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HydroTracer
Operation Manual
aboni GmbH für Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik
aboni
Version HT3 STD
Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 27
D-14548 Schwielowsee- Caputh
Tel.:
+49 700 22664 366
Fax:
+49 700 22664 329
E-Mail:
info@aboni.de
Web:
www.aboni.de
www.hydrotracer.com
HT3
12/11/2019

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  • Page 1 HydroTracer Operation Manual Version HT3 STD 12/11/2019 aboni GmbH für Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 27 D-14548 Schwielowsee- Caputh Tel.: +49 700 22664 366 Fax: +49 700 22664 329 E-Mail: info@aboni.de Web: www.aboni.de www.hydrotracer.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Initial Operation ....................... 3 Installation of the Control Software HT3 STD ............3 Connecting the HydroTracer ................6 Measuring Principle ................... 7 The Reagent ..................... 8 Performing a Test ....................9 The procedure step by step ................9 Selection of Temperature .................

  • Page 5: Initial Operation

    Initial Operation Initial Operation The HydroTracer is controlled by a PC and the signals from the instrument are analysed by the PC software. The data transmission occurs via USB-Port. Before first operation, the control program and the driver must be installed Installation of the Control Software HT3 STD Insert the DVD or plug in the USB-storage at a free USB port of your computer and start the installation by running the setup.exe within the directory [CD/DVD/USB]: \HydroTracer...
  • Page 6 Initial Operation This mask appears. recommended not to change the settings. Click "Next >>" Now click on the field "I accept the license agreements", then on the field "Next >>" This mask appears. Click "Next >>"...
  • Page 7 Initial Operation This mask appears. Click "Next >>" Then the USB driver has to be installed. This mask opens. Click on "Extract" and follow the instructions At the end of the installation of the USB driver, this mask appears. Click Finish"...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Hydrotracer

    Initial Operation In the Windows© Device Manager, a new entry "USB serial port" appears under the "Ports (COM & LPT)" section when the HydroTracer is connected to the computer via USB cable. Connecting the HydroTracer Switch on your PC (if not done already). Connect the power supply cable on the rear side of the HydroTracer.

  • Page 9: Measuring Principle

    Initial Operation Measuring Principle The patented method of the HydroTracer determines the absolute water content. The mass of the water is measured within the reactor. The percentage of moisture of the sample is calculated by division with the sample weight. 1 The test material is heated in the sample tray;...

  • Page 10: The Reagent

    Initial Operation Note: The air-hydrogen atmosphere does not react chemically, because the temperature is much lower than needed to supply the activation energy of the oxyhydrogen gas reaction. Even if it would react, the theoretic maximum of the reaction enthalpy (the amount of energy which would be set free by the reaction of hydrogen with the oxygen of the air) is about 0.1 kJ and therefore harmless.

  • Page 11: Performing A Test

    Performing a Test Performing a Test Take care the accessories are within reach. Do not leave your sample material exposed to the ambient air over a longer period, especially if it is hydroscopic. Note: It is recommended to acquaint oneself with the operation before doing a „serious“ test. Therefore run the program and follow the menu until you have reached the step START / F10.
  • Page 12 Performing a Test Then select a location on your PC where you want to store the measurement results and reports. Then the software is ready for operation and the following main menu appears: „Quit“-Button closes the application „Settings"-Button opens the menu" Settings "(see „4.1 Menu: Settings & Company logo“) Information display of available or connected serial devices Status indicator for the HydroTracer (see „4.4 Status Display &...
  • Page 13 Performing a Test After pressing the "Start" button, these input masks 1 appears: Selection field of existing operators Selection field of existing materials The checkbox "Use Standard operator?" is described in „4.2 Menu: Operator List“ Comment field for entering additional notes on the current measurement -Button: Add a new operator or material -Button: Opens the Menu "Operator List"...
  • Page 14 Performing a Test After selecting an operator and a material, a second input mask 2 appears: Display of the set parameters for the measurement Comment field Checkbox for connecting a serial scale (if a scale is connected) If a hook is set here, the program automatically opens an HTML report after the measurement has been completed opens a tool for determining the sample weight (see section Pressing...

  • Page 15: Selection Of Temperature

    Performing a Test Selection of Temperature The temperatures given in the materials table are proposals, which might not fit always for each member of a group of materials. Generally a temperature is chosen which is as high as possible to accelerate the evaporation of water but low enough to avoid thermal decomposing. Usually the melting of the sample should be avoided to allow easier cleaning of the sample tray.
  • Page 16 Performing a Test For an explanation, an example: Selecting the selection field opens a list of relative water contents according to the following figure: An expected water content of 0.01% is selected. When pressing button the recommended sample weight will be calculated. The result of the calculation is shown in the following figure: The recommended weight should be about 10 grams in this case.

  • Page 17: Using The Serial Balance

    Performing a Test Using the serial balance The connection of the serial scale with the software can be done in several ways: A) Before starting the software HT3 STD connect the PC and the scale with the serial cable and switch on the scale. Start the software HT3 STD.

  • Page 18: Operation Menu With Manual Input: Loading The Hydrotracer

    Performing a Test Operation menu with manual input: Loading the HydroTracer This chapter describes the steps of the manual operation as shown on the screen. The images in the instructions window clarify the activity to be performed. Under the current picture, the respective step is briefly described.
  • Page 19 Performing a Test Remove the reagent tray with the pincer Using the spoon-shaped end of the and remove the used reagent. spatula, take the reagent (about 1/3 of the spoon area) and fill the reagent bed. Distribute the reagent on the reagent Close the reagent container carefully.
  • Page 20 Performing a Test Fill the sample into the sample tray. Enter the weight in the input field. Confirm with "". Clean the edge of the sample tray with a Insert the sample tray. Make sure the brush. bottom edge of the tray is over the heater plate...
  • Page 21 Performing a Test Carefully insert the reagent with the Clean the sealing surfaces with a brush. pincer. Close the device by pressing down the After 99 seconds, all operations are listed one-hand lever. The system fan must now again - in case the operator could not start again.

  • Page 22: Operation Menu With Automatic Weight Input: Loading The Hydrotracer

    Performing a Test Operation menu with automatic weight input: Loading the HydroTracer The menu with a connected balance is quite similar to the manual weight input menu. Below are shown the deviations to the manual input of the weight. Place the sample pan on the balance and Send the balance data by pressing the tare it.
  • Page 23 Performing a Test Wenn innerhalb von 30 Sekunden kein Datentransfer erfolgt, erscheint das Eingabemenü zur manuellen Gewichtseingabe.

  • Page 24: Influence Of The Filling Procedure On The Accuracy Of The Test

    Performing a Test Influence of the filling procedure on the accuracy of the test During the opening phase, the minimum voltage ("zero value") of the sensor is determined via the drop in the hydrogen concentration (arrow). This zero value should always reach ± 5% as soon as you have opened the instrument and removed the sample tray and the reagent tray or test pad.

  • Page 25: Measuring Period

    Performing a Test Measuring period Now the sample is heated to the selected temperature. The current heating temperature is shown in the digital display (D). In the diagram the current total amount of water is shown in [mg]. That means both the amount of water from the sample and the amount of water from the ambient air introduced during the filling procedure are displayed.

  • Page 26: End Of The Test

    Performing a Test End of the test At the end of the measurement, a selection menu appears (see „2.8 Measuring period“), whether the measurement should be saved or discarded. If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the measurement is saved automatically. After saving, the measurement results are displayed as HTML-Report according to “3.1 HTML- Report”.

  • Page 27: Output Of The Results And Storage

    In another folder , there is a binary data file with the extension ".t". This is created for each test that lasts longer than 500 seconds and is also saved. These service files provide support and remote fault diagnosis by aboni GmbH.

  • Page 28: Html-Report

    Output of the results and storage HTML-Report If a checkmark has been set in the CheckBox "Show test Report" in Input mask 2 (see „2.1 The procedure step by step“) a measurement report is opened in the Web browser after a measurement has been completed: The HTML test report contains all the information provided by the user, the measurement results and information about the location and the software version.

  • Page 29: Pdf-Report

    Menu: Settings & Company logo”), an additional report is created in the desired language. Furthermore you have the possibility to insert a company logo into the report (cf. company logo "aboni" in the picture above). The insertion of a company logo is explained in „4.1 Menu: Settings & Company logo “.

  • Page 30: Selection Menus & Status Display

    Selection Menus & Status Display Selection Menus & Status Display Menu: Settings & Company logo After calling up the menu "settings" from the main screen, this window appears: Selection of the program language Show HTML-Report after a test Create a further Test-Report in a second language is selected, the language can be chosen here Put the tick in the checkbox, connect the PC and the balance with the serial cable, and switch on the balance.

  • Page 31: Menu: Operator List

    Selection Menus & Status Display By pressing the material list appears By pressing the operator list appears The current storage path of the test reports. By pressing the - Folder icon, a new save path can be selected. Note: The old storage path including the containing data is retained! By pressing - Folder icon to insert the image file.

  • Page 32: Menu: List Of Materials

    Selection Menus & Status Display Menu: List of materials Explanation of the functions within the “List of materials". The material list already contains a variety of materials, indicating the density and recommended heating temperature. -Button: Add or remove a material -Button: the selected material can be edited -Button: Closes the material list...

  • Page 33: Status Display & Information Field

    Selection Menus & Status Display Status Display & Information field In the main menu (cf. „2.1 The procedure step by step“ field and (D)) you get information about the connection of the HydroTracer (and the serial scale), as well as a status message about the HydroTracer itself.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Reactor Interior

    Cleaning the reactor interior Cleaning the reactor interior Sometimes volatiles are set free during the measurement, e.g. softeners and waxes. These substances will condense on the cooler inner surfaces of the reactor depending on condensing temperature and heating temperature. It may be necessary to clean the reactor sometimes, if visible layers occur.

  • Page 35: Dry Run

    Dry Run Afterwards, check the O-ring. No dirt particles may remain on the sealing. If the reagent is distributed in the reactor, it is also recommended to clean the reactor. If the powder is only in the area of the reagent bed storage, simply open the reactor, remove the reagent bed and brush the powder through the riser tubes into the sample tray.

  • Page 36: Errors

    Errors Errors If an error occurs during the communication between Hydrotracer and PC, the HydroTracer sends an error message to the software. In some cases, this will interrupt the measurement. Following table shows the possible errors: Code Error Reactor Heater Door Contact Reactor PT1000 Mainboard (PTC3) BME280 –...

  • Page 37: Remarks Concerning Calcium Hydride

    Remarks concerning calcium hydride Remarks concerning calcium hydride Calcium hydride is reported as dangerous goods in the material safety data sheet. This classification refers to large amounts, so that the recommended precautions to exposure are valid over any length of time with any great amount (e.g. filling a silo or the like) About the toxicity of calcium hydrid: Calcium hydride reacts with water immediately to calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) and hydrogen.
  • Page 38 CE- Konformitätserklärung / CE Declaration of Conformity Die Firma / The manufacturer aboni GmbH für Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik Anschrift/Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 27, 14548 Schwielowsee, Deutschland / Germany Telefon/Phone: ++49(0)700 22664 366 Fax: ++49(0)700 22664 329 Web: www.aboni.de E-Mail: info@aboni.de erklärt hiermit, dass die Produkte / hereby declares that the following products...
  • Page 39 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Trade name Calcium Hydride Powder K...
  • Page 40 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Substances and mixtures, which in con- H260: In contact with water releases flammable...
  • Page 41 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 2.3 Other hazards This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumula- tive and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
  • Page 42 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 If swallowed Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • Page 43 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Remove all sources of ignition.
  • Page 44 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 should be prohibited in the application area. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
  • Page 45 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Respirator must be worn if exposed to dust.
  • Page 46 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Method: OPPTS 830.7300 Bulk density No data available Solubility(ies) Water solubility Substance hydrolyses rapidly.
  • Page 47 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Conditions to avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
  • Page 48 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Result Eye irritation Test substance Read-across (Analogy) Respiratory or skin sensitisation Components: calcium hydride:...
  • Page 49 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 End point: Growth rate Exposure time: 72 h Test Type: static test Analytical monitoring: yes Test substance: Read-across (Analogy)
  • Page 50 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Waste Code Waste codes should be assigned by the user, preferably in discussion with the waste disposal authorities.
  • Page 51 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Tunnel restriction code Packing group Classification Code Hazard Identification Number : X423 Labels...
  • Page 52 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that de- Not applicable plete the ozone layer Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 on persistent organic pol-...
  • Page 53 SAFETY DATA SHEET according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Calcium Hydride Powder K SDS Number: RS_000001126 Version Revision Date: Date of last issue: - Print Date: 21.12.2018 Date of first issue: 21.12.2018 15.04.2019 SECTION 16: Other information Full text of other abbreviations ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways;...

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