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Wiring Diagrams

Wiring Diagram Component List

NCAT Asphalt Content Tester

Thermo Scientific

Wiring Diagram Component List

Ref. No.

Description

Capacitor

CB1

Circuit Breaker

Fuse 4 amp

Fuse 1.6 amp

Fuse 6.3 Amp

FL1

Filter, Low Amp Circuits

FL2

Filter, Main

HR1

Element, Right Chamber

HR2

Element, Top Chamber

HR3

Element, Left Chamber

HR4

Element, Bottom Chamber

HR5

Element, Filter

Wire Harness Ass?y, RS232 Port, External

Wire Harness Ass?y, RS232 Balance

Wire Harness, 15V, Balance

Fan, Chamber Exhaust

Fan, Cooling

PC1

PC Ass’y, Main/Logic

PC2

PC Ass’y,Power

PC3

PC Ass’y, Display

PC4

PC Ass’’y, Analog

PC5

PC Ass’y, Display Balance

PR1

Printer

RY1

Relay, Contactor

RY2

Relay, S.S., Chamber

RY3

Relay, S.S., Filter

RY4

Relay, S.S., Fan

Switch, Main (Green)

Switch, Door Switch

Summary of Contents for Thermolyne NCAT F85930

Page 1: ...LT1275X1 Revision F November 2018 Thermo Scientific Thermolyne NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...tions in this document supersede all previous information received by the purchaser Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc makes no representations that this document is complete accurate or error free and assumes no responsibility and will not be liable for any errors omissions damage or loss that might result from any use of this document even if the information in the document is followed properly This d...

Page 3: ... 15 Chapter 5 Contents of Carton 17 Accessory Kit Contents Part AY1087X1 17 Chapter 6 Installation 19 Site Selection 20 Electrical Connections 20 Electrical Conditions in the EU 21 Exhaust Installation Tips 21 Balance Installation 22 Balance Assembly 23 Setra Balance Operating Instructions When Used in the Type F85900 NCAT Furnaces 24 The Balance Default Settings When Used in the Type F85900 NCAT ...

Page 4: ...ty Threshold 47 Chapter 12 Serial Port Output Operation 49 Serial Port Output Operation 50 Sample Data Serial Port Output 50 Chapter 13 Explanation of Error Codes 53 Furnace Error Codes 54 Setra Balance Error Codes 55 Chapter 14 Hidden Key Routines 57 Chapter 15 Preventive Maintenance and Servicing 65 Element Plate Construction Use and Care 66 To Replace a Chamber Heating Element 67 To Replace a F...

Page 5: ...w Insulation Filter 76 Exploded View Elements 77 Chapter 18 Ordering Procedures 79 Decontamination Statement 79 Chapter 19 Wiring Diagrams 81 Wiring Diagram Component List 82 Chapter 20 Amperage Configurations 85 240V Unit Only 86 Low Amp to High Amp 86 High Amp to Low Amp 87 Chapter 21 Glossary 89 ...

Page 6: ...Contents 4 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 7: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 5 1 Safety Information Contents Alert Signals on page 6 Warnings on page 6 Warning on page 7 ...

Page 8: ...ty information You must carefully read and understand the contents of this manual prior to using this equipment Your NCAT Asphalt Content Tester has been designed with function reliability and safety in mind It is your responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes For safe operation please pay attention to the alert signals throughout the manual Warnings To avoid electric...

Page 9: ...mic fiber or fiberglass insulation which can produce respirable dust or fibers during disassembly Dust or fibers can cause irritation and can aggravate pre existing respiratory diseases Refractory ceramic and refractory ceramic fibers after reaching 1000 C contain crystalline silica which can cause lung damage silicosis The International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC has classified refractory...

Page 10: ...1 Safety Information Warning 8 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 11: ...hermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 9 2 Introduction Contents Introduction on page 10 Intended Use on page 10 General Usage on page 10 Software Updates on page 10 Theory of Operation on page 10 ...

Page 12: ... your tester contains Revision H software You will be notified by your sales representative distributor or the manufacturer as a software improvement becomes available A software packet includes installation instructions operational data and an EPROM The EPROM is easy to install and can be installed within a few minutes Theory of Operation The furnace is heated to a setpoint temperature within the...

Page 13: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 11 3 General Specification Contents Environmental Conditions on page 13 ...

Page 14: ...0 C 650 C 100 C 650 C Max Sample Cap 5 kilograms of asphalt sample Max Operating Temp Chamber 650 C 650 C Filter 900 C 900 C Maximum Program Run Time 255 minutes 255 minutes Allowable Values for Selected Functions Chamber Set point 100 C 650 C 100 C 650 C Filter Set point 0 C 900 C 0 C 900 C Sample Weight 100g 5000g 100g 5000g Correction Factor 0 00 99 99 0 00 99 99 Wake up Time 0 00 24 00 0 00 24...

Page 15: ...ith IEC 664 Altitude limit 2 000 meters Storage 25 C 65 C 10 85 relative humidity Environmental Conditions Default Values for Selected Functions Chamber Set point 538 C 538 C Filter Set point 750 C 750 C Sample Weight 1200g 1200g Correction Factor 0 00 0 00 Wake up Time 5 00 5 00 Wake up Date 0 00 0 00 Inactivity Check On On Auto Shut down On On Beeper On On Serial Port Output Continuous Continuou...

Page 16: ...3 General Specification Environmental Conditions 14 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 17: ...m the chamber and the balance support plate beneath the chamber prior to use to remove the insulation dust which may have accumulated during shipment Wear a dust mask and gloves while cleaning 3 Remove the balance ceramic posts fuses manual and hearth tray from the shipping container 4 Retain the original packaging material if reshipment is foreseen or required for mobile lab use Allow adequate wo...

Page 18: ...4 Unpacking 16 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 19: ...ies consisting of 2 Basket Retainer Brackets BC1087X9 2 Transport and Catch Trays TY1087X3 2 Top Baskets TY1087X4 2 Bottom Baskets TY1087X5 2 Covers for Top Baskets CV1087X7 1 Transport Handle HN1087X4 1 Aluminum Cooldown Plate SH1087X1 1 Cooldown Safety Cage with HOT Sign CS1087X5 1 Face Shield with Head gear AYX4 1 Pair High Temperature Gloves AYX5 1 Can of Fan Motor Lubricant AYX6 1 Stainless S...

Page 20: ...5 Contents of Carton Accessory Kit Contents Part AY1087X1 18 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 21: ...rical Conditions in the EU on page 21 Exhaust Installation Tips on page 21 Balance Installation on page 22 Balance Assembly on page 23 Setra Balance Operating Instructions When Used in the Type F85900 NCAT Furnaces on page 24 The Balance Default Settings When Used in the Type F85900 NCAT Furnace on page 25 Lift Test Procedures on page 27 ...

Page 22: ...he furnace should be leveled so the door will remain open 220 240 20 27 4879 6379 50 60 208 28 5757 50 60 Electrical Connections The electrical specifications are Your furnace is factory configured for a 27 amp supply You have the option of re configuring the wiring at the back of the furnace for 20 amps Please see Amperage Configurations on page 85 Typically a 20 amp configuration is used for mob...

Page 23: ...meets these requirements If necessary the system impedance can be confirmed by the energy supplier Exhaust Installation Tips 1 Select a location to minimize exhaust length We recommend an exhaust length of not more than 10 feet Do not operate the 220 240 volt NCAT Asphalt Content Tester on 208 volts Your test results will be negatively affected by the lower voltage Consult with your supplier if th...

Page 24: ...8 2 gram lift See Lift Test Procedures on page 27 Increasing the velocity of the exhaust flow above the lift of 8 2 grams may blow fines from the basket resulting in an exaggerated asphalt cement content 5 Turn on fume hood blowers and conduct lift test to ensure the 3 5 to 10 gram lift is maintained Perform the test with room doors open and closed to ensure proper makeup air for the room Balance ...

Page 25: ... not allow the panel to fall completely open as this may excessively strain cables attached to the panel 3 Inside the lower furnace case observe the suspended table balance support plate supported by four aluminum rods The balance will be supported by this table Vacuum the table if dust etc appears on it 4 Mount the support plate and the catch pan on the balance Note the four pins on the catch pan...

Page 26: ...rt tubes with the 11 dimension from front to back Position the front of the hearth tray about one inch back from the lip of the bottom element plate Center the hearth tray on the four support tubes equally distant from side to side 9 Close the lower case by returning the control panel to its original position Secure the control panel with the four screws you removed in step 1 10 Switch the main ci...

Page 27: ...tch up to ON the red display should indicate BAL CAL 3 Press and hold the balance ON OFF key 4 Press the balance ENTER key then release both keys 71nE will be displayed press the balance ENTER key The two hour digits will be blinking Note the time is in a 24 hour format 5 Press the balance ON OFF key until the correct hour is displayed 6 Press the balance ENTER key the two minute digits will be bl...

Page 28: ...rnace door 3 Remove and clean any debris from the ceramic load plate balance load plate and ceramic support posts replace posts and plates 4 While holding the 4 key down switch the green power switch up to ON the red display should indicate BAL CAL 5 Press and hold the balance ON OFF key 6 Press the balance ENTER key then release both keys 71nE will be displayed press the balance ON OFF key twice ...

Page 29: ...on the four ceramic support tubes and at room temperature with no load This test should always be performed with the furnace chamber at room temperature 2 Depress power switch to the on position Depress 0 key to tare balance display 3 Push program start button Blower will turn on Observe balance display reading Display should read 3 2 to 8 2 grams Detach the exhaust system and repeat the test to d...

Page 30: ...6 Installation Lift Test Procedures 28 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 31: ...ontent Tester 29 7 Printer Operation Contents Printer Access on page 30 Paper Advance Button on page 31 Paper Tape Rolls on page 31 Conserving Paper on page 31 Paper Tape Roll Installation on page 31 Printer Record Storage on page 32 ...

Page 32: ...ute during the test When you press Start Stop to complete your test the printer will print the calibrated asphalt content the Bitumen Ratio the calibration factor used during the test the temperature compensation factor used during the test the total uncorrected percentage of the sample weight lost the total weight lost in grams the initial sample weight and the total elapsed time for the test If ...

Page 33: ...itch to on while simultaneously depressing the 1 key Depress the power switch to off to exit procedure See Hidden Key Procedures for more details Paper Tape Roll Installation The heat sensitive paper will print on only one side and therefore must be installed properly to function 1 Switch furnace power on Press the Paper Advance button to feed out any paper remaining in the printer 2 Open the prin...

Page 34: ...7 Printer Operation Printer Record Storage 32 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific Printer Record Storage ...

Page 35: ...velope Note that certain situations and substances will hasten the degradation of the thermal paper and should be avoided 1 Exposure to heat or hot surfaces will darken the paper and obliterate your readings 2 Ultraviolet light will darken the paper and obliterate your readings Common fluorescent lights emit low levels of ultraviolet light thermal paper tapes left exposed to fluorescent light in a...

Page 36: ...7 Printer Operation Printer Record Storage 34 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 37: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 35 8 Operation Contents Displays on page 36 Controls on page 36 Outline of Operational Procedures on page 37 ...

Page 38: ...ng LED located within the balance indicator window The indicator normally flashes throughout the test period as the sample loses mass during the ignition process The indicator will typically remain full on when the mass becomes stable Controls To View the Current Settings of the Controller Press the Temp button to view the current chamber setpoint on the Chamber Temp display Press the Weight butto...

Page 39: ...lays after five seconds Other parameters can be adjusted through the Hidden Key Routines Once the test is started the setpoints cannot be changed Do not open door while program is in process Flame and noxious fumes may be released into the laboratory Operator will be exposed to the risk of burns Always allow test program to reach endpoint before opening door Do not load cutback asphalt samples con...

Page 40: ...inst the thermocouple This will affect temperature reading and weight indication Use insulated gloves and a fire retardant apron when loading and unloading furnace Always wear safety glasses or a safety face shield and high temperature gloves when loading or unloading furnace Long sleeve fire retardant attire is recommended Always keep your gloves and glasses clean Allow clearance for the basket t...

Page 41: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 39 9 Timer Mode Contents Programmable Timer on page 40 Programming the Timer on page 40 Inactivity Mode on page 40 Interrupting the Timer Mode on page 41 ...

Page 42: ... wake up time If at any time you wish to disable the timer press the START STOP button If you don t want to enter a wake up date you can bypass this feature by simply pressing ENTER after you have pressed the timer button in step 1 Bypassing the date automatically converts the timer from a programmable 364 day timer to a 24 hour timer This means that when the programmed Time is reached the unit wi...

Page 43: ... you need to interrupt the Timer mode for any reason simply press Start Stop The heating elements will re energize Depending on how long the furnace has been in Timer mode some preheating time may be necessary before your furnace is ready for use To return the furnace to Timer mode again press the Timer button on the keypad ...

Page 44: ...9 Timer Mode Interrupting the Timer Mode 42 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 45: ...y Samples can be placed in the furnace at significantly lower temperature since the furnace will quickly heat to the desired temperature once the sample begins to burn For example this means the furnace temperature does not need to recover to 538 C The heat from ignition will typically cause the chamber temperature to recover rapidly This allows you to increase your daily test capacity significant...

Page 46: ...view standard method calibrating factor procedure for sample preparation Rerun calibration factor test per standard method AC results too low Insufficient air exchange in chamber resulting in incomplete combustion of sample Perform lift test to ensure a 3 2 to 8 2 gram lift Oil and clean blower assembly Replace blower Clean exhaust system Repeat lift test Sample weight and or calibration factor re...

Page 47: ...nt Tester 45 11 Software Features Contents Equations Used to Determine Bitumen Ratio on page 46 Test Interrupt Power Interrupt on page 46 Auto Shutdown Mode on page 46 Positive Calibration Factor on page 47 Stability Threshold on page 47 ...

Page 48: ...st Interrupted Time XX XX XX The elapsed time will restart at 1 and continue to count up The software will continue to monitor the weight loss and recognize the endpoint to end the test This feature will prevent smoke from entering the lab should a power interrupt occur Once power has been restored the blower will start up again to maintain air flow through the chamber This will also prevent the u...

Page 49: ...t loss This is necessary when testing HMA that contains hydrated lime that has been added with the oil as an antistrip If your test procedure calls for aggregate calibrations to determine the calibration factor you will need to run the tester in the Manual Mode Stability Threshold Endpoint detection can be adjusted from 01 5 of the sample weight A higher stability threshold can sometimes be advant...

Page 50: ...11 Software Features Stability Threshold 48 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 51: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 49 12 Serial Port Output Operation Contents Serial Port Output Operation on page 50 Sample Data Serial Port Output on page 50 ...

Page 52: ...f you are interested in the graphACT Data Logging Software contact KG Systems at 201 429 9300 or fax them at 201 429 2298 Order computer cable from the manufacturer or your Thermo Scientific distributor Other software such as Terminal in Microsoft Windows can be used to collect and manipulate the raw data from the furnace Raw data collected in this manner can be graphed and manipulated in a spread...

Page 53: ...amber Setpoint C 8 Filter Setpoint C 9 Sample Weight g 10 Time 24 hour format 11 Date M D Y or D M Y 12 Temperature Compensation 13 Calibration Factor 14 Calibrated Asphalt Content 15 Test Stability Threshold g 16 Stability Indication 17 Bitumen Ratio ON 34 552 166 7 5 49 784 538 750 3036 12 03 54 6 11 97 0 09 2 56 7 96 0 01 8 28 OFF 34 552 167 0 5 50 784 538 750 3036 12 03 55 6 11 97 0 09 2 56 7 ...

Page 54: ...12 Serial Port Output Operation Sample Data Serial Port Output 52 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 55: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 53 13 Explanation of Error Codes Contents Furnace Error Codes on page 54 Setra Balance Error Codes on page 55 ...

Page 56: ...point Remedy Split sampleor reduce sample size E004 Filter temperature limit of 975 C is exceeded See E003 explanation E005 Door interlock not functioning This may be caused by 1 Plunger rod off center of lock port due to door out ofadjustment mechanical linkage jamming or plunger location shifted Remedy Adjust as needed 2 Check for a bend or ding in the outer case where the Door Lock Linkage is a...

Page 57: ... Unable to process command usually due to being in improper mode ProtEc Calibration protect switch not in the PROTECT position during operation REPlug System not calibrated OFLO Internal arithmetic overflow S Err Processor stack overflow In Err Memory indexing error E011 Filter thermocouple leads reversed Thermocouple is type K Polarity is coded as red and yellow Polarity must be consistent throug...

Page 58: ...13 Explanation of Error Codes Setra Balance Error Codes 56 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 59: ...wer Switch to OFF and then ON to return to normal operation Access Depress Power Switch to ON while depressing the 1 key simultaneously Procedure Chamber temperature display PRN and the Percent Loss display will toggle ON or OFF as the access procedure is repeated The new mode will be displayed for three seconds and then the furnace will return to normal operation Exit Automatic Access Depress the...

Page 60: ...edure CHBR CAL will be displayed in the Percent Loss and Elapsed Time windows respectively The Chamber Temperature window will display the actual chamber temperature which should be at or near setpoint temperature Allow the furnace to stabilize at setpoint Enter the temperature displayed in C by the digital pyrometer by using the keypad Press ENTER The new offset value will be used and the entered...

Page 61: ...the ERR codes inactivated ERR codes are defeated to perform diagnostic procedures as to temporarily ensure continued furnace operation in the event of a false error code Exit Depress the Power Switch to OFF and then ON to return the furnace to normal operation with activated error codes Access Depress the 7 key while simultaneously depressing Power Switch to ON Procedure Chamber Temperature will d...

Page 62: ...ration when minute losses may cause the endpoint beeps to activate prematurely before the procedure has been completed The key press beep is not disabled in the BEEP OFF mode Access Depress the weight key while simultaneously depressing the Power Switch to ON Procedure The Percent Loss Window will display SCAL The Elapsed Time window will display LIS The printout will generate automatically upon e...

Page 63: ...eriods The test stability threshold value defines the endpoint The value must match the standard specification you are applying The test stability value is printed on the User Variable Printout See Hidden Key ENTER An example of the printout is depicted on page 32 Exit Depress Power Switch to OFF and then ON to return furnace to normal operation Access Depress TEMP key while simultaneously depress...

Page 64: ... as many header copies of the last test results as needed by the operator Exit Automatic upon completion of printout Access Depress the Time key while simultaneously depressing the Power switch to ON Procedure The chamber temperature will display IN AC The Percent Loss window will display ON or OFF The mode condition will display for three seconds Accessing toggles the mode between ON and OFF The ...

Page 65: ...14 Hidden Key Routines Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 63 ...

Page 66: ...14 Hidden Key Routines 64 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 67: ...ng Element on page 67 To Replace a Filter Heating Element on page 68 To Replace a Type K Chamber Thermocouple on page 68 To Replace a Type K Filter Thermocouple on page 69 To Replace a Solid State Relay on page 69 To Replace a Fuse on page 70 To Replace a Door Switch Microswitch on page 71 To Realign Door Switch Microswitch Bracket on page 71 To Realign Door Lock on page 71 ...

Page 68: ...materials or when otherwise disturbing the materials in a manner which causes release of dust or fibers therefrom Through the use of proper handling procedures you can work safely with these insulating materials and minimize any exposure Accordingly before you repair or replace any insulating materials or perform any other servicing on this product which could disturb or cause exposure to dust fro...

Page 69: ...e the latch pin port tighten the doors fit when turned counter clockwise One screw should be turned a half turn followed by turning the second screw a half turn This adjustment procedure will ensure proper latch pin position and prevent binding The blower assembly consists of the wheel housing cooling fan bracket and motor A 2 wide paint brush with a vacuum cleaner works nicely to clean the assemb...

Page 70: ...tion porcelain bushings and terminals on back of furnace 9 Replace the insulation top cover and front cover 10 Tighten screws and nuts on the element terminals trim the excess wire from the element leads 11 Replace the back terminal cover fume hood fume hood retaining brackets ceramic posts hearth plate top cover and exhaust 12 Reconnect furnace to power supply 13 Test operation of furnace To Repl...

Page 71: ...ion at the rear The relays are mounted on the heat sink inside the case Facing the front of the furnace the fan relay is on the right chamber elements relay middle and filter relay on the left See Wiring Diagrams on page 81 1 Disconnect furnace from power supply 2 Remove the screws on the front dial plate Open the front dial plate and remove the two hex 8 32 11 32 socket or wrench is required nuts...

Page 72: ...furnace again being careful not to damage any of the cables to about 6 inches from case 15 Reinstall the two yellow cables with green connectors to their original locations loop wire down to ward bottom of base section 16 Slide the base section in an additional 3 inches and reconnect the two modular connectors 17 Slide the base section in the remaining distance refasten all screws and nuts which r...

Page 73: ...ct to power supply 10 Test operation of door switch To Realign Door Switch Microswitch Bracket 1 Disconnect furnace from power supply 2 Loosen the screws which retain the door switch bracket on the bottom left side of door 3 Move the bracket closer to furnace to make switch engage sooner Move bracket further away to make switch engage later Lightly tighten screws between each adjust to hold bracke...

Page 74: ...15 Preventive Maintenance and Servicing To Realign Door Lock 72 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 75: ...sistance 30 ohms 208 1 EL1087X5 Element Chamber Bottom Cold Resistance 8 ohms 208 1 EL1087X6 Element Chamber Top Cold Resistance 8 ohms 208 1 FA759X1A Fan cooling control case All models 1 FA1087X2 Fan Blower All models 1 FL859X2 Filter Ceramic Coarse All models 2 FZX47 1 6 Amp Fuse Little Fuse 23901 6 All models 6 FZX50 Fuse Holder All models 2 FZX53 4 Amp Fuse Schurter 034 3123 All models 2 FZX6...

Page 76: ...X1 Display Printed Circuit Board All models 1 PHX4 Hearth Tray All models 1 PH412X1 Hearth Plate Chamber Rear All models 1 PRX2 Printer Paper Tape All models 3 RYX34 Solid State Relay Chamber Fan Filter All models 1 RYX59 Solenoid Door Lock All models 1 RYX62 Contactor Main All models 1 SC859X1 EPROM Software All models 1 SWX103 Circuit Breaker All models 1 SWX144 Switch Power All models 1 TC859X1...

Page 77: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 75 17 Exploded View Contents Exploded View Insulation Filter on page 76 Exploded View Elements on page 77 ...

Page 78: ...17 Exploded View Exploded View Insulation Filter 76 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific Exploded View Insulation Filter ...

Page 79: ...ltage of the furnace The voltage of the furnace may be 208 volts or 220 240 volts See the electrical specification label located at the rear of the control section of the furnace to obtain the rated voltage 17 Exploded View Exploded View Elements Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 77 Exploded View Elements ...

Page 80: ...17 Exploded View Exploded View Elements 78 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 81: ...ts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer If the dealer cannot handle your request then contact our Customer Service Department at 800 438 4851 Prior to returning any materials please contact our Customer Service Department for a Return Materials Authorization number RMA Material returned without an RMA number will be refused Decontamination Statement We cannot accept any product ...

Page 82: ...18 Ordering Procedures Decontamination Statement 80 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 83: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 81 19 Wiring Diagrams LITERATURE CIR WIRE DIAG LT1275X2 ...

Page 84: ...n HR1 Element Right Chamber HR2 Element Top Chamber HR3 Element Left Chamber HR4 Element Bottom Chamber HR5 Element Filter J1 Wire Harness Ass y RS232 Port External J2 Wire Harness Ass y RS232 Balance J3 Wire Harness 15V Balance M1 Fan Chamber Exhaust M2 Fan Cooling PC1 PC Ass y Main Logic PC2 PC Ass y Power PC3 PC Ass y Display PC4 PC Ass y Analog PC5 PC Ass y Display Balance PR1 Printer RY1 Rela...

Page 85: ... Tester 83 S3 Switch Door Switch S4 Switch Interlock S5 Switch Keypad SC1 Meter Balance SO1 Relay Solenoid T1 Transformer TB1 Terminal Block power entry TB2 Terminal Block main TB3 Terminal Block fan TB4 Terminal Block TC TC1 Thermocouple chamber TC2 Thermocouple filter Ref No Description ...

Page 86: ...19 Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram Component List 84 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 87: ...Thermo Scientific NCAT Asphalt Content Tester 85 20 Amperage Configurations Contents 240V Unit Only on page 86 Low Amp to High Amp on page 86 High Amp to Low Amp on page 87 ...

Page 88: ...on The furnace is capable of being wired to a 20 Amp Low Amp configuration 1 Disconnect the furnace from power supply 2 Remove the rear terminal cover 3 Configure as desired Low Amp to High Amp To change from Low Amp configuration to High Amp configuration move the wire at Terminal T4 which goes to Terminal T6 to Terminal T1 also move one end of the short looped wire at T4 to T3 See below ...

Page 89: ...6 wire connected between T3 T4 High Amp to Low Amp To change from High Amp configuration to Low Amp configuration move the wire at Terminal T1 which goes to Terminal T6 to Terminal T4 also move the T3 end of the short wire to T4 it will be connected on both ends to the same terminal All other wiring will remain the same 1 Replace the rear terminal cover 2 Reconnect power supply 3 Test operation of...

Page 90: ...20 Amperage Configurations High Amp to Low Amp 88 NCAT Asphalt Content Tester Thermo Scientific ...

Page 91: ...ot related to asphalt content loss and is added or subtracted from the asphalt content Standard methods specify the procedure for determination This calibration factor is entered by the operator Default Resets your current values to the factory values See hidden key 0 and 2 Default Values These are factory values assigned to each unit for testing during production A printout of these values is sup...

Page 92: ...sed to determine asphalt content of a HMA sample calibration of the HMA sample or raw aggregate Temperature Compensation Factor This factor compensates for the loaded basket assembly weight reduction experienced when placed in the ignition furnace chamber at temperature The Temperature Compensation Factor is automatically calculated by the furnace software This factor must be employed in the ignit...

Page 93: ... Purchased The above information can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment If available please provide the date purchased the source of purchase manufacturer or specific agent rep organization and purchase order number LABORATORY PARTS and SERVICE Phone 800 438 4851 FAX 828 658 2576 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Phone 800 438 4851 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ...

Page 94: ...c and its subsidiaries Specifications terms and pricing are subject to change Not all products are available in all countries Please consult your local sales representative for details thermoscientific com Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 275 Aiken Road Asheville NC 28804 United States www thermofisher com LT1275X1 Rev F ...

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