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- Page 1 Manual # PP3123-03-0101 Series 3100 Automatic Burst Testing System Stage I, II and III Volume Control...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document is considered confidential and proprietary between INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS and its customers. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Pressure Control ................17 High Volume Flow Regulator ............17 Accumulator..................17 Pressure Transducers..............17 Water Filter ..................17 High Pressure Relief Valve ..............18 Multiple Specimen Option ..............18 ................19 ONTROLS System Supply Panel...............19 Burst Panel ..................20 Eurotherm Controller................22 Setpoints .................23 Parameters................25 Alarms ..................25 SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... - Page 4 Testing with Multiple Specimen Option..........28 ............28 HUTTING OWN THE YSTEM ................29 AINTENANCE Water Supply Filter ................29 Air Filter/Regulator................29 Pump ....................29 Pressure Gauges and Transducers..........29 Electrical ..................29 System Drainage for Long Term Storage ........30 ..........31 ALIBRATION AND ERIFICATION Service Agreements/Contracts ............31 SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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Page 5: Congratulations
Automatic Burst Test Systems User’s Guide ONGRATULATIONS Welcome to the INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS family of materials testing. INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS designs, manufactures, and delivers high-quality materials testing hardware and software equipment for a variety of industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. Tracing its roots to the century-old... -
Page 6: About Your Documentation
About Your Documentation This User’s Guide describes the installation, construction and maintenance of the SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE Series 3100 Stage I, II, or III Automatic Burst Test Systems. Please read this User’s Guide carefully and study the illustrations and drawings that are provided in the “Reference Drawing”... -
Page 7: General Safety Precautions
WARNING! If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by SATEC, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Injury to personnel or damage to machine may result. Be sure to read and understand the material presented in this User’s Guide and in any other... - Page 8 – Discharge pressure in each high pressure line. Crack line from each station and line between manifold shutoff valve and static pressure regulator. – Bleed pressure between accumulator and manifold shutoff valves. Make sure system On-Off valve is open. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
- Page 9 Shut off electrical power before servicing or making any adjustments inside the cabinet. WARNING! Take care when installing or removing a specimen. Installation or removal of a specimen involves working with high pressures and possibly high temperatures. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
- Page 10 Display a warning notice concerning low or high temperature operation whenever temperature control equipment is in use. You should note that the hazard from extreme temperature could extend beyond the immediate area of the test. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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Page 11: Support Services - Contact List
Contact INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS for information about other products, options, retrofits or replacement parts. The following phone list can be used to contact specific INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS departments for help in designated areas. Call either of the above phone numbers and enter the appropriate phone extension as listed below. - Page 12 Series 3100 PP3123-03-0101 Automatic Burst Test Systems User’s Guide SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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Page 13: Introduction
User’s Guide NTRODUCTION WARNING! If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by SATEC, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Injury to personnel or damage to machine may result. Be sure to read and understand the material presented in this User’s Guide and in any other accompanying instructions. -
Page 14: Installation
2. Connect the high-pressure supply outlet and return to the burst fixture. Use only suitable high-pressure hose, tubing and fittings with appropriate psi rating (typically 3000 or 5000 psi depending on the system). SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... - Page 15 DO NOT connect the air supply to the pumping unit without first turning ON the water supply. NOTE: For the best performance the air supply pressure should not drop below 90 PSI or exceed 115 PSI. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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Page 16: System Components
Water pressure is typically 3000 psi, check the SUPPLY PRESSURE gauge on the burst cabinet. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions included separately in this manual for more specific information about the pump. CAUTION: Avoid running the pump dry. Operate pump only when testing a specimen. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 17: Pressure Control
Eurotherm controller for its display and programmed alarms. For more information on the programmed alarms, see page 25. Water Filter Protects the system from dirt particles to help keep system maintenance to a minimum. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 18: High Pressure Relief Valve
Check system thoroughly, especially the pump’s air regulator for correct setting, before returning the system to service. Call INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS for service. Multiple Specimen Option A multiple specimen option can be purchased that permits the preparation and testing of multiple specimens. -
Page 19: Controls
The main power circuit breaker (3) is a Ground Fault Circuit Breaker Interrupt type (GFI) and controls all of the electrical power to the burst test cabinet. The power indicator (4) and Indicator: will illuminate to show a power ON condition. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 20: Burst Panel
Press the button on the timer to reset it to zero. The timer and timer light are activated by an alarm set in the Eurotherm controller once the starting pressure is reached. This starting pressure is set at 75 psi. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... - Page 21 SPECIMEN Dial: If the multiple specimen option was purchased, the burst system will be equipped with a SPECIMEN dial that permits an operator to select which specimen will be tested when the START TEST button is pressed. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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Page 22: Eurotherm Controller
Press this button (5) to select a new parameter in a list. Scroll Button: Down Button: Press this button (6) to decrease a value in the lower readout (2). Press this button (7) to increase a value in the lower Up Button: readout (2). SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 23: Setpoints
You can get back to the Home display any time by pressing the Page and Scroll buttons simultaneously. Also, the Home display will return if no button is pressed for 45 seconds (10 seconds if the controller is indicating an alarm condition) or whenever the power is turned on. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... - Page 24 Temporary Adjustment of Setpoint When a program is not running, the setpoint can be temporarily adjusted by pressing the Up or Down buttons as appropriate. This does not change the programmed setpoint for a test. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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Page 25: Parameters
As the burst system pressurizes a specimen, each alarm message will flash in the lower readout as that pressure is reached throughout the test. These alarm settings should not be changed. Contact INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS if you feel that these settings should be changed. -
Page 26: Operation
7. Close the purge valve. 8. When all of the air in the sample has been displaced by water, close the SPECIMEN FILL valve. 9. Close the tank lid. Be sure the ENCLOSURE OPEN indicator light is out. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 27: Running A Test
If the maximum system pressure (3000 or 5000 psi, depending on system) is reached during a test, the Eurotherm display will flash. At this point, the system will maintain specimen pressure. Specimen pressure can be relieved by pushing the STOP TEST button. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 28: Testing With Multiple Specimen Option
If the system will be stored in an area with below freezing temperatures, the system must be completely drained. All lines must be blown out with air for complete drainage. See “System Drainage for Long Term Storage” on page 30. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 29: Maintenance
As with any high pressure system, the burst system should be routinely checked for signs of wear, corrosion, and leakage of air or water. This service is available from INSTRON-SATEC SYSTEMS. Please contact the factory for current rates and service contract availability. Other maintenance points are discussed in more detail below. -
Page 30: System Drainage For Long Term Storage
5. Remove the water filter canister and drain water from it. Replace the drained canister. 6. Connect an air supply to the water supply port. Turn on air supply. 7. Close the internal by-pass valve when the system is completely drained. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE... -
Page 31: Calibration And Verification
Contact your local Instron Office for details on a service agreement/contract that best matches your needs. A listing of Instron Offices can be found on the Instron website at www.instron.com. SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE...
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