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TDK CeraPlas EK1250101 Series Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual 2021 CeraPlas Exporer Kit www.tdk-electronics.tdk.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Labeling of the application................15 5.10 Safety instructions (pictograms) .............. 15 5.10.1 Marking, nameplate .................. 16 5.10.2 CE-marking ....................16 5.10.3 Application description ....................17 Application areas and description of function ........... 17 Advantages of the application ................17 © TDK Electronics AG...
  • Page 3 Switching on/off ....................22 Switching on ....................22 8.1.1 Switching off ....................22 8.1.2 Operation of the TDK Explore Kit via button (without App) ......23 Disinfection process flow ................24 8.2.1 Smartphone app ....................25 Installation and first steps ................25 8.3.1...

  • Page 4: List Of Illustrations

    Figure 7-7, locking mechnism at the filter unit ..............21 Figure 7-8, locking mechnism at the control unit ............21 Figure 8-1, TDK control unit LED: green ................. 23 Figure 8-2, TDK control unit LED: red ................23 Figure 8-3, TDK control unit LED: blue ................24 Figure 8-4, Ozon concentration in PPM ................
  • Page 5 Figure 9-5, protective cover of the control unit ............... 31 Figure 9-6, locks of the cover ................... 31 Figure 9-7, seal of the cover ..................... 31 Figure 9-8, socket of the filter unit ..................31 Figure 9-9, plug of the control unit ................... 31 © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 6: Identification

    Apparatus CeraPlas Explore Kit Apparatus designation TDK Explore Kit Series-number e.g. EK1250101xxx see Figure 5-1, nameplate Year of manufacture 2021 3.2 Manufacturer Manufacturer TDK Electronics GmbH & Co OG Street Siemensstraße 43 Location 8530 Deutschlandsberg www.tdk-electronics.tdk.com/en/2910748/products/product- Contact catalog/cold-plasma-technology/ceraplas-explorekit 3.3 Information about the document management...

  • Page 7: Notes To The User (Developer)

    This development kit is not a finished apparatus or appliance regarding the european marketing regulations and is therefore not intended for the end-user but for the developer in the context of product development or the TDK technical marketing. 4.1 Purpose of the document This operating instruction ...

  • Page 8: Illustration Of The Components

    Figure 4-2, Explore Kit components Figure 4-1, Explore Kit container Figure 4-3, control unit Figure 4-4, control unit plug Figure 4-6, CeraPlas element (plasma generator, detail of Figure 4-5, CeraPlas element (plasma generator) the front side) © TDK Electronics AG...
  • Page 9 CeraPlas Explorer Kit Figure 4-8, filter extension box plug Figure 4-7, filter extension box Figure 4-9, filter extension Figure 4-10, container cover with seal © TDK Electronics AG...
  • Page 10  USB-C charging port  CeraPlas element (plasma generator) Filter extension with:  Connector  Ozone destruction unit  Ozone measuring unit Container:  Sealed lid USB-C charging cable Cover with seal Table 1, Components and elements © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 11: Basic Safety Instructions

    (developer)). This device (apparatus) is not intended for the end-user! The TDK Explore Kit is a demonstrator unit for exploring dry disinfection processes using the CeraPlas technology. Whereby, the kit includes a filter extension unit and an Android app which allows to define its own decontamination process. Only use the device for the intended purposes.

  • Page 12: Conversions Or Modifications

    In case of unauthorized conversions and modifications to the apparatus, any liability and warranty by the manufacturer expires! This also applies to changing settings. Therefore, do not make any changes or additions to the TDK Explore Kit without the consultation and written consent of the manufacturer! 5.3.2 Spare and wear parts...

  • Page 13: Risks In Handling The Application

     to the application itself  to other material assets The basis for the safe and trouble-free use of the TDK Explore Kit is knowledge of the safety and operating instructions in this manual. These operating instructions must be freely accessible to those persons who carry out maintenance, cleaning and repair! 5.6 Residual risks...
  • Page 14 If a characteristic chemical odour is noticeable around the container, switch off the system and ventilate the affected area. If the apparatus is no longer needed, it must be disposed of properly based on local legal and regulatory requirements (see section 10.3 Disposal)! © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 15: Obligation Of The User

    A notice is attached to the nameplate of the application, Indoor! informing the user that this apparatus may only be used indoors! Read the A note is attached to the device, which requests the operating user to read these operating instructions! instructions! © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 16: Marking, Nameplate

    CeraPlas Explorer Kit 5.10.2 Marking, nameplate The following marking (nameplate) is fixed on the TDK CeraPlas Explore Kit Figure 5-1, nameplate 5.10.3 CE-marking The CE-marking indicates conformity with applicable EU Directive(s) concerning the apparatus that require CE-marking. This development kit is not a finished apparatus or appliance regarding the European marketing regulations and is therefore not intended for the end-user and therefore the CE-marking is not affixed to the Explore Kit.

  • Page 17: Application Description

    CeraPlas element and shows one of the possible ways to use the CeraPlas technology, in this case for disinfection application. The default functions of the state machine of the TDK´s Explore Kit is based on following steps: Phase 1: Start-up – Generation 1.

  • Page 18: Structure Of The Application

    6.4.3 Environmental conditions Data Explore Kit: +5 °C to +45 °C Temperature range: CeraPlas: 0 °C to +60 °C Battery: 0 °C to +45 °C Humidity: Up to 60% relative humidity (non-condensing) Table 4, environmental conditions © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 19: Delivery, Assembly, Connection And Adjustment

    CeraPlas Explorer Kit 7 Delivery, Assembly, Connection and Adjustment The TDK Explore Kit is manufactured, inspected, and functionally tested by TDK. 7.1 Delivery The TDK Explore Kit is shipped in appropriate packaging and contains the following parts:  Control unit  Container ...
  • Page 20 CeraPlas Explorer Kit Figure 7-1, container cover with seal Figure 7-2, cover with snap-in function Figure 7-4, container completely closed Figure 7-3, close cover tightly © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    This Explore Kit operates with a battery power supply with 3.7 V DC and is directly included. A replacement by the user is not intended (see section 6.4.2 Electrical data):  battery: 3.7 V DC  Plug-in power supply: 5 V DC, 1 A (not included in scope of delivery) © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 22: Operation And Use

    CeraPlas Explorer Kit 8 Operation and use The operation or use of the TDK Explore Kit is very simple and the individual steps are described in detail below. Caution – Ozone Emission! Do not use the TDK Explore Kit without sealed lid.

  • Page 23: Operation Of The Tdk Explore Kit Via Button (Without App)

    8.2 Operation of the TDK Explore Kit via button (without App) First of all, it is important that the box of the TDK Explore Kit is tightly closed to start the whole process. From the pictures you can see that the cover snaps into place at the end of the box and is fitted with a seal.

  • Page 24: Disinfection Process Flow

     If you interrupt the generation phase, the neutralization phase will be shortened. Figure 8-3, TDK control unit LED: blue 8.2.1 Disinfection process flow  Phase (1) - Generation o Starting procedure and self-check o Check connection to Bluetooth devices...

  • Page 25: Smartphone App

    8.3.1 Installation and first steps Attention only for Android devices version 6.0 to 11.0!  To install the app, please scan the QR code that you received from TDK (the QR code shown in the figure below is only an example).
  • Page 26 Figure 8-11, App Step 5 Figure 8-12, App Step 6 7. All necessary rights required by the app must be released, then the app will be installed 8. Your smartphone app is completely installed 9. Open the app © TDK Electronics AG...
  • Page 27 Figure 8-18, App Step 12 As it can be seen in steps 11 and 12, the TDK Explore App can be used to launch the application. To ensure security, the system locks the box so that the lid cannot be taken off.

  • Page 28: Opening After Operation

    When the generation phase is interrupted, the neutralization phase will be shortened. 8.4 Opening after operation Open the TDK Explore Kit as shown in the following figures. Figure 8-20, remove the control unit Figure 8-19, to remove the control unit,...
  • Page 29 CeraPlas Explorer Kit Figure 8-23, charging with the USB-cable Figure 8-24, plug-in power supply with CE-mark © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 30: Maintenance, Cleaning And Repair

    Figure 9-1, inner side of the filter unit with holes for ozone neutralization Figure 9-2, two holes for ozone neutralization (suck Figure 9-3, four holes for ozone neutralization (blow out) © TDK Electronics AG...
  • Page 31 Figure 9-5, protective cover of the control unit Figure 9-4, external opening of the filter unit Figure 9-6, locks of the cover Figure 9-7, seal of the cover Figure 9-8, socket of the filter unit Figure 9-9, plug of the control unit © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 32: Cleaning

     Use only appropriate cleaning agents  Cleaning with polishing agents must not scratch the surface Never use objects for cleaning, such as knives, scrapers or steel wool, which could cause scratches on the surface. © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 33: Repair

    CeraPlas Explorer Kit Repair In case of malfunction of the TDK Explore Kit and repair is required, it must be carried out by the manufacturer. For repairs, please contact TDK Electronics GmbH & Co OG! © TDK Electronics AG...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting And Disposal

    CeraPlas Explorer Kit 10 Troubleshooting and disposal 10.1 Troubleshooting The TDK Explore Kit is built very solidly and compactly and therefore there should be no difficulties with handling and operation. Contact the manufacturer for troubleshooting! 10.2 Causes of failure Failure...
  • Page 35  The device contains valuable materials that can be recycled. The device has to be taken to a suitable collection point.  Defective electronics or CeraPlas elements should be returned to TDK (after previously contacting TDK). Ensure environmentally compatible disposal (based on applicable legal and regulatory requirements)! ©...

  • Page 36: Index

    Application areas and description of Obligation of the user ......15 function..........17 Operation and use ....... 22 Application description ....... 17 Operation of the TDK ......23 Assembly ..........19 Power supply ........21 Basic safety instructions ..... 11 Protective measures and safety Behavior in case of error ....
  • Page 37 This publication is only a brief product survey which may be changed from time to time. Our products are described in detail in our data sheets. The Important notes (www.tdk-electronics.tdk.com/ImportantNotes) and the product-specific Cautions and warnings must be observed. All relevant information is available through our sales offices.

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