DDS CALORIMETERS
Manufacturers of CAL2K/CAL3K Oxygen Bomb Calorimeters
CAL3K-A INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.1 |
SYSTEM TESTING
HOW TO TEST CAL3K-A HARDWARE
The CAL3K-A has a hardware test built in, which is referred to as the USER or FIELD TEST. It is activated by entering
the following on the calorimeter keyboard:
Once you have entered the Field/User Test Mode the CAL3K-A will cycle through all the installed tests. When all
CAL3K-A hardware tests are done it will proceed with the vessel test and ask you to insert a vessel and close the lid.
All the above tests are displayed with the appropriate comments. If a test fails then the test sequence will stop at the
failed test. The failed test is logged into Event Logging. Once the hardware test is completed the test is logged into
the Event Logging and the User Test Log.
It is recommended to repeat the hardware once a day or once per shift. The hardware test takes
approximately 1 minute to complete.
NOTE: While the test runs or when it stops at a particular step then the F10 HELP key can be used to provide more
information.
The test can be terminated at any given time with ESC.
HOW TO TEST THE VESSEL
The vessel test is done in two stages:
1.
Automatic, Internal self-diagnostics every time the vessel is inserted into the calorimeter well
2.
Operator initiated test in the calorimeter environment
3K-5 SELF DIAGNOSTIC TEST
The vessel has a built in diagnostic program, which is activated every time the vessel is inserted in the calorimeter
well. The outcome of the internal check is transmitted to the calorimeter and is available (visible) on the PC Software
as BOMB_STATUS. This status includes the following items:
Fire Warning limit exceeded
Fire Inspection Fault
Supply Fault
Reference Fault
Memory Fault
Temperature Sensor #1 Fault