Scientech Large Aperture Calorimeter User Manual
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Thank you for choosing a Scientech large aperture calorimeter. Scientech, an ISO 9001 registered company,
and our employees are pleased to provide you with a product designed for years of reliable service. Please read
this manual completely before using your calorimeter. This information will enable you to fully utilize the
equipment and should be located nearby for reference. The calorimeter is intended to be used only in the
manner outlined in this manual. Misuse of the equipment may cause product failure.
The words "calorimeter" and "detector" are synonymous as used in this manual.
Table of Contents:
Calorimeter Operating Parameters:............................................................................................................................2
Large Aperture Calorimeter Specifications: ..............................................................................................................3
CE Mark Certification: ..............................................................................................................................................3
Environmental Requirements: ...................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking and Set Up: ..............................................................................................................................................4
Cable Requirements:..................................................................................................................................................4
Calorimeter Operation Without an Indicator: ............................................................................................................4
Operation of Large Aperture Calorimeters with a Digital Volt Meter: ..............................................................4
Operation of Large Aperture Calorimeters with an Analog Chart Recorder: ....................................................5
Calorimeter Response: ..............................................................................................................................5
Numerical Integration: ..............................................................................................................................5
Initial Voltage Interpolation:.....................................................................................................................6
Peak Voltage Estimate: .............................................................................................................................6
Calibration of Large Aperture Calorimeters:......................................................................................................6
Factory Recalibration:................................................................................................................................................7
Limited Warranty:......................................................................................................................................................7
Returned Goods Procedure: .......................................................................................................................................7
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: .....................................................................................................8
C
ALORIMETER
O
PERATING
P
ARAMETERS
:
Calorimeter 1:
Model No:
___________
Serial No:
___________
Calibration Wavelength
___________nm
Output Sensitivity (S):
___________V/W
Time Constant (1/e):
___________sec.
Calibration Temp:
___________
°C
Sub. Heater Resistance (Rc): ___________ohms
Sub. Heater Voltage (Vh): ___________volts
Sub. Heater Wattage (Wh) ___________watts