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Series 3100

PP3123-03-0101

Automatic Burst Test Systems

User’s Guide

SATEC PIPE & PRESSURE

24

To perform an 

FM burst test

:

1.

 

Press the Page button until “

Prog

” is displayed.

2.

 

Press the Scroll button until “

tGt

” is displayed.  This is the target pressure

value in psi.  Use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the value as desired.  The
display will blink to show that the new value is accepted.

3.

 

Press the Scroll button until “

dur

” is displayed.  This is the test duration in

seconds.  Use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the value as desired.  The display
will blink to show that the new value is accepted.

4.

 

Press the Scroll button until segment 2 is displayed.  Press the Scroll button
again to display the current parameter type.  Use the Up/Down buttons to
adjust the type to “

dwEll

”.

5.

 

Press the Scroll button until “

dwEll

” is displayed in the upper readout.  This is

the dwell time in seconds.  Use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the value as
desired.

6.

 

Press the Scroll button until segment 3 is displayed.  Press the Scroll button
again to display the current parameter type.  The parameter type should be
“

End

”.  If it is not “

End

”, use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the type to

“

End

”.

7.

 

Press the Scroll button to check the setpoint value for the “

End

” parameter.  It

should be “

rSEt

”.

8.

 

Press Page and Scroll simultaneously to return to the 

Home

 display.

NOTE:

You can get back to the 

Home

 display any time by pressing the Page and

Scroll buttons simultaneously.  Also, the 

Home

 display will return if no

button is pressed for 45 seconds (10 seconds if the controller is indicating
an alarm condition) or whenever the power is turned on.

Temporary Adjustment of Setpoint

When a program is not running, the setpoint can be temporarily adjusted by
pressing the Up or Down buttons as appropriate.  This does not change the
programmed setpoint for a test.

Summary of Contents for 3100 Series

Page 1: ...Manual PP3123 03 0101 Series 3100 Automatic Burst Testing System Stage I II and III Volume Control ...

Page 2: ...ent is considered confidential and proprietary between INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS and its customers No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS Manual PP3123 03 0101 SATEC Pipe and Pressure Copyright 2001 INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS ...

Page 3: ... Uncrating 14 Site Preparation 14 Positioning the Burst Test Cabinet 14 Connecting 14 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 16 Air Powered Water Pump Standard 16 Electric Piston Pump Optional 16 Pressure Control 17 High Volume Flow Regulator 17 Accumulator 17 Pressure Transducers 17 Water Filter 17 High Pressure Relief Valve 18 Multiple Specimen Option 18 CONTROLS 19 System Supply Panel 19 Burst Panel 20 Eurotherm Co...

Page 4: ...cimen 26 Running a Test 27 Testing with Multiple Specimen Option 28 SHUTTING DOWN THE SYSTEM 28 MAINTENANCE 29 Water Supply Filter 29 Air Filter Regulator 29 Pump 29 Pressure Gauges and Transducers 29 Electrical 29 System Drainage for Long Term Storage 30 CALIBRATION AND VERIFICATION 31 Service Agreements Contracts 31 ...

Page 5: ... SYSTEMS focuses on responding to its customers through its international force of highly trained sales service and technical personnel Our current line of machines and accessories range from simple manually controlled units to fully automated computer controlled systems complete with the latest innovations If your testing needs require unique systems we view special designs as if they were standa...

Page 6: ...s and drawings that are provided in the Reference Drawing section A thorough understanding of the machine and close attention to maintenance will pay big dividends in trouble free operation Throughout your documentation are NOTE CAUTION and WARNING statements that alert your attention to important information NOTE Notes provide further clarification on particular issues CAUTION Cautions alert the ...

Page 7: ...re that the test set up and the actual test you will be using on materials assemblies or structures constitutes no hazard to yourself or others Make full use of any mechanical and electronic limits These features are supplied for your safety The following pages detail general warnings that you must heed at all times while using materials testing equipment Specific Warnings and Cautions appear when...

Page 8: ...e of specimen materials assemblies or structures that may be tested any hazard resulting from the failure of a test specimen assembly or structure is entirely the responsibility of the owner and the user of the equipment WARNING Never pressurize a specimen without bleeding out the trapped air Use purge valves on specimen end caps one end WARNING Shut off the air and water supplies and discharge re...

Page 9: ...prior to shutting off electric Possible pressure could be released WARNING Disconnect the electrical power supply before attempting to disassemble inspect or clean the system WARNING Disconnect the electrical power supply before removing the covers to electrical equipment Disconnect equipment from the electrical power supply before removing any electrical safety covers or replacing fuses Do not re...

Page 10: ...e hoses used for this system are high pressure hoses If hoses are damaged or disconnected without being properly drained water can be emitted at very high pressures and cause injury to personnel Never route cables or hoses across the floor without protection nor suspend them overhead Use padding to avoid chafing where they are routed around corners or through wall openings WARNING Wear protective ...

Page 11: ...these can be found on the INSTRON website at www instron com INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS can be reached at 900 Liberty Street Grove City PA 16127 Phone 724 458 9610 or 1 800 473 7838 select Option 2 Fax 724 458 9614 Contact INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS for information about other products options retrofits or replacement parts The following phone list can be used to contact specific INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS depar...

Page 12: ...Series 3100 PP3123 03 0101 Automatic Burst Test Systems User s Guide SATEC PIPE PRESSURE 12 ...

Page 13: ... this manual is to supplement but not to replace the services of qualified personnel to start up and adjust this equipment Persons without previous experience with this equipment should not attempt the initial adjustment and check out procedures required until this installation is considered ready for operation by a qualified operator Each cabinet carries an individual serial number on the namepla...

Page 14: ... valve located inside the cabinet is in the Off position Be sure to allow adequate floor space for maintenance personnel to have easy access to the system Connecting 1 Connect the water supply line into the water supply inlet port on the side of the cabinet with the customer provided shut off hand valve It is recommended that additional water filters be added as required to provide clean water to ...

Page 15: ...into the unit by opening the fill valve Some discharge flow from the drain should be noticed 5 Connect the compressed air supply line into the air supply port on the side of the cabinet with the customer provided filter compressed air shut off hand valve CAUTION DO NOT connect the air supply to the pumping unit without first turning ON the water supply NOTE For the best performance the air supply ...

Page 16: ...mation about the pump CAUTION Avoid running the pump dry Always be sure water is on to the console before turning on the air Operate pump only when testing a specimen TO STOP THE PUMP TURN OFF THE COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY TO THE PUMP Electric Piston Pump Optional In lieu of the standard air over water pump Stage II and Stage III burst systems can be purchased with an optional electric piston pump Lik...

Page 17: ...0 refer to the manufacturer s information included separately in this manual High Volume Flow Regulator Stage II and Stage III burst systems are equipped with a high volume flow regulator that controls the flow to the specimen Operation of the high volume flow regulator is controlled via the ER 3000 Eurotherm controller Accumulator An accumulator provides the volume capacity necessary for testing ...

Page 18: ... SYSTEMS for service WARNING Immediate attention is needed if this valve starts relieving high pressure Shut off the air to the system and bleed off the high pressure by opening the internal by pass valve inside the cabinet Check system thoroughly especially the pump s air regulator for correct setting before returning the system to service Call INSTRON SATEC SYSTEMS for service Multiple Specimen ...

Page 19: ...e of the system Burst Supply ON OFF Valve This is the main shut off valve 2 for the system When in the OFF position the water supply is shut off from the cabinet Main Power Circuit Breaker and Indicator The main power circuit breaker 3 is a Ground Fault Interrupt type GFI and controls all of the electrical power to the burst test cabinet The power indicator 4 will illuminate to show a power ON con...

Page 20: ...e in a static test The timer light 3 will illuminate to show that the timer is counting Press the button on the timer to reset it to zero The timer and timer light are activated by an alarm set in the Eurotherm controller once the starting pressure is reached This starting pressure is set at 75 psi 1 2 5 3 4 6 7 1 Eurotherm Controller 2 Elapsed Timer 3 Timer Light 4 Enclosure Open Indicator 5 Star...

Page 21: ...osure lid is closed STOP TEST Button Any test can be stopped immediately by pressing this button 6 When the STOP TEST button is pressed the supply valve closes the drain valve opens and the current program is cancelled setpoint goes to zero Once the specimen pressure falls below the start pressure 75 psi the timer stops counting The button must be disengaged pulled out before testing can be restar...

Page 22: ...eadout 2 displays the setpoint in psi Auto Manual Button and Indicators When pressed the AUTO MAN button 3 toggles the controller between automatic and manual modes The appropriate indicator AUTO or MAN will light to show the current mode This system should always be operated in the automatic mode Page Button Press this button 4 to select a new list of parameters Scroll Button Press this button 5 ...

Page 23: ... Press the Scroll button until tGt is displayed This is the target pressure value in psi Use the Up Down buttons to adjust the value as desired The display will blink to show that the new value is accepted 3 Press the Scroll button until dur is displayed This is the test duration in seconds Use the Up Down buttons to adjust the value as desired The display will blink to show that the new value is ...

Page 24: ...s displayed in the upper readout This is the dwell time in seconds Use the Up Down buttons to adjust the value as desired 6 Press the Scroll button until segment 3 is displayed Press the Scroll button again to display the current parameter type The parameter type should be End If it is not End use the Up Down buttons to adjust the type to End 7 Press the Scroll button to check the setpoint value f...

Page 25: ...to change this to YES 2 Press Page and Scroll simultaneously to return to the Home display Alarms Alarms are flashed as messages in the lower readout of the Home display A new alarm is displayed as a double flash followed by a pause If there is more than one alarm condition the display cycles through all the relevant alarm messages There are three alarms that the Eurotherm is configured for 1FSH t...

Page 26: ...ty of the test fixture specimen and the enclosures before pressurizing your specimen 2 Install specimen end caps on the specimen 3 Hook up the specimen in the burst tank 4 Open the customer supplied purge valve 5 Make sure the STOP TEST button is disengaged in the out position 6 Open the SPECIMEN FILL valve 7 Close the purge valve 8 When all of the air in the sample has been displaced by water clo...

Page 27: ...ressure and test duration for the test see page 23 4 Be sure the elapsed timer is set to zero 5 Be sure the maximum pressure is set to zero See page 25 6 Press the START TEST button Once the start pressure is reached the elapsed timer will start counting and the timer light will illuminate Testing will stop automatically if one of the following occurs The enclosure lid is opened The STOP TEST butt...

Page 28: ...ecimen on page 26 The SPECIMEN dial must be set to each sample as that sample is being purged 2 Be sure the SPECIMEN dial is set to 1 or to the specimen that will be tested first 3 Complete steps 2 through 8 of the Running a Test procedure on page 27 4 Turn the SPECIMEN dial to select the next specimen for testing 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until all prepared specimens are tested 6 Remove all sp...

Page 29: ...urer s instructions included separately in this manual Air Filter Regulator Check the air filter regulator weekly for moisture in the bowl If moisture is present drain the bowl Change the filter annually follow the manufacturer s instructions included separately in this manual Pump Maintain in accord with the manufacturer s suggested maintenance recommendations included separately in this manual P...

Page 30: ...ntained properly WARNING DO NOT store system where it may be subjected to below freezing temperatures without proper draining To drain the system use the following procedure 1 Turn off main power 2 Disconnect the air supply 3 Shutoff and disconnect the water supply 4 Bleed off the pressure Slowly open the internal by pass valve 5 Remove the water filter canister and drain water from it Replace the...

Page 31: ...commend that verification of this calibration be repeated annually Service Agreements Contracts In many countries territories Instron Service offers a variety of service agreements and contracts to cover such things as annual verification maintenance repair coverage hotline support etc for your system Contact your local Instron Office for details on a service agreement contract that best matches y...

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