Table of Contents
1
PREFACE
Scope 4
Related Instructions 4
Purpose 4
Intended Usage 4
Explanation of Symbols 5
Safety Information 5
General Speciļ¬cations 5
Environmental Conditions 6
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying 6
Cleaning & Maintenance 6
Getting Started 6
CHAPTER 1
CONCEPT OF OPERATION 8
A Highly Automated Procedure 8
New Convenience and New Technology 8
Isoperibol Operation 8
Dynamic Operation 9
Full Microprocessor Based Process Control 9
Full Microprocessor Based Data Acquisition & Handling 9
Flexible Programming 9
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION 10
Environmental Conditions 10
Required Consumables, Utilities & Power Requirements 10
Electrical Connection 10
Front Panel Meter 10
Swagelok Tube Fittings 11
6400 Calorimeter Installation Guide Video 11
Water Connection 13
Gas Connection 14
Combustion Vessel Exhaust Connections 14
Communication Connections 15
Printer and Balance Connections 15
CHAPTER 3
PROGRAM INSTALLATION & CONTROL 16
Programming 16
Default Settings 16
User Default Settings 16
Factory Default Settings 16
CHAPTER 4
OPERATION 18
Initial Fill 18
Quick Start 18
Sample Preparation 19
Sample Size 19
Particle Size and Moisture Content 19
Sample Types 20
Foodstuffs and Cellulosic Materials 20
Coarse Samples 20
Corrosive Samples 20
Explosives and High Energy Fuels 20
Volatile Sample Holders 20
Combustion Aids 21
Combustion Capsules 21
Test Process 22
Loading the sample 22
Closing the Oxygen Combustion Vessel 22
Fill Cycle 23
Pre-Period 24
Oxygen Combustion Vessel Firing 24
Post-Period 24
Cool/Rinse 25
Drain 26
CHAPTER 5
MENU DESCRIPTIONS 28
Menu System 28
Menu Keys 28
Control Keys 28
Calorimeter Operation 29
Temperature vs. Time Plot 29
Temperature Plot Setup 29
Operating Controls 30
Spiking Controls 30
Bomb Rinse Tank Controls 31
Program Information & Control 32
Software & Hardware Info 32
User/Factory Settings 32
Calibration Data and Controls 33
Bomb 1 34
Control Plot Chart Plot 35
Thermochemical Corrections 35
Calculation Factors 36
Net Heat/Dry Factors 37