IKA C 200 - Manual (Page 21)

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6.3 Preparing the measurement
The calorimeter is in ”waiting” mode.
 Selecting MEASUREMENT (F2) will take you
to the "Prepare measurement" menu.
 Enter the noted weighted sample in the
marked "Einwaage" (weighted sample) field with
an accuracy of 0.0001 g using the keyboard.
You can access all the other options by pressing
UP/DOWN (F2):
 CALIBRATION
Enter "1" here to perform a calibration.
 Check the other presettings:
DECOMPOSITION VESSEL
Enter the number of the decomposition vessel
used for this test. If you are only using one de-
composition vessel, you can leave the "1" in the
"decomposition vessel" fi eld.
QEXTERNAL1
Correction value for the heat energy generated
by the cotton thread ignition aid. A default value
of 50 J is specifi ed here. The default value for the
combustible crucible option is 0 J. If you use a
burning aid other than the C 710.4 IKA
® -cotton
thread, change this value.
 Place the decomposition vessel into the inner
vessel of calorimeter C 200. The decomposition
vessel must be placed between the three locating
bolts.
 Pour approx. 2 l tap water maintained at a con-
stant temperature into the tank using the measu-
ring cup. Keep an eye on the level indicator!
Attaching
the ignition
adaptor
Detaching
the ignition
adaptor
1.
2.
Locating bolt
Magnetic stirring bar