Tinker & Rasor CS-1 User Manual

CORROSION MITIGATION INSTRUMENTATION

P. O. BOX 1667 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92012 TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

CS-1 MAG ANODE SIMULATOR

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

Control panel description:
On / OFF –
Used to turn the CS-1 current and panel
meter on and off.

 Remove two screws with Phillips-

head screwdriver.

 Remove front face panel be

mindful of the wires connecting
the face panel to the instrument.

 Replace the Four “C” Cell

Batteries. T&R #010-025 and One
9 Volt Battery.

 T&R #010-007
 Repeat steps in reverse to complete

battery replacement.

The Model CS-1 is a portable, adjustable current supply capable of delivering up to 1.5
amps of DC current depending on load conditions. The output voltage is fixed at 1.7
volts DC making the CS-1 ideal for use as a magnesium anode simulator. The CS-1 has
a digital display to show the amount of current impressed and to check the internal DC
battery level.

For convenience in the field, the CS-1 Mag Anode Simulator uses 4 replaceable “D” cell
batteries to provide current and a replaceable 9 volt battery for the meter display. For
best performance Tinker & Rasor recommends the use of alkaline batteries.

Battery Replacement:
See photo below.

AMPS / VOLTS – To select value to be shown on the digital display. Select AMPS to
display current and VOLTS to display the battery level.

NOTE: The output of the CS-1 is regulated at 1.7 volts DC. The "VOLTS" position of the
selector knob indicates the status of the internal "D" cell batteries. Replace "D" cell
batteries when the display indicates 1.0 volts or less

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CORROSION MITIGATION INSTRUMENTATION

P. O. BOX 1667 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92012 TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

CS-1 MAG ANODE SIMULATOR

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS

Ship Via Courier (UPS, FedEx,
DHL, etc)
Tinker & Rasor
ATTN: Repairs
791 S. Waterman Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92408

CURRENT ADJUST – Use to adjust the current applied to the pipe and / or structure.
USE:
Using the supplied cables, connect the test lead from the positive (Red) connector on
the side of the CS-1 to the pipe or structure under test. Connect the negative (Black)
connector from the side of the CS-1 to a good earth ground.
Turn the CS-1 on.
Turn the AMPS / VOLTS switch to AMPS.
The current can now be adjusted to the desired level. The current output can be read on
the digital display. Once the CS-1 is satisfactorily connected to the pipe, a pipe-to-soil
potential can be conducted to view the results of the connection.
The CS-1 simulates one (1) magnesium anode on the system. It should be possible,
based upon the results of the pipe-to-soil survey to extrapolate how multiple magnesium
anodes would affect the system.

WARRANTY
Ninety day warranty on Parts and Labor.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you require assistance with the CS-1 or any Tinker & Rasor product please call (909) 890­0700 Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. pacific time or e-mail Tinker & Rasor.

REPAIR
Tinker & Rasor strongly suggests Tinker & Rasor perform all repairs. Tinker & Rasor must
perform all warranty work. Many of the CS-1 components may not be readily available to
outside repair agencies. All repairs are turned around in 24 hours. See below.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
All instruments being returned for repair should be sent PREPAID to either address below:

Include with shipment information the nature of the problem, purchase order, serial number and
return delivery address, phone and fax numbers. Immediate service is guaranteed!

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