Scientech Astral Calorimeter User Manual

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Thank you for choosing a Scientech Astral 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 indicator. 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
Astral™ Calorimeter Specifications:.........................................................................................................................3
Absorption of HD Absorbing Material:.....................................................................................................................4
CE Mark Certification: ..............................................................................................................................................4
Environmental Requirements: ...................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking and Set Up: ..............................................................................................................................................4
Correcting Astral

 Series HD Calorimeters Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ..................5

Calorimeter Operation Without an Indicator: ............................................................................................................5

Cable Requirements:...........................................................................................................................................5
Operation of Astral

 Calorimeters with a Digital Volt Meter:..........................................................................6

Operation of Astral

 Calorimeters with an Analog Chart Recorder: ................................................................6

Calorimeter Response: ..............................................................................................................................6
Numerical Integration: ..............................................................................................................................7
Initial Voltage Interpolation:.....................................................................................................................7
Peak Voltage Estimate: .............................................................................................................................7

Calibration of Astral

 Calorimeters Using Electric Substitution Heating: ..............................................................8

Factory Recalibration:................................................................................................................................................9
Limited Warranty:......................................................................................................................................................9
Returned Goods Procedure: .......................................................................................................................................9
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: .....................................................................................................9
HD Absorption vs. Wavelength:................................................................................................................................10

ALORIMETER

PERATING

ARAMETERS

Calorimeter 1:

Calorimeter 2:

Model No:

___________

Model No:

__________

Serial No:

___________

Serial No:

__________

Calibration Wavelength

___________nm

Calibration Wavelength:

__________nm

Output Sensitivity (S):

___________V/W

Output Sensitivity (S):

__________V/W

Time Constant (1/e):

___________sec.

Time Constant (1/e):

__________sec.

Calibration Temp:

___________

°C Calibration

Temp:

__________°C

Sub. Heater Resistance (Rc): ___________ohms

Sub. Heater Resistance (Rc): __________ohms

Sub. Heater Voltage (Vh): ___________volts

Sub. Heater Voltage (Vh): __________volts

Sub. Heater Wattage (Wh) ___________watts

Sub. Heater Wattage (Wh): __________watts