fos4X fos4Strain expert Manuale utente

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
fos4Strain expert Product Type Sensor
Product Version 1.3.x
Document Version 4.0
Issue Date 2019-11-26
anguage en-us
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
fos4Strain expert Product Type Sensor
Product Version 1.3.x
Document Version 4.0
Issue Date 2019-11-26
anguage en-us

Imprint
Imprint
fos4X GmbH
Thalkirchner Str. 210
81371 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 89 999542-00
Fax: +49 89 999542-01
www.fos4X.de
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE: 70390148
©2019 fos4X®
Distribution and reproduction of this document, exploitation and communication
of its contents are prohibited unless expressly permitted. Violations will result in the
liability for damages. All rights reserved in the event of patent, utility model or design
registration.
All rights reserved.
fos4X is a trademark of fos4X GmbH.
Brand names and protected trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The naming of brand names and protected trademarks has only descriptive character.
Named trademarks are not part of any partnership or cooperation with fos4X.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 About this Document......................................................................................... 6
1.1 Target Audience..................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Objective of these Operating Instructions.................................................... 6
1.3 Identification of Information............................................................................. 6
1.3.1 Safety-relevant Information................................................................. 6
1.3.2 Non-safety-related Information.......................................................... 7
1.4 Abbreviations...........................................................................................................7
2 Safety.................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Changes to the Product......................................................................................8
2.2 Qualification of Personnel..................................................................................8
2.3 Intended Use........................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Residual Risks..........................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Explosion Protection................................................................................ 9
2.4.2 Working Environment Blade Manufacturing Facility....................9
2.4.3 Working Environment Wind Turbine...................................................9
2.4.4 Adhesives................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Personal Protective Equipment......................................................................10
3 Product Descri tion...........................................................................................12
3.1 Functional Description....................................................................................... 12
3.1.1 Function...................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Overview.....................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Operation....................................................................................................13
3.1.4 Calculation of strain............................................................................... 13
3.2 Technical Data...................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Measurement and Optical Data........................................................ 14
3.2.2 Cable Data................................................................................................. 14
3.2.3 Environmental Conditions....................................................................14
3.2.4 Mechanical Data..................................................................................... 15
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3.2.5 Dimensions................................................................................................ 16
3.3 Markings on the Product..................................................................................16
3.3.1 Type Plate.................................................................................................. 16
4 Packaging and Trans ort................................................................................. 17
4.1 Scope of Delivery................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Packaging................................................................................................................17
4.3 Unpacking...............................................................................................................18
4.4 Packing....................................................................................................................18
4.5 Transport................................................................................................................ 19
4.6 Storage.................................................................................................................... 19
5 Installation..........................................................................................................20
5.1 Important Safety Notes for Installation......................................................20
5.2 Preparing the Installation Position.................................................................21
5.3 Attaching the Sensor......................................................................................... 23
5.3.1 Attaching the Sensor with ergo 1665..............................................23
5.3.2 Attaching the Sensor with UHU P US B ACK............................... 27
5.4 Attaching the Cable............................................................................................32
5.5 Connecting a Sensor.......................................................................................... 33
6 Commissioning and O eration....................................................................... 35
7 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 36
8 Maintenance.......................................................................................................37
8.1 Preventive Maintenance................................................................................... 37
8.2 Corrective Maintenance....................................................................................37
8.2.1 Cleaning E-2000/APC Connections................................................. 37
9 Taking out of Service and Dis osal............................................................... 39
9.1 Taking out of Service......................................................................................... 39
9.2 Disassembly..........................................................................................................40
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9.3 Disposal..................................................................................................................40
10 fos4X Su ort.................................................................................................... 41
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1. About this Document
1 About this ocument
1.1 Target Audience
This documentation intended for technically trained personnel.
1.2 Objective of these Operating Instructions
These instructions for use describe all tasks for the intended use of the product.
1.3 Identification of Information
1.3.1 Safety-relevant Information
These o erating instructions contain the following safety information:
■Safety information in the Safety chapter applies to the entire use of the product.
See Safety, page 8.
■Safety notes at the beginning of a section apply to the entire section.
■Safety notes before a step apply to the entire following section.
Safety notes are shown in the operating instructions as follows:
DANGER Nature and cause of risk
Consequences
uMeasures to avoid the risk.
The safety notes with the signal words Caution and Notice have the following
meanings:
CAUTION Risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor injury.
NOTICE Risk which, if not avoided, will result in damage to property.
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1. About this Document
1.3.2 Non-safety-related Information
TIP Advice on the optimal use of the product.
Symbols and Meaning
Table 1: Representation of the information in the operating instructions
Symbol Meaning
Task:
1. First step
2. Second step
Instruction with task and several steps
Task:
uStep Instruction with a single step
PResult Result of an instruction
List:
■Point 1
■Point 2
Enumeration with title
Identification of Information,
page Cross reference
Bold Text Highlighting of particularly important information
1.4 Abbreviations
CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
GRP Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
GTIN Global Trade Item Number
IP International Protection
Max Maximum
Min Minimum
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
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2. Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Changes to the Product
Changes to the product may only be carried out by fos4X.
2.2 Qualification of Personnel
efinitions
■Instructed ersonnel: Personnel instructed in the tasks assigned to them.
■Trained ersonnel: Personnel trained in the operation and safe use of the
product.
■Qualified ersonnel: Personnel who, based on their specialist training, knowledge
and experience and knowledge of the relevant regulations, are able to assess the
work assigned to them and identify possible hazards.
Assignment of tasks
Tasks within the scope of use may only be carried out by the personnel defined below.
Table 2: Tasks
Task Personnel
Packaging and Transport Instructed personnel
Installation
Commissioning
Operation
Trained personnel
Troubleshooting Qualified personnel
Maintenance
Taking out of Service Trained personnel
Disassembly
Disposal
fos4X or specialized disposal
company
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2. Safety
2.3 Intended Use
The sensor fos4Strain expert is optimized for use on GRP or CFRP in rotor blades.
For the use of the fos4Strain expert on other substrates, qualified personnel from
fos4X must be consulted.
Any other use or use going beyond this is considered improper use.
2.4 Residual Risks
2.4.1 Explosion Protection
The product is not suitable for use in potentially explosive environments.
2.4.2 Working Environment Blade Manufacturing Facility
The use of the product in blade manufacturing facilities requires special risk prevention
measures.
Risk revention measures in blade manufacturing facilities:
uObtain and observe safety and work regulations:
– Qualification and training of personnel
– Personal protective equipment
– Required permits
uEnsure that the use of the product is permitted on the wind turbine.
2.4.3 Working Environment Wind Turbine
The use of the product in wind turbines requires special risk prevention measures.
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2. Safety
Measures for risk revention on wind turbines:
uObtain and observe safety and work regulations:
– Qualification and training of personnel
– Personal protective equipment
– Required permits
uEnsure that the use of the product is permitted on the wind turbine.
2.4.4 Adhesives
Adhesives can cause severe irritation and allergic skin reactions.
uAvoid skin contact.
uObserve the safety data sheet of the adhesive.
uUse personal protective equipment according to the safety data sheet of the
adhesive. See Personal Protective Equipment, page 10.
Fumes from adhesives can cause damage to health and allergic reactions.
uDo not inhale fumes.
uObserve the safety data sheet of the adhesive.
uUse adhesives only in sufficiently ventilated rooms.
Adhesives can cause severe environmental damage.
uObserve the safety data sheet of the adhesive.
uDispose of adhesives and adhesive packaging in accordance with applicable
environmental regulations.
2.5 Personal Protective Equipment
Protective Gloves
For all tasks where surfaces are heated:
uWear protective gloves with the following characteristics:
– General requirements according to DIN EN 420
– Protection against contact heat: Performance level 2 according
to DIN EN 407
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