Tanaka AD-6, Instruction Manual

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6 Terminating a Test
Under ordinary test conditions, tests end when the end point is detected (E.P CUT). However,
tests can also be terminated arbitrarily under the following conditions:
6.1 Termination and Dry Point (D.P CUT)
A test can be terminated at the dry point in one of the following two ways:
(1) The dry point is detected by the dry point sensor (optional accessory) for automatic
termination.
(2) The operator keeps an eye on the tester near the end of the test and presses the
MANUAL CUT key on the operator panel at the dry point.
6.2 Termination at a Set Distillation Percentage (% CUT)
Set the end point at %CUT in the test parameters to terminate the test.
For the setting procedure, refer to (18) in Section 9.1: Selecting Mode on Page 28.
This method is effective for distillation tests in a 10% distillation residue and carbon
residue test.
For the 10% distillation residue and carbon residue test, a 250 ml flask and a 200 ml
(
6
)
graduated cylinder are needed.
Note (
6
) The net capacity of the 200 ml graduated cylinder is 186±1 ml.
6.3 Termination at Set Temperature (
°
C CUT)
As in Section 6.2: Termination at Set Distillation Percentage, set the end point at
°
C CUT
to
terminate the test.
For the setting procedure, refer to (17) in Section 9.1: Selecting Mode on Page 28.
If % CUT is also set, the test terminates the first time either condition is satisfied.
6.4 Termination after 5min from 95% recovery (Time, Cut)
According to ASTM D1078, record the temperature after 5 min from 95% recovery and
terminate a test if dry point or end point cannot be detected. This function is valid only for
RANGE of “P200” and “P400”.