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- Page 1 Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Automatic Flash Point Tester Model APM-7 Maintenance Manual Ver 2.0 100501 Tanaka Scientific Limited...
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Page 2: Foreword
Before performing any maintenance on the APM-7, read this manual carefully and make sure that you fully understand the instructions given herein. In order to ensure safe operation of the APM-7 Flash Point Tester, this manual makes use of warnings and caution messages such as those below. To avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage, strictly observe these important safety precautions at all times. -
Page 3: Before Starting Maintenance Work
Before starting Maintenance Work ● Before performing any maintenance work on the APM-7, thoroughly read this manual and ensure that you fully understand all the instructions given herein. If you are unclear or have questions, even if seemingly insignificant, always contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. - Page 4 ・ Warning： If the equipment makes strange noises or exhibits abnormal ！ behavior during operation, stop operation at once and turn off the main switch. Cease using the APM-7 and immediately contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. ！ ・ Warning： Never use bare hands to remove a test cup after completion of a test sequence.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents ＜Preface＞ Foreword ................1 About this Manual ..............1 Before starting Maintenance Work ............2 Safety Precautions (“Warning” and “Caution” indicators) ........2 Periodic Inspections ............6 １ Cleaning of Test Cup and Test Cover.......... 6 １.１ Confirmation of temperature correction value ........6 １.２... - Page 6 ROM ..............30 ４.１.２ ４.１.３ Internal Battery ............30 Barometric Pressure Sensor (option) ........30 ４.１.４ Built-in Clock board (option) ..........30 ４.１.５ Replacement of Test Unit Components ........31 ４.２ Temperature Sensor ........... 31 ４.２.１ Flash Detector............32 ４.２.２ Heater Block ............
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Page 7: １ Periodic Inspections
１ Periodic Inspections In order to maintain accurate performance of the APM-7 and to guarantee safe oparation of the device, periodic inspections must be performed at regular intervals. Cleaning of Test Cup and Test Cover １.１ Caution: Do not bend the tip of the flash detector when cleaning test cover. - Page 8 Extreme danger of fire and/or explosion. Follow the instructions below to check the gas lines of the APM-7 unit for possible leaks. Turn OFF the main switch and remove the power plug from the wall socket.
- Page 9 Bubbles appearing at any of the gas line joints indicate the presence of a gas leak. Cease using the APM-7 and contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor for repairs. After completion of the inspection, press the RESET key. This will shut the solenoid valve.
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Page 10: ２ Adjustments
For the changing value, press Right key to blink the first character, then press Right-Left key/ Up-Down key. Press RESET key after setting is completed. Record changed value to “Appended Table 1 APM-7 Setting Table”. It will be required when built-in battery goes dead (approx. 5 to 7 years). - Page 11 electric ignition configuration, enter provisional output value or 10% lower than the present setting. Table 1 Filament Output Values Actual AC Provisional Output Value Source Gas Ignition Electric Ignition 100V 110V 115V 120V 220V 230V 240V Gas Ignition: After entering new output value, push START key to confirm the gas can be ignited by filament within a minute.
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Page 12: Parameter Settings
Cooling time can be change from 00min (No Cooling) to 99min(Continuous Cooling). (3) First appl (First Application Temperature below EXP.FP) For APM-7, the temperature of first application of ignition source is changeable. The range is C (32 F) to 28 C (50 F) bolow the expected flash point. -
Page 13: Displaying Temperature Unit And Temperature Correction
Displaying Temperature Unit ２.３.１ APM-7 is capable of displaying temperature in degree C and degree F. When APM-7 is shipped out, temperature unit is set to degree C as default, and it can be switched to degree F as follows: (1) Press Right-Left key to select Temp cal (blinking) from the MENU screen, then press FUNCTION key. -
Page 14: Displaying Temperature Correction
Point at 370℃, then repeat the procedure (c) to (e). (3) Calculate new correction values. (4) Input new correction values by the manner of chapter ２.３.３. (5) Repeat (2) again and check the displayed temperature after inputted new correction values. (6) Return the filament output to previous value which is recorded in (1)(e). -
Page 15: External Output Settings
Temp cal Temp unit( Temp( Offset +1.0 +0.0 +1.0 -1.0 Previous curve Actual Value of the Temperature Sensor Fig. 9 Correction by POS (3) Entering Correction Value (a) Press Right-Left key to select Temp cal (blinking) from the MENU screen, then press FUNCTION key. -
Page 16: Rs-232C Setting
*1: Use printer BS2-80TS (option). For date/time verification, we recommend that optional Built-in Clock Board be purchased with this Printer. (2) Inst No.(Instrument No.) Consist of 2 digits. Outputted when a PC or a printer is connected. This number can be changed by pressing Up-Down key. - Page 17 Table 3 Baud Rate DIP SW No.1 DIP SW No.2 DIP SW No.3 DIP SW No.4 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps (3) Connection The connection to a computer is through the 25 pin or 9 pin D-Sub type connector located at the back of the control unit.
- Page 18 (6) Example for Connection As an example for the connection, connection with IBM/AT compatible is as illustrated below. Tester(25P) Computer(25P) Tester(25P) Computer(9P)
- Page 19 (7) Transmitted Data The data consists of ASCII coded 39 characters. It starts with “STX” and ends with “ETX”. Instrument No. (6 ltrs) Test No. (6 ltrs) Flash Point (5 ltrs) EXP.P.P (5 ltrs) No. of Applications Instrument No.: The first 4 characters represent the model; last 2 the serial number. Test No.: A six digit number which is increased one by one as a test is executed properly.
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Page 20: Sample Id (Appears When Selected Printer Only)
Sample ID (appears when selected Printer only) ２.４.２ Y: Sample ID function is active. Consists of 8 digits and can be entered on the Sample ID Entering Screen. N: Sample ID function is inactive. APM Ext.out RS_232C Printer Inst No. Test No. Sample ID 0037 Fig. -
Page 21: Time Settings
Time settings (appears when RS_232C setting is Printer, and valid when built in clock is ２.５ equipped) Press Right-Left key to select Time set (blinking) from the MENU screen, then press FUNCTION key. The following Time Setting Screen will appear. APM Time Set Press FUNC key to set Set Value 00 04/13 14:48... -
Page 22: Optional Mode Settings
Optional Mode Settings ２.７ APM-7 has User Custom Mode and Simulated TAG Mode. Both of modes are invalid when shipping. If these optional modes are required, change the setting. Procedure is as follows. After this mode is entered (indicated on the screen is valid), User or S_TAG will be displayed in the Main screen by pressing MODE key. - Page 23 (1) Heating Rate Setting Press Right-Left key to select Heat (blinking) from the Menu screen, then press FUNCTION key. The following screen will appear. Heat FUNC -> Menu Rate (< EFP-56) (> EFP-28) Fig. 17 Heating Rate Setting Screen Press Right-Left key to blink the heating rate, and then change the value by pressing Up-Down key.
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Page 24: Simulated Tag Mode
(3) Stirrer Speed Setting Press Right-Left key to select Stirrer (blinking) from the Menu screen, then press FUNCTION key. The following screen will appear. Stirrer FUNC -> Menu High (250 rpm) Fig. 18 Stirring Speed Setting Screen Press Right-Left key to blink stirrer speed, then select High (250 rpm) or Low (100 rpm)by pressing Up-Down key. -
Page 25: ３ Troubleshooting
３ Troubleshooting ・ Warning： Refrain from assessing equipment malfunction yourself, even in ！ apparently trivial cases. Always contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor if equipment does not function properly. ・ Warning： Repairs and maintenance work other than described in this manual may be performed only by certified service personnel. - Page 26 Table 5 Simple Troubleshooting Procedures Display (Error Message) Possible cause Treatment TROUBLE Temperature sensor is found defective Replace Temperature Sensor TEMP SENSOR TROUBLE Flash Detector is found defective Replace Flash Detector FLASH DETECTOR TROUBLE Flash Detector detects “Fire” Extinguish the fire. FIRE? (by detector) TROUBLE Electric Igniter is found defective...
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Page 27: Trouble Shooting For Each Unit
Trouble Shooting for Each Unit ３.２ Control Unit ３.２.１ Occurrence Possible cause, Check point Treatment Nothing is appeared on the Testing cannot be Circuit protector Push circuit protector pin back display started has been activated into its original position Circuit protector Replace switching power supply has not been activated... -
Page 28: Test Unit
Test Unit ３.２.２ Occurrence Possible cause, Check point Treatment Sampler does not heat Heater burnt out Replace band heater Heater is OK Replace heater relay and/or start Ignition source application Stop position sensor (photo micro Replace photo micro sensor does not stop sensor) in arm is defective Stirrer does not work Stirrer motor is defective... - Page 29 Gas is not coming out from the nozzle when test starts. (1) Remove CN5 connector from MMB board. (2) Press Right key twice to blink the of under the GV. (3) Pressing Up key to turn on. (4) Measure the voltage between GND and 3 pin on the CN5.
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Page 30: ４ Replacement Of Spare Parts
４ Replacement of Spare Parts ・ Warning： Always turn off the main switch and remove the power plug from ！ the wall socket before exchanging spare parts. Exchanging spare parts while the unit is powered up may result in electrical shock or equipment breakdown. ・... -
Page 31: Cpu Board
Internal Battery ４.１.３ The internal battery is soldered in place. After replacement, re-enter the data of the “Appended Table 1 APM-7 Setting Table” in accordance with the adjustment method. Barometric Pressure Sensor (option) ４.１.４ The barometric sensor consists of sensor unit and power supply IC chip. Insert the sensor unit and IC chip so that the indentations face front side. -
Page 32: Replacement Of Test Unit Components
Replacement of Test Unit Components ４.２ For the parts location, refer to “Appended Fig. 2 Test Unit Parts Position”. Always install a new part in the same orientation as the part that was removed. Also, if wires have to be disconnected, make sure to reconnect them in the same way as before. (Refer to "Appended Fig. -
Page 33: Flash Detector
Flash Detector ４.２.２ Fig. 23 (1) Remove arm cover of the test unit. See (2) Remove wires of the flash detector from the terminal. (3) Pull out the flash detector from the test cover, then remove ferrule. (4) Attach new flash detector in reverse order. Heater Block ４.２.３... - Page 34 Orientation Pin Heater Terminal Ground Terminal Heater Support Band Heater Fig. 26 Heater Block (Reverse Side) The replacing procedure of band heater (element) is as follows. (1) Remove wires of heater and ground from their terminals. (2) Remove heater support. (3) Loosen two heater fixing screws, then remove band heater.
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Page 35: Photo Micro Sensor
Photo Micro Sensor ４.２.４ (1) Remove the arm cover. (2) Pull out the sensor socket from the photo sensor. (3) Remove the photo sensor from the arm. (4) Attach new photo sensor in reverse order. 2 ~ 4 mm The reflector does not touch the photo sensor Cam for Application Socket Reflector... -
Page 36: Interchange Of The Ignition Source (Gas Electric)
Next, Loosen knurled screw of pilot/(ignition source) mount, and then pull the electric igniter. Fig. 29 Arm Cover Pilot Mount Soldered Part Dipping Rod Flame Nozzle Insulator Fig. 29 Pilot Mount Insert new electric igniter to the mount fully with the insulator of the igniter facing downward (soldered part facing upward), and fix it by tightening the knurled screw. - Page 37 The ignition source of APM-7 is interchangeable. The following procedure is described from gas ignition to electric ignition. (1) Turn the MAIN switch OFF. (2) Close main gas cock and remove gas hose from the tester. (3) Loosen knurled screw of ignition source mount, and then pull the test flame nozzle.
- Page 38 Fig. 31 MMB Board (12) Turn the MAIN switch ON, and confirm the character of “Electric” appears on the Main screen. Gas solenoid valve will never open by this operation. (13) Change the filament output level to the value of 75 to 90%. See page 9 Chapter ２. １.
- Page 39 Appended Table 1 APM-7 Setting Table S/N： Name： Date： Temperature Offset Value POSI( 000 ( 040 ( 080 ( 120 ( 160 ( 200 ( 240 ( 280 ( 320 ( 360 ( 400 ( Spare POSI( 000 ( 040 (...
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Page 40: Appended Fig. 1 Control Unit Parts Position
Signal Cable Connector CPU Board MAIN Board Display Power Supply Panel Noise Filter Main Switch Appended Fig. 1 Control Unit Parts Position Power Supply Heater SSR MMB Board Start Relay Solenoid Valve for Gas Appended Fig. 2 Test Unit Parts Position...