Safety advisory / Warranty Good practices and safety instructions 2/38 Air quality requirements Preamble ATEQ D6 Class, a universal flow meter Flow rate test Principe of a cycle Your ATEQ D6 Class Front panel Connectors on the back panel (with all options)
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ATEQ is at your disposal for any information concerning the use of the device under maximum safety conditions. We draw your attention to the fact that ATEQ cannot be held responsible for any accident related to a misuse of the measuring instrument, the workstation or non-compliance of the installation with safety rules.
For this purpose, we strongly recommend that a suitable airtight filter is installed between the part under test and the instrument. ATEQ recommends the following characteristics for the air supplied into the device. Air characteristics ISO standard 8573 class 0.1 μm and 0.1 mg/m...
Preamble ATEQ D6 Class, A UNIVERSAL FLOW METER 6/38 ATEQ D6 Class is a universal flow meter that measures flow rates through parts to test. ATEQ D6 Class can memorize 128 different test programs. QSG_D6 CLASS_439.00_EN_01 /_2020-05-04...
FLOW RATE TEST The ATEQ D6 series can do direct or indirect measurements. In both cases, the flow meter can also work in vacuum (optional). Measurement principle 7/38 When the fluid (gas) enters the device 1, it moves through a calibrated flow tube 2 which causes a drop in pressure.
Indirect measurement The indirect measurement (also called recovery mode or under bell) allows a considerable gain in time as the flow which enters into the device is already stabilized. The test pressure is first applied to the input of the part under test 1 and then to the device 2.
Your ATEQ D6 Class FRONT PANEL The user interface is located on the front panel. 9/38 Display Cycle keys Navigation keys USB connectors For more information, refer to User interface. QSG_D6 CLASS_439.00_EN_01 /_2020-05-04...
CONNECTORS ON THE BACK PANEL (WITH ALL OPTIONS) 10/38 QSG_D6 CLASS_439.00_EN_01 /_2020-05-04...
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Pneumatic output for external dump option or A automatic connector option Output to be left to the atmosphere Air supply energy information ATEQ Part number / Serial number External capillary connector (option) Ground Relay board connector (digital inputs/outputs and 24 V DC...
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS The device can be connected to an external power supply (24 V DC – 2A) or provided with an internal power supply (100 / 240 V AC) (option). External supply 12/38 24 V DC connector (J7) The device can be connected to a 24 V DC – 2A power supply through a M12 4 pins type connector.
Internal supply only 100 / 240 V AC connector (J7) (option) The device can be connected to a 100 / 240 V AC power supply (option). 13/38 This connector has an ON/OFF button. It is mandatory to connect the device to the ground with a good link to the ground, to protect against electric hazard or electrocution.
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VP (supply) Not used Data line B Not used Devicenet connectors (J5) (J6) (option) M12 type connector - 5 pins male connector (J5) (Devicenet input) For connection to others ATEQ devices. Pin number Signal Drain CAN_H CAN_L QSG_D6 CLASS_439.00_EN_01 /_2020-05-04...
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M12 type connector - 5 pins female connector (J6) (Devicenet output) For connection to other ATEQ devices. Pin number Signal Drain 15/38 CAN_H CAN_L Profinet connectors (J5 + J6) (option) M12 D coded type connector - 4 pins female connector (J5 + J6)
DIGITAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS The 24V DC power supply for the digital inputs can be provided by 2 means: — The internal power supply of the device (0.3 A max) — An external power supply provided by the customer. Inputs default mode is PNP. NPN mode is available on request. 16/38 Relay board connector (J11) (option) Characteristics...
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Program selection extension connector (J10) (option) The J10 connector is an extension of the J11 connector that enables the selection of 128 programs. Characteristics 17/38 — Inputs • Activation: + 24 V DC. Pin number Inputs/outputs Description Input 8 Program selection from 33 to 64 (programmable input) Input 9 Program selection from 65 to 128 (programmable input) Program selection (J11 and J10)
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Valve codes and auxiliary outputs board connector (J9) (option) Characteristics — Outputs: 18/38 • 24 V DC - 100 mA max per output. — Inputs: • Activation: + 24 V DC. Pin number Inputs / outputs Description + 24 V DC Common (outputs 1, 2,3) Output 1 Open collector...
Pneumatic supply 19/38 The pneumatic supply has to meet specific requirements recommended by ATEQ. Refer to Good practices and safety instructions section. A specific filter may be necessary. The air is supplied via the filter located on the back panel of the device.
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Pneumatic outputs 0.6 MPa DUMP: pneumatic output to connect to an external valve for dump option. SHUT OFF: pneumatic output to 20/38 connect to an external valve for shut off option. A and B: automatic connectors option. These connectors are used to drive pneumatic caps on the part under test.
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Temperature probe connector The J13 connector is used for tests with external capillary option. 21/38 Air supply input for options Instant fitting: 6 mm diameter — 0.6 MPa air supply input for internal valves for 1 MPa range — Vacuum input for vacuum range. Metallic fitting: 4/6 mm diameter —...
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ATM 4 mm connector This connector needs to be open to atmosphere. Instant fitting: 4 mm diameter. 22/38 ATM 6 mm connector This connector needs to be open to atmosphere. Instant fitting: 6 mm diameter. Pneumatic output for bypass option This connector is used to connect the device to an external valve for bypass option.
PNEUMATICS CONFIGURATION According to the part under test and the pressure range, different configurations can be used. M1 and M2 connectors are always fitted with caps except for external capillary option. 23/38 Direct mode - Internal back pressure - until 0.5 MPa This configuration is used for direct mode at medium pressure range.
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Direct mode - 1 MPa range This configuration is used for direct mode at high pressure range. 24/38 Connection Option / description Air supply to 1 Connection of the regulator air supply to the filter input (1.2 MPa) Air supply to 4 Connection of the air supply to the valve pilot input (0.6 MPa) 2 to 3 Connection of the test output to the part under test (direct mode option)
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Connections Connection Option / description Air supply to 2 Connection of the air supply to the filter input (0.6 MPa) 5 to 4 Connection of the regulator output to the part under test 4 to 3 Connection of the part to the test input (indirect mode option) 4 to 1 Connection of the part to test (regulator side) to P connector (external back 25/38...
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Indirect mode - 2 MPa range This configuration is used for indirect mode at high pressure range. 26/38 Connections Connection Option / description Air supply to 1 Connection of the air supply to the input of valves pilot (0.6 MPa) 4 to 3 Connection of the regulator output to the part under test 3 to 2...
User interface OVERVIEW The user interface comprises a display and user keys located on the front panel. 27/38 1 Display 2 Cycle keys 3 Navigation keys KEYS Cycle keys The cycle keys are used to start and to stop a measurement cycle. Name Function On the Program screen, starts a measurement cycle and opens...
Navigation keys The navigation keys are used to select menus/options and change parameter values. Name Function Up key Scrolls up or increases numerical values. 28/38 Down key Scrolls down or decreases numerical values. Returns to the MAIN MENU screen or opens menus and options, validates parameters.
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The Measurement cycle screen The Measurement cycle screen displays the different values of the current test (or last one). Test pressure measurement Test result or step phase Test reject value 29/38 Vertical line test result Remaining time of the current phase or ready status Flow measurement Measurement unit...
Starting up POWER UP 1. Make sure that all the necessary connections 30/38 are in place. Electrical: such as power supply, inputs/outputs Pneumatic: including line pressure supply. 2. Power up your device When power-up is completed, the Program screen is displayed, with last program used on screen. PREPARING A PROGRAM Use this procedure to configure a new test program.
CONFIGURING THE ASSOCIATED MEASUREMENTS 3. Select the program to configure and press The parameters of the selected measurement type are displayed. 4. Define the measurement cycle parameters. 31/38 See: Modifying a parameter. MODIFYING A PARAMETER Use this procedure to complete the test program setup. The protection of the parameters is configurable.
SELECTING A PROGRAM If necessary, you can select another program. 1. Press up/down 32/38 STARTING AND STOPPING CURRENT CYCLE Use the front panel keys to start/stop a measurement cycle. With the desired program displayed on the Program screen: STARTING A MEASUREMENT CYCLE 1. ...
User adjustments OPTIONS OF THE MENUS 33/38 Different menus are accessible on the MAIN MENU screen. For more information, refer to the Reference Manual. SPECIAL CYCLE MENU menu Use this menu to carry out specific procedures necessary to ensure the proper operation of measurement cycles (for example, adjustment of pressure regulator).
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Default parameters of the FLOW type tests Label Parameter Description COUPL. A or COUPL. B Coupling time Required times when instrument manage automatic jigs Fill time Time to pressurise the part under test FILL TIME Stabilization time Time to stabilise the flow STAB TIME 34/38 Test time...
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Access to International System or American or Custom Units Valve codes Available outputs for external automatism VALVE CODES CONFIGURATION menu Use this menu to configure your ATEQ device. Label Function Description Language Selection of the language displayed on the screen...
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Label Function Description Miscellaneous MISCELLANEOUS > SMART KEY Configuration of the assigned function to the Smart key > BARGRAPH Bargraph display configuration 36/38 SERVICE menu Use this menu to do the maintenance of your device (status check, internal tests...). Label Function Description Internal network state...
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USB menu This section describes save and restore parameters on an external USB device. 37/38 Label Description Save parameters Save parameters on an external USB memory device for restoring later Restore parameters Restore parameters from an external USB memory device QSG_D6 CLASS_439.00_EN_01 /_2020-05-04...
Specifications CHARACTERISTICS Technical characteristics of the device. 38/38 Main characteristics: Characteristics Values Case dimensions: Height x Width x Depth 150 x 250 x 270 mm Overall dimensions 150 x 250 x 360 mm Format Half 19-inch rack Mass About 8 kg (17.6 lbs) —...
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