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1 Introducing ABSEL Product Selection Program
2 System Requirements
3 Installation and Starting
3.1 Installation
3.2 Starting
3.3 Uninstall
4 Hydraulic Selection
4.1 Application area
4.2 Hydraulic data (Duty point)
4.3 Performance curve
4.4 Technical data
4.5 Drawing
4.6 Annual energy costs
4.7 Motor performance curve
5 Friction Loss Calculation
5.1 Flowrate calculations
5.2 Pipe friction loss calculations
6 Product Selection Browser
7 Motor data
8 Project Management
9 Option Panel
10 Internet Download
11 Exit
Pump Sump Design Software
ABSCAD
1 Introducing ABSEL Product Selection Programme
With ABSEL - the ABS Pump Selection Programme - there is a software system, for easy and quick selection of pumps from the ABS catalogue and for printout of documentation (technical data sheets, characteristic curves, dimension drawings).
The selection of a suitable pump can be done by direct selection in the product selection browser or by hydraulic selection via the duty point. There are the options of calculating the characteristic curves for serial and parallel operation.
The software supports the analysis and the display of all common types of characteristics family curves. For the duty point adaption of curves there are different methods applied, e. g. reducing the impeller diameter and changing of the operating speed using a frequency control device. Apart from this all statements of curve correction for high viscosity NEWTONian fluids in accordance with the Hydraulic Institute Cleveland can be used.
2 System Requirements
Recommended Pentium processor-based personal computer
Windows 95 or later
32 MB of RAM
CD-ROM drive
min. 120 MB of available hard disk space
3 Installation and Starting ABSEL Product Selection Programme
This section explains how to install, start, and uninstall the software. Use the following procedure to install the
ABSEL programme files from the CD-ROM.
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3.1 To install ABSEL Product Selection Programme
1 Restart Windows and do not start any other applications.
2 Insert the ABSEL CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
3 Follow the instruction for your platform:
In Windows 95 choose Settings/Control Panel/Add Programmes.
4 The ABSEL start window appears.
5 Press the Hard Disk Installation button (see page 6).
6 Follow the on-screen instructions: Select components: Choose the user language, select the programme files you want to install and agree to the directories windows.
Attention! Do not change the directories unless you are using Borland data base engine with the same directories. 7 The installation commences. When installation is complete, a message appears indicating that the installation was successful. 8 Restart the computer.
An ABS Pumps folder is created automatically and added to the programmes in the start menu.
3.2 To start ABS ABSEL Product Selection Programme 1 In order to ensure a correct display of the ABS ABSEL Product Selection Programme, it is necessary
to set the font size in Settings/Display/Control Panel to small fonts.
2 Follow the instruction for your platform:
In Windows 95 click the Start enu and choose Programmes/ABS Pumps; then click the
programme name of the application you want to start
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3.3 To uninstall ABSEL Product Selection Programme
1 Drag the ABS Folder to the recycle bin.
2 Drag the ABS Pumps Folder from Programme/Start Menu to the recycle bin.
3 Empty the recycle bin.
Insert the ABSEL-CD and the start window appears
Press the ABSEL Pump Selection button to open the main window (see page 7).
Press the Project Management button to open the project manager (see 9, page 28).
Press the ABS Pipe Calculation to open the pipe calculation (see 5, page 20).
By using these buttons the software runs directly from the CD-ROM !
Press the Hard Disk Installation button to install the software onto your hard disk (see 3.1, page 5).
Press the Acrobat Reader installation buttons to install the Acrobat Reader.
Press the Manual buttons to open the manual in pdf-format.
ABSEL Product Selection ProgrammeOn opening the ABSEL file, you will see the following main window:
4 Hydraulic SelectionThe hydraulic selection offers the possibility of selecting the area of application and the product range and a general view of the performance fields is obtained. The required head and flow (duty point) can be determined
using the friction loss calculation. By inserting the hydraulic data the pump types possible are selected showing performance curve, technical data, drawing, annual energy costs and motor performance curve.
Furthermore the curves can be adapted to the duty point: Either by reducing the impeller diameter or by changing of the operating speed using a frequency control device (see page 12)
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Demo Click on the Demo button to start the Lotus Screen-Cam tutorial.
Info AboutPress the Info About button and a window showing
further information about ABSEL appears.
HelpPress the Help button and an online helping function is activated.
Click on the pump in the list box and the relevant performance field is indicated in a different colour.
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4.1 Application area
The hydraulic selection is used to determine the most suitable pump to meet the specified duty point and additional selection parameters. Double-click on the different areas of applications and there are the following classifications:
Building services Submersible pumps Dewatering pumps Small submersible pumps Lifting stations Circulators Freshwater pumpsWater and wastewater Large submersible pumps Small submersible pumps Dry installed pumps Propeller pumps Dewatering pumps
By selecting the different areas of application the available product ranges are shown in the list box on
the right.
Select product range(s). Select multiple ranges by holding down Ctrl and click on range.
Click on "Performance" button (see arrow) or return key.
Now the duty chart view apppears:
Alternatively the performance field can be shown as a logarithmic dia-gram
The Q-H system curve is determined by the specific duty point (Total Flow and Head and, if applicable Static Head). If the required duty point is not known or if the fluid data is different from displayed, a calculation programme can be started by means of the switch Friction loss calculation (see 5, page 20).
Using the Select button below the automatic search for the characteristic fields will start up. With the specified search area the valid range of the family curves will be checked. If the search is successful then the product information dialog will follow. Otherwise you will get an overview of all pumps of the selected series in the duty chart view. Change the search area or the duty point for a new selection.
4.2 Hydraulic data (Duty point)
Insert the data for Flow, Head, and Static Head > a calculation programme can be started by means of the button Friction loss calculation (see 5, page 20).
2 Select search area
Percentage = Variation in Flow and Head can be entered in per cent values.
Absolute = Variation in Flow and Head can be entered in absolute values.
3 Select search options:
open list box (see arrow)
and select the option.
4 Select nature of the system.
5 Click the Select button.
9Note that the selection is limited to the product range(s) marked in the application area above.
Variation in Head and Flow
Calculated Duty Point
The selection is deter-mined according to the duty point search area
B y m o v i n g t h e mouse cursor in the performance field area the relevant data of the active performance curve is shown.
All pumps which are capable of meeting the criteria specified in dialogue operation data are listed in the list box. Additional information regarding the selected pump can be obtained from the data cards (see arrow).
The display options can be changed using the checkboxes or the popup menu (right mouse button). The Q (H) curves of all listed pumps will be displayed if Display family curve is marked. For the selected pump the charac-teristic field will be highlighted.
4.3 Performance curve
The product information appears:
Right mouse button
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Calculated Duty Point
Motor:If it is possible for the focused pump, a special Motor can be selected. Then the programme cal-culates the dimensions of the complete pump.
The buttons on the left side can be used for getting a quick access to the main functions. A hint will be shown for each button when you will move the cursor over that.
The Energy cost settings offer the possibility to calculate the annual energy costs of the marked pump type.
The parameters for the energy cost settings can be altered in the Op-tion panel from the main window (see 10, page 28).
Sort pump list
Motor
Duty point
Performance curve
Calculated curves
Multiple speed curves
Comment
Add another pump
Delete added pump
Rating of fluid
Copy
Insert
Printing
Option panel
Click with right mouse button up to the list for getting a menu with sort criterions.
Sort pump list:
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The price index shows the relation of the purchase prices for selected alternative products.1.0000 indicates the cheapest solution (purchase price) 1.7850 e.g. means that this purchase price is approx. 78.5 % higher. Price index 0.0000 = on requestThe price index is depending on hydraulic/motor combination.
Right mouse button
Performance curve:
The performance curves of all listed pumps are displayed in the case that Display performance curve is marked. With the Performance curve button the pump can be adapted to the duty point: Either you can change the speed (see 2) or the speed by frequency (see 3). For some pumps with trimable impeller it is also possible to reduce the impeller size (see 1). With the "reset" button the different chosen "Adaption" is cancelled.
Select performance curve
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Duty point:
With the Duty point button the display of system curves and duty points can be set. Additional duty points can be inserted in the diagram, without checking the listed pumps (display option only). The sort order of the pump list is always related to first duty point.
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Multiple speed curves:
For 3 phase motor driven pumps the Multiple speed curves function is available. At first, select the reference curve and then insert the required speeds.The default "Efficiency levels" can be changed
Comment:
With Comment you can insert application limits as hints in the diagram.
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Options for single pumps as parallel circuit:
Add another pump:You can add a new pump type to your first selected pump via the product selection browser(8 pumps as max.).
Hydraulic selections:You have the possibility to change the search area and also to change flow, total head and the number of additional pumps.
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Rating of fluid:The rating of fluid is for all pumps available.Either you can select the fluid or change temperature, density and viscosity.
With the Copy and Insert buttons the internal clipboard can be used for comparing different pumps. The contents of the clipboard will be reset, when you close the programme.
With the Printing button the printing range and pen size can be selected and the settings for the printer can be chosen.
With the Option panel button you can change the options (see 10, page 28).
Right mouse button
4.4 Technical data
Look at this page for technical details of the pump.
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4.5 Drawing
Double-click on the pdf-symbol (see arrow) and the dimen-sion sheet in pdf format will be opened. (For installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader see page 6).
The drawing depends on the pump type and the type of installation.In the pull-down menu upper left you can select the different types of installation e.g. dry well installation:
Dimension sheet WET-WELL installation Dimension sheet DRY-WELL installation
4.6 Annual energy cost
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A comparison of the energy costs of all listed pumps is shown. The bars will have the same sort order like the pumps in the list on the left side. Press the right mouse button for changing the sort order or for setting the energy cost parameters via pop up menu.
Rightmouse button
hardcopy
3 or 2-dimensional display
with or without grid lines
size of diagram
In the selected motor performance curve the different motor data is shown in a graphical way. In the table below, the data for some standardized per cent values is specified. The column on the left shows the data of the P2/P2n values where the cursor is located. In our example the cursor is located at 47 per cent (see arrow).
In order to reset a fixed value click right mouse button.
4.7 Motor performance curve
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5 Friction loss calculation
ABS Pipe calculation is a pipe sizing software for MS-Windows which has been specially developed for the duty point determination (set value) in branchless pipe systems. The software enables the determination of the required pump capacity for drainage water and sewer displacement and for water supply systems in accordance with EN 12056. With known flowrate requirements it allows the determination of the total friction losses in the pipe systems as the sum of all partial friction losses in straight pipe runs, valves, fittings and outlet losses.
Select installation example (data cards, e.g. Submersible installation).
Enter data for Flow, if flow is not known, see 5.1, page 21.
Enter data for Headgeo if known
Optional the data for Temperature can be changed.
Press "Calculator" button (see arrow 2) to start the friction loss calculation.
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The individual flows of the different areas are listed in the status line (red font). They will be added in order to get a total flow (see arrow).
Press the OK button and the total flow will be transferred automatically.
There are several options to select the different fluids (see data cards: Stormwater, Domestic waste water, Single objects, Residental units, Others), rainfalls, kinds of drainage areas, etc.
add a selection
delete a selection
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5.1 Flowrate calculations
Press "Calculator" button (see arrow 1).
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5.2 Pipe friction loss calculations
Press "Calculator" button (see arrow 2, page 20) to start the friction loss calculation.
the individual friction losses in the status line correspond to the different data sheets.
Explanation of the different data sheets5.2.1 Pipe lengthThe register card Pipe length contains all friction losses in straight pipe runs. This requires first to determine total pipe lenghts of equally-sized pipe sections by referring to the piping diagram.
Pipe sizeIf the required flow has already been established the mean flow velocity for the respective pipe size will immediately be displayed.
Interior surface roughness of pipesThe pipe roughness value is given according to the selected pipe material. This value generally represents the upper limit for the specified material. A more exact calculation requires the value input according to manufacturers references. If the exact value is however not known the standard values given for commercially available pipes will generally be sufficiently accurate for the friction loss calculation.The generally used roughness value for pipes used for drainage and wastewater disposal is 0.25 mm (ATV A 116,3.6.2).
add a selection
delete a selection
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add a selection
delete a selection
5.2.2 Elbows
The register card Elbows is used to obtain all frictional losses through pipe bends and elbows. The friction loss through pipe bends and elbows are generally viewed as the sum of straight frictional and deflectional losses. The portion attributed to the friction losses is determined as for straight pipe runs. The portion attributed to deflectional losses depends on the deflecting angle, the radius of the bend, the interior surface roughness and additionally on the Reynolds number.
5.2.3 Transitions
The register card Transitions is used to obtain all frictional losses through pipe reducing and enlarging pieces based on the friction loss coefficients stored in the fitting chart. Reducing and enlarging pieces are distinguished by two groups, such with conical and such with sudden transformations between the two pipe sizes. Reference diameter is always the size at the entry to the transformation piece.
If a friction loss coefficient is shown to be zero the friction head will be determined directly as a function of Hv(Q). Non registered fittings can be additionally entered into the register card Other fittings.
5.2.4 Isolating valves
The register card Isolating valves is used to obtain all frictional losses through isolating devices based on the friction loss coefficients stored in the fitting chart. If a friction loss coefficient is shown to be zero the friction head is determined directly as a function of Hv (Q). Non registered fittings can be additionally added under the register card Other fittings.
5.2.5 Non-return valves
The register card Non-return valves is used to obtain all frictional losses through check valves and non-return devices based on the friction loss coefficients stored in the fitting chart. If a friction loss coefficient is shown to be zero the friction head is determined directly as a function of Hv (Q). Non registered fittings can be complementarily added under the register card Other fittings.
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5.2.6 Other fittings
The register card Other fittings covers all user-defined frictional losses.
5.2.7 Sundry head losses
The register card Sundry head losses can be used to make allowance in the calculation for outlet losses as well as losses originating from pipe joints.
Please note that there are no outlet losses in closed circulating systems. In open displacement systems they can generally be neglected.
Losses due to pipe joints take into account that the determination of friction loss coefficients for valves and fittings are based on laboratory tests where a much higher installation quality can be expected than those normally found on site. Additions to loss coefficients due to the lower quality pipe joints are thus not taken into account.
In calculating the friction losses you must take into account not only the valves and other pipework to be used but also the number of pipe fittings (e.g. flanges, sockets and spigot joints as well as welded joints) used. It is assumed that all the pipework, valves and ancilliary fittings have a downstream influence of approx. 4 diameter sizes.
If the pipe friction loss calculation is complete, press the OK button and the data will be transferred automatically, (for further steps, see 4.2, page 9).
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6 Product Selection Browser
With the Product selection browser the pump can be selected directly via product range, series and pump name. For the selected pump the characteristic curves will be displayed highlighted and more information will be shown.
With the Select button the pump will be selected and detailed information is shown in the product information window.
Double-click on area of application (e.g. Water and wastewater).
Select area of application (see 4.1, page 8)
Select pump series
Select pump
Press Select button (down left)
The product information window appears (for further steps, see 4.3, page 10)
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7 Motor data
With clicking on the Motor Data button on the main screen you get information about all available motor types.
Change the different parameters in the filter section or change the sort order by clicking on the "Sort pump list" button or right mouse click.
The Technical datas or the Motor performance curves (not available for all types) can be displayed. See data cards
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8 Project ManagementIn the Product manager you can save, load, print or modify your projects. You can combine the results from several electronic catalogues to one project.
The Product manager is a powerful tool to summarize and manage products and units from other selection programmes. It enables to print projects (e.g. quotations, delivery notes, orders, invoices)
9 Option PanelPress the Option panel button in the main window.
Select the different parameters (see data cards).
Press the OK button.
The Product manager supports the data transfer from other electronic catalogues of several engine manufacturing companies. Data also can be added manualy.
For further information take a look at the online help function.
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10 Internet download function in ABSEL
New in ABSEL 1.7.1 is the integrated Internet data service. It can update your data as well as your proramme with the "Internet Update" button. Without using a browser you can download files by using http.
Using a dial/up connection To obtain access to the data server you will be requested to connect to the Internet.
Using Internet providers (AOL or similar)Before selecting the Internet update you have to manually connect to the Internet, using your provider.
Using communication software (e.g. KEN)When the application is running, the permanent access to the Internet is ensured.,
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11 ExitPress the Exit button and the ABSEL Production Selection Programme is closed.
The window that opens up now, shows all data and possibly programme updates which are currently available on the update data server. You select the updates you want by clicking on them. It is possible to do a multiple selection by using the shift or control key respectively.
By pressing the OK button the new data is transmitted into the current database. All downloads are registered in the VSINETUP.HIST file in the programme directory of ABSEL to avoid a multiple download. If it becomes necessary to repeat a download, you can activate all available data update after having manually deleted that file.
When doing a programme update, however, the version (build xx) is upgraded. Because the numeration is normally a criterion for the availability of a programme download, only current programme updates are displayed (even after deleting of the VSINETUP.HIST file). The information about the ABSEL version can be accessed under "Info about" in the ABSEL start up window.
PSD New design softwarePump sump design and CAD drawings are made in a fraction of the time it used to take.The new PSD - Pump Sump Design - software makes the design process as easy as ever to handle for consul-tants and end-users. The software covers the major submersible water & wastewater pumps from ABS, including the full AFP range, AFL and VUP pumps. It is divided into three sections:
Data input section / Data can be produced by ABS software ABSEL or PAWS.
Design section - Based on the input data, the software creates a sump design in 3D.
Output section - Creates Adobe pdf files or AutoCAD files.
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BasicsPSD allows you to quickly and efficiently design a pump sump with AFP, AFL or VUP pumps. The software will create an initial design based on the design information you enter, and will then allow you to modify the design to suit individual requirements. The software is ordered in a logical sequence:
1. Startup screen2. Data entry screen3. Design screen4. Output / report generation screen
Getting startedStandard AFP designThe first step is to carry out a hydraulic analysis of the system using ABSEL. This analysis should provide you with the duty flows for the pumps in your sump. Depending on the system, each duty pump may have a different duty flow or the same duty flow.
Once you know the pump models and duty flows, start PSD and click on New Design
The screen moves to the Data Entry Screen
Set the number of duty pumps and the pumps series/model (by clicking on Change Pump Model)
In each of the boxes, enter the duty flow for the individual pumps
If you will have a stand-by pump, ensure this option is checked. The default setting includes a stand-by pump
which
can be deselected.
Set the desired configuration (high/low inlet pipe) and the inlet pipe invert level (if applicable) and its' diameter (if
known)
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System Requirements
Recommended Pentium processor-based personal computer
Windows 95 or later
32 MB of RAM
CD-ROM drive
min. 124 MB of available hard disk space
The software creates an initial design based on the information provided and the screen changes to the design screen
Edit the design as required using the browser window to select the properties you want to change (When you
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Explanation of screens:
Welcome screen
PurposeAllows the user to create a new design, load or save design and set the programme options.
InstructionsTo create a new custom design for VUP, AFL, AFP pumps, click on New Design.
GlossaryNew Design Creates a new empty designNew Prefab Creates a new empty design for a prefabricated pump sumpLoad Design Displays a dialog enabling the user to load a file from diskSave Design Displays a dialog enabling the user to save a file to disk for future referenceHelp Displays this help fileOptions Displays a dialog enabling the user to edit the options for the software, including the units used, and the path to the dxf filesExit Closes the software
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Data screenPurposeAllows the user to enter data required by the software to create a sump design
Instructions1. Set the information in the details frame. This information is for reference only2. Set the number of pumps3. Set the pump model4. Set the duty flow for each duty pump5. Set any other options required6. Press design sump
Note: Once you have pressed the Design Sump button, you can still edit the information in the "Details" frame (i.e. Comments) but you cannot edit the information in the "Hydraulic Data" frame. Changes made to the Hydraulic Data frame will be ignored unless you press "Design Sump" button again, in which case you will loose any changes made to the sump design.
GlossaryProject name The title of the project and/or a job numberComments Comments which will appear on the printed reportDesigner Name For referenceCustomer Name For reference and used as the name to send an email toCustomer Email Address The email address that the report is to be sent toChange pump model Click this allows you to set the pump series and model for the sump designNumber of duty pumps Determines the number of duty pumps in the sumpPump model Determines the model of pump usedMax number of starts per hour This parameter is used in determining the sump volumeInflow pipe invert level If this value is not zero, datum levels are shown on the generated reportPipe diameter The diameter of the inflow pipe. If left at zero, an approximate size will be selectedStorage volume This is the volume in the inlow pipe which is taken as being part of the sump volume.This volume is the volume in the inflow pipe above the minimum stop level. When you include a storage volume, PSD will print the approximate length of pipe required to achieve this storage volume. You should not inclu de a storage volume unless you fully understand the principles and implicati ons, including, but not limited to, unsteady open channel flow, gradually varied open channel flow, rapidly varied open channel flow as all or some of these may impact on a design which includes a storage volumeAdd standby pump By default this is on, so that an extra pump is added to the design. If unchecked, then only the specified number of pumps are added to the design Design sump Creates a sump design based on the data on the data screen
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Design screenPurposeAllows the user to edit the design created. This screen has a sump browser window on the left which displays all the proper- ties which may be edited and a 3D wireframe view of the sump on the right.
InstructionsClick on the + symbol in front of any of the headings in the sump browser. This will display a list of properties which are editable. To edit any of the displayed properties, click on the property name. A text box will appear below the browser in which the user can edit the property. Alternatively, in the case of dimensions, a dimension line may appear on the 3D wire- frame which allows the dimension to be edited directly on the drawing. Some parameters can only be changed within limits, in which case a message box will alert the user to the limits if the value entered was outside the limits.
GlossaryRequired useful volume The required useful pumped volumeUseful volume The actual useful pumped volumeEffective volume The volume to the invert of the inflow pipeTotal volume The total volume to the top of the sumpTop Displays the top view of the sump
Side Displays the side view of the sump
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Isometric Displays the isometric view of the sump
Zoom out Increases the distance to the model
Zoom in Decreases the distance to the model
Front Displays the front view of the sump
Report ScreenPurposeAllows the user to create various reports of the design.
Instructions To generate a report for viewing, printing or faxing, click on Generate report. This will display a print preview window, which you can read and/or print. To generate a report for emailing in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File format, click on export to PDF. To generate a CAD drawing of the design, click on Export to DXF. To email a PDF report and a DXF drawing to a client, click on Send by email To save the design, click on Save Design.
InstallingStand-alone PC/LaptopOn Windows 95/98/2000/XP Close any application which is running Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive Run Setup.exe on the CD-ROM drive Follow the instructions on screen. If you are unsure of the options, leave them at their default value. When the installation has completed, an ABS Pumps folder is created and PSD is added to the programmes in the start Menu
Network PCIn special cases, when installing you can choose to install all the files required (application and dxf files) or just the application files. This enables you to install the dxf files on a network, for common access. If you do this, you must set the path to the dxf files. This is done on the Welocome Page by clicking on options.The dxf path must point to the folder which contains the "PUMPS" and "SUMPS" dxf folders. By default this is the "Data" folder, as shown on the right
SupportTechnical support is available by email only.Prior to contacting techncial support, please gather the following information: Operating system (i.e. Windows 2000) Version of PSD (can be seen at the bottom of a report page ) Details on how to reproduce the problem you are experiencing
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ABSCAD
System Requirements AutoCAD 2000 or higher 125 MB hard disk storage CD-ROM drive
For Windows NT 4.0 user !It is necessary to install the service pack 6. It is available on the CD in English and German version.
New Installation
1. Select in field "Source Drive" the source drive in which the CD was put in.
2. In the field "Destination Drive" the desired target drive must be selected. The installation directory was fixed on "X:/AbsCAD". In case this directory does already exist, it must be renamed.
3. Under "AutoCAD Version" the AutoCAD respectively Genius Version that you use must be selected.
4. Confirm the button "Install".
Update from former release Installation1. Select in field "Source Drive" the source drive in which the CD was put in.
2. Select in field "Destination Drive" the drive where the old release is installed.
3. Confirm the button "Update".
ABSCAD is a software system for easy and quick insertion of all wastewater pump, mixers and aerators (from DEM and IEM) into AutoCAD drawings - with several views and installation type variants. This programme is meant for real construction help for planning and engineering offices.
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Loading the menu under AutoCAD 2000/2002/2004/2005After starting AutoCAD/Genius the menu can be called up by entering "ABS"+ Enter.
1. Call up the menu item "Menu Customization" out of the menu "Tools".
2. Press the button "Browse..."
3. Change over to the installation directory of the ABS menu (e.g. E:\AbsCAD).
4. Select file "abscad.mnc" and confirm button "Open".
5. Press the button "Load".
6. Activate the "Menu Bar" and the following window appears:
7. Mark "Help" (or "?" in German version) in the0 list field.
8. Confirm the button "Insert>>".
9. The menue item "ABS" appears.
10. Press the button "Close".
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Working with "ABS"All data is available on a scale of 1:1. During the inserting process the desired scale can be entered.
In order to reveal the working mode it is explained in the following how an AFP 6003 M2000/8-81 is inserted into a drawing.
2. Select AFP 6003
3. Select the desired kind of installation and the front view and top view.
4. Now the desired insertion point, scale and turning are called up.
5. For the next step the desired motor must be selected and inserted. The motor insertion point is marked with a red cross. For pump types AFL and VUP there is still another mark serving for the coupling ring.
Motor insertion point
Motor insertion point
Insertion point for coupling ring
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