VICI 450 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 ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Input Configurations ............................................................................................................. 6
Rack Mount Options .............................................................................................................. 6
Special Customer Options ................................................................................................... 6
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Initial Receiving Inspection/Check .............................................................................................. 8
Unpacking the Dynacalibrator ..................................................................................................... 8
Concealed Damage .......................................................................................................................... 9
Unit Location .....................................................................................................................................10
Permeation Device Conditioning ..............................................................................................10
Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................................11
Supply Inlet .............................................................................................................................11
Carrier/Dilution Inlets ..........................................................................................................12
Bypass Loops ..........................................................................................................................13
Span and Zero Outlets ........................................................................................................13
Overflow Vent ........................................................................................................................13
Front Panel Controls and Indicators .........................................................................................14
Main Power Switch ...............................................................................................................14
Heater Power Switch ...........................................................................................................14
Permeation Chamber ..........................................................................................................14
Permeation Chamber Flowmeter ...................................................................................14
Temperature Readout and Controller ...........................................................................14
Dilution Flow Control Valves.............................................................................................14
Dilution Flowmeters ............................................................................................................14
Oven Temperature Limit Thermostat ............................................................................14
Mode Selector Switch and Indicators............................................................................15
Calculations ................................................................................................................................................16
Initial Power Up .........................................................................................................................................17
Connections ......................................................................................................................................17
Chamber Temperature ..................................................................................................................17
Setting the Chamber Temperature Manually ........................................................................18
Setting the Chamber Temperature Limit Switch .................................................................18
Setting the Chamber Temperature via Serial Port (RS-232) .............................................19
Installing the Permeation Device(s) ..........................................................................................19
Serial Port Communication ..................................................................................................................20
Setting Up Serial Communication via HyperTerminal® .....................................................20
Entering Commands ......................................................................................................................24
Analyzer Calibration ................................................................................................................................25
Shutdown Procedure ..............................................................................................................................26