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Tanaka AD-6 Instruction Manual

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Automated Distillation Tester
Model: AD-6

Instruction Manual

Ver 3.01 100105
Read this manual thoroughly before using the product,
and store in a safe place for future reference.
TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LTD, TOKYO, JAPAN

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Automated Distillation Tester Model: AD-6 Instruction Manual Ver 3.01 100105 Read this manual thoroughly before using the product, and store in a safe place for future reference. TANAKA SCIENTIFIC LTD, TOKYO, JAPAN...
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  • Page 3: Foreword

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Automated Distillation Tester Model AD-6 from Tanaka Scientific Limited. This instruction manual provides necessary information for using the AD-6. Read this manual thoroughly before use and ensure that you have understood its contents. This manual employs the following precautionary notation. For your safety, ensure that you understand these precautions and heed them at all times.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    The content this manual is subject to change without notice due to enhancements to the performance and functionality of the tester. If this manual is lost or damaged, contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor for a replacement copy.

  • Page 5: Warnings And Cautions For Safe Use

    Failure to follow all of the warnings and cautions listed below may result in damage to the tester and/or serious personal injury. Tanaka Scientific Limited will not assume any responsibility for faults or accidents arising from failure to adhere to these instructions.
  • Page 6 Failure to adhere to the above precautions may result in electric shock, damage to the tester, cords and/or cables, and/or fire due to overheating. Warning: Ensure that supply voltage meets the specifications of the product. Do not turn the power on until all electric connections are secured.
  • Page 7 Warning: If the tester makes any abnormal noises or exhibits any abnormal behavior, stop operation immediately, turn the power off at the mains, and contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor. - 6 -...
  • Page 8 Tanaka Scientific Limited. Repairs, Alterations and Maintenance Warning: Do not make any modifications or alterations to the tester without the approval of Tanaka Scientific Limited. Warning: Do not attempt to repair the tester yourself. In the event that the tester exhibits any abnormal behavior whatsoever, contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor.
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  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOREWORD..........................2 USES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 About This Manual ......................... 3 BEFORE USE ..........................3 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE ................4 Contents............................9 Section Names and Functions ................... 11 Installation.......................... 14 Installation Site......................14 Setting of Fire Containment Shutter ................14 Electrical Connections....................
  • Page 11 Manual Heater Control ....................31 Maintenance ........................32 10.1 Inspecting and Replenishing Circulating Solution ............32 10.2 Replacing Circulating Solution ..................33 10.3 Fire Containment Shutter .................... 34 10.4 Error Status and Fault ....................34 Inspection and Post-sale Service..................36 11.1 Periodic Maintenance....................

  • Page 12: Section Names And Functions

    1 Section Names and Functions (20) ． (10) (15) (16) (17) (11) (18) (19) (12) (13) (14) Left Front Right Fig. 1 Model AD-6 - 11 -...
  • Page 13 (16) RS-232C Connector: Connect a personal computer with LIMS communication software and Tanaka's ADManager (option) installed to this communications port. (17) Circuit Breaker: Pops out and cuts power to the tester to protect the circuits if excess current is detected.
  • Page 14 (10) (11) (12) Fig. 2 Model AD-6 Operator Panel DISP CHANGE Key: Press this key to toggle between the STANDBY and RUN screens. PRINT Key: Press this key to reprint test results, plot distillation curves, and to print temperature correction values, test parameters, and other settings if optional printer is installed MANUAL CUT Key: Press this key to stop testing manually.

  • Page 15: Installation

    2 Installation Installation Site Warning: The tester must be installed in a well-ventilated environment. Warning: Install the tester on a strong level table. Keep inflammable substances away from the tester. Ensure that a fire extinguisher is kept near the tester. If the table is unstable, the tester may fall down causing a fire.

  • Page 16: Nitogen Gas Connection (For Fire Containment)

    · Keep all cables and electrical connections free of water and other liquids. Failure to adhere to the above precautions may result in electric shock, damage to the tester, cords and/or cables, and/or fire due to overheating. Warning: Ensure that supply voltage meets the specifications of the product.

  • Page 17: Supplying Circulating Solution

    (3) Replenish the solution to MAX again after lower the solution level. When the solution reaches a water pump, surface descent will stop. (4) Turn ON the MAIN switch of the AD-6, solution surface will descent again. Replenish the solution to MAX again.

  • Page 18: Routine Daily Inspection

    Manual Fire Containment Shutter Activator. (See 10.3 on page 33) Warning: Do not attempt to repair the tester yourself. In the event that the tester exhibits any abnormal behavior whatsoever, contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor. - 17 -...

  • Page 19: Prior To Testing

    4 Prior to Testing Warning: Do not use flasks having a deformed bottom, fine scratches or cracks, as these may break and cause a fire during testing. Warning: To prevent a sample from accidentally catching alight, adhere to the following three precautions: ·...

  • Page 20: Drying The Condenser Tube

    Note ( ) For information on setting mode parameters, refer to "9.2 Setting Test Parameters" on Page 29. (2) Wait until the condenser bath and receiver compartment reach the specified temperatures. Note: Bath temperature is maintaind at 4 C when STANDBY even if set bath temperature is 0 C to avoid icing.

  • Page 21: Starting A Test

    5 Starting a Test Starting a Test Press the START key. ( Note ( ) The tester will not start if the starting conditions have not been satisfied, for example, if the condenser bath is not within ±6 ° C of the set temperature (see point (2) in Section 10.4: Error Status and Faults on Page 34).

  • Page 22: Test Sequence

    Dist Curve 35.0 Vertical C/Div Horizontal 10%/Div Fig. 7 Distillation Curve Screen <<From this point, testing proceeds automatically.>> Test Sequence ○ The first 4* minutes The heater block temperature is changed to the set · temperature IT1. TIME begins counting. ·...

  • Page 23: Test Without A 100% Sample In The Graduated Cylinder

    The STANDBY screen shown in Fig. 5 on Page 18 is displayed. · << This completes testing. >> Test without a 100% Sample in the Graduated Cylinder (1) If the sample volume in the graduated cylinder is not 100% ( ), place the graduated cylinder in the receiver compartment as is.

  • Page 24: Terminating A Test

    6 Terminating a Test Under ordinary test conditions, tests end when the end point is detected (E.P CUT). However, tests can also be terminated arbitrarily under the following conditions: Termination and Dry Point (D.P CUT) A test can be terminated at the dry point in one of the following two ways: (1) The dry point is detected by the dry point sensor (optional accessory) for automatic termination.

  • Page 25: Reprinting And Resending Data After Residue

    7 Reprinting and Resending Data after Residue After the residue is set again, corrected data can be reprinted and resent as follows: Setting the Residue Again Set the residue on the RUN screen. If the STANDBY screen is displayed, press the DISPCHANGE key on the operator panel to change the display to the RUN screen (see Fig.

  • Page 26: Displaying And Printing Previous Distillation Data

    Dist Curve 35.0 205.0 Vertical C/Div Horizontal 10%/Div Fig. 9 Distillation Curve Screen (After Test) Displaying and Printing Previous Distillation Data This tester stores previous distillation data. When displaying previous distillation data, set PREV.RESULT on the RUN screen (after test), as shown in Fig.8 on Page 24, to ON and press the ENTER key. TEST RESULT changes to PREVIOUS RESULT, and the previous distillation data is displayed.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Temperature Sensor And Dry Point Sensor

    8 Attaching the Temperature Sensor and Dry Point Sensor Attaching the Temperature Sensor Attach the temperature sensor straight so that it will come to the center of the neck of the flask. The attaching position differs between the temperature sensor for fuel oil and that for BTX. Figures 10 and 11 show the corresponding positions.

  • Page 28: Attachment Location Of The Dry Point Sensor And Temperature Sensor For Btx

    Attachment Location of the Dry Point Sensor and Temperature Sensor for BTX When attaching the dry point sensor, insert the temperature sensor into the Centering Device provided with the dry point sensor, and attach to the distllation flask as shown in Fig.11.

  • Page 29: Setting Test Parameters

    5% to 10% (OFF, INIT or RATE). When testing a sample of an unknown boiling point, select “INIT”. After the first running, AD-6 calculates appropriate IT1 and IT2 temperature, and then records them to the mode.

  • Page 30: How To Set Test Parameters

    5 to 10% and proportional control amount can be set not only by this method, but also by manually. For the detail, refer maintenance manual chapter 2.1.6. (20) Baro Method : Choice of a method for barometric pressure correction. (ASTM D86, D850 or D1078) The default setting is D86.
  • Page 31 ) The Test Parameters screen cannot be displayed during testing. <Test Condition> MODE(01) GASOLIN(300) Sample OFF G-000001 Const A 463 Const A does not appear and Const Operator OFF TANAKA Const B 27 B will be changed to Const K when Loss Corr GRAPH Temp Unit C) ->...

  • Page 32: Manual Heater Control

    80%, and then control heater output manually. Push START key again when recovery reaches to 90%, the AD-6 starts to control heater output automatically until test end. (Manual/Auto switching by START does not affect the setting of “Manu.Heat ON/OFF in the Test Condition screen.)

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    10 Maintenance 10.1 Inspecting and Replenishing Circulating Solution Before using this tester, check the circulating solution. If the solution level is low, replenish the solution as explained below. The tester will be damaged if used without adequate circulating solution. In cold areas, use antifreeze.

  • Page 34: Replacing Circulating Solution

    10.2 Replacing Circulating Solution Caution: Before maintenance, be sure to turn the power off and remove the power plug from the outlet. Before using the tester, be sure to check the circulating solution. If the solution is dirty, replace it as explained below. Even if the solution is not dirty, replace it at least once every two years.

  • Page 35: Fire Containment Shutter

    10 seconds, and tests are interrupted and prevented from starting. Check the cause of the error and contact one of the authorized Tanaka distributors listed at the end of this manual. If problems occur during testing, data indicating the cause of the problem is printed. Press the RESET key to return to the STANDBY screen.
  • Page 36 If the thermofuse is blown, the fire buzzer sounds and the shutter closes. If the nitrogen pipe is connected to the fire containment nitrogen port ((8) in Fig.1: Model AD-6 on Page 11), the solenoid valve opens automatically to discharge nitrogen into the heater block to help controllig the fire.

  • Page 37: Inspection And Post-Sale Service

    Tanaka Scientific Limited. For an order or inquiry about consumables, accessories, or other replacement parts for this tester, contact the authorized Tanaka distributor given in the warranty at the end of this manual. When placing an order, be sure to quote the product model "AD-6".

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    (1) Tanaka Scientific Limited will send a replacement part to the local distributor or directly to the customer. The local distributor or the customer peair the AD-6 with supplied parts. (2) The customer will need to send part or all of the faulty equipment to Tanaka Scientific Limited for repairs.

  • Page 39: Post-Delivery Notes

    These manuals are part of this tester. Should you lose either manual, contact Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor for a new copy. For safety, keep a copy of the address and telephone number of Tanaka Scientific Limited or an authorized distributor.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    13 Specifications (1) Conforming stds: ASTM D86, ISO 3405, (ASTM D850/1078 with Optional Accessories) (2) Temp ranges: The following four ranges can be selected Room temperature to 300 °C (for ASTM 7C thermometer) Fuel oil: Room temperature to 400 °C (for ASTM 8C thermometer) Room temperature to 200 °C Solvent (BTX): Room temperature to 400 °C...
  • Page 41 (2) Special parameters: Set these parameters as required (defaults are the underlined values in the parentheses) ▪ Loss correction method (graphical/arithmatical) ▪ Unit of rounding distillation temperature and volume (0.1/0.5) ▪ Heater temperature manual control (ON/OFF) ▪ Measurement both end point and dry point (ON/OFF) ▪...
  • Page 42 Printing Paper - 41 -...
  • Page 43 ・ Data Management System ADMgr ⇒ Necessary for printing distillation curves or printing data using a PC Functionality: Printing distillation curves, accumulating and storing distillation results, displaying statuses on Model AD-6, transferring distillation results (RS-232C), and sending/receiving and storing set test parameters...
  • Page 44 When ASTM D850 is selected in “Baro Method” line (refer 9.1 (20)), barometer is printed out in mmHg. Fig. 18 Example of Test Result Print - 43 -...

  • Page 45: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty 1. This product has passed a quality assurance inspection to the standards of Tanaka Scientific Limited. 2. This product will be warranted for a period of one year from the date of delivery. To avoid later confusion, be sure to enter the date of delivery in warranty ticket below.

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