Parr Instrument 6400 - Manual (Page 34)

6400
Calorimeter Instruction Manual
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Start Preweigh:
This key is used to start the sample pre-weigh process. The user is presented with or
prompted for a sample ID. Next, the user is asked to key in the associated sample mass
or alternatively the mass is retrieved from a connected balance.
Heater and Pump:
The heater and pump must only be turned on after the calorimeter water tank is filled
with water.
Note:
The heater and pump must be turned ON to bring the jacket to the correct
starting temperature before testing can commence.
Start Pretest:
This key is used to initiate a pretest cycle.
A pretest will cycle the calorimeter through
the fill and cool/rinse process. This function
is used to pre-condition the calorimeter.
Temperature vs. Time Plot
Press the Setup key to access the
Temperature Plot Setup Menu, which has
many keys that permit the user to fully
customize both the x (time) axis and the
scaling of the y axis.
Temperature Plot Setup Menu
Enable Bucket: Toggles ON/OFF.
Bucket Autoscale: Toggles ON/OFF.
Enable Jacket: Toggles ON/OFF.
Jacket Autoscale: Toggles ON/OFF.
Time Mode: Toggles between Autoscale, Window, and Range.
Bucket Plot Symbol: Toggles between:
• No
Point
• Small
Dot
• Round
• Square
• Up
Triangle
• Down
Triangle
• Diamond
Press this key to access its numeric dialog
box to set a minimum bucket value.