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Data Entry Controls 38
Net Heat Data Entry Controls 38
Auto Sample ID Controls 38
Moisture Data Entry Controls 39
Preweigh Sample ID Controls 39
Reporting Controls 40
Communication Controls 40
Balance Port Communications 40
Balance Port Settings 41
File Management 42
Run Data File Manager 42
Diagnostics 43
Data Logger Controls 43
Data Log Items 43
I/O Diagnostics: 44
CHAPTER 6
STANDARDIZATIONS 46
Standardizing the Calorimeter 46
The Energy Equivalent Factor 46
Standardization Procedure 46
Standard Materials 46
Automatic Statistical Calculations 46
Calorimeter Control Limit Values in J/g 47
Calorimeter Control Limit Values in cal/g 48
Calorimeter Control Limit Values in BTU/lb 49
CHAPTER 7
CALCULATIONS 50
Calculating the Heat of Combustion 50
General Calculations 50
Temperature Rise 50
Energy Equivalent 50
Thermochemical Corrections 50
Nitric Acid Correction 50
Sulfur Correction 50
Fuse Correction 50
ASTM and ISO Methods Differ 51
Thermochemical Calculation Details 52
Acid and Sulfur Corrections 52
Sulfur Correction: 52
Acid Correction: 52
ASTM Treatment for Acid and Sulfur 54
ISO Calculations 54
Settings for ISO & BSI Methods 54
Spiking Samples 55
Conversion to Other Moisture Bases 55
Conversion to Net Heat of Combustion 55
CHAPTER 8
CORRECTIONS & FINAL REPORTS 56
Entering Corrections and Obtaining the Final Report 56
Manual Entry 56
Fixed Corrections 56
CHAPTER 9
REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS 57
Report Options 57
Report Generation 57
Net Heat of Combustion 57
CHAPTER 10
FILE MANAGEMENT 58
Clearing Memory 58
USB Flash Drive 58
CHAPTER 11
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 60
Calorimeter Maintenance 60
Quarterly Maintenance 60
Fuses 60
Oxygen Combustion Vessel Maintenance 60
Inspection of Critical Sealing Surfaces 60
Oxygen Combustion Vessel Removal 61
Daily Maintenance 61
50 to 100 Test Maintenance 61
500 Test Maintenance 61
5000 Test Maintenance 62
6400 Maintenance Checklist 63
Troubleshooting 64
Vessel Exhaust Troubleshooting 64
Service the O-rings on the 966DD2 Piston 64
Confirm function of the 966DD2 piston 64
Confirm Correct Operation of the Solenoid Valve 65
Jacket Temperature Troubleshooting 65
Error List 65
Technical Service 67
Return for Repair 67
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