SDmatic. Maintenance Manual

SDmatic
Maintenance manual
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IMPORTANT
The technical elements that constitute this manual (text and illustrations) are not contractual,
their only target being to bring assistance for troubleshooting and repairing the SDmatic.
Use, duplication or disclosure of subject data, for any purpose other than relating to the
servicing or repair of this equipment, is strictly prohibited without the written authorisation of
Tripette & Renaud.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Installation & Maintenance:

reminder & additional information 1
1. Operting conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Precautions linked to testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Use of SDmalink / SDmlink softwares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5. Setting and Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6. Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1. Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Failure modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3. Troubleshooting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. Progress of a measuring cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5. Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 3 Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2. Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 4 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
1. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2. Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3. Parts lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Chapter 1 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE:

REMINDER & ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Chapter 1. Installation & Maintenance: reminder &

additional information
This chapter summarizes most of the important instructions relating to operation and maintenance of the
SDmatic.
For detailed information, refer to the User’s Manual.
In addition, this section contains further information destined exclusively to personnel entitled to carry out
maintenance and repair operations on this unit.
1. Operting conditions ■ Setup
Installation of the equipment requires a plane, clear and clean sur-

face. The SDmatic can tolerate a 3° maximum angle horizontally.
IMPORTANT NOTE Avoid placing the equipment behind a window pane, mainly if this
window is exposed to sunshine for several hours a day.
❏ Protection of the measuring probe
For the delivery, a plastic tube protects the probe against damages.
First unscrew it before setting up the unit and keep it for future use
(transfer or shipment of the unit).
During maintenance operations, put the plastic protector on

the probe and remove it if necessary.
Probe protector
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■ Electrical connection
The electrical connections must have been carried out in conformity

with standard EN61010-2. The SDmatic must be connected to an
electrical network equipped with an earth connection.
The SDmatic should be used with the supply cable. Any other
utilisation will be not insured by the guarantee.
The plug for power supply and parallel and RS232 ports are fitted
on the unit back.
The commutation 120/230 V, 50/60Hz is automatic and does not

need any modification of the equipment.
Do not plug the printer on the parallel port when the SDmatic is
supplied.
■ Environment
❏ Inside use
❏ Storage temperature: -25°C to +55°C
❏ Operating temperature: 10°C to 30°C
❏ Hygrometry: HR ≤ 85 % at 40°C
❏ Power voltage variations: < ± 10%
❏ Pollution grade: 2
(according to EN 61010)
❏ Installation category for transient surges: II

(according to EN 61010)
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2. Precautions linked to
testing
Risk of burn: do not touch the heating resistor because it might

be hot, for instance in case of electronic failure.
Avoid touching measuring devices with fingers (parts in contact

with the reagent): this could cause wrong measurements.
■ Do not leave the reaction bowl in this place for more than half an
hour: the temperature could become higher than 35°C and the solu-
tion could evaporate.
The preheating should be used only in case of test series.
Preheating place
If the SDmatic is not used for a long time, keep the

measuring devices in distilled water.
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3. Use of SDmalink / ■ The SDmalink and SDmlinks softwares are used to update the
embedded program of the SDmatic unit. The SDmlink software
SDmlink softwares allows too to create calibrations (see "user’s manual").
MINIMUM CONFIGURATION:
- PC compatible equipped with a Pentium II at 90MHz or equivalent
- CD drive 4 x
- RAM16 MB
- Windows 95 (or more recent).
a. Installation
❏ Insert the disk (or CD) of the SDmatic into the PC.
❏ Run "SETUP.EXE".
❏ Follow the installation instruction.
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b. Updating the embedded program
The updating procedure for the embedded program depends on the

software version of the SDmatic. It is displayed when the SDmatic
starts.
Software version of the SDmatic
■ If the SDmatic version is higher than 1.45
❏ Download on Chopin Website (www.chopinservice.com) the lat-

est version of SDmlink software and install it.
❏ Switch off the SDmatic and connect it to PC with a serial cable.
❏ Open the program SDmlink.
❏ In "File" and in "Connection", select the com. to which the

SDmatic is connected and click on OK to confirm.
❏ Select "Update", enter the password "1576" and click on OK.
❏ Switch on the SDmatic to begin the transfer. The transfer is over

when the SDmlink software displays "Transfer OK".
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■ If the Sdmatic version is lower or equal to 1.45
Updating the embedded program has to be done in 2 steps : format-

ting the SDmatic memory with SDmalink software and then updat-
ing the embedded program with SDmlink software.
❏ Download on Chopin Website (www.chopinservice.com) the lat-

est versions of SDmlink and SDmlink softwares and install them.
❏ Switch off the SDmatic and connect it to PC with a serial cable.
❏ Connect the SDmatic with a cable RS232 (Series cable, Rheo F3

type).
❏ Open the program "SDmalink".
❏ Select a port: In "File" and in "Configuration" select the com to

which the SDmatic is connected, click on "OK" to confirm.
❏ Power on the SDmatic to begin the transfer. The transfer of the

software is done automatically.
Do not switch off the SDmatic before the end of the transfer. It
is over when the SDmatic displays "MODIFICATION EEPROM
OK".
❏ At the end of transfer, turn off the SDmatic and update the
embedded program of the SDmatic as described in “If the SDmatic
version is higher than 1.45”, page 7.
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4. Control Menu ■ Through this menu, the user can check the function of:
❏ the vibrator;
❏ the stirrer;
❏ the safety closing contact;
❏ the measurement chain;
❏ the generation of the iodine production current (40 mA)

(see op. 13-3).
Stirrer Vibrator Safety contact
generation of 40 mA
7 S
0.02 µ A
T°=19,4°C
Measurement chain
■ For more details about using the Control menu use, refer to the
SDmatic user’s manual.
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5. Setting and ■ From this menu , the user can modify some SDmatic parameters:
Calibration Menu ❏ Format and setting of date and time;
❏ Selection of language,
❏ Modification of results printouts,
❏ Setting of the vibrator intensity;
❏ User calibration.
■ For more details about using the settings or calibration use, refer
to the SDmatic user’s manual.
■ Some menus are available with a password for the agent. They
give the possibility to:
❏ calibrate the SDmatic temperature measurement, (see op. 14-2) ;
❏ calibrate the SDmatic measurement chain, (see op. 14-1) ;
❏ perform a global calibration of the SDmatic parameters, (see

op. 14-3).
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6. Periodic
maintenance
OPERATOR The SDmatic does not require any particular maintenance: the unit
runs an autotest when it is powered up.
If an error or a malfunction is detected during the start-up step, it is

displayed on the unit screen. (see "Troubleshooting").
■ Cleaning
❏ Once a week, proceed to a cleaning of the apparatus using a

damp cloth.
❏ Wipe the surfaces of the oval hole through which the flour flows
out by blowing carefully (low pressure compressed air) or with a
brush.
Orifice to be cleaned
■ Cleaning after each test
❏ Check that the SDmatic owner cleans correctly the apparatus

after each test.
❏ After each test, the measuring probe, the stirrer and the resistor
of SDmatic should be cleaned with distilled water in order not to
contaminate the next test with residue from the previous test.
If the SDmatic is not used for a long time, keep the

measuring devices in distilled water.
■ Verification
Periodically verify the accuracy of the apparatus by performing tests

on known flours (control card type).
If the difference between the results is higher than 3%, check the
measurement chain (see op. 14-1).
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ENTITLED AGENT ■ Users are furthermore recommended to ask Chopin or an

authorized agent for a complete overhaul of their equipment.
■ Recommended frequency
At least once a year.
■ Precautions
❏ Unplug the power supply when power is not required.
❏ During maintenance operations with the need of electrical power

Electronic circuits sensitive to supply, apply adequate safety measures.
electrostatic discharges (measure
cell and measure board). ❏ During the maintenance operations, the operator will take special
Use precautions during handling care to the items: probe, stirrer, resistor and electronic boards.
(antistatic floor, grounded wirst).
❏ To improve the efficiency of the maintenance operations, it is
recommended to date, memorise and update all the information on
the apparatus life.
■ Minimum recommended operations
After removing the covers of the apparatus, the entitled Chopin

repair personnel or an authorized agent proceeds to:
❏ a complete cleaning of the apparatus (vacuum cleaner, low pres-

sure compressed air),
❏ a global visual inspection of the apparatus,
❏ a control of the main functions (stirrer, heating, measurement)
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Chapter 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Chapter 2. Troubleshooting
The aim of this chapter is, in case a fault occurs, to find the probable origin and to isolate any failed compo-
nent or sub-assembly; the required actions are then detailed.
1. Method ■ Possible failures are listed in § 2. "Failure modes". These fail-

ures are classified as follows:
- A. Declared faults,
- B. Abnormal test results,
- C. Other faults.
❏ Other abnormal events may occur: it is then up to the repairman

using analyses and comparisons to find the solution. Simplified
interconnecting schematics are provided in §5. of this chapter, they
may help when trying to locate failures.
Of course, in case of difficulty or doubt, the engineering services of

Chopin are available to try to solve the problem, via telephone or
fax.
If this fails, the unit will have to be sent to Chopin for in-workshop
troubleshooting and repair.
■ Before starting any troubleshooting, all useful indications should

be recorded.
❏ The written comments could be useful, as long as they have been

filled during the previous intervention.
❏ Regardless of the failure, it is recommended to carefully note the

conditions under which the failure occurred.
■ For most failure modes, the charts in §3. "Troubleshooting

instructions" indicate the isolation process that must be followed
chronologically.
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2. Failure modes In any failure case, before any intervention, restart the appara-
tus in order to re-confirm the failure.
A Declared faults
They are displayed on the SDmatic screen to help in the detection

of faults.
Err - 0a Software error.

Proceed to the update of the internal software of SDmatic. If the
problem remains, replace the CPU board.
See page 50
Err - 0b Memory error.

Proceed to the update of the internal software of SDmatic. If the
problem remains, replace the CPU board.
See page 50
Err - 0c Date error.

Set the date of the SDmatic in the main menu.
Err - 0d Communication error between Inter Micro-controllers . Replace the

CPU board.
See page 50
Err - 1 Heating problem.

The temperature does not reach 35°C after a time of 3 minutes.
See page 20
Err - 2 I(0) > 0.5 µA or < -0.5 µA.

The zero current is not enough close to zero.
See page 22
Err - 3 Im > 150 µA or < 50 µA

The maximum current (plateau) is out of limit.
See page 23
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Err - 4 I > 0.8 x Im after vibrations.

The current does not decrease despite the presence of flour.
See page 25
Err - 5 If > 0.2 x Im

The value If (I final) is out of limit.
See page 27
Err - 6 Printer does not respond.
See page 28
Err - 8 Incoherence of the current measurement calibration.

Value used is out of limit.
Calibrate the apparatus again.
See page 65
Err - 9 Incoherence of temperature measure at 35°C.

The used value is out of limit.
Calibrate the apparatus again.
See page 67
Err - 10 No production of iodine during phase 3.

After a time of 30s, I < 1.7 µA.
See page 29
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B Abnormal test results
For the exploitation of the "normal" results, i. e. for an apparatus in

good working order, refer to the SDmatic Instruction manual.
IMPORTANT NOTE Some internal failures may lead to apparently plausible test result.
Illogical results could come from a damaged or unsettled measuring

probe, or from a bad solution.
The same type of faults may occur if the test is incorrectly carried
out. Therefore, make sure that all the utilisation parameters and
instructions are respected.
When a test result is suspicious, a control test using a standard

flour sample should be carried out.
If the illogical results remain, calibrate the SDmatic again (see

op. 14 p.65).
If the illogical results remain, return the SDmatic to Chopin.
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C Other faults
NOTHING IS DISPLAYED ON Nothing is displayed on the screen at power up or during the

THE SCREEN operation of the apparatus. The user will identify if it is a SDmatic
failure, a displaying failure or only a bad contrast adjustment
SDmatic.
See page 31
SOFTWARE/ RESET Blocking during the initialisation phase.

BLOCKING
Many signs:
- The apparatus reinitialises itself without any reason
- The initialisation phase takes a abnormally long time.
Switch off and switch on the SDmatic.

If the problem remains, return the apparatus to Chopin.
THE PREHEATING DOES The preheating of bowls does not work any more.
NOT WORK
See page 32
THE ARM DOES NOT COME The arm does not come back up alone or it falls down too fast.
BACK UP
See page 33
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3. Troubleshooting Before removing the covers of the SDmatic, disconnect the power
supply and remove the supply cable.
instructions
When checks on SDmatic need electrical power supply, apply ade-

quate safety measures.
3.1 Err - 1 Heating problem
see op. 14-2

p.67
see op. 14-2

p.67
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see op. 13
p.61
see op. 7 see op. 10 see op. 7 see op. 11

p.50 p.58 p.50 p.59
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3.2 Err - 2 I(0) > 0.5 µA or < -0.5 µA
see op. 14
p.65
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 10
p.58
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3.3 Err - 3 Im > 150 µA or < 50 µA
see op. 13
p.61
see op. 7
see op. 8
p.50
p.51
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see op. 14
p.65
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 10
p.58
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3.4 Err - 4 I > 0.8 x Im after vibrations
see op. 13
p.61
see op. 9
p.56
see op. 9 see op. 7

p.56 p.50
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see op. 14
p.65
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 10
p.58
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3.5 Err - 5 If > 0.2 x Im
see op. 14
p.65
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 10
p.58
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3.6 Err - 6 The printer does not respond
see op. 7
p.50
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3.7 Err - 10 No production of iodine during phase 3.
see op. 13
p.61
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 13
p.61
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see op. 13
p.61
see op. 10
p.58
see op. 14
p.65
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 10
p.58
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3.8 Nothing is displayed on

the screen
see op. 12
p.60
see op. 13
see op. 12
p.61
p.60
see op. 12
p.60
see op. 6
p.49
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3.9 The Preheating does not The preheating of bowls does not work any more.
work
see op. 13
p.61
see op. 7
p.50
see op. 4
p.47
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3.10 The Arm does not come The arm does not come back up alone or it falls down too fast.
back up
see op. 2
p.45
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4. Progress of a A - Stage 0: Start of measuring cycle;

measuring cycle B - From the moment the heating resistor brings the solution to the
proper temperature (35°C, stage 1), the probe electrochemically
produces iodine according to the mass of flour to be tested (stage 2
and 3);
C - Stage 4: The plateau allows to measure the exact amount of the

current (hence of iodine) generated (maximum value: Im);
D - Stage 5: at the end of the plateau, the flour is introduced in the

reaction bowl and it starts fixing iodine. The current decreases
according to the iodine absorption;
E - Stage 6: 180 seconds after introduction of the flour, the probe

measures the value of the current (Ir).
❏ Result
Iodine absorption, A I%= (1 - Ir / Im) x 100
■ Measurement diagram:
Im 5 Introduction of flour
4
3
6 Ir
I0
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5. Diagrams The following diagrams may help for troubleshooting.
Electrical diagram
24 Vdc
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Mechanical diagram
Display
Stirrer
Motor
Heating
resistor
Preheating
resistor
Coupling
Measuring
probe
Supply
CPU board
damper of arm
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Chapter 3 REPAIR
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Chapter 3. Repair
This chapter details all corrective maintenance operations, authorised by Chopin, that can be carried out on
the SDmatic (Particular mention of these instructions are found in Chapter 2 "Troubleshooting", page 13).
Spare parts and sub-assemblies shall be selected from the illustrated parts lists of Chapter 4 "Spare parts".
1. Introduction 1.1 Warnings
When the enclosure of the SDmatic The power can be switched back ON, only once the unit is
needs to be opened, switch power to closed, all internal parts have been re-installed and re-con-
OFF and disconnect the supply nected.
cable.
Note: An exception should be made for some checks as long as all
safety precautions have been taken.
In order to prevent any damage on In particular:

the SDmatic, carefully follow instruc-
tions of this manual. ❏ repair operations should be carried out in a clean and dry envi-
ronment, with a complete set of standard tools, in addition to the
mentioned special tooling,
❏ repair operations should be carried out with care, by competent

personnel, with adequate qualification,
❏ the only authorised repair operations are those included in this

manual,
❏ use only spare parts and sub-assemblies listed in Chapter 4

"Spare parts" issued from the original manufacturer,
❏ each procedure shall be entirely followed (in particular with men-

tioned tests and checks), and the repair operation carefully
recorded.
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1.2 List of instructions
The table below lists all corrective maintenance operations that are
detailed in this chapter.
In addition, this list reminds for each procedure:
❏ particular ingredients to be used,

specific tools required.
Instructions Ingredients Specific tools

N° page designation
1. Basic operations
1-1 42 Opening/Closing the SDmatic
1-2 43 Electrical connections
2. Dismantling/Installing the arm damper
3. Dismantling / installing the springs
4. Dismantling/Installing the preheating

resistor
5. Replacement of the arm position sensor Plastic clamp fitting
6. Dismantling/Installing the supply board Plastic clamp fitting
7. Dismantling/Installing the CPU board Plastic clamp fitting Multimeter
8. Stirrer
8-1 51 Dismantling/Installing the stirrer motor Plastic clamp fitting
8-2 53 Dismantling/Installing the stirrer coupling
8-3 54 Dismantling/Installing the stirrer axle
9. Dismantling/Installing the vibrator unit Plastic clamp fitting
10. Dismantling/Installing the measuring Precision thermometer

probe
11. Dismantling/Installing the main bowl Precision thermometer

heating resistor
12. SDmatic Display
12-1 60 Replacement of the display board with

screen
12-2 60 Adjusting the screen contrast Varnish
13. Checks and adjustments on the CPU

board
13-1 61 Electrical checks on CPU board Multimeter
13-2 61 Adjusting the 160 mV Multimeter
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Instructions Ingredients Specific tools

N° page designation
13-3 62 Adjusting the 40mA Multimeter
13-4 64 Electrical checks on the probe Multimeter
14. Calibration of SDmatic
14-1 65 Measurement chain Multimeter
14-2 67 Temperature calibration Distilled water Precision thermometer
14-3 69 General calibration

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2. Instructions
1 Basic operations
1-1 Opening/Closing the Before removing the enclosure, the power supply should be
SDmatic disconnected. Always protect the measuring probe and let
the water drips before the lifting up of the arm.
1. Lift up the SDmatic arm.

2. Remove the six screws under the SDmatic arm.
3. Remove the enclosure of the SDmatic, taking care of the arm
coming back up (without the enclosure weight, the arm comes
back up alone).
Enclosure
fixing fixing
screws screws
Refitting the enclosure does not require special instructions.
NOTE : Use only the appropriate screws (see page 82).

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1-2 Electrical connections ❏ Take care not to damage the printed circuits while unplugging the
connectors from the boards.
a. CPU Board
5 6
4 7
8 11 10 9 8
1 Supply board connection 5 Stirrer motor connection 9 Arm position switch

connection
2 Preheating resistor connection 6 Vibrator motor connection 10 Centronics connection
3 Display board connection 7 Measuring probe 11 RS232 connection

connection
4 Main bowl heating resistor 8 Earth connection

connection

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b. Supply board
1 External supply 2 CPU board connection
c. External electrical connections
2 1
1 Main supply 3 RS232 connection

2 Centronics connection
d. Flat cables folding
2 1 3
1 Centronics flat cable 3 Display flat cable

2 RS232 flat cable

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2 Dismantling/Installing the arm damper

a. Dismantling
1. Remove the cleaning container on the left side of the SDmatic.
2. Push on the red cover (A), between two of the three black
marks, in order to tip off the cover (see picture below).
3. Lift up the SDmatic arm (released springs).
4. Unscrew the gear attachment nut and remove the gear (keep
the lock washer).
5. Remove the screws from the "rotary damper" and dismount it.
A Small spring
Gear
Cover Rotary damper Lift rod Big spring
Screws
b. Installing
Refitting the arm damper does not require special instructions.

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3 Dismantling / installing the springs

a. Dismantling
1. Remove the cleaning container on the left side of the SDmatic.
2. Push on the red cover (A), between two of the three black
marks, in order to tip off the cover (see picture below).
3. Lift up the SDmatic arm (released springs).
4. Unscrewthe gear attachment nut and remove the gear (keep
the lock washer).
5. Remove the "lift rod" from its axle (B) and remove the springs.
A Small spring
Gear
Cover Rotary damper Lift rod Big spring
b. Installing
For refitting the springs, do not forget to position properly the

springs (small spring in upper position).

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4 Dismantling/Installing the preheating resistor

a. Dismantling
1. Dismount the SDmatic enclosure (see op. 1-1, p.42).
2. Unplug the preheating resistor connection from the CPU board

and cut the plastic clamp fitting of the cable.
3. Using a large flat screwdriver (see picture A below), dismount

the red cover fixed on the right side of the apparatus (when
facing the apparatus).
4. In function of the SDmatic, remove the two screws fixing the

preheating resistor on the right side (B) or remove with a
screwdriver the part which maintains the preheating support
(C).
5. Remove the preheating device with its cable (D).
6. Keep the white support of preheating.
A B
Screw
Preheating
resistor
Flat screwdriver
Cover
C
D
Preheating
support
b. Installing
Mount the preheating support before the resistance, then refit the
preheating resistor. It will be easier to remount the fixing screws of
the resistor with a magnetized screwdriver.
Check that after power up the preheating works.
INGREDIENT ❏ Plastic clamp fitting

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5 Replacement of the arm position sensor

2. Dismount the supply board (see op. 6, p.49).
3. The SDmatic arm being in upper position, remove the fixing

screws from the sensor and remove the sensor.
To re-install the sensor, follow the procedure in reverse order. Bend

the sensor tongue in order that it is activated when the SDmatic arm
goes down.
Test the arm position contact from the control menu.
SDmatic
arm
Position
sensor
Supply
board

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6 Dismantling/Installing the supply board

a. Dismantling
2. Unplug all electrical connections on the CPU board (see op. 1-

2, p.43).
3. Remove the metallic cover of the supply board.
4. Unplug all electrical connections on the supply board (see

op. 1-2, p.43).
5. Remove the four screws from the CPU and supply boards sup-
Electronic circuits sensitive to port, and remove the support with the boards.
6. Undo the four nuts fixing the supply board and remove the
cell and measure board).
Use precautions during handling board.
Screw of support
Supply board
Supply board
cover
Nuts
b. Installing
1. Mount the new supply board on the support.
2. Refit the support with both boards on the SDmatic and secure
it (do not forget to connect the support to both earth connec-
tions).
3. Replug the electrical connectors on the supply board (see

op. 1-2, p.43).
4. Refit the cover of the supply board.
5. Replug the electrical connectors on the CPU board and check

that the folding of Centronics and RS232 flat cables is
respected (see op. 1-2, p.43).
6. Refit the SDmatic enclosure (see op. 1-1, p.42).
Proceed with a function check of the SDmatic after power up.
INGREDIENTS ❏ Plastic clamp fitting

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7 Dismantling/Installing the CPU board
2. Unplug all electrical connections on the CPU board (see op. 1-

2, p.43).
3. Remove the four attachment screws from the support of the

CPU board, and remove the board.
Electronic circuits sensitive to

Use precautions during handling
(antistatic floor, grounded wirst). 4 nuts
CPU board
Installing the CPU board does not require special instructions, but
do not forget to check that the folding of Centronics and RS232 flat
cables is respected (see op. 1-2, p.43)
4. Check that all components work (heating, stirrer, switch, etc...)

from the control menu.
5. Proceed to the setting of:
• the probe supply voltage (160mV) (see page 61);
• the iodine production current (40mA) (see page 62).
6. Calibrate:
• the measurement chain (see page 65);
• the temperature measuring (see page 67).
TOOLS ❏ Voltmeter
❏ Precision thermometer

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8 Stirrer
8-1 Dismantling/Installing the a. Dismantling

stirrer motor
2. Unplug the stirrer motor connection from the CPU board.
3. Remove the two nuts fixing the motor bracket on the SDmatic
frame (A) (keep the lock washers).
4. Remove the electrical motor and its bracket.
5. Loosen the pressure screw on the coupling upper part fixed on

the motor shaft (B).
6. Remove the coupling upper part.
7. Remove the screws fixing the motor to the bracket and remove
the motor (C) (keep the washers after have marked the
mounting way).
Coupling
A B
Fixing nut of
motor bracket
Pressure screw
Motor
Motor bracket
b. Installing
1. Mount the new motor on the bracket and secure it without

tightening the screws (respect the mounting direction of
washers).
2. Mount the coupling upper part so that it is flushed with the

shaft end (see view A below), and secure the coupling with the
pressure screw.
3. Refit the middle part of the coupling (if previously removed).
4. Mount the motor bracket on the frame and secure it with

screws and washers.

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5. Check that the middle part of coupling is not crushed and that
there is a small clearance (B) (if not, raise slightly the coupling
upper part).
6. Make the stirrer rotate with hand and check that the motor
shaft is aligned with the stirrer axle (if not, modify the motor
position on the bracket).
7. Tighten the screws fixing the motor to the bracket.
8. Plug the stirrer motor connection to the CPU board.
Test if the motor operates and if there is a suspicious noise, rectify

the motor shaft/stirrer axle alignment.
Pressure screw
A B
Upper coupling
Coupling middle
part
motor shaft
INGREDIENTS ❏ Plastic clamp fitting

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stirrer coupling
2. Dismount the stirrer motor (see op. 8-1, p.51).
3. Loosen the pressure screw on the coupling upper part fixed on

the motor shaft (A).
4. Remove the coupling upper part from the motor shaft.
5. Remove the coupling middle part (black part).
6. Note the exact height position of the coupling lower part on the
stirrer axle (if necessary mark the position with a marker).
7. Loosen the pressure screw of the coupling lower part (B).
8. Remove the coupling lower part from the stirrer axle.
A B
Pressure screw
Lower coupling
b. Installing
1. Fit the lower part of the new coupling on the stirrer axle, and
align the coupling on the mark written on the axle.
2. Install the coupling middle part on the lower coupling.
3. Mount the coupling upper part so that it is flushed with the

shaft end, and secure the coupling with the pressure screw.
4. Remount the stirrer motor (see op. 8-1, p.51).


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stirrer axle
3. Dismount the stirrer coupling (see op. 8-2, p.53).
4. With a little flat screwdriver remove the stop circlips of the stir-
rer axle (A).
5. Collect the washer under the circlips.
6. Remove the stirrer axle: push on the axle upper part and pull
the axle lower part downwards (B).
7. Remove the protection of the axle bearing.
A B
Stirrer axle
Circlips
Washer
b. Installing
1. Fit the protection of the bearing on the new stirrer axle

(opened part of the protection upwards).
2. Insert the new axle from its lower part:
• the knurled section has to be located inside the stirrer bearing

(the axle is shrunk at this level into the plastic bearing),
• the axle has to be pushed enough into the bearing in order to

be able to mount the washer and the circlips on the axle above
the bearing (see picture A on the next page).
3. Install the washer on the axle and position it above the bear-
White plastic ing.
support
4. With a flat screwdriver, put the stop circlips in the axle groove
(above the washer) (see B next page).
Bearing
protection 5. Push on the axle downwards to adjust it heightwise on the
circlips.
6. Adjust the bearing protection so as to obtain a clearance of

0.5mm between the white plastic support and the protection
0.5 mm (see picture opposite).
7. Mount the coupling lower part on the stirrer axle without tight-
ening the pressure screw.
8. Position the coupling middle part on the lower coupling.

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10. Adjust the coupling lower part so that the middle part of
coupling is not crushed and that there is a small clearance (if
not, move down slightly the coupling lower part) (see C below).
11. Secure the coupling by tightening the pressure screw.

A B
Bearing
Circlips
Stirrer axle
Coupling lower part

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9 Dismantling/Installing the vibrator unit

a. Dismantling
2. Dismount the SDmatic display and its support (see op. 12-1,
p.60).
3. Unplug the connection of the vibrator motor from the CPU

board.
4. Unplug the connections of the measuring probe and of the

heating resistor from the CPU board (see op. 1-2, p.43).
5. Remove the two screws fixing the vibrator unit (A) and the
obturator if required.
6. Remove the unit comprising the measuring probe, the heating

resistor and the stirrer axle (B) (measuring unit).
7. Cut the plastic clamp fitting of the vibrator motor cable.
8. Remove the vibrator unit.
A B
Measuring
unit
Obturator +
fixing
Vibrator screws
with tooth lock
washers (under
screw head)
b. Installing
1. Install the new vibrator unit on the frame without tightening the
fixing screws.
2. Put the spoon in position into the vibrator.
3. Adjust the vibrator unit in depth, so that when the spoon is in

position, its end is at 1 or 2 mm from the apparatus edge (see
picture A next page).
4. Adjust depthwise the vibrator unit (the unit should be centred

in its housing along its total length):
• centre the front part of the spoon in relation to the passageway

of the flour,
• at the level of the spoon external end, insert a 0.75mm spacer

between the housing and the spoon, and apply the spoon
against the spacer (B next page),

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• tighten the fixing screws of the vibrator unit,
• Check that the 0.75mm spacer passes freely between the

spoon other edge and the housing (the spoon should not touch
the housing).
5. Refit the unit comprising the measuring probe, the heating

resistor and the stirrer axle.
6. Replug the connectors of the measuring probe and of the heat-

ing resistor on the CPU board (see op. 1-2, p.43).
7. Replug the connector of the vibrator motor on the CPU board.
8. Secure the vibrator motor cable with a plastic clamp fitting.
9. Reinstall the SDmatic display with its support (see op. 12-1,
p.60).
Test the vibrator with flour from the control menu.
If required, set the intensity from the setting/calibration menu.
■ Adjusting criterion :
All the flour should fall from the spool into the bowl.
A B
1 or 2 mm Apparatus
edge
Frame
Spacer of
0.75mm
Spoon

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10 Dismantling/Installing the measuring probe

a. Dismantling
2. Unplug the measuring probe connector from the CPU board

(see op. 1-2, p.43).
4. Unscrew probe protector (A).
Take care when handling the probe, it should not be

shocked.
Electronic circuits sensitive to 5. Unscrew the measuring probe holding round its upper part
electrostatic discharges (measure (blue plastic part) (B).
Use precautions during handling 6. Remove the measuring probe.
A B
Measuring probe
Probe protector
b. Installing
1. Screw the new measuring probe on its support.
2. Put the probe protector.
3. Plug the measuring probe connector to the CPU board (see

op. 1-2, p.43).
5. Refit the SDmatic enclosure (see op. 1-1, p.42)
6. Calibrate the temperature (see op. 14-2, p.67).
7. Check the measurement chain from the control menu.
TOOLS ❏ Precision thermometer

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11 Dismantling/Installing the main bowl heating resistor

a. Dismantling
2. Unplug connectors of the measuring probe and of the heating
resistor from the CPU board (see op. 1-2, p.43).
3. For more accessibility, remove the support of the measuring
probe and the heating resistor (A).
4. Remove the screw fixing the thermostat on the resistor, and
remove the thermostat (B) (keep the fixing screw).
5. Using an open end wrench (13mm), unscrew the heating
resistor and remove it from the support (C).
A B
Heating
resistor
Thermostat
Support of
measuring
probe and
heating resistor
open end
wrench
b. Installing
To secure the thermostat on the heating resistor, it is

imperative to use the original fixing screw or a CHC M3x6
screw (a too long screw would damage the heating resis-
tor).
1. Secure the new heating resistor on its support.
2. Secure the thermostat on the heating resistor.
3. Remount the measuring probe and heating resistor support on
the apparatus.
4. Replug the connectors of the measuring probe and of the heat-

ing resistor to the CPU board (see op. 1-2, p.43).
5. Refit the SDmatic enclosure (see op. 1-1, p.42)
6. Check the heating function (see op. 14-2, p.67).

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12 SDmatic Display
12-1 Replacement of the

display board with screen Unplug the apparatus.
2. Unplug the connector of the display from the CPU board (see
op. 1-2, p.43)
3. Remove the four screws fixing the screen to its support.
4. Remove the screen with its board.
Electronic circuits sensitive to

Use precautions during handling
4 screws
To re-install the unit, follow the procedure in reverse order.
12-2 Adjusting the screen 1. Dismount the SDmatic enclosure (see op. 1-1, p.42).
contrast
2. For more accessibility, the display board may be removed
from its location (see op. 12-1, p.60) and then replugged on
the CPU board.
3. Plug the supply: the screen illuminates.
4. Adjust the contrast with the potentiometer located on the board

and then secure with varnish.
Potentiometer
5. Remount the board on the support (see op. 12-1, p.60).
INGREDIENTS ❏ Varnish

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13 Checks and adjustments on the CPU board
13-1 Electrical checks on CPU Before the apparatus opening, it is imperative to switch it off
board and to unplug the supply.
2. Replug the main supply.
3. Check that all electrical connections are correctly plugged.
To check the voltages on the CPU board, use a voltmeter and the
figure on next page.
4. Switch off the apparatus and unplug it.
TOOLS ❏ Voltmeter.
❏ Ammeter.
13-2 Adjusting the 160 mV 1. Control 160mV (160.00 +/- 0.05 mV) with a voltmeter between
the point 14 and the ground.
2. Re-adjust if required with the adjusting potentiometer and re-

calibrate the measurement chain (“Measurement chain”,
page 65).
160 mV Measurement probe

connection Ground
Setting of 160 mV

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13-3 Adjusting the 40mA 1. Remove the yellow jumper and connect an ammeter as
showned below.
Setting of 40mA
Jumper
2. Prepare a solution for a test (see "User’s manual") then place

the reaction bowl in the SDmatic and fold down the arm.
3. On the SDmatic, press on to select the control menu.

Press then on the stirrer to mix the solution and on the big
arrow to generate the 40 mA.
Big arrow
Stirrer
4. Check that the SDmatic generates the 40 mA (+/- 0.05 mA)

and re-adjust if required with the adjusting potentiometer.

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PROBE
MAIN BOWL STEPPING VIBRATION SETTING SHUNT A SETTING 1 160mV
HEATING MOTOR 1 Vibrator supply 40 mA Ctr 40 mA 160 mV 2 GND (Shield)
1 Resistor - 1 Resistor - 2 Vibrator Cmd 3 CTN1
2 Resistor + 2 Resistor + 4 Supply 40mA
3 Safety - 3 Safety - 160 mV 5 Measure (current)
4 Safety + 4 Safety + 6 GND (not conn.)
7 CTN 2
8 Regulation 40 mA
AUXILIARY SUPPLY GNDD +VCC CONTACT GNDA

HEATING 1 GND 1 Common
1 Heating Cmd 2 24V 2 N/F
2 24V 3 N/O
4 Not connected

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13-4 Electrical checks on the

probe
Connector
Pink wire linked to the ring 1 => 5 (- measure) 1
Blue wire linked to the ring 2 => 1 (+160 mV) 2
Yellow wire linked to the ring 3 => 8 (- Production) 3
White wire linked to the ring 4 => 4 (+ 40mA) 4
Green wire linked to one wire => 3

of the thermistor
Green wire linked to the other => 7
wire of the thermistor
Brown wire not connected => NC JP3
Black wire, cable shield => 2

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14 Calibration of SDmatic
14-1 Measurement chain ■ This operation is performed with the SDmatic opened.
1. Control the measurement chain from the control menu with the
small arrow.
Small arrow 159 ð Measure ð 161
Check that the current value is between 159 and161µA (high

value), and between 1.59 and 1.61µA (low value).
2. Measure the 160mV points on the CPU board.

If required, adjust the potentiometers to obtain a voltage of
160mV.
3. Check the measurement chain values again.
4. If the measurement chain values are out of range (between

159 and 161µA (high value), and between 1.59 and 1.61µA
(low value)), perform a calibration.
From the setting/calibration menu, press the A letter.
A
AI
T
5. Enter code 6751.

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6. Press OK to calibrate the SDmatic.
OK
50850 < 52434 < 54000
420 < 528 < 600
The SDmatic measurement chain is calibrated.
Check the measurement chain from the control menu.
TOOLS ❏ Voltmeter

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14-2 Temperature calibration ■ This operation is performed with the SDmatic opened.
1. From the setting/calibration menu, press the T letter.
A
AI
T
2. Enter code 6751.
3. Position a bowl filled of distilled water.
4. Confirm on the screen by pressing on "YES" for water

presence.
The heating resistor heats until the water temperature reaches 35°C
(regulated temperature).
Measured temperature Graduations Heating indicator
Wait until the measured temperature on the screen indicates 35°C.

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5. Check the temperature with a thermometer.
6. If required, re-adjust the value by pressing on graduations on

the screen to access to the menu.
Enter the value measured by the thermometer and confirm.
TOOLS ❏ Precision thermometer
INGREDIENTS ❏ Distilled water

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14-3 General calibration This operation is performed only as the last possibility only
when all other maintenance operations did not succeed.
Before carrying out this operation, check the following points:
• visual check of the closing contact and the operating condition

of the stirrer;
• check the 160mV (see op. 13-2, p.61) and the measurement
chain;
• vibrator check (check that the flour falls correctly into the bowl;
• check the temperature (see op. 14-2, p.67);
• check the 40mA (see op. 13-3, p.62).
1. From the setting/calibration menu, press the A letter:
A
AI
T
2. Enter code 1002.
Code A 1002
5 6 7 8 9 C
0 1 2 3 4 .

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3. Choose a flour with a high damage level and another with a

low damage level so as to cover a wider measuring range.
Reference AI% Measured AI%
Click on one value and with the numerical keyboard, enter the
values of both flours from which the reference values and the iodine
absorption rates are known.
4. Confirm by pressing "OK"

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Chapter 4 SPARE PARTS
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Chapter 4. Spare parts
1. Warnings ■ The illustrated parts lists contain all pieces of information neces-
sary to identify spare parts and spare sub-assemblies, and pur-
chase them from the original manufacturer.
The lists also include the detail description of all fasteners that may
need to be replaced, if damaged or lost, when replacing these spare
units.
■ Any further dismantling is to be strongly discouraged, it is then

carried out under the operator’s own responsibility.
It is a fact that, on one hand, repair procedures of chapter 3 do not

cover other spare parts, and on the other hand Chopin will never
provide other parts than those referenced in these lists.
2. Notes ■ Fastener-type parts that have no Chopin part number shall not be
purchased from Chopin, but directly from a general retailer.
■ Except otherwise mentioned, all metallic fasteners are stainless

steel-made.
■ All parts having a Chopin part number shall imperatively be pur-

chased from Chopin, or from an entitled agent.
■ When making out a purchase order, take care to mention:
❏ the Chopin part number,
❏ the needed quantity (make sure to take into account the minimum
quantity per order).
Maintenance manual Chapter 4 Spare parts 73

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74 Chapter 4 Spare parts Maintenance manual

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3. Parts lists
Designation Figure
N° page
SDmatic with accessories 1 76
Motor + Vibrator + Measure 2 78
Supply + CPU Board + Preheating 3 80
Display 4 82
Joint 5 84

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figure 1 - SDmatic with accessories
6 7 8
10 9

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SDmatic with accessories
Min.
Part no.
Item Description Qty qty p. Note
Chopin
order
1 SDmatic 06200763 1
2 User’s Manual 0621069 1 1
3 Spoon 06200857 1 1
4 Reaction bowl 608562 2 1
5 Pen for touch-sensitive screen 900010 1 1
6 Plastic bottle (shaker) 06200975 1 1
7 Dropper 06201214 1 1
8 Power supply cable 603694 1 1
9 RS 232 cable PC <=> SDmatic 900017 1
10 SDmlink CD ROM 06201752

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figure 2 - Motor + Vibrator + Measure
15
3
16
16
5
15
14
13
8
9
10
11
12 18 19

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Motor + Vibrator + Measure
Min.
Part no.
Chopin
order
1 Screw - CHC M4x10 2
2 Washer - L type, 4dia. 2
3 Stepping motor 06200837 1 1
6 Vibrator 06200835 3
7 Coupling 06200818 1 1
8 Circlips ring Truarc "E" SD-50 1
9 Washer - 6dia. 1
10 Bearing SD-106 1 1
11 Measuring probe 06200836 1 1
13 Bi-metal strip thermostat 06200825 1 1
14 Heating resistor 06200842 1 1
15 Nut - HM4 4
16 Washer - DE type, 4dia. 4
17 Screw - HSCHC M4x12 2 not represented
18 Bearing protection SDM 62 1
19 Stirrer axle + proppeler SDM 40 + 1

SD10
20 Vibrator obturator + fixing SDM 63 + not represented

SDM 66

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figure 3 - Supply + CPU Board + Preheating
2
3
4
12
11 5
6
10
14
13

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Supply + CPU Board + Preheating
Min.
Part no.
Chopin
order
3 Nut HM3 2
4 Nut HM3 4
5 Washer - M type, 3dia. 4
6 CPU Board 06200845 1 1
7 Nut HM3 4
9 Supply board 06200824 1 1
10 Screw CHC 3x8 2
11 Screw - Poelier (slotted round head) type, 4x8 2
12 Preheating resistor 06200839 1 1
13 Switch for arm contact (microswitch) 06200829 1 1
14 Screw - C M2.5x12 2

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figure 4 - Display
9 10
4
5
6

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Display
Min.
Part no.
Chopin
order
1 Screw - C M3x6 4
3 Display 06200832 1 1
4 Nut HM4 2
7 Screw - F/90 4x8 6
8 Screw - FHC 4x12 2
9 Nut - M3 4
10 Washer - nylon, 3dia. 2

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figure 5 - Joint
1
2

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Joint
Min.
Part no.
Chopin
order
1 Lift rod 06200969 1 1
3 Nut - Hu 6 1 -
4 Screw - CHC 4x8 2
5 Rotary damper 06200961 1 1
6 Set of springs (lower and higher) 06201515 1

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Maintenance manual III

Chapter 1 Installation & Maintenance:

2. Precautions linked to testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Use of SDmalink / SDmlink softwares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5. Setting and Calibration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. Progress of a measuring cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 4 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 1 INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE:

Chapter 1. Installation & Maintenance: reminder &

For detailed information, refer to the User’s Manual.

1. Operting conditions ■ Setup

Installation of the equipment requires a plane, clear and clean sur-

❏ Protection of the measuring probe

During maintenance operations, put the plastic protector on

The electrical connections must have been carried out in conformity

The commutation 120/230 V, 50/60Hz is automatic and does not

❏ Storage temperature: -25°C to +55°C

❏ Operating temperature: 10°C to 30°C

❏ Power voltage variations: < ± 10%

❏ Installation category for transient surges: II

Risk of burn: do not touch the heating resistor because it might

Avoid touching measuring devices with fingers (parts in contact

If the SDmatic is not used for a long time, keep the

❏ Follow the installation instruction.

b. Updating the embedded program

The updating procedure for the embedded program depends on the

Software version of the SDmatic

■ If the SDmatic version is higher than 1.45

❏ Download on Chopin Website (www.chopinservice.com) the lat-

❏ Switch off the SDmatic and connect it to PC with a serial cable.

❏ Open the program SDmlink.

❏ In "File" and in "Connection", select the com. to which the

❏ Select "Update", enter the password "1576" and click on OK.

❏ Switch on the SDmatic to begin the transfer. The transfer is over

■ If the Sdmatic version is lower or equal to 1.45

Updating the embedded program has to be done in 2 steps : format-

❏ Download on Chopin Website (www.chopinservice.com) the lat-

❏ Switch off the SDmatic and connect it to PC with a serial cable.

❏ Connect the SDmatic with a cable RS232 (Series cable, Rheo F3

❏ Open the program "SDmalink".

❏ Select a port: In "File" and in "Configuration" select the com to

❏ Power on the SDmatic to begin the transfer. The transfer of the

❏ the safety closing contact;

❏ the measurement chain;

❏ the generation of the iodine production current (40 mA)

Stirrer Vibrator Safety contact

❏ Modification of results printouts,

❏ Setting of the vibrator intensity;

❏ calibrate the SDmatic temperature measurement, (see op. 14-2) ;

❏ calibrate the SDmatic measurement chain, (see op. 14-1) ;

❏ perform a global calibration of the SDmatic parameters, (see

If an error or a malfunction is detected during the start-up step, it is

❏ Once a week, proceed to a cleaning of the apparatus using a

■ Cleaning after each test

❏ Check that the SDmatic owner cleans correctly the apparatus

If the SDmatic is not used for a long time, keep the

Periodically verify the accuracy of the apparatus by performing tests

ENTITLED AGENT ■ Users are furthermore recommended to ask Chopin or an

At least once a year.

❏ Unplug the power supply when power is not required.