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Summary of Contents for VKP 40plus Ex

Page 1: ...Test Equipment for Steam Traps VKP 40plus Ex VKP 40plus Original Installation Instructions 819308 02 ...

Page 2: ...ation 6 Task and function 11 Storing and transporting the equipment 12 Storing the equipment 12 Transporting the equipment 12 Operation 12 Preparing tests 12 Performing tests 17 Evaluating the test results on a computer 27 After operation 28 Switching the equipment off 28 Maintaining the equipment 28 Servicing the equipment and installing spare parts 31 Troubleshooting 32 Putting the equipment out...

Page 3: ...also observe all locally applicable rules and regulations concerning the prevention of accidents as well as approved safety guidelines for good professional practice Observe and follow the instructions given in the operating manual for the software program VKP 40plus and the operating instructions issued by the manufacturer of the data collector Availability Keep this operating manual always in th...

Page 4: ... 40 Ex and the Com Box type VKPC 40 plus Ex Make sure that all components of the equipment are undamaged and in good working order Never connect or disconnect the components of the equipment in explosion risk areas Never open the components of the equipment in explosion risk areas Do not recharge the batteries of the individual components of the equipment in explosion risk areas Risk of explosion ...

Page 5: ... surface If the tests are performed on different points on a steam trap the readings may be faulty Make sure the sensor tip touches always the same test point Make sure the sensor tip is perpendicular to the surface of the steam trap when it touches the test point Qualification of personnel A qualified person must be acquainted with and experienced in the following The pertinent on site rules and ...

Page 6: ...e injuries Data collector with accessories see operating manual issued by the manufacturer Power supply unit for data collector VKP 40plus Docking station for data collector VKP 40plus Ex Formatting features for warnings of property damage Measuring probe with connecting cable Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex USB power cable type VKPA 40 plus for Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex Attention This information w...

Page 7: ... 3 4 5 6 Item no Name specification 1 Data collector type VKPN 40plus Ex see operating manual issued by the manufacturer 2 Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex 3 Connecting cable to connect the measuring probe with the Com Box firmly attached to the measuring probe Item no Name specification 4 Red LED illuminated during a test 5 Measuring transducer type VKPS 40Ex 6 Sensor tip 7 ...

Page 8: ... VKPN 40plus see operating manual issued by the manufacturer 2 Com Box type VKPC 40plus 3 Connecting cable to connect the measuring probe with the Com Box firmly attached to the measuring probe Item no Name specification 4 Red LED illuminated during a test 5 Measuring transducer type VKPS 40Ex 6 Sensor tip 8 ...

Page 9: ...ase recharge the battery at the next opportunity LED illuminated red the charge of the battery of the Com Box is too low Recharge the battery If the LED is not illuminated the storage battery of the Com Box is fully charged Disconnect the Com Box from the mains power 9 State indicator for Bluetooth connection LED illuminated blue Bluetooth connection established to the data collector LED pulsing b...

Page 10: ...cation in explosion risk area data collector with Ex marking measuring transducer type VKPS 40 Ex with Ex marking Com box type VKPC 40plus Ex with Ex marking carrying bag stock code no 393081 Do not use the supplied file in explosion risk areas An appropriate warning note is stuck to the file Please observe the following notes if the equipment is to be used in explosion risk areas The equipment ca...

Page 11: ... onto the test point of the steam trap A thermocouple integrated in the measuring probe measures the temperature simultaneously The measuring probe then translates the readings into digital signals These signals are then transferred to the Com Box via the firmly attached cable The Com Box then transfers the readings to the data collector via Bluetooth The data collector records the data and displa...

Page 12: ...storage conditions Transporting the equipment Meet the requirements for storage also when transporting the equipment When transporting the equipment make sure that you meet the requirements specified in the section Technical Data on page 34 Use only the supplied hard case for transporting the equipment outside explosion risk areas When transporting the equipment on site make sure that it is not da...

Page 13: ... is yellow Recharge the equipment immediately if the state of charge indicator on the display is red Before using the equipment for the first time you have to charge the batteries in the Com box and in the data collector Charge the battery of the Com box as described on page 29 Charge the battery of the data collector as described in the operating manual for the data collector If the temperature o...

Page 14: ...n Switching components on and off Attention If the equipment is used after sudden and or drastic temperature changes condensation may form in the equipment This can lead to malfunctions or damage After temperature changes leave the equipment switched off until the temperature of the equipment reaches ambient temperature Do not recharge the equipment during this time To switch the Com Box on press ...

Page 15: ...een the data collector and a Com Box proceed as follows Switch on the Com Box Switch on the data collector Make sure that the Bluetooth connection to the data collector is active To open the main menu tap the button Continue Tap the button Bluetooth The submenu Com Box pairing opens To find Bluetooth sources in the signal reception area tap the button Continue The display states Looking for Com Bo...

Page 16: ...gs in a data base you have to create a data base on your computer Then you have to specify the individual test objects The software required for this is part of the supply and stored on the DVD To start the software double click on the program icon For more information on how to specify test objects see the operating manual for the software program Specify the test objects as described in the oper...

Page 17: ...nsferred and the number of steam traps contained in these test jobs are shown in the status indicator If the data link between the data collector and the computer is active the button Data transfer is activated To start the data transfer tap the button Data transfer The data transfer commences Approx three seconds after the data transfer is finished the message awaiting data pops up To return to t...

Page 18: ... tap the button Exit In the menus and submenus either individual menu items or pick lists are shown To select a menu item tap the respective button The submenu opens To select a list item tap the respective item Switching on Com box To switch the Com Box on briefly press the ON OFF button 7 The LEDs 8 and 9 briefly light up Once the Com Box is ready for operation the blue LED 9 is illuminated If y...

Page 19: ... trap is also measured which makes it possible to detect steam traps that cause banking up of condensate In order to do so you have to enter the design service pressure of the test object on the upstream side The boiling point associated with this service pressure is then compared with the temperature reading If the measured temperature is 40 below the set point the steam trap is waterlogged and b...

Page 20: ...ke sure that the test point is not covered by paint or dirt Be sure to use the same test point that you used for the last tests If necessary use an identification tag to mark the test point on the steam trap The identification tags help allocating the test objects to the respective data in the data collector You can order more identification tags stock code number 389315 from the manufacturer Atte...

Page 21: ...atic steam traps Steam trap type BK 45 with bimetallic regulator Steam trap type BK 15 with bimetallic regulator Thermostatic steam trap type MK 45 with membrane regulator If you want to check a float trap the sensor tip must touch the steam trap at one of the following points the highest point of the cover the side of the cover Examples of test points on ball traps Ball float trap type UNA 1 Ball...

Page 22: ...am shows the test results of a faulty steam trap During the data transfer from the Com Box to the data collector the blue LED on the Com Box is pulsing The display of the data collector shows the message Test running 10 20 SW t s I 20 40 60 80 GW 10 20 SW t s I 20 40 60 80 GW If the measured noise level reaches the threshold value within 10 seconds the test will be automatically finished after 10 ...

Page 23: ...ct was entered in the system Authorize qualified personnel to check the plant parameters and the steam trap settings Cold The temperature of the test object is below 40 C Check the condition of the installation Repeat the test when the test object is operating Check The mean value of the measured sound exceeds the limit sound value In addition one of the following conditions exists The temperature...

Page 24: ...nufacturer Tip without contact During the test the sensor tip was lifted off and lost contact with the test object As a result the test was interrupted Press the sensor tip firmly onto the test object Continue the test Timeout Timeout occurred during the data transfer from the Com Box Check the Bluetooth connection shown on the display Check the connecting cable of the measuring probe Repeat the t...

Page 25: ... is not operating Name incorrect The steam trap and its name in the test job do not match Change the test job and the operating data Seal defective A sealing gasket in the trap body is defective Replace the gasket with a new one Nevertheless you may perform a test Installed incorrectly The steam trap has been mounted incorrectly Install the steam trap in its correct mounting position Not accessibl...

Page 26: ...the test result The following test results are possible Cold FN foreign noise BC banking up of condensate For more information on the test results see table Test Results in Chapter Performing Tests To save the test result in the data collector tap the button Save Observe the notes on the test results given in the table Carrying out a test measurement The menu item Test Measurement allows you to pe...

Page 27: ...information it will be easier to enter the test object afterwards into the data base Note down all other essential details necessary for creating a test object For a template go to Program Gestra TRAPtest_VKP40 Doc and click on the file DATA AQUISITON on your computer To complete the test measurement and return to the main menu tap the button Continue After the test is finished the test result is ...

Page 28: ...ting instructions for the data collector Maintaining the equipment The equipment does not require any particular maintenance Removing external dirt deposits Attention If fluids penetrate the equipment it may get damaged Make sure that fluids cannot get into the equipment Use only a slightly moistened cloth to clean the equipment To remove dirt deposits rinse the equipment with fresh water and wipe...

Page 29: ...nual for the data collector The Com Box has a state of charge indicator Depending on the state of the battery the following conditions can be indicated If the Com Box is not connected to the network the LED is illuminated LED illuminated green The battery of the Com Box is charged LED illuminated amber The charge of the battery of the Com Box is low Please recharge the battery at the next opportun...

Page 30: ...power supply unit to the power supply During the charging process the LED on the USB power cable is illuminated green The LED of the Com Box is pulsing green Once the battery of the Com Box is fully recharged the LEDs on the USB power cable and on the Com Box are no longer illuminated If the LED on the USB power cable is illuminated red an error occurred during the charging process Disconnect the ...

Page 31: ...Box power supply unit adapter 393080 USB power cable for Com Box type VKPA 40plus 393081 Measuring transducer type VKPS 40Ex 392995 Power supply unit for data collector 393024 Adapter for power supply unit for data collector Europe 393025 2 Screen protective films for data collector display 393019 Touchscreen stylus for data collector 393020 USB cable USB Mini USB 393022 Docking station with USB c...

Page 32: ...issued by the manufacturer The LED on the measuring probe is not illuminated The measuring probe was not positioned correctly onto the trap Put the measuring probe vertically onto the test object Press down the sensor tip until it hits a stop The LED is defective Return the measuring probe to the manufacturer to get a new one The data collector did not receive the test results The connection is in...

Page 33: ...equipment is made from the following materials Component part DIN EN Data collector See operating instructions for the data collector Body of the measuring probe 3 7035 Housing of the Com Box ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Identification tags 1 4301 Transportation case hard case Aluminium plywood TCN film foamed plastic cardboard Component part DIN EN Carrying bag Nylon Cordura fabric Samoa T...

Page 34: ...575 225 85 58 980 Com Box 83 0 96 0 32 0 160 83 0 96 0 32 0 approx 560 Measuring probe diameter length 36 210 440 36 210 440 Pressure temperature ratings Components Service temperature C Storage temperature C Air humidity Data collector1 20 to 50 20 up to 352 0 95 not condensing Com Box1 10 to 50 Hand held measuring probe measuring transducer 10 to 60 1 Charging temperature 0 to 35 C 2 If stored u...

Page 35: ...anufacturer To download the current Declaration of Conformity or Declaration by Manufacturer go to www gestra com documents or contact Manufacturer GESTRA AG P O Box 10 54 60 D 28054 Bremen Telephone Fax Internet 49 0 421 35 03 0 49 0 421 35 03 393 www gestra com This declaration is no longer valid if modifications are made to the equipment without consultation with us ...

Page 36: ... www gestra de 819308 02 04 2015 kx_mm 808910 01 GESTRA AG Bremen Printed in Germany 36 GESTRA AG Münchener Straße 77 28215 Bremen Germany Telefon 49 421 3503 0 Telefax 49 421 3503 393 E Mail info de gestra com Web www gestra de ...

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