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K16175

Fully Automatic Liquid Dielectric Portable

Breakdown Analyzer for Oil

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.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: [email protected]

Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing

Summary of Contents for K16175

Page 1: ...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 koehlerinstrument com e mail info koehlerin...

Page 2: ...intended use of this product Should this instrument be used for other applications and purposes not covered herein please contact Koehler Instrument Company Inc to validate its suitability This manual...

Page 3: ...f the product to the factory The sole responsibility of Koehler Instrument Company and the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any claim arising out of the purchase of any product is the repair or replac...

Page 4: ...impact the results of dielectric testing In general the sample should be transported in a clean dry non permeable container The container should be sealed and shielded from light sources until it is r...

Page 5: ...Options 10 Installation Setup of Instrument 11 Control Panel User Interface 12 Powering Up the Instrument 13 Test Sample and Test Vessel Preparation 13 Running a Test Standard 14 Running a Single Test...

Page 6: ...shown place the instrument with foam packing side inserts still attached onto a sturdy desk Carefully now remove one of the foam inserts from one side supporting the base of the instrument so that is...

Page 7: ...ielectric properties of the oil Likewise low dielectric breakdown values often indicate the presence of contamination and or degradation of the oil Dielectric breakdowns of insulation materials is a s...

Page 8: ...y Black Paper Roll for integrated printer Setting Gauge 1mm Setting Gauge 2mm Setting Gauge 2 5mm 0 1 Setting Gauge 4mm Setting Gauge 5mm Test Vessel ASTM D1816 0 4L comes complete with 1mm or 2mm spa...

Page 9: ...V External Supply from a vehicle cigarette lighter socket optional 60 VA 1 x 12V 7 2Ah Allowing approximately 12 hours of continuous use and 36 hours on standby 5 s Ultrafast low energy breakdown inte...

Page 10: ...mber housing the Test Vessel On Off Button Control Cursor OK Integrated Printer Operating Manual K16175 9 Ultra bright Vibrant Color Display Carrying Handle Auto Sensing Variable AC Power Input 12V DC...

Page 11: ...Test Vessel Layout Options ASTM D 1816 ASTM D1816 0 4 L ASTM D 877 ASTM D877 0 4 L IEC 1 5 6 Fig I IEC 156 Fig I 0 4 L IEC 1 5 6 Fig II IEC 156 Fig II 0 4 L Operating Manual K16175 10...

Page 12: ...rounding There is a ground screw at the back of the instrument next to the 12V DC input plug Connect a suitable earth to this location When connected to AC shore power make sure that the voltage input...

Page 13: ...Pressing the Left Right Up Down arrow keys allows for navigating through the various menu options In addition these keys allow for changing the values or states of certain functions such as changing...

Page 14: ...chamber as shown Note that the two arms of the test cell that house the electrodes should be positioned on the two vertical high voltage spring loaded contacts of the instrument The liquid test sampl...

Page 15: ...andard in this case 1mm Gap that is also shown 3 Start Standard Once the oil is ready to be tested and is in the test vessel chamber press the OK button to activate the START TEST The gap spacing as w...

Page 16: ...he STOP TEST function and terminate the test 5 Test Results After the completion of the Test cycle according to the standard selected the results are both displayed on the screen and they are also pri...

Page 17: ...press OK 3 Gap Spacing The user can change the gap spacing This only effects what is printed on the report NOTE It is up to the user to make ensure that the gap spacing between the electrodes is set...

Page 18: ...econd in increments of 0 5kV Sec To Return to Main Menu Select and press MAIN MENU 5 Running the Single The instrument will apply the voltage at the pre Test Function determined rate of rise voltage u...

Page 19: ...rs field then using the Left or Right Cursor buttons on the Click Wheel change the value to that required Paper Feed Select Paper Feed to line feed the printer several increments This is useful when f...

Page 20: ...to replace an existing paper roll in the instrument do the following Turn off the instrument Swivel out and back the printer mechanism housing by using your index finger to lever out the hinged suppor...

Page 21: ...on The paper will not feed all the way through but it is important to get the paper to be held by the printer mechanism guide Make sure the paper feeds down and through from the roll to the the guide...

Page 22: ...lity for a paper jam before closing the printer housing door Replacing Printer Ink Ribbon To replace the printer ribbon hinge out the printer mechanism housing as for the paper roll replacement above...

Page 23: ...not pull or twist the ribbon cables connected to the printer mechanism Once new printer ink ribbon is in place flip the printer mechanism over taking care not to twist the cables The cables should run...

Page 24: ...Troubleshooting Operating Manual K16175 23...

Page 25: ...NOTES Operating Manual K16175 24...

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