K430X2 Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test Bath
Operation and Instruction Manual
K430X2-Manual
-
8-
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.
