VICI 230 Dynacalibrator - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Introduction
General Description.......................................................................................................................... 1
Dynacal® Permeation Devices ...................................................................................................... 1
How to Use This Manual.................................................................................................................. 1
Basic Design ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Options ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Input Configurations ............................................................................................................. 3
Rack Mount Options .............................................................................................................. 3
Special Customer Options ................................................................................................... 3
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Initial Receiving Inspection/Check .............................................................................................. 5
Unpacking the Dynacalibrator ..................................................................................................... 5
Concealed Damage .......................................................................................................................... 5
Unit Location ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Permeation Device Conditioning ................................................................................................ 7
Rear Panel Connections .................................................................................................................. 8
Supply Inlet ............................................................................................................................... 8
Carrier/Dilution Inlets ............................................................................................................ 9
Bypass Loops ..........................................................................................................................10
Span and Zero Outlets ........................................................................................................10
Overflow Vent ........................................................................................................................10
Front Panel Controls and Indicators .........................................................................................10
Calculations ................................................................................................................................................12
Initial Power Up .........................................................................................................................................13
Connections ......................................................................................................................................13
Chamber Temperature ..................................................................................................................13
Setting the Chamber Temperature Manually ........................................................................14
Setting the Chamber Temperature Limit Switch .................................................................14
Setting the Chamber Temperature via Serial Port (RS-232) .............................................15
Installing the Permeation Device(s) ..........................................................................................15
Serial Port Communication ..................................................................................................................16
Setting Up Serial Communication via HyperTerminal® .....................................................16
Entering Commands ......................................................................................................................20
Analyzer Calibration ................................................................................................................................21
Shutdown Procedure ..............................................................................................................................21
Advanced Theory of Operation ...........................................................................................................22
Plumbing Configurations .............................................................................................................22
Configuration 0 .....................................................................................................................23
Configuration 1 .....................................................................................................................23
Configuration 2 .....................................................................................................................24
Configuration 3 .....................................................................................................................24
Configuration 4 .....................................................................................................................24
Configuration 5 .....................................................................................................................26