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Auto VH1 User Manual
Last update: 2022-02-15
This manual can be downloaded in pdf format here:
[Auto VH1 User Manual
pdf]
The latest version of this manual can be found by scanning the QR code on the main unit or at this
url:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PKKcvXml7m4sm62oZJSDlhwSv1StEfk82z2V0mY9Wq4/edit?
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Or:
http://tiny.cc/0128iz
Congratulations on the new tool you selected.
This is the user manual for the Auto VH 1 (v 1.4), Automatic Vacuum
pump and Heater controller for use in composite work or related
applications.
Units prior to v1.3 does not show the firmware version at start up must
refer to the old manual available here. Owners of the pre-v1.4 units
can contact us to arrange for a firmware update to provide you with an
enhanced unit.
The Auto VH1 was designed by a composite builder for the composite builder that needs a device to
help with the requirements of the layup, moulding and curing of composite materials like carbon fibre,
fiberglass, epoxies and other resins. For most of these materials good temperature control is
required and a vacuum controller to manage the vacuum at the right level and help to protect the
pump by avoiding over running or over cycling the pump.
Items covered in this manual:
Auto VH1 controller overview
Operating Instructions
Set Pressure - Units, upper & lower limits
Set Temperature limits
Accessories: AutoVH1 Max Power high power heater controller use.
Disclaimer:
The AutoVH1 units are used in various environments out of the Manufacturer and distributor's control
and therefore the manufacturer and distributor is not liable for any injury, loss or damage whatsoever,
not to the unit and also not to any person or other property or work. The use of the unit is entirely at
your own risk.
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Summary of Contents for FPTech Auto VH1
- Page 1 The Auto VH1 was designed by a composite builder for the composite builder that needs a device to help with the requirements of the layup, moulding and curing of composite materials like carbon fibre, fiberglass, epoxies and other resins.
- Page 2 The Auto VH1 Controller The unit comes with a 15Amp, 3 point plug and allows for a vacuum pump and a heater to be connected. Note that the vacuum pump or the heater unit may not exceed 10A or 15A in total.
- Page 3 When the unit starts go to the “Main Menu” If you are not on the main menu press ◄ until you see the “Main Menu” (on right) The Auto VH1 has 4 main items:...
- Page 4 Set Pressure: Adjust the vacuum pressure limits and the vacuum units. Set Temperature: Adjust the temperature rage for the Heater operation in degrees Celsius. Run Screen: In this mode the unit indicates the live Vacuum pressure and limits as well as the live Temperature of the probe and the limits.
- Page 5 measure some of the vacuum units relative to your current atmospheric pressure. (mmHg, inHg, %Vacuum) In this mode move the “-” cursor with the ▲ or ▼ button to be next to the item to be set. Now press ► “Enter”. On the screen you will now see the “Live Pressure”...
- Page 6 To set the Upper and Lower limits after you set the unit, move the “-” cursor to the “U” or “L” and press ► “Enter”. The”-” cursor will change to “>” cursor indicating item to be changed. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to set the desired limits.
- Page 8 Normal running of the unit From the Main Menu move the cursor to the “Run Screen” item and press ► “Enter”. The unit will now enter the main operating mode. By pressing ► “Enter” the mode will toggle between: “OFF”: Both Vacuum pump and Heater power sockets turned OFF, regardless of limits set.
- Page 9 Accessories AutoVH1 Max Power: High Power Module H1 AutoVH1 Max Power: The AutoVH1 controller can control Vacuum pumps and heaters up to 10A (or 2KW). For sustained high use, commercial use or power up to 3.5kW (or 16A) a special “High Power Module H1”...
- Page 10 Specifications - Bright OLED 0.96inch display - High accuracy solid state sensors - Operating temperature: >> unit: 45deg celcius max. >> Temperature probe: 120 deg celcius max. - dimensions : Main unit: 215 mm x 128 mm x 55 mm Weight: 915g -220VAC supply -Max power per AC Socket on the device:...
- Page 11 The definition of Vacuum For background information and to put the readings you see into context this part is provided as extra material on different vacuum measurement units and its inter relations and conversion. Source: Convert from % Vacuum to Unit of Pressure The % of vacuum is a relative value where pressure at normal or standard atmosphere is the base value.
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