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Digital Battery Hydrometer
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  • Page 1 SBS-3510 Digital Battery Hydrometer Instruction Manual and Safety Information 1-800-554-2243 www.sbsbattery.com Test@sbsbattery.com...
  • Page 2 This document may contain errors and omissions. If you discover any such errors, or if you would like to see more information in this document, please contact us at our address below. Storage Battery Systems, LLC (SBS) assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Safety Instructions ................... 6 2 SBS-3510 – An Overview ................10 2.1 Measuring Principle ................11 2.2 Functional Components ................. 12 3 Checking the Supplied Parts ..............14 4 Putting SBS-3510 into Operation .............. 17 4.1 Connecting the Filling Tube ..............17 4.2 Mounting the Syringe Adapter ..............
  • Page 4 12.2.2 Cleaning Visible Residues in the Measuring Cell ....49 12.2.3 Cleaning Agents – Recommendations ........49 12.3 Cleaning the Filling Pump ..............51 12.4 Cleaning the Housing and the Display ..........53 13 Storing the Instrument ................54 SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 A.2: Instrument Data and Operating Conditions ........61 A.3: Wetted Parts ..................61 Appendix B: Measuring Parameters ............62 B.1: Parameter Overview ................62 B.2: Additional Settings ................66 B.3: Parameter Details ................. 66 Appendix C: Example Files ................68 SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • Use the instrument only for the purpose described in the document. SBS is not liable for damages caused by incorrect use of the instrument. • The results delivered by the instrument depend not only on the correct functioning of the instrument, but also on various other factors.
  • Page 7 Operation in areas with risk of explosion • Standard type SBS-3510 is not explosion-proof and therefore must not be operated in areas with risk of explosion. • Do not alter the SBS-3510 in any way.
  • Page 8 The dismounted battery compartment is not a safe part. Do not carry a spare battery compartment with you in areas with risk of explosion. Batteries • With the SBS-3510, use only 3x Alkaline AA suitable replacement batteries. General precautions •...
  • Page 9 Disassembly of the measuring cell by unauthorized persons will void any warranty. • For repairs contact your local SBS representative. The instrument must not be returned without the filled out “Calibration / Evaluation Return Form” and must be cleaned before return.

  • Page 10: Sbs-3510 - An Overview

    You can allocate sample IDs to your samples for easier identification. SBS-3510 is operated via keys on the front. Up to 1024 measured data can be stored in the memory of the SBS-3510 density meter and can be recalled, exported to a PC, or printed later.

  • Page 11: Measuring Principle

    Hence, the sugar concentration can be determined with a density meter. The same holds for the determination of the alcohol concentration in distilled spirits that can be considered to be quasi-binary mixtures of ethanol and water. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Functional Components

    9 Eyelet for carrying strap 3 Function keys 10 Filling tube 4 Delete key 11 Measuring cell 5 Data storage key Rear 6 Arrow keys 12 RFID interface and type plate with serial number 13 Screw of battery compartment SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Delete key to delete the data of the last measurement Arrow keys to navigate in the quick access area, in menus, or in selection/character lists Function keys to activate a key function displayed directly above SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Checking The Supplied Parts

    2. To check the delivery for completeness, compare the supplied parts to those listed in table 2. 3. If a part is missing, contact your local SBS representative. 4. If a part is damaged, contact the transportation company and your SBS representative.
  • Page 15 Table 2: Supplied parts (cont.) Qty. Article description Mat. no. Carrying case SBS-3510 3510-Case Pump lever with lock function 3510-Lever Rubber housing measuring cell 3510-Cell Boot Instruction manual 3510- Manual Standard operating 3510- Booklet procedure booklet Filling tube 180 mm 3510-Tube Adapter Luer ¼"...
  • Page 16 Filling tube 600 mm 3510-Tube-Long Rubber housing operating panel 3510-Boot Spare wristband for portable instruments 3510-Wriststrap Set carrying strap SBS-3510/Snap 3510-Carrystrap Bluetooth USB adapter 3510-Bluetooth USB ABS disc tag 30 mm, 5 mm hole R/W 3510-ABS RFID Tag White PVC sticker disc tag 30 mm R/W...

  • Page 17: Putting Sbs-3510 Into Operation

    Tighten with your fingers only, do not use any tools. 4.3 Switching the Instrument On/Off • To switch SBS-3510 on, tap and hold the key until the display lights up. • To switch SBS-3510 off, tap and hold the key until the instrument is switched off.

  • Page 18: Operating Sbs-3510

    5 Operating SBS-3510 5.1 Main Screen Fig. 3: Example main screen 1 Key functions 5 Method 2 Status bar 6 Sample ID 3 Output field 7 Battery charge status symbol 4 Header 8 Current time 9 Quick access area Header...

  • Page 19: Key Functions

    Rejects a proposition. Confirms a selection, or finishes a procedure. Prev Selects the next item to the left. Print Prints the selected data. RFID Reads an RFID tag. Save Saves adjustment data. Start Starts a procedure. Accepts a proposition. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Quick Access Area

    Use it to select a measuring method and a sample ID for the next measurement. “Data” function Use it to view measurement and check data stored in the data memory. “Check” function Use it to initiate a check. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Menu Navigation

    5.6 Selecting from a List After you have switched into editing mode, you see a selection list folded out: 1. Use the arrow keys to select your choice. 2. Tap <OK> to confirm the selected value. Tap <Cancel> to abort selection. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Operation By Gestures

    4. To assign method and sample ID to a measurement via RFID • Tilt the instrument towards you, and hold the position until “Reading Tag” appears on the screen. Continue as described in section 7.6. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Instrument Settings

    You can protect access to the menu by a PIN (personal identification number). After you have set PIN protection, you can still use all functions of the quick access area (perform measurements and checks, select methods and sample IDs, etc.) without the need for entering a PIN. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 4. Select “New PIN” and tap <Edit>. 5. Enter the new PIN. 6. Select “Confirm new PIN” and tap <Edit>. 7. Repeat the PIN that you have entered before. 8. Tap <Back> repeatedly to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Display Settings

    1. Tap <Menu> and select Setup > Units. 2. Select “Density Unit” or “Temperature Unit” and tap <Edit>. 3. Select a density unit or a temperature unit. 4. Tap <Back> repeatedly to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Enabling / Disabling Gesture Control

    (and therefore all measured data). 2. Tap <Yes> to reset to factory settings. Tap <No> to cancel the reset operation. 3. Tap <Back> repeatedly to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Measurement Settings

    - “Sample IDs” identify your sample varieties. To alter a measurement setting, edit the current method. 7.1 Setting the Measurement Mode SBS-3510 features three measurement modes – “Precise”, “Fast” and “Manual”. For each measurement mode, different stability criteria have to be fulfilled before the measuring result is stored.

  • Page 28: Methods

    7.2 Methods Methods are preset measurement settings, which you can simply assign to a measurement by the method name. A method of SBS-3510 comprises the following method settings: • Method Name Choose as required. - Method names can be up to 10 characters long.

  • Page 29: Managing Methods

    To import methods from a methods file (see appendix C for an example file) or to export all methods, proceed as described in section 11.2. - Select “Import Methods” as the import function, or - select “Export Methods” as the export function. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Assigning A Method To A Measurement

    Two more input fields for entering the limit values come up in the parameter list. 4. Enter the values for “Upper Limit” and “Lower Limit”. IMPORTANT: The limits apply only to parameter 1. 5. Tap <Back> repeatedly to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Calculating The Temperature Coefficient Alpha

    Numerous aqueous solutions from 0% to approx. 20% 0.0003 Numerous aqueous solutions from 10% to approx. 50% 0.0005 Numerous organic solutions 0.001 7.3 Custom Parameters In addition to the standard parameters, your SBS-3510 offers 10 predefined custom parameters. Concentration Temperature Parameter range range...

  • Page 32: Output Fields On The Main Screen

    If you need additional measuring parameters, contact your local SBS representative. You will receive a file from SBS containing the custom parameter(s) in the correct format. Parameters from this file can be imported into your instrument. Importing/exporting custom parameters To import custom parameters from a custom parameters file or to export all custom parameters, proceed as described in section 11.2.

  • Page 33: Managing Sample Ids

    To import sample IDs from a sample IDs file (see appendix C for an example file) or to export all sample IDs, proceed as described in section 11.2. - Select “Import Sample IDs” as the import function, or - select “Export Sample IDs” as the export function. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Assigning A Sample Id To A Measurement

    (12, fig. 1). TIP: When you use the instrument with the rubber housing for the operating panel mounted, hold the area of the RFID mark on the rubber housing close to the RFID tag to ensure proper reading. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 2. Select “Method” and tap <Edit>. 3. Select the method to be written to the RFID tag from the list. 4. Select “Sample ID” and tap <Edit>. 5. Select the sample ID to be written to the RFID tag from the list. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 TIP: If the RFID tag has not been programmed before (and holds only its UID), the currently assigned method will not change and the UID will be used as the sample ID. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Checks And Adjustments

    4. Fill in ultra-pure water with 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). 5. Tap <Start>. 6. After the procedure has finished, the density deviation from the previous adjustment is displayed. 7. To save the new adjustment, tap <Save>. To reject the adjustment, tap <Cancel>. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Performing A Custom Adjustment

    If you want to undo all your adjustments, reset the instrument to factory adjustment. 1. Tap <Menu> and select Adjustments > Factory Adjustment. 2. Tap <Yes> to reset the instrument to factory adjustment. The factory adjustment will be restored. 3. Tap <Back> repeatedly to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Measuring

    • Wear protective clothes or ensure alternative protection from burns when you handle high temperature samples. WARNING SBS-3510 is not insulated against high voltages. Measuring samples under high voltage (e.g. in energized battery banks) bears the risk of an electric shock.

  • Page 40: Filling The Sample

    TIP: The pump lever with lock function (supplied with the instrument) is suited for any filling method. However, when you fill with the filling tube, the pump lever without lock function is more convenient. This is why SBS-3510 comes with this pump lever already mounted.

  • Page 41: Filling With A Syringe

    3. Lead the filling tube into a suitable waste vessel. 4. Fill the syringe with the sample. 5. Attach the syringe to the syringe adapter and fill the measuring cell (see fig. 8). Fig. 8: Filling sample with a syringe SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Performing A Measurement

    The index of the currently displayed data set is shown in the header beside the total number of data sets stored. Measurement data are shown with gray background, check data with blue background. 3. Tap <Back> to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Printing Data

    Select a table delimiter: “;” (semicolon) | “/” (slash) | “,” (comma) | TAB c. Select “Decimal Separator” and tap <Edit>. d. Select a decimal separator: “.” (point) | “,” (comma) 5. Tap <Back> repeatedly to return to the main screen. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Deleting Data

    To export measurement/check data 1. Prepare the PC to receive data as described in section 11.2.2 (1). 2. On SBS-3510, send the data to the PC: a. Tap <Menu> and select Measurement Data > Export Measurement Data. b. Tap <Yes> to confirm the transfer.

  • Page 45: Bluetooth Connections / File Transfer / Data Transfer

    Bluetooth adapter). 2. Make the PC discoverable/visible over Bluetooth (see Windows help). 3. On SBS-3510, tap <Menu> and select Setup > Data Transfer > Configure Export Target. TIP: The connection will be valid for export as well as import.

  • Page 46: File Transfer Via Bluetooth

    3. On the PC, send the file to SBS-3510: a. Right-click the import file and select Send to > Bluetooth device. b. Select SBS-3510 from the device list and click <Next>. c. On a first time connection / if necessary: - Click on the popup notification to accept the connection.

  • Page 47: Sending Data To A Terminal Program On A Pc

    2. On the PC, start a terminal program and set it up as follows: - Baud rate: 115200 - Data bits: 8 - Parity: none - Stop bits: 1 - Handshake: none 3. On SBS-3510, send data by printing as described in section 10.2. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    • Clean the instrument thoroughly at the end of your measurement series. Cleaning For samples with different chemical properties that are after each immiscible and/or difficult to remove from the measuring measurement cell. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Cleaning At The End Of A Measurement Series

    12.2.1 Cleaning at the End of a Measurement Series At the end of your measurement series, clean your SBS-3510 thoroughly before you store it. You need not dry the measuring cell (provided that the cleaning liquid will not freeze in the measuring cell). You can leave deionized water in the measuring cell when you store the instrument for a day.
  • Page 50 (bi-distilled or deionized) water sun tan lotion petroleum naphtha ethanol 98% H 70% H • first 40% H • then ultra-pure (bi- distilled or deionized) water SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Filling Pump

    Dismounting the pump 1. Push the pump lever upwards with both thumbs (see fig. 9). 2. Release the pump by a quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull out the pump. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Fig. 9: Dismounting the pump Cleaning the pump 1. Rinse the pump with running tap water. 2. Dry the pump with a lint-free cloth. Remounting the pump Fig. 10: A: Releasing a locked pump | B: Remounting the pump SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Housing And The Display

    1. Remove the rubber housing by pulling it off the cell cartridge. 2. Clean and dry the outside of the measuring cell and the entire rubber housing. Ensure that all parts are completely dry. 3. Push the rubber housing back onto the measuring cell. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Storing The Instrument

    14 Maintenance and Repair 14.1 Maintenance SBS recommends a preventive maintenance interval of at least once a year by an authorized service technician. During this maintenance visit, consumables such as the filling tube and O-rings will be exchanged.
  • Page 55 3. Remove the cover of the battery compartment by pressing on it and sliding it forward simultaneously (see fig. 13). Fig. 13: Removing the cover of the battery compartment 4. Exchange the batteries for new ones. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Exchanging The Pump Lever

    4. Remount the pump as described in section 12.3. 14.2 Software Update Your SBS representative will inform you when a new software update for your SBS-3510 is available. After you have received the update file, you can import it into the instrument via Bluetooth. NOTICE All data and settings will be deleted or reset to factory settings during the update.

  • Page 57: System Information

    Tap <Start> to start the automatic update procedure. The instrument’s identification will be shown. 3. On the PC, send the update file to SBS-3510 as described in section 11.2.1 (3). IMPORTANT: After the software update remove SBS-3510 from the “Devices and Printers”...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    No Oscillation The measuring cell is not oscillating. Possible reasons: • The measuring cell is only partially filled: Fill the sample again. • The measuring cell is defective. Sensor Error The sensor in the measuring cell is defective. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Transfer of data via Possible reasons: Bluetooth fails. • The SBS-3510 is not paired with the device: Make sure that you have chosen the correct export target for the file transfer (see section 11.1.1). • The battery charge is too low: Bluetooth transfer requires a high charge level.

  • Page 60: Appendix A: Technical Data

    Repeatability s.d. 0.0005 g/cm Density Temperature 0.1°C (0.2°F) Resolution Density 0.0001 g/cm Temperature 0.1°C (0.1°F) Sample volume 2 mL Sample temperature max. 100°C (212°F) Filling at higher temperatures possible Viscosity < 300 mPa·s, density < 2 g/cm SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: A.2: Instrument Data And Operating Conditions

    Battery type 3x Alkaline battery 1.5 V AA (LR6) Battery life > 100 hours Ambient temperature • Standard type SBS-3510: –10°C to +50°C (+14°F to +122°F) Storage temperature • max. 55°C (131°F) with batteries • max. 70°C (158°F) without batteries Air humidity 5–90 % relative humidity, non-condensing...

  • Page 62: Appendix B: Measuring Parameters

    Alcohol Alcohol % v/v Concentration of an ethanol/water @ 20°C mixture in % by volume at 20°C Alcohol % w/w Concentration of an ethanol/water mixture in % by weight Alcohol US (Degrees) Proof at 60°F @ 60°F SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 63 (lubricants), referred to the respective @ 20°C reference temperature @ 29.5°C @ 60°F API Density A Density of the product group A @ 15°C (crude oil), referred to the respective @ 20°C reference temperature @ 29.5°C @ 60°F SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Concentration of sulfuric acid or @ 20°C battery acid in % v/v at 20°C H2SO4 % w/w Concentration of sulfuric acid or battery acid in % w/w Sugar Brix Concentration of sugar in °Brix Extract Concentration of sugar in °Plato SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 65 % w/w CaCl2 – Concentration of calcium chloride in % w/w Period Period value in µs of the oscillator at Data the measuring temperature Resistance – Resistance in Ω of the temperature sensor (only for service purposes) SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: B.2: Additional Settings

    % v/v nnn.n 00n.n Alcohol % w/w 000.0 100.0 % w/w nnn.n 00n.n Alcohol US @ 60°F 000.0 200.0 Proof nnn.n 00n.n API Gravity A –50.0 100.0 °API nnn.n 00n.n API Gravity B –50.0 100.0 °API nnn.n 00n.n SBS-3510 User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 % w/w nnn.n 00n.n Isopropanol 30–100 030.0 100.0 % w/w nnn.n 00n.n Isopropanol 0–30 000.0 030.0 % w/w nnn.n 00n.n H2O2 000.0 100.0 % w/w nnn.n 00n.n Period 0000.00 9999.99 µs nnnn.nn – Resistance – – nnnn – SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Appendix C: Example Files

    An RFID tag with UID “010BA72305” is allocated to the method with the name “H2SO4”. For the numbers of the parameters “Parameter1” and “Parameter2”, see table 10. sampleID.txt ID 1 ID 2 ID 3=0F02BE485E Remarks: An RFID tag with UID “0F02BE485E” is allocated to “ID 3”. SBS-3510 User’s Manual...

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