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Anton Paar PMA 5 Instruction Manual And Safety Information

Anton Paar PMA 5 Instruction Manual And Safety Information

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Measure
what is measurable
and make measurable
that which is not.
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
Instruction Manual and Safety Information
PMA 5
Pensky-Martens Flash Point Tester
(Original Instruction)

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  • Page 1 Measure what is measurable and make measurable that which is not. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Instruction Manual and Safety Information PMA 5 Pensky-Martens Flash Point Tester (Original Instruction)
  • Page 3 Instruction Manual and Safety Information PMA 5 Pensky-Martens Flash Point Tester (Original Instruction)

  • Page 4: Further Information

    Changes, copyright, trademarks etc. This document and its contents may be changed or amended by Anton Paar at any time without prior notice. All rights reserved (including translation). This document, or any part of it, may not be reproduced, changed, copied, or distributed by means of electronic systems in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without prior written permission by Anton Paar GmbH.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    • Make sure all operators are sufficiently trained connections and supply lines must be checked in the correct and safe use of PMA 5. Operators for leak tightness. must be able to judge dangerous situations and take the right measures to prevent accidents, •...

  • Page 6: Special Safety Instructions

    • PMA 5 has been developed as a testing device gles, gloves, respiratory protection). for flash point testing. If PMA 5 is used for other • A standards-compliant and safe testing configu- test media, including the testing of new or modi- ration is to be observed.
  • Page 7 • Please undertake to ensure that because of its Reduce fill volume in order to prevent liquid radiating heat, PMA 5 stands alone and no flam- overflow. mable objects are in the immediate vicinity. Based on safety considerations, the placement •...
  • Page 8 This warning concerns hot surface temperatures during testing. • Please ensure that no flammable materials are within a distance of 2 m above the PMA 5 (e.g. storage racks). • Therefore, always ensure sufficient safety clear- ance to other flammable objects. In particular,...

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    Statistical analysis (Min, Max, Mean, Repeat- Martens flash point analyzer PMA 5. When using ability) the PMA 5 the operator’s task is to fill the test cup with the sample, place it in the heating block and to • Data handling via USB stick for import into remove the test cup again once the measurement is MS Excel®...

  • Page 10: Functional Components

    2 An Overview 2.3 Functional Components Fig. 2-1: Front view Table 2-1: Elements at the front Description Softkeys USB port Fire extinguisher button (for manual release) Jog shuttle Handle for hot test cup Electric igniter Multi-function head Stirrer Multi-detector Test cup holder Fire extinguisher H03IB005EN-C...
  • Page 11 2 An Overview Fig. 2-2: Rear view Table 2-2: Elements at the back Description LAN port USB-B port for external devices USB port 4 + 5 Connections for sensor and motor RS-232 port Signal output or CO source connection for fire extinguisher Main switch Voltage selector Connection for test gas (external gas supply)
  • Page 12 • A local printer for instant printing of reports TIP: Do not connect the USB storage device until the PMA 5 has completed the startup proce- dure 2.3.2 RS-232 Port In addition to the data transfer to printer and USB a data set is transferred via the RS-232 port automat- ically when a LIMS connection is required.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Connect the printer (option) to the printer interface perature! at the instrument’s side. Before switching on the PMA 5 the printer has to be To ensure safe transportation, the PMA 5 is packed connected to the USB port to make sure the head...

  • Page 14: Operating The Instrument

    1 minute. Manual flash point test When the device is ready you will hear a fourfold signal. If PMA 5 is switched on without the test insert and the multi-sensor being assembled the following Stirrer Stirrer screen is displayed. You see that the temperature...

  • Page 15: Electric Igniter

    NOTICE When you need to exchange the electric igniter because it is damaged or aged, it must be initial- ized by the PMA 5 device. For this refer to Changing the Electric Igniter on page 28. H03IB005EN-C...
  • Page 16 Fig. 3-5: Connection for external gas source NOTICE 3.5.4 Adjusting the Gas Flame The gas valve on the PMA 5 to control the size of the flame must never be closed with any force. This would damage the valve in such a way that...

  • Page 17: Fire Extinguisher System

    NOTICE WARNING The gas valve on the PMA 5 to control the size of the flame must never be closed with any force. Danger of malfunction The sample should not come in contact with the This would damage the valve in such a way that it would not safely close any more.
  • Page 18 Connection for the inert gas source Fig. 3-6: Fire extinguisher system Connect the fire extinguishing gas line to the con- nector at the back of the PMA 5 (we recommend the use of Nitrogen). Use only tubes with an inner diameter of 9 mm and outer diameter of 15 mm which are admitted for gas operation.
  • Page 19 Typical flash point test procedure The following diagram gives a brief overview of the Switch on the PMA 5. If required, connect the gas supply and Refer to Adjusting the Gas Flame on page 16.
  • Page 20 Just expected flash point and the program name directly press <Enter> and change the EFLP as de- at the PMA 5 or with a connected USB keyboard. scribed above. 4.1.1 Sample Name 4.1.3 Selecting a Program...
  • Page 21 Before the gas igniter is taken into operation for For further information please refer to Filling in the first time the gas hoses to the PMA 5 are still the Sample on page 17. filled with air - instead of gas. Therefore it will...
  • Page 22 4 Programming and Performing a Test Run lid closed. Place the complete assembly into the This is the case at 35 °C in all programs (apart from PMA 5. bitumen). 7. In the "Main menu" select "Test run". Detailed test results can be displayed when you press <Result>.

  • Page 23: User Program

    Refer to the standard for details. The heater can be switched off and on with the re- spective soft keys. 2. Switch on the PMA 5. 3. Enter sample name and expected flash point. 4.3 Performing a Test with User Pro- 4.

  • Page 24: Test Result

    4 Programming and Performing a Test Run Table 4-1: Default settings of user programs is retracted, the fan uses the temperature of the heating block as the basis. This is the case at 35 °C Preset with the in all programs (with the exception of the "BITU- Userprogram program parameters of MEN"...
  • Page 25 "disabled" • Temperature unit If the user login is enabled, users select their user account to work with the PMA 5. If the user login is • User login disabled, all users work under "Operator: default". Options in the extended "Configurations" menu: •...

  • Page 26: Safety Configuration

    Therefore, NEVER disconnect the This parameter defines the maximum allowed heat- PMA 5 from the mains supply or switch off the de- er temperature, measured with the block Pt100. vice in case of fire, otherwise the gas valve can- This temperature is set to 650 °C.
  • Page 27 5 "Configuration and Service" Menu 5.1.6 Igniter Parameters (for servicing pur- poses only) Table 5-1: FP rounding Option Effect The igniter parameters can be changed in this menu. Refer to corrected Displays the FP as barometric • Current low and high on page 27 rounded pressure corrected rounded value.
  • Page 28 When the electric igniter is exchanged, it must es by 300 mV, an error message will be displayed be initialized by the PMA 5 device. Therefore, it after a test and when a new test is started. is mandatory that you select <Change> in the warning screen shown above or select "Change...
  • Page 29 5 "Configuration and Service" Menu Test components: Magnetic Valve Test components: Igniter Motor With this testing option you can switch the valve for With this option you can test the function of the ignit- the gas supply manually on and off. For safety rea- er motor which moves the igniter up and down.
  • Page 30 5 "Configuration and Service" Menu Diagnostics: Show measured data You can customize the displayed data of your PMA 5. You can select up to three value types to be displayed below the sample temperature. The temperature of the block Pt100, board tempera-...
  • Page 31 After the device has been serviced, the counter can TIP: For more detailed information please refer to your Reference Guide. be reset by Anton Paar service (password required). To assure a constant and high accuracy of your 6.2 Wetted Parts of PMA 5...
  • Page 32 6 Upkeep and Error Handling Gas igniter flickers, cannot be adjusted • The gas igniter must be cleaned at regular inter- vals (please contact your Anton Paar respresen- tative). • Did you use silicone tubes? Silicone tubes are not gas-tight and must not be used.

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Repair

    If your instrument needs to 1 Please contact your Anton Paar representative to get an offer. 2 For detailed information please see the general terms of delivery (GTD) on the Anton Paar website (http:// www.anton-paar.com). H03IB005EN-B...
  • Page 34 7 Maintenance and Repair H03IB005EN-B...

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Technical Data

    Appendix A: Technical Data Appendix A: Technical Data Table A-1: Technical data Item Description Power supply AC 115 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz AC 230 V ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz Apparent power 1000 VA Heating power 800 W Overvoltage category Fuses AC 115 V: T 10 A H, 250 V AC, 5 ×...
  • Page 36 Appendix A: Technical Data Table A-3: Environmental conditions Item Description Ambient temperature 10 °C - 30 °C Air humidity Min. relative humidity: 10 % Max. relative humidity: 80 % (non-condensing) Altitude 0 m - 2000 m Pollution degree Indoor use only! Laboratory bench / laboratory environment NOTICE Danger of damage...
  • Page 37 Switch the unit off and on again. Appendix B.2: Connecting the Fire Signal Switch You can connect the PMA 5 to an external fire alarm system such as a signal lamp or a fire bell using the included LEMO plug.

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Fire Extinguisher Device And Fire Signal Switch

    Use only the LEMO plug (mat. no. 138814) which is included in the standard delivery of the PMA 5. Do not use any other plug to connect the PMA 5 to the alarm system! After connecting the instrument to the alarm system, the feature must be activated in the configuration of the PMA 5.

  • Page 39: Appendix C: Declarations Of Conformity

    Appendix C: Declarations of Conformity Appendix C: Declarations of Conformity Fig. C-1: CE declaration of conformity H03IB005EN-C...
  • Page 40 Appendix C: Declarations of Conformity Fig. C-1: UK declaration of conformity H03IB005EN-C...

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