SELECT
SMART Key. Accept the value with the
ENTER
SMART Key. The
user always has the option to enter values manually via the numeric keypad.
Below is a listing of the run parameters that are required for each test method.
Method A Run Parameters
Method A/B Run Parameters
Method B Run Parameters
METHOD
= [A, B, A/B or RATIO]
SELECT
and
ENTER
Method A.
SET POINT
= [Temp. Celsius] Dependent on the material, ASTM
requirements. Enter or Select value using browse key
.
MELT TIME
: [Time, Seconds] ASTM D1238 equilibration time for most
materials. Enter or Select value using browse key
.
CUT TIME
=[Time, Seconds] This is the sample collection time, the length of
time an extrudate sample is squeezed out. Enter or Select value using browse
key. Dependent on Flow Rate characteristics.
NO OF CUTS
=[Number] Dependent on material - up to 5 cuts allowed
LOAD
=[Weight, Grams]. Mass of weight plus piston assembly, ASTM
requirements
QC LIMITS
[On or Off] Allows QC limiting of data to be used
QC
Limits High [Number] Highest MFR limit saved
QC
Limits Low [Number] Lowest MFR limit saved
PROGRAM ID
[Characters] Name of program up to 14 characters long
METHOD
= [A, B, A/B or RATIO]
SELECT
and
ENTER
Method A/B.
SET POINT
= [Temp., Celsius] Dependent on the material, ASTM
requirements. Enter or Select value using browse key
.
MELT TIME
: [Time, Seconds] ASTM D1238 equilibration time for most
materials. Enter or Select value using browse key
.
CUT TIME
=[Time, Seconds] This is the sample collection time, the length of
time an extrudate sample is squeezed out. Enter or Select value using browse
key
. Dependent on Flow Rate characteristics.
FLG LENGTH
=[Length, millimeters] Flag length in millimeters. Dependent
on Melt Flow Rate. Digital Encoder equipped instruments will be asked further
questions. Reference Digital Encoder Section in manual.
LOAD
=[Weight, Grams] Mass of weight plus piston assembly, ASTM
requirements
PROGRAM ID
[Characters] Name of program up to 14 characters long
METHOD
= [A, B, A/B or RATIO]
SELECT
and
ENTER
Method B.
SET POINT
= [Temp. Celsius] Dependent on the material, ASTM
requirements. Enter or Select value using browse key.
MELT DENSITY
=[X.XXX,g/cm
³
] Numeric value, calculated from A/B Run.
MELT TIME
: [Time, Seconds] ASTM D1238 equilibration time for most
materials. Enter or Select value using browse key.
Series 4000 Melt Indexer Operation Manual
Configuring the Instrument
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