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Instruction Manual High-pressure quartz sensors Type 6213B Type 6215 Type 6217A 6213B_012-050e-07.24...
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Vorwort Foreword Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Kistler reserves the right to change or improve its products and make changes in the content without obliga- tion to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 Content Introduction ..........................4 Important information .........................5 Warranty ..........................5 Disposal instructions for electrical and electronic equipment ..........5 Software upgrades and updates ..................5 Sensor technology ........................6 Technical data ........................6 3.1.1 Explanations on technical data................6 3.1.1.1 Measuring range ..................6 3.1.1.2 Calibrated range ..................6...
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Operation ...........................21 Measuring chain .......................21 Accessories ........................23 Calibration and maintenance ....................24 5.3.1 Calibration ......................24 5.3.2 Repair ........................24 5.3.3 Aids for calibration and maintenance ..............25 Total pages 25 6213B_012-050e-07.24 Page 3...
Please carefully read through this instruction manual to make optimum use of the various features of your product. To the extent permitted by law Kistler does not accept any liability if this instruction manual is not followed or prod- ucts other than those listed under Accessories are used.
Do not discard old electronic instruments in municipal trash. For disposal at end of life, please return this product to an authorized local electronic waste disposal service or contact the nearest Kistler Instrument sales office for return instructions. 2.3 Software upgrades and updates In case Kistler is delivering upgrades or updates for embedded software, their installation is mandatory.
Sensor technology 3.1.1.4 Sensitivity temperature coefficient Sensitivity shift as a consequence of an operating temperature deviating from room temperature. 3.1.1.5 Rise time The rise time is taken to be the duration of a quarter oscillation of the natural frequency of the sensor. 3.1.1.6 Operating temperature range The temperature at the installation point must lie within...
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 3.2 Functional principle The pressure to be measured acts on the diaphragm, which converts it into a proportional force. This force is transmitted onto the quartz elements, which generate an electrostatic charge under load. A contact spring picks up this (negative) charge and leads it to the connector, where it is converted into a (positive) voltage by the connected charge amplifier.
Installation 4. Installation 4.1 Mounting bore 4.1.1 How to produce a measuring bore When producing the measuring bore it is essential that the threads are concentric with the bore and the sealing part is flat. This is assured without difficulty if the threads are cut in the same setup on the drill. It is enough to use a center point on an ordinary drill, enabling the tap to be centered when cutting by hand.
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High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 1. Pre-drilling End-to-end bore in the diameter of the gas through-hole bore (see corresponding data sheet) 2. Drilling Counterboring to core diameter as in the data sheet. Reduce bore depth dependent on diameter as follows: ø9 mm core boring: up to 3.5 mm above sealing surface ...
Installation 4.1.2 Reaming the sealing surface 4.1.2.1 Influence of sealing surface An uneven sealing surface will result in measuring errors, since the stresses at the sealing surface may vary. With a concave sealing surface of only 0.02 mm, the sensor’s sensitivity may vary by up to 2%.
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 4.1.3 Reaming of sealing surface with Type 1300A reaming tool Fig. 4: Reaming tool Type 1300A Incorrect use of the surface finishing tool may damage the sealing surface. NOTE 4.1.3.1 Instructions Working with the reaming tool ...
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Installation Screw the reaming tool into the bore. The reaming force can be adjusted with the tubular socket wrench and an 11 mm AF open wrench. Fig. 6: Hand screw reamer into the mounting bore The reaming force should be chosen in a way that the reaming tool can be easily turned by hand.
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 1. Rotate red handle in counter-clockwise direction. 2. T ighten reamer to keep up sufficient friction. 3. R eaming is done with several (about 5) rotations. 4. Release the pressure on the wrench. 5. Remove the reaming tool and check the surface. 4.1.3.2 Reaming tool check, distribution of chips Fig.
4.2.1 Installation without accessories 4.2.1.1 Type 1100 sealing ring The sealing ring is a patented seal from Kistler made of Cr-Ni steel. The higher the pressure measured rises, the more strongly the sealing ring is pressed against the sealing surface, thereby ensuring a reliable seal over the entire measuring range.
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High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 Fig. 10: Fitting the sealing ring Fig. 11: Type 6215 sensor front view, diaphragm area Fig. 12: Apply two dots of grease Fig. 13: Spread grease with finger Fig. 14: Insert sealing ring 6213B_012-050e-07.24 Page 16...
Installation A too high tightening torque may damage the sensor (plas- tic deformation of the front part). CAUTION If the sensor does not seal properly at the defined torque, remove the sensor and inspect the bore and the sensor. 4.2.2 Installation with diaphragm protector 4.2.2.1 Purpose of diaphragm protector The diaphragm protector increases the service life of the sensor by protecting the sensor against splinters and powder particles. Additionally, it slightly delays the effects of thermal shock.
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 4.2.2.3 Service life of the diaphragm protector The service lifetime of the diaphragm protector is less determined by the number of measurements but by the one of installations and removals. Repeated mounting may lead to mechanical deformations such as spreading of the tabs.
Installation 4.2.3.2 Installation Insert thermal protection plate Type 1181A – with concave side facing downwards – in the thermal protection shield and push firmly. Attach sealing ring Type 1100 with some Type 1063 special lubricating grease to the sealing surface of the sensor.
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 4.2.4 Grease as thermal protection Fig. 18: Grease as thermal protection Silicon grease causes a measuring error at pressures from 3 500 bar on. For example, in tests with a peak pressure of 4 000 bar, the measured pressure was 5% too low.
0 ... 600 bar or 0 ... 6 000 bar respectively at the charge amplifier. Highly insulating, low-noise cable It is recommended to use only original cables from Kistler. For third-party cables, the compatibility of the sensor connector is not guaranteed and may result in a poor signal transmission.
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Fig. 20: Special cable Type 1699AA0.5 (replaces Type Z14465sp) Charge amplifier Type 5015, 5018 and other laboratory charge amplifiers from Kistler allow the required measuring range to be freely adjusted. Static measurements are not possible with the piezo- electric system. The acceptable duration of the measure-...
High-pressure quartz sensors, Type 6213, 6215, 6217 5.3 Calibration and maintenance 5.3.1 Calibration The sensor comes factory calibrated. The calibration sheet is supplied with it. A duplicate may be requested any time. For internal ballistics pressure measurements, periodic recalibration may be advisable. The interval between two calibrations depends a great deal on the application.
Operation 5.3.3 Aids for calibration and maintenance Pressure generators for sensor check: Hydraulic high-pressure generator up to 10 000 bar Type 6906 Hydraulic high-pressure generator up to 4 000 bar Type 6909A Maintenance aids: Special high-pressure oil for hydraulic generator Type 1053 Special grease for sensor threads Type 1063...
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