Preface
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Environmental Conditions
Operating: 15 ºC to 30 ºC; maximum relative
humidity of 80 % non-condensing. Installation Cat-
egory II (over voltage) in accordance with IEC 664.
Pollution degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664.
Altitude Limit: 2,000 meters.
Storage: -25 ºC to 65 ºC; 10 % to 85 % relative
humidity.
Provisions for Lifting and Carrying
Before moving the instrument, disconnect all
connections from the rear of the apparatus. Lift the
instrument by grabbing underneath each corner.
Cleaning & Maintenance
Periodic cleaning may be performed on the ex-
terior surfaces of the instrument with a lightly
dampened cloth containing mild soap solution.
All power should be disconnected when cleaning
the instrument. There are no user serviceable parts
inside the product other than what is specifically
called out and discussed in this manual. Advanced
troubleshooting instructions beyond the scope of
this manual can be obtained by calling
Company in order to determine which part(s)
may be replaced or serviced.
Getting Started
These steps are offered to help the user become
familiar with, install, operate and develop the full
capabilities of the 6400 Calorimeter.
1. Review the Concept of Operations, Chapter 1,
to get an understanding of the overall capabili-
ties of the calorimeter and microprocessor
control.
2. Unpack and install the calorimeter in accor-
dance with the Installation, Chapter 2. This
simple, step-wise procedure will acquaint the
user with the various parts of the calorimeter
and make it easier to understand the operating
instructions which follow.
3. Review the Program Installation and Control,
Chapter 3, to match the factory settings to
the intended mode of operation. Any required
changes can be made to the program param-
eters located in the Main Menu.
4. Turn the power switch ON (located on the
back). Turn to the Menu Description, Chap-
ter5, to review the touchscreen controls the
menu functions used to modify the program
contained in the 6400 Calorimeter. A review
of the menus will provide a good idea of the
capabilities and flexibility designed into this
instrument.
5. Review Standardization, Chapter 6. This
will serve two important functions. First, it
provides instructions on generating the energy
equivalent factor required to calculate the heat
of combustion of unknown samples. Secondly,
it will give the user the opportunity to run tests
on a material with a known heat of combustion
to become familiar with the instrument and
confirm that the instrument and operating
procedures are producing results with accept-
able precision. Most 6400 Calorimeters will
have an energy equivalent of approximately
940 cal/ºC. The runs for standardization and
determinations are identical, except for the
setting of the instrument to the standardization
or determination mode.
6. Review the Calculations, Chapter 7. This pro-
vides information about calculations performed
by the 6400 Calorimeter.
7. Review the Reporting Instructions, Chapter 9,
to become familiar with the manner in which
calorimetry corrections are entered. Also
discussed are generating final reports, editing
and clearing memory.
8. Review the Communication Interfacing,
Chapter 12, for the correct installation of any
peripherals connected to the 6400 Calorimeter.
9. After successful standardization, the 6400 Calo-
rimeter should be ready for testing samples.
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