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  • Page 1 ® II 1345 ISPLACEMENT YCNOMETER NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS AND HECKLIST 134-42875-02 Jan 2021 (Rev A)

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Copyright The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. ______________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2019 - 2021. Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    MICROMERITICS shall not be liable for consequential or other type damages resulting from the use of any of its products other than the liability stated above. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for use.

  • Page 4: Corporate Profile

    The company has R&D and manufacturing sites in the USA, UK, and Spain, and direct sales and service operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Micromeritics systems are the instruments-of-choice in more than 10,000 laboratories of the world’s most innovative companies, prestigious government, and academic institutions.

  • Page 5: Contact Us

    Contact Us ONTACT Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 4356 Communications Drive Norcross, GA / USA / 30093-2901 Phone: 1-770-662-3636 Fax: 1-770-662-3696 www.Micromeritics.com Instrument Service or Repair Phone: 1-770-662-3666 International — contact your local distributor or call 1-770-662-3666 Service.Helpdesk@Micromeritics.com Micromeritics Learning Center Phone: 1-770-662-3607 www.Micro.edu...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About this Manual BOUT THIS ANUAL The following symbols indicate safety precautions and/or supplemental information and may appear in this manual: NOTE — Notes contain important information applicable to the topic. CAUTION — Cautions contain information to help prevent actions that may damage the analyzer or components.

  • Page 7: General Safety

    NTENDED The AccuPyc II 1345 Series Pycnometers are fast, fully automatic pycnometers that provide high- speed, high-precision volume measurements and true density calculations on a wide variety of powders, solids, and slurries. After analyses are started with a few keystrokes, data are collected, calculations are performed, and results displayed.
  • Page 8 General Safety The instrument is intended to be operated by trained personnel familiar with the proper operation of the equipment recommended by the manufacturer as well as relevant hazards involved and prevention methods. All use, other than that described in this manual, is seen as unintended use and can cause a safety hazard.
  • Page 9 General Safety NVIRONMENTALLY RIENDLY ERIOD Hazardous Substances Table Hazardous Substances Part Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Name (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium biphenyls (PBB) diphenyl ethers (Cr (VI)) (PBDE) Metal Parts Power Supplies Printed Circuit Boards Hazardous substance is below the specified limits as described in SJ/T11363-2006. Hazardous substance is above the specified limits as described in SJ/T11363-2006.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Trademarks Warranty Corporate Profile Contact Us About this Manual General Safety 1 Installation Overview 1 - 1 Prepare for Installation 1 - 1 Handling System Components 1 - 2 Gas Requirements 1 - 3 Safe Servicing 1 - 4 Specifications for AccuPyc II 1 - 5 Specifications for AccuPyc II TEC...
  • Page 11 Start the Application 3 - 7 Unit Selection 3 - 7 Analytical Balance 3 - 8 Install Analyzer Application Upgrade using a Media Device 3 - 9 Reinstall or Modify the Software 3 - 10 Software Uninstall 3 - 11 Uninstall Software in 21CFR11 Environments 3 - 12 4 Transmitted Data...

  • Page 13: Installation Overview

    Sort through all packing material before declaring missing equipment or parts. Micromeritics recommends saving all shipping containers until installation of the equip- ment is complete. All shipping containers where equipment is to be declared as dam- aged or lost must be examined by the claims investigator prior to completion of the inspection report.

  • Page 14: Handling System Components

    1 Installation Overview ANDLING YSTEM OMPONENTS ALIBRATION TANDARD Wear latex or nitrile, powder-free gloves to prevent transfer of oil from hands. Do not drop the standard into the sample cup. Roll the standard into the cup to prevent damage. Always return the standards to the case. Standards are unit specific. AMPLE HAMBER Wear latex or nitrile, powder-free gloves to prevent transfer of oil from hands.

  • Page 15: Gas Requirements

    Gas Requirements EQUIREMENTS Guidelines for Connecting Gases on page 2 - 9 Improper handling, disposing of, or transporting potentially hazardous materials can cause serious bodily harm or damage the instrument. Always refer to the MSDS when handling hazardous materials. Safe operation and handling of the instrument, supplies, and accessories is the responsibility of the operator.

  • Page 16: Safe Servicing

    1 Installation Overview ERVICING Do not modify this instrument without the authorization of a Micromeritics service per- sonnel. To ensure safe servicing and continued safety of the instrument after servicing, service personnel should be aware of the following risks: Product specific risks that may affect service personnel: Electrical –...

  • Page 17: Specifications For Accupyc

    Specifications for AccuPyc II  II  PECIFICATIONS FOR Environment Stable between 15 to 35 °C (59 to 96 °F) . Temperature-controlled AccuPyc: temperature stability is dependent Temperature upon specifications of the installed circulator. Recommended range: 15 to 50 °C (59 to 122 °F). Humidity 20 to 80% relative (non-condensing) Indoor only...
  • Page 18 1 Installation Overview Physical (continued) Control Module Height: 14.6 cm (5.8 in.) Width: 27.3 cm (10.7 in.) Depth: 36.2 cm (14.3 in.) Weight: 3.6 kg (8 lbs) Control Analysis Height: 20 cm (7.9 in.) Module Width: 27.3 cm (10.7 in.) Depth: 36.2 cm (14.3 in.) Weight: 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs)
  • Page 19 Specifications for AccuPyc II  Gases Research grade helium is recommended. If unavailable, use helium with a dew point of -67 °C (-88 °F) or lower. Carbon dioxide, argon, dry air, or nitrogen can also be used for different applic- ations (a multigas option is available for connection of multiple gases). Sample Cups 1 cm chamber...
  • Page 20 1 Installation Overview Computer Requirements A computer is not required if the keypad/display is used. When used in this configuration, data can be sent to a USB equipped printer. Windows 7 Professional or higher operating system is recom- mended for the best user experience. For 21 CFR Part 11 envir- Operating System onments, Windows 10 Professional or Windows 10 Enterprise or higher is required.

  • Page 21: Specifications For Accupyc Ii Tec

    Specifications for AccuPyc II TEC II TEC PECIFICATIONS FOR Temperature Control Range 15 to 36 °C, (±0.1 °C) Control Adjustable in 0.1 °C increments Stable between 15 to 35 °C (59 to 95 °F) Environment 20% to 80% relative humidity Indoor only Indoor/Outdoor Use Altitude: <...

  • Page 23: Equipment Installation

    7.5 amps @ 230V~ ±10%. There should also be sufficient outlets for all devices. The external power adapter required for the AccuPyc is Micromeritics' part number 003- 40054-00. Use of any other power adapter could damage equipment and/or cause harm to the operator.

  • Page 24: Set Up Procedure

    OUT port to connect next analysis module. TEC Module ROCEDURE 1. Unpack and inventory all boxed parts. Contact your Micromeritics Service Representative if parts are missing or broken. 2. Place module(s) on work surface. AccuPyc II 1345 Installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 2 134-42875-02 (Rev A) —...
  • Page 25 Set Up Procedure 3. Connect separate power cable(s) to external power supply(s). 4. Connect external power supply(s) to power outlet on the module(s). 5. Connect power cable to wall outlet. 6. Toggle the module power switch to the ON position. 7.

  • Page 26: Tec Module

    2 Equipment Installation TEC M ODULE This AccuPyc system has been modified to provide temperature control from 15 to 36 °C. The system uses a thermoelectric control (TEC) system to heat or cool the AccuPyc. The temperature is controlled using a digital temperature controller and a separate power system from the AccuPyc. It is suggested that the TEC system be installed first, to allow time for temperature to stabilize at the desired temperature, while the AccuPyc is being installed.
  • Page 27 TEC unit and the AccuPyc display because two different sensors are being used. The AccuPyc sensor and electronics are calibrated together to compensate for any component differences between the sensor and the circuit board components. Micromeritics considers the AccuPyc temperature display to be a more accurate reflection of the sample temperature than the reading from the controller.
  • Page 28 2 Equipment Installation Volume Change with Temperature for the 100 cm AccuPyc The stainless steel calibration standard (ball) supplied with the 100 cm AccuPyc is made from 440 grade stainless steel. It was measured at 20 °C. Its volume will be higher when heated above 20 °C. The following table uses the coefficient of thermal expansion of 440 grade stainless steel (0.0000101 m/m/degree C change) to provide the volume of the sphere at various temperatures.
  • Page 29 TEC Module Asphalt Density Measurement Samples can be analyzed in disposable cups. Any difference in the mass of the cups used for calibration and analysis will be corrected for in the reported quantities. Performing an asphalt density measurement requires disposable sample cups. Steps 1-9 do not need to be repeated for subsequent analyses.

  • Page 30: Temperature-Controlled Module

    2 Equipment Installation EMPERATURE ONTROLLED ODULE Pycnometer Installation on page 2 - 1 for setup instructions. When complete, connect the circulating bath. Attach a Circulating Bath The rear panel of the temperature-controlled AccuPyc contains connections for a circulating bath. Provided in the accessory kit are two hose fittings and a four foot length of tubing. 1.

  • Page 31: Guidelines For Connecting Gases

    Guidelines for Connecting Gases UIDELINES FOR ONNECTING ASES These instructions refer to the installation of a gas line, regulator, and gas cylinder for each type of gas used. Expansion kits or other accessories may be used in the lab. If so, special consideration should be given to these configurations when installing the gas lines.
  • Page 32 2 Equipment Installation Gas Connection These instructions are for connecting inert gases only. Follow the safety procedures used by your laboratory for connecting hazardous gases. Review Gas Requirements on page 1 - 3 prior to installing gas. A. Gas tubing to instrument B.
  • Page 33 Guidelines for Connecting Gases Do not overtighten the fittings. Doing so can collapse the brass fitting and cause a leak. 3. Purge the regulator and inlet tubing to prevent contamination of the analysis gas. a. Turn the regular shut-off valve clockwise to close. b.

  • Page 34: Connect Keyboard

    Use of a power cord or power supply not provided with the instrument could cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. If a replacement is needed, contact your Micromeritics Service Representative. Detachable power supply cords with an inadequate rating could cause significant instrument damage or physical harm.

  • Page 35: Connect Ethernet Cable

    Connect Ethernet Cable ONNECT THERNET ABLE If using the analyzer with the keypad or keyboard only, skip this section. An Ethernet switch is required if connecting a different type of analyzer to the same computer as the AccuPyc. If configuring multiple AccuPyc modules, they are connected together with only the Control Module connected to the Ethernet switch.

  • Page 36: Brightness Control

    2 Equipment Installation RIGHTNESS ONTROL To adjust the display brightness: 1. Insert a small flat head screwdriver into the opening. 2. Rotate the screwdriver until it engages in the slot, then turn clockwise to darken and coun- terclockwise to lighten. AccuPyc II 1345 Installation Instructions and Checklist 2 - 14 134-42875-02 (Rev A) —...

  • Page 37: Configure The Pycnometer Using The Keypad

    Configure the Pycnometer using the Keypad ONFIGURE THE YCNOMETER USING THE EYPAD Use these instructions for keypad installations only. If a computer will be attached to the module, skip this section. All setup functions will be done in the analysis software application.
  • Page 38 2 Equipment Installation OMMUNICATIONS Communications enables specification of communications criteria, such as baud rate, parity, etc. Description Display Text Press CHOICE until Communications is displayed. Setup Type? Communications Enables selection of the manner in which the IP address is assigned. Communications With an IP address, analysis results can be access via a web browser.
  • Page 39 Configure the Pycnometer using the Keypad Description Display Text If an address cannot be determined, this prompt is displayed: Communications Requesting Address [ESCAPE] to cancel Press Alt + CLEAR to cancel the operation and return to the Reload prompt. Contact your IT department, or choose the Specify option and enter the appropriate information.
  • Page 40 2 Equipment Installation Description Display Text IT may need to configure the server to accept e-mail from the AccuPyc. IT may need to The following information may be required: configure the server to accept email from the AccuPyc. The following IP address for the AccuPyc information may be Sender line: 1345@micromeritic...
  • Page 41 Configure the Pycnometer using the Keypad YPES These keypad prompts enable selection or entry of: units of measurement operating language current date and time Description Display Text Press CHOICE until Unit Types is displayed, then press ENTER. Set-up Type? Unit Types Enables selection of unit type for reports.
  • Page 42 2 Equipment Installation ANGUAGE 1. On the keypad, press Alt + 2 to enter Setup mode. 2. Press Choice until Date displays, then press Enter and enter the current date. 3. Press Choice until Time displays, then press Enter and enter the current time. 4.
  • Page 43 Configure the Pycnometer using the Keypad Description Field or Button A sample ID (identification) is a unique identifier of the sample. Using Report Options sample IDs can help keep track of data from multiple analyses and Request Sample ID? can be used as a date and time stamp. A Sample ID prompt displays during the analysis operation, allowing entry of the identification when after selecting Yes to this prompt.
  • Page 44 2 Equipment Installation Description Field or Button If Yes is selected, prompts user to enter the mass of the sample cup Report Options at start of analysis. Request Cup Mass? Request Cup Mass? is only necessary if different size cups are used for cal- ibration and analysis.

  • Page 45: Software Installation

    3 Software Installation OFTWARE NSTALLATION If installing in a CFR21 environment, follow the software installation instructions in the Confirm Administrator Guide [part number 004-42821-01]. The following prerequisites must be completed prior to installing the software: Ensure the computer requirements have been met. See Specifications for AccuPyc II ...
  • Page 46 3 Software Installation 4. On the Choose Users window, select either of the following, then click Next: Install for anyone using this computer. Anyone who logs on to this computer will have access to the analyzer program. This is the recommended selection. Install just for me.
  • Page 47 3 Software Installation 6. On the Choose Start Menu Folder window, select a folder for the program shortcut: click Install to accept the default location, or select another folder from the list, then click Install, or enter a new folder name in the text box, then click Install 7.
  • Page 48 3 Software Installation 8. The Analyzer Configuration window is used to configure the system for each analyzer and serial number to be installed. a. In the Step 1 group box: Then... If... Select the number of analyzers to be installing the analysis program dur- installed.
  • Page 49 3 Software Installation Then... If... Select the port, then click Next. the configured port is listed Click Specify and enter the remaining portion of the the configured port is not listed IP Address, then click Next. The IP Address must be 192.168.77.100. 10.
  • Page 50 3 Software Installation 11. The Product Release Information window contains information about updates and changes included in the release. Click Next. 12. The Product Registration window is available to register the analyzer and to receive future noti- fications of software updates. a.

  • Page 51: Start The Application

    Start the Application 13. On the Completing the Setup window, select either: Reboot now I want to manually reboot later To create a desktop shortcut, select the Create a desktop icon checkbox. Click Finish to close the setup program. TART THE PPLICATION To start the application, click the application shortcut on the desktop or select the application from the Windows program list.

  • Page 52: Analytical Balance

    3 Software Installation NALYTICAL ALANCE The analytical balance tested by Micromeritics is Scientec model #ZSA120. An analytical balance can be connected to a serial port on the computer and used to transfer the sample’s mass directly to the AccuPyc II application.

  • Page 53: Install Analyzer Application Upgrade Using A Media Device

    Install Analyzer Application Upgrade using a Media Device NSTALL NALYZER PPLICATION PGRADE USING A EDIA EVICE Use these instructions for keypad installations only. If a computer will be attached to the module, skip this section. All setup functions will be done in the analysis software application.

  • Page 54: Reinstall Or Modify The Software

    3 Software Installation EINSTALL OR ODIFY THE OFTWARE If the computer is to be connected to a network, a second Ethernet port on the computer must be used for that purpose. The Setup program is located on the installation media. After initial software installation, if changes need to be made to the analyzer setup, reinsert the Setup media and follow the prompts.

  • Page 55: Software Uninstall

    Software Uninstall OFTWARE NINSTALL Uninstall Software in 21CFR11 Environments on the next page NINSTALL THE OFTWARE SING THE OMPUTER When the software is uninstalled using uninstall.exe, only the files required to run the application are removed. Parameter files, sample files, reports, calibration files, and data files are not removed. To uninstall the software, double click the uninstall.exe file located in the software installation directory, then follow the prompts.

  • Page 56: Uninstall Software In 21Cfr11 Environments

    To uninstall the software, double click the uninstall.exe file located in the software installation directory, then follow the prompts. To uninstall the Micromeritics Confirm application, the owner of the application directory and its contents must be set to the account of the administrator that is removing the application installation.

  • Page 57: Transmitted Data

    4 Transmitted Data RANSMITTED Use these instructions for keypad installations only. If a computer is attached to the module, skip this section. All setup functions will be done in the analysis software. Analysis and calibration data can be transmitted in a single column or spreadsheet with data in ASCII delimited format.
  • Page 58 4 Transmitted Data Analysis Report - Spreadsheet (continued) Description Form Record Number Description line 1 20 characters Description line 2 20 characters Sample IDs 20 characters Sample mass 1 floating point Number of purges 1 integer Equilibration rate 1 floating point Chamber Insert: 1 integer 0 = None...
  • Page 59 4 Transmitted Data Analysis Report - Spreadsheet (continued) Description Form Record Number Carriage return / Line feed Run number and pressure (reported on one line as ASCII comma delimited data) Run number 1 integer 1 floating point 1 floating point Include in average calculation 1 integer 0 = Excluded...
  • Page 60 4 Transmitted Data ALIBRATION EPORT Calibration Report - Single Column Description Form Record Number Version Number 20 characters Serial Number 1 integer Report type = calibration 11 characters Start (reported on one line as ASCII comma delimited 8 characters (each) data) 4a.
  • Page 61 4 Transmitted Data Calibration Report - Single Column (continued) Description Form Record Number Expansion volume standard deviation 1 floating point Number of runs 1 integer P1 (all P1 data) 1 floating point P2 (all P2 data) 1 floating point P1* (all P1* data) 1 floating point P2* (all P2* data) 1 floating point...
  • Page 62 4 Transmitted Data Calibration Report - Spreadsheet Description Form Record Number Version Number 20 characters Serial Number 1 integer Report type = calibration 11 characters Start (reported on one line as ASCII comma delimited 8 characters (each) data) 4a. Date 4b.
  • Page 63 4 Transmitted Data Calibration Report - Spreadsheet (continued) Description Form Record Number Carriage return / Line feed Carriage return / Line feed Carriage return / Line feed Run number and pressure (reported on one line as ASCII comma delimited data) Run number 1 integer 1 floating point...

  • Page 65: Checklists, Exceptions, And Signatures

    5 Checklists, Exceptions, and Signatures HECKLISTS XCEPTIONS IGNATURES NSTALLATION HECKLISTS Use these codes to complete the tables in this section, then initial and date each section. If the table has an Initial / Date column, the person completing the procedure should enter their initials and the date.
  • Page 66 5 Checklists, Exceptions, and Signatures Computer Setup Evaluation Initial / Date Procedure Code The analyzer has been connected to a power source? Configure the Ethernet port. Connect computer to analyzer. Connect the Ethernet switch, if applicable. If one Ethernet based analyzer was purchased, connect the Ethernet cable to the analyzer and the computer, or If more than one Ethernet based analyzer was purchased, connect an Ethernet cable from the computer to the Ethernet...
  • Page 67 Device Computer (make / model / SN) Computer Operating System Printer (make / model / SN) Was the computer supplied by Micromeritics? Computer Installed By: Name: Date: Comments: AccuPyc II 1345 Installation Instructions and Checklist 5 - 3 134-42875-02 (Rev A) — Jan 2021...
  • Page 68 5 Checklists, Exceptions, and Signatures Hardware Installation Evaluation Initial / Date Procedure Code Analyzer connected per the instructions listed in Pycnometer Installation on page 2 - TEC Module setup (if applicable) per the instructions listed in TEC Module on page 2 - Temperature Controlled Module installed (if applicable) per the instructions listed in Temperature-Controlled Module on page 2 -...
  • Page 69 Installation Checklists Install the Software (if applicable) Evaluation Initial / Date Standard Application Only Code Install the Micromeritics software. Start the application. 21CFR11 Environments Only Required personnel are available (including Windows Admin- istrator). Install the Micromeritics software. Network hardware is local.

  • Page 70: Exceptions

    5 Checklists, Exceptions, and Signatures XCEPTIONS Explain the procedures that were categorized as Fail or No. Comment Initial / Date Procedure AccuPyc II 1345 Installation Instructions and Checklist 5 - 6 134-42875-02 (Rev A) — Jan 2021...

  • Page 71: Signatures

    Service Support Center in Norcross, GA, USA. After completing the installation process, representatives of Micromeritics who install analyzers are required to send the following documents to Micromeritics for inclusion in the customer's analyzer history:...

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