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KAM

LKF and PKF

Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer

TEL

+1 713 784 0000

FAX

+1 713 784 0001

Email

[email protected]

KAM CONTROLS, INC.

3939 Ann Arbor Drive

Houston, Texas 77063 USA

User Manual

KFMANUAL-0317

An ISO 9001 certified company

Summary of Contents for Simple Precision PKF

Page 1: ...d PKF Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer TEL 1 713 784 0000 FAX 1 713 784 0001 Email Sales KAM com KAM CONTROLS INC 3939 Ann Arbor Drive Houston Texas 77063 USA User Manual KFMANUAL 0317 An ISO 9001 certified company ...

Page 2: ...adding reagent 7 Base assembly 8 Setting date and time 9 Reset reagent life 9 Sample size and titration mode 10 Initial titration 10 Running samples 11 moisture content determination Sample dilution 12 Accessing sample data 12 USB data retrieval 13 BlueTooth data retrieval 13 BlueTooth Printer optional 14 5 Maintenance 18 Reagent replacement procedure 18 Storage 19 Special Grease 19 Electrode clea...

Page 3: ...ve maintenance program By analyzing lube oil on compressors turbines etc the Moisture Analyzer can detect cooling water leaks before they become severe enough to damage equipment Karl Fischer titrimetry is an accurate moisture measurement method utilizing the quantitative reaction of water with iodine In coulometric Karl Fischer titration the sample is added to the Karl Fischer Reagent io dine ion...

Page 4: ... or exceeds API MPMS 10 9 ASTM D4928 ISO 12937 and EI 386 Generator electrode config With diaphragm Titration speed 1000 μg H2 O min max at high H2 O concentrations Power requirements Operates on either AC or DC AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 12 V rechargeable lithium battery AmbientTemperature 5ºC 40º C Communication USB port BlueTooth Windows based software Printer Optional Dimensions Portable 15...

Page 5: ...tion Cell Assembly Titration Cell Sleeve Power Cord Storage Silica Gel Storage Detector Electrode Wire Cathode Solution Cell Wire Swivel Clamp 3 COMPONENTS FRONT PANEL portable model shown REAR PANEL portable model shown Cathode Solution Cell Jack black USB Port Power Jack Portable models Detector Electrode Jack red ...

Page 6: ...n screen Battery Life Indicator blinks when charging USB Indicator BlueTooth Power Cord Charging portable units LCD Display main menu shown Screen Navigation Arrows ENTER Key Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer MENU Start Titration Sample Size Titration Mode Reagent Life Date Time Saved Samples Language English 78 Aug15 98 ml 1 0 09 21 3 COMPONENTS continued ...

Page 7: ...Do not apply pressure to the Electrode Rather let it seat under its own weight Rotate it half a turn backward and forward to ensure the grease is spread evenly and a seal has been created Drop the ceramic Stir Bar J into the Generator Solution Cell Apply a thin layer of Special Grease to the neck of Cathode Solution Cell G and its Stopper H Set aside Pour entire contents of KAM Generator Solution ...

Page 8: ...on Cell Jack black Detector Electrode Jack red Turn the swivel clamp toward back of KF unit and place the entire Generator Solution Cell assembly into the Titration Cell Sleeve Turn Swivel Clamp over the top of the cell and secure by hand tightening the screw on top of the clamp Do not over tighten Plug the free end of the Cathode Solution Cell Wire into the black colored jack on the side panel of...

Page 9: ... set time navigate to time indicator and use the UP DOWN arrows to change the hour 24 hour clock and use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to move between fields Press ENTER to save values and return to Main Menu Date Time Date Aug 15 2016 Time 16 15 RESET REAGENT LIFE From the Main Menu navigate to Reagent Life and hit ENTER The display will indicate the following Current reagent life in days max 7 Remaining...

Page 10: ...ow 5 After long periods without use the unit has been turned off and or each time the reagents have been replaced you must run an initial titration to remove any ambient moisture from the reagents and cells Aug 15 2016 Sample 79 Size 0 5 Detection Titration 0 1043 Removing Excess Water Please Wait From the Main Menu navigate to Start Titration and press ENTER The stir bar should begin to spin and ...

Page 11: ...om the inside of the syringe The tip of the plunger should exactly align with the sample volume marking Press NEW SAMPLE key on Keypad The display will read Inject Sample and a thirty second countdown will begin Insert syringe needle through the Sample Injection Port piercing the Septum and continuing into the cell until the needle tip is fully submerged in the Reagent Inject the sample into the R...

Page 12: ...gh sample log Data for any individual sample can be retrieved by using the UP DOWN arrows to navigate to the desired sample number and pressing ENTER The display will show the date time water percentage and sample size of the sample in question The next or previous sample can be viewed using the UP DOWN arrows Hit ENTER to return to Sample Log Saved Samples 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 SAMPLE DILUTION METHOD...

Page 13: ...will appear Type in the desired name for the output file in the format Filename xls and hit save Example August titrations xls A window will open with all the sample files listed Select all the KFF files from the drive and click open The MS Excel xls file will be created at the specified location 4 OPERATION continued 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 1 2 3 4 USB DATA RETRIEVAL 1 2 3 4 5 Ensure that the USB drive ...

Page 14: ...NG WITHTHE OPTIONAL BLUETOOTH PRINTER 1 2 3 4 5 MENU Reagent Life Date Time Saved Samples Language Calibration Version Info English 78 Aug15 98 BT Mode 09 21 BT Mode Modem Printer Scanning for Printer No Printers Available Press Menu to Exit Use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to navigate to Printer and press ENTER If a BlueTooth connection cannot be made the display will show No Printers Available Press Me...

Page 15: ...lueTooth icon will appear at the top of the screen This indicates the devices have been paired successfully To print from the MAIN MENU use the navigation arrows to scroll down to Saved Samples and press ENTER This display will show a list of samples MENU Start Titration Sample Size Titration Mode Reagent Life Date Time Saved Samples Language English 78 Aug15 98 ml 1 0 09 21 Samples Saved Sample74...

Page 16: ...another record to the printer while a record is still printing NOTE if at any time the KF unit is turned off you must turn off the printer then follow the steps on page 14 of this manual to reconnect to the printer 3 4 5 1 2 3 UNPAIRING WITH THE BLUETOOTH PRINTER NOTE To use the KF unit with other BlueTooth devices you must first unpair with the printer From the Main Menu on the KAM KF use the nav...

Page 17: ...n on the side of the printer two times in quick succession The printer will shut down Wait until the blue light on the printer stops blinking and turns off Then press the power button once more The printer should turn on It will take approximately 10 seconds to warm up Turn on the KF unit and repeat the Pairing Process instructions starting from step 3 on page 14 of this manual 1 2 3 4 4 OPERATION...

Page 18: ...rom the cell Dispose of fluids according to SDS sheet s Empty contents of Generator Solution Cell by pouring into a suitable container or aspiration Dispose of fluids according to the SDS sheet Thoroughly wash the Generator Solution Cell with water and dish soap then rinse with water and dry by inserting a paper towel in large hole in lid and wiping down inside walls of the cell Follow steps for G...

Page 19: ... KF Karl Fischer Moisture Analyzer due to the potential for the other types of grease to absorb moisture and interfere with titration if it is silicon based KAM CONTROLS is not responsible for problems resulting from the use of improper grease STORAGE SPECIAL GREASE CATHODE CELL ELECTRODE CLEANING PROCEDURES Dirty electrodes platinum grids usually result in the following problems A decrease in tit...

Page 20: ...night discard the nitric acid in the cell and rinse the inside and outside of the cell with running tap water until the yellow color disappears Place distilled water in the cell and place it in a 400 ml beaker filed with distilled water Place the beaker on a hot plate and bring the water to a slow boil for at least one hour Repeat this operation until there is no coloration of the water Remove the...

Page 21: ... Calibration Verification Check Solution 1 1 ml and 10 µl Gastight Syringes 14 and 19 gauge Needles package of rubber Septums 100 Funnels 2 Special Grease 1 and Silica Gel 1 REAGENTS and CONSUMABLES GLASSWARE P 09004 GENERATOR SOLUTION A Anode pack of 6 100 ml bottles P 09006 GENERATOR SOLUTION C Cathode pack of 6 5 ml ampoules P 09032 CALIBRATION VERIFICATION CHECK SOLUTION box of 10 4 ml ampoule...

Page 22: ...049 SAMPLE INJECTION PORT P 09044 STIR BAR P 09050 DRYING TUBE P 09029 RUBBER SEPTUM pack of 100 P 09015 SPECIAL GREASE 25 g tube P 370420 REPLACEMENT RECHARGEABLE BATTERY for model 09031 P 370400 POWER ADAPTER 110 120 or 220 240 VAC ACCESSORIES P 09014 HOMOGENIZER DRIVE UNIT 110 120 or 220 240 VAC with speed control P 09019 DISPERSING TOOL FOR HOMOGENIZER 18 mm for 50 2000 ml volume P 09009 DISPE...

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