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- Page 1 Page 1 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Page 1 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Contents Declaration of Conformity ........................1 Introduction ............................. 2 Post shipment checking procedure ..................3 Hycal components ........................... 3 Analyser packing case ......................3 Probe adaptor.......................... 4 Probe types ..........................6 Portable probe mount ...................... -
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Declaration of Conformity We, EMC Hycal Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the Hycal Mini Analyser, to which this declaration relates, is in accordance to the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, being compliant with the following: EN 50081-2:1993 Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Emission Standard. -
Page 4: Introduction
The HYCAL Mini analyser is a battery powered lightweight unit built with ease of use in mind. The analyser automatically detects when the probe signal has stabilised. -
Page 5: Post Shipment Checking Procedure
Page 3 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 1.1 Post shipment checking procedure The components supplied with a HYCAL Mini kit are listed below. Please use this list to check the shipment has arrived intact. Item Quantity Item Quantity... -
Page 6: Probe Adaptor
Page 4 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 2.2 Probe adaptor The purpose of the probe adaptor is to deliver gas to the Hycal probe. Probe connection cable Probe adaptor cable Hycal probe adaptor Quick-release plug 4 - 6 mm... - Page 7 Page 5 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Hycal probe socket Mini analyser socket Figure 4: Hycal probe adaptor side view Ball valve Figure 5: Hycal probe adaptor top view 2.2.1 Setup Set up the probe adaptor as follows: 1.
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Page 8: Probe Types
. 5. Pressurise the gas line to 3 - 10 bar. 2.3 Probe types The Hycal Mini analyser is compatible with the following probes: • Mini probe •... -
Page 9: Portable Probe Mount
Page 7 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Figure 7: Hycal probe 2.4 Portable probe mount (Optional Accessory) Probe clamp thumb screw Cable clamp Probe clamp Base plate Adjustable torque handle Figure 8: Portable probe mount Figure 9: Portable probe mount dimensions... -
Page 10: Analyser Operation
Page 8 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Analyser Operation 3.1 Buttons & icons Probe socket Power Green LED becomes Turns the power on lit when the and off hydrogen reading is stable Battery icon See general Displays analyser... -
Page 11: Measurement
There is a fault with the probe 3.2.1 Alloy Selection Hydrogen solubility depends on alloy composition. The HYCAL Mini analyser must therefore be set to the correct alloy prior to measurement. When on the main default screen (pictured), use the "Left"... -
Page 12: Main Menu
Page 10 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Code, the analyser will ask if a Probe Number is required. If "Yes" is selected the analyser will prompt for a probe number. Use the "Up" and "Down" buttons to scroll through the numbers 0 – 9. The Probe Number may be up to 8 numbers long. - Page 13 Page 11 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 3.3.1 Calibrate probe Each probe is supplied with calibration constants A and B, and these must be programmed into the analyser. After selecting the "Calibrate probe" option, the A and B calibration constants are displayed.
- Page 14 3.3.2.7.2 Protected If this option is selected, then logged data will be stored in a protected file with file extension "DAT". This can only be read using the HYCAL Mini PC software. 3.3.3 Set Custom Alloy The C and D constants for common aluminium alloys are given in the appendix. Use the "Up" and...
- Page 15 Page 13 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 either the "Up" or "Down" button causes the reading to accelerate; this saves time when changing the reading. Use the "Left" and "Right" buttons to move between the 2 constants. Press the "Select"...
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Page 16: Data Transfer
"HISTORY.CSV” and may be opened using a standard text editor or a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel™. If the "Protected" data format is selected, then the data file will be named "HISTORY.DAT” and can only be opened using the HYCAL Mini PC software. -
Page 17: Power
Microsoft Excel™. If the "Protected" data format is selected, then the data file will be named "HIST_SD.DAT” and can only be opened using the HYCAL Mini PC software. Note: The file "HISTORY.DAT" may also be visible on the disk drive if the SD card has previously been used to make a copy of the analyser’s internal memory (section 2.4.1). -
Page 18: Making Measurements
Page 16 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 4 Making Measurements 4.1 Procedure 4.1.1 Mini probes 1. Press the "Power" button to turn on the analyser. 2. Press the "Left" or "Right" buttons to select the correct alloy. 3. Plug probe into probe extension cable and attach cable to analyser. The analyser will display the probe temperature. -
Page 19: Precautions
Page 17 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 4.2 Precautions 4.2.1 General 1. Do not immerse past the probe’s protective coating (Mini probe) or deeper than 250 mm (Hycal probe). 2. Avoid impact with the probe’s protective coating (Mini probe) or the ceramic tube (Hycal probe). -
Page 20: System Specifications
Page 18 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 5 System Specifications 1. Analyser operating temperature range: 0° C to 50° C 2. Analyser battery: Internal lithium polymer battery. Battery provides a Minimum continuous running time before requiring recharging of 8 hours with the backlight off. DC Power Supply Unit (PSU) operates from 110V/240V mains supply 3. -
Page 21: Appendix A - Alloy Constants
Page 19 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 6 Appendix A - Alloy Constants Europe DIN EN 1676 Germany France Japan Numeric Chemical BS1490 1725/6 C.T.I.F AA/ASTM Pure Al 2692 1.729 Al 99,5 LM 0 150.1 2692 1.703 21000 AlCu4MgTi 3.1372... - Page 22 Page 20 of 23 Hycal Mini User Manual V2.0 Europe DIN EN 1676 Germany France Japan numerical chemical BS1490 1725/6 C.T.I.F AA/ASTM AlSi17Cu4Mg LM 30 2692 1.408 AlSi191CuMgNi LM 28 S18UNG 393.2 2692 1.547 AlSi23CuMgNi LM 29 2692 1.565 51000...
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Page 23: Appendix B - Programming Standard Alloys
7 Appendix B - Programming Standard Alloys By default, the HYCAL Mini is programmed with the following 4 pre-set UK alloys: LM2, LM5, LM6, and LM25. The pre-set alloys may be changed via the hidden Engineering menu. To access this, press the ‘Hold’, ‘Up’...
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