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Tanaka AD-6 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Automated Distillation Tester

Summary of AD-6

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    Automated distillation tester model: ad-6 instruction manual ver 3.01 100105 read this manual thoroughly before using the product, and store in a safe place for future reference. Tanaka scientific ltd, tokyo, japan.

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    - 2 - foreword thank you for purchasing the automated distillation tester model ad-6 from tanaka scientific limited. This instruction manual provides necessary information for using the ad-6. Read this manual thoroughly before use and ensure that you have understood its contents. This manual employs...

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    - 3 - about this manual z this manual is intended for all operators of the ad-6. The reader is assumed to have sufficient knowledge of astm procedures and standards as well as knowledge of the correct handling procedures for hazardous materials. Z the content this manual is subject to change without...

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    - 4 - warnings and cautions for safe use failure to follow all of the warnings and cautions listed below may result in damage to the tester and/or serious personal injury. Tanaka scientific limited will not assume any responsibility for faults or accidents arising from failure to adhere to these ins...

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    - 5 - failure to adhere to the above precautions may result in electric shock, damage to the tester, cords and/or cables, and/or fire due to overheating. ! Warning: ensure that supply voltage meets the specifications of the product. Do not turn the power on until all electric connections are secured...

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    - 6 - operational precautions ! Warning: never touch the heater section with bare hands during operation. The cell is heated to high temperatures during operation and can cause serious burns. ! Warning: the tester is not to be operated unattended. Great danger exists if the tester falls or is knocke...

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    - 7 - consumables, accessories and replacement parts ! Caution: use only tanaka scientific limited genuine consumables, parts and accessories or such parts as recommended by tanaka scientific limited. Repairs, alterations and maintenance ! Warning: do not make any modifications or alterations to the...

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    - 9 - contents foreword.................................................................................................................................. 2 uses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 about this manual .................................................................................

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    - 10 - 9.3 manual heater control ................................................................................................ 31 10 maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 32 10.1 inspecting and replenishi...

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    - 11 - 1 section names and functions fig. 1 model ad-6 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (11) (10) (7) (8) (12) (16) (15) (14) (13) top left front right (17) ． (18) (19) (9) (20).

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    - 12 - (1) temperature sensor connector: connect the temperature sensor here. (2) dry point sensor connector: connect the dry point sensor (option) here. (3) fire containment shutter: closes to prevent a fire if a flask breaks, a sample catches fire, or the thermofuse blows. Do not close when starti...

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    - 13 - fig. 2 model ad-6 operator panel (1) disp change key: press this key to toggle between the standby and run screens. (2) print key: press this key to reprint test results, plot distillation curves, and to print temperature correction values, test parameters, and other settings if optional prin...

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    - 14 - 2 installation 2.1 installation site ! Warning: the tester must be installed in a well-ventilated environment. ! Warning: install the tester on a strong level table. Keep inflammable substances away from the tester. Ensure that a fire extinguisher is kept near the tester. If the table is unst...

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    - 15 - · keep all cables and electrical connections free of water and other liquids. Failure to adhere to the above precautions may result in electric shock, damage to the tester, cords and/or cables, and/or fire due to overheating. ! Warning: ensure that supply voltage meets the specifications of t...

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    - 16 - 2.5 supplying circulating solution check the circulating solution is already filled or not. Some of ad-6s are shipped without filling circulation solution to avoid freezing in transit. If the slotion is empty, pour in the solution to the ad-6 as follows. The solution capacity is about 1.6 lit...

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    - 17 - 3 routine daily inspection the following should be checked routinely before using the tester: table 1: checklist item description appearance electrical connections (before turning the main power on…) operation of each component · the tester has no apparent damage. · the power cable is not dam...

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    - 18 - 4 prior to testing ! Warning: do not use flasks having a deformed bottom, fine scratches or cracks, as these may break and cause a fire during testing. ! Warning: to prevent a sample from accidentally catching alight, adhere to the following three precautions: · do not leave the laboratory un...

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    - 19 - note ( 2 ) for information on setting mode parameters, refer to "9.2 setting test parameters" on page 29. (2) wait until the condenser bath and receiver compartment reach the specified temperatures. Note: bath temperature is maintaind at 4 o c when standby even if set bath temperature is 0 o ...

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    - 20 - 5 starting a test 5.1 starting a test press the start key. ( 4 ) note ( 4 ) the tester will not start if the starting conditions have not been satisfied, for example, if thecondenser bath is not within ±6 °c of the set temperature (see point (2) in section 10.4: error status and faults on pag...

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    - 21 - dist curve 80 o c ibp 35.0 o c e.P o c vertical o c/div horizontal 10%/div 30 o c fig. 7 distillation curve screen > 5.2 test sequence ○ the first 4* minutes · the heater block temperature is changed to the set temperature it1. · time begins counting. ○ after 4* minutes · the heater block tem...

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    - 22 - · the standby screen shown in fig. 5 on page 18 is displayed. > 5.3 test without a 100% sample in the graduated cylinder (1) if the sample volume in the graduated cylinder is not 100%( 5 ), place the graduated cylinder in thereceiver compartment as is. Note ( 5 ) make sure that the sample vol...

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    - 23 - 6 terminating a test under ordinary test conditions, tests end when the end point is detected (e.P cut). However, tests can also be terminated arbitrarily under the following conditions: 6.1 termination and dry point (d.P cut) a test can be terminated at the dry point in one of the following ...

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    - 24 - 7 reprinting and resending data after residue after the residue is set again, corrected data can be reprinted and resent as follows: 7.1 setting the residue again set the residue on the run screen. If the standby screen is displayed, press the dispchange key on the operator panel to change th...

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    - 25 - dist curve 230 o c ibp 35.0 o c e.P 205.0 o c vertical 20 o c/div horizontal 10%/div 30 o c fig. 9 distillation curve screen (after test) 7.4 displaying and printing previous distillation data this tester stores previous distillation data. When displaying previous distillation data, set prev....

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    - 26 - 8 attaching the temperature sensor and dry point sensor 8.1 attaching the temperature sensor attach the temperature sensor straight so that it will come to the center of the neck of the flask. The attaching position differs between the temperature sensor for fuel oil and that for btx. Figures...

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    - 27 - 8.2 attachment location of the dry point sensor and temperature sensor for btx when attaching the dry point sensor, insert the temperature sensor into the centering device provided with the dry point sensor, and attach to the distllation flask as shown in fig.11. Fig. 11 attachment location o...

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    - 28 - 9 setting test parameters 9.1 select mode to simplify the test parameters modification procedure, test parameters can be preset. The user can select a set of base settings by selecting a single mode number. The tester provides modes 1 to 13 on standby 1 screen and 14 to 26 on standby 2 screen...

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    - 29 - 5 to 10% and proportional control amount can be set not only by this method, but also by manually. For the detail, refer maintenance manual chapter 2.1.6. (20) baro method : choice of a method for barometric pressure correction. (astm d86, d850 or d1078) the default setting is d86. When d850 ...

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    - 30 - (3) setting the barometric pressure the barometric pressure only needs to be set once, not for each test ( 9 ) note ( 9 ) periodic corrections with a barometer are necessary. (4) setting temp cut and volume cut select a mode number on the standby screen shown in fig. 5 on page 18 to set or ch...

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    - 31 - (d) when entering several mode names, repeat steps (a) to (c). 9.3 manual heater control the following screen appears when a test is started with manual heater control “on”. Ibp 35.0c 350s mode(01) gasolin(300) 5 50.0c 70s 10 60.0c 4.5% dist vol 97.5 (%) 20 75.0c 4.5% dist temp 25.0 ( o c) 30...

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    - 32 - 10 maintenance 10.1 inspecting and replenishing circulating solution before using this tester, check the circulating solution. If the solution level is low, replenish the solution as explained below. The tester will be damaged if used without adequate circulating solution. In cold areas, use ...

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    - 33 - 10.2 replacing circulating solution ! Caution: before maintenance, be sure to turn the power off and remove the power plug from the outlet. Before using the tester, be sure to check the circulating solution. If the solution is dirty, replace it as explained below. Even if the solution is not ...

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    - 34 - 10.3 fire containment shutter press the manual shutter switch once ((15) in fig. 1 on page 11) to confirm operation as if the thermofuse has been blown. After confirming normal operation, press the switch again, lift the shutter and secure using the shutter hook. 10.4 error status and fault i...

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    - 35 - error messages indicating bad test parameters or operational errors (1) [no receiver!!] no graduated cylinder is set before the start of the test. (2) [bath temp?] the condenser block is not at the set temperature ± 6 °c at the start of a test. (3) [m.S flwr position] a test has started when ...

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    - 36 - 11 inspection and post-sale service 11.1 periodic maintenance this tester is fully inspected and calibrated prior to shipping, and should require no readjustment immediately upon delivery. To ensure high performance and maximum safety, however, the tester needs to be maintained and adjusted p...

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    - 37 - 11.3 troubleshooting ! Warning: do not make any modifications or alterations to the tester without the approval of tanaka scientific limited. ! Warning: do not attempt to repair the tester yourself. In the event that the tester exhibits any abnormal behavior whatsoever, contact tanaka scienti...

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    - 38 - 12 post-delivery notes 12.1 long periods of dormancy when the tester is not used for a long period of time, unplug the power cable from the outlet. It is recommended that the tester is covered when in storage to reduce the impact of dust and moisture. 12.2 lost instruction manuals these manua...

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    - 39 - 13 specifications (1) conforming stds: astm d86, iso 3405, (astm d850/1078 with optional accessories) (2) temp ranges: the following four ranges can be selected fuel oil: room temperature to 300 °c (for astm 7c thermometer) room temperature to 400 °c (for astm 8c thermometer) solvent (btx): r...

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    - 40 - (2) special parameters: set these parameters as required (defaults are the underlined values in the parentheses) ▪ loss correction method (graphical/arithmatical) ▪ unit of rounding distillation temperature and volume (0.1/0.5) ▪ heater temperature manual control (on/off) ▪ measurement both e...

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    - 41 - (a) (e) (d) (c) (b) (h) (k) (i) (g) (f) printing paper (i).

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    - 42 - (24) additional accessories : (optional) ▪ dry point sensor with centering device for 125ml flask ⇒ necessary for automaic dry point detection for astm d86 distillation test ▪ btx temperature sensor distllation flasks (200 ml) silicon stopper no.S8 dry point sensor with centering device for 2...

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    - 43 - fig. 18 example of test result print when astm d850 is selected in “baro method” line (refer 9.1 (20)), barometer is printed out in mmhg..

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    Product warranty 1. This product has passed a quality assurance inspection to the standards of tanaka scientific limited. 2. This product will be warranted for a period of one year from the date of delivery. To avoid later confusion, be sure to enter the date of delivery in warranty ticket below. 3....