Permeant Sensor Calibration Test Setup - Ametek mocon OX-TRAN 2/12 R Operator's Manual

Oxygen transmission rate system
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Using the Instrument Software

Permeant Sensor Calibration Test Setup

To calibrate the instrument to a standard reference film or a certified film use the following procedure:
NOTE:
Mocon has available Certified Films that cover the usual testing range. Call MOCON in the
USA at (763) 493-6370 for more information.
NOTE:
Mocon Certified NIST Films, if not damaged, should last for a year. Do not use the film if it is
wrinkled, punctured or contaminated with grease or fingerprints.
Certified films should be stored in a manner that will keep them clean and free from wrinkles.
NOTE:
MOCON Certified NIST traceable films should be stored in the provided case.
MOCON is not responsible for problems resulting from improper calibration or use of an
NOTE:
inadequate transmission rate reference material.
1.
Select a Certified Film that most closely approximates the transmission rate of the film samples you
will be testing.
2.
Unclamp and remove the Test Cell from the instrument.
3.
Mount the Certified Film (or other reference material) in the Test Cell. For information on mounting
films see "Mounting a Sample in the Test Cell" on page 6-5.
4.
Replace the test cell and clamp it in place. For information on installing and clamping the Test Cell
see "Loading and Unloading the Test Cell" on page 6-6.
5.
The Calibration Film Test Procedure should be performed using an "Advanced" Test Method. For
information on how to set up an Advanced Test see the instrument Help System.
6.
Verify the following Instrument Level parameters have been correctly assigned:
Cell Temperature:
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OX-TRAN Model 2/12 R Operator's Manual
When using MOCON provided Certified Films, the test
temperature must be set to the value given on the label. If
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