Fafnir ME 6 Series Mode d’emploi

Technical Documentation

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ME 6 …

Overfill prevention sensor tester

Version: 4

Edition:

2019-04

Art. no.: 350227

I Contents

Table of contents

1Overview .................................................................................................... 1

2Safety instructions .................................................................................... 2

3The ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device ......................... 3

3.1 Design and construction .................................................................................................................3

3.2 Function .................................................................................................................................................4

3.3 Scope of delivery................................................................................................................................5

4Operation ................................................................................................... 6

4.1 Fundamentals ......................................................................................................................................6

4.2 Start-Up .................................................................................................................................................8

4.2.1 Basic settings .......................................................................................................................................9

4.3 Testing the Overfill Prevention Sensor.....................................................................................11

4.3.1 Heating-up time ...............................................................................................................................13

4.3.2 Switch-off time..................................................................................................................................13

4.3.3 QSS Code (ME 6 P) ..........................................................................................................................15

4.4 Power saving (stand-by) mode and reactivation..................................................................15

4.5 Settings ................................................................................................................................................16

4.5.1 Country selection .............................................................................................................................17

4.5.2 Date and time....................................................................................................................................17

4.5.3 Backlight ..............................................................................................................................................18

4.5.4 Touch screen calibration................................................................................................................18

4.5.5 QSS code identifiers........................................................................................................................20

4.5.6 Readings archive...............................................................................................................................21

4.5.7 Delete readings.................................................................................................................................21

4.5.8 Resetting to factory settings........................................................................................................22

4.6 Power supply......................................................................................................................................22

4.6.1 Changing the rechargeable batteries .......................................................................................22

4.6.2 Regular charging of the rechargeable batteries necessary ..............................................23

5PC software..............................................................................................24

5.1 Driver installation .............................................................................................................................24

5.2 Starting the ME 6 Software...........................................................................................................24

5.2.1 Settings ................................................................................................................................................24

5.2.2 Records ................................................................................................................................................26

Contents II

6Technical Data .........................................................................................27

7List of figures...........................................................................................28

8List of tables.............................................................................................28

9Annex........................................................................................................29

9.1 EC Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................29

9.2 EC Type Examination Certificate (ATEX) ..................................................................................30

9.3 Instructions.........................................................................................................................................32

Reproduction and translation are permitted only with the written consent of FAFNIR GmbH. FAFNIR

GmbH reserves the right to carry out product alterations without prior notice.

Page 1/33 Design and construction

1Overview

Testing obligations in accordance with §§ 15 and 16 of the German Indus-

trial Safety Regulations (BetrSichV) and § 1 of the German Regulations on

Equipment Handling Substances Hazardous to Water (WasgefStAnlV). In

other countries, the corresponding national rules and regulations must be

observed.

When in operation, storage facilities for static tanks, filler points, petrol sta-

tions, airport refuelling equipment, and their components, e.g. overfill

prevention sensors, must be tested by an approved inspection agency prior

to commissioning, re-commissioning (after modifications subject to testing)

as well as repeatedly at specific testing intervals.

The system parts, e.g. overfill prevention sensors, must be tested by the op-

erator or an authorised person as required by the manufacturer's operating

instructions at regular intervals.

The ME 6 … overfill prevention sensor testing device guarantees optimal and safe test-

ing in accordance with prEN 13616-2 …

Three different types of these testing devices are available; they differ in the nature of

the application and the medium which is to be monitored:

•The ME 6 is used to test overfill prevention sensors without product coding.

•The ME 6 P is used to test overfill prevention sensors with product coding

in accordance with Quality Assurance systems (QSS).

•The ME 6 F is used to test overfill prevention sensors in LPG tanks.

In the following sections you will be guided by means of a detailed description

through the installation and commissioning of the ME 6 … overfill prevention sensor

testing device.

The ME 6 … overfill prevention sensor testing device may only be supplied

with power by 4 pcs NiMH rechargeable batteries (type AA 1.2 V, 2000 mAh).

Design and construction Page 2/33

2Safety instructions

The safety instructions in this manual are marked as follows:

If you do not comply with the safety instructions, there is a risk of accident,

or the device/system may be damaged.

Useful tips and information in this manual that should be observed appear

in italics and are identified by this symbol.

The ME 6 … overfill prevention sensor testing device is used to test overfill prevention

sensors in storage tanks. The testing device must be used exclusively for this purpose.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for any form of damage resulting from improper

use.

The ME 6 … overfill prevention sensor testing device has been developed, manufac-

tured and tested in accordance with the latest good engineering practices and

generally accepted safety standards. Nevertheless, hazards may arise from its use. For

this reason, the following safety instructions must be observed:

Do not change or modify the testing device or add any equipment without

the prior consent of the manufacturer.

The operation and maintenance of the testing device must be carried out

by expert personnel only. Specialised knowledge must be acquired by regu-

lar training.

Operators, installers and service technicians must observe all applicable

safety regulations. This also applies to any local safety and accident pre-

vention regulations which are not stated in this manual.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for any other batteries than the

required NiMH rechargeable batteries, see chapter 6, Technical Data.

Charging standard batteries instead of rechargeable batteries result in the

risk of fire or explosion.

Page 3/33 Design and construction

3The ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device

3.1 Design and construction

The ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device is used to test overfill prevention

sensors in accordance with prEN 13616-2. In order to do this, the testing device is

equipped with a socket coupler on a flexible spiral cable.

The testing device is operated by a touch screen.

Readings which has been saved can be transferred to a PC/laptop and archived by

means of software and the USB socket.

The testing device is powered by 4 pcs NiMH rechargeable batteries. These can be

replaced by the user. The batteries can be charged by a plug-in power supply or a

PC/lap top via the USB socket.

A toggle switch is used to move between the two operating modes Measurement and

USB connection/charging.

Figure 1: The ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device

USB socket

Type B

Battery compartment

Overfill prevention sensor coupling socket

Toggle switch

Measurement / USB

Touchscreen

Function Page 4/33

3.2 Function

The overfill prevention sensor is heated by the intrinsically safe electric current of the

ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device. The heating-up time needed is meas-

ured, assessed and presented on the screen. The switch-off time is treated in the same

way. The QSS coding is captured and also displayed (ME 6 P).

As the testing device has an intrinsically safe output circuit, it can be used for testing

all overfill prevention sensors approved by prEN 13616-2. The testing device itself must

be operated outside the Ex area. The type 903 socket coupler needed for the connec-

tion to the overfill prevention sensor is equipped with an appropriate length of cable.

The testing device must be equipped with a FAFNIR socket coupler type AS 903 for

checking the product identification.

The testing device is fitted with 4 pcs. NiMH rechargeable batteries. These batteries are

charged with the plug-in power supply via the USB socket or with the USB host of a

PC/laptop. They can only be charged when in USB mode. Depending on the nominal

capacity of the batteries, it takes about 10 hours to charge them. The batteries can be

freely exchanged.

Page 5/33 Scope of delivery

3.3 Scope of delivery

•The ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device with connected coupling

cable (with product identification, without product identification, or LPG)

•USB cable type A/B

•4 pcs NiMH rechargeable batteries (type AA 1.2 V, 2000 mAh), plugged in

or separate

•Technical Documentation

Figure 2: Scope of delivery in carrying case as a set (e.g. ME 6 P)

Fundamentals Page 6/33

4Operation

4.1 Fundamentals

The ME 6 ... overfill prevention sensor testing device is operated by a Touchscreen;

operations are activated by touching special activation fields. The user is generally

guided by icons or informative items of short text with the result that it is quite evident

in the individual screens which functions are triggered by the various activation fields.

The activation fields which regularly recur are listed below.

Confirmation, Activity successful, Amendments accepted

Refusal, Unsuccessful, Abort without amendments, Delete

Return to the previous screen

Input of figures

Figure 3: Activation fields of the graphical user guidance

In this manual important activation fields are highlighted by a fingertip in symbolic

form.

Excessive pressure can damage the screen. Gently touching the screen is

sufficient to operate it.

If no reaction is produced, the touch screen is perhaps decalibrated. In this

case, all that is needed to start the calibration process is to touch the screen

with a finger for about 5 seconds.

Page 7/33 Fundamentals

When in the main screens, the date, time, memory occupancy, and battery status is

indicated in the upper line of the screen.

<Measuring range data storage over 50% full

<Batteries about 1/3 discharged

<Memory almost empty

<Batteries being charged

<Memory almost full

<No batteries inserted; testing device being powered via the

USB socket

Figure 4: Status display

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