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AccuPyc II 1340

Aug 2013

Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing for Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Setting Regulator Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Entering Analysis and Report Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Preparing and Loading a Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Starting an Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Canceling an Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Viewing and Printing Data Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Print Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Reviewing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Analysis Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Using a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Recovering from a Power Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

ORDERING INFORMATION

A. ERROR MESSAGES

B. CALCULATIONS

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Volume Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Volume scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

10-, 100-, and 350-cm3 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
1-cm3 Units and 2000-cm3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

Run Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Total Pore Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Total Solids Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Summary of Contents for AccuPyc 2 1340

Page 1: ...AccuPyc II 1340 Operator s Manual V1 09 134 42801 01 Oct 2013...

Page 3: ...e following conditions 1 Certain products sold by MICROMERITICS are the products of reputable manufacturers sold under their respective brand names or trade names We therefore make no express or impli...

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Page 5: ...nstalling the Analyzer 2 3 Location 2 3 Gas Requirements 2 3 Rear Panel Connections 2 4 Turning On and Off the Pycnometer 2 8 Handling System Components 2 9 Greasing the Chamber Cap O ring 2 9 Specify...

Page 6: ...a Web Browser 4 9 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting 5 1 Maintenance 5 4 Calibrating the Pycnometer 5 4 Greasing the Chamber Cap O Ring 5 4 Replacing the Chamber Cap O Ring 5 5 Checking...

Page 7: ...F TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ACCUPYC Attaching a Circulating Bath F 1 Adding an Analysis Module F 2 G SUPPORTED PRINTERS H RS 232 PIN ASSIGNMENT I KEYBOARD INTERFACE J MULTIVOLUME INSERTS Operating Parame...

Page 8: ...Table of Contents AccuPyc II 1340 iv Aug 2013...

Page 9: ...software interface Chapter 4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Provides step by step instructions for preparing and starting an analysis Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Provides troubleshootin...

Page 10: ...ng a bath circulator to the temperature controlled AccuPyc Appendix G SUPPORTED PRINTERS Provides information on the printers supported by the AccuPyc Appendix H RS 232 PIN ASSIGNMENT Lists the pin as...

Page 11: ...low to identify notes of importance cautions and warnings Notes contain important information pertinent to the subject matter Warnings contain information that help you prevent actions that may cause...

Page 12: ...le has its own gas connection The pycnometer is controlled by commands entered through the keypad USB ports are provided on the rear panel of the controller allowing you to attach a printer for output...

Page 13: ...obtain a true gauge pressure Configurations To ensure best fit with your sample the AccuPyc is available in multiple configurations 1 cm3 sample chamber 10 cm3 sample chamber 100 cm3 sample chamber 35...

Page 14: ...unit containing the desired sam ple chamber and simply connect it to the connector provided on the rear panel of the existing AccuPyc You would not have to order a controller in this case Options High...

Page 15: ...be ordered initially with the FoamPyc application installed or if you have a standard AccuPyc you can upgrade with a software enhancement via USB media MultiVolume Inserts A MultiVolume option allowin...

Page 16: ...ive non condensing Physical Height 17 9 cm 7 0 in analysis modules for 1 10 and 100 cm3 units and control module 25 9 cm 10 2 in 350 cm3 analysis module 43 cm 17 in 2000 cm3 analysis module Width 27 3...

Page 17: ...2 cm ID 6 17 cm D 1 82 in ID 0 2 43 in D 350 cm3 chamber 5 84 cm ID 13 94 cm D 2 30 in ID 5 49 in D 2000 cm3 chamber 9 7 cm ID 26 cm D 3 8 in ID 10 2 in D Analysis Precision Reproducibility typically...

Page 18: ...Specifications AccuPyc II 1340 1 10 Aug 2013...

Page 19: ...l The freight carrier not Micromeritics is responsible for all damage or loss occurring during shipment If you discover damage or loss of equipment during shipment report the condition to the carrier...

Page 20: ...which the defect occurs 3 Make reference to the sales order or purchase order for the equipment and provide the date the equipment was received 4 Notify a Micromeritics Service Representative of the d...

Page 21: ...exposure to sunlight may cause the temperature to vary Gas Requirements The pycnometer uses helium or nitrogen 99 995 pure or better to provide rapid accurate analyses The cylinder containing helium...

Page 22: ...lator Shut Off Valve Pressure Control Knob It is very important to use the inlet tubing supplied with the analyzer Gas lines made of materials other than copper or stainless steel can cause operationa...

Page 23: ...essure is stable proceed to step e e Turn the pressure regulator control knob clockwise until the low pressure gauge indicates 15 psig 100 kPag f Open the regulator shut off valve turn it counterclock...

Page 24: ...e the pin assignment of the RS232 port matches the pin assignment of the output device for serial line transmission or for the analytical balance Refer to RS 232 PIN ASSIGNMENT page H 1 for pin assign...

Page 25: ...til the Print Report prompt displays press CHOICE to select Yes e Press ENTER until the Printer prompt displays choose the appropriate printer refer to SUPPORTED PRINTERS page G 1 for information on s...

Page 26: ...m 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 comp...

Page 27: ...ncapped the sample chamber temperature may become unstable and or water vapor will adsorb on the inner surface of the chamber Either of these conditions can affect analysis results Avoid laying the ch...

Page 28: ...e Pycnometer on the next page If you wish to change the defaults 1 Press ALT 2 to access the Set up type prompt 2 Refer to Unit Types page 3 22 for details on changing these options 3 Edit the desired...

Page 29: ...d display before proceeding Pycnometer Keypad page 3 4 Pycnometer Display page 3 8 1 Press ALT 2 to access the Set up type prompt Analysis Parameters should display as the Set up type if not press CHO...

Page 30: ...ault value of 0 005 psig min 8 Press ENTER accept the default 9 Press SAVE to save the values and return to the Reload prompt Unit n SN1234 10 cm3 Analysis Parameters Number of Cycles 10 Unit n SN1234...

Page 31: ...he calibration standard recorded on the outside of the calibration standards case shipped with your instrument The value recorded on the case for a 10 cm3 pycnometer is the sum of the two standards an...

Page 32: ...eters two are used with the 10 cm3 pycnometer three are used with the 350 cm3 pycnometer 9 Remove the sample chamber cap place the sample cup back into the chamber and replace the cap 10 Allow the sta...

Page 33: ...ed using the following calculation Variance chamber volume 0 0003 Value recorded on Standards case 0 0003 If the values do not agree a leak is indicated Refer to Checking the Cell and Expansion Chambe...

Page 34: ...of the USB connectors on the rear panel 3 Place the On Off switch in the On position 4 The software starts to load after initialization approximately 1 2 minutes the following prompt is displayed 5 Th...

Page 35: ...rned on A power indicator is included on all analysis and control modules Active indicator This is a blue LED which illuminates when an operation is in progress It is included on all analysis modules...

Page 36: ...unterclockwise to lighten Ethernet port This port can be used to connect to a network enabling you to be notified via e mail of analysis completion and to monitor analysis results using a web browser...

Page 37: ...mass Refer to Analyze page 3 23 for details on transferring the mass value to the analyzer RS 232 PIN ASSIGNMENT page H 1 provides the pin assignment for the RS232 port Power connector For connecting...

Page 38: ...on press Alt plus the key For example press Alt 4 to start an analysis primary function press only the key For example press 4 to enter the number 4 If you press the Alt key accidentally press it a se...

Page 39: ...e SAVE Save the information you entered and return to the Reload prompt Alt key The Alt key changes the keypad mode The keypad may be used in either primary function mode or alternate function mode Wh...

Page 40: ...ve the first character on the second line represents the Bypass valve You must be in manual mode for this function Fill 7 Open or close the Fill valve the first character on the second line represents...

Page 41: ...5 Review completed analysis or calibration data Print Alt 6 Print an analysis or calibration report If an automatic operation is in progress print a partial report Unit Alt CHOICE unit number Select t...

Page 42: ...cond line At the Reload prompt shown above manual control or an automatic operation this line contains three characters separated with dashes The first character represents the Fill valve the second r...

Page 43: ...print reports page 3 33 Manual enables you to open and close valves manually page 3 36 Transmit enables you to transmit data through a serial communications line page 3 36 Zero enables you to zero th...

Page 44: ...TER If you do not wish to use the default option you can use the keypad to enter or choose other responses There are two types of prompts Data entry prompts are followed by a colon Use the keypad to e...

Page 45: ...do not press SAVE unless you are through entering parameters and wish to return to the Reload prompt Press Alt CLEAR to discard the information you entered and return to the Reload prompt Analysis an...

Page 46: ...psig 0 to 136 86 kPag Typically the greater the fill pressure the easier it is to measure the volume precisely However a lower pressure may be desirable for some samples Enter the number of cycles to...

Page 47: ...ate Displays when you select Fixed interval at the P1 P2 end by prompt pressure measurement ends when the specified time is reached Enter the interval time and press ENTER Range 10 to 99999 s seconds...

Page 48: ...Density a Sample Mass prompt displays during the Analysis function so that you can enter a value for the sample mass For accurate data the sample mass must be entered when choosing Density Press ENTE...

Page 49: ...er is selected at the Printer prompt shown on page 3 16 Press CHOICE to select Yes or No then press ENTER This prompt enables you to transmit analysis or calibration data automatically after the opera...

Page 50: ...r to TRANSMITTED DATA page D 1 for the format used when transmitting data Choices Single column Spreadsheet Press CHOICE to select the format then press ENTER Prompts for a MultiVolume insert during a...

Page 51: ...m3 1 0 cm3 for 10 cm3 pycnometer None 35 cm3 10 cm3 for 100 cm3 pycnometer None 650 cm3 1300 cm3 for 2000 cm3 pycnometer Refer to Calibrating Inserts page J 7 for additional information Press CHOICE u...

Page 52: ...analyses are stored in the controller A web browser enables you to view them Refer to Using a Web Browser page 4 9 for step by step instructions An IP address must exist for this operation You can ha...

Page 53: ...choose Specify enabling you to enter an appropriate IP address This is a numerical field in the following format nnn nnn nnn nnn Enter the address and press ENTER Does not display for DHCP Displays t...

Page 54: ...s are to be sent If you are not using DHCP and the e mail address is outside the local network be sure to specify a gateway address see previous prompt To use this option you should have a keyboard co...

Page 55: ...1 or 2 then press ENTER Press CHOICE until the desired option is displayed then press ENTER Choices None Even Odd This prompt enables you to use the Xon Xoff protocol for transmitting data Press CHOIC...

Page 56: ...ct a language the change is effective immediately you do not have to press SAVE For example if you choose Italiano the next prompt will display in Italian However any error messages that may be in the...

Page 57: ...orts and is set before shipment However the date shown in the display may be incorrect for the area to which the instrument is shipped The date is entered in a two digit format for the day month and y...

Page 58: ...is displayed Enter the description and press ENTER This prompt displays only when you select Density for Analysis display mode Anls display mode prompt it does not display if you choose Volume Enter...

Page 59: ...ERTS page J 1 for additional information on MultiVolume inserts Press CHOICE until the appropriate insert is displayed or None if an insert is not being used then press ENTER Choose one of the followi...

Page 60: ...ions for this prompt to display Enter the volume of the calibration standard s you plan to use in the calibration located on the outside of the calibration standards case Range 0 1 to 999 0000 cm3 Som...

Page 61: ...lume of the calibration standard Therefore if you are calibrating the 10 cm3 pycnometer for use with smaller sample volumes you may wish to use only one stan dard If you use one standard you should en...

Page 62: ...R These prompts appear in succession Remove the USB stick the system automatically returns to the Reload prompt Press CHOICE until the desired option is displayed Press ENTER Insert the USB device int...

Page 63: ...pressure calibration to nominal values temperature and volume calibrations are not affected Nominal values may be sufficient for your application However you should schedule a proper pressure calibrat...

Page 64: ...identification entered for the analysis Press ENTER Displays the sample mass you entered for the analysis if Density was chosen as Analysis display mode Press ENTER Displays the sample chamber temper...

Page 65: ...displayed Press ENTER to view the values for the next cycle Press SAVE when you wish to return to the Reload prompt When you press SAVE all collected data are recalculated automatically and all data...

Page 66: ...played density or volume from the calculated average This will place an asterisk next to it indicating that it will not be included Press CHOICE again to remove the asterisk and have the value again i...

Page 67: ...are deleted Data for up to five analyses however are stored in the control module for each analysis module attached These data can be viewed using a web browser when connected to a network via an eth...

Page 68: ...System Commands AccuPyc II 1340 3 34 Aug 2013 Calibration Report Shown below is an example of a Calibration report...

Page 69: ...AccuPyc II 1340 System Commands Aug 2013 3 35 Analysis Report This example shows a report for an analysis on the same standard as the calibration report...

Page 70: ...ta sent to the serial line Reports may be transmitted in a single column format or a spreadsheet format Refer to TRANSMIT TED DATA page D 1 for a description of the formats When Manual is shown in the...

Page 71: ...ed Does not display for Pressure Displays when you choose Volume and if you selected Yes at the Request insert prompt in Report Options Choices None 0 1 cm3 for 1 cm3 pycnometer None 3 5 cm3 1 0 cm3 f...

Page 72: ...System Commands AccuPyc II 1340 3 38 Aug 2013...

Page 73: ...Pressures less than 200 psig indicate the tank is low on gas Analyses are terminated automatically if gas is depleted 2 Press Alt 1 to enter manual mode 3 Press 8 EXPAND and 9 VENT to open the expansi...

Page 74: ...sis have been completed The important thing to remember is to avoid exposure of the dried sample to atmospheric moisture during each step of the preparation process This means weighing as rapidly as p...

Page 75: ...replace the cap when the sample is loaded This will prevent particles from accumulating on the greased surface refer to Handling System Components page 2 9 for guidelines on handling system components...

Page 76: ...ometer 3 Press ENTER the Sample mass prompt is displayed if you have chosen Density at the Anls display mode prompt in Set Up Report Options Enter the mass weight of your sample If you have an analyti...

Page 77: ...en cancelled will be displayed When you cancel an operation messages are displayed indicating that termination is in prog ress The termination process which vents the system takes about 30 seconds and...

Page 78: ...r print ing until another automatic operation other than zero is performed When you perform an automatic operation data from the previous operation are no longer available for viewing on the display A...

Page 79: ...taining the sample identification is displayed 2 Press ENTER the Description prompt containing an additional description is displayed This prompt typically is not used unless you have a keyboard attac...

Page 80: ...sh to view volume results 5 Press ENTER a prompt displaying the starting time and date is displayed 6 Press ENTER a prompt displaying the ending time and date is displayed 7 Press ENTER the first of t...

Page 81: ...e 3 18 for additional information on this prompt c Press ENTER to view the assigned address If the address was specified the third line of the display shows IP Address and the fourth line shows the en...

Page 82: ...to review a window displaying the data files for the last five analyses and for the zero slope and volume offset files is dispalyed The files are in html format and are assigned the name used as the...

Page 83: ...g Data June 2013 4 11 6 Click on the desired file to view the data results You can also click on the file for a current operation to monitor its progress 7 Use the File Print option if you wish to pri...

Page 84: ...Reviewing Data AccuPyc II 1340 4 12 June 2013...

Page 85: ...ntact electrician Plug prongs are bent so that contact is not made at the outlet Wiggle power plug at the outlet while watching the display If the display comes on have an electrician adjust the prong...

Page 86: ...presen tative if necessary The zero offset of pressure transducer is too low Check offset by opening the chamber cap If the offset is negative run a new zero offset refer to Zero page 3 37 Dust filter...

Page 87: ...the Chamber Cap O Ring page 5 4 or Replacing the Chamber Cap O Ring page 5 5 While in Manual Mode with the cap installed open all valves With helium flowing through the pycnometer actuate the expansio...

Page 88: ...set up parameters are updated automatically Greasing the Chamber Cap O Ring The cell chamber cap contains an O ring that requires routine maintenance because it is so often exposed to atmospheric con...

Page 89: ...t the groove for placement of the tool 2 Clean the groove in the chamber cap using a small brush or lint free tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol 3 Allow the chamber cap to dry thoroughly 4 Place...

Page 90: ...ring through the greased fingers until the entire O ring is greased 7 Place the O ring back into the groove on the cap and with the greased index finger gently press it back into position After the O...

Page 91: ...Vent valve X O O d Repeat this procedure two or three times e Press 8 to close the Expansion valve X X O 4 Press 7 to open the Fill valve O X O 5 Fill the sample chamber to 19 5 psig 6 Press 7 to clo...

Page 92: ...to verify that a leak is indicated If a leak is indicated call a Micromeritics Service Representative Cleaning the Pycnometer The exterior casing of the pycnometer may be cleaned using a clean cloth d...

Page 93: ...he two screws which hold the dust filter cover and remove the cover plate 3 Remove the spring and the filter Remove the small O ring inside the filter port 4 Clean all parts with alcohol The filter ma...

Page 94: ...a power failure Set up parameters and data will still be present when power is restored If an automatic operation was in progress when the power failure occurred it will be canceled when the pycnomete...

Page 95: ...005 20 Control Module no sample compartment 134 00010 00 AccuPyc II 1340TC 10 cm3 capacity 134 00020 00 AccuPyc II 1340TC 100 cm3 capacity 134 00030 00 AccuPyc II 1340 Glove Box 10 cm3 capacity 134 00...

Page 96: ...tandard and one 2000 cm3 sample cup 133 34902 00 Calibration Standard Kit 100 cm3 contains one calibration standard and one 100 cm3 sample cup 133 34903 00 Calibration Standard Kit 350 cm3 contains th...

Page 97: ...ludes 10 and 35 cm3 inserts and appropriate sample cups 133 33605 00 MultiVolume Kit for 10 cm3 pycnometer includes 1 and 3 5 cm3 inserts and appropriate sample cups 134 33006 00 MultiVolume Kit for 1...

Page 98: ...er 100 pack 133 25845 01 Modified 100 cc sample cup 133 25901 00 100 cc sample cup filter cap 133 25902 00 Sping clip for 100 cc sample cup cap Gas Accessories 004 25549 00 Reducer 1 8 in tube 1 4 in...

Page 99: ...300 cm3 capacity used with CorePyc MultiVolume kit 134 25876 00 Sample cup 650 cm3 capacity used with CorePyc MultiVolume kit 135 25804 00 Sample cup 35 cc capacity used with 100 cc MultiVolume Kit 13...

Page 100: ...Ordering Information AccuPyc II 1340 6 6 Sep 2013...

Page 101: ...this appendix for a cause and a resolution before deleting Messages that are not cleared will remain in the queue until the next analysis or calibration is performed at that time any remaining message...

Page 102: ...rate to progressively higher values until reasonable equilibration times 15 sec to 120 sec are achieved Cause There was insufficient pressure to allow filling within five minutes during an analysis A...

Page 103: ...process to complete or end the termination process by pressing Alt CLEAR two more times Cause The calibration information could not be read from the command or analysis module Action Choose Yes and pr...

Page 104: ...first pass of calibration Action Open the tank valves if shut increase the regulator pressure or if there is insufficient helium in the tank obtain a new tank of helium Minimum recommended tank press...

Page 105: ...ers for Leaks in Chapter 5 Cause There was insufficient pressure to allow filling within five minutes during the second pass of calibration Action Open the tank valves if shut increase the regulator p...

Page 106: ...n data the cell volume or expansion volume for the selected insert is zero or a negative value Action Perform the following steps 1 Select Set Up Calibration Data 2 At the Cell volume prompt enter the...

Page 107: ...Use a calibration standard of sufficient size calibration standards are available from Micromeritics The calibration standard should occupy at least 10 of the nominal cell chamber volume and the more...

Page 108: ...module cannot detect an analysis module Action Contact your Micromeritics service representative Cause You requested a report in which there is either no data available or data have been excluded via...

Page 109: ...ansmitted Action None this is a status message only Cause The receiving device took longer than five seconds to acknowledge receipt of data from the pycnometer Action Make sure the receiving device is...

Page 110: ...rly connected to the pycnometer RS 232 port and is turned on Verify that the serial I O parameters controlling the receiving device correspond with the data transmission parameters in the set up mode...

Page 111: ...without increasing the number of runs to at least five Action Increase the number of runs to five or abandon request Cause You tried to enter a value that is out of the valid range Action Enter a val...

Page 112: ...eaks Make sure the pycnometer has been placed in a draft free environment Cause A pressure overrange occurred while zeroing Action Check for a fill valve leak If there is none contact a Micromeritics...

Page 113: ...reports Volume scale is reported as the scale factor in volume calibration reports where Vcel sample chamber volume Vcelprev previously stored cell volume Vsampempty average Vsamp from volume offset c...

Page 114: ...s and 2000 cm3 where Vcel sample chamber volume Vexp expansion chamber volume Vsamp sample volume Msamp sample mass Dsamp sample density P1 gauge pressure after fill P2 gauge pressure after expansion...

Page 115: ...ominal vol ume of the sample chamber 1 10 100 or 350 cm3 and 2000 cm3 Vsamp 0 to Vsamp 4 are the five most recent sample volumes Vsamp 4 being the most recent where Vnominal nominal sample cell volume...

Page 116: ...Appendix B AccuPyc II 1340 B 4 Aug 2013...

Page 117: ...t temperature Ta and that the valve is then closed VCELL is then charged to an elevated pressure P1 The mass balance equation across the sample cell VCELL is 1 where nC the number of moles of gas in t...

Page 118: ...e P1 P2 and Pa are expressed in equations 1 through 9 as absolute pressures and equa tion 9 is arranged so that Pa is subtracted from both P1 and P2 before use new P1g and P2g may be redefined as gaug...

Page 119: ...ample chambers and expansion volumes and for cleansing the samples of vapors 1 cm3 and 2000 cm3 Units The 1 cm3 and 2000 cm3 pycnometer operate by filling the expansion chamber while the sam ple cell...

Page 120: ...Appendix C AccuPyc II 1340 C 4 June 2013...

Page 121: ...port Table D 1 Analysis Report Single Column Date DD MM YY Time HH MM SS Pressure psig Temperature C Elapsed Time seconds Record Number Information Conveyed Form 1 Version number 20 characters 2 Seria...

Page 122: ...oint 17 Volume standard deviation 1 floating point 18 Average density 1 floating point 19 Density standard deviation 1 floating point 20 Number of runs 1 integer 21 Run precision 0 Disabled 1 Enabled...

Page 123: ...n line 2 20 characters 9 Sample ID 20 characters 10 Sample mass 1 floating point 11 Number of purges 1 integer 12 Equilibration rate 1 floating point 13 Chamber insert 0 None 1 10 cm3 100 cm3 unit 1 c...

Page 124: ...mited data 26a Run number 1 integer 26b P1 1 floating point 26c P2 1 floating point 26d Included in average calculation 0 Excluded 1 Included 1 integer 26e Elapsed time 1 unsigned integer 26f Volume 1...

Page 125: ...1 integer 9 Equilibration rate 1 floating point 10 Chamber insert 0 None 1 10 cm3 100 cm3 unit 1 cm3 10 cm3 unit 0 1 cm3 1 cm3 unit 2 35 cm3 100 cm3 unit 3 5 cm3 10 cm3 unit 1 integer 11 Average cell...

Page 126: ...of purges 1 integer 9 Equilibration rate 1 floating point 10 Chamber insert 0 None 1 10 cm3 100 cm3 unit 1 cm3 10 cm3 unit 0 1 cm3 1 cm3 unit 2 35 cm3 100 cm3 unit 3 5 cm3 10 cm3 unit 1 integer 11 Av...

Page 127: ...formation Conveyed Form 19f Included in average calculation 0 Excluded 1 Included 1 integer 19g Cell volume 1 floating point 19h Cell volume deviation 1 floating point 19i Expansion volume 1 floating...

Page 128: ...Appendix D AccuPyc II 1340 D 8 Nov 06...

Page 129: ...and or provide means for analyzing different size samples concurrently For example you may wish to attach an addi tional 10 cm3 analysis module to an existing 10 cm3 system or a 100 cm3 analysis modu...

Page 130: ...or labeled Module Connection on the rear panel of the analysis module Be sure to use the lower connector on the analysis module the upper connector is for attaching another analysis module 7 Plug the...

Page 131: ...odule kit and connect external power supply cable to each power adapter to be used to connect the analysis modules below the din connector on the power adapter 3 Connect a power cable to each external...

Page 132: ...nector on the analysis module the upper connector is for attaching another analysis module 7 Plug the external power supply cables into electrical wall outlets 8 Place the On Off switch on the rear pa...

Page 133: ...ove the plugs from the ports labeled with arrows the left port is the In port and the right one is the Out port 3 Insert a hose fitting provided in the accessory kit into each connector 4 Cut the piec...

Page 134: ...it system 4 Attach the other end of the module connector cable to the lower connector labeled Module Connector on the rear panel of the analysis module Be sure to use the lower connector on the analys...

Page 135: ...Gemini analyzer must be USB 2 00 or newer must have a printer language supported by one of the printer drivers listed above cannot be host based Printers that do not meet these criteria will not inter...

Page 136: ...Appendix G AccuPyc II 1340 G 2 Oct 08...

Page 137: ...the table will be ignored by the AccuPyc The AccuPyc uses the DTR and DSR signals for hardware flow control Be sure that your serial device provides these signals For example if attaching to a PC also...

Page 138: ...Appendix H AccuPyc II 1340 H 2 Nov 06...

Page 139: ...l O Calibrate the pycnometer Escape Alt CLEAR Esc Discard all data entered in the current mode and return to display mode Cancel an automatic operation in progress Exit manual mode Manual Alt 1 Ctrl Y...

Page 140: ...Select the unit you wish to use when multiple analysis modules are attached You must use the analyzer keypad for this function Zero Alt 0 Ctrl Z Zero the pressure transducer Keypad Keyboard Used To CH...

Page 141: ...includes a 0 1 cm3 insert sample cup combination Refer to Ordering Information for the appropriate part number and ordering information Operating Parameters Operating procedures using inserts typicall...

Page 142: ...he inserts and cups varies this example shows a 10 cm3 cup and insert The inserts for the 2000 cm3 systems are installed and removed with a special tool Wear latex gloves when handling inserts and sam...

Page 143: ...fritted filter cap if used before closing the sample chamber A fritted fil ter cap is used to constrict gas flow and is included with some inserts The fritted filter cap for the 10 cm3 insert fits on...

Page 144: ...r cap and place on a clean work surface with the greased side facing upward The cell chamber cap should be left off the sample chamber a minimal amount of time to prevent contamination from airborne p...

Page 145: ...operation is complete perform the following steps to remove the sample cup and insert 1 Remove the sample chamber cap and place on a clean work surface with the greased side facing upward 2 Remove th...

Page 146: ...e insert sample cup insert the tips of the pliers into the two small holes on the upper surface of the insert 3 Be sure the pliers are securely inserted then carefully lift the cup and place it into t...

Page 147: ...following the steps in Calibrating the Pycnometer in Chapter 2 4 Verify operation following the steps in Verifying Operation in Chapter 2 0 1 cm3 Insert Because of the size of the 0 1 cm3 insert its...

Page 148: ...the Expansion Volume prompt record the value displayed 13 Record the value displayed for the expansion volume then press ENTER This returns you to the Calibration Data prompt 14 Press ENTER the Chamb...

Page 149: ...t side of the rear panel of the AccuPyc 2 Position the valve assembly against the rear panel so that the retaining screw holes on the assembly align with those on the rear panel of the analyzer 3 Atta...

Page 150: ...d of the gas entrance tubing then replace the front and rear ferrules Be sure the ferrules are oriented as shown below 7 Insert the tubing into the center port of the Multigas assembly use the nut to...

Page 151: ...other end of the tubing into one of the valve inlets on the Multigas assembly 3 The faceplate of the valve assembly contains four sections one for each gas inlet on the assembly Write the name of the...

Page 152: ...Appendix K AccuPyc II 1340 K 4 Apr 07...

Page 153: ...ts 3 33 Reload prompt 3 8 B Bath circulator attaching F 1 Baud rate selecting 3 21 Blue LED 3 1 Brightness of display adjusting 3 2 C Cal1 3 26 Cal2 3 27 Calculations B 1 Calibrate analyzer 2 11 copy...

Page 154: ...ith web browser 4 9 transmission 3 16 3 21 Date changing 3 23 Decimal key 3 5 Density calculations B 2 entering sample mass 3 24 selecting 3 14 Description 3 15 entering 3 24 Display adjusting brightn...

Page 155: ...ume option 1 7 J 1 See also Inserts N Notes defined 1 3 O Operator manual conventions 1 3 organization 1 1 Ordering information 6 1 O ring replacing 5 5 P Parts ordering 6 1 Percent full scale 3 14 Pi...

Page 156: ...preadsheet report format 3 36 Standard See Calibration standard T Temperature calibrate 3 27 displaying 3 9 specifications 1 8 stability 2 8 Temperature control 1 5 Temperature offset calibrating 3 27...

Page 157: ...AccuPyc II 1340 Index June 2013 Index 5 Zero pressure offset 1 5 Zero pressure transducer 3 37...

Page 158: ...Index AccuPyc II 1340 Index 6 June 2013...

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