Parr Instrument 6200 - Manual (Page 10)

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Concept of Operation
P a r r I n s t r u m e n t C o m p a n y 8
Full Microprocessor Based Process Control
The microprocessor controller in this calorimeter
has been pre-programmed to automatically prompt
the user for all required data and control input and
to:
• Generate all temperature readings in the
calorimeter.
• Monitor jacket as well as bucket temperature.
• Confirm equilibrium conditions.
• Fire the bomb.
• Confirm that ignition has occurred.
• Determine and apply all necessary heat leak
corrections.
• Perform all curve matching and extrapolations
required for dynamic operation.
• Terminate the test when it is complete.
• Monitor the conditions within the calorimeter
and report to the user whenever a sensor or
operating condition is out of normal ranges.
Full Microprocessor Based Data Acquisition
and Handling
In addition to its process control functions, the
microprocessor in the calorimeter has been pre-
programmed to:
• Collect and store all required test data.
• Apply all required corrections for combustion
characteristics.
• Compute and report the heat of combustion for
the sample.
Flexible Programming
The fifth generation software built into this calorim-
eter and accessed through the screen menus permit
the user to customize the operation of the calorim-
eter to meet a wide variety of operating conditions
including:
• A large selection of printing options.
• Choice of accessories and peripheral equipment.
• Multiple options in regard to handling
thermochemical corrections.
• Choice of ASTM or ISO correction procedures.
• A variety of memory management and reporting
procedures.
• Complete freedom for reagent concentrations
and calculations.
• Unlimited choice of reporting units.
• Automatic bomb usage monitoring and
reporting.
• A choice of Equilibrium or Dynamic test
methods.
• Automatic statistical treatment of calibration
runs.
• Enhanced testing and trouble shooting
procedure.
The 6200 Calorimeter is equipped with one USB
connection for direct communication with its printer
and other peripherals. It is also equipped with an
Ethernet network connection for connections to
laboratory computers.