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Contents

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Availability ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Formatting features in the document ...................................................................................................... 3

Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Use for the intended purpose ................................................................................................................. 4

Basic safety notes ................................................................................................................................. 4

Information on property damage or malfunctions ..................................................................................... 5

Qualification of personnel ....................................................................................................................... 5

Protective gear ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Typographic features of warning notes .................................................................................................... 6

Formatting features for warnings of property damage .............................................................................. 6

Description ......................................................................................................................................... 6

Scope of supply and equipment specification .......................................................................................... 6

Task and function ................................................................................................................................ 11

Storing and transporting the equipment ......................................................................................... 13

Storing the equipment ......................................................................................................................... 13

Transporting the equipment ................................................................................................................. 13

Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Preparing tests .................................................................................................................................... 13

Performing tests .................................................................................................................................. 17

Analysing tests .................................................................................................................................... 24

After operation ................................................................................................................................. 24

Switching the equipment off ................................................................................................................. 24

Maintaining the equipment ................................................................................................................... 24

Servicing the equipment and installing spare parts ................................................................................ 25

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 25

Putting the equipment out of operation .......................................................................................... 27

Removing the equipment ..................................................................................................................... 27

Disposing of the equipment .................................................................................................................. 27

Technical data .................................................................................................................................. 28

Dimensions and weights ...................................................................................................................... 28

Pressure & temperature ratings ............................................................................................................ 28

Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................ 28

Declarations of Conformity .............................................................................................................. 29

Summary of Contents for VKP 42

Page 1: ...Steam Trap Testing Equipment VKP 42 Ex VKP 42 Original Installation Instructions 850757 01 ...

Page 2: ...ecification 6 Task and function 11 Storing and transporting the equipment 13 Storing the equipment 13 Transporting the equipment 13 Operation 13 Preparing tests 13 Performing tests 17 Analysing tests 24 After operation 24 Switching the equipment off 24 Maintaining the equipment 24 Servicing the equipment and installing spare parts 25 Troubleshooting 25 Putting the equipment out of operation 27 Rem...

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 Please also read and follow the instructions in the manufacturers installation operating manual for the data collector especially the safety notes Availability Always keep this Installation Operating Manual in the transport case for ...

Page 4: ...pheres Never open components of the equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres Do not charge batteries of individual components of the equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres Risk of explosion if the pipeline to be tested is carrying voltage Before starting the test make sure that no part of the pipeline is carrying voltage You can achieve this e g by earthing the pipeline There is a ri...

Page 5: ... the sensor tip is perpendicular to the surface of the steam trap when it touches the test point The telephone function of the data collector can be impaired Observe regulations governing wireless technology at the place of use Qualification of personnel A qualified person must be acquainted with and experienced in the following The pertinent on site rules and regulations for preventing fire and e...

Page 6: ...p for securing the Com box Data collector VKPN 42 Smart Ex 02 Rugged or VKPN 42 Ex Smart Ex 02 DZ1 with accessories see manufacturer s installation operating manual Charger with adapters for UK EU US and AU sockets Screwdriver USB cable Measuring transducer VKPS 40 Ex with connecting cable Com box VKPC 40plus or VKPC 40plus Ex USB charging cable VKPA 40plus for Com box VKPC 40plus or VKPC 40plus E...

Page 7: ...obe with the Com Box firmly attached to the measuring probe 4 Red LED illuminated during a test 5 Measuring transducer probe type VKPS 40Ex No Designation or meaning 6 Sensor tip 7 Home button see data collector installation operating manual 8 Back button see data collector installation operating manual 9 Data collector VKPN 42 Ex Smart Ex 02 DZ1 see manufacturer s installation operating manual ...

Page 8: ...m Box firmly attached to the measuring probe 4 Red LED illuminated during a test 5 Measuring transducer probe type VKPS 40Ex No Designation or meaning 6 Sensor tip 7 Home button see data collector installation operating manual 8 Back button see data collector installation operating manual 9 Data collector VKPN 42 Smart Ex 02 Rugged see manufacturer s installation operating manual ...

Page 9: ... 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 the...

Page 10: ...sold or passed on the vendor is responsible for ensuring that traceability is maintained To do this the vendor must archive the new owner s data together with the serial numbers of the testing equipment components and share this data with GESTRA AG if so requested Alternatively the vendor can also transfer this data directly to GESTRA AG In this case GESTRA AG as the manufacturer takes on responsi...

Page 11: ...uipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful int...

Page 12: ...the permanently attached cable The Com box transfers the readings to the data collector via Bluetooth The readings are then graphically displayed on the data collector and stored there Synchronisation of the data collector with the analysis app differs depending on which version of the VKP 42 you have Via the supplied USB cable only outside the potentially explosive atmosphere Wirelessly via Wi Fi...

Page 13: ...e atmospheres only transport the equipment connected and in the optional standby bag with Ex classification When transporting the equipment observe international regulations for the transport of lithium ion batteries Operation Preparing tests Recharging the batteries DANGER Sparks generated when charging the equipment can cause an explosion Recharge the batteries of the Com box and the data collec...

Page 14: ...d automatically to prevent the batteries from overloading The max temperature is 35 C 95 F the min temperature 0 C 32 F The charging process will continue automatically as soon as the temperature of the battery is again within the admissible temperature limits Charge the data collector battery outside of the potentially explosive atmosphere as described in the data collector installation operating...

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: ...e name of the program is shown in the title bar To the right of this is a button for opening submenus Tap the button to open submenus To see information about the manufacturer of the program tap Imprint To see information on the licence agreement tap EULA To see a list of abbreviations used tap Abbreviations To pair the data collector with a Com box via Bluetooth tap Bluetooth For more information...

Page 17: ... collector Installation Operating Manual The two devices are paired Connected VKP and the Com box type and serial number appear on the display The charge status of the Com box is displayed If an error occurs during pairing the message Pairing error is displayed In this case repeat the pairing process for the two devices Using the app to analyse the test data You can find information on using the d...

Page 18: ...oint on the steam trap You can use the identification signs to ensure the test object has the same details as the data collector 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 metallic surface Make sure the sensor tip touches always the same test point ...

Page 19: ...p The blue LED on the Com box flashes while data is being transferred from the Com box to the data collector The message Testing is shown on the data collector display If the noise reading reaches the threshold value within 10 seconds the test is automatically terminated after 10 seconds Otherwise the test is automatically terminated after 20 seconds When the test has finished the test result is s...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...ack of space Install the test object differently Wrong type The type of test object differs from the one stored in the database Change the details in the database You can also change the information on the type during the test Test object insulated The measuring point on the test object is insulated and not accessible Remove the insulation from the measuring point Stop valve faulty A stop valve to...

Page 23: ...ave been modified or new ones fitted You can repeat a rapid test as often as necessary This is a good idea when troubleshooting for instance The results of a rapid test can also be saved Launch the VKP 42 app Tap the Quick Check button Buttons appear for the possible test locations Steam tracer Steam line and Heat exchanger Tap the appropriate button for the desired test location Buttons appear fo...

Page 24: ...ment 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 it with a clean lint free cloth To remove any persistent resi...

Page 25: ...d on The battery of the data collector is flat Recharge the battery of the data collector only outside the explosion risk area The battery of the data collector is defective Return the data collector to the manufacturer to get a new one There is no Bluetooth connection between the Com Box and the data collector The blue LED on the Com Box is not illuminated The display states Pairing error The Blu...

Page 26: ...cated The equipment is defective or has a malfunction Return the Com Box and measuring probe to the manufacturer for inspection If a component is faulty get a new one from the manufacturer It is hard or impossible to press the sensor tip inwards The sensor tip is bent Return the measuring probe to the manufacturer to get a new one The LED on the USB power cable charger is illuminated red A fault o...

Page 27: ...ore the equipment as described on page 13 Disposing of the equipment The equipment is made from the following materials Component Material Data collector See data collector installation operating manual Measuring transducer body 3 7035 Com box housing ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene Identification signs 1 4301 Transport case Aluminium plywood TCN film foam cardboard The equipment and its compo...

Page 28: ...nsducer 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 temperature 0 to 35 C Min upstream pressure for temperature measurement 1 1 bar Max differential pressure 20 bar Batte...

Page 29: ...valid Declarations of Conformity e g Declaration of Conformity or Declaration of Incorporation online at www gestra com or request them from the following address 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 consultat...

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Page 32: ...world www gestra com 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 850757 01 01 2022 kx_mm 809131 01 GESTRA AG Bremen Printed in Germany ...

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