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Performing a Test 

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Then  select  a  location  on  your  PC  where  you  want  to  store  the  measurement  results  and 
reports. 

 

 

Then the software is ready for operation and the following main menu appears: 

 

(A)

 

„Quit“-Button closes the application 

(B)

 

„Settings"-Button  opens  the  menu"  Settings  "(see  „4.1  Menu:  Settings  &  Company 
logo“

(C)

 

Information display of available or connected serial devices 

(D)

 

Status indicator for the HydroTracer (see „4.4 Status Display & Information field“) 

(E)

 

"Start"-Button starts a measurement. 

Note: If no HydroTracer was detected during 

initialization, the "Connect" button will appear instead of "Start" and you can reconnect 
to the HydroTracer. 

(A) 

(B) 

(C) 

(D) 

(E) 

Summary of Contents for HydroTracer HT3

Page 1: ...Manual Version HT3 STD 12 11 2019 aboni GmbH f r Mess und Automatisierungstechnik Friedrich Ebert Str 27 D 14548 Schwielowsee Caputh Tel 49 700 22664 366 Fax 49 700 22664 329 E Mail info aboni de Web...

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Page 3: ...ation menu with automatic weight input Loading the HydroTracer 20 2 7 Influence of the filling procedure on the accuracy of the test 22 2 8 Measuring period 23 2 9 End of the test 24 3 Output of the r...

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Page 5: ...n the control program and the driver must be installed 1 1 Installation of the Control Software HT3 STD Insert the DVD or plug in the USB storage at a free USB port of your computer and start the inst...

Page 6: ...Initial Operation 4 This mask appears It is recommended not to change the settings Click Next Now click on the field I accept the license agreements then on the field Next This mask appears Click Next...

Page 7: ...on 5 This mask appears Click Next Then the USB driver has to be installed This mask opens Click on Extract and follow the instructions At the end of the installation of the USB driver this mask appear...

Page 8: ...oTracer with the data cable USB to your PC Switch on the power If the HydroTracer is properly connected to the power supply the system fan runs and the blue LED glows The HydroTracer is now ready for...

Page 9: ...a small flat tray filled with approximately 0 1 g calcium hydride When the humid air flows over the reagent gaseous water reacts with calcium hydride according the following equation 2 2 2 2 2 2 So wa...

Page 10: ...into contact directly with liquid water The reaction heat together with the oxygen of the air could ignite the developing gas The small amount of reagent which is needed per measurement averts this d...

Page 11: ...g a serious test Therefore run the program and follow the menu until you have reached the step START F10 Then stop the program by clicking on the STOP button Repeat these steps until you are familiar...

Page 12: ...ication B Settings Button opens the menu Settings see 4 1 Menu Settings Company logo C Information display of available or connected serial devices D Status indicator for the HydroTracer see 4 4 Statu...

Page 13: ...ox Use Standard operator is described in 4 2 Menu Operator List D Comment field for entering additional notes on the current measurement Button Add a new operator or material Button Opens the Menu Ope...

Page 14: ...if a scale is connected D If a hook is set here the program automatically opens an HTML report after the measurement has been completed B Pressing opens a tool for determining the sample weight see s...

Page 15: ...serted into the tray before the measurement If the heating temperature and the density of a single sample deviates from the usual characteristic it can be added in the input mask 2 without changing th...

Page 16: ...relative water contents according to the following figure An expected water content of 0 01 is selected When pressing button C the recommended sample weight will be calculated The result of the calcul...

Page 17: ...dy started and you are in the main menu Connect the PC and the scale to the serial cable and switch on the scale In the main menu press the button settings and put a checkmark in the checkbox Serial s...

Page 18: ...ed to complete the entire fill operation Press X to abort the test Note The opening time should be at least 15 seconds but not more than 180 seconds Note If you use the test pads instead of the powder...

Page 19: ...tray with the pincer and remove the used reagent Using the spoon shaped end of the spatula take the reagent about 1 3 of the spoon area and fill the reagent bed Distribute the reagent on the reagent b...

Page 20: ...Fill the sample into the sample tray Enter the weight in the input field Confirm with Clean the edge of the sample tray with a brush Insert the sample tray Make sure the bottom edge of the tray is ov...

Page 21: ...Clean the sealing surfaces with a brush Close the device by pressing down the one hand lever The system fan must now start again You can start the measurement with Continue F10 After 99 seconds all o...

Page 22: ...he manual weight input menu Below are shown the deviations to the manual input of the weight Place the sample pan on the balance and tare it Fill in the sample material and spread it until the bottom...

Page 23: ...Performing a Test 21 Wenn innerhalb von 30 Sekunden kein Datentransfer erfolgt erscheint das Eingabemen zur manuellen Gewichtseingabe...

Page 24: ...t pad The concentration curve usually has a specific behavior first strongly sloping and then flat out To give the user an indication that the curve is showing the correct behavior the background of t...

Page 25: ...amount of water contained and is between 12 40 minutes The display field A shows the time of the beginning of the measurement the description of the material sample the initial weight and after approx...

Page 26: ...ort according to 3 1 HTML Report Then the heater is switched off and the main cooler is adjusted to cool the HydroTracer to 50 C stand by temperature To indicate that the HydroTracer is in the cooling...

Page 27: ...ent data for further processing systems such as Microsoft Excel A pdf file is created for each stored measurement and stored in the following storage path Your chosen directory HydroTracer Test Data R...

Page 28: ...2 see 2 1 The procedure step by step a measurement report is opened in the Web browser after a measurement has been completed The HTML test report contains all the information provided by the user the...

Page 29: ...you have selected the option test report bilingual in the Menu settings see 4 1 Menu Settings Company logo an additional report is created in the desired language Furthermore you have the possibility...

Page 30: ...eport in a second language D If C is selected the language can be chosen here E Put the tick in the checkbox connect the PC and the balance with the serial cable and switch on the balance Then press t...

Page 31: ...image file IMPORTANT The image must be in jpg format To achieve an optimal representation of your company logo the image height should be 0 75 x the image width K Pressing the button closes the Settin...

Page 32: ...n of the functions within the List of materials The material list already contains a variety of materials indicating the density and recommended heating temperature Button Add or remove a material But...

Page 33: ...only the HydroTracer with the COM port number is displayed The field D gives you information about the operating status of the HydroTracer Three status messages are possible here 1 Ready the HydroTrac...

Page 34: ...to clean the reactor sometimes if visible layers occur Important Check the O Ring regularly for deposits To do this switch off the power open the reactor and take out reagent tray and sample tray Use...

Page 35: ...g a dry run should be performed 6 Dry Run A dry run is necessary Before first use after the reactor has been left open for a longer period 180 sec or if the water content of a previous measurement exc...

Page 36: ...ows the possible errors Code Error 2 Reactor Heater 4 Door Contact Reactor 16 PT1000 Mainboard PTC3 32 BME280 Temperature 64 BME280 Humidity 128 BME28 Pressure 256 Communication Mainboard PC 512 Commu...

Page 37: ...metabolite in the human body and is non toxic About the explosion capacity of calcium hydride Hydrogen is produced by the reaction of calcium hydride with water In air hydrogen is explosive at concen...

Page 38: ...sche Vertr glichkeit Electromagnetic Compatibility 2006 95 EG 2006 95 EC Niederspannungsrichtlinie Low Voltage Electrical Equipment 2006 95 CE CE Kennzeichnung CE marking und dass die nachstehenden Eu...

Page 39: ...he substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the Sub stance Mixture Pyrotechnics Reducing agents Alloy component Recommended restrictions on use None known 1 3 Details of the supplier of th...

Page 40: ...tograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation Supplemen...

Page 41: ...Classification Concentration w w calcium hydride 7789 78 8 232 189 2 001 004 00 5 01 2120774384 47 0000 Water react 1 H260 Skin Irrit 2 H315 Eye Irrit 2 H319 90 100 For explanation of abbreviations s...

Page 42: ...hing media Dry extinguishing media based on NaCl or pulverized lime stone Unsuitable extinguishing media Water Carbon dioxide CO2 Foam 5 2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specifi...

Page 43: ...rmation Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers Non sparking tools should be used Adequate disposal 6 4 Reference to other sections For personal protection see section 8 For disposal cons...

Page 44: ...nt SECTION 8 Exposure controls personal protection 8 1 Control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values 8 2 Exposure controls Engineering measures Provide sufficient a...

Page 45: ...cal and chemical properties 9 1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance powder Colour white to grey Odour odourless Odour Threshold No data available pH No data available Deco...

Page 46: ...0 C To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat Viscosity dynamic No data available Viscosity kinematic No data available Explosive properties No data available Oxidizing properties No data availab...

Page 47: ...Water Oxidizing agents Acids Halogenated compounds Alcohols Ammonia 10 6 Hazardous decomposition products Decomposes in contact with water Hydrogen SECTION 11 Toxicological information 11 1 Informati...

Page 48: ...ethod OECD Test Guideline 471 Result negative GLP yes Test substance Read across Analogy Test Type reverse mutation assay Test system Escherichia coli Metabolic activation with and without metabolic a...

Page 49: ...are not applicable to inorganic substances 12 3 Bioaccumulative potential Components calcium hydride Bioaccumulation Remarks Does not bioaccumulate 12 4 Mobility in soil No data available 12 5 Result...

Page 50: ...UN number ADN UN 1404 ADR UN 1404 RID UN 1404 IMDG UN 1404 IATA Cargo UN 1404 IATA Passenger UN 1404 Not permitted for transport 14 2 UN proper shipping name ADN CALCIUM HYDRIDE ADR CALCIUM HYDRIDE R...

Page 51: ...nvironmentally hazardous no IMDG Marine pollutant no 14 6 Special precautions for user The transport classification s provided herein are for informational purposes only and solely based upon the prop...

Page 52: ...RDS 100 t 500 t Volatile organic compounds Directive 2010 75 EU of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions integrated pollution prevention and control Not applicable The components of this product ar...

Page 53: ...tion for Standardization KECI Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory LC50 Lethal Concentration to 50 of a test population LD50 Lethal Dose to 50 of a test population Median Lethal Dose MARPOL Internationa...

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