Menu System Electrical Connection Menu Keys Front Panel Meter Control Keys Swagelok Tube Fittings Calorimeter Operation 6400 Calorimeter Installation Guide Video Temperature vs. Time Plot Water Connection Temperature Plot Setup Gas Connection Operating Controls Combustion Vessel Exhaust Connections Spiking Controls...
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General Calculations 50 to 100 Test Maintenance Temperature Rise 500 Test Maintenance Energy Equivalent 5000 Test Maintenance Thermochemical Corrections 6400 Maintenance Checklist Nitric Acid Correction Troubleshooting Sulfur Correction Vessel Exhaust Troubleshooting Fuse Correction Service the O-rings on the 966DD2 Piston...
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Figure 13-3: A1450DD Vessel Head Assembly, View 2 CHAPTER 13 Figure 13-4: 6400 Bucket Assembly PARTS LISTS & DRAWINGS Figure 13-5: 6400 Air Can Assembly, Cutaway Left Parts Lists Figure 13-6: 6400 Air Can Assembly, Cutaway Front Principal Assemblies in Calorimeter...
Related Instructions reface Additional instructions concerning the installation and operation of various component parts and peripheral items used with the 6400 Calorimeter should be made a part of these instructions. Ad- Scope ditional instructions for the optional printer are This manual contains instructions for installing and found in the respective printer package and should operating the 6400 Calorimeter.
Preface Explanation of Symbols On Position Off Position Alternating Current This CAUTION symbol may be present on the Product Instrumentation and literature. If present on the product, the user must consult the appropriate part of the accompanying product literature for more information.
Storage: -25 ºC to 65 ºC; 10 % to 85 % relative menu functions used to modify the program humidity. contained in the 6400 Calorimeter. A review of the menus will provide a good idea of the Provisions for Lifting and Carrying capabilities and flexibility designed into this instrument.
In the 6400 Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter most of the A bright, backlit liquid crystal display, prompts the manual operations in conventional bomb calorim- operator through all setup and operating steps...
A choice of Equilibrium or Dynamic test methods. • Automatic statistical treatment of calibration runs. • Enhanced testing and trouble shooting procedure. The 6400 Calorimeter is equipped with a USB connection plus an Ethernet port for direct commu- nication with attached peripherals and a computer or network.
Environmental Conditions Electrical Connection The 6400 Calorimeter is completely assembled Plug the power line into any grounded outlet and given a thorough test before it is shipped from providing proper voltage that matches the the factory.
6400 Installation Swagelok Tube Fittings Swagelok tubing connections can be disconnected and retightened many times. The same reliable When Swagelok Tube Fittings are used, the instruc- leak-proof seal can be obtained every time the tions for installation are: connection is remade using the simple two-step procedure.
A1589DD Rinse Tank should be made with a piece there is no spillage of water onto the unit of 1/8” nylon pressure hose (HX0012TB024). See while filling the internal reservoir tank. Figure 1-3 below. Figure 2-3: 6400 External Plumbing OXYGEN REGULATOR ASSEMBLY (435 PSIG) OXYGEN (A570DD)
The A1050DD Rinse Container Assembly is avail- psig). To install the regulator, unscrew the protecting able as an accessory to the 6400 Calorimeter (see cap from the tank and inspect the threads on the tank Figure 13-17). This device allows for complete outlet to be sure they are clean and in good condition.
COMMUNICATION CONTROLS menu. The can be attached by installing a USB hub. default parameters for the 6400 are set up for use with the 1759 Printer. The 6400 Calorimeter is also equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port for connection to a computer.
Determination Bomb Installed/EE 1/940.0 Heater and Pump Programming Operating Controls The program in the 6400 Calorimeter can be extensive- Method of Operation Dynamic ly modified to tailor the unit to a wide variety of operat- Reporting Units BTU/lb ing conditions, reporting units, laboratory techniques, Use Spiking Correction available accessories and communication modes.
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6400 Program Installation & Control Bomb 1 Through 4 Auto Sample ID Controls EE Value Automatic Sample ID Protected EE Value Automatic Sample ID Number Automatic Sample ID Increment Thermochemical Correction Auto Preweigh Controls Standardization Correction Automatic Preweigh ID Fixed Fuse Correction ON 50.0...
Operation haPter CAUTION! Do not exceed the rec- ommended energy release. Exceed- Operation ing 8000 calories released per test could result in catastrophic failure. Initial Fill When you first fill the calorimeter with water the CAUTION! Do not test samples main reservoir will be filled.
6400 Operation 9. At the conclusion of the test, the calorimeter Samples containing sulfur should contain no more will signal the user. than 50 mg of sulfur and liberate at least 21 kJ (5 kcal). 10. Open the cover and remove the head. Examine...
Operation Sample Types Material such as Napthalene should not be burned in loose powder form but should be formed into a pellet. Because of the difference in combustion charac- teristics of the many different materials which may be burned in an oxygen combustion vessel, it is Coarse Samples difficult to give specific directions which will assure In most cases it may be necessary to burn coarse...
6400 Operation the cup and trimming the excess with a sharp knife. 4. Set the cup in the capsule holder and arrange The seal obtained after pressing this disc firmly the auxiliary fuse so that it touches the center of against the rim of the cup with a flat blade will be the tape disc.
Operation Test Process Stainless steel capsules (43AS) are furnished with each calorimeter. The stainless steel capsules will acquire a dull gray finish after repeated use in an Loading the sample oxygen combustion vessel due to the formation of a Prepare and weigh the sample to 0.0001 g. Gently hard, protective oxide film.
6400 Operation Fill Cycle Once the calorimeter is started and the cover is closed, the fill sequence begins. Figure 4-2: Bucket Fill Flow Diagram VESSEL WASH A1589DD RINSE TANK VESSEL VESSEL VESSEL FILL SEAL EXHAUST WATER WATER COLD DRAIN FILL...
Operation Pre-Period Figure 4-3: Pre-Period/Post-Period Flow Diagram At the completion of the fill sequence, the pre-period begins. The water fill solenoid valve VESSEL WASH closes and isolates the water in the bucket from the rest of the system. Water within this bucket is circulated by the stirrer.
6400 Operation Cool/Rinse Figure 4-4: Rinse & Cool Flow Diagram At the completion of the post-period, the rinse and cool sequence begins. CLOSED OPEN 1. Chilled water is circulated through the bucket to cool the combustion VESSEL WASH vessel to the starting temperature.
Operation Drain At the completion of the bomb rinse sequence, the drain sequence begins. Figure 4-5: Drain Flow Diagram VESSEL WASH A1589DD RINSE TANK WATER WATER COLD VESSEL VESSEL VESSEL DRAIN FILL WATER FILL SEAL EXHAUST CLOSED OPEN WATER WATER TANK CHILLER TEMP PUMP...
Menu Descriptions the required value. Some keys lead to multiple haPter choices. Always clear the current value before entering a new value. Once entered the screen Menu Descriptions will return to the previous menu and the new value will be displayed in the lower right corner of the key.
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6400 Menu Descriptions CALORIMETER OPERATION CALORIMETER OPERATION (CONTINUED) The Calorimeter will normally be operated from TEMPERATURE VS. TIME PLOT the Calorimeter Operation menu, although tests can always be started from any menu screen. SETUP: Press the Setup key to access the Tem-...
Menu Descriptions CALORIMETER OPERATION (CONTINUED) OPERATING CONTROLS TEMPERATURE PLOT SETUP BUCKET MIN VALUE: Press this key to access its numeric dialog box to set a minimum bucket value. JACKET PLOT SYMBOL: Toggles between (same as Bucket Plot Symbol, above). JACKET MIN VALUE: Press this key to access its numeric dialog box to set a minimum jacket value.
6400 Menu Descriptions OPERATING CONTROLS (CONTINUED) OPERATING CONTROLS (CONTINUED) SPIKING CONTROLS BOMB RINSE TANK CONTROLS USE FIXED SPIKE: When set to ON, a constant RINSE TIME: This value establishes the time that amount of spike is to be added to each test.
I/O board information, CPU a unique program within the 6400 identified information, and IP address assigned. as “64-FAST” . The program will “overlay” the factory settings and shorten the run time by ap- SOFTWARE &...
11th is still stored in the memory and is available for system). Currently, there is only one bomb selec- viewing or printing. Only runs that are at final status tion for the 6400. will be used in this calculation. USER FUNCTION SETUP: This key leads to sub-...
BOMB 1 - BOMB 4: Leads to sub-menu, Bomb 1 - PROTECT EE VALUE: Toggles between OFF Bomb 4. Displays standardization information for and ON. When set to OFF , the 6400 automati- bomb and bucket combinations. While only one cally updates the EE value as new tests are run.
Control Chart fied value will be used in the final reports, and the Parameters menu (see Calibration Data and 6400 will not prompt for actual corrections to be Controls menu). entered. (If all corrections are fixed, only a final CONTROL PLOT CHART PLOT report will be generated).
Menu Descriptions THERMOCHEMICAL CORRECTIONS (CONTINUED) THERMOCHEMICAL CORRECTIONS (CONTINUED) ACID CORRECTION: Press this key on the LEFT CALCULATION FACTORS: Accesses the Calcula- side to toggle between Fixed HNO , Calculated tion Factors sub-menu, which provides for setting , Entered Total, Entered HNO , and Fixed a number of options for the way the thermochemi- Total for the acid correction for standardization...
6400 Menu Descriptions THERMOCHEMICAL CORRECTIONS (CONTINUED) THERMOCHEMICAL CORRECTIONS (CONTINUED) CALCULATION FACTORS (CONTINUED) NET HEAT/DRY FACTORS FUSE MULTIPLIER: The fuse corrections rep- resent the number of calories liberated by the burning fuse wire used to ignite the sample. If another measurement is used, the correction factor must be entered here.
Menu Descriptions DATA ENTRY CONTROLS DATA ENTRY CONTROLS (CONTINUED) NET HEAT DATA ENTRY CONTROLS (CONT.) OXYGEN ENTRY MODE: This key steps through the options for entering oxygen content for calculating the net heat of combustion either manually through the touchscreen or automati- cally through the balance (USB) port.
6400 Menu Descriptions DATA ENTRY CONTROLS (CONTINUED) DATA ENTRY CONTROLS (CONTINUED) AUTO SAMPLE ID CONTROLS (CONTINUED) MOISTURE DATA ENTRY CONTROLS (CONT.) AUTO SAMPLE ID INCREMENT: Establishes the MOISTURE AS RECEIVED (MAR) ENTRY MODE: increment between sample numbers; used when This key steps through the options for entering the Automatic Sample ID is set to ON.
Menu Descriptions REPORTING CONTROLS COMMUNICATION CONTROLS REPORT WIDTH: Toggle this key to set the column Accesses sub-menus which set the communications width of the printer to either 40 or 80 columns. protocols for the printer and balances. Select 40 when the 1759 Printer is used. PRINTER TYPE: Toggles between 1759 and Generic.
6400 Menu Descriptions COMMUNICATION CONTROLS (CONTINUED) COMMUNICATION CONTROLS (CONTINUED) BALANCE PORT SETTINGS BALANCE PORT COMMUNICATIONS (CONT.) LOG BALANCE TO DISPLAY. Directs the incom- ing data stream from the balance to a display buffer. This function can be used to determine the data format from an unknown balance type.
Menu Descriptions FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED) RUN DATA FILE MANAGER RUN DATA FILE MANAGER: This key activates the File Manager. The File Manager is used to delete The white upper portion of the Run Data File Manag- or rename test report files. It is also used to con- er screen presents all tests in memory in a scrollable vert file types.
6400 Menu Descriptions DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTICS (CONTINUED) DATA LOGGER CONTROLS (CONTINUED) DATA LOG INTERVAL: This key displays the interval of which the selected data is logged. The interval in seconds is defined in the Select Data Items sub-menu (normally 12 seconds).
Menu Descriptions DIAGNOSTICS (CONTINUED) DIAGNOSTICS (CONTINUED) VIEW INSTRUMENT LOG: No longer used. Press- DATA LOGGER CONTROLS (CONTINUED) ing this key will display a blank window. DELETE DATA LOG FILE: When this key is pressed the contents of the data log file are I/O DIAGNOSTICS: Press this key to display its I/O deleted.
ASTM procedures Hm + e recommend that the energy equivalent be deter- mined by averaging ten tests. The 6400 Calorim- eter automatically determines and uses up to ten tests in its memory and will update the EE Value Where: as additional standardizations are run.
6400 Standardizations Any outliers or other tests which should not be value by entering this number on CALIBRATION included in the average EE Value must be deleted DATA & CONTROLS menu - CALIBRATION RUN LIMIT. from the memory using the memory management procedures (see Chapter 10).
Standardizations Calorimeter Control Limit Values in cal/g When Benzoic Acid is Used as a Test Sample Accepted heat of combustion taken as 6318 cal/g. Instrument precision 0.10 %. Control limits based on 99 % confidence (3 sigma) values. Values are in cal/g. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NUMBER OF UCL FOR THE RANGE...
6400 Standardizations Calorimeter Control Limit Values in BTU/lb When Benzoic Acid is Used as a Test Sample Accepted heat of combustion taken as 11373 BTU/lb. Instrument precision 0.10 %. Control limits based on 99 % confidence (3 sigma) values. Values are in BTU/lb.
It is commonly expressed in cal/°C. Since it is directly The 6400 Calorimeter will automatically make all related to the mass of the calorimeter, it will of the calculations necessary to produce a gross change whenever any of the components of the heat of combustion for the sample.
When using the 6400, there are two components to ing the assumption of a fixed nitric acid correction. the fuse correction: The 6400 Calorimeter can be set up to apply the acid • The heat introduced by heating the wire used correction by either the ASTM or ISO convention, as to ignite the cotton thread.
6400 Calorimeter has been programmed to permit Acid Correction: the user to use standard solutions and units which In the 6400 there are a number of settings for the are most convenient, since the microprocessor can acid correction. easily apply any conversion factors required.
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6400 Calculations Using the default acid and sulfur multipliers as well as The calculated nitric acid method can be applied a heat of formation of nitric acid of 14.1 cal/mEq a 1 g to samples containing up to 2 % nitrogen without sample with 25 mL of washings and 2 % sulfur would...
Sulfur Multiplier is somewhat different than ASTM procedures. Use Offset Correction Provision has been made in the 6400 Controller for Offset Value -43.5 dealing with these different procedures. The analysis of vessel washings in these methods call for a titration, first using 0.1N barium hydrox-...
White oil is also an excellent In nearly all industrial operations, this water vapor material, particularly for liquid samples. The 6400 escapes as steam in the flue gases and the latent Calorimeter can automatically compensate for the heat of vaporization, which it contains, is not addition of spiking materials to these samples.
File Management If fixed values for fuse, acid and sulfur are turned haPter OFF on the THERMOCHEMICAL CORRECTIONS menu, then the user must manually enter the Corrections & Final Reports values at the prompt. If values for these corrections are not available, the operator can use the SKIP key to bypass any of the Entering Corrections and Obtaining the corrections.
Report Options • Run Data Status. This key enables the operator The 6400 Calorimeter can transmit its stored test to display only preliminary reports, only final data in either of two ways. The AUTO REPORT reports, only pre weighed samples reports, all DESTINATION key on the Reporting Controls Menu stored reports or preliminary and final reports.
USB flash drives that can be used to: • Copy test file data for transfer to a computer The 6400 Calorimeter will hold data for 1000 tests in its memory. These tests may be pre weights, • Copy user settings for back up preliminary or final reports for either standardiza- •...
We recommend that vessels with significant imperfec- tion of this nature be serviced at Fuses The replacement of protective fuses for the 6400 CAUTION! Do not pry elastomer Calorimeter should be performed by qualified seals (O-rings and quad-rings) from personnel.
6400 Maintenance & Troubleshooting the seal to cause it to pucker out of the groove. Remove, inspect and clean the cylinder check With the other hand, grab the exposed, pinched valve (668DD) and corresponding sealing area in the vessel cylinder. In extreme cases, i.e. a spilled section and pull the seal from the groove.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5000 Test Maintenance The 1140DD Seal/Release mechanism should be serviced with the same frequency as the vessel To deal with the realities of today’s test loads and head. This includes the replacement and lubrica- cycle times, the ASTM Committee recommends tion of the 659DDJU (2), 1138DD, 1143DD and in method E144 Standard Practice for Safe Use of 357HCJB O-rings with 811DD lubricant.
6400 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6400 Maintenance Checklist Quarterly Maintenance Date Date Date Date 1. Change water 2. Replace 149C 3. Clean grill on heat sink. 50 to 100 Test Maintenance Date Date Date Date 1. Replace 8400DD2 Heating Wire 2. Clean 986DD Electrode...
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4. Turn BOMB SEAL on then off to retract the 966DD2 piston. Vessel Exhaust Troubleshooting 5. Turn on O2 FILL to begin filling the combustion The vessel exhaust and sealing is controlled by vessel. The vessel will be completely filled in movement of the 966DD2 piston inside of the one minute, at which time O2 FILL should be 1140DD vessel seal/release cylinder.
6400 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Confirm Correct Operation of the Solenoid Valve CAUTION! Turn off the power to If the piston does not move, it is worthwhile at this the calorimeter prior to attempting to point to confirm that both sections of the A1251DD reset the thermostat.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting A Misfire Condition Has Been Detected. • Check connection to the board This error will be generated in the event the total • Room temperature is below 10 °C (50 °F) temperature rise fails to exceed 0.5 °C after the first •...
6400 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Rinse Tank Level May Be Low. The calorimeter will turn off the heater and pump if The controller decrements the rinse tank counter the heater is at 100 % power for more than 10 min- each time the vessel is rinsed. This message will utes.
1759 Printer. Note: The automatic data output option should not be used. Balance Connections The 6400 Calorimeter supports input from multiple Generic Interface balance types. Additionally, a generic input driver is provided for communications with balances that The data field should consist...
Alternatively, a PC can be connected directly to the calorimeter via an Ethernet Cable. Both PC and 6400 Calorimeter must be assigned static IP ad- The HOSTNAME button on the network configura- dresses from the same subnet (e.g. 192.168.1.125 and tion screen allows the user to give a meaningful 192.168.1.110 with net mask 255.255.255.0).
6400 Communications Interfaces Test Data Files Field Description 6400 Data File Naming Convention SampleWt sample weight SpikeWt spike weight Test files are stored in the calorimeter with a unique file name. See the following table for details. Fuse fuse value...
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Communications Interfaces The following screenshot illustrates the contents of the calorimeter data directory as presented by a web browser. You can drag and drop or copy and paste test data files (with the csv suffix) from the web browser window to any convenient folder or directory on the PC.
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6400 Communications Interfaces The calorimeter offers a web server service. Test reports can be viewed with a web browser using a URL of the following form. http://10.1.5.10 Where 10.1.5.10 is the IP address of the calorimeter. The following screenshot illustrates the calorimeter...
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Communications Interfaces Clicking on the Config button will display the screen below. Changes made on this screen will change the settings in the calorimeter.
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6400 Communications Interfaces Clicking on the Run Data button displays a list of reports currently in the instrument memory. Clicking on a test under the select sample ID box will display the data for the selected sample ID.
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Communications Interfaces Clicking on the System Info button will display the screen below.
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6400 Communications Interfaces Clicking on the LCD Snap Shot button will display the current menu screen displayed by the calorimeter. If the backlight is not on, this screen will display a blank blue square. Note: This is a picture only. The calorimeter cannot be remotely operated from this screen. Remote op- eration requires the appropriate Feature Key.
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Communications Interfaces Clicking on the Documentation button will display the screen below. Clicking on any of the links will open the corresponding web page. Note: Connection to the internet is required for these links.
Windows file server. The Samba server feature Remote Operation can be used to facilitate data file transfer from a The 6400 can be operated remotely via PC over a calorimeter or proximate interface to a PC running network with the purchase of the 1965E Remote the Windows operating system.
Parts Lists & Drawings A1250DD2 Controller Assembly haPter Part No. Description Parts Lists & Drawings 2395E6 CPU Board, 6400 A2140E I/O Board 2400E LCD Touchscreen, 5” A2402E Speaker Assembly with Cable Parts Lists A2403E Power Cable Assembly Principal Assemblies in Calorimeter...
6400 Parts Lists & Drawings Figure 13-1b: 1138 Parts Diagram Key PART NO. DESCRIPTION 888DD2 CYLINDER (1138) † 888DD2CH CYLINDER FOR CHLORINE SERVICE (1138CL) 889DD OUTER RING 821DD O-RING, NBR 1/16 ID X 1/16 CS 668DD HEAD CHECK VALVE ‡...
Parts Lists & Drawings Figure 13-4: 6400 Bucket Assembly A1455DD A940DD 882DD* 925DD SEE NOTE 944DD 1071DD* A890DD2 943DD REF 668DD 821DD (1138) SEE NOTE SECTION A-A * Parts to be replaced as part of the 500 Test Maintenance, see Chapter 11.
6400 Parts Lists & Drawings Figure 13-5: 6400 Air Can Assembly, Cutaway Left A1428DD AIR CAN ASSEMBLY A940DD BUCKET ASSEMBLY 857DD O-RING (2) 328E PLUG 376VB MALE ELBOW 962DD (4) SB1632SC06 8-32 X 3/8 SHCS 1139DD INSERT 941DD 1140DD 1141DD...
Parts Lists & Drawings Figure 13-14: A1456DD Rinse Valve Assembly 626DD CONNECTOR 243VBAD MALE CONNECTOR W/ (2) 1163E MALE CONTACT 1/8T-1/8NPTM 11" BLACK 11" BLACK 180VBAD MALE ELBOW 1/8T-1/8NPTM 244VB UNION BULKHEAD (REF) 1824E SOLENOID VALVE 523VBAD MALE ADAPTER 1/8T-1/8NPTM Figure 13-15: Water Tank &...