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DDS CALORIMETERS www.ddscalorimeters.com Manufacturers of CAL2K/CAL3K Oxygen Bomb Calorimeters CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 1.5 MANUFACTURED BY DIGITAL DATA SYSTEMS (PTY) LTD. AND PART OF THE DDS CALORIMETERS BRAND CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................4 WARNING SYMBOL ..............................4 INFORMATION (NOTE) SYMBOL ..........................4 ....................................4 THE CAL3K-AP System CHECK LIST ..........................5 THE 3K-1 CALORIMETER including automatic oxygen filling ..................6 THE 3K-2 AIR COOLER ..............................6 THE 3K-4 BAYONET VESSEL ............................7 ....................................
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VESSEL CALIBRATION WITH MORE THAN ONE CALORIMETER ................. 18 ROUTINE CALIBRATION ............................. 18 PURPOSE OF PRODUCT WARRANTY ......................... 19 OWNER’S WARRANTY ............................... 19 EXCLUDED (NON-WARRANTY) PARTS ........................20 WARRANTY – REPAIRED products ..........................20 GENERAL – WARRANTY VOID ........................... 20 CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
Please visit our website: www.ddscalorimeters.com to find out more You have chosen the CAL3K-AP Bomb Calorimeter System, which is best suited for fast or accurate calorimetry operations. PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL It serves as a short introduction to the CAL3K system and the various components. It explains the very basics of operation and guides you to perform hardware tests and do the first determination.
DDS CALORIMETERS www.ddscalorimeters.com Manufacturers of CAL2K/CAL3K Oxygen Bomb Calorimeters SYSTEM COMPONENTS THE CAL3K-AP SYSTEM CHECK LIST The system consists of the following: 3K-1 CAL3K-AP Calorimeter with Automatic Oxygen Filling Received 3K-1-KT CAL3K Calorimeter Installation Kit Included in Kit: 3K-SM Power Supply...
CAL3K-A application software or from the CAL3K-A The cooler is factory configured before shipment. Width - 155mm Height - 235mm Depth - 285mm Weight - 3 to 4kg Power - 12VDC CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
9. Observe that the Display on the COOLER comes ON. If not, check the mains connection or contact your agent. SETTING UP PREREQUISITES Prior to installation of the CAL3K System, the User must provide the following: CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
NOTE: With some applications you may need to fill the Vessel to less than 2400KPA e.g.1500KPA (15 bar), however this is only applicable when you have a sample which is highly combustible, for example with wood related samples. THE FILLING PRESSURE IS ADJUSTABLE via the PC interface. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER (DDS) AND ITS AGENTS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM NEGLIGENCE OR INCORRECT USE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT. IT IS YOUR DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK ALL SAFETY ASPECTS OF THE CAL3K SYSTEM REGULARLY. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
The Unit is delivered with a password activated. In this mode NOT all commands are accessible. The default password is: 3KDDS. We recommend that the default password is changed via the PC application software. Check the installed (password active=restricted) commands by: CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
The mass is a weight in the range 0.2 to 1.5 Gramm. The limits can be set via a PC to suit your operation. Once it is entered it is ‘LOCKED’ in to the present operation until it is ignited. The only way to ‘ERASE’ the mass or ‘UNLOCK’ it is as follows: CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
VESSEL USER TEST This requires that the vessel is in the well and that the vessel has a firing wire. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
Useful to test the firing/ignition procedure USE CALIBRATION With this command you can direct the CAL3K_AP to use any of the 10 calibration sets (0-9). Zero is the standard calibration set by the factory. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
PC only. Test the connection by pressing (F5). Then the stable balance weight should show on the display. If you press (Enter) then the mass is locked. See MASS ENTRY to unlock it. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com...
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There are many additional steps and procedures that you can do whilst running an actual CV sample. You will find these How to Steps via the On-line Help Guide available on the website: www.ddscalorimeters.com Please note the CAL3K Windows Software can be downloaded from the following link: www.ddscalorimeters.com/software/cal3k CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
Then close the LID and wait. You will notice that the calibration operation is indicated in the top left corner. Once done, remove the vessel and repeat the procedure with the second vessel. The calibration data set is stored in the vessel calibration history for the chassis number. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
Replacement of a defective part will be made only within the applicable warranty period of 12 (twelve) months from date of shipment. Not withstanding anything to the contrary herein, any labour involved in repairing or replacing a defective part will be charged at “dds” rates applicable at the time. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
Warranty will also be void if any of the branding stickers or decals have been removed and/or the colour of the Scientific product has been changed in any way. CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...
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ACCEPTED IN GOOD CONDITION: DATE: SIGNATURE: NAME (printed): WITNESS: I have read, understood and accepted the conditions of this warranty, the details of which are printed in this Manual. CUSTOMER’S SIGNATURE: NAME (printed): DATE: CAL3K-AP INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.5 | www.ddscalorimeters.com | calo@ddsystems.co.za...