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VKP 40Ex
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VKP 40
Installation & Operating Instructions 81853502
Steam Trap Testing, Recording & Evaluation System TRAPtest VKP 40 (VKP 40Ex for applications
in potentially explosive areas) for checking steam traps of all types and makes for steam loss and
banking-up of condensate
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- Page 1 VKP 40 Installation & Operating Instructions 81853502 Steam Trap Testing, Recording & Evaluation System TRAPtest VKP 40 (VKP 40Ex for applications in potentially explosive areas) for checking steam traps of all types and makes for steam loss and banking-up of condensate...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Description System description VKP 40Ex, VKP 40 ..............................3 Application VKP 40Ex, VKP 40 ................................. 3 Scope of supply VKP 40Ex, VKP 40 ................................3 Safety Notes for VKP 40Ex Notes ........................................4, 5 Application ......................................5 Maintenance notes VKPN 40Ex; VKPS 40Ex ............................. 5 Replacing storage batteries VKPN 40Ex ............................... -
Page 3: System Description Vkp 40Ex, Vkp 40
The steam trap testing system consists of the data collector VKPN 40Ex or VKPN 40, the measuring transducer VKPS 40Ex and the software for data management on the PC. The VKP 40Ex or VKP 40 can check and evaluate all types and makes of steam traps for loss of live steam and banking-up of condensate. -
Page 4: Safety Notes For Vkp 40Ex
Note that only a genuine GESTRA storage battery with protective circuit breaker must be used as replacement. -
Page 5: Application
This unit is fixed to the bottom of the equipment by means of 4 screws. In order to exchange the battery this whole unit has to be replaced by a genuine GESTRA AG spare part. -
Page 6: Environmental Requirements
Safety Notes for VKP 40Ex continued Replacing storage battery unit of VKPN 40Ex continued Board with storage Gasket battery unit Data collector VKPN 40Ex (opened) Ribbon cable Lower part of VKPN 40Ex Environmental requirements Temperature rating for data collector VKPN 40Ex: Operating temperature: –0 °C to 50 °C... -
Page 7: System Description Vkp 40Ex, Vkp 40
System description VKP 40Ex, VKP 40 System requirements Operating system: Windows 98, 000, NT 4 (SP 6) XP. CD ROM drive Minimum requirements Computer with Pentium compatible processor with 700 MHz ® 00 MB free hard disk memory 8 MB RAM... -
Page 8: Dimensions And Weights
Attention Use only the supplied connecting cable VKPA 40 for charging the storage batteries! Charge only the storage battery unit supplied by GESTRA AG! Attention: The connecting cable VKPA 40 must not be used in explosionrisk areas! ... -
Page 9: Replacing Storage Batteries Of Vkpn 40 (Vkpn 40Ex See Section "Safety Notes")
This unit is fixed to the bottom of the equipment by means of 4 screws. In order to exchange the battery this whole unit has to be replaced by a genuine GESTRA AG spare part. Undo the 4 screws and remove the battery unit. -
Page 10: Connecting And Commissioning Data Collector Vkpn 40Ex, Vkpn 40
Connecting and Commissioning Data Collector VKPN 40Ex, VKPN 40 Connecting data collector VKPN 40Ex or VKPN 40 to a PC Connect the power supply unit of the connecting cable VKPA 40 with an earthed socket and insert the circular plug of the connecting cable into the left-hand jack of the data collector VKPN 40Ex / VKPN 40. -
Page 11: Commissioning Data Collector Vkpn 40Ex Or Vkpn 40
Connecting and Commissioning Data Collector VKPN 40Ex, VKPN 40 continued Commissioning data collector VKPN 40Ex or VKPN 40 Do not use a ball pen or any other sharp object for pressing the buttons of the data collector! Press button START to start the data collector VKPN 40Ex / VKPN 40. -
Page 12: Switching Off Data Collector
Connecting and Commissioning Data Collector VKPN 40Ex, VKPN 40 continued Switching off the data collector to select (mark) the item QUIT of the main menu of the data collector and press the ENTER key. Use the arrow button ... -
Page 13: Traptest Software Pc Program
Upon insertion of the TRAPtest software CD the installation program starts automatically. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. The installation setup creates the folder GESTRA where the TRAPtest VKP 40 program will be stored. An new program icon is created on the desktop. - Page 14 TRAPtest software (PC program) continued TRAPtest software menus at a glance continued In the menu Organize company the designation of the respective database (e. g. the name of the company, department, section or building) is entered here. Attention When a designation is deleted the whole database created under this designation will be deleted! ...
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Page 15: Data Exchange Between Pc And Data Collector Vkpn 40Ex Or Vkpn 40
Data Exchange between PC and Data Collector VKPN 40Ex or VKPN 40 Attention If the power supply unit is not connected the data collector cannot communicate with the PC. The menu DATA COLLECTOR enables the communication between the data collector and the PC and the organization of the data collector via PC. -
Page 16: Checking Steam Traps
Checking Steam Traps Test In the menu TEST steam traps can be checked for loss of live steam – provided that data records and test tasks have been entered previously on the PC. The test results will be saved. Note During the test the measuring transducer VKPS 40Ex also measures the surface temperature of the steam trap. - Page 17 Checking Steam Traps continued Test continued Use the arrow buttons to mark the steam trap to be tested and press the ENTER key. The current position of the cursor is indicated by . To scroll the contents of a window keep the arrow button pressed down. The limit sound value (LV) and the threshold value (TV) are displayed as horizontal lines in the graphical representation of the sound level.
- Page 18 Checking Steam Traps continued Test continued If the sound level exceeds or falls below the threshold value during a test before 0 seconds have passed, the test procedure wil be finished after 0 seconds. Otherwise the test takes 0 seconds. The test result will be shown after the test: Test result Possible evaluations:...
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Page 19: Test Measurement
Checking Steam Traps continued Test measurement In the menu TEST MEASUREMENT steam traps can be checked for loss of live steam – without prior input of data records and without the creation of test jobs. The test results can be saved. Make sure that the data collector is connected and ready for use and then select the submenu TEST MEASUREMENT of the main menu (“Connecting and Commissioning”... -
Page 20: Foreign Noise
Checking Steam Traps continued Foreign noise If sound levels (mean values) exceed the specified limits, the display shows the screen Foreign Noise Test For more information refer to section “Evaluation criteria” and “Evaluating steam traps” of the Online Documentation. Sensed at trap Up-to-the-minute reading during foreign noise test... - Page 21 Checking Steam Traps continued Reference points for measurement continued The reference point of thermostatic steam traps with bimetallic or membrane regulator is located on the cover between the cover and the cover flange or on the side of the cover. Example: Steam trap with bimetallic regulator, type BK 45 Example: Thermostatic steam trap with membrane regulator, type MK 45 Example: Steam trap with bimetallic regulator, type BK 15...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
LED not illuminated although the display of the data collector shows the graphic and the test has been initialised. Possible cause: LED defective. Remedy: Please send the measuring transducer to GESTRA AG for repair. PC screen display Fault: The text on the buttons is incomplete. -
Page 23: Ec Type Approval
EC Type Approval... - Page 24 Weltweite Vertretungen finden Sie unter: GESTRA AG Münchener Straße 77 28215 Bremen Germany Telefon +49 421 3503-0 Telefax +49 421 3503-393 E-mail info@de.gestra.com www.gestra.de 88535-0/06-009cm (808567-04) · GESTRA AG · Bremen · Printed in Germany...
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