Tradinco TRAQC-2 Series User manual

TRAQC-2 PC

Portable pressure calibrator

with a pressure control valve

User manual

 
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Content 
General.....................................................................................................................................................................3 
1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................3 
2 Warranty.........................................................................................................................................................3 
3 Service of Tradinco Instruments.....................................................................................................................4 
4 Calibration services.........................................................................................................................................4 
5 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................................4 
6 Packaging for shipment ..................................................................................................................................4 
Safety symbols, notices and warnings .....................................................................................................................5 
1 Responsible use of the Traqc-2 PC .................................................................................................................5 
2 General safety instructions.............................................................................................................................5 
3 Warnings and caution notices ........................................................................................................................5 
About the Traqc-2 PC ...............................................................................................................................................7 
1 Functions of the Traqc-2 PC............................................................................................................................7 
2 Terms of use ...................................................................................................................................................7 
 Control panel and layout............................................................................................................................7 
 Display terms..............................................................................................................................................8 
 Terms of the manual ..................................................................................................................................8 
3 A closer look at the instrument ......................................................................................................................8 
Operation of the Traqc-2 PC ....................................................................................................................................9 
1 On/off switch..................................................................................................................................................9 
2 Zero/unit switch .............................................................................................................................................9 
3 Display ..........................................................................................................................................................10 
4 Two-way switch ............................................................................................................................................10 
Using the Traqc-2 ...................................................................................................................................................11 
1 Applying supply pressure to the UUT ...........................................................................................................11 
2 Performing a comparative measurement ....................................................................................................11 
3 Performing a leak test ..................................................................................................................................11 
4 Measuring external pressure........................................................................................................................11 
5 Charging the battery.....................................................................................................................................11 
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................12 
1 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................12 
2 Calibration ....................................................................................................................................................12 
Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................13 
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................................14 
 
 

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1. General

1.1 Introduction

The Traqc-2 PC is a portable calibration instrument to perform calibrations on site:

•by reducing pressure from an external circuit, by means of a connected pressure supply (max. 10 bar). After this,

the applied pressure can be read on the display.

•by directly measuring the pressure of a connected external circuit (max. 10 bar).

Also a leak test can be performed with the Traqc-2 PC. The built-in pressure cell has been calibrated to confirm that

the measured value is within the accuracy described in the specifications.

1.2 Warranty

During the design and manufacturing of this instrument the at most attention has been given to quality and

durability. This manual contains information needed for the safe and effective use of the capabilities of the

instrument.

Please read the manual carefully before operating the instrument. By doing so, possible damage to the instrument

or damage caused by incorrect use of the instrument can be avoided. Tradinco Instruments warrantees the

instrument in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions 2020 of the Instrument Trade as issued by the

Association bearing the name "Federation Het Instrument" (The Instrument Federation, filed with the Chamber of

Commerce of Gooi-, Eem- and Flevoland under number 4050754. You can find and download a copy of the terms

and conditions from our website https://tradinco.com/.

Tradinco Instruments warrantees that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a

period of 1 year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period,

Tradinco Instruments, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts or labor, or will

provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, the customer must notify Tradinco Instruments of the defect before

the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of the service.

The customer is responsible for packaging and shipping of the defective product to the service center designated by

Tradinco Instruments, with shipping charges prepaid. If no defect can be found Customer may be charged for costs

of the investigation. This warranty does not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by:

•Improper use of the instrument;

•Battery leakage;

•Normal wear of the product;

•Modification or repair carried out by or on behalf of the owner or by a third party;

•Implementation of modifications to the product that are not supplied or implemented by Tradinco Instruments.

Tradinco Instruments and its vendors will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages

irrespective of whether Tradinco Instruments or the vendor has advance notice of the possibility of such damages.

The type number of the product, as listed on the instrument tag plate, should always be mentioned in any

correspondence concerning the product.

Tradinco Instrumenten-Apparaten B.V.

Radonstraat 250

2718 TB Zoetermeer

The Netherlands

+31 79 2033133

www.tradinco.com

[email protected]

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1.3 Service of Tradinco Instruments

Tradinco Instruments has made a concerted effort to provide complete and current information for the proper use

of the equipment. If there are questions regarding this manual, proper use of the equipment, or if you have

problems using your Traqc-2 PC and you don’t find the answer in this manual, contact either Tradinco Instruments

for personal assistance. We are ready to help.

1.4 Calibration services

In addition to servicing our own products, Tradinco Instruments provides complete pressure calibration services for

many pressure instruments. This service includes a Certificate of Compliance and Calibration and a record of

traceability to the pressure standards of the Dutch Accreditation Council RvA.

1.5 Accreditation

Tradinco Instruments is registered to ISO 9001:2015. The calibration program at Tradinco Instruments is accredited

by Dutch Accreditation Council RvA, as complying with EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

1.6 Packaging for shipment

If the product must be shipped to a different location or returned for any reason through a common carrier it must

be packaged properly to minimize the risk of damage. The recommended method of packing is to place the

instrument in a container, surrounded on all sides with at least four inches of shock attenuation material such as

styrofoam peanuts.

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2. Safety symbols, notices and warnings

This warning symbol indicates danger for the system and material if the respective safety precautions are

not taken, or indicates that danger of injury for persons and the environment and/or considerable material

damage (mortal danger, danger of injury) will occur if the respective safety precautions are not taken.

This warning symbol indicates danger by explosion for the system and material and the operator and

bystanders if the respective safety precautions are not taken.

This notice symbol does not indicate safety notices but information for a better understanding of the facts.

2.1 Responsible use of the Traqc-2 PC

To ensure safety, the operator must make sure that the following conditions are met:

•The system is used properly, no dangerous media are used and that all technical specifications are observed;

•The system is in perfect operating condition;

•The operation manual is legible and accessible to the user at the system’s location;

•The system is operated, serviced and repaired only by authorized and qualified personnel;

•The user receives instruction on industrial safety and environmental protection, and is knowledgeable of all

operating instructions and safety notices relevant to the current procedure.

2.2 General safety instructions

The system should be operated only by trained personnel who are familiar with this manual and the

operation of the instrument.

The battery of the Traqc-2 PC should be charged regularly. Only use the supplied USB cable for this, which

may be connected to a USB charging point that delivers a maximum of 500 mA/hr in order to prevent

overloading the internal electronics.

A condition for trouble-free and safe operation of this system is proper transport, proper storage,

installation, assembly and proper use as well as careful operation and maintenance.

Any operation not described in the following instructions should be prohibited. The system must be

handled with care required for an electronic precision instrument (protect from humidity, impacts, strong

magnetic fields, static electricity and extreme temperatures). Do not insert any objects into the instrument.

2.3 Warnings and caution notices

WARNING: PRESSURE! Pressure gases are potentially hazardous. Energy stored in these gases can be

released suddenly and with extreme force. Pressure systems should be assembled and operated only by

personnel who have been trained in proper safety practices.

Do not disconnect any pressure connection of the Traqc-2 PC when a measurement of any kind is in

progress. Physical injury may exceed when process connections will be disconnected, caused by the

expanding gas.

CAUTION: Pressure testing with compressed gases can lead to additional risks due to release of stored

energy (e.g. burst of system, flying objects). Please take appropriate measures (e.g. shielding, use of

personal protective equipment (PPE)) to prevent hazardous situations which could result in human injuries.

CAUTION: Use proper pressure medium. Use only clean, dry air or nitrogen gas. This instrument is not

designed for oxygen use.

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WARNING: NOT EXPLOSION PROOF! Using this instrument in an area where devices with intrinsically safe

classification is recommended, is prohibited!

WARNING: Detachable main power supply cord with inadequate ratings should not be used.

WARNING: It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that pressure in circuits connected to the

Traqc-2 PC will never exceed their safe working pressure. In the event that the maximum safe working

pressure of a circuit / system to be tested is lower than the maximum obtainable output pressure of the

Traqc-2 PC, the operator who will perform the tests must be instructed in advance regarding the maximum

safe working pressure of the external circuit.

Depending on the volume and pressure in the Traqc-2 PC, the risks for humans and material can be very

high. For that reason the end user must ensure that maximum pressure levels for each circuit are

established as set forth by law. (European directive 2014/68/EU or similar guidelines/obligations are

specified and applicable in the country of use.)

Because of the potential risk for human beings in the vicinity of systems/circuits under pressure, the end

user must ensure that risks are kept to the minimum by fencing, warning, forbidding passage or access to

the area for as long as the risk exists.

Do not connect the voltages higher than specified in the specifications to the instrument. If higher voltages

are connected, the interface control may be damaged.

This instrument is equipped with an overpressure protection, which protects the pressure sensor against

overpressure. As soon as the pressure on the pressure sensor increases to 1 bar above the measuring range

specified for the instrument, the supply to the pressure sensor will be cut off to protect the pressure sensor

from damage.

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3. About the Traqc-2 PC

3.1 Functions of the Traqc-2 PC

The Traqc-2 PC is a portable pressure calibrator to perform a calibration, a simple pressure measurement or a leak

test. The Traqc-2 PC is not suitable for generating pressure. However, an UUT can be pressurized by means of a

supply pressure, which can be regulated with the pressure control valve if desired. This pressure will appear in the

display. The display can be set to psi, bar or kPa by briefly pressing the push button. The pressure indication on the

display can be zeroed by pressing the push button for a longer period of time.

3.2 Terms of use

Control panel and layout

ID Function Description

SC Connection point For the purpose of connecting the external pressure supply

PCV Pressure control valve For the purpose of controlling the pressure to test

connection 1 & 2

PS Selector switch May or may not allow reduced pressure to

test connection 1 & leak test function

TEST 1 Test connection 1 Test point to which an UUT can be connected

TEST 2 Test connection 2 Test point to which an UUT can be connected

OFF / ON On / off switch Switching the Traqc-2 PC on or off

ZERO / UNIT Push button For the purpose of zeroing the display or changing

the measuring unit

PT Pressure reference sensor Measuring the pressure

PSS Pressure limiting valve Protecting the pressure sensor against overpressure

Underlined components are visible

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Display terms

Term Description

P test [bar/psi/kPa] Pressure test

Terms of the manual

Term Description Meaning

CW Clock Wise

CCW Counter Clock Wise

UUT User under test (the object that is being

tested)

3.3 A closer look at the instrument

Charging

connector USB B

under swivel flap

Pressure control valve

Two-way switch

Test terminal

On/off switch

Zero/unit switch

Display

Test point

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4. Operation of the Traqc-2 PC

The supply pressure which must be connected should not exceed 10 bar.

The pressure to the test terminals, test 1 and test 2, should never exceed the maximum pressure in

accordance with the type label.

4.1 On/off switch

To turn the instrument on and off.

4.2 Zero/unit switch

The instrument is equipped with a push button that can be used to:

•Changing the unit shown on the display. To do this, briefly press the push button.

•Zeroing the reading. To do this, press the push button for at least 3 seconds.

Storage compartment

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4.3 Display

The display shows the following information:

•The battery status

•The test pressure

4.4 Two-way switch

The instrument is equipped with a two-way pneumatic switch that has two functions:

•The pressure from the pressure control valve is passed to the pressure sensor and to the test terminal

(test 1 or test 2).

•The test terminals (test 1 and test 2) and the pressure sensor are disconnected from the source.

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