Micromeritics ACCUPYC II 1345 User Manual

13 TEC Module
ASPHALT DENSITY MEASUREMENT
Samples can be analyzed in disposable cups. Any difference in the mass of the cups used for
calibration and analysis will be corrected for in the reported quantities. Performing an asphalt density
measurement requires disposable sample cups.
Steps 1-9 do not need to be repeated for subsequent analyses.
1. Set the instrument temperature and allow 12 hours for equilibration.
2. Go to Options > Option Presentation. Select Show Cup Properties. Verify that a check-
mark displays to the left.
3. Label each disposable cup with a permanent marker and record its mass.
4. Place a disposable cup in the 3.3 cm
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insert and position the insert in the sample chamber.
5. Go to Unit [n] >Calibration >Calibrate Volume.
a. Enter the mass of the cup in the Cup mass field.
b. Enter the volume of the reference sphere in the Volume of calibration standard field.
c. Select the correct chamber insert.
d. Select Measured.
e. Click Start.
6. Insert the reference sphere when prompted and resume the calibration.
7. When the calibration is complete, remove the cup and reference sphere.
8. Prepare a sample in a different disposable cup and place it in the sample chamber.
9. Create a sample file for the analysis.
10. Go to Unit [n] >Sample Analysis and select the sample file created in the previous step.
11. Enter the mass of the cup in the Cup mass field.
12. Select the chamber insert that was used for calibration.
13. Click Start.
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AccuPyc II 1345 Operator Manual
134-42851-01 (Rev A) — Jan 2021

Micromeritics ACCUPYC II 1345 Specifications

General

Brand	Micromeritics
Model	ACCUPYC II 1345
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English