RECI PROF VacuScope Easy Milking Machine Test Device User Manual

PROF VacuScope Easy Milking Machine Test Device
**User Manual

VacuScope easy
Milking Machine Test Device
Version V1.1
April 2022**

VacuScope Easy Milking Machine Test Device

NOTES ON THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
In the interest of proper functionality and your own safety, please familiarize yourself with the contents of this operating manual before use. It contains important information that will enable you to use the device properly.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes in the interest of further development.
These instructions are part of the scope of delivery.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your personal safety and to protect your warranty claims, please read the operating manual and follow the safety instructions before starting up the equipment.
Only persons who have been instructed in the intended use of the VacuScope easy and who are familiar with the operating instructions are authorized to commission the device. Knowledge of the accident prevention regulations and the generally recognized safety rules is required to perform measurements.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper use or unauthorized tampering, especially with the electronic assemblies.

DESCRIPTION

3.1 INTRODUCTION
VacuScope easy is a handy device for checking pulsators and measuring the vacuum curve in milking systems with outstanding product features:

• Visualization of the vacuum courses by a graphic display during testing
• Clear operation with fixed and adjustable keys
• Several interface connections for devices and sensors
• Large memory for storing measurement data and settings

Based on a wide range of programmes the device is used in development, maintenance and servicing of milking units.
3.2 TECHNICAL DATA

external temperature sensor and pressure sensor
Data memory| 200 series in programme Pulsation 200 series in programme Fluctuation
Power supply| 4 x AA, NiCd, NiMH
Protection| IP 65
Operating temperature| +5 bis +40 °C
Storage temperature| -20 bis +60 °C
Dimensioning| 195 x 100 x 50 mm
Weight| 420 g (w.o. batteries)
Tests| EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-1

External Sensors (optional)

| Measuring range| Measuring accuracy| Measuring solution
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Vacuum sensor/
Pressure sensor| 0…-50,0 kPa 0… 20,0 kPa| <0,6 kPa, <0,3 (typ)
<0,6 kPa, <0,3 (typ)| 0,1 kPa
0,1 kPa
Temp. sensor| -20,0….140,0 °C| 1,5%| 0,1 K
AFM 6001| 50-600 1/min at 50 kPa| 50…100I/min 5I/min 100…600I/min 5%| 1 1/min
AFM 30001| 100-3000I/min at 50 kPa| 5%| 1 1/min

FIRST START

4.1 PREPARATION
The battery compartment is on the back of the device. The instrument operates with 4 1,5V- batteries (AA) or 4 accumulators (NiMH, NiCd).
Attention ! Check the polarity when inserting the batteries. Incorrect polarity can destroy the electronics of the unit.
Attention ! VacuScope easy is designed for the measuring of atmospheric pressure. Avoid measuring of other media.
This could falsify the measurement results or destroy the electronics. Clean and dry hoses are required to ensure proper functioning of the pressure sensors.
Attention ! Before commissioning, all hose connections must be checked for leaks.

4.2 SWITCH DEVICE ON

The VacuScope easy is started by pressing the  button.
While starting the instrument, the measuring systems zero calibration is checked.
This defines the predominant air-pressure as zero level of the device.
****Achtung !
Measuring failures may appear when the device is started under pressure, vacuum or pulsation

OPERATING ELEMENTS

5.1 KEY BOARD
The keys of the key board have the following meaning:

| Switch on the  device
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| Turn on / turn off the backlight of the display
| Moving in the menu up, setting parameters
| Moving in the menu down, setting parameters
| Close programme, cancel action
| Start programme, confirm of action
| Function key, function is displayed on screen

The function keys have the following meaning:

| System setting (language, user, calibration values)
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| Delete Data
| Print out Data
| Transfer Data to computer
| Display measured data
| Save settings or measurement results
| Ruler, graphic tool
| Next readings (data sheet)
| Back to the first readings (first data sheet)

5.2 SCREEN
The instrument VacuScope easy has a backlit screen with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels.
In the upper area of the menu windows, the current programme and the battery charge status are displayed.
In the middle area are the menu items with the setting options for the respective programmes.
The available functions are assigned to the function keys and displayed in the lower part of the menu window.
5.3 INTERFACES
The VacuScope easy measuring device has a sensor interface (0-5V) for connecting a temperature sensor or an external vacuum/pressure sensor.
The RS232 interface is used both to connect the air flow meter and to connect the instrument to the computer.
The sensors, the air flow meter and the PC software are not included in the scope of delivery of the meter and must be ordered separately.
Attention!
To ensure proper functioning of the external devices and sensors, screw them tightly together with the meter.

PROGRAMMES

6.1 OPERATION
In the menu navigation, the programme items or the associated parameters are selected with the and buttons (the current item is displayed inversely).
The selected program item is started with the button.
An input window opens for setting parameters (e.g. memory space).

The parameter can be changed with the keys and . To accept the set value press the key to discard it press
To exit the menu and return to the higher-level menu press the button
6.2 MAIN MENU
After switching on the device and zeroing the measuring system, the display shows  the main menu. The programmes and functions in the main menu:

PULSATION| Testing of clusters according to milking system standards ISO 5705 and ISO 6690
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FLUCTUATION| Measurement and display of vacuum curves with freely selectable measurement settings
SENSORS| Measurement with the external sensors and devices, numerical  display of the measured values
EXIT| Turn off the instrument
| System settings (language and user data), service programmes

6.3 SETTINGS AND SERVICE
In this programme, the operator can make settings and service activities. Settings and functions in the SYSTEM programme:

NAME1
NAME2| Setting of user data (e.g. name, company, location)
This data will be used in the documentation
CALIBRIERUNG| Checking the sensors with suitable measuring devices
CALIBRIERUNG| Configuration of the system, adjustment of the sensors This programme is password protected and only accessible to trained personnel.

6.4 PROGRAMME PULSATION
6.4.1 MENU PULSATION
For the qualitative assessment of milking machines and systems, operators, service personnel and control bodies may carry out an audit in accordance with ISO 5707/6690. Settings and functions in the PULSATION programme:

MEMORY-NO.| Selection of the storage location for the pulsation measurement, after saving, this value increases (+1) Setting range: 1…200
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PULSATOR-NO| Selection of the pulsator number or the milking station in the milking facility, after saving, this value increases (+1) Setting range: 1…100
START| Start of the PULSATION measurement
| Delete of stored pulsation measurements
| Print out of stored pulsation measurements
| Data transfer of stored pulsation measurements to the PC
| Display of stored pulsation measurements

6.4.2 MEASUREMENT OF PULSATION
After starting the measurement, the pulsation is analyzed according to the specifications of ISO 6690.
After completion of the pulse analysis, the measurement results are displayed graphically and numerically in the 1st window.

The determined pulse phase values are displayed in the 2nd window.

The graphics and all measured values can be saved or printed out from both the first and second window.
Deviations from the specifications of ISO 5707:2010 are determined and displayed flashing.
The target values for the pulse analysis according to ISO 5707:2010.

The measuring window is closed with .
6.4.3 DATA MEMORY OF PROGRAMME PULSATION
One or more saved measurements can be sent to the PC for documentation or to an external log printer. The first and last memory location to be transfered must be entered beforehand.

PC software and printer are not included in the scope of delivery of the VacuScope easy measuring device.
One or more saved measurements can be deleted in the PULSATION menu. The first and last memory location to be deleted must be entered beforehand.

Stored data can also be shown on the display in the PULSATION menu. The set memory location can be called up with the function key .
Use the keys and to call up further measurements.
6.5 PROGRAMME FLUCTUATION
6.5.1 MENU FLUCTUATION
The FLUCTUATION programme is available to the user for the graphic analysis of pulsation and vacuum curves: Settings and functions in the FLUCTUATION programme:

measurement, after saving, this value increases (+1)
Setting range: 1…200
START| Start of the fluctuation measurement
| Delete of stored fluctuation measurements
| Print out of stored fluctuation measurements
| Data transfer of stored fluctuation measurements to the PC
| Display of stored fluctuation measurements

6.5.2. MEASUREMENT OF FLUCTUATION
In contrast to the PULSATION programme, the measuring parameters can be freely selected in the FLUCTUATION programme. Fluctuating vacuum conditions in the milking system can be displayed and analyzed here. At the end of the vacuum curve, the pulse frequency is determined on channel 1 and the maximum and minimum on all connected measuring channels.
The measurements can be stored in the measurement memory.
The measuring window is closed with .
6.5.3 DATA MEMORY OF PROGRAMME FLUCTUATION
Stored data can also be shown on the display in the FLUCTUATION menu. The set memory location can be called up with the function key . In this window, the graph with its measured values can be printed out and also deleted. The RULER function can be used ti display a selected vacuum level as a comparison.
Further measurements can be called up with the keys and from the data memory of the FLUCTUATION programme.
6.6 PROGRAMME SENSORS
The following programmes are available for the static measurement of physical measurands using external sensors and measuring devices:

Measuring programmes in the SENSORS programme:

channel 3
PRESSURE CH3| Measuring a static pressure value with the external pressure sensor on channel 3
TEMPERATURE| Measuring a temperature value with the external temperature sensor
AIRFLOW| Measuring of air flow in milking installations with the measuring devices AFM600 and AFM3000

Sensors and air flow meters are not included in the scope of delivery of the VacuScope easy measuring device.

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