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Phase Technology JFA-70X User Manual Download Page 4

70Xi Cold Flow Properties Laboratory Analyzer

User Guide

4

Appendix A. How to Use DrySac

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Appendix

B.

Cleaning

&

Routine

Maintenance

29

Appendix C. FAQ: Calibration, Recertification and Maintenance

32

Appendix D. Understanding & Using Phase Plots

34

Appendix

E.

Customer

Service

&

Support 37

Appendix F. Warranty

38

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Summary of Contents for JFA-70X

Page 1: ...JFA 70Xi COLD FLOW PROPERTIES ANALYZER SYSTEM USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ding or otherwise without the prior written permission of this copyright holder Phase Technology The following document contains proprietary information of Phase Technology These contents are confiden...

Page 3: ...How to Change Test Settings 10 Section 5 How to Create and Modify Favorites 11 Section 6 How to View Test Results 12 Section 7 How to View Phase Plots 12 Section 8 How to Use QC Chart Limits Sample Sp...

Page 4: ...uide 4 Appendix A How to Use DrySac 28 Appendix B Cleaning Routine Maintenance 29 Appendix C FAQ Calibration Recertification and Maintenance 32 Appendix D Understanding Using Phase Plots 34 Appendix E...

Page 5: ...ol Panel BOLD ALL UPPER CASE CAPITALS Buttons on the touch screen RUN Text in parenthesis Message displayed on screen Run Count xxx Text in bold blue italics Refers to another chapter or section in Us...

Page 6: ...transfer tube 1 8 Teflon tube with stainless fitting on one end and brass fitting on other end from the Sample Injection Port Assembly stainless steel fitting to the analyzer SAMPLE IN port brass fitt...

Page 7: ...n Fig 1 The analyzer returns to this screen whenever the HOME button is pressed Figure 1 Home screen a The Sample Cup temperature Optics light Signal and Run Count are displayed at the top of the scre...

Page 8: ...test sample Make sure the vial is filled up all the way to the neck NOTE The analyzer automatically determines the amount of current sample up to 30 mL needed to rinse and clean the previous sample E...

Page 9: ...To start a run using a predefined test setting press and hold for one second one of the favorite buttons see section 5 How to Create and Modify Favorites 2 During the test the LED on the test chamber...

Page 10: ...test settings such as the Sample ID Run Mode and Temperature unit etc can be viewed or modified from the Settings window Fig 2 The Settings window can be opened by tapping a favorite or pressing the...

Page 11: ...me screen 6 The Settings window can also be closed by a horizontal swiping motion on the touch screen moving across the bottom of the window 1 Creating and modifying existing favorites require permiss...

Page 12: ...row in the table of results see section 7 How to Review Phase Plots for more information on phase plots 5 Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen When the 70Xi analyzer completes a test run...

Page 13: ...and Control Limits a All QC samples are identified with the QC prefix in the sample ID Press SET AS QC in the Settings window see section 4 How to Change Test Settings to assign the current sample as...

Page 14: ...trol limits j Press the HOME button to save the control limits and return to the Home screen k Whenever the test result of a QC sample exceeds the control limits a pop up window will appear with the m...

Page 15: ...ons see section 9 How to Change User Level Access d To assign specification limits press ANALYZER OPTIONS from the Home screen e On the Analyzer Options screen press SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS f Select the...

Page 16: ...sample in the list box or enter the desired sample ID to generate the control chart or trend graph for that sample e Once the control chart or trend graph is generated the phase plot for any result on...

Page 17: ...s to all available features Administrators can also configure access permissions of certain features for the User group c Factory reserved for factory use only 2 To change the current user level press...

Page 18: ...mpt for the password each time the user level is switched to Administrator 5 To modify User group permissions a Switch user level to Administrator b From the Home screen press ANALYZER OPTIONS button...

Page 19: ...yzer press the ACCESS button and then press the SHUT DOWN button 2 To restart analyzer press the ACCESS button and then press the RESTART button 1 Data Download via USB a To download data from the ana...

Page 20: ...preadsheet programs like MS Excel can be used to display the data and do further analysis 3 DETAIL PHASE PLOT DATA OF INDIVIDUAL TESTS DAT This option will open another window for user to select indiv...

Page 21: ...leted simply remove USB memory stick from the USB port to close the USB Download screen 2 LIMS optional a LIMS connection is through either the RS232 Serial Port B analyzer or the Ethernet port both l...

Page 22: ...o connection d To setup automatic LIMS output after each test 1 Switch user level to Administrator see section 9 How to Set User Level Access 2 From the Home screen press ANALYZER OPTIONS button 3 Pre...

Page 23: ...ngs and return to the Home screen d To test the printer 1 From the Home screen press ANALYZER OPTIONS button 2 On the Analyzer Options screen press PRINTER TEST A default result will be printed 4 Barc...

Page 24: ...ty Each standard should be tested twice for repeatability 2 Press the ANALYZER OPTIONS button from the Home screen Then press PERFORM NEW VISCOSITY CALIBRATION 2 Enter the Sample ID and expected KV fo...

Page 25: ...use jet fuels as viscosity calibration standards Do not use base oils or other materials to calibrate the viscosity 3 When the test has completed you may choose to do another run of the same sample RE...

Page 26: ...es Laboratory Analyzer User Guide 26 4 When all the calibration tests are completed press DONE CALIBRATION A table of the calibration tests will be displayed Press SAVE CALIBRATION to update the calib...

Page 27: ...70Xi Cold Flow Properties Laboratory Analyzer User Guide 27 5 To see the current calibration results press CURRENT VISCOSITY CALIBRATION from the Analyzer Options screen...

Page 28: ...testing jet fuels it is recommended that samples be dried prior to beginning the test run To treat the sample place a fresh DrySac in an empty clean vial Fill the vial with enough sample to completel...

Page 29: ...ints smudges dust or other signs of contaminants are gone Clean the external surface of the analyzer with a soft damp cloth Routine Maintenance Schedule Every 300 Test Runs or more frequently if neces...

Page 30: ...ure that the o ring track is clean and void of any broken desiccant debris You only need to replace the dryer bottler o ring on an annual basis 6 Get new pack of desiccant cut across corner to open 7...

Page 31: ...irculate through the purge system and will damage vital components and void the warranty Only use desiccant supplied by Phase Technology Replace the dust filter ring every 5 desiccant packages or appr...

Page 32: ...sons between a test instrument and defined international standards all having stated uncertainties Phase Technology analyzers are calibrated during the manufacturing process and are traceable to ASTM...

Page 33: ...h performance checks and inspection of internal components to prevent potential problems before they develop What are the benefits of having on site or service center preventive maintenance Preventive...

Page 34: ...n top of a previous good QC phase plot will immediately show if and how the wax crystal behavior is different between the two tests One of the most common causes for a failed test is sample contaminat...

Page 35: ...Phase Technology s 70Xi analyzer cools the sample relatively quickly until wax crystals begin to form On a freeze point phase plot this can be seen as the blue line moves from left to right As the cry...

Page 36: ...isturbances in the sample The 70Xi Analyzer s optical sensors take a sequence of pictures to detect this movement Absence of movement indicates that the pour point has been reached The phase plot show...

Page 37: ...ustoms Warranty Protection Opening a Phase Technology analyzer without authorization voids the warranty Only trained Phase Technology service technicians are properly equipped to make repairs to our a...

Page 38: ...the costs of such return will be borne by the customer and those of delivering the repaired or replacement Products to the customer will be borne by Phase Technology The Company s sole liability hereu...

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