CAL3K-F Installation Guide V5
2022
Website:
www.ddscalorimeters.com
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Digital Data Systems (Pty) Ltd.
CAL3K Advanced Bomb Calorimeters
www.ddscalorimeters.com
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INTRODUCTION
Digital Data Systems (Pty) Ltd (
dds
) specializes in the design and manufacture of scientific bomb
calorimeter systems for various types of industries and applications from the coal mining industry to
educational institutes.
dds
bomb calorimeter systems are the most advanced combustion calorimeter
systems available today. The system is used to measure the calorific value of both solids and liquids.
dds
has a wide range of systems to suit different applications and sample requirements. Please visit our
website:
www.ddscalorimeters.com
to find out more. You have chosen the
CAL3K-F
Bomb Combustion
Calorimeter System, which is best suited for fast and accurate calorimetry operations.
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PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
It serves as a short introduction to the CAL3K-F system and the various components. It explains the very
basics of operation and guides you to perform hardware tests and do the first determination. It relies on
the DEFAULT setting and the factory calibration.
But there is more: Information and capability! This is not explained here but in an ON-LINE version. It is
safe to say that you need a PC or laptop to change from the basic operation to a more sophisticated or
suitable one.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This Manual makes use of some informative symbols or icons, in order to bring your attention to the text.
1.2.1
WARNING SYMBOL
This yellow triangle with an exclamation mark inside it indicates a WARNING message or a
message that is instructing you NOT to do something. Please take note of this message, because
if you ignore it you could damage the Calorimeter equipment.
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INFORMATION (NOTE) SYMBOL
This white hand with a finger pointing indicates a NOTE or INFORMATIVE message. It indicates
something that you need to pay attention to. Please take note of this message, as it provides
special or detailed information about a particular item.
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USER INFORMATION AND HELP AIDS
Included in your shipment is this printed Installation Guide.
The on-line Help Guide for basic system operations, trouble-shooting and solutions, application notes as
well as how everything functions is available on-line and can be found at
www.ddscalorimeters.com
.
Please note the CAL3K-F Windows Software can be downloaded from the following link:
https://www.ddscalorimeters.com/software/cal3k/
