innovAg MiniTest User Manual

innovAg MiniTest User Manual

Dairy vacuum & pulsation meter

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MiniTest
Dairy Vacuum
& Pulsation Meter
USER MANUAL
Part No. DR51-0028-10

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  • Page 1 MiniTest Dairy Vacuum & Pulsation Meter USER MANUAL Part No. DR51-0028-10...
  • Page 2 • IEC 61326-1:2005 • EU Directive 2002/95/EC • EU Directive 2004/108/EC • China RoHS (See following page) Manufacturer’s Name: innovAg Pty. Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 37/328 Reserve Road, Cheltenham Victoria 3192, Australia Type of Equipment: Pulsation Tester/ Vacuum Gauge Brand Name:...
  • Page 3 Enclosure Silicone tubing Metal fittings Front panel label Rating labels I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives and Standards. Braham Basser Date: 30 October 2001 Director InnovAg Pty. Ltd © 2017 InnovAg...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents What is MiniTest? Safety Precautions Maintenance and Calibration The Front Panel Vacuum – Setting up Checking Vacuum Pulsators – Setting up Checking Pulsation Software Version and Calibration Date Replacing the batteries Repairs Troubleshooting your MiniTest Specifications Warranty All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced,...
  • Page 6: What Is Minitest

    (1800 061 167). International users should call their local distributor or contact us via email innovag@innovag.com. 2. Safety Precautions MiniTest is intended to be used in the milking stall – always allow for the unpredictable nature of animals. During the measurements, sharp needles may be used – take care they don’t hurt people or animals.
  • Page 7: The Front Panel

    InnovAg or the local distributor. 4. The Front Panel In Pulsation Mode, MiniTest can measure six pulsation parameters (A+B, B, C, D ratios, rate and Max Vacuum) and provide indication of B-phase drop and pulsation stability. In Vacuum Mode three vacuum parameters are measured (Minimum, Average and Maximum).
  • Page 8: Vacuum - Setting Up

    4. Press the Forward/Setup key to save the changes and return to normal operation. Auto Exit MiniTest will automatically exit Setup mode after 1 minute if you don’t press any keys. Startup Mode Vacuum mode defaults to Average (AVG) on startup. The setting is kept when the mode is changed to Pulsation but is reset when the unit is turned off or the batteries run flat.
  • Page 9: Checking Vacuum

    1000 times per second. 7. Pulsators – Setting up MiniTest can display Pulsation Ratios (A+B, B, C and D) as either percentage (%) of the total cycle, or in milliseconds (ms). The selected method applies to all ratio parameters (A+B, B, C and D). Rate measurement is fixed in Cycles-per-minute (CPM).
  • Page 10: Checking Pulsation

    ISO specification and ‘B’ will flash to warn the user. Auto-power OFF If there is no vacuum on the port and you don’t push any keys, MiniTest will automatically turn OFF after 10 minutes to save battery life. © 2017 InnovAg...
  • Page 11: Software Version And Calibration Date

    ISO requirements are met while the screen is still continuously updated. 9. Software Version and Calibration Date To display both MiniTest ‘s software version number and last calibration date use the following sequence: With MiniTest turned off, press and hold all three buttons. After 3 seconds the display will show the version number, e.g.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Batteries

    10. Replacing the batteries When it is time to replace MiniTest’s batteries, the battery symbol will start to flash. We recommend the batteries be replaced as soon as possible once the low battery indicator starts, to prevent unreliable readings or operation.
  • Page 13: Repairs

    DO NOT OPEN THE CASE THERE ARE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE YOU MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Defective units should always be sent to innovAg or your nearest distributor. Smaller repairs that can be performed by your distributor are: • Changing parts of the housing.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Your Minitest

    Damaged MiniTests should be returned for repair. There are no user serviceable parts inside the case and opening it may void your warranty. • If you have a question or problem you cannot solve, contact innovAg or your local distributor. © 2017 InnovAg...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Time (ms) accuracy: ± 2%. Vacuum: Range: +10 to -80 kPa at 1 atm. Accuracy: ± 0.5 kPa Repeatability: ± 0.3 kPa Resolution: 0.1 kPa General: Sample rate: 1000 samples/sec. Operating temperature: 5 to 40°C Storage temperature: 0 to 60°C © 2017 InnovAg...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    MT (“product”). This warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to subsequent purchasers. The registration form must be completed and returned to innovAg in order to be able to claim under this Warranty. WHAT WE WILL DO...
  • Page 17 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover any failures of equipment not supplied by innovAg, nor does it cover any failures of or damage to the product due (i) improper handling, misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation , non-compliance with the directions for use;...
  • Page 18 InnovAg Pty Ltd 37/328 Reserve Road Cheltenham Victoria 3192, Australia FreeCall (within Australia) 1800 061 167 +61 3 9583 2832 sales@innovag.com www.innovag.com A.C.N. 073 191 376 © 2017 InnovAg © 2017 InnovAg...

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