User Manuals: Dynisco LMI 4000 Series Melt Flow Indexer

User Manuals: Dynisco LMI 4000 Series Melt Flow Indexer

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Dynisco LMI 4000 Series Manual

Dynisco LMI 4000 Series Manual (90 pages)

Melt Indexer. Polymer Test Systems

Brand: Dynisco | Category: Laboratory Equipment | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Forge Parkway Franklin, MA
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Table of Contents
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Introduction

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- About DYNISCO POLYMER TEST SYSTEMS Inc
  9
- How to Use this Manual
  9
- Typographic Conventions
  10
- How to Contact Dynisco Polymer Test Systems Inc
  10
- Model Descriptions
  10
- On Overview of MI
  11
- ASTM Melt Index Tests
  11
  - Method a
    11
  - Method A/B
    11
  - Method B
    11
- Series 4000 Product Offerings
  11
  - Introduction
    11
  - Model 4001
    12
  - Model 4002
    12
  - Model 4003
    12
  - Model 4004
    12
  - Method B Encoder Option
    12
  - Pneumatic Lift
    13
  - Mini-Lift
    13
  - Intrinsic Viscosity Option
    13
Getting Started

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- Unpacking the Indexer
  14
  - Bench Requirements and Placement
    14
  - Level the Melt Indexer
    14
  - Pneumatic Lift Setup
    15
  - Installing the Digital Encoder
    15
  - RTD Connection
    17
  - Power Cord
    17
  - Printer Connection
    17
  - Computer Connection
    17
  - Options
    17
Safety

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- Use Gloves, It's HOT
  18
- Electrical Hazard
  18
- Calibration Thermometers Use Mercury
  18
- Pinch Points
  19
- Fumes from Materials
  19
- Pre-Run Check List
  19
Series 4000: a Guided Tour

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- Navigating the Keypad
  21
  - Keypad Definitions
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Configuring the Instrument

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- Selecting CALIB (Calibration) in the SYS Mode
  24
- Selecting TEST in the SYS Mode
  25
  - Comm Port
    26
  - Method a Run Parameters
    27
- Run a Program
  28
  - RATIO (Flow Ratio) Run Parameters
    28
Method "A" Run

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- General Description
  29
- Calculations: Method a
  29
- Power-Up
  29
- Introduction
  29
- Programming a Method a
  29
  - Machine Setup
    30
- Loading the Sample
  31
  - Loading the Barrel
    31
  - Bubbles
    31
  - Run
    31
  - Making the Cut
    32
  - Weigh the Sample
    32
  - Cleaning up
    33
- User Tips
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  - User Tip #1
    33
  - User Tip #2
    33
  - Always Leave the Barrel Clean
    34
  - Cleaning up a Really Big Mess
    34
Method "A/B" Run

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- General Description
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- Calculations: Method A/B
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- Programming Method A/B
  35
  - Introduction
    36
  - Machine Setup
    36
- The Actual Run
  37
  - How to Do It: Step by Step
    37
  - Instrument Prep
    37
  - Loading the Barrel
    37
  - Inserting the Timing Flag
    38
  - Making the Cut
    39
  - Cleaning up
    39
  - Your Data
    39
Method "B" Run

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- General Description
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- Calculations: Method B
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- Programming Method B
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  - Method B Flags Setup
    41
  - Choosing a Timing Flag
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- The Actual Run
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  - How to Do It: Step by Step
    43
  - Instrument Prep
    43
  - Loading the Barrel
    43
  - Timing Flag and Starting the Run
    44
  - Cleaning up
    45
  - Flow Ratio" Runs
    47
?Flow Ratio” Runs

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- Flow Rate Ratio Test and the Pneumatic Lift Option
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  - What Is It
    47
  - Why Do It
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  - Flow Rate Ratio - How to Do It
    47
  - Intrinsic Viscosity" Runs with PET
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?Intrinsic Viscosity” Runs with PET

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- Calculating PET I.V. from the Melt Indexer
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  - What Is It
    49
  - Why Do It
    50
  - How to Do It
    50
Charge Weight

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- The Amount of Sample
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A-Standard Operating Procedure

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- Introduction
  54
- Instrument Preparation
  54
- Conducting the Test
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- Clean up
  55
- Your Data
  55
Out of Control Action List

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- Actions
  56
- Generic Run Check List
  56
Model 4004 and Computer Control

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- Introduction
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The Digital Encoder: Use and Calibration

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- Introduction
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- Method B Encoder Option
  58
- Encoder Advantages
  58
- Why Use It
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- Digital Encoder Installation
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- Programming for Use with the Digital Encoder
  60
  - Method B: Setup
    60
  - Enable the Digital Encoder
    60
  - Auto Flag ON/OFF
    60
  - Flag Calculation MANUAL or AUTO
    61
  - AUTO Flag Selected
    61
  - So You Picked MANUAL
    61
- Encoder Homing and Maintenance
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  - Digital Flag Home
    61
  - Testing and Maintenance
    61
  - Complete Digital Encoder Calibration
    62
  - Referenced Spec D1238-95
    62
Pneumatic Lift Options

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- Pneumatic Lift
  67
  - Introduction
    67
  - Activation and Operation
    67
- Mini-Lift
  67
Instrument Calibration

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- RTD Electronics
  68
- RTD Sensor
  68
  - Calibration Steps
    68
  - Single
    68
  - Double
    69
- Optical Flag
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  - Calibration Steps
    69
- Digital Encoder Calibration
  70
  - Calibration:digital Flag Home
    70
- Intrinsic Viscosity
  70
  - Offset
    70
Instrument Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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- Maintenance
  71
  - Daily
    71
  - Weekly
    71
  - Monthly or Long Term
    71
  - Barrel Diameter
    72
  - Support Vendors
    72
  - Conversion Factors
    73
- Troubleshooting
  73
Questions and Answers

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- Typical Problems
  77
- Typical Questions
  78
Glossary of Terms

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- Digital Flag, Digital Encoder
  81
- Firmware
  81
- Flow Rate
  81
- Flow Rate Ratio
  81
- Intrinsic Viscosity
  81
- Melt Flow Indexer
  81
- Method a
  81
- Method A/B
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- Method B
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