional Schematics Of Pull-Stub Adhered To Coating
CROSS-SECTIONAL SCHEMATICS OF PULL-STUB ADHERED TO COATING USING ADHESIVE MASKS EXCESS EPOXY DISPLACED BY ADHESIVE ADHESIVE MASK MASK PULL-STUB COATING SUBSTRATE BACKING PLATE (IF REQUIRED) FIGURE 2a PULL-STUB ADHESIVE MASK EXCESS EPOXY DISPLACED BY ADHESIVE MASK COATING SUBSTRATE SUBSTRATE BACKING PLATE (IF REQUIRED) FIGURE 2b... - Page 13 NOTE: For most adhesives it is recommended that a cure time of at least 24 hours is provided prior to pull testing. For a faster test, inquire about the P.I.P.S. (PATTI Instant Pull-Stubs) system. The PIPS system uses a light-cure adhesive and high-intensity...
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Page 15: Control Module Layout Illustrations
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD CONTROL MODULE LAYOUT FRONT PANEL VIEW PATTI QUANTUM GOLD Adhesion Tester Peak Supply Power On/Off Reset Pressure Piston Pressure REAR PANEL VIEW Piston Out Serial Port BATTERY LIFT TO WITHDRAW 150 psi MAX In 12 VDC... -
Page 16: Patti
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD CONTROL MODULE LAYOUT TOP-DOWN VIEW Bluetooth Serial ATTENTION: USE ONLY GENUINE INNOVATIONS 16g CO CARTRIDGES! GI PART #2062 Rate... -
Page 17: Instrument Preparation
Plug the included AC Adapter into a 120 VAC wall outlet. Plug the other end of the adapter into the lower right hand-corner of the rear panel of the unit labeled 9 VDC. 2. Turn on the PATTI ® QUANTUM GOLD by operating the Power On/Off rocker switch on the left side of the front panel of the unit. - Page 18 Air Pump compressor. iii. When Supply Pressure gauge on the right-hand side of the front panel ® reads approximately 140 psi, turn off PATTI Air Pump compressor. Remember, do not exceed 150 psi! 4. In the upper left-hand corner of the rear panel of the unit, identify the white Piston Out connector.
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Page 19: Test Procedure
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE (cont') II. Test Procedure A. Control Module-Test Surface Interfacing 1. Remove clamp or weight from pull-stub (if applicable). 2. Carefully remove the cut-off ring from the pull-stub (if applicable). Two possible methods for doing this are as follows: NOTE: Remove the cut-off rings very carefully to disturb the pull-stub adhesive as little as possible. -
Page 20: Control Module Operation
Stand clear of the piston after it has been attached to the pull-stub and before conducting your pull test. ® 1. Turn on the PATTI QUANTUM GOLD by operating the Power On/Off rocker switch on the left side of the front panel of the control module. -
Page 22: Pqgold Software Suite Pre-Test Setup
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE (cont') a. Determine how you will connect your computer to the P.A.T.T.I. Quantum Gold. If using the included Serial-to-USB cable, ensure it is connected to the control module and to your computer, then skip to b at the bottom of this page. If using Bluetooth, follow the steps below. - Page 23 ® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE (cont') Advanced users only: If you are using custom Pull-Stubs and the diameter is not one of the dial options, you may manually input your Pull-Stub characteristics. Note that both the Pull-Stub diameter and weight are conversion factors. If you only specify the diameter (in inches) and not the weight (in grams) of the stub, the weight will be taken from the Pull-Stub Size knob setting.
- Page 24 Once this value has been recorded, press and hold the Peak Reset button to clear the value from memory in preparation for further testing. ® If using the PATTI QUANTUM GOLD (PQGold) Software application, perform the following steps: a.
- Page 25 ® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE (cont') iv. Push the button labeled Push to Capture Image when you are satisfied with the image of the pull-site to capture it. c. Perform this step to generate and save a report of the pull-test.
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Page 26: Post-Test Instructions
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE (cont') III. Post-Test Instructions A. Preparing for further testing WARNING: High pressures may be present when disconnecting hoses. Do not attempt to remove the piston or any of the hose connections without properly depressurizing the system according to the following instructions. -
Page 27: Analysis (For Those Not Using Pqgold Software Suite)
® PATTI QUANTUM GOLD OPERATION PROCEDURE (cont') C. Analysis (only needed if not using bundled PQGold Software Suite) 1. Refer to Appendix D to obtain the conversion table that corresponds to the piston size, pull stub size, and units of the test. -
Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
F-4 that has a range of 200 - 2000 psi. ® Q: What maintenance should I be doing on my PATTI unit? A: On the control unit, clean it regularly and check the inlet/outlet for obstructions. On the pistons you need to check often (monthly) that your gasket is clean and has a good coating of talcum powder. - Page 30 However, a person testing at the upper end of their piston's range would have to turn up the rate valve to ensure completion of the test within the recommended time. The rate valve ® provides the user the most freedom, especially if using the PATTI for multiple applications. Q: What is the strongest adhesive available? A: In pure tensile strength, current two-part adhesives can test to just over 7,000 psi.
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Page 31: Initial Bluetooth Configuration Instructions
Com Port assignment. It may be helpful to ® document the Bluetooth Com Port number so can easily connect to the PATTI Quantum Gold when the application is started. Note that you can also change the Com Port label at this time. To do so, open NIMAX (linked on desktop), expend the Devices and Interfaces menu in the left hand navigation window, expand the Serial &... -
Page 32: Astm D4541 (Page 1 Included)
APPENDIX C SAMPLE ONLY For full document please contact ASTM www.ASTM.org...
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