2.1 Information regarding operating instructions 8
2.2 Warranty and liability 8
3 Transport, storage, place of installation 9
3.1 Conditions of transport and storage 9
3.2 Place of installation 9
3.3 Unpacking 9
3.4 Delivery scope 9
4 Installations and starting up 10
4.1 Calorimeter C 200 10
4.2 Installation 10
4.3 Switchin on the system 12
4.4 Display and operating elements 12
4.5 Confi guring the system 13
4.6 System settings 14
4.7 Filling the calorimeter for the fi rst time 15
4.8 Switchin off the system 16
4.9 Coding decomposition vessel 16
4.10 Oxygen station C 248 16
5 Calorimetric measurements 17
5.1 Determining the calorifi c value 17
5.2 Corrections 17
5.3 Information about the sample 18
5.4 Calibration 19
6 Preparing and performing measurements 19
6.1 Decomposition vessel C 5010 19
6.2 Preparing the decomposition vessel 20
6.3 Preparing the measurement 21
6.4 Performing the measurement 22
6.5 Cleaning the decomposition vessel 23
6.6 Errors in the measuring procedure 24
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7 Service menue 26
7.1 Operation 26
7.2 Description of service menue options 26
8 Cleaning and maintenance 27
8.1 Inner vessel fi lter 27
8.2 Filler 27
8.3 Micro fi lter 27
8.4 Maintaining the water circulation 28
8.5 Decomposition vessels 28
8.6 Cleaning informations 28
9 IKA® - Accessories and consumables 29
9.1 Accessories 29
9.2 Consumables 29
10 Technical data 30
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CE-Declaration of conformity
CE – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG DE
Wir erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass dieses Produkt den Bestimmungen der Richtlinien 89/ 336 EG, 89/ 392
EG und 73/ 23 EG entspricht und mit folgenden Normen und normativen Dokumenten übereinstimmt: EN 61010,
EN 50082, EN 55014 und EN 60555.
CE – DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITY EN
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 89/ 336 EEC, 89/ 392 EEC
and 73/ 23 EEC and conforms with the standards or standardized documents: EN 61010, EN 50082, EN 55014 and
EN 60555.
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE FR
Nous déclarons sous notre responsabilité que se prodiut est conforme aux réglementations 89/ 336 CEE, 89/ 392 CEE
et 73/ 23 CEE et en conformité avec les normes ou documents normalisés suivant: EN 61010, EN 50082, EN 55014 et
EN 60555.
DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD DE CE ES
Declaramos por nuestra responsabilidad propia que este producto corresponde a las directrices 89/ 336 CEE, 89/ 392
CEE y 73/ 23 CEE y que cumple las normas o documentos normativos siguientes: EN 61010, EN 50082, EN 55014 y
EN 60555.
CE – DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ IT
Dichiariamo, assumendone la piena responsabilità, che il prodotto è conforme alle seguenti direttive CCE 89/ 336, CCE
89/ 392 e CCE 73/ 23, in accordo ai seguenti regolamenti e documenti: EN 61010, EN 50082, EN 55014 e EN 60555.
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1 Safety instructions
For your protection
• Read the operating instructions in full
before starting up and follow the safety
instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place whe-
re they can be accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the ap-
pliance.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines,
occupational health and safety and acci-
dent prevention regulations.
• Wear your personal protective equipment
in accordance with the hazard category
of the medium to be processed.
• Calorimeter system C 200 may only be used to
determine the calorific value of solid and fluid
materials. Only the appropriate original IKA®
decomposition vessels may be used for this
purpose. For detailed information, please see
the operating instructions for the decomposition vessels.
• The maximum extra energy added to the de-
composition vessel must not exceed 40,000 J
(select the test mass accordingly). The permitted operating pressure of 230 bar must not be
exceeded. The maximum permitted operating
temperature must not exceed 50 °C.
•
Do not overfill the decomposition vessel with
sample. Only fill the decomposition vessel with
oxygen to a maximum pressure of 40 bar.
Check the set pressure on the pressure reducer.
Perform a leakage test before each combustion
process (follow operating instructions for decomposition vessel!).
• Some materials tend to explode when combus-
ted (e.g. due to formation of peroxide), which
could cause the decomposition vessel to crack.
• Standard decomposition vessels may not
be used for testing explosive samples.
• If the burning behaviour of a material is unk-
nown, it must be tested before combustion in
the decomposition vessel (risk of explosion). If
you are burning unknown samples, leave the
room or keep your distance from the calorimeter.
• Benzoic acid may only be combusted in its
pressed form! Flammable dust and powder
must be first pressed. Oven-dry dust and pow
der such as splints, hay, straw etc. explode
when combusted! Always wet these materials first! Highly flammable liquids with a low
vapour pressure (e.g. tetramethyl dihydrogen
disiloxane) must not directly touch the cotton
thread!
• Furthermore, toxic combustion residue in the
form of gases, ashes or condensation, for example, is possible in the inner wall of the decomposition vessel.
• When handling combustion samples, com-
bustion residue and auxiliary materials, please
observe the relevant safety regulations. The
following materials, for example, could pose a
handling oxygen.
Warning: oxygen as a compressed gas is
oxidising; intensively aids combustion; can
react violently with flammable materials.
Do not use oil or grease!
• Caution - magnetism! Effects of the mag-
netic field have to be taken into account (e.g.
data storage media, cardiac pacemakers ...).
• When using stainless steel crucibles tho-
roughly check their condition after each expe-
riment. If the material gets thinner, the crucible
may catch fire and damage the decomposition
vessel. Crucibles must not be used for more
than 25 combustions for safety reasons.
• The decomposition vessel is manufactured in
accordance with the directive for pressure
equipment 97/23/EC.
This is indicated by the CE symbol with the ID
number of the notified body. The decompositi-
on vessel is a category III pressure device. The
decomposition vessel has undergone an EC
prototype test. The CE declaration of confor-
mity confirms that this decomposition vessel
corresponds to the pressure device described in
the EC prototype test certificate. The decompo-
sition vessel has undergone a pressure test
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with test pressure of 330 bar and a leaka-
ge test with oxygen at 30 bar.
• Decomposition vessels are experiment autocla-
ves and must be tested by a technical expert
after each use.
Individual use is understood here to include a
series of experiments performed under roughly
the same conditions in terms of pressure and
temperature. Experiment autoclaves must be
operated in special chambers (C 2000, C 5000,
C 7000, C 200).
• The decomposition vessels must undergo re-
peated tests (internal tests and pressure tests)
performed by the technical expert. The frequency of these tests is to be determined by
the operator on the basis of experience, type
of operation and the material used in the decomposition vessel.
• The declaration of conformity becomes
invalid if mechanical modifications are
carried out to the experiment autoclaves
or if tightness can no longer be guaran-
teed as a result of major corrosion (e.g.
pitting by halogens).
• The threads on the body of the decomposition
vessel and the union nut are subject to considerable stress in particular and must therefore be
checked regularly for wear.
• The condition and function of the seals must
be checked and ensured by way of a leakage
test (see operating instructions for decompo-
sition vessel!).
• Only technical experts may perform pressure
tests and service work on the decomposition
vessel.
• We recommend that you send the decomposition vessel to our factory for inspec-
tion, and if necessary, repair after 1000
tests or after one year or sooner depen-
ding on use.
• For the purposes of these operating instructions
a technical expert is someone
1.
who guarantees to conduct the tests properly
on the basis of his training, knowledge and experience gained through practical work,
2. who is sufficiently reliable,
3. who is not subject to any instructions in terms
of the test activity,
4. who has suitable test equipment if necessary,
5. who can provide appropriate proof of the requirements listed in 1.
• National directives and laws must be observed
for operating pressure vessels!
•
Anyone operating a pressure vessel must keep it
in a proper condition, operate it properly, supervise it, carry out the necessary maintenance and
repair work immediately and implement the
safety measures required in the circumstances.
• Pressure vessels must not be used if they have
defects which could pose a risk to staff or third
parties. The pressure equipment directive can
be obtained from Carl Heymanns or Beuth publishers.
•
The C 248 oxygen station must be set up at least
1.5 m far away from the calorimeter.
For protection of the equipment
• The voltage stated on the type plate must cor-
respond to the mains voltage.
• Removable parts must be refitted to the appli-
ance to prevent the infiltration of foreign objects, liquids etc.
• Protect the appliance and accessories from
bumps and impacts.
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2 User information
2.1 Information regarding operating instructions
General hazard
This symbol indicates information which is essential for the safety of your health. Failure to observe this information can cause damage to
health and injuries.
This symbol indicates information which is important for ensuring that the appliance functions without any technical problems. Failure to
observe this information could damage the calorimeter system.
This symbol indicates information which is important for ensuring that calorimetric measurements are performed effi ciently and for using the calorimeter
system. Failure to observe this information can result in inaccurate measurements.
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2.2 Warranty and liability
You have purchased an original IKA
manufactured to the latest, highest quality standards. According to IKA®'s conditions of warranty, this product is guaranteed for 12 months.
To ensure the long-term precision and function
of the calorimeter system, we recommend that
you conclude a maintenance agreement (annual
maintenance) with IKA® or an authorised IKA®
workshop. If the fi rst maintenance is carried out
within 12 months of purchase, the warranty will
be extended to 24 months.
In the case of a warranty claim, please contact
the responsible representative or the supplier.
You can also return the appliance directly to
IKA®- WERKE.
Please enclose the sales invoice and the reason
for the claim and state the name of the contact
person at your company. Freight charges are to
be paid by the sender.
This symbol indicates references to the optimization of operatinal sequences
are characterized.
Attention - Risk of damage due to magnetism.
Numbers , , etc. indicate guidelines in the following sections which
must always be carried out in order.
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product,
Please read these operating instructions carefully.
IKA®- WERKE only consider themselves to be
responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of the appliance when
• the appliance has been operated in accordance
with the operating instructions,
• only persons authorised by the manufacturer
interfere with the appliance,
•
only original parts and original accessories are
used for repairs.
IKA®- WERKE do not accept liability for damage
or costs resulting from accidents, misuse of the
appliance or unauthorised changes, repairs or
upgrades.
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3 Transport, storage, place of installation
3.1 Conditions of transport and storage
• The system must be protected against mecha-
nical impact, vibrations, dust deposits and corrosive ambient air during transportation and
storage.
• It is also important to ensure that the relative
humidity does not exceed 80%.
3.2 Place of installation
Please observe the respective country-specifi c regulations for operating pressure equipment when
installing the appliance. A constant ambient temperature is an important requirement for ensuring
the high measuring accuracy of the system. The
following conditions must therefore be fulfi lled at
the place of installation:
• No direct solar radiation
• No draughts (e.g. beside windows, doors, air
conditioning)
• Sufficient distance to radiators and other heat
sources
3.3 Unpacking
• Only the original packing may be used for trans-
portation.
• The appliance must be completely emptied be-
fore storing and transportation.
• The (constant) room temperature should be
around 20 °C ... 25 °C
• The system must be installed on a level surface.
• An adequate power supply corresponding to
the nameplates on the system components.
• Oxygen supply (99.95 % pure oxygen, quality
3.5; pressure 30 bar) with pressure display and
shut-off device (C 29 reducing valve, acces-
sories)
Please unpack the system components carefully
and check for any damage. When you unpack
the equipment, check for any damages which
may have occurred during transportation.
3.4 Delivery scope
1 x Basic device C 200
1 x Decomposition vessel C 5010
1 x Ignition adaptor
1 x Attachment set
1 x Table power supply
Make a note of any damage and report it immediately (post, railway, shipping company).
1 x Power cable
1 x Operating instructions
1 x Water emptying hose (length: 1 m)
1 x Oxygen station C 248
1 x Measuring cup (2 l)
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4 Installation and starting up
4.1 Calorimeter C 200
Measuring cell cover
Tank fillers
Display
Keyboard
Fill level display
4.2 Installation
All the connections for draining as well as the peripherals are on the back of the appliance.
Connecting the table power supply
Connect the calorimeter to the table power supply (4-pin plug ). Check that the voltage information on the rating plate of the power supply
unit matches your mains supply. Connect the power line of the plug to the voltage source.
PC connector
Printer connector
ON/OFF switch
Table power supply connector
Table power supply
Connecting peripherals
When connecting peripherals make sure that
both they and the calorimeter are switched off at
ON/OFF switch .
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Connecting the water drain
Inner vessel
emergency drain
Tank drain
Inner vessel drain
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Insert the emptying hose (included in package
contents) into plug-in coupling . Place this in
the mould so that it is sloping. This must always
be connected for operation.
If the inner vessel ever requires emergency drainage, insert the emptying hose into plugin coupling . To empty the tank container, insert the
emptying hose into plug-in coupling (see service menu section 7.2).
Opening the calorimeter cover:
The calorimeter cover is opened by hand by lifting the cover by the gripping groove and raising it until
it automatically swivels to the right and locks in position.
If you use a thermostat to fill the tank, you can
also hang the drain hose in the thermostat. Check
that the thermostat is below the calorimeter. If
the thermostat is self-priming in the return line,
you can also install the thermostat beside the calorimeter.
Raise Swivel to right
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4.3 Switching on the system
Switch the calorimeter on at ON/OFF switch
(back of appliance). The appliance is now in
standby mode.
Press ON (F1) to work with the appliance. The
start screen will appear.
The operating console features the following elements:
4.4 Display and operating elements
Delete button: this key is used to delete the
last character entered.
Display elements in menu mode:
If you press the Menu (F3) key, a menu will appear in the display which allows you to enter settings. There are six submenus:
GENERAL
CALIBRATION VALUES
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
LANGUAGE
MEASURING PROCEDURE
SERVICE
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Display elements during operation:
Status line: shows the current status of the
appliance.
Footer: shows what the function keys cur-
rently do.
Exception: a progress bar is displayed during
automatic measuring runs.
Reading value: shows the current tempera-
ture increase in minute intervals during the
measurement or the measurement result after
the measurement.
Current temperature value: shows the cur-
rent temperature in second intervals at the
sensor in the inner vessel.
Operating elements:
Function keys F1, F2, F3:what these keys
do depends on the operating state of the appliance. The footer of the display shows what
the function keys currently do.
Die Fußzeile des Displays zeigt die aktuelle Be-
legung der Funktionstasten an.
Pressing the DOWN (F2) key selects the menu
line below. Double clicking (F2) allows you to
switch between UP and DOWN. The current di-
rection of movement is displayed in the footer.
BACK (F3) allows you to exit a menu without
confi rming new settings.
Selection menu (e.g. combustible crucible)
Numerical keypad: this is used to enter digits
and the decimal point into command lines.
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Menu header:
shows the name of the submenu and the currently selected menu line of the total number of
menu lines (for example, 2/5: you are in the second of fi ve lines).
There are three different menu lines , and :
Submenu line:
“. . .“ this line indicates that a submenu is called
up with OK (F1). “. . . :“ indicates that it is a
selection menu.
If you press OK (F1) on a selection line in this
selection menu, this selection will be confi rmed
and you will exit the menu. The current selection
is marked with ” = ” and is displayed after the ”:”
in the submenu line.
Command line:
this line allows you to directly enter numerical values using the keyboard. If you press OK (F1),
the menu settings will be saved and you will exit
the menu.
Set date
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "General"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Date"
Enter the date in the format dd.mm.yyyy
(e.g: 06.12.2005)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Set time
4.5 Confi guring the system
In order to ensure that the appliance works
properly, you must set some parameters the
fi rst time you use it.
Select language
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Language"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) select desired language
(default: English)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "General"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Time"
Enter the time in the format hh:mm:ss
(e.g: 14:29:56)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Reference
In order to calibrate the appliance you must state
the exact calorifi c value of the calibration substance used (usually benzoic acid).
The set language will appear in the "Language"
submenu line.
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MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "General"
OK (F1)
Enter the calorific value in the format xxxxx
(default: 26460)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Calibration values
Once you have calibrated the appliance, you will
need to enter the calculated C-values (calibration
values) of all the decomposition vessels used.
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Calibration values"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) select desired decompositi-
on vessel
Enter the C-value in the format xxxx
(default: 1)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "General"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Combustible crucible"
OK (F1)
Select the options "with" oder "without"
(default: without)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Operator
You can assign each operator an ID number (0-9).
This number will appear on the results report.
See the advice in section 5.4 Calibration.
4.6 System settings
In addition to the confi guration described in section 4.5, you can apply other settings which are
not necessary for the correct functioning of the
appliance or which are only required for special
applications.
Combustible crucible
If you are using a combustible crucible, you can
enter this here. The value for the external energy
QExternal1 will then be automatically reduced by
50 joules as no cotton thread is used. The combustible crucible itself must be weighed and the
resulting calculated energy value manually entered under QExternal2 (see section . 6.3, ) so
that it can be taken into account as external energy when calculating the calorifi c value.
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "General"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Operator"
Enter ID code (default: 0)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Unit of measure
You can set the unit of measure you want the
measuring results to be displayed in. The currently selected unit of measure is marked with "=".
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MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Unit"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) select the desired unit
(default: J/g)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Time control
Calorimeter C 200 performs the measurement
automatically according to a set period of time
and calculates the provisional result. The measuring time is set at 14 minutes.
4.7 Filling the calorimeter for the fi rst time
Measuring procedure
You can choose between four measuring procedures:
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Measuring procedure"
OK (F1)
UP/DOWN (F2) select desired measuring
procedure
(default: Isoperibol)
OK (F1)
BACK (F3)
Isoperibol
Calorimeter C 200 automatically performs the
measurement according to the standard for isoperibol calorimeters and calculates the provisional
result for you. The measurement takes approx. 17
minutes with excellent result reproducibility.
Manual
This is ”student mode”. You work according to
the standard for isoperibol / isothermal calorimeters. You read the temperature values off yourself
every minute, calculate the temperature drift before ignition, ignite and end the experiment by
pressing F1, calculate the temperature drift after
the temperature increase and calculate the result
itself.
Before using the calorimeter for the fi rst time
you must fi ll the outer vessel with tap water.
Destilled and/or deactveted water may not be
used!
To do this, pour two litres of tap water into the
fi ller of tank (see section 4.1) using the measuring cup provided.
The water must fi rst be maintained at a constant
temperature. To ensure accurate results, the initial temperature must not fl uctuate too much.
Water temperature 18 °C - 25 °C with an accuracy of ±1 °C during a measurement series.
You must now pump the water out of the tank
into the outer vessel:
MENU (F3)
1st FILL (F2)
Pumping procedure is started
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Dynamic
Calorimeter C 200 performs the measurement
automatically and calculates the provisional result. The measuring time is reduced to approx. 8
minutes thanks to a dynamic correction process.
It is still possible, however, to meet the accuracy
specifi cations of the international standards.
Keep an eye on the water by pulling the fi ller of
tank (see section 4.1) out the top.
When the overfl ow causes the water to run back
in the side of the tank, the outer vessel is full and
you must switch off the pump again by pressing
STOP OK (F2) once more.
You should change the water if it has been sitting
for a long time, see section 8.3.
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4.8 Switching off the system
4.10 Oxygen station C 248
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Standby mode
In order to switch off the calorimeter system, the
start screen must be displayed.
Press OFF (F1). The appliance will switch to
standby mode.
Switching off
Only switch the appliance off in standby mode.
To do this, press the ON/OFF switch (see section 4.2) on the back of the appliance.
4.9 Coding decomposition vessels
You can use several decomposition vessels (max.
4) when working with calorimeter C 200. You
can code these to distinguish between them by
sticking the black coding strips into the special
slots on the decomposition vessels.
Decomposition vessel no.:
The C 200 does not have an integrated oxygen
fi lling point for the decomposition vessel. You
can use oxygen station C 248 for fi lling.
The C
248 oxygen station must be set up at least 1.5 m
far away from the calorimeter.
For information on
how to operate and connect the oxygen station,
please see the accompanying operating instructions.
Operation:
• Place decomposition vessel C 5010 on the
marked position.
• Move the lever down and centre the de-
composition vessel below the fi ll head .
• Lock the lever in place.
•
Fill the decomposition vessel for approx. 30
secs.
• Move the lever back to its original position.
Lever
Slot for
coding strips
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without coding
3
Fill head
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5 Calorimetric measurements
5.1 Determining the calorifi c value
Combustion is carried out in a calorimeter under
specifi c conditions. The decomposition vessel is
fi lled with a weighed fuel sample, the fuel sample
is ignited and the temperature increase in the calorimeter system measured. The specifi c calorifi c
value of the sample is calculated as follows:
Ho = (C * DT - QExt1 - QExt2) / m (1)
m
Weight of fuel sample
C
Heat capacity (C-value) of calorimeter system
DT
Calculated temperature increase of water in inner
vessel of measuring cell
QExt1
Correction value for the heat energy generated
by the cotton thread as ignition aid
QExt2
Correction value for the heat energy from other
burning aids
The decomposition vessel is fi lled with pure oxy-
gen (99.95 %) to optimise the combustion pro-
cess. The pressure of the oxygen atmosphere in
the decomposition vessel is max. 30 bar. Formula
(1) for the calorifi c value of a material requires
that combustion takes place under specifi cally
defi ned conditions. The relevant standards are
based on the following assumptions:
In many cases, however, not just the combustion products referred to in the standards are
produced. In such cases the fuel sample and the
combustion products must be analysed to provide data for a revised calculation. The standard
calorifi c value is then calculated from the measured calorifi c value and the analysis data. The heat
value Hu is the same as the calorifi c value, minus
the condensation energy of the water contained
in the fuel and formed through combustion. The
heat value is the more important parameter from
a technical point of view because in all major,
technical applications only the heat value can be
evaluated in terms of energy.
The complete bases of calculation for the calorifi c and heat value can be found in the relevant
standards (e.g.: DIN 51 900; ASTM D 240; ASTM
D 5865..). They are also contained in the CalWin
calorimeter software.
5.2 Corrections
Due to the nature of the system a combustion
test does not just produce the combustion heat
of the sample, but also heat from external energy
(QExternal).
This can fl uctuate considerably in relation to the
heat quantity of the fuel sample.
• The temperature of the fuel and its combustion
products is 25 °C.
• The water contained in the fuel before combus-
tion and the water formed whilst combusting
the hydrogenous compounds of the fuel is in
fl uid form after combustion.
• The atmospheric nitrogen has not oxidised.
• The gaseous products after combustion consist
of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
• Solid materials may form (e.g. ashes).
The combustion heat of the cotton thread which
ignites the sample and the electric ignition energy
would distort the measurement. This infl uence is
taken into account in the calculation by way of a
correction value.
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Note: in all the automatic calculations an extra
100 J have already been included for the electric
ignition energy. This value cannot be set.
Materials which are diffi cult to ignite or combust
are combusted together with a burning aid. The
burning aid is fi rst weighed and then put into
the crucible with the sample. The additional heat
quantity can be determined from the weight of
the burning aid and its known specifi c calorifi c
value. You must correct the test result by this heat
quantity.
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IKA
- combustible crucible C 14 is a combustible
crucible, which can be used instead of a standard
crucible. The combustible crucible burns without
leaving any residue whatsoever. When using a
combustible crucible you do not need an extra
cotton thread. The crucible is placed directly on
the permanent ignition wire in the decomposition vessel and ignited.
The cleanliness of the material used in the combustible crucible prevents chemical contamination of the sample (no blank values).
Decomposition vessels, in which the combustible
crucible is used, must be fi tted with an extra part
(support C 5010.4, see Accessories). The sample
is weighed out into the combustible crucible as
normal. In most cases no additional burning aid
is required because the combustible crucible itself
serves as a burning aid.
Virtually all of the materials to be studied contain
sulphur and nitrogen. Under the conditions in calorimetric measurements, sulphur and nitrogen
combust to SO2, SO3 and NOx. Together with
the water from combustion and moisture, sulphuric and nitric acid as well as heat of solution
are produced. In order to obtain the standard calorifi c value, the infl uence of the heat of solution
on the calorifi c value is corrected. The calculation
formulae depend on the standard used. These
are not taken into account in the calculation for
C 200. Use IKA®'s CalWin software for this.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to the decomposition vessel.
Exploding decomposition vessels present a risk
of serious injury or death. When working with
unknown substances, select very small weighted
samples at the start in order to determine the natural energy.
Normally solid materials in powder form can be
combusted directly. Materials which com-
bust quickly (e.g. benzoic acid) must not
be burnt loose. These materials tend to splash
and there is therefore no guarantee of complete
combustion.
Furthermore, this can damage the inner
wall of the decomposition vessel.
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pelleting press C 21 and IKA® analytical mill
IKA
A 11 basic (see Accessories) are available for sample preparation.
Materials which are diffi cult to burn (materials
with a high mineral content, low caloric materials) can often only be fully combusted using IKA®
acetobutyrate capsules C 10, IKA® combustion
bags C 12 or IKA® combustible crucible C 14 (see
Accessories). It is also possible to use liquid burning aids such as paraffi n oil.
Before fi lling the capsule or the combustion bag
with the substance to be determined, weigh
them to calculate the extra external energy added by the burning aid from the weight and the
calorifi c value. This must be taken into account
in QExternal2. You should keep the amount of
burning aid used to a minimum.
Most fl uid substances can weighed out directly
into the crucible. Highly volatile substances are
poured into combustion capsules (IKA
®
gelatine
capsules C 9 or IKA® acetobutyrate capsules C
10, see Accessories) and combusted together
with the capsules.
The burning aids (e.g. cotton thread) must also
fully combust. If there is any unburnt residue, the
test must be repeated.
5.3 Information about the sample
FIt is essential that the sample fully combusts
to ensure correct determination of the calorifi c
value. After each experiment check the crucible
and all the solid residue for signs of incomplete
combustion.
As a rule the weighted sample must be selected in such a way that the temperature
increase during the measurement is below 4 K
and comes close to the temperature increase
of the calibration (max. extra energy: 40,000 J).
.
When working with unknown substances, select
very small weighted samples at the start in order
to determine the natural energy. If you are burning unknown samples, leave the room or keep
your distance from the calorimeter.
After combustion the water produced is collected and the decomposition vessel is thoroughly
rinsed with distilled water. The water used for
rinsing and the solution produced are combined
and examined for their acidity. If the sulphur content of the fuel and the nitric acid correction are
known, it is not necessary to analyse the water.
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5.4 Calibration
The calorimeter system must be calibrated before
accurate measurements are possible. This is done
by combusting tablets made of certifi ed benzoic
acid (see Accessories) with a known calorifi c value. The heat quantity required to raise the tem-
perature of the calorimeter system by one Kelvin
is used to determine the heat capacity of the socalled "C-value" of the system. For this calculation the formula (1) (see section 5.1) is adapted:
C = (Ho * m + QExt1 + QExt2) / DT (2)
This value is used for determining the following
calorifi c values.
The heat capacity is determined by the measuring cell and the decomposition vessel. It has a
signifi cant infl uence on the calorifi c value to be
calculated and must be redetermined in particular
when using for the fi rst time, after servicing and
when parts are replaced. A monthly control measurement is recommended.
The system must be calibrated in every work
mode used.
If a calorimeter is operated with several decomposition vessels, you will need to determine the heat capacity of the system for each
decomposition vessel.
Ensure that calibration is carried out under the
same conditions as the subsequent tests. If substances are used in the decomposition vessel in
combustion tests (e.g. distilled water or solutions), you must use exactly the same amount of
this substance for calibration.
For more detailed information on calibration, please see the relevant standards.
6 Preparing and performing measurements
The term "measurements" below refers to both
the measurements to calibrate the calorimeter
system (calibration measurements) and the actual
measurements for determining the calorifi c value.
The difference lies in the calculation (cf. section
5, formulae (1) and (2)), whereas preparation and
performance are virtually identical.
Exact measurements are only possible when the
individual test steps are carried out carefully.
You must therefore follow the exact procedure described in section 1 "For your safe-
ty” and in the following sections
Please also see section 5 "Calorimetric measurements”.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to the decomposition vessel.
Damaged decomposition vessels could crack!
Follow the operating instructions for the decomposition vessel!
6.1 Decomposition vessel C 5010
Union nut
Oxygen valve
Electric
ignition
contact
Cover
Crucible
Ignition
wire
Crucible
holder
If several decomposition vessels are used,
their individual parts must not be interchanged (see Stamping individual parts).
To prolong the life of wearing parts (o-rings,
seals, etc.) we recommend that you always
work with a water trap.
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6.2 Preparing the decomposition vessel
Prepare the decomposition vessel as follows:
Cover
Union nut
Handle
Cotton thread
Unscrew the union nut and remove the cover
using the handle.
Attach a cotton thread to the centre of the
ignition wire using a loop.
Weigh out the substance directly into the
crucible with an accuracy of 0.1 mg. Note the
weight or enter directly into the calorimeter. (See
section 6.3 "Preparing the measurement").
Insert the crucible into the crucible holder.
If necessary put some distilled water or a solution
into the decomposition vessel.
See section 5.3 "Information about the sample" and section 1 "Safety precautions”.
Using tweezers, align the cotton thread so that
it hangs inside the crucible and is immersed in the
sample. This will ensure that the burning thread
ignites the sample during the ignition process.
Attention! Place the cover onto the lower
section and push down until it presses against the
stop piece in the lower section. Place the union
nut onto the lower section and tighten by hand.
Max. 1 mm
Fill the decomposition vessel using oxygen station C 248 (see section 4.10).
Slide the ignition adaptor onto the decomposition vessel.
For information on how to operate the decomposition vessel, please see the operating instructions
provided.
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Attaching
the ignition
adaptor
Place the decomposition vessel into the inner
vessel of calorimeter C 200. The decomposition
vessel must be placed between the three locating
bolts.
Detaching
the ignition
adaptor
1.
2.
6.3 Preparing the measurement
The calorimeter is in ”waiting” mode.
Selecting MEASUREMENT (F2) will take you
to the "Prepare measurement" menu.
Locating bolt
Magnetic stirring bar
Pour approx. 2 l tap water maintained at a constant temperature into the tank using the measu-
ring cup. Keep an eye on the level indicator!
Enter the noted weighted sample in the
marked "Einwaage" (weighted sample) field with
an accuracy of 0.0001 g using the keyboard.
You can access all the other options by pressing
UP/DOWN (F2):
CALIBRATION
Enter "1" here to perform a calibration.
Check the other presettings:
DECOMPOSITION VESSEL
Enter the number of the decomposition vessel
used for this test. If you are only using one decomposition vessel, you can leave the "1" in the
"decomposition vessel" fi eld.
QEXTERNAL1
Correction value for the heat energy generated
by the cotton thread ignition aid. A default value
of 50 J is specifi ed here. The default value for the
combustible crucible option is 0 J. If you use a
burning aid other than the C 710.4 IKA®-cotton
thread, change this value.
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QEXTERNAL2
Correction value for the heat energy from other
burning aids e. g. combustible crucible). The default value is 0.
TESTNO
For each measurement the software automatically assigns a number in the form of yymmddnn,
with jj representing the year, mm the month, dd
the day and nn a consecutive number. You can
also assign your own numbers to the measurements.
Example: TestNo = 0509150 represents the fi rst
measurement on 15 September 2005
Press OK (F1) to apply your entries.
Close the cover by moving it to the left out
of the locking position until it slides down by itself. The decomposition vessel comes into contact
with the igniters via the ignition adaptor.
The "Fill" message will appear.
6.4 Performing the measurement
Once you have done all the necessary preparatory work as described above, the message
”Storage fi lled?” (Tank fi lled?) will appear. Check
that the tank is fi lled with water maintained at
a constant temperature and confi rm by pressing
CONTINUE (F1).
The message appears “Vessel safe locked?“
Make sure the fact that the the decomposition
vessel is duly locked and confi rms you this with
OK (F1).
After in each case 1000 ignitions of an decomposition vessel you are with the message “Vessel x :
1000 ignitions!” pointed out that this decomposition vessel reached one point of maintenance
time and must be submitted of a security examination.
Confi rming these references by you successively
OK(F1) and OK(F2) press.
This reference does not relieve you of the obligation to already constandly examine decomposition vessel also before on wear and accomplish the
safety examination if neccessary.
The inner vessel will be filled with water (approx. 70 s). The measurement process will begin
as soon as it is full.
The message appears “Close the cover“.
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a) The measurement process is fully automatic
for automatic measuring procedures (isoperibol,
dynamic and time-controlled, see section 4.6).
The result will appear once the measuring process is complete.
After the measurement open the cover to automatically empty the inner vessel. Remove the
decomposition vessel and the ignition adaptor. To
release tension in the decomposition vessel use
venting button under a fume hood or venting
station C 5030 available in our accessories range.
See also section 1 "Safety precautions".
Open the decomposition vessel and check the
crucible for signs of incomplete combustion. If
combustion is incomplete, discard the test result.
Repeat the test.
b) With the manual measuring procedure the
user decides when ignition is to take place and
when the measurement is complete.
To start ignition press IGNITE (F1)
Press the same key END (F1) again to end the
measurement
In the case of manual ignition / completion, "Preparing to ignite" or „Preparing to complete" will
appear in the status line. Ignition/completion is
only fi nished when this display disappears (max.
60 sec.).
6.5 Cleaning the decomposition vessel
If you suspect that the combustion sample,
the combustion gases produced or the combustion residue could be harmful to health,
wear personal protective equipment (e.g.
protective gloves, breathing masks) when
handling these materials. Harmful or polluting
combustion residue must be disposed of as
hazardous waste. Express reference is made
to the applicable regulations.
In order to obtain accurate measurements it is
essential that the decomposition vessel is clean
and dry. Impurities alter the heat capacity of the
decomposition vessel and thus cause inaccurate
measuring results. It is important to thoroughly
clean the inner walls of the vessel, the internal
fi ttings (brackets, electrodes etc.) and the combustion crucible (inside and out!) after each combustion test.
In most cases, you will only need to remove condensate from the inner walls of the vessel and the
internal fi ttings. It is suffi cient to thoroughly wipe
the parts with an absorbent, non-fi brous cloth. If
the decomposition vessel cannot be cleaned in
the above way (e.g. due to baking, pitting, corrosion etc.), please contact the Technical Service.
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The combustion residue in the crucible, e.g. soot
or ashes, should also be wiped away with an absorbent non-fi brous cloth.
6.6 Errors in the measuring procedure
Errors in the measuring procedure are shown in
the alarm line of the display and remain there until they are appropriately acknowledged by the
user.
Message:
Cover open!
Cause:
Sample not combusted.
(Cotton thread had no contact to sample)
User action:
Open cover and remove decomposition vessel. If
the cotton thread has not combusted, check the
ignition contacts and the ignition wire. Otherwise, start a test and use ignition aid if necessary.
Cause:
Decomposition vessel may not have been fi lled
with oxygen.
Cause:
The cover was opened during the measuring process.
User action:
The inner vessel will be emptied automatically,
after which a new measurement can be started..
Note:
if the cover was opened within a minute of ignition, automatic emptying will be delayed by approx. 2 mins for safety reasons.
Cause:
No ignition contact during the measurement.
User action:
Open the cover and check the ignition wire and
ignition contacts. If necessary, clean the ignition
contacts or change the ignition wire. Check that
the ignition adaptor is in the right position.
Message:
No temperature increase
Appears if the value specifi ed for the temperature
increase is not reached within one minute of ig-
nition (0.05 K).
User action:
Open the cover to cancel the test and perform a
new measurement.
Message:
A/D converter error
Cause:
An error has occurred in the temperature measuring system.
User action:
If the measurement is still active, open the cover
to cancel the test. Then reinitialise the converter
(see section 7.2 ”ReInit”). If this does not work,
switch the appliance off and then back on again.
If this does not work either, please contact IKA®Service.
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Message:
Fill time exceeded
Cause:
Start temperature of inner vessel is not in range
22 ± 3 °C.
User action:
Open cover to cancel measurement, or press
CONTINUE (F1) to continue the measurement
anyway.
Note:
A measuring result obtained in this way does not
correspond to the standard conditions.
Cause:
No water in tank.
User action:
Check the fi ll level in the tank and top up with
water if necessary. Press CONTINUE (F1) to repeat the fi lling process and continue the measurement.
Cause:
Filter in inner vessel is dirty.
User action:
Open the cover to cancel the test. Remove and
clean the inner vessel fi lter.
Cause:
Pump for fi lling inner vessel is not working.
User action:
Open the cover to cancel the test. Switch on
the pump in the service menu (see section 7.2
”Pump”) and check water jet in tank. If there is no
water fl ow, please contact IKA
®
-Service.
Cause:
Fine fi lter clogged.
User action:
Clean the fi ne fi lter (see section 8.3 "Fine fi lter").
User action:
Check the water temperature for the tank. Check
the temperature shown. If it does not change
within 5 to 10 secs, reinitialise the A/D converter
(see section 7.2 ”ReInit”).
Message:
Drift unstable
Cause:
There is no magnetic rod in the inner vessel or
the magnetic rod is outside of the magnetic fi eld.
User action:
Open the cover to cancel the test and check the
position of the magnetic rod. If necessary, insert
the rod or position properly (see section 6.2, ).
Cause:
The stirrer is not working.
Message:
Start temperature outside
User action:
Open the cover to cancel the test. Half fi ll the
inner vessel with water (via Service menu see section 7.2) and then manually switch the stirring
motor on and off (also via Service menu). If the
stirring motor does not work, please contact the
IKA®-Service.
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Meldung:
Füllzeit überschritten
7.1 Operation
7 Service menu
This menu allows you to directly control and test
various actions and statuses of the calorimeter
without performing a measurement. There are
also menu items which can be used to start up
and shut down the appliance. The service menu
can only be run if the calorimeter displays the
start screen.
Perform the desired action using:
MENU (F3)
UP/DOWN (F2) to "Service"
OK (F1)
There are now eight actions to choose from
Please note that you must stop every started action.
Exceptions:
The "Ignite” action ends automatically after a set
time period (approx. 2 seconds).
With actions "Reset” and "ReInit” you will automatically exit the menu after the actions have
been performed.
If you exit the service menu, all the started actions
will be stopped and the system will be restored to
its original state. This will allow you to continue
without any errors.
7.2 Description of service menu options
Ignition
This menu item allows you to check the ignition
function.
Requirement:
There must be a decomposition vessel without
sample, but with ignition thread in the inner vessel and the cover must be closed.
Select the desired action with UP/DOWN (F2
OK (F1) starts the action
OK (F1) stops the action again
Fill IV
This menu item allows you to fi ll the inner vessel
manually.
Requirement:
There must be enough water in the tank.
Empty IV
This menu item allows you to empty the inner
vessel.
Requirement: the emptying hose must be locked
in place in the plug-in coupling (section 4.2).
Stirrer
This menu item allows you to switch on the stirrer drive and check that the magnetic rod is also
rotating in the inner vessel.
)
Requirement:
There must be approx. 0.5 l water in the inner
vessel.
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Pump
Switch the pump on with this menu item. The
outer vessel will be fi lled and rinsed (see also section 4.7).
Requirement:
Check that there is water in the tank.
Empty outer vessel
This menu item allows you to empty the outer
vessel.
Note:
Shut-down, completely empty appliance.
Requirement:
The emptying hose must be locked in place in
plug-in coupling (section 4.2).
8 Cleaning and maintenance
Reset
This menu item allows you to restore the default
settings.
Reinit
This menu item allows you to reinitialise the
A / D converter.
In order to ensure trouble-free operation over a
long period of time, it is important to carry out
the following maintenance work to the calorimeter system.
8.1 Inner vessel fi ller
Remove the fi lter element from the inner vessel
and clean the inner vessel fi lter in clear water or
an ultrasonic bath if there is any dirt visible. Also
clean the inner vessel, by re-moving the positioning mount for the decomposition vessel. Place
the fi lter back on the inner vessel connector after
cleaning.
Operation without the fi lter element causes dirt
in the valves and thus appliance failure.
8.2 Filler
8.3 Micro fi lter
In the back plate of the equipment is additionally
a micro fi lter. If the micro fi lter is dirty, the water
fl ow in the equipment is reduced. Thus the water
fi lling time of the inner vessel extends. Thereby
if the upper time limiting is exceeded by 120 seconds, the system indicates the disturbance and
breaks the measurement off.
There is also a fi lter in the fi ller. This prevents dirt
in the storage container. If the fi lter is dirty, remove the entire fi ller and clean the fi lter (see section
4.1, ).
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TIP
• For cleaning the micro fi lter you must empty
the outer vessel (see section 7.2).
8.4 Maintaining the water circulation
In the case of discontinuous use with tap water
(single measurements with long gaps) a stabiliser
must be added to the water circulation to prevent
the formation of algae.
Add approx. 4 ml IKA®-Aqua-Pro C 5003.1 to the
tank (see Accessories).
Switch the pump on via the service menu (section “Pump“). Switch the pump off again after
30 - 60 s.
You can also add the 4 ml Aqua-Pro to the water
maintained at a constant temperature in the last
measurement (before long gaps in measuring).
If the appliance is not going to be in operation for a long period of time, it is advisable
to completely empty the calorimeter's water
circulation.
The water must be drained out before transportation.
• Screw the cover of the micro fi lter down and
pull you out the fi lter element.
•
Clean the fi lter element with clear water.
• Insert the fi lter element after cleaning with the
opening inward again into the housing of the
micro fi lter and screw you on by hand the cover.
• Fill the outer vessel again with water (see sec-
tion 4.7).
• Control the tightness after you the equipment
again fi lled (see section 6.6 “Fill time exceeded).
Empty the outer vessel via the service menu (section 7.2 “Outer vessel“). The emptying hose must
be locked in place in the plug-in coupling (section 4.2).
Empty the tank by locking the emptying hose in
place in the plug-in coupling (section 4.2). The
tank will empty automatically.
Press the locking knob on the plug-in coupling
to remove the hose.
8.5 Decomposition vessels
Please see the operating instructions for
C 5010 for information on decomposition
vessel maintenance!
8.6 Cleaning information
Only clean IKA® appliances using these IKA® approved cleaning agents:
Dirt Cleaning agent
Dyes Isopropanol
Building materials Water containing
detergent,
Isopropanol
Cosmetics Water containing
detergent,
Isopropanol
Food Water containing
detergent,
Fuels Water containing
detergent,
Other materials Please consult IKA
®
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Comment:
- Do not place electrical appliances into the
cleaning agents for cleaning purposes.
- Stainless steel parts can be cleaned using standard stainless steel cleaning agents, but do not
use abrasives.
- We recommend that you wear protective gloves
for cleaning.
- The operator is responsible for ensuring appropriate decontamination in the event that dangerous material is spilt onto or into the appliance.
- Before using a cleaning or decontamination
method other than that recommended by the
manufacturer, check with the manufacturer that
the intended method will not destroy the appliance.
9 IKA® - Accessories and consumables
Spare parts order
When ordering spare parts, please give:
- Machine type
- Manufacturing number, see type plate
- Item and designation of the spare part, see
www.ika.com, spare parts diagram and spare
parts list.
Repair
- In case of repair the device has to be cleaned
and free from any materials which may constitute a health hazard.
- If you require servicing, return the appliance
in its original packaging. Storage packaging is
not suffi cient. Please also use suitable transport
packaging.
9.1 Accessories
C 5010 Decomposition vessel,
standard
C 5010.4 Support for combustible
crucible
C 5010.5 Support for large crucible
C 5030 Venting station
C 5040 CalWin
C 248 Oxygen station
C 21 Pelleting press
C 29 Reducing valve
C 200.1 Measuring cup
A 11 basic Analytical mill
®
, calorimeter software
9.2 Consumables
C 710.4 Cotton thread, cut to length
(500 pieces)
C 5010.3 Ignition wire, replacement
(5 pieces)
C 5003.1 Aqua-Pro bath stabiliser
(30 ml)
C 4 Quartz dish
C 5 VA combustion crucible set
(25 pieces)
C 6 Quartz dish, large
C 710.2 VA combustion crucible set, large
(25 pieces)
C 9 Gelatine capsules
(100 pieces)
C 10 Acetobutyrate capsules
(100 pieces)
C 12 Combustion bag, 40 x 35 mm
(100 pieces)
C 12A Combustion bag, 70 x 40 mm
(100 pieces)
C 43 Benzoic acid
(NBS 39i, 30 g)
C 43A Benzoic acid
(100 g)
C 723 Benzoic acid blister pack
(50 pieces)
C 14 Combustible crucible
(100 pieces)
C 15 Paraffi n strips
(600 pieces)
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10 Technical data
Table power supply (external):
Rated voltage 100 - 240 V AC
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Input power max. 150 W
Calorimeter:
Rated voltage 24 V DC 5A
Input power max. 150 W
Fuses (internal) 1x 2,5 AT
Perm. on-time Continuous operation
Protection class as per DIN EN 60 529 IP 20
Protection class III
Overvoltage category 2
Contamination level II
Perm. ambient temperature 20 °C ... 25 °C (constant)
Perm. ambient humidity 80%
Operation at a terrestrial altitude 2000 m above sea level
Dimensions 400 x 400 x 400 (W x D x H)
Weight 21 kg
Measurement ranges 40.000 J
Measuring mode / measurement times Isoperibol / approx. 17 min
Dynamic / approx. 8 min
Time control / 14 min
Manual / approx. 17 min
Interfaces 1 x parallel (Centronics)
1 x serial (RS 232)
Subject to technical changes!
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