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- Page 1 SmartFuse Electrofusion control unit Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Variants
Variants N O T E Device variants This instruction manual describes the following device variants: SmartFuse Subject to change without notice and errors excepted. Figures similar to design. EN002RX N01... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Variants ....................2 Information about this manual ............7 2.1. Applicable Documents .................... 7 2.2. Warnings ........................8 Description of the structure of the warnings .............. 8 List of warnings ......................9 2.3. Symbolism ....................... 9 General symbols and signs ..................9 Warning symbols ....................... - Page 4 Important information ..................... 35 16.2. Connect Fitting ......................35 16.3. Welding with SmartFuse ..................35 Reminder to clamp the pipes ..................36 During the welding procedure ................... 37 Subject to change without notice and errors excepted. Figures similar to design.
- Page 5 After the end of the welding procedure ..............37 Function menu ..................38 17.1. Using the letter field to enter data ................. 39 17.2. Job no........................40 Entering a job number (commission number) ............40 Creating a job number (commission number)............40 17.3.
- Page 6 Environment-friendly disposal ................57 General ........................57 Batteries and accumulators ..................58 Declaration of conformity ............58 Administrator code ................58 PLASSON subsidiaries worldwide ............. 59 Subject to change without notice and errors excepted. Figures similar to design. EN002RX N01...
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Page 7: Information About This Manual
Information about this manual This document has been prepared by PF Schweißtechnologie GmbH. All rights to this document, in particular the right of reproduction, placing on the market and translation into other languages, remain exclusively with PF Schweißtechnologie GmbH. No part of the document may be altered, copied, electronically processed or distributed without the prior written consent of PF Schweißtechnologie GmbH. -
Page 8: Warnings
2.2. Warnings When using the product, it is always necessary to carry out activities in which danger may occur. In this document, dangerous situations are preceded by warnings, which must be observed under all circumstances. Description of the structure of the warnings The warnings are provided with a signal word and one or more symbols. -
Page 9: List Of Warnings
List of warnings General remark This is a remark of a general nature. These advices describe recommended courses of action to enable the user to perform steps quicker and safer. This warning symbol can also indicate important or obligatory general conditions. N O T E Potentially harmful situation This signal word indicates a possible dangerous situation for the product, its components, accessories and... -
Page 10: Requirement Symbols
Requirement symbols Symbol/sign Explanation General requirement Information about / in the documentation This symbol indicates that special attention must be paid to the technical documentation. Wear safety shoes! Ground before use! Pull out the mains plug! Prohibition symbols Symbol/sign Explanation General prohibition No reaching in! Warranty and liability... -
Page 11: Identification
Identification 4.1. Product labeling Product description: Electrofusion control unit Product type: Electrofusion control unit for welding thermoplastic pipelines using fittings with an input voltage below 48 V. 4.2. Information about the manufacturer PF-Schweißtechnologie GmbH Tel.: +49-6631-9652-0 Karl-Bröger-Str.10 Fax.: +49-6631-9652-52 DE-36304 Alsfeld E-Mail: info@pfs-gmbh.com Germany... -
Page 12: Product Description
5.1. Purpose and intended use The electrofusion control units of type SmartFuse are solely meant for the welding of thermoplastic pipes (e.g. made of PE-HD, PE80, PE100 or PP) when used with electrofusion fittings that have an input voltage of less than 48 V. These devices are conforming to the standards DVS 2208-1 and ISO 12176-2, of which the applicable standards for the electrofusion fittings to be used are derived from. -
Page 13: Overview And Component Description
5.6. Overview and component description Cable holder and carrying handle Display Signal horn Green start button Welding cable Red stop button Carrying handle Arrow buttons ▲▼◄► USB interface Enter button ON-OFF-switch Temperature sensor Mains supply cable 5.7. Safety features General Safety features on the product or its components serve to protect operators. -
Page 14: General Safety Guidelines For Power Tools
6.1. General safety guidelines for power tools The basic condition for safely handling and a hassle-free operation of the product is the knowledge about the fundamental safety guidelines and safety regulations. This instruction manual contains essential information on how to handle the product, including its components and acessories, safely. The safety guidelines have to be acknowledged and observed by everyone working with the product. -
Page 15: Duty Of Care Of The Operator
Duty of care of the operator N O T E Minimizing risks Above all, the safety at the place of installation of the product can only be achieved if all necessary risk- minimizing measures are taken and avoidable risks are ruled out from the outset. This is the duty of care of the operator. -
Page 16: Duty Of Care Of The User
Duty of care of the user All persons who are instructed to work with the product have the obligation to: familiarize themselves with the basic regulations on work safety and accident prevention before starting to work. thoroughly read the entire documentation. ... -
Page 17: Personal Safety
Personal safety Stay alert! Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating an electrofusion control unit. Do not use an electrofusion control unit while being tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of inattention while operating an electrofusion control unit can cause serious personal injury. -
Page 18: Specific Safety Guidelines For The Electrofusion Control Unit
6.2. Specific safety guidelines for the electrofusion control unit Electrical safety The use of a residual current-operated protective device (RCD) is mandatory when working at outdoor construction sites. Note all directives and technical connection regulations in force in your country. -
Page 19: Peronal Protective Equipment
6.3. Peronal protective equipment N O T E Obligation to use the personal protective equipment! During transport, assembly, assembly and disassembly of the product, the respective personnel must wear and use the appropriate PPE. Which parts of the PPE must be used must be evaluated on an individual basis, determined by the operator and announced to the personnel. -
Page 20: Dangers During Individual Work Phases
6.6. Dangers during individual work phases Dangers during transport and assembly Transport No special dangers. Installation No special dangers. Dangers during operation The operator must have been instructed by the operator in the handling of the product. Working with the product without instruction is prohibited. -
Page 21: Residual Risk
Risks due to subsequent technical modifications of the electrofusion control unit. Scope of delivery Note The SmartFuse is available in different variants. The scope of delivery differs, depending on the ordered variant. Errata and technical modifications reserved! SmartFuse Enclosed 1 ×... -
Page 22: Technical Data
Technical data SmartFuse General Output voltage 40 AC Data recording Power (60 % ON time) according to ISO 12176- 2050 W (55.9 A) Operating temperature range [°C] -10 to +50 International protection IP54 Appliance class Conformity ISO 12176-2 Class - classification... -
Page 23: Data Recording
8.1. Data recording When using the SmartFuse app and connecting via Bluetooth, the electrofusion control units transmit logs to a connected smartphone or tablet. The SmartFuse electrofusion control units have a report storage capacity of approximately 1000 welds. -
Page 24: Input Of Welding Parameters
9.1. SmartFuse-System* By reading out the reference resistor in one of the connector pins of the SmartFuse-fitting the control unit automatically determines the welding parameters for the fitting. Subject to change without notice and errors excepted. Figures similar to design. -
Page 25: Range Of Fitting Dimensions
When in doubt, each fitting size must be checked separately. Attention! For electrofusion control units of type SmartFuse when all welding work is performed successively, such that the control unit has pauses in welding that correspond to the preparation time of the next fitting, the following rule applies. -
Page 26: Spare Parts And Accessories
Spare parts and accessories Description Code 2_0200_008 Terminal contact 4.0 M8 SmartFuse 1_0200_008 Terminal contact 4.0 M8 2_0200_051 Universal terminal, SmartFuse 2_0200_052 Universal terminal, standard 2_0300_004 Adapter 4.0 to 4.7 angular 2_0300_011 Adapter 4.0 to 4.0 angular 2_0200_007 Adapter SmartFuse 4.0 to 4.7 2_0300_010 Adapter 4.0 to 4.7, straight... -
Page 27: Storage
13.4. Storage Store the product in its transport container, protected from the weather. The temperature should be between 5 and 25 ° C with a humidity of not more than 60%. Connection to the power supply 14.1. General N O T E Country-specific connection regulations GERMANY The conditions for connecting the electrofusion control unit in this instruction manual, the technical connection regulations of the local power supply company, the VDE regulations, the regulations... -
Page 28: General
General The mains supply cord shall only be extended in accordance with the following specifications. Line length Cross Section (230 V) Cross Section (110 V) Up to 20 m 3×1.5 mm² 3×4 mm² 20-50 m 3×2.5 mm² 3×4 mm² 50-100 m 3×4 mm²... -
Page 29: Required Generator Rated Output Power
The electrofusion control units of type SmartFuse provide the following features to increase the generator suitability: High tolerance for the input voltage 190 V to 300 V at 230 V nominal High tolerance for the input frequency ... -
Page 30: Preparation Of A Welding Procedure
Preparation of a welding procedure The electrofusion control units SmartFuse only offer SmartFuse as a means for input of welding parameters. Attention! The generator must be grounded! If the electrofusion control unit is used on a generator which is not grounded or on mains without protective earthing conductor there is a risk of an electric shock. -
Page 31: Other Display Messages
Other display messages After the startup display is shown, other messages might be displayed before the main display is shown. 15.2.1.1. System config. at last welding process If the system configuration is changed before the next restart of the electrofusion control unit, a message in the display is shown which indicates, that the system configuration has been changed and what was changed. -
Page 32: Pairing Via Bluetooth
Do not manually pair your smartphone or tablet with the electrofusion control unit. Start the EFCC/SmartFuse app when the electrofusion control unit displays "Waiting for app". Only pair the device via the app when prompted to do so. If you have already manually paired the electrofusion control unit with your device before, disconnect the pairing. -
Page 33: Option „Bt On" Active, „Bt Only" Active
When using the EFCC app, the entire welding process is controlled by the app. 15.4. Main display If no fitting is connected, the electrofusion electrofusion control unit shows the main display. Connect SmartFuse Request to connect a fitting. Voltage: 230 V... -
Page 34: Displaying Device Data
Displaying device data Displaying device data When the main display is shown you can display device data of the electrofusion control unit by pressing and holding the ► button. Connect SmartFuse USB 1 oth Clock N S Voltage: 230 V... -
Page 35: Performing The Welding Process
Welding with SmartFuse Note To weld with the SmartFuse system the red terminal must be connected to the contact of the fitting that bears a red marking. After a fitting has been connected correctly in this manner, the electrofusion control unit begins to determine the welding parameters based on the built-in resistor in the contact of the fitting. -
Page 36: Reminder To Clamp The Pipes
After the welding parameters have been determined, the electrofusion control unit shows the following information in the display. Start Welding time 30 s Detected welding time PLAS Fitting manufacturer and welding voltage Display of the determined welding parameters Attention It is imperative that the parameters displayed match the parameters written on the fitting by its manufacturer. -
Page 37: During The Welding Procedure
During the welding procedure The display shows the actual and nominal welding time: Actual time: Passed actual time Nominal time: Nominal welding time 30 s PLA 40 V Specification of the fitting Line for possible error messages Display during the welding procedure After the end of the welding procedure The welding process will stop automatically when the actual time reaches the nominal time. -
Page 38: Function Menu
Function menu The menu contains a list of all available functions. The symbol < is the selection indicator that marks the entry that is selected or activated when the enter button is pressed. Displaying the function menu Press the enter button while the main display is shown or while you have contacted a fitting. Connect Fitting +++++Job number+++++ >Contrast... -
Page 39: Using The Letter Field To Enter Data
17.1. Using the letter field to enter data To manually enter data a letter field will be displayed. Using the letter field to enter letters or digits is always done in the same way, which is why it is presented here comprehensively. Using the letter field to enter data First row for the input Second row for the input... -
Page 40: Job No
17.2. Job no. In this menu you can select a job number under which the following reports will be stored. Alternatively you can create a new job number with the help of a letter field. The job number may have a maximum of 40 characters. -
Page 41: Usb
17.3. Under the menu item "USB" you can transfer reports to a USB stick. Note Before selecting the menu item "USB", connect the USB stick to the USB interface of the electrofusion control unit. After selecting the menu entry "USB" the electrofusion control unit checks if a device is connected. If this is not the case, an error will be shown. -
Page 42: Transfer Reports To A Usb Stick
Transfer reports to a USB stick Attention The functionality of the USB data transfer can only be guaranteed for the supplied USB stick. If you use a different USB stick, it should match the following specifications to increase the probability of being compatible: Storage capacity: max. - Page 43 After successful data transfer the following display will be shown, if you chose to transfer all reports. This query does not appear in the case of job number-dependent transfer. All Erase ? Prompt for deletion after the data transfer OPTIONAL: Deletion of the transferred reports The prompt "Erase?", which is shown if all reports were transferred, makes it possible to delete all reports in the electrofusion control unit.
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Page 44: Erase Reports
17.4. Erase reports This function enables you to delete the reports that are stored in the electrofusion control unit. The reports can be deleted per job number. You can press the red stop button at any time. This will take you back to the main display. -
Page 45: Contrast (Display)
Erasing of reports that are stored under the selected job number Select the job number that you want to erase and press the green start button. After you have pressed the green start button, the following display will be shown. Job no. -
Page 46: Volume
17.6. Volume With this function you have the possibility to adjust the volume of the signal horn in three stages. The default setting is high. Use the arrow buttons ▲▼ to select the "Volume" entry in the function menu. Press the enter button to select the function. High Loud Middle... -
Page 47: System Config
System config. In the menu "System config."different settings and functions of the electrofusion control unit can be changed. Depending on the basic configuration of the device, it is possible that an unlocking- resp. administrator code is required to gain access to this menu. This restriction can be deactivated in this menu. Accessing the system configuration Use arrow buttons ▲▼... -
Page 48: Language
The following table shows the available functions. Functions Description Value Page Language Setting the display language Short code for language Inv. number Issuing an inventory number for the electrofusion control unit Number Set clock Setting of time and date Time Update Function for updating the device software via USB Memory control... -
Page 49: Set Clock
18.4. Set clock After selecting the set clock function from the system configuration menu the display will show the current time and date. The flashing mark is on the first number. Use the arrow keys ▲▼ to change the currently marked value. ... -
Page 50: Job No
18.9. Job no. If this function is activated, a prompt for the input/selection of job number, under which the report will be stored, is displayed after connecting a fitting. The job number can consist of numbers and letters. Press the enter button to change the status of the option. To save the setting, confirm your entry and the subsequent security prompt "Are you sure?"... -
Page 51: 18.13. Code Sys
18.13. Code Sys. If this option is activated, the system configuration can only be accessed after entering an unlocking- resp. supervisorcode. If this option is deactivated, each user can change the system configuration. By activating this option, only users with the respective access level can change the system configuration. Attention This option can be preset, depending on the device type. -
Page 52: 18.16. Bt On
18.16. BT on If this option is activated, the electrofusion control unit can be detected by other devices via Bluetooth. Pairing with a smartphone or tablet that runs Android or iOS and is connected to the internet is now possible. After successful pairing you can control the electrofusion control unit by using the PFS app. -
Page 53: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and troubleshooting Important information about your safety You are responsible! All safety instructions in this instruction manual and the generally applicable measures for accident prevention must be adhered to. The product, its components and accessories must be handled with care and maintained regularly in order to achieve the best possible work result. -
Page 54: Maintenance Cycles For Safe Operation
Only use spare parts and welding terminals provided by PFS. Screw in a new terminal plug, Make sure that the SmartFuse measuring tip is exactly centered. Hand-tighten the welding terminal with the 7 mm open-end wrench. -
Page 55: Error Messages E1-E30
Use another fitting Heating coil or welding cable is defect Replace welding cable Consult the dealer or manufacturer. Measuring tip of SmartFuse welding Clean SmartFuse tip Check / clean welding terminal terminal is dirty Move the reading pen over the barcode in a Faulty input continuous move with constant speed. -
Page 56: Error Messages E250-E285
Code Error Cause Reaction Momentary interruption of welding current Welding is faulty! Current low Consult the dealer or manufacturer. Current drops about 15-20 % within 3 s Short-circuit in the heating coil or welding cable Output current is more than 15% higher Current high If possible, test with another welding cable than the starting current. -
Page 57: Wearing Parts
21.1. Wearing parts The following components of the product are wearing parts. These components may wear out through use. These parts are not covered by the 24-month warranty or the 3-month functional warranty after maintenance by the manufacturer or a service station authorized by the manufacturer. ... -
Page 58: Batteries And Accumulators
The declaration printed here represents only an extract. The full document can be provided to you on request. Administrator code For electrofusion control units of the SmartFuse type, the administrator code is the inventory number of the electrofusion control unit set in the system settings read backwards. -
Page 59: Plasson Subsidiaries Worldwide
PLASSON subsidiaries worldwide COUNTRY NAME INTERNET PHONE E-MAIL Germany PLASSON GmbH www.plasson.de +49 281 952 72-0 info@plasson.de Italy PLASSON Italia S.r.l Unipersonale www.plasson.it +39 143 609 9610 info@plasson.it France PLASSON France www.plasson.fr +33 160 664 66 commercial@plassonfrance.fr United PLASSON UK Ltd www.plasson.co.uk +44 144 424 4446 sales@plasson.co.uk... - Page 60 Mark welding area! Use rotational peeler tools only! Alignment Use proper alignment tools! Avoid mechanical stress on pipes and fitting! Wait for cooling before pressurising! Plasson LTD. Maagan Michael, D.N. Menashe, 3780500, Israel Tel: +972-4-6394711 | Fax: +972-4-6394766 www.plasson.com | info@plasson.com...
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