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USER MANUAL
ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX
MODEL BEAT HF
Edition: January 2016
Revision No. 4
Publication: MU-78-10E

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ELECTROFUSION CONTROL BOX MODEL BEAT HF Edition: January 2016 Revision No. 4 Publication: MU-78-10E...
  • Page 2 Tel. (+34) 93 736 18 80 e-mail: info@acusterglobal.com DATOS DEL DISTRIBUIDOR Y SAT DISTRIBUTOR AND SERVICE DATA STP Acuster Internacional STP Acuster North Europe Crta. Montcada, 608 Ind. terrein de Wildeman, hof 4 08223 Terrassa (Barcelona) - SPAIN Bossekamp 12 hello @stpacuster.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrofusion process..........27 3.4.1 Fitting connection............27 3.4.2 Detection of possible initial errors........ 27 3.4.3 Entering electrofusion data in the unit (BEAT HF-MV)..29 3.4.4 Entering electrofusion data in the unit (BEAT HF-2 and BEAT HF-Tr)..........30 3.4.5 Electrofusion cycle............. 35 3.4.6 Possible interruptions in the fusion cycle.....
  • Page 4 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Page: CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING..............53 General..............53 Display error messages..........53 4.2.1 Input voltage/frequency..........53 4.2.2 Fitting resistance outside margin......... 54 4.2.3 Interruption by operator..........54 4.2.4 Output current............54 4.2.5 Electrofusion output voltage........55 4.2.6 Communication error..........55 4.2.7 Protection against internal temperature.......

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Refer to the fitting manufacturer’s instructions. The BEAT HF-2, in addition of the data manual input is also able to enter the electrofusion parameters by means of a bar-code automatic recognition system.

  • Page 6: Design Specifications

    ISO/TR 13950 (models 2 & Tr) Plastic pipes and fittings: automatic recognition of electrofusion systems. According to model, the BEAT HF accepts all the identifications which correspond to the above listed Specifications. All the fittings can be fused by electrofusion if the manufacturer encloses the programmed bar code system in accordance with ISO/TR 13950.

  • Page 7: Unit Identification

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF UNIT IDENTIFICATION 1.4.1 Serial Number Stamping: The electrofusion units BEAT HF are identified by means of their own identification plate. ACUSTER GLOBAL S.L. QUALITY CONTROL CONTROL DE CALIDAD MAQUINA Nº MACHINE No. " " REVISIONES MAINTENANCE REVISIONS Juan de la Cierva, 1 - Políg.

  • Page 8: Measures Of Protection Against Accidents

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF MEASURES OF PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS 1.5.1 Safety alert symbols: This User Manual employs the following safety alert symbols: Indicates information, considered important, but not hazard- related. When appears this hazard alert sign in this manual, carefully read what is says.

  • Page 9: Declaration "Ce" Of Conformity

    ACUSTER GLOBAL, S.L. Ctra. Montcada, 608 08223 Terrassa (Barcelona) SPAIN declare under our sole responsibility that the electrofusion units BEAT HF, to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following Directives and also the following relating standards: Directive...

  • Page 10: Guarantee

    GUARANTEE Guarantee Declaration: All the electrofusion units BEAT HF are manufactured from high quality material and have been subjected to rigorous tests for resistance and working order as well as passing all the quality control tests required by the applicable normatives (see "CE"...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Description Of The Electrofusion Unit

    BEAT HF CHAPTER 2: UNIT’S DESCRIPTION GENERAL The electrofusion units BEAT HF are externally made up of a metal casing with a rear cover which constitutes the power unit, in which is mounted outside a heatsink and an optional fan.

  • Page 12: Front Part

    Connector D-Sub 9 pins (no for MV) <STOP> key Figure 4a (model 2008) Figure 4b (model 2015) SIDES On the right side of the BEAT HF (looking at from the front), the following elements are located: Master switch Serial connector USB/A connector (BEAT HF-Tr)

  • Page 13: Rear Part

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF On the left side of the BEAT HF electrofusion unit (looking at it from the front), the following elements are located: Ambient temperature sensor Side-bag Buzzer Figure 6a (model 2008) Figure 6b (model 2015) REAR On the rear cover of the BEAT HF electrofusion unit, the following elements are located:...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Mode Of Use

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF CHAPTER 3: MODE OF USE FUSION PROCEDURE FOR ELECTROFUSION FITTINGS 3.1.1 Introduction: The assembly jobs and the PE network electrofusion should always be carried out by specifically trained personnel and strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions, both for the fittings as well as the fusion equipment.

  • Page 15: Unit Preparation

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF UNIT PREPARATION 3.2.1 Unit connection: Connect the unit to a 230 V ± 15%/50-60 Hz mains source of alternating current. For generator group specifications, please refer to CHAPTER 6: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS. IMPORTANT NOTES ! Connection to a generator: the generator electric connection where the electrofusion unit is plugged in must be normalized and fitted with differential and ground pin.
  • Page 16 Once the display time has elapsed (3 seconds), the unit will display the corresponding screen (depending on the setup and initial messages). Possible initial messages: MEMORY FULL (BEAT HF-Tr only) If the capacity of the memory is already full, the display will show the following message: dd/mm/yy...

  • Page 17: Using The Barcode Reader

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.2.4 Using the barcode reader (not for BEAT HF-MV): If you read the different data (operator’s ID, job ID, fitting, pipe, etc) by using optical means (scanner), connect the reader device to the corresponding connector and put it in front of the barcode data.

  • Page 18: Traceability (Beat Hf-Tr)

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF MODEL BEAT HF-Tr TRACEABILITY 3.3.1 Introduction: As defined in ISO 12176-4, traceability is the ability to create a trace of the history, the purpose or the location of information, by means of records. If all or some of the traceability options available in the unit are required, refer to clause 3.5 - ACCESS TO OTHER MENUS, where selecting Setup / Options the necessary...
  • Page 19 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Press <START> to confirm and go to the next screen or select Erase if there is a need to alter an operator’s identity. If an operator’s identity has not previously been introduced or erased: Initial screen Next screen Ø...
  • Page 20 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Press the arrows to move the cursor to another field and the arrows to select the values. Press <START> to confirm and go on to the next screen. dd/mm/yy hh:mm Press either the dd/mm/yy hh:mm arrow once to select the...

  • Page 21: Entering The Job Number

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.3.3 Entering the job number: only if enabled If the entry of the job is enabled, the unit allows different setups of entry: Optional set up of job: - It can be omitted by selecting the Skip over and pressing the <START> button.
  • Page 22 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Ø On the initial screen Read barcode, the unit remains on hold while the barcode of the job number is being read using the optic pen or scanner. dd/mm/yy hh:mm The decoded job number is shown.

  • Page 23: Entering The Additional Data

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.3.4 Entering the additional data: only if enabled After identifying the operator and the job, or not, or if disabled, the following screen will appear when the unit is turned on: If an identity of additional data has been entered previously:...
  • Page 24 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Ù If the identity of the additional data is not introduced by means of a barcode, press either arrow once to select the Manual edition option on the next screen. When <START> is pressed, a cursor will appear in the first position on the left of the field to be edited.

  • Page 25: Entering The Traceability Codes

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.3.5 Entering the traceability (ISO 12176-4): only if enabled Once the operator, job and additional data ID have been entered, or not, or if disabled, the following screen will appear when the unit is turned on:...
  • Page 26 USER MANUAL BEAT HF On Read barcode: On Edit barcode: dd/mm/yy hh:mm Left screen: decod- dd/mm/yy hh:mm ing of the barcode of COILED PIPE Component 1 Component 1. PE100 RH ---------------- Right screen: Man- 63 SDR11 ----------------- ual input of code.

  • Page 27: Electrofusion Process

    Before the screen asking for the electrofusion data appears, the unit might detect the following incidents: Message of the state of the internal memory (BEAT HF-Tr only): If there are 50 or less entries left before the memory is full, the following message will...
  • Page 28 250 Vac and 65 Hz (as appropriate). In case the voltage and frequency displayed on the screen were 0V and 0Hz, there is an internal communication error. Contact to the Grupo Acuster’s After-Sales Service. Room temperature beyond the limits: If a room temperature beyond the established limits is detected (in the standard setup they are -15ºC and +50ºC) or if the temperature probe has broken down, the following...

  • Page 29: Entering Electrofusion Data In The Unit (Beat Hf-Mv)

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF MODEL BEAT HF-MV 3.4.3 Entering the electrofusion data in the unit: On the initial screen: nnnn hh:mm The display will show the voltage of the electrofusion of 40.0V by default or that used in the previous Voltage electrofusion cycle (if the unit has not been turned off).

  • Page 30: And Beat Hf-Tr)

    3.4.4 Entering the electrofusion data in the unit: Initial screen: Note for model BEAT HF-Tr: if the input of data related to Operator, Job, Additional data and Traceability is disabled, or if enabled, once validated, the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 31 ã Selecting the Manual fusion option: Initial screen: Note for model BEAT HF-Tr: if the input of data related to Operator, Job, Additional data and Traceability is disabled, or if enabled, once validated, the following screen will appear:...
  • Page 32 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Press <START> to validate. The display will show the following screen: nnnn hh:mm The display will show the voltage of the electrofusion of 40.0V by default or that used in the previous Voltage electrofusion cycle (if the unit has not been turned off).
  • Page 33 USER MANUAL BEAT HF ä Selecting the Edit barcode option: Press <START> to validate. The display will show the following screen: If the traceability ID has not been introduced by means of a barcode (for Tr model only), press either the arrow once to select the next screen Edit barcode option.
  • Page 34 USER MANUAL BEAT HF dd/mm/yy hh:mm Confirmation is requested of whether a clamp mounted on the pipes was used (for Tr model only). Clamp The cursor remains positioned on <Yes> by default. <Yes> <No> Press the arrow to move it to <No>, depending on the situation.

  • Page 35: Electrofusion Cycle

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.4.5 Electrofusion cycle: The unit has begun the electrofusion cycle. The red pilot light of the <START> push- button will flash intermittently throughout the cycle. If there is a malfunction in the electrofusion process, hot molten PE/PP can be expelled in rare cases.

  • Page 36: Access To Other Menus

    You can access other menus by pressing the <START> key and then starting up the unit at the main power supply. For models BEAT HF-MV and BEAT HF-2, there are a total of 2 menu options: INFORMA- TION / SETUP, whereas on model BEAT HF-Tr there are three: INFORMATION / FUSIONS / SETUP, accessed by sequentially pressing the key.

  • Page 37: Fusion Records Option

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.5.3 Fusions option (for model BEAT HF-Tr only): When the cursor on Fusions, press the <START> key. Show Press the arrows to move to the desired – option and then press <START> to validate. Export Print Erase •...
  • Page 38 USER MANUAL BEAT HF PENDRIVE-USB/A OPTION: Connect a pendrive (format FAT or FAT32) to the USB/A socket (located on the middle position on the right side of the unit for model 2008, and at the front side for model 2015).
  • Page 39 The display will show the percentage of the data ex- ported. Downloading... The file will be transferred. The BEAT HF display will show the progress %. Press <STOP> to exit this option. Disconnect the ODS transmission cable. PC-USB/B OPTION (for model 2008 only): The unit must have been previously connected to a computer using an USB transmission cable.
  • Page 40 USER MANUAL BEAT HF The PC will find new hardware wizard. Windows XP® & Windows 2000®: Screen “Found New Hardware Wizard” (speci- fied as Philips LPC2148VCOM). Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software ? Click: No, not this time.
  • Page 41 Name of the received file will appear File name: The name you want. We recommend using *.txt or *.csv exten- sions. With the BEAT HF unit on the >Export > PC-USB/B screen, press the <START> key. The display will show the following screen: dd/mm/yy...
  • Page 42 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Dealing with exported fusion records: Once the fusion records have been exported, these can be consulted by the following ways: Ø Using the text file: The exported fusion records to a PC can be consulted directly in the text file created during the export process.
  • Page 43 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Ù Using Microsoft Excel: NOTE ! If the entries contain data of the traceability acc. to ISO 12176-4 and these Ú need to be decoded, go straight to clause The exported data can easily be transferred to Microsoft Excel where they can be dealt with and organised as one wishes.
  • Page 44 Access (Microsoft Access 2000 or higher). To do this, follow the instructions below: Open the data base file BEAT_HF.mdb provided by the Grupo Acuster. On the menu choose the option: File/Get external data/Import In the dialogue box which appears, change the Files of Type: to: Text files (*.txt, *.csv, *.tab, *.asc)
  • Page 45 USER MANUAL BEAT HF PRINT: Validate the following Print option menu to print the fusion data to a serial printer. Last fusion Use the keys to move to the selected option – and the <START> key to validate. Today’s fusions...
  • Page 46 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Selecting any of the four options the display will show the following message while the printing is under way. dd/mm/yy hh:mm The starting and ending fusion numbers are displayed while the printing is carried out. Printing...

  • Page 47: Setup Option

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 3.5.4 Setup option: Finally, validate the last menu option Setup: Language Use the keys Date/Time – – to move to the desired Date/Time Options (Tr only) option and validate Options (Tr only) with <START> Locking key.
  • Page 48 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Watch dd/mm/yy corresponds to the date and hh/mm/ss to dd / mm / yy the time. hh / mm / ss Press the arrows to move the field and the arrows to modify the values. Confirm Press the <START>...
  • Page 49 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Selecting ON in Show, the operator identification screen is enabled when the unit is turned on. At this stage, this identification can be carried out or not, optionally, and what is more, it allows the input of any alpha-numerical ID up to 16 characters.
  • Page 50 USER MANUAL BEAT HF Job: Accepting this option allows you to gain access to the following setup options of a job: Show Use the keys to shift from OFF to ON or vice versa. Press the keys to move to the desired Compulsory option.
  • Page 51 USER MANUAL BEAT HF When selecting ON in Show, the additional data screen is enabled when the unit is turned on (sequentially after the identification of the operator and job, if it is enabled). It allows any alpha-numerical ID up to 16 characters to be entered.
  • Page 52 Service • • The last of the options of the Setup menu is exclusively for use by the Grupo Acuster after-sales service, and requires an access password to enter. Press <STOP> to go to the previous screen. To exit this access to other menus permanently, stop the unit by means of the general switch.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL All maintenance and repair work of the BEAT HF electrofusion units is to be carried out by qualified personnel. Full guarantees are obtained by shipping the unit to the Grupo Acuster After-Sales Service, both for the yearly revision and for repairing any fault that may have occurred in the unit.

  • Page 54: Fitting Resistance Outside Margin

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 4.2.2 Fitting resistance outside margins (not for model MV): Once the electrofusion process has begun and where data is entered exclusively by barcode, the unit verify if the fitting resistance matches the one of the connected fitting and it is within the tolerances established by the fitting’s manufacturer.

  • Page 55: Electrofusion Output Voltage

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF If the electrofusion current is too low, the display will show: nnnn hh:mm The fitting barcode parameters entered are still on the upper line. 40.0 V 0075s 2.25 The time counter will display the remaining cycle time 0065s at the moment of stopping.

  • Page 56: Protection Against Internal Temperature

    BEAT HF 4.2.7 Protection against internal temperature: The BEAT HF is an electrofusion unit of high performance which allows the jointing of large size fittings in a continuous way without cooling interruptions. However, if the operational conditions were so severe that would make the unit internal temperature may...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Maintenance

    GENERAL 5.1.1 Introduction: The electrofusion units BEAT HF have been designed and manufactured for a long life service without the need for costly repairs and adjustments. All that is required is careful handling when loading/unloading and during transportation, and in general to keep the unit clean by following the recommended preventive maintenance.

  • Page 58: Control Unit Maintenance

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF MAINTENANCE OF THE FUSION CONTROL BOX 5.2.1 Fusion control box: Besides the exterior cleaning of the casing, there is no specific maintenance for the electronic control unit. Tune-ups and adjustments should be performed by qualified personnel, or by an STPAcuster group authorized distributor.

  • Page 59: Assembly Of The Fan Kit

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF For the electrofusion cable replacement, proceed with the following steps: Using a 24mm open-end spanner, hold the gray reducer (Figure 12a). Using a second 24mm open-end spanner, unscrew the cable gland (Figure 12b). Figure 12a Figure 12b:...

  • Page 60: Updating The Programme's Version

    BEAT HF 5.2.4 Updating the Programme’s version: The updating of the programme version of the BEAT HF units is done in principle by the Technical Support Services of STPAcuster group. Nevertheless, the client may update the software version by means of the following options:...
  • Page 61 USER MANUAL BEAT HF The download can be stopped at any given time by pressing <STOP>: the entries that have been downloaded up to that stage will have been exported to the file created on the Pendrive. Once the data has been exported (for further details related to the exportation, refer to OPTION PENDRIVE-USB/A in section 3.5.3 of this Manual), the software version update...
  • Page 62 USER MANUAL BEAT HF With the cursor on <No> and pressing <START> the display will show the following screen: dd/mm/yy hh:mm The backlight of the screen will go off. The update process lasts about a minute. Updating Firmware Don’t turn off When the led of the <START>...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6: Technical Characteristics

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF CHAPTER 6: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ELECTROFUSION CONTROL UNIT 6.1.1 General specifications: Model BEAT HF-MV BEAT HF-2 BEAT HF-Tr Classification acc. to ISO 12176-2 Setup: Language Multilingual (ask for available languages) Setup: Date/Time Manual input Lockable Setup: Operator ID ON/OFF acc.

  • Page 64: Generator Specifications

    USER MANUAL BEAT HF 6.1.2 Generator specifications: Frequency 50/60 Hz Output power 5.5 kVA (minimum) Voltage 230 Vac Intensity 20 A (min) for 230 Vac Voltage control Preferably electronic SIZE AND WEIGHT 6.2.1 Weights and dimensions: Net weight 17 Kg (model 2008) / 16 kg (model 2015)
  • Page 65 USER MANUAL BEAT HF RESERVED FOR NOTES Edition: January 2016 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS - 65 Revision: No. 4...

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