Summary of Contents for Global LITTLE BEAT
- Page 1 USER MANUAL ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX MODEL MODEL LITTLE BEAT Edition: October 2019 Revision: Nº 5 Publication: MU-78-13EN...
- Page 2 DATOS DEL FABRICANTE MANUFACTURER DATA ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. Rambla d’Ègara, 340 4th floor 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona) - SPAIN Tel. (+34) 93 736 18 80 e-mail: info@acusterglobal.com DATOS DEL DISTRIBUIDOR Y SAT DISTRIBUTOR AND SERVICE DATA STP Acuster Internacional STP Acuster North Europe Rambla d’Ègara, 340 4th floor...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION ..............................4 GENERAL ................................4 DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 4 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................ 4 UNIT IDENTIFICATION ............................5 MEASURES OF PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS ..................... 5 1.5.1 Safety alert symbols ............................ 5 1.5.2 Safety measures and dangers ........................5 DECLARATION “CE”... -
Page 4: Introduction
(PP) pipe/fittings joints through electrofusion fittings with a range of 8 V to 44 V electrofusion voltage. The LITTLE BEAT is an electrofusion unit on which the fitting electrofusion parameters can be entered manually (VOLTAGE and TIME) and automatically (BAR CODE system) without traceability. -
Page 5: Unit Identification
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT UNIT IDENTIFICATION The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are identified by means of their own identification plate, which includes the “CE” marking, fusion control box serial number and technical specifications. MEASURES OF PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS 1.5.1 Safety alert symbols This User Manual employs the following safety alert symbols: Indicates information, considered important, but not hazard-related. - Page 6 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT • The fusion control boxes which are not being used must be kept out of the reach of the non-authorised personnel. They will have to be kept in rooms of low humidity degrees and of restricted access.
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Page 7: Declaration "Ce" Of Conformity
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT DECLARATION “CE” OF CONFORMITY ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. Rambla d’Ègara, 340 4th floor 08221 Terrassa (Barcelona) SPAIN declare under our sole responsibility that the electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following... -
Page 8: Guarantee
GUARANTEE Guarantee Declaration: All the electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are manufactured from high quality material and have been subjected to rigorous tests for resistance and working order as well as passing all the quality control tests required by the applicable normative (see "CE"... -
Page 9: Description Of The Electronic Fusion Unit
2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRONIC FUSION UNIT GENERAL The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT are made up of a plastic case assembled inside a metal transport box which additionally serves for its protection. The front part is formed by a membrane which incorporates tactile push-buttons to enter the data, a back-lit LCD display two indicator LEDs and a general switch. -
Page 10: Front Part
Alphanumeric push button 0 to 9 Figure 4 SIDES On the right side of the LITTLE BEAT electrofusion unit (looking at it from the front), the following elements are located: On the plastic casing: 1 Mains cable & cable gland 2 Electrofusion cables &... -
Page 11: Mode Of Use
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3 MODE OF USE FUSION PROCEDURE FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS 3.1.1 Scraping pipe surfaces Scraping pipe surfaces First clean the surface to be scraped with a clean lint First clean the surface to be scraped with a clean lint-free dry cloth. The length to be cleaned free dry cloth. -
Page 12: Unit Connection
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.3 Unit connection Connect the unit to a 230 V ± 15%/50-60 Hz mains source of alternating current. For generator group specifications, please refer To chapter 5: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS. IMPORTANT NOTES! Connection to a generator: the generator electric connection where the control box mains is plugged must be normalized. -
Page 13: Fitting Connection
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.4 Fitting connection Connect the unit cable connectors in the fitting terminals to be joined. The contact surfaces of both the fitting’s terminals and the cable connectors must always be clean. NOTES! Check that threaded adapters correspond to the diameter of the fitting terminals to fuse: 2 adapters of diameter 4 mm (blue colour). - Page 14 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.5.1 Manual data entry: Is the first choice showed when validated 1 FUSION with OK key. Validate it by pressing the OK key. MODE OF USE 1 MANUAL FUSION Electrofusion voltage in a range of 8 and 44 V are only accepted.
- Page 15 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen: After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen: After the expiration of the cooling time, the display will show the following screen:...
- Page 16 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT Press START to begin the electrofusion cycle. Press STOP to go back to screen 1 MANUAL FUSION. The display shows the electrofusion voltage, current and U=40,0V I=aaA time as well as the fitting resistance. te =400 R=rrΩ...
- Page 17 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.5.3 Fitting barcode input by keyboard: With the display in the first option 1 MANUAL FUSION, press two times the arrow Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion entering the MODE OF USE fitting barcode figures.
- Page 18 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.5.4 Using the fitting electrofusion parameters entered in the last fusion: With the display in the first option 1 MANUAL FUSION, press three times the arrow Choose this option to carry out an electrofusion using the MODE OF USE: same fitting parameters entered in the last fusion.
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Page 19: Incidents That May Occur
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.6 Incidents that may occur 3.1.6.1 Input voltage out of range: If at the start or during the electrofusion cycle the input voltage is less than 200Vac, the cycle of electrofusion stops and the following message is displayed:... - Page 20 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT NOTES! From software version 1.8.3 this message stays on the screen intermittently, accompanied by the buzzer until the unit detects a closed circuit or it is turned off via the power switch. 3.1.6.5 High internal temperature: When during the electrofusion cycle there is a transformer overheating (>...
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Page 21: Access To Setup Menu
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.1.6.9 Interruption by the operator: Pressing STOP during the electrofusion cycle the following message is displayed: This message appears very briefly going on to the initial FUSION HAS START MENU screen. JUST BROKEN ACCESS TO SETUP MENU With the unit connected to a power source, activate the general switch. -
Page 22: Activation Of The User Authorization Code
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 3.2.2 Activation of the user authorization code: Once validated 2 SETTINGS by pressing OK, press the arrow to access to this option. Press the arrow to go back to the previous one. Press 1 to activate the authorization code and 2 to PIN ENABLE: deactivate it. -
Page 23: Maintenance
GENERAL 4.1.1 Introduction: The electrofusion units LITTLE BEAT have been designed and manufactured for a long-life service without the need for costly repairs and adjustments. All that is required is careful handling when loading/unloading and during transportation, and in general to keep the unit clean by following the recommended preventive maintenance. -
Page 24: Control Unit Maintenance
Tune-ups and adjustments should be performed by qualified personnel, or by the STPAcuster’s After-Sales Service. 4.2.2 Updating the Programme Version: The updating of the LITTLE BEAT electrofusion unit software must be performed exclusively by the STPAcuster’s After-Sales Service. Edition: October 2019... -
Page 25: Technical Characteristics
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ELECTROFUSION CONTROL UNIT 5.1.1 General specifications: LITTLE BEAT Classification acc to ISO 12176-2 VKAX Configuration options Language > Multilingual (request available languages) Display > backlight and contrast Input voltage Nominal voltage: 230 Vac ±10%... -
Page 26: Generator Specifications
USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT 5.1.2 Generator specifications: Frequency 50 Hz Output power 4 kVA (minimum) Voltage 230 Vac Intensity 12 A (min) for 230 Vac Voltage control Preferably electronic 5.1.3 Accessories: List of accessories included in the unit: DESCRIPTION... - Page 27 USER MANUAL MODEL LITTLE BEAT RESERVED FOR NOTES Edition: January 2016 NOTES Rev.: 4...
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