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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT MANUAL VERSION AND UPDATE..............1 CONFORMANCE & WARRANTY..............5 GETTING STARTED ..................11 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) ............. 23 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) ............. 35 RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING ..........53 CYCLE RUN ..................... 59 TEST OF POWER &...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENT ANITA USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENT MANUAL VERSION AND UPDATE..............1 SOFTWARE IDENTIFICATION ..............1 MANUAL VERSION................... 1 DOCUMENT FORMAT ................2 STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL .............. 2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............3 QUICK MANUAL ..................3 UPDATES OF MANUALS ................. 3 PRODUCT SUPPORT ................
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENT ground connection................26 compensation mat connection ............. 27 fuses..................... 27 POWERING ..................... 28 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ..............28 nature for standard delivery ..............28 specifications..................28 vacuum sensing ................... 29 vacuum valves ..................29 optional external thermocouple scanner ..........30 OTHER HEATING MEANS..............
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENT RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING ..........53 PRINCIPLES.................... 53 IMMEDIATE CYCLE - PROGRAMMING BASICS ........53 definition....................54 LIBRARY PROGRAMS ................55 definitions and specifications ............... 55 programming procedures ..............56 CYCLE RUN ..................... 59 INTRODUCTION..................59 BAG PREPARATION - CONNECTIONS FOR RUN ....... 59 console in supervision mode..............
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENT BLANKET TEST ..................80 BLANKET TEST - MANUAL PROCEDURE ........... 80 principle....................80 blanket testing selection icon ............... 80 case of 1 blanket - one heating circuit..........81 interpretation of data ................81 case of a blanket with 2 heating zones ..........82 test of two heating blankets..............
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENT TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 101 FULL RESET OF THE CONSOLE ............101 procedure ................... 101 BAD VACUUM PERFORMANCES ............101 BLANKET TESTING................101 PRINTER....................101 paper installation ................102 inked ribbon cartridge replacement............ 102 DECALIBRATION OF THE SCREEN ........... 102 procedure 1 ..................
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENT ANITA USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 LIST OF FIGURES Figure title Page Identification of Software Version ..................1 Delivery of the system in two parts ................... 12 Types of Valves : left type F ; right type US..............12 See the difference between 16 and 30 amperes plugs............. 20 Electrical vacuum pump;...
  • Page 12 Options for power and printer selection/de-selection............45 Control Mode ........................46 Insert USB logo file key..................... 47 Your logo after installation appears for checking ( here GMI logo)........47 Administrator Password request ..................48 Modification of password ....................48 A two zone blanket; the zones are side by side..............51 A Screen The Start Menu ....................
  • Page 13 LIST OF FIGURES Figure title Page Date and Hour for a delayed start..................66 Directory of stored cycles. See the sticker of identification of cycle above the cycle icon.70 D Screen - Graph supervision................... 70 E Screen Data Table......................71 D Screen Curves and Thermocouples and vacuum details..........

  • Page 14: List Of Figures

    LIST OF FIGURES Figure title Page ANITA USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 LIST OF TABLES Table Page delivery of the system ..................... 11 delivery content type f - 230 volts ..................13 list of accessories - content type us ................. 16 list of materials for the optimum vacuum bag ..............60 thermocouple distribution per heating channel 1 and 2 ........... 61 list of the preliminary tests before heat start ..............

  • Page 16: List Of Tables

    LIST OF TABLES Table Page ANITA USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Manual Version And Update

    Chapter 2 MANUAL VERSION AND UPDATE MANUAL VERSION AND UPDATE SOFTWARE IDENTIFICATION The software version of the Anita can be identified by its reference in the lower corner of the screen Main Menu. see “Figure 1: on page 1". This screen is the one that appears when the equipment is turned un. The software reference is in two parts: the screen management software and the process run control software.

  • Page 18: Document Format

    The screen reading of the manual allows hypertext navigation. The Anita is shipped with a manual in a paper version . You may ask an electronic version by ordering to GMI main office by email (gmi@gmi-aero.com) or through our web: www.gmi-aero.com...

  • Page 19: How To Use This Manual

    GMI in this field. GMI will assist you for any question that may arise in this field. Never hesitate to dialogue with our specialized department for any complementary information related to heating blanket, repair design, product, resin,...
  • Page 20 MANUAL VERSION AND UPDATE Or Phone:+33 1 42 82 11 44 or Fax: +33 1 42 82 98 38 E-mail: gmi@gmi-aero.com Web: www.gmi-aero.com ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 21: Conformance & Warranty

    1-1 CONFORMITY TO DIRECTIVES The manual constitutes the instruction manual for the equipment: Bonding Console ANITA, P/N: GMIEZ0901 standard, manufactured by the Cy. GMI AE- RO, cage code F7856, and delivered in the frame of the conformance of the equipment to the safety requirements defined by the European Directives ...

  • Page 22: Special Warning Relative To The Use Of Heating Blankets

    This equipment will be used under voltage from 120 up to 230 according to the engineer- ing conditions of order to GMI. If the console itself can adapt to voltage it is not the case of the blankets that must be designed according to voltage. See further details in the man- ual.
  • Page 23 USE, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG- ES, AND (2) SHALL NOT BE MODIFIED EXCEPT BY A WRITTEN AGREEMENT DAT- ED EVEN HEREWITH OR SUBSEQUENT HERETO SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE PURCHASER AND GMI BY THEIR RESPECTIVE DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTA- TIVES. ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 24: Disclaimer

    CONFORMANCE & WARRANTY DISCLAIMER GMI Aero offers training sessions for the correct use of the equipment and the customer is invited to consult the company. It is an obligation to use this equipment with the heating solutions developed by the com- pany GMI Aero and our department is available for information .

  • Page 25: Limitation Of Liability

    3-3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY In no event shall GMI Aero be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special consequential damages, to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of the equipment.
  • Page 26 CONFORMANCE & WARRANTY CE CERTIFICATE We certify by the present document that the equipment of our fabrication:... Designation: Anita EZ09 - Composites Repair Bonding Console for maintenance on ground of aircraft and helicopter structures in a non explosive atmosphere, P/N: GMIEZ0901 has been manufactured according to the state of the art techniques.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED RECEPTION - UNPACKING - CHECKING OF ACCESSORIES 1-1 LIST OF CONTENTS You have received in your shipping container 2 packages + 1 box with documents and CD. The manual you have in hands is in particular in this box. ...

  • Page 28: Accessory Case Content List

    GETTING STARTED Figure 2: Delivery of the system in two parts 1-3 ACCESSORY CASE CONTENT LIST We deliver two types of content according to customer requirements. The main difference comes from the nature of vacuum valves: a. valves type French ( type F) b.
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED 1-3.1 DELIVERY CONTENT TYPE F Table 2 :Delivery content type F - 230 Volts Item Description GMIEZE050 Power cable 5 meters long identified with sleeved sticker with mounted with its mating connector to the console on one side. This cable under this P/N is supposed with lead end naked .
  • Page 30 GETTING STARTED Table 2 :Delivery content type F - 230 Volts Item Description GMIWVB012 Vacuum valves for vacuum sensing. Directly mating our hoses above. GMIEZT010-J- Thermocouple cables 3 meters long type J If this is the configuration ordered. For configuration with thermocouples type K, see below Note: a package of 6 pieces is identified by GMIEZT020-J-3.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED Table 2 :Delivery content type F - 230 Volts Item Description Documentation and certificates delivered standard All these parts below delivered in a specific box out of the accessory case GMIEZD011 The present User and service Manual of the Anita Console in English A quick user manual Calibration Certificate of the Anita instru-...
  • Page 32 GETTING STARTED 1-3.2 DELIVERY CONTENT TYPE US (230 VOLTS) Table 3 :List of Accessories - Content Type US Item Description GMIEZE050 Power cable 5 meters long identified with sleeved sticker with P/N mounted with its mating connector to the console on one side. This cable under this P/N is supposed with lead end naked .
  • Page 33 K for type K configuration order Note a package of 6 pieces is identified by GMIEZT020-K-3 The qty of bags is then 2 GMIOTCB020040- Compensation blanket (GMI unique inno- vation) 20 x 50 cm coming with its cable - see below GMIEZC060...
  • Page 34 GETTING STARTED Table 3 :List of Accessories - Content Type US Item Description GMIEZD011 User and service Manual of the Anita Console in English Quick user manual Calibration Certificate of the Anita instru- ment in English CE Certificate for the Anita Instrument in French and in English ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 35: Environment Conditions & Initial Preparation

    Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS & INITIAL PREPARATION 2-1 AC POWER LINE CONNECTION The first action will be to install an electrical plug to the power cable if it is not supplied mounted or if it does not fit your standard f you receive a cable with a plug already mounted, this plug may be only for a capacity 16 Amp.
  • Page 36 GETTING STARTED 16 AMP 30 AMP Figure 4: See the difference between 16 and 30 amperes plugs DO NOT Never power the Anita with an underrated plug. Say, if the blanket needs an amperage over 16 Amps, the power cable and the wall powering plugs must be in correspondence, rated above 16 Amps, max 30 Amps.

  • Page 37: Generation Of Vacuum

    Chapter 4 GETTING STARTED 2-2 GENERATION OF VACUUM The generation of vacuum in the vacuum bag(s) is made through  an external electrical vacuum pump, the workshop network  or a venturi pneumatic pump. Figure 5: Electrical vacuum pump; left small light and potable; right, Other electrical pump with a buffer;...
  • Page 38 GETTING STARTED ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 39: Be Familiar With The Console (1/2)

    Chapter 5 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) The Hardware Features In this chapter we will pass in review the specifications of the hardware of the console instruments and its connecting circuits. Then, the following chapter will describe the functions of the console.

  • Page 40: The Touch Screen Panel

    BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) 1-1 THE TOUCH SCREEN PANEL The touch screen panel will allow you to set all the informations to program, define param- eters and to give and select orders for a curing cycle. 1-2 HORIZONTAL PANEL Figure 8: Horizontal Panel The panel groups a.
  • Page 41 Sensor Plug on Anita Figure 10: Vacuum bag typical To sense the vacuum in the bag, you must connect a hose (called return hose and con- nect it to the sensor plug of the Anita EZ. ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 42: Ground Connection

    BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) Vacuum Sensor 1 Vacuum Sensor 2 Figure 11: Identification of Vacuum sensors 1 and 2 Note the position of the sensor plugs on the Anita. There are 2 sensors: 1. Sensor 1 for Bag 1 (ring yellow) 2.
  • Page 43 Chapter 5 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) Compensation Extension plug Connection of the external Thermocouple Scanner Figure 12: Connection to the Compensation mat and extension plug for Scanner Connection 1-5 COMPENSATION MAT CONNECTION The compensation mat connects through its special cable to the connector indicated on picture (see “Figure 12: on page 27") 1-6 FUSES There are 5 fuses.

  • Page 44: Electrical Connectors

    15 Amps up to 30 Amp, this is possible. Install the appropriate fuse on the channel. Select always a very quick fuse for solid state switches. However Consult GMI. POWERING We suppose that the equipment is ready to be powered.

  • Page 45: Vacuum Sensing

    3-4 VACUUM VALVES Several models are available. a. In standard models of Anita EZ unless specified by the customer, GMI supplies the fol- lowing valve. This valve is referenced under P/N: GMIWVB012. is constituted of two parts: A and B as on “Figure 15: on page 29".
  • Page 46 Anita Console. These are all the means possible: a. Heating blankets 120 or 230 Volts monophase b. Heating blankets three phase 380/415 Volts, through a GMI power amplifier c. Radiant Flat Panel d. Infra Red radiant Panels e.
  • Page 47 Chapter 5 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) a. cure a potting resin, b. dry c. cure a patch. In this case, this can be useful, when the blanket is not available or if the shape is not easy to fit. Figure 17: Foldable oven connected to Anita The oven is heated by the hot air produced by the gun.
  • Page 48 GMI proposes an adaptation cable that connects to the cable standard and has a specific plug to mate (according to case) a set of lamp, a radiant panel, a air blower... Consult GMI. ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 49 P/N GMIEZS012- J* or K according to your choice 6-2 REMOTE CONTROL WITH A SCREEN TABLET We offer now the possibility to dialogue at distance with the Anita EZ through a latest technology wifi linking the Anita to a remote Tablet .
  • Page 50 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (1/2) ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 51: Be Familiar With The Console (2/2)

    8. Test the heating blanket resistance HEATING PROCESS FEATURES The Anita EZ has 3 heating channels: The two main ones as identified Zone 1 and Zone 2. The third one is the Compensation Channel. The Anita has a unique feature. It allows to: a.
  • Page 52 2 vacuum values, one for each repair bag on way. THE IMMEDIATE START CONCEPT The Anita EZ software is built to offer an immediate start of a curing cycle. You will not have to go so several screens after fastidious selection operations.
  • Page 53 These features will be described in detail in the Chapter on page 59. THE ZONE SELECTION FEATURE Anita EZ offers you several possibilities for running. After you have decided which pro- gram will be run, you select the configuration of the repair: 1.
  • Page 54 CONFIGURATION OF YOUR EQUIPMENT 6-1 PRE-CONFIGURATION When you receive the console a certain number of default parameters have been config- ured by GMI. See the form, page 39, delivered with teh console that summarizes the pre selected op- tions. ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 55 Chapter 6 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) CONFIGURATION AT DELIVERY OF YOUR EQUIPMENT ANITA GMIEZ0901  S/N : EZ..languages : English French ° C  Units : °F Control Mode :   by the Mean  The Hottest ...
  • Page 56 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) 6-2 PERSONALISED CONFIGURATION You can decide to configure your instrument at reception or at any time. A certain number of preferences are proposed: 1. Date and time set 2. Languages 3. Units in Temperature and Vacuum 4.
  • Page 57 Chapter 6 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) Figure 24: C Screen Configuration Consider the column Preferences. The programming of values is easy and classical. You select options by ticking or you key in a form frame. NOTE : When you need to key alphanumerical data a keyboard opens. To open it you must touch inside the form frame.
  • Page 58 This option allows you to name your company as owner of the equipment. You can also code your Investment number. You can also read the S/N of the instrument as typed by GMI Constructor. This number cannot be changed. Figure 27: Anita Identification form.

  • Page 59: Advanced Options

    6-3 ADVANCED OPTIONS 6-3.1 HIGH TEMPERATURE CYCLES The Anita EZ can perform cycles at temperature maximum: 250°C or 300°C. The selec- tion has to be programmed in the configuration dialogue through the Option dialogue but- ton. Select the option High temperature if you are dealing with high temperature resin patches.
  • Page 60 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) Figure 30: Selection of Option for Power enhanced 6-4 CYCLE DEFAUT PARAMETER CONFIGURATION In the screen Configuration, consider the column, left, Cycle. See “Figure 24: on page 41". We review successively each option. 6-4.1 ALARM SETTINGS These default values will apply during the cycle - see Chapter Process for details - un- less you edit them at the programming of a cycle run.
  • Page 61 Chapter 6 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) 6-4.3 P OWER TEST AND PRINTER you get the following screen: Figure 31: Options for power and printer selection/de-selection  If you click the first line, you decide to display the% of power injected in the report and display screens ...
  • Page 62 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) Figure 32: Control Mode You may decide to control the temperature cycle (Zone 1 or 2) through:  the value of a given thermocouple  the coldest  the hottest  the mean of «selected» thermocouples ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 63 The update is made automatically; a message is written to confirm it. After installation the image will appear in the update window like ... Figure 34: Your logo after installation appears for checking ( here GMI logo) ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 64 You must enter your own code through the questionnaire of the screen Configuration. APPLICATION > CONFIGURATION / PREFERENCES > ADMIN PASSWORD You will reach the following request: Figure 35: Administrator Password request The secret code installed by GMI is: 1234. Enter 1234 the first time.You get the following screen: You get then:...
  • Page 65 Chapter 6 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) You can enter the 2 passwords a. The Administrator Password. This code is to allow access to the Calibration proce- dure b. The Recipe Manager Password. this code is necessary to Edit Stored Library recipes. The code is to be entered as Numbers;...
  • Page 66 This is why GMI designs the ANITA to face a thermal mapping reduced to 2 Zones. Two zones is a practically considerable improvement compared to a 1 zone con- trol system and it is easily manageable and conceptualized.
  • Page 67 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) reaction is measured by the temperature sensed by a thermocouple.The blanket may be designed by GMI as a single part with two independently wired circuits Figure 37: A two zone blanket; the zones are side by side...
  • Page 68 BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSOLE (2/2) ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 69: Recipe Definition And Programming

    Chapter 7 RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES There are two ways to program a cycle: 1. For an Immediate Start by 3 Touches You can program the 3 fundamentals parameters to define a cycle:  The plateau Temperature ...

  • Page 70: Definition

    RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING 2-1 DEFINITION From the panel screen you can program a temperature profile with one plateau. Figure 39: K Screen - Quick Programming 1. Touch the TEMP switch and program the PLATEAU TEMPERATURE In °C or °F according to configuration - No value above 250 °C/ 480 °F 2.

  • Page 71: Library Programs

    Chapter 7 RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING Figure 40: The Alarm Settings Figure 41: The screen Easy Data Coding keyboard LIBRARY PROGRAMS 3-1 DEFINITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS The library programs are stored in the equipment memory. They are identified by their full name. As you can store a great number of recipes, we have built a Library organization by family.

  • Page 72: Programming Procedures

    RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING We have installed a certain number of useful recipes. You can yourself add recipes of your choice. Recipes can be generated, edited, suppressed and moved from one family to another. The capacity is nearly without limit but you have to consider that you must restrict the num- ber for data management question.
  • Page 73 Chapter 7 RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING b. Temperature and Duration of each plateau Choose the plateau temperature that is the closest to your wish. You will refine later a. Then plateau by plateau, you define successively the temperature of the plateau and its duration.
  • Page 74 RECIPE DEFINITION AND PROGRAMMING Figure 45: The Recipe Directory Manager 4- CONSULTING - EDITING When you reach the Recipe Manager screen, the recipes are presented under an image sticker for ease of identification. Attention: to edit a library registered cycle, you must be authorized as an administrator and have knowledge of the Code.This code is programmed as described in previous chapter - see program- ming YOUR secret ADMINISTRATOR codeChaper 5, on page 54 ...

  • Page 75: Cycle Run

    Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN CYCLE RUN INTRODUCTION As it has been exposed before, you can run Cycles either:... a. For one Repair with One or Two Synchronised zones b. For One or Two different repairs. BAG PREPARATION - CONNECTIONS FOR RUN 2-1 CONSOLE IN SUPERVISION MODE 3.

  • Page 76: Connection Of Thermocouples

    Note: The items correspond to the scheme above Release film GMIV1010 Perforated nylon GMIPEV1019 Bleede fabric GMIPEV1022 Non perforated Nylon GMIPEV1011 Conformable caul plate (see GMI) GMIPEV1014 Heating Blanket Silicone insulator see (GMI) GMIPEV1024 Airweave - Breather - 4 layers GMIPEV1013 Vacuum bag GMIPEV1018...

  • Page 77: Display Of Thermocouples

    Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN Note that logically the attribution of T/C per zone is as given by the following table Table 5 :Thermocouple Distribution per Heating Channel 1 and 2 Heating Channel 1 Heating Channel 2 Thermocouples in From # 1 to 6 From # 7 to 12 control process 2-6 DISPLAY OF THERMOCOUPLES...
  • Page 78 CYCLE RUN Figure 48: Vacuum bag; note how the two vacuum ports are installed 2-7.1 TEST OF VACUUM LEAK It is recommended to proceed to a leak test. Pinch the vacuum pumping hose. Check how the digital value reacts. If the vacuum level drops too quickly, the vacuum leak is not ac- ceptable and the bag must be checked or redone.

  • Page 79: Connection Of Heating Blankets

    Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN Figure 51: Leak test parameters 2-8 CONNECTION OF HEATING BLANKETS The blanket being installed inside the bag, connect it o the cable. Connect the cable to the console.  Blanket identified # 1 will connect to output 1 (Yellow color) ...
  • Page 80 CYCLE RUN Figure 52: J Screen - REPAIR ZONE MODE SELECTION 7- DEFINE THE HEATING MEANS The Anita allows you to identify the heating means and it adapts to the particular features to implement the cycle Figure 53: Identification of the heating means 8- DEFINE THE PROGRAM AND ALARM SETTINGS Then according to your program selection you get for example the Recipe Screen (QUICK...
  • Page 81 Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN Figure 54: K Screen Immediate Program You decide or not to edit the default ALARM SETTINGS, as programmed in Preferences. Figure 55: Alarm settings dialogue screen After keying all the alarm set-points...you will click on Icon: START TESTS 9- START TESTS Before the curing cycle is effective, the console runs a certain number of tests on connec-...
  • Page 82 CYCLE RUN Figure 56: L Screen Test Panel before Run Start 10- START If all the lights are green, the Icon START turns to green and the run start will be possible. If not the icon remains dark, you have to check the defects. See below for explanations. 11- DELAYED START You may decide to start with a delay.
  • Page 83 Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN 12- TEST DEFINITION The following table lists the name of these tests. Table 6 :List of the preliminary tests before heat start TESTS Critical? Presence of Control thermocouples Test of presence of Ther- mocouples When the zones are selected, test of mapping of control thermocouples for respective zones...

  • Page 84: Test Of Presence Of Control Thermocouple

    CYCLE RUN 13- ACTIONS FOR CORRECTIONS 13-1- TEST OF SELECTED ZONES Table 7 :Test of Effective zone selected Event - Situation Correction action No zone selected because no switch pressed down Press on Start Switch... 13-2- TEST OF PRESENCE OF CONTROL THERMOCOUPLES The zones being selected, the test checks that at least one thermocouple is connected for the corresponding zones.

  • Page 85: Run For Data Recording Only

    Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN NOTICE Beware of old blankets. they may appear in good state, but may have internal circuits fully or partially cut. Operator Actions: Check /or Bypass  In all cases, the operator is invited to check first the physical connection of the blanket and the matching of the value of the power measured with the nominal value (on its sticker) ...

  • Page 86: Supervision Of A Running Cycle

    CYCLE RUN Figure 58: Directory of stored cycles. See the sticker of identification of cycle above the cycle icon. SUPERVISION OF A RUNNING CYCLE When the cycle starts the next screen is a supervision screen where data, curves are dis- played.
  • Page 87 Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN NOTE The vacuum can be hided. see Icon HIDE VACUUM 6-1.2 STATUS On the lowest line, the status of the running cycle with its identification. 6-1.3 DATA Instead of curves you can read the actual data. CLick on Icon DATA Figure 60: E Screen Data Table You note that the hottest T/C is colored red/pink;...
  • Page 88 CYCLE RUN 6-1.4 DETAILS If you click on the icon DETAILS, you get the curves and simultaneously the temperatures of each T/C and vacuum. Figure 61: D Screen Curves and Thermocouples and vacuum details If on this screen you click on the icon OTHER DETAILS, you get details on power injected on each zone.

  • Page 89: Actions

    Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN ACTIONS We mean here the operator actions to orient the running cycle. During the supervision of a running cycle, click on the icon ACTIONS. You get the following screen presenting the possible action Figure 63: F Screen Actions during the running cycle Two columns are presented.

  • Page 90: Editing The Running Cycle Program

    CYCLE RUN 7-2 EDITING THE RUNNING CYCLE PROGRAM Whatever the type of program in run (defined on the go or pre-registered), you can edit the temperature set-point, the slope, the plateau duration of each temperature segment. When you edit a pre-programmed cycle, the original program as stored in the library is not modified. The modifications will affect only the current run 7-3 HOLD THE CYCLE /RESUME A CYCLE IN HOLD You are on the screen Actions.

  • Page 91: Thermocouple Selection

    Before describing the action list, we explicit the context by describing the alarm setting rules and actions of the console. These actions have been programmed by GMI to guar- antee a safe control of the repair and the integrity of the part.

  • Page 92: Repair Identification

    CYCLE RUN To select the mode and its parameters:..Select ACTIONS COMPENSATION MODE Figure 66: G Screen Compensation Zone # 3 set in action Consult the screen (see “Figure 66: on page 76"). You can decide to set the action and decide to control the temperature by a specific T/C #.
  • Page 93 Chapter 8 CYCLE RUN Give the part name: click in the zone, the keyboard appears. Type the references. The name of operator must be selected in the list. This list is prepared through the C- Screen (CONFIGURATION = > OPERATORS). ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 94 CYCLE RUN ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 95: Test Of Power & Heating Blankets

    Chapter 9 TEST OF POWER & HEATING BLANKETS TEST OF POWER & HEATING BLANKETS The console is equipped with current detection and measures. The console can detect if a current is running in a blanket circuit and its value.This feature allows to perform a cer- tain number of operations for the ease of the installation, for the security of the repair;...

  • Page 96: Blanket Test

    TEST OF POWER & HEATING BLANKETS BLANKET TEST When performing a Blanket Power Test, the console measures, calculates and provides the following information:  - Powering Voltage: nominal 220 VAC or 120 VAC.  Power of each heating blanket zone in terms of Watts. These measurements are conducted: ...

  • Page 97: Case Of 1 Blanket - One Heating Circuit

    Chapter 9 TEST OF POWER & HEATING BLANKETS Then you get: Figure 70: Blanket test operation 4-3 CASE OF 1 BLANKET - ONE HEATING CIRCUIT Consider a blanket with one heating circuit.  Connect it to its cable itself plugged to the console. ...

  • Page 98: Case Of A Blanket With 2 Heating Zones

    TEST OF POWER & HEATING BLANKETS Normally the nominal wattage of the blanket is printed on its upper silicone layer or on a label attached by GMI. You can decide of the integrity of the circuit according to the difference between the values nominal and measured.

  • Page 99: Cold Area Temperature Compensation

    COLD AREA TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION INTRODUCTION The Anita EZ has a third zone with specific properties. The objective is to have available a heating circuit to compensate for heat losses. As seen earlier it is possible to connect a specific blanket for compensation of different thermal losses on the repaired area.

  • Page 100: Principle Of Use

    COLD AREA TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION During the cycle..ACTIONS = > COMPENSATION ZONE You are requested to select between Mode 1 and Mode 2 as they are described above. a) Mode 1 or Mode 2, you will have to select a thermocouple to control the BLanket Zone 3 cycle.

  • Page 101: Mode 2 - Heating Of An Area External To The Bagged Repair Area

    Chapter 10 COLD AREA TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION Figure 74: Classical manual process for compensation of heat losses. The Zone 3 compensation innovative Anita solution may help solving automatically the problem. 4-2.1 COMPENSATION PROCEDURE The procedure is thus the following:  Lay the specific heating blanket identified as the Compensation Mat on top of the area above the nylon bag;...
  • Page 102 COLD AREA TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION 2. Install correctly the heating compensation blanket. If the blanket must heat above 70°C, install a vacuum bag. Anyway stick it always to the part. 3. Activate the operation right from the start or during the cycle 4.

  • Page 103: Reporting

    Chapter 11 REPORTING REPORTING The Anita allows to elaborate automatic reporting on a cycle run conditions. Learn here how to produce reports and transfer data to an external support. QUALITY CONTROL - REPORTING During a cycle the data are stored as a file. This file is identified as it has been described earlier.

  • Page 104: Reprint Of Data File At The End Of A Run

    REPORTING Figure 76: Quality Control -Transfer of Data for Reporting The icons on the lowest line allow you to  display on screen the values of the cycle data  print the data  transfer the data to a USB key in a formatted pdf report ...

  • Page 105: Pdf Or Csv Reporting

    Chapter 11 REPORTING NOTE : In this print, the alarm messages are not reproduced 1-2 PDF OR CSV REPORTING It is possible to transfer the data of a cycle to an USB key. The icons highlight when the USB key is inserted. Two possibilities are offered: 1.
  • Page 106 REPORTING DATA TABLES ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 107 Chapter 11 REPORTING ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 108: Your Logo Insertion

    REPORTING YOUR LOGO INSERTION If you have not inserted your company logo in your pdf reports, you can insert it now . The procedure has been described in Chaper 6, on page 47. STATISTICS OF FILE IN MEMORY Consider the screen “Figure 76: on page 88" You get automatically the number of files in memory, your space available .

  • Page 109: Sensor Circuit Calibration

    This operation must only be performed by specialised personnel It is a responsibility of the user to check that the equipment has ben duly calibrated by au- thorised internal calibration department or by the manufacturer GMI before using it for a composite repair .

  • Page 110: Vacuum Electronic Circuit Checking

    2. Connect appropriately the Simulator Output to ANITA thermocouple plugs, successive- ly from # 1 to n, or simultaneously using the accessory from GMI, P/N: GMINGT250-6J 3. For each plug entry from 1 to n, simulate temperature from 40 ° C to 200 °C (and read the temperature after 2 to 3 stabilization cycles on ANITA Screen Panel.

  • Page 111: Calibration Operation Of Circuits

    Chapter 12 SENSOR CIRCUIT CALIBRATION Vacuum Reference Gauge ANITA Vacuum Pump with adjustment Installation to check accuracy of Bag Pressure Sensing Circuit 2-2.2 C ONNECTION Connect the vacuum line with the reference gauge on line to the ANITA Bag sensing con- nector.

  • Page 112: Adjustment

    SENSOR CIRCUIT CALIBRATION If you do not have the values, proceed to the operation as described in Chapter Servicing: Reset of Calibration Parameters. Table 12 :Table Offset and Gain Values for Temperature - Example of values Channel Gain Offset remarks 0;98 0,20 0.99...
  • Page 113 Chapter 12 SENSOR CIRCUIT CALIBRATION You get the following screen that request the keying of a code. If you have not proceeded to the reset of the factory set code (This code is: 1234) as explained in the Chapter Fa- miliar - Introduction - see Section 6-5 on page 54.
  • Page 114 APPLY NOTE : In case the operator prefers to come back to the factory parameters as installed by GMI before the original delivery, click on the icon RESTORE FACTORY PARAMETERS 16- VACUUM CIRCUITS The operation is the same as for the temperature. Proceed identically for the two sensors identified V1 and V2 ...
  • Page 115 Chapter 12 SENSOR CIRCUIT CALIBRATION 18- DATE OF CALIBRATION If you are satisfied with the total operation, click on the Icon / VALID DATE OF CALIBRATION. This date will appear on the SCREEN (A): START MENU ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 116 SENSOR CIRCUIT CALIBRATION ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 13 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FULL RESET OF THE CONSOLE In case you discover non usual behavior of the program: erroneous program data, bad control and /or corrupted printed messages, no more answer from the computer. 1-1 PROCEDURE 1. Turn off the console 2.

  • Page 118: Paper Installation

    TROUBLESHOOTING - Switch off the printer - Press the panel red Switch, maintain it pressed while switching on. An internal test is per- formed If this test concludes to internal error you must proceed to printer replacement. NOTE : Attention the printer may have been disabled by operator - see Power test and printer 4-1 PAPER INSTALLATION For installation and replacement of the paper roll proceed as shown on figure below.
  • Page 119 Chapter 13 TROUBLESHOOTING MAIN MENU =>APPLICATIONS=>CONFIGURATION o the You get the following screen ... and you select the button SCREEN CALIBRATION, the following screen appears ... Figure 82: 4 point screen calibration The screen displays the following message : "Touch each blinking symbol until it stops blinking"...

  • Page 120: Procedure 2

    Have at hand a PC keyboard with a USB cable . See picture below PREPARATION  The Anita EZ must be powered on and the screen of the main menu be on ; if it des not appear, switch off the console , wait 1 minute and then switch it on ...
  • Page 121 Chapter 13 TROUBLESHOOTING  Immediately the Calibration screen appears. A blinking target appears on the lower left corner. You will have to position the pen in each of the 4 targets  When you press with the pen take care that no finger presses in the same time on the screen ;...
  • Page 122 TROUBLESHOOTING ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 123: Servicing

    This operation can only be handled by a specialised technician. The software is obtained from GMI on an Eprom circuit. This circuit must be substituted to the existing one on the control board installed in the receptacle of the cover lid. The pro- cedure is sent by GMI with the circuit.

  • Page 124: Servicing Thermocouples

    SERVICING SERVICING THERMOCOUPLES 3-1 FAULTY THERMOCOUPLES Faulty thermocouples come first in the list of possible causes of erratic cycles. A faulty thermocouple can be:  physically: broken with no connection between the two leads and thus no measure when connected ...

  • Page 125: Welding A Thermocouple

    Chapter 14 SERVICING 3-4 WELDING A THERMOCOUPLE It is recommended to weld and not to twist the tip of the leads. We advise to use the GMI Instrument P/N: GMIANT100 Table 15 :Welder for thermocouple cables Description GMIAT100 Portable for welding thermocouple...

  • Page 126: Servicing Heating Blankets

    If the blanket has no more the necessary power to heat the part, check its ohm resistance and after power conversion compare it to the power as printed on the blanket. Consult GMI. NOTE IMPERIOUS REPORT TO THE GMI BROCHURE ON THE USE OF GMI HEATING BLANKETS,P/N: GMIHBD011. ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 127: Exchange Of A Printer

    Chapter 14 SERVICING EXCHANGE OF A PRINTER 5-1 PROCEDURE Table 16 :Change of Printer Generation 1 The Anita Power is off; disconnect its power cable from the anita Open the Anita Remove the 4 screws that maintain the horizontal panel Turn carefully the panel for an easy access to printer Remove the two cables that connect to the...
  • Page 128 SERVICING ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 129: Spare Part List

    Chapter 15 SPARE PART LIST SPARE PART LIST List of useful items and spares and part for servicing. Consult GMI, this list being regularly enriched. We will list the following categories:  THERMOCOUPLES  ELECTRICAL  PNEUMATIC  PRINTER  CASE REPLACEMENT PARTS...

  • Page 130: Thermocouples

    SPARE PART LIST THERMOCOUPLES Item Description Remarks A set of 6 complete thermocouple GMIEZT020-J-3 cables type 3 meters long type J One thermocouple cable 3 meters GMIEZT010-J-3 type J A set of 6 complete thermocouple GMIEZT020-K-3 cables type 3 meters long type K One thermocouple cable 3 meters GMIEZT010-K-3 type K...
  • Page 131 Chapter 15 SPARE PART LIST Item Description Remarks 1 roll of 150 meters thermocouple GMIANT150-K type K 1 roll of 300 meters thermocouple GMIANT300-J type J 1 roll of 300 meters thermocouple GMIANT300-K type K ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 132: Electrical

    SPARE PART LIST ELECTRICAL Item Description Remarks Power Cables A power cable for Anita GMIEZE050 5 meters long - lead end 30 Amp ; without power naked plug A power cable to connect GMIEZE150 useful for customers who ANITA to 120 Volts 30 want to differentiate the use Amps under 220 volts and 120...
  • Page 133 A 250 Volts 16 Amp male GMIEZE050-4 to meet US and Can socket plug for power cable US & twist lock Can standard Blanket Cables standard Anita blanket GMIEZE060 3 meters long with GMI cable plugs on both side ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 134 10 meters 10 meters long blanket cable to connect to GMIEZE064 with female plug 230 V-30 a GMI blanket 230V - 30 Blanket Cables with US plugs on Blanket side blanket cable with a GMIEZE061 with US straight blade plug...
  • Page 135 Chapter 15 SPARE PART LIST Item Description Remarks A female plug mounted on GMIEZE060-1 to mate blanket GMI con- standard blanket cable - to nector connect to the blanket A male plug mounted on GMIEZE060-2 to fit the Anita console con-...

  • Page 136: Pneumatic

    SPARE PART LIST Item Description Remarks A plug to be mounted on GMIEZE061 attention only for compen- compensation blanket sation family blankets A grounding cable GMIEZE070 3 meters long FUSES Fuses 30 Amp GMIEZE130 very quick action; a set of 5 pieces Fuse 30 Amp GMIEZ130-1...
  • Page 137 2 parts: the base Staubli for the quick con- and the coupler for nect) our hose A vacuum bag red hose 3 GMIEZP150 meters long ( int diam 8 mm) for Anita EZ with a US ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...

  • Page 138: Printer

    SPARE PART LIST PRINTER Item Description Remarks A box of 20 paper rolls GMIEZI010-01 A box of 10 ribbon cassettes GMIEZI010-02 A printer complete GMIEZI010 CASE REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Description Remarks Protective cap for electrical GMIEZM010 With its label connector mounted on the 30 Amp Anita Here for power in plug...
  • Page 139 Chapter 15 SPARE PART LIST NOTES ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 140 SPARE PART LIST ANITA USER MANUAL V1710...
  • Page 141 ..INDEX amperes maximum 19 other heating means hot air gun 30 oven foldable 30 ce conformance 5 compensation blanket specifications 83 plateau temperature control thermocouple 84 start conditions 70 mode 2 procedure 85 power connection 19 compensation blanket power on/off 28 principle of use 51 printer connections...
  • Page 142 ..INDEX list of materials recommended 60 optimum installation 59 volts 120 or 220 19 WARRANTY 6 ANITA USER MANUAL...

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