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PROBA 5
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PROBA5_EN.indd
VDH Products BV
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PROBA 5
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07-12-2018

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  • Page 1 Manual PROBA 5 Description: PROBA 5 Pages: Doc.nr: 170366 Type: Manual Version: File: PROBA5_EN.indd Signature: Date: 07-12-2018 VDH Products BV...
  • Page 2 VDH Products BV reserves the right to make changes to the content of this manual, at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes.
  • Page 3 Version: 1.1 About this manual This user manual is meant to support you during operation of the PROBA 5. This manual should be used in combination with the VASP manual. This manual only describes the PROBA specific part of the VASP software.
  • Page 4 PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Safety Read this first! Before the installation is going to be used, the instructions mentioned below have to be considered. The guarantee of the installation expires if any damage, failure or shortcoming is a result of negligence or non-observance of the points mentioned below.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Table of contents 1 Tab Overview 1.1 Modify overview 1.1.1 Product image 1.1.2 Show sensor 2 Tab Controller 2.1 Main control 2.1.1 (De)activate items 2.1.2 Cell operation 2.1.2.1 Operation mode - Hold 2.1.2.2 Operation mode - Ripe 2.1.2.3 Operation mode - Standby...

  • Page 6: Tab Overview

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 1 Tab Overview Depending on the license, you should first select a location and then the required overview is shown. If the location option is not in your license, the overview tab will directly show.

  • Page 7: Modify Overview

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 1.1 Modify overview The appearance of the room in the overview can be modified. The product image can be changed or removed and a selection of the sensors can made. To make these modifications, just right click on the room and left click on the required action.

  • Page 8: Tab Controller

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2 Tab Controller Each cell is independently controlled by a controller. Via tab ‘Controller’ the right commands and setpoints are send to each controller. All ripening processes are based on pre-defined program templates. If necessary it is possible to change the selected program temporarily.

  • Page 9: Cell Operation

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.2 Cell operation Green led indicates if item is activated. Hold status; Manual regime for ventilation and manual setting for relative humidity, fan speed and temperature. Manual operation for ventilator and heating are enabled.

  • Page 10: Operation Mode - Ripe

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Setpoint temperature Setpoint relative humidity Setpoint fan speed Ventilation pause time Ventilation activation time Interrupt hold mode Start hold mode Hold parameters Fig. 8 2.1.2.2 Operation mode - Ripe Select ‘Ripe’ to start a completely automatic controlled ripening process.

  • Page 11: Operation Mode - Standby

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.2.3 Operation mode - Standby Select ‘Standby’ to start with one gassing cycle and then maintain a constant ventilation regime with fixed relative humidity and temperature setting. However, it is possible to (de-)activate ventilator, heating and gassing manually.

  • Page 12: Operation Mode - Ulo

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Start manual ventilation Fig. 13 Start manual ventilation with gas in the room Fig. 14 2.1.2.6 Operation mode - ULO By closing a digital input, the Proba can be set in ULO mode. In this mode the door will be locked and the ventilation is blocked.

  • Page 13: Batch Setting

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.3 Batch setting All ripening processes are logged with a unique batch identification. Therefore, it is necessary to enter batch information prior to the ripening process. No information displayed because no batch is selected.

  • Page 14: Used Presentations & Symbols

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.4 Used presentations & symbols The graphical presentation depends on the current situation. 2.1.4.1 Cell (De)activate sensors & zones Use right mouse button to de-activate sensors and zones individually. De-activated items are greyed out.

  • Page 15: Airbag

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.4.4 Airbag Airbag empty Airbag blowing Airbag suction Airbag filled Airbag failure Airbag status Fig. 19 2.1.4.5 Door Failure Closed and locked Closed and unlocked Open Door status Fig. 20 2.1.4.6 Gas cylinder Failure (empty)

  • Page 16: Measurements

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.4.7 Measurements 2.1.4.7.1 General measurements Measured value Setpoint value General measurement Fig. 22 This is the current measured temperature and setpoint. During automatic ripening this setpoint changes according the program settings. However, it is possible to change the setpoint temporarily until the next setting in the program.

  • Page 17: Specific Measurements

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.1.4.7.2 Specific measurements (De)activate Sensor number sensors & zones Graphical presentation Use right mouse button to Measured value de-activate sensors and zones individually. De-activated items are greyed out. Air control sensor Product control sensor...

  • Page 18: Subtab Programs

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.2 Subtab Programs Use this tab to define program templates that are selected in Ripe-mode (see “§2.1.2.2 Operation mode - Ripe” on page 10). Select point at graph and Select the drag blue point to another...

  • Page 19: Selected Series - Temperature

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.2.1 Selected series - Temperature Setpoint temperature in graph Date and time for temperature setpoint that is used during Date and time in ‘Standby mode. graph for temperature setpoint Setpoint temperature that is used during ‘Standby mode...

  • Page 20: Selected Series - Ventilation

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 2.2.4 Selected series - Ventilation Start date and time in Ventilation duration graph for ventilation Selected series - Ventilation Fig. 29 2.2.5 Selected series - Humidity Start date and time in Setpoint relative humidity (%) graph for rel.

  • Page 21: Simple Control Panel

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 3 Operation with the control panel 3.1 Simple control panel There are three simple control panels available. The funcionality is the same for all three displays. For more functionality, a larger touch screen is available.
  • Page 22 PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Enter a pin code to make adjustments. This code is one of the parameters and can be changed on the ∏ To enter the pin code, push the “PROG” key and enter the pin code with the keys. (set = 1, menu = 2, π...

  • Page 23: Operating The Proba Using A Touchscreen

    You can use a touchscreen to configure and operate the Proba 5 Compact. The touchscreen is connected to the same VASP network as the Proba 5 Compact. Before the touchscreen can communicate with the Proba, you first need to configure it.

  • Page 24: The Main Screen

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Control panel - Setting the clocks Fig. 38 You can now configure the time and date. Use the >> and << symbols to synchronise the clocks of the Proba (MC3 Controller) and the touchscreen. Here it is important to know which of the two clocks is displaying the right time and date.

  • Page 25: Components Of The Main Screen

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 3.2.2.2 Components of the main screen Control panel - Main screen Fig. 40 Registered, zie pagina 24 Ventilator active yes/no Network settings, zie pagina Aeration active yes/no Name of the Proba Humidification active yes/no See the installation manual View temp.

  • Page 26: Reading Other Sensors

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Control panel - Reading the temperature sensors Fig. 41 Besides the measured values, this screen also displays the types of sensors that have been configured. You can switch the sensors on and off individually using the buttons beside the measured values.

  • Page 27: Programme Settings

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 3.2.2.5 Programme settings You can adjust the setpoints of an active programme by pressing the button. This screen is also used to stop an active programme and/or activate Hold or Standby mode. Ripening programs can only be launched through VASP.

  • Page 28: Control Panel - Parameter Settings

    Version: 1.1 3.2.2.6 Control panel - Parameter settings A number of parameters of the Proba 5 Compact can be configured on the control panel. Parameters that cannot be configured using the control panel can be configured on the Proba webpage using VASP.

  • Page 29: Alarms

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 3.2.2.7 Alarms If there is an alarm, an exclamation mark beside the padlock starts blinking. The exclamation mark appears regardless of the screen that is being displayed at that moment. Press the blinking exclamation mark to open the alarm screen. All the active alarms are displayed on this screen.

  • Page 30: List Of Figures

    PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 4 List of figures Fig. 1 Overview location Fig. 2 Modify room appearance Fig. 3 Product selection Fig. 4 Sensor selection Fig. 5 Controller - main control Fig. 6 (De)activated items Fig. 7 Cell operation - overview Fig.
  • Page 31 PROBA 5 Doc.nr: 170366 Version: 1.1 Page 31 of 32...
  • Page 32 VDH Products BV Produktieweg 1 9301 ZS Roden PO Box 205 9300 AE Roden The Netherlands T +31 ( 0 ) 50 302 89 00 F +31 ( 0 ) 50 302 89 80 info@vdhproducts.nl www.vdhproducts.nl...

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