K41091 Micro Carbon Residue and Ash Tester
Operation and Instruction Manual
K41091-Manual
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DIN Publication:
DIN 51551: Testing of Lubricants and
Liquid Fuels
– Determination of Carbon
Residue
– Conradson Method
1.3 Instrument Specifications
Model:
K41091
Electrical
Requirements:
230V 50/60Hz
1500W 16A
Temperature Range:
Ambient to 800°C
(1472°F)
Environment
Operating
Temperature:
15 to 30°C
Temperature
Resolution:
± 0.1°C
Furnace
Temperature Sensor
Type:
K Type Thermocouple
Furnace
Temperature Sensor
Calibration:
By Keyboard
Furnace Type:
Direct Conformance to
ASTM D4530
Cooling of the
Furnace:
Accelerate by internal
turbine at 500°C and set
point +20°C
Gas Connection on
back of instrument:
Quick connect coupling
for Rilsan Tube 4mm
Gas Connection on
pipe end:
Quick connect coupling
¼ Bsp conical to screw
Maximum Upstream
Gas Pressure:
2.5 Bar (250 kPa)
Minimum Upstream
Gas Pressure:
1 Bar (100 kPa)
Gas Type:
Air - Nitrogen
Capacity:
12 small Vials
4 small and 3 large Vials
6 large Vials
Results Storage
Capacity:
99
PC Output:
RS232 Port (2)
Test Programs:
2 Preprogrammed
18 User Programmable
Maximum Heating
Rate:
15°C/min
Over temperature
Protection Limit:
By regulated secondary
thermocouple at 900°C
Microprocessor
Safety Apparatus:
Watchdog Hardware
2 Safety Information and Warnings
Safety
Considerations.
The
use
of
this
equipment may involve
hazardous
materials and
operations. This manual does not purport to
address all of the safety problems associated with
the use of this equipment. It is the responsibility of
any user of this equipment to investigate,
research, and establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
Equipment Modifications and Replacement
Parts.
Any modification or alteration of this
equipment from that of factory specifications is not
recommended voids the manufacturer warranty,
product safety, performance specifications, and/or
certifications whether specified or implied, and
may result in personal injury and/or property loss.
Replacement parts must be O.E.M. exact
replacement equipment.
Unit Design.
This equipment is specifically
designed for use in accordance with the applicable
standard test methods listed in section 1.2 of this
manual. The use of this equipment in accordance
with any other test procedures, or for any other
purpose, is not recommended and may be
extremely hazardous.
Chemical Reagents Information.
Chemicals and
reagents used in performing the test may exhibit
potential hazards. Any user must be familiarized
with the possible dangers before use. We also
recommend consulting the Material Data and
Safety Sheet (MSDS) on each chemical reagent
for additional information. MSDS information can
be
easily
located
on
the
internet
at
http://siri.uvm.edu
or
http://www.sigma-
aldrich.com.
