The warranty seal is a security label which indicates if any opening on instrument has occurred. Most KNAUER products are sold with the blue seal on the rear side to confirm that KNAUER was the last who took care of the instrument. An authorized service technician should order and use the warranty seal in orange color after opening the instrument (Order.
Devices which are shipped without the completed document “Service request form and decontamination report” will not be repaired. If you would like to return a device to KNAUER, make sure to enclose the com- pleted document: www.knauer.net/servicerequest Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
Most KNAUER products are sold with the blue seal on the rear side to confirm that KNAUER was the last who took care of the instrument. An authorized service techni- cian should order and use the warranty seal in orange color after opening the instrument (order no.
This phenomenon is called freezing point depression and is independent of the nature, size or shape of particles. The KNAUER freezing point osmometer is a simple, robust and easy to maintain instrument with following features: Automatic measurement process ...
To mount the housing, proceed in reverse order. Device defect The housing offers protection from electrical voltage which is build inside the device. Before putting the device into operation, install the housing completely. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
To mount the cooling block, proceed in reverse order. Practical Tip The cooling block has to be adjusted/calibrated after the replacement. The adjustment procedure will be described later in adjustments sec- tion. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
The housing has been removed (see chap. 3.1). Tools Screwdriver Process Figure 1. Unplug the grey display cable from the main- board. 2. By unscrewing the screws holding the display (see next figure), remove it back wards. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
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Replacement Process Figure 3. Notice the installation order of screws and rings. Screw Metal disk Spacer sleeve Paper disk To mount the display, proceed in reverse order. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
5. Unplug the ground cable the power input and the connector to the mainboard 6. Unscrew the four screws on power supply 7. Remove the power supply. To mount the power supply, proceed in reverse order. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
Make sure not to bend the clamp. 3. The battery will move for- ward out of the holder. 4. Remove the battery. To insert the battery of the main board, proceed in reverse order. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
1. The device has to be swit- ched on in service mode. 2. Switch the device on. 3. After the startup screen has appeared, press the up-down-up arrow keys quickly. 4. Device is in service mode. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
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If the adjustment process does not show the desired result, repeat steps 7-11. Deviations up to ± 0.2 °C are acceptable. After completing the adjustment process the water has to be removed and the cooling block cavity has to be dried. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
K7400 (A3709, A3709-1, A3709-2), a cooling cavity adapter is required. The adapter allows optimum heat transfer between measuring head and cooling block. Note: The adapter is pre installed on K-7400S. Required Tools Cooling cavity adapter (article no. G1770) Adapter tool (article no. W0225) ...
Practical tip raised in comparison to the measuring head for glass vials. The feet of the measuring head do not need to rest on the device. This aspect does not affect the measurement results. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
RS-232 serial port The mentioned programs are required for upgrading the firmware and setting the key parameters after update, respectively. Contact KNAUER support team to receive the required programs : support@knauer.net. 5.1 Windows serial downloader program Process Figure 1.
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Firmware installation Process Figure 6. On configuration menu, Erase the code and data and download code only must be activated. 7. Click on OK to save the setting. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
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12. Switch the device off. 13. Change the DIP switch mode to WORK and switch the device on again. 14. New firmware will be ap- peared on display on start up screen. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
Bits per second: 9600 Data bit: 8 Parity: None Stop bit: 1 Flow control: Hardware 6. Save the parameters by clicking first „Apply“ and than „OK“. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
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The com- mand is „Sernum:xxxxxx“ (serial no. of device). If the serial number was transmitted the command changes to „OKrnum:xxxxxx“ 13. Set the vibration time by giving Vtime:10 command. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
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Firmware installation Process Figure 14. The set parameters could be checked by giving fol lowing commands: Sernum:? Vtime:? Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
Another sign for an empty battery is, losing time and date on DATE menu even after setting. For instructions how to replace the battery of the main board see chap. 3.7. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
It is not possible to dilute the calibration standards since the activity coefficient of standards will be changed by dilution. Do not use the calibration standards from ampules which are left open for more than half an hour. Semi-Micro Osmometer K-7400S Service instructions , VSM-012...
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