Parr Instrument 6200 - Manual (Page 9)

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6200
Calorimeter Operating Instruction Manual
These steps are offered to help the user
become familiar with, install, operate and
develop the full capabilities of the Parr 6200
Calorimeter.
1. Review the Concept of Operations,
Chapter 1, to get an understanding of
the overall capabilities of the calorimeter
and microprocessor control.
2. Unpack and install the calorimeter in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions, Chapter 2. This simple,
step-wise procedure will acquaint the
user with the various parts of the
calorimeter and make it easier to
understand the operating instructions
which follow.
3. Turn the power switch ON (located on
the back). Turn to the Instrument
Description, Chapter 3, to review the
touch screen controls.
4. Review the Program Installation and
Control, Chapter 4, to match the factory
settings to the intended mode of
operation. Any required changes can be
made to the program parameters located
in the Main Menu.
5. Review the Reporting Instructions,
Chapter 7, to become familiar with the
manner in which calorimetry corrections
are entered. Also discussed are
generating final reports, editing and
clearing memory.
6. Turn to the Menu Operating Instructions,
Appendix A, to review the menu
functions used to modify the program
contained in the 6200 Calorimeter. A
review of the menus will provide a good
idea of the capabilities and flexibility
designed into this instrument.
7. Review the Calculations, Appendix B.
This provides information about
calculations performed by the 6200
Calorimeter.
8. Review Standardization, Appendix C. This
will serve two important functions. First, it
provides instructions on generating the
energy equivalent factor required to
calculate the heat of combustion of
unknown samples. Secondly, it will give the
user the opportunity to run tests on a
material with a known heat of combustion to
become familiar with the instrument and
confirm that the instrument and operating
procedures are producing results with
acceptable precision. Most 6200
Calorimeters will have an energy equivalent
of approximately 2400 calories per ºC. The
runs for standardization and determinations
are identical, except for the setting of the
instrument to the standardization or
determination mode.
9. Review the Communication Interfacing,
Appendix D, for the correct installation of
any peripherals connected to the 6200
Calorimeter.
10. After successful standardization, the
6200 Calorimeter should be ready for
testing samples.
IV
PREFACE
Getting
Started