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Koehler K955 Series Operation And Instruction Manual

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K955XX Digital Penetrometer and
Data acquisition Software
Operation and Instruction Manual
REV D
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing

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  • Page 1 Data acquisition Software Operation and Instruction Manual REV D Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815 http://www.koehlerinstrument.com •...
  • Page 3 ISO 2137 This unit is tested before it leaves the factory, to ensure total functionality and compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards. Test and inspection records are on file for verification. Jesse Kelly Application Engineer Koehler Instrument Company...
  • Page 5 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual K955XX-Manual...
  • Page 6 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual K955XX-Manual...
  • Page 7 Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting: Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state and to make annual reports. Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by the importer who is the first level of the distribution chain and is subject to producer responsibility.
  • Page 8 WEEE Marking Since Koehler products are subject to the WEEE Directive we must display the WEEE symbol shown above in accordance with European Standard EN 50419 on the equipment. It must be indelible, at least 5mm in height, and clearly legible.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........................7 1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to our Customers ..................7 1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications................7 1.3 Instrument Specifications ......................8 1.4 Software Specifications ....................... 9 Safety Information and Warnings ..................9 Getting Started ........................
  • Page 10 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual Warranty .......................... 26 Returned Goods Policy ....................26 Notes ............................27 K955XX-Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1, rue de Varembé requirements and provide you with the best Case postale 56 solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland range of accurate and reliable instrumentation Tel: 41 22 749 01 11...

  • Page 12: Instrument Specifications

    K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual  IP 50: Determination of Cone Penetration FTM Publications:  FTM 791-311 of Lubricating Grease  IP 179: Determination of Cone Penetration  FTM 791-312  FTM 791-313 of Grease: One-Quarter and One-Half Scale Cone Method 4.

  • Page 13: Software Specifications

    K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual Software Specifications Material Data and Safety Sheet (MSDS) on each chemical reagent for additional information. PC Processor: Intel® Pentium II or MSDS information can be easily located on the similar (minimum) internet http://siri.uvm.edu http://www.sigma-aldrich.com.

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    2. This unit comes packed in two pieces in a located at the base of the unit. Please note that double-walled corrugated carton. Remove Koehler does not supply a level with this the penetrometer head and the base from equipment.

  • Page 15: Using The Penetrometer With A Constant Temperature Bath

    Koehler penetrometer is being operated on battery name is facing up and away from the power, the charge is running low and the battery operator. will soon need to be recharged. To recharge the battery, simply plug the penetrometer into a 2.

  • Page 16: Attaching The Penetrometer To Pc/Printer

    >> Help >> Register. A registration screen Physical Interface will appear with a registration number (Refer to Figure 1, below). E-mail Koehler at 1. Plug an adapter into the printer port. software@koehlerinstrument.com or call with 2. Connect female side of the interface cable the registration number for the unlock code.

  • Page 17: Software Operation

    1. To begin, click on lower left hand corner. The User Name / ID Windows Start Button >> Koehler Instrument and Date will default to the login name and >> Penetrometer Software. A splash screen...
  • Page 18 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual 5. Timer Tab. The timer is provided for the 8. Options Tab. The options tab is shown in convenience of the user and can be used for Figure 8. Under normal operation, the first any laboratory need such as the timing of set of test results will be displayed in the sample heating or preparation.
  • Page 19 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual already exists, then the current test will be standard deviation will be displayed. added to the set of data in that file. view data file is shown in Figure 9 (on the following page).

  • Page 20: Operation

    K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual 5 Operation Instrument Controls 1. Head Control: Depressing these keys movable stalk facilitate penetrator raises or lowers the penetrometer head in placement on the sample surface. The Light relation to the base. The Coarse ▲ and ▼ key controls power to this lamp.

  • Page 21: Basic Operating Procedure

    K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual 9. Preset 1 to 4: The Preset keys are used to 2. Load the plunger by pushing up on the activate the express penetrator placement Plunger Release Trigger and then fully feature.
  • Page 22 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual again to allow the circuitry to fully reset. If plungers are substituted for the standard the power is switched on too soon after plunger. having been switched off, the solenoid may begin clicking repeatedly.
  • Page 23 9999.9 seconds. The first time a new  Press Lo Set to fix selected value. The penetrometer is switched on, the operator will note that Koehler has preset the value will stop flashing, and it will enter penetration time interval at five seconds;...
  • Page 24 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual D. Penetration Using Delay Set sample. The plunger/penetrator assembly will be automatically released by the To use the Delay Set feature, follow the penetrometer into the sample as per the same procedure as for a simple penetration preset penetration time interval.

  • Page 25: Calibration

    6 Calibration Your Digital Penetrometer has been calibrated L ERR When using preset penetration limits at Koehler Instrument Company. Periodically, the operator will note that values the penetrometer’s calibration may be verified to falling above the highest limit and ensure accurate test results. Penetration values values falling below the lowest limit within a range of ±...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

     If condition does not change, replace battery. 8 Additional Accessories  Slide the plunger assembly back into the penetrometer head and repeat the above Koehler Instrument Company steps using the 2.000” gauge black on the manufactures a wide assortment of attachments top and the 1.000”...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    To avoid the risk of personal reverse order. injury and/property damage, fuse replacement must be made with a specified fuse only. Replacement Parts and These fuses (Part Number 278-004-001) can Accessories purchased from Koehler Instrument Company. Part Number Description K955XX-Manual -23-...
  • Page 28 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual K95500-03007 Leveling Foot K95500-SFW Penetrometer Software K95500-02001 Light Assembly 279-014-001 Replacement Bulb 278-004-001 Fuse 277-001-001 Fuse Cup 459-012-001 Battery, 12V K95500-12006 Magnifier Assembly K95577 Plunger 47.5 grams (full) K95574 Plunger 15 grams (half) K95520 Plunger 6.9 grams (quarter) ASTM Thermometer 64F...

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual Wiring Diagram K955XX-Manual -25-...

  • Page 30: Service

    We, at Koehler, would like to thank you for order, products shipped from the factory past your equipment purchase, which is protected by ninety (90) days, and products which have been the following warranty.
  • Page 31 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual Notes K955XX-Manual -27-...
  • Page 32 K955XX Digital Penetrometer & Software Operation and Instruction Manual Notes K955XX-Manual -28-...

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