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T8720

Volume discharge flow tester

The T8720 is the reference equipment for flow testing on medium-large volumes and microflow measurement. Designed to ensure maximum measurement stability, it integrates as standard an electronic regulator that ensures constant test pressures, eliminating the drift typical of manual systems.

Equipped with the “ForTest HMI” video controller with a 6.2″ display, the T8720 offers extreme precision (0.1 Pa) and a tempered glass touch interface. It is the ideal solution for those seeking reliability and speed in complex automatic lines, thanks to its total connectivity (USB, RS232, Profinet) and high-flow pneumatics.

  • Absolute pressure decay measurement system
  • Integrated electronic pressure regulator as standard
  • Video interface with 6.2″ color display
  • Advanced connectivity for Industry 4.0 integration

Stability and Control through Electronic Regulation
The strength of the T8920 lies in its automatic electronic pressure regulator. Unlike traditional equipment with manual regulation, this system dynamically compensates for pressure variations during the filling cycle. The result is unparalleled test repeatability, essential when operating on components with significant volumes where even minimal fluctuation of the initial pressure could alter the leak testing outcome.

Metrological Precision and Advanced Shielding
The T8720 adopts the most sophisticated measurement section in the ForTest range. Thanks to windowed centering technology and double optoisolated Faraday cage, the equipment drastically reduces electronic noise. This allows achieving a real resolution of 0.1 Pa, guaranteeing settling times under 18 ms and constant reading stability, even in industrial environments characterized by strong electromagnetic interference.

Ergonomic Design and “HMI”
User Interface Operator interaction is handled by the ForTest HMI system, which features a large 6.2″ high-resolution display. The “total glass” front panel made of tempered glass not only provides superior protection against mechanical and chemical wear, but also houses a responsive capacitive keyboard. The graphic interface simplifies the management of 300 test programs and allows detailed leak graphs to be displayed for immediate diagnostics.

Total Integration and Digital Traceability
Designed as the beating heart of automatic testing systems, the T8720 offers complete connectivity. In addition to the USB ports (Master and Slave), RS232 and RS485 provided as standard, the equipment can be configured with the main fieldbus systems such as Profinet, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT. Data management is simplified by the ability to export test logs to USB drive, ensuring full compliance with the traceability protocols required by modern industrial standards.

Model 0-0,5bar 0,5-6 bar 0-200 cc/min 0-500 cc/min 0-1000 cc/min
Flow accuracy 1 - - 1% RDG+0,1%FS 1% RDG+0,2%FS 1% RDG+0,2%FS
Flow measurement range 1 - - 0-FS 0-FS 0-FS
Flow resolution - - 0,01 cc/min 0,1 cc/min 0,5 cc/min
Filling pressure accuracy 0,5%FS 0,5%FS - - -
Filling pressure measurement range 0-FS 0-FS - - -
Filling pressure resolution 0,01 mbar 0,1 mbar - - -
Accuracy measuring loss in cc/’ - - - - -
Measurement range in cc/’ - - - - -
Measured measurement resolution in cc/’ - - - - -
Accuracy measure volume in cc - - - - -
Volume range in cc - - - - -
Volume measurement resolution in cc - - - - -
measure unit mbar, bar, psi, mmHg, mmH2O, Pa, HPa, cc/min, cc/h, l/h, l/min.
Dimensions 270X160X300 mm
Weight 8 kg
Display size 800x280 pixel
Operating temperature range 5-40 °C
RS232 ports 2
RS485 ports 1
“Master” USB port 1
“Slave” USB port 1
Ethernet port Optional
I/O signals Start, Stop, Filling, Test, Good, Reject, 4BCD
Auxiliaries I/O signals (optional) 8 output programmable, 4 input programmable, 4BCD
Number of programs 300
 Test archive memory Advanced
Password block Yes
Program name Yes, 16 characters
Note The resolution to be considered for accuracy is always 1 Pa.

Reference Normatives: EN 61010-1, EN61326-1 / EN61326/A1, EN61000-3-2 / EN61000-3-2/A14, EN61000-3-3 / EN61000-3-3/A1, EN61000-4-2 / EN61000-4-2/A1, EN61000-4-3 / EN61000-4-3/A1 / EN61000-4-3/A2, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-11, EN1779
 
  • The resolution for uncertainty calculation is 1 Pa up to 10 bar.
  • The flow measurement of the flow meters is of mass type and referred to the reference condition of 0°C - 1013,25mbar.
  • Flow measurement of leak test equipment is volumetric.
  • Accuracy data are referred to and guaranteed under laboratory calibration conditions.
  • The accuracy of the flow measurement is referred up to 2 bar, for higher pressures variations are possible depending on the characteristics of the model.
  • For measurement scales greater than the limits indicated, the accuracy will be specified in the offer phase.
  • External start button
  • External start/abort push-button panel
  • External 4-program selection push-button panel
  • Start foot pedal
  • Barcode reader
  • AUX signal extension cable
  • Air filter
  • PC Software T-Series Manager
  • Communication protocol
  • Proprietary serial cable PC – T-Series
  • External temperature probe
  • PC Software Data Manager
  • Stäubli® female connector
  • Thermal printer with label dispenser
  • Thermal printer without label dispenser
  • AUX adapter cable T-Series – ET Series
  • Start/Abort/Good/Reject button
  • 5 micron air filter
  • Front connector for calibrated leak Staubli©
  • Primary pressure auto-zero circuit
  • Primary pressure reading on standby
  • Secondary reject output (third result)
  • Leak analog output
  • I/O expansion board 24 Vdc
  • Two-hand safety logic start input
  • Ethernet/TCP-IP socket
  • Active USB port – (STANDARD)
  • Wi-Fi connection
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connection – (STANDARD)
  • Remote radio control kit for program selection/start
  • High resolution measurement (1M pts AD) – (STANDARD)
  • Indirect measurement
  • Interfaccia Ethernet TCP/IP
  • Profinet interface
  • Interfaccia EtherNet/IP
  • EtherCAT interface

Product Sheet

Datasheet T8720 ForTest – ENGLISH – REV.1 – PDF

3D Model

T8000 3D Model – STEP

T8000 3D Model – PDF

Serial communication protocols

Communicatin Protocol ForTest – PDF

Communication Protocol Modbus RTU – PDF

Documentazione Profinet (*)

Data mapping Profinet ForTest – Revision-D – PDF

GSDML File ForTest – Revision-D – ZIP

Data mapping Profinet ForTest – Revision-H – PDF

GSDML File ForTest – Revision-H – ZIP

Documentazione EtherNet/IP(*)

Data mapping EtherNet/IP ForTest – Revision-H – PDF

ESD File ForTest – Revision-H – EDS

Documentazione EtherCAT(*)

Data mapping EtherCAT ForTest – Revision-H – PDF

XML File ForTest – Revision-H – XML

Software

USB Drivers for Windows OS – Windows x86/x64 – ZIP

(*) Ethernet-based interfaces with standardized industrial communication protocols are optional and not included by default in the instrument. Furthermore, depending on the availability of embedded modules that support these protocols, it is necessary to refer to the specific model and hardware revision installed, as the modules are integrated based on availability at the time of order.

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