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USER MANUAL

ATEQ D570
Version 1.1

Reference: UM-24900A-U
REVISION OF THE D570 USER MANUAL

Edition/ Date
Reference Chapters updated
Revision (week/year)

First edition UM-24900A-U 10/2004 -----


0310/CE-24900A-U

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 00

We the undersigned, ATEQ, manufacturers of the ATEQ D570 REF : 249.00 declare that it
complies with the requirements of :

- LOW VOLTAGE Directive 93/68/CEE regarding :

• standard EN 61 010-1 « Safety requirements for electrical equipment for


measurement, control and laboratory use »,

- Directive CEM 89/336/CEE partially modified by Directive CEM 92/31/CEE regarding :

• standard EN 50 081-2 « Industrial environment emission generic standard »,


• standard EN 50 082-2 « Industrial environment immunity generic standard »,
• standard EN 61 000-4-2 « Test for immunity to electrostatic discharges »,
• standard EN 61 000-4-3 « Test for immunity to electromagnetic fields radiated at
radio frequencies »,
• standard EN 61000-4-4 « Test for immunity to bursts of rapid electrical
transients»,
• standard EN 61000-4-6 « Immunity to conducted disturbances induced by
radiofrequency fields »,
• standard EN 61000-4-11 « Test for immunity relating to voltage dips,
interruptions and variations in voltage ».

This enables ATEQ to guarantee that this instrument may be used in complete safety under
the following environmental conditions :

• indoor use,
• altitude up to 3000 metres,
• ambient operating temperature from 5°C to 45 °C,
• 100 % maximum relative humidity without condensation,
• fluctuation in the supply network voltage not exceeding 15 % of nominal voltage
• temporary overvoltages in accordance with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II as in
standard CEI 664,
• degree of pollution 2 as in CEI 664 (only non-conductive pollution. However a
temporary conductivity caused by condensation may occasionally be expected ).

The ATEQ D570 REF 249.00 is equipped with a protective earth terminal located at the
rear of the instrument, connected to the interior in accordance with safety standards. This
terminal is intended for connection to an external earthing system.

The symbol for this terminal is :

Chairman and Managing Director.


Mr. Jacques MOUCHET

Tél. : +33 (0) 1 30 80 10 20 - Fax : +33 (0) 1 30 54 11 00


15, rue des Dames - 78340 LES CLAYES SOUS BOIS – France
www.ateq.com
Recommendations for leak testing
intruments
Precautions for the test environment
• Keep the test area as clean as possible.

Precautions for the operators


• ATEQ recommends that the operators using the instruments should have a
suitable qualification and training with respect to the work bench requirements.

General precautions
• Read the user manual before using the instrument,
• all electrical connections to the instrument must be equipped with a safety
system (fuse, circuit breaker…) appropriate to its needs and complying with the
standards,

• to avoid electromagnetic interference, the cable connections to the instrument


should be less than two meters in length,

• it is essential that the electrical main is earthed,


• disconnect the electrical connections to the equipment before maintenance,

• cut the air supply for any kinds of operation on the pneumatic assembly,

• do not open the instrument when it is powered up,


• avoid water spillage near of the instrument,
• ATEQ is at your disposal for any further information concerning the use of the
instrument under maximum safety conditions.

We would like to bring to your attention that ATEQ will not be held responsible
for any accident connected to the improper use of the instrument, to the work
bench or to the lack of compliance with safety rules.

Ret-U/0039
ATEQ, THE ASSURANCE OF A COMPETENT AFTER SALES
SERVICE
„ THE ATEQ AFTER SALES SERVICE IS :
• a team of qualified technicians,
• a permanent telephone assistance,
• agencies close to you for faster reaction,
• a stock of spare parts available immediately,
• a car fleet for rapid intervention,
• a commitment to quality ...
„ THE OVERHAUL
ATEQ carries out the overhaul of your instruments at interesting prices.
The overhaul corresponds to the maintenance of the instrument (checking, cleaning, replacing of used
parts) as part of preventive maintenance.
Preventive maintenance is the best way to guarantee reliability and efficiency. It allows the
maintenance of a group of instruments in good operational order and prevent eventual break-downs.
„ MAINTENANCE KITS
The ATEQ After Sales Service proposes, two kits destined for the preventive maintenance of the
pneumatic circuits of instruments.
„ CALIBRATION
This may be carried out on site or in our offices.
ATEQ is attached to the COFRAC and delivers a certificate following a calibration.
„ TRAINING COURSES
In the framework of partnership with our customers, ATEQ offers two types of training in order to
optimise the usage and knowledge of our instruments. They are aimed at different levels of technician:
• method / control training,
• maintenance / upkeep training.
„ A TARGETED TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
A number of technical documents are at your disposal to allow you to intervene rapidly in the event
minor breakdowns:
• problem sheets describing and offering solutions to the main pneumatic and electronic
problems,
• several maintenance manuals.
„ A QUALITY GUARANTEE
The instruments are guaranteed for parts and labour in our offices:
• 2 years for leak detection equipment,
• 1 year for electrical tests to norms instruments,
• 1 year for the accessories.
Our After Sales Service is capable of rapidly answering all your needs and queries.

ATEQ recommends
to made realise by its departments
a revision and a calibration of the instruments
every year

SAV-Ub/0243
PREFACE

Dear Customer,

You have just purchased an ATEQ instrument, we thank you for the trust you have
placed on our brand. This instrument has been designed to ensure a long and
unparalleled life expectancy, and we are convinced that it will give you complete
satisfaction during many long years of operation.

In order to maximise the life expectancy and reliability of your ATEQ instrument, we
recommend that you install this instrument on a secured workbench and advise you to
consult this manual in order to familiarise yourself with the functions and capabilities of
the instrument.

Your ATEQ SAV (After Sales Service) center can give you recommendations based on
your specific operation requirements.

ATEQ

0039/PREF-U
Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREAMBLE 5
1. DEFINITION OF THE ATEQ D570 ......................................................................................................5
2. CHARACTERISTCS OF THE MEASUREMENT ................................................................................6
2.1. Pressure drop measurement........................................................................................................6
2.2. Test pressure measurement ........................................................................................................6
2.3. Mechanical pressure regulation ...................................................................................................6
3. THE DIFFERENT MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES .............................................................................7
3.1. Direct measurement.....................................................................................................................7
3.2. Indirect measurement (or recovery mode)...................................................................................8
4. PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE & VISCOSITY EFFECT ON THE MEASUREMENT .........................9
4.1. Pressure variation ........................................................................................................................9
4.2. Viscosity and temperature variation .............................................................................................9
5. CALIBRATION...................................................................................................................................10
5.1. Factory calibration......................................................................................................................10
5.2. Manual calibration ......................................................................................................................10
6. PRINCIPLE OF A CYCLE .................................................................................................................11
7. PRESENTATION OF THE SYMBOLS ..............................................................................................12

Chapter 1 INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT


1. PRESENTATION OF THE ATEQ D570 ............................................................................................15
2. INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT ..........................................................................................15
2.1. Presentation of the connectors on the case of the D570...........................................................15
2.2. Connector details .......................................................................................................................16

Chapter 2 USER INTERFACES


1. PRESENTATION OF THE FRONT PANEL OF THE D570 ..............................................................25
2. PRESENTATION OF THE KEYBOARD KEYS ................................................................................26
2.1. Navigation keys ..........................................................................................................................26
2.2. Cycle keys ..................................................................................................................................27
3. KEY LOCK .........................................................................................................................................27
4. REGULATOR.....................................................................................................................................28
5. INFRA-RED INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................28
6. 4 LINE LCD DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................28
7. QUICK CONNECTOR........................................................................................................................28
8. FUNCTIONNALITY OF THE INDICATORS ......................................................................................29

Chapter 3 STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENTS


1. POWERING UP THE ATEQ D570 ....................................................................................................31
2. CREATION OF A TEST PROGRAM.................................................................................................32
2.1. Choice of the program number ..................................................................................................32
2.2. Selection of the test type............................................................................................................33
2.3. Adjustment of the parameters ....................................................................................................34
3. COPYING A TEST PROGRAM .........................................................................................................38
4. DELETING A PROGRAM OR THE NAME OF A PROGRAM..........................................................40
5. LAUNCHING OF A CYCLE ...............................................................................................................41
5.1. Choice of the program number to be launched..........................................................................41
5.2. Setting the test pressure ............................................................................................................42
6. STARTING A MEASUREMENT CYCLE...........................................................................................43
7. STOPPING A CYCLE ........................................................................................................................43

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Chapter 4 FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT


1. MENU STRUCTURE..........................................................................................................................45
1.1. Main menu..................................................................................................................................45
1.2. "FUNCTIONS" menu when activated.........................................................................................49
2. CONFIGURATION MENU .................................................................................................................51
2.1. Extended menus ........................................................................................................................51
2.2. Bar Graph...................................................................................................................................63
2.3. Regulator learning......................................................................................................................63
2.4. Hour............................................................................................................................................63
2.5. Printer.........................................................................................................................................64
2.6. Security ......................................................................................................................................67
2.7. I/O configuration .........................................................................................................................67
2.8. Lighting the screen.....................................................................................................................68
2.9. Remote control ...........................................................................................................................69
3. SPECIAL CYCLES MENU.................................................................................................................70
3.1. Special cycles available .............................................................................................................70
3.2. Regulator....................................................................................................................................71
3.3. Calculation of the automatic thresholds .....................................................................................72
3.4. Infinite fill ....................................................................................................................................74
3.5. Piezo reset (auto zero)...............................................................................................................75
3.6. Manual calibration ......................................................................................................................76
3.7. ATR learning ..............................................................................................................................79

Chapter 5 ACCESSORIES
1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE INSTRUMENT...................................................................85
1.1. Mains power cable .....................................................................................................................85
2. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................................86
2.1. Flow master leaks ......................................................................................................................86
2.2. Needle valve and leak flow calibrator ........................................................................................87
2.3. Automatic connectors with expandable joints ............................................................................88
2.4. Filtration kit .................................................................................................................................88
2.5. Remote controls .........................................................................................................................89
2.6. Remote front panel RC5 ............................................................................................................90
2.7. Intelligent remote control............................................................................................................92
2.8. External cutting valve .................................................................................................................94

Chapter 6 ERROR MESSAGES


ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................... 95

Chapter 7 OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS


1. PHENOMENON NOTED....................................................................................................................97
1.1. Condition of the machine's seals ...............................................................................................97
1.2. Damaged instrument seals ........................................................................................................97
1.3. Bumper pad................................................................................................................................97
1.4. Pneumatic Link...........................................................................................................................97
1.5. Environment ...............................................................................................................................98
1.6. Calibration ..................................................................................................................................98
1.7. Concerns about reliability of the instrument’s circuits ................................................................98

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Appendices ATEQ D570


1. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE D570 ...........................................................................99
2. DIMENSIONS OF THE D570...........................................................................................................100
3. CONVERSION TABLE ....................................................................................................................101
4. PARAMETERS SAVED...................................................................................................................102
5. VALVE CODES USED IN YOUR APPLICATION ...........................................................................103
6. PERSONAL NOTES ........................................................................................................................104

Index 105

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Preamble

PREAMBLE

1. DEFINITION OF THE ATEQ D570

The ATEQ D570 is a flow meter which measures a drop in pressure with a differential
sensor (transducer) which is placed at the extremities of a calibrated flow tube.
Absolute pressure
sensor

Caloibrated flow tube


Regulator Dp

Atmosphere

Air pressure
supply
Flow Test part

Differential
pressure sensor

When fluid (gas) moves through a calibrated flow tube (laminar flow), a drop in pressure
occurs, the value of which is proportional to flow.

∆P = 8µLQ/ΠR4
µ : viscosity of the fluid
L : length of the calibrated flow tube
R : radius of the calibrated flow tube
Q : flow
∆P : drop in pressure in the calibrated flow tube

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2. CHARACTERISTCS OF THE MEASUREMENT

2.1. PRESSURE DROP MEASUREMENT

MAXIMUM
RANGE L/H ACCURACY
RESOLUTION L/H
5 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 0,005 l/h) 0,001
30 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 0,030 l/h) 0,01
150 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 0,150 l/h) 0,1
500 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 0,5 l/h) 0,1
1500 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 1,5 l/h) 1
4000 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 4 l/h) 1
10000 +/- (2,5% of the flow + 10 l/h) 1
(20° / 1013 mbar)

2.2. TEST PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

MAXIMUM
RANGE ACCURACY
RESOLUTION
PE = 7.5 kPa
+/- (1,5% of the pressure + 0,2 hPa)
(PE < 75 mbar)
PE < 30 kPa
+/- (1,5% of the pressure + 1 hPa)
(PE < 0,3 bar)
0,1 % PE
30 kPa ≤ PE ≤ 100 kPa
+/- (1,5% of the pressure + 3 hPa)
(0,3 bar ≤ PE ≤ 1 bar)
100 kPa < PE ≤ 500 kPa
+/- (1,5% of the pressure + 7.5 hPa)
(1 bar < PE ≤ 5 bar)

2.3. MECHANICAL PRESSURE REGULATION

- 600 kPa to -10 kPa / 800 Pa to 6 kPa / 500 Pa to 14 kPa / 6 kPa to 100 kPa / 5 kPa to
210 kPa / 10 kPa to 350 kPa.

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3. THE DIFFERENT MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES

There exists two measurement principles, they are: direct measurement and the indirect
measurement (also known as with recovery or under bell).
The instrument can work in depressurisation (optional) both in direct and indirect
measurement.

3.1. DIRECT MEASUREMENT

Absolute pressure
sensor

Calibrated flow tube


Regulator Dp

Atmosphere

Air pressure
supply
Flow Test part

Differential
pressure sensor

As shown in the diagram above the test pressure is applied directly to the test part input
after having flowed through the calibrated flow tube.
Once the test part is filled, the ATEQ D570 measures the drop in pressure at the
extremities of the calibrated flow tube with a differential sensor.

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3.2. INDIRECT MEASUREMENT (OR RECOVERY MODE)

Absolute pressure
sensor

Calibrated flow tube


Regulator Dp

Atmosphere

Air supply

Test part Flow

Differential
pressure sensor

The calibrated flow tube is placed following the output of the test part. The output of the
calibrated flow tube is to the atmosphere.
Depending on the part type, it may be possible to use a bell (ex: shower head where it
is impossible to recover the flow other than through the use of a bell). This method can
only be used if the recovery of the flow is easy.
The indirect measurement allows a considerable gain in time as the flow which arrives
in the calibrated flow tube is already stabilised.

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4. PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE & VISCOSITY EFFECT ON THE MEASUREMENT

4.1. PRESSURE VARIATION

As shown in the direct measurement diagram, the test part is in series in the test circuit,
the test pressure set by the regulator is not entirely restored at the input of the test part
due to pressure losses caused by the calibrated flow tube. Additionally the output
pressure of the regulator changes depending on the flows.
The results are always expressed as a function of the test pressure. That is why a
silicium sensor constantly monitors the real test pressure applied to the part. Depending
on the pressure value read the ATEQ D570 applies a correction factor which allows a
constant compensation for the pressure drops in the test circuit.
Note that the further the test part is from the cell, the higher the pressure drop is. This
should be avoided (possibility of pressure measurement on the part).

4.2. VISCOSITY AND TEMPERATURE VARIATION

The viscosity of a gas is directly linked to its temperature. The higher the temperature is,
the greater the viscosity. The law of “Poiseuille” shows that when the viscosity
increases, the pressure drop increases.
These two parameters, temperature and viscosity have an influence on the accuracy of
the measurement. A correction is applied depending on the real temperature of the gas
flowing through the system.
However a measurement carried out manually or automatically (optional) with each
measurement cycle using a calibrated master leak will give a value which when
compared to the theoretical value (cf. options chapter: calibrated master leak) will be a
significant measure of the temperature effect on the viscosity of a gas, allowing the
calculation of a correction factor which can be applied to the test part.
Variations in the temperature of the parts during the test and in relation to each other
should be avoided as much as possible.

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5. CALIBRATION

There exist 2 different types of calibration.

5.1. FACTORY CALIBRATION

The factory calibration is set in the instrument. It is carried out in our workshops based
on a customer specification (test pressure, flow unit...). For that, a series of calibrated
master leaks are used for the calibration as well as for the control of linearity, example :
Display

1000
Master leak
1000 l/h

Calibrated flow
tube

1000 l/h

Note: this calibration does not take into account tube lengths, seal jig restrictions, ...

5.2. MANUAL CALIBRATION

It is possible that the unit the instrument is delivered in or some external elements
(seals, pipes...) result in the factory calibration being unsatisfactory.
In this case a manual calibration taking into account the previously stated elements, can
be carried out by the operator. For this calibration, the calibrated master leak should be
used in the same conditions as the parts to be measured (diameter, length of the pipes).

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6. PRINCIPLE OF A CYCLE

RESET*

RESET*
COUPLING FILL STABILISATION TEST

The measurement cycle is made of 4 phases:

1 2 3 4 5 1'

Cycle
Start (Reset)* Coupling Fill Stabilisation Test (Reset)*
end

Start Start of the cycle.

Reset of the pressure sensor to correct the eventual drifts, this phase
(Reset)* can be placed at the start or at the end of a cycle depending on the
requirement of the operator. Parameter to be set.

Time during which the sealing jig of the parts is put in place before the
The
part is filled. The instrument can be fitted with the automatic connector
coupling
option (this option adds a valve). This valve which is piloted throughout
time
the cycle time allows a control of the jig setup.

This is the time during which the part is pressurised until the
The fill time
compensation flow is obtained.

The
stabilisation This is the time during which the flow value stabilises.
time

The differential pressure sensor measures the pressure difference on


the extremities of the calibrated flow tube. The signal is treated by the
The test time
electronics which display the result and indicate whether a part is good
or bad.

Pressure sensor reset to correct eventual drifts. This phase can be


(Reset)* placed at the start of the cycle or at the end of the cycle depending on
the requirement of the operator. Parameter to be set.

End of The instrument stops the measurement and sends an end of cycle
Cycle signal.

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7. PRESENTATION OF THE SYMBOLS

Symbol Name Function

Adjust leak Pneumatic connector for the plugging of a calibrated leak


connector (ruby kind) or an adjustable leak.

Pressure Pneumatic connector for the plugging of a manometer for an


connector external checking of the pressure.

Pressure
of the air supply from the 6 bar network.
supply

Pneumatic connector (according to option) for the plugging


Test circuit
of a supplementary pneumatic supply, used in case of test
supply
pressure greater than 8 bar.

Ground
Connector for the electric plugging to the ground.
connector

Automatic Pneumatic connector for the driving of an external logic or


connector pneumatic components (pneumatic sealing connector).

Connector Connector for pneumatic output.

Connector Connector for pneumatic input.

Read and respect the instructions of the user manual,


! Warning !
before plugging and using the instrument.

Remote
Connector for a remote control.
control

Printer Connector for printer plugging.

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Symbol Name Function

Bar code
Connector for bar code reader plugging.
reader

Output Dry contact output.

Input Dry contact input.

Infrared link, at this place there's the receiver and


Infrared link
transmitter of the infrared link.

Analogue
Analogue output.
output

Analogue
Analogue input for the temperature sensor.
input

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Chapter 1
INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT

1. PRESENTATION OF THE ATEQ D570

The ATEQ D570 comes in a 19” inch format casing.


The instrument is delivered with a 110/220 V power supply cable.

2. INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT

2.1. PRESENTATION OF THE CONNECTORS ON THE CASE OF THE D570

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2.2. CONNECTOR DETAILS

2.2.1. ON/Off switch

I: ON
I
O O: OFF

2.2.2. Power supply

From 90 to 260 V AC / 50 W

2.2.2. 1) J1 connector (RS232)


5 1
Used for connection of a printer, a bar-code reader, a PC or
a memory module.
9 6
PIN 1 Not connected PIN 6 + 5 V DC 200 mA max
PIN 2 RXD Reception of the data PIN 7 RTS request to send
PIN 3 TXD Sending of the data PIN 8 CTS clear to send
PIN 4 Not connected PIN 9 Not connected
PIN 5 Ground

2.2.2. 2) J2 connector (RS232)


5 1
Allows the connection of a bar code reader.
9 6
PIN 1 Not connected PIN 6 + 5 V DC 200 mA max
PIN 2 RXD Reception of the data PIN 7 RTS request to send
PIN 3 TXD Sending of the data PIN 8 CTS clear to send
PIN 4 Not connected PIN 9 Not connected
PIN 5 Ground

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2.2.2. 3) Examples of RS232 cables


9 pin SubD 9 pin SubD
ATEQ Operator
connector connector
1 1
RX 2 2 RX
TX 3 3 TX
4 4
GND 5 5 GND
6 6
RTS 7 7 RTS
CTS 8 8 CTS
9 9

ATEQ 9 pin SubD 25 pin SubD Operator


connector connector
1 1
RX 2 2 TX
TX 3 3 RX
4 4 RTS
GND 5 5 CTS
6 6
RTS 7 7 GND
CTS 8 8
9

25

2.2.2. 4) J3 connector
Not used

2.2.2. 5) J4 input connector (RS485)

2 1
ATEQ reserved network.
Allows the connection to other ATEQ instruments.
(Male Lumberg type connector).
3 4

PIN 1 Network PIN 3 Network


PIN 2 Power +24V PIN 4 Earth 0V

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2.2.2. 6) J5 output connector (RS485)


1 2
ATEQ reserved network.
Allows the connection to other ATEQ instruments.
(Female Lumberg type connector).
4 3

PIN 1 Network PIN 3 Network


PIN 2 Power +24V PIN 4 Earth 0V

2.2.2. 7) J6 connector (remote control)

1 2

Allows the connection of an intelligent remote control.


(Female Lumberg type connector).
4 3

PIN 1 Network PIN 3 Network


PIN 2 Power +24V PIN 4 Earth 0V

2.2.2. 8) J9 connector (Output codes / Analogue outputs /


Temperature sensors)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Pin 1 COMMON (outputs 1, 2, 3) + 24 V DC


Pin 2 Output n°1, open collector
Pin 3 Output n°2, open collector
OUTPUT CODES
Pin 4 Output n°3, open collector
Sorties 24V DC
Pin 5 COMMON (outputs 4, 5, 6) + 24 V DC
100mA Max
Pin 6 Output n°4, open collector
Pin 7 Output n°5, open collector
Pin 8 Output n°6, open collector
Pin 9 12V DC Sensor power supply (2 mA max)
Pin 10 0V Sensor power supply TEMPERATURE
Pin 11 Sensor input n°1 SENSOR
Pin 12 Sensor input n°2
Pin 13 Analogue output n°1
Pin 14 COMMUN (analogue output 1) ANALOGUE
Pin 15 Analogue output n°2 OUTPUTS
Pin 16 COMMUN (analogue output 2)

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2.2.2. 9) J10 connector (Inputs/Outputs All or Nothing)


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Pin 1 RESET input (input 1)


Pin 2 Common (+ 24 V)
Pin 3 START input (input 2)
Pin 4 Common (+ 24 V) INPUTS
Pin 5 Input 3 (program selection) (Activation by
Pin 6 Input 4 (program selection) 24 V DC)
Pin 7 Input 5 (program selection)
Pin 8 Input 6 (program selection)
Pin 9 Input 7 (programmable input)
Pin 10 Common floating outputs
Pin 11 Good part output
DRY CONTACT
Pin 12 High bad part output
OUTPUTS
Pin 13 Low bad part output
60V AC / DC Max
Pin 14 Warning output
200mA Max
Pin 15 End of cycle output
Pin 16 0V

Charge / Load
1
24 V DC 0,1 A max
2
3
4
5 Obligatory
6 diode for an
inductive load.
7
8

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2.2.2. 10) Activation of a program on the J10 connector inputs


To activate a program on the J10 connector inputs, it is necessary to select pins 5 to 8
(one or more at a time). Binary weighting n + 1.
Combinations of the pins to be activated to select the programs

Program Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8


number (input 3) (input 4) (input 5) (input 6)
1 0 0 0 0
2 1 0 0 0
3 0 1 0 0
4 1 1 0 0
5 0 0 1 0
6 1 0 1 0
7 0 1 1 0
8 1 1 1 0
9 0 0 0 1
10 1 0 0 1
11 0 1 0 1
12 1 1 0 1
13 0 0 1 1
14 1 0 1 1
15 0 1 1 1
16 1 1 1 1

2.2.2. 11) J10 connector (Inputs/Outputs All or Nothing)


programmable input
Input 7 can be programmed in the CONFIGURATION/INPUT 7 menu.
The functions programmable on this input are all the special cycles, which are :
9 Program selection,
9 Regulator adjustment request,
9 Infinite fill request,
9 Piezo reset request,
9 Manual differential reset request,
9 Calibration learning request,
9 Calibration check request,
9 ATR learning request,
Some possibilities only appear if the function is used.

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2.2.2. 12) J10 connector (Inputs/Outputs AON) diagram


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Customer

I1 (Reset) 1
16 programs
input board

I2 (Start) 3

24 V DC 0,3 A max 4

I3 (Pr 1 + 1) 5

I4 (Pr 2 + 1) 6 ATEQ
24 V DC
I5 (Pr 4 + 1) 7 0,3 A max
internal supply
I6 (Pr 8 + 1) 8

I7 (Programmable input) 9

Com.
10
Good part output O1 0,2 A max
11
Load 24 V DC
Customer
Part bad inferior external
O2
flow output 12 supply

Part bad superior


flow output 13 O3

Alarm
14 O4

End of cycle 0,2 A max


15 O5
Load
Masse / Ground 16

Option

Note: The 24V power supply must be provided by the internal power supply of the
ATEQ instrument (0,3A maximum) OR through an external power supply provided by
the customer.

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2.2.3. Pneumatic connectors

For the ATEQ D570, the automatic connectors can be installed on the front panel or on
the rear panel depending on the option chosen.
These pneumatic outputs can take on different functionalities depending on the
configuration requested following the purchase of the instrument (stamping, cut off,
dump, second test output, etc.).

"Automatic connector A" output "Automatic connector B" output


Automatic connector A Automatic connector B
Automatic connector A Stamping
Automatic connector A Cut off
Stamping External dump

2.2.3. 1) Automatic connector A


Allows the pneumatic management of a sealing jig.

2.2.3. 2) Automatic connector B


Allows the pneumatic management of a second sealing jig.

2.2.3. 3) Take pressure socket (option)


This optional connector allows to plug the absolute pressure sensor
P the nearest as possible to the part to be controlled. Connector
dimensions: 2.7/4 tube.

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2.2.3. 4) Test pneumatic inputs / outputs


These outputs allow the connection of the parts.
Direct flow measurement mode output:

Indirect flow measurement mode output:

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2.2.3. 5) Pneumatic air supply

The air is supplied through the filter placed


on the back panel of the instrument.

The air supply must absolutely be clean and dry. The presence of dusts, oil or
impurities, causes a risk of improper operation of the instrument despite the filter
supplied.
When the instrument operates in vacuum the entry of debris into the instrument must be
avoided. For this purpose it is highly recommended that an appropriate leak proof filter
is fitted between the test part and the instrument. This filter can be supplied by ATEQ.

The presence of impurities, oil or humidity in the air may cause a deterioration for
which the guarantee will not be valid.

According to the ISO 8573-1 norm concerning the quality levels of compressed
air for measurement instruments in industrial environments:
ATEQ recommends:
• Grain size and concentration CLASS 1 (0,1 µm and 0,1 mg/m3)
• Dew point under pressure CLASS 2 (- 40° of dew)
• Maximal concentration in oil CLASS 1 (0,01 mg/m3)
ATEQ recommends the installation:
• Of an air drier allowing the obtaining of a dry air with a dew point at less than -
40°,
• Of a 25 microns and 1/100 of a micron double filter.
Optimisation of the operation:
The air supply pressure must be between 400 kPa and 800 kPa (4 and 8 bar) to ensure
a perfect operation of the pneumatic distributors.

In the event of the use of a mechanical regulator, it is necessary to have an air


pressure supply which is at least 100 kPa (1 bar) over the test pressure with a
minimum of 400 kPa (4 bar).

In the event of the use of an electronic regulator, the input pressure must be at
least 10 % over the full scale value of the electronic regulator + 100 kPa (+ 1 bar).

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Chapter 2
USER INTERFACES

1. PRESENTATION OF THE FRONT PANEL OF THE D570

4 line Results 14 characters


LCD indicators LCD display
display

Navigation Cycle
keys keys

Key
Access/Locked
position

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2. PRESENTATION OF THE KEYBOARD KEYS

2.1. NAVIGATION KEYS

KEY FUNCTION

Move up or increase of the numerical


values

Move down or decrease of the numerical


values

Not used

Not used

ENTER key
Enter the
Parameter edition menu
Validation of a parameter

« C » for CANCEL
C Return to the previous menu or function
Escape a parameter without modifying it

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2.2. CYCLE KEYS

KEY FUNCTION

START key
Launching a measurement cycle

Reset key (Reset to 0)


Stopping of the measurement cycle in
progress

3. KEY LOCK

POSITION FUNCTION

LOCK position.
The access to the adjustable parameters is
not possible.

ACCESS position.
Access to the adjustable parameters.

Note: whatever the position of the key-lock is (LOCKED or ACCESS), it is possible to


start and stop test cycles.

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4. REGULATOR

Allows the adjustment of the test pressure.

5. INFRA-RED INTERFACE

Not functional.

6. 4 LINE LCD DISPLAY

ATEQ D5 Allows the display of the measurements and


Version XX.XXi adjustable parameters. In the example to the left,
0->500 mbar XX.XXi represents the program version of the
Flow FS 30.00 l/h instrument.

7. QUICK CONNECTOR

A quick connector may be mounted on the front


panel of the instrument. It allows the easy
checking of the pressure. It is used for the
regulator circuit. It allows the checking of the
test pressure displayed by the instrument with a
precision manometer or the ATEQ Leak/Flow
calibrator.

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8. FUNCTIONNALITY OF THE INDICATORS

The symbol represents a lit indicator.

Good part indicator


< >

Larger flow bad part indicator


(flow too big)
< >

Inferior flow bad part indicator


(flow too weak).
< >

Warning
< >

Standby
(intermittent flashing)
< >

Recoverable parts
(indicator constantly lit)
< >

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Chapter 3
STARTUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

1. POWERING UP THE ATEQ D570

Supply the instrument with


24 V DC.
When switched on the
instrument :

ATEQ D5
displays the version and the Version XX.XXi
sensor full scales … 0-> 2 bar
Flow FS 5 L/h

…then displays the main RUN/Pr:001


menu. PRESS = 0.000 bar

READY

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2. CREATION OF A TEST PROGRAM

RUN/Pr :001
To be able to modify the PRESS = 0.000 bar
parameters, place the key in
the ACCESS position. READY

To access the main menu,


press on the ENTER key. MAIN MENU
From the main menu, place RUN PROG. : ---
the cursor in front of the PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE:Disabled
PARAMETRES menu.
Confirm with the ENTER key.

The PARAMETERS menu


allows the management of test
programs.
)If the different programs to
be created have different
PARAMETERS
parameters, it is necessary to Copy-Paste
create them one by one. Pr :01 ----------
)If these programs have Pr :02 ----------
identical parameters, a base
program can be created and
the Copy – Paste function
used to duplicate this program
as many times as necessary.

2.1. CHOICE OF THE PROGRAM NUMBER

PARAMETERS
Position the cursor in front of Copy-Paste
the chosen program number. Pr :01 ----------
Confirm with the ENTER key. Pr :02 ----------

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2.2. SELECTION OF THE TEST TYPE

Two test types are available.

The PARAMETRES menu


gives access to two possible
test types: Indirect or direct
flow test (FLOW. CYCLE) and
PARAM/TYPE
an operator test DIRECT FLOW
(OPERATOR) non functional; OPERATOR
refer to the following
paragraph for explanations.
Place the cursor in front of the
required test type and confirm
with the ENTER key.

2.2.1. Flow test

When a fluid (gas) passes through a calibrated flow tube (laminar flow), a pressure drop
takes place, the value of which is proportional to the flow.

2.2.2. Operator mode test

This test type allows the operator to carry out actions (or checks) on the part undergoing

a test then to confirm them with the "START" key if the test is considered to be

good, or on the "RESET" key if the test is considered to be bad.

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2.3. ADJUSTMENT OF THE PARAMETERS

Once the test type is chosen, the cycle parameters must be adjusted.
The procedure to follow to adjust all the test parameters is identical. Example with the
Coupling time A.

First, place the cursor in front PARAM/Pr001


of the chosen parameter with TYPE : DIRECT FLOW
the navigation keys COUPL. A : 00.00 s
(here, wait time A). FILL : 00.00 s

PARAM/Pr001
Next, confirm with the ENTER TYPE : DIRECT FLOW
key. The cursor moves to the COUPL. A : 00.00 s
right hand side of the screen. FILL : 00.00 s

PARAM/Pr001
Modify the value with the TYPE : DIRECT FLOW
navigation keys. COUPL. A : 00.03 s
FILL : 00.00 s

PARAM/Pr001
Once the value is modified, TYPE : DIRECT FLOW
confirm with the ENTER key. COUPL. A : 03.00 s
FILL : 00.00 s

PARAM/Pr001
To move to the next TYPE : DIRECT FLOW
parameter, use the navigation COUPL. A : 03.00 s
keys. FILL : 00.00 s

PARAMETERS
To exit the menu, use the Copy-Paste
CANCEL key.
C Pr:001 FLOW
Pr:002 FLOW

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2.3.1. Coupling time

The coupling (also known as wait) times A and B are cycle start parameters.
When there is no automatic connector, the coupling time A is a part of the cycle.
In the event of an instrument with automatic connector the coupling time A allows the
activation of a first connector as soon as the cycle starts and to delay the pressurisation
of the test part. The coupling time B allows the activation of a second automatic
connector. These coupling times ensure a better stabilisation of the seals placed on the
test part.
)Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.2. Fill time

This is the time taken to pressurise and initialise the flow in the test part.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.3. Stabilisation time

This time allows the stabilisation of the flow in the part. If the stabilisation time is too
short, parasite flow variations can cause inaccurate readings.
It is therefore recommended to start with a long stabilisation time and to progressively
reduce it until a stable reading of flow can be made.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.4. Test time

The test time can be a set value or infinite. During all this time the instrument indicates if
the flow in the part measured is between the minimum and maximum reject values.

When the test time is infinite, the fill pressure monitoring is inoperative. It is
therefore necessary to be careful not to apply an excessive pressure to the part being
tested.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.5. Pressure unit

The different units are: bar, mbar, PSI, Pa, kPa, MPa.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

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2.3.6. Max fill

This function allows the setting of a maximum fill pressure which sets off an alarm if it is
exceeded.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.7. Min fill

This function allows the setting of a minimum fill pressure threshold which sets of an
alarm if the pressure is not reached. This function is not active when an infinite test time
is set.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.8. Reject unit

The reject units available depending on the system chosen by the operator are:
SI System : ml/h, l/h, ml/s, ml/mn.
USA System : in3/h, ft3/h, in3/mn, in3/h, ft3/h, in3/mn.
Personalised system: no units, as chosen by the operator (CAL) only a unit name is
required, then the input of the maximum authorised drift. A learning cycle is then
necessary, it is carried out through the "Apprent. CAL" special cycle.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.9. Maximum reject

This parameter allows the definition of the upper limit of the authorised flow range in the
test part, above this limit the part is considered as bad.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.10. Minimum reject

This parameter allows the definition of the lower limit of the authorised flow range in the
test part, under this limit the part is considered as bad.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

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2.3.11. Range (second capillary option)

The second capillary is an option on the D570 instrument, it allows having two flow
measurement ranges so that to have best adapt of the measurement extend of the
capillary in function of the part to be controlled.
When this option exists in the instrument, the "Range" parameter appears in the
parameters menu, so you have to choose the capillary (the range), then the best
measurement range adapted to the part to be controlled.
The choice of the range is function of the capillaries installed in the instrument: the
available ranges are: 5 l/h, 30 l/h, 150 l/h, 500 l/h, 1500 l/h, 4000 l/h and 10000 l/h.
) Adjust this parameter according to the method described in § 2.3.

2.3.12. Functions

The FUNCTION menu allows access to additional parameters which must first be
activated in the CONFIGURATION menu, then in EXTENDED MENUS.
If no additional parameters have been activated in the EXTENDED MENUS, the
FUNCTION menu is empty.
To activate these parameters, refer to chapter 4 § 2.

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3. COPYING A TEST PROGRAM

To be able to modify the


parameters, place the key in
the ACCESS position.

MAIN MENU
From the main menu, place RUN PROG. : 001
the cursor in front of the PARAMETERS
PARAMETERS heading. SPE CYCLE: Disabled

Validate with the ENTER key.


PARAMETERS
The cursor will place itself in Copy-Paste
front of the Copy-Paste Pr :001 VALVE 1
function. Confirm this function Pr :002 VALVE 2
again with the ENTER key.

PARAM/Copy-Paste
Next, validate the COPY COPY :Pr ---
function. PASTE :Pr ---

Display the number of the PARAM/Copy-Paste


program to be copied by using COPY :Pr 001
the navigation arrows. PASTE :Pr ---
(Here, program n°1).

PARAM/Copy-Paste
COPY :Pr 001
Confirm with the ENTER key. PASTE :Pr ---

PARAM/Copy-Paste
Place the cursor in front of COPY :Pr 001
Paste. PASTE :Pr ---

Confirm with the ENTER key.


PARAM/Copy-Paste
Attribute a number to this new COPY :Pr 001
program by using the PASTE :Pr 003
navigation keys (for example
n°3).

Confirm with the ENTER key. COPY IN PROGRESS...


The display confirms the copy
of the program.

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From this moment, the


parameters for program 1 are PARAM/Copy-Paste
duplicated into program 3. In COPY :Pr 001
this example, program n°3 is PASTE :Pr 003
therefore an exact copy of
program n°1.

MAIN MENU
Press twice on CANCEL to RUN PROG : 001
return to the main menu.
C C PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE :Disabled

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4. DELETING A PROGRAM OR THE NAME OF A PROGRAM

To be able to modify the


parameters, turn the key to
the ACCESS position.

MAIN MENU
Position the cursor in front of RUN PROG. : 001
PARAMETERS. PARAMETERS
Confirm with the ENTER key. SPE CYCLE: Disabled

Place the cursor in front of the PARAMETERS


program number to be deleted Copy-Paste
or the name of the program to Pr:001 VALVE 1
be deleted. Pr:002 VALVE 2

PARAM/Pr001
Confirm a first time to enter TEST : PRESS. CYCLE
the program. COUPL. A : 00.0 s
INIT.PRES: 0000

Confirm a second time to gain


access to the delete menu. M/Pr001/TEST TYPE
Two possibilities are available: Delete name
delete the name of the Delete program
program or delete the whole
program.

PARAMETERS
1°) Confirm a third time. The Copy-Paste
name of the program is Pr:001 ----------
deleted. Pr:002 VALVE 2

M/Pr001/TEST TYPE
2°) Place the cursor in front of Delete name
delete program. Delete program

Confirm with ENTER. The


program is deleted.
PARAM/Pr001
TEST : PRESS. CYCLE
Note: if the "Delete a COUPL. A : 00.0 s
program" operation is done INIT.PRES: 0000
first, then the program name is
also deleted.

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5. LAUNCHING OF A CYCLE

5.1. CHOICE OF THE PROGRAM NUMBER TO BE LAUNCHED

Position the key in the


ACCESS position.

MAIN MENU
Starting from the main menu, RUN PROG.: 001
place the cursor in front of the PARAMETERS
RUN PROG. function. SPE CYCLE :Disabled

MAIN MENU
RUN PROG.: 001
Confirm with the ENTER key. PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE :Disabled

Display the number of the MAIN MENU


program required by scrolling RUN PROG. : 004
through the numbers with the PARAMETERS
navigation keys. SPE CYCLE :Disabled

MAIN MENU
Confirm your choice with the RUN PROG. : 004
ENTER key. PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE :Disabled

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5.2. SETTING THE TEST PRESSURE

5.2.1. Manual setting with a mechanical regulator

SPE CYCLE
Position the cursor in front of Disabled
the SPE CYCLE function and Regulator adjust
confirm with the ENTER key. Infinite Fill

SPE CYCLE
Next, position the cursor in Disabled
front of Regulator adjust and Regulator adjust
confirm with the ENTER key. Infinite fill

MAIN MENU
The display confirms that the RUN PROG. : 001
special cycle has been PARAMETERS
selected. SPE CYCLE :Regul

RUN/Pr:001
Press the START key to PRESS = 355.5 mbar
launch a special cycle. COMPUTE LIMITS
REGULATOR ADJUST

RUN/Pr:001
Set the test pressure by using _
PRESS = 1000 mbar
the regulator. + COMPUTE LIMITS
REGULATOR ADJUST

RUN/Pr:001
Once the pressure is set, PRESS = 0.000 bar
press the RESET key to stop
the special cycle. READY

5.2.2. Setting an instruction with an electronic regulator

5.2.2. 1) Pressure adjustment


When the instrument is equipped with an electronic regulator, the test pressure value is
that which is displayed as the fill instruction. There is no special cycle to be carried out.
To input a fill instruction, refer to the previous paragraph.
Reminder: the input pressure with an instrument fitted with an electronic regulator must
be at least superior by 100 kPa (1 bar) of the test pressure.

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6. STARTING A MEASUREMENT CYCLE

RUN/Pr:004
Press the START key to start PRESS =0.500 bar
a measurement cycle.
READY

The cycle phases are


displayed on the LCD window:
RUN/Pr:004
PRESS =1.00 bar
COUPL.,
FILL, STABILISATION
STAB,
TEST.

7. STOPPING A CYCLE

Press the RESET key to stop


RUN/Pr:004
the measurement. The display PRESS =0.500 bar
“READY” indicates that the
instrument is ready to perform READY
a new measurement test.

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Chapter 4 – Functions of the instrument

Chapter 4
FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTRUMENT

1. MENU STRUCTURE

1.1. MAIN MENU

MAIN MENU Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4

ACTIVE PROGRAM > 1 to 64


v
PARAMETERS > Copy Paste > Copy
v v Paste
v v
Programs DIRECT FLOW Type: direct flow
v > > > Delete name
01 to 64 (or INDIRECT) (or indirect)
nd
Range (2
v v Delete program
capillary option)
v v Coupling A Delete name CAL
v v Fill
v v Stabilisation
v v Test
Bar > MPa > kPa
v v Pressure unit > > Pa > PSI >
mbar
v v Maximum fill
v v Minimum fill
v v Fill instruction
SI : ml/h > l/s >
ml/s > ml/mn >
ml/h
v v Reject unit > 3 3
USA : in /h > ft /h
> in3/mn > in3/h >
3 3
ft /h > in /mn
v v Maximum reject
v v Minimum reject
v v Functions > Refer to note
v v
v v
v OPERATOR > Type: operator > Delete name
v Coupling A Delete program
v Test
v Functions > Refer to note
v
SPECIAL CYCLES > Disabled
Electronic
v
regulator learning
Regulator
v
adjustment
v Infinite fill

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v CAL learning
v CAL check
v ATR learning
Atmospheric
v
conditions
v Piezo auto zero
v
CONFIGURATION > Extended menus > Name
v v Cycling
v v Automatic mode
v v Units
v v Filter
Standard
v v
conditions
Pressure
v v
correction
Pressure auto
v v
zero
v v Offset
v v ATR1
v v ATR2
v v Peak hold
Recovery
v v
thresholds
v v P1 – P2
v v P1 -P2 correction
v v Fill type
Automatic
v v
connector
v v Mini valve
v v No negative
v v Valve codes
v v Stamping
v v Mini valve
v v Cycle end
v v
30 % > 50 % >
v Bar graph > yes / no >
70 % >
v v
Regulator
v > yes / no > Frequency
learning
v v Number of cycles
v v
v Hour > Hour
v v Minute
v v Day
v v Month
v v Year
v v
v RS232 > C540/F580

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Speed:
4800 > 9600 >
v v Printer > RS parameters > 19200 > 28800 >
38400 > 57600 >
115200
v v v v
Serial port:
1st-7bit-="0" >
1st-7bit-="1" >
1st-7bit-even >
1st-7bit-odd >
v v v
1st-8bit-without >
1st-8bit-="0" >
1st-8bit-="1" >
1st-8bit-even >
1st-8bit-odd >
v v v
v v Frame > Pressure
v v v Personalisation
v v v Time keeper
v v v Before results
v v v After results
v v v Line feed
v v v
Sending
v v > All
conditions
v v v Part OK
v v v Maximum part
v v v Minimum part
v v v Warning
v v v Pressure error
v v v Recoverable
v v v
v v Export
v v V
v v Print parameters
v v
v RS485 > C540/F580
v v
v v
v Security > yes / no
v v
v Light > Mode > Permanent
v v v Manual
v v v Automatic
v v v
v v Intensity > 00 to 07
v v
v I/O group > 1 to 2
v v
Program
v Input 7 (IN7) >
selection

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Electronic
v v
regulator learning
v v Regulator adjust
v v Infinite fill
v v ATR learning
Atmospheric
v v
conditions
v v Piezo auto zero
Manual
v v
differential reset
v v
SERVICE > PARAMETERS > Save
v v Recover
v v Delete
v v
v SENSOR > Pressure
v Leak
v
RESULTS > Program
v v
v Statistics > Program
v v Total
v v Part OK
v v Maximum part
v v Minimum part
v v Recoverable
v v Warning
v Reset
v Print
v
LANGUAGE > English
v French
v
STAND-BY > Now
v
Power on time > Hour
v Minute
v
Power off time > Hour
Minute
Delay

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1.2. "FUNCTIONS" MENU WHEN ACTIVATED

MENU PRINCIPAL Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4

FUNCTION > NAME


v
CYCLING Inter cycle
v All
v Part OK
v Maximum part
v Minimum part
v Warning
v Pressure error
v Recoverable
Automatic mode
v
Units > Units > SI > USA >CAL
v v
SI: ml/h > l/s >
ml/s > ml/mn >
ml/h. USA: in3/h >
v Reject unit 3 3
ft /h > in /mn >
in /h > ft3/h >
3
3
in /mn
v Drift CAL

v Name

v Single CAL

v Delete CAL name


v
Filter
v v
Standard
> Temperature
conditions
Atmospheric
v
pressure
v
Pressure
> Instruction
correction
v
Pressure auto
> Before
zero
v After
v Without
v
Offset > Offset
v
ATR 1 > ATR 2 > Initial
v Transient
v Drift
v
Peak hold

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Recovery Maximum
>
thresholds recoverable
Minimum
v
recoverable
v
P1 – P2 > P1 – P2 max.
v P1 – P2 min.
v
Correction
> Instruction
P1 – P2
v
Fill mode > Standard
v v
v Instruction > Fill instruction
v v
v Ballistic
v
Auto connector > Coupling A
v Coupling B
v
No negative > Yes/No
v
Auto connector > Stamping
v Dump
v External 3
v External 4
v External 5
v External 6
v Stamping
v Dump
v
Stamping > Maintain
v all
v Part OK
v Maximum part
v Minimum part
v Warning
v Pressure error
v
Differential auto
Mini valve >
zero
v
Cycle end > Automatic reset
Dump + Reset
Fill

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2. CONFIGURATION MENU

2.1. EXTENDED MENUS

The extended menus give access to additional functions. If these functions are
activated, they can be found under the FUNCTIONS menu when a program is created.
If no additional function is activated, the FUNCTIONS menu is empty when a new
program is created.

2.1.1. Activation of the additional functions

MAIN MENU
In the main menu, place the CYCLE SPE: Disabled
cursor in front of the CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION label. SERVICE

CONFIGURATION
Confirm using the ENTER EXTENDED MENUS
key. BARGRAPH : Yes
OUTPUTS CONF.

Next, confirm the EXTENDED


CONFI/EXTENDED MENU
MENUS function with the NAME : No
ENTER key. The list of CYCLING : No
additional functions is AUTO CONNECT :No
displayed.

To activate a function (e.g. the


NAME function), validate it
with the ENTER key. Next,
CONFI/EXTENDED MENU
choose YES with the NAME : Yes
navigation keys then confirm CYCLING : No
again with the ENTER key. AUTO CONNECT :No
Restart the operation if
necessary to activate other
functions.

Once all the chosen functions MAIN MENU


have been activated, press SPE CYCLE: Disabled
twice on the CANCEL key to
C C CONFIGURATION
RESULTS
return to the main menu.

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2.1.2. Adjustment of the additional functions

9 Place the key in the ACCESS position.

9 Create a new program (refer to chapter 3 paragraph 2 "Creation of a test program").


9 In the parameters list of this new program, validate the FUNCTIONS parameter
(refer to chapter 3 paragraph 2.3 "Adjustment of the parameters").

Only the functions activated according to the method described in the


previous paragraph will appear in the FUNCTIONS parameter.

2.1.3. List of additional functions

2.1.3. 1) Name
This function allows the personalisation of a program, for example to identify it by the
name of the test part.
)Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 2) Cycling
This function enables several tests to be carried out by the instrument one after the
other.
The instrument offers 8 chaining criteria. When this function is activated it is possible to
carry out a special “Step by Step” cycle as part of the initialisation, which chains cycles
without conditions.
Associated parameters to adjust: INTER-CYCLE (wait time between two cycles).
Chaining conditions: ALL (under all conditions), part good, rise error, drop error,
warning, pressure error.
)Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 3) Automatic mode


This function launches the test cycle automatically, it therefore avoids the need for a
pressing of the cycle start by the operator.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 4) Units
This function allows the operator to choose the units system required: SI, international
metric unit system, USA, Anglo-Saxon international units system (inches, feet) and
CAL, the operator personalised unit system (this system requires the carrying out of a
learning cycle.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

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2.1.3. 5) Filtering
This function ensures the slowing or the acceleration the sampling speed, by carrying
out an average over the measurement time set, making the reading of the measurement
more user friendly.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 6) Standard conditions


The "Standard conditions" function allows the returning of the results measured by the
instrument to defined atmospheric conditions.
The measurements depend on the ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure.
When the function is activated, the instrument recalculates the flow results according to
the atmospheric conditions inputted. Therefore the results of the measurements will not
take into account the ambient variations.
To confirm this function, an asterisk is displayed after "FLOW".
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 7) Pressure correction


The "pressure correction" function allows the conversion of the results by the instrument
to a defined pressure instruction.
When the function is activated, the instrument recalculates the flow results depending
on the instruction pressure. The measurement results will therefore no take into account
pressure variations.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 8) Pressure reset


The reset cycle in an ATEQ D570 instrument is carried out for each test cycle. This
function allows the positioning of the auto zero (reset) in the test cycle. The positioning
can be done BEFORE (just after the cycle start order and before the test cycle and
before the test cycle), AFTER (just after the test time) or WITHOUT (no pressure auto
zero).
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 9) Offset
This function allows the subtraction of the value set in the parameters from the value
actually measured by the instrument. Example: if the measurement of the flow is of 14
litres a minute and the value of the offset set is of 5, then the instrument will display a
flow value of 9 litres per minute (9 = 14 – 5).
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

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2.1.3. 10) ATR (Transient attenuation)


An ATR cycle enables time to be gained over a traditional cycle by enabling the
stabilisation time to be reduced and absorbing the transient pressure. The transient
pressure is an unexpected drop in pressure caused by a stabilisation time which is too
short. The ATR may require a “learning cycle” to enable the transient pressure to be
measured.

a) ATR1
The value of the transient is unknown. A special learning cycle must be carried out.
Associated parameters to be set: Initial (Initial value of the transient), Transit (actual and
non modifiable value of the transient), Tolerance (Drift tolerance on acquisition of the
transient, % of the reject level).
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

b) ATR2
Corresponds to ATR 1 but the potential leakage of the part is taken into account when
the value of the transient is determined during the special cycle.
Associated parameters to be set: Initial (Initial value of the transient), Transit (actual and
non modifiable value of the transient), Tolerance (Drift tolerance on acquisition of the
transient, % of the reject level).
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.
For ATR learning cycles, see paragraph 3.7. "ATR learning".
When a parameter is modified but no learning cycle has been carried out, an "ATR"
fault occurs. The "alarm" and "end of cycle" outputs are activated.
Learning may be carried out on a value greater than the reject level and the "Pass" and
"end of cycle" outputs are then activated. However, the "ATR" fault appears if the
difference between the transient and the initial value is greater than the reject level.

2.1.3. 11) Peak hold


The peak hold mode allows the FLOW

measurement a part MAXIMUM


dynamically. The instrument VALUE
MEASURED
measures the flow which can
evolve at a given time during
the test. The instrument
memorises the most important
flow, then displays it at the end
of the test.
0
TIME
Note: The peak hold mode excludes any use of the ATR mode.

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2.1.3. 12) Recovery thresholds


This option offers the possibility of having two reject levels: the level of intolerance (the
part is bad and irrecoverable) and the level of recoverable reject (the part is bad but can
be reworked to be accepted). This option is particularly used in casting for parts which
may be impregnated.
REFERENCE REJECT NIVEAU DE REJET TEST
0
LEVEL
GOOD RECOVERABLE BAD

PARTS PARTS PARTS


REF REJECT TEST REJET
RECOVERABLE LEVEL RECOVERABLE LEVEL
Example 0 10 20

FROM 0 TO 10 THE PARTS ARE GOOD


FROM 10 TO 20 THE PARTS ARE RECOVERABLE
OVER 20THE PARTS ARE BAD

Associated parameters to be adjusted: Max RECOV, Min RECOV.


If in multi measurement instrument configuration the parts are recoverable, the good
part (POK) and bad part (PNOK) outputs are activated simultaneously.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 13) Function P1 - P2


CYCLE/Pr:001
This function allows the taking away of the pressure PRESS : 18.9 mbar
measurement of piezo sensor 2 (if installed depending FLOW : 97.7 ml/s
on options) from that of piezo sensor 1. P1-P2 : 18.9 mbar

) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 14) Correction P1 – P2


This function can on the basis of the P1 – P2 result (refer to the paragraph above) allow
a correction to be made on the flow result of P1 - P2. Function similar to the function
"pressure correction" paragraph 2.1.3.7.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 15) Fill mode


This function gives the choice of three types of fill operation.

a) Standard
With a mechanical regulator
Adjust the value of the fill pressure manually by using the regulator handle during a
"regulator adjust" special cycle.
With an electronic regulator
The fill pressure is adjusted automatically on the value chosen when the test program is
created.

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b) Instruction
The operator adjusts an instruction value for the fill pressure and opens the regulator.
When the instruction pressure is reached the fill is stopped.
Associated parameters to be adjusted: I. FILL (Instruction fill).

c) Ballistic
This type of fill allows a fluctuation of the air pressure (filling of highly deformable parts)
and enables an exceeding of the maximum fill threshold without stopping the cycle and
delivering an error message. Never the less, to move into stabilisation, the test pressure
must be between the thresholds at the end of the fill.
2.1.3. 16) Automatic connector
The automatic connector is a pneumatic command allowing the control of an external
logic (pneumatic seal jig). This command is carried out as soon as the cycle is started
and stopped at the end of the cycle (refer to paragraph 2.1.3.21) "Cycle end").
If several programs are cycled the automatic connectors are activated with the set times
in the first program and are deactivated with the time set for the last program in the
cycle.
They remain active during all the cycles between the first and the last program in the
chain.
The various coupling times are respected by the intermediate programs.
Associated parameters to be adjusted: COUPLING A, COUPLING B.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 17) No negative


The "No negative" function allows to reset the display of the measurement when the
flow goes to the negative, in this case, the display of the flow comes to 0 (zero).
This function is useful in the case of we don't want to give the information of a negative
flow to the operator (display) or to a PLC connected to the instrument.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.1.3. 18) Valve codes


The instrument has 8 electrical programmable outputs (24V DC / 100 mA maximum) of
which 4 may be reserved through the presence of the stamping (valve code 1 internal
and external) and external dump (valve code 2 internal and external). These outputs
(one or more) may be assigned to program numbers. They are generally used to select
the valves in a sequence of cycles. The desired outputs can be activated for each
program (see Chapter 1 paragraph 2.2.2.8).
Associated parameters to be set: External 1, External 2, External 3, External 4, External
5, External 6, Internal 1, Internal 2.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

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2.1.3. 19) Stamping function


This option is used to activate a pneumatic output which marks the part (for example
using a pneumatic cylinder).
Parameters can be set for the conditions and duration of marking.
This option requires two electrical outputs :
9 an internal one for the internal cabling on the pneumatic output,
9 an external one for "customer" cabling
One of the pneumatic outputs on the automatic connectors is used.
The output is activated at the end of test time for the programmed hold time.
Use the following procedure to use the inking function.

First, in the CONFI/EXTENDED MENU


CONFIGURATION menu, FILL MODE : Yes
confirm the STAMPING AUTO CONNECT : Yes
function. STAMPING : Yes

In the program's PARAM/Pr001/FUNCTION


PARAMETERS/FUNCTIONS AUTO CONNECT : No
menu, confirm the STAMPING STAMPING : Yes
function. MINI-VALVE : Yes

Pr001/FUNCT/STAMPING
Set the inking hold value (can MAINTAIN : 00.5 s
be set between 0 and 650 ALL : No
seconds). OK : Yes

Pr001/FONCT/STAMPING
Then select the inking MAINTAIN : 00.5 s
conditions from those offered. ALL : Non
OK : Oui

When the instrument possesses this option, the internal and external valve codes 1 are
no longer available.
2.1.3. 20) Mini valve
This function is dedicated to applications for small volume parts (below 10 cm3), and
has a base time of 0.01 s instead of 0.1 s.
Programming for the ATEQ D570 mini valve is identical to that for the standard ATEQ
D570.
Associated parameters to be set : A-Z Diff (Differential Auto-zero). This time can be
reduced as long as the values obtained are stable and repeatable.
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

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2.1.3. 21) Cycle end


This function allows the choosing of a different cycle end depending on the
configuration of the instrument (connection to a PLC or robot…).

a) Relay sequencing depending the End of Cycle


In order to interface the ATEQ D570 with its environment (PLC, PC …), the timing
charts below give the sequence for the electrical outputs (relay board on J8 connector)
and pneumatics (automatic connectors) according to the commands entered on the
front panel or on the J8 connector (START, RESET).
Legend
A Coupling time for automatic connector A
B Coupling time for automatic connector B
AZ Piezo auto-zero time.
F Fill time
S Stabilisation time
Undetermined time between the end of the programmed test time and
#
the pressing of the RESET key

T Test time
D Dump time

START Press on the start key on the front panel or on pins 2-3 of the
J10 connector.

RESET Press on the reset key on the front panel or on pins 1-2 of the
J10 connector.
Automatic Active (high level): the pneumatic output is active (air exiting)
connector Inactive (low level): the pneumatic output is inactive (absence of air)
POK or PNOK Good part or bad part relay on the J10 connector.
EoC End of Cycle relay on the J10 connector
Minimum time for the taking into account of an input, 500 ms on the J8
t mini connector of a central module and 50 ms on the J10 connector of an
instrument.

Actual times are not those displayed but those on the print-out.

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b) "Automatic RESET" cycle end


If the part is OK, at the beginning of the test time, the good part relay is activated until
the following test cycle. After the dump time, the end of cycle relay is activated (or after
the coupling time B if it is present).
If the part is bad, the bad part relay is activated as soon as the test is completed. The
instrument sends a cycle end signal. A new cycle can then be launched.

A F S T D

Test cycle
PRESSURE

t mini
START

Control actions
t
t mini
RESET

t mini
Program N°
t

Auto Active
Time B
connector A
Disabled
t
Active
Auto Time B
connector B Disabled
t

Part good or
part bad t

Cycle end

The active program is the one selected before starting up. It remains active even if the
program inputs on the connector are no longer activated. This selection can only be
modified during the inter cycle period.
To return to program 1, when a cycle is not in progress, press any of the program
selection inputs.

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c) Stopping the cycle with the RESET key

A F D

Test cycle
PRESSURE

t mini
START

Control actions
t
t mini
RESET

t mini
Program n°
t

Auto Active
Time B
connector A
Disabled
t
Active
Auto Time B
connector B Disabled
t
Part good or
bad
t

Cycle end

The active program is the one selected before starting up. It remains active even if the
program inputs on the connector are no longer activated. This selection can only be
modified during the inter cycle period.
To return to program 1, when a cycle is not in progress, press any of the program
selection inputs.

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d) End of cycle and « Dump + Reset » (automatic dump)


If the part is good, at the beginning of the test time, the good part relay is activated and
stays activated (only in position 2) until the start of the next cycle.
At the end of the dump time, the end of cycle relay is activated (or after the coupling
time B if it is present).
If the part is bad, at the beginning of the test time, the bad part relay is activated until
the end of the cycle, the dump phase is carried out. The end of the cycle is obtained by

pressing on the Reset key or by activating the Reset input.

A R S T D

Test cycle
PRESSURE

t mini
START

Control actions
t mini
RESET

Program n° t mini

Auto Active
Time B
connector A
Disabled
t
Active
Auto Time B
connector B Disabled
t
Part
bad
t

End of cycle

The active program is the one selected before starting up. It remains active even if the
program inputs on the connector are no longer activated. This selection can only be
modified during the inter cycle period.
To return to program 1, when a cycle is not in progress, press any of the program
selection inputs.

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e) End of Cycle « FILL. »


If the part is good, the good part relay is activated at the end of the test time until the
start of the following cycle.
As soon as the test time is finished, if the part is bad the bad part relay stays activated.
In infinite fill mode, the instrument awaits an operator or PLC initiated reset to start the
dump time and send an end of cycle signal (or after the coupling time B if it is present).

A R S T # D

Test cycle
PRESSURE

t mini
START

Control actions
t mini
RESET

Program t mini

t

Auto Active
Time B
connector A
Disabled
t
Active
Auto Time B
connector B Disabled
t
Bad
part
t

End of Cycle

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2.2. BAR GRAPH

This function is only valid if an RC5 remote control or L.E.D. 14 characters display is
fitted.
It allows the graphical representation of the flow value in relation to the reject thresholds
set.
On the lower scale, the minimum and maximum thresholds in relation to the full scale
are displayed.
On the upper scale the flow value is displayed.
The parameters which can be set (30 % 50 % et 70 %) place the maximum threshold to
30 %, 50 % or 70 % of the bar graph. The example below represents a bar graph with a
maximum threshold at 50 %:
Flow value

Representation of the thresholds


)Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.3. REGULATOR LEARNING

This function is only valid in the event of the installation of a regulator in the instrument.
It enables the determining of the time between two electronic regulator learning cycles.
When it is validated by "yes", the frequency (time or minutes) or the number of cycles
between two learning cycles is to be determined.
The learning cycle allows the calculation of the three characteristic points of the
regulator (points at 20 %, 50 % and 80 % of the maximum pressure which can be
supplied by the regulator, value depending on the input air supply pressure).
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

2.4. HOUR

This function includes a clock (hour, minutes) and an internal calendar (day, month,
year).
) Select the option and adjust settings if necessary.

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2.5. PRINTER

This function is used to configure the instrument so that the data relating to the
programs (parameters) and the test results can be printed. When the option is activated
(YES), the test results are automatically printed each time a cycle is started.
) Select the option and enter settings if necessary.

2.5.1. RS parameters

These parameters are used to configure the instrument for dialogue with the printer.
Associated parameters to be set: Speed (bit rate transmission), stop bit, data bit
number, parity.
) Select the option and enter settings if necessary.

2.5.2. Frame

This function allows the configuration of the results frame.


Associated parameters to be adjusted: PRESSURE (Display of the test pressure or
not), Personalisation (Display of the program name when there is one), Timekeeper
(printing of the date and the time), Before result (number of lines before the result),
After result (number of lines after the result), Inter Line (space between each line).
2.5.2. 1) Format of the frame
The results frame fits on 40 columns.

a) Example for a good test result


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

< 0 1 > : ( P B ) : 1 0 7 . 6 m l / s

Details of the frame:


Columns Characters
1 <
2-3 Number indicating the program number
4 >
5 :
6 (
7–8 2 letter indicating OK for a good part,
F+ for a bad part with a high flow,
F- for a bad part with a low flow.
9 )
10 :
11 SPACE
12 – 16 5 numbers indicating the value of the leak
17 SPACE
18 > XX 3 to 6 letters indicating the unit

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b) Example for a test result with pressure


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

< 0 1 > : 1 8 . 8 m b a r : ( O K ) : 1 0 2 . 1 m l / s

c) Example for a test result with timekeeping


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

< 0 1 > : 1 0 / 0 4 / 2 0 0 3 1 6 : 0 2 : 4 0

< 0 1 > : 1 8 . 5 m b a r : ( O K ) : 1 0 1 . 8 m l / s

d) Example for a test with an error


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

< 0 1 > : ( A L ) : F . S S c . p i e z o

< 0 1 > : ( A L ) : P R E S S U R E L O W

< 0 1 > : ( A L ) : P R E S S U R E H I G H

Details of the frame:


Columns Characters
1 <
2-3 Number indicating the program number
4 >
5 :
6 (
7–8 2 letters AL for ALARM
9 )
10 :
11 > XX Error text corresponding to the error

2.5.3. Send conditions

With this function you can choose which data is to be printed on the results sheet.
Associated parameters to be set : ALL (all test results), OK (number of good parts),
MAX (high flow parts), MIN (low flow parts), WARN. (number of times the alarm has
been triggered), PRESS DEF. (number of times pressure was incorrect),
RECUPERABLE (number of recoverable parts).
) Select the option and enter settings if necessary.

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2.5.4. Exportation

This function can be used to create and send a special results frame which can be
processed by a PC using Microsoft Excel.
This frame is of the same type as the print parameters frame except that the different
character strings follow each other and are separated by a punctuation mark which
enables the various boxes to be entered automatically in Microsoft Excel.
This frame is operated by connecting a computer to the instrument's RS 232 link.
) Select the option and enter settings if necessary.

2.5.5. Print the parameters

By validating this function, the test parameters of the programs activated on the
instrument are instantly printed.

2.5.5. 1) Parameter printout frame example


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

V e r s i o n 0 1 . 1 0 h

1 0 / 0 4 / 2 0 0 3 1 5 : 3 2 : 3 7

P r 0 1

T Y P E : D I R E C T F L O W

C O U P L I N G A : 0 0 . 0 s

F I L L . : 0 2 . 0 s

S T A B . : 0 2 . 0 s

T E S T : 0 2 . 5 s

M a x . F I L L : 3 0 . 0

M i n . F I L L : 1 0 . 0

R E J E T M a x . : 1 2 0 . 0

R E J E T M i n . : 8 0 . 0

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2.6. SECURITY

This function deactivates the START key on the instrument front panel. Programs can
only be started from the instrument inputs (J10 connector).
) Select the option and enter settings if necessary.

2.7. I/O CONFIGURATION

This menu is used to configure programmable input 7 on connector J10 on the 16-
program input/output board.
See Chapter 1, paragraph 2.2.1.3) "Connector J10 (Inputs/Outputs) programmable
input".
Note: the manual auto zero maintains the instrument in auto zero mode as long as the
input is not activated.

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2.8. LIGHTING THE SCREEN

Screen illumination can be programmed and modified. The lighting can be adjusted
according to the ambient conditions or the user's choice.
There are three lighting modes:
9 continuous mode, display screen permanently lit whatever the conditions
9 manual mode, the screen remains lit for 20 minutes and if the keyboard has not
been used by the end of this period the screen shuts down and only relights when
the keyboard is touched again.
9 automatic mode, which is identical to manual mode, with illumination of the
screen also if an action is carried out from the external inputs (rear connectors)
Using these three modes, the lighting intensity of the screen can be programmed from
00 (screen off) to 07 (maximum lighting intensity).

In the main menu, position the MAIN MENU


cursor by the PARAMETERS
CONFIGURATION menu then SPE CYCLE: Disabled
confirm by pressing ENTER . CONFIGURATION

Move the cursor down until it is CONFIGURATION


in front of the LIGHT menu RS485 : C540/580
then confirm by pressing SECURITY : No
ENTER. LIGHT

Place the cursor in front of MAIN/CONFI/LIGHT


MODE to choose the required MODE :CONT
lighting mode and confirm INTENSITY: 07
using ENTER.

IN/CONFI/LIGHT/MODE
Select the lighting mode and CONT
confirm using ENTER. MANUAL
AUTO

MAIN/CONFI/LIGHT
To return to the previous
MODE :CONT
menu, press the C button C INTENSITY: 07
once.

To select the lighting intensity


MAIN/CONFI/LIGHT
for the display, place the MODE :CONT
cursor in front of the INTENSITY: 07
INTENSITY menu and confirm
using ENTER.

Then select the lighting


MAIN/CONFI/LIGHT
intensity from 00 (off) to 07 MODE :CONT
(maximum) and the new INTENSITY: 04
lighting intensity will be applied
after ENTER is pressed.

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2.9. REMOTE CONTROL

When an 8 functions console is fitted to the instrument, the remote control menu allows
the programming of special menu shortcuts and the use of a “Start” function on the four
function buttons (F1, F2, F3 or F4) available on this remote control.
This function is only available when a console is connected to the instrument which will
automatically detect its presence.
The "Start" function enables the configuration of a function key in such a way as to
simulate a console with a two handed control (cycle start with a function key and a cycle
start key pressed simultaneously).

In the main menu, place the


MAIN MENU
cursor in front of the PARAMETERS
CONFIGURATION menu, SPE CYCLE: Disabled
then confirm with the ENTER CONFIGURATION
key.

The, in the CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION


menu, place the cursor in front I/O GROUP : 1
of REMOTE CONTROL and IN7 : PR.Select.
confirm REMOTE CONTROL

CONFI/REMOTE
Select the key to be
F1 : Disabled
programmed, F1 to F4, then F2 : Diasbled
confirm. F3 : Disabled

I/REMOTE/F1Disabled
In the special menus choose
Disabled
the function to be associated Regulator adjust
to the key. Infinite fill

Notes: when a function is programmed on a key "F", it is deleted from the menu to not
be installed on another "F" key.
The special cycle appears and is programmable if it has been activated in at least one
of the test programs.
The programmed special cycle appears on the same key for all the programs, it will be
inactive if it is disabled in the current program.

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3. SPECIAL CYCLES MENU

3.1. SPECIAL CYCLES AVAILABLE

The following list shows all the special cycles which are possible: those available will
vary depending on what is checked in the extended menus and according to the
optional extras requested at the time of manufacture of the instrument.

Special cycle Function

9 Inactive : No special cycle is selected.

Cycle allowing the adjustment of regulator


9 Regulator adjustment :
number 1 (generally on the rear panel).

Cycle allowing the adjustment of points to the


9 Electronic regulator learning (if
different pressure values of the electronic
installed) :
regulator, 20 %, 50 % and 80 %.

Cycle allowing the infinite pressurisation of the


9 Infinite fill :
test part.

Cycle which allows the carrying out of a forced


9 Piezo auto zero : reset of the piezo sensor and the electronic
regulator.

This cycle enables the carrying out of a learning


9 CAL learning : cycle in calibrated mode on a calibrated leak for
which the values are known.

This cycle enables a checking of the calibration


of the calibrated mode (refer to previous
9 CAL check :
element) within a tolerance determined through
percentage thresholds.

This cycle allows the entering of ATR


parameters when they are not known, to be
9 ATR Learning :
done after each instrument start up, or after a
long period without test cycle.

This cycle allows the display of the ambient


atmospheric, pressure and temperature
9 Atmospheric conditions :
conditions (the temperature is taken inside the
instrument).

To run a special cycle, select it in the "special cycles" menu, then press the

button. To stop it, press the button. In some cycles the stop is automatic.

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3.2. REGULATOR

This special cycle enables the main regulator pressure to be set.

MAIN MENU
Position the cursor in front of RUN PROG. : 001
SPE CYCLE and confirm PARAMETERS
using the ENTER key. SPE CYCLE: Disabled

SPE CYCLE
Next, position the cursor in Disabled
front of Regulator adjust and Regulator adjust.
confirm using the ENTER key. ATM conditions

MAIN MENU
The display confirms that the RUN PROG. : 001
special cycle has been PARAMETERS
selected. SPE CYCLE :Regul

CYCLE/Pr :001
Press the START key to start PRESS = 355.5 mbar
the special cycle.
REGULATOR ADJUST

CYCLE/Pr :001
Adjust the value of the _
PRESS = 500.0 mbar
pressure with the regulator. +
REGULATOR ADJUST

CYCLE/Pr :001
Once the pressure is adjusted, PRESS = 0.000 bar
press the RESET key to stop
the special cycle. READY

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3.3. CALCULATION OF THE AUTOMATIC THRESHOLDS

This function enables the programming of the monitoring thresholds for the maximum
and minimum pressure in relation to the adjustment of the chosen regulator.
The values of the automatically calculated thresholds are of plus or minus 20 % of the
value measured.
The calculation and the automatic editing of the thresholds is done on the active
program.

MAIN MENU
Confirm the REGULATOR RUN PROG. : 001
ADJUST special cycle. PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE : Regul.

CYCLE/Pr:001
Press on the START key to PRESS = 17 mbar
launch a special cycle.
REGULATOR ADJUST

CYCLE/Pr:001
Eventually adjust the test PRESS = 20 mbar
pressure with the regulator _ + COMPUTE LIMITS
handle. REGULATOR ADJUST

At this moment, when the key


CYCLE/Pr:001
is turned to the ACCESS PRESS = 20 mbar
position, the question:
COMPUTE LIMITS? REGULATOR ADJUST
appears on the screen.

Confirm the calculation by


pressing on the ENTER key,
the instrument computes the COMPUTING LIMITS
thresholds and enters them in
the parameters of the program
cycle.

CYCLE/Pr:001
When the operation is PRESS = 20 mbar
finished, press on the RESET
key to stop the special cycle. READY

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Note: in the event of vacuum tests, the negative pressure thresholds keep their
mathematical "order".
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
0 REJECT REJECT PRE-FILL
LEVEL LEVEL THRESHOLD

VACUUM MEASUREMENT
MINMUM MAXIMUM
REJECT REJECT 0
PRE-FILL
THRESHOLD LEVEL LEVEL

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3.4. INFINITE FILL

This function is validated when an optional shut off valve is installed in the instrument.
This valve allows the stopping of the flow of air (or of gas) out of the cycle.
The infinite fill allows the opening of this shut off valve, in other words to create a
constant flow at the test pressure, allowing the part to be checked and to adjust and fine
tune the assembly, etc.

From the main menu, position MAIN MENU


the cursor in front of the ACTIVE PROG. : 001
CYCLE SPE title and confirm PARAMETERS
with he ENTER key. CYCLE SPE: Disabled

SPE CYCLE
Next, place the cursor in front Disabled
of Infinite fill and validate with Regulator adjust
the ENTER key. Infinite fill

MENU PRINCIPAL
The display confirms that the RUN PROG. : 001
special cycle is selected. PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE :Inf Fill

CYCLE/Pr:001
Press on the START key to PRESS = 20 mbar
start the special cycle.
FILL

CYCLE/Pr:001
Adjust the value of the test PRESS = 20 mbar
pressure with the regulator _ +
handle. FILL

CYCLE/Pr:001
To stop the cycle, press on PRESS = 20 mbar
the RESET key.
READY

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3.5. PIEZO RESET (AUTO ZERO)

Enables the carrying out of a forced auto zero (reset) of the piezo sensor.

In the main menu, place the MAIN MENU


cursor in front of the SPE. RUN PROG. : 001
CYCLE option and confirm PARAMETERS
with the ENTER key. SPE CYCLE: Disabled
I tif

SPE CYCLE
Next, place the cursor in front Pre-regul. adjust.
of Auto-zero Piezo and Infinite fill
confirm with the ENTER key. Auto-zero Piezo

MAIN MENU
The display confirms that the RUN PROG. : 001
special cycle is selected. PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE: AZ-Piezo

RUN/Pr :001
Press on the START key to PRESS = 355.5 mbar
start an auto zero cycle.
AUTO_ZERO

RUN/Pr :001
Once the auto zero is carried PRESS = 355.5 mbar
out, the cycle will stop.
READY

Note: the auto zero is an automatic event which is carried out for each cycle, it enables
the initialisation of the pressure sensors to the atmospheric pressure.

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3.6. MANUAL CALIBRATION

3.6.1. CAL learning (calibration)

If the flow units do not suit the application, it is possible to switch to calibrated mode
(manual). For that it is necessary to carry out a learning cycle to make the calibration
value correspond to the value of a master leak connected to the instrument.
It is necessary to carry out the learning cycle, either by the special cycles menu or
through input 7 of the J10 connector if programmed for this function, or through a
programmed function key on the RC5 console if it is installed.
The first CAL learning cycle must absolutely be carried out through the special cycles
menu, so that a CAL instruction other than 0 can be selected.
On the outputs we obtain:
¾ "part good" and "cycle end" if the instruction is inferior or equal to the reject
threshold,
¾ "part bad" and "cycle end" if the instruction is superior to the reject threshold.

Confirm with "YES" the "UNIT" MAIN /CONFI/EXTENDE


function in the CYCLING : Yes
"CONFIGURATION/ AUTO MODE : Yes
EXTENDED MENUS" menu. UNITS : Yes

Confirm with "YES" the "UNIT" PARAM/Pr001/FUNCTION


function in the CYCLING : No
"PARAMETER/FUNCTION" AUTO MODE : No
menu of the program. UNITS : Yes

When the function is


confirmed, select the CAL PARAM/Pr001/FUNCT/R.
mode under Unit. Enter a UNITS : CAL
name for the unit required by NAME: XXXXX
the operator and set the CAL. drift: 020 %
percentage of drift required.

SPE CYCLE
In the SPE CYCLE menu Regulator adjust
select "CAL learn" and confirm Infinite fill
with the ENTER key. CAL. Learning

Adjust the calibration


SPE C/CAL Learning
instruction (generally the value INSTRUCT. : 150.0
of the master leak connected
to the instrument). Confirm
with the ENTER key.

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MAIN MENU
The display confirms that the PARAMETER
special cycle is selected. SPE CYCLE: CAL. Lrn
CONFIGURATION

Press on the START key to


CYCLE/Pr:001
start the learning cycle. At the PRESS = 20.0 mbar
end of the cycle the display FLOW = 160 XXXXX
gives the test result in the TEST
calibration unit.

CYCLE/Pr:001
Once this is done, the PRESS = 20.0 mbar
calibration cycle stops of its FLOW = 160 XXXXX
own accord. READY (OK)

Note: the CDF (Leak/Flow calibrator) can be used to calibrate the instrument and
transmit the value via the infra-red link.

3.6.2. CAL check

This special cycle allows the checking of the adjustment (calibration) in calibrated mode.
Refer to the previous paragraph. The CAL check cycle controls if the calibration has not
drifted beyond the limits imposed as a percentage. In the event of an exceeding of the
limits a warning will be set off and a calibration cycle or a checking of the instrument will
be necessary.
Otherwise the "good part” and "cycle end" or "bad part" and "cycle end" indicators will
be activated depending on the measurement made in relation to the reject thresholds.
The CAL check request can be carried out on input 7 of the J10 connector programmed
for this function, or through a programmed function key on the optional RC5 console id it
is installed.

From the main menu, place MAIN MENU


the cursor in front of the RUN PROG.: 001
CYCLE SPE option and PARAMETERS
confirm with ENTER. SPE CYCLE: Disabled

CYCLE SPE
Next, place the cursor in front Infinite fill
of CAL check and validate CAL.learning
with the ENTER key. CAL.check

Press on the START key to MENU PRINCIPAL


start the checking cycle. The RUN PROG. : 01
checking cycle stops of its PARAMETERS
own accord. SPE CYCLE:CAL check

CYCLE/Pr:001
At the end of the cycle, the PRESS = 20.0 mbar
display gives the result of the FLOW = 160 XXXXX
test in the calibration unit. READY (OK)

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3.6.3. Single calibration

The "Single CAL" function or single calibration allows to validate or not the current
calibration for all the programs who measuring in personal calibration mode.
This is allowing carrying out only one calibration learning cycle that will be valid for all
the measurement programs under the personal measurement "CAL" units.
The validation of the single calibration parameter is doing like the following kind:

In the
PARAM/Pr001/FUNCT/R.
"PARAMETERS/PrXXX/ Drift CAL.: 020 %
FUNCT" menu, place the NAME :
cursor in front of "SINGLE SINGLE CAL : No
CAL".

PARAM/Pr001/FUNCT/R.
Validate by "Yes" the function Drift CAL.: 020 %
"SINGLE CAL". So the NAME :
calibration is valid. SINGLE CAL : Yes

Note: the programs that stay with classical measurement units (no personal calibration)
are not concerned by the single calibration.

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3.7. ATR LEARNING

If the transient values are not known, a transient learning cycle must be carried out so
that the instrument can calculate and enter the values. These learning cycles are
located as shortcuts in the special cycles menu, on input 7 of connector J10
programmed for this function or on a programmed function key on the optional RC5
keypad, if this is installed.
When transient values are not known, a learning cycle must be carried out for the
transient so as to enable the instrument to calculate and enter the values. These
learning cycles are found in brief in the special cycles menu.

CYCLE/Pr :001
If no transient learning has PRESS = 1.50 bar
been carried out, the message LEAK = ATR ERROR
ATR DEFAULT will appear. READY (NOK)

MAIN MENU
To carry out the learning, RUN PROG. : 001
select the SPE CYCLE menu. PARAMETERS
SPE CYCLE :Regul.

SPE CYCLE
Then select the ATR CAL learning
Learning menu. CAL check
ATR learning

MAIN MENU
The display confirms that the RUN PROG. : 001
special cycle has been PARAMETERS
selected. SPE CYCLE : ATR

Press the START button to


CYCLE/Pr :001
start the learning cycle. At the PRESS = 1.50 bar
end of the cycle, the display LEAK = -004 Pa
gives the test result for the TEST
good part.

The instrument carries out a


test cycle, then continues the CYCLE/Pr :001
cycle by carrying out a PRESS = 1.50 bar
learning cycle. When the LEAK = 000 Pa
ATR
cycle has been completed, the
transient values are recorded.

To view the transient values, ATR2


press ENTER. Initial : -000
Note: these values can be Transit. : -003
modified manually. Tolerance : 020 %

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4. SERVICE MENU

4.1. SERVICING OF THE PARAMETERS

This menu allows the saving, recovery or deletion of the test cycle parameters.
9 Save menu: allows the saving of the test parameters and the configuration of
the moment.
9 Restore menu: allows the recovery of a previously saved configuration.
9 Reset menu: allows the deletion of all the parameters.

To access the menu, place the key to the ACCESS position.

MAIN MENU
In the main menu, place the CYCLE SPE: Disabled
cursor in front of the SERVICE CONFIGURATION
title and validate with ENTER. SERVICE

Next, place the cursor in front MENU /SERVICE


of the PARAMETERS function PARAMETERS
and validate with the ENTER SENSOR
key.

Next, place the cursor in front


of the required action:
SAVE: save the current
parameters,
MENU/SERVI/PARAMETE
RESTORE: to replace the SAVE : No
current parameters by those RESTORE : No
saved in the memory, RESET : No
DELETE: to delete the current
parameters and return to the
initial configuration,
And validate with ENTER.

To activate an operation,
MENU/SERVI/PARAMETR
confirm with the ENTER key. SAVE : Yes
Next, choose YES with the RESTORE : No
navigation keys, then confirm RESET : No
again with the ENTER key.

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Turn the key to the LOCKED position.

Note: if the parameters have been modified and there is a difference between the
current and the saved parameters, when the instrument is switched on, or the key is
turned to the locked position, the following message appears on the screen:

SAVE PARAMETERS

This message does not block the instrument and disappears after a few seconds. It
informs that a save operation may be necessary. In this case, three solutions are
available:
1) Recover the saved parameters (the current parameters will be lost).
2) Save the current parameters in the memory (the parameters already saved will be
lost).
3) Do nothing and work with the current parameters.

4.2. SERVICING OF THE SENSORS

This menu allows the monitoring of the information that is communicated by the
pressure sensors, "PRESSURE" for the absolute pressure piezo sensor and "LEAK" for
the differential pressure sensor.

In the main menu, place the MENU PRINCIPAL


cursor in front of the SERVICE CYCLE SPE: Inactif
heading and confirm with the CONFIGURATION
ENTER key. SERVICE

MENU /SERVICE
Next, place the cursor in front PARAMETERS
of SENSORS and confirm with SENSOR
the ENTER key.

MENU /SERVI/SENSOR
The screen displays the
PRESSURE : 0000
values measured by the LEAK : 0000
pressure sensors.

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5. RESULTS MENU

This function allows :


9 the display of the test result details: number of parts tested, number of good parts,
number of bad reference parts, number of bad test parts, number of recoverable
parts, number of times when the alarm has been set off (each indicator is expressed
in %),
9 to reset to naught the results memory,
9 to print the test results (number of good parts, number of bad parts).

6. LANGUAGE MENU

This function allows the choosing of the instrument language. Several languages are
available. Two are installed at the fabrication of the instrument. The English is the
language by default the other is chosen by the customer.

7. STAND-BY MENU

This function allows the switching off of the instrument without unplugging it from the
mains power supply. The switching to stand-by can be immediate or programmed with
hours of operation and hours of rest.
The immediate switching to stand-by can be carried out in two different ways:
1) Either through the Stand-by menu,

2) Or by pressing for more than three seconds on the RESET button

Note: when the instrument is


on stand-by the display is
switched off and only the
yellow indicator emits flashes T R
about every 3 seconds.

ATEQ D5
To reactivate the instrument Version XX.XXi
just press on any of the front 0-> 2 bar
panel keys. Flow FS 5 L/h

)Select the option and proceed to adjust if necessary.

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7.1. STANDBY USING THE MENU

Standby using the menu enables start and stop times for the instrument to be
programmed.

MAIN MENU
In the main menu, position the RESULTS
cursor beside STANDBY and LANGUAGE : English
confirm by pressing ENTER. STAND-BY

STAND-BY
To program automatic standby Now :No
at a given time, position the Pow-on time :No
cursor beside STOP TIME. Pow-off time :No

STAND-BY
Confirm the STOP TIME Now :No
parameter using YES Pow-on time :No
Pow-off time :Yes

Then set parameters for the


time (hours and minutes)
STAND/Pow-off time
when the standby must take
HOUR : 00
effect. "TIME DELAY" is the MINUTE : 00
delay (in minutes) between Delay : 00
the programmed time and
actual standby

STAND-BY
To program the start-up time Now :No
for the instrument, position the Pow-on time :Yes
cursor beside START TIME Pow-off time :Yes

STAND-BY
Confirm the START TIME Now :No
parameter using YES Pow-on time :Yes
Pow-off time :Yes

STAND/Pow-on time
Then set parameters for the
HOUR : 00
instrument start time (in hours MINUTE : 00
and minutes).

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Chapter 5
ACCESSORIES

1. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE INSTRUMENT

1.1. MAINS POWER CABLE

The power supply cable of the D570 allows its


connection to the mains supply network (from
90 to 260V AC).

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2. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

2.1. FLOW MASTER LEAKS

The flow master leaks are used to check the calibration of flow measurement
instruments. They are delivered in a case, attached to a connector which depends on
the value of the flow are delivered with a calibration certificate.

Nozzle type/flow in dm3/h


(air to 15°C and 1013 mbar)

PRESSURE 10 20 35 59 80 112 160


2 kPa
0,98 5 17 51 93 180 405
(20 mbar)
10 kPa
2,64 13 40 117 221 387 922
(100 mbar)
25 kPa
4,36 21 64 185 354 607 1473
(250 mbar)
50 kPa
6,54 29 90 262 482 890 1947
(500 mbar)
100 kPa
9,6 43 129 372 676 1262
(1 bar)
150 kPa
12,4 54 162 468 850 1599
(1,5 bar)
200 kPa
15,0 65 194 545 1010 1909
(2 bar)
250 kPa
17,7 76 227 638 1185
(2,5 bar)
300 kPa
20,4 88 260 729 1357
(3 bar)
350 kPa
23,4 100 293 819 1524
(3,5 bar)
400 kPa
25,2 110 325 910 1694
(4 bar)
Note: the values displayed in the table above are given for information purposes; in
effect the value of the standard leaks can vary by +/- 15%. The real flow rate of each
master leak is accurately measured and given with an accuracy of +/- 1,5 %.
The master leaks:
9 must be used with clean and dry air.
9 must be stored in there boxes when not in use.
9 must be periodically cleaned in acetone or trichloroethylene.
9 must be checked periodically, to guarantee there accuracy (our metrology
laboratory can carry out this service).
Option: a second master leak can be integrated if requested for the eventual control of
the first or to replace it during a check.

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2.2. NEEDLE VALVE AND LEAK FLOW CALIBRATOR

2.2.1. Needle valve

Needle valves are used to calibrate the leakage


limits. These valves have an adjustable leak and
depending on the model allow adjustments of
between a few cm3/h to several l/min.
These valves can be easily disturbed and
therefore require the frequent use of some
means of checking the setting (eg: ATEQ Leak/
Flow calibrator).
Note: it is strongly recommended that you do
NOT leave a needle valve permanently
connected on a leak detection machine with
automatic calibration every « n cycles ».

2.2.2. CDF (Leak/Flow Calibrator)

The Leak/Flow calibrator is a multiple range


ATEQ flow meter intended for checking leak
testing equipment and particularly ATEQ
instruments. It measures a loss of charge with a
PRESSION
FUITE GAMME UNITES AUTO-ZERO ON / OFF
differential sensor, which is connected to a
calibrated flow tube.
TEMP.

CALIBRATEUR DE FUITE
SEQUENCE
MEMOIRE DE ETALONNAGE FONCTIONS
VERIFICATION

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2.3. AUTOMATIC CONNECTORS WITH EXPANDABLE JOINTS

ATEQ automatic connectors are used so that accurate and reliable assemblies can be
built to check air tightness. They simplify the work of the operator as they are self-
locking thanks to the use of a pneumatic valve supplied from the mains compressed air
supply. Several connectors may be controlled by the same remote, powered by an
ATEQ or another logic.
They adapt easily to a large number of fittings and apertures of varied dimensions. Their
use ensures that non-machined walls can be guaranteed airtight.
There are four basic versions of ATEQ automatic connectors:
9 SA for external connections,
9 SI for internal connections,
9 SAG and SIG for threaded and tapped connections.
They are either in anodised aluminium or stainless steel as standard. Different types of
joints are available depending on the elasticity required.

2.3.1. Operation

The connector is positioned manually or automatically using a jack or cylinder.


Compressed air is allowed through the control aperture via a three part valve. The
pressure pushes the cylinder which squashes the connector. The air tightness is
therefore perfect and there will be no leakage in the connector seals.

2.3.2. Standard dimensions

SAG and SIG have been designed for threaded and tapped caps. For the time being,
they are available in gas norm. Sizes, which are: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 11/4", 11/2", 2", BSP.
The SA and SI are designed for smooth nozzles, with dimensions from 3 to 80 mm for
the external diameters (SA), and from 10 to 75 mm for the internal diameters (SI).

2.4. FILTRATION KIT

For an increased reliability of the instruments, it is necessary to use clean and dry air.
The filtration kit is connected to the air input on the rear panel of the instrument.
It is composed of a dust removal cartridge (5µm) and another cartridge (0,01 µm) to
reduce the residual oil pollution to 0,01 ppm.

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2.5. REMOTE CONTROLS

The remote control allows control and selection of various settings remotely for
instruments in the ATEQ range. The remote is to be connected on the Input/Output
connector.

2.5.1. Reset/Start casing

TLC

Télémécanique

2.5.2. Four functions S5 remote control

This remote control has four functions which can be


used to control a series 5 instrument remotely.
(F580 or C540 single head only).
The four functions on this remote control are as
follows : TLC S5
9 RESET and start cycle.
9 Increase or decrease program numbers.
9 Display the number of the program selected.
9 Display the test result, green indicator light
for Pass, red indicator light for Fail or alarm.
Note: a program number can only be changed
88
(increase or decrease) when no test cycle is
running.

www.ateq.com

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2.5.2. 1) Connection details


TLC RC5
D570

J3
L = 3,5 m +/- 0,20 m

2.6. REMOTE FRONT PANEL RC5

2.6.1. Presentation

This option allows the placing of the control station in a different place than the control
instrument; it allows the remote control and reading of results. This is useful when the
measurement instruments have to be positioned in inaccessible locations, such as
inside a machine to reduce the lengths of piping between the instrument and the test
part

This front panel acts exactly as if the operator was in front of the instrument itself. For
the interface, refer to the global operation of the instrument.
This remote control is optional. It is connected to the LUMBERG type connector
reserved for remote controls. It is of "plug and play" type, the instrument automatically
detects it, and the “REMOTE CONTROL" menus appear if the RC5 remote control is
connected.
When the remote control is installed, its keyboard obtains priority over the control
instrument’s keyboard which becomes inactive.

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2.6.2. Installation

2.6.2. 1) Connect to the measurement instrument

a) J5 RS485 connector (remote control)

1 2

Allows the connection of an intelligent remote control.


(Female Lumberg type connector). Optional.
4 3
PIN 1 Network
PIN 2 Power supply + 24V
PIN 3 Network
PIN 4 Ground 0V

2.6.2. 2) Connector on the RC5

a) RS485 connector (Input)

2 1
Allows the connection of the option to the remote control
input of the ATEQ instruments. (Male Lumberg type
connector).
3 4
PIN 1 Network
PIN 2 Power supply + 24 V
PIN 3 Network
PIN 4 Ground 0V

2.6.3. Start-up

Before connecting the instruments, turn them off, when the network is installed it
automatically detects the presence of the RC5 remote front panel when the instrument
is switched on.
If the remote front panel is equipped with a multifunction intelligent remote control (8
keys) refer to the paragraph concerning this accessory.

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2.7. INTELLIGENT REMOTE CONTROL

2.7.1. Presentation of the remote control

F1 F2

F3 F4

The remote control allows the remote operation and selection of various functions of the
instrument in the ATEQ range.
This interface can only be installed with an RC5 type remote front panel with the
intelligent remote option.

2.7.2. Programmable keys

This remote control is fitted with four function keys (F1, F2, F3 and F4) which can be
programmed by the operator to fit his requirements (four buttons on the left). When a
special cycle is used on a function key, it no longer appears in the menus for the other
function keys.
The programmable functions are all the special cycles and the cycle start (the cycle
start function allows the simulation of a two handed remote control).
Note: the synchronisation between the two buttons is of 300 ms, the two handed remote
control is not a high security function, the ATEQ company would in no event be
responsible if an accident should occur on an operator following its improper use.

2.7.3. Programmable cycles

The programmable special cycles on the function keys F1 to F4 are the following:
Disabled. CAL learning.
Regulator adjustment. CAL check.
Infinite fill. ATR learning.
Piezo Auto-zero. Start.
Calibration check.

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2.7.4. Indicators

The L.E.D. tricolour indicators situated near the F1 to F4 keys allow the display of the
state of the cycle requested:
¾ green, cycle ok,
¾ red, cycle bad,
¾ orange cycle in progress.

2.7.5. Fixed function keys

The four other push to make buttons (situated on the right hand side) are the push
buttons possessing the following functions:
¾ selection of the rise program (white),
¾ selection of the drop program (black),
¾ cycle start button (green),
¾ cycle stop/reset button (red).
Reminder: these buttons functions are fixed and cannot be modified.

2.7.6. Installation of the remote control on the RC5

J2 connector (outputs) J3 Connector (inputs)

24 V 10 mA
Pins L.E.D. Inputs Functions
Outputs
1 Green anode Input 1
F1
2 Cathode (0 V) F1 24 V
3 Red anode Input 2
F2
4 0V 24 V
5 Green anode Input 3
F3
6 Cathode (0 V) F2 24 V
7 Red anode Input 4
F4
8 0V 24 V
9 Green anode Input 5
RISE
10 Cathode (0 V) F3 24 V
11 Red anode Input 6
DROP
12 0V 24 V
13 Green anode Input 7
RESET
14 Cathode (0 V) F4 24 V
15 Red anode Input 8
START
16 0V 24 V

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2.8. EXTERNAL CUTTING VALVE

This valve is proposed in option with the instrument, it allows to stop the gas or air flow
out of cycle.

The driving of this valve is pneumatic, by the ATEQ D570.

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Chapter 6
ERROR MESSAGES
The ATEQ D570 can display error messages if there are operational problems.

LIT
PROBLEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED
INDICATORS

CYCLE/Pr:001
Test error. Leak in excess of the PRESS = 20 mbar
full scale. FLOW = >> F.S.TEST
Action: check the test circuit. < > READY (NO OK)

Pressure in excess of the full


scale. CYCLE/Pr:001
Action: decrease the pressure PRESS = > F. SCALE
using the mechanical regulator < > READY (NO OK)
knob or the target if an electronic
regulator is used.

Differential sensor error.


CYCLE/Pr:001
Action: contact the ATEQ after PRESS = 20.2 mbar
sales service for repairs (probable FLOW = SENSOR ERR.
presence of water or oil in the < > READY (NO OK)
instrument test circuit).

Pressure in excess of the max.


threshold. CYCLE/Pr001
Action: check regulator settings, PRESS=1.02 bar P>
pressure limits, check whether the < >
READY (NO OK)
right regulator has been selected if
there are two.

Pressure below the min. threshold.


Action: check the network CYCLE/Pr001
pressure and regulator settings, PRESS=0.000 bar P<
the pressure limits, and whether < >
READY (NO OK)
the right regulator has been
selected if there are two.

ATR error. CYCLE/Pr:001


Action: run another ATR learning PRESS = 19.8 mbar
cycle or check the ATR FLOW = ATR ERROR
< >
parameters. ATR fault. READY (NO OK)

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Chapter 6 – Error messages

LIT
PROBLEM MESSAGE DISPLAYED
INDICATORS

CYCLE/Pr:001
CAL fault : no CAL learning PRESS = 20.5 mbar
Action: carry out CAL learning DEBIT = CAL. ERROR
< > READY (NO OK)

CAL drift found following request


for CAL check. CYCLE/Pr:001
Action: check the programmed PRESS = 20.4 mbar
percentage of CAL drift, the known DEBIT = CAL. DRIFT
< >
READY (NO OK)
standard leak and the test
pressure.

1) The electronic regulator has


The indicator lights come on
been unable to initialise correctly.
briefly after the following
2) The input pressure on the
< > message is displayed:
regulator must be at least 10 % of
regulator full scale + 100kPa (+ 1
bar). REGULATOR ERROR
Action: check supply network
pressure or pressure at the < >
regulator input.

PROG error: the I/O's have


selected a program with no CYCLE/Pr: 09
parameters. ERROR
< >
Action: enter program parameters.

Inappropriate size for the selected


unit of pressure. PARAM/Pr001
Action: change unit or modify the >Press. UNIT: PSI
minimum and maximum pressure MAX. FILL: PPPP
< >
MIN. FILL: 0.15
limits if these and the test pressure
can be used with this unit.

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Chapter 7 – In the event of operational problems

Chapter 7
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS

1. PHENOMENON NOTED

If a test machine begins to detect too many bad parts (statistically, more than three
consecutively), it is advisable to carry out a check on the whole unit. The quality of the
manufacture and operation of the leak detector should be the last things considered.

1.1. CONDITION OF THE MACHINE'S SEALS

This is the no.1 defect as the seals are subject to high levels of dirt contamination
(alumina, shavings). Regular cleaning of the seals is an effective remedy.

1.2. DAMAGED INSTRUMENT SEALS

There is a possibility that the seals may be cut by shavings or worn by repetitive
squashing. This can be prevented by regular servicing and replacement of the seals.

1.3. BUMPER PAD

This is a defect which may occur after a certain amount of time as the bumper pads
may be worn, or if the pressure settings in the air cylinder are inadvertently disturbed.
Check the stability of the measurement and that the bumper pads are correctly installed.

1.4. PNEUMATIC LINK

The link and reference pipes will age and break with time. The pipes and seals must
conform to the required quality. ATEQ recommends the use of RILSAN PA11 pipes and
AVS type joints.

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Chapter 7 – In the event of operational problems

1.5. ENVIRONMENT

A measurement may be affected by a variation in background temperature (sun,


draughts, storage of parts outdoors, handling of the test part by the operator, ...).
The dampness of parts may cause errors in the readings (insufficient drying after
washing, outdoor storage, condensation, presence of water in the fixture, ...).

1.6. CALIBRATION

ATEQ does not accept any liability in regard to calibrations and settings to its
instruments which are not carried out by its own personnel.

1.7. CONCERNS ABOUT RELIABILITY OF THE INSTRUMENT’S CIRCUITS

If all the other checks do not resolve the problem, the instrument’s circuit may be
checked.
Proceed as follows:
9 Segregate the instrument from its environment (pneumatic assembly),
9 Place a calibrated master leak on the output,
9 Choose an unused program,
9 Set the parameters as follows :
⇒ the regulator to the master leak test pressure,
⇒ the pressure monitoring thresholds to +/- 20 % of the test pressure,
⇒ coupling times A and B 0 seconds,
⇒ fill time 1 second,
⇒ stabilisation time 1 second,
⇒ test time infinite,
⇒ reject level maximum,
⇒ unit flow rating of the master leak,
⇒ function all functions cancelled.
Run two consecutive cycles.
The post test time result should be close to or equal to the value of the calibrated
master leak.

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Conversion table

Appendices
ATEQ D570

1. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE D570

D570

Size of the casing


135 x 485 x 270
H x L x P (mm):

Dimensions with air filter,


160 x 540 x 395
regulator and case (mm) :

Power supply: 90 – 260 V AC / 50 W

Pneumatic connections: Flow function

Weight (kg): about 15

Format: 19 inches

Temperatures:

Of operation: +10°C to +45°C

Of storage: 0°C to +60 °C

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Conversion table

2. DIMENSIONS OF THE D570

All the dimensions are in millimetres.


540

160

395

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Conversion table

3. CONVERSION TABLE

TO

Pa kPa bar mbar mmH2O atm Torr psi inH2O inHg

Pa 1 10 -3 10 -5 10 -2 0.10197 9.8692 10 -6 7.5 10 -3 1.45 10 -4 4.01 10 -3 2.95 10 -4

kPa 10 3 1 10 -2 10 101.97 9.8692 10 -3 7.5 0.145 4.01 0.295

bar 10 5 10 2 1 10 3 10197 0.98692 750 14.5 401.46 29.53

mbar 10 2 10 -1 10 -3 1 10.197 9.8692 10 -4 0.75 1.45 10 -2 0.401 2.95 10 -2


F
R
O mmH2O 9.806 9.8067 10 -3 9.8067 10 -5 9.8067 10 -2 1 9.6784 10 -5 7.3556 10-2 1.4223 103 3..937 10-2 2.895 10-3
M
atm 1.013 10 5 101.33 1.0133 1013.3 10332 1 760 14.695 406.78 29.921

Torr 133.32 0.13332 1.3332 10-3 1.3332 13.595 1.3158 10 -3 1 1.9337 10 -2 0.535 3.937 10 -2

psi 6897.8 6.8948 6.8948 10 -2 68.948 703.07 6.8045 10 -2 51.71 1 27.68 2.036

inH2O 249,09 0.2491 2.4909 10 -3 2.4909 25.400 2.4583 10 -3 1.8683 3.61 10 -2 1 7.35 10 -2

inHg 3386.4 3.3864 3.3864 10 -2 33.864 345.32 3.3421 10 -2 25.4 0.491 13.595 1

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Appendice Parameters saved per program

4. PARAMETERS SAVED

PARAMETERS Program n° Program n° Program n° Program n°

Coupling
T Fill
I
Stabilisation
M
E Test
Dump
R Max. flow
E
Min. flow
J
E Max. recovery reject
C
Min. recovery reject
T
P Max. pressure
R
Min. pressure
E
S Test pressure
S

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Appendice Parameters saved per program

5. VALVE CODES USED IN YOUR APPLICATION

GROUP PER PROGRAM:

PROGRAM VALVE CODE FUNCTION


01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

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Appendice Parameters saved per program

6. PERSONAL NOTES

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Index

Index
A Filtering...............................................53
Activation of an additional function .....51 Filtration kit .........................................88
Additional functions ............................51 Flow test .............................................33
Adjust the main regulator pressure.....71 Forced auto zero.................................75
Adjust the test parameters..................34 Frames format ....................................64
Arrows keys ........................................26 Front panel .........................................25
ATR cycle ...........................................54 Function keys......................................92
ATR error...................................... 79, 95 Functions ............................................37
ATR learning.......................................79 Functions menu ..................................49
Automatic connectors ................... 56, 88 G
Automatic mode..................................52 Good part indicator .............................29
Automatic Piezo reset.........................75 I
Automatic thresholds ..........................72 I/O configuration .................................67
B Indirect measurement ...........................8
Bad reference part indicator ...............29 Infinite fill.............................................74
Bad test part indicator.........................29 Intelligent remote control ....................92
Bar graph............................................63 K
Block the start key ..............................67 Key lock ..............................................27
C Keys....................................................26
CAL check ..........................................77 L
Cal drift error.......................................96 Language............................................82
CAL learning error ..............................96 Leak/Flow calibrator............................87
Calibrated mode test ..........................76 Lighting the screen .............................68
Calibration ..........................................10 M
Calibration master leaks .....................86 Manual calibration...............................10
Chain several test cycles ....................52 Max fill ................................................36
Characteristics......................................6 Measurement cycle.............................11
Conversion table...............................101 Measurement principle .........................7
Coupling times A and B ......................35 Min fill .................................................36
Cutting valve.......................................94 Mini valve............................................57
Cycle end............................................58 N
Cycle keys ..........................................27 Needle valves .....................................87
D No negative ........................................56
Delete a program................................40 O
Delete a program name ......................40 Offset ..................................................53
Dimensions.......................................100 Operator mode....................................33
Direct measurement .............................7 P
Display................................................28 P1 - P2................................................55
Display the detail of the results...........82 P1 - P2 correction ...............................55
Duplicate a program ...........................38 Parameter servicing............................80
E Parameters saved.............................102
Electrical connectors ..........................16 Peak hold............................................54
Electrical connectors F570 .................16 Personal notes..................................104
Electronic regulator.............................42 Personalise a program........................52
Electronic regulator error ....................96 Pneumatic connectors ........................22
Exporting the results under MS Excel.66 Pressure correction.............................53
Extended menus.................................51 Pressure inferior to min threshold. ......95
F Pressure over max threshold. .............95
Factory calibration ..............................10 Pressure reset ....................................53
Fill time ...............................................35 Pressure too high................................95
Fill type ...............................................55 Pressure variation.................................9

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Index

Principle................................................5 Simple remote control.........................89


Print frame ..........................................64 Single calibration ................................78
Print parameters .................................64 Stabilisation time.................................35
Print the results...................................64 Stamping ............................................57
Printer ........................................... 16, 64 Standard conditions ............................53
Program error .....................................96 Stand-by .............................................82
Programmable input ...........................20 Start the cycle .....................................43
Q Stop the cycle .....................................43
Quick connectors................................28 Symbols ..............................................12
R T
Ranges .................................................6 Take pressure socket .........................22
RC5 remote control ............................69 Technical characteristics ....................99
Recoverable thresholds......................55 Temperature variation...........................9
Regulator ............................................28 Test error ............................................95
Regulator adjustment .........................42 Test reject...........................................36
Regulator frequency ...........................63 Test time.............................................35
Remote control ....................... 18, 89, 91 Test types ...........................................33
Remote front panel .............................90 Time....................................................63
Results memory reset.........................82 U
RS 485 ...............................................17 Unit error.............................................96
RS232 ................................................16 Units ...................................................52
S V
Security...............................................67 Valve codes ........................................56
Sensor error........................................95 W
Sensor servicing .................................81 Warning ..............................................29
Service menu......................................80
Service parameters ............................98
Shut off valve......................................74

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