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Technical data

Dimensions and weights

Components

VKP 41plus

VKP 41plus Ex

Dimensions
(H × B × T) [mm]

Weight [g] Dimensions

(H × B × T) [mm]

Weight [g]

Transportation case (hard case),
without content

173 × 450 × 340

4,900

173 × 450 × 340

4,900

Transportation case (hard case), cpl.
with content

approx.

6,500

approx.

7,250

Carrying bag, without content

320 × 300 × 40

330

320 × 300 × 40

330

Carrying bag, cpl. with content

approx.

1,300

approx.

2,150

Data collector

137 × 72.1 × 20.8

290

137 × 72.1 × 26.9

370

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 collector

-20 to +50

-10 to +50

0–95 % (not

condensing)

Com Box

-10 to +50

Hand-held measuring probe (measuring
transducer)

-10 to +60

1 Charging temperature: 0 to +35 °C

Min. upstream pressure for temperature
measurement

1.1 bar

Max. differential pressure

20 bar

Bluetooth range distance

8 m

Capacity of batteries ("battery life")

Data collector: approx. 8 h
Com box: approx. 8 h

Summary of Contents for VKP 41plus Ex

Page 1: ...Test Equipment for Steam Traps VKP 41plus Ex VKP 41plus Original Installation Instructions 819574 02 ...

Page 2: ...ation 7 Task and function 12 Storing and transporting the equipment 13 Storing the equipment 13 Transporting the equipment 13 Operation 13 Preparing tests 13 Performing tests 18 Evaluating the test results on a computer 27 After operation 27 Switching the equipment off 27 Maintaining the equipment 27 Servicing the equipment and installing spare parts 28 Troubleshooting 29 Putting the equipment out...

Page 3: ...ust 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 PC software program and the operating instructions issued by the manufacturer of the data collector Availability Keep this operating manual always in the ha...

Page 4: ...ents if you want to use the equipment in gas explosion risk areas For gas explosion risk areas use only equipment type VKP 41plus Ex together with the measuring transducer hand held probe type VKPS 40 Ex and the Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex Make sure that all components of the equipment are undamaged Never connect or disconnect the components of the equipment in explosion risk areas Never open the ...

Page 5: ...ation may have formed in the equipment in the event of sudden or drastic temperature changes After temperature changes leave the equipment switched off until the temperature of the equipment reaches ambient temperature Allow any condensation on the equipment to dry out completely Static charges may cause damage to electronic components and or lead to malfunctions Wear electrically insulated shoes ...

Page 6: ...fety gear refer to the safety data sheet of the fluid in question Protective gear comprises the following items protective helmet work boots protective gloves Depending on local rules and regulations and the noise level generated by the plant some form of ear protection must be worn Depending on local rules and regulations and the fluid used in the plant some form of eye protection must be worn Ty...

Page 7: ...h safety box for VKP 41plus Ex or USB data cable for VKP 41plus Measuring probe with connecting cable Com Box VKPC 40plus Ex USB power cable charger type VKPA 40plus for Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex Power supply unit for Com Box Four adapters for power supply unit for different types of mains sockets Data carrier with PC software program for evaluating the test results on a PC Adjustable mirror Ide...

Page 8: ... measuring probe with the Com Box firmly attached to the measuring probe 4 Red LED illuminated during a test 5 Measuring transducer probe type VKPS 40Ex Item no Name specification 6 Sensor tip 7 Home key see operating manual for the data collector 8 Return key see operating manual for the data collector 9 Data collector type VKPN 41plus Ex see operating manual issued by the manufacturer ...

Page 9: ...be with the Com Box firmly attached to the measuring probe 4 Red LED illuminated during a test 5 Measuring transducer probe type VKPS 40Ex Item no Name specification 6 Sensor tip 7 Home key see operating manual for the data collector 8 Return key see operating manual for the data collector 9 Data collector type VKPN 41plus see operating manual issued by the manufacturer ...

Page 10: ...e 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 charged Disconnect the Com Box from the mains power 12 Status indicator for Bluetooth connection LED illuminated blue Bluetooth connection established to the data collector LED pulsing blue th...

Page 11: ...ts are approved for application in explosion risk area data collector with Ex marking measuring transducer hand held probe type VKPS 40 Ex with Ex marking Com Box type VKPC 40plus Ex with Ex marking carrying bag stock code no 393185 Do NOT use the supplied file and the adjustable mirror in explosion risk areas The file and the mirror are provided with an appropriate warning note The data collector...

Page 12: ... sensed by pressing the sensor tip of the hand held measuring probe 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 col...

Page 13: ...always met when storing the equipment Please contact the manufacturer if you cannot comply with the recommended 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 31 Use only the supplied hard case for transportin...

Page 14: ...aged and data may be lost To avoid this allow the battery to charge for at least 30 minutes before switching the COM box on again Before using the equipment for the first time you have to charge the batteries in the Com box and in the data collector If the temperature of the battery is too high or too low the charging process of the data collector and the Com Box is stopped automatically to preven...

Page 15: ... packaging Check the equipment for transport damage Contact the manufacturer if you detect any kind of shipping damage DANGER Sparks generated when connecting the equipment can cause an explosion Connect the Com box and the measuring probe always outside the explosion risk area To connect the Com box with the data collector proceed as follows Align the marking on the plug 18 with the marking on th...

Page 16: ...touch the corresponding icon on the display of the data collector The main menu appears The program name is shown in the title bar The button next to it to the right opens the submenus To open the submenus touch this button To obtain information on the manufacturer of this program touch the entry Imprint To view a list of abbreviations touch the entry Terms and Definitions To pair the data collect...

Page 17: ...nstructions for the data collector The two devices are being paired The display indicates Connected VKP as well as the type and serial number of the Com Box The charge of the Com Box is shown Should an error occur during the pairing routine the message Error during pairing is shown In this case repeat the pairing routine Installing the program on a PC To create test objects and to evaluate the tes...

Page 18: ...ribed on page 26 Note all necessary data of the test object You will find a template in the file Data records doc under Programs GESTRA TRAPTtest_VKP on your computer After the test touch the Save button Write down the indicated storage number The test result is stored under the test job 9999 This test job is not allocated to any company To assign the quick check test results to a company in the d...

Page 19: ...ected test job will be shown Serial no of test job Name of the plant Name of the plant section Number of steam traps per test job For each steam trap in a test job the following additional information is given Place of installation Type designation The steam traps of a test job that have already been tested are ticked off with a green check mark These steam traps cannot be tested again within this...

Page 20: ...he 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 Attention If the measuring probe does not touch the trap firmly at the right position and angle the readings may be incorrect Make sure the sensor tip of the measuring probe touches only a bare meta...

Page 21: ...ic 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 float traps Ball float trap type UNA 1 Ball float trap type UNA 2 Position the sensor tip...

Page 22: ...10 seconds the test will be automatically finished after 10 seconds If not the test will automatically end after 20 seconds After the test the readings and results are shown graphically and in plain text The following graphical representation shows two example test results The upper diagram shows the test results of a steam trap in good working condition The lower diagram shows the test results of...

Page 23: ...est object 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 tem...

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: ...sible for testing because of its location Install the test object in a different position Wrong type The test object is of a different type than specified in the data base Change the specification in the data base You can also change the trap type before starting the test Test object insulated The insulation lagging of the test object makes the test point inaccessible Remove the lagging at the tes...

Page 26: ...s You can repeat a quick check as often as necessary It makes sense to do this if you want to detect and diagnose faults The test results of the quick check can also be saved In this case the test is automatically added to the test job 9999 Open the TRAPtest program Touch the Quick Check button Buttons indicating the possible places of installation Steam tracers Steam line and Heat exchanger pop u...

Page 27: ...t program is closed To switch the data collector off press and hold down the ON OFF button on the data collector for three seconds To switch the Com box off press the ON OFF button and hold it down for three seconds Charge the batteries of all components as described on page 13 Maintaining the equipment The equipment does not require any particular maintenance Removing external dirt deposits Atten...

Page 28: ... 393133 393120 Com Box 393079 392997 Power supply unit for Com Box PSU adapter 393226 USB power cable charger type VKPA 40plus for Com Box 393081 Measuring transducer probe type VKPS 40Ex 392995 Charging set with four adaptors for data collector 393199 393199 USB cable for data collector 393126 USB calbe with safety box for data collector 393122 Identification tags 389315 ...

Page 29: ...ting manual 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 conn...

Page 30: ...m box Store the equipment as described on page 13 Disposing of the equipment The 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 ...

Page 31: ... collector 137 72 1 20 8 290 137 72 1 26 9 370 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 10 to 50 0 95 not condensing Com Box1 10 to 50 Hand held measuring probe measuring transducer 10 to 60 1 Charging temperatur...

Page 32: ...turer To download the current Declaration of Conformity or Declaration by Manufacturer go to www gestra com documents or contact 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 This declaration is no longer valid if modifications are made to the equipment without consultation with us ...

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Page 36: ...world www gestra de GESTRA AG Münchener Strasse 77 28215 Bremen Germany Phone 49 421 3503 0 Fax 49 421 3503 393 e mail info de gestra com Web www gestra com 819574 02 07 2018 kx_mm 808939 02 GESTRA AG Bremen Printed in Germany ...

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