Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 1. Setting up the Cell Ageing Oven Place the ageing oven on a stable and horizontal bench. Connect the oven to a grounded mains outlet, according to the type label on the oven. We recommend the use of an Earth Leakage Detector.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 2.2.1 Temperature and test time setting Tap on the temperature actual value to set the test temperature, see figure 2.2.1.a. On the next screen tap on the set value box on the rigth side of the SetT text, see figure 2.2.1.b.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 2.2.2 Test name From the main screen, tap on the name field that corresponds to the oven cell channel (see figure 2.2.2.a). Type the test name from the touch screen keyboard (see figure 2.2.2.b). One test name row on the screen can hold up to 40 characters. 1. Use the white arrow buttons on the upper left corner to swap between different keyboard character layouts.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 IP-address In the Set up mode an IP-address can be typed in to establish a communication with a PC-software e.g. monitoring program. Tap on the IP-addr. field to enter an IP-address, see figure 2.2.4.b. The IP-addr. field is divided into smaller fields. The oven main power must be switched off and on (restart) for the IP settings to refresh and initiate.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 2.2.5 Alarm Alarm is activated at: • high temperature in the test chamber, + 1 °C from set value • low temperature in the test chamber, - 1 °C from set value • high temperature of the controller, + 5 °C from set value This alarm will be reset automatically when the temperature is within tolerance from set value again. Error code Problem cause Remedy 001–006 Oven cell is too warm.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 Alarm will activate a buzzer and/or a flashing red Alarm button. The buzzer can be switched on and off by a tap on the buzzer symbol. If the alarm button starts to flash, go through the check list in this chapter to identify the alarm and address the problem for proper action. Buzzer on Buzzer off Acknowledge any alarm To acknowledge any alarm, tap on the button Alarm.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 2.2.6 Set the air flow rate According to standards the air has to be changed during the test. AS/NZS 1660.2.3 requires an air flow of 0,25 ± 0,025 m The cells in the oven have a volume of 2,4 l/cell. This gives the following flow of air through the flow meters:...
Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 3. Programming of ramp with cycling temperatures Programming of cycling temperatures/ramp is an additional option. If this addition is included in the oven the ramp button will be visible on the main screen.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 3.1 Leg when temperature cycle is running When the ramp is started, each leg filled with information will be processed. Legs with time settings 0:00 will not be processed and will be skipped. If the temperature set value in a leg (Final Temp) is...
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 Button [ON/off] (optional) This button is available on some instruments that require any type of mechanical action such as open/ close valves for additional cooling or heating. These buttons are not visible if the instrument does not have this option.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 Ramp view header The header is located on the first ramp screen. The header consists of one Play (start) button, Current lap, Temp, Laps and Total [h:m]. The PLAY (start) button will execute the full temperature cycle(s). To start the temperature cycle, press the button PLAY.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 3.2 How to Store/Use 1. From the main screen, press the button Setup. a programmed ramp 2. Enter password 1111+Enter. 3. Press the button Options (not for instrument The total ramp generated can be stored into a memory Bank.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 The Use button will connect any of the ramps stored in any of the six memory banks to the Channel ramp in use. If the oven has more than one temperature cell/ chamber, any of these cells/chambers can be connected to any of the memory banks.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 Quick guide to initiate a ramp (temperature cycle) and run it. 1. From the main instrument windows press the ramp button symbol. 2. Fill in the header controls Temp and Laps. Temp is the standby temperature before the ramp (temperature cycling) is started and Laps multiplies the number of cycles to run.
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 Example of a temperature cycle: Header Temp is set to 23 °C (or the standby temperature of your oven). Time Temp Option Description Leg 1 1:00 ‘ Temp will be kept at 23 °C for 1 hour.
Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 4. Temperature calibration The instrument is adjusted and calibrated according to the attached calibration certificate at the delivery. Calibration should be done annually. 5. Service and maintenance The cell oven shall be cleaned on both the outside and inside, at regular intervals.
Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 8. Technical specification EB 36 Temperature range, °C: + 40 to + 200 Temp. control, +40 to +100 °C, °C: ± 0,5 +101 to +200 °C, °C: ± 1,0 Temp. variation in time, °C: ± 0,25 Temp.variation in space, %: ± 0,5 Temperature sensors: Pt 100, 1/3 DIN No. of temperatures: No. of cells:...
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Elastocon Manual – Cell Ageing Oven EB 36 Common specifications: Optional accessories EB-P Ramp function for temperature setting • The ovens are controlled from a PLC (with a colour touch screen). in the PLC. EC 11 Monitoring software. • Special design with controlled air flow rate. • The casing consists of steel, painted with powder ED 04 Computer, PC. paint in bluegreen colour.
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