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K1315X
Automated Colorimeter
Operation and Instruction Manual
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
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- Page 1 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815 http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com...
- Page 3 JIS K2580 This unit is tested before it leaves the factory, to ensure total functionality and compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards. Test and inspection records are on file for verification. Jesse Kelly Application Engineer Koehler Instrument Company...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ..............3 Warning ............................3 Introduction ............................. 4 Using the manual .......................... 4 Caution and safety signs ....................... 4 User responsibility ......................... 4 Unpacking ............................9 Installation ........................... - Page 6 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Sample Properties ........................23 Dilution Factor ..........................23 Entering the default Dilution factor ....................23 Brix Value ............................ 24 Entering a default value for Brix ....................24 Measurement Averaging ......................25 “Measurement Averaging” ..................... 25 Switch Measurement Averaging On/Off ..................
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Page 7: Disposal Of Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as general waste. Instead it shall be handed over to an applicable recycling scheme or the original manufacturer for the recycling of electrical and electronic waste. -
Page 8: Introduction
The instrument is fitted with anti-tamper varnish in some critical areas. The instrument warranty is invalidated if these areas have been adjusted by anyone other than Koehler Instrument Co. or an authorized service center. - Page 9 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Technical Specification K13155 K13154/K13151/K13153 Measuring principle 9 interference filters 16 interference filters 420 – 710 nm Spectral response Bandwidth 10 nm On measurements of de-ionised water Repeatability Chromaticity +/- 0.0004 +/- 0.0002 0.04 0.02 Delta E Measurement time...
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Page 10: Unpacking
CD ROM (Containing W indows control software and manuals) Accessory Box Genuine Koehler Cells are supplied with each instrument. Only use genuine Koehler cells to ensure repeatability in test results. Other cells may not be manufactured to the same rigorous quality standards. -
Page 11: Installation
10 = 10 mm path length 50 = 50 mm path length The Koehler K13155 weighs 6.8 kg and the K13151/K13153/K13154 weighs 7.8 kg. One person may easily lift it by placing their hands at either end of the instrument and lifting. -
Page 12: The Instrument
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual The Instrument Rear View 1 USB port 4 24 Volt power input 2 RS232 port 5 ON/OFF switch 3 Local area network (RJ45) Port Front View Key: 1 Lamp access panel 4 Keypad 2 Flow through pipe access 5 Sample chamber 3 LCD display... -
Page 13: The Keypad
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual The Keypad Key: 1) Menu: Selects menu system or returns to 6) Read: Initiates the measurement of a the main menu sample 2) Esc: Exits a menu and commits any 7) Zero: Initiates a baseline measurement changes made 3) Enter: Used to select items from the menu 8) Del: Deletes characters during user input... -
Page 14: Switching On The Instrument
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Switching on the Instrument W hen the instrument is powered on the display shows the model number, serial number and the version of firmware installed. Hardware Setup Regional Settings Press MENU Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Hardware Setup”. -
Page 15: Setting The Date
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Setting the Date The K1315X series has a real time clock that is used to keep track of time. The date set in the clock is used for storage of results and is printed along with the result. The clock automatically deals with leap years. -
Page 16: Setting The Date Format
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Setting the Date Format The format for the date can be set as either day/month/year or month/day/year. This format is used when sending data to a computer or printer and with stored results. The date displayed on the instrument is always in the day/month/year format. -
Page 17: Network Settings
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Network Settings Press MENU Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Hardware Setup”. Press to select. Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Network Settings”. Press to select. Setting the IP Allocation. -
Page 18: Setting The Subnet Mask
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual If an error is made in entering the IP Address, the following message screen will be displayed. Press to exit the screen and re-enter the value required. Press or to move the highlight to the next item. Setting the Subnet Mask Press ... -
Page 19: Setting The Default Gateway
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Setting the Default Gateway A default gateway is a node (a router) on a computer network that serves as an access point to another network. The K1315X instruments use this to connect to the remote calibration server or for the remote diagnostic utility. -
Page 20: Setting The Event Log
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Setting the Event Log The Event Log records any changes made to the settings of the instrument. The data is sent out to the port specified in the “Log File Port” in “Measurement Logging”. Press ... -
Page 21: Measurement Options
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Measurement Options Measurement Settings Press MENU Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Measurement Options”. Press to select. Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Measurement Settings”. Press ... -
Page 22: Cie Settings
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual CIE Settings W hen measuring using one of the CIE colour spaces, the user needs to set the correct observer and illuminant setting. Changes to these values only affect the CIE scales. They do not have an effect on the other colour scales. -
Page 23: Path Length
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Path Length Certain colour scales and parameters use the path length of the sample cell within their calculation, such as Chlorophyll, beta carotene, EBC and Icumsa. The user should always set the path length to that of the sample cell being used. This is also important when printing or storing results as the path length is saved along with the measurement data. -
Page 24: User Length Units
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual User Length Units This setting sets the measurement system for the User entered cell path length. Press or to move the highlight bar to “User Length Units”. Press or to scroll through the list of options. Options are Metric (mm) or Imperial (Inches). -
Page 25: Brix Value
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made. Press Esc to exit without changing the value or press to accept the value and return to the previous screen. -
Page 26: Measurement Averaging
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Measurement Averaging Press or to move the highlight bar to “Measurement Averaging”. Press to select. Switch Measurement Averaging On/Off Press or to move the highlight bar to “Averaging”. Press ... -
Page 27: Setting The Time Interval For Automatic Averaging
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Setting the Time Interval for Automatic Averaging Press or to move the highlight bar to “Interval”. The Format for the interval is Minutes: Seconds. Press to change the value. Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. -
Page 28: Measurement Logging
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Measurement Logging Press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to “Measurement Options”. Press to select. Press or to move the highlight bar to “Measurement Logging”. Press to select. Switching Logging On/Off Press ... -
Page 29: Setting The Required Temperature
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Setting the Required Temperature Press or to move the highlight bar to “Set Temp. °C”. Press to change the value. Use the numeric keys and the . to enter the value required. -
Page 30: Selecting Colour Scales
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Selecting Colour Scales Press MENU Press or to move the highlight bar to “Colour Scales”. Press to select. Press or to move the highlight bar to the colour scale required. -
Page 31: Performing A Baseline Measurement
When performing a baseline measurement, ensure that the sample chamber is empty. The Koehler K1315X automatically takes a baseline measurement when it is first switched on. This measurement should be repeated at least every 4 hours by pressing the ZERO key. -
Page 32: Taking A Measurement
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Taking a Measurement After the baseline measurement is finished, the instrument is ready for use. Position the sample cell at the right hand end of the sample chamber. Close the sample chamber lid and press the READ key. -
Page 33: Displaying Results
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual If the Dilution factor has been set to manual the following screen will appear. Use the numeric keys to enter the value required. Press Del to delete the last character entered if a mistake is made. -
Page 34: Cie Color Scales
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual CIE Color Scales Use or to scroll through the selected colour scales or press F2 to switch the display between text and graphical display of the result. Use or to scroll through the selected colour scales or press F2 to switch the display between text and graphical display of the result. -
Page 35: Printing Results
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Printing Results If “Measurement Logging” has been set to “ON” the results for the selected colour scales will be output to the port selected. A serial printer can be connected to the RS232 port on the rear of the instrument. The printer should be set to match the output criteria of the instrument, the RS232 settings are: Baudrate: 19200... -
Page 36: Converting A Sample To A Standard
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Converting a Sample to a Standard At the Main Menu Press Func Enter 1 then Press Enter The values for the sample will now have been copied over to the standard. K1315X-Manual... -
Page 37: Understanding Of Hue
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Understanding of Hue W hen using a visual system to compare samples with glass standards, it is possible to see when the sample becomes too different in colour to make accurate colour comparisons. W ith automatic instruments, the nearest scale point is often displayed with no consideration of the colour difference between the sample and the colour scale. - Page 38 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual In the following example, the nearest colour is still the arrowed standard but Off Hue factor has been increased to 11. In this example one would expect a visual comparison to give the result as the 6 standard along.
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Page 39: Database Functions
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Database Functions Store the Current Measurement Press MENU Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Database”. Press to select. Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Store”. Press ... -
Page 40: Retrieve A Measurement
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Retrieve a Measurement Press MENU Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Database”. Press to select. Press or to move the Highlight bar to “Retrieve”. Press to select. Press ... - Page 41 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Press or to move the Highlight bar to select the saved measurement. The details of the measurement are shown on the right hand side of the display. Press to select the highlighted measurement. The Sample ID for the measurement is shown in the edit box.
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Page 42: Remote Calibration
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Remote Calibration This allows the user to calibrate the instrument using a Calibration Pack they have purchased. The Calibration Pack will have been measured using the ISO17025 calibration. To use this feature the user needs to be able to connect to the Calibration Server, and to have previously registered their instrument. - Page 43 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Press Esc to exit or press to accept the value and return to the previous screen. Follow the instructions shown on the display. The First operation of the calibration is to perform a baseline measurement.
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Page 44: Maintenance
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Maintenance The Lamp The expected lamp life is 600,000 measurements before failure. W hen replacing the lamp, always unplug the instrument from the power supply. Undo the two thumbscrews and remove the lamp block. Unscrew the lamp from the block and replace with the new lamp. -
Page 45: Glass Cells
Operation and Instruction Manual Glass Cells The Koehler K1315X series instruments use the W 600 series of optical glass and borosilicate glass cells. The choice of cell path length depends on the instrument version and the colour scale being used. For versions equipped with the heater unit, it is recommended that borosilicate glass cells be used whenever hot samples are measured. -
Page 46: Certified Colour Reference Materials
Operation and Instruction Manual Certified colour reference materials Koehler certified colour reference materials are ideal for routine calibration of colour measuring instruments and verification of test data. They have full traceability to internationally recognized standards: ASTM Color, Gardner & Saybolt standards certified ®... -
Page 47: The Procedure For Upgrading The K1315X Firmware
K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Appendix 1 The procedure for upgrading the K1315X firmware Connect the K1315X to the source computer (laptop of PC) via USB. Switch on the K1315X whilst holding down the “F1‟ on the instrument. A dialog will appear on the LCD screen with the text „Enter Function No‟... - Page 48 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Click on the “Connect‟ button and confirm the instrument type and serial number are correct. Click on the „Load File‟ button and navigate to the new flash file (“PFXi_100xx.flash”). The file will take a few seconds to load. W hen the file has loaded correctly, the „Program‟ button will be enabled and the „high‟...
- Page 49 K1315X Automated Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual Click on the „Program‟ button. The new firmware is then downloaded and programmed into the instrument. NOTE: DO NOT switch off or press any buttons on the instrument or the Flash Loader software until programming is complete.
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