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Melting point
B-540
Contents
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using the Melting Point
B-540
Unit.
The instructions should be kept near the unit
for general reference.
Chapter 2 contains important notes on safety
which must be observed if the Melting Point
Unit is to be operated safely.
Contents
en, Version L
(48 pages)
Order No.
B-540 Instructions
96626
1
Scope of delivery
2
2
Safety
4
3
Function
6
4
Putting into operation
7
5
Operation
9
5.1
Control, operating and display elements
9
5.2
Operating setup of the menus
10
5.3
Definition of concepts on displays
10
5.4
Preparation of samples
12
5.5
Determination of a melting point
12
5.5.1 Determination of the SETPOINT
13
5.5.2 Determination of the GRADIENT (temperature rise) 14
5.5.3 Determination of the MAXPOINT
15
5.6
Program management
16
5.6.1 Assignment of a sample identification
16
5.6.2 Storage of programs
17
5.6.3 Calling stored programs
18
5.6.4 Cancelling stored programs
19
5.6.5 Printing of results
20
5.7
Running a melting point determination
21
5.7.1 Melting point determination with known
melting point
21
5.7.2 Determination of the melting point with unknown
melting point
22
5.7.3 Modifications of parameters during the
determination of a melting point
25
5.8.
Boiling point determination
27
5.9
Adjustment of subparameters
28
6
Maintenance
33
6.3
Calibration of the unit with calibrating substances
33
6.4
Customer service
38
7
Taking out of operation
39
8
Spare parts
40
9
Appendix
41
9.1
Connecting a keyboard
41
9.2
Connection of a printer
41
9.3
Interface configuration
41
9.4
Menu chart
42
9.5
Print-Out
45
9.6
Error messages
46
9.7
Technical data
46
9.8
Materials used
47
9.9
FCC requirements (for USA and Canada)
47
9.10
Declaration of EC conformance
48
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