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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAV4 Pressure Aging Vessel 4 This manual contains important operating and safety information. Carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to the operation of this equipment. www.atspa.com MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original...
- Page 2 154 East Brook Lane Butler, PA 16002 Telephone: +1-724-283-1212 For assistance with set-up or operation, contact the ATS service department. Please have this manual and product serial number available when you call. © Copyright Applied Test Systems 2019 MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Manual Contents A. Introduction ......................1 A.1 Unpacking ....................... 1 A.2 Warranty Information ..................1 A.3 After Sale Support .................... 1 B. Safety ........................2 B.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance ............. 2 B.2 Safety Instructions ................... 2 B.3 Warnings ......................3 B.4 Cautions ...................... - Page 4 Load Samples State ..................14 Recovery / Pressurizing State ............... 14 Aging Cycle State ..................14 Aging Finished State ..................15 Preheat Delay State ..................15 Data Button ....................16 Graph Button....................16 Done Button ....................16 E.3 View Screen ....................16 IP Address ....................
- Page 5 Backup All to USB ..................21 Done Button ....................21 Graph Button....................21 F. Operation ......................23 G. Verification ......................26 G.1 Verifying Temperature ..................26 G.2 Verifying Pressure ..................27 H. Troubleshooting ....................28 H.1 Temperature Does Not Recover to Setpoint ............28 H.2 Troubleshooting the PAV Controller ..............
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Page 6: Introduction
Retain all cartons and packing materials until the unit is operated and found to be in good condition. If damage has occurred during shipping, notify Applied Test Systems (ATS) and the carrier immediately. If it is necessary to file a damage claim, retain the packing materials for inspection by the carrier. -
Page 7: Safety
B. Safety All ATS equipment is designed to be operated with the highest level of safety. This manual and ATS endeavor to educate the operator about safety issues surrounding certain parts of the machinery by using equipment labeling. B.1 For Owners, Operators, and Maintenance Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating the unit. -
Page 8: Warnings
2. Installation of electrical devices must be accomplished by competent personnel and done in accordance with any current local and national codes. Equipment grounding is a MUST for both safety and proper operation. 3. Before supplying electrical power to the unit, turn all power switches and controls to an OFF or NEUTRAL position. B.3 Warnings The following statements are WARNING statements. - Page 9 CAUTION: Before energizing the electrical power to the Pressure Aging Vessel, place all controls in an OFF position. CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum operating temperature. Refer to the specifications in Section C of this manual. CAUTION: Closing the flow adjust valve when the PAV is in operation will cause damage to the valve.
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Page 10: System Overview
C. System Overview C.1 General Description The ATS Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) is designed specifically to prepare specimens for tests developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) to simulate in-service oxidative aging that occurs in asphalt binders during service. -
Page 11: Environmental Conditions
PAV vessel. C.4 Environmental Conditions Operation of the ATS Pressure Aging Vessel involves use of high temperatures and contents being contained at high pressure. The location and placement of the PAV should always take these elements into consideration to ensure a safe working environment. -
Page 12: Installation
If damage has occurred during shipping, notify the carrier and ATS immediately. If it is necessary to file a damage claim, retain the packaging materials for inspection by the carrier. -
Page 13: Air And Power Connections
230-240 VAC. If the supply voltage is less than 230 VAC, a Step-Up or Buck-Boost transformer can be supplied to provide the proper operating voltages. Contact ATS. Be prepared to provide the ATS Service representative with information about the available AC voltage so the correct transformer wiring configuration can be provided. -
Page 14: Regulator Connections
3. If equipped, connect the optional UPS battery backup supply. a. Use the supplied standard power cord to plug the UPS into the wall. The system should charge for 24 hours before connecting it to the PAV. b. Attach the supplied cord from the UPS to the PAV. c. - Page 15 NOTE: Outside of the United States, a different adapter may be required. A CGA adapter is included. 3. Attach the hose to the PAV using the quick connections. Connect the male end of the hose to the female connection on the PAV by sliding the female connection towards the PAV, connecting the hose, and releasing the slide.
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Page 16: Software Overview
E. Software Overview E.1 Software Screen Map Figure E.1 shows the PAV’s software screens. Figure E.1: PAV Software Screen Map E.2 Main Screen Figure E.2 below shows the Main Screen, which displays when the PAV is started. It allows you to setup and run age MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original | E. -
Page 17: Preheat Button
Figure E.2: PAV Main Screen The screen will show values for current chamber temperature and pressure, chamber set point, remaining cycle time, and error times. It also has several controls to set-up and run the pressure aging vessel (PAV). Preheat Button Used to heat the PAV up to operating temperature before loading samples into the vessel. -
Page 18: View Button
View Button Used to get to all other screens in the system for Set-up. This button will be replaced with a Graph Button when an age cycle is running. See sections below referencing the Graph and Data screens for more information. Below is what the main screen looks like when the system is in aging cycle state. -
Page 19: Preheat State
Figure E.5: Preheat State Preheat State Displayed when the chamber is heating up. The system will stay here until the chamber is at temperature and stable Figure E.6: Load Samples State Load Samples State Displayed when the chamber is stable at temperature The system will stay here until the Age Cycle button is pressed. Figure E.7: Recovery / Pressurizing State Recovery / Pressurizing State Displays when the Age Cycle button has been pressed. -
Page 20: Aging Finished State
Figure E.9: Aging Finished State Aging Finished State Displays when the age cycle has timed out and the system is waiting for the operator to press the “End” button and remove the parts. Caution should be used as the parts are still very hot. Figure E.10: Preheat Delay State Preheat Delay State Displays when the system has been set up to start the preheat automatically after a time delay. -
Page 21: Data Button
Current recovery error time and age error time are displayed on the graph view screen. Data Button Will switch to the Data View Screen. Graph Button Will switch to the Graph View Screen. Done Button Will return you to the Main Screen. NOTE: When in the graph view, pressing either the min or max value of either temperature or pressure will allow you to adjust the scale values or graph scaling. -
Page 22: Ip Address
The screen will show the current version of the software in the PLC and HMI. This is very important information, and is most often ask for when calling into ATS service. IP Address Used to allow someone at a remote location to monitor the system using a VNC viewer program. There is no password, but there is no machine control either. -
Page 23: Settings Screen
Figure E.14: Language Screen E.5 Settings Screen Figure E.15 below shows the Settings Screen, which is displayed when the Settings button is pressed on the View screen. It allows set up of the system. Pressure Temp Window Figure E.15: Settings Screen MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original | E. -
Page 24: Age Time
Indicates the amount of temperature below the cycle temperature that the system will start to pressurize. So, once the age button is pressed the system will recover temperature and when if passes the (Age Temp – Pressure Temp Window) temperature it will start to pressurize. Age Time The time that the system will run the age cycle. -
Page 25: Stop Test On All Errors Checkbox
Stop Test on all Errors Checkbox Selects what the system will do if an error is generated. If checked the system will stop the test and display the alarm screen when any of the following errors happen: • Over temperature •... -
Page 26: Data Screen
Figure E.16: Alarm Screen E.7 Data Screen Figures E.17 and E.18 show the Data Screen and the Graph that are available when you press the Data button on the View Screen. It allows you to view data and graphs of age cycle log files. The field at the top left will show a data table for the currently selected log file. - Page 27 NOTE: When in the graph window, pressing either the min or max value of either temperature or pressure will allow you to adjust the scale values. Figure E.17: Data Screen Figure E.18: Graph MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original | E. Software Overview...
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Page 28: Operation
F. Operation The process below assumes that the PAV has been standardized, air pressure has been attached to the PAV and that the system is ready to run test cycles. 1. Turn the power switch on the front of the PAV to the ON position. The HMI display will power on. The status display will show “Off”. - Page 29 8. Slide the vessel lid closed and insert bolts. The bolts only need to be engaged a turn or two. It is not necessary at this time to completely tighten the bolts. Close the oven lid and secure using the latches. 9.
- Page 30 19. The system will wait here until you press the “End / Stop” button. CAUTION: When the age cycle finishes there is still pressure in the vessel. This has a slow linear bleed down and will take about 15 minutes. Check the current pressure reading and make sure the vessel is NOT pressurized before you attempt to remove samples.
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Page 31: Verification
4. Verify that the temperature display on the thermometer matches the temperature display on the PAV. Allow temperature to reach setpoint and stabilize for one hour. 5. Note any difference and call ATS for calibration or use the difference to offset future tests. MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original | G. Verification... -
Page 32: Verifying Pressure
4. Verify that the display on the pressure gage matches the displayed pressure on the PAV display. 5. Note any difference and call ATS for calibration if the difference falls out of specification. NOTE: It is best to have the PAV setpoint at a low temperature. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
H.1 Temperature Does Not Recover to Setpoint Check that the PAV is receiving 230V-240V of power You will need a Did you wait till the transformer. Call ATS PAV was at setpoint for a quote. to load samples into the PAV? Are you preheating... -
Page 34: Reattaching The Flow Adjust Valve
EN specifications. The controller is programmed to respond to specific situations to allow for all of these criteria to be met. Optimum Aging Performance is achieved by following these steps: 1. Preheat the PAV and empty the sample rack to the desired conditioning temperature. 2. -
Page 35: New Hmi Software
visible, check the inside of the adjustment knob. If it is inside the adjustment knob, use a 1/16 in. hex wrench to loosen the screw in the adjustment valve so the brass collar can be removed. 3. Rotate the shaft fully clockwise to close the flow adjust valve. 4. - Page 36 2. Open USB port cover and install flash drive containing the new version of software into the USB port. 3. After a few seconds the menu in Figure H.5 will appear. Choose Download. Figure H.5: Pop-Up Menu Figure H.6: Second Pop-Up Window 4.
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Page 37: New Plc Software
From time to time a new software version may come out for the temperature controller. If you need a new version or you need to reload a version please contact ATS service for he MAN - PAV4 - REV: Original | H. Troubleshooting... -
Page 38: Maintenance
2. Heater Circuit Fuse (FU3 & FU4): The heater circuit fuse is a 10 amp, 250 volt BUssman GBB (or equivalent) fuse. I.3 Spare Parts Some parts are supplied from outside ATS. Refer to manufacturer’s literature. Consumables Part Number... -
Page 39: Accessories
Part Number Description ELE 6110 Fuse, 2 AMP, 250 Volt Accessories Part Number Description PAV-115-SU-TRANS Step-Up Transformer - Enables customers with power of 115 VAC, 1 Ph, 60 Hz, 10AMP to operate PAV (power requirements of 230/240 VAC, 1 Ph, 50/60 Hz, 10AMP.) PAV-UPS-BU UPS Battery Back Up System - Prevents Power Failures, Sags, Surges, Under and Over Voltages. -
Page 40: Spare Parts
Spare Parts Part Number Description PAV-SS-REG-Europe Single Stage Regulator for use in Europe PAV-SS-REGULATOR Single Stage Regulator PAV-WRENCH Wrench, Hex Socket 1/2 In Drive PAV1148 Leveling Ring, 4-8310, Rv.2, It1 PAV9012 Tool, Pan Handling PAV9015 Adapter, CGA PAV9016 Wrench, Hex Socket 1/2In Drive PAV9017 Wrench, Allen 1/8 Inch PAV9020... -
Page 41: Appendix A: Warranty
Appendix A: Warranty Your Applied Test Systems product has been manufactured and inspected by experienced craftsmen. Applied Test Systems warrants, for the original purchaser, each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirteen (13) months from date of shipment or twelve (12) months from date of installation - whichever comes first. -
Page 42: Appendix B: Image Glossary
Appendix B: Image Glossary Figure A.1: ATS Sample Data Tag ............................1 Figure D.1: Pan Holder Leveling .............................. 7 Figure D.2: Power connector ..............................7 Figure D.3: Sticker with values ..............................8 Figure D.4: Flow Control valve ..............................8 Figures D.5 - D.7: Regulator Connections ..........................9 Figure E.1: PAV Software Screen Map ..........................