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QUATUOR

Section 4 Making adjustments and calibrations

User’s manual

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10/2016

Section 4. Making adjustments and calibrations

Choosing the sieves

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Selection:

The sieve is made up of two parts :

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a first one (small drilling) through which are passing broken or too

small grains,

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a second one (bigger drilling) which lets good grain pass through.

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Type of drilling

Two types are existing: with long holes and with round holes.

Type

spe

with long holes

with round holes

Long holes

Round holes

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Page 1: ...llin Berthelot Z I du Val de Seine 92396 Villeneuve La Garenne cedex France www chopin fr www chopinservice com QUATUOR User s manual 10 2016 Phone 33 1 41 47 50 33 Fax 33 1 47 47 17 13 SAV E mail ser...

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Page 3: ...illustrations are not contractual their only target being to bring assistance for using the Quatuor Use duplication or disclosure of subject data for any purpose other than relating to the use or serv...

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Page 5: ...TION OF CONFORMITY We Chopin Technologies address as below declare under our sole responsibility that the following Apparatus Quatuor When installed and used in accordance with the instructions in the...

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Page 7: ...30 Section 3 Operation and configuration 31 1 Principle 33 2 Safety recommendations 35 3 Screens of the QUATUOR 36 Section 4 Making adjustments and calibrations 49 1 Choosing the sieves 51 2 Case of...

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Page 9: ...and the sample weighing scale B1 The apparatus proceeds then to the elimination of lightest parti cles dust The rest of the sample falls then into cylindrical sieves and is sorted into 3 categories b...

Page 10: ...rface An RS232 serial interface allows the connection of a PC compati ble A mini DIN port allows the connection of a standard keyboard Power supply 230 V 50 60 Hz 210 W Noise level 70 dB Dimensions Le...

Page 11: ...QUATUOR 11 User s manual 10 2016 Section 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP...

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Page 13: ...g The apparatus is packed in a dedicated packing that we recom mend you to keep for future use transfer from one location to another one periodic service etc This packing contains the QUATUOR with acc...

Page 14: ...anual 10 2016 2 Composition The QUATUOR 1 is supplied with 1 pen for touch screen 2 1 one litre container 3 1 power cord 4 a distribution screw 5 with an optional sieve see installation page 53 a brus...

Page 15: ...Generalities Install the QUATUOR on a stable and horizontal surface Maxi mum tilt angle 3 Avoid locations subjected to vibrations machines trains trucks etc this may cause wrong weight measurements Av...

Page 16: ...tion 1 Installation and setup User s manual 10 2016 3 2 Installing the brush 1 Open the cover 2 Insert the brush on the first spring 3 Push the second spring with the hand and insert the brush on the...

Page 17: ...er can be connected to the QUATUOR through the Centronics parallel port The keyboard A keyboard can be connected to the QUATUOR through the mini DIN serial port This will enable the entering of alphan...

Page 18: ...ion to the network use the power cord provided with the QUATUOR The mains plug and the I O switch are located at back of the appa ratus 6 Powering up the unit Turn the On Off switch to ON The QUATUOR...

Page 19: ...selecting the corresponding touch icon The user may so modify the selected grain initiate a test sequence of a grain sample access to other menus whose content is detailed in chapter The maintenance...

Page 20: ...QUATUOR 20 Section 1 Installation and setup User s manual 10 2016...

Page 21: ...QUATUOR 21 User s manual 10 2016 Section 2 NORMAL USE...

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Page 23: ...power before moving the apparatus To avoid congesting the unit it is recommended to make use of the 1 litre container supplied with the QUATUOR After the annual utilisation period in order to preserv...

Page 24: ...QUATUOR 24 Section 2 Normal use User s manual 10 2016 2 Operating modes Standard mode without debearding Mode with debearding Standard mode with grain debearding as first step...

Page 25: ...he surface The navigation among the menus is performed by mean of adapted and self explanatory icons Notes 1 Menus accessible from the touch screen can generally be accessed from a keyboard 2 Some men...

Page 26: ...Verify that the sieves are adapted to the grain being tested Choos ing the sieves page 51 By using the container supplied with the apparatus pour 1 litre of grain into the inlet hopper Note The use o...

Page 27: ...the hopper progressively empties out the lightest particles impurities beard are cleaned out by the air flow while the rest of the sample falls into the screw The particles are then sorted by the siev...

Page 28: ...r 24 B1 control flow 4 Closing of inlet trap door 25 B1 opened 100 5 Inlet trap door closed 26 B1 trap door 0 gram 6 Debearder ON 27 Waiting cycle time 7 Waiting debearder 28 Blower OFF 8 Opening of d...

Page 29: ...he Maintenance menu Results menu page 39 Example of results display Meaning of abbreviations IMP impurities BG broken grain IBG impurities broken grain GG good grain In case when a printer is connecte...

Page 30: ...e ticket This comment will be valid for each test delivery person sample reference variety delivered etc It is composed of four 24 characters lines Access to this function is done by keying F3 before...

Page 31: ...QUATUOR 31 User s manual 10 2016 Section 3 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION...

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Page 33: ...rcentages of good grain and impurities of a given sample 1 to 1 2 litre The cycle starts as soon as the icon TEST of the touch screen is selected The cycle begins with the weighing of the sample scale...

Page 34: ...o through any of the sieves exit at the extremity of the drum Good grain and broken grain are collected into two hoppers in which they are weighed respectively by scales B2 and B3 They are then droppe...

Page 35: ...endations Do not in no circumstances open the unit Note Any intervention requiring the removal of casings shall be carried out by an entitled Chopin Technologies Although the screw drive system is equ...

Page 36: ...nd to set the time Select icon to save or select to return to the main menu without saving The user can choose the keyboard and adjust the time the same way by using the standard keyboard arrows then...

Page 37: ...arrows and to set the date Select icon to save or select to return to the main menu without saving The user can choose the keyboard and adjust the date the same way by using the standard keyboard arro...

Page 38: ...ge then the text lines by using the keyboard alphanumeric and backspace keys and up down arrows Keying Esc allows to save and exit from this menu Changing the language Access to this menu needs the us...

Page 39: ...the results by selecting icon or return to the main menu with icon Note The results are the last ones calculated by the apparatus Menu printing grains Access to this menu needs the use of a keyboard P...

Page 40: ...n User s manual 10 2016 The user can indicate on the touch screen if he chooses to print this information for all grains or only the one selected printing of one grain the one selected printing of all...

Page 41: ...en by double clicking at the centre of the debearder or on the keyboard by pressing key Scroll lock Signification of pictograms centre of the debearder Scroll lock changing print out test cycle return...

Page 42: ...name or create a new grain name by selecting Untitled The grain name can be modified by using the keyboard alphanu meric and backspace keys The user can then save either by keying F1 on the keyboard o...

Page 43: ...usted either on the touch screen by using arrows and then by press ing again on the blower power area for validation or on the keyboard by means of up down arrows then by validating with key F4 To ret...

Page 44: ...he sieves speed in of their maximum speed can then be adjusted either on the touch screen by using arrows and then by press ing again on the sieves speed area for validation or on the keyboard by mean...

Page 45: ...sieve B2 The sieves can then be chosen either on the touch screen by using arrows and then by press ing icon or on the keyboard by means of up down arrows then by validating with key F7 sieve B3 or k...

Page 46: ...sing arrows and then by pressing or on the keyboard by means of the navigation arrows then by val idating with key F9 Abbreviations used IMP impurities BG broken grain IBG impurities broken grain GG g...

Page 47: ...QUATUOR Section 3 Operation and configuration 47 User s manual 10 2016 Results menu See para Results menu page 39 Menu printing grains See para Menu printing grains page 39...

Page 48: ...board by using following short cuts Note This allows to check the good condition of the apparatus constitutive parts and may be used to better isolate an eventual failure with the Chopin technologies...

Page 49: ...QUATUOR 49 User s manual 10 2016 Section 4 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS AND CALIBRATIONS...

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Page 51: ...e sieves Selection The sieve is made up of two parts a first one small drilling through which are passing broken or too small grains a second one bigger drilling which lets good grain pass through Typ...

Page 52: ...y 2 2 x 20 3 75 x 20 FADT VT1 Rapeseed 1 5 3 25 FADT VT2 Dry corn 5 12 FADT VT3 Wet corn 6 12 FADT VT4 Sunflower 1 75 x 20 9 FADT VT5 X Sunflower sieve with cover 2 2 x 20 10 cover FADT 65 X Wheat Bar...

Page 53: ...n the entry of the sieve on the driving shaft Make the flat part on the shaft and the flat part on the sieve meet exactly as indicated on the image below and insert completely the sieve The sieve is p...

Page 54: ...manual 10 2016 Withdrawal of the sieve 1 Check that the flat part on the driving shaft is turned to the top If not turn on the sieve so as to position properly the shaft see Activating elements of the...

Page 55: ...of the kit 1 Remove the 2 nuts from the 2 screws located at the top of the cover If there are no screws on the cover it s necessary to drill the cover Contact a CHOPIN Technologies entitled agent 2 F...

Page 56: ...the calibration create set using the following menu Editing the blower power in percentage page 43 Enter the value 50 Editing the sieves speed in percentage page 44 Enter the value 30 Changing result...

Page 57: ...t it then clear its name by using the keyboard it then disappears from the list and save The calibration being selected it can then be configured by using following menus Editing the blower power in p...

Page 58: ...60 with round holes the separation is better with a lower speed 60 Adjustment of the blower power This adjustment will be optimized by proceeding with detailed inspection of collected impurities If a...

Page 59: ...QUATUOR 59 User s manual 10 2016 Section 5 MAINTENANCE...

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Page 61: ...ele ments of the QUATUOR page 48 At least once a month proceed with a cleaning of the QUATUOR worm screw sieves drawers hoppers touch screen casing etc Regularly make sure the sieve holes are not obs...

Page 62: ...h screen does not work properly try to re calibrate the screen Calibrating the screen page 66 If the printing is not operative depending on case if the printer power on light remains off check power s...

Page 63: ...trolled Motor connections problem motor control problem motor problem Contact your chopin agent ERR 8 Blower control problem or motor does not work Inductive sensor problem adjustment con nection moto...

Page 64: ...on the weighing B2 friction problem scale not properly calibrated weight sensor problem or main electronic board problem Check the sieves recalibrate B2 ERR 19 Problem during results phase on weight B...

Page 65: ...the apparatus does not light up and after having verified that the electrical supply is correct replace the fuse of the QUATUOR Unplug the apparatus before replacing the fuse The fuse is located at ba...

Page 66: ...properly it must be recalibrated 1 Switch off the apparatus 2 Switch back on while keeping the pen slightly pressed on screen centre a menu appears 3 Press successively at top left corner of the scre...

Page 67: ...f the scale is made by keying 1 2 or 3 Enter the code 9753 and press on Notes This procedure is applicable for B1 B2 and B3 scales It is recommended to calibrate the scale with a sample about 500 g fo...

Page 68: ...lue with the keyboard arrow keys and 6 Record the empty weight by pressing top left icon 7 Pour the reference sample in the scale to be calibrated The displayed value in grams and the reference weight...

Page 69: ...ts having an influence on the result Replacement of some of these parts needs to open the equip ment This shall be carried out by a CHOPIN technologies entitled technician Please contact your agent Re...

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Page 71: ...QUATUOR 71 User s manual 10 2016 Appendix KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS...

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Page 73: ...r control Modification of language Editing blower Blower control Editing sieve Sieves control Emptying trap doors control Changing sieve B3 Flow control trap door Changing sieve B2 Scales adjustment C...

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