TQC CureView AB8000 Operating Instructions Manual

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TQC CureView

Gradient Oven

AB8000 (REV02)

Gradient oven with GOC and

Ideal Finish control

Operating Instructions

(V1.2 0918)

IMPORTANT! Before taking this instrument

in use we strongly advise you to read this

manual carefully.

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Page 1 TQC CureView Gradient Oven AB8000 (REV02) Gradient oven with GOC and Ideal Finish control IMPORTANT! Before taking this instrument Operating Instructions (V1.2 0918) in use we strongly advise you to read this manual carefully.
Page 3 Availability of Safety Information 11.4 Surrounding / Environmental Conditions Training of Personnel 11.5 Ramping Dangers from Electrical Energy Points of Special Danger TQC Gradien Oven Control Software 16/20 Care, Maintenance, Repairs 12.1 Introduction Modifications to the Equipment 12.2 Prerequisite Cleaning of the Instrument and Disposal 12.3...
Page 4: User Responsibility
1 GENERAL This TQC CureView Manual is created in multiple parts. This to give the The TQC CureView Gradient oven is exclusively designed to perform operator the best experience with the TQC CureView. It is thermal testing to within its thermal design envelope of painted and essential that the full manual is read and understood prior to coated test panels as described within the specifications.
Page 5: Safety Instructions
• All measures involving modifications require written confirmation of approval from TQC • Instruments which are not in fault-free condition must immediately be 2.2 Availability of Safety Information switched off The instruction manual should be kept in proximity to where the instrument •...
Page 6: Transport And Storage
3 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 3.1 Packing • Please take note of pictorial symbols on the packing. • Check for transport damages. If the packaging is damaged only accept it with a written approval of the transporter that the package was damaged. 3.2 User: Check on Receipt •...
Page 7: Instrument Data
4 INSTRUMENT DATA 4.1 Name / Article TQC CureView – Computer controlled thermal test center. 4.2 Scope of Supply TQC CureView Power Cord Lamp Replacement Tool Allen Key 2.5 mm 3x Spare Lamps (Art. nr. AB8020) Allen Key 3 mm...
Page 8 4.8 Accessories and Spares Accessories AB8025 CureView Gradient Oven Test Panels, set of 50 pcs AB8026 CureView ISO 2812-5 Panel Adapter, suitable for Holding Panels size 500 mm x 100 mm Spare parts AB8016 Halogen Gold Reflector Infrared Heating Lamp (set of 10 pcs) AB8020 Lamp Replacement Tool AB8030...
Page 9: Installation And Assembly
5 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY 5.1 Installation and Operation The instrument has to be installed in a suitable place, preferably on a sturdy table or work area, with normal ambient temperature. Special fixings are not required. Exhaust for non-forced expel of fumes should be present. Carefully unpack the apparatus and the accessories and check complete supply.
Page 10 6 INSTRUMENT CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Panel Displacer Loading Zone Cooling Zone Power Supply Connection Protective Glass/Ceramic Cover Panel Lifter Panel Clamp Cooling Exhaust Machine Canopy Safety Release Audio Alarm Heating Zone USB Connector Emergency Stop Control Buttons Controller Units Identification Panel Test Surface Thermal Sensors Fumex Exhaust...
Page 11: Calibration Interval
TQC CureView. 7.4 Lamp maintenance The carefully selected TQC Infra red heaters have a life expectancy of at least 5000 burn hours. In end this depends on the use of the lamps. The replacement of the lamps should be performed as mentioned in the chapter: “Replacing the Heater lamps”...
Page 12: Operation
• Turn the machine on as described earlier. 8.2 Sample preparation Prepare a sample suitable for conducting the tests as required, and suitable for the TQC CureView. 8.3 Start the instrument Start the instrument following the steps listed in Section 12.
Page 13 Follow the local regulations. 9.2 Customer Service Customer service is provided on request by TQC – Molenbaan 19 , 2908LL Capelle aan den IJssel - The Netherlands, T +31(0)10 7900100, F +31 (0)10 7900129 or by local representatives. 13 |...
Page 14: Installation Criteria
10.2 Power Supply for possible later use. The TQC CureView is designed to operate at 220 - 240V / 50/60Hz power supply, this due to the power consumption of 3500W. For the 230V /60Hz Lift the CureView onto the the worktable by lifting it with 2 equipped countries the 3500W is together with the laptop the maximum persons.
Page 15 Even though the CureView is designed to the highest specifications possible the CureView has limitations. We simply are not able to go beyond the laws of physics. In order to explain some of the limitations of the TQC CureView the following chapter will include some of the intricacies of thermal dynamics involved with using the CureView.
Page 16 1.11, which allows you to setup and run elevated temperature tests in the Gradient Oven. The GOC is driving the instruments actuators, heaters and sensors. The GOC works in conjunction with the TQC Ideal Finish analysis software (IFA), which receives and displays the temperature profile data from the GOC.
Page 17 12.5.1 General setup 12.5.2 Pre-cooling setup Use the general setup page to specify a name for the panel under test. In IFA The gradient oven cooling zone consists of five Peltier cooling elements the name of panel will be used as identification for the temperature profile. that can cool down the panel under test.
Page 18 12.5.3 Heating setup Clone column to right: The gradient oven heating zone consists of thirty two heating elements, Command to copy one heater to all other heaters to the right of the which are displayed in one record in the program. Each heating element selected heater.
Page 19 12.6 Execute a test in run mode 12.8 Place panel In the Post-cooling setup the two commands start run and proceed will act The gradient oven carrier is waiting in the loading area allowing placement the same way and switch the program into run mode. of the panel into the carrier.
Page 20 12.10 Heating 12.11 Lift Panel In this stage the gradient oven starts the heating cycle according to the The panel is ready and presented to the user for analysis. configured heating setup. Lift panel: Command to lift or lower the panel in the loading area. Measured temperatures: The graph displays the measured temperature (blue) vs the configured set Return to configuration:...
Page 21: Maintenance
13 MAINTENANCE The TQC CureView is created such that a minimum of maintenance is required on an annual basis. Due to the temperature resistant materials used for the production only a hand full of components need to be checked and maintained.
Page 22: Heater Replacement
13.1 HEATER REPLACEMENT Frequency: The TQC CureView uses IR heaters to heat the panel. These heaters have a limited life expectancy of 5000 burn hours. It is advised to replace the heaters on an annual basis. Older heaters can influence...
Page 23 Before proceeding always wear the supplied cotton gloves to prevent contamination from the hands to be transferred to the lamps. Contamination on the heaters will significantly reduce the lifetime expectancy. Gently remove the front deflector by Gently remove the back deflector by sliding it out upwards from between the sliding it out upwards from between the lamps.
Page 24 Place the middle deflector. Slide the glass bed gently back in place. Make sure the front of the glass bed in Make sure it properly aligns to slide it in the inline with the aluminum housing. last 1-2 cm. 22 Move the panel lifter back up. Make sure Gently tighten the 2 rear allen keys that Replace the front pressure pin bar, and fix hold the glass bed in place.
Page 25: Controller Replacement
13.2 CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT Frequency: The TQC CureView is equipped with 4 temperature control units. These units allow for simple repairs and or placement of newly calibrated units. The calibration of these units is transferrable to the Annual if required for calibration or Gradient oven the controller will be placed on.
Page 26 Reconnect the connectors. Take care Raise the controller holder plate and Tilt and slide in the rear cable cover back the TQC-BUS connector(s) is/are placed tighten the allen keys (3mm) on each in place. Fix the 2 allen keys to hold it in correctly.
Page 27 14 DISCLAIMER The right of technical modifications is reserved. The information given in this manual is not intended to be exhaustive and any person using the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in this manual without first obtaining written confirmation from us as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at his own risk.
Page 29 ANNEX A | OPERATOR QUALIFICATION LIST Supervisor list (allowed to perform lamp replacement and such). Date Name Signature Instructed by Signature 29 |...
Page 30 Operator list. Date Name Signature Instructed by Signature | 30...
Page 31 ANNEX B | MAINTENANCE LIST Date Action Name Signature Installed at test location. First run performed. 31 |...
Page 32 TQC B.V. TQC GmbH TQC ITALIA s.r.l. Molenbaan 19 Nikolaus-Otto-Strasse 2 Via Cesare Cantu’ ,26 2908 LL, Capelle aan den IJssel Hilden, D-40721 SEREGNO, (MB) 20831 Nederland Duitsland Italië +31 (0) 10 – 7900 100 +49 (0)2103-25326-0 +39 0362-1822230 +31 (0) 10 – 7900 129...