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QUATUOR
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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 using the Quatuor.
Use, duplication or disclosure of subject data, for any purpose other than relating to the use or
servicing of the equipment, is strictly prohibited without the written authorisation of Chopin
Technologies.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Chopin Technologies, address as below,

declare under our sole responsibility that the following Apparatus :
Quatuor
When installed and used in accordance with the instructions in the Product Manual,
is in conformity with the following standards :
the EEC directive “Electromagnetic compatibility“ 2004/108/CE

the EEC directive “Low Voltage“ 2006/95/CE.
Emmanuel LECOMTE Daniel VILHIES Date :

Conformance officer Technical director
Chopin Technologies Chopin Technologies 10/2010
Siège de Chopin Technologies

20 avenue Marcellin Berthelot, 92396 Villeneuve-la-Garenne Cedex, France
Tél. : +33 1 41 47 50 90 – Fax. : +33 1 47 92 02 44
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Table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 1 Installation and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. Connection of other units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. IElectric connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6. Powering up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 2 Normal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1. Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3. The touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4. Test cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5. Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 3 Operation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

1. Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2. Safety recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3. Screens of the QUATUOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 4 Making adjustments and calibrations . . . . . . . . . . 49

1. Choosing the sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2. Case of the sunflower sieve with cover (FADT-65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
3. Creating or modifying a calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1. Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2. Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3. Changing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4. Calibrating the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5. Calibrating the scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6. Replacement recommended frequency of parts having 
an influence on the result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Appendix keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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INTRODUCTION
■ Principle :
■ The function of the Quatuor is to provide the percentage of good

grain, impurities and broken grain from a given sample.
■ The test cycle starts with a debearding (optional module), and the
sample weighing (scale B1).
■ The apparatus proceeds then to the elimination of lightest parti-

cles (dust).
■ The rest of the sample falls then into cylindrical sieves and is
sorted into 3 categories:
❏ broken grain,
❏ good grain,
❏ big impurities.
■ Good grain and broken grain are weighed separately by scales

B2 and B3 respectiveley.
weighing
hopper B1 blower
sieves
scale B3
light impurities
big
scale B2 impurities
broken grain good grain
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■ Within 1 mn 30 sec, the QUATUOR:
❏ sorts the sample into 4 categories (light impurities, broken grain,

good grain, big impurities),
❏ calculates the percentage of good grain, broken grain and impuri-

ties + broken grain.
■ Overall characteristics:
❏ The QUATUOR has a memory able to contain 21 user-program-

mable calibrations.
❏ A parallel output allows the connection of a printer with a Cen-

tronics interface.
❏ An RS232 serial interface allows the connection of a PC compati-

ble.
❏ A mini DIN port allows the connection of a standard keyboard.
❏ Power supply: 230 V - 50/60 Hz - 210 W
❏ Noise level: < 70 dB
❏ Dimensions:
Length = 500 mm; Depth = 730 mm; Height = 940 mm
❏ Net weight: 50 kg
■ Environment:
❏ Inside use.
❏ Storage temperature: — 20°C to + 60° C
❏ Operating temperature: 2°C to 45° C
❏ Hygrometry: HR  85% at 40°C
❏ Supply voltage tolerance: < ± 10%
❏ Pollution level according to EN 61010: 2
❏ Installation class according to EN 61010: II

(for transitional over voltage)
❏ Utilisation area (dust hazard risk): all areas except areas rated
20, 21 and 22.
■ Fuse :
Fuse 5x20 T 2A 250V
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Section 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP
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Section 1. Installation and setup
1. Unpacking ■ The apparatus is packed in a dedicated packing, that we recom-

mend you to keep for future use (transfer from one location to
another one, periodic service, etc.).
This packing contains the QUATUOR with accessories and the

user’s manual.
■ The QUATUOR shall be handled by two persons. See handling

areas on figure below.
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2. Composition The QUATUOR (1) is supplied with:
■ 1 pen for touch-screen (2),
■ 1 one-litre container (3),
■ 1 power cord (4),
■ a distribution screw (5), with an optional sieve (see installation

page 53),
■ a brush (6), to be installed before the first use.
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3. Installation 3.1 Generalities
■ Install the QUATUOR on a stable and horizontal surface. Maxi-

mum tilt angle: 3°.
■ Avoid locations subjected to vibrations (machines, trains, trucks,

etc.): this may cause wrong weight measurements.
■ Avoid placing the QUATUOR behind a window pane exposed to

sunshine during several hours.
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3.2 Installing the brush
1. Open the cover.
2. Insert the brush on the first spring.
3. Push the second spring with the hand and insert the brush on
the second spring.
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4. Connection of other ■ The printer

units A standard or ticket-type printer can be connected to the QUATUOR
through the Centronics parallel port.
or
■ The keyboard
A keyboard can be connected to the QUATUOR through the mini

DIN serial port.
This will enable the entering of alphanumeric characters in certain

menus.
■ A computer
A computer can be connected on the RS232 port of the QUATUOR.
Contact Chopin Technologies.
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5. IElectric connection The QUATUOR is an electronic apparatus which must be connected

to an electrical network equipped with an Earth terminal. Above all,
verify the condition of this connection.
In addition, the electrical network must be equipped with an RDD

(Residual Differential Device) of the AC grade with a sensitivity
 30 mA.
For the connection to the network, use the power cord provided with
the QUATUOR.
The mains plug and the I/O switch are located at back of the appa-
ratus.
6. Powering up the unit ■ Turn the On/Off switch to ON. The QUATUOR runs a self-test
sequence, checking most of its functions (memories, INIT parame-
ters, motors, scales, etc.); during this sequence, which lasts 1 min
approx., all commands (by means of the touch screen or a key-
board) are inactive.
■ During this self-test sequence are displayed:
❏ the name of the apparatus,
❏ the software version,
❏ successively the different test phases described in table below
B1 blower
M1
B2
sieve control
B3 M4
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Phase Meaning
1 Tare on scale B1
Functional test of M1 (grain feeding trap door) with

2
position reading of stops
3 Functional test of M2
Functional test of the debearder, then functional

4
test of M3
5 Tare on scale B1
6 Functional test of the blower
If tare B1 phase 1 <> tare B1 phase 5, then open-

7
ing of M1
Functional test of sieve control, and if tare B1

8
phase 1 <> tare B1 phase 5, then waiting 180sec
9 Functional test of M4 (emptying trap doors)
10 Tare on scales B2 and B3
■ If an anomaly is detected during this sequence, an error message

is displayed. In this case switch the apparatus Off then On. If the
message is still present, refer to chapter "Problem solving"
page 62.
■ After this initialization sequence, the QUATUOR is ready, and the

the main menu is displayed; it mentions the name of the last grain
selected before apparatus power-off, and allows to choose the oper-
ation to initiate by simply selecting the corresponding touch icon.
■ The user may so :
❏ modify the selected grain,
❏ initiate a test sequence of a grain sample,
❏ access to other menus whose content is detailed in chapter "The

maintenance menu" page 41.
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Section 2 NORMAL USE
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Section 2. Normal use
1. Precautions ■ Switch off the electrical power before moving the apparatus.
■ To avoid congesting the unit, it is recommended to make use of

the 1-litre container supplied with the QUATUOR.
■ After the annual utilisation period, in order to preserve vital func-

tions of the unit, it is recommended to proceed with a complete
cleaning ("Periodic maintenance", page 61).
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2. Operating modes ■ Standard mode (without debearding) :
■ Mode with debearding :
Standard mode with grain debearding as first step.
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3. The touch screen
The control of the touch screen needs a dedicated pen, specially

designed to avoid damaging the surface.
The navigation among the menus is performed by mean of adapted

and self-explanatory icons.
Notes 1. Menus accessible from the touch screen can generally be

accessed from a keyboard.
2. Some menus can be configured only by using a keyboard; they

are generally using alphanumeric keys: edition of grain name,
modification of ticket lines or hour and date formats.
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4. Test cycle The change of measurement parameters is explained in the chapter

"Creating or modifying a calibration", page 57.
■ From the start screen, the user can select the grain to be tested
by using arrows and .
Verify that the sieves are adapted to the grain being tested ("Choos-
ing the sieves", page 51).
■ By using the container supplied with the apparatus, pour 1 litre of

grain into the inlet hopper.
Note The use of this 1-litre container is recommended. However, a

excess conduit, integral with the unit, prevents the machine from
being congested.
Do not put the hand in the weighing hopper.
Take a special care not to drop any object inside the Quatuor (the
unit would be damaged).
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■ To start a test cycle press icon . The arrows start then to

rotate.
■ The cycle (see schematic on page 9) starts with the weighing of

the sample.
Then the hopper progressively empties out: the lightest particles
(impurities, beard) are cleaned out by the air flow, while the rest of
the sample falls into the screw.
The particles are then sorted by the sieves and weighed in two
categories:
❏ the small or broken grains,
❏ the good grain.
Note A complete cycle (with debearding) lasts typically 1 min. 30sec.
light impurities
broken grain
good grain
big impurities
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■ During the test cycle, the unit goes through different phases (dis-
played at screen bottom) described in table below.
phase
■ Meaning of test phases:
Phase Meaning Phase Meaning
1 (*) Opening of inlet trap door 22 B1 opening - calculation
2 (*) Inlet trap door opened? 23 B1 opening - flow
3 (*) Waiting inlet trap door 24 B1 control - flow
4 (*) Closing of inlet trap door 25 B1 opened 100%
5 (*) Inlet trap door closed? 26 B1 trap door 0 gram
6 (*) Debearder ON 27 Waiting cycle time
7 (*) Waiting debearder 28 Blower OFF
8 (*) Opening of debearder trap door 29 Sieve OFF
9 (*) Debearder trap door opened? 30 Closing of B1 trap door
10 (*) Waiting debearder 31 B1 trap door closed?
11 (*) Waiting debearder stop 32 Sieve OK?
12 (*) Waiting debearder closing 33 Blower OK?
13 (*) Closing of debearder trap door 34 Tare B1
14 (*) Debearder trap door closed? 35 Weighing B2
15 Weighing B1 36 Weighing B3
16 (**) Tare B2 37 Results
17 (**) Tare B3 38 Opening of emptying trap doors
18 Blower ON 39 Emptying trap doors opened?
19 Sieve ON 40 Waiting blower 100%
20 Sieve OK? End of test cycle
21 Blower OK?
(*) : The phases asterisked are performed only if the debearder

option is selected.
(**) : The phases 16 ant 17 are performed during the test only when
the emptying option is selected.
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■ The results are given in percentage. This display can be

personalized from the Maintenance menu ("Results menu",
page 39). 
Example of results display:
■ Meaning of abbreviations:
❏ IMP: impurities
❏ BG: broken grain,
❏ IBG: impurities + broken grain,
❏ GG: good grain.
■ In case when a printer is connected and selected, these results

are directly printed.
Pressing icon allows to reprint a ticked if needed ("Menu

"printing grains"", page 39).
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5. Comments This function allows, before starting a test, to enter a comment (by
mean of a keyboard) which will be printed on the ticket.
This comment will be valid for each test (delivery person, sample
reference, variety delivered, etc.).
It is composed of four 24-characters lines.
Access to this function is done by keying F3 before the test cycle

F3
starts.
Note How to modify this comment is explained in chapter "Modifying text

lines on the ticket", page 38.
Esc Return to the main menu is done by keying Escape.
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Section 3. Operation and configuration
1. Principle The aim of the QUATUOR is to determine the percentages of good

grain and impurities of a given sample (1 to 1.2 litre).
■ The cycle starts as soon as the icon TEST of the touch screen is
selected.
■ The cycle begins with the weighing of the sample (scale B1).
■ The sample fall then in the hopper B1 where it is weighed, then

flows out regularly: an air flow extracts then the lightest impurities
(blower power is adjustable).
B1
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■ Grains fall then on a worm screw which drive them to the cylindri-
cal sieves:
❏ broken grain and small impurities go through the first sieve’s ori-
fices,
❏ good grain go through the second sieve’s orifices,
❏ big impurities that did not go through any of the sieves exit at the
extremity of the drum.
■ Good grain and broken grain are collected into two hoppers in
which they are weighed respectively by scales B2 and B3.
They are then dropped into drawer compartments.
B3 B2
■ The QUATUOR proceeds with the calculation of percentages of

impurities or good grain, according to parameters configuration, and
print them out automatically if a printer is connected.
Note The duration of the complete cycle (with debearding) is approxi-

mately 1min. 30sec.
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2. Safety ■ Do not in no circumstances open the unit.

recommendations
Note Any intervention requiring the removal of casings shall be carried
out by an entitled Chopin Technologies.
■ Although the screw drive system is equipped with a torque limiter,

it is recommended to keep the cover shut during operation.
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3. Screens of the 3.1 The main menu

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grain name blowing power date adjustment grain selection
broken grain sieve
good grain sieve sieve power time adjustment test cycle
■ Setting the time
Enter into the time adjustment menu by selecting corresponding

icon , or on the keyboard by pressing simulta-
F1 neously Shift and F1.
➍
The user can then use navigation arrows , , and to

set the time. Select icon to save, or select to return to the
main menu without saving.
➞ The user can choose the keyboard and adjust the time the same
➞
➞
way by using the standard keyboard arrows, then validate with keys
F1 Shift F1 or quit without saving by using key Esc.
➍
Note The hour format (0 - 24 or 0 - 12) can also be chosen by selecting

F1 from within the main menu.
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■ Setting the date
Enter into the date adjustment menu by selecting corresponding

icon , or on the keyboard by pressing simulta-
F2 neously Shift and F2.
➍
The user can then use navigation arrows , , and to
set the date. Select icon to save, or select to return to the
main menu without saving.
➞ The user can choose the keyboard and adjust the date the same
➞ ➞
➞
way by using the standard keyboard arrows, then validate with keys
F2 Shift F2 or quit without saving by using key Esc.
➍
Note The date format ([DD/MM/YYYY] or [MM/DD/YYYY]) can also be

chosen by selecting F2 from the main menu.
■ Parameters of the grain
Refer to menu "The maintenance menu", page 41.
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■ Modifying text lines on the ticket
Access to this menu needs the use of a keyboard.
F3
Enter in this menu by pressing F3.
Change then the text lines by using the keyboard: alphanumeric

➞
➞
and backspace keys, and up/down arrows.

➞
Esc
Keying Esc. allows to save and exit from this menu.
■ Changing the language
Access to this menu needs the use of a keyboard.
Enter in this menu by pressing F4.

F4
Select then the desired language by means of the arrows and

.
Select icon to save, or select to return to the main menu

without saving.
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■ Results menu
This screen is displayed automatically at the end of the test cycle.
The user can however choose to display results of the previous test
F10
by pressing F10 on the keyboard.
The results are automatically printed if a printer is connected.
The user can then either choose to re-print the results by selecting
icon or return to the main menu with icon .
Note The results are the last ones calculated by the apparatus.
■ Menu "printing grains"
F11
■ Access to this menu needs the use of a keyboard. Press key F11.
■ This menu allows to print following information relating to one or

all grain types:
❏ date, hour,
❏ grain name,
❏ debearding time,
❏ blowing power,
❏ sieve power,
❏ printing of % of impurities (yes/no),
❏ printing of % of broken grain (yes/no),
❏ printing of % of impurities and broken grain (yes/no),
❏ printing of % of good grain (yes/no),
❏ broken grain sieve (BG),
❏ good grain sieve (GG).
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■ The user can indicate on the touch screen if he chooses to print

this information for all grains or only the one selected:
❏ printing of one grain (the one selected),
❏ printing of all grains.
■ Return to the main menu by pressing key .
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3.2 The maintenance menu
centre of the
debearder ■ The maintenance menu can be reached either:
❏ on the touch screen by double-clicking at the centre of the

debearder, or
Scroll
lock
❏ on the keyboard by pressing key Scroll lock.
changing print
grain name
out
test cycle return to main

menu
■ Signification of pictograms:
scale B1 options menu
blower
flow control
trap door
good grain
sieve (B2)
broken grain
sieve (B3) scale B2
scale B3 emptying trap doors
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■ Editing the grain name
■ This menu can be reached either:
❏ on the touch screen by selecting the grain name area (highlighted

on figure above), or
F1 ❏ on the keyboard by pressing key F1.
■ The user can then use navigation arrows and to either:
❏ modify a grain name, or
❏ create a new grain name by selecting "Untitled".
➞ ■ The grain name can be modified by using the keyboard: alphanu-

meric and backspace keys
■ The user can then save, either by keying F1 on the keyboard, or

F1 Esc.
by pressing on the touch screen the area of the selected (high-
lighted) grain name. To return to the maintenance menu without
saving, press Esc. on the keyboard.
Notes ■ The grain name can use up to 20 characters.
■ For creating or modifying a calibration, refer to menu "Creating or

modifying a calibration", page 57.
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■ Editing the blower power (in percentage)
❏ on the touch screen by selecting the blowing power area (high-

lighted on figure above), or
■ The blower power (in % of its maximum power) can then be

adjusted either:
❏ on the touch screen by using arrows and , then by press-

ing again on the blower power area for validation, or
❏ on the keyboard by means of up/down arrows, then by validating

➞
➞
with key F4.


To return to the maintenance menu without saving, press Esc. on
Esc. the keyboard.
Note The power of the blower is considered as adapted when there is no

grain into the light impurities container.
■ Values for some grains (for information):
Grain type Blower power

Dry corn 85
Rape seed 45
Peas 85
Sunflower 50
Soft wheat 70
Barley 70
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■ Editing the sieves speed (in percentage)
❏ on the touch screen by selecting the sieves speed area (high-

lighted on figure above), or
■ The sieves speed (in % of their maximum speed) can then be

adjusted either:

ing again on the sieves speed area for validation, or

➞
➞
with key F5.


To return to the maintenance menu without saving, press Esc. on
Esc. the keyboard.
■ Values for some grains (for information):
Grain type Sieves speed

Dry corn 55
Rape seed 30
Peas 55
Sunflower 50
Soft wheat 35
Barley 65
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■ Changing configuration of sieves B3 and B2
Note Configuring good grain (B2) or broken grain (B3)sieves is carried

out the same way.
❏ on the touch screen by selecting the first sieve (B3) or second

sieve (B2), or
F7 F8 ❏ on the keyboard by pressing key F7 (sieve B3) or key F8 (sieve

B2).
Sieve B3 Sieve B2
■ The sieves can then be chosen either:

ing icon , or

➞
➞
with key F7 (sieve B3) or key F8 (sieve B2).
Note To return to the maintenance menu without saving, press either on:
❏ on the touch screen, or
Esc. ❏ Esc. on the keyboard.
Note It is possible to use sieves different from those proposed in this

menu. To do so, select a special sieve, represented by one of the
following icons:
Sieve Icon
with long holes Spe
with round holes Spe
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■ Changing results to be printed
❏ on the touch screen by selecting the printer icon, or
F9 ❏ with the keyboard by pressing key F9.
■ The user can then choose the results to be printed either:
❏ on the touch screen by using arrows , , and , then

by pressing , or
➞
➞ ❏ on the keyboard by means of the navigation arrows, then by val-
➞
idating with key F9.
■ Abbreviations used:
❏ IMP: impurities
❏ BG: broken grain,
❏ IBG: impurities + broken grain,
❏ GG: good grain or GG + BG : good grain + broken grain.
Note To return to the maintenance menu without saving, press either on:
❏ on the touch screen
Esc. ❏ Esc. on the keyboard.
Note This menu does not allows the printing of the results, it allows only
to define the results that will be printed at the end of test sequences.
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■ Results menu
See para. "Results menu", page 39.
■ Menu "printing grains"
See para. "Menu "printing grains"", page 39.
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■ Activating elements of the QUATUOR
■ The user can control some of the functions of the QUATUOR:
❏ either, from the touch screen, by selecting corresponding icons,
blower
flow control
trap door
sieves
emptying trap doors
F? ❏ or with the keyboard, by using following short-cuts:

➍
element Shortcut
blower Shift F4
sieves Shift F5
emptying trap doors Shift F6
flow control trap door Shift F7
Note This allows to check the good condition of the apparatus constitutive
parts, and may be used to better isolate an eventual failure with the
Chopin technologies agent.
■ Adjusting the scales
Refer to para. "Calibrating the scales", page 67.
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Section 4 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS AND

CALIBRATIONS
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Section 4. Making adjustments and calibrations
1. Choosing the sieves ■ Selection:
The sieve is made up of two parts :
❏ a first one (small drilling) through which are passing broken or too
small grains,
❏ a second one (bigger drilling) which lets good grain pass through.
■ Type of drilling
Two types are existing: with long holes and with round holes.
Type spe
with long holes
with round holes
Round holes
Long holes
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■ Sieves available
Grain type 1st drilling 2nd drilling ref.number Upon request

Wheat / Barley 2,2 x 20 3,75 x 20 FADT VT1
Rapeseed Ø 1,5 Ø 3,25 FADT VT2
Dry corn Ø5 Ø 12 FADT VT3
Wet corn Ø6 Ø 12 FADT VT4
Sunflower 1,75 x 20 Ø9 FADT VT5 X
Sunflower (sieve with cover) 2,2 x 20 Ø 10 (cover) FADT-65 X
Wheat / Barley 2 x 20 4 x 20 FADT VT6 X
Wheat / Barley 2,2 x 20 Ø7 FADT VT7 X
Special round holes FADT VT8 X
Special long holes FADT VT9 X
Special long holes/round holes FADT VT10 X
Special long holes/long holes FADT VT12 X
* : See paragraph 2 for installation and use.
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■ Installation of the sieve
1. Open completely the cover.
2. Position the entry of the sieve on the driving shaft. Make the flat
part on the shaft and the flat part on the sieve meet exactly as
indicated on the image below and insert completely the sieve.

Driving shaft of the sieve
Locking ball
The sieve is properly installed when the top of the sieve is sup-
ported by the wheels as shown on the picture below.
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■ Withdrawal of the sieve
1. Check that the flat part on the driving shaft is turned to the top.
If not turn on the sieve so as to position properly the shaft (see
"Activating elements of the QUATUOR", page 48).
2. Lift up the top of the sieve and withdraw it.
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2. Case of the ■ Installation of the kit

sunflower sieve with 1. Remove the 2 nuts from the 2 screws located at the top of the
cover (FADT-65) cover.
If there are no screws on the cover, it’s necessary to drill the cover.
Contact a CHOPIN Technologies entitled agent.
Screws
2. Fix the 2 springs on the cover.
Spring
Plain washer
Serrated washer
Nut
The 2 springs are fixed the same way as the springs of the top.
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3. Fix the small brush and the sunflower sieve.
Adjust the position of the springs so that the brush touches the
drilled part of the sunflower sieve.
■ Create the calibration :
It is necessary to create the "Sunflower (FADT-65)" calibration if it is

not already available on the QUATUOR.
■ To create the calibration, see the paragraph 3 "Creating or

modifying a calibration".
Once the calibration create, set using the following menu :
❏ "Editing the blower power (in percentage)" page 43. Enter the
value 50 %.
❏ "Editing the sieves speed (in percentage)" page 44. 

Enter the value 30 %.
❏ "Changing results to be printed" page 46.
■ Use of the sunflower sieve
1. When using a sieve with cover, remove the standard brush (the
long brush) and install the small brush.
The 2 springs are fixed the same way as the springs of the top.
When using a sieve without cover (FADT-VT1 to FADT-VT13), it is
necessary to remove the small brush and to install the standard
brush.
A sieve must operate with only one brush.
Small brush
2. Choose the "Sunflower (FADT-65)" calibration.
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3. Creating or The user can enter up to 21 grain calibrations in the QUATUOR.

modifying a
calibration
■ For creating a new calibration:
❏ select "Untitled" from within the maintenance menu,

➞ ❏ clear this name with the backspace key of the keyboard,
❏ enter the new calibration name by means of the keyboard then

save it ("Editing the grain name", page 42).
Note To suppress a calibration, select it, then clear its name by using the
keyboard (it then disappears from the list), and save.
■ The calibration being selected, it can then be configured by using

following menus:
❏ "Editing the blower power (in percentage)", page 43,
❏ "Editing the sieves speed (in percentage)", page 44,
❏ "Changing configuration of sieves B3 and B2", page 45,
❏ "Changing results to be printed", page 46.
■ Choosing the sieves:
The punching size of the QUATUOR sieves are either:
❏ the one used in flat sieves, or
❏ more generally the latter increased of a few 1/10th of mm, or
❏ special (sieves "Spe").
Note The procedure is the same for modifying an existing calibration:

simply select its name in place of "Untitled".
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■ Defining the optimum parameter’s values:
Always use the same sample volume (1 to 1.2 litre max.).
Note When you have no idea on the adjustments, select first a blowing
power of 75% and a sieve’s speed of 60%.
❏ Adjustment of the sieve’s speed
Keep in mind the following rule:
• with long holes, the separation is better with a high speed

(>60%)
• with round holes, the separation is better with a lower speed

(<60%)
❏ Adjustment of the blower power
This adjustment will be optimized by proceeding with detailed

inspection of collected impurities.
If at the end of these training cycles, the sorting quality of broken/

small grains is not satisfactory, select the sieve with larger punching
size, and carry out again all adjustments, starting from sieves speed
defined with previous sieves.
■ Recommended adjustments:
Grain type Debearding time Blower power Sieves speed

Dry corn 85 55
Rape seed 30 45
Peas 85 55
Sunflower 50 50
Soft wheat 70 35
Barley 20 70 65
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Section 5. Maintenance
1. Periodic ■ The quality of the analyses performed by the QUATUOR is highly

maintenance dependent on the quality of the sieves assembly. It is therefore re-
commended to store, handle and transport the corresponding con-
stitutive parts with great care.
■ The QUATUOR does not require particular preventive mainte-

nance: a self-test is ran at each power-up of the unit. However re-
commendations hereunder shall be taken into account:
❏ Listen to any possibly abnormal noise and proceed as necessary

to manual simulations from the maintenance menu ("Activating ele-
ments of the QUATUOR", page 48).
❏ At least once a month proceed with a cleaning of the QUATUOR:

worm screw, sieves, drawers, hoppers, touch screen, casing, etc.
❏ Regularly, make sure the sieve holes are not obstructed. In case
the holes are clogged with grains, please clean the sieve.
Unplug the electrical supply when supplying is not required.
Note 1. The external surfaces of the QUATUOR are cleaned using a

damp cloth.
Never use a solvent
2. It is recommended to blow out from time to time light impurities

remaining into the QUATUOR, and make them fall into the
receptacle at bottom of the unit. Make use of low pressure com-
pressed air at inlet hopper level.
Entitled repair shop It is recommended to proceed once a year to an overhaul of the

equipment. This shall be carried out by a Chopin Technologies enti-
tled repair organization.
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2. Problem solving ■ In any failure case, before any intervention, restart the apparatus
in order to re-confirm the failure.
Never try to remove the QUATUR casings.
■ If the screen does not light up, check the fuse ("Changing fuses",
page 65).
■ If the touch screen does not work properly, try to re-calibrate the
screen ("Calibrating the screen", page 66).
■ If the printing is not operative, depending on case:
❏ if the printer power-on light remains off, check power supply con-
nections,
❏ check the connection with the QUATUOR, paper installation and

printer heads.
■ Abnormal results:
A cycle test may give abnormal results in some cases, among

which:
■ wrong sieves selected,
■ bad adjustment of the scales, or sensor damage,
■ too small sample (make use of the 1-litre container).
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■ Error messages:
In case of anomaly, one of the following error messages may be dis-

played:
Error # Signification Possible origins and solutions

Unstable weight measurement on B1,during
ERR 1 tare or grain weighing (number of valid
measurements < 7/10)
Unstable weight measurement on B2,during Mechanical vibrations, or problem on main
ERR 2 tare or grain weighing (number of valid electronic board.
measurements < 7/10) ❏ Check the stability of the QUATUOR
Unstable weight measurement on B3,during
ERR 3 tare or grain weighing (number of valid
measurements < 7/10)
ERR 4 The debearder inlet trap door is not controlled Motor connections problem, motor control
problem, motor problem.
ERR 5 The debearder outlet trap door is not controlled ❏ Contact your Chopin agent.
A problem could occur between phases 22 and Grain moisture too high, trap door position
26; no sufficient weight loss (more than 10gr.), sensor problem, motor connections problem,
ERR 6
B1 trap door is not controlled, or some grain is motor control problem, motor problem.
jammed in B1 (more than 10gr.) ❏ Change the sample, restart the apparatus.
Motor connections problem, motor control
ERR 7 The B2/B3 trap door is not controlled problem, motor problem.
❏ Contact your chopin agent.
Blower control problem, or motor does not - Inductive sensor problem (adjustment, con-
ERR 8
work. nection), motor connections problem, motor
control problem, motor problem.
❏ Contact your Chopin agent.
Sieve drive control problem, or sieve motor
ERR 9
does not work - Sieves jammed (ERR 9).
❏ Check the sieves.
ERR 10 230V not present on "MOT" board ❏ Contact your Chopin agent.
ERR 11 Blower motor does not stop Motor control problem.
ERR 12 Sieve drive motor does not stop ❏ Contact your Chopin agent.
Too less or too much grain, friction problem on
B1 hopper, B1 not properly calibrated, B1
Problem during results phase on weight B1; weight sensor problem, electronic problem on
ERR 13
B1<100gr. or B1> 1500gr. main board.
❏ Make another test with a 1 to 1.2 litre sam-
ple.
No impurities/broken grain (possibly wrong
sieve), friction problem on B2 or B1 hopper,B2
Problem during results phase on weight B2;  or B1 not properly calibrated, B2 or B1 weight
ERR 14
B2 > B1. sensor problem, electronic problem on main
board.
❏ Check the sieves, recalibrate B2.
No good grain/impurities (possibly wrong
sieve), friction problem on B3 or B1 hopper, B3
Problem during results phase on weight B3;  or B1 not properly calibrated, B3 or B1weight
ERR 15
B3 > B1. sensor problem, electronic problem on main
board.
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Error # Signification Possible origins and solutions

Problem on weighing B1, B2 or B3: friction
problem of a hopper, scale not properly cali-
Problem during results phase on weight B2/
ERR 16 brated, weight sensor problem, or main elec-
B3; B2+B3 > B1.
tronic board problem.
❏ Recalibrate B2 and B3.
B1 not properly calibrated, weight sensor prob-
Problem during results phase on weight B1; 
ERR 17 lem, or main electronic board problem.
B1 < 0gr. (grain weight — tare).
❏ Contact your Chopin agent.
No good grain (or wrong sieve), or problem on
the weighing B2 (friction problem, scale not
ERR 18 properly calibrated, weight sensor problem, or
B2 < 0gr.
main electronic board problem).
No broken grain (or wrong sieve), or problem
on the weighing B3 (friction problem, scale not
B3 < 0gr.
Test cycle performed with no grain, or problem
on the weighing B1 (friction problem, scale not
Problem during phase 15
B1 < 10g.
❏ Make another test with grain.
Time-out (180 s) on the detection of the end of Mechanical vibrations, or problem on main
ERR 21 test cycle (weights B2 and B3 are not stable electronic board.
enough). ❏ Check the stability of the QUATUOR
Note In all other cases, or if the problem is recurrent or intermittent, con-

tact your Chopin Technologies entitled agent.
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3. Changing fuses If the apparatus does not light up, and after having verified that the
electrical supply is correct, replace the fuse of the QUATUOR.
Unplug the apparatus before replacing the fuse.
The fuse is located at back of the unit, nearby the On/Off switch.
Fuse characteristics: 5x20 T 2A 250V.
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4. Calibrating the If the touch screen does not work properly, it must be recalibrated.
screen 1. Switch off the apparatus.
2. Switch back on while keeping the pen slightly pressed on

screen centre: a menu appears.
3. Press successively at top left corner of the screen then at bot-

tom right.
Note If the screen still does not work properly, contact your Chopin Tech-
nologies agent.
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5. Calibrating the The adjustment is carried out from the maintenance menu, either :
scales ❏ on the touch screen, by clicking on the corresponding scale icon,
or
scale B1
scale B3 scale B2
F8
❏ on a keyboard by pressing simultaneously keys Shift and F8. 
➍
In this case, the selection of the scale is made by keying 1, 2 or 3.

1 2 3
Enter the code "9753" and press on .
Notes ❏ This procedure is applicable for B1, B2 and B3 scales.
❏ It is recommended to calibrate the scale with a sample (about 500

g for B1 and B2, 200 g for B3). Nevertheless, it is also possible to do
it with a reference weight.
❏ As necessary, enter the exact value with the keyboard by using

➞
➞
up/down arrows et .
reference weight in gr.
value in gr. return to 

(No of valid measurements/10 maintenance
menu
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Procedure 1. Remove the sieve (see "Withdrawal of the sieve", page 54).
2. Press the icon of the scale to calibrate (B1, B2 ou B3), enter

the code "9753".
3. Wait until the 4 text lines appear.
4. Weigh the reference sample (about 500 g for B1 and B2, 200 g
for B3).
5. Check that the reference weight has the same value than the
one indicated in the menu. As needed, enter the exact value
➞
with the keyboard (arrow keys
➞
and ).
6. Record the empty weight by pressing top left icon.
7. Pour the reference sample in the scale to be calibrated.

The displayed value in grams and the reference weight should
be identical at ± 0,5 g.
8. If this is not the case, press lower left icon: the scale is cali-
brated.
9. Verify the displayed value, and exit from this menu by selecting
F8
➍
icon or by pressing simultaneously keys Shift and F8 of

the keyboard.
10. Pour the scale by opening the corresponding trap door : flow
control trap door for B1, emptying trap doors for B2 and B3
scales
(see "Activating elements of the QUATUOR", page 48).
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6. Replacement recommended frequency of parts having an influence

on the result
Ref TR Ref CHOPIN Description Reriodicity User Agent (*)
06203178 CDA 319 Motor - Trap opening 4 years X
(*) Replacement of some of these parts needs to open the equip-

ment. This shall be carried out by a CHOPIN technologies entitled
technician. Please contact your agent.
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Appendix KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
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Appendix keyboard shortcuts
■ Shortcuts summary
From the From the

From the main From the main
maintenance maintenance
menu menu
menu menu
Exchange hh:mm:ss
F1 Editing a grain name F1 Modifying the time Inlet trap door control
➍
<–> am/pm
Exchange jj/mm/aaaa  Editing the

F2 F2 Modifying the date Debearder control
➍
<–> mm/jj/aaaa debearding time
F3
Modification of ticket F3
Debearder trap door
➍
lines control
Modification of
F4 Editing % blower F4 Blower control
➍
language
F5 Editing % sieve F5 Sieves control

➍
F6 F6
Emptying trap doors
➍
control
Flow control trap

F7 Changing sieve B3 F7
➍
door
F8 Changing sieve B2 F8 Scales adjustment

➍
Changing results to Selection of the type

F9 F9 Options menu
➍
be printed of weighing sensor
F10 –> Result menu –> Result menu F10

➍
F11 –> Menu "printing –> Menu "printing F11

Selection of the Selection of the
➍
grains" grains" debearder debearder
Selection of Selection of
F12 F12 keyboard type keyboard type
➍
(AZERTY/QWERTY) (AZERTY/QWERTY)
Scroll (1 time) –>

lock Maintenance menu
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We Chopin Technologies, address as below,

the EEC directive “Electromagnetic compatibility“ 2004/108/CE

Emmanuel LECOMTE Daniel VILHIES Date :

Siège de Chopin Technologies

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Section 1 Installation and setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 2 Normal use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 3 Operation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Section 4 Making adjustments and calibrations . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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■ The function of the Quatuor is to provide the percentage of good

■ The apparatus proceeds then to the elimination of lightest parti-

■ Good grain and broken grain are weighed separately by scales

broken grain good grain

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■ Within 1 mn 30 sec, the QUATUOR:

❏ sorts the sample into 4 categories (light impurities, broken grain,

❏ calculates the percentage of good grain, broken grain and impuri-

❏ The QUATUOR has a memory able to contain 21 user-program-

❏ A parallel output allows the connection of a printer with a Cen-

❏ An RS232 serial interface allows the connection of a PC compati-

❏ A mini DIN port allows the connection of a standard keyboard.

❏ Power supply: 230 V - 50/60 Hz - 210 W

❏ Noise level: < 70 dB

Length = 500 mm; Depth = 730 mm; Height = 940 mm

❏ Storage temperature: — 20°C to + 60° C

❏ Operating temperature: 2°C to 45° C

❏ Hygrometry: HR  85% at 40°C

❏ Supply voltage tolerance: < ± 10%

❏ Pollution level according to EN 61010: 2

❏ Installation class according to EN 61010: II

Fuse 5x20 T 2A 250V

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Section 1 INSTALLATION AND SETUP

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Section 1. Installation and setup

1. Unpacking ■ The apparatus is packed in a dedicated packing, that we recom-

This packing contains the QUATUOR with accessories and the

■ The QUATUOR shall be handled by two persons. See handling

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2. Composition The QUATUOR (1) is supplied with:

■ 1 pen for touch-screen (2),

■ 1 one-litre container (3),

■ 1 power cord (4),

■ a distribution screw (5), with an optional sieve (see installation

■ a brush (6), to be installed before the first use.

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3. Installation 3.1 Generalities

■ Install the QUATUOR on a stable and horizontal surface. Maxi-

■ Avoid locations subjected to vibrations (machines, trains, trucks,

■ Avoid placing the QUATUOR behind a window pane exposed to

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