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- Page 1 Steam Trap Testing Equipment VKP 42 Ex VKP 42 Original Installation Instructions 850757-01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Foreword ............................3 Availability ............................. 3 Formatting features in the document ...................... 3 Safety ..............................4 Use for the intended purpose ......................... 4 Basic safety notes ..........................4 Information on property damage or malfunctions ..................5 Qualification of personnel ........................5 Protective gear ............................ -
Page 3: Foreword
Certain text elements of this installation & operating efficiently for its intended purpose. manual feature a specific typographic design. You can easily distinguish the following text elements: VKP 42 Ex Standard text VKP 42 Cross-reference This test equipment for steam traps will be called ... -
Page 4: Safety
Before starting the test make sure that no part potentially explosive atmospheres. of the pipeline is carrying voltage. You can The VKP 42 Ex steam trap testing equipment is achieve this e.g. by earthing the pipeline. used in areas at risk of gas explosion for testing ... -
Page 5: Information On Property Damage Or Malfunctions
Never open the components of the Qualification of personnel equipment. A qualified person must be acquainted with and Never use any defective or damaged experienced in the following: components. The pertinent on-site rules and regulations for Before recharging the equipment make sure preventing fire and explosions as well as that the used cables are in good working industrial safety regulations... -
Page 6: Typographic Features Of Warning Notes
Description For VKP 42 Ex equipment, the following components are intended for use in areas at risk of gas explosion and are identified on the respective Scope of supply and equipment... - Page 7 Equipment specification VKP 42 Ex Item Name / specification Designation or meaning Sensor tip On/Off key (see operating manual for the “Home” button (see data collector data collector) installation & operating manual) Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex “Back” button (see data collector Connecting cable to connect the installation &...
- Page 8 VKP 42 Item Name / specification Designation or meaning Sensor tip On/Off key (see operating manual for the “Home” button (see data collector data collector) installation & operating manual) Com-Box type VKPC 40plus “Back” button (see data collector Connecting cable to connect the installation &...
- Page 9 Indicators and adjustors on the Com box Item Description ON/OFF button Charge indicator LED illuminated green: the battery of the Com Box is charged. The Com Box is not connected to the mains power. LED pulsing green: the Com Box is connected to the mains power and the battery is being charged.
- Page 10 Com box VKPC 40plus Ex with Ex classification Traceability Standby bag (optional) with Ex classification The VKP 42 Ex is subject to the traceability rules of Directive 2014/34/EU. Do NOT use the supplied file and the adjustable mirror in explosion-risk areas! The file and the...
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Page 11: Task And Function
The VKP 42 Ex testing equipment is used in areas at risk of gas explosion for testing steam traps for Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR loss of steam and banking up of condensate. - Page 12 You can start the test via the test objects, or create The test results are analysed on the basis of noise a test object in the data collector during the test: limit values. These values were established through tests by the manufacturer. ...
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Page 13: Storing And Transporting The Equipment
Storing and transporting the Operation equipment Preparing tests Use only the supplied hard case for storing the equipment. Recharging the batteries When not in use, charge the data collector and Com box at least every six months (see DANGER “Recharging the batteries”... - Page 14 adapters to the power supply unit. Proceed as Attention! follows to change the adapter: If the equipment is not fully charged, data Press the catch (15) on the adapter. may be lost. Disconnect the adapter (14) from the power ...
- Page 15 Connecting components To charge the battery of the Com Box proceed as follows: Take the equipment out of the transport packaging. Unplug the connecting cable of the measuring probe from the jack (17) in the Com Box. Check the equipment for transport damage. ...
- Page 16 Switching on the equipment Using the VKP 42 app To start the VKP 42 app, tap the relevant icon Attention! on the display of the data collector. If the equipment is used after sudden The main menu is displayed. and/or drastic temperature changes The name of the program is shown in the title bar.
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Page 17: Performing Tests
Establishing a Bluetooth connection Using the app to analyse the test data Proceed as follows to pair a data collector and the You can find information on using the data Com box for data transfer via Bluetooth: analysis app in the supplied operating instructions. - Page 18 Checking steam trap For thermal steam traps, you must apply the sensor tip in one of the following positions: DANGER Where the cover meets the flange Risk of explosion if the pipeline to be On the side of the cover tested is carrying voltage.
- Page 19 For ball-float steam traps, you must apply the If the noise reading reaches the threshold value sensor tip in one of the following positions: within 10 seconds, the test is automatically terminated after 10 seconds. The highest point of the cover Otherwise, the test is automatically terminated after ...
- Page 20 The following test results are possible: Message Description Steam trap O.K. The test object is in good working condition and not leaking steam. Defective The test object is faulty. Authorize qualified personnel to replace the faulty steam with a new one. FN (foreign noise) The test object is affected by foreign noise.
- Page 21 If faults occur during the test procedure one of the following messages will be indicated: Message Description Abort! The test was stopped by touching the "Back" button. Repeat the test. Error! An error occurred during the data transfer from the Com Box. Check the Bluetooth connection shown on the display.
- Page 22 Entering comments If a steam trap has not be been checked yet you can enter and save a comment on the test object. The available comments are explained in the following table. Most comments allow checking the test objects. Comment Meaning Test object removed The test object is not installed in the system.
- Page 23 Measuring foreign noise (FN) Launch the VKP 42 app. The ultrasonic test can be affected by foreign Tap the “Quick Check” button. noises. If the mean value of the measured noise Buttons appear for the possible test locations exceeds the preset noise limit, the message “Steam tracer”, “Steam line”...
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Page 24: Analysing Tests
Analysing tests Checking the component parts for damage Be sure that all components are in good working You can analyse the tests using the data analysis condition before and after using them. app. You can find further information in the ... -
Page 25: Servicing The Equipment And Installing Spare Parts
Servicing the equipment and installing spare parts Any defective component must be replaced with a new one. Designation Stock code VKP 42 VKP 42 Ex Data collector 393440 393439 Com box 321469 321472 Power supply unit for Com box (power supply unit, adapter) - Page 26 Problem Cause Remedy The LED is defective. Return the measuring probe to the manufacturer to get a new one. The data collector did not The connection is interrupted Reduce the distance between the data receive the test results. because the permissible range collector and the Com Box.
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Page 27: Putting The Equipment Out Of Operation
Putting the equipment out of operation Removing the equipment Switch off the data collector and Com box. Remove the measuring transducer connecting cable from the Com box socket outside of the potentially explosive atmosphere. If necessary, charge the data collector and Com box outside of the potentially explosive atmosphere. -
Page 28: Technical Data
Technical data Dimensions and weights Component VKP 42 VKP 42 Ex Dimensions Weight [kg] Dimensions Weight [kg] (H × W × D) [mm] (H × W × D) [mm] Transport case, without contents 173 × 450 × 340 4,900 173 × 450 × 340... -
Page 29: Declarations Of Conformity
Declarations of Conformity You can find details on the conformity of the equipment in our EU Declaration of Conformity. VKP 42 Ex equipment is subject to the EU Declaration of Conformity. You can download all valid Declarations of Conformity (e.g. Declaration of Conformity or Declaration of Incorporation) online at www.gestra.com, or request them from the... - Page 32 Agencies all over the world: www.gestra.com GESTRA AG Münchener Strasse 77 28215 Bremen Germany Phone +49 421 3503-0 +49 421 3503-393 e-mail info@de.gestra.com www.gestra.com 850757-01/01-2022 kx_mm (809131-01) © GESTRA AG Bremen Printed in Germany...
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