15
Observed flash point can be seen by pressing
FUNCTION
key.
In case a wrong pressure value has been entered, enter the right value and then press
FUNCTION
key; recalculated flash point will be shown.
(2)
When ASTM is selected as a test method, and a flash point is detected at first application of the
ignition source,
NG 1st
appears right side of flash point. See
Fig. 7
.
(3)
When ISO is selected as a test method and the temperature at which the flash point is observed
is less than 18
o
C from the temperature of the first application of the test flame, NG XX
(XX = observed flash point – first application) appears right side of flash point. See
Fig. 8
.
In this case, alter the expected flash point and restart the test.
Fig. 7 Flash Point is Detected at First Application (ASTM method)
Fig. 8 Flash Point is Detected invalid temperature (ISO method)
ACO FLASH POINT EXP.FP
CORRECTED 270
ASTM
o
C NG 1st
242.0
NG appears
Flashed at 1
st
application
ACO FLASH POINT EXP.FP
CORRECTED 270
ISO
o
C NG 12
254.0
NG appears
Observed flash point - First application = 12
o
C
