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CONTENTS 

1.

 

Precautions for Use

 ................................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2.

 

Refractive Index and Brix

 ....................................................................................................................................... 7

 

(1)

 

What is refractometer?

 .................................................................................................................................... 7

 

(2)

 

What is the Refractive Index?

 ..................................................................................................................... 7

 

(3)

 

Brix(%) scale

 ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

 

(4)

 

Temperature correction

 ................................................................................................................................... 7

 

3.

 

Unpacking and Installation

 ..................................................................................................................................... 8

 

(1)

 

Unpacking

 .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

(2)

 

Installation

 .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

4.

 

Names and Functions of Components

 ............................................................................................................ 9

 

5.

 

Mounting the Main Unit to the Bracket or Stand .......................................................................................... 10

 

6.

 

Mounting the Sample Inlet Unit

 ......................................................................................................................... 11

 

7.

 

External Output

 .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

 

(1)

 

CM-

BASEα(A)

 .................................................................................................................................................... 13

 

(2)

 

CM-

BASEα(D)

 ................................................................................................................................................... 13

 

8.

 

Power Supply

 .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

 

9.

 

Measuring Brix(%)

 .................................................................................................................................................... 18

 

10.

 

Zero-setting

 .................................................................................................................................................................. 19

 

11.

 

Bias Adjustment

 ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

 

12.

 

Error and Display Lamp

......................................................................................................................................... 21

 

(1)

 

During measurement (including when the power is turned on)

 ............................................... 21

 

(2)

 

During zero-setting

 .......................................................................................................................................... 21

 

(3)

 

During measurement or zero-setting

 ..................................................................................................... 21

 

13.

 

Cleaning the Prism

 ................................................................................................................................................... 22

 

14.

 

Consumable Parts and Optional Items

 ......................................................................................................... 23

 

(1)

 

Consumable Parts

 ........................................................................................................................................... 23

 

(2)

 

Optional Items

 .................................................................................................................................................... 23

 

15.

 

Relationships between Brix(%) Values and Refractive Index (nD) Values

 ................................ 24

 

16.

 

Specifications

 .............................................................................................................................................................. 25

 

17.

 

Repair Service and Warranty Period

 .............................................................................................................. 26

 

18.

 

ATAGO CO.,LTD. Service Centers

 .................................................................................................................. 27

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 3603

Page 1: ...3603 E13 In line Brix Monitor CM BASE A Cat No 3603 CM BASE D Cat No 3604 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ternal Output 13 1 CM BASEα A 13 2 CM BASEα D 13 8 Power Supply 17 9 Measuring Brix 18 10 Zero setting 19 11 Bias Adjustment 20 12 Error and Display Lamp 21 1 During measurement including when the power is turned on 21 2 During zero setting 21 3 During measurement or zero setting 21 13 Cleaning the Prism 22 14 Consumable Parts and Optional Items 23 1 Consumable Parts 23 2 Optional Items 23 15 Rela...

Page 3: ...to the following pages Explanation of indications WARNING If this indication is neglected and the instrument is handled incorrectly serious injury or death may result CAUTION If this indication is neglected and the instrument is handled incorrectly injury and or property damage may result Explanation of symbols This symbol denotes an item of which to be warned or cautioned The contents of warning ...

Page 4: ...epair modify or disassemble the instrument yourself Improper servicing may result in fire electrical shock or burns If the instrument is dropped or is subjected to a strong shock have it inspected by an Authorized ATAGO Service Center Fire or malfunction may result if the instrument is used CAUTION Do not apply water or sample to any part of the instrument other than the surface of the prism Apply...

Page 5: ...a power cable that is damaged cut broken or altered Use may result in fire electrical shock or burn For repair service of the power cable contact an Authorized ATAGO Service Center CAUTION Do not insert or pull out the connector and plug with wet hands Connection of optional component WARNING Turn off the power DC24V prior to connecting cables to the individual units ...

Page 6: ...the temperature is extremely low Do not leave the instrument in a damp place Do not place or drop heavy objects on the instrument Use this instrument under the condition where humidity is 80 at 31 C or lower falling linearly to 50 at 40 C Main supply voltage fluctuation should not to exceed 10 the nominal voltage Installation categories Overvoltage Categories ｌｌ The pollution degree is 2 according...

Page 7: ...the Refractive Index in a vacuum is 1 and is called the absolute Refractive Index Generally however this index is seldom used 3 Brix scale The CM BASEα is programmed with the Brix scale based on the Refractive Index of water nD 1 33299 as the reference 0 The Brix scale represents the weight of sucrose expressed by percentage sucrose weight in grams contained in 100 grams of sucrose solution Theref...

Page 8: ... DC24V allowable fluctuation is 10 The CM BASEα should be installed in a location with an ambient temperature of 5 to 40 C Because the CM BASEα incorporates highly precise components DO NOT install in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating source or in an environment that is dusty or exposed to corrosive gasses The CM BASEα should be installed in a location that is free from vibrat...

Page 9: ...d stays lit during measurement Indicator Lamp Red The light comes on flashes when an error occurs Screw mounting holes Used to mount the main unit to the bracket stand optional etc Connector Terminal to connect the power DC24V and output cable Prism Corrosion resistant optical glass with a polished surface to reflect light Prism stage Connected to the sample inlet and fastened by a clamp band ...

Page 10: ... Fig 5 2 Main unit Bracket Washer M4 Socket head cap screw with spring washer M4x8 N Washers M4 and socket head cap screws with spring washers M4x8 are included with the bracket Fig 5 2 Main unit mounted to the bracket or stand optional Fig 5 3 Fig 5 4 Fig 5 3 Fig 5 4 Install the bracket with the main unit to the device tank etc m Install the bracket so that the prism surface of the main unit is a...

Page 11: ...prism surface The sample solution must remain in the temperature range of 10 to 50 C During operation build up of solids dirt and or grease may form on the prism surface When this occurs the prism surface must be manually cleaned See page 22 For ease of cleaning the CM BASEα should be installed in such a manner so that the unit can be easily removed from the piping or solution tank Sample inlet un...

Page 12: ...h a tie band The tie bands provided with the hose connector are made of plastic If chemicals corrosive to plastics are used substitute with tie bands made of other material The prism surface may become contaminated with solids dirt and or grease If this happens the prism surface must be cleaned by hand See page 22 The sample inlet unit should be installed in such a manner that it can be easily rem...

Page 13: ... Red DC24V 2 Black White DC4 to 20mA GND 3 Black DC24V GND 4 Red White DC4 to 20mA 2 CM BASEα D The provided cable connects to the base of the CM BASEα D and it provides power DC24V to the instrument and transmits Brix and temperature data via RS 232C Connector pin number Code color Signal name 1 Red DC24V 2 Black White RS 232C GND 3 Black DC24VGND 4 Red White RS 232C Communication parameters BAUD...

Page 14: ...Tera Tarm is used as an example Download Tera Term from a website such as the one below https ttssh2 osdn jp index html en 1 Start Tera Term Select serial on the New connection dialogbox Select the port number Click OK Check the port number Control Panel System and Security Device Manager Port 2 Click Setup and then Serial port ...

Page 15: ...15 3 The serial settings are conformed to the instrument settings Enter the port number selected in step 1 Click OK 4 Click Setup and then Terminal port 5 Enter the settings as shown below and Click OK ...

Page 16: ...ew row of data appears in the Tera Term window Fixed range No zero suppression CR LF Brix The Brix output range is 2 0 to 33 5 Example Output Data Brix 6 3 6 3 25 0 25 0 LL L 2 1 or less HH H 33 6 or higher Temperature Example Output Data Temperature C 9 5 9 5 C 23 5 23 5 C ...

Page 17: ...wer DC24V is turned on to the instrument either the green light or red light will come on m The CM BASEα has no power switch When power DC24V is supplied to the CM BASEα the measurement value display illuminates and the Brix measurement commences The green light comes on when a sufficient amount of liquid with a Brix value of 2 0 to 33 5 is passing by the prism When there is not enough liquid pass...

Page 18: ...ently covered with liquid The CM BASEα constantly detects the temperature of the prism When the sample temperature is within the range of 10 to 50 C the Brix values are automatically compensated for temperature m A left arrow will appear on the screen when the sample temperature is 9 4 C or less or 50 6 C or more The Brix values displayed while the arrow is displayed are not properly temperature c...

Page 19: ... is displayed and output Also output temperature CM BASEα D Press the ZERO key The green light and 000 on the LCD will flash three times Once zero setting is complete the green light will remain lit and it will start taking the measurements again m If zero setting is not successfully completed the red light will flash and AAA will display on the LCD Pressing the ZERO key once more will turn off th...

Page 20: ... 0 1 each time the ZERO key is pressed The value can only increase not decrease Continue to press the ZERO key until the maximum value of 2 0 is reached and then it will become 2 0 next From then on the value increases from 2 0 by 0 1 Example Displaying 10 0 as 10 5 Hold down the Zero key Flashing Press the ZERO key to add 0 1 each time Hold down the ZERO key Confirm A bias setting is retained unt...

Page 21: ...is on the prism surface solution Turn the power DC24V off and ensure that the prism is clean If the error persists even when there is a sufficient amount of sample to cover the prism air bubbles or undissolved solids may be the cause 2 During zero setting error sign The red light flashes and AAA is displayed situation When pressing the ZERO key there is no water or an insufficient amount of water ...

Page 22: ...m surface carefully with a soft tissue soaked with warm water or ethyl alcohol If the sample solution contains oil or grease use ethyl alcohol to ensure the prism surface does not develop a film Development of a film on the prism could cause erroneous measurements NEVER clean the prism with an abrasive material Cleaning the prism with an abrasive material could cause scratches on the prism which c...

Page 23: ...sm stage unit O ring EPDM RE 68115 O ring Viton RE 68002 Bracket for CM BASEα RE 67500 2 Optional Items The following optional items are available for the instrument These items can be ordered through an Authorized ATAGO Distributor Part name Part number Description Hose connector RE 67501 Outside diameter of the Hose connector 12mmφ Compression Fitting RE 67503 Compression fitting 10mmφ Straight ...

Page 24: ... 1 37406 46 1 41181 66 1 45584 7 1 34325 27 1 37582 47 1 41385 67 1 45822 8 1 34477 28 1 37758 48 1 41592 68 1 46061 9 1 34629 29 1 37936 49 1 41799 69 1 46303 10 1 34782 30 1 38115 50 1 42009 70 1 46546 11 1 34937 31 1 38296 51 1 42220 71 1 46790 12 1 35093 32 1 38478 52 1 42432 72 1 47037 13 1 35250 33 1 38661 53 1 42647 73 1 47285 14 1 35408 34 1 38846 54 1 42863 74 1 47535 15 1 35568 35 1 3903...

Page 25: ... temperature Source LED D line approximation Temperature sensor Thin film platinum sensor Materials in contact with the solution Prism Sapphire Prism stage SUS304 Resistible pressure on the prism unit 0 98MPa 10kgf cm2 International Protection Class IP67 Power supply DC24V Allowable fluctuation is 10 Power consumption 0 6VA Environmental conditions Use the instrument at an altitude below 5 000m ab...

Page 26: ...and is not covered under the warranty All instruments received for repair are subject to a possible inspection fee If the unit is inspected and found to be either in good working order or is not covered by the warranty the customer will be responsible for any inspection fees repair costs including labor parts and materials use and shipping charges Replacement Part Information Please note that ATAG...

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