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Ametek mocon AQUATRAN 3/38 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
Ametek mocon AQUATRAN 3/38 Operator's Manual (85 pages)
Water Vapor Transmission Rate System
Brand:
Ametek
| Category:
Laboratory Equipment
| Size: 1.8 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Information
4
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Introduction
9
Figure 1-1: AQUATRAN 3/38 System
9
Features
10
Permeation Test Overview
11
Individual Zero Phase
11
Conditioning the Sample
11
Rezero State
11
Cell Examination State
11
Bypass State
11
Test Completion
11
Report Generation
12
Measuring Water Vapor Transmission Rate
13
Figure 1-2: the AQUATRAN 3/38 - 100% RH Test Cell
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Testing Samples
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Chapter 2: Setting up
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Unpacking the System
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Preparing for Installation
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Front Panel Parts and Controls
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Figure 2-1: Front Panel Parts and Controls
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Figure 2-2: Front Panel Parts and Controls
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Table 2-1: Front Panel Parts and Controls
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Back Panel Parts and Controls
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Figure 2-3: Back Panel Parts and Controls
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Table 2-2: Back Panel Parts and Controls
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Carrier Gas (Nitrogen)
21
Gas Distribution System
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Figure 2-4: System Plumbing Connection Diagram
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Connecting the Gas Lines
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Setting the Gas Supply Pressure
23
System Outgassing
23
Chapter 3: Preparing for a Test
25
Testing Basics
25
How Barrier Properties Affect Testing
25
Testing Mixed Barriers
25
Testing Moisture Sensitive Barriers
26
Developing Test Methods for Your Films and Packages
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The Examination Time
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The Rezero Frequency
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The Sample Conditioning Time
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Individual Zero Processing
27
Determining When to Stop a Test
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Choosing a Test Method
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The Advanced Test Method
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Saved Test Methods
28
QC Mode
28
Chapter 4: Using the Instrument Software
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Software Features
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Instrument Software Structure and Organization
30
Chapter 5: Permeant Sensor Calibration
31
Permeant Sensor Accuracy Check
31
Performing a Permeant Sensor Calibration
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Permeant Sensor Calibration Test Setup
33
Chapter 6: Testing Film Samples
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Testing Suggestions
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Preparing for a Film Test
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Sample Size
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Special Cartridge for Thick Samples
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Using Masks
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Orienting the Sample
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Using a 100% RH Test Gas
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Using Saturated Sponges for Testing at 100% RH
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Using a Generated RH Test Gas
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Filling the Humidifier
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Filling the Humidifier During a Test
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Humidifier Ports and Controls
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Figure 6-1: Humidifier Fill Ports
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Table 6-1: Humidifier Ports and Controls
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Mounting Samples in the Test Cartridge
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Mounting a Sample in the Bottom Test Cartridge Position
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Figure 6-2: Mounting a Film Sample (Bottom Position)
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Mounting a Sample in the Top Test Cartridge Position
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Loading and Unloading the Test Cartridge
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Figure 6-3: Mounting a Film Sample (Top Position)
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Figure 6-4: Loading the Test Cartridge
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Setting up and Starting a Film Test
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Figure 6-5: Press Load/Unload Button While Holding the Tray
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Monitoring and Controlling a Film Test
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Chapter 7: Maintenance
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Cleaning the Instrument
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Cleaning the Air Filters
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Figure 7-1: the Air Filters
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Cleaning the Test Cells
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Maintaining the Test Cells
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Drying out the Humidifier
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Test Cartridge Components and Part Numbers
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Figure 7-2: Test Cartridge Components
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Table 7-1: Test Cartridge Part Numbers
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Changing the Desiccant
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Figure 7-3: the Desiccant Chamber
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System Standby
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System Shutdown for Storage or Repair
54
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
55
Error Messages and Warnings
55
Troubleshooting Testing Problems
55
Recovering from a Sensor Over-Range Condition
56
Recovering from a Power Failure
56
Chapter 9 Specifications
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Physical Specifications
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Environmental Requirements
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Electrical Requirements
57
Gas Supply Requirements
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Operational Capabilities
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Table 9-1: Physical Specifications
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Table 9-2: Environmental Requirements
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Table 9-3: Electrical Specifications
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Table 9-4: Gas Supply Specifications
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Table 9-5: Operational Capabilities
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Transmission Rate Range and Repeatability Capabilities
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Table 9-6: Range and Repeatability Capability
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Appendix A: Site Preparation Instructions
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Appendix B: Spare Parts
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Appendix C: Warranty and Service Policies
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Appendix D: Theory of Operation
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How the Water Vapor Transmission Rate Is Measured
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How the Water Vapor Sensor Works
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Water Vapor Sensor Calibration Theory
73
Barrier Temperature
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Test Gas Driving Force
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Barometric Pressure
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Relative Humidity
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How a Humidified Test Gas Is Generated
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How the Rezero Cell Works
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Appendix E: Electrical and Plumbing Diagrams
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Appendix F: Preparing RH Calibration Standards
83
RH Calibration Equipment
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Choosing a Salt Solution
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Table 9-7: Salt Solution Humidity Standards in Percent RH
83
Preparing a High-Level Calibration Standard
84
Preparing a Low Level Calibration Standard
84
Preparing a Saturated Salt Solution
84
Appendix G: Compliance
85
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