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5. In Case of Abnormal Operation or Trouble
CAUTION If even a “minor” abnormality is detected, stop using the Tester
immediately and consult Tanaka authorized distributor.
When a problem occurs on the Tester, a buzzer will sound and one of the trouble messages in
Tab.
1
will be shown. When one of these events occurs, all outputs will be shut off. For
troubleshooting, consult Tanaka authorized distributor.
Tab. 1 Trouble Messages
Trouble
Message on Display
Buzzer
Control computer
runs away
None
Beeps continuously
Temperature sensor
is found defective
TROUBLE
TEMP SENSOR
Beeps intermittently for
eight (8) seconds
Flash detector is
found defective
TROUBLE
FLASH DETECTOR
Beeps intermittently for
eight (8) seconds
Flash detector detects
“Fire”
TROUBLE
FIRE? (by detector)
Beeps intermittently for
eight (8) seconds
Electric ignitor is
found defective
TROUBLE
FILAMENT BREAK
Beeps intermittently 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) seconds
Stirring motor is
stopped (
*6
)
TROUBLE
MOTOR OVERLOAD
Beeps intermittently for
eight (8) seconds
Thermofuse is blown
TROUBLE
THERMOFUSE BLOWN
Beeps big sound
continuously
*6:
When this trouble occurs, press START switch while this trouble message is shown
in the display. Specimen will be heated without stirring. This function is useful to be
lower the viscosity of specimen.
6. Safety
6.1 Gas Piping (When Gas Ignition is used)
Gas piping inside the Test Unit is made of nylon tube; outside, viton tube. Gas is very dangerous if
it leaks. Consult the Tanaka authorized distributor for periodical gas leakage check.
THE
TESTER IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A GAS LEAKAGE DETECTOR
.
6.2 Prevention of Sample from Catching Fire
In case the temperature at which the first test flame application is made is above the fire point of the
specimen, there is a danger: the specimen catches a fire to blaze up.
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