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TECNA PROVASET T3LPF Instruction Manual

Test equipment for air flow rate tests and for pressure decay tests
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Rev.20210610
Updated to fw 1.0.42
Represented By: GTEK AUTOMATION
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Ph. 949-680-4242
www.gtek-automation.com

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  • Page 1 3529$6(7 7 /3) 7(67 (48,30(17 )25 $,5 )/2: 5$7( 7(676 $1' )25 35(6685( '(&$< 7(676 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev.20210610 Updated to fw 1.0.42 Represented By: GTEK AUTOMATION Lake Forest, CA 92630 Ph. 949-680-4242 www.gtek-automation.com...
  • Page 2 Replacement of the term Permeability with Blockage for the English language version Constant temperature update: Leak test: leak rate Q page 49 Updating calibration sensor image with LTC Tecna pressure gauge: Calibration of the relative pressure page 87 Update Products / Programs parameter:...
  • Page 3 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Revision Description Date 20210610 Updated: 6.6 page 43, 7.2 page 61, 7.5 page 64, 8 page 75 10/06/2021 /HJHQG = display message $%& $%& = programmed parameter Represented By: GTEK AUTOMATION Lake Forest, CA 92630 Ph. 949-680-4242 www.gtek-automation.com...
  • Page 4 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 SUMMARY 1. LIST OF USED SYMBOLS pag.8 2. RISKS AND WARNINGS pag.9 3. GENERAL INFORMATION pag.10 3.1 Description pag.10 3.1.1 Available options pag.11 3.1.2 Available accessories pag.11 3.2 Packaging and transport pag.11 3.3 Storage pag.11 3.4 Front panel pag.12...
  • Page 5 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.4.2.1 Test program: name, type of test, mode pag.37  &NW T\ WFYJ YJXY H^HQJ FSI UFWFRJYJWX pag.38  &NW T\ WFYJ YJXY H^HQJ pag.38 5.5.2 Flow rate test: pressure regulation pag.39 5.5.3 Flow rate test: test parameters pag.39...
  • Page 6 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 6.4 Unit: digital inputs pag.62 6.5 Unit: digital outputs pag.64 6.6 Unit: automations (Option) pag.65 6.7 Unit: USB device/slave interface pag.66 6.8 Unit: Ethernet (OPTION) pag.66 6.9 Unit: Part11 Options(option) pag.68  :SNY XJWNFQ QNSJ  WXY J]UFSXNTS GTFWI pag.68...
  • Page 7 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 GUARANTEE pag.99 USER INFORMATION EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/UE pag.100 SHIPPING LIST pag.101 Represented By: GTEK AUTOMATION Lake Forest, CA 92630 Ph. 949-680-4242 www.gtek-automation.com...
  • Page 8 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 LIST OF USED SYMBOLS Safety rules for the operator, considering as operator any installer, &$87,21 user or present person. Instructions to be followed carefully for the correct operation of the :$51,1* equipment and to avoid any damage to the equipment or to the operator.
  • Page 9 7KLV PDQXDO LV R FLDOO\ RQO\ KDQGHG RXW WR WKH OHJDO RZQHU RI WKH FRUUHVSRQGLQJ equipment for standard applications. The copy and the distribution of any part of this manual, under any form, are forbidden without the express consent of Tecna Srl. Represented By: GTEK AUTOMATION Lake Forest, CA 92630 Ph.

  • Page 10: General Information

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 Description 3URYDVHW 7/3) LV DQ HOHFWURSQHXPDWLF GHYLFH GHVLJQHG IRU DLU RZ UDWH WHVWV ZLWK PDVV RZ VHQVRUV DQG IRU DLU WLJKWQHVV WHVWV ZLWK SUHVVXUH GURS PHDVXUHPHQW Main features: • modern and powerful electronics ZLWK D  ELWV PLFURSURFHVVRU DVK PHP- ories;...
  • Page 11 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 • serial lines USB slave and RS232/RS485 for remote management from a com- puter; • DVVLVWHG SURFHGXUH IRU WKH FDOLEUDWLRQ RI RZ DQG SUHVVXUH VHQVRUV $OO 3URYDVHW 7 LQVWUXPHQWV DUH SURYLGHG ZLWK YDOLG FDOLEUDWLRQ FHUWL FDWHV IRU FHUWL - cation to ISO9001:2008 standards.
  • Page 12 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.4 Front panel A LCD Display, Colour TFT, 7” with touch screen; B /HDN PDVWHU TXLFN FRQQHFWRU ZLWK VKXWR YDOYH W\SH 6WDXEOL 5%( & Start/Stop push button, push to start a new test, push again for about 1 s to stop the test.
  • Page 13 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.5 Rear panel with mains power supply (90 ÷ 230 Vac) A 3RZHU 2Q2 VZLWFK ZLWK IXVHV DQG SRZHU FRUG LQOHW B Power input socket with ground connection, type IEC320 & Compressed air supply input, 3 bar min, 10 bar max;...
  • Page 14 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.5.1 Rear panel for external 24 Vdc power supply +24 V A Terminal block plug, 3 positions, pitch 5.08, clamping screw for wires, Phoenix Contact type 1777992; The power supply with two common +24Vcc and 0V outlets, is supplied only if re- quested by the client.
  • Page 15 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.6 Fuses Version with mains power supply (90÷230 V~) Two fuses, size 5x20 mm, retarded type T, 630 mA rated. Fuse drawer below the power switch. disconnect the power supply cable before changing the fuses. &$87,21 Version with 24V= power supply Single fuse, internally mounted, resettable, 1.5A.
  • Page 16 3.7 Manufacturer label Tecna Srl Via Statale Sud 115 41037 Mirandola - Italia www.tecnasrl.com A Logo Tecna Srl * Mains power supply B Company address H Air pressure supply, 3 <= bar <= 10 & Equipment type, PROVASET T3L I Instruction manual...
  • Page 17 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.8 Expansion board 3.8.1 Expansion board, 8 inputs / 8 outputs (type IOB) RS 232 Rx RS 485 A RS 232 Tx / RS 485 B SERIAL LINE DIGITAL I/O external +24 V 9 10 11 12 13 14...
  • Page 18 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 +24V= – -0V common <1 (Output 1) 1< (Input 1) <2 (Output 2) 2< (Input 2) <3 (Output 3) 3< (Input 3) <4 (Output 4) 4< (Input 4) (Output +) 5< (Input 5) (Output +) 6< (Input 6) <5...
  • Page 19 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Use only a single power supply source. Never connect the auxiliary :$51,1* internal power supply (+Vx, -Vx) to any other external power supply. Electrical shock risk. Any external conductive connection to the :$51,1* expansion board must be considered as an accessible conductive part of the equipment and must have a double insulation to the mains supply.
  • Page 20 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.9 Lights tower indicator, loud alarm, remote control box The lights tower (semaphore) indicator is useful for the operators if the equipment is placed in a noisy environment and not in front of the operator. The semaphore has 3 lights and one acoustic signal: •...
  • Page 21 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.10 PLC: interface signals PLC interface signals: basic test cicle START START START TEST RUNNING T0 / T1 / T2 / T3 DISCHARGE PASSED FAILED PLC interface signals: extended test cicle START START TEST RUNNING Start delay T0/T1/T2/T3...
  • Page 22 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.11 Pneumatic diagram Staubli RBE03 TEST RPin Compressed air supply Connection for reading the internal $LU OWHU test pressure, on the TEST output 53LQ Input regulator )& Master leak connection Input pressure gauge Internal valve Test pressure regulator...
  • Page 23 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3LQ LQSXW SUHVVXUH JDXJH 53Y WHVW SUHVVXUH UHJXODWRU Electronic pressure regulator. The pressure is automatically adjusted to the programmed nominal pressure, cor- rected by the SDUDPHWHU VSHFLDO F\FOHV DW GL HUHQW OOLQJ SUHVVXUHV DUH DOVR SRV- sible, with up and down ramps.
  • Page 24 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.12 Pneumatic installation, air supply and test connections & ,QOHW FRQQHFWLRQ IRU FRPSUHVVHG DLU VXSSO\ WR WKH DLU OWHU IRU [ RU [ PP SLSH The air supply pressure should be at least 1 bar over the regulated test pressure.
  • Page 25 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.12.1 Flow rate test: connection with remote pressure reading TEST & Compressed air supply input D>E Filtered air 5 μ Sealing cap 7(67 RXWSXW IRU WKH DLU RZ WR WKH WHVWHG FRPSRQHQW Test pressure reading Connection tube to the tested component...
  • Page 26 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 %\ XVLQJ VHSDUDWH WXEHV DQG DFFHVV SRLQWV IRU WKH DLU RZ DQG IRU WKH SUHVVXUH WKH pressure reading is taken directly on the tested component and is independent from WKH DLU RZ DQG WKH SUHVVXUH GURS S RQ WKH RXWSXW WXEH...
  • Page 27 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 ,I WKH DLU RZ UDWH LV VPDOO LW GHYHORSV D VPDOO SUHVVXUH GURS S RQ WKH 127( output tube; if the test pressure is also small, then the total output pressure required at port G may become less than 50 mbar and it will not be regulated correctly.
  • Page 28 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3.12.2 Flow rate test: connection with local pressure reading In order to simplify the connection to the component being tested, you can also use D VLQJOH WXEH IRU WKH DLU RZ DQG D VLQJOH DFFHVV SRLQW WR WKH FRPSRQHQW EHLQJ WHVWHG TEST &...
  • Page 29 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 7KLV WHVW VHW XS ZLWK D VLQJOH WXEH LV VXLWDEOH RQO\ LI WKH SUHVVXUH GURS S RQ WKH output connection is negligible, for example in case of high-test pressures or ORZ RZ UDWHV 3.12.3 Leak test: pneumatic connections )RU WKH OHDN WHVW WKH VDPH FRQQHFWLRQV DV IRU WKH RZ WHVW FDQ EH XVHG REYLRXVO\ WKH component being tested (J) must be closed.
  • Page 30 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 MAIN MENU 18/01/19 09:23 OPERATOR: MARPOSS PRODUCT n°001: VALVE_A READY TO START REGULATED PRESSURE 2003 mbar To access the main menu, press the key MAIN MENU TEST RECORDS & PRODUCTS PROGRAMS STATISTICS UTILITY SETTINGS The main menu allows access to all the programmable functions of the instrument.

  • Page 31: User Information

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 USER INFORMATION 7KH 3URYDVHW 7/3) LQVWUXPHQW LV GHVLJQHG IRU RZ UDWH WHVWV ZLWK PHDVXUHPHQW RI WKH DLU RZ WKURXJK WKH FRPSRQHQW EHLQJ WHVWHG DQG IRU SUHVVXUH OHDN WHVWV ZLWK measurement of the absolute pressure drop. 5.1 Power on...
  • Page 32 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 The display shows: • clock/calendar: clock/calendar status (top right line), in red if date and time are not valid, due to prolonged power failure; • active product: number and name of the tests sequence (product program) that will be executed at START;...
  • Page 33 )XOO VFDOH: full scale limits of the sensors. Serial number: 18-11-20 Calibration: 6HULDO: serial number of the instrument. &DOLEUDWLRQ: date of the last calibration of the sensors performed by Tecna srl Alarm page: displayed only if alarms are ALARMS present; example: CONFIGURATION $/$50 &RQ JXUDWLRQ: reprogram the...
  • Page 34 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 The page displays the status of the digi- TEST INPUTS tal inputs on the expansion boards. SENSORS READING REGULATED 21.8 PRESSURE 0.0380 Tare 0.0124 l/min 29.45 FLOW Tare 0.05 The page displays the readings of the sensors Regulated: internal pressure, regulated by the proportioning valve.
  • Page 35 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 The test parameters are organised in a PRODUCTS archive and a TESTS archive. To view the parameter pages, use the keys and the key To change the parameters, press the key To copy a PRODUCT onto another or a TEST onto another, use the key 5.4.1...
  • Page 36 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 )LUVW 1DPH Product name, 16 characters max, can be entered manually. 3URGXFW FRGH Product code, 24 characters max, can be entered manually or with a barcode reader (option). 1XPEHU RI VWHSV Number of tests to be performed in sequence for PRODUCT testing;...
  • Page 37 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.4.2 Test programs Each individual trial of a test sequence (PRODUCT) is performed according to the pa- rameters of the corresponding TEST program. The test parameters are displayed on subsequent pages; the presence and functions of the parameters depend on the type of test selected and the options installed.
  • Page 38 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 9ROXPH  SUHVVXUH GHFD\: leak test with volume control of the test circuit. 0RGH &RQVWDQW SUHVVXUH &RQVWDQW RZ 2QO\ IRU WKH RZ UDWH WHVW &RQVWDQW SUHVVXUH RZ UDWH PHDVXUHPHQW ZLWK SUHVVXUH UHJXODWLRQ DW WKH SUR- grammed value. &RQVWDQW RZ SUHVVXUH PHDVXUHPHQW ZLWK RZ UHJXODWLRQ DW WKH SURJUDPPHG YDO- 5.5 &NW T\ WFYJ YJXY H^HQJ FSI UFWFRJYJWX...
  • Page 39 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.5.2 Flow rate test: pressure regulation The pressure is regulated by a proportioning valve with a PID algorithm. 3,' VSHHG Response speed: range 1:12 3,' DFWLRQ Action intensity: range 1:15 3,' VHW VWDUW Sets the adjustment value at the start of testing (START).
  • Page 40 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 &RQVWDQW RZ SUHVVXUH GXULQJ WHVWLQJ WKH WHVW RZ LV DXWRPDWLFDOO\ DGMXVWHG WR WKH programmed value, to measure the pressure on the component being tested. Positive Delta max, maximum limit of increase of the actual test pressure compared to the programmed nominal pressure...
  • Page 41 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 If programmed = 0, the limit represents the maximum acceptable pres- VXUH DW WKH QRPLQDO WHVW RZ as well as the limit represents the mini- mum pressure. (QDEOHV WKH DXWRPDWLF WDUH IXQFWLRQ RI SUHVVXUH DQG RZ WR ]HUR NO: tare not executed;...
  • Page 42 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 If in the active test table the parameter EF is enabled, during the measurement time T1, but only if the pressure is within the tolerance limits PD+ and PD-, the instrument SHUIRUPV D FDOFXODWLRQ XVLQJ PHDVXUHG SUHVVXUH DQG RZ YDOXHV DQG IURP WKH FDOFX-...
  • Page 43 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.6 Leak test: test cycle with test parameters 3URYDVHW 7/3) LV DQ HOHFWURSQHXPDWLF LQVWUXPHQW GHVLJQHG IRU DLU RZ UDWH WHVWV ZLWK PDVV RZ VHQVRUV DQG IRU OHDN WHVWV ZLWK SUHVVXUH GHFD\ PHDVXUH 5.6.1 Leak test: test cycle The basic test cycle for leak tests is made of the following phases: •...
  • Page 44 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 PRESSURE TEST RAMP 50% RAMP 50% DROP PRESSURE PR % MIN PRE-FILLING FILLING SETTLING MEASURE PRESSURE DISCHARGE 5.6.2 Leak test: pressure regulation The pressure is automatically regulated by a proportioning valve with a PID algo- rithm (proportional, integral, derivative); the parameters of the algorithm must be selected to optimise the testing time and the stability of the test conditions;...
  • Page 45 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 To set the proportioning valve, it is necessary to simulate the actual test 127( conditions; the component being tested must be connected to the TEST output as in the test; if the pneumatic connections or the type of component being tested are changed, the proportioning valve must be reprogrammed.
  • Page 46 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.6.4 Leak test: test parameters 3UH OOLQJ SKDVH 3UH OOLQJ WLPH UDQJH   V The test pressure is set to the programmed value 3UH OOLQJ SUHVVXUH UDQJH  PR_MAX With the option -V: range -800: (mbar). PR_MAX...
  • Page 47 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 FRQ JXUDWLRQ SDUDPHWHU OLPLWV WKH PD[LPXP YDOXH WKDW FDQ EH SUR- PR_MAX grammed as test pressure. The minimum test pressure is programmable from = 0, but actually 127( GHSHQGV RQ WKH WHFKQLFDO VSHFL FDWLRQV RI WKH SUHVVXUH UHJXODWRU...
  • Page 48 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 The test pressure must also be greater than the pressure drop limit 127( the time (QDEOHV WKH DXWRPDWLF WDUH IXQFWLRQ RI SUHVVXUH DQG RZ WR ]HUR NO: tare not executed; YES: automatic tare enabled. For models T3LPFxxxP05 and T3LPFxxxP2 only, the pressure reading resolution is KLJK GH QLWLRQ ZLWK  3D UHVROXWLRQ LQ WKHVH PRGHOV WKH WHVW SDUDPHWHUV IRU WKH pressures can be high or low resolution.
  • Page 49 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 ,I WKH YROXPHWULF FRH FLHQW LV SURJUDPPHG WR EH GL HUHQW IURP ]HUR WKH SUHVVXUH &9 limit LV DOVR FDOFXODWHG DQG VKRZQ DV WKH HTXLYDOHQW UDWH RI OHDN LQ RZ H[SUHVVHG in scc/min or scc/h. 74 End mode of measurement phase...
  • Page 50 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.6.6 Leak test: PASSED/FAILED result messages 5.6.6.1 PASSED result messages PASSED $ WHVW HQGV ZLWK UHVXOW 3$66(' LI WKH SUHVVXUH YDULDWLRQ 3 RU UDWH RI OHDN LQ RZ measured during the time T3, does not exceed the limits Q+ (pressure increase) and Q- (pressure drop) programmed in the test program.
  • Page 51 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 • sealed parts: leak test of sealed components, with an internal cavity but with- out external connections, inside a test chamber (bell jar). 5.7.1 Volume+leak test: test cycle The volume of a tested component can be controlled by applying the well-known rule for the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas (P * V = constant).
  • Page 52 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Filling phase T1: • the external valve V3 is closed, the internal valve V1 is open; • WKH OOLQJ YROXPH LV DXWRPDWLFDOO\ OOHG DW WKH FDOFXODWHG OOLQJ SUHVVXUH • OOLQJ SUHVVXUH SURJUDPPHG WHVW SUHVVXUH PR * (RVP% / 100);...
  • Page 53 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Staubli RBE03 TEST Test pressure regulator TEST Output connection to the test cir- Regulated pressure cuit Flow sensor External valve Internal valve Component being tested or in test Internal valve chamber (bell) with the component Test pressure being tested inside...
  • Page 54 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 7KH OOLQJ SUHVVXUH LV OLPLWHG WR WKH IXOO VFDOH SUHVVXUH RI WKH LQVWUXPHQW 127( if the RVP% FRH FLHQW LV WRR KLJK VR WKDW WKH FDOFXODWHG YDOXH H[FHHGV WKH IXOO scale, it is necessary to reduce the RVP% FRH FLHQW E\ LQFUHDVLQJ WKH OOLQJ YRO- ume, for example by increasing the length or diameter of the pipe or by adding a volume between the TEST output and the external V3 valve.
  • Page 55 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.8 General test parameters The general parameters apply to all types of testing. 5.8.1 Management parameters 36'(/ 6WDUW GHOD\ ZDLWLQJ WLPH DIWHU WKH 6WDUW FRPPDQG EHIRUH WKH SUH OOLQJ RU OOLQJ phases; range 0: 25 s; 0=not used.
  • Page 56 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 23(5$725 5(68/7 This function allows the operator to modify the result of the test: the operator can XVH WZR EXWWRQV RQ WKH WRXFK VFUHHQ RU WZR H[WHUQDO GLJLWDO LQSXWV RQH WR FRQ UP WKH 3$66(' UHVXOW WKH VHFRQG WR PRGLI\ WKH UHVXOW IURP 3$66(' WR )$,/(' RU WR FRQ UP a FAILED result.
  • Page 57 Printing parameters Print mask (template), range 0:100. The printing masks must be stored on the printer with external means (Tecna Srl can provide a program for managing the printing masks for certain printer models). parameter is sent to the printer before the data is printed, to choose the...
  • Page 58 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Discharge pressure limit (absolute value without sign): if !  WKH GLVFKDUJH SKDVH ends with a discharge alarm if the pressure does not fall below the programmed val- ue within the time 127( - if = 0 and = TIME, the discharge phase is not performed;...
  • Page 59 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5.9 Test cycle phase lights F1 F2 ¥ — PHASE Waiting (Power on Light blinking /LJKW R /LJKW R Light blinking / Reset) Cage: closing Light blinking /LJKW R /LJKW R /LJKW R Plug: closing Light blinking /LJKW R...

  • Page 60: Configuration Menu

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 CONFIGURATION MENU 7KH FRQ JXUDWLRQ PHQX LQFOXGHV SETTINGS • JHQHUDO FRQ JXUDWLRQ SDUDPHWHUV • calibration procedures for the SETTING SENSORS PARAMETERS CALIBRATION pressure sensors. *HQHUDO FRQ JXUDWLRQ SDUDPHWHUV The Administrator access code is always required to access the menu.
  • Page 61 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 6.2 Unit: instrument settings 6HOHFW SURGXFWSURJUDP IURP Selection mode of the active product/program for the tests. PARAMETER: selection from the product/program menu (box with full circle). %&' EDVH : choice with PLC inputs on expansion boards, counted from 0 (all inputs at zero, choice of table no.
  • Page 62 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 $LU WHPSHUDWXUH .  Parameter that can be set manually and used by the instrument for the calculation of WKH HTXLYDOHQW OHDN RZ GXULQJ WKH OHDN WHVW &DOLEUDWLRQ GDWH 'DWH WKH LQVWUXPHQW ZDV ODVW FDOLEUDWHG 7R EH PRGL HG LQ FDVH RI QHZ FDOLEUDWLRQ ONLY.
  • Page 63 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 • 3/& 67$57 START input test (high active signal) • 3/& 67$57 ,19: START input test (low active signal) • 3/& 6723 STOP input test in progress (high active signal) • 3/& 6723 ,19 STOP input test in progress (low active signal) •...
  • Page 64 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 6.5 Unit: digital outputs A maximum of 16 outputs are available; the number of outputs actually available depends on the expansion boards installed, I/OB type (8 inputs + 8 outputs), with a maximum of two boards. Available outputs are programmable, unavailable outputs are obscured.
  • Page 65 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 TEST OUTPUTS WARNING ! Please verify that activating digital outputs does not harmany people and/or objet ! 13 14 15 Risk of moving parts and parts under pressure. :$51,1* If the digital outputs are used to control external components (valves, cylinders, etc.), manual activation can be dangerous for the operator and the equipment.
  • Page 66 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 $XWRPDWLRQ  FORVLQJ Automation 2: maximum delay of limit switch FC1-Automation 2; Range 0: 3600.0 s; 0=not used, function disabled. $XWRPDWLRQ  RSHQLQJ Automation 2: maximum delay of limit switch FC2-Automation 2; Range 0: 3600.0 s; 0=not used, function disabled.
  • Page 67 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 NONE o No active protocol (*) JSERVER jServer software is a multi-platform software system produced by Tecna by which it is possible to collect the tests data carried out by Provaset T3, T3L and T2. (7+ ,3 DGGUHVV...
  • Page 68 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 (7+ M6HUYHU FKHFN IUHTXHQF\ Frequency at which a control communication is made to the jServer server. Possibility to choose between the following items: DISABLED VERY LOW (100S) LOW (1950S) MEDIUM-LOW (25 YEARS) MEDIUM-HIGH (15S) HIGH (5S) 6.9 Unit: Part11 Options(option) 3 $XW M6HUYHU User authorization system activation sub-menu via jServer.
  • Page 69 If in the parameter /6 SURWRFRO PRINT or %$5&2'(35,17 is selected the param- eter /6 9DULDQW enables the selection of a printer model on the menu page that contains all the types of printers that Tecna provides. /6 DGGUHVV Address of the Modbus RTU node for communication on the serial line.
  • Page 70 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 &KDQJH WHVW F\FOHV Access code for modifying or copying products and test programs; not used if null and void. $FWLYDWH SURGXFW Access code for the selection of the active product for testing; not used if null and void.
  • Page 71 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5HVHW DW WKH HQG RI WKH WHVW NO: at the end of the test, the codes read are kept in memory and remain valid for the next test. <(6: at the end of the test the codes with setting REQUEST=YES are reset.
  • Page 72 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 %DUFRGH  As above, for barcode 1. Example for barcode 1: Parameters: Enabled= YES; Name= VALVE ; Start with=V ; Requested=YES; Reset=NO; Set product with= barcode 1; Requested product= YES. Barcode reading: VN123-ABC When the code is read, the menu window shows: VALVE N123-ABC.
  • Page 73 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Then, by default, the menu page is displayed to export the updated database with the new code to the pendrive, press the <(6 key on the message ([SRUW GDWDEDVH RI DVVRFLDWLRQV to perform the export. Pressing the NO key cancels the export procedure, the operator can perform this operation at any time by pressing the ([SRUW DVVRFLDWLRQV GDWDEDVH WR 86% PHP RU\key.
  • Page 74 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 ,PSRUWHG DVVRFLDWLRQV The ,PSRUWHG DVVRFLDWLRQV box shows the number of associations (e.g. codes) im- SRUWHG LQWR WKH 7/ GDWDEDVH XVLQJ &69 OHV RU EDUFRGH UHDGHUV 8SORDG DVVRFLDWLRQV GDWDEDVH IURP D 86% PHPRU\ 3UHVVLQJ WKH NH\ LW LV SRVVLEOH WR LPSRUW D &69 OH IURP D SHQGULYH WR WKH 7/ GDWDEDVH...
  • Page 75 The value of the leak master must be the closest to the leak rate you want to intercept in the piece under test. The test cycle requires the use of a leak master or leak simulator (Example Tecna LTC). 3UHVV RQ WKH EXWWRQ &DOFXODWH YROXPHWULF FRH FLHQW WR SURFHHG VOLUMETRIC COEFFICIENT PROG n°001: VALVE_A...
  • Page 76 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 The test cycle is performed with the parameters of the active test program. 7KH LQGLFDWHG YROXPH LV WKH YDOXH RI WKH YROXPHWULF FRH FLHQW already pro- &9 grammed in the test parameters. &RQ UP ZLWK WKH > <(6 @ NH\ WR SURFHHG VOLUMETRIC COEFFICIENT PROG n°001: VALVE_A...

  • Page 77: Test Cycle

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 the set pressure in the program. Once the required value has been entered, the in- strument will proceed with the second step. VOLUMETRIC COEFFICIENT PROG n°001: VALVE_A Please insert the leak master 0.000 Master Leak scc/m START TEST VOLUMETRIC COEFFICIENT PROG n°001: VALVE_A...
  • Page 78 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 AUTOTEST PROGRAM: TAB 1 DELAY (s) ACTIVATE STOP Press on the numerical value to the right of the DELAY (s) item to change the time interval between one test and the next one. Press ACTIVATE to activate the autotest cycle: the cycle will start only after giving a start.
  • Page 79 WKH LQWHUQDO FRQ JXUDWLRQV EDFNXS GRHV QRW LQFOXGH WKH UHVWRUH RI WKH 127( VDPH RQHV WKHVH FRQ JXUDWLRQV FRXOG KRZHYHU EH UHTXHVWHG IURP WKH &XVWRP- er by Tecna for any after-sales assistance). it is strongly recommended do not remove the pendrive during the back- 127(...
  • Page 80 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 PART COUNTER RECORDS & STATISTICS TEST COUNTERS From the main menu, by pressing the "Data and Statistics" button, it is possible to access the menu for managing the part counters and, only if the option is enabled, also the daily statistics.
  • Page 81 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 8.2 Total part counter LIFE COUNTERS 1672 TESTS 1545 PASSED FAILED At the end of each test, the instrument also updates the total counters, which cannot be reset, and indicate the working life of the instrument. No. of TESTS: total number of tests carried out OK: total number of tests carried out with result.
  • Page 82 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 COLLECTION OF TEST DATA ON THE PEN DRIVE The Provaset T3L is equipped with two USB Host Type A ports, one on the front panel and one on the rear panel both can be used to collect test data on a pen drive.
  • Page 83 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 9.1 Format of data recorded on the pen drive By inserting a pen drive, a directory is created with the name corresponding to the type of instrument (T3L) and the serial number of the instrument itself; in this way,...
  • Page 84 /6 SURWRFRO 35,17 communication with printer; /6 YDULDQW 3ULQWHU PRGHO it is possible to select a printer model on the menu page that contains all the types of printer that Tecna provides. /6 W\SH 56 communication on RS232 interface; /6 EDXG UDWH  8-bit communication, no parity, 1 stop bit.
  • Page 85 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3ULQW PDVN 7KH IRUPDWWLQJ SULQW PDVN RI WKH ODEHO WR EH SULQWHG FDQ EH FRQ JXUHG E\ WKH RSHU- ator, and sent to the printer, using a service program on a Personal Computer, that is provided on request.
  • Page 86 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 CALIBRATION OF PRESSURE AND FLOW SENSORS The calibration of the sensors must be carried out by authorised and :$51,1* WHFKQLFDOO\ FRPSHWHQW SHUVRQQHO ZLWK FHUWL HG PHDVXULQJ LQVWUXPHQWV IROORZ- ing the instructions carefully. &DOLEUDWLRQ LQWHUYDO LW LV DGYLVDEOH WR FKHFN WKH SUHVVXUH DQG RZ VHWWLQJV...
  • Page 87 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Press the message on the screen: "FOL- CALIBRATION LOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!" PAY ATTENTION: Editing these parameters could affect the testing functioning! Select "Relative pressure" or "Flow". CALIBRATION PRESSURE FLOW 11.1 Calibration of the relative pressure The relative pressure is the pressure in the component being tested, in relation to the...
  • Page 88 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 2. Choose the CONFIGURE menu and then the SENSOR CALIBRATION menu; 3. Enter the administrator's access code (password); 4. Pay attention to the message "FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS"; refer to the manual; 5. Press on the message area to open the calibration page;...
  • Page 89 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 11.1.1 Calibration of the "zero" relative pressure RELATIVE PRESSURE 1045447 Read A/D bits 1045447 Saved A/D bits Reading mbar - 0.29 CALIBRATE ZERO To adjust the pressure to the "ZERO" value, proceed as follows: 7KH SUHVVXUH UHDGLQJ WWLQJ PXVW EH IUHH DW DPELHQW SUHVVXUH WR HQVXUH WKH zero reading;...
  • Page 90 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 5. The pressure measured by the digital reference pressure gauge must be equal to the value programmed in the "P. Sample" parameter indicated on the menu page; 6. Adjust the pressure or change the parameter "P. Sample" as necessary to make them equal;...
  • Page 91 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 2. Choose the CONFIGURE menu, then the SENSOR CALIBRATION menu and en- ter the administrator's access code (password). 3. Pay attention to the message FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS! ; consult the manual. 4. Press on the message area to open the calibration page.
  • Page 92 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 3UHVV WKH >=(52 &$/,%5$7,21@ NH\ WR FRPPDQG ]HUR RZ FDOLEUDWLRQ WKHQ FRQ UP the request with the [YES] key or press the [NO] key to exit. 11.2.2 Flow sensor gain calibration (gain) &DOLEUDWLRQ RI WKH JDLQ IRU WKH RZ DPSOL FDWLRQ RI WKH PDVV RZ VHQVRU FDQ EH performed up to a maximum of 10 calibration points, from zero to full scale positive.
  • Page 93 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 11. The calibration procedure ends only after 10 steps or by programming the pa- rameter "F. Sample" to zero as the last calibration step. 7R DYRLG GDPDJH WR WKH RZ VHQVRU QHYHU H[FHHG WKH IXOO VFDOH YDOXHV &$87,21 RI SUHVVXUH DQG RZ RI WKH HTXLSPHQW YDOXHV KLJKHU WKDQ WKH PD[LPXP RI  are allowed.

  • Page 94: Firmware Update

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 FIRMWARE UPDATE %HIRUH XSGDWLQJ WKH UPZDUH WDNH QRWH RI DOO WKH SURGXFWV WHVW SUR- 127( JUDPV DQG JHQHUDO FRQ JXUDWLRQ GDWD 7R XSGDWH UPZDUH 7HFQD SURYLGHV WZR OH W\SHV WIZXSGELQ and UHVRXUFHELQ  )LUPZDUH XSGDWH SURFHGXUH • 'RZQORDG WKH OHV WIZXSGELQ and UHVRXUFHELQ and copy them onto a pen drive within the root directory •...
  • Page 95 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 ALARMS If there are alarms active, a new test cannot be started. A test in progress is automatically terminated if an alarm occurs and the result of the test is not already acquired, including marking, if envisaged. $/$50 7(67 3$5$0(7(56 Data memory alarm: the test parameters are not valid;...

  • Page 96: Technical Specifications

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14.1 Technical data 100 ÷ 240 V~ Mains power supply 50 ÷ 60 Hz , 35 VA Fuses T 630 mA, 2 fuses 5 x 20 mm Class Temperature 5 ÷ 50 °C Environmental conditions Relative humidity...
  • Page 97 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 Anodized aluminium Materials Case Size 255 x 181 x 286 mm Weight 7.0 Kg 24 Vcc, 300 mA max Auxiliary power supply output +Vx Resettable fuse, not isolated output Serial line USB 2.0 USB type B connector, 5 Vcc; isolation, 50V max...

  • Page 98: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Producer and distributor Tecna Srl Via Statale Sud 115, 41037 Mirandola (MO) Italy Address declares that the product (s) T3LPF Model Air flow rate tester and pressure decay tester. Description complies with the following directives and standards:...
  • Page 99 The customer, following a written authorization by Tecna srl, will have to deliver the equipment properly packed in its original packaging, to the courier sent by Tecna srl for pick-up. The freight will be paid by Tecna Srl but will be charged back to the customer, if the necessary maintenance does not fall within the terms of this warranty.
  • Page 100 PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 USER INFORMATION EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/UE This product conforms to European Directive 2012/19/UE. This appliance bears the symbol of the barred waste bin. This indicates that, at the end of its useful life, it must not be disposed of as domestic waste, but must be taken to a collection center for waste electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to a retailer on purchase of a replacement.

  • Page 101: Shipping List

    PROVASET T3LPF REV.20210610 SHIPPING LIST Instrument T3L Instruction Manual Calibration report (sensor) USB key USB cable to connect Personal Computer Power supply 230 Volt / 24 Volt (Ext. Power supply + cable) Terminal block for I/O expansion boards Plugs (1 x 6 x 4 + 1 x 8 x 6)

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