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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions FRIAMAT prime 7th generation...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1. Preliminary remarks Safety instructions and hints Intended use Important note on the restricted Bluetooth ® usability in certain countries 2. Safety Functional reliability The operator’s obligations Sources of danger Mains operation Generator operation Extension cable Opening the device Safety measures at the installation site Emergency 3.
  • Page 3 Contents Page 4. First use Activating and registering the device 5. “Fusion” sequence Siting, connection, and startup Reading in the barcode Starting the fusion procedure 6. FRIAMAT prime Basic settings Fusion Sequence Data Fusion options Supervisor Info Emergency Input Update 7.

  • Page 4: Preliminary Remarks

    Preliminary remarks Safety instructions and hints In these operating instructions, the following symbols with warnings are used: Symbol Meaning Danger to persons. WARNING! Failing to observe this can cause death or serious injury. Danger to persons. Failing to observe this can cause low to medium severity CAUTION injuries.

  • Page 5: Important Note On The Restricted Bluetooth Usability In Certain Countries

    Important note on the restricted Bluetooth ® usability in certain countries The FRIAMAT fusion unit is equipped with a Bluetooth interface. At present, ® the use of the Bluetooth function is only permitted in the following countries: Austria Denmark Greece Liechtenstein Poland Sweden...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Functional reliability FRIAMAT fusion units are state of the art, built in accordance with the require- ments under ISO 12176-2 and the acknowledged safety standards and fitted with the required safety devices. Prior to delivery, FRIAMAT fusion units are tested for correct and safe functioning.

  • Page 7: Sources Of Danger

    • Before all care and maintenance work, pull out the plug connecting the equipment. • Maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorised Aliaxis Deutschland service stations only. • Supply FRIAMAT fusion units only with the operating voltage specified on the ratings plate.

  • Page 8: Generator Operation

    Generator operation NOTICE Only those generators must be used that have been designed for industrial use on building sites. The operating instructions for the generator must be observed! The use of generators must comply with DVGW work sheet GW308, VDE 0100 Part 728, and the specifications and guidelines applying in the country of use.

  • Page 9: Extension Cable

    • Never open the FRIAMAT fusion unit when it is supplied with operating voltage! • FRIAMAT fusion units may be opened only by specialised personnel from an authorised Aliaxis Deutschland service station! Safety measures at the installation site The connecting and fusion cables must be protected against sharp edges.

  • Page 10: Basic Information

    Basic information Layout/parts 1 Main switch 2 Fusion cable with reader wand or barcode scanner 3 Front foil with display and function keys 4 Service interface (USB) with protective cap 5 Ventilation slots (air outlet) 6 Adapter bag 7 Power cable 8 Ventilation slots (air intake)

  • Page 11: Function Keys Explained

    Function keys explained 1 Function keys The three blue function keys let you access the function key symbols shown on the display. 2 Direction keys The direction keys (left/right/up/down) let you move the cursor through the menu structure. The selection is confirmed with OK or one of the function keys.

  • Page 12: Display

    Display 1 Function status symbols Symbols appear representing the functions that can be activated at this time. See also Section 3.5. Also shown is the next due maintenance (see also Section 7.2). 2 View ambient details / number of protocol entries Key ambient details are shown (count, date, time, ambient temperature, voltage, and frequency).

  • Page 13: Function Key Symbols Explained

    Function key symbols explained Symbol Designation Description Menu key This opens the main menu This lets you input a barcode manually, Input / emergency input e.g. when it cannot be read. This opens a virtual keypad. This opens the “ID” Data input dialog for ID Data key taking Commission number, Seam number, and GPS Data...

  • Page 14: Function Status Symbols Explained

    Function status symbols explained Symbol Description Documentation is active. Seam numbers can be entered. Traceability barcodes can be entered. Pipe numbers can be entered. Pipe lengths can be entered. USB has been connected. Maintenance date: Indication of the next maintenance. Bluetooth pairing active Type plate The type plate lists the details specific to the FRIAMAT fusion unit and its...

  • Page 15: Scanner

    Scanner The mini scanner reads in 1D fusion and traceability barcodes without physical contact. If fitted with the (optional) 1D/2D scanner, it can also read in 2D barcodes complying with ISO 12176-5 (Draft). All you need to do is aim at the barcode and press the read button. The barcode is scanned by means of a red light strip that must cross over the whole barcode, whenever possible at the centre.

  • Page 16: Fan Functionality

    3.11 Fan functionality How the fans function depends on the temperatures measured at the heat sink inside the FRIAMAT fusion unit. The fans switch ON automatically when the heat sink reaches a certain temperature. And this not only during, but also between fusion sessions, or after reactivation, depending on the load levels.

  • Page 17: Signalling Devices

    NOTICE When multiple fusions are performed without the FRIAMAT preCHECK function, very long duty cycles may cause excessive heating on the fusion unit. To prevent heat damage to the unit, the device is designed to stop the fusion process. A fusion process stopped in this manner is then unfinished.

  • Page 18: Technical Details

    3.14 Technical details Technical details* FRIAMAT prime Input voltage range AC 190 V – 250 V Frequency range 44 Hz...66 Hz Current consumption AC 16 A max. Input current 3,5 kW Generator rated output for fittings d 20 – d 160 ~ AC 2,4 kW d 180 –...

  • Page 19: Automatic Activation Of Maintenance Interval

    3.15 Automatic activation of maintenance interval The maintenance interval stored in the FRIAMAT fusion unit (default: 12 months, see also Section 7.2) is not activated automatically until after the first fusion. INFORMATION The leading maintenance date is always shown on the display and may differ from the details on the service label attached to the FRIAMAT fusion unit! 3.16 Transport/storage/dispatch...

  • Page 20: First Use

    Any personal email address entered in the FRIAMAT fusion unit’s activation dialogue will be stored and used by Aliaxis Deutschland as a fast, simple means to inform this email address’s owner of the availability of new software updates and new device features.
  • Page 21 50, 68229 Mannheim, Germany, and to the services provided to users. The current wording of the general and special conditions of use and the privacy policy pertaining to the customer portal at aliaxis.de/en can be viewed and printed out under the section “General terms and conditions” found in the footer at www.aliaxis.de/en.

  • Page 22: Fusion" Sequence

    “Fusion” sequence Siting, connection, and startup Before every use, you should check that the FRIAMAT fusion unit is not damaged and operates properly within the specifications. All parts must be correctly installed and all conditions fulfilled. Only then can the device operate properly.

  • Page 23: Reading In The Barcode

    CAUTION Only original FRIATEC fusion plugs (art. no. 624529) may be used! 9. Connect the fusion plugs to the contact pins on the fitting. 10. The fusion plugs must be attached completely to the fitting’s pins, i.e. over their whole internal contact length. Reading in the barcode 1.
  • Page 24 You can stop the fusion procedure at any time by pressing the STOP key. Fusion can be resumed after the fusion joint has cooled completely (and all causes of the fault have been eliminated). Observe here the processing instructions from the fitting manufacturer. INFORMATION When an acoustic signal is not emitted confirming the read-in process, examine the wand or barcode scanner for soiling or damage.

  • Page 25: Friamat Prime

    FRIAMAT prime Basic settings The function key in the main menu opens the submenu “Basic settings”. Here you can edit the device settings. INFORMATION The Bluetooth function of the FRIAMAT fusion unit cannot be used in every ® country (see chapter 1.3). If this function is not available for a country of operation, the submenus “Bluetooth”...

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Function

    6.1.1 Bluetooth Function ® The FRIAMAT fusion unit is equipped with a Bluetooth module. This allows the ® connection to the FRIAMAT App on a smartphone. INFORMATION The Bluetooth function of the FRIAMAT fusion unit cannot be used in every ®...
  • Page 27 6.1.1.2 Pairing with smartphone If the FRIAMAT fusion unit is to be used with the FRIAMAT App, the FRIAMAT fusion unit must be in input mode, “Please scan barcode” is displayed. The pairing must always be initiated via the FRIAMAT App on your smartphone. When the FRIAMAT fusion unit and the FRIAMAT App are paired for the first time, the FRIAMAT fusion unit displays a coupling...

  • Page 28: Fusion Sequence

    Fusion Sequence INFORMATION The “Fusion Sequence” submenu is first activated and hence shown on the display when documentation has been activated and the first data record saved! Default is documentation ON. 6.2.1 Operator pass INFORMATION The “Operator pass” submenu is first acticated and shown on the display when a operators pass is read in for the first time (and documentation is activated)! INFORMATION...
  • Page 29 Unlocking the device: 1. Read in an operator pass. 2. The valid operator pass appears on the display and must be confirmed with the function (confirmation) key. 6.2.2 Traceability The “Traceability” submenu lets you read, process and store traceability barcodes and data. 6.2.2.1 Traceability Active The “Traceability Active”...

  • Page 30: Data

    6.2.3.4 Subcontractor The “Subcontractor” function lets you decide whether additional text information can be entered for a fusion. 6.2.4 ID Data The “ID Data” submenu presents data that you can select and that must be assigned directly to the pending fusion: Order Number, Fusion Joint Number, and GPS Data.
  • Page 31 An “Export Filter” dialog lets you select the data you want to output. Filters can be configured here for the data to be output. Options: Commission Number Date Operator Data not transferred yet After selecting, you can then choose the output format for the fusion and/or traceability data.

  • Page 32: Fusion Options

    6.3.2 Delete The “Delete” submenu lets you delete a selection or all of the saved data. Fusion options 6.4.1 ID Data INFORMATION The “ID Data” option is first activated and shown on the display when documentation has been activated. The “ID Data” menu lets you enter data you want assigned to the pending fusion operation: Commission Number, Seam Number, and GPS Data.
  • Page 33 6.4.1.3 Serial number Press the (ID Data) function key. The serial number for the next fusion operation appears on the display. These are assigned to each of the active order numbers, starting at 1 for fusion 1, and are incremented automatically by the unit. The number cannot be edited.
  • Page 34 6.4.2 Traceability Barcodes / Pipe Number / Pipe Length Traceability Barcodes is activated when the fusion barcode on the fusion fitting is read. The main window prompts you to enter the traceability barcode on the fitting. When this is being read, you are prompted to enter the traceability barcode on Component 1.

  • Page 35: Supervisor

    6.4.4 Scraper Tool When the data is being entered to start the fusion, the prompt “PIPE PROCESSED?” is followed by the prompt to enter a scraper tool code. When the scraper tool is equipped with a barcode, this can be read in and the data is then assigned to the fusion in the log.

  • Page 36: Data Protection

    6.5.1 Basic Settings The Supervisor menu “BASIC SETTINGS” lets you define the defaults for the user menu “Basic Settings”. “Disable” prevents the user from editing the de- faults. You can also configure here certain mandatory user entries for the fusion sequence.
  • Page 37 6.5.1.4 Maintenance Date In the “MAINTENANCE DATE” submenu, you can decide whether the warning “Maintenance date exceeded” is to be deactivated or the device no longer executes fusions when this date is exceeded. In the latter case, you can set a period from 0 to max 99 days during which the device continues to operate after the maintenance date has been exceeded.
  • Page 38 6.5.3 Fusion Sequence In the Supervisor menu “Fusion Sequence”, you can define the data that can be assigned to the fusion that is now to be started. OPERATOR’S PASS TRACEABILITY INFO DATA ID DATA COOLING TIME 1. Press the direction keys to open the “FUSION SEQUENCE”...
  • Page 39 6.5.3.3 Info Data The menu item “INFO DATA” lets the user configure the defaults for handling additional information within the fusion sequence. Certain entries (e.g. scraper tool) may be flagged as mandatory, and the defaults can be protected against user changes. 6.5.3.4 ID Data COMMISSION NUMBER...

  • Page 40: Info

    6.5.5 In the Supervisor menu “PIN”, you can change the default value “0000” for accessing the “SUPERVISOR” menu. to open the “PIN” submenu. 1. Press the direction keys 2. Press the guide key. S E LE C T 3. Press the guide key.

  • Page 41: Emergency Input

    FRIAMAT fusion unit. After registering the FRIAMAT fusion unit in the module “FRIAMAT Software Update”, the user will receive from Aliaxis Deutschland and its affiliates for the registered FRIAMAT prime fusion units emailed update notifications and further specific device details and new features sent to the address assigned to the user’s account in the customer portal.
  • Page 42 The use of the module “FRIAMAT Software Update” in the customer portal is subject to the special conditions of use in addition to the general conditions of use pertaining to the customer portal of Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH, Steinzeug- strasse 50, 68229 Mannheim, Germany, and to the services provided to users (current wording under the section “General terms and conditions”...

  • Page 43: Warranty / Maintenance / Disposal

    This maintenance can be performed at Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH or one of its authorised service stations (see Section 9.1). Also all connection adapters must be submitted for tests on the maintenance...

  • Page 44: Disposal

    FRIAMAT fusion units fall under this European Directive and can be submitted for disposal to Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH or one of its authorised service stations. Further regulations, standards, and directives applying in the country of use...

  • Page 45: Error Messages / Warnings / Info

    Error messages / warnings / info Irregularities during fusion cause error messages or warnings to appear on the display of the FRIAMAT fusion unit. INFORMATION On the FRIAMAT prime, press the function key to view the displayed error message in plain text! INFORMATION Should the FRIAMAT fusion unit output an error message or warning that is not listed in the following and that cannot be explained or remedied despite...
  • Page 46 (e.g. power conditions. failure during fusion) or too low. Power too low Fitting’s power input is Contact the Aliaxis Deutschland too low. The FRIAMAT service hotline: cannot provide such a +49 (0) 621 - 486 1533 low power. Power exceeded The fitting’s power input...

  • Page 47: Annex

    Voltage … V; Adjust generator, and acknowledge at STOP key. frequency … Hz Maintenance Have the device serviced by Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH or an authorised service station. date exceeded FRIAMAT When the 2D barcode complying with ISO 12176-5 (Draft) is...
  • Page 48 Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH Aliaxis Deutschland GmbH Infrastruktur Infrastructure Steinzeugstraße 50 Steinzeugstraße 50 68229 Mannheim 68229 Mannheim, Germany Tel + 49 621 486-2828 T + 49 621 486-2238 Fax + 49 621 486-1598 info.de@aliaxis.com info.de@aliaxis.com www.aliaxis.de www.aliaxis.de...

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