Parr Instrument 6400 - Manual (Page 2)

6400
Calorimeter Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................1-1
PREFACE ......................................................................................................................1-1
Scope .........................................................................................................................1-1
Purpose......................................................................................................................1-2
Explanation of Symbols..............................................................................................1-2
Safety Information ......................................................................................................1-3
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................2-1
Consumables, Utilities and Power Requirements ......................................................2-2
Electrical Connection .................................................................................................2-2
Water Connection ......................................................................................................2-3
Gas Connection .........................................................................................................2-4
Bomb Exhaust Connections.......................................................................................2-5
Communication Connections .....................................................................................2-5
Printer Connections....................................................................................................2-7
Balance Connections .................................................................................................2-7
Mettler 011/012 Interface .....................................................................................2-8
Sartorious Interface .............................................................................................2-8
Generic Interface ..................................................................................................2-8
Bar Code Port ............................................................................................................2-8
Computer Connections ..............................................................................................2-9
QUICK START...............................................................................................................3-1
OPERATION..................................................................................................................4-1
Menu System .............................................................................................................4-1
Menu Keys .................................................................................................................4-1
Control Keys...............................................................................................................4-2
Programming..............................................................................................................4-2
Default Settings..........................................................................................................4-2
Sample Preparation ...................................................................................................4-3
Sample Size ...........................................................................................................4-3
Particle Size and Moisture Content ........................................................................4-3
Sample Types ........................................................................................................4-4
Combustion Aids ....................................................................................................4-6
Combustion Capsules ............................................................................................4-6
Test Process ..............................................................................................................4-7
Loading the sample ................................................................................................4-7
Closing the bomb ...................................................................................................4-7
Fill Cycle.................................................................................................................4-8
Pre-Period ..............................................................................................................4-9
Bomb Firing ..........................................................................................................4-10
Post-Period ..........................................................................................................4-10
Cool / Rinse..........................................................................................................4-11
Drain.....................................................................................................................4-12
MENU DESCRIPTIONS.................................................................................................5-1
Main Menu .................................................................................................................5-1
Calorimeter Operation Menu......................................................................................5-1
Temperature vs. Time Plot.........................................................................................5-2
Temperature Plot Setup Menu ...................................................................................5-2