
DDS CALORIMETERS
Manufacturers of CAL2K/CAL3K Oxygen Bomb Calorimeters
CAL3K-A INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.1 |
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:
You have chosen the CAL3K-A Bomb Combustion Calorimeter System, which is best suited for fast and accurate
calorimetry operations.
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
It serves as a short introduction to the CAL3K-A 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.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This Manual makes use of some informative symbols or icons, in order to bring your attention to the text.
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.
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.
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
. Please note the CAL3K-A
Windows Software can be downloaded from the following link:
www.ddscalorimeters.com/software/cal3k