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Dansensor

®

 

Lippke 

VC1400

EN

User Guide

29

P/N 390262-B

02/2022

4. Operating

Basics

CAUTION! If the device has been stored in a cold location and then moved to a 
warmer location then at least one hour of acclimatization is required before 
switching on the unit. 

If operated in a cold and high humidity environment it is advisable to let the device 
heat up for 30 minutes after is has been switched on.

NOTE! Up to 10 minutes of heating time after power on is required before 
measurements can be performed.

Switching on/off

1. Use the “ON/OFF” button on the back of the device to switch the device on and off.
2. When the device is switched on, the display will show the start-up screen, indicating the 

device model and the currently installed firmware version 

.

3. When the device is ready and if no login is required, the display will show the 

Main 

Menu

:

Current user is the default 

Operator

.

Summary of Contents for AMETEK Dansensor Lippke VC1400

Page 1: ...P N 390262 B 02 2022 UserGuide...

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Page 3: ...Dansensor Lippke VC1400 EN User Guide P N 390262 B 02 2022 UserGuide Published by MOCON Europe A S R nnedevej 18 4100 Ringsted Denmark Tel 45 57 66 00 88 info dk mocon ametek com www ametekmocon com...

Page 4: ...2 User Guide EN Dansensor Lippke VC1400 P N 390262 B 02 2022...

Page 5: ...erview 10 Supplied Parts 12 Accessories 13 Desiccator 14 Dansensor Lippke PU1400 pump unit 16 Pressure Regulator with filters 17 2 Tests 19 Test types 19 Blue Dye test 19 Bubble test 22 3 Setting Up 2...

Page 6: ...44 Error messages 47 5 Cleaning and Maintenance 51 General 51 Cleaning 51 Device 51 Desiccator 51 Pressure regulator with filters 52 Hoses 53 6 Menus and Settings 55 Main menu 55 IMPORTANT 55 Workflow...

Page 7: ...ty 91 User Interface 91 Compressed air supply 92 Basic specifications 92 Pressure sensors 93 Data Collection 93 Conformity 93 8 Consumables and accessories 95 Ordering items 95 Consumables 95 Accessor...

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Page 9: ...o this manual before operating or maintaining the device Observe all NOTES CAUTIONS and WARNINGS see page 8 for details About this Manual Intended Use of this Manual This manual describes the common u...

Page 10: ...hould observe and or act according to the information in order to obtain the best possible function of the equipment CAUTION The operator must observe and or act according to the information in order...

Page 11: ...Vacuum Ejector model has a built in vacuum ejector which uses compressed air to create the vacuum while the External Vacuum model either requires connection to the separate pump unit Dansensor Lippke...

Page 12: ...silencer and air filter EXHAUST VENTILATION connector Vacuum Ejector models Exhaust outlet for the vacuum ejector and ventilation inlet for the vacuum chamber The connector must be fitted with a comb...

Page 13: ...puter network for external data collection LAN Data dump The port has 2 built in status indicator LED s USB 2 0 Type A connector For connection of a USB memory stick for exporting importing of files a...

Page 14: ...ew Zealand UK type United Kingdom Singapore Malaysia CHN type China Compatibility is not limited to the indicated countries areas Power Supply Supplies the appropriate supply voltage to the device Use...

Page 15: ...ry kits specially designed for testing of the most commonly used package types the accessory list also includes other accessories that can be used separately or together with one or more of the measur...

Page 16: ...s while the flat lid version is best for Bubble tests Setting Up 1 Connect the 6 mm vacuum hose and the 4 mm pressure sense hose between the connectors on the adapter or the flat lid and the appropria...

Page 17: ...ke sure that the lid is placed inside the edge of the tub all the way around see detail 3 Start the test The VC1400 automatically performs the predefined test sequence as described in Performing a wor...

Page 18: ...production environment The unit is designed so that the VC1400 can be placed on top of it The unit s pump function is controlled from the VC1400 Setting Up 1 Connect the noise filter to the EXHAUST o...

Page 19: ...e power outlet and the device s POWER SUPPLY connector CAUTION Always use the power supply that comes with the device Make sure that the connector clicks into the socket When disconnecting the cable p...

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Page 21: ...rence will cause the colored liquid to enter these blisters thus revealing the leaks We recommend using the dome lid desiccator for this type of test see Desiccator on page14 for details A Blue Dye te...

Page 22: ...for test definitions where settings are still being considered tested Current Typically used for test definitions that have been approved for use This category of test definitions are the only test de...

Page 23: ...Dansensor Lippke VC1400 EN User Guide 21 P N 390262 B 02 2022 Custom Fields Select if one or more of the 4 custom fields are required for the current workflow see Custom Fields on page 62 for details...

Page 24: ...leak in the package as well as where this leak is located This test is especially suitable for large volume packages e g bags We recommend using the flat lid desiccator for this type of test see Desic...

Page 25: ...ns Can for example be used for test definitions where settings are still being considered tested Current Typically used for test definitions that have been approved for use This category of test defin...

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Page 27: ...above regulator filter unit does not ensure that the air is dry and therefore it is recommended to install a type of air drying unit as well NOTE If the air supply pressure is below or above the spec...

Page 28: ...sily switch off the power to the unit either by means of the ON OFF switch or by disconnecting the power supply from the device 1 Connect the 6 4 mm vacuum hose from the desiccator to the CHAMBER VACU...

Page 29: ...with the device Make sure that the connector clicks into the socket When disconnecting the cable pull the collar backwards to unlock the plug then disconnect it 6 If you plan on using network data lo...

Page 30: ...p unit to the VACUUM IN inlet connector NOTE If you are using the pump unit the vacuum hose can be cut to a length of approx 30 cm CAUTION When connecting the hose make sure that it can not be squeeze...

Page 31: ...device heat up for 30 minutes after is has been switched on NOTE Up to 10 minutes of heating time after power on is required before measurements can be performed Switching on off 1 Use the ON OFF butt...

Page 32: ...enter a valid User ID whatever is required 6 If login with PIN code is required see page 87 enter the User PIN Code for the selected user or user associated with the User ID 7 When you are properly lo...

Page 33: ...sensor Lippke VC1400 EN User Guide 31 P N 390262 B 02 2022 9 The device will start a warm up cycle and when finished the display changes to show the test screen 10 Now the device is ready to start a t...

Page 34: ...ess some of which only allow access to a limited number of the device s functions and menus see Login on page 87 and Access on page 64 for details Restarting resetting If device freezes or something i...

Page 35: ...r test definition tap Test Definitions icon Test definition settings Primary settings for the currently selected test definition Status area In the status area the workflow status progress is displaye...

Page 36: ...the Access screen from where you can select another user or login as Administrator Current user Currently selected user To select another user press User icon Calibration alert Next calibration in 1 3...

Page 37: ...When editing test definitions and users tapping the button will save the edited test definition or user when confirmed Test screen icon Pressing this icon will take you to the Test screen See The Test...

Page 38: ...an alphanumeric keyboard to edit enter text See Typing on page 37 for details Predefined options E g selection of menu language or temperature pressure units Tap item to show list of predefined option...

Page 39: ...The key deletes all the text whereas the key deletes the character to left of the cursor The and keys move the cursor one character to the left or right respectively and the and keys make the cursor j...

Page 40: ...Bar code scanner If a bar code scanner is connected to the device it can be used to scan bar codes for test definition and user creation The scanner can also be used to scan predefined text strings c...

Page 41: ...for details about compatible printers Connecting multiple USB devices Even if the device has only one USB connection it is still possible to connect several USB devices at the same time However this r...

Page 42: ...proceed Error messages are mainly related to the device itself The Error message screen describes the problem and must be acknowledged by tapping See Error messages on page 47 for details If one or mo...

Page 43: ...in the Settings menu and make appropriate settings see Settings on page 82 for details Set up Users From the factory no default users have been created but we highly recommend that you create specifi...

Page 44: ...flow Test Definitions Select as active 2 Select the appropriate type of test ex Blue Dye 3 The Select Test Definition screen lists all the Blue Dye test definitions in last used order Orange text indi...

Page 45: ...select it and return to the test screen Select test definition using a bar code scanner 1 The device must be ready and show the test screen 2 Use the bar code scanner to scan the test item s bar code...

Page 46: ...display will show one of the screens below 5 Press button to select required number of print outs if required 6 The button appears if the selected test definition requires entering of data in one or...

Page 47: ...machines Make your selection and press 10 When display changes to press the button to start the test 11 The device now automatically performs all the steps of the selected test displaying each step a...

Page 48: ...t If you want to save the test results in the Test Log this can be achieved by having enabled the parameter Enter Test Result in Settings Device Two buttons will now appear on the test screen with whi...

Page 49: ...eady exist XX This ID is already used Use another ID 3009 Binary file version not supported The binary file is not compatible with the Lippke VC1400 Check that it was the correct file Files from other...

Page 50: ...3208 Users list import failure Try another USB stick 3209 Users list export failure Try another USB stick 3215 Unable to edit Test definition Test definition has been used You are trying to edit a tes...

Page 51: ...he device tried to send data If you do not want to use Network Logging Disable Network Logging If you want to use Network logging Ensure that the device and PC is connected to the same network Ensure...

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Page 53: ...quired for maintenance purposes are listed in Consumables and accessories on page 95 Cleaning Device All device surfaces should be cleaned using a mild soap solution and a wrung cloth Desiccator All s...

Page 54: ...assembling it with the filter housing The new dust filter element must be screwed onto the threaded rod and tightened before assembling the bowl with the filter housing CAUTION All parts should only...

Page 55: ...1400 EN User Guide 53 P N 390262 B 02 2022 Hoses All hoses should be disconnected regularly and blown through using compressed air NOTE When using compressed air for cleaning make sure that air is cle...

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Page 57: ...o the previous menu level To make sure changes are saved you should go to the main menu and wait at least 30 sec before switching the device off Test Takes you to the Test screen See Performing a work...

Page 58: ...Data on page 70 for details Parameters marked with an asterisk are only available when logged in as Administrator Test Definitions Selecting Test Definitions from the Workflow menu will display a men...

Page 59: ...having edited a test definition this message appears when exiting the function Tap to delete existing data if any from the data log and save changes New Creates a new blank test definition See New on...

Page 60: ...e Select Test Definition screen lists all the Blue Dye test definitions in last used order Orange text indicates the currently selected test definition NOTE If you have a large number of test definiti...

Page 61: ...on you might want to use the Copy function An explanation of the parameters for the test definition types can be found here Blue Dye see Blue Dye test settings on page 20 Bubble see Bubble test settin...

Page 62: ...riate search method Selecting either the Name or Barcode methods brings up a touch screen keyboard for keying in the search text NOTE The Name or Barcode search methods will not find all test definiti...

Page 63: ...select the Standard Test filtering parameter Make required setting then press the key 7 Now you can see the selected Standard Test filter setting Press the key to return to the list of test definitio...

Page 64: ...urement result 4 custom fields are available each of which can be individually defined with a name and an input type Whether or not a field entry is required is set up for each test definition individ...

Page 65: ...up to 4 different text fields When prompted during the measuring workflow you must select either of the preset text fields from the list Use Previous Value If enabled the previous entered value will a...

Page 66: ...IN code can be changed to one of your own selection see Change PIN code on page 68 for details For best safety and correct operation of the device we recommend logging out of the Administrator feature...

Page 67: ...r Daily administrator of test definitions workflows and standard users Has access to all test definitions workflows Can create test definitions workflows and edit custom fields Can create Standard Tes...

Page 68: ...ase is maintained You can edit the settings for an existing user create new users or delete users Edit Edit an existing user User settings are described in New on page 59 New Creates a new blank user...

Page 69: ...d be changed to a code known only by the individual user See Change PIN code on page 68 for details User Name A unique user name up to 25 characters User ID Unique user identification code up to 25 ch...

Page 70: ...to change the PIN code required for logging in To change the PIN code do the following 1 From the Access menu select Change PIN code This screen appears 2 Enter current PIN code 6 characters and tap...

Page 71: ...d to reset the PIN code for the default Administrator If you need help with that you should contact your appointed service provider see Service on page 74 1 From the Access menu select Reset User PIN...

Page 72: ...tor Test Log Opens the Test Log screen See Test Log on page 71 for details Error Event log Displays an internal log file listing the last 99 pages of errors and events To see the complete list of erro...

Page 73: ...the test definition The default selected test definition is always the active test definition test definition text is orange but any other test definition can be selected using the Select Test Definit...

Page 74: ...e comments are attached to the test either via custom fields or as a comment on an invalid measurement All custom field entries and comments are exported together with the log data The logged data can...

Page 75: ...ions require that you insert a USB stick in the device s USB port labelled Export Test Log Exports all test data logs as text file Export Error Event Log Exports error event logs as text file Export S...

Page 76: ...mpany information for your appointed service provider Can be changed by a Service Technician Information Opens the Information screen See Information on page 75 for details Diagnostics Opens the Diagn...

Page 77: ...ion about the device Serial no Shows the device s serial number Firmware Version Shows the firmware version currently installed on the device Number of tests Shows the total number of tests performed...

Page 78: ...ccator vacuum U3 Currently measured vacuum in the desiccator Pressure sensor block heating Sensor block temperature Shows the temperature measured on the sensor block Sensor block heater power Sensor...

Page 79: ...The Test Adjustments functions can be used to perform various tests Vacuum Test Opens the Vacuum Test screen See Vacuum Test on page 78 for details System Test Opens the System Test screen See System...

Page 80: ...chamber hose are properly connected between the device and the appropriate connectors on the desiccator adapter 2 Check that the O ring is fitted properly in the adapter then connect it to the connect...

Page 81: ...the test 8 The test starts by evacuating the system until the set vacuum is reached Then the valves are closed and in the following period the pressure should be observed until it can be decided whet...

Page 82: ...vacuum sensor Shows the pressure in the desiccator before the test is started This value is typically close to 0 mbar 4 mbar Otherwise the pressure sensor is malfunctioning or chamber is not vented t...

Page 83: ...aust time At vacuum release this value shows the time to reach atmospheric pressure again Too long time could indicate a blocked exhaust line 2 If all tests are performed without errors the screen wil...

Page 84: ...rk Opens the Network setup screen See Network on page 85 for details Network Logging Opens the Network Logging setup screen See Network Logging on page 86 for details Login Opens the Login setup scree...

Page 85: ...k The file export format for the log files is csv Comma Separated Values This format can be imported into a spreadsheet The actual used separator is semicolon Measurement log files are named serial no...

Page 86: ...another device The import functions requires that the files are located in a folder named lippke and named as described in Export on page 83 Import Workflows Imports a workflow database Only new test...

Page 87: ...ettings can result in reduced or no network activity DHCP It is possible to choose between a fixed static IP address or a DHCP dynamic IP address where the device s network settings are assigned from...

Page 88: ...example below shows a protocol for a Blue Dye test with the test specific fields underlined device serial number date time user name product name test mode product id test vacuum delta test time penet...

Page 89: ...ser you are taken to the Access screen where you must select User Login and then either select a user from the list or enter a valid User ID to go to the test screen ready for measuring Logout After S...

Page 90: ...gy and reduce noise you can make the device switch to a Sleep mode when not in use for a period This will cause e g the fan in the chamber and the sample pump to stop and the display will be dimmed Se...

Page 91: ...format Setting of date format DD MM YYYY or MM DD YYYY Time Date and Date format are related to the real time clock setting in the device The settings will have effect in all displays showing time and...

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Page 93: ...ifications Supply voltage External PSU 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Max 40 W Connectivity Network LAN RJ 45 Ethernet 10 100 Mbit s DHCP client or fixed IP USB 1 x Host USB 2 0 Type A max cur...

Page 94: ...Ejector 100 800 mbar Ext vacuum 100 900mbar Pressure range abs Ejector Down to 100 mbar abs Ext vacuum Down to 50 mbar abs Ambient temperature 1 Operation 2 to 35 C Storage 20 to 60 C Ambient humidit...

Page 95: ...can be performed Range 0 1000 mbar Resolution Displayed resolution 1 mbar Pressure sensors 0 15 mbar Accuracy 1 mbar or 0 5 of reading Repeatability 2 mbar or 1 of reading Data Collection Number of te...

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Page 97: ...l P N 390108 Desiccator 250mm flat lid Ser Cpl P N 390109 Pressure regulator air filter Ser Cpl P N 390208 PU1400 Pump Unit P N 600635 Plate for desiccator Ser Cpl P N 390292 Block vacuum tube adapter...

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Page 99: ...quipment for proper ventilation The units are Class 2 appliances and thus do not require an earthed mains connection It is the responsibility of the owner and operator s of the equipment that the inst...

Page 100: ...the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals vapours or particles may be hazardous Obey all signs and instructions Cleaning Never use hard tools or abrasive materials when cleaning any part of...

Page 101: ...ation and then moved to a warmer location then at least one hour of acclimatization is required before switching on the unit If operated in a cold and high humidity environment it is advisable to let...

Page 102: ...O O O O O Mounting hardware screws studs feet X O O O O O Silencer with fitting X O O O O O Display panel LCD LCD O O O O O O Printed circuit board display PCB PCB O O O O O O Bracket and frame for d...

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