Cannon TESC User Manual

TESC

P/N 17.5125

CANNON® TESC

Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner System

For low temperature viscosity of lubricants

ASTM D2983

Operator’s Manual

Revision 1.0, November 20, 2014

Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner System

CANNON Instrument Company®

Operator’s Manual

Revision 1.0, November 20, 2014

2139 High Tech Road

State College, PA 16803

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Date

Details

Revision 1.0

November 20, 2014

Preliminary release

Copyright

Trademarks

CANNON®, the CANNON® logo, CANNON Instrument Company ®, and VISDISK® are registered trademarks of CANNON Instrument Company® in the United States and other countries.

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Contact

Address: CANNON Instrument Company®

2139 High Tech Road State College PA 16803, USA

Phone: 1-814-353-8000; 1-800-676-6232

Fax: 1-814-353-8007

Website: http://www.cannoninstrument.com

Email:

Sales: sales@cannoninstrument.com Service: service@cannoninstrument.com

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Contents

Overview........................................................................................................................... 1

Theory of operation ...................................................................................................................... 1

Related documents ....................................................................................................................... 2

Specifications / Compliances ........................................................................................................ 3

Notes/Cautions/Warnings ............................................................................................................. 4

Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................ 4

Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 7

Unpack and inspect ...................................................................................................................... 7

Setup the TESC System ................................................................................................................ 8

Assemble the TESC System ...................................................................................................... 8

Connect cables ....................................................................................................................... 10

Run quick verification test .......................................................................................................... 12

Running an ASTM D2983 Test ........................................................................................... 15

Calibrating the TESC System ............................................................................................ 19

Watlow® controller calibration ................................................................................................... 20

Install Watlow® configurator program .................................................................................... 20

Calibration procedure ............................................................................................................. 21

Brookfield® DV2T temperature probe offset adjustment ........................................................... 24

Specifications .................................................................................................................. 25

Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 27

Products limited warranty ...........................................................................................................27

Reagent and chemical warranty ..................................................................................................27

Returning a product to CANNON® ............................................................................................. 28

Required information .............................................................................................................. 28

Hazardous materials ............................................................................................................... 28

Shipping notification .............................................................................................................. 28

Replacement Parts List ..................................................................................................... 29

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List of Figures

Figure 1 — Assembled TESC System ................................................................................................. 9

Figure 2 — TESC with Watlow® controller ...................................................................................... 10

Figure 3 — Brookfield® DV2T connections ...................................................................................... 11

Figure 4 — TESC connections ......................................................................................................... 11

List of Tables

Table 1 — TESC Thermal conditioning programs .............................................................................. 2

Table 2 — Related documents .......................................................................................................... 2

Table 3 — Specifications and compliances ........................................................................................ 3

Table 4 — Packing list (TESC System) ............................................................................................... 7

Table 5 — Packing list (accessories) .................................................................................................. 8

Table 6 — Tools and materials required ............................................................................................ 8

Table 7 — Tools and materials required .......................................................................................... 12

Table 8 — Tools and materials required .......................................................................................... 15

Table 9 — Thermal conditioning programs ..................................................................................... 16

Table 10 — Viscosity measurement programs ................................................................................ 17

Table 11 — Watlow® offset example ............................................................................................... 19

Table 12 — Brookfield® offset example .......................................................................................... 20

Table 13 — Tools and materials required ......................................................................................... 20

Table 14 — Specifications ............................................................................................................... 25

Table 15 — TESC System replacement parts ................................................................................... 29

Table 16 — Standards ..................................................................................................................... 29

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Overview

CANNON®’s Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner (TESC) System provides controlled sample heating and cooling for ASTM D2983. Low cost and a small footprint, compared to other sample conditioning options, allow several complete TESC Systems to be conveniently operated in the same bench-top area as a single competitor unit. This gives labs optimal test versatility and redundancy to maximize productivity and reduce downtime.

Theory of operation

The TESC System uses a method equivalent to Procedure B of ASTM D2983. To reduce test variability, the TESC System automates or removes many of the steps required to transfer the sample between conditioning and testing processes. Automation occurs through use of a thermoelectrically controlled sample chamber that manages the sample, without operator intervention, throughout the conditioning and testing processes.

Using a calibrated TESC System, an operator runs a D2983 test as follows:

1. Auto-zero the Brookfield® DV2T viscometer.

2. Measure 20 mL of sample into a 25 mm × 150 mm, rimless test tube.

3. Carefully place the test tube with the sample into the TESC sample chamber.

4. Attach a #4B2 spindle to the DV2T and lower the viscometer into the run position.

5. Launch both the temperature control program and the viscometer program.

Once the temperature control program starts, the TESC System heats the sample to the preheat temperature and maintains it at that temperature for the required time. The TESC System then cools the sample to room temperature at the same rate used to raise it to the preheat temperature, and then further cools the sample to the desired test temperature according to the equation in D2983 Annex A1. This controlled heating and cooling is critical to reducing variability.

Throughout the thermal conditioning process, the DV2T program records the temperature of the sample chamber while waiting to measure the viscosity. When thermal conditioning of the sample completes, the DV2T automatically measures the sample viscosity by stepping

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Fluid

Preheat Temperature

Test Temperature

–10 °C

–20 °C

–30 °C

–40 °C

–12 °C

–26 °C

–40 °C

Title

Reference Number

Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Viscosity of

ASTM D2983 Automotive Gear Lubricant Viscosity Classification

SAE J306

through the typical range of spindle speeds for the sample type or expected viscosity. This eliminates the need to run multiple tubes of a sample. Once the viscosity measurements finish, the TESC System returns the sample to room temperature, nominally 25 °C. Afterwards, the operator can review the data and enhance the digital record with notes and additional information. The TESC System comes with a set of thermal conditioning programs for all of the common specification test temperatures as well as certain OEM measurement and report requirements.

Table 1 — TESC Thermal conditioning programs

Low viscosity (ATF, hydraulic fluid) 50 °C

High viscosity (gear oil) 90 °C

Specifications / Compliances

Specifications

Details

Model

Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner

Methodology

ASTM D2983-equivalent

Applications

Gear oils, automatic transmission fluids, industrial and

Dimensions (TESC only) (w × d × h) (with DV2T)

16.5 cm × 50.8 cm × 63.5 cm (6.5 in × 20 in × 25 in)

16.5 cm × 50.8 cm × 76.2 cm (6.5 in × 20 in × 30 in)

Weight (TESC only)

13.6 kg (30 lb)

Operational temperature range

–40 °C to +90 °C (± 0.1 °C) Sample capacity

1 sample, 20 mL sample required

Power requirements

100/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 320 watts

Operating conditions

15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 90% relative humidity (noncondensing), Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2

Compliance

CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage

Table 3 — Specifications and compliances

automotive hydraulic oils, tractor fluids, lubricating oils

(with DV2T)

16.3 kg (36 lb)

Directive (2006/95/EC); ROHS

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Notes/Cautions/Warnings

Notes, caution, and warnings are used in the manual to call an operator’s attention to important details prior to performing a procedure or step. Read and follow these important instructions. Failure to observe these instructions may void warranties, compromise operator safety, and/or result in damage to the TESC System.

Notes provide more information about the content that follows.

Cautions alert the operator to conditions that may damage equipment.

Warnings alert the operator to conditions that may cause injury.

Safety precautions

Please observe the following general safety precautions for proper and safe operation of the Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner.

• Only qualified personnel should operate the TESC System.

• Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions and safety precautions

listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit. If you have questions regarding instrument operation or documentation, contact CANNON Instrument Company®.

• Do not deviate from the installation, operation, or maintenance procedures described in this manual. Improper use of the TESC System may result in a hazardous situation and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.

• Handle and transport the unit with care. Sudden jolts or impacts may cause damage to components.

• Observe all warning labels. Never remove warning labels.

• Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.

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• Unless procedures specify otherwise, always turn off the unit and disconnect the MAINS AC power cable from the power source before performing service or maintenance procedures, or before moving the unit.

• Refer all service and repairs to qualified personnel.

The supply. The AC power input must match the electrical specifications of

the instrument.

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Never operate the equipment with a damaged MAINS AC power cable.

Use only the manufacturer-supplied MAINS AC power cable. This cable must be inserted into a receptacle with a protective earth ground.

The your unit.

symbol indicates the OFF position for the electrical switches for

symbol indicates the connections for the AC power

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