background image

Hitec Luxembourg S.A. | 

5, Rue de l’Église, L-1458 Luxembourg  

www.hitec.lu | [email protected] | Tel.: (+352) 49 84 78 - 1 | Fax. (+352) 401303 

File Name: HTCA_003-DADS-UserManual.docx 
Document Type: End User Manual | Version date: 01/05/2010 | Last Printed: 15/02/2011 

Page 7/81 

 

DADS Terminal Overview

 

We call DADS the Data Absorption Data system. This is a terminal which can be connected 
to different Absorption base units. Following is shown a picture of the DADS terminal. 

 

Figure 1 

– DADS Terminal

 

By using the HITEC application software package and this terminal connected to the base 
units, provides an extended control and monitoring system for absorption tests. Without the 
application the terminal is not able to run absorption tests.  

The following 

base units

 are supported: 

 

HITEC Absorptometer, Type H (DABS) 

 

Brabender Absorptometer, Type E 

 

Brabender Absorptometer, Type B 

The DADS terminal can be connected to different 

burette types

. Refer to the section 

Burettes Overview for further information. 

Here after you will find an overview of the DADS 

terminal versions

 and which functionality 

they include. 

Terminal \ 
supports  

Brabender 
type E 

Brabender 
type B 

HITEC 
type H 

Pulse 
mode 
burette 
(variable 
debit, full 
control) 

Temperature 
measure 

Variable rotor 
speed (type 
H only) 

DADS  
version 1.0 

 

 

DADS  
version 2.1 

 

 

 

 

DADS  
version 2.2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for D2414

Page 1: ...Terminal fully dust proof resistant to DBP can be handled by operator wearing protective gloves Options Mixing chamber cooling block chamber extension funnel for testing of fluffy material Table model...

Page 2: ...du constructeur aucune ne peut tre reproduite ou divulgu e de tierces parties sans son accord crit Le receveur de ces informations par sa conservation et son usage s engage prot ger le produit et les...

Page 3: ...ABS 8 Brabender Absorptometer Type E 8 Brabender Absorptometer Type B 8 Burettes Overview 9 Burette Modes 9 Supported Burette Types 9 Terms and Definitions 10 ASTM Standards 10 TLS Measurement 11 TLS...

Page 4: ...43 Attenuation 48 Burette Debit 50 Torque Calibration 52 Encoder Zero 54 Backup Config 55 Pre polish 55 Burette Purge 56 Action Log 56 Menu Tools 57 Retrieve 57 Properties 57 Hitec Config 59 Quality E...

Page 5: ...Time out 75 Computer Mouse reacts Strangely 76 DADS Test Program 76 FAQ Frequently Asked Questions 77 Contact for Help 78 About HITEC Luxembourg 78 Glossary 79 Table of Figures Figure 1 DADS Terminal...

Page 6: ...lack production industry The absorption test determines the quantity of liquid a carbon black sample is able to absorb The HITEC DADS application provides an automatic tool to execute absorption tests...

Page 7: ...o the base units provides an extended control and monitoring system for absorption tests Without the application the terminal is not able to run absorption tests The following base units are supported...

Page 8: ...ocument Type End User Manual Version date 01 05 2010 Last Printed 15 02 2011 Page 8 81 Absorptometer Overview Different Absorptometers base units can be connected to the HITEC DADS terminal Hereafter...

Page 9: ...Schott T 90 50 10 000 Equivalent to Brabender burette Schott Titronic Universal 8 000 Requires special EPROM Metrohm Dosimat 685 10 000 Metrohm Dosimat 765 10 000 Metrohm Dosimat 865 10 000 The burett...

Page 10: ...he existing D 2414 in three methods Procedure A End point at fixed torque level This classical method is well suitable for hard blacks but often leads to problems when low torque soft blacks are to be...

Page 11: ...ives a result of 127 0 1 0 cm3 100 g This method can be simulated just by redoing the TLS measurements with the reduced target value This is done in the HITEC Config application in the DADS Setup This...

Page 12: ...has been introduced by HITEC Luxembourg to determine the TLS value In the 70 mode the TLS is fixed as 70 from the maximum torque value developed during the TLS measurement Like in the ASTM method the...

Page 13: ...ocx Document Type End User Manual Version date 01 05 2010 Last Printed 15 02 2011 Page 13 81 Hereafter is an example of Normalization measurement results which is kept in the DADS application See also...

Page 14: ...threshold value the DADS application is enabled to watch for the Maximum Torque Raw The next picture shows absorption tests of carbon black soft type where some test conditions are shown in black The...

Page 15: ...in blue in the example above are Maximum torque The absolute maximum torque of the measurement The result was 6418 mNm Proc A TLS The intersection between the TLS value 5000 mNm and the polynomial Th...

Page 16: ...llowing picture shows an example of an absorption test done with a carbon black of the class hard The raw torque curve is much more steep and the end condition is determined by the Torque Limit which...

Page 17: ...which you need to check with the Packing List Equipment and Parts Equipment Final DABS configuration after all needed parts are set on place Depending of the purchase the burette can be from SCHOTT as...

Page 18: ...Printed 15 02 2011 Page 18 81 Mains Supply Mains Supply Adjustment The basic tester is designed for 230 or 115 VAC 50 or 60Hz operation To change the voltage setting 1 Switch off tester and disconnec...

Page 19: ...2010 Last Printed 15 02 2011 Page 19 81 Burette components When a Burette SCHOTT is delivered a bottle and an additional hose are sent in the package Mounting all Components Stand Rod Tip Holder The s...

Page 20: ...wn in Figure 3 Replace the titration hose by the filling hose and set the hose delivered in place of the filling hose Carefully finger tight the screw connectors Be sure that there is no kink in the h...

Page 21: ...ting the Burette Set the Burette on the glass table use the upper socket of the burette in the back panel to connect the burette control cable and plug the cable on the Terminal on the Burette socket...

Page 22: ...be used with all DADS terminal versions Check the DADS terminal version overview on DADS Terminal Overview paragraph to determine what type of terminal supports which burette 2 Fill the burette doing...

Page 23: ...Last Printed 15 02 2011 Page 23 81 Operating Buttons DADS Terminal The operator can select a test or quality using Dads buttons Q Quality or test name G Group name par1 Class Hard Soft par2 Method OAN...

Page 24: ...nual Version date 01 05 2010 Last Printed 15 02 2011 Page 24 81 DABS Front door Buttons description 1 Start Motor 2 Stop Motor 3 Emergency Stop 4 Chamber doors switch don t allow to run motor when ope...

Page 25: ...ons Hitec Config If not yet existing this program will create the necessary directories and will update INI Files with the parameters that you select It is only available in English You must enter the...

Page 26: ...minal This name will also been shown on the application buttons in the DADS application For example you can insert the serial number of the equipment if you have more than one Machine type Type of the...

Page 27: ...e or select a menu to get more information about it Parameters Test results Configuration Main graph Terminal information Application Control Menus List File Configuration Maintenance Tools Help Print...

Page 28: ...and printed out All maintenance menu functions are inhibited Test state A measurement is running and the terminal only accepts some restricted actions like shown on Error Reference source not found b...

Page 29: ...f the test In case the test has not been made yet a is shown Data Path The folder path where the test result file is stored after the test Comment A comment can be given to give some more explanations...

Page 30: ...e and the polynomial curve Proc A normalized The normalized ASTM Method A absorption value ml 100g The measured DBP value is normalized Proc B x measured The measured absorption value at x ml 100g The...

Page 31: ...e during a test by using a non standard sequence The following information is provided TLS The actual TLS during the test See also Definitions and Terms for more information about the TLS Chamber The...

Page 32: ...lt will be written in the comment field In case a graph is displayed the operator can choose a part of the graph with the cursors and recalculate the polynomial curve This is done with the Recalc butt...

Page 33: ...etrieve and evaluate existing measurements With the buttons the user can also switch from one application to the other one Menus Description Menu File Print Setup This menu allows changing some print...

Page 34: ...w window is shown first The report provides all important information about the measurement Figure 6 Print Preview Action Buttons Print Print out the sheet Print Setup Gives the user the possibility t...

Page 35: ...ed default file name is TestFileName dads txt TestFileName is the name of the displayed measurement the user can change the name Files This option allows the user to export files corresponding to a sp...

Page 36: ...Chamber configuration ID Shows the ID of the chamber Name Display the name given to a chamber normally its serial number TLS Mode The TLS mode to which the chamber has been set Target value 70 or man...

Page 37: ...r blades turn during some time Like this it becomes easier to clean the chamber afterwards Burette Mode This menu is no more used in the DADS application itself This value is adjusted in the Hitec Con...

Page 38: ...ode Measurement 70 mode measurement In the Manual Mode no TLS measurement can actually be done A window is just showing the manual TLS value This value can be changed in the chamber configuration in t...

Page 39: ...utton or the Enter button on the DADS terminal The TLS test is done like all other tests See the section How to do a test to get more information about the different possibilities After the TLS measur...

Page 40: ...lowing window will appear by choosing the TLS menu See also section TLS Measurement to get more information about the principle of the TLS measurement With this window it is basically possible to make...

Page 41: ...r the TLS calculation A rejected measurement won t be recorded or used for the TLS calculation This measurement will just be logged with the other TLS measurements in a list see TLS Trend Note The use...

Page 42: ...end All TLS measurements are logged This list of measurement called Trend can be shown by pushing the Trend button of the TLS measurement window A list like follows is shown The TLS measurement result...

Page 43: ...s related to a chamber Figure 11 Normalisation Dates Table Different functions are available Trend Shows the history of the Normalization measurement for one group of carbon blacks A list is displayed...

Page 44: ...ur observations up to 4 DBP units ml 100g can at least be corrected The trend graph shall help to observe how the values develop with the wear of the chamber and shall enable to decide long enough in...

Page 45: ...ose to the target values of the reference carbon blacks Figure 13 Normalization Trend Graph Print This functionality shows a summary of the latest Normalization measurements and shows how the absorpti...

Page 46: ...ype End User Manual Version date 01 05 2010 Last Printed 15 02 2011 Page 46 81 If this is done the following print preview window appears showing the page like it will be printed out Different functio...

Page 47: ...ossibilities After the measurement the application does some verification on the test results in order to check the validity of the test In case the test has not been valid an error message is display...

Page 48: ...will be rejected in case the clicks the Reject button or push the Enter on keyboard or pushing the Left button on the DADS terminal Attenuation This function is only used and available with the Absorp...

Page 49: ...be displayed in the terminal window now Apply a force to the torque sensing system until the message Release will be displayed on the terminal screen 3 Remove the force The actual torque value will b...

Page 50: ...on wants to fill at the end of the test should correspond to the value indicated on the burette Proceed like follows to make the verification 1 Weight the recipient the liquid will be filled in Set th...

Page 51: ...If accepted this value is stored and used for the calculations made with a constant rate burette For pulse mode burette full control the user shall verify that all values are within acceptable ranges...

Page 52: ...n by activate the Calibrate Offset Button Attention Verify before that the strain gauge has not weight on it 2 Torque Information what the terminal measure has to show 10 when the strain gauge has the...

Page 53: ...or example 110 6g Place it on sensor 4 Weight another mass or use a calibrated one at least 5kg maximum 10 kg Place it on the sensor adapter piece and see if is not touching anywhere else 5 Insert the...

Page 54: ...Calibrate Gain button The value of Torque textbox should be displayed now on the Terminal measure value 5 The procedure may be repeated as necessary Click on Save in case the values are all OK The ca...

Page 55: ...vailable only for machine H type Absorptometers New chambers have to be pre polished according to the ASTM specifications D2414 annexe 3 before they can be used for absorption measurements Proceed lik...

Page 56: ...ancel Stops the Purge action at any time Reset Resets the burette when Slow or Fast buttons are used A refill of the liquid recipient is done Slow Starts filling with a small debit Fast Starts filling...

Page 57: ...e current application This gives the user the possibility to visualize and print out the old measurements made with an older version of the application Remarks A Utility Old to New Files exist in orde...

Page 58: ...and end conditions of the measurement and the polynomial These tables can be generated and changed in the HITEC Config application Moisture table The moisture table used for the moisture correction af...

Page 59: ...anual to get more information about it Test List Editor This menu starts the Quality editor Refer to Test List Editor Manual to get more information about it The Test List button on the application s...

Page 60: ...he Hitec Absorptometer When you scroll over each section you get a zoom on the Operating Buttons with the names of each button About Gives some information about the terminal and software versions ins...

Page 61: ...terminal Refer to Default test procedure for more information on the procedure 2 Test from quality list By choosing one of the Quality list groups in the group selection list the operator can set the...

Page 62: ...ng the arrow keys of the DADS terminal Terminate by pressing Enter on the DADS Terminal 6 Start the motor Start motor Start the motor by pushing the motor start button of the Absorptometer on DABS Fro...

Page 63: ...e quality and the group name will be displayed alternating on the LCD of the DADS Terminal 3 Request measurement start Quality Group Request the measurement start by pushing the Enter key on the DADS...

Page 64: ...s Name of the test or No tests Define one or more tests with the test list editor Refer to the Test List Editor Manual to get more information on defining tests 2 Choose test list group Name of a tes...

Page 65: ...e the application seems to be blocked In a normal situation this doesn t happen as the torque becomes low immediately after the motor stopped TLS and Normalization Test These measurements can be done...

Page 66: ...es higher than the maximum allowed torque This one is defined in the HITEC Config application in the Setup of the DADS terminal Torque Limit Polynomial and Test Results After the measurement a polynom...

Page 67: ...l cover 2 Add additional carbon black rubbish or bad quality carbon black 3 Start the motor and the application switch automatically in Cleaning mode and wait till the cleaning time ends If you want y...

Page 68: ...tion to take it out from place 2 If not in place you will need maybe to move the clutch half from one drive to the other one 3 Set the mixing chamber in place and put the 4 screws to hold it in place...

Page 69: ...star at the right side push the button a few seconds Then the display will return as follow Description of Terminal display on Local Mode from left till right Motor relay activation Motor status run...

Page 70: ...h from the 0 But if you see the ADC values drift too much from standard settings or you had to replace the strain gauge you can adjust it on the electronic board inside the DADS Terminal Strain gauge...

Page 71: ...ock Mass value stamped on block DABS CKTQ 5 1 680 2 Torque calibration Kit Mass values are stamped on the blocks 10 kg weight 1 10 000 Typical laboratory 10 kg weight At Hitec we have a 10Kg weight wi...

Page 72: ...the procedure of the table showing each step A B C D E F G H After you have written down the values for each weight step go in the Action Log and write in the measured factors cells the Torque Calibr...

Page 73: ...n Kit supplied by Hitec as additional part its part number is DABS CKTP This Calibration can be made once a year on a regular maintenance You have to switch OFF and ON the equipment to enter in the Lo...

Page 74: ...hase the part number is DABS MCTS Chamber Extension Funnel This extension funnel is used with high quantity or high volume of carbon black grades It can also be used in regular testing without the cha...

Page 75: ...able was accidently disconnected this warning is displayed If Retry has no effect check if your DABS is switched ON and that it is connected to the PC serial port If you work in TCP IP mode check if y...

Page 76: ...ort number normally if you have only one COM port available on computer s motherboard it is the COM port N 1 If it is not the case try to see which one is the good COM port When the windows of the pro...

Page 77: ...n to a drive on the network or floppy disk by using the Backup function in the HITEC Config application Install the basic application on the second PC Restore the configuration from drive on the netwo...

Page 78: ...4 DadsErr yyyymmdd fil yyyy year mm month dd day the 5 last only In C Program Files Hitec Applications dads BinTesterX Log Export the full Normalization if you have a problem concerning a chamber tes...

Page 79: ...Determines in which normalization table the correction values are taken from DABS See ABSORPTOMETER type H DBP value as per ASTM Proc A Classic method where the DBP value is determined when the torque...

Page 80: ...calculated with the method of the least square deviation For a normal run all raw data values are considered between the beginning point determined by the torque threshold and the end point determine...

Page 81: ...absolute procedure see appropriate instructions The available torque measuring range is 0 to 100 for type B and type E models and 0 to 150 for type H model However on the type H the torque measuring...

Reviews: