Parr Instrument 6300 - Manual (Page 9)

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REFACE
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G
ENERAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
Electrical Ratings
120VAC, 6.0 Amps. 50/60 Hz
240VAC, 3.0 Amps, 50/60 Hz
Before connecting the calorimeter to an electrical outlet,
the user must be certain that the electrical outlet has
an earth ground connection and that the line, load and
other characteristics of the installation do not exceed
the following limits:
Voltage: Fluctuations in the line voltage should not
exceed 10% of the rated nominal voltage shown on the
data plate.
Frequency: Calorimeters can be operated from either
a 50 or 60 Hertz power supply without affecting their
operation or calibration.
Current: The total current drawn should not exceed the
rating shown on the data plate on the calorimeter by
more than 10 percent.
E
NVIRONMENTAL
C
ONDITIONS
Operating: 15ºC to 30ºC; maximum relative
humidity of 80% non-condensing. Installation Category
II (over voltage) in accordance with IEC 664.
Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.
Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters.
Storage: -25ºC and 65ºC; 10% to 85% relative
humidity.
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying
Before moving the instrument, disconnect all
connections from the rear of the apparatus. Lift the
instrument by grabbing underneath each corner.
G
ETTING
S
TARTED
These steps are offered to help the user become familiar
with, install, operate and develop the full capabilities of
the Parr 6300 Calorimeter.
Review the 1. Concept of Operations, Chapter 1, to get
an understanding of the overall capabilities of the
calorimeter and microprocessor control.
Unpack and install the calorimeter in accordance 2.
with Installation, Chapter 2. This simple, step-wise
procedure will acquaint the user with the various
parts of the calorimeter and make it easier to
understand the operating instructions which follow.
Turn the power switch ON (located on the back). 3.
Turn to the Instrument Description, Chapter 3, to
review the touch screen controls.
Review the 4. Program Installation and Control, Chapter
4, to match the factory settings to the intended
mode of operation. Any required changes can be
made to the program parameters located in the
Main Menu.
Review the 5. Reporting Instructions, Chapter 7,
to become familiar with the manner in which
calorimetry corrections are entered. Also discussed
are generating final reports, editing and clearing
memory.
Turn to the 6. Menu Operating Instructions, Appendix
A, to review the menu functions used to modify
the program contained in the 6300 Calorimeter. A
review of the menus will provide a good idea of
the capabilities and flexibility designed into this
instrument.
Review the 7. Calculations, Appendix B. This provides
information about calculations performed by the
6300 Calorimeter.
Review 8. Standardization, Appendix C. This will
serve two important functions. First, it provides
instructions on generating the energy equivalent
factor required to calculate the heat of combustion
of unknown samples. Secondly, it will give the user
the opportunity to run tests on a material with a
known heat of combustion to become familiar with
the instrument and confirm that the instrument and
operating procedures are producing results with
acceptable precision. Most 6300 Calorimeters will
have an energy equivalent of approximately 940
calories per ºC with an 1138 oxygen bomb (800
calories per ºC with an 1136 oxygen bomb.) The
runs for standardization and determinations are
identical, except for the setting of the instrument to
the standardization or determination mode.
Review the 9. Communication Interfacing, Appendix
D, for the correct installation of any peripherals
connected to the 6300 Calorimeter.
After successful standardization, the 6300 10.
Calorimeter should be ready for testing samples.