A. Introduction
Phase One Disintegration Tester User Guide—40-108-001 Rev. A—14 November 2016
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Tester Power Requirements
The internal power supply of the tester automatically switches
to accommodate either 120VAC/60Hz or 240VAC/50Hz. All
testers come with a detachable 120VAC cable with a 3-prong
plug to connect to the power source and a standard female
adapter to connect to the input module on the back of the tester.
Operating the tester on 240VAC requires an appropriate cable
(or adapter) suitable for connecting safely to the power source
and to the back of the tester.
Heater/Circulator
Heating and circulation of bath water is provided by a stand-
alone PolyScience Heater Circulator (H/C) unit featuring a built-
in over-temperature shut-off circuit. The H/C is self-contained
with an easy-to-read LCD display and a touchpad for setting the
temperature.
Heater Power Requirements
Heater/circulator power is dedicated to either 120VAC/60Hz (10
amps) or 240VAC/50Hz (6 amps), depending on which version
was purchased. The H/C has its own power cord configured for
the power supply specified at the time of the order. If the power
source outlet is configured differently than the plug on the H/C
cable as supplied, an appropriate adapter will be required. Note:
the outlet plug for the 240VAC version is IEC Type E.
WARNING!
The maximum possible temperature able to be set
for the heater is 98 °C (factory-set limit). However, to avoid
distortion of the waterbath, bath lid, and baskets, and to protect
the tester warranty, the heater should never be allowed to run
higher than 55 °C.
Do not set heater
above 55 °C
