Page 1
D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual...
Page 2
This page left intentionally blank CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
2-2. Installation and start-up ..........................9 2-2-1. Power cable ............................9 2-2-2. Connecting the tube lines – D155 with Peristaltic Pump ..............10 2-2-3. Connecting the tube lines – D155 without Pump ................10 2-3. Parts name and functions ..........................11 2-3-1.
Page 4
7-2. Principle of measurement ..........................45 7-2-1. Oscillating U-tube Cell ........................45 7-2-2. Density Tables ..........................46 7-3. Warranty/Return Information ........................48 CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
Please read this manual thoroughly in advance for the best performance of the equipment. Thank you for your patronage of CANNON products. The D155 Density Meter you have purchased is an oscillation-type density/specific gravity meter which can measure density, specific gravity and API degrees.
* Manufacturer will not be liable for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by use of the instrument or its consequences. * This manual pertains directly to the D155. For details relating to other accessories or equipment please refer to the appropriate manufacturers supplied documentation..
Do not use volatile chemical or work in flammable gas. Danger of explosion inside the instrument. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 8
Danger of fire, shock or malfunctioning of the unit. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 9
Prior to the actual sample measurement, check the meter calibration with pure distilled water. Additionally, certified density reference oils are available from Cannon Instrument Company and can be used to verify the performance of the D155. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ®...
(re-order in pack of 100) Operation Operation manual 95.0250 manual copy CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 11
1 pc. Cable DB9F-DB25M Ribbon, Black Theramark 82.0059 1 pc. P5570 CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
The earth wire must be grounded. If not, there exists a danger of electric shock. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
1) The sampling inlet and outlet ports (1) and (2) are Luer friction-type fittings. See image below for connecting the tubing. 2) Insert and press the first Connection Tube with Union into the sample inlet Port (1) of the D155 as shown below. The free end of this tube will later be inserted into the sample container.
This port is connected to either a suitable waste container or the peristaltic pump “IN” port for units with the peristaltic pump. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 15
Use for connecting an external USB storage device for exporting stored data from the density meter. This port is also used to uploaded firmware to the density meter. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company...
Menu:10 View Serial No. & Firmware Ver. Check instrument serial number and firmware version CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
S a m p e s s M E A S CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
3) Lint-free towels or tissues Used for wiping the outside of the sampling tube or cell ports. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Fill the measuring cell with pure water Turn off the unit CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 21
If the optional peristaltic pump is installed, place the tube in the water standard. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 22
Note: If calibration fails, previously calibrated values will be printed out. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Visually inspect the cell through the cell window to ensure that no bubbles are present in the cell ↓ CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 24
Note: When you have changed the measurement temperature, make sure to perform calibration before measuring at the new temperature. The D155 will not allow a measurement to be made at a temperature which has not been calibrated. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction &...
1) Remove the sample syringe from the sample inlet and wipe the inlet with tissue paper. 2) Ensure the sampling tube (outlet) on the D155 (upper port) is placed in a suitable waste container such as a beaker or bottle.
If the residue of Ethanol remains in the cell or tube lines, correct calibration or measurement cannot be performed. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
° C T e s e s s E N T E R 5) Press [ENTER] to print test result (if optional printer is connected to the D155) CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company...
3) Press [] or [] key to select the digit to change 4) Press [] or [] to increase or decrease the number. The D155 allows any value from 00 (pump off or disabled) to 99 seconds. The default setting for instruments with the pump installed is 10.
A c c e p 3) Press [] or [] key to select the digit to change 4) Press [] or [] to increase or decrease the number. The D155 allows any temperature between 15.0 and 25.0 °C 5) Press [ENTER] to accept the value entered 4-5.
3) Press [ENTER] to accept the reset, or [STOP] or [MENU] to quit. 4-8. Menu 8: Clear Stored Results CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
X:/D155/Parameter, where ‘X:’ is the USB drive designation. If this folder already exists, then it will continue to use this folder. The D155 will create a new file each time data is exported. The filename will be created using the date and time of the export. Below is an example of the MS-Excel file format for exported data: Date &...
3) Press [ENTER] to continue back to the menu selection screen. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Contrast 7: Reset Test Reset Sample Test No. to ‘01’ — Number 8: Clear Stored Erase the memory of stored results. The D155 only — — Results stores the last 10 measurement results. 9: Export Stored Export Stored Data from Memory to an MS-Excel Data to USB —...
4-12. How to connect the optional printer or a personal computer (PC) The optional printer can be connected to the D155 unit so that the measurement and calibration results together with the date and time of measurement can be printed out. Connect the supplied printer cable to the RS-232C port (DB-9M) on the back of D155 unit as shown.
Always rinse the cell with plenty of pure water after cleaning the cell with alkali cleaners. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
2) Remove the black protective foam insert 3) Insert the red PTFE tubing into the tube nozzles as shown CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 37
5) Tighten the tube nozzles clockwise – hand-tighten only 6) Follow steps 1 thru 4 in reverse to tighten the Injection Adapter nut and remove the red PTFE tubing CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company...
Apply grease CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 39
Some samples may shorten the life of the pump tubing. Replace the pump tubing when appropriate. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
If this message persists while nothing wrong is observed, Contact CANNON or your local dealer. 6-2. Symptoms for error numbers and associated remedies When a fault occurs within the D155 unit, the following warning number will appear with a beep sound. Error Description Remedies...
AC Mains Wattage Fuse Frequency Voltage 100-240V 30 Watts T3.15A/250V 50/60Hz CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
6-3-3. The unit does not work even though power is on. If the “Ready to Test” message does not appear after the D155 has been powered on for more than 30 minutes, check on the line voltage. If correct power voltage is supplied, Contact CANNON or your local dealer.
Degas the sample (boil, stir or else) Contact our local dealer. Is everything O.K.? CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Measure the sample on a stable bench. Contact our local dealer. Is everything O.K.? CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Replace the tube. Contact our local dealer. Is everything O.K.? CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
6-3-10. Data cannot be stored in the memory The back-up battery needs to be replaced when the clock function does not work or preset parameters cannot be saved. Contact CANNON or your local dealer. CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ®...
- Dot matrix printer - Peristaltic pump - Soft-Cap Data Capture Software CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Accordingly, the density “d” of unknown sample can be calculated according to the following formula by measuring its oscillating cycle T. − − CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
0.00119 0.00110 0.00102 Chemical Handbook Fundamental Version, Rev. 3, Table 5・1 CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Page 50
0.98894 0.99730 0.98849 Chemical Handbook Fundamental Version, Rev. 3, Table 5・2 CANNON D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.1c – March 2017; CANNON® Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
Company. 2. Reagent and chemical warranty CANNON ® Instrument Company (“the Company”) warrants all reagents and chemicals sold by the Company and delivered to and retained by their original purchasers to conform to the weight, specifications and standards stated on the package. The Company will, at its sole option, either...
Page 52
CANNON INSTRUMENT COMPANY® 2139 High Tech Road | State College, PA 16803 | USA 800-676-6232 | 814-343-8000 | Fax: 814-353-8007 sales@cannoninstrument.com | www.cannoninstrument.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the D155 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers