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Dynisco LMI 4000 Series Manual
Melt indexer. polymer test systems
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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
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Forge Parkway Franklin, MA
Table of Contents
Introduction
About DYNISCO POLYMER TEST SYSTEMS Inc
How to Use this Manual
Typographic Conventions
How to Contact Dynisco Polymer Test Systems Inc
Model Descriptions
On Overview of MI
ASTM Melt Index Tests
Method a
Method A/B
Method B
Series 4000 Product Offerings
Introduction
Model 4001
Model 4002
Model 4003
Model 4004
Method B Encoder Option
Pneumatic Lift
Mini-Lift
Intrinsic Viscosity Option
Getting Started
Unpacking the Indexer
Bench Requirements and Placement
Level the Melt Indexer
Pneumatic Lift Setup
Installing the Digital Encoder
RTD Connection
Power Cord
Printer Connection
Computer Connection
Options
Safety
Use Gloves, It's HOT
Electrical Hazard
Calibration Thermometers Use Mercury
Pinch Points
Fumes from Materials
Pre-Run Check List
Series 4000: a Guided Tour
Navigating the Keypad
Keypad Definitions
Configuring the Instrument
Selecting CALIB (Calibration) in the SYS Mode
Selecting TEST in the SYS Mode
Comm Port
Method a Run Parameters
Run a Program
RATIO (Flow Ratio) Run Parameters
Method "A" Run
General Description
Calculations: Method a
Power-Up
Introduction
Programming a Method a
Machine Setup
Loading the Sample
Loading the Barrel
Bubbles
Run
Making the Cut
Weigh the Sample
Cleaning up
User Tips
User Tip #1
User Tip #2
Always Leave the Barrel Clean
Cleaning up a Really Big Mess
Method "A/B" Run
General Description
Calculations: Method A/B
Programming Method A/B
Introduction
Machine Setup
The Actual Run
How to Do It: Step by Step
Instrument Prep
Loading the Barrel
Inserting the Timing Flag
Making the Cut
Cleaning up
Your Data
Method "B" Run
General Description
Calculations: Method B
Programming Method B
Method B Flags Setup
Choosing a Timing Flag
The Actual Run
How to Do It: Step by Step
Instrument Prep
Loading the Barrel
Timing Flag and Starting the Run
Cleaning up
Flow Ratio" Runs
?Flow Ratio” Runs
Flow Rate Ratio Test and the Pneumatic Lift Option
What Is It
Why Do It
Flow Rate Ratio - How to Do It
Intrinsic Viscosity" Runs with PET
?Intrinsic Viscosity” Runs with PET
Calculating PET I.V. from the Melt Indexer
What Is It
Why Do It
How to Do It
Charge Weight
The Amount of Sample
A-Standard Operating Procedure
Introduction
Instrument Preparation
Conducting the Test
Clean up
Your Data
Out of Control Action List
Actions
Generic Run Check List
Model 4004 and Computer Control
Introduction
The Digital Encoder: Use and Calibration
Introduction
Method B Encoder Option
Encoder Advantages
Why Use It
Digital Encoder Installation
Programming for Use with the Digital Encoder
Method B: Setup
Enable the Digital Encoder
Auto Flag ON/OFF
Flag Calculation MANUAL or AUTO
AUTO Flag Selected
So You Picked MANUAL
Encoder Homing and Maintenance
Digital Flag Home
Testing and Maintenance
Complete Digital Encoder Calibration
Referenced Spec D1238-95
Pneumatic Lift Options
Pneumatic Lift
Introduction
Activation and Operation
Mini-Lift
Instrument Calibration
RTD Electronics
RTD Sensor
Calibration Steps
Single
Double
Optical Flag
Calibration Steps
Digital Encoder Calibration
Calibration:digital Flag Home
Intrinsic Viscosity
Offset
Instrument Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Daily
Weekly
Monthly or Long Term
Barrel Diameter
Support Vendors
Conversion Factors
Troubleshooting
Flow Rates Are Changing
Temperature Is Unstable
Mercury Separation in Thermometer
Reuniting Mercury Thermometers
Pneumatic Lift Troubleshooting
Pneumatic Lift Maintenance
Questions and Answers
Typical Problems
Typical Questions
Glossary of Terms
Digital Flag, Digital Encoder
Firmware
Flow Rate
Flow Rate Ratio
Intrinsic Viscosity
Melt Flow Indexer
Method a
Method A/B
Method B
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Manual Part Number: M0704
Original Language Version
Dynisco Polymer Test Systems
38 Forge Parkway
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone +1 508 541 9400
Fax +1 508 541 6206
www.dynisco.com
LMI 4000
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Pneumatic Lift Troubleshooting
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