4.2.WinTurbi Software installation ................8 4.2.1.Installation of WinTurbi software from CDROM ........8 Installation of WinTurbi software from Internet ..........8 Installation of Turbitronic P device driver ............8 5.Safety Lock – Turbitronic P version .............. 10 6.Principle of temperature measurement ............12 7.Starting a first measurement .................
Read operation manual before starting to work with the instrument. Make sure, that every operator fully understands every function of the instrument and each of its components. 1.1.Safety precautions 1. Before connecting the Turbitronic P to the power supply: Ensure that the MAINS switch at the front panel is in off position ...
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Whenever it is likely that the safety of the instrument has been impaired, it should be made inoperative and secured against any unintended operation. Safety could be impaired if: (a) any case or cable shows visible damage,...
The user can determine which turbidity value is recognized as the cloud or clear point by program definition. The photocell-system for turbidity measurement in the Turbitronic P has proven to be a rugged and reliable device, designed for continuous use in factory environment.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Features of Turbitronic P The Turbitronic P is a fully automatic turbidity measuring unit for the determination of cloud points and opalescence turbidity changes related to temperature. The main features of the Turbitronic P are: - Highly reproducible determination of turbidity of water based polymers versus...
4.1. Instrument installation The Turbitronic P is an automatic test instrument for desktop use. It includes all required mechanic and electronic components and requires no installation experience. When the Turbitronic P is put into operation, the following three connections must be made: The main cable for power supply.
2. Login in with username and password 3. New users please fill out the registration request to receive login details 4. Download winturbisetup.exe 4. After downloading from Novomatics server start the program winturbisetup.exe manually 5. Follow the default adjustments by pressing Next 6.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P You may see a message from ‘User Access Control’ asking ‘Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your PC? If so, click yes to continue. Press the Extract button. Follow all installation including license terms agreement acceptance shown and the driver will be automatically installed.
The Turbitronic P measures water based polymers up to temperatures of 150 °C in a pressure tight samples cell made of glass mainly. During the test the Turbitronic P closes the sample cell chamber automatically by the safety lock when the samples temperature is higher than 60 °C.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Figure 4 Opened Safety Lock Never try to turn the safety look by hand. It can be damaged. The safety lock can be opened at higher temperatures on own risk. A warning appears and has to be acknowledged.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Principle of temperature measurement The Turbitronic P determines the sample temperature in direct contact with sample under test. A pressure tight platinum temperature probe is placed into the glass tube for best thermal conductivity. Figure 6 Glass measuring cell with embedded platinum temperature probe When the sample cell is inserted into the measuring chamber the temperature value is transmitted wirelessly to the Turbitronic P.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P The temperature probe doesn’t require a battery. Its power is supplied by an alternating electromagnetic field.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Starting a first measurement The preparation of measuring procedure is simple and quick: 1) Place the stirring bar into the glass tube and fill the tube with the sample under test till lower corner of white rectangle.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P 4) Go to Measurement/Measurement Preparation … and enter the sample name in one of the comment fields. Figure 10 Enter the sample name in one of the comment fields 5) Go to Measurement/Turbitronic/Programs P… and check the program settings of your...
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Figure 11 Check the program settings These are the program standard settings of main parameter; check these according the settings above. 1) Usage of heating and cooling phase 2) Final temperature 150 °C using a ramp of 10 K/min...
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Program parameter settings The actual software version supports up to four phases usable for program design. During program run the phases are processed one by one. A program consists of at least one phase. Phase Parameter...
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Reload a measuring file The WinTurbi software uses a binary format for measuring results. 1) Go to Window/New 2D-diagram. 2) Click the right mouse button, Add Curve … 3) Add the measurement of your choice 4) Modify axes, colors, etc by clicking right mouse button, Content …...
The wireless temperature probe is used to convert the analogue inputs of the platinum sensor into a digital signal which is transferred to the Turbitronic P. The wireless temperature probe uses internal references for long term stability. In case of any error “----“ is shown on front panel display.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P standards should be inserted without magnetic stirring bar but the tubes should be closed by temperature probe. Go to Measurement/Turbitronic/Calib NTU… Insert the three standards 0, 100 and 250 NTU and press the respective Set button. Release the dialog with OK for taking over the new calibration.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P samples under test. A clear sample can have lower or higher light transfer mainly cause by differences in refraction index. Refer to 8. Program parameter settings– General parameter how to apply it into program settings.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Operation modes In accordance with the practical requirements of modern quality management systems two operation modes were implemented into the instrument. The first mode called Prod-Mode includes a limited function set only and is intended for the quality control generally. The second mode called Lab Mode allows the access to the complete function set and is intended for the laboratory control or to adjust the Prod Mode.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P 5) Now passcode is needed. Enter passcode by setting digit by digit, use up/down buttons for digit setting and enter button for going to next digit, the first passcode after leaving factory is 444444 6) After successful setting the new operation mode is blinking for 2 seconds 12.2.
45 ml 0 NTU 0 ml 50 ml Table 3 NTU example ratios Swirl the glass to mix the solution. Then pour the prepared secondary standard into a Turbitronic P test tube and use the provided plastic covers for easy handling.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Figure 15 NTU Samples Note: Secondary standards are stable for less than the original stock (max. storage approx. 1 week under cool storage conditions). Therefore, it is recommended to use a secondary standard just once. On special order, we can supply more stable premixed solutions with specific turbidity in small quantities.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Failure detection and hazards 14.1. Failure detection The Turbitronic P is provided with safety precautions in case of system fault occurs. The safety functions, performed by the microprocessor control unit, recognise the following failures: detected failure effect 1.
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Photocell cleaning instructions 15.1. Inspection of photocell operation When a clear sample inserted the photo cell signal has to 1000 or higher. When lower a warning appears at start of next measurement and it is recommended to clean up the photocell according next chapter.
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Figure 17 Inner arrangement of photosensitive areas...
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Failure check-list 16.1. Failure and problem curing In case of a failure, the user can check several points himself, before contacting the service department. We are stating some common problems, which can be solved easily. Problem...
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Appendix...
Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Technical Specification Temperature Range: 5 - 150 °C standard 5 – 98 °C Turbitronic II version Ramp: 1 - 10 K/min or as fast as possible Accuracy: ±0.3 °C ( ±0.1 °C on request) Stirring speed Range: 80 –...
974006 1000 NTU FORMAZIN turbidity standard (100 ml) p/n 973620 WinTURBI application software for use with Turbitronic P - user friendly application software for Windows 10 - easy remote control, monitoring, instrument calibration - multiple graphs, reports and simplified...
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Novomatics Manual Turbitronic P Distributors Please don’t hesitate to contact your local distributor or Novomatics for any further information. Europe USA/Canada Novomatics GmbH Go Technology Co., Inc. Aubachstr. 1 148 E. 24 Street D-56410 Montabaur Holland, MI 49423 Phone: (0049) 2602-919 9622...
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