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SPECTRO Inc. M90301 Operation User's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation & User Manual Source Frequency Test Meter Part Number M90301...
  • Page 2 Operation & User Manual Source Frequency Test Meter Part Number M90301...
  • Page 3 © 2008-2012 Spectro, Incorporated. All rights reserved. The information and descriptions in this document are the sole property of Spectro Incorporated and may not be copied, reproduced, disseminated, or distributed without explicit written permission from Spectro Incorporated. The statements, confi gurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of this publication, but Spectro Incorporated assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT! Register Your Product. Register your product online at http://www.spectroinc.com/register.htm. Filling out the online form completes your product registration. Completing the one-page form is quick and enables Spectro to: • Contact you with important product alerts. • Inform you about any product updates. •...
  • Page 6 Product Safety WARNING: High voltages are present during the operation of the Spectroil M! Observe all safety precautions! Turn OFF the main power switch and unplug the Spectroil M before performing any work. Software CAUTION: Do not attempt to add any software or alter the original factory-installed software without checking fi...
  • Page 7 Product Safety Operation & User Manual July 2012/Version 1.2 Source Frequency Test Meter...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | vii Contents INTRODUCTION ......................1 DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS ................3 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT ................5 Display Contrast Adjustment ................... 5 Battery Replacement ......................5 Calibration ........................6 PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE EXCITATION SOURCE FREQUENCY ....7 4.1.
  • Page 9 viii | | Operation & User Manual List of Effective Pages Th is manual consists of 18 pages plus a cover. Summary of SFTM Manual Versions Change Ver- Date Description First Issue 30 June 1995 CID versions of the Spectroil M and Spectroil Jr+ 29 July 2008 Updated manual for current versions of the Spectroil M that have SFTM docking ports.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | 1 Section 1.0 1.0 INTRODUCTION Th is manual provides a description of the Source Frequency Test Meter (SFTM) and step-by-step procedure to measure and adjust the excitation source frequency of the Spectroil M family of Oil Introduction Analysis Spectrometers.
  • Page 11 2 | | Operation & User Manual formance of the Spectroil M is directly dependent on the output characteristics and frequency of the oscillatory arc source. It is absolutely necessary to check the excitation source frequency prior to performing the JOAP monthly correlation samples.

  • Page 12: Description & Specifications

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | 3 Section 2.0 2.0 DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS Th e Source Frequency Test Meter is a hand-held device used to check and to verify the excitation source frequency of the Spectroil M family of Description & oil analysis spectrometers.
  • Page 13 4 | | Operation & User Manual SFTM SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Display: 5 digits, 10 mm (0,4”) Liquid Crystal (LCD) Measuring Range: 5 to 99,999 counts Resolution: 0.1 count ( < 1,000 discharge/min. 1 discharge/min. (> 1,000 counts) Accuracy: +/- (0.05% + 1 count) Time Base: Quartz Crystal, 4.194 Mhz Operating Temperature:...

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | 5 Section 3 3.0 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT 3.1 Display Contrast Adjustment Th e contrast of the LCD display may vary due to battery voltage drop or a change of the viewing Maintenance & angle. Th e contrast is variable with the “CON- TRAST”...

  • Page 15: Calibration

    6 | | Operation & User Manual cover can be removed by momentarily depressing the latch with your fi nger. Replace the old batter- ies with four (4) fresh AA batteries. Th e correct polarity and location of the batteries is shown in each socket.

  • Page 16: Procedure To Check The Excitation Source Frequency

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | 7 Section 4 4.0 PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE EXCITATION SOURCE FREQUENCY Th ere are two methods to check the excitation source frequency using the Source Frequency Test Procedure Meter. Th e fi rst method employs an optical fi ber that views the arc discharges as they occur across the auxiliary gap.
  • Page 17 8 | | Operation & User Manual point the SFTM toward a fl uorescent light fi xture appear as a concentrated stream of light. In and press and hold the Momentary Power Switch actuality, this steam of light consists of ap- for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 18: Auxiliary Gap Direct View

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | 9 determine the excitation source frequency. Top Trim Panel Th is number must be 54,000 +/- 2000. If the MEMORY switch is held, the letters “UP” will appear, which designates that this was the highest reading taken during the burn.
  • Page 19 10 | | Operation & User Manual Safety Interlock Switch Auxiliary Table 4-4, Location of safety interlock and auxiliary gap lock switch function and permit power to be 7. Set the MODE switch on the control panel applied to the instrument. If either of two to OPERATE.
  • Page 20 Source Frequency Test Meter | | 11 11. Press the START switch located on the front control panel, refer to the Spectroil M Operator’s Manual. Th e burn cycle will be- gin and the high voltage across the auxiliary gap will appear as a concentrated stream of light.
  • Page 21 12 | | Operation & User Manual the MEMORY switch to end the reading. 19. Th is procedure is now complete. 14. Press and hold the MEMORY switch a second time and a new number will appear. Th is is the number that will be used to de- termine the excitation source frequency.

  • Page 22: Detailed Description Of Excitation Source Frequency

    Source Frequency Test Meter | | 13 Section 5 5.0 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXCITATION SOURCE FREQUENCY he excitation source of the Spectroil M is an oscil- lating alternate current (AC) electric arc discharge Detailed which has been optimized for oil matrices and the JOAP data base.
  • Page 23 14 | | Operation & User Manual 1) to provide a good statistical sampling of the the nominal (120 or 240 VAC) input line volt- particles spread across the disc electrode which age having +/- 10% deviation to an output of is approximately 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch and 2) to 125 VAC within +/- 3%.
  • Page 24 Source Frequency Test Meter | | 15 ally identifi able by a pause in the time between puter will adjust the calibration curves to make all the start of the burn and the countdown of the the standards from 0 to 100 ppm read correctly. burn counter.
  • Page 25 16 | | Operation & User Manual July 2010/Version 1.2...
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