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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL RTFO Touch Rolling Thin Film Oven This manual contains important operating and safety information. Carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to the operation of this equipment. www.atspa.com MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Applied Test Systems (ATS). © Copyright Applied Test Systems 2018 For assistance with set-up or operation, contact the ATS service department. Please have this manual and product serial number available when you call. Telephone: +1-724-283-1212...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
D.3 Remote Communication Setup (Optional) ....................11 E. Verification........................12 E.1 Temperature Verification ..........................12 E.2 Verification of Air Flow ..........................12 F. Operation ........................13 F.1 Test Setup ..............................13 Language ............................. 14 Preheat ..............................14 MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01... - Page 4 H.5 Tray Cleaning ............................. 23 H.6 Replacement Parts ............................ 24 Appendix A: Warranty ....................... 26 Appendix B: Wiring Diagram .................... 27 Appendix C: Image Glossary ................... 32 Appendix B: European Declaration of Conformity............33 MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01...
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Page 5: Introduction
Retain all cartons and packing materials until the unit is operated and found to be in good condition. If damage has occurred during shipping, notify Applied Test Systems (ATS) and the carrier immediately. If it is necessary to file a damage claim, retain the packing materials for inspection by the carrier. -
Page 6: Safety
All ATS equipment is designed to be operated with the highest level of safety. To maintain the safe operation of this tester, ATS endeavors to educate the operator about safety issues surrounding certain parts of the machinery. -
Page 7: Warnings
WARNING: Do not use flammable solvents to clean the oven or use with products other than designed for. WARNING: Using solvents or products not specified by the equipment manufacturer may create potential for formation of flammable or volatile gas mixtures. Always refer to MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | B. Safety... -
Page 8: Cautions
CAUTION: Installation of electrical devices must be accomplished by competent personnel and done in accordance with any current local and national codes. CAUTION: The RTFO Touch must be grounded and wired in accordance with national and local electrical code requirements. -
Page 9: System Overview
6. USB Interface 2. Fan Motor 7. Jog Button 3. Carousel Wheel Motor 8. Carousel with High Temp. Silicon Rings 4. Power Indicator 9. Leveling Legs 5. Power Switch MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | C. System Overview... -
Page 10: Back Of Unit
Back of Unit Figure C.2 - RTFO Touch Back 1. Ethernet Port 4. Air Inlet/Input Filter 2. Cooling Fan 5. Power Cord 3. Alarm MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | C. System Overview... -
Page 11: Interior Chamber
Figure C.3 - RTFO Touch Chamber 1. Internal RTD 5. Air Oriface 2. Fan 6. Airline Plumbing 3. Carousel 7. Tray 4. Jar Holder 8. Heaters (located under tray) MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | C. System Overview... -
Page 12: Interior Controls
6. Heat Control 14. Power Supply 7. Air Regulator 15. Line Filter 8. Air Flow Control 16. Ground Bar *Fuses 1 & 2 for Fan, Fuses 3 & 4 for Carousel MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | C. System Overview... -
Page 13: General Description
C.2 General Description The RTFO Touch provides a controlled flow of heated air directed into the openings of horizontal glass bottles as they rotate on a carousel rack, simulating short term aging of binder during production, handling, and paving operations. It exceeds ASTM D2872, AASHTO T 240 and California 346 testing standards with a 5 to 8 minute recovery time. -
Page 14: Installation
D. Installation D.1 General Installation The following procedure describes how to properly unpack, connect, and power the RTFO Touch. 1. Carefully remove the RTFO Touch from shipping packaging, removing any packing material and/or accessories that may have been placed inside of the oven chamber for shipment. -
Page 15: Remote Communication Setup (Optional)
3. If adjustments are needed, adjust the legs on the bottom of the RTFO until level. D.3 Remote Communication Setup (Optional) The RTFO Touch is equipped with the ability to connect remotely, and is ready to be connected as soon as it is uncrated. All you will need is an internet connection and a VNC Viewer program loaded onto your mobile device. -
Page 16: Verification
2. Allow 15 minutes to stabilize 3. Take 5 comparison readings every 3-5 minutes. 3 readings minimum, 5 recommended. MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | E. Verification... -
Page 17: Operation
Stand on insulated surface F.1 Test Setup Figure F.1 (below) illustrates the proper navigation of the RTFO Touch’s software screens. Use this map along with the instructions in this section to properly setup your test. Figure F.1 - RTFO Touch Software Screen map... -
Page 18: Language
Once the RTFO Touch has been turned on, the Main Screen (Figure F.2) will launch. This screen screen will show values for machine temperature and air flow. It also has several controls to set-up and run the machine. Figure F.3 - View Screen Figure F.4 - Language Screen... -
Page 19: Cycle Time (Min)
3. If your test requires a Preheat Delay, remain on the Settings Screen and follow the instructions below. Preheat Delay (Optional) The RTFO Touch features an optional Preheat Delay function, which allows operators to program the system to start the preheat cycle automatically after a specific timed delay. This feature is setup using the bottom portion of the Settings Screen. -
Page 20: Run Test
Wheel” button on the Main Screen. It is normal for the unit temperature to drop when the door is open. The RTFO will recover back to the set point within eight minutes once the door is closed. MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | F. Operation... - Page 21 “Shut Off” button. When doing so, remember that the preheat time may be as long as 16 hours for some specifications so you may wish to leave the furnace on if you are going to be testing again soon. MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | F. Operation...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Listed within this section are the most common troubleshooting errors that operators may encounter when using the RTFO Touch. Users may follow the steps provided to work through these basic errors. WARNING: Any additional issues or system errors should be brought to the attention of the ATS service department immediately. -
Page 23: Carousel Will Not Rotate
5. Reconnect power and place Main Power Switch in “ON” position. 6. If the unit still does not power on or the breaker continues to trip once the power is restored after checking each of these areas, please contact the ATS service department at +1-724-283-1212. G.3 Carousel Will Not Rotate When the unit is powered on and the RTFO door is closed, the fan should rotate continuously. -
Page 24: Unit Has No Airflow
2. An indicator light will signal if the fuses have blown. If the light is on, replace the fuses, then check for fan operation. If you replace the fuses and the fan still does not turn, contact the ATS service department at +1- 724-283-1212. -
Page 25: Maintenance
1. Place Main Power Switch in “OFF” position and disconnect power. Figure H.3 - Exposed bearing Figure H.1 - Five Screws on Rear Cover Figure H.2 - Screws on Chain Guard MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | H. Maintenance... -
Page 26: Front Inside Bearing
Figure H.4 - Loosen nuts on the air line. Figure H.7 - Loosen set screw. Figure H.8 - Use a 3/4 wrench to loosen the nut surrounding the set screw. Figure H.9 - Front inside bearing. MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | H. Maintenance... -
Page 27: Chain Maintenance
4. The coils underneath the tray are extremely sensitive and do not require regular cleaning (Figure H.14). Should any material drip onto the coils, it will burn off gradually over time. Any additional cleaning may damage the coils. MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | H. Maintenance... -
Page 28: Replacement Parts
ELE6111 FUSE - CLASS MDL, 1A, 250V 3-14604 Heating Element Assembly 102666 INDUC PROX 3-15047 One Heater Coil with Ceramic Hooks 102672 PUSH BUTTON 4-13492 Replacement Silicon Specimen Wheel Gasket MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | H. Maintenance... - Page 29 102283 Shaft Bearing 102675 Single Stage Relay 101129 SUP EMC/RFI FILTER - RLC CIRCUIT - 250VAC, 30A 102673 TEMP Controller 102824 THERMOSTAT 102678 VFD Drive MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | H. Maintenance...
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Page 30: Appendix A: Warranty
The aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any article that has been either repaired or replaced by Applied Test Systems. Applied Test Systems reserves the right to change published specifications. MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | Appendix A: Warranty... -
Page 31: Appendix B: Wiring Diagram
Appendix B: Wiring Diagram MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams... - Page 32 MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams...
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Page 36: Appendix C: Image Glossary
Figure H.11 - Checking the set screws on the top sprocket....................23 Figure H.12 - Nuts on airline feed ............................24 Figure H.13 - Remove the tray ..............................24 Figure H.14 - Sensitive coils ..............................24 MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | Appendix C: Image Glossary... -
Page 37: Appendix B: European Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix D: European Declaration of Conformity MAN - RTFO Touch - REV: 01 | Appendix D: European Declaration of Conformity...
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