6 Operation
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B-390
Operation Manual, Version E
6
Operation
This chapter gives examples of typical instrument applications and instructions on how to operate the
instrument properly and safely. See also
section 2.5 “Product safety”
for general warnings.
6 .1
Starting up the instrument
• Make sure the Encapsulator B-390 is properly connected to the mains supply.
• Carry out a final installation check (see
section 5.9
) before every bead production.
• Switch on the Encapsulator B-390. The system runs an internal check.
6 .2
Screens and menu functions
All controlling systems for bead production are incorporated in the control unit. Vibration, frequency,
heating, light intensity of stroboscope lamp, and electrostatic dispersion (electrode) are controlled on
the touch screen. Air pressure is regulated with the pressure regulating valve. The pressure is indicated
on the touch screen.
The integrated stroboscope lamp allows real time jet breakup control.
When the Encapsulator is switched on the touch screen runs an initialization program for few seconds.
Then the screen shows the start menu with four sub-parts (see
figure 6-1
to
6-5
) for frequency, elec-
trode, heating and more options concerning frequency. Further are on the screen the indication of the
pressure and the button “store” for saving the set values.
Screen 6-1:
Start menu of the Encapsulator touch screen
a
on/off switch for frequency control.
Indication of control parameter and status of control
(value or off).
Button for passing to screen 6-2 for setting frequency
parameters.
Button for storing set values: press twice within one
second. A sound indicates that the values are stored.
on/off switch for electrode control.
Button for passing to screen 6-3 for setting electrode
parameters.
Button for passing to screen 6-5 for setting more
frequency parameters.
on/off switch for heating control.
Button for passing to screen 6-4 for setting heating
parameters.
Indication of pressure.
NOTE
Icons with a thick bar at the bottom e.g.
on
off
activate/stop a process or lead to another screen.
