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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions flowscreen...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Table of contents Introduction Function description General information on the menu guide / operation Description of software operation Previous knowledge Safety About these operating and maintenance instructions Informal safety measures Correct use, warranty Operation General overview Navigation in the touchscreen menu...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Operating Instructions Introduction Dear customer, Congratulations on purchasing flowscreen analysis system. This product will without doubt meet all your requirements. We trust that the unit will give you trouble-free and successful service. This analysis system will give many years of satisfactory operation provided it is correctly operated and maintained.
  • Page 5: Function Description

    General information on the menu guide / operation The flowscreen analysis system is operated via a touch screen using the stylus provided. The operating menu is largely self-explanatory. System states are depicted via symbols and plain text.
  • Page 6: Previous Knowledge

    Operating Instructions Previous knowledge The operator requires no particular previous knowledge. It is assumed that the operator is familiar with the use of a touchscreen interface and the characteristics of a dosing process. Safety About these operating and maintenance instructions These instructions are structured so that text and the related figure are on the same page as far as possible.
  • Page 7: Correct Use, Warranty

    Operating Instructions Correct use, warranty The flowscreen analysis is intended for monitoring dosing processes in environments that are not protected against explosions. The product warranty may be voided by any - conversions or modifications - use of non-original spare parts - Repairs by persons or organisations not authorised by the manufacturer that are done without the explicit and written approval of the manufacturer.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operating Instructions Operation General overview Display Connection sensor 1 3.11 Connection sensor 2 3.11 System plug, power supply and signal management 3.11 RS232 port USB port LAN port 3.4.2 On / off switch LED error, illuminates when an error is detected 3.5.1...
  • Page 9: Navigation In The Touchscreen Menu

    Operating Instructions Navigation in the touchscreen menu The Settings menu is opened by touching the touchscreen in the diagram view. The back button (arrow pointing left) goes back a level. Diagram view Settings Limits Language / Units / Time...
  • Page 10: Switching On

    Operating Instructions Switching on • Move the on / off switch to the ON position. After a self-test, the diagram view for the set operating mode will appear as follows: Range mode Fig. 2 Overpressure mode Fig. 3 • If required, save the measuring range B (envelope curve) (see 3.5.5). This is deleted if the power supply is interrupted.
  • Page 11: Starting Up

    Operating Instructions Starting up • Move the on / off switch to the OFF position. • Connect the power supply to connection (4). • Attach the sensor(s) (connection 2 and 3). • Add extra connections (LAN, USB, RS232, system plug) if required 3.4.1...
  • Page 12: Defining Sensors And Connections

    Operating Instructions 3.4.3 Defining sensors and connections • <Settings> <Sensor X Selection / Calibration> Select Channel Pin allocation in the sensor cable plug (see 3.11). Factory setting is Pin 2. 3.4.4 Calibrating the sensors • <Settings> <Sensor X Selection / Calibration>...
  • Page 13: Diagram, Size In Display

    The maximum readable value in a representative dosing can be used as an approximate Y-value. 3.5.4 Select operating mode Determine whether the flowscreen analysis system should analyse measurement ranges or overpressure: <Settings> <Graph / Webserver> <Graph> <Mode> Selection: Range...
  • Page 14: Setting Range Operating Mode

    Operating Instructions 3.5.5 Setting Range operating mode General The settings are possible if the Range operating mode is switched on (see 3.5.4). The pressure gradient of a dosing (1) can be monitored and displayed for each connected sensor with three different measurement ranges (see Fig. 4).
  • Page 15 Operating Instructions Enter the following settings for each pressure sensor A Pressure build-up phase • <Settings> <Limits> The measuring range of the pressure build-up range (A) is determined via Box1. The values are defined as follows: - 1 = Left...
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions B Pressure gradient • <Settings> <Limits> Enter the settings under Envelope Curve. - 1 = Plus in % - 2 = Minus in % - 3 = Begin - 4 = End • In the same display (Limits, perform three dosings. The measurement range B will be automatically calculated from the entered data and shown on the display when the the third measurement is completed.
  • Page 17: Setting Overpressure Operating Mode

    Operating Instructions 3.5.6 Setting Overpressure operating mode General The settings are possible if the Overpressure operating mode is switched on (see 3.5.4). A overpressure value (2) can be monitored and displayed for the pressure gradient (1) of the dosing for each connected sensor.
  • Page 18: Performing Measurements

    Measurement operation requires the settings from the following sections: - 3.4, Starting up - 3.5, Base settings The flowscreen analysis system is then ready for operation (to switch on, see 3.3). If envelope curves have been saved (see 3.5.5), these must be reset every time after switching on.
  • Page 19: Software Update (Firmware)

    • <Begin Uploading>, to upload the update. The flowscreen analysis system is automatically restarted after the successful update. • Switch off flowscreen and disconnect it from the PC. flowscreen is now ready for operation again. 1.Only for approx. two seconds Copyright ©...
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Operating Instructions Technical data Installation Wall mounting Front panel mounting * Table version * Power supply Mains adapter 230 VAC / 50 Hz Analysis system 24V DC Current input 200 mA / 24V Power consumption, stand-by 1.2 W Protection class...
  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    Operating Instructions 3.10 Declaration of Conformity ViscoTec – Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH Amperstr. 13, 84513 Töging hereby declare that the product described below meets the fundamental requirements of the following European Directives in its design and construction, as well as in the...
  • Page 22: Pin Allocations

    Operating Instructions 3.11 Pin allocations Sensor plug (2 and 3, see 3.1) Description Power supply 10-30V DC Signal input 0-10V Signal input 0-10V Fig. 9 (Flash direction: on the plugs) System plugs (4, see 3.1) Input / output signals are arranged as optocouplers.
  • Page 23: Disposal

    Operating Instructions Disposal Please dispose of the analysis system in an environmentally safe way. All materials must be handled in accordance with the appropriate recycling requirements. Copyright © Version 1.0 23 / 24...
  • Page 24 ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH info@flowplus.de Amperstr. 13 | 84513 Töging a. Inn | Germany www.flowplus.de Telefon +49(0)8631/9274-0 +49(0)8631/9274-300...

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