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Operating Manual
Ultrasound Cleaning Device
ACS921
Version: 05-2023-EN
Date: 20 Sept 2023
Manufacturer:
Greiner Vibrograf AG
Mittelstrasse 2
CH-4900 Langenthal

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Ultrasound Cleaning Device ACS921 Version: 05-2023-EN Date: 20 Sept 2023 Manufacturer: Greiner Vibrograf AG Mittelstrasse 2 CH-4900 Langenthal...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 5 ....................5 NFORMATION ABOUT THIS OPERATING MANUAL ......................5 NFORMATION ON CUSTOMER SERVICE ............................5 NTENDED USE ............................5 MPROPER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................6 ..............................6 YMBOLS ......................6 AFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ..........................7 INDING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................
  • Page 3 ATHS AND CONTAINERS 4.4.1 Position and baths ........................... 36 4.4.2 Container ............................36 ............................37 LEANING FLUIDS 4.5.1 Greiner Vibrograf WF5 ........................37 4.5.2 Greiner Vibrograf GS500 ........................37 4.5.3 Greiner Vibrograf S-3 ........................38 4.5.4 Isopropyl alcohol ..........................38 4.5.5 Recommendations ...........................
  • Page 4 ..................42 AULT MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT JOURNAL 6.2.1 Fault messages ..........................42 6.2.2 Fault memory ........................... 46 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................47 DISPOSAL ............................... 49 APPENDIX ............................... 50 ............................50 PARE PARTS 9.1.1 Sensors ............................. 50 9.1.2 Actuators ............................51 9.1.3 Motors..............................

  • Page 5: General Instructions

    General instructions 1.1 Information about this operating manual This is the original operating manual for the product ACS 921 by Greiner Vibrograf AG. The version and language are shown on the title page. 1.2 Information on customer service If you have any questions about the product or would like to request a service relating to the product, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 2.1 Symbols Symbol – Read operating manual General information 2.2 Safety instructions and warnings General hazard Electrical voltage warning Warning of hot surfaces...

  • Page 7: Binding Instructions

    2.3 Binding instructions Use eye protection Use hand protection 2.4 Emergency stop system The ACS 921 cleaning device is equipped with an EMERGENCY STOP switch. This is located at the top of the housing (see arrow). It is used to quickly bring the mechanical parts of the ACS 921 to a standstill in the event of a hazard or to avert a hazard.

  • Page 8: Door Monitoring System

    An interrupted process does not start automatically (restart protection). The process must be restarted manually. 2.5 Door monitoring system The ACS 921 is equipped with a door monitoring system. A sensor installed at the bottom right of the housing serves this purpose. The control system of the ACS 921 checks the sensor for proper functioning before each start-up.

  • Page 9: Venting System

    Please note: The room in which the device is used must have a ventilation system. If this is not the case, the exhaust air must not be fed directly into the room. In this case, Greiner Vibrograf AG offers the relevant accessories as explained below: 2.6.2...

  • Page 10: Venting With Hose Connection

    2.6.3 Venting with hose connection A hose (nominal diameter 100 mm) can be connected directly by means of a connection flange and a matching transition piece: this then conducts the exhaust air into the atmosphere through a room opening. Flexible suction pipe, Ø 100 mm All accessories described in Section 2.6 including article numbers can be found in Section 9.2 Accessories or on the website at: www.greinervibrograf.ch/Filter-Serie-ACS (in German)

  • Page 11: Function, Set-Up And Commissioning

    Function, set-up and commissioning 3.1 Description of function The ACS 921 is a cleaning device that is primarily intended for use with watch parts. • • The ACS 921 has six process positions which are distributed every 60° on a turntable. Five cleaning baths, one with ultrasound function and one drying position.

  • Page 12: Commissioning

    3.3 Commissioning Switch on the ACS 921 using the power switch at the bottom rear (on the rear wall of the device). The ACS 921 now performs an initialisation process: 1. The interior of the device is ventilated. The following appears on the display: VENTING PROCESS 2.

  • Page 13: Insert The Liquid Container And Position The Turntable

    3.4 Insert the liquid container and position the turntable 3.4.1 Inserting the liquid container Proceed as for changing the bath according to Section 4.3.9 Please note: Before inserting the containers, check that they are filled correctly. Please note: During insertion, so that no fluid is drained. Important! Bath 1 is always the ultrasound bath and may only be fitted with the relevant container.

  • Page 14: Position The Turntable (If Necessary)

    3.4.2 Position the turntable (if necessary) The turntable is very easy to set to the exact position using the menu. 1. To do so, press SERVICE and log in with the user login. 2. SELECT ADJUST TURNTABLE 3. The following message appears: WAIT UNTIL THE START POSITION IS REACHED Recommendation: So that the correct position can be set more easily and quickly, we recommend us- ing the centering aid, which is available as an accessory.

  • Page 15: Inserting Baskets

    4. Open the door and set the turntable to the correct position as accurately as possible. If the position is OK, press NEXT STEP, and the lift slowly moves down. 5. The following message appears: Caution: lift is moving down slowly 6.

  • Page 16: Operation

    3.6 Holder systems Basket holder upper part D=80mm Insert holder with bracket (Standard) (Optionally available for additional accessories) Art.Nr: 17138 Art.Nr: 17191 To change, loosen the two threaded pins on the shaft and pull the holder down. Important during assembly: Pay attention to alignment, the two threaded pins must be on the two surfaces of the axle are aligned and then tightened.

  • Page 17: Screen

    Screen The ACS 921 features a large 10” touchscreen. This screen is used to perform all functions and settings. After starting up the ACS 921, the following main menu is always displayed: The main menu is divided into three areas: 4.1.1 PROGRAMME: This is where previously configured and saved individual programmes are stored.

  • Page 18: Settings

    4.2 Settings Important! Most function keys have to be pressed for at least two seconds to go to the next setting level. 4.2.1 Process no. 1 (ultrasound bath) Process no. 1 is a cleaning bath, with or without ultrasound. The following screen menu shows the in- dividual process parameters that can be changed.

  • Page 19: Process Nos. 2-5 (Cleaning And Rinsing)

    4.2.2 Process nos. 2—5 (Cleaning and Rinsing) Process nos. 2—5 can be used either as a cleaning or rinsing bath. The following screen menu shows the individual process parameters that can be changed. The setting can be changed by tapping the field highlighted in grey.
  • Page 20 Important! New settings have to be confirmed with SAVE. This automatically takes the user back to the main menu. At the top in the middle is the HOME button which is used to return to the main menu The following is a detailed explanation of the individual setting options for Process no. 6: TIME/POSITION Process duration in minutes and seconds SPEED Speed in revolutions per minute during drying process VERTICAL MOVEMENT Vertical movement during the drying process ON or OFF...

  • Page 21: Programme

    4.3 Programs 4.3.1 Create a program. 1. Select the desired or free program number (press and hold down for two seconds) 2. Name program (enter name) 3. Define processes as described in Section 4.2 4. Total process time is displayed at the top right. 4.3.2 Standard programs (pre-installed) Four programs are pre-installed on the device ex works.
  • Page 22 Wind-out time (min:sec) 02:30 01:30 01:30 01:00 01:00 Wind-out speed (rpm) Ultrasound (on/off) Ultrasound frequency (kHz) Drying waiting time (min:sec) 03:00 Drying temperature (C°) Program name: GVL QUICK Total process time: 11:30 min Pos. 1 Pos. 2 Pos. 3 Pos. 4 Pos.
  • Page 23 Speed (rpm) Vertical movement (on/off) Rotation/oscillation Oscillation mode (1 – 5) Wind-out time (min:sec) 01:00 01:30 01:30 01:00 01:00 Wind-out speed (rpm) Ultrasound (on/off) Ultrasound frequency (kHz) Drying waiting time (min:sec) 01:00 Drying temperature (C°) Prograe name: GVL INTENSIVE Total process time: 28:00 min Pos.

  • Page 24: Start Programme

    4.3.3 Start a program 1. Select program number 2. Press Start The safety function of the door switch is checked before each programme starts. The door has to be opened and closed again. Then press Start again The program runtime starts, and the time counts backwards to 0:00 (min/sec).

  • Page 25: Quit Programme

    The selected program appears in grey with a yellow border. The end of the program is visually marked by a green frame. This disappears as soon as the door is opened. 4.3.4 Quit a program. The user can quit a program that has been started at any time. To do this, the Start button must be pressed again for more than two seconds.

  • Page 26: Language

    4.3.6 Language The language can be selected here. There are four languages to choose from: 4.3.7 Date Time Default setting for date and time using the scroll-up/down menu. Set and confirm with SAVE.

  • Page 27: Display

    4.3.8 Display Here you can set the parameters for the display. This includes the brightness, the time until the screen saver turns off and the screen saver appears, and the brightness of the screen saver. 4.3.9 Service Press and hold down SERVICE for two seconds. The following image appears:...
  • Page 28 USER and PASSWORD are only accessible to authorized users. However, every user can access the following information without a password by double-clicking the Enter key: Here you can choose between Information and Oscillation...
  • Page 29 Information shows the following: Oscillation window for the settings Oscillation 1—5...
  • Page 30 Here you can define the oscillation parameters for each process step The following settings are stored by default: SPEED (rpm) STOP TIME (s) ROTATION TIME (s)

  • Page 31: Bath Change

    4.3.10 BATH CHANGE Button at the bottom right of the main menu. If it flashes, one or more of the baths must be changed. If the BATH CHANGE button is pressed for more than two seconds, the following screen appears: The five baths that can be individually configured are now shown, whereby Bath 1 is always the ultrasound bath.
  • Page 32 The following image appears: These are now the settings for Bath 1 BATH shows which fluid is currently being used. This can be overwritten by tapping (two seconds). Press the SAVE button to save the changed settings. CYCLES and DAYS: This means that the bath should be changed no later than after 20 cycles or seven days.

  • Page 33: Procedure In The Event Of Unwanted Spillage Of Liquids

    4.3.11 Procedure in the event of unwanted spillage of liquids Fluids may also be spilled unintentionally, even if handled with care. In such cases, the device has a drip tray located directly under the base. This drip tray can be pulled out very easily. Please observe the relevant regulations for disposing of cleaning fluids Drip tray in park position with stop Pull out the drip tray and dispose of the liquid, re-insert the drip tray as far as it will go.

  • Page 34: Using The Usb Connector Socket

    4.3.12 Using the USB connector socket The device has a USB connector socket. It is located under the cover directly above the display. The black cover must be removed before the connector socket can be used. To do this, it has to be moved upwards/extended vertically. Then insert the USB stick from above and the SAVE icon appears on the display.
  • Page 35 Tap the desired function and execute. This can take a moment to complete, as indicated by a time bar. After this, remove the USB stick and insert the cover from top to bottom.

  • Page 36: Baths And Containers

    4.4 Baths and containers 4.4.1 Position and baths Position Description Position 1 Cleaning bath (with or without ultrasound) Ultrasound selectable at 40 kHz or 80 kHz or combined 40/80 kHz Position 2 Cleaning bath Position 3 Cleaning bath or rinsing bath Position 4 Cleaning bath or rinsing bath Position 5...

  • Page 37: Cleaning Fluids

    4.5 Cleaning fluids The following Original Greiner Vibrograf Cleaning Fluids are recommended for use: 4.5.1 Greiner Vibrograf WF5 Art. no.: 13556 Container: 5 l canister WF5 is an anhydrous cleaning agent. Designed for cleaning watch components and small mechanical parts. The WF5 is a more advanced version of the tried-and-tested WF4.

  • Page 38: Greiner Vibrograf S-3

    4.5.3 Greiner Vibrograf S-3 Art. no.: 13565 Container: 5 l canister S-3 is a ready-to-use rinsing solution for watch and precision mechanical parts. It is used as a rinsing solution after use of a cleaning solution. Advantages: Water-free rinsing solution, fast-drying, residue-free surfaces Use: S-3 is used cold and undiluted as a rinsing solution.

  • Page 39: Recommendations

    4.5.5 Recommendations Cleaning When cleaning metal parts, especially in the watchmaking industry, the cleaning fluid WF-5 is recom- mended for use in Position 1. Rinsing For rinsing in Positions 2, 3 and 4, we recommend use of the rinsing liquid S-3 or ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL When using other products, the following criteria have to be met: Ultrasound bath: only liquids with a flash point above 25°C Glass trays: only liquids with a flash point above 12°C...

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    Technical data 5.1 Technical data Power consumption 3.5 amperes (230 V, standard), 7.4 amperes (110 V, on request) Output 815 W Ultrasound 40 kHz/80 kHz 60 W Fan output 175 m³/h Heating temperature max. 60 °C Net weight 70 kg (without packaging) Weight with glasses 75kg (4 ×...

  • Page 41: Dimensions

    5.2 Dimensions...

  • Page 42: Service And Maintenance, Malfunction

    Service and maintenance, malfunction 6.1 Service and maintenance 6.2 Fault messages, troubleshooting, fault journal 6.2.1 Fault messages Fault messages are displayed immediately when the event occurs and have to be analysed by the user first. Location of modules and motors: Module number: 0000: MMI 1000: Spin motor...
  • Page 43 The fault number is always made up of the module number + detail fault number! fault number 1006 – spin motor blocked Example: Module 1 (1000), fault #6 = Fault number Description Detailed text Reset action Mod- No fault The voltage in the motor circuit is Check the voltage on the power supply unit of the 1, 2, 3 Overvoltage...
  • Page 44 Fault number Description Detailed text Reset action Mod- 1, 2 Internal library fault 1, 2 Internal library fault 1, 2, 3 Not initialized Motor is not initialized and is receiv- Restart device ing new default settings Incorrect speed specifica- 1, 2, 3 tion Incorrect position specifi- Incorrect default settings in the pro-...
  • Page 45 1, 2, 3, If fault appears again --> replace fan module elec- Memory fault Incorrect flash address tronics Fault number Description Detailed text Reset action Mod- Door switch short-circuit Check door switch wiring, replace door switch if necessary Door switch interruption Internal hardware fault ADC not working correctly Memory fault...

  • Page 46: Fault Memory

    6.2.2 Fault memory All faults are recorded in the internal fault memory, in the chronological order of the event. The fault code (3 or 4-digit number) appears first, then the description of the fault...

  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity The manufacturer / distributor Greiner Vibrograf AG Mittelstrasse 2 CH-4900 Langenthal hereby declares that the following product Product name: cleaning machine Model name: ACS921 Serial number: 51230 Trade name: ACS921 Year of construction: 2023 complies with all relevant provisions of the applicable legal regulations (hereinafter) - including the amendments in force at the time of the declaration.
  • Page 48 Type-examination certificate...

  • Page 49: Disposal

    Disposal We do our utmost to keep recycling costs to a minimum in order to pass on the resulting benefits to our custom- ers and society as a whole. For this reason, if you ever have to part with this appliance, please do not dispose of it in a rubbish bin, but send it to the appropriate collection point for waste electrical appliances.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    10 Appendix 10.1 Spare parts 10.1.1 Sensors Door monitoring sensor Art. no. 9007.07A.001 Lift limit switch Art. no. 9007.07A.002...

  • Page 51: Actuators

    10.1.2 Actuators Special linear unit Art. no. 0422.400.001 10.1.3 Motors Spin motor Art. no. DB59-K2V35141...
  • Page 52 Lift motor Art no. DB59-K2V35141 Turntable stepper motor with transmitter and brake Art. no. ST6018-K2V35140...

  • Page 53: Fan

    10.1.4 Art. no. 9650.01A.003 10.1.5 Drive belt Lift drive belt Art. no. 7314.00A.005 For all other spare parts, please contact Greiner Vibrograf AG Customer Service...

  • Page 54: Original Accessories

    10.2 Original accessories 10.2.1 Activated carbon filter See on our website at: www.greinervibrograf.ch/Filter-Serie-ACS 10.2.2 Baskets See on our website at: www.greinervibrograf.ch/Koerbe-Zubehoer 10.2.3 Cleaning fluids See our website at: www.greinervibrograf.ch/Reinigungsfluessigkeiten...

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