TQC CureView AB8000 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

TQC CureView

Gradient Oven

AB8000 (REV02)

Gradient oven with GOC and 

Ideal Finish control

Operating Instructions 

(V1.2 0918)

IMPORTANT! Before taking this instrument 
in use we strongly advise you to read this 
manual carefully.

Summary of Contents for CureView AB8000

Page 1: ...ew Gradient Oven AB8000 REV02 Gradient oven with GOC and Ideal Finish control Operating Instructions V1 2 0918 IMPORTANT Before taking this instrument in use we strongly advise you to read this manual...

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Page 3: ...ion 6 Instrument Controls and Functions 7 Instrument Preparations 7 1 Test Panels 7 2 Calibration Interval 7 3 Lamp Maintenance 7 4 Software 8 Operation 8 1 Preparatory Work 8 2 Sample Preparation 8 3...

Page 4: ...anyone appointed to work with the instrument should pay attention to the general regulations relating to working safety and accident prevention The safety chapter and the warnings in this manual shou...

Page 5: ...heated area after the instrument has started Possible immediate danger to the life or health of personnel If this guideline is not noted it can lead to severe danger to health up to fatal injury A da...

Page 6: ...damage should be documented as accurately as possible possibly photographed and reported to the relevant insurers or in the case of sales delivered to customers works to the supplier 3 4 Storage and P...

Page 7: ...ght 296 mm 11 65 inch Net weight approx 31 kg 68 34 inch 4 5 Basic Unit Power Supply 220 240 V 50 60 Hz single phase split phase Power consumption max 3000 Watt Display None status indication by 2 LED...

Page 8: ...12 5 Panel Adapter suitable for Holding Panels size 500 mm x 100 mm Spare parts AB8016 Halogen Gold Reflector Infrared Heating Lamp set of 10 pcs AB8020 Lamp Replacement Tool AB8030 Nextrema Glass Tes...

Page 9: ...eparation of Energy Connections The instrument is equipped with a safety tested mains supply cable and may only be connected to plug sockets with earth connection complying with the safety regulations...

Page 10: ...Canopy Safety Release Emergency Stop Test Surface Loading Zone Panel Lifter Audio Alarm Control Buttons Thermal Sensors 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 Cooling Zone Panel Clamp Hea...

Page 11: ...each measuring and controlling 8 channels TQC advises to have an annual calibration interval Contact TQC or a local representative for information on how to calibrate the TQC CureView 7 4 Lamp mainte...

Page 12: ...on as described earlier 8 2 Sample preparation Prepare a sample suitable for conducting the tests as required and suitable for the TQC CureView 8 3 Start the instrument Start the instrument following...

Page 13: ...no paint or other liquids are spilled on the electronics or left in the holes 9 1 Disposal of Materials Disposal of materials used in the operation of the instrument or for auxiliary functions and ex...

Page 14: ...ed environment is advised having 20 25 C 68 77 F and 40 60 rH Other ranges of temperature and humidity can limit the minimal programmable temperature of the machine For example if the ambient temperat...

Page 15: ...graph shows a default slope being equal for all set point temperatures All following examples of ramping and heating graphs are generalized and not correlated to a specific substrate or ramp speed unl...

Page 16: ...e parameters of the test All these parameters are configured in the software setup mode Default temperature Units Specify in which temperature units the GOC shall display its values by default 12 4 Mo...

Page 17: ...p to the next stage in the setup mode stage enumerator obtain the same result as selecting a stage by mouse The command will switch the program into run mode if the Pre cooling stage was previously se...

Page 18: ...ture at the heater specified at Start at heater End at heater Specify the heater at which the gradient shall end End temperature Specify the stop temperature at the heater specified at End at heater D...

Page 19: ...ollowed by a transport to the heating area After the test the process is reverted and the panel returns to the loading area 12 8 Place panel The gradient oven carrier is waiting in the loading area al...

Page 20: ...fted and the probes are moved upwards in order to free the panel for transport Transport panel The panel is transported from heating to cooling area Cooling The panel is cooled down according to the c...

Page 21: ...nce is required on an annual basis Due to the temperature resistant materials used for the production only a hand full of components need to be checked and maintained Maintenance of the TQC CureView s...

Page 22: ...wer supply and USB cable Loosen the 2 allen keys 3mm that hold the panel lifter in place and lower the panel lifter until it is below the glass bed Unscrew frontpanel allen keys 2 5 mm located one on...

Page 23: ...ore uniform heat distribution these are mounted alternating On the uneven positions on the back side and at the even to the front Before proceeding always wear the supplied cotton gloves to prevent co...

Page 24: ...it properly aligns to slide it in the last 1 2 cm Replace the front pressure pin bar and fix the 2 allen keys 17 20 18 21 19 22 Move the panel lifter back up Make sure it sits Replace the front cover...

Page 25: ...s probes 1 8 Unit 3 Heaters probes 17 24 Unit 2 Heaters probes 9 16 Unit 4 Heaters probes 25 32 Turn machine off Slide the cover downward and tilt it out Unscrew the nut 7mm below the controller Disco...

Page 26: ...connecting the probe to the controller Lift the controller and guide the probe block out through the back of the CureView 10 13 11 12 15 14 Reconnect the connectors Take care the TQC BUS connector s i...

Page 27: ...in this manual or otherwise is correct we have no con trol over either the quality or condition of the product or the many factors affecting the use and application of the product Therefore unless we...

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Page 29: ...29 ANNEX A OPERATOR QUALIFICATION LIST Date Name Signature Signature Instructed by Supervisor list allowed to perform lamp replacement and such...

Page 30: ...30 Date Name Signature Signature Instructed by Operator list...

Page 31: ...31 ANNEX B MAINTENANCE LIST Date Action Name Signature Installed at test location First run performed...

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