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GEORG FISCHER

CENTRAL PLASTICS

GEORG FISCHER

PIPING SYSTEMS

MSA 340

Polyvalent Electrofusion Units

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for MSA 340

Page 1: ...GEORG FISCHER CENTRAL PLASTICS GEORG FISCHER PIPING SYSTEMS MSA 340 Polyvalent Electrofusion Units Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...8 1 3 BARCODE WAND OR BARCODE SCANNER 9 2 FUSION PROCESS 10 2 1 OVERVIEW OF OPERATING PROCEDURE 10 2 2 SWITCHING ON 11 2 3 ENTER WORK SITE DETAILS 11 2 3 1 Operator Identity Job Number 11 2 4 CONNECT FITTING 12 2 5 ENTER FUSION DATA 12 2 5 1 CP Mode 13 2 5 2 Barcode Insertion 14 2 5 3 Manual Insertion 15 2 6 PROCESS INCOMPLETE PRE ALERT 16 2 7 FUSION PREPARATION 17 2 8 TRACEABILITY 17 2 9 GPS 19 2...

Page 3: ...E 32 3 13 GPS MANAGEMENT 32 4 DATA MANAGEMENT 32 4 1 VIEW FUSION 34 4 2 EXPORT FUSION 34 4 3 DELETE FUSION 35 5 ERROR MESSAGES 35 6 FITTING CODING 37 7 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 38 7 1 STANDARDS 39 8 ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS 39 8 1 WEATHER CONDITIONS 39 8 2 POWER SOURCES 39 8 2 1 Utility Power 40 8 2 2 Generators 40 8 2 3 Inverters 40 8 3 EXTENSION CORDS AND PIGTAILS 40 9 MAINTENANCE 41 9 1 CLEANING...

Page 4: ...es or damage to properties Please read carefully and always consider these warnings Symbol Meaning Danger Imminent danger Failure to comply could result in death or extremely serious injuries Warning Possible danger Failure to comply could result in serious injuries Caution Dangerous situation Failure to comply could lead to injury or damage to property OTHER SYMBOLS AND NOTICES Symbol Meaning Att...

Page 5: ...ectrofusion processor Safety standards and precautions should be followed at all times Do not use or store the MSA electrofusion processor where volatile gas concentrations may be present Only properly trained and qualified personnel should use the MSA electrofusion processor Treat electrical equipment as a potential source of ignition and follow proper practices for working in an explosive atmosp...

Page 6: ...ges shown on the LCD display guides the operator to successfully execute all the necessary operations The MSA 340 has GPS capability and stores up to 1000 fusions that can be transferred to a PC via USB memory stick in either PDF or CSV formats 1 2 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 Operation Controls There are seven keypad buttons the user can press to operate the machine START OK green button and STOP...

Page 7: ...tarts fusion advances to next step 1 2 2 Display The display an alphanumeric LCD 4 rows x 20 characters each is the main user interface of the MSA unit It shows the steps to be executed in sequence the fusion data possible errors and alarm messages It is possible to change the display s contrast using the and buttons and then save the new value by pressing the button in case of visibility issues d...

Page 8: ...1 2 5 USB Interface The USB type A interface available on the front of the machine is the main interface for communication purposes Via USB the user can download the protocols fusion data stored in the processor s memory as well as upload new software versions The connector is protected against dust and water by a cap which ensures an IP65 protection factor when properly sealed 1 2 6 Power Cable T...

Page 9: ...ers by reading the related bar code The barcode wand operates best when held at a perpendicular angle of 10 30 degrees and run across the barcode label in one continuous swipe can be swiped forward or backwards on the label A successful reading is confirmed by an acoustic tone and a display change Three consecutive tones indicates a reading failure To check if the barcode reader is damaged try rea...

Page 10: ...10 2 FUSION PROCESS 2 1 OVERVIEW OF OPERATING PROCEDURE A standard fusion workflow is shown below ...

Page 11: ...or to utility or generator power and switch the machine on The display shows the processor model serial number software version and the recommended calibration date 2 3 ENTER WORK SITE DETAILS 2 3 1 Operator Identity and Job Number The OPERATOR IDENTITY and JOB NUMBER functions can be enabled or disabled individually Options for each will be discussed in the Configuration Settings The operator ide...

Page 12: ...In this case the unit will stop the operation during the fusion if the input voltage does not return within the voltage threshold limit Attention It is important to check that the fusion cable ends are properly connected to the fitting s terminal post before moving forward Once the fusion cables have been connected to a fitting push the START OK I button If a fitting is recognized the processor pr...

Page 13: ...t usage of the CP Mode requires the user to connect the red connector end of the fusion cables to the fitting post with the implanted resistor and the white connector end to the fitting post that is solid no implanted resistor Once the processor and fitting are properly connected press the START OK I button The processor will display the related parameters Once the processor has verified the coil ...

Page 14: ... read with the barcode wand for any reason the user can manually enter the 24 digits printed on the barcode by pressing the button to go into edit mode and then using and to select the required digits Once the 24 digits are entered push START OK I As soon as the data has been correctly entered either with the barcode wand or with the 24 digit input the machine will confirm with a beep and the disp...

Page 15: ...er the data Common issues causing an error at this stage are the fusion cables not correctly connected and or damage to the fusion cables If the fusion cables have no obvious signs of damage the user should double check the fitting and the related bar code and then repeat the entire procedure If the problem still remains the fitting and the barcode shall be replaced If all the steps above are not ...

Page 16: ... fitting type and diameter When all the proper data has been entered press START OK I to advance to the fusion process 2 6 PROCESS INCOMPLETE PRE ALERT Before starting the fusion process the processor will measure it s internal temperature and if the temperature is too high a message will be displayed informing the user that the machine needs to be allowed to cool down before use The message is si...

Page 17: ...ing and alignment has been done If all pipe preparation is complete press START OK I to start the fusion process NOTICE The preparation of the pipes according to guidelines scraping cleaning and alignment are essential to ensure the quality of the fusion 2 8 TRACEABILITY Traceability allows the collection of information about the most important elements pipes and fittings involved in the fusion pr...

Page 18: ... fusion memory log Information shall be entered prior to the start of the fusion process To record each section of information the operator shall enter the desired traceable information by scanning the appropriately formatted barcode or using the buttons on the front of the processor to select the digits and the to move through the cursor Once the data has been entered press the START OK I button ...

Page 19: ...sor to acquire the GPS coordinates the unit must be static no motion and preferably in open air To allow the unit to identify the position with accuracy a warm up time must be ensured the unit should be powered on for at least 5 minutes to allow it to acquire the satellite s signal After the required warm up period if GPS signal has been acquired an icon will appear in the upper right hand corner ...

Page 20: ...o take into account location surroundings obstacles to help increase GPS signal acquisition rates if needed Values HDOP DGPS MODE SATELLITES VIEW COMPUTATION All options are all available under the GPS MANAGEMENT menu to users with the Service Mode password The settings the user can alter are related to HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision DPGS Differential GPS mode Satellites in view Computation...

Page 21: ... compromise between precision and number of samples accepted 15m 2 Positional measurements could be used to make reliable in route navigation suggestions 50 100m Depending on the selected value the MSA will accept the coordinates only if they are marked accordingly by the receiver Example if 1 is selected the MSA will discard all the data provided by the GPS receiver which are marked as HDOP 1 Vic...

Page 22: ...ellite signals received by the GPS receiver the more accurate the GPS coordinates will be The minimum Satellites number acceptable by the user can be defined in this menu Values 2 3 4 5 Keep in mind that if this value is set to 5 the GPS signal lock icon will not appear until the GPS receiver receives signal from 5 satellites If the user is in an urban setting with many tall obstructions or in a d...

Page 23: ...ovide more accurate coordinates The default configuration of the MSA340 is to work in optimal to average conditions clear sky and small or no obstructions Under these conditions the GPS coordinates shown are the current average no matter HDOP DPGS or number of satellites monitored If the conditions are different cloudy weather high buildings or other obstructions in the proximity and the GPS is no...

Page 24: ...the power capacity of the generator before starting the fusion The operator can stop the fusion process at any time by pushing STOP ESC O Once the STOP ESC button has been pushed the fusion process immediately stops and an error message occurs see Error Messages Section 5 Stopping a fusion in progress will result in an incomplete and potentially unreliable fusion Ensuring a proper fusion is the op...

Page 25: ...shuts the processor off NOTE No cooling time will be displayed if the fusion is performed in Manual mode Warning At the end of the fusion cycle the user has to wait until the cooling time is complete before removing the external clamp Danger of Burning The fusion area is hot Pay attention when disconnecting the fusion cables When the cooling time is complete an acoustic signal will sound alerting ...

Page 26: ...de must be validated by pressing START OK I The number of configurable items depends on the user permission If the user has the Service Mode password all the parameters shown below can be modified If the user is a standard user access will be limited to the LANGUAGE and SERVICE MODE settings only Visible only with SERVICE MODE password 3 1 LANGUAGE The LANGUAGE menu allows the user to choose the l...

Page 27: ... confirm the setting To cancel the operation press STOP ESC O 3 3 FUSION PREPARATION The FUSION PREPARATION menu enables disables the assistance message asking for peel clean align during the fusion process Select to enable or disable the assistance mode by using the keys and pushing START OK I to confirm the setting To cancel the operation press STOP ESC O 3 4 SERVICE MODE This is a password prot...

Page 28: ...lows the customer to enter any data they choose using the arrow keys on the membrane or scanning a barcode using Code 128 format ASTM Using the 16 digit linear ASTM traceability barcode the MSA can read decode and document the embedded information in the fusion memory log Select the traceability mode using the keys and press START OK I to confirm the setting To cancel the operation press STOP ESC ...

Page 29: ...ered and can be bypassed if the user desires 3 6 2 JOB NUMBER YES Insertion of a Job Number code worksite etc is required for the process sequence to proceed Data can be entered manually using the keypad or by scanning a barcode Code 128 format OPT Optional a job number can be entered or this section can be bypassed if the user desires NO During the fusion pocess sequence the machine will not ask ...

Page 30: ...he most recent ones Select the mode by using the buttons and press START OK I to confirm the setting To cancel the operation press STOP ESC O 3 8 TEMPERATURE UNIT The user can select the unit the temperature is reported C Internal and outside temperatures are presented in Celsius degrees F Internal and outside temperatures are presented in Fahrenheit degrees Select the mode by using the buttons an...

Page 31: ...irm the setting To cancel the operation press STOP ESC O 3 11 SHORT CIRCUIT Sudden Current Rise This is a safety feature built into the fusion process The MSA processor constantly regulates the amperage draw of the fitting during the fusion cycle If the amperage draw increases above the pre set current rise limit the processor shuts the fusion down and alerts the operator to possible causes by aud...

Page 32: ...erance allowed for the coil resistance readings and should be left at the factory setting unless discussed with a Georg Fischer Central Plastics representative 3 13 GPS MANAGEMENT The options available in this menu allow the user to alter the GPS configuration settings to improve accuracy and account for location surroundings circumstances 4 DATA MANAGEMENT The MSA processor stores the fusion prot...

Page 33: ... Fusion Time Fusion Current Cooling Time GPS Coordinates ASTM Data All Traceability Data To enter the data management menu press MENU select DATA RETRIEVAL by using and press START OK I to see the possible options The buttons allow the user to scroll through the different options press START OK I to select the desired option Visible only with Service Mode password View the fusion data on the displ...

Page 34: ...the list of fusion cycles By pressing STOP ESC O the user can go back to the DATA RETRIEVAL menu 4 2 EXPORT FUSIONS Using an external USB memory stick the operator can export all the stored fusions in the processors internal memory Insert the USB memory stick into the USB connector on the front panel of the machine and then select EXPORT FUSIONS Use the buttons to choose the format of the file to ...

Page 35: ...er the first data transfer being careful not to erase the stored data 4 3 DELETE FUSIONS Service Password Required By selecting DELETE FUSIONS all stored data will be deleted Attention Before going forward with this operation ensure that all data inside the internal memory has been saved to an external USB stick Once the data has been deleted you cannot recover them Press START OK I to erase all f...

Page 36: ...too cold 12 INTERNAL TEMP TOO HIGH Processor too hot Allow to cool down 13 POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION Previous cycle lost power 15 INPUT VOLTAGE TOO LOW Generator voltage frequency below the threshold 16 INPUT VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Generator voltage frequency above the threshold 18 FITTING RESISTANCE TOO LOW Fitting faulty or different from one specified in the barcode 19 FITTING RESISTANCE TOO HIGH Fit...

Page 37: ...the table below are the symbols used to identify the fitting type This is useful for manual data entry Symbol Description C Elbow 45 90 T Tee 90 Single socket I Coupler Tapping Tee Y Reducer Electro thermo retractable sleeve ...

Page 38: ...nal Temperature 10 F to 190 F Power Cable Length 12 ft Fusion Cable Length 25 ft Fusion Data Input Mode Barcode manual CP mode Capacity of Internal Memory 1000 fusions MSA340 model USB Port Type A Barcode Reader Port Dedicated inputs DIN 5 connector Protection Factor IP 54 Dimensions 13 5 x12 5 x16 8 Weight 52 lbs Revision Calibration Interval 2 Years Warranty 1 Year 4 7mm to 3 0mm Connector Tip A...

Page 39: ... that it meets the minimum wattage output 8 2 POWER SOURCES For the installation of electrofusion fittings in field applications it will be necessary to have a reliable source of AC power The selected AC power source should conform to the following be well maintained and subjected to a periodic maintenance schedule provide output voltage within the specified operating range of the machine have a m...

Page 40: ...he following Make sure the generator has enough fuel to complete the entire fusion cycle Turn off the auto or economy idle control Recommend a generator with a minimum 30 Amp breaker for couplings 10 and larger 8 2 3 Inverters Inverters are an acceptable AC power source for the MSA electrofusion processor though some produce output waveforms that are troublesome with specific fittings Georg Fische...

Page 41: ...dles and smaller couplers elbows end caps reducers 2 IPS 63 mm coupler maximum 9 MAINTENANCE When cleaning the processor the unit must be disconnected from the power supply 9 1 CLEANING Clean the unit with a slightly damp cloth The membrane keyboard and other plates can be cleaned with industrial alcohol if necessary no solvents or Trichlor products Attention Maintenance and repair operations open...

Page 42: ...r Name Product Description Machine Type code Power Supply Type Size Error Codes Problem Description Only authorized and properly qualified personnel are allowed to make repairs on the unit Specialized technicians must be fully aware of all safety guidelines maintenance measures and possible dangers described in this manual 9 5 OPENING THE UNIT The unit may only be opened by an authorized service c...

Page 43: ...lways keep safety in mind while working 9 7 OTHER DISPOSAL Separate collection of electronic and electrical waste as part of the equipment has to be ensured through appropriate systems Note This symbol indicates the requirement of separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment according to WEEE directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment standards ...

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Page 45: ...HER PIPING SYSTEMS For more information please contact GEORG FISCHER CENTRAL PLASTICS 39605 Independence Shawnee OK 74804 800 654 3872 800 733 5993 fax GFCentralMarketing georgfischer com www gfcp com www gfpiping com Manual 10011440 July 2017 ...

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