Micromeritics AccuPyc 2 1340, Operator'S Manual

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Installing the Analyzer AccuPyc II 1340
2-8 June 2013
Turning On and Off the Pycnometer
Place the power ON/OFF switch on the rear panel in the ON ( | ) position. After a few seconds,
the system vents automatically and the green indicator light on the front panel illuminates.
The following prompt is displayed in the keypad window:
Refer to Pycnometer Display , page 3-8 for a description of the pycnometer display.
Allow approximately 30 minutes for the analyzer to warm before performing analyses. For
analyses that require very precise results, allow the analyzer to warm a minimum of two hours.
It is recommended that you leave the analyzer on at all times.
If it does become necessary to turn it off, perform the following sequence of steps.
1. Allow any analyses in progress to complete.
2. Place the printer ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
3. Place the analyzer ON/OFF switch in the OFF position
.
Do not turn off the analyzer while initialization is in progress. Doing so may damage
the instrument.
Unit[n] SN1234 10 cm3
X - X - X
Reload
Pressure = (current pressure)
It is important that a constant temperature be maintained inside the unit because a
change in temperature could alter analysis results. We recommend that the
pycnometer remain turned on at all times to maintain thermal stability. Power
consumption is small and the cost of electricity is minimal.