Scientech Astral Calorimeter - Manual (Page 2)

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Thank you for choosing a Scientech Astral calorimeter. Scientech, an ISO 9001 registered company, and our
employees are pleased to provide you with a product designed for years of reliable service. Please read this
manual completely before using your indicator. This information will enable you to fully utilize the equipment
and should be located nearby for reference. The calorimeter is intended to be used only in the manner outlined
in this manual. Misuse of the equipment may cause product failure.
The words "calorimeter" and "detector" are synonymous as used in this manual.
Table of Contents:
Calorimeter Operating Parameters:............................................................................................................................2
Astral™ Calorimeter Specifications:.........................................................................................................................3
Absorption of HD Absorbing Material:.....................................................................................................................4
CE Mark Certification: ..............................................................................................................................................4
Environmental Requirements: ...................................................................................................................................4
Unpacking and Set Up: ..............................................................................................................................................4
Correcting Astral
 Series HD Calorimeters Operating Parameters for Use at Different Wavelengths: ..................5
Calorimeter Operation Without an Indicator: ............................................................................................................5
Cable Requirements:...........................................................................................................................................5
Operation of Astral
 Calorimeters with a Digital Volt Meter:..........................................................................6
Operation of Astral  Calorimeters with an Analog Chart Recorder: ................................................................6
Calorimeter Response: ..............................................................................................................................6
Numerical Integration: ..............................................................................................................................7
Initial Voltage Interpolation:.....................................................................................................................7
Peak Voltage Estimate: .............................................................................................................................7
Calibration of Astral  Calorimeters Using Electric Substitution Heating: ..............................................................8
Factory Recalibration:................................................................................................................................................9
Limited Warranty:......................................................................................................................................................9
Returned Goods Procedure: .......................................................................................................................................9
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment: .....................................................................................................9
HD Absorption vs. Wavelength:................................................................................................................................10
C
ALORIMETER
O
PERATING
P
ARAMETERS
:
Calorimeter 1:
Calorimeter 2:
Model No: ___________ Model No: __________
Serial No: ___________ Serial No: __________
Calibration Wavelength ___________nm Calibration Wavelength: __________nm
Output Sensitivity (S): ___________V/W Output Sensitivity (S): __________V/W
Time Constant (1/e): ___________sec. Time Constant (1/e): __________sec.
Calibration Temp: ___________ °C Calibration Temp: __________°C
Sub. Heater Resistance (Rc): ___________ohms Sub. Heater Resistance (Rc): __________ohms
Sub. Heater Voltage (Vh): ___________volts Sub. Heater Voltage (Vh): __________volts
Sub. Heater Wattage (Wh) ___________watts Sub. Heater Wattage (Wh): __________watts