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Ametek mocon AQUATRAN 3/40 Operator's Manual (91 pages)
Water Vapor Transmission Rate System
Brand:
Ametek
| Category:
Laboratory Equipment
| Size: 1.96 MB
Table of Contents
Safety Information
4
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Introduction
9
Figure 1-1: AQUATRAN Model 3/40 System
9
Features
10
Measuring a Water Vapor Transmission Rate
11
Figure 1-2: an AQUATRAN Model 3/40 Permeation Cell
11
Figure 1-3: Large Tray Cartridge
12
Figure 1-4: Package Adapter Cartridge
12
Figure 1-5: Bottle & Cup Cartridge
13
Figure 1-6: Film Test Cartridges
13
Permeation Test Overview
14
Individual Zero Phase
14
Conditioning the Sample
14
Rezero State
14
Cell Examination State
14
Bypass State
14
Test Completion
14
Report Generation
14
Chapter 2: Setting up
15
Unpacking the System
15
Preparing for Installation
15
Front Panel Parts and Controls
16
Figure 2-1: Front Panel Parts and Controls
16
Table 2.1: Front Panel Parts and Controls
16
Back Panel Parts and Controls
17
Figure 2-2: Back Panel Connections and Controls
17
Table 2.2: Back Panel Controls and Connections
18
Inner Chamber Parts and Controls
19
Figure 2-3: Test Cell Details
19
Table 2.3: Test Cell Parts and Controls
19
Carrier Gas (Nitrogen)
20
Compressed Air Supply
20
Gas Distribution System
20
Figure 2-4: System Plumbing Connection Diagram
20
Connecting the Gas Lines
21
Connecting the Compressed Air Supply
22
Connecting the Test Gas Water Supply
22
Setting the Gas Supply Pressures
23
System Outgassing
24
Chapter 3: Preparing for a Test
25
Testing Basics
25
How Barrier Properties Affect Testing
25
Testing very Good Barriers
25
Testing very Poor Barriers
25
Testing Mixed Barriers
26
Testing Moisture Sensitive Barriers
26
Developing Test Methods
26
The Examination Time
26
The Rezero Frequency
26
Individual Zero Processing
27
Purging the Sample
27
Conditioning the Sample
29
Using the Reference Check Function
30
Determining When to Stop a Test
30
Choosing a Test Method
30
The Auto Test Method
30
The Advanced Test Method
30
Saved Test Methods
31
Using Test Sequencing
31
Humidified Environment Testing
31
Filling the Test Gas Water Reservoir
31
Loading and Unloading a Test Cartridge
32
Figure 3-1: Installing a Test Cartridge
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Chapter 4: Using the Instrument Software
33
Software Features
33
Instrument Software Structure and Organization
34
Chapter 5: Permeant Sensor Calibration
36
Permeant Sensor Accuracy Check
36
Performing a Permeant Sensor Calibration
36
Permeant Sensor Calibration Test Setup
37
Chapter 6: Testing Packages
39
Testing Suggestions
39
Package Mounting Methods
40
Mounting Rigid and Semi-Rigid Packages
40
Figure 6-1: Rigid Package Test Cartridge
40
Mounting Flexible Packages
41
Figure 6-2: Flexible Package Test Cartridge
41
Mounting Packages Using a Package Adapter Cartridge
42
Tube Mounting Packages
42
Figure 6-3: Tube Mounted Packages
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Use 100%RH Package Test Cartridge
43
Package Purging
43
Package Conditioning
43
Setting up and Starting a Package Test
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Figure 6-4: 100%RH Package Test Cartridge
43
Monitoring and Controlling a Package Test
44
Chapter 7: Testing Flat Film Samples
45
Testing Suggestions
45
Preparing for a Film Test
46
Sample Size
46
Using Masks
46
Orienting the Sample
47
Mounting a Sample in a Film Cartridge
47
Using 100%RH Film Test Cartridge
48
Figure 7-1: Mounting a Film Sample for Testing with Chamber RH
48
Sample Purging
49
Sample Conditioning
49
Setting up and Starting a Film Test
49
Figure 7-2: 100%RH Film Test Cartridge
49
Monitoring and Controlling a Film Test
50
Chapter 8: Maintenance
51
Cleaning the Instrument
51
Maintaining the Test Cells
52
Test Station O-Rings and Part Numbers
52
Figure 8-1: Test Station Components
52
Drying out the Steam Generator of Test Gas before Shipping
53
Changing the Desiccant
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Table 8.1: Test Station Replacement Components
53
System Standby
55
Figure 8-2: the Desiccant Chamber
55
System Shutdown for Storage or Repair
56
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
57
Error Messages and Warnings
57
Troubleshooting Testing Problems
57
Recovering from a Sensor Over-Range Condition
58
Recovering from a Power Failure
58
Chapter 10 Specifications
59
Environmental Requirements
59
Electrical Requirements
59
Physical Specifications
59
Table 10.1: Environmental Requirements
59
Chamber Specifications
60
Gas Supply Requirements
60
Sample Conditioning Capabilities
60
Figure 10-1: Chamber RH Working Range
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Transmission Rate Measurement Capabilities
62
Appendix A: Site Preparation Instructions
63
Appendix B: Spare Parts
69
Appendix C: Warranty and Service Policies
71
Appendix D: Theory of Operation
77
How the Water Vapor Transmission Rate Is Measured
77
How the Water Vapor Sensor Works
77
Water Vapor Sensor Calibration Theory
77
Factors that Affect the Transmission Rate of a Barrier Material
78
Barrier Temperature
78
Test Gas Driving Force
78
Barometric Pressure
78
Relative Humidity
79
How a Humidified Test Gas Is Generated
79
How the Rezero Cell Works
79
How the Automatic Purge Function Works
80
How the Automatic Conditioning Function Works
80
How the Reference Check Function Works
81
How the Auto-Test Method Works
81
How Sequential Testing Works
82
Appendix E: Electrical and Plumbing Diagrams
83
Appendix G: Compliance
91
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