Contents KLY5-A, B Introduction Main Features ........
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KLY5 – User Manual Contents 5.2.2 Cleaning the Classic Rotator and Belt ....5.2.3 Cleaning of 3D Rotator ......5.2.4 Cleaning of Up/Down Mechanism .
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KLY5 – User Manual User Manual Conventions Prohibition symbol is used to prohibit any action which may cause a loss of properties, damage or injury. Warning symbol is used to draw a special attention to an important infor- mation. Information symbol is used to give a useful hint or tip for more comfortable work with the instrument.
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KLY5 – User Manual General Safety Instructions Before beginning of work with the instrument review the following safety precau- tions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products con- nected to it. Service procedures should be performed by qualified personel only! Do Not Operate Without Covers! To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product with covers or panels removed.
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The first installation and customer training is performed exclusively by the AGICO technician or by the authorized representative. Unstable or highly disturbed AC power may invoke safety circuits to protect the sensitive electronic parts by switching OFF the instrument or burning inner fuses.
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KLY5 – User Manual Storage and Transportation The properly wrapped instrument can be stored and transported at a temperature ◦ ◦ C to + 55 C and relative humidity up to 80 %. The instrument must be stored at suitable place, free of dust and chemical evaporation. Handle with care!
CS4 or CSL unit. The instrument has no control knobs, it is fully operated by external computer via USB connection. The main advantage of the new models KLY5-A and KLY5-B is the precise absolute measurement of in-phase and of out-of-phase component of...
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The specimen positions are changed manually during the measure- ment. The KLY5-A version measures the AMS of a spinning specimen fixed in the rota- tor. Three measurements of deviatoric susceptibility along axes x, y and z of spec- imen are measured with one additional bulk susceptibility measurement. These four individual measurements enables to calculate full AMS tensor including error analysis based on multivariate statistics.
KLY5 – User Manual Technical Specifications 1.3 Technical Specifications Operating frequency 1220 Hz Field intensity range 5 - 750 A/m (peak) Field homogeneity 0.2 % Sensitivity at 400 A/m peak, 20 × 10 Measuring range up to 0.5 SI at 750 A/m up to 1 SI at 400 A/m Accuracy within one range ±...
Standard set of accessories provided together with the KLY5 is listed below. Part Quantity Accessories for both KLY5-A or KLY5-B cylindrical specimen holder (diameter 25.4 mm, length 22 mm) cubic specimen holder (for cubes 20x20x20 mm) cubic specimen holder (for cubes 23x23x23 mm)
KLY5 – User Manual Spare parts and accessories 2.2 Spare parts and accessories Cylindrical Specimen Holder standard size Cubic Specimen specimen (diameter Holder specimen 25.4 mm, length 22 20x20x20 mm) 15 positions in positions static static measurement measurement mode mode Cubic Specimen Specimen...
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KLY5 – User Manual Spare parts and accessories Calibration Standard Shell of Rotator (sam- size 25.4 mm in diam- holder KLY- eter, length 22 mm 3S/4S/5A MFK1/2- KLY-2, KLY-3/3S, A/FA rotator) KLY-4/4S, MFK1/2 model Marking Tool for Stan- Tool for Inserting Plas- dard Cylindrical Speci- tic Cylinder mens...
KLY5 – User Manual 3D Rotator 2.3 3D Rotator 3D Rotator brings increased speed and better comfort of anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility measurements. The 3D Rotator rotates the specimen simultaneously about two axes with different velocities. The 2-axis rotation enables to determine 320 directional susceptibilities during a single anisotropy measurement.
CS4 – High Temperature Furnace Apparatus 2.4 CS4 – High Temperature Furnace Apparatus The CS4 High Temperature Furnace Apparatus is optional attachment for MFK2- FA/KLY5-A Kappabridge designed for measurement of the temperature variations of low-field magnetic susceptibility of minerals, rocks and synthetic materials in ◦...
CS-L – Low Temperature Cryostat Apparatus 2.5 CS-L – Low Temperature Cryostat Apparatus The CS-L Low Temperature Furnace Apparatus is optional attachment for MFK2- FA/KLY5-A Kappabridge designed for measurement of the temperature variation of low-field magnetic susceptibility of minerals, rocks and synthetic materials in ◦...
Installation Procedures 3 Installation Procedures The first installation and customer training is performed exclusively by the AGICO technician or by the authorized representative. If you need later to reinstall the apparatus, due to moving the instrument to another place or any other reasons, be sure the following conditions are met to achieve guaranteed parameters.
KLY5 – User Manual Interconnection of Units Figure 1: Recommended layout of KLY5/CS4 apparatuses parts 3.2 Interconnection of Units Fig. 2 shows the Interconnection Scheme. If you are installing only Kappabridge do not consider CS4, laboratory power supply EA-PS and its accessories. Be sure the instrument is unplugged from mains while connecting the cables.
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KLY5 – User Manual Interconnection of Units Figure 2: Interconnection Scheme of KLY5-A / CS4 / CSL system...
KLY5 – User Manual Main Switch and Main Fuse 3.3 Main Switch and Main Fuse Main switch and main fuse of the KLY5 Kappabridge are located on the back panel of the Control Unit. See Fig. 3 for reference. After correct interconnection Kap- pabridge can be turned ON or OFF by POWER SWITCH.
KLY5 – User Manual Testing the Magnetic Environment 3.4 Testing the Magnetic Environment • See section 3.1 before running test. If you do not use notebook or computer with LCD display (we recommend it), take attention to your PC monitor. The monitor distance from pick-up coils and its azimuth position can have some- times great influence.
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• Results of Sigma Test are automatically saved to the *.csv datafile. Path of this file is C:\AGICO\SAFYR7\SigmaTest. Name of the file is derived from actual date and time. Actual path and name of datafile is shown in the header of Sigma...
Manual measurements are only possibility for the KLY5-B due to the absence of the Up/Down manipulator. It is also recommended to perform manual measure- ments when only bulk susceptibility is measured with the KLY5-A. In this case it is necessary to Disable Up/Down manipulator in the Execute|Auxiliary Commands window.
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KLY5 – User Manual Operation basics Measurement routine is as follows: • Fill the information about the specimen in the appropriate window in the SAFYR7 software. • Press START button to execute the measuring routine. Empty coil (as the background measurement) will be measured for about four seconds. Do not disturb the instrument during the measurement.
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Figure 6: 15-direction AMS measuring design for cubic samples Measurements with Up/Down Manipulator KLY5-A is equipped with Up/Down manipulator which is necessary condition for the measurements with rotators and also brings enhanced comfort of mea- surements of the field variation of the bulk susceptibility. It can be used for single bulk susceptibility measurements as well.
KLY5 – User Manual Operation basics • Press START button to begin measuring routine. Empty coil (as the back- ground measurement) will be measured for about four seconds. • Up/Down manipulator moves the specimen into the coil, susceptibility is mea- sured, specimen is pulled out of the coil and another empty coil measure- ment is performed for about four seconds.
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KLY5 – User Manual Operation basics Figure 7: Inserting positions for Classical Rotator Measurements with 3D Rotator Make sure that the Kappabridge is switched OFF, connect the rotator to the appropriate connector and mount it properly into the plastic arm. Switch ON the Kappabridge, run the SAFYR software, push ACTIVATE but-...
KLY5 – User Manual Calibration 4.2 Calibration Calibration of the Kappabridge should be performed regularly (once per month at least) to achieve best possible results. Values of the calibration constants within re- quired range are good indicator of the proper function of the Kappabridge. Three different calibration routines are used - bulk calibration with manual holder, bulk and anisotropy calibration with classical rotator, and bulk and anisotropy calibra- tion with 3D rotator.
KLY5 – User Manual Holder Correction 4.2.2 Calibration with rotators Calibration with the rotator is more complex routine which measures three values - gain for bulk measurements (GainB), gain for anisotropy measurements (GainA) and Delta value which defines the coordinate system during the rotation of the specimen inside the measuring coil.
KLY5 – User Manual Holder Correction 4.3.2 Holder Correction of the rotators After calibration with rotators perform the Holder Correction. After click on the Execute|Holder Correction in the Main menu (shortcut [F4]) Holder Correction window appears. Routine consists of three measurements of the bulk susceptibil- ity and and three measurements of the anisotropy of the empty rotator.
KLY5 contains plenty of hardware control circuits and software diagnostic tests to prevent any serious damage to the device. Some potential errors and their solution are noted bellow. Please keep in mind, that best way to solve problems with AGICO devices, is to contact manufacturer via. email address agico@agico.cz. Lifetime email support is free of cost, so do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
KLY5 – User Manual Troubleshooting 5.1.2 Software Error Messages Software error messages inform about actual problems of the Kappabridge. Ta- ble 2 concludes recommended troubleshooting steps after some error occurs. The- se error messages are shown in the bottom status bar of SAFYR7 software. Error Solution Insufficient speed of rotation of the rotator.
KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance 5.2 Maintenance 5.2.1 Cleaning the Holders and Rotator It is recommended to clean the specimen holders regularly, especially if you con- tinue with measurement of relatively weak specimens after measuring strong ones. For the cleaning use pure water with a small amount of detergent and soft brush. Do not use alcohol for cleaning (it may cause damage due to heat of vaporization).
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance • Check the belt strain to set it later in the similar level and remember the belt mark position. • Release gently the ring, pay attention to the position and trapezoid shape of rubber washer, be careful not to lose it (see Fig. 10B). Remove the perspex ring. •...
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance • Check once more the position of the black mark on the wheel and mount the belt on the shell. • Adjust the proper belt strain by picking-up slightly the part with motor and fixing the two screws (marked by the blue rectangle in Fig. 11A). •...
KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance 5.2.3 Cleaning of 3D Rotator The cleanliness of the rotator and its correct setting are the basic condi- tions for the successful anisotropy measurements of the weak samples. Please keep your specimens as clean as possible. Any dust particles that fall from your specimens can increase the friction in between 3D-Rotator parts, so the voltage for correct speed of rotator will increase.
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance • Unscrew the two plastic screws marked by the blue circles on Fig. 13 and dis- mantle the bottom part of the rotator as seen on Fig. 15. Figure 13: Position of the screws on rotator Figure 14: A - Plastic ring and white rubber spacer, B - correct position of the spacer with respect to the plastic ring Figure 15: Dismantled rotator...
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance • Clean all the parts with a piece of cloth (soft toothbrush) and warm water with little bit of detergent. Do not use any solvents, it may cause some serious damage to the 3D-Rotator. Then clean all parts with clear water and dry them as good as possible.
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance • Gently screw two plastic screws marked on Fig. 13 by the green circles. Do not forget to use pads to keep entire system in correct position. • Apply some tension on the belt and tighten the metal screws marked on Fig.
KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance 5.2.4 Cleaning of Up/Down Mechanism The Up/Down mechanism gets dirty after some time of use. Fig. 18 shows exam- ple of heavy contamination. It is heavily loaded especially during the high / low temperature measurement, when the number of up/down cycles is significantly greater than during the anisotropy measurement and the mass of the load is also higher.
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance Cleaning procedure • See Fig. 19 for reference. • Open the Auxiliary commands window (Execute|Auxiliary commands) and set the Up/Down Mechanism to the down position using DOWN button. • After loosening the small screw (Fig. 19A) remove the arm of the holder. Please use the proper size of screwdriver not to damage the screw.
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KLY5 – User Manual Maintenance • Check the Up/Down execution time using the and DOWN but- tons in the Auxiliary commands window (Execute|Auxiliary commands) of SA- FYR7 program. Up time with installed rotator or furnace must be lower then 3.6 s. •...
Figure 20: Specimen coordinate system 6.2 List of Magnetic Anisotropy Factors > k > k are principal normed susceptibilities and n are their respective natural logarithms. Bold numbers indicate default set of AGICO. Factor No. Mathematical expression Usual Abbreviation (3k) √...
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KLY5 – User Manual List of Magnetic Anisotropy Factors )/2 k √ )/2 k √ arcsin √ )(2k...
KLY5 – User Manual Orientation parameters 6.3 Orientation parameters P1 is a clock value orientation of the Arrow Parameter P1 which represents the x-axis of Specimen coordinate system (right hand rule, see Legend). P1=12 Arrow may be drawn: P1=12 P1=12 Upslope P1=3 P1=3 To the Right...
KLY5 – User Manual EC Declaration of Conformity 6.4 EC Declaration of Conformity AGICO, s.r.o., Ječná 29a, CZ - 621 00 Brno, IČO 607 313 54, declare that the product: Name: Modular system for measuring in-phase and out-of phase magnetic susceptibility, anisotropy of in-phase and out-of phase magnetic susceptibility and temperature variation of in-phase and out-of phase magnetic susceptibility.
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KLY5 – User Manual EC Declaration of Conformity Safety tests Certificated by Engineering Test Institute, Brno, Czech Republic. Certificate number E-31-01024-16. Instrument is certificated by using Directive 2014/35/EU. ČSN EN 61010-1 ed.2:2011 Certification scheme: ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17067:2014, Scheme 1a Electromagnetic compatibility test Testing by ITC (Institute for testing and certifitacion), Uherske Hradiště, Czech Republic.
In latter case, customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the AGICO service centre. In both cases, all the costs related to a warranty repair shall be at expenses of AGICO.
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