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Lauper Instruments AMETEK mocon PERMATRAN-W 3/34 Operator's Manual (85 pages)
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Table of Contents
Safety Information
4
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1: Introduction
9
Figure 1-1: PERMATRAN-W Model 3/34 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
12
Figure 1-2: the PERMATRAN-W Model 3/34 - 100% RH Test Cell
12
Figure 1-3: the PERMATRAN-W Model 3/34 - Generated RH Test Cell
13
Testing Films and Packages
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
Figure 2-2: Front Panel Parts and Controls
17
Table 2-1: Front Panel Parts and Controls
17
Back Panel Parts and Controls
18
Figure 2-3: Back Panel Parts and Controls
18
Table 2-2: Back Panel Parts and Controls
18
Carrier Gas (Nitrogen)
19
Gas Distribution System
19
Figure 2-4: System Plumbing Connection Diagram
19
Connecting the Gas Lines
20
Setting the Gas Supply Pressure
22
System Outgassing
22
Chapter 3: Preparing for a Test
23
Testing Basics
23
How Barrier Properties Affect Testing
23
Testing very Good Barriers
23
Testing very Poor Barriers
23
Testing Mixed Barriers
24
Testing Moisture Sensitive Barriers
24
Developing Test Methods for Your Films and Packages
24
The Examination Time
24
The Rezero Frequency
24
The Sample Conditioning Time
25
Individual Zero Processing
25
Determining When to Stop a Test
26
Choosing a Test Method
26
The Auto Test Method
26
The Advanced Test Method
26
Saved Test Methods
26
Using Test Sequencing
26
Chapter 4: Using the Instrument Software
27
Software Features
27
Instrument Software Structure and Organization
28
Chapter 5: Permeant Sensor Calibration
29
Permeant Sensor Accuracy Check
29
Performing a Permeant Sensor Calibration
29
Permeant Sensor Calibration Test Setup
30
Chapter 6: Testing Flat Film Samples
33
Testing Suggestions
33
Preparing for a Film Test
34
Sample Size
34
Using Masks
34
Orienting the Sample
35
Using a 100% RH Test Gas
35
Using Saturated Sponges for Testing at 100% RH
35
Using a Generated RH Test Gas
36
Filling the Humidifier
36
Filling the Humidifier During a Test
36
Humidifier Ports and Controls
37
Figure 6-1: Humidifier Fill Ports
37
Table 6-1: Humidifier Ports and Controls
37
Mounting a Sample in the Test Cell
38
Figure 6-2: Mounting a Film Sample
38
Loading and Unloading the Test Cell
39
Figure 6-3: Loading the Test Cell
39
Setting up and Starting a Film Test
40
Monitoring and Controlling a Film Test
40
Chapter 7: Testing Packages
41
Testing Suggestions
41
Preparing the Instrument for a Package Test
42
Figure 7-1: Installing the Package Adapter Cell
42
Package Testing Methods
43
Testing Using Ambient Conditions
43
Package Test Gas Generation
43
Package Conditioning
43
Testing Using an Environmental Chamber
43
Package Mounting Methods
44
Mounting Bottles, Cups and Trays Using a Package Plate
44
Figure 7-2: Using a Package Mounting Plate
44
Mounting Pouches and Bags
45
Figure 7-3: Pouches and Bags - Bottom Mount
45
Figure 7-4: Pouches and Bags - Top Mount
45
Setting up and Starting a Package Test
46
Monitoring and Controlling a Package Test
46
Chapter 8: Maintenance
47
Cleaning the Instrument
47
Cleaning the Air Filters
48
Figure 8-1: the Air Filters
48
Cleaning the Test Cells
49
Maintaining the Test Cells
49
Drying out the Humidifier
49
100% RH Test Cell Components and Part Numbers
50
Figure 8-2: 100% RH Test Cell Components
50
Table 8-1: 100% RH Test Cell Components
50
Generated RH Test Cell Components and Part Numbers
51
Figure 8-3: Generated RH Test Cell Components
51
Table 8-2: Generated RH Test Cell Components
51
Changing the Desiccant
52
Figure 8-4: the Desiccant Chamber
53
System Standby
54
System Shutdown for Storage or Repair
54
Chapter 9: 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 10 Specifications
57
Physical Specifications
57
Environmental Requirements
57
Electrical Requirements
57
Table 10-1: Physical Specifications
57
Table 10-2: Environmental Requirements
57
Table 10-3: Electrical Specifications
57
Gas Supply Requirements
58
Operational Capabilities
58
Table 10-4: Gas Supply Specifications
58
Table 10-5: Operational Capabilities
58
Environmental Chamber Specifications
59
Table 10-6: Environmental Chamber Specifications
59
Transmission Rate Range and Repeatability Capabilities
60
Table 10-7: Transmission Rate Range and Repeatability Capabilities
60
Appendix A: Site Preparation Instructions
61
Appendix B: Spare Parts
65
Appendix C: Warranty and Service Policies
67
Appendix D: Theory of Operation
73
How the Water Vapor Transmission Rate Is Measured
73
How the Water Vapor Sensor Works
73
Water Vapor Sensor Calibration Theory
73
Barrier Temperature
74
Test Gas Driving Force
74
Barometric Pressure
74
Relative Humidity
74
How a Humidified Test Gas Is Generated
75
How the Rezero Cell Works
75
How the Auto-Test Method Works
76
How Sequential Testing Works
76
Appendix E: Electrical and Plumbing Diagrams
77
Appendix F: Preparing RH Calibration Standards
83
RH Calibration Equipment
83
Choosing a Salt Solution
83
Table 10-8: 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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