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Angelantoni CHALLENGE Installation, Use And Maintenance Handbook

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CHALLENGE
SERIES
CHALLENGE - E
ecology project
CHALLENGE - ES
THERMOSTATIC AND CLIMATIC CHAMBERS
Installation, use and maintenance handbook
Angelantoni Industrie s.p.a.
06056 Massa Martana (Pg) Italy
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Tel. (++39) 075
8955.1 (a.r.)
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Fax (++39) 075
8955200
Internet:www.angelantoni.it
E-Mail:info@angelantoni.it
512974

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  • Page 1 CHALLENGE SERIES CHALLENGE - E ecology project CHALLENGE - ES THERMOSTATIC AND CLIMATIC CHAMBERS Installation, use and maintenance handbook Angelantoni Industrie s.p.a. 06056 Massa Martana (Pg) Italy Tel. (++39) 075 8955.1 (a.r.) Fax (++39) 075 8955200 Internet:www.angelantoni.it E-Mail:info@angelantoni.it 512974...
  • Page 2 • EN50081-1 Electromagnetic compatibility-General norm on emission-Part 1: Residential, commercial and light industry environments. • EN 50082-2 Electromagnetic compatibility-General norm on immunity-Part 2: Industrial environment. • EN61010-1 Safety instructions for electrical apparatus to measure, and control and for laboratory use - Part 1: General instructions. Managing Director Gianluigi Angelantoni Date...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SUMMARY OF RATING PLATE DATA ..... 5 6.3 ELECTRICAL WIRING ........... 29 6.3.1 Characteristics of the plug ......29 WARNINGS ............5 6.3.2 Socket Board ..........29 2.1 GENERAL WARNINGS ..........5 6.3.3 General specifications for the electrical system .. 29 2.2 WARNINGS FOR TRANSPORT AND HANDLING ...

  • Page 4: Summary Of Rating Plate Data

    SUMMARY OF RATING PLATE DATA • Find the special rating plate on the machine in order to check the technical data. • Check the machine model and supply voltage before carrying out any operation whatsoever. • If you find any discrepancies, contact the manufacturer or your supplier immediately. Manufacturer’s address Industrie S.p.A.

  • Page 5: Warnings For Transport And Handling

    • The instruction handbook gives technical information on how the machine is manufactured at the present time; the manufacturer reserves the right to carry out any modifications he deems necessary to the machines and to the instruction handbooks, without prior notice or replacement. This handbook should last at least as long as the machine itself.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL DATA FOR CLIMATIC CHAMBERS The climatic chambers carry out tests by controlling temperature and relative humidity CH250 CH340 CH600 CH1200 CH1600 CH2000 HALLENGE ERIE 1152 1535 2040 Useful volume (l) -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 Temperature range (°C)
  • Page 7 CH250 C CH340 C CH600 C CH1200 C CH1600 C CH2000 C HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 Accuracy (± °C) 0,25 ÷ 0,3 0,25 ÷...
  • Page 8 ES S CH250 ES CH340 ES CH600 ES CH1200 ES CH1600 ES CH2000 ES HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 Accuracy (± °C) 0,5 ÷...
  • Page 9 ES S CH250 C ES CH340 C ES CH600 C ES CH1200 C ES CH1600 C ES CH2000 C ES HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 Accuracy (±...
  • Page 10 CH250 E CH340 E CH600 E CH1200 E CH1600 E CH2000 E HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -20 +180 -20 +180 -20 +180 -10 +150 -10 +150 -10 +150 Accuracy (± °C) 0,25 ÷ 0,3 0,25 ÷...

  • Page 11: Technical Data For Thermostatic Chamber

    TECHNICAL DATA FOR THERMOSTATIC CHAMBERS The thermostatic chambers carry out tests only by controlling temperature CH250 T CH340 T CH600 T CH1200 T CH1600 T CH2000 T HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180...
  • Page 12 CH250 TC CH340 TC CH600 TC CH1200 TC CH1600 TC CH2000 TC HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 -75 +180 Accuracy (± °C) 0,25 ÷ 0,3 0,25 ÷...
  • Page 13 ES S CH250T ES CH340T ES CH600T ES CH1200T ES CH1600T ES CH2000T ES HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 -40 +180 0,5 ÷ 1 0,5 ÷...
  • Page 14 ES S CH250TC ES CH340TC ES CH600TC ES CH1200TC ES CH1600TC ES CH2000TC ES HALLENGE ERIE Useful volume (l) 1152 1535 2040 Temperature range (°C) -70 +180 -70 +180 -70 +180 -70 +180 -70 +180 -70 +180 Accuracy (± °C) 0,5 ÷...

  • Page 15: Performance -Gradients

    CH250 TE CH340 TE CH600 TE CH1200 TE CH1600 TE CH2000 TE HALLENGE ERIE 1152 1535 2040 Useful volume (l) -20 +180 -20 +180 -20 +180 -10 +150 -10 +150 -10 +150 Temperature range (°C) Accuracy (± °C) 0,25 ÷ 0,3 0,25 ÷...

  • Page 16: Environmental Conditions

    Climatic chambers model CH250 E CH340 E CH600 E CH1200 E CH1600 E CH2000 E Thermostatic chambers mod. CH250 TE CH340 TE CH600 TE CH1200 TE CH1600 TE CH2000 TE Maximum temperature variation speed from 0°C to +100°C (°C/min) Maximum temperature variation speed from +100°C to 0°C (°C/min) Climatic chambers model CH250 ES...

  • Page 17: Fuses

    FUSES Electrical initials 1F10 Model Value/code ( 240 °C CH250 T CH250 25 A/CH10 10,3x38 3 A/CH10 10,3x38 16 A/CH10 10,3x38 6 A/CH10 10,3x38 240 °C CH340 T CH340 25 A/CH10 10,3x38 3 A/CH10 10,3x38 16 A/CH10 10,3x38 6 A/CH10 10,3x38 240 °C CH600 T CH600...

  • Page 18: Handling And Removal Of Packaging

    HANDLING AND REMOVAL OF PACKAGING PERSONNEL REQUISITES Personnel in charge of handling the machine need no special requisites (just remember the type of packaging). However, we suggest that this is done by someone who is accustomed to using machines for lifting and transport operations. MACHINE CONDITIONS The machine is normally supplied packed and on a pallet.

  • Page 19: How To Remove The Packaging

    HOW TO REMOVE THE PACKAGING All the packaging materials can be recycled and can be disposed of according to the regulations in force. Take care to eliminate the packaging so that it does not become a danger and throw away the plastic bags, as they could cause children to suffocate.

  • Page 20: Description Of The System

    DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM 5.1 GENERAL VIEW 18. 1 CH0305-F03 CH0305-F04 The inner chamber is made of stainless steel (AISI 304) The door has a heated inspection hatch; the inner surface is made of stainless steel, the external surface is made of and is welded to make it steamproof.
  • Page 21 Supply cable Inspection window (optional) U.V. lamp socket (optional) Control panel Interface panel 5.1 Alarm signal electronic thermostat (fig. 8.3) (stops the equipment when the tempera- ture exceeds the preset limits) 5.2 DIGITAL IN/OUT connector (fig. 6.10) connection of auxiliary contact digital input/output signals (enables custom- er’s own operations) 5.3 ANALOGIC IN/OUT connector (fig.

  • Page 22: Control System

    The graphic interface is supported by a operator panel with an LCD display and illuminated push-buttons. The µPLC completely controls the chamber by means of an analogic-digital interface. The CHALLENGE chambers are completely run by the operator panel and/or WINKRATOS ®...

  • Page 23: Cooling System

    CONTROL PANEL CH0305-F05 “START-STOP” switch Switch used to switch off (by means of a servomechanism) the mains supply to the equipment (380V); the control system remains switched on. Alarm signal This indicates an alarm condition in the equipment; in this condition the equipment is switched OFF (at the same time the type of alarm is shown on the LCD display).

  • Page 24: Humidification System

    A water storage tank is included in the humidification which enables humidity to be varied very quickly. system in the CHALLENGE chambers in order to give a high level of autonomy during climatic tests even when the chamber is not connected to the mains supply.

  • Page 25: Installation

    The machine is not suitable for working outside or in places that are not protected from the weather. If the user wishes to place the machine on a site that is different from those described above, please contact the manufacturer (Angelantoni S.p.A.) before using the machine.

  • Page 26: Plumbing

    PLUMBING CH0305-094 Personnel requisites: specialized plumber. 6.2.1 Condensate drain Connect pipe union 9 to the drain line (fig. 6.2); diameter 3/4"G (models 250 - 340), 1"G (models 600-1200-1600). The end can be connected to a preset drain or else the water can be drained directly into a CH0305-F07 collecting tray or container, without making any drain-traps along the line.

  • Page 27: Water Supply For Condenser

    Pour the demineralized water directly into storage tank 3 (fig. 6.4). • open the lower hatch door • unscrew the cap • use a funnel to pour the water into the connection pipe; the water level can be controlled through the trans- parent container.

  • Page 28: Electrical Wiring

    ELECTRICAL WIRING Personnel requisites: specialized electrician The equipment must have a mains voltage value as described in the chapter entitled “Technical specifications” (see chap. 3). 6.3.1 Characteristics of the plug The plug must have the following specifications: • three phase machines - a 3P + N + E, IP 44, 380-415 V industrial plug, suitable for the absorbed current (see “Technical data”) in compliance with the norm EN 6030-1-2.

  • Page 29: Earth Connection

    6.3.5 Earth connection The yellow-green wire of the supply cable fastened tightly into the plug will provide the equipment with adequate protection. 6.3.6 Preferential supply for the internal computer In order to supply the computer inside the equipment with a preferential line coming from your uninterrutible power supply unit (UPS) , use the terminals prepared inside the electrical board (see attached electrical wiring diagram).
  • Page 30 DIGITAL IN/OUT connector (5.2) 6.10 These configurations on the connectors will be activated on request. OUTPUT DESCRIPTION Clean contact NO (AUX 1 output) 1 - 2 Clean contact NO (AUX 2 output) 3 - 4 Clean contact NO (AUX 3 output) 5 - 6 Clean contact NO (AUX 4 output) 7 - 8...
  • Page 31 ® chamber by means of a PC with WINKRATOS software single remote control with one PC (fig. 6.16). by Angelantoni S.p.A. 6.12 6.13 RS232 configuration RS485 configuration ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 32: Use Foreseen By The Manufacturer

    USE FORESEEN BY THE MANUFACTURER AIM OF THE MACHINE The machine has been designed to carry out temperature and humidity tests on components and electrical equipment. The machine is also suitable for temperature and humidity tests on industrial and pharmaceutical products (CHAL- LENGE -E series).

  • Page 33: Start-Up

    • Check that the mains supply voltage is the same as the one marked on the rating plate. COMPRESSOR OIL HEATING This operation is not necessary CHALLENGE -E serie chambers. Never start a temperature cycle immediately after start-up. First heat the compressor oil otherwise serious damage could be caused.

  • Page 34: Software Alarms

    If the probe is damaged, please contact the ANGELANTONI Industrie S.p.A. technical assistance service. If the probe has to be replaced, make sure that probe connections are also checked at the same time.

  • Page 35: Fixed Alarm For Maximum Temperature

    8.2.3 Fixed alarm for maximum temperature • This is triggered when the maximum admissible temperature value is exceeded accidentally. The voltage is switched off and the technical assistance service must be contacted. OPERATIONAL CHECK • Set a temperature value (e.g. 20°C) on the control panel and start a work cycle (refer to the attached OP7 handbook). •...

  • Page 36: Use

    • Before carrying out any test cycles, start up the machine as described in chapter 8 and always remember to: - heat the compressor oil (paragraph 8.1); - set the alarms (paragraph 8.2); - check the wet bulb gauze (paragraph 8.4) (only for climatic chambers).
  • Page 37 Installation of mobile grid shelves • Open the chamber door. CH0305-F29 • Mount supports S at the required height and carry out the operations shown in figs. 9.8 and 9.9. CH0305-F23 CH0305-F24 • Insert the grid shelf G and check that: 9.10 it is stable.

  • Page 38: Set-Up For A Temperature Cycle

    ® • Measurement of the pressures of the different parts of the cooling circuit. to only as WINKRATOS ) controls the CHALLENGE • Control of the thermoclimatic variables (by means of µPLC). thermostatic and climatic chambers both in MANUAL • Control of chamber alarm and safety signals.

  • Page 39: Uv Lamp (Optional)

    UV LAMP (optional) 9.11 The ultraviolet ray lamp is generally used for ageing tests on paints, plastic materials, rubber ..The lamp can be installed only on machines that have been prepared specially for the lamp at the factory; these ma- chines have been equipped with a hole and socket in which to fit the lamp.

  • Page 40: Shutdown

    ULTRAVIOLET GENERATOR SPECTRUM FROM 125 W. SHUTDOWN START-UP AFTER AN EMERGENCY • On the OP7 control panel (see relevant handbook): SHUTDOWN in the manual mode press the K1 key; After having eliminated the cause of the emergency in the automatic mode put the “ Start progr. ” field of the shutdown, proceed as follows: Cycles menu to STOP.

  • Page 41: Safety Devices -Check And Set-Up

    10 SAFETY DEVICES -CHECK AND SET-UP SAFETY DEVICE CHECK SET-UP Software thermostat • Set a test cycle +30°C-10°C. • Carry out the cycle and check that the • Programme the maximum temperature alarm 5 thermostat triggers off. degrees below the maximum set value (+25°C). •...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    11 MAINTENANCE Maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel. Some maintenance operations may be carried out when the machine is working and therefore all the necessary safety precautions should be taken. With the exception of specific cases maintenance operations must be carried out in the following conditions: •...
  • Page 43 MACHINE PART HOW TO OPERATE HOW OFTEN • Weekly. NB: condensers in the CHALLENGE -E series are Air condenser smaller than the condensers in the other series. HALLENGE SERIES • It is not necessary to open the rear door. • Use either a domestic or an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove all traces of dust from the outside.
  • Page 44 Cleaning of hydraulic car- • Visually check car- • Whenever neces- tridge filter tridge C and replace it sary but at least (machines with this device) if necessary. once every three months. • Remove the bowl and replace the cartridge (only use original spare parts).
  • Page 45 MACHINE PART HOW TO OPERATE HOW OFTEN Resin regeneration • According to water hardeness. • Regeneration of the ion exchange resins con- (climatic chambers about 250, tained in the softener D must be carried out 340, 600 l) regularly depending on how hard the mains water supply is to which the machine is connected.
  • Page 46 MACHINE PART HOW TO OPERATE HOW OFTEN Cleaning of recirculation • If the objects to be tested are dusty and/or oily, the • Once a month. system for demineralized impurities could be transferred to the water and water prevent the system from operating correctly. If the objects to be tested cannot be cleaned, we advise you not to allow the condensate water to flow into the storage tank, but to send it directly to the drain (fig.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    12 TROUBLESHOOTING The maintenance operations that ANGELANTONI INDUSTRIE SpA authorizes are those indicated in the chapter entitled “Regular maintenance”. The information given in the column “SOLUTION” in the tables below does not authorize any operations if these compromise safety; the information is given to help any specialized technicians find the fault.
  • Page 48 PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBABLE REASON • The machine does not • The cooling system is not work- • Check the maximum and minimum set temperature reach the set temperature. ing correctly (continual request values on the hardware thermostat. If this does not for “hot”, the temperature does not resolve the problem, contact your technical assistance rise).

  • Page 49: Removal From Installation Site

    13 REMOVAL FROM INSTALLATION SITE The machine can be disassembled in order to move it from one site to another or in order to be scrapped. Transport must be carried out in compliance with the norms described in this handbook in the chapter entitled “HANDLING AND INSTALLATION”.

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