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Maintenance

Contact for maintenance

Maintenance item list

To keep this product in good condition and operating at top performance, perform
maintenance regularly.

Table 29 Maintenance items

Before maintenance, drain the liquid from the extraction tank (refer to "Drainage mode
operation" (page 12)).

Manufacturer:

HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd.
31, Miyanonishi-cho, Kisshoin Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8306, Japan

Item

Maintenance interval/frequency

Page

Rinsing the flow paths

When measurement is completed for the day

page 88

Inspecting the absorbent
sheet

Once a week

page 89

Cleaning the fan filter

Once a week

page 90

Washing the fan filter

Once a month

page 91

Washing the extraction tank

Once a year or if it becomes difficult to see the oil-water boundary
surface through the extraction tank window

page 92

Removing liquid from the air
hole of the extractor

If liquid gets into the extractor air hole

page 97

Replacing the water filter

If it takes longer than 60 seconds from the start of measurement until
settlement of a measured value

page 99

Drying the measurement cell If the measurement cell gets wet

page 102

Summary of Contents for OCMA-500

Page 1: ...Oil Content Analyzer OCMA 500 Instruction Manual CODE GZ0000331784D ...

Page 2: ...ollowing cases none of the warranties set forth herein shall be extended Any malfunction or damage attributable to improper operation Any malfunction attributable to repair or modification by any person not authorized by HORIBA Advanced Techno Co Ltd Any malfunction or damage attributable to the use in an environment not specified in this manual Any malfunction or damage attributable to violation ...

Page 3: ...ne of the chemical symbols below In this case it satisfies the requirements of the Directive 2006 66 EC for the object chemical This product should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste Your correct disposal of WEEE waste batteries and accumulators will contribute to reducing wasteful consumption of natural resources and protecting human health and the environment from potential negative ...

Page 4: ...signed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful...

Page 5: ...result in death or serious injury This is to be limited to the most extreme situations This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Description of what should be done or wh...

Page 6: ...in overheating fire or an electrical shock Be sure not to disassemble or modify the product except as instructed in this manual It may cause electric shock or product failure CAUTION Chemical hazard solvent S 316 Inhalation or accidental ingestion of a large amount of solvent S 316 may be harmful Observe the following rules when handling Ventilate the work area sufficiently Wear a protective mask ...

Page 7: ...ight cover do not release your hand until you hear a click sound Avoid any impact on the product If the product is damaged and liquid leaks the internal wiring may short circuit If liquid containing hydrochloric acid leaks and comes in contact with the skin irritation and burning may occur CAUTION ...

Page 8: ...ure less than 0 C or over 40 C Locations subject to sudden temperature changes Direct exposure to sunlight Presence of corrosive gases Dusty locations Poor ventilation Locations subject to vibration Close proximity to large electric motors or voltage transformers When handling liquids during measurement calibration or otherwise remove the USB memory stick from the USB memory port and cap the port ...

Page 9: ...nd measurement Solvents from different production lots may have different mix ratios If it is necessary to use solvents from different production lot or reprocessed solvent mix all the volumes to be used in a glass container in order to equalize all mix ratios Disposal of the product When disposing of the product follow the related laws and or regulations of your country ...

Page 10: ...prets the necessary points for correct operation and notifies the important points for handling the product Reference This indicates the part where to refer for information Tip This indicates reference information Original language This is the original in English ...

Page 11: ... Operations while the sequence is in progress 12 Pause 12 When an error occurs 12 Connecting a USB memory stick 13 Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode 14 Using pop up screens 16 Selection list display 16 Numeric keys 17 Character keys 18 Preparation 19 Measurement preparation cautions 19 Glassware 20 Items required 20 Placing the beakers for drainage 20 Cleaning the measur...

Page 12: ...ation 26 Span calibration 26 Automatic zero calibration 27 Automatic span calibration 28 Manual zero calibration 30 Manual span calibration 32 Measurement 34 Measurement cautions 34 Preprocessing 36 Removing fine particles 36 Performing preliminary extraction outside the product 36 Points to check prior to measurement 36 Items required 37 Automatic measurement 37 Deciding the extraction time 37 Fl...

Page 13: ...lear screen 66 Execution confirmation for Clear Measurement History 67 Execution confirmation for Clear Calibration History 68 Execution confirmation for Initialize Setting 68 Setting 69 Setting Top screen 69 Measurement Setting screen 70 Extraction Time 72 Separation Time 72 Fill Cell Time 73 Meas Limit 73 Drainage Time 74 Number of Purge 74 Meas Mode 75 Measurement Unit 75 Solvent Vol 76 Sample ...

Page 14: ...rval guideline 90 Items required 90 Work procedure 90 Washing the fan filter 91 Maintenance interval guideline 91 Items required 91 Work procedure 91 Washing the extraction tank 92 Maintenance interval guideline 92 Items required 92 Work procedure 92 Removing liquid from the air hole of the extractor 97 Maintenance interval guideline 97 Items required 97 Work procedure 97 Replacing the water filte...

Page 15: ...duct 111 Measurement principle 111 Measurement time 112 Conversion of measurement units 112 mg kg 112 mg g 112 mg PC 112 Solvent S 316 113 Characteristics 113 Properties of S 316 113 Reclamation of solvent 113 Storing solvent 114 Disposing of solvent 114 Frequently asked questions 115 Solvents 115 Measurement 115 Solvent reclamation unit SR 305 117 Product Information 119 Specifications 119 List o...

Page 16: ...ion result 29 Fig 27 Start of the manual zero calibration mode 30 Fig 28 Manual zero calibration Instantaneous value measurement 30 Fig 29 Manual zero calibration Measurement 31 Fig 30 Manual zero calibration Result 31 Fig 31 Start of the manual span calibration mode 32 Fig 32 Manual span calibration Instantaneous value measurement 32 Fig 33 Manual span calibration Measurement 33 Fig 34 Manual spa...

Page 17: ... 70 Fig 72 Extraction Time screen 72 Fig 73 Separation Time screen 72 Fig 74 Fill Cell Time screen 73 Fig 75 Meas Limit screen 73 Fig 76 Drainage Time screen 74 Fig 77 Number of Purge screen 74 Fig 78 Meas Mode screen 75 Fig 79 Measurement Unit screen 75 Fig 80 Solvent Vol screen 76 Fig 81 Sample Vol screen 76 Fig 82 Zero Shift Value screen 77 Fig 83 Use Light screen 77 Fig 84 Confirm Save screen ...

Page 18: ...oving the sample inlet 97 Fig 112 Latch knobs 97 Fig 113 Removing liquid from the air hole 98 Fig 114 Opening the right cover 100 Fig 115 Removing the joints 100 Fig 116 Replacing the water filter element 101 Fig 117 Opening the right cover 103 Fig 118 Removing the joints 103 Fig 119 Replacing the water filter element 104 Fig 120 Lower hole on the filter block 104 Fig 121 Infrared absorption spect...

Page 19: ...le 14 Button functions with execution confirmation for Save Calibration History 63 Table 15 Button functions with execution confirmation for Save Settings 64 Table 16 Menu on the Memory Clear screen 66 Table 17 Button functions with the Memory Clear screen 66 Table 18 Button functions with execution confirmation for Clear Measurement History 67 Table 19 Button functions with execution confirmation...

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Page 21: ...ontent from a sample binds it and is being measured by the infrared detector Simple button operations execute extraction measurement and drainage automatically OCMA 500 allows a measurement using 8 mL of solvent and 16 mL of measurement liquid It also allows a measurement using 10 mL of solvent and 20 mL of measurement liquid like the OCMA 300 series ...

Page 22: ...e of the items are missing or damaged Name Remarks Quantity Image Main unit OCMA 500 1 Dropper Polyethylene 2 5 mL 1 B heavy oil 10 mL 1 Filter element For water filter 5 Absorbent sheet For the internal tray refer to page 9 1 Power cable 1 Valve stickers For operation buttons refer to page 9 2 Manual This manual 1 ...

Page 23: ... from the measurement cell through this outlet 5 Drainage outlet from extraction tank Liquid is drained from the extraction tank through this outlet 6 Air vent pipe This vent allows keeping the flow path at the atmospheric pressure 7 Fan vent A fan for internal temperature adjustment is located inside this vent 8 Power switch Switches the power of this product ON and OFF 9 Power cable connector Co...

Page 24: ...ick manufactured and verified by HORIBA Advanced Techno contact your local dealer Extraction tank window Fig 2 Extraction tank window Right inside Fig 3 Right inside No Name Description 1 Upper limit line 30 mL line Indicates the maximum amount of liquid that can be dispensed No Name Description 1 Right cover Open to perform water filter maintenance 2 Tray Put the absorbent sheet on this tray to c...

Page 25: ...tions The item above the currently selected item will be selected In the manual mode press this button to open and close the fill cell valve refer to Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode page 14 6 Right button Press this button to change selections The item to the right of the currently selected item will be selected If there is the next page the next page will be displayed...

Page 26: ... 10 ESC button Press to undo the last action and return to the previous process When pressed during measurement measurement stops or is paused In the manual mode press this button to return the mode start state refer to Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode page 14 No Name Image Description No Name Description 1 Alarm icon Blinks when an abnormal condition occurs during meas...

Page 27: ...ting Top screen page 69 Fig 6 Example of item selection screen Example of pop up screen The pop up screen below appears when needed for selection entry in setting operations Selection list display This appears when a setting item of selection type is selected Reference Selection list display page 16 Setting page 69 Fig 7 Pop up screen example selection list ...

Page 28: ...entry of a numerical value Reference Numeric keys page 17 Setting page 69 Fig 8 Pop up screen example numeric keys Character keys If Save Memo is set to ON in the measurement settings these appear when measured values are saved Reference Character keys page 18 Save Memo page 78 Fig 9 Input screen example character keys ...

Page 29: ...ckers on the operation button panel as shown below Fig 10 Positions of the valve stickers Placing the absorbent sheet Follow the steps below to place the absorbent sheet on the tray in the main unit 1 Turn OFF the power 2 Open the right cover 3 Place the absorbent sheet on the tray using tweezers Fig 11 Tray in the main unit 4 Close the right cover ...

Page 30: ...back of the main unit The power turns ON and the initial screen appears on the display followed by the Measurement Top screen The warm up icon blinks for 30 minutes Fig 13 Initial screen Tip The model program number and version that are shown on the initial screen vary by product WARNING Electric shock To prevent electric shock ground the product Do not ground the product to dangerous places such ...

Page 31: ...rrect measurement be sure to wait until the warm up icon turns off before starting calibration or measurement For high precision measurement warm up the analyzer at least an hour before calibration or measurement 3 Refer to System Setting screen page 84 to set the date and time Power OFF 1 Clean the flow paths inside the product Reference Rinsing the flow paths page 88 2 Turn OFF the power switch ...

Page 32: ...m information on the Current Alarm screen refer to Current Alarm screen page 58 and Alarm displays and actions page 106 Operations while the sequence is in progress Pause During measurement the sequence can be paused in the automatic measurement mode automatic zero calibration mode and automatic span calibration mode 1 Press the ESC button during measurement The sequence enters the paused state 2 ...

Page 33: ...manufactured and verified by HORIBA Advanced Techno contact your local dealer Do not lose the cap for the USB memory port When handling liquids during measurement calibration or otherwise remove the USB memory stick from the USB memory port and cap the port If a liquid spills on a USB memory stick or the USB memory port the liquid may enter the interior of the product from the USB memory port and ...

Page 34: ...eference Meas Mode page 75 Calib Mode page 83 Manual measurement page 45 Manual zero calibration page 30 Manual span calibration page 32 The procedure for performing operations with the instantaneous value measurement screen appearing is explained below Fig 18 Example of instantaneous value measurement screen manual measurement The buttons and button functions which can be used with the instantane...

Page 35: ...d product operation are shown in the table below Product operation Stirring motor Fill cell valve Drainage valve Extraction ON Closed Closed Cell filling OFF Open Closed Measurement OFF Open Closed Drainage all OFF Open Open Drainage solvent OFF Closed Open ...

Page 36: ...ure settings Values that can be selected are shown in a list Reference Setting page 69 Fig 19 Example of selection list pop up screen The buttons and button functions which can be used with a selection list pop up screen appearing are described in the table below Table 2 Operable buttons with a selection list pop up screen Follow the steps below to change a setting 1 Press the up or down button to...

Page 37: ...ton to select a numeric key The selected key is shown in red 2 Press the ENT button The selected value appears in the input box 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to enter the desired numeric value in the input box 4 Press the up down left right button to select the ENT key and press the ENT button The entered value which appears in the input box is applied Button Function ENT button Applies the currently ente...

Page 38: ...teps below to change a setting 1 Press the up down left right button to select a character key The selected key is shown in red 2 Press the ENT button The selected character appears in the input box 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 to enter the desired characters in the input box 4 Press the up down left right button to select the ENT key and press the ENT button The characters that appear in the input box a...

Page 39: ...en using a microsyringe or measuring syringe take care that foam and bubbles are not drawn into the syringe Foam and bubbles will increase measurement error In addition read Operational precautions and Solvent handling precautions in the front matter of this manual CAUTION Chemical hazard solvent S 316 Inhalation or accidental ingestion of a large amount of solvent S 316 may be harmful Observe the...

Page 40: ... Span liquid for calibration page 21 Hydrochloric acid refer to Hydrochloric acid page 22 Placing the beakers for drainage Follow the steps below to place the drainage beakers 1 Put tap water into the beakers so that the water level is approx 1 cm from the bottom 2 Place the beaker or beakers as shown below Fig 22 Placing beakers for drainage Cleaning the measuring cylinders or syringes Clean the ...

Page 41: ...urge them 3 times or 4 times using solvent S 316 It is difficult to measure B heavy oil with a microsyringe because it has a high viscosity Use a suitably sized glass container with a lid a screw top bottle is recommended for measurement Preparation method Prepare the liquid so that it has a concentration of approximately twice the measured value of the sample Tip You can change the calibration va...

Page 42: ... measuring utensil measuring flask measuring cylinder etc Glass rod Pure water Commercially available concentrated hydrochloric acid 36 Note Clean the glass utensils to be used with pure water and let them air dry completely Preparation method 1 Use a measuring cup to determine a specific volume of pure water and transfer it to the glass beaker 2 Add the same volume as the pure water of commercial...

Page 43: ...page 81 Separation Time 30 sec Separation Time page 82 Number of Purge 2 time Number of Purge page 82 Calib Mode AUTO Calib Mode page 83 Measurement condition Default setting Setting procedure page Extraction Time 40 sec Extraction Time page 72 Separation Time 30 sec Separation Time page 72 Fill Cell Time 60 sec Fill Cell Time page 73 Meas Limit 300 sec Meas Limit page 73 Drainage Time 30 sec Drai...

Page 44: ...surement Perform span calibration from once a day to once a week When you change to a new solvent lot perform zero calibration and span calibration before measurement using the calibration liquids prepared from the new lot of solvent Be sure to perform zero calibration before performing span calibration If zero calibration is performed after span calibration correct measurement will be impossible ...

Page 45: ...er content of the solvent In addition this product is designed for measurement at an extraction ratio of solvent sample water 1 2 Other extraction ratios may cause greater measurement error and the specified product performance cannot be guaranteed When measuring sample or reagent quantities use suitable measuring utensils and measure accurately When using a microsyringe or measuring syringe take ...

Page 46: ...arge amounts of water soluble substances such as urea or NaCl and the concentration is known perform zero calibration using that oil free aqueous solution When water is not used for measurement such as when measuring the oil content of metal parts do not use clean water for zero calibration do not perform step 5 page 27 of the zero calibration procedure Is the warm up icon off If the warm up icon ...

Page 47: ...tton If the set Number of Purge has not been completed The purge sequence starts The screen title changes to Auto Zero Calibration Purge 1 and the process display changes as follows as the sequence progresses Extraction Layer Separation Fill Cell Drainage The remaining time of the current process is shown counting down When the purge sequence ends the start state of the automatic zero calibration ...

Page 48: ...ings page 23 Calibration Setting screen page 80 2 Press the CAL button or up down button with the Measurement Top screen appearing until the process display shows Auto Span Calibration The automatic span calibration mode is entered Fig 25 Start of the automatic span calibration mode 3 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for solvent to dispense 8 mL of span liquid for calibration throug...

Page 49: ...the remaining Number of Purge is 0 The measurement sequence starts The screen title changes to Auto Span Calibration Measurement and the process display changes as follows as the sequence progresses Extraction Layer Separation Fill Cell Calibration The remaining time of the current process is shown counting down during extraction layer separation and cell filling The elapsed time is shown counting...

Page 50: ...e drop of hydrochloric acid through the sample inlet 5 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for sample to dispense 16 mL of clean water through the sample inlet 6 Press the ENT button The instantaneous value measurement screen appears The screen title shows Manual Zero Calibration and the process display shows the current status of the valves The operation guide display shows the stirri...

Page 51: ...Measurement When measurement ends normally the measured value is held The operation guide display shows ESC Return Fig 30 Manual zero calibration Result 10 Press the ESC button The instantaneous value measurement screen returns 11 Execute drainage referring to Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode page 14 at any time 12 Press the ESC button The start state of the manual zero...

Page 52: ... display shows Manual Span Calibration The manual span calibration mode is entered Fig 31 Start of the manual span calibration mode 3 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for solvent to dispense 8 mL of span liquid for calibration through the sample inlet 4 Use the dropper to add one drop of hydrochloric acid through the sample port 5 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for ...

Page 53: ...e display shows ESC Cancel The elapsed time is shown counting up When measurement ends the calibration result appears Fig 33 Manual span calibration Measurement When measurement ends normally the measured value is held The operation guide display shows ESC Return Fig 34 Manual span calibration Result 10 Press the ESC button The instantaneous value measurement screen returns 11 Execute drainage ref...

Page 54: ...surement Perform span calibration from once a day to once a week When you change to a new solvent lot perform zero calibration and span calibration before measurement using the calibration liquids prepared from the new lot of solvent Be sure to perform zero calibration before performing span calibration If zero calibration is performed after span calibration correct measurement will be impossible ...

Page 55: ...d for measurement at an extraction ratio of solvent sample water 1 2 Other extraction ratios may cause greater measurement error and the specified product performance cannot be guaranteed When measuring sample or reagent quantities use suitable measuring utensils and measure accurately When using a microsyringe or measuring syringe take care that foam and bubbles are not drawn into the syringe Foa...

Page 56: ...tensil or internal filter and may damage the measuring utensil or the product Sample water that is difficult to separate from the solvent after extraction sample water containing emulsifying substances If any incompletely separated solvent is sent to the water filter emulsifying substances or water content in the solvent may cause clogging in the water filter and an accurate measurement will not b...

Page 57: ...state for normal sample water however the optimum extraction time depends on the properties of the sample water If you do not know the optimum extraction time of the sample water to be measured use semi automatic measurement or manual measurement to vary the extraction time prior to automatic measurement and compare with extraction outside the product to determine the optimum extraction time Refer...

Page 58: ...Measurement 38 Flow scheme of operation Fig 36 Operation flow of automatic measurement ...

Page 59: ...h the sample inlet 6 Press the ENT button If the set Number of Purge has not been completed The purge sequence starts The screen title changes to Auto Measurement Purge 1 and the process display changes as follows as the sequence progresses Extraction Layer Separation Fill Cell Drainage The remaining time of the current process is shown counting down When the purge sequence ends the start state of...

Page 60: ...ess the ENT button To skip press the ESC button For details on the Confirm Save setting refer to Confirm Save page 78 If Save Memo is set to ON in the measurement settings a pop up screen to input the data name will appear immediately before the measured value is saved To save the measurement conditions or other memo with the measured value enter the data name and press the ENT button To save only...

Page 61: ...Measurement 41 Semi automatic measurement Flow scheme of operation Fig 39 Operation flow of semi automatic measurement ...

Page 62: ... measurement mode 3 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for solvent to dispense 8 mL of clean solvent through the sample inlet 4 Use the dropper to add one drop of hydrochloric acid through the sample inlet 5 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for sample to dispense 16 mL of sample water through the sample inlet 6 Press the ENT button Extraction starts The screen title cha...

Page 63: ...ess the ENT button Cell filling starts The process display on the screen shows Fill Cell The operation guide display shows ENT Next ESC Drain The elapsed time appears counting up Fig 43 Semi automatic measurement Fill Cell 9 Press the ENT button Measurement starts The process display on the screen shows Measure The operation guide display shows ESC Drain The elapsed time is shown counting up When ...

Page 64: ...ata name and press the ENT button To save only the measured value and not an additional memo press the ESC button For details on the Save Memo setting refer to Save Memo page 78 For details on the pop up screen to input the data name refer to Character keys page 18 After the result appears the measurement liquid is drained The process display on the screen shows Drainage The operation guide displa...

Page 65: ...Measurement 45 Manual measurement Flow scheme of operation Fig 45 Operation flow of manual measurement ...

Page 66: ...hydrochloric acid through the sample inlet 5 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for sample to dispense 16 mL of sample water through the sample inlet 6 Press the ENT button The instantaneous value measurement screen appears The screen title shows Manual Measurement and the process display shows the current status of the valves The operation guide display shows the stirring motor and v...

Page 67: ...ue is saved To save the measurement conditions or other memo with the measured value enter the data name and press the ENT button To save only the measured value and not an additional memo press the ESC button For details on the Save Memo setting refer to Save Memo page 78 For details on the pop up screen to input the data name refer to Character keys page 18 If measurement ends normally the measu...

Page 68: ...ay cause clogging in the water filter and an accurate measurement will not be possible Note The water filter in the product serves to remove water particles However if the sample water contains emulsifying substances fine water particles may pass through the water filter When this type of sample is measured repeatedly the water filter tends to clog and accurate measurement is no longer possible If...

Page 69: ...yers after 20 seconds to 30 seconds Fig 51 Checking layer separation If a boundary surface has formed between the solvent layer and water layer it can be concluded that the layers have been separated The following cases show that the layers have not been separated Separation into two layers takes more than 40 seconds A whitish cloudy layer forms between the two layers Bubbles with a diameter of gr...

Page 70: ...y pure water should be used If the sample contains large amounts of water soluble substances such as urea or NaCl and the concentration is known perform zero calibration using this oil free aqueous solution Extraction procedure 1 Measure 200 mL of clean water into the measuring cylinder for clean water measure 100 mL of clean solvent into the measuring cylinder for solvent and dispense these into ...

Page 71: ... from time to time to reduce the internal pressure 8 After shaking wait until the water and solvent get separated and check the status of the sample water If almost no suspended material is visible and the water and solvent have separated collect the solvent layer lower layer and use that as the measurement liquid If there is suspended material or the water and solvent have not sufficiently separa...

Page 72: ...r or the liquid appears whitish overall follow the steps below to remove water from the solvent layer Fig 53 Separating the solvent layer Fig 54 Visually checking the solvent layer 2 Filter the liquid through the Teflon membrane filter 3 Gradually add the anhydrous sodium sulfate and shake well to mix Tip If the sample contains emulsifying substances place filter paper in the funnel and filter the...

Page 73: ... liquid for calibration page 21 Calibration page 24 Measurement Perform measurement using the conditions in the table below Reference Measurement Setting screen page 70 Measurement page 34 Parameter Condition Extraction Time 0 sec Separation Time 0 sec Number of Purge 3 or more Zero liquid for calibration Take 24 mL from the solvent layer in the separating funnel for zero point checking Parameter ...

Page 74: ...ular if an ultrasonic cleaner is used for extraction always process the solvent to be used for zero calibration and span calibration with the ultrasonic cleaner as well Extraction Items required Measuring cylinder select a size appropriate for the amount of solvent 1 Wide mouthed glass container with lid select a size appropriate for the size of the sample and the amount of solvent 1 Ashless cellu...

Page 75: ... not apply the ultrasonic cleaner longer than 3 minutes 5 Filter the liquid through the filter paper to remove foreign matter particles peeled fragments etc and use it as the measurement liquid Zero calibration Perform zero calibration using the conditions in the table below Note Do not introduce water during zero calibration Reference Calibration Setting screen page 80 Zero liquid for calibration...

Page 76: ... liquid for calibration page 21 Calibration page 24 Measurement Perform measurement using the conditions in the table below Reference Measurement Setting screen page 70 Measurement page 34 Parameter Condition Span Point Concentration of span liquid Extraction Time 0 sec Separation Time 0 sec Number of Purge 3 or more Span liquid for calibration Use 24 mL of span liquid for calibration Parameter Co...

Page 77: ...ing are described in the table below Table 7 Button functions with the Data Top screen Item Description Page Current Alarm Opens the Current Alarm screen page 58 Measurement History Opens the Measurement History screen page 59 Calibration History Opens the Calibration History screen page 60 USB Memory Opens the USB Memory screen page 61 Memory Clear Opens the Memory Clear screen page 66 Button Fun...

Page 78: ...buttons and button functions which can be used with the Current Alarm screen appearing are described in the table below Table 8 Button functions with the Current Alarm screen Down button Selects the next item down ESC button Returns to the Measurement Top screen page 10 Button Function Page Button Function Page Up button Selects the next item up Down button Selects the next item down Left button S...

Page 79: ...rement History screen The buttons and button functions which can be used with the Measurement History screen appearing are described in the table below Table 9 Button functions with the Measurement History screen Button Function Page Up button Selects the next item up Down button Selects the next item down Left button Shows the previous page Right button Shows the next page ESC button Returns to t...

Page 80: ...ation History screen The buttons and button functions which can be used with the Calibration History screen appearing are described in the table below Table 10 Button functions with the Calibration History screen Button Function Page Up button Selects the next item up Down button Selects the next item down Left button Shows the previous page Right button Shows the next page ESC button Returns to t...

Page 81: ...ons with the USB Memory screen appearing a USB memory stick must be connected to this product If any of the operations are attempted without inserting a USB memory stick into the USB memory port a message of Process has failed will appear To connect a USB memory stick refer to Connecting a USB memory stick page 13 Fig 61 USB Memory screen Table 11 Menu on the USB Memory screen The buttons and butt...

Page 82: ...d items and formats are as shown in the table below Output example Date Value Unit Value Raw Unit Raw Status Memo 2001 01 01 12 34 56 123 mg g 123 mg L 0 sample01 2001 01 02 12 34 56 123 mg g 123 mg L 2 sample02 ESC button Returns to the Data Top screen page 57 Button Function Page Button Function Page ENT button Saves the measurement history to a USB memory stick ESC button Closes the message Ite...

Page 83: ...B memory stick as a file in CSV format Each line describes one set of data The values are separated by commas Saved items and formats are as shown in the table below Output example Date Standard Unit Status 2001 01 01 12 34 56 0 0 mg L 0 2001 01 02 12 34 56 200 mg L 2 Button Function Page ENT button Saves the calibration history to a USB memory stick ESC button Closes the message Item 1st line is ...

Page 84: ...ton Saves the settings of the main unit to a USB memory stick ESC button Closes the message Setting item category Item data ID Description Page MeasureSetting ExtractTime Extraction time page 72 LayerSeparationTime Separation time page 72 FillSampleTime Cell filling time page 73 MeasureLimitTime Measurement limit time page 73 DrainTime Drainage time page 74 PurgeNum Numbers of purges page 74 StabW...

Page 85: ...alibrationSetting SpanValue Set span value page 81 ExtractTime Extraction time page 81 LayerSeparationTime Separation time page 82 PurgeNum Numbers of purges page 82 CalMode Calibration mode page 83 SystemSetting Language Language setting page 85 Setting item category Item data ID Description Page ...

Page 86: ...e Memory Clear screen The buttons and button functions which can be used with the Memory Clear screen appearing are described in the table below Table 17 Button functions with the Memory Clear screen Item Description Page Clear Measurement History Shows an execution confirmation for Clear Measurement History page 67 Clear Calibration History Shows an execution confirmation for Clear Calibration Hi...

Page 87: ...tion for Clear Measurement History The buttons and button functions which can be used with the execution confirmation for Clear Measurement History appearing are described in the table below Table 18 Button functions with execution confirmation for Clear Measurement History Button Function Page ENT button Clears the measurement history ESC button Closes the message ...

Page 88: ...rmation for Clear Calibration History Execution confirmation for Initialize Setting This is a confirmation message for initializing the settings Fig 69 Execution confirmation for Initialize Setting The buttons and button functions which can be used with the execution confirmation for Initialize Setting appearing are described in the table below Table 20 Button functions with execution confirmation...

Page 89: ... functions which can be used with the Setting Top screen appearing are described in the table below Table 22 Button functions with the Setting Top screen Item Description Page Measurement Setting Opens the Measurement Setting screen page 70 Calibration Setting Opens the Calibration Setting screen page 80 System Setting Opens the System Setting screen page 84 Button Function Page DATA button Opens ...

Page 90: ... Time Sets the layer separation time in the automatic measurement mode 0 or 10 to 600 sec page 72 Fill Cell Time Sets the cell filling time in the automatic measurement and automatic calibration modes 30 to 3600 sec page 73 Meas Limit Sets the maximum measurement time in measurement and calibration If the measured value does not stabilize measurement ends when the set time from the start of measur...

Page 91: ...ernal memory after a measured value is settled or a message appears for execution of the data save AUTO MANUAL page 78 Save Memo Sets whether a memo indicating the measurement conditions or other information is saved together with the measured values if measurement data is saved OFF ON page 78 Display Negative Sets whether a negative value is displayed or zero is displayed if the measured value is...

Page 92: ... can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Separation Time Use this screen to set the layer separation time in the automatic measurement mode Fig 73 Separation Time screen The following settings are available The default setting is 30 sec For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Setting range Units 0 or 10 to 600 sec ...

Page 93: ...s Limit Use this screen to set the maximum measurement time in measurement and calibration If the measured value does not stabilize measurement ends when the set time from the start of measurement or calibration elapses and the measured value at that point is displayed Fig 75 Meas Limit screen The following settings are available The default setting is 300 sec For the buttons and functions which c...

Page 94: ...nd functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Number of Purge Use this screen to set the numbers of purges in the automatic measurement mode Fig 77 Number of Purge screen The following settings are available The default setting is 2 time For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Setting range Units 30 to...

Page 95: ...e default setting is mg L For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 2 page 16 Selection Description AUTO If the MEAS button is pressed the automatic measurement mode is entered SEMI AUTO If the MEAS button is pressed the semi automatic measurement mode is entered MANUAL If the MEAS button is pressed the manual measurement mode is entered Selection De...

Page 96: ... volume to be used as a coefficient for conversion of the measurement unit into mg kg mg g or mg PC Reference Conversion of measurement units page 112 Fig 81 Sample Vol screen The following settings are available The default setting is 16 0 the units depend on the set Measurement Unit For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Setting range ...

Page 97: ...g ON the LED makes it easier to check liquid amounts and the boundary surface through the extraction tank window Fig 83 Use Light screen The following settings are available The default setting is ON Tip Even if Use Light is set to ON the LED will be turned OFF automatically when the period of the set B Light Off Time has passed after the last button operation refer to B Light Off Time page 85 Any...

Page 98: ...easured values if measurement data is saved Fig 85 Save Memo screen The following settings are available The default setting is OFF For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 2 page 16 Selection Description AUTO Saving of settled measured values to internal memory takes place automatically MANUAL After a measured value is settled a message appears to ...

Page 99: ...r the concentration prior to conversion is displayed if converted values are displayed or not Fig 87 Display Raw Data screen The following settings are available The default setting is OFF For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 2 page 16 Selection Description OFF If the measured value is a negative value zero is displayed ON If the measured value ...

Page 100: ... appearing are described in the table below Table 26 Button functions with the Calibration Setting screen Item Description Setting range units Page Span Point Sets the concentration of the span liquid for calibration 1 0 to 200 0 mg L page 81 Extraction Time Sets the extraction time in the automatic calibration mode 0 or 10 to 600 sec page 81 Separation Time Sets the layer separation time in the a...

Page 101: ...can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Extraction Time Use this screen to set the extraction time in the automatic calibration mode Fig 90 Extraction Time screen The following settings are available The default setting is 40 sec For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Setting range Units 1 0 to 200 0 mg L Setting ...

Page 102: ...ns which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Number of Purge Use this screen to set the numbers of purges in the automatic calibration mode Fig 92 Number of Purge screen The following settings are available The default setting is 2 time For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Setting range Units 0 or 10 to 600 ...

Page 103: ... are available The default setting is AUTO For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 2 page 16 Selection Description AUTO If the CAL button is pressed the automatic calibration mode is entered MANUAL If the CAL button is pressed the manual calibration mode is entered ...

Page 104: ... described in the table below Table 28 Button functions with the System Setting screen Note The screen does not change if Ver is selected and the ENT button is pressed Item Description Setting range or selections Page Language Sets the language ENGLISH JAPANESE RUSSIAN page 85 B Light Off Time Sets the time of turning OFF the light of the LCD and extraction tank automatically OFF 10 min 30 min 60 ...

Page 105: ...default setting is 10 min For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 2 page 16 Selection Description ENGLISH Displays in English JAPANESE Displays in Japanese RUSSIAN Displays in Russian Selection Description OFF The light of the LCD and extraction tank is not turned OFF automatically 10 min The light of the LCD and extraction tank is turned OFF 10 mi...

Page 106: ...hich can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Time Use this screen to set the current time Fig 98 Time screen The following settings are available For the buttons and functions which can be used with this screen appearing refer to Table 3 page 17 Setting range 2000 01 01 to 2099 12 31 Setting range 00 00 to 23 59 ...

Page 107: ...e flow paths When measurement is completed for the day page 88 Inspecting the absorbent sheet Once a week page 89 Cleaning the fan filter Once a week page 90 Washing the fan filter Once a month page 91 Washing the extraction tank Once a year or if it becomes difficult to see the oil water boundary surface through the extraction tank window page 92 Removing liquid from the air hole of the extractor...

Page 108: ...r solvent to dispense 8 mL of clean solvent through the sample inlet 4 Use the measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for sample to dispense 16 mL of pure water through the sample inlet 5 Press the ENT button The instantaneous value measurement screen appears 6 Close the drainage valve and open the fill cell valve referring to Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode page 14 C...

Page 109: ...tion tank Fig 99 Tray 4 If the absorbent sheet is wet take out the sheet and dry it by squeezing or putting it in a well ventilated space Then put it back on the tray If the absorbent sheet is deteriorated replace it with new one 5 Close the right cover CAUTION Chemical hazard solvent S 316 Inhalation or accidental ingestion of a large amount of solvent S 316 may be harmful Observe the following r...

Page 110: ...re Clean the fan filter on a regular basis Maintenance interval guideline Once a week Items required Flathead screwdriver or similar tool Work procedure 1 Turn OFF the power 2 Use the flathead screwdriver to remove the retainer from the fan vent on the back of the main unit Fig 100 Removing the fan filter 3 Remove the fan filter and tap to clean Fig 101 Cleaning the fan filter 4 Re attach the fan ...

Page 111: ...n filter on a regular basis Maintenance interval guideline Once a month Items required Flathead screwdriver or similar tool Work procedure 1 Turn OFF the power 2 Use the flathead screwdriver to remove the retainer from the fan vent on the back of the main unit Fig 102 Removing the fan filter 3 Remove the fan filter and wash with water to remove dirt 4 Allow the fan filter to dry completely 5 Re at...

Page 112: ...s below when working If assembling the extractor after washing make sure the packing is not twisted and the fixing screw is not loose If the packing is twisted or the fixing screw is loose liquid will leak from that part 1 Turn OFF the power 2 Remove the sample inlet and open the right cover CAUTION Chemical hazard solvent S 316 Inhalation or accidental ingestion of a large amount of solvent S 316...

Page 113: ... connector and remove the extractor 5 Loosen the fixing screw and remove the extraction tank Fig 105 Extractor 6 Use pure water or clean solvent S 316 to wash the extraction tank 7 Remove droplet inside the extraction tank with tissue paper Fig 103 Removing the sample inlet Fig 104 Latch knobs ...

Page 114: ...aded portion so as not to protrude from the stirrer unit 9 Put the extraction tank on the packing Put the extraction tank so that the upper limit line comes to the left side with the stirring motor on the right side Fig 108 Extraction tank on the packing Fig 106 Correct packing position Fig 107 Incorrect packing position ...

Page 115: ... this work from the step 7 Fig 110 Packing runs off the inside of the extraction tank 12 Connect the joint to the extractor and replace the extractor in its original position 13 Connect the motor connector 14 Close the right cover and attach the sample inlet 15 Turn ON the power 16 Set the measurement mode to MANUAL on the Measurement Setting screen Reference Measurement condition settings page 23...

Page 116: ...14 Cell filling starts 21 Make sure that there is no liquid leakage from the extraction tank If liquid is leaking reassemble the extractor 22 Open the fill cell valve and drainage valve referring to Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode page 14 Liquid drainage starts 23 After liquid drainage is finished press the ESC button The start state of the manual measurement mode retu...

Page 117: ...F the power 2 Remove the sample inlet 3 Open the right cover 4 Pull out the latch knobs 2 places 5 Disconnect the extractor joint and motor connector and remove the extractor CAUTION Chemical hazard solvent S 316 Inhalation or accidental ingestion of a large amount of solvent S 316 may be harmful Observe the following rules when handling Ventilate the work area sufficiently Wear a protective mask ...

Page 118: ...the air hole at the top of the extractor and remove the liquid from the air hole Fig 113 Removing liquid from the air hole 7 Reverse the above procedure to replace the extractor in its original position 8 Close the right cover and attach the sample inlet ...

Page 119: ...lean solvent S 316 optional Tissue paper Replacement procedure Note Observe the precautions below when working Do not pull out the filter block with the joint attached The joint may come off or be bent Install the water filter correctly If poorly installed water content in the solvent may enter the measurement cell and an abnormal measured value alarm will occur During installing the filter block ...

Page 120: ...Maintenance 100 1 Turn OFF the power 2 Open the right cover Fig 114 Opening the right cover 3 Remove the joints from the filter block Fig 115 Removing the joints ...

Page 121: ...urement Setting screen page 70 11 Press the MEAS button or up down button until the process display on the screen shows Manual Measurement 12 Use a measuring cylinder or measuring syringe for solvent to dispense 20 mL to 30 mL of clean solvent through the sample inlet 13 Press the ENT button The instantaneous value measurement screen appears 14 Close the drainage valve and open the fill cell valve...

Page 122: ... attached The joint may come off or be bent Install the water filter correctly If poorly installed water content in the solvent may enter the measurement cell and an abnormal measured value alarm will occur During installing the filter block after replacing the water filter attach the joint firmly to prevent liquid leakage CAUTION Chemical hazard solvent S 316 Inhalation or accidental ingestion of...

Page 123: ...Maintenance 103 1 Turn OFF the power 2 Open the right cover Fig 117 Opening the right cover 3 Remove the joints from the filter block Fig 118 Removing the joints ...

Page 124: ...ter block indicated by an arrow in the figure below and deliver dry air at 0 02 MPa or less through the air vent pipe for 5 minutes to dry the measurement cell Fig 120 Lower hole on the filter block 7 Place the filter element and packing back in the filter block Note Be sure not to let the new filter get wet A wet filter will cause incorrect measurement results 8 Tighten the fastening screws evenl...

Page 125: ...nt screen appears 15 Close the drainage valve and open the fill cell valve referring to Screen operations in the manual measurement calibration mode page 14 Cell filling starts 16 Make sure that there is no liquid leakage from the periphery of the filter block If liquid is leaking remove the filter block check the condition of the packing and filter element and then reinstall 17 Open the fill cell...

Page 126: ...eas Failed to read the measurement history The internal memory has failed Contact your local dealer or service station Load Calib Failed to read the calibration history The internal memory has failed Contact your local dealer or service station Load Alarm Failed to read Alarm History The internal memory has failed Contact your local dealer or service station Save Fact Failed to save or delete fact...

Page 127: ... turned ON Stability The range cannot be determined within the specified time or the measured value does not stabilize within the specified time The right cover is open Close the right cover Insufficient sample volume Prepare a total sample volume of 24 mL to 30 mL Room temperature or sample temperature is high Keep the room temperature or sample temperature constant referring to Problems related ...

Page 128: ...uid is 0 mg L This value is within the repeatability range of the product and is not abnormal The measured value is negative The lot or repeatability of the solvent in the sample liquid is different from that in the calibration liquid Use solvent of the same lot and repeatability in the calibration liquid and sample liquid If you must use solvents of differing lots or repeatability use a mixture o...

Page 129: ...effects of emulsifying substances Perform extraction outside of the product remove water from the solvent layer and use the result as the measurement liquid refer to Examples of measurement by extraction outside the product page 48 Water has entered the measurement cell Dry the measurement cell referring to Drying the measurement cell page 102 OVER is displayed instead of the measured value The de...

Page 130: ...s performed in measurement such as that of residual oil content the state of the solvent may change and cause the indicated value to be negative Calibrate using solvent given the same treatment If solvents of differing lots or repeatability are used for calibration and measurement you can measure the solvent to be used for measurement and subtract this value from the measured value of the sample l...

Page 131: ...rption spectrums of solvent S 316 and oil The solvent S 316 that is used for extraction has the following characteristics Less absorption in the vicinity of wavelengths 3 4 m to 3 5 m 2941 cm 1 to 2857 cm 1 Does not blend with water Large difference in specific gravity with water Easily dissolves oil These properties can be used to extract dissolve oil dispersed in water into solvent S 316 and the...

Page 132: ...lue which is converted from the value measured in mg L is displayed The conversion equations are shown below mg kg mg g mg PC RESULT mg kg RESULT SOLVENT SAMPLE RESULT mg kg mg kg converted value mg kg RESULT mg L measured value mg L SOLVENT Solvent volume setting 1000 L Refer to Solvent Vol page 76 SAMPLE Sample volume setting kg Refer to Sample Vol page 76 RESULT mg g RESULT SOLVENT SAMPLE RESUL...

Page 133: ...med To reclaim solvent use the optional SR 305 solvent reclamation unit Tip Solvent reclamation unit SR 305 uses activated carbon and alumina layers to efficiently reclaim the solvent For the solvent reclamation procedure refer to the manual for the SR 305 solvent reclamation unit This section describes handling methods and cautionary points for efficient reclamation of solvent Absorbents The foll...

Page 134: ...d solvent can be used Storing solvent Use a glass container to store the solvent Do not keep it in a plastic container or metal container If a plastic container is used there is a risk that plastic components from the container will dissolve into the solvent If a metal container is used rusting may occur due to the minute water content of the solvent and the rust will mix into the solvent Mix toge...

Page 135: ...he suspended matter is visible there is a risk that the joints will become clogged Before dispensing the sample water into the extraction tank separate the suspended matter with a separating funnel If suspended matter remains in the solvent layer treat as needed by centrifugation or other method and then carefully collect the supernatant liquid to eliminate the suspended matter Suspended matter wh...

Page 136: ...e to analyze sample water in this state Observe the following 3 points to obtain accurate measurement results Thoroughly wash the inside of the sample container with solvent until no oil adheres Use a separating funnel to wash with solvent until the emulsion layer disappears Sufficiently dilute sample water with floating oil before measurement An example extraction procedure is described below for...

Page 137: ...flow speed does not improve after the above measures replace the activated carbon and activated alumina You should normally be able to collect solvent at a rate of 11 mL min to 17 mL min What is the role of activated alumina in the reclamation unit It removes high polarity compounds hydrophilic compounds This improves the separation conditions when oil content is extracted from water Can activated...

Page 138: ...0 L of 20 mg L used solvent is reclaimed the aggregate load oil quantity is 1400 mg How should used activated carbon and activated alumina be disposed of Dispose of activated carbon as burnable waste and activated alumina as non burnable waste or waste plastic How can I increase the amount of solvent reclaimed It may be possible to increase the reclamation rate by reducing the amount of activated ...

Page 139: ... Amount of test sample required Sample water Solvent 2 1 Extraction solvent S 316 Amount of extraction solvent required 8 mL Extraction method Built in extractor Ambient operating temperature 0 C to 40 C no condensation Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz Power consumption AC 100 V Approx 60 VA AC 240 V Approx 90 VA External dimensions 342 H 200 W 313 D mm Mass Approx 7 kg External output O...

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