BEAHM DESIGNS TF-120 Tube Flaring Machine User Manual

Machine SOLOTIONS INC. User Manual
BEAHM DESIGNS
Tube Flare 120 Model

Welcome

Machine Solutions, Inc. (MSI) would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing your new TF-120 Tube Flaring machine. At MSI, we are dedicated to bringing innovative process development solutions to both medical device and nonmedical organizations. MSI looks forward to helping your organization provide life-improving devices to your customers, today and tomorrow.

Purpose

The purpose of this document (Original Instructions) is to describe the control system for the Tube Flaring machine, TF120 model.

Overview

The Beahm Designs Inc. Model TF120 is a system designed to accommodate interchangeable tip sizes.
This unit allows you to flare or expand the ID of PTFE sheaths, and other thermoplastic tubing’s and is equipped with a foot pedal actuated cooling line to set the shape in the material. Thermocouple feedback ensures stable temperature set points.

Installation

NOTE: Ensure the system power switch is in the off position

1. Place the system on a level, sturdy surface.
2. Connect the system air extension line to 80—100 psi clean dry compressed air source.
3. Connect main AC power to the power entry module on the rear panel.

Safety

NOTE: See Maintenance section for facilities requirements

• Place the system on a level, sturdy surface at an ergonomically viable height for the user.
• Use of eye protection when working with compressed gases and heated materials is advised.
• The maximum observed Sound Pressure Level is below 70 dB(A).
• Tips will become hot during operation and, depending on temperature set point, can cause severe skin burns if contact occurs.

CAUTION: High voltage. Remove power and use safety precautions when servicing.
CAUTION: Hot surface. Contact may cause burn. Allow to cool before servicing.
CAUTION: Pinch point. Keep hands and body parts clear while in operation.

User Alerts

Do not use the equipment other than as prescribed. Examples: Do not attempt to sit on or climb on the equipment, do not place heavy objects or containers of liquid on the machine, do not to insert any foreign objects into the machine and do not attempt to bypass any guards or otherwise operate the machine in any manner other than that in which it is explicitly intended.

NOTE: The equipment is not for use with materials that can decompose or ignite below the maximum operating temperature of the machine. Hazards are materials that outgas hazardous substances and or ignite. (260°C/500°F).
NOTE: This equipment is not for use in an ATEX environment.

Controls and Features

Located on the front and rear panels are the following controls and/or displays and their function.

Maintenance

CAUTION: Pinch point/crush hazard. Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of moving parts.

1. Use 99% isopropyl alcohol to wipe down the outside of the machine. Do not attempt to clean the inside of the machine. Machine should not be washed down.
2. Cleaning should be with a soft dry cloth only.

CAUTION: Hot surface. Contact may cause burn. Allow to cool before servicing.
NOTE: Ensure the machine is unplugged for any servicing or maintenance work.
CAUTION: Ensure the conical tip cooled to within 15 degrees F of ambient temperature before proceeding with replacement.

Flare Tip Replacement

1. Grasp the conical tip and rotate counterclockwise (standard threads) to remove the tip.
2. Install replacement tip by threading it onto the heater post.

System Operations

WARNING: Avoid skin contact with the flare tip as injury may occur.

Operation

• Switch Main Power on.
• Set desired die temperature in degrees F using the instructions listed below.
• Position component to be processed at the center of the tip of the flare tool press tubing onto tool until the desired amount of flare is achieved then depress the foot pedal or toggle the cooling air switch briefly to cool and set shape.
• Upon completion of flare, remove the product from the flare tooling.

Temperature Controllers (Omega Platinum Model)
Please note, the Omega temperature controller has been auto tuned and is set for optimal performance. Contact Beahm Designs for further diagnostics and instructions.

PID Configuration (PRoG > PId.S)

Navigate to the desired setting. Settings include the following:

• ACtN – Action direction moves up or down to SP1.
• A.to – Autorunning Timeout sets a maximum amount of time for Autorunning.
• AUto – Initiates Autorunning
• GAIN – Select the proportional, integral, and derivative factors for manual tuning.
• %Lo – Low clamping limit for Pulse and Analog outputs
• %HI – High clamping limit for Pulse and Analog outputs
• AdPt – Fuzzy logic adaptive tuning

Select the desired parameter.

Action Response (PRoG > PId > ACtN)

Select the Direction (ACtN) parameter.
Navigate to the desired setting. Settings include the following:

•  RVRS – “Reverse Action”: Increase to SP1, such as heating (factory default)
• dRCt – “Direct Action”: Decrease to SP1, such as cooling
• RVRS/dRCt – Increase or Decrease to SP1, such as heating/cooling

Select the indicated setting.
Autotune Timeout (PRoG > PId > A.to)

Select the Autotune Timeout (A.to) parameter.
Set the amount of time before the Autotune process gives up and times out in Minutes and Seconds (MM.SS).
Slowly responding systems should have a longer time-out setting.
Select the indicated setting.
Select the Autotune (AUto) command. The unit displays StRt.
Confirm Autotune activation. The unit attempts to optimize the P, I, and d settings by stimulating the system and measuring the response. If the A.to time out period expires before the Autotune operation can complete, the unit displays a failure message E007. If the Autotune operation completes successfully, the unit displays the message “doNE” and the Run mode is switched to IDLE.

The Autotune function will select the tuning algorithm depending on the stability of current process and the error difference between current process and the Control Setpoint (SP1). If the process is relatively stable (i.e: at room temperature), a bump test will be performed to determine the plant characteristics.
If the process is hot, or if the process is within 10% of Control Setpoint, limit cycle oscillation will be performed with the tuning setpoint taken at the process value when the Autotune function is triggered. Autotuning may be performed as many times as needed or when the operating conditions (i.e: process load, or setpoint) have changed significantly. To obtain good tuning results, ensure the process is stable prior to triggering autotune function. The process is stable when it is at ambient temperature, or it is tracking Control Setpoint (SP1) in auto mode.

Adjusting Temperature on Controllers (Omega Platinum Model)

1. Press the right arrow button one time until “SP-1” is displayed.``
2. Press the enter button to access the temperature screen.
3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to set desired temperature.
4. Once the desired temperature is set, press the enter button to return to the main screen.
5. Heaters will ramp to correct temperature.

Temperature Controller Layout and Description of Button Actions

The UP button moves up a level in the menu structure. Pressing and holding the UP button navigates to the top level of any menu (oPER, PRoG, or INIt). This can useful if you get lost in the menu structure.
The LEFT button moves across a set of menu chokes at a given level (up in the Section 4 menu structure tables). When changing numerical settings, press the LEFT button to make the next digit (one digit to the left) active.
The RIGHT button across a set of menu choices at a given level (down in the Section 4 menu structure tables. The RIGHT button also scrolls numerical values up with overflow to 0 for the flashing digit selected.
The ENTER button selects a menu item and goes down a level, or it enters a numerical value or parameter choice.

Figure 2. Description of Button Actions

NOTE: For a more detailed look at the complete menu structure, please refer to the following pages. A full description of features can be found here: https://assets.omega.com/manuals/M5451.pdf.

Resetting the temperature controller

NOTE: Press ‘↑’ to select the operator menu (Oper)
NOTE: See the following chart for the correct settings for the Beahm TF-120. Settings to change in RED.

1. Initialization Mode Menu (INIt)
   a. The following table maps the Initialization Mode (INIt) navigation:

2. Programming Mode Menu (PRoG)
   a. The following table maps the Programming Mode (PRoG) navigation:

3. Operating Mode Menu (oPER)
   a. The following table maps the Operating Mode (oPER) navigation:

Changing Temperature Units on the Omega Temperature Controller

1. Press the up button until “oPER” appears on the screen.
2. Press the right arrow until “1 NI t” appears on the screen. Press enter.
3. Press the right arrow until “RdG” appears on the screen. Press enter.
4. “dEC.P” should be on screen. Press right arrow to show “°F °C” on the screen. Press enter.
5. Use arrows to switch from °C to °F. Press enter.
6. Press the up arrow to go back to the “1 NI t” screen. Press the left arrow to go back to “oPER”. Press enter to see “RUN” and press enter again to return to normal operating status.

Shut Down

• Switch System Power off.

Critical Spare Parts

(Contact Beahm Designs for current Price and delivery)

Warranty
Beahm Designs Inc. (BDI) products are backed by a 1 year warranty on parts and labor. Warranty is void
for any Product returned if BDI determines that:

1. The asserted defect is not present,
2. The asserted defect is attributable to misuse, improper installation, alteration (including removing or obliterating labels and opening or removing external covers (unless authorized to do so by Beahm Designs), accident or mishandling while in the possession of someone other than Beahm Designs, Inc.
3. The Product was not sold to you as new.

Return Material Authorization (RMA)
No Product may be returned directly BDI without first contacting BDI for a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number. If it is determined that the Product may be defective, you will be given an RMA number and instructions for Product return. End Users are required to include a copy of the RMA receipt inside the return box to receive replacement product under warranty. An unauthorized return, i.e., one for which an RMA number has not been issued, will be returned to you at your expense. To request an RMA, please call 928-556-3109 or email [email protected]
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