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Pensky-Martens Closed Cup 

Automatic Flash Point Tester 

Model  APM-7 

with Data Memory 

Instruction Manual 

Rev.4.0  100501 

 
 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

IMPORTANT: 
*This Manual contains important technical 
  information as wall as safety information. 
*Read this Manual thoroughly before use, and
  keep it for later use. 

 
 

TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LIMITED 

Summary of Contents for APM-7

Page 1: ...ester Model APM 7 with Data Memory Instruction Manual Rev 4 0 100501 IMPORTANT This Manual contains important technical information as wall as safety information Read this Manual thoroughly before use...

Page 2: ...ulated TAG Mode 10 3 4 Test Procedure in ASTM Mode 10 3 4 1 Setting of Expected Flash Point 10 3 4 2 Preparation of Test Cup and Sample 11 3 4 3 Test Start 11 3 4 4 Start of Ignition Source Applicatio...

Page 3: ...l those who operate APM 7 Also it is assumed that the user have knowledge of handling of dangerous goods as well as related industrial standard such as ASTM REVISIONS The contents of this Manual may b...

Page 4: ...sponsibilities for damages including but not limited to property and or bodily damages associated with the alteration of Tester Maintenance Any repair on the Tester should be made by an authorized ser...

Page 5: ...Output Indicator Test Cover Release Button Needle Valve for Test Flame Temperature Sensor Electric Ignitor Terminal Test Flame Nozzle Electric Ignitor Display Panel Sheet Switch Windscreen Flame Size...

Page 6: ...en Shields to insure flame integrity during test Test Cover Release Button Release from lock of arm Arm Lift this arm up and hold the handle when you set the test cup Heater Output Indicator Blinks wh...

Page 7: ...nges the test mode 5 START Switch Starts a test 6 COOL WARM Switch This key have only function of cool used for manual cooling 7 RESET Switch Used for returning stand by status e g stopping a test sto...

Page 8: ...uried at least 65cm deep in the earth Metallic water pipe line appropriate for use as electric grounding 1 Confirm the voltage of the serial number label located left side of Control Unit and your ele...

Page 9: ...8 Fig 3 Rear View and Electric Connection Power Connecting Cable AC Power Cord Signal Connecting Cable RS 232C Connector Circuit Protector AC Outlet Gas Inlet Test Unit Control Unit...

Page 10: ...t starts as follows 1 Press FUNCTION key The display shows Baro set screen as illustrated in Fig 5 appears If the temperature unit is selected o F mmHg will appear instead of hPa 2 Press Left or Right...

Page 11: ...or C Note Procedure C is added from Ver 7FP60F ROM 3 3 2 Special Mode This mode is used for measuring the approximate flash point of a sample of unknown expected flash point This mode is more quickly...

Page 12: ...is engaged and the test cover is contacted closely to the test cup and secured Now you have completed the preparation for the test 3 4 3 Test Start WARNING Toxic gas may generate as a result of decomp...

Page 13: ...is detected the observed flash point is corrected by barometric pressure and rounded 3 recorded flash point and then starts flashing See Fig 6 At the same time buzzer beeps intermittently for 8 second...

Page 14: ...ource appears right side of flash point See Fig 8 When a flash observed greater than 28o C 50 o F below the expected flash point in case of expected flash point above 130 o C in procedure A B only NG...

Page 15: ...Search Mode This mode is used for measuring an approximate flash point of a specimen of unknown expected flash point With a faster temperature rise speed the mode starts the ignition source applicatio...

Page 16: ...ION key to print out all data when optional printer is connected 5 Following data will not be stored used special mode simulated TAG mode and user custom mode flash is detected at first application fl...

Page 17: ...ntly for eight 8 seconds Built in battery has expired TROUBLE REPLACE BATTERY Beeps intermittently for eight 8 seconds Arm is not set in place TROUBLE ARM POSITION Beeps intermittently for eight 8 sec...

Page 18: ...source voltage and or AC frequency could cause damages or malfunctioning In case of transferring this Tester make sure to attach this Instruction Manual 10 Specifications 1 Conforming standard ISO 271...

Page 19: ...1pc AC Power Cord 2 5m AC125V or 3 0m AC200V 1pc Spare Thermofuse 3pcs Spare Electric Igniter 1pc Insulating tube for Thermofuse 0 1m 1pc Gas Hose 9 x 16 x 1500mm 1pc Gas Hose Band 2pcs Windscreen 1pc...

Page 20: ...nual Any fault or damage arising from misuse or carelessness Any fault or damage arising from repairs or alterations unauthorized by Tanaka Scientific Limited Any fault or damage arising from falls or...

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