GF MSA 4.0 Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction manual

Bedienungsanleitung

GF Piping Systems

MSA 4.0 /MSA 4.1 Polyvalent

Electrofusion Units

MSA 4.0 /MSA 4.1

Polyvalentes Elektroschweissgerät

Operating instructions MSA 4 Index

Index Page

1Introduction 1

1.1Product Description 1

1.2Components description 2

1.2.1Operation Controls 2

1.2.2Display 3

1.2.3Electrical switch 3

1.2.4Ambient temperature sensor 3

1.2.5USB interface 3

1.2.6Power Cable 3

1.2.7Welding Cable 3

1.3Barcode Reader 4

1.4Extension Cables for Power Supply 5

1.5START/STOP Card 5

2Fusion process 6

2.1Overview of operating procedure 6

2.2Switching On 7

2.3Enter work site details 7

2.3.1Operator Identity 7

2.3.2Job number 8

2.4Connect fitting 8

2.5Enter fusion data 8

2.5.1Barcode insertion 9

2.5.2Manual insertion 10

2.6Process incomplete pre-alert 10

2.7Second Welding Number 11

2.8Fusion preparation and aligner check 11

2.9Traceability 12

2.10Pipes Length 13

2.11GPS 13

2.12Fusion process 14

2.12.1Welding phase 14

2.12.2Cooling time 15

3Configuration settings 16

3.1Language 18

3.2Calendar 18

3.3Manual Mode 18

3.4Fusion preparation 19

3.5Service 19

3.6Traceability 19

3.7Welder identification 19

3.8Memory management 20

3.9Second Protocol Number 21

3.10Pipes Length 21

3.11Export Configuration 21

3.12Additional configuration 22

3.13Machine Owner 22

3.14Infotext 22

Index

3.15Aligner Usage 22

4Data Management 23

4.1View Protocols 24

4.2Export Protocols 25

4.2.1Content of PDF file 26

4.3Delete Protocols 26

5Error messages 27

6Administrator information 28

7Fitting coding 29

8Technical characteristics 30

8.1Standards 30

9Maintenance 31

9.1Cleaning 31

9.2Fusion cables 31

9.3Function Check-up 31

9.4Spare parts 31

10Accident Prevention 32

10.1Operating the Unit 32

10.2Check before Operation 32

10.3Protection of the Unit 32

10.4Defect Unit 32

10.5Opening the Unit 33

10.6Working with safety in mind 33

10.7Other disposal 33

Introduction Operating manual MSA 4

1 Introduction

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing this product. The electrofusion units MSA 4.0 /MSA 4.1 are designed

according to the current technology standards. Using them for purposes other than those

described in this manual may cause injury to the operator or to others. It may also cause

damage of the machine or other equipments.

Therefore:

The machine should only be used when in perfect working status.

Always follow the safety instructions.

The technical documentation should be kept in the proximity of the machine. Anyway,

the manufacturer reserves the right to make the technical changes to such machines

which may result in differences from the illustrations and information contained in this

manual.

1.1 Product Description

The MSA 4.0 (MSA 4.1) is an electrofusion control unit for the electrofusion jointing of PE/PP

pipes.

Fusion parameters input can be accomplished with a fusion barcode according to ISO/TR

13950 standard or manually.

The internal processors control the values of welding parameters, set the power output

accordingly and, thanks to the messages shown in the LCD display, guides the operator to

successfully execute all the necessary operations.

In addition, the MSA 4.0 (MSA 4.1) is tracking and storing in the internal memory up to 5000

welding protocols.

The welding protocols can be transferred to a PC via USB memory stick, in PDF, CSV and BIN

formats for welding certificates preparation.

To ensure high quality fusion cycles, depending on the ambient temperature, the machine

is adjusting automatically the welding time, for the correct distribution of the energy to the

fitting.

Introduction Bedienungsanleitung MSA 4

1.2 Components description

1.2.1 Operation Controls

There are seven buttons the user can press to operate the machine. START (green button)

and STOP (red button) are the most important, used to get a confirmation or a stop for all

the actions. The remaining (blue) are auxiliary buttons used for menu navigation and data

entry.

Button Description

() Moves the cursor to previous field, increases set

values, scrolls characters

() Moves the cursor to next field, decrement set

values, scrolls characters in reverse order

() Moves the cursor to the left

() Moves the cursor to the right

MENU Enters into CONFIGURATION menus (DATA

RETRIEVAL or SET UP menu)

STOP/ESC

(O) Stops any operation and the process; goes back

to previous step

START/OK

(I) Confirms inserted data and starts welding

Introduction Operating manual MSA 4

1.2.2 Display

The display, a graphical LCD, is the main user interface of the welding machine. It shows

the steps to be executed in sequence, the fusion data, possible errors and alarm messages.

It is possible to change its brightness using the andbuttons and then save permanently

the new value pressing the button, in case of visibility issues due to weather conditions.

The operation can be done only when the display shows the fitting icon.

1.2.3 Electrical switch

The MSA 4.0 (MSA 4.1) electro-fusion machine is equipped with an electrical switch powers

on/off, it is the ultimate command to be activated in case of emergency or internal fault of

the welding machine itself.

1.2.4 Ambient temperature sensor

The outside sensor measures the ambient temperature, to check the temperature is in the

permitted range (between -20° C and 50° C) and adjust the fusion time according to the

external conditions.

1.2.5 USB interface

The USB type-A interface available on the rear of the machine is the main interface for

communication purposes. Via USB the user can: retrieve the protocols data stored in the

machine, upgrade the software version of the machine. The connector is protected

against dust and water by a cap, which ensures an IP65 protection factor when properly

screwed.

1.2.6 Power Cable

The power cable is delivered with a Schuko plug for being connected to power supply at

230V 50 / 60 Hz.

The power source can be either the mains or a generator. In the latter case there are no

deterministic rules to select the right generator output power. Requirements will vary

depending on the efficiency of the generator as well as other factors, like the diameter of

the fittings going to be weld.

1.2.7 Welding Cable

The low voltage cable shall be connected to the fitting pins. As standard the terminals are

supplied with female connectors, Ø4mm.

Introduction Bedienungsanleitung MSA 4

1.3 Barcode Reader

MSA 4.0 has a standard barcode scanner. The MSA 4.1 has a wireless scanner, based on a

rugged PDA.

The wireless scanner communicates via Bluetooth with the electro-fusion unit. At the power

on the MSA 4.1 tries to connect to the rugged PDA. To be sure the two devices get in

contact, the operator must launch the MScAn application on the PDA device before.

When the connection is established, the Bluetooth symbol ( )appears on the display:

CONNECT FITTING!

22°C

230 V ~ 50 Hz

CONNECT THE FITTING TO THE FUSION

CABLE TO START THE WELDING PROCESS 09:14 11.03.14

Then, when connected to the machine, the scanner enables a quick insertion of welding

and operator parameters by reading the related bar code.

The scanner operates keeping it 10-20cm from the barcode and pushing the button.

The successful read is confirmed by an acoustic tone and a display change.

If the bar code data is not identified immediately, repeat the reading.

To check if the barcode reader is damaged, you can try to read for test purpose the code

printed below, when the machine says ENTER FUSION DATA

If this code is read successfully, the issue is not on the barcode reader.

After use, place the barcode reader into the protective case.

Introduction Operating manual MSA 4

1.4 Extension Cables for Power Supply

To avoid excessive dissipation or brown out, on Extension cables, use cables with section:

2.5mm² for cables 10m full-run;

4mm² for cables 30m full-run.

1.5 START/STOP Card

START / STOP card can be used as alternative to the buttons on the keypad. For instance,

you can confirm the commands or start the welding process by scanning the START bar

code on the card.

The STOP barcode can be used instead to go back to the previous step.

Fusion process Bedienungsanleitung MSA 4

2 Fusion process

2.1 Overview of operating procedure

A standard welding workflow is shown in the picture below

MSA 4.0 SW: 1.00 22°C

S/N: S156A6308020

Next rev: 11/15

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIT

09:13 11.03.14

CONNECT FITTING! 22°C

230 V ~ 50 Hz

CONNECT THE FITTING TO THE FUSION

CABLE TO START THE WELDING PROCESS 09:14 11.03.14

ENTER FUSION DATA 22°C

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - 05,27 Ω

ACQUIRE FUSION DATA WITH A BARCODE

READER. PRESS MENU FOR MANUAL MODE 09:15 11.03.14

FUSION DATA 22°C

+GF+ C 320 mm

t= 300 s 18/5000

CONTROL THE DATA AND PRESS START TO

BEGIN THE FUSION 09:16 11.03.14

FUSION ONGOING 22°C

Vo=40 V Vin=230V~50Hz

t= 220 s E=13,7KJ

FUSION N 18/5000 IS ONGOING. PRESS

STOP IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 09:17 11.03.14

FUSION DONE 22°C

+GF+ C 320 mm

t= 300 s E=152,8KJ

FUSION DONE. DETACH THE CABLE TO

MOVE TO NEXT WELDINF. FUSION 19/5000 09:21 11.03.14

COOLING TIME LEFT 22°C

= 10‘

FUSION DONE,COOLING TIME IN PROGRESS

WAITT TILL THE END OR DETACH THE CABLE 09:21 11.03.14

Next paragraphs describe all possible actions, in addition to the standard workflow, that

can be executed during the welding process, like the insertion of the operator identity, job

number, traceability information, etc..

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