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MP Filtri LPA3 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operators Guide LPA3 Portable Particle Counter...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    LPA3 - Portable Particle Counter MP Filtri’s new LPA3 is one of the most advanced portable particle counters in the world. Whether you are working in the lab or in the fi eld, the LPA3 delivers a fast, accurate and comprehensive hydraulic health check in a robust yet portable package.
  • Page 4 The unit can operate using any of the international standard formats ISO 4406, NAS 1638, AS 4059 revisions E and F, ISO 11218, GJB420B, GBT14039. The LPA3 incorporates an IP rated connector for power as well as separate USB connections for computer remote monitoring/ settings access and direct download to a USB memory stick.
  • Page 5 The USB stick icon appears on the right-hand side of the screen when the stick is plugged in. The arrow icon pointing to the icon is visible when the LPA3 tries to write the log file to the stick. A successful download is denoted by a green tick emblem. If the download fails, a red cross icon will appear.
  • Page 6 Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 7: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    BS EN 62262:2002 Degrees of Protection Provided for Electrical Equipment against External Mechanical Impacts (IK Code) • BS EN 60721-3-4: 1995 Part 3: Classifi cation of Groups of Environmental Parameters and their severities, Section 3.4 Date: July 2020 Signed: Phil Keep (Managing Director) on behalf of MP Filtri UK Ltd Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Product overview EC Declaration of Conformity Table of Contents What this guide is for 1 General warnings and information for the Operator General safety warnings Operator position and dangerous areas Dangers and Hazards that cannot be eliminated Personal Protective Equipment Precautions related to product handling of the Liquid Crystal Touchscreen display 2 Transportation and Storage Transportation and Handling Conditions...
  • Page 9 Flush Time 5.3.5 Sample Volume Size 5.3.6 Water Content (RH) 5.3.7 Simulation 5.3.8 Diagnostics 5.3.9 Language 5.3.10 Delete History 5.3.11 Printer Icon LPA3 Removal and Product Maintenance Disposal 6 Troubleshooting / FAQ Misuse of Product Fault Finding Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 10: What This Guide Is For

    It can be found here: https://youtu.be/Bx63GbdjxDU. You can also visit Youtube and search for MP Filtri LPA3 Walkthrough. At MP Filtri we are commited to customer service and hope this manual will help you to fully master the LPA3. Disclaimer As a policy of continual improvement, MP Filtri reserves the right to alter the specification without prior notice.
  • Page 11 OPERATOR’S GUIDE Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 12: General Warnings And Information For The Operator

    1 General warnings and information for the Operator 1.1 General Safety Warnings Do not operate, maintain or carry out any procedure before reading this manual. Any individual operating the unit shall wear the following Personal Protective Equipment: - Protective eyewear - Safety shoes - Gloves - Overalls (or other suitable protective clothing)
  • Page 13 GENERAL WARNINGS To allow rapid identification of the employees who must read this manual, definitions have been used with the following meaning: This is any individual whose task is to use the machine for production purposes. The operator is aware of all the measures taken by the machine manufacturer in order to eliminate any source OPERATOR of injury risk in the workplace and takes into account the operational constraints.

  • Page 14: Operator Position And Dangerous Areas

    1.2 Operator Position and Dangerous Areas No operator is required for operating the unit. However, the following areas are to be considered dangerous: The ones close to the electric motor because of live equipment with potentially hot surfaces. The unit shall be taken out of service and/or dismantled in accordance with the current regulations in force in the country where the machinery is installed NOTE The machinery is not suitable for outdoor use and all the electrical devices have a protection class...

  • Page 15: Precautions Related To Product Handling Of The Liquid Crystal Touchscreen Display

    To avoid liquid (include organic solvent) stained on LCM. • Store LPA3 in a dark place where the temperature is 25°C ± 5°C and the humidity is below 65% RH. • Do not place the module near organics solvents or corrosive gases.
  • Page 16 Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 17: Transportation And Storage

    The unit is shipped in a cardboard box with appropriate protective packaging and these should be recycled accordingly where possible. The packed weight of the LPA3 and accessories is 14 kg, the box dimensions are 60 x 50 x 40 cm. 2.2 Storage The unit should be stored in a suitable location away from the production area when not in use.

  • Page 18: Warranty, Limitations And Disclaimers

    How to obtain service? To obtain service under the terms of this warranty, the customer is required to notify MP Filtri before the expiration of the warranty period and to return the item in accordance with MP Filtri product return policy. Any product returned for warranty repair must be accompanied by a full fault report specifying the symptoms and the conditions under which the fault occurs.
  • Page 19 MP Filtri Ltd maintains a policy of product improvement and reserves the right to modify the specifications without prior notice. 3.1 Warranty on Recalibration The LPA3 is guaranteed for 12 months upon receipt of the LPA3, subject to it being used for the purpose intended and operated in accordance with this User Guide.

  • Page 20: Technical Specification

    Note: Power consumption level can vary dependant on fluid properties Test Time Sample volume and fluid viscosity dependent Data Storage Approximately 4000 timestamped tests in the integral LPA3 memory Keypad & LCD 10.1” Capacitive touchscreen display with on board QWERTY keyboard 1024x600 pixels...

  • Page 21: Physical Attributes

    OUTLET Quick release coupling Seal Material M/N Version - Viton ® (contact MP Filtri for any fluids that are incompatible withstated material) 4.4 Fluid characteristics Fluid compatibility M version - mineral oils, synthetic fluids and diesel N version - water based/ subsea fluids & M version fluids...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    Std option with full accessory kit and carry bag Country Plug Type UK, EU, US, AUS/CN (*) N and S version, moisture sensor (W) not available (**) S Version Available soon, contact local MP Filtri Branch or distributor. Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 23: Product Installation And General Operation

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 5. Product Installation and General Operation 5.1 Installation Each LPA3 supplied consists of the following: • 1 x LPA3 (*) • 1 x M16x2 microbore pressure hose, 1500mm long + pouch • 1 x 2000mm quick release waste hose + pouch •...

  • Page 24: Physical Procedure

    • Connect the waste hose to the LPA3 by pushing back the collar on the quick release fitting and inserting the male end of the waste hose. Note: ensure the male fitting is pushed fully home and that the collar has secured itself back in place.

  • Page 25: Electrical Interface

    Note: The LPA3 status of ‘charging’ is shown by a flashing LED. The LPA3 is designed as a standalone portable unit. However, if you wish to connect the product to a computer and utilise the product with its LPA-View software then this can be done via a standard A to B USB cable (this is provided with the unit).

  • Page 26: General Operation

    The due date for recalibration of the product is stated in the center of the screen. This can also be found in the settings page of the unit. To progress to the main user screen, select the arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen. Figure 5.2 - LPA3 Flash Screen Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    Note: upon initial start-up, the Home screen will be blank until tests have been completed. Once test results are present in the product memory, the home screen will be laid out in the following manner. Figure 5.3 - LPA3 Home Screen Items: 1.

  • Page 28: Test Reference Icon

    5.2.4 Test reference icon Item 1, fig. 5.3. Programming of the test reference can be done by pressing the test reference icon. Here you can change the test reference as required, up to 31 characters. To confirm any changes, you must select “OK” via the green tick icon.

  • Page 29: Pressure Readout

    PRODUCT OPERATION 5.2.8 Pressure readout Item 5, fi g. 5.3. Denotation of suffi cient/insuffi cient pressure at time of test is given as a green tick icon or a red X icon respectively. Figure 5.7 5.2.9 RH result Item 6, fi g. 5.3. If the product has the optional water sensor fi tted (W version), then the last RH test result will be displayed here.

  • Page 30: Contrast Slider Icon

    5.2.13 Contrast slider icon Item 10, fi g. 5.3. Sliding your fi nger up and down the icon will respectively increase and decrease the display brightness. Tapping the icon will change the brightness to the point where it is tapped. Figure 5.13 5.2.14 Cleanliness level settings icon Item 11, fi g.
  • Page 31 PRODUCT OPERATION NAS1638 alarm levels NAS1638 can be used by selecting this as the test Format. The headings and boxes for the available settings change appropri- ately. NAS1638 represents the overall cleanliness level as a single code, this being the highest of the individual codes generated for each defined particle size.

  • Page 32: Quick Help Icon

    AS4059E table 1 / ISO 11218 / AS4059F table 1 / GJB 420 B alarm levels These four standards are similar except for terminology and reporting format. The actual numeric sizes and class thresholds are the same. Should an alarm exceed the programmed level, the corresponding format will show in the appropriate code/class (fi g. 5.18). Figure 5.18 5.2.15 Quick help icon Item 12, fi g.

  • Page 33: Test Type Icon

    Normal test: the LPA3 runs a test (based on the other parameters selected see section 5.3.3.1) and when the pump has returned to the start position the cycle stops.

  • Page 34: Home Icon

    5.2.18 Home icon Item 16, fi g. 5.3. This icon shows in all screens. Selecting this at any point will revert the unit to the home screen. Figure 5.24 5.2.19 Test start/stop operation button Item 17, fi g. 5.3. Selecting this icon will start a test based on the parameters defi ned by the other icons.

  • Page 35: Printer Icon

    This will only work for any tests carried out whilst the LPA3 has been turned on. If the LPA3 has been powered down for any reason, then the printer will not reprint the last result Figure 5.31...

  • Page 36: Settings Icon

    5.3 Settings icon Item 15, fig. 5.3. Selecting this icon will bring up the settings screen. This will allow you to modify settings in further detail. Figure 5.34 Setting screen - Figure 5.35 Items: Test Reference Icon Simulation Enabled Icon Result Format Icon Diagnostics Icon Test Type Icon...

  • Page 37: Test Reference

    PRODUCT OPERATION 5.3.1 Test reference Item 21, fig. 5.35. See section 5.2.4. 5.3.2 Result format Item 22, fig. 5.35. See section 5.2.5. 5.3.3 Test type Item 15, fig. 5.3. See section below 5.3.3.1 and 5.3.3.3. 5.3.3.1 Normal test If Normal test type is selected, options will appear associated with test setup: Automated flush time The slider bar can be used to set the required time for flushing (30 second intervals) or a time can be manually inputted via the keyboard option to the right of the slider...
  • Page 38 Stop Testing When Clean: This is a feature intended for cleaning rigs or “filter trolley” type applications. This requires the alarm levels for the relevant standards to be set see section 5.2.14. The LPA3 continues testing until the fluid is “clean”, at which point an alarm is signaled and testing stops.

  • Page 39: Bottle Sampling

    PRODUCT OPERATION 5.3.3.3 Bottle sampling If Bottle Sampling test type is selected, additional functions/parameters will appear in place of the options. Figure 5.46 Recommended sample volumes are made on screen specific to sample bottle size. The slider scale should be used to define the sample volume and a manual flush of the fluid MUST be carried out.

  • Page 40: Sample Volume Size

    (fig. 5.53). Figure 5.53 5.3.8 Diagnostics Item 28, fig. 5.35. This icon is to view the diagnostics screen. This is not accessible by end user and is only for MP Filtri personnel. Figure 5.54 Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 41: Language

    5.3.10 Delete history Item 30, fig. 5.35. Pressing the delete history icon will erase all records held within the LPA3 memory. Before proceeding with the deletion, the unit will ask for confirmation, (fig. 5.58). Figure 5.56 It is important to ensure/verify that your log results have been downloaded and saved prior to deleting from the unit.

  • Page 42: Lpa3 Removal And Product Maintenance

    All LPA3 products are sent in a cardboard box with appropriate protective packaging and these should be recycled accordingly where possible. Fluids used with the LPA3 should be fully drained and disposed of according to EU waste framework directive and ISO 44001 Environmental Management.
  • Page 43 PRODUCT OPERATION Automatic Particle Counters...
  • Page 44 Automatic Particle Counters...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting / Faq

    The standard LPA3 is fitted with Viton seals, so Petroleum Ether or Iso Propyl Alcohol may be used for this purpose, in conjunction with the MP Filtri UK Bottle Sampling Unit. See flushing guidelines on supplied product USB.
  • Page 46 The data and information contained in this publication are provided only for the purpose of information. MP Filtri reserves the right to make changes to the models and versions of the products described at any time, both for technical and commercial reasons.
  • Page 48 Pessano con Bornago Milano - Italy +39 02 957031 sales@mpfiltri.it BRANCH OFFICES ITALFILTRI LLC MP Filtri India Pvt. Ltd. Moscow - Russia Bangalore - India +7 (495) 220 94 60 +91 80 4147 7444 / +91 80 4146 1444 mpfiltrirussia@yahoo.com sales@mpfiltri.co.in...

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