ACME Vacuum Tester User Manual

: June 8, 2024
: acme

Table of Contents

Safety Instruction
Technical Specifications
Control Panel
Connections
Test Instructions
- ACME luminaire pressure test
- User-defined pressure test
Air leakage test
System Setting
System Upgrade
Main Menu
References
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ACME Vacuum Tester

Safety Instruction

Please read the instruction carefully before use which includes important information about the installation, usage and maintenance.

Please keep this User Guide for future consultation. If you sell the unit to another user, be sure that they also receive this instruction manual.

Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting defects or problems.

Unpack and check carefully that there is no transportation damage before using the unit.
This product is for indoor use only. Use only in a dry location.
CAUTION, possibility of electric shock.
DO install and operate by qualified operator.
DO NOT allow children to operate the fixture.
Before operating, ensure that the voltage and frequency of power supply match the power requirements of the unit.
Minimum ambient temperature TA: 0℃. Maximum ambient temperature TA: 40℃.
Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the unit while operating to avoid fire hazard.
Examine the power wires carefully; replace them immediately if there is any damage.
Avoid any inflammable liquids, water or metal objects entering the unit. Once it happens, cut off the mains power immediately.
DO NOT operate in dirty or dusty environment, do clean fixtures regularly.
Avoid power wires together twist other cables.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Never try to repair the unit by yourself. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage or malfunction. Please contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center if needed.
Disconnect the mains power by plug or appliance couple if the fixture has not been used for a long time.
DO use the original packing materials before transporting it again.
Authorized maintenance personnel must refer to MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL MANUAL to conduct to maintenance.
Altitude: Below 3000m. DO NOT operate the fixture at altitudes higher than 3000 meters.
Humidity: Min. 0%RH. Max. 70%RH.
Pollution degree: 1.

Technical Specifications

Power Voltage: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 40W
Lux: 17L/minute
Maximum positive pressure: 80kpa
Maximum negative pressure: -60kpa
Construction:

Display: LCD display
Accessories: An air pump; Four air pressure valves; Power Cable
Protection Rating: IP20

Control: Firmware Upgrade: Update via USB link

Features:
V-BOX is a portable air tightness tester. The test objects are waterproof luminaires. It is a non-destructive testing instrument based on the principle of pressure drop method and using compressed air (or vacuum) as the medium to test products, The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, complete functions and sensitive precision, which can be used only by connecting the power interface and the luminaire interface, and can be used as an emergency test equipment to test whether the luminaire is waterproof or leaky.

Dimension/Weight:
285x355x165mm, 7kgs
14”x6.5”x12.6”in, 15.4lbs

Control Panel

Display: To show the various menus and the selected function
Button:
** MENU| To enter into move backward or leave the menu
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UP| To go backward to move up in the menu
DOWN| To go forward to move down in the menu
ENTER**| To perform the desired functions
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Pressure/Vacuum To Fixture:
Used to connect the air hose to pump/transfer gas for the luminaire
USB:
Non-power supply output terminal, only use to upgrade the system or export the test record
Stop:
Press to stop testing
Power In :
Used to connect to supply power
Power Switch:
Turn on/off the power
Start:
Press to start testing

Connections

Connect the power cable to the fixture (Figure 1) and plug it in.
Take out the air hose (Figure 2), which has a quick-connect fitting and a bigger nozzle at each end (Figure 3). Connect the air hose quick-connect fitting to the fixture (Figure 4). Carefully insert the threaded end of the nozzle into the air relief valve hole of the luminaire and twist it until it is finger tight (Figure 5), then switch the fixture on (Figure 6).
To switch the fixture off, press the power switch again or remove the power cable directly.

Test Instructions

Attention: The connection between the luminaire and the V-BOX should be kept sealed, otherwise the test will be affected.

ACME luminaire pressure test

Enter the Main Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select Air Pressure Test (Figure 1), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter the Test Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select Fixture Type(Figure 2), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Use the UP/DOWN button to select Moving Lights, Arc. Lights or Static Lights (Figure 3), press the ENTER button to restore, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter into the test page (Figure 4, Figure 5) and press the green button to start testing.
If there is any problem during the test, please press the red button to stop the test.
“Test Pass” will be displayed when the test passes (Figure 6) and “Test Failed” will be displayed when the test fails (Figure 7).

User-defined pressure test

Enter the Main Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select Air Pressure Test (Figure 1), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter the Test Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select Manual Setting (Figure 2), press the ENTER button to confirm. Adjust the parameters of the time and pressure on the Manual Setting page (Figure 3), press the ENTER button to restore and the system will automatically return to the Test Menu.
Enter the Test Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select Vacuum Test (Figure 4) or Pressure Test (Figure 5) as needed, press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter into the test page (Figure 6, Figure 7) and press the green button to start testing.
If there is any problem during the test, please press the red button to stop the test.
“Test Pass” will be displayed when the test passes (Figure 8) and “Test Failed” will be displayed when the test fails (Figure 9).

Air leakage test

Enter into the Main Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select Air Leakage Test (Figure 1), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter the test page (Figure 2), press the green button to start, then the fixture will continuously fill the luminaire with air.
Put the luminaire into the water to confirm the location of air leakage by checking where the luminaire bubbles
Remove the luminaire from the water and press the red button to stop.

System Setting

Enter into the Main Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select System Setting (Figure 1), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter into the System Setting page and use the UP/DOWN button to select Language (Figure 2), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter into the Language page and use the UP/DOWN button to select English or 中文 (Figure 3), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter into the System Setting page and use the UP/DOWN button to select Test Record (Figure 4), press the ENTER button to confirm. Enter into the Test Record page to view and export the test record, press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter into the System Setting page and use the UP/DOWN button to select Firmware Ver. (Figure 6), press the ENTER button to confirm. Enter into the ACME V-BOX page to view the firmware version of the fixture (Figure 7), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.

System Upgrade

Insert the USB drive with the upgrade file into the USB port
Enter the Main Menu and use the UP/DOWN button to select System Upgrade (Figure 1), press the ENTER button to confirm, press the MENU button to exit.
Enter the System Upgrade page and use the UP/DOWN button to select Upgrade Firmware (Figure 2), then press the ENTER button to upgrade the file.