Koehler K13270 Operation And Instruction Manual Download Page 1

Operation and Instruction Manual 

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Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 

1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA 

Toll Free: 1-800-878-

9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815 

http://www.koehlerinstrum

ent.com • e-mail: [email protected] 

Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing

 

K13560 / K13270 

Automatic Colorimeter 

Summary of Contents for K13270

Page 1: ...Avenue Bohemia New York 11716 1796 USA Toll Free 1 800 878 9070 US only Tel 1 631 589 3800 Fax 1 631 589 3815 http www koehlerinstrument com e mail info koehlerinstrument com Petroleum Testing Analys...

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Page 3: ...set forth in this certification Specifications ASTM D156 ASTM D1209 ASTM D1500 ASTM D1544 ASTM D6045 ISO 4630 ISO 6271 DIN 6162 NF M 07 003 NF T 60 104 JIS K2580 This unit is tested before it leaves...

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Page 5: ...13 3 3 Front and back view 14 3 4 Power connections 15 3 5 Interfaces 16 3 6 Cuvette compartments and cuvette adapters 16 3 6 1 Cuvette compartments and adapter 16 3 6 2 Installation of cuvette adapt...

Page 6: ...ata memory 39 5 3 1 3 Send color values from the measured data memory 41 5 3 1 4 Delete color values from the measured data memory 42 5 3 2 Control charts for data from the AQA Log 42 5 3 3 Data log o...

Page 7: ...5 65 5 5 7 7 Determination of the Hess Ives color number 65 5 5 7 8 Determination of the ADMI color number 65 5 5 7 9 Determination of the Acid wash color 66 5 5 7 10 Determination of the ICUMSA color...

Page 8: ...form AQA Standard Measurement 91 6 1 5 Instrument backup 92 6 1 6 Service menu 93 6 1 7 Service time 93 6 1 8 Lamps operating time 93 6 2 Toolbar 94 6 2 1 Log on 94 6 2 2 Sample ID 94 6 2 3 Timer 95 6...

Page 9: ...easurement 380 720 nm steps of 10 nm Scanning speed 8 nm sec in steps of 1 nm Spectral bandwidth 5 nm Photometric measuring range 3 Abs wavelength range 340 900 nm Photometric accuracy 5 m Abs at 0 0...

Page 10: ...ximum length of 3 m 2 USB type A 1 USB type B Use only shielded cable for example STP FTP S FTP with maximum length of 20 m 1 Ethernet Housing rating IP40 excluding interfaces and power supply Protect...

Page 11: ...WARNING Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in mino...

Page 12: ...lt in the form of classic color systems such as iodine Hazen or Gardner color values The instruments support multiple languages The K13560 is supplied with 26 color value calculations while the K13270...

Page 13: ...s in addition to the color measurement single wavelength mode multi wavelength mode wavelength scan and time scan mode The digital measurements are displayed in the dimensional units of concentration...

Page 14: ...12 General Information...

Page 15: ...rom under the device The ambient temperature must be 10 40 C 50 104 F The relative humidity should be less than 80 moisture should not condense on the instrument Leave at least a 15 cm clearance at th...

Page 16: ...14 Installation 3 3 Front and back view Figure 1 Front view 1 USB port type A 3 Touch screen 2 Cuvette compartment cover 4 On off switch...

Page 17: ...et 100 240 V 47 63 Hz 4 Turn on the power switch next to the screen to activate the power supply Figure 1 page 14 Note If you do not intend to use the instrument for a long period disconnect it from t...

Page 18: ...gth of 20 m for the Ethernet port 3 6 Cuvette compartments and cuvette adapters 3 6 1 Cuvette compartments and adapter Open the cuvette compartments by sliding the cuvette compartment cover to the lef...

Page 19: ...be inserted with cuvette adapter Z Note In the event of severe contamination you can replace the cuvette compartment 2 see chapter 7 3 page 100 3 6 2 Installation of cuvette adapter Z 1 Open the cuvet...

Page 20: ...18 Installation Figure 3 Cuvette compartments and cuvette adapter Z 1 Cuvette compartment 1 for round cuvettes 2 Cuvette compartment 2 for square cuvettes cuvette adapter Z installed...

Page 21: ...the language selection The self check will then start automatically Change the language setting The instrument functions in the selected language until the option is changed 1 Turn the instrument on 2...

Page 22: ...put into sleep mode 1 Briefly press the power switch next to the screen The Sleep mode message is shown The screen will then switch off automatically 2 To switch on press the power switch next to the...

Page 23: ...numbers and symbols as needed when programming the instrument Unavailable options are disabled grayed out The icons on the right and left of the screen are described in Table 2 The central keypad cha...

Page 24: ...he detector Concentration readings A concentration factor can be entered to enable the measured absorbance values to be converted into concentration values Multi Wavelength In the Multi Wavelength mod...

Page 25: ...w to enter a new operator ID Note If no operator ID has yet been entered the alphanumeric keyboard is immediately displayed 3 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new operator ID 4 Press OK to confi...

Page 26: ...different sample designations up to 20 characters each into the instrument Sample IDs can be used to specify the sample location or other sample specific information for example 1 Press Sample ID in...

Page 27: ...s Back to return the instrument to the Instrument Setup menu Press Off to switch off the active sample ID Press Select to activate the selected sample ID Use Options to enter change or delete addition...

Page 28: ...nd pressing Delete Note A sample ID can be entered or changed in Reading Mode To do this press Options More Instrument Setup If a sample ID is already assigned select the Sample ID symbol 5 2 2 3 Impo...

Page 29: ...rea one key every operator assigned this security level can make changes to non secured functions and functions with one key two keys every operator assigned this security level can make changes in al...

Page 30: ...Setup menu Note The alphanumeric keypad for entering the password appears when a user tries to reach a locked setting 5 2 3 1 Assign operator security level Every operator with an operator ID can be...

Page 31: ...rator password and confirm with OK 6 Press Security Level Off 7 Enter the security password and confirm with OK The current security level for the selected operator is shown 8 Select the required secu...

Page 32: ...urn to Instrument Setup 5 2 3 2 Deactivate password 1 Press Security in the Instrument Setup menu 2 Enter the security password and confirm with OK 3 Press Off to deactivate the settings of the Securi...

Page 33: ...nfirm the entry 4 Press Time Format for the time 5 Press OK to confirm the entry 6 Press OK to confirm the entry 7 Enter the current date and time Change the information using the arrow keys 8 Press O...

Page 34: ...n Activates deactivates a short sound with variable volume when shutting down 2 Select the required action 3 Press Setup and complete the required settings 4 Press OK to confirm the entry 5 Press OK t...

Page 35: ...n Printer Setup Resolution Font size Paper Paper size Network Printer Automatic printer search or fixed input via IP address Note If an optional Thermal Printer is connected the function Auto Send on...

Page 36: ...printer 4 Highlight Single point Filtered data or All data and press OK to confirm Sending data appears on the screen until the data is printed 5 2 6 3 Print data continuously If you would like to aut...

Page 37: ...ion to network communication The connection parameters must be configured for data transfer to a PC or connection to a network 1 Press PC Printer in Instrument Setup 2 Press Network Setup 3 Press On a...

Page 38: ...y enables data communication in networks that are based on varying protocols 8 Press Default Gateway and enter the address 9 Press OK to confirm the entry 10 Press Network Server to determine the dest...

Page 39: ...name must exist on the target system Additionally the folder must be shared with the operator using the corresponding password 14 Press OK to confirm the entry User and password must be identical to t...

Page 40: ...is not used and confirm with OK 6 Press OK to confirm the entry The instrument then returns to Instrument Setup 5 3 Save recall send and delete data Up to 3000 color measured values 400 color measure...

Page 41: ...setting the instrument saves no measured data automatically In measurement mode select Options Save to save the currently displayed measured value 2 Specify the output format of data to be exported u...

Page 42: ...re information 7 Press Options and Graph Data A graphic trend of all color values stored in the selected period and color system is displayed The trend shows a visual impression of the measured proces...

Page 43: ...rectory with the name ColorLog The file can then be processed using a spreadsheet program The file name has the following format CL_Instrument Type_Serial Number_Year Month Day_Hour_ Minute_Second csv...

Page 44: ...Press OK to confirm Note The number in parentheses is the total number of data sets assigned to this selection 5 3 1 4 Delete color values from the measured data memory 1 In the main menu press the R...

Page 45: ...6 Press OK to confirm the selection The chosen items are listed 7 Press Options Control Chart The measured standard concentrations are displayed graphically with the control limits and date 5 3 3 Dat...

Page 46: ...ting the instrument saves no measured data automatically In measurement mode Options Save can be used to save the currently displayed measured value 2 Specify the output format of data to be exported...

Page 47: ...to get more information 7 Press Options and View Graph A graphic trend of all wavelength measurements stored in the selected period is displayed The trend shows a visual impression of the measured pr...

Page 48: ...USB mass storage device or a network drive The file can then be processed using a spreadsheet program The file name has th format DL_Instrument Type_Serial Number_Year Month Day_Hour_ Minute_Second cs...

Page 49: ...he total number of data sets assigned to this selection 5 3 3 4 Delete single and multi wavelengths from the measured data memory 1 In the main menu press the Recall Data menu option 2 Press Data Log...

Page 50: ...o the highlighted numbered line Note Scans can be overwritten 5 3 4 2 Recall stored data from wavelength scan or time course 1 In the main menu press the Recall Data menu option a Select Wavelength Sc...

Page 51: ...is connected select how to send the data to the printer graph table or both graph and table If a USB memory stick is connected the files will be automatically sent to the USB memory stick as xml or cs...

Page 52: ...cond xml or ScanData_K13560_Serial Number_Year Month Day_ Hour_Minute_Second csv Data from a time course TCData_K13560_Serial Number_Year Month Day_ Hour_Minute_Second xml or TCData_K13560_Serial Numb...

Page 53: ...analyses is displayed 3 Press Options and New to create a new trend Edit enables you to change the settings for an existing trend Delete enables you to delete an existing trend 4 Define the trend set...

Page 54: ...he upper and lower limits that are displayed in the graphic 6 Select the required trend and confirm with Select 7 The trend can be displayed in several formats as a line or as points 8 Press Informati...

Page 55: ...1 5 cm above the bottom of the cuvette The program calculates the iodine Hazen Gardner Saybolt Klett and ASTM D 1500 color values automatically and displays the color values The cuvette type being use...

Page 56: ...mple Chapter 5 4 Page 53 contains further information on preparing and taking samples The color measurement mode is used to determine absolute color values in the Hazen Gardner CIE L a b or European P...

Page 57: ...p right Note After calibration you can measure the cuvette with distilled water again as a sample The displayed measured values should match the uncolored color indices i e Hazen 0 Gardner 0 0 CIE L a...

Page 58: ...er Options Save icon Symbol Store Data if Instrument Setup Data Log Setup Auto Store Off is selected Symbol Recall Data if Instrument Setup Data Log Setup Auto Store On is selected Send Data icon To s...

Page 59: ...olor scale combinations with up to 3 different color scales for the result display Selection 1 Klett Color No Yellowness Index Selection 2 Klett Color No ADMI Color No Yellowness Index Selection 3 Yel...

Page 60: ...s resins oils and fatty acids whose color is similar to that of a solution of iodine and potassium iodide of the same thickness For iodine color values of less than or approximately 1 the determinatio...

Page 61: ...the results in multiples of 0 1 For samples whose color value is higher than 8 is displayed Note Due to the strong color of the ASTM D 1500 color number it is only calculated for 11 mm round or 10 mm...

Page 62: ...erical differences between the L a and b values of the samples and the displayed Pharmacopeia color reference solution The measurements can be taken using cuvettes with 10 mm 11 mm or 50 mm path lengt...

Page 63: ...ted reference solution B4 The E value shows the three dimensional color difference of the measured sample relative to the stated reference solution B4 5 Press Return to change the option for the color...

Page 64: ...ngth of the cuvette sample cell Therefore the scale of the a b axis in the graph depends also on the cuvette sample cell size Graph for the greenish yellow scale GY Graph for the brownish scale B Grap...

Page 65: ...ording to the US Pharmacopoeia corresponds to the specifications in Chapter 631 Color and Achromicity and in Chapter 1061 Color Instrumental measurement A total of 20 color reference solutions identif...

Page 66: ...5 7 3 Color determination according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia CP The Chinese grade scheme for pharmaceutical solutions is split into five color scales yellow green YG1 YG10 yellow Y1 Y10 orange yel...

Page 67: ...e parts of the transmittance spectrum of the sample at 3 wavelengths It is defined in DGK 8 method no F 050 2 and calculated and displayed in accordance with this method The Hess Ives color number is...

Page 68: ...omatic hydrocarbons The color scale was developed for detecting impurities in industrial aromatic hydrocarbons Sulfur contamination causes the material to discolor for example 5 5 7 10 Determination o...

Page 69: ...reference memory for up to 100 references is available 5 6 1 Take a color difference measurement 1 In the Main Menu press Color Difference Measurement 2 Insert a reference cuvette cell 3 The CIE L a...

Page 70: ...values T from 380 nm to 720 nm VIEW VALUES shows the result of the last color calculation Scale Units UNITS Select absorbance or transmittance SCALE In the automatic Scale mode the y axis is automatic...

Page 71: ...ht or touch any position inside of the graph area In the middle of the x axis the wavelength at the actual cursor position is displayed 3 Press Options More Scale Units Ext A graph showing the absorba...

Page 72: ...utely necessary that the type of cuvette sample cell used for the sample measurement is identical to the type of cuvette sample cell that was used for the reference measurement Example It is not possi...

Page 73: ...asures the percent of the original light that passes through the sample and reaches the detector Turning on the concentration factor allows selection of a specific multiplier for converting absorbance...

Page 74: ...elength To input the wavelength setting Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320 110 nm Send Data icon To send data to a printe...

Page 75: ...es the percent of the original light that passes through the sample and reaches the detector Turning on the concentration factor allows selection of a specific multiplier for converting absorbance rea...

Page 76: ...ength 1 A 2 refers to the absorbance at wavelength 2 etc Wavelength To input the wavelength setting Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths The entered wavelength must be in the r...

Page 77: ...e alphanumeric keypad 11 Press OK to confirm the selection Note Up to 5 digit number values can be entered A maximum of four decimals places are possible Concentration Factor 1 Press Concentration Fac...

Page 78: ...ress the Time Course menu option 2 Press Options to configure parameters Table 9 Time course options Options Description More For further Options Save icon Symbol Store Data if Instrument Setup Data L...

Page 79: ...o or Manual scaling on the graph s y axis Note When selecting the manual scaling the limit values y min and y max can be entered using the alphanumeric keypad The graph is adjusted to display only the...

Page 80: ...d by the instrument but is available for the user and may indicate a significant event such as the addition of a sample or other reagent The mark is also shown in the table Select Stop to stop taking...

Page 81: ...the time scan Cursor function Zoom function Description Curve Icon Choice of Cursor Mode Delta mode A second cursor is highlighted The position of the fixed cursor was previously defined in Cursor mod...

Page 82: ...scan interval View Table View Graph Enables the user to switch the display back and forth between the scan data tables wavelength absorbance and the graph of the curve Note Select View will be activa...

Page 83: ...al selected the faster the scan runs In contrast the resolution of the determined data decreases In summery maximally 780 measuring steps can be accomplished during a Scan Note The maximum wavelength...

Page 84: ...es y min and y max can be entered using the alphanumeric keypad The graph is adjusted to display only the values in the selected range If automatic scaling is selected the instrument sets the limits a...

Page 85: ...e required scan number and press Highlight reference Note Once a reference scan has been selected the Reference Off key in the Options menu turns into Reference On Note Only scans that have the same w...

Page 86: ...black or orange field in the top left corner of the screen to toggle between the measured wavelength scan and the reference scan Second option 1 Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment...

Page 87: ...between the two scans measured scan and reference scan is indicated highlighted at each position of the cursor Note A black and an orange field are displayed in the top left of the screen The orange b...

Page 88: ...86 Standard programs...

Page 89: ...on and various performance tests 6 1 1 Instrument Information 1 Press Instrument Information in the System Check menu 2 The model serial number and software version are displayed 6 1 2 Update the inst...

Page 90: ...nection If the instrument as described under section 5 2 6 4 is connected to the Internet the instrument will check during the test program whether a new software update is available on the website ht...

Page 91: ...length accuracy 4 Press OK when all values are entered and the overview is displayed 5 Press Verification 6 Insert cuvette adapter Z Figure 3 page 18 into the cuvette shaft 2 7 Remove any present cuve...

Page 92: ...will be formatted as Verification csv 6 1 4 AQA Analytical Quality Assurance 6 1 4 1 Standard Configuration Analyzing an AQA standard solution enables you to check your working procedure photometer an...

Page 93: ...hange the settings Select Delete to delete the standard Only user programmed standards can be deleted Select Reminder to enter an automatic interval at which you are prompted to take a standard measur...

Page 94: ...e was stored the message Instrument Backup is stored will be displayed 4 Press OK to return to the System Check menu Restore backup data Note All current data will be overwritten when restoring the Ba...

Page 95: ...ropriate time 1 Press Service Time in the System Check menu 2 Activate the On checkbox 3 Press Last service 4 Enter the date of the last service 5 Press OK to confirm the selection 6 Activate the opti...

Page 96: ...a menu but the operation is the same 6 2 1 Log on Use this function to enter up to 30 different operator initials up to 10 characters each into the instrument This feature helps record which operator...

Page 97: ...side of the screen to open a list of standard solutions For a detailed description refer to section 6 1 4 page 90 6 2 5 Trends Use this function to call up a load curve of the stored measurement valu...

Page 98: ...96 Advanced Operations...

Page 99: ...pencils or similar sharp objects Clean the screen using a soft lint free and oil free cotton cloth Diluted window cleaner liquid can also be used CAUTION Potential Chemical Biological Eye and Skin Haz...

Page 100: ...the cuvettes sample cells are dried 7 2 Lamp replacement 1 Switch off instrument 2 Remove the power cable from the instrument 3 Turn the instrument to allow work access to the underside 4 Use a slott...

Page 101: ...lamp holder so that the connector with the cable guide points forwards 9 Push the clamp slide as far as possible to the right Step 1 10 Grasp the connector along with the lamp pulling it out of the l...

Page 102: ...hten the two screws on the lamp holder 6 Put the lamp compartment cover back into position 7 Using a slotted screwdriver tighten the screws on the cover 8 Connect the power cable to the instrument 9 R...

Page 103: ...loosen the two screws on the bottom of the cuvette compartment 5 Lift the cuvette compartment upward and out 6 Insert the new cuvette compartment so that the guide slots of the pressure rollers are on...

Page 104: ...102 Maintenance...

Page 105: ...te Check the USB memory stick File for instrument update is faulty Error during update Save the update file again and repeat the procedure It s recommended to execute a Full System Check Check of the...

Page 106: ...lysis limits not reached This is a warning notice The control limit set was not reached Control range exceeded Data analysis limits exceeded This is a warning notice The control limit was exceeded Con...

Page 107: ...urement not possible Switch of the instrument and allow it to cool for a few minutes If necessary move it to a cooler place Update file is faulty Error during update Save the update file again and rep...

Page 108: ...106 Troubleshooting...

Page 109: ...0 mm square cuvettes PMMA with cover 10 units K13500 14 50 mm square cuvettes PMMA 50 units K13500 15 Hand barcode scanner K13552 USB Memory Stick K13270 1 USB keypad US keypad layout K13554 Online Da...

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