VAG-Armaturen GmbH Carl-Reuther Str. 1

68305 Mannheim Germany

Phone: +49 621/749 - 0 Fax: +49 621/749 - 2153 (Domestic)

Fax: +49 621 / 749 - 1845 (Export) E-Mail: info@vag-group.com

Internet: www.vag-group.com

VAG UseCAD 6.1 User Guide Table of contents: 1. Content of the DVD 2. Hardware Requirements 3. Software Requirements 4. Installing UseCAD

4.1 Installing UseCAD Main Programme 4.2 Installing UseCAD Control and UseCAD Air Valves Single Programme 4.3 Installing UseCAD 3D Images Single Programme 4.4 Installing UseCAD BAIOplus Planning Single Programme 4.5 Installing Acrobat Reader 4.6 Uninstalling the UseCAD

5. Running the Catalogue from DVD

5.1 Salesprogramme 5.2 Flow Calculation 5.2.1 UseCAD Control 5.2.2 UseCAD Air Valves 5.3 BAIOplus Planning Programme 5.4 3D Images 5.5 Multimedia 5.5.1 Animations 5.5.2 BAIOplus Movie 5.5.3 Screensaver 5.6 Planning Tools 5.6.1 FlangeDimensions 5.6.2 FlowCalculator 5.7 Dictionary 5.8 VAG

6. Additional Information

2

1 Content of the DVD On UseCAD 6.1 you will find the following programme parts for installation on your hard disk drive or for running from the DVD: - UseCAD Catalogue (Sales Programme) - UseCAD 3D Valves (VAG Valves 3D Images) - UseCAD Control (Calculation Programme for Control Valves) - UseCAD Air Valves (Calculation Programme for Air Valves) - UseCAD BAIOplus Planning (Planning Programme for the BAIOplus System) - UseCAD FlangeDimensions - UseCAD FlowCalculator Other parts: - Animation - BAIOplus Movie - Screensaver - Dictionary 2 Hardware Requirements - IBM compatible PC with Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP operating system - DVD drive - Minimum resolution 1024 x 768

To change the resolution, click on Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings. Click on Apply and OK to adopt your changes.

Please ensure that your computer meets the above-mentioned minimum requirements. 3 Software Requirements

Windows 98 or later

4 Installing UseCAD

To install the programme, insert the DVD in the DVD drive. To run the DVD, click on Start, select Run and enter *:\run.exe if * is your DVD drive. Example: If the letter of your DVD drive is D: Enter: D:\run.exe A menu is displayed in which you can choose

between running UseCAD 6.1 directly from the DVD or the installation on your hard disk drive.

In the installation menu select those UseCAD programme parts you would like to install on your hard disk drive. You can choose between:

- Main Programme - Single Programme

If you decide to install the Main Programme, the following programme parts will be installed:

- UseCAD Catalogue - UseCAD Control - UseCAD Air Valves - UseCAD 3D Valves - UseCAD BAIOplus Planning - UseCAD FlangeDimensions - UseCAD FlowCalculater

These programme parts can all be started together via the UseCAD Catalogue interface. After completion, you can find them under Start-> Programmes-> UseCAD 6.1 If you need only one specific programme component, you have the possibility of single-programme installation. To do this, select the desired single programme(s). Before the selection you will have to delete the checkmark in the UseCAD 6.1 Main Programme installation screen. Then you can go ahead with the installation of the single programme(s).

3

4.1 Installing the UseCAD Main Programme

If you decide to install the UseCAD Main Programme, the following programme parts will be installed:

- UseCAD Catalogue / Sales Programme - UseCAD Control - UseCAD Air Valves - UseCAD 3D Valves - UseCAD BAIOplus Planning - UseCAD FlangeDimensions - UseCAD FlowCalculator

These programme parts can be started together from the UseCAD Catalogue interface after installation.

The UseCAD 6.1 Main Programme can either be installed on your hard disk drive or run directly from the DVD. We recommend installing it on your hard disk drive as you may expect your computer to slow down when running it from the DVD, depending on the hardware capacity of your system. To install the programme on your HDD, select Install UseCAD 6.1 Main Programmeand click on the Installation button.

For running the software from DVD, click here

4.2 Installing the UseCAD Control and UseCAD Air Valves single programme

UseCAD-Control is a calculation programme for control valves. UseCAD-Air Valves is a calculation programme for air valves. During installation you can choose between UseCAD 6.1 main programme installation (contains various programme components including UseCAD Control and UseCAD Air Valves) or installation as a single programme. To install a single programme, select the desired programme in the category single programme. To run the programme from DVD and learn about the way of function, click here

4.3 Installing the UseCAD 3D Valves single programme

UseCAD 3D Valves is an independent programme part on the DVD. It can be run from the DVD or - after installation - on the HDD from the HD drive without the DVD. For your installation you can choose between UseCAD 6.1 Main programme installation (contains various programme components including UseCAD 3D Valves) and installation as a single programme.

4

To install it as single programme, select the desired programme in the category single programme installation. The programme will be installed automatically after you clicked on the Installation button. After installation you can start the programme from an icon on your desktop / programme selection. When you start the programme after installation, a language selection window will open up first. In this window you can select between the German and the English languages. Then click on the Start button and the programme will open in the selected language.

language

If you selected the integrated installation under UseCAD 6.1 Main programme installation you will have several possibilities of calling the programme (this is also true if the programme is running from the DVD): - directly in the main window of UseCAD-Catalogue (Button 3D Images) or - in the product description section which will take you to the 3D model of the valve you selected

before (Button 3D Images).

The following valves are available as 3D Images:

- EKOplus Gate Valve for water, sewage and gas; series 14 and 15 - ZETA Knife Gate Valve - SKR Non-return Valve - RETO-STOP Non-return Valve

- EKN Butterfly Valve epoxy version for water and gas; enamel- and true enamel version for water; series 13 and 14

- DUOJET Automatic Air Valve - TWINJET Automatic Air Valve - FlOWJET Automatic Air Valve

- RIKO Plunger Valve different versions

In the tree structure which is now opening you can select various types of the desired valve. After selecting the nominal diameter of the 3D-model by clicking on the respective line in the data table (table tab) or by using the selection field (list tab), you have two general possibilities:

for derived 2D-projections: DWG 2D IGES 2D DXF 2D MI 2D (ME10 format)

5

6

for solid models: DWG 3D IGES 3D SAT 3D STEP 3D - 3D export: To do this, select the Export field in the menu bar and then the desired 3D format. - 2D export: To do this, first select the 2D derivation function key in the upper screen bar. Then,

via the left bar, select the projection (front, back, right, left, top, bottom, isometric or 2 projections to scale in a VAG frame). Now this is being calculated. Additionally, you can select or change the line options. After completion, you have the possibility here as well to select the desired 2D format in the menu bar via the Export field.

You can find a detailed description of the various possibilities and functions of this software in the menu bar under the Help button. To run the programme from DVD, click here To learn about the function, click here

4.4 Installing UseCAD BAIOplus Planning single programme

The UseCAD BAIOplus Planning Programme is a planning programme for our BAIOplus System. When installing it, you can choose between UseCAD 6.1 Main Programme Installation (contains various programme components including the UseCAD BAIOplus Planning Programme) or the installation of a single programme. To install a single programme, select the desired programme in the category Single Programmes. To run the programme from DVD and learn about the way of function, click here

4.5 Installing Acrobat Reader

Some of the files require Acrobat Reader in order to view them. You can install Acrobat Reader from this DVD by selecting it and clicking on Install. This will only be necessary if Acrobat Reader has not been installed on your PC yet.

4.6 Uninstalling the software

Run the uninstall.exe programme from the DVD to remove the programme from your HDD. To uninstall the software, click Start, select run and enter: *:\uninstall.exe if * is your DVD drive. Example: If the letter of your DVD drive is D: Enter: D:\uninstall.exe

5.0 Running the Catalogue from DVD

To run UseCAD 6.1 from DVD, click on CD Direct run.

You can now select between:

- Sales Programme - Flow Calculation - BAIO Planning Programme - 3D Images - Multimedia - Planning Tools - Dictionary - VAG - Info - Exit

5.1 Sales Programme Click on Sales Programme to display VAG's range of products.

To help you allocate the valves, we have divided our product catalogue into four categories:

7

- Water - Wastewater - Gas - Power stations and systems engineering

Double-clicking on one of the sections opens its range of available products:

- Gate valves - Sluice gate valves - Hydrants - House connection valves - Non-return valves - Butterfly valves - Air valves - Control valves - BAIOplus systems - Remote-controlled systems - Pipe fittings - Valve accessories

The valves are displayed by clicking on the desired product category. Selecting a valve, it displays automatically an image of it. Clicking on Description below the image, it displays detailed information about the selected valve. The right pane contains additional product information such as the sales texts, data sheets, symbols, drawings, 3D images and cut views. In addition, you can calculate the pressure loss and view a short animation. The items displayed in the selection list in the left pane, depend on the product you have selected.

Click on 3D Images, Drawings or Symbols to export valve drawings as .dxf / dwg files and other data types for 3D Images.

8

3D Images Here you have the possibility of calling up 3D images directly. To do this, the various parameters such as pressure rating, type of actuator and face-to-face length need to be selected first. Clicking on the 3D button opens up the 3D model database. The following valves are available as 3D Images:

- EKOplus Gate Valve for water, sewage and gas; series 14 and 15

- ZETA Knife Gate Valve - SKR Non-return Valve - RETO-STOP Non-return Valve

- EKN Butterfly Valve epoxy version for water and gas; enamel- and true enamel version for water; series 13 and 14

- DUOJET Automatic Air Valve - TWINJET Automatic Air Valve - FlOWJET Automatic Air Valve

- RIKO Plunger Valve different versions To learn how the 3D model database works, click here 2D Drawings When AutoCAD is not running in the background, you will have the following options:

Save as DWG Save as DXF Open VAG DXF Viewer

9

If you select Open VAG DXF Viewer, a viewer will start automatically.

Symbol

This programme part can be accessed after starting UseCAD Catalogue. After selecting the desired valve, you may select the desired valve symbols by clicking on the Symbol button. You can also select the symbol by clicking on the picture and then on the Export button.

10

5.2 Flow Calculation

Via the Flow Calculation button and a selection window you can access the programme item UseCAD Control and also Air valves

5.2.1 UseCAD Control UseCAD Control is a design program for control valves. The flow medium is assumed to be normal water. Use this program to calculate the control tasks for the following VAG valves:

VAG RIKO Plunger Valve

VAG DURA Valve VAG Hollow-Jet Discharge Valve VAG EKN Butterfly Valve VAG Wafer-Type Butterfly Valve

A stable flow status is assumed at every calculation point. Dynamic pressure changes caused by a change of flow in the valve are not calculated. The use of control valves depends on the piping system, which can be selected in the input pane. The following options can be selected: Control with constant inlet pressure

After you have entered your project data and selected the control (menu with green background), press Next to access the next menu.

Enter the data for your system. If you do not know the values of Zeta 1 (piping losses before the valve) and Zeta 2 (losses after the valve), you can calculate them with the subprogram Calculate Zeta.

11

In the Calculate Zeta window, a new window opens in which you can calculate the Zeta value. Values for pipes and various piping components can be calculated. However, the calculation only provides reasonable results for a common diameter of all components. Click on Add to access the list of the components you have selected. Click on Exit to display the calculated values in the valve calculation window.

After the data have been entered and / or the Zeta value have been calculated, select the type of valve and click on OK.

The system parameters can be modified in the calculation window.

If values for the desired minimum and maxium flow are entered in the Qmin and Qmax fields the required degree of opening is calculated.

Press Calculate to carry out the calculation. The maximum output is calculated in the field Max. flow. The types of controls can be modified in the System field.

The height of the system can be entered in the field Height above MSL. The entered value affects the valve's cavitation security.

Changing air pressure above sea level has an influence on the valves cavitation security.

12

Analysis: Selecting the Output folder displays the system's

control diagram. The opening angles for the minimum and maximum

flow are entered. An almost linear gradient of the characteristic curve is desirable.

Selecting the Cavitation folder compares the system's cavitation diagram (black) to the valve's cavitation diagram (blue and red). The cavitation curves are based on tests carried out in our own test centre and the flow laboratory of Delft Hydraulics. The blue line, the starting cavitation, shows the valve's limiting curve. Slight cavitation or occasional cavitation shocks are probable below this curve. The red line is the valve's limiting curve at full

cavitation. In continuous operation, severe cavitation and damage to the valve are probable below this curve.

In the adjacent diagram, the system's black cavitation curve runs below the valve's red characteristic curve up to the opening angle of approx. 43 for full cavitation. In this range (0 - 43), the valve is operated at full cavitation. A short interruption or overshooting of the cavitation range does not necessarily damage the valve immediately.

Selecting the Noise level folder displays the noise level curve of the valve.

The noise level is calculated according to VDMA 24422 and only computes the noise emission of the valve. Any influences from pipeline sections connected or noise caused by structures cannot be taken into consideration.

The curve displays the calculated sound pressure level (decibel) via the opening angle of the valve.

13

Control with variable inlet pressure

The characteristic curve must be entered in the

Pump / System menu. This is achieved by entering the maximum pressure / zero delivery height (Hmax) and the maximum flow (Qmax).

Based on these data, the program calculates a characteristic curve of the equipment / pump and computes the equipment characteristic lines for valve opening degrees ranging from 0 100 %. The calculation of the pressure upstream of the valve is taken over into the calculation program based on the characteristic line data established.

Bottom outlet

Enter the data for your system. Click on

Enter to select a valve. Here, Hmax is the maxium and Hmin the minimum storage level before the valve. Losses in the piping before the valve are of particular importance for calculating bottom outlets. To do this, Zeta1 can again be entered directly or calculated (Calculate button).

Select the valve type and click on OK.

14

Press Calculate to carry out the calculation.

Selecting the Output curve folder displays the system's control diagram. The diagram displays the flow rate at valve opening angles between 10% and 100% in conjunction with the overflow level.

Level control

Enter the data for your system. If you do not know the values of Zeta 1 and Zeta 2, you can calculate them with the subprogramme Calculate Zeta. Select the valve and click on OK. Enter your data according to the procedure described for Analysis.

15

Air control

Enter the data for your system and click on OK. According to the General Technical Specifications (ATV), the pressure lost through the valve should not exceed 0.1 bar.

Select the valve and click on OK.

Enter any data that needs to be entered. Click on Air to calculate automatically the density (circled in red).

16

5.2.2 UseCAD Air Valves

Besides a number of control and shut-off valves, the safe operation of a water supply network also requires valves which ensure a safe stationary operating condition as well as the safe start-up and shut-down of the equipment. The following functions are controlled by automatic air valves: - Release of the air in the pipeline while it is being filled - Venting the pipeline while it is being emptied or in case of a pipe break. - Air release during operation to eliminate residual amounts of gas at operating pressure An adequate automatic air valve is selected using UseCAD Air Valves in the following way: In a first step you have to enter the medium used. Based on your selection, the programme will retrieve valves for drinking water or waste water applications for your calculation.

For the selection of the pipeline materials, the most commonly used materials are available. Depending on the pressure rating and nominal diameter selected, the pipeline dimensions will be added automatically. Should your pipeline specifications deviate from those suggested here, you can overwrite them.

Depending on the material and condition of the pipeline, you can enter various degrees of roughness of the pipe. To obtain suggestions, click on the button to the right of the entry field.

17

To calculate the required valve size, the Programme requires indications on the volume flows in your system as specific as possible. In the process, the programme distinguishes between the filling, operation and clearing volume flow. For the filling process, the programme calculates the pressure surge to be expected when filling your pipeline at the velocity entered. The pressure surge should not exceed the standard value of 3 bars. Should you fill your pipeline with-out control, the programme will calculate an orifice diameter to limit the velocity of the escaping air in order to achieve the desired filling velocity. This orifice diameter is also used in VAGs Anti-Surge Solution.

Air valves used as protection devices against pipe breaks can be calculated as an option. For this calculation a safety factor against indentation of the pipeline must be entered. You can select the partial break size as a per cent value of the pipeline diameter. In case of no selection a standard value of 50 % will be insert.

18

If you run the mouse cursor across the text cross section of break, examples of this will be shown.

Further available options are the selection of the distances between valves in long pipeline sections and the pre-selection of the valve type if water is used as a medium.

You can choose between:

VAG DUOJET: Single-chamber valve VAG TWINJET: Double-chamber valve

You can enter an altitude profile either manually or by entering the coordinates or by importing the data needed from an Excel spreadsheet. Here it is sufficient if the spreadsheet is open in the background and when you click on the Excel Import button.

19

You can overwrite the default inlet pressure (tank pressure) to adapt it to the conditions of your equipment.

When you select the option Smooth profile, minor fluctuations in the pipeline course are suppressed. All peaks which are not pronounced enough will no longer be considered in the computation. The results of the computation will be displayed graphically in the form of the elevation curve based on the data you entered and as a table listing the valves to be positioned. The graphic representation offers the possibility of having the numbers of the individual pipeline sections and the co-ordinates displayed. It is also possible to display the dynamic pressure curve to identify criticial peaks, if required, where a vacuum may build up. The Auto-Scaling option enables you to determine the number of pages of the hardcopy. With this setting you determine the number of pipeline points to be displayed per page.

20

Critical highpoint means that the hydraulic gradient line is lower than the level of the pipeline or the Air valve. If this condition happens the pipeline has to be redesigned. The displayed table shows the coordinates, number of air valves and the selected valve type.

The results of the computation can be printed from the input and results page via the Print key. It can also be saved as a pdf-file. The results pages provide a clear overview of the performance specifications indicated and the graphic and tabular representation of the results.

Via the Sales texts button you will get the corresponding sales texts as a Word file.

21

22

The calculations of the programme are limited to the selection of the suitable valve size and a technically adequate positioning of the valves in the pipeline system. To keep the number of input data low and thus ensure simple and easy handling, the application range of the software is limited to gravitation systems without critical peaks.

5.3 BAIOplus Planning Programme

The BAIOplus Planning Programme was developed to make the planning of our system easier. Click on BAIO Planning Programme to start the planning programme.

You can either create a new project or open an existing project.

1 2

1. New project: If you create a new project, enter the corresponding data. These data are

included on printouts. These data are shown in the header when they are printed out. 2. Open existing project: Select the desired project and open it. The project data can

always be renamed subsequently.

23

The main window is displayed:

1

2

3

4 5

67

10 11 12

13

8 9

1: Component list

2: List of nominal diameters 3: Type list

4: Rotate: You can rotate components before adding them. 5: Mirror: You can mirror components before adding them. 6: This button starts the Add function. Click on it and select the desired position with the mouse. The programme adds the selected component at the correct position. 7: Rotate button 8: Image of the selected component 9: Creates a new junction

10: Copies an existing junction 11: Deletes a junction (the first junction cannot be deleted) 12: List of junctions 13: Example sketch

24

5.2.1 Selection of Elements

The BAIOplus System is built up from the centre of the junction, which is why we recommend starting with the centre piece (MMB or MTT). As a first step, mark the desired valve / fitting in the list of elements. In the preview, the selected valve (fitting) will be displayed. After you have selected the fitting, you will have to select the respective nominal diameter. To do this, left-click on the arrow next to the nominal diameter to display all the available sizes. Now select the size. The system automatically recognizes the applicable connectors and their nominal diameters. By clicking on the picture (list of elements) or the Add button, drag the fitting into the large drawing window. Here you can assemble the junctions.

The connection points are marked in red. After you have selected the next connector and its nominal diameter, a box with a red point is displayed at the nominal diameter of the previously added part. Drag the new piece to the point to which you would like to connect it. The piece is automatically added if the correct connection point was selected. This is indicated by a green point. If the selected point is not correct (usually the nominal diameter), the piece cannot be connected. Continue to select fittings and valves until you have completed your junction. To complete the junction, you have to add an end-piece to each end-point. This can be a pipe-end with or without pull-lock (except for the PE-HD pipe which must always have a pull lock, longitudinally non-positive), a PEa fitting, an end-cap, a flange, or a hydrant.

25

If your junction is completed, a green checkmark is displayed next to your junction. If your junction is not completed, a red cross is displayed. After completing the first junction, you can continue adding junctions by clicking on New junction. You can also copy junctions. This is done by displaying the selected junction, clicking on Copy junc. and entering a new name for your junction (e.g. junction 4). 5.2.2 Alignment of Elements The programme automatically defines the position of the components, but does not align them. If you did not rotate the element (rotation button, see 7) before adding it, you can do so after adding it. The function is included in the toolbar:

26

The Mirror and Rotate functions enable you to align the component any way you want. 5.2.3 Output of junctions

You can print out you junctions as a pdf of Excel file. To do so, open the selection list under menu item File and select the document you would like to print. Or make your selection via the menu bar

The resulting list shows all valves, fittings and their seals per junction. You also receive a complete list of all BAIOplus System parts and valves you have used. 5.2.4 Output of the Sales Texts For all system parts used in junctions you can generate individual sales texts. Thanks to this function, you do not need to copy the various sales texts or make the nominal diameter specific adjustments, which usually consumes a lot of time. Via the function Display Sales text, all sales texts of the BAIOplus System parts and valves needed are exported into a Word file. The nominal diameter and/or quantities needed have already been adapted to the individual tender texts.

27

5.2.5 Dimensions of the Required Pipe Trench

Both the actual drawing and the various output files contain information on the required dimensions of your pipe trench. Please remember that dimensions are given in mm and are indicated for your orientation. With the marked button it is possible to show and hide the dimension information. Alongside you have the possibility to change the dimension reference point.

First of all click the drawing element, which you want to select as dimension reference point (for example Element 2 picture above). After that push the button: change reference point. The dimension will adjust automatically. As you see Element 2 of the above picture is changed into Element 1 (picture below).

28

5.2.6 Output of accessories

Via the Accessories button you can specify the stem extension to be supplied. As a standard for the installation depth, the cover depth (1.20 to 1.80 m) is provided. You can change it according to your requirements. Unfortunately, a different installation depth per joint cannot be provided (no mixing). Special lengths can be provided upon consultation with us by a subsequent change in the Excel file only (and in the sales text). All accessories (stem extensions and surface boxes) per valves and nominal diameters used are added up automatically and are shown only in the list Summary of all joints as a pdf- or Excel file. The BAIOplus Planning Programme was developed to make planning with our system easier.

29

5.4 3D Images

Tree structure The tree structure of the 3D database provides the possibility of selecting the desired valve in various types The following valves are available as 3D Images:

- EKOplus Gate Valve for water, sewage and gas; series 14 and 15

- ZETA Knife Gate Valve - SKR Non-return Valve - RETO-STOP Non-return Valve

- EKN Butterfly Valve epoxy version for water and gas; enamel- and true enamel version for water; series 13 and 14

- DUOJET Automatic Air Valve - TWINJET Automatic Air Valve - FlOWJET Automatic Air Valve

- RIKO Plunger Valve different versions After selecting a valve, you can always return to the tree structure via this symbol in the left part of the window. Selection of the nominal diameter Viewing of tables In the window which now opens up, all available nominal diameters of the valve selected are displayed (table tab). You select the desired diameter by marking the respective line in the data table. To do so, mouse-click on one of the grey line numbers 1 to xy. Another possibility of selecting a valve is through a filter which provides a more specific selection. With the mouse click on the value of one specific parameter by which you want to limit the number of choices. Afterwards only those products will be displayed to which precisely this parameter applies (e.g. PN=10 or C4=254).

30

Example: Here the filter value 254 for parameter C4 was defined. Now only those products are displayed which correspond to the selected criterion. To undo the filter function, just click on the filter symbol shown top left in the data chart. Afterwards, all available products will be displayed again. List view In the list view (list tab) you can select all dimensional parameters via a context menu. The following data formats are available for export: for derived 2D-projections: DWG 2D IGES 2D DXF 2D MI 2D for solid models: DWG 3D IGES 3D SAT 3D STEP 3D View Component list Before exporting the data you have the possibility of viewing the individual valve components. In the field Assembly the list of components of the individual models is displayed. All these

31

individual components may be moved individually in the various planning systems after data export. This provides the possibility of the individual design of actuators.

Positionsoptionen von funktionsrelevanten Modellkomponenten

In some data tables, you can find parameter fields highlighted in orange. These fields indicate that certain position options of the 3D solid model can be selected (e.g. open/closed), (with or without bypass) for the resilient-seated gate valve. in the example below, the disk of the valve is open.

32

When you click on the orange field of the desired product, a selection field opens. It provides the possibility of moving the position of the disk from open to closed or the option of selecting with or without bypass. The data are exported in the variety selected.

Changing the view of the model

Clicking on the model with the left mousekey opens a selection window and gives you various activity options: Beginning with the rotation and panning of the model, the activation of an animation and the definition of various views up to the display of a cut view or the printout are now possible. The major part of these functions can be found in the menu bar at the top.

In case the standard types described do not meet all the specifications of your area of application, you can find a detailed description of the various possibilities and functions of this software under menu item Help ? in the 3D database.

5.5 Multimedia

In this area you can find the following multimedia applications: - VAG Animations

- VAG BAIOplus Movie - VAG Screensaver

33

5.5.1 Animation This is an interactive application with detailed and informative animations on VAGs products and their applications in various fields. The landscape represents a view of typical fields of application.

Navigation

The navigation is subdivided into VAG Products and VAG Applications. Additionally, you can use smart navigation by running the mouse across the landscape. Once you have found your desired field of application, click on it with the left mousekey to start the animation.

34

When you click on the button VAG Applications you can select between the various fields of application in the pop-up menu.

When you click on the button VAG Products you can choose between various product groups and products.

Reproduction quality

If your computer is somewhat older and does not have too much computing power, please observe the following instructions: - Close all other programmes you are not using - Minimise the quality of the Sewage treatment plant animation: Mouse/ Click with right mousekey/ Set quality to medium.

5.5.2 BAIOplus Movie

In this area you will find a movie on the practical application of the VAG BAIOplus System as compared to the conventional flange connection.

5.5.3 Screensavers

On our UseCAD 6.1 you can find a selection of VAG Screensavers. To install a VAG Screensaver, first click on the desired selection and follow the instructions. After completing the installation, click directly on your desktop by using the right mousekey. A window opens up in which you can select the function Properties. Then select Screensaver. In the selection window you can now select the screensaver you have just installed. After selecting it, click on the Adopt button.

Now your VAG screensaver has been selected as your standard screensaver. For proper display you will need a flashplayer for some of the screensavers. You can download this flashplayer free of charge from the following website: www.adobe.com .

35

5.6 Planning Tools

In this section you can find the following VAG planning aids: - VAG FlangeDimensions

- VAG FlowCalculator 5.6.1 FlangeDimensions

This application is the digital version of the popular VAG table slide rule. FlangeDimensions allows you to quickly find out the desired dimensions and sizes. Proceeding from left to right, select the material (1), the nominal pressure (2) and the nominal diameter (3). The table then shows the corresponding values based on the parameters you selected. Additionally, by clicking on the respective buttons, you can view the face-to-face lengths of the valves as well as the pipe dimensions (see arrows) 1 2 3 By clicking on the button which designates the value you can retrieve the cross-sectional view of a valve with the information which dimensions the designations stand for.

36

5.6.2 FlowCalculator

This application helps you to establish the volume flow rate, pipe diameter or flow velocity in an uncomplicated manner. In the first step you select the value to be calculated. You can select from: - Flow velocity

- Volume flow rate

3

2

1 - Internal pipe diameter

In the second step you make your entries. Depending on the selection of the value you would like to establish, please enter the two existing values. Here you can select between various units of measure.

In the third steep the list at the end of the window, puts out the values you entered in various units of measure in addition to the desired result.

5.7 Dictionary

This is a Technical Dictionary for Pipeline Engineering. German > English English > German

5.8 VAG-Armaturen

By clicking on the button About VAG you will receive information about our company as well as the contact details of the co-ordinator you wish to contact. You can retrieve the following information here:

About VAG Installation and Operating Instructions Terms and Conditions Your Contact in Germany Your Contact worldwide

37

38

6. Further information

This DVD only contains a portion of VAG's product range. Further information, contact: VAG-Armaturen Carl-Reuther-Str. 1 68305 Mannheim Germany Phone: +49 621 / 749 - 0 Fax: +49 621 / 749 - 2153 (domestic) Fax: +49 621 / 749 - 1845 (export) E-Mail: info@vag-group.com Internet: www.vag-group.com

The drawings in this programme are planning tools and not binding technical drawings. VAG-Armaturen GmbH is not liable for their correctness or completeness. VAG-Armaturen GmbH is not liable for any damages incurred by using the DVD. We reserve the right to make technical changes at our discretion UseCAD is a registered trademark of GL.BT - Galambos s Trsa Mrnoekiroda s Szolgltat Betti Trsasg, Budapest. AutoCAD is a registered trademark of AUTODESK, Inc. Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. BETA is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH BAIO is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH CEREX is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH DUOJET is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH EKN is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH EKO is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH ERI is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH EROX is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH FLEXINOX is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH HYDRUS is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH IKO is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH FLOWJET is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH PICO is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH RIKO is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH ROTAG is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH ROTOP is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH TERRA is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH TOP-STOP is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH TWINJET is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH VAG is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH ZETA is a registered trademark of VAG-Armaturen GmbH

DWG 2D IGES 2D DXF 2D DWG 3D IGES 3D SAT 3D STEP 3D DWG 2D IGES 2D DXF 2D MI 2D DWG 3D IGES 3D SAT 3D STEP 3D