Kane AUTO600 Manuel utilisateur

AUTO600

SMOKEMETER

Stock No: 19266-2 February 2013

Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•Read all instructions.

•Please take care when handling the probe as it may be hot

•Ensure equipment or any electrical cables are free from damage

•Please beware of cables coming in contact with rotating engine

parts or other moving components

•Allow the AUTO600 to cool before storage

•The AUTO600 extracts exhaust gases that may be toxic in

relatively low concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the

top and the base of the AUTO600 base unit.

•Use in an adequately ventilated area

•Ensure the test vehicle is at normal operating temperature before

carrying out an opacity test

•Due to the nature of the opacity test ensure the vehicle being

tested has been properly maintained. Kane take no responsibility

for any damage caused to a vehicle as a result of the testing

process.

•Clean the exterior of the product with a damp cloth only. Do not

use solvents of any kind.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Page 3

1. INTRODUCTION

The AUTO600 is a portable and re chargeable ‘partial flow’ diesel

engine Smokemeter designed for “Continuous” and “Peak” testing of

exhaust gases in diesel vehicles.

It is designed to meet recognised standards for accuracy and

repeatability for Category A (Cars & Light Commercial) and Category B

(Commercial) vehicles.

Measurement Units are %H (Hartridge units) and k (/m).

Comprising of a rugged smoke measuring base unit linked via Bluetooth

or optionally cable to the handset control module the AUTO600 offers

ease and flexibility of use.

Page 4

2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The AUTO600 takes a sample of exhaust gas through a flexible probe

inserted into the vehicle’s exhaust. The gases are passed through a tube

that is illuminated by a near monochromatic visible light source. The

obscuration of this light gives an accurate measurement of the density of

the smoke emitted by the vehicle.

A fan is used to deliver clean fresh air to the smoke tube prior to the test

sequence. This is to ensure the AUTO600 has an accurate zero.

Vectored air curtains are directed at the lenses at each end of the smoke

tube to prevent “sooting” of the lenses, which would change the zero

calibration.

The measurement tube and smoke delivery system are heated to

prevent condensation and loss of smoke particles. This is to ensure

accurate and repeatable measurements are obtained.

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

The AUTO600 base unit has an integrated nickel-metal hydride (NiMh)

battery pack that can be recharged by using a mains powered charger.

The first charge should be for twelve hours continuously. When an

external charger is connected and power is detected the green LED

above the charger socket flashes.

NiMh batteries are suitable for top up charging at any time, even for short

periods. The charger can be left connected to the AUTO600

continuously.

TIP: For maximum battery operational life it is strongly

recommended that the AUTO600 is connected to the mains

charger or the vehicle DC adapter during the warm up

period. This ensures that the high power needed during this

phase does not drain the internal battery. This will

substantially increase operational battery life.

The expected operational battery life is four hours on a full charge.

Page 5

3.1 BASE UNIT:

1. Probe Connection

2. Handset Cable Socket

3. LED Indicators (internal heaters)

4. Smoke Sample Exhaust

5. Charger Socket, Charging Indicator and Fuse

6. Base Unit On/Off switch

CAUTION!

The fuse fitted to the AUTO600 is a 20*5mm, 5A quick blow fuse. Do not

fit any other part.

3.2 HANDSET:

The Handset requires two alkaline AA cells and is supplied with these. If

required these can be replaced with rechargeable NiMh AA cells which

must be recharged outside the handset.

Page 6

Handset cable connection

Units key selects measurement units in k (/m) or Hartridge (%H)

Backlight and contrast key. Press repeatedly for four levels of

contrast with the backlight on and four levels with backlight off

Page 7

Enter key used to confirm a selection throughout the AUTO600’s

operation.

5. Infra-red printer port.

6. On/Off key.

7. Scroll up key.

8. Scroll down and print key.

9. MODE key selects operating modes.

a. Zero Check

b. Peak

c. Menu

I Trigger

ii Cat A/B

iii Time

iv Date

v Cal Filter

vi Serial Number

vii Language

d. Zero Smoke

The Mode key is also used as an ‘escape’ key to avoid certain actions in

setting up the AUTO600.

The handset will operate for at least fifty hours on a fresh set of batteries

with Bluetooth communications, longer when using the serial cable. The

handset will keep the time and date as set even when turned off. When

new batteries are needed the handset will interrupt the normal screen

display with a message. It will also report the condition of the base unit’s

batteries.

When the handset batteries require replacement, ensure it is turned off

first before replacing the cells. This will avoid resetting the time and date

again. The handset will keep accurate time and date for a short period

with the batteries removed but only when the display is off.

Page 8

4. PREPARING FOR USE

The Main Switch:

There is a master ON/OFF switch located at the front of the base unit

This must be switched on before use and when charging.

The OFF position is provided for

when longer term storage is

anticipated to ensure that the

batteries are not discharged.

Attaching the probe:

The probe attaches to the AUTO600’s body using a metal screw thread

attachment. This only needs to be hand tight. Take care not to over

tighten or cross thread it.

Do not insert the probe into the

vehicle exhaust until:

a) The vehicle’s engine is up to

the required temperature

b) The AUTO600 has

completed its warm up

sequence and has auto-

calibrated itself.

c) Instructed to do so by the

handset in PEAK mode

operation.

Bluetooth or cable connectivity:

It is possible to

use either Bluetooth to link the handset and base unit, or

the included cable if preferred. It is not possible to switch from one to the

other while in use. In order to change the connection method the

AUTO600 must be powered down and then restarted.

Bluetooth communication between the handset and the base unit is

achieved using Class1 devices. These have a nominal range of one

hundred metres.

Page 9

5. USING THE AUTO600

It is recommended that the AUTO600 is used with Bluetooth

communications as this avoids use of cables and potential trip hazards. It

is also a very convenient method of operation as it gives the user greater

flexibility in taking smoke measurements.

Connect the AUTO600’s base unit

to the mains or DC adapter and

press the ON/OFF button. Use a

long key press on the handset to

turn the instrument on. This will

initiate the AUTO600’s start up

sequence.

The handset screen will display the

system status and the warm-up

sequence begins.

The screen will display the warm

up time and the LEDs on the base

unit will start to flash in sequence

for up to twenty five minutes

depending on the ambient

temperature.

The three LEDs on the base unit represent each of the three internal

heaters and will flash slowly between dim and bright until operating

temperature has been reached when the flash rate will change.

Once the AUTO600 has reached operating temperature and performed a

zero calibration, the handset display will change and indicate vehicle

category, measurement units and Bluetooth connectivity as below.

Page 10

The AUTO600 is now ready for use

Bluetooth

connection

symbol

Vehicle Category

Cat A Cars & light commercial

Cat B Commercial

Measurement

Units

Table des matières

Autres manuels Kane Instrument de mesure

Manuels Instrument de mesure populaires d'autres marques

Suaoki

Suaoki D40 Manuel utilisateur

Elster

Elster BK-G1.6 Manuel utilisateur

Endress+Hauser

Endress+Hauser Deltabar FMD71 Manuel

Duratool

Duratool D03128 Manuel utilisateur

Vega

Vega VEGAPULS 65 Manuel utilisateur

Tonghui

Tonghui TH2618B Manuel utilisateur

Tenmars

Tenmars TM-801 Manuel utilisateur

MSR

MSR 145 Manuel utilisateur

TPS

TPS WP-82 Manuel utilisateur

ELMETRON

ELMETRON CP-511 Manuel utilisateur

PCB Piezotronics

PCB Piezotronics 003C30 Manuel utilisateur

Tenma

Tenma 72-10465 Manuel utilisateur

Endress+Hauser

Endress+Hauser Proline Promag 50 Caractéristiques techniques

Siemens

Siemens SITRANS F Coriolis FCT030 Manuel de la liste des pièces

KLINGER

KLINGER CMF V Series Manuel utilisateur

EXFO

EXFO FTB-2 Manuel d'exploitation et d'entretien

Keysight

Keysight M8290A Manuel utilisateur

ADTEK

ADTEK MW-5 Manuel utilisateur