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K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Bath 

Operation and Instruction Manual 

 

K430X2-Manual

    

 

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1.3  Instrument Specifications 

 

Models: 

K43002  
K43092 
 

Electrical 

Requirements: 

 
115V, 60Hz, 15.6A 
230V, 50/60Hz, 8.1A 

Temperature 

Range: 

 

Left (Cold)Bath:

 24°C 

External Chiller required to 
perform Sequence I and III 
at 24°C 

Right (Hot)Bath:

 Ambient 

to 93.5°C (200°F) 
 

Temperature 

Control Stability: 

Exceeds ASTM 
requirements 
Digital Setpoint and 
Displays °C/°F 
Built-in Over-temperature 
Cut-off Protection 

Capacity: 

4 Test Cylinders 

Bath Medium: 

Water or suitable heat 
transfer fluid  
(see section 5.1) 

Bath Medium 

Capacity: 

 
38.5L (9 gal) each  

 

1.4  Software Specifications 

 

PC System 

Requirements: 

Intel® Pentium II Processor 
or similar (minimum) 

Operating 

System: 

Windows® 98 SE, 2000, NT, 
XP 

Memory 

Requirements: 

256Mb RAM (512Mb RAM 
recommended) 15 Mb Hard 
Disk Space (minimum)  
 

Other: 

Two RS-232 communication 
ports  
Microsoft® Excel (97 or 
above) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2  Safety Information and Warnings 

 

Safety 

Considerations. 

The 

use 

of 

this 

equipment  may  involve 

hazardous 

materials  and 

operations.  This  manual  does  not  purport  to 
address all of the safety problems associated with 
the use of this equipment. It is the responsibility of 
any  user  of  this  equipment  to  investigate, 
research,  and  establish  appropriate  safety  and 
health practices  and  determine  the  applicability  of 
regulatory limitations prior to use. 

 
Equipment  Modifications  and  Replacement 
Parts. 

Any  modification  or  alteration  of  this 

equipment from that of factory specifications is not 
recommended  voids  the  manufacturer  warranty, 
product safety, performance specifications,  and/or 
certifications  whether  specified  or  implied,  and 
may  result  in  personal  injury  and/or  property  loss. 
Replacement  parts  must  be  O.E.M.  exact 
replacement equipment. 
 

Over  Temperature  Protection.

  This  unit  is 

equipped with Over Temperature Protection (OTP) 
circuitry  to  prevent  overheating.  The  unit  will 
automatically  interrupt  power  whether  equipment 
malfunction 

or 

operator 

error 

causes 

the 

temperature to exceed either 20 °C above the set 
point  or  the  maximum  recommended  temperature 
range.  The  power  can  only  then  be  restored  by 
identifying  and  correcting  the  problem,  allowing 
the 

unit 

to 

return 

to 

normal 

operating 

temperatures, and resetting the power to the unit. 

 
Unit  Design. 

This  equipment  is  specifically 

designed for use in accordance with the applicable 
standard  test  methods  listed  in  section  1.2  of  this 
manual.  The  use  of this  equipment  in  accordance 
with  any  other  test  procedures,  or  for  any  other 
purpose,  is  not  recommended  and  may  be 
extremely hazardous. 
 

Chemical Reagents Information. 

Chemicals and 

reagents  used  in  performing  the  test  may  exhibit 
potential  hazards.  Any  user  must  be  familiarized 
with  the  possible  dangers  before  use.  We  also 
recommend  consulting  the  Material  Data  and 
Safety  Sheet  (MSDS)  on  each  chemical  reagent 
for  additional  information.  MSDS  information  can 
be 

easily 

located 

on 

the 

internet 

at 

http://siri.uvm.edu 

or 

http://www.sigma-

aldrich.com. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for K430X2

Page 1: ...ohemia 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 Analysis Instrumentation Custom Design Manufacturing K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Apparatus ...

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Page 3: ...with the applicable standards set forth in this certification Specifications ASTM D892 IP 146 DIN 51566 FTM 791 3211 FTM 791 3213 NF T 60 129 This unit is tested before it leaves the factory to ensure total functionality and compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards Test and inspection records are on file for verification Jesse Kelly Application Engineer Koehler Instrument Company ...

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Page 7: ...asic information on subsequent processing or recycling prior to disposal of the equipment http www dpa system dk en WEEE Products Private or professional use Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state and to make annual reports Koehler declares that this responsibility is b...

Page 8: ...eparately collected WEEE Mercury containing components such as switches or backlighting lamps compact fluorescent lamps CFL Batteries Printed circuit boards if the surface of the printed circuit board is greater than 10 square centimeters about 4 sq in Toner cartridges liquid and pasty as well as color toner Chlorofluorocarbons CFC hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFC or hydrofluorocarbons HFC hydrocarbo...

Page 9: ... Flowmeter Setup and Operation 11 4 3 Flowmeter Calibration Data 11 4 4 Temperature Controller Operation 11 5 Operation 13 5 1 Bath 13 5 2 Power 13 5 3 Preparation of Glassware and Tubing 13 6 Safety Features 14 6 1 Over Temperature Protection 14 6 2 Over Power Protection 14 7 Maintenance 14 7 1 Routine Maintenance 14 7 2 Bath Cleaning 14 7 3 Replacement Parts 15 8 Wiring Diagrams 16 8 1 Unit Wiri...

Page 10: ...K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Bath Operation and Instruction Manual K430X2 Manual 6 12 Warranty 17 13 Returned Goods Policy 18 Notes 19 ...

Page 11: ...specialists who are experienced in both petroleum products testing and instrument service to better understand your requirements and provide you with the best solutions You can depend on Koehler for a full range of accurate and reliable instrumentation as well as support for your laboratory testing programs Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time with your inquiries about equipment tests ...

Page 12: ... and Replacement Parts Any modification or alteration of this equipment from that of factory specifications is not recommended voids the manufacturer warranty product safety performance specifications and or certifications whether specified or implied and may result in personal injury and or property loss Replacement parts must be O E M exact replacement equipment Over Temperature Protection This ...

Page 13: ...rom box to cart and from cart to bench Individuals must lift in accordance to proper technique See Figure below 7 Lift instrument from cart and place on bench 8 Ensure that all parts listed on the packing list are present Inspect the unit and all accessories for damage If any damage is found keep all packing materials and immediately report the damage to the carrier We will assist you with your cl...

Page 14: ...1 Main Instrument Controls Figure 1 Main Instrument Descriptions 1 Power Switch This switch controls the power to motor and heater temperature controller of its corresponding side When the power switch is in the ON position the digital temperature controller and the stirrer are powered on 2 Temperature Controller The temperature controller regulates the bath temperature its corresponding bath Refe...

Page 15: ...the duration specified in the test procedure and disconnect the tygon tubing from the flowmeter outlet when the aeration period as elapsed 4 3 Flowmeter Calibration Data K43002 0 12 Air Flow Rate 94 mL min Float Material Sapphire Float Density 3 98 g ml Metered Fluid Air Minimum Flow 16 4 ml min Maximum Flow 159 0 ml min Tolerance 2 F S Scale Reading mm Flowrate ml min 65 159 0 60 139 0 55 121 2 5...

Page 16: ...is a value observed in the upper red LED display add it to the calculated difference obtained in the previous step This is the offset value c Press the Program Key The lower green display will flash Use the up or down keys to adjust to the new calibration offset value on the upper red display calculated in the previous step When the value has been entered the controller will automatically store th...

Page 17: ...s that will decompose or volatilize producing flammable vapors below the maximum instrument operating temperature 25 C NOTE Coloration of the Mineral or Silicon Bath Oil is an indication that the Medium must be changed See Draining instructions in section 7 3 of this document When a decision is made to discard this material dispose of this material and its container to a hazardous of special waste...

Page 18: ...e servicing to avoid exposure to high voltages and or temperatures which may result in personal injury or death If you have any questions about maintaining your equipment then please do not hesitate to contact the Koehler technical service department 7 1 Routine Maintenance The K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Test Bath requires little routine maintenance to provide many years of continuous service Howeve...

Page 19: ...0Hz 7A 278 001 002 Fuse 1A Slo Blo 5 X 20 mm 332 001 003 12 x 18 Borosilicate Bath Jar K23425 03000 18 Safety Shield K23700 03014A Motor 230V 50 60HZ 1 15HP K430 0 13 Air Outlet Elbow Tube K430 0 8 Rubber Stopper K430 3A Air Inlet Delivery Tube without diffuser K43002 0 12 Low Flowmeter K43002 0 13 Test Tube Rack K43002 0 15 Locking Post Assembly K43012 1000ml Cylinder w Ring K43002 0 9 Hot Bath O...

Page 20: ...K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Bath Operation and Instruction Manual K430X2 Manual 16 8 Wiring Diagrams 8 1 Unit Wiring ...

Page 21: ... Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Bath should not require service Any service problem can be quickly resolved by contacting Koehler s technical service department either by letter phone fax or email In order to assure the fastest possible service please provide us with the following information Model Number Serial Number Date of Shipment 11 Storage This laboratory test instrument is equipped...

Page 22: ...er the item s to be returned and the reason for the return You will be issued a Returned Authorization RA number which must be prominently displayed on the shipping container when you return the material to our plant Shipping containers without an RA number prominently displayed with will be returned to the sender Goods must be returned freight prepaid Returns will be subject to a restocking charg...

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