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Error messages indicating bad test parameters or operational errors 

 

(1) [NO 

RECEIVER!!] 

No graduated cylinder is set before the start of the test. 

 

(2) [BATH 

TEMP?] 

The condenser block is not at the set temperature ± 6 

°

C at the start of a test. 

 

(3)  [M.S FLWR POSITION] 

A test has started when the level follower sensor is not at the upper fixed position. 

 

(4) [HF 

POINT?] 

The final heating start point is not set correctly. The setting range is from 80% to 95%. 
If started with a point outside this range, an error is generated. 

 

(5) [THERMOFUSE] 

The sample caught fire and the thermofuse was blown. 
If the thermofuse is blown, the fire buzzer sounds and the shutter closes. 
If the nitrogen pipe is connected to the fire containment nitrogen port ((8) in Fig.1: 
Model AD-6 on Page 11), the solenoid valve opens automatically to discharge 
nitrogen into the heater block to help controllig the fire. 
If a test is excuted with shutter closed, stove section will be heated abnormally, and 
then thermofuse will be blown. The fire containment shutter must be lifted/fixed to 
the shutter hook during a test. 

 

 

The above errors are attributable to bad settings or operation. Eliminate the causes of any 
errors and repeat the test. 

 

Summary of Contents for AD-6

Page 1: ...ated Distillation Tester Model AD 6 Instruction Manual Ver 3 01 100105 Read this manual thoroughly before using the product and store in a safe place for future reference TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LTD TOKYO J...

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Page 3: ...injury if the information is ignored CAUTION Cautions indicate a significant risk of physical injury or property damage if the information is ignored USES WARNING This product is only to be used for d...

Page 4: ...ents of this manual have been thoroughly reviewed If any pages are missing out of order or the manual contains spelling grammatical or descriptive errors please contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an...

Page 5: ...able Keep inflammable substances away from the tester Ensure that a fire extinguisher is kept near the tester If the table is unstable the tester may fall down causing a fire Electric Connection Warni...

Page 6: ...ectric shock Never connect the ground wires to gas pipes Doing so may result in a fire or explosion Ground wires may be connected to one of the following Ground terminal of a power outlet Copper bar b...

Page 7: ...tester is not to be operated unattended Great danger exists if the tester falls or is knocked over For safety reasons an operator should always be in the same room as the running tester Warning If th...

Page 8: ...Warning Do not make any modifications or alterations to the tester without the approval of Tanaka Scientific Limited Warning Do not attempt to repair the tester yourself In the event that the tester e...

Page 9: ...8 Blank Page...

Page 10: ...est Sequence 21 5 3 Test without a 100 Sample in the Graduated Cylinder 22 6 Terminating a Test 23 6 1 Termination and Dry Point D P CUT 23 6 2 Termination at a Set Distillation Percentage CUT 23 6 3...

Page 11: ...tatus and Fault 34 11 Inspection and Post sale Service 36 11 1 Periodic Maintenance 36 11 2 Consumables and Accessories 36 11 3 Troubleshooting 37 11 4 Period of Warranty 37 11 5 Period of Availabilit...

Page 12: ...11 1 Section Names and Functions Fig 1 Model AD 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 7 8 12 16 15 14 13 Top Left Front Right 17 18 19 9 20...

Page 13: ...er Can be adjusted to keep the unit level 10 LCD display Displays various configuration menus distillation data distillation curves and error messages 11 Operating Panel Contains START COOL RESET and...

Page 14: ...ement or decrement a value at the cursor short cursor 6 Left and Right Keys Use these keys to move the cursor short cursor This is mainly used when changing test parameters on the STANDBY screen 7 Ent...

Page 15: ...temperatures 10 C or high humidity 90 Direct sunlight Dust Rapid temperature changes 2 2 Setting of Fire Containment Shutter Lift and fix the Fire Containment Shutter to the hook 2 3 Electrical Conne...

Page 16: ...ect the power cable to the right side of the tester when viewed from the front and the power plug to an outlet meeting the tester specifications 1 The maximum power consumption of this tester is 1 5 k...

Page 17: ...n will be over 10 Lowest ambient temperature 5 o C Distilled water 1 Remove the circulating solution verification window from the left side of the tester see Fig 3 2 Remove the cap of the circulating...

Page 18: ...und adapter The circulating solution is filled to the specified level After turning the main power on The display appears to be functioning correctly The circulating solution is circulating normally E...

Page 19: ...to inflate and damage the graduated cylinder Optional graduated cylinder with Perfluoroelastomer O ring is available Caution Use boiling chips Small stones or small porous ceramics to avoid irregular...

Page 20: ...l stones or small grass beads to the sample to avoid an irregular boiling bumping 4 Attach the temperature sensor with centering device directly to the distllation flask to prevent vapor from escaping...

Page 21: ...EVEL FOLLOWER DESCENDING 3 When the level follower sensor has detected the zero point of the graduated cylinder the RUNNING screen shown in Fig 6 appears on the display and the RUN lamp lights If the...

Page 22: ...TIME is reset and counting resumes 10 20 distillation volume Distillation temperatures and rates are displayed at distillation volumes of 10 to 90 90 distillation volume TIME is reset for each and cou...

Page 23: ...est on Page 20 the tester automatically detects the sample in the graduated cylinder The level follower sensor stops with the following message displayed SAMPLE MEASURING MODE SAMPLE DETECT REMOVE CYL...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...he RUN screen is displayed Press the PRINT key to start printing Press the FUNCTION key to display the Distillation Curve screen shown in Fig 9 and the PRINT key to start plotting a distillation curve...

Page 26: ...24 to ON and press the ENTER key TEST RESULT changes to PREVIOUS RESULT and the previous distillation data is displayed The data can be printed by pressing the PRINT key The Distillation Curve screen...

Page 27: ...he flask The attaching position differs between the temperature sensor for fuel oil and that for BTX Figures 10 and 11 show the corresponding positions Fig 10 Attachment Location of the Temperature Se...

Page 28: ...sensor into the Centering Device provided with the dry point sensor and attach to the distllation flask as shown in Fig 11 Fig 11 Attachment Location of the Dry Point Sensor and Temp Sensor for BTX Te...

Page 29: ...s refer to Section 9 2 How to Set Test Parameters on Page 29 10 Loss Calculation Method Choice of a method for calculating a loss graphical GRAPH or arithmetical ARITH 11 Distillation Temperature Accu...

Page 30: ...up or down to the parameter to change using the and keys Press either the or key to change the long cursor to the short cursor With the short cursor displayed the cursor can be moved to the right or l...

Page 31: ...After setting data press the FUNCTION key again to return to the STANDBY screen 5 Setting sample or operator names a When setting a sample or operator name display the Test Parameters screen shown in...

Page 32: ...REV RESULT OFF E P 205 0c 250s Fig 13 Manual Heater Control Run Screen The test starts with 50 heater output Operator can adjust heater output value by pressing Up Down keys Operator can change heater...

Page 33: ...rculating solution In cold areas use antifreeze If the circulating solution freezes the tester will be damaged 1 Remove the circulating solution verification window from the left side of the tester se...

Page 34: ...circulating solution freezes the tester will be damaged 1 Remove the cover from the left side of the tester see Fig 16 2 Remove the circulating solution tank stay and take out the circulating solutio...

Page 35: ...zzer sounds for 10 seconds and tests are interrupted and prevented from starting Check the cause of the error and contact one of the authorized Tanaka distributors listed at the end of this manual If...

Page 36: ...r is generated 5 THERMOFUSE The sample caught fire and the thermofuse was blown If the thermofuse is blown the fire buzzer sounds and the shutter closes If the nitrogen pipe is connected to the fire c...

Page 37: ...horized Tanaka distributor given in the warranty at the end of this manual When placing an order be sure to quote the product model AD 6 The most commonly used consumables and accessories are listed i...

Page 38: ...ovide as much information as possible about the problem Equipment failures will be resolved in one of two ways 1 Tanaka Scientific Limited will send a replacement part to the local distributor or dire...

Page 39: ...hould you lose either manual contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor for a new copy For safety keep a copy of the address and telephone number of Tanaka Scientific Limited or an...

Page 40: ...device Setting range 0 to 69 9 C 12 IBP detection Photoelectric detection by red LED and phototransistor 13 Dillute level detection Photoelectric detection by red LED and phototransistor Level Follow...

Page 41: ...f the test temperature range Heating stops the buzzer sounds intermittently and a message is displayed 2 Activating the self diagnosis function if a sensor wire cut a test parameter or an operational...

Page 42: ...41 a e d c b h k i g f Printing Paper i...

Page 43: ...linder assembly is 186 1ml Cutting of the heater for this sample at 88 to 89 produces 10 residue of about 18 6 ml Data Management System ADMgr Necessary for printing distillation curves or printing da...

Page 44: ...43 Fig 18 Example of Test Result Print When ASTM D850 is selected in Baro Method line refer 9 1 20 barometer is printed out in mmHg...

Page 45: ...n as described in the instruction manual Any fault or damage arising from misuse or carelessness Any fault or damage arising from repairs or alterations unauthorized by Tanaka Scientific Limited Any f...

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