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Preparations for use
Getting started
It is important to read the user guide thoroughly before operating the OTS100AF/80AF/60AF for the first time. The
safety warnings are particularly important.
Supply voltage
Before connecting line power to the instrument the ground connector should be connected to a suitable earth point.
The OTS100AF/80AF/60AF are designed to operate on 50/60 Hz AC line power in the range 90 to 265 V.
Assembly
Unpack instrument and contents of the packing box.
Ensure that the instrument is placed on a solid surface or table with sufficient working space.
Connect ground to a suitable earth connector.
Fit selected electrodes to the threaded shafts in the test vessel taking care not to scratch electrode surfaces.
Electrodes should be hand tightened onto the shafts to prevent any movement during use.
Adjustment of the electrode gap should be done with the feeler gauges provided, adjustment wheels locked and
the gap rechecked.
Fit test vessel into instrument chamber.
Connect line power.
Turn on the instrument.
Follow the instrument setup procedure detailed below.
Instrument setup procedure
The required language option is selected from the top level tabbed window. The flag symbol is used as an icon
representing language option. Simply use the up/down arrow buttons to use the right arrow key to navigate across the
tabs to the language screen, select the required language and press ‘OK’.
The following actions, accessed from the Settings tab window, should be taken before running a test for the first time:
1. Set date and time – Time/Date option.
2. Adjust the display backlight for optimum legibility – Display Setup option.
3. Select units - metric or imperial.
4. Set printer options.
A library of international oil test standards is preloaded intot hte instrument. It is important to select the test standards
that will actually be used to prevent having to navigate through the complete list. Navigate across the top level tabs
using left/right arrow buttons to the ‘Tools’ window and use the up/down arrow buttons to go to ‘Select Favourite
Tests’.
Navigate to a required test and press OK to select or deselect a standard test. Functions like, ‘SELECT ALL’ and ‘RETURN’
when all required standard tests have been selected.
Calibration
The OTS100AF/80AF/60AF are calibrated in the factory prior to delivery so there is no need to calibrate on initial setup.
The VCM100D/VCM80D voltage check devices can be used to confirm the output voltage of the instrument by reading
the voltage directly at the electrode before running tests. Periodic checking of actual test voltage using the VCM100D/
VCM80D is recommended. The voltage check test is accessed from the Tools tab window.
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