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Lovibond 3000 Series Operator'S Instruction Manual Download Page 9

Note: The best colour match is obtained by viewing with one eye closed

Rotate the discs by turning the knobs on the front of the instrument until
the oil sample matches or falls between two Colour Standards. A reading
can then be taken from the disc.

FAC / EBC:- To change the disc pair: open the lid, pull the knobs and lift
out the discs. To insert the discs: pull the knobs, insert the discs and
rotate the knobs until they engage in the discs.

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Press Once = 1 minute

illumination

Press twice = 2 minutes

illumination

Press three times = 3 minutes

illumination

Press and Hold = Off

Colour

Standard

Sample

Colour

Standard

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Summary of Contents for 3000 Series

Page 1: ...Comparator 3000 Series OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CODE 303399 ISSUE NO V1 1 ...

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Page 3: ... 3 Parts Diagram 4 Operating Instructions Comparator 3000 Series 5 Operating Instructions for measuring ASTM Color scale on the Comparator 3000 Series 7 Reading the ASTM Discs 9 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 10 Cleaning the Glass Standards 10 Cleaning the Optical Cells 10 Accessories Spare Parts High Quality Optical Cells 11 Optional Extras 12 Sales Offices 13 ...

Page 4: ...ntaining the relevant colour scale are brought together by a prism and viewed simultaneously alongside the sample making it easier to achieve an optimum match When seen through the prism the sample is viewed in the centre The colour standards are viewed either side of the sample as in the following diagram The human eye perceives colour differently according to the lighting conditions so constant ...

Page 5: ...t to fade with continuous exposure to daylight and will give reliable accurate results every time The standards are mounted into a disc which is easily positioned in the Comparator 3000 Series Special Disc Service The Tintometer Ltd is able to produced customised glass standards to suit your requirements for special chemical and colorimetric analysis The Company has great experience in the develop...

Page 6: ... Specifications Specification Description Light Source 12V 20 Watt Tungsten Halogen Optical System Fully Prismatic Sample Requirements Sample Glass Cells and Lovibond Glass Colour Standards Instrument Housing Moulded Fire Retardant ABS Power Pack Input Voltage Output voltage 100 240V 12V DC Power Consumption 2 amps 20 Watts Max Operating Temperature Range 10 C to 70 C Dimensions 231w x 273l x 142h...

Page 7: ...Parts Diagram 4 Lid Top Sample chamber Disc Knobs Disc On Off switch Halogen Lamp ...

Page 8: ...Operating Instructions for the Comparator 3000 Series All scales except ASTM color 5 Min 50 mm Height See test method or sample preparation for instructions on sample liquid ...

Page 9: ...ards A reading can then be taken from the disc FAC EBC To change the disc pair open the lid pull the knobs and lift out the discs To insert the discs pull the knobs insert the discs and rotate the knobs until they engage in the discs 6 Press Once 1 minute illumination Press twice 2 minutes illumination Press three times 3 minutes illumination Press and Hold Off Colour Standard Sample Colour Standa...

Page 10: ...Operating Instructions for measuring ASTM colour scale on the Comparator 3000 Series 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...8 Press Once 1 minute illumination Press twice 2 minutes illumination Press three times 3 minutes illumination Press and Hold Off Colour Standard Sample Colour Standard ...

Page 12: ...oud point and measure the colour at that temperature Petroleum waxes including Petrolatum should be heated to 11 C to 17 C above the congealing point If the sample is darker that 8 ASTM color mix 15 volumes of sample with 85 volumes of solvent kerosene Report to one colour standard e g 7 5 ASTM Color If the colour falls between two standards report to the colour darker than the sample and precede ...

Page 13: ...n the instrument and in the sample chamber should be cleaned up immediately Should a spillage occur in the sample chamber simply remove the cell or glass tubes remove the sample chamber and clean Cleaning the Glass Standards To clean the glass standards simply remove from the unit by lifting the lid pulling the knob and lifting out the disc containing the glass standards The standards can be clean...

Page 14: ...the intensity of the colour sample is directly proportional to the optical path length of the cell For this reason it is important to use cells with a path length matched to the colour standards and the disk Description Order Code Gardner FAC Test Tube AF228T 35 22 80 AF763 Reference Tube ASTM D1500 35 76 30 W680 2 5 mm fused glass cell 60 67 80 W680 5 mm 60 67 90 W680 10 mm 60 68 10 W680 15 mm 60...

Page 15: ...c 24 02 30 4 32D FAC D Comparator 3000 disc 24 02 40 EBC 1 Comparator 3000 disc 24 04 50 EBC 2 Comparator 3000 disc 24 04 60 EBC 3 Comparator 3000 disc 24 04 70 EBC 4 Comparator 3000 disc 24 04 80 ASTM D1500 Comparator 3000 disc 0 5 7 5 24 02 80 ASTM D1500 Comparator 3000 disc 1 0 8 0 24 02 90 Certificate of Conformity for new discs order with discs QA1 Conformance Filter Recertification Certifica...

Page 16: ...rida 34243 USA Tel 941 756 6410 Email Lovibond orbeco com Website www orbeco com South East Asia TINTOMETER South East Asia Unit C 11 3A 3 Two Square No 2 Jalan 19 1 Petaling Jaya 46300 Selangor D E MALAYSIA Tel 60 0 3 7955 4013 Fax 60 0 3 7955 4014 Email sam chui tintometer com Website www tintometer com Switzerland Tintometer AG CH5212 Hausen Switzerland Tel 41 56 442 2829 Email info tintometer ...

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