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User Manual PROBA 110 - English
Special version with pressure controlled fans
Software:
PROBA 110 3rd Generation
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Do063319 Proba3 v312 PCF EN.wpd
VDH Products BV - Roden - Holland
INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATING
MANUAL
THIRD GENERATION
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Henk Nijmeijer
Date:
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063319
v3.12
04-04-2011
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION OPERATING MANUAL THIRD GENERATION User Manual PROBA 110 - English Doc.nr.: 063319 Special version with pressure controlled fans Version: v3.12 Software: PROBA 110 3rd Generation Henk Nijmeijer Date: 04-04-2011 File: Do063319 Proba3 v312 PCF EN.wpd VDH Products BV - Roden - Holland...
  • Page 2 Page: 2 of 78 Disclaimer The information contained in this document is assumed to be accurate. However VDH Products BV accepts no liability for eventual mistakes or errors and has the right to change this document without notice. Copyright Notice Copyright 1997 VDH Products BV, Roden The Netherlands.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation of the PROBA ripening system ........
  • Page 4 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 4 of 78 Appendix A (Schematic overview ripening on product temperature) ........... 43 Appendix B (Schematic overview ripening on air temperature) .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    PROBA network. Operation of the PROBA ripening system The bananas in the ripening room are ripened by means of ripening programs. In the PROBA ripening system the length of these programs and the temperatures are adjusted each day.

  • Page 6: Methods Of Temperature Control

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 6 of 78 During a number of days (the length of the program, in this case 4) a temperature setpoint is setup for each day. On a given day, the PROBA110 regulates the temperature in the ripening room to be equal or close to that particular value. The length of a ripening program can be varied from 1 to 9 days.

  • Page 7: The Proba110

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 7 of 78 The PROBA110 Control of the PROBA110 The control computer PROBA110 can be controlled fully via its front panel. If the PROBA110 is connected to a Personal Computer there is also the possibility to control the PROBA110 from this Personal Computer. In both cases all process parameters of the PROBA110 are adjustable.

  • Page 8: Key Switch

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 8 of 78 2.1.1 Key switch The key switch located at the top right of the front panel of the PROBA110, has three positions: The PROBA110 is switched off. The displays and the LED's are off, there is no regulation.
  • Page 9 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 9 of 78 After pressing the TEMP/VENT key once more, the average temperature is shown in the display again. If there is no temperature regulation, pressing the TEMP/VENT key has no effect.
  • Page 10 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 10 of 78 If the ripening room is not ventilating at the moment, the upper display indicates the time in hours till the next ventilation. If there is no more ventilation, the lower display shows four horizontal bars.

  • Page 11: Programming And Starting A Ripening Program

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 11 of 78 2.1.3 Programming and starting a ripening program Depending on the internal settings of the PROBA110, several program steps can be skipped. This is to prevent fixed settings having to be programmed every time and make the programming longer than needed.
  • Page 12 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 12 of 78 A second gasification can now be programmed. If a gas concentration sensor is used, the gas concentration for the second gasification can be programmed. If no gas concentration sensor is used, the gas supply time is programmed for the second gasification.
  • Page 13 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 13 of 78 If ventilation is not required, the ventilation time should be decreased as much as possible. The display text reads 'OFF'. Finally the ventilation interval of the first ventilation is programmed. This interval time determines for how many hours ventilation should take place.
  • Page 14 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 14 of 78 steps to day 1 and the clock will count from 00.00 hours. While programming the PROBA110 will use the last settings of that program as default. If a ripening program is adjusted during programming or during the ripening process, these changed values are default settings for the next time the program is used.

  • Page 15: Stopping A Ripening Program

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 15 of 78 2.1.4 Stopping a ripening program Make sure that the key switch is in the PE position. When a ripening program is running a flashing LED in the DAY row shows which day is currently active.

  • Page 16: Changing The Temperature Setpoint

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 16 of 78 Rotate the key switch to ON. Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use. 2.1.5 Changing the temperature setpoint To allow the ripener to change the ripening program whilst it is running, it is possible to change the setpoints of the program days.

  • Page 17: Changing The Relative Humidity Setpoint

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 17 of 78 2.1.6 Changing the relative humidity setpoint If a sensor for relative humidity is connected to the PROBA110, the user can change the setpoint of the humidity control. Make sure that the key switch is in the PE position.

  • Page 18: Changing The Pressure Setpoints

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 18 of 78 2.1.7 Changing the pressure setpoints If a sensor for pressure control fans is connected to the PROBA110, the user can change the setpoints of the pressure control fans.

  • Page 19: Standby

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 19 of 78 2.1.8 Standby In the STANDBY mode the PROBA110 will regulate for an unlimited time on a fixed setpoint temperature in the ripening room. This STANDBY mode for example can be used if products other than bananas are stored in the ripening room.

  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping The Gassing

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 20 of 78 Now press the SET key and the STANDBY mode is switched off. The temperature regulation stops, the ripening room will not be kept at a constant temperature. Also the STANDBY LED will not light anymore.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping The Ventilation

    During this time the PROBA110 will indicate that there is gas present and the door of the ripening room can be locked. After the SET key is pressed, the PROBA will start with gasification. Ventilation will be stopped if gassing is started.
  • Page 22 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 22 of 78 Rotate the key switch to ON and remove the key. Please note: If the ventilation is stopped, all programmed ventilations of the ripening room are stopped. No more ventilation takes place, because the first as well as the second cycle is switched off.

  • Page 23: Changing The Program Clock

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 23 of 78 2.1.11 Changing the program clock During the course of a ripening program, it is possible to change the program clock of the PROBA110. The length of a program can be made shorter by stepping forward or longer by stepping back.

  • Page 24: Zone And Heating Switch

    To prevent unauthorized use, turn the key switch to ON and remove the key. 2.1.13 Zone and heating switch The PROBA can control a maximum of three zones. lf one of the zones is not used, it can be switched off. In a zone that is switched off no temperature is regulated.
  • Page 25 To prevent unauthorized use, rotate the key switch to ON and remove the key. Please note: If heating is switched off and heating is required by the control, the HEAT LED's on the front of the PROBA start flashing, to indicate that the HEAT- OFF function is active.

  • Page 26: Error Messages

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 26 of 78 Error messages The PROBA110 has a large variety of ways to detect errors and failures. These are shown in an error code in the lower display, while the ALARM LED lights, the buzzer is on and the ALARM relay makes contact.
  • Page 27 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 27 of 78 Non Fatal Errors can be recognized by the letter 'F' in the display, followed by a number code. The meaning of the number is: Temperature sensor x at fault. The regulation continues by using the operational temperature sensors.

  • Page 28: The Personal Computer

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 28 of 78 The Personal Computer The PROBA110 can be connected to the computer. There are two versions from the PC software. There is a DOS version and a Windows version.

  • Page 29: Settings Of The Proba110

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 29 of 78 4.1.1.3 Network If the PROBA110 is connected to a network, a small printed circuit board (the network interface) has to be present. This printed circuit board is standard mounted by VDH, so that the PROBA110 is always prepared for a network connection.

  • Page 30: General Settings Of The Proba110

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 30 of 78 Rotate the key switch to the ON position and remove the key from the switch. Please note: Unless stated otherwise when setting parameter, 0 = NO and 1 = YES.

  • Page 31: Setting Of The Control Characteristics Of The Proba110

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 31 of 78 Explanation: 0101 With this parameter settings for program 1 can be fixed into the memory of the PROBA110. The moment parameter is changed to 0, the present settings of program 1 become default. This means that every time that program 1 is used, these values will be the starting point for programming.
  • Page 32 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 32 of 78 1330 When using pressure control fans, this parameter should be set to 1. Instead of the RH setpoint, there are two pressure setpoints. One for when the fans rotate in forward and one for when they are reversed.
  • Page 33 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 33 of 78 1370 During alternative pressure fan control (analog output option 13 and 14, see parameter 6001..6004) the parameters 1370..1374 are applicable. The principle of the alternative pressure fan control is according to...

  • Page 34: Setting Of The Alarms Of The Proba110

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 34 of 78 1401 During execution of a ripening program, the setpoint can be changed in three different ways: 0 = Only for the current day. 1 = All programmed temperatures are decreased or increased by the same value as the present setpoint.

  • Page 35: Hardware Settings Of The Proba110

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 35 of 78 1801 This parameter determines if the absolute minimum/maximum alarm 1 is always active, or only during control (program or standby). 1803 At an absolute minimum/maximum alarm 1 no alarm relay, the non fatal alarm relay or the fatal alarm relay be activated.
  • Page 36 36 of 78 The PROBA110 offers the facility to give random functions to relays or inputs. Only skilled users of the PROBA are advised to use this function. In case of doubt, it is always possible to contact the specialists of VDH Products BV.

  • Page 37: Network And The Proba120

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 37 of 78 Network and the PROBA120 The VDH network is a 'daisy-chain' type network. This means the connection from the PC (over the PROBA120, the interface) goes from PROBA110 to PROBA110. It is not allowed to connect the last PROBA110 back to the PROBA120, so that a loop is made.

  • Page 38: Temperature Sensors

    PROBA120 v3.04). Together with the PROBA120, VDH Products delivers a serial cable with 25 pin D-type connector on one end and a 9 pin connector on the other end. If the Personal Computer has a 25 pin connector, almost all local computer shops can supply a 9 to 25 pin adapter.

  • Page 39: Sensors For Air Temperature Regulation

    4.5.2 Sensors for product temperature regulation This method of temperature control resembles the way the predecessor of the PROBA, the BA192, regulates the temperature. Although the function of each sensor is free programmable, the following configuration is used most: It makes use of a maximum of seven (but mostly three) product sensors which are placed in the boxes with bananas.

  • Page 40: Relative Humidity Sensor

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 40 of 78 Relative humidity sensor Like the gas concentration sensor, the relative humidity sensor should be located in a place where the measured value corresponds to the true relative humidity in the ripening room.

  • Page 41: Relay Outputs

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 41 of 78 Relay outputs The relay board of the PROBA110 contains 16 relays. These control the ripening room (via a switch cupboard) and the alarms. The specification of all the relays contacts are: 10 A / 250 VAC and 10 A / 30 VDC (cos ...

  • Page 42: Analogue Outputs

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 42 of 78 4.10 Analogue outputs In the standard version the PROBA110 has four analogue outputs. These analogue outputs can be for instance used to control a recorder, proportional valves or electronic expansion valves.

  • Page 43: Appendix A (Schematic Overview Ripening On Product Temperature)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 43 of 78 Appendix A (Schematic overview ripening on product temperature)

  • Page 44: Appendix B (Schematic Overview Ripening On Air Temperature)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 44 of 78 Appendix B (Schematic overview ripening on air temperature)

  • Page 45: Appendix C (Standard Ripening Programs)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 45 of 78 Appendix C (Standard ripening programs) Program number Standard Chiquita Ripening Programs for Product Temperature (C) Standby Prog. 1 14.5 18.0 18.0 16.5 15.5 15.0 Prog. 2 14.5 16.5 16.5...

  • Page 46: Appendix D (Installation Record)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 46 of 78 Appendix D (Installation Record) Individual details of the PROBA110 control computers Sensors connected Room Network Serial Serial Temperature Option number number Number Address Control Relay board = product temperature control sensor...
  • Page 47 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 47 of 78 Individual details of the PROBA110 control computers Sensors connected Room Network Serial Serial Temperature Option number number Number Address Control Relay board = product temperature control sensor = air temperature control sensor...

  • Page 48: Appendix E (Program Parameters)

    Default 0000 General 0001 Standard programming 0..0 (see section 4.2.1.) 0002 Network number 1..99 0003 Proba always in Standby 0..1 0004 Version number software 0005 Production date (year/week) 0006 Serial number 0100 Default Programs 0101 Program 1 can be changed 0..1...
  • Page 49 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 49 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 0300 Programming program 1 to 10 0301 Skip gas concentration 0..1 0302 Skip gas delay 1 0..1 0303 Skip gas period 1 0..1...
  • Page 50 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 50 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 1000 Control Settings 1001 Differential cooling 0.1..10.0 °C 1002 Offset cooling -10..10.0 °C -0.1 1003 Differential heating 0.1..10.0 °C 1004 Offset heating -10..10.0 °C...
  • Page 51 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 51 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 1300 Fan Settings 1301 Fan off when door open 0..1 1302 Fan off delay when door open 0..999 1303 Fan on delay when door closed 0..999...
  • Page 52 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 52 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 1400 Setpoint and Temperature Settings 1401 Setpoint adjustment is valid till 0..2 0 = only present day (0..24 hrs) 1 = total program is moved...
  • Page 53 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 53 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 1700 Temperature Alarms 1701 Absolute maximum alarm 1 -10..40.0 °C 25.0 1702 Absolute minimum alarm 1 -10..40.0 °C 10.0 1703 Delay absolute alarm 1 0..999...
  • Page 54 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 54 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 1800 Alarm Relay Settings 1801 Absolute alarm 1 active 0..1 0 = only during control 1 = always 1802 Absolute alarm 2 active 0..1...
  • Page 55 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 55 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 2000 Sensors Settings 2010 Zone sensor 1 0..7 0 = no zone 1 = zone 1 2 = zone 2 3 = zone 1+2...
  • Page 56 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 56 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 2060 Zone sensor 6 0..7 2061 Type sensor 6 0..8 2062 Absolute alarm sensor 6 0..2 2063 Relative alarm sensor 6 0..2 2070 Zone sensor 7 0..7...
  • Page 57 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 57 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 2160 CO2 sensor current at 0 ppm 0.1..30.0 2161 CO2 sensor current at 500 ppm 0.1..30.0 2162 CO2 sensor current at 1000 ppm 0.1..30.0...
  • Page 58 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 58 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 4000 Digital Input Settings 4010 Input airbag failure 0..19 4020 Input airbag empty 0..19 4030 Input airbag full 0..19 4040 Input fan 1 failure 0..19...
  • Page 59 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 59 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 5000 Analog Input Settings 5001 Input rel. humidity sensor 0..7 5002 Input gas concentration sensor 0..7 5003 Input pressure sensor 1 0..7 5004 Input CO2 sensor 0..7...
  • Page 60 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 60 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 7011 Relay 11 forced on 0..1 7012 Relay 12 forced on 0..1 7013 Relay 13 forced on 0..1 7014 Relay 14 forced on 0..1...
  • Page 61 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 61 of 78 Number Description Range Value Default 8000 Passwords 8001 Password input parameter 0..9999 8002 Password 1..9999 0001 8010 Group 0000 free changeable 0..1 8011 Group 0100 free changeable 0..1 8012 Group 0200 &...

  • Page 62: Appendix F (Error Messages)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 62 of 78 Appendix F (Error messages) Overview error messages PROBA110 type 'E' = fatal. type 'F' = warning (non fatal). Table with Fatal Errors Code Description All control temperature sensors at fault, control stops...
  • Page 63 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 63 of 78 Code Description E 51 Temperature sensor 1 lower than absolute minimum 2 E 52 Temperature sensor 2 lower than absolute minimum 2 E 53 Temperature sensor 3 lower than absolute minimum 2...
  • Page 64 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 64 of 78 Table Non-Fatal Failures Code Description Temperature sensor 1 is broken Temperature sensor 2 is broken Temperature sensor 3 is broken Temperature sensor 4 is broken Temperature sensor 5 is broken...
  • Page 65 Fans > 15 minutes off at running program F 250 Minimum pressure alarm F 260 Maximum pressure alarm F 300 Interrupt power supply F 400 Non fatal alarm input active F 500 No communication with the Proba F 501 No communication with all Proba’s...

  • Page 66: Appendix G (Operation Of Controls)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 66 of 78 Appendix G (Operation of Controls) Cooling and Heating. The cooling switches on at setpoint + offset + differential and switches off at setpoint + offset. The heating switches on at setpoint + offset - differential and switches off at setpoint + offset.

  • Page 67: Appendix H (Technical Specifications Temperature Sensors Sm 8000, Sm8300 And Sm8500)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 67 of 78 Appendix H (Technical Specifications Temperature Sensors SM 8000, SM8300 and SM8500) Type : SM 8000/2m Sensor element : Pt-1000, 3-wire acc. to DIN/IEC 751 Accuracy : DIN class A Range : -10/+40C...

  • Page 68: Appendix I (Technical Specifications Gas Concentration Sensor Pgs1500/2000)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 68 of 78 Appendix I (Technical Specifications Gas Concentration Sensor PGS1500/2000) Type : PGS 1500 / PGS 2000 Supply : 17-28 Vdc or 15-24 Vac Range : 0-1500ppm (lineair) Output : 4/+20mA Operating temperature : 0/+55C...
  • Page 69 230Vac power cable. If shielded cable is used the shield should always be earthed in the PROBA unit only. If there are more than 3 wires in the cable, the extra wires must be properly insulated.

  • Page 70: Appendix J (Technical Specification Humidity Sensor Rh970)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 70 of 78 Appendix J (Technical Specification Humidity Sensor RH970) Type : RH 970 Housing : Black ABS plastic Dimensions : 144 x 72 x 50mm (hwd) Connection : Via feed-through holes on screw terminals...

  • Page 71: Appendix K (Technical Specifications Pressure Sensor Px25)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 71 of 78 Appendix K (Technical Specifications Pressure Sensor PX25) Type : PX 25 Housing : Black PVC Dimensions : 64 x 57 x 18mm (hwd) Connection : 2x hose 4/4½mm inside...

  • Page 72: Appendix L (Technical Specifications Proba120 Network System)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 72 of 78 Appendix L (Technical Specifications PROBA120 Network System)
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  • Page 74: Appendix M (Technical Specification Proba110)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 74 of 78 Appendix M (Technical Specification PROBA110)
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  • Page 77 VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 77 of 78 Jumper settings.

  • Page 78: Appendix N (Overview Software Versions)

    VDH Products BV Document 063319 - version 3.12 Page: 78 of 78 Appendix N (Overview Software Versions) PROBA 110 Software. 13.08.1996 v3.18 Basic version for this manual. 01.11.1996 v3.19 Not published. Internal changes. 10.11.1996 v3.20 Switching pressure and humidity alarm on and off.

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