DS500 User`s manual Version 2.1, Revision C
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1. Other standard computer peripherals can be connected to the other ports available on the main system unit the 25 pin parallel port the 9 pin serial port or USB ports 24 Preparing the Samples As with any piece of laboratory equipment care must be taken in the preparation of test specimens Specification ASTM D 1928 very clearly defines the proper method of preparing polyethylene PE compression molded plaques We strongly suggests this procedure be strictly adhered to when preparing specimens for use with the DS 500 The same care and conditions must be present for both calibration and density measurement In other words to achieve maximum accuracy the DS 500 must be calibrated under the same conditions in which actual testing will occur The following general information will help the operator achieve optimum accuracy with the DS 500 1 Acceptable size of plaques e Length between 90 mm and 100 mm 3 54 in 3 94 in e Width between 35 mm and 38 mm 1 38 in 1 49 in e Thickness between 1 2 mm and 3 mm 0 05 in 0 12 in Plaques of the highest thickness possible without exceeding the maximum value of 3 mm will yield the best results as discrimination between ultrasonic echoes is enhanced 2 All plaques must be totally homogeneous They must show no indication of bubbles folds ripples contaminants inclusions inconsistencies variation in thickness or incomplete pellet melting 3 Surface condition is ve2. 1 7 3 Video Monitor Table 3 Specifications for video monitor Category Specification Panel size 20_in diagonal Type LCD TFT active matrix Resolution 1600 x 900 pixels Number of colors 16 7 million Power requirements 100 VAC to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Size 525 cm x 109 mm x 393 mm 20 67 in x 4 29 in x 15 47 in Weight 4 297 kg 9 45 Ib 38 Chapter 7 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 7 4 Bath and Circulator Table 4 Specifications for bath and circulator Voltage 115 VAC 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Tolerance 10 Consumption 1500 VA at 115VAC 2550 VA at 230 VAC Size 340 mm x 540 mm x 400 mm Volume 15 liters maximum Specifications 39 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 40 Chapter 7 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 List of Figures Pigure4 L The DS 500 Softw ate icon Aessodtoo dete bo asi dete Dad e queen en ne 17 Figure 4 2 The Ds 500 splash screcny en taber E erectas de t di nn iae en utter Ru 18 Figure 4 3 The warm up countdown dialog BOX sunu etude it tet be lobe tns 18 Figure 4 4 The 5 500 main window ren einen dits 19 Figure 4 5 The Sample name dialog DOX ren ann ag dev do teo E AS 20 Figure 4 6 The Measurement 20 second countdown dialog box sss 21 Figure 4 7 Density measurements in the Measure window sese 21 Figure 4 8 Message box for unsaved data SR RSR Ronan 22 Figure 4 9 The Save Measurement File As dialog box 2 ti
3. 3 Tumming On the DS 500 sn nanas eea aese aiioe esoe 15 SA Starting Up the Systemi iein sents a a e e A Aaa o E aS 15 3 2 Operating the 129 90 is nn EE EAE platos doc EEE EEEE Eae 15 A Operation of the DS 500 sonne annee oiii soror sorin usine 17 AD Initalizatlon na a a biete 17 4 2 DS 500 Main Window EEEO NEE O a essences 18 d Density ACQUIS NOS aseri nesar A h a aE Ea RE enn Nr RU UN PE E CHE 20 414 Meas rement Data Storage eset ose iesietu MAR i e en ii ia eiai 22 Table of Contents iii DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 4 5 Retrieving Measurement Data catveat ohtebentstebiadigetiabiativadtans id lapepilaneteniadediasid 22 4 6 Printing D ta Measurements a an en Aaa rns Red etr ud at 23 4 7 Calibration Piles sas 52e Steel Reese epe uae reg 24 4 8 Creating a New Calibration File 4 etse ro tr pudo oe repo ovid dae putre torio genug 24 4 9 Modifying an Existing Calibration File iiit tnter ri EE reris 29 4 10 Using a Different Calibration File one too ts td eot tuti e Pott aped eran 30 ZIEL Pannes Calibraaon Files oia ipit E proe psp oi qub PU qun is t pe i REG 31 4 12 Turning Off the DS 500 iiiter itn ws evs bd e rii tas rA P AMT serre 31 5 Operating and File Systems sisi sessssccsssossssonvssisvnessspscessessecosssospesessenavesvasapressesveusesveiyosese 33 5 1 7 1 Hard Disk Structure occ cccesesssscccccecsesssccccseecesssssaeceececssseacesecceceseaaeesessesessaesesseceeeea 33 2v Calibration tiles ives cases uS REEL E UD 33 5
4. File menu The Statistics window shows Linear Regression coefficients To obtain maximum accuracy with the DS 500 it is imperative that the calibration curve be built with samples that fall ON the calibration line It is quite possible to build a curve with a coefficient of correlation R2 value of 0 9998 to 0 9999 when quality plaques are used Operation of the DS 500 27 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 File Std R 1 0000 R2 1 0000 Standard dev x estimated 0 0002 Y 995664 93 X 711981 97 Sample Status Density Residual 1 ON 0 9180 0 0001 2 OFF 0 9188 0 0002 3 ON 0 9219 0 0002 4 ON 0 9241 0 0002 5 ON 0 9316 0 0001 6 ON 0 9392 0 0001 7 ON 0 9523 0 0001 8 ON 0 9561 0 0000 Figure 4 18 The Statistics window The Status column is represented by ON when the sample is enabled or restored and by OFF when the sample has been delected and is not used for calculation purposes NOTE If points do not fall on the line curve the plaques may not be homogeneous or the known density may be incorrect Once you are satisfied with the new calibration file click Save As on the File menu The dialog box shown in Figure 4 19 on page 28 appears A IMPORTANT Samples deleted during the calibration process are lost and cannot be restored after saving the calibration file Save Calibration File As Save in DS500 8 Std coe My Recent Documents Desktop D My Network File name gm Save Plac
5. OTHER SOLUTION These solutions could damage the cell NOTE After adding solution or refilling the bath it is necessary to let it settle for one hour before starting density measurements 6 2 Maintenance of the Main System Unit There is an air filter located on the front panel of the main system unit Maintenance 35 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 To check or replace the filter Make sure the system unit power is set to off Loosen the four 4 screws securing the filter cover at the front of the main system unit Check the filter If necessary replace it with a new one Eom or Reinstall the filter and cover 36 Chapter 6 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 7 Specifications This chapter covers the specifications concerning the DS 500 density measurement system Sections presented below cover the following topics e Range of Operation e Main System Unit e Video Monitor e Bath and Circulator 7 1 Range of Operation Table 1 Operating specifications Category Description Density range 0 9100 0 9700 g cc Warm up time 5 minutes Cell life 10 000 hours Plaque size Heigth 90 mm 100 mm 3 54 in 3 94 in Width 35 mm 38 mm 1 38 in 1 49 in Thickness 1 2 mm 3 mm 0 05 in 0 12 in Operating temperature 23 C 73 F 7 2 Main System Unit Table 2 Main unit general specifications Category Specification Value Housing Size
6. Rev C June 2009 Current density measurements are stored in a temporary file on the computer hard disk but can later be stored on a disk drive in a new file or appended to an existing file To store density measurements in a new file Click New on the File menu to clear the Report panel When containing previous measurement data the operator is first offered to save its content To append to an existing file Click Open on the File menu and the Open dialog box appears showing the list of files stored in the default directory Click on the file name that you wish to append and then click Open to load the data contained in the file in the DS 500 software application The next density measurements will be appended at the bottom of that file 43 Density Acquisitions At this point you can insert in the measuring cell a sample which will be automatically detected by the system After inserting a sample you are requested to accept the proposed identification name or number for the inserted sample or to specify a different name or number see Figure 4 5 on page 20 Measurement Sample name Sample00000 OK Cancel Figure 4 5 The Sample name dialog box The sample names can be generated automatically by the computer see section 4 2 on page 18 A maximum number of 14 characters can be entered When ok is clicked the system then starts the first portion of the process While the following message is displayed do not
7. ease of operation Upon initialization the system is ready for testing The sample is inserted in the cell and the density with an accuracy of 5 to the fourth decimal place appears on the screen in less than 15 seconds The DS 500 requires minimal operator interface and interpretation The entire process of density determination is automatically evaluated by the system The DS 500 overcomes all major drawbacks of conventional density measurement methods The entire setup process can be learned quickly 1 3 Statistical Process Control S P C All accumulated data can be saved on the hard disk and transferred to a removable media such as floppy disks CD ROM disks etc Within a few seconds the system gives access to either specific data or to a whole range of measurements that were previously made over a given period of time The hard disk drive is designed to hold several years of tests results The information can be processed under many forms and graphic representations 1 4 DS 500 Principle The most commonly used and accepted method for the density determination of polyethylene has been the use of a density gradient column defined by the ASTM D 1505 Standard A small piece of the sample is placed in a column of liquid that exhibits a known density gradient after it has sunk to its equilibrium level the density is obtained by reading its position in the column The acoustic method used in the DS 500 for the determination of density i
8. electronic components You can bypass this countdown by clicking cea see Figure 4 3 on page 18 Operation of the DS 500 17 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 4 2 Version 2 1 Deguise Technologies Inc Figure 4 2 The DS 500 splash screen W arm up please wait 4 55 Figure 4 3 The warm up countdown dialog box DS 500 Main window After this initial countdown the system switches automatically to the Density Measurement mode see Figure 4 4 on page 19 and the STD default calibration file is loaded The DS 500 main window is splitted in two 2 panels The left panel labeled Measure contains the following sections Current sample This field displays the name of the last sample computed by the software and its measurement in grams per cubic centimeters is displayed underneath the sample name When no measurement has been acquired the field name is empty and the measurement displays 0 0000 File This field displays the calibration file currently loaded The default calibration file is STD A different calibration file can be loaded by clicking Chenge and selecting a different file see section 4 10 on page 30 18 Chapter 4 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Sample Name This section is used to change the name of the sample to a more meaningful name for the operator By default the sample name Prefix is Sample and the Auto Increment Suffix box is checked Therefore the first measurement is name
9. 13 The Calibration window At this point when a sample is inserted in the measuring cell the Calibration Density dialog box appears see Figure 4 14 on page 25 Calibration Density Sample name Known density Cancel Figure 4 14 The Calibration Density dialog box You must enter a name in the field Sample name up to 15 characters click in the Known density box and then enter the known density of the sample using the format 0 9999 or 9999 Operation of the DS 500 25 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 NOTE The density range accepted by the DS 500 is limited by the software If a density outside that range is specified a message displaying the acceptable density range will be shown on the screen see Figure 4 15 on page 26 Calibration Density A Density must be between 0 9100 and 0 9700 Figure 4 15 The acceptable density range The system then starts the first portion of the calibration process While the following message is displayed do not move the sample inserted the measuring cell Please standby while processing A dialog box displaying a 20 second countdown appears on the screen see Figure 4 16 on page 26 Calibration Please remove sample 0 18 Figure 4 16 The Calibration 20 second countdown dialog box 26 Chapter 4 DUMGO029 Rev C June 2009 When the sample is not removed before the end of the 20 second countdown the measurement is canc
10. 2 is displayed to enable the operator to save the measurement data from the previous session Warning Save to File before continuing No Figure 4 28 Warning saving previous data A Data of previous session has not been saved If you wish to save the data from the previous session please refer to the procedure in section 4 4 on page 22 32 Chapter 4 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 5 Operating and File Systems This chapter describes the DS 500 file nomenclature The DS 500 system uses very popular Microsoft operating systems Therefore the operator can handle and manage files created by the DS 500 with popular spreadsheet and database software applications 5 1 7 1 Hard Disk Structure The hard disk is configured with a root directory and several subdirectories The root directory contains files such as system configuration files required by the operating system The subdirectory C V Program Files DS500 contains the following DS 500 files e DS500 EXE main DS 500 program application e DS500 INI initialization file for the Microsoft Windows operating system e STD COE default calibration file NOTE All above files must be present in the working directory of the DS 500 5 2 Calibration files Files with the file name extension COE are calibration files and are usually stored in the subdirectory Program Files VDS500 These files can be opened with the application Microsoft Notepad
11. 3 Measurement Data Files iii eee enne eret stets tet nees sese e Nr Sassi raei 34 6 Maintenance us Gi nr ER E ESEEXK HE ERI QUA I ua VUA HET tits EMT send ananas outil 35 6 1 Maintenance of the Measuring Cell and Bath edere ns 35 6 2 Maintenance of the Main System Unit sospes nn nn une ht 35 75 Specifications ana a HER hu PDA TA EAR Gta ea teases oa ut ae 37 Z1 Range OP Operatiol Eee ie ema res ade oan Nr rao eiue 37 7 2 Wait System UMIE ne bei baee o e EPOD MARG pl E nn eee rte 37 731 Mideo Montor onte rete P M ER Rd Sedo mn tan a a et D 38 TA Bath and Cireulatori iie eere e eee eth Pe Ee ede ete cn eicere Pa Een 39 List of FIBUIGS once eia erp ia Ae DER hia mta Da distet 41 Listot Tables se aha abo vorn iare vet da endi dbi adve nina ins 43 Index aen a id me ua e e DD Nn cQ cad Su LT S Ud rM e qu 45 iv Table of Contents DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Important Information Please Read Before Use Intended Use The DS 500 instrument has been designed to perform nondestructive measurements of industrial and commercial materials Do not use the DS 500 instrument for any purpose other than its intended use Instruction Manual This instruction manual contains essential information on using this product safely and effectively Before use thoroughly review this instruction manual and use the product as instructed Keep this instruction manual in a safe accessible location Instrument Compatibility A CAUTION Using incompa
12. 30 O5 JAN 2009 18 18 06 0 9405 O5 JAN 2009 18 18 25 0 9538 O5 JAN 2009 18 18 41 0 9568 O5 JAN 2009 18 18 58 0 9536 O5 JAN 2009 18 19 14 0 9405 O5 JAN 2009 18 19 34 0 9330 O5 JAN 2009 18 19 48 0 9249 O5 JAN 2009 18 20 02 0 9237 O5 JAN 2009 18 20 15 0 9188 O5 JAN 2009 18 20 33 0 9182 O5 JAN 2009 18 20 49 0 9183 O5 JAN 2009 18 21 03 0 9183 O5 JAN 2009 18 21 19 0 9183 O5 JAN 2009 18 21 40 0 9182 O5 JAN 2009 18 21 54 0 9184 O5 JAN 2009 18 22 10 0 9182 O5 JAN 2009 18 22 29 0 9183 05 JAN 2009 18 22 47 Figure 4 7 Density measurements in the Measure window When a power failure occurs or the system is turned off without quitting the DS 500 program first when the DS 500 is turned back on the message box shown in Figure 4 8 on page 22 appears Operation of the DS 500 21 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Warning EN Data of previous session has not been saved Save to file before continuing Figure 4 8 Message box for unsaved data When you click unsaved measurements can be stored following the procedure described in the section 4 4 on page 22 When you click _ the information temporarily stored on the hard disk is deleted 44 Measurement Data Storage The measurements can be saved to the disk drive by clicking Save As on the File menu The system then asks the operator to enter the file name under which the results will be stored see Figure 4 9 on page 22 All measurement files are saved under a file name
13. 432 mm x 177 mm x 445 mm 17 in x 7 in x 17 5 in Weight 11 4 kg 25 Ib Power requirements Voltage 90 VAC to 265 VAC 50 60 Hz 750 watts Environmental conditions Operating temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Storage temperature 25 C to 65 C 13 F to 149 F Relative humidity Operating 85 noncondensing Non operating 95 noncondensing Specifications 37 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Table 2 Main unit general specifications continued Category Specification Value Processor Type Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz dual core Cache 1MB L2 cache Memory Type 1 GB dual channel DDR2 SDRAM Operating System Type Microsoft Windows XP Professional Data storage Storage devices 80 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard disk 1 44 MB Floppy disk CD R W DVD R W disk drive I O ports USB ports 5 USB 2 0 compliant ports 1 on front panel 4 on back panel Ethernet One LAN 10 100 Mb s megabits second One PCI Express Gigabit LAN Video output Video out SVGA Additional ports Parallel serial PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse audio Input devices Type Microsoft 104 key keyboard Microsoft optical mouse Safety European directives and standards The CE marking indicates conformity with all applicable directives and standards of the European community that is Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Part 1 General requirements IEC 61326
14. 857 0 9249 05 3AN 2009 18 13 00 STD 5 207021 0 9230 05 JAN 2009 18 13 14 STD 6 224390 0 9405 05 J3AN 2009 18 13 41 STD 7 237523 0 9536 05 JAN 2009 18 14 01 STD 8 240711 0 9568 05 JAN 2009 18 14 19 STD Figure 5 2 Example of data file The sample name is displayed in the first column the velocity measured in centimeters per second is displayed in the second column the density computed is displayed in the third column the two following columns display the data and time of measurements and the last column displays the nam of the calibration file used 34 Chapter5 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 6 Maintenance This chapter discusses the maintenance of the DS 500 Sections presented below cover the following topics Maintenance of the Measuring Cell and Bath Maintenance of the Main System Unit 6 1 Maintenance of the Measuring Cell and Bath The purpose of this procedure is to clean the cell and remove the waste accumulated during its use The bath should be drained every two 2 weeks to avoid dirt accumulation inside The following procedure must be carried out To drain the bath Make sure that the DS 500 and the bath are turned off Disconnect all cell and bath cables Remove the drain plug on the bath and drain the liquid Put the plug back in Wipe the interior of the bath and the cell with a soft cloth Fill the bath according to the installation procedure 9v gr gm S ps rl A CAUTION DO NOT USE DETERGENT OR ANY
15. DS 500 User s Manual Software Version 2 1 DUMG029 Revision C June 2009 This manual and the product and the programs it describes are protected by the Copyright Act R S 1985 chapter C 42 by laws of other countries and by international treaties and therefore may not be reproduced in whole or in part whether for sale or not without the prior written consent Under copyright law copying includes translation into another language or format This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein It corresponds to the version of the product manufactured prior to the date appearing on the title page There could however be some differences between the manual and the product if the product has been modified thereafter The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Software version 2 1 Part number DUMG029 Revision C June 2009 Printed in Canada AII brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Table of Contents Important Information Please Read Before Use sn 1 Hended User cot ele ROUTE 1 Instruction Manual i5 dete niet ete et nn af EREL mr le dd le fa 1 Instrument Compatibility Jit sere e terrae np eter eric ete o rd aped oce edge e Pu ne 1 Repair and Modification aac eode nere bes ee ipe dA eA NO a Meu Ma P n e Rd Seri 1 Safety SYMDOlS sssr irer
16. O ports 38 input devices 38 memory 38 plaque size 13 37 processor 38 safety 38 video monitor 38 specifications power requirements general specifications power requirements 37 structure hard disk 33 system files 33 initialization 17 installation 11 interconnections 12 operation 17 turning on 15 unpacking 11 T theory of operation 9 trademark disclaimer ii U unpacking system 11 V video color monitor 12 video monitor specifications 38 W warm up countdown 17 warnings electrical 4 general 3 water level 12 WEEE directive 5 wetting agent 11 window calibration 25 main 18 measure 18 report 19 46 Index
17. consists of three main units e Main system unit computer keyboard mouse e Color video monitor e Measuring cell in a temperature controlled bath The following accessories are also included with the system e One compact disk labeled DS 500 Setup and Manuals e One compact disk for the computer operating system e One compact disk containing drivers for the computer peripherals One DS 500 User s Manual e One User s Guide for the computer e One instruction manual for the circulator and temperature controlled bath e Power cables and adapters e One stainless steel template Preparing the Temperature Controlled Bath To prepare the temperature controlled bath 1 Fill the bath with approximately 15 liters of demineralized water 2 Add 33 milliliters of a wetting agent such as Echowet available from Sonotech Inc to the demineralized water Installation of the DS 500 11 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 3 Add 12 milliliters of an algaecide such as Echocide available from Sonotech Inc to the demineralized water 4 Install the stainless steel plate carrying the measuring cell and circulator over the opening of the bath A IMPORTANT The water level should be approximately 1 cm 0 5 in below the stainless steel plate When the transducer in the measuring cell is not fully immersed due to a low water level measurements might become erratic or the plaque inserted in the cell might not be properly detecte
18. d Demineralized water must be added regularly to compensate for evaporation After adding solution or refilling the bath it is necessary to let it settle for one hour before starting density measurements A CAUTION Adding any other liquid or additive in excess to the quantity prescribed could damage the measuring cell 2 3 Interconnecting the Units The following units must be interconnected the keyboard e the mouse the video color monitor e the main system unit e the measuring cell e the temperature controlled bath Units connect as follows 1 The keyboard and mouse can be plugged in any of the Universal Serial Bus USB ports on the main system unit computer 2 The video color monitor connects to the main system unit with the fifteen pin interconnection cable Connect that cable to the video connector located on the back of the main system unit 3 Plug the video monitor and main system unit power cords into power outlets using two power cords provided 4 The control cable connects the measuring cell to the nine pin connector located at the back of the main system unit 5 The transducer cable of the cell plugs into the connector located at the back of the main system unit The connector is a one pin BNC type connector 12 Chapter 2 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 6 Thecirculator power cable plugs into the outlet at the back of the bath 7 The bath power cable connects into a power outlet NOTE
19. d Sample00000 and the following measurements are labeled Sample00001 Sample00002 Samp1e00003 etc To change the sample name Prefix uncheck the Auto Increment Suffix box insert a new sample in the measurement cell enter a meaningful Prefix in the Measurement dialog box and take a measurement To reactivate the Auto Increment Suffix for the new Prefix check its corresponding box Temp This field monitors the temperature of the water in degrees Celsius in the temperature controlled bath The temperature sensor located inside the measurement cell is used to compensate for temperature variations ps 500 Dok File Window Help Measure Current sample File O F O O O O Sample Density Date To start new measurement insert a sample File STD Change Sample Name Iv Auto Increment Suffix Prefix Sample Temp 230 Celsius Figure 4 4 The DS 500 main window The right panel labeled Report of the DS 500 main window contains the following sections File This field is used to display the current file name where measurements are stored when the operator decides to save the data When no data file is loaded or no data has been stored the field is empty Sample This field displays a scrolling list of the previous Density measurements along with their respective Date Time and Calibration file used New measurements are appended at the bottom of the list Operation of the DS 500 19 DUMG029
20. data 22 measurement 22 file system 33 files calibration 24 33 data 20 34 measurements 20 34 G general specifications 37 bath 39 circulator 39 density range 37 environmental conditions 37 housing 37 I O ports 38 input devices 38 memory 38 plaque size 13 37 processor 38 safety 38 video monitor 38 H hard disk structure 33 housing general specifications 37 I O ports general specifications 38 IEC directive 38 input devices keyboard 12 mouse 12 specifications 38 installation 11 interconnections 12 introduction 7 Index 45 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 K keyboard 12 main window 18 manual introduction 7 measurement countdown 20 data 20 file 20 34 file extension 22 file printing 23 file retrieval 22 measuring cell connection 12 memory specifications 38 monitor video 12 mouse 12 0 operating system 33 operation principle 10 P password calibration 29 plaque size general specifications 13 37 ports T O specifications 38 power requirements general specifications 37 precautions electrostatic discharge 4 preparation bath 11 samples 13 principle of operation 9 10 processor specifications 38 R report window 19 S safety signal words 2 symbols 2 safety general specifications 38 sample preparation 13 software version ii specifications general 37 specifications general bath 39 circulator 39 density range 37 environmental conditions 37 housing 37 T
21. e 2 Salety Signal Words use uttter e Padi rae trip FORE LEN nn aura ae 2 Notes Signal Words en nana iii a iieii iiti iiis i aiiai arte 3 xci e e EE E E E a e a treina 3 WANES TR ae Amon seer E e EA E E T E TE EE 3 IElectrostatic Discharge Precautions sont nan nn entr Ref 4 WEEE Directive etnies ed beets nee Sev clan tete dti nt 5 EMC Direchye C ompliafiee en prob toilet aot rain o ERR Pe Rn 5 Warranty formato ennemi oar 6 Technical Support E SEa 6 JERLSR OLG KEKSA AKO M ELTE T em 7 Manual Cr ATA ZATION ent atii been tul den tu QU GUN rH DRE SEAE ARRA RUE ts 7 ConVentlOHlSs ueteres taire viera EU E EE ee ne te eve ee sere reg UN 7 L Theory of Operation oo ors nidi eS dam DRE arn p te UT nel lat 9 dale Beatures ofthe DS 500 tette eter ER RU PE RU Pee e e eee eee en ege 9 1 2 AS OF Operation Scene mb Ro uA Ern NER RUNE as ER CEN RR re ys Ga 10 1 3 St tistic l Process Control 9 Pa aded ra ana a a E nn nee 10 12 9 300 PUN Le iiic steed ec nr fadt rte ent se ats 10 2 Installation of the DS 500 rade einto ree esa edu innn nn Pu Pa renal 11 21 Unpacking the DS 500 sn Gu TR at ind teet rere Tate Date eee 11 2 2 Preparing the Temperature Controlled Bath metr tentiae ertet 11 29 Interconnecting the Bits 5 seu eroe eoe eoa Mont esse pude enn 12 24 Preparing the Samples Aiea paved vee e Sb eR ERR RN DON Meg GR RARO RARE PEENE vee teens 13
22. e 4 22 on page 30 Calibration Password OK Cancel Figure 4 22 The Calibration Password dialog box If the password is incorrect the message shown in Figure 4 23 on page 30 will appear Calibration A Incorrect password Try again Figure 4 23 Message for an incorrect password If the password is accepted by the system at this point additional samples can be inserted in the measuring cell to modify the calibration file The rest of the procedure is already described in section 4 8 on page 24 A different password can be specified at the end of the process This new password should be noted and stored in a safe location for future use NOTE To exit the Calibration mode select Measurement amp Report on the Window menu 4 10 Using a Different Calibration File To select a calibration file other than the STD COE file click Change in the Measure panel of the main DS 500 window The Open dialog box shown in Figure 4 24 on page 31 will appear You can then click on the desired calibration file and then click ok 30 Chapter 4 DUMGO029 Rev C June 2009 Look in D DS500 f e EE Std2 coe sj Std3 coe My Recent DEEA Documents Myn etwork File name Std coe x aces Files of type Calibration files coe NA Cancel Figure 4 24 The Open calibration files dialog box 411 Printing a Calibration File To print the current calibration file you can click Print
23. ectly performed or adhered to could result in death or serious personal injury Do not proceed beyond a WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met A CAUTION The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation It calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in minor or moderate personal injury material damage particularly to the product destruction of part or all of the product or loss of data Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met 2 Important Information Please Read Before Use DUMGO029 Rev C June 2009 Notes Signal Words The following safety symbols may appear in the documentation of the instrument A IMPORTANT The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important information or information essential to the completion of a task NOTE The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure practice or the like that requires special attention A note also denotes related parenthetical information that is useful but not imperative TIP The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs or that provides hints on how to use effectively the capabilities of the product Safety Befo
24. eled When the sample is removed as requested the second portion of the process starts and a reference acquisition is taken Once the velocity has been computed the result is added to the graph A second sample must be inserted in order to calculate the calibration curve After a certain number of samples has been inserted and corresponding velocities have been calculated a graph similar to Figure 4 17 on page 27 is shown on the Calibration window alibration Zoom Sample In Out Next Delete Name 012345678901234 Density 0 9240 ON Velocity 10e5 cm sec VS Density g c3 File Std 2 400 F 2 300 2 200 2 100 2 000 L I L L L 1 1 L L i L L L L L L 0 9150 0 9200 0 9250 0 9300 0 9350 0 9400 0 9450 0 9500 0 9550 0 9600 Figure 4 17 Graph on the Calibration window Each circle in the graph represents an active sample The current sample is green and the different samples can be selected one at the time by clicking Previous and Nest Samples can be deleted or restored for calculation purposes by clicking Delete and Restore Once a sample has been deleted for calculation purposes the sample is no longer represented by a circle but by a square You can zoom in and and zoom out the calibration graph using the n and ov buttons of the Zoom section of the Calibration window The Statistics window see Figure 4 18 on page 28 can be displayed by clicking Statistics on the
25. es Save as type Calibration files coe Cancel Figure 4 19 The Calibration Save as dialog box 28 Chapter4 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Enter the new calibration file name up to eight characters under which the file will be stored and then click ss The Calibration Password dialog box is displayed in Figure 4 20 on page 29 Password DK Cancel Figure 4 20 The Calibration Password dialog box NOTE Calibration file passwords are required to modify calibration files Passwords should be stored in a safe location for future use As the calibration files are password protected you must enter a password and then click ok 4 9 Modifying an Existing Calibration File To modify an existing calibration curve in the Calibration window select File and then click Open The Open dialog box will appear see Figure 4 21 on page 29 showing the existing calibration files in the DS 500 working directory Lock in C DS500 la Std2 coe 8 Std3 coe MyRecen EERE Documents My Documents My Computer Men etwork File name Std coe aces Files of type Calibration files coe M Cancel Figure 4 21 The Open calibration files dialog box Operation of the DS 500 29 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 You must select the file to be modified and click Open The selected file will be retrieved You are then required to enter the password for that specific file see Figur
26. from electrostatic charges 3 Open ESD safe containers only at a static safe workstation Such a workstation shall include the equipment needed to perform the three critical functions grounding isolation and neutralization At the static safe workstation follow these instructions before beginning any work e Put on your wrist strap or foot grounding devices Test your grounding devices to ensure that they are functioning properly e Check all grounding cords to ensure that they are properly connected to the ground ensuring the effective dissipation of electrostatic charges e If you have an ion generator turn it on This will help dissipate static charges from any nonconducting materials e Ensure that your work surface is clean and clear of unnecessary materials particularly common plastics e When handling electronic devices hold the components by their plastic edges Avoid touching the metal leads 4 Important Information Please Read Before Use DUMGO029 Rev C June 2009 e When passing loaded boards or components between individuals both individuals must be grounded to the same ground point or potential e Avoid bringing components in contact with your clothing hair or other nonconducting materials The previous procedures are only a summary of the measures to be taken against electrostatic discharges Please consult the literature dedicated to this topic for more details WEEE Directive X In acco
27. in the From and To boxes To configure the printer if required click the Printer Setup The Print Preview button can be used to view on the screen the information to be printed Clicking Print will send the information to the printer Operation of the DS 500 23 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 4 7 4 8 Calibration Files Calibration files carry a file name with the extension COE A calibration file called STD COE is provided by the factory as a default calibration file At the time of initialization of the system the DS 500 loads that calibration file STD COE automatically You can modify or replace this STD file after creating a custom calibration file This new STD file will be loaded automatically by the system after initialization When this default calibration file is missing from the DS 500 directory or when the working directory is invalid the message shown in Figure 4 12 on page 24 will appear on the screen x Standard calibration file std coe not Found Figure 4 12 Message for missing STD COE calibration file When the above message appears copy the calibration file STD COE to the DS 500 working directory Creating a New Calibration File The method used here is based on the fact that the DS 500 system will accept samples as reference standards Research has indicated that PE compression molded plaques show definite effects of aging in the time following pressing Normally this property manife
28. l not be used in any particular application without independent testing and or verification by the operator or the supervisor Such independent verification of procedures becomes more important as the criticality of the application increases For this reason we make no warranty expressed or implied that the techniques examples or procedures described herein are consistent with industry standards nor that they meet the requirements of any particular application We reserve the right to modify all products without incurring the responsibility for modifying previously manufactured products Technical Support We are firmly committed to providing the highest level of customer service and product support If you experience any difficulties when using our product or if it fails to operate as described in the documentation first consult the user s manual and then if you are still in need of assistance contact our After Sales Service 6 Important Information Please Read Before Use DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Introduction The DS 500 Density Measurement System is an instrument based on a technology involving ultrasounds This system measures with very high precision the density of the polyethylene and is intended for experimentation and quality control in the Plastics Industry The purpose of this manual is to provide all the information required to install and operate the DS 500 Its goal is to provide the operator with a functiona
29. l understanding of the instrument in order to use it to the maximum of its capabilities The DS 500 is a precision instrument made of high quality components in order to provide many years of reliable operation Manual Organization This manual contains instructions on use of the DS 500 Density Measurement System It is organized to allow progressive understanding of the system s different functions Each section however is complete in itself This manual is therefore a useful reference NOTE For more detailed information concerning the temperature controlled bath please refer to the Haake Circulators Instruction Manual The manual begins with the theory of operation that is a description of the features and principle of the DS 500 The following two chapters explains how to install the system interconnect the units and turn on the DS 500 in order to make it start up and work properly The preparation of samples is also explained Chapter 4 discusses the operation of the instrument and show how to use the software and its commands Following chapters explaining the maintenance of the system and file structures the last chapter of the manual presents a list of the technical specifications of the DS 500 Conventions In a procedure containing several steps the operations that the user has to execute are numbered 1 2 3 The symbol is used to indicate a procedure containing only one step or secondary steps Introd
30. move the sample inserted in the measuring cell Please standby while processing Then a 20 second countdown appears on the screen see Figure 4 6 on page 21 20 Chapter 4 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Please remove sample 0 19 Figure 4 6 The Measurement 20 second countdown dialog box When the sample is not removed before the end of the 20 second countdown the measurement is canceled When the sample is removed as requested the second portion of the process starts and a reference acquisition is taken Once the density has been computed the density measurement is displayed in the Measure window and a new line is added in the Report data panel see Figure 4 7 on page 21 asure Report Current sample Sample00008 081911 0 9391 T 0 9182 O5 JAN 2009 18 12 13 0 9188 O5 JAN 2009 18 12 29 To start new measurement insert a sample 0 9237 O5 JAN 2009 18 12 44 0 9249 O5 JAN 2009 18 13 00 0 9230 O5 JAN 2009 18 13 14 File STD Change 0 9405 O5 JAN 2009 18 13 41 0 9536 O5 JAN 2009 18 14 01 kic 0 9568 05 JAN 2009 18 14 19 E Auc lieet Su 0 9537 OS JAN 2009 18 14 37 0 9405 05 JAN 2009 18 14 54 Prefix Sample 0 9330 O5 JAN 2009 18 15 09 0 9250 05 JAN 2009 18 15 30 Temp 230 Celsius 0 9237 OS JAN 2009 18 15 50 0 9188 O5 JAN 2009 18 16 10 0 9184 O5 JAN 2009 18 16 28 0 9183 O5 JAN 2009 18 16 54 0 9188 O5 JAN 2009 18 17 12 0 9238 O5 JAN 2009 18 17 31 0 9250 O5 JAN 2009 18 17 48 0 93
31. n 22 Fig re 10 The Open dialog box ss ns en enr needed iiei i 23 Figure 4 11 The Print Measurement dialog box ioter ertt trm rent ete e tre iE Pins 23 Figure 4 12 Message for missing STD COE calibration file esses 24 Figure 4 13 The Calibration window ns to bivio eio eges 25 Figure 4 14 The Calibration Density dialog DOX ses rper err net tr fee aene etes 25 Figure 4 15 The acceptable density Yange eodera anto eta dein ea aae n deu Re es 26 Figure 4 16 The Calibration 20 second countdown dialog box sese 26 Figure 4 17 Graph on the Calibration window icc se etn e tr beber nobel bas 27 Figure 4 18 Ther Statistics WIDOOW eee reed db a rating exis v PN dV TR Fete ER 28 Figure 4 19 The Calibration Save as dialog box se nantes 28 Figure 4 20 The Calibration Password dialog box artt rete irr rete t 29 Figure 4 21 The Open calibration files dialog box nine ban 29 Figure 4 22 The Calibration Password dialog box et nrnnert tint entrera 30 Figure 4 23 Message for an incorrect password esteso troie reir re HUE P RR e tek 0i 30 Figure 4 24 The Open calibration files dialog box rtt terti rent 31 Figure 4 25 The Print Calibration dialog box Sese estet trees 31 Figure 4 26 The Report Measurement data Saved iioi rm 32 Figure 4 27 T rme off Computer serienr tiro tei deor TETA EEE AAE EES 32 Figure 4 28 Warning saving previous date nebo 32 Figures Example of calibration file ss SR ior teta dan bi
32. n the analysis of the ultrasonic propagation characteristics of the polymeric material 1 4 Features of the DS 500 The results of density measurements obtained with the DS 500 correlate to those of the usual method density gradient column with an exceptionally high degree of accuracy the statistical coefficient of correlation R squared between the two methods is 0 9999 In addition the DS 500 Density Measurement System offers a number of important advantages over the usual method The measurement is rapid 15 seconds from beginning to end 2 Standard ASTM press molded plaques are used as samples 3 The samples need no further conditioning which constitutes both added time savings and an increase in reliability 4 The DS 500 method requires no complex operations such as are involved in the preparation of a density gradient column The measurement automatically compensates environmental changes of temperature The method is nondestructive meaning that the sample can be kept in files for further reference or for a repetition of the measurement 7 The DS 500 makes use of the most advanced electronic techniques and components Being fully computerized and user friendly it requires no special skills from the operator 8 A routine is included in the system which makes the DS 500 virtually foolproof Theory of Operation 9 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 1 2 Ease of Operation The DS 500 is user friendly and designed for
33. on the File menu The Print Calibration dialog box will appear see Figure 4 25 on page 31 Print Calibration Printer Setup Calibration Curve C Statistics Print Preview C Both Print Cancel Figure 4 25 The Print Calibration dialog box By clicking the appropriate option button you can then select to print only the Calibration Curve or to print only the Statistics or to print Both To configure the printer if required click the Printer Setup PinPreview can be used to view on the screen the information to be printed Clicking Pint will send the information to the printer 4 12 Turning Off the DS 500 To exit the DS 500 software select Quit on the File menu When the previous measurements have not been saved Figure 4 26 on page 32 is displayed Please refer to section 4 4 on page 22 for the procedure for saving the data Operation of the DS 500 31 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Do you want to save the changes Yes No Cancel Figure 4 26 The Report Measurement data saved 4 Measurement data has been changed To shut down your computer click in the computer taskbar click Oo e m and then click a see Figure 4 27 on page 32 Turn off computer a 5 AL Stand By Turn Off Restart Figure 4 27 Turning off computer A IMPORTANT When shutting down the computer without first exiting the DS 500 software when the DS 500 software is run again Figure 4 28 on page 3
34. or imported in the Microsoft Office Excel application The linear regression equation used is in the following format Y mX b where e Y is the velocity measured in centimeters per second e mis the slope is the calibration curve e Xis the density computed bis the offset of the calibration curve Operating and File Systems 33 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 An example of a calibration file is shown in Figure 5 2 on page 34 997276 250000 713507 625000 11 Nov 1994 18 20 14 STD 9180 201958 9188 202653 9219 205745 9241 208277 9316 215695 0392 223220 90523 236124 9561 239942 Q9 7 Ch con bw oO DDDDrI Drt Figure 5 1 Example of calibration file The first number represents the slope m of the calibration curve the second number represents the offset b followed by the date and time of creation of the calibration file Sample names are also provided along with their known densities and measured ultrasound velocities in centimeters per second 5 3 Measurement Data Files Files with the file name extension PRN are measurement data files and are usually stored in the subdirectory V My documents They can be opened with Microsoft Notepad application or imported in the Microsoft Office Excel application An example of a data file is shown in Figure 5 2 on page 34 1 202218 0 9182 05 3AN 2009 18 12 13 STD 2 202776 0 9188 O5 JAN 2009 18 12 29 STD 3 207725 0 9237 O5 JAN 2009 18 12 44 STD 4 208
35. rdance with European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but should be collected separately Industrial inspection systems usually include equipment from other manufacturers This is a summary of applicable items This directive applies to the above mentioned equipment as indicated by Annex 1A item 9 Monitoring and Control Instruments The WEEE symbol has been placed on the DS 500 and units in accordance with Article 10 Information for Users and Annex IV Symbol for the Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment e As suggested in Article 6 Treatment and Article 7 Recovery of the directive we encourage waste material collection and processing systems for their products after their working life is finished e The various other electrical and electronic components which have not been manufactured by our company such as motors motor encoders PLC relays air conditioner power supply connectors switches personal computer keyboard monitor uninterruptible power supply electrical cabinet cables and sensors but which form part of the Industrial Inspection System have been procured from manufacturers who have individually evaluated and marked their products as CE certified EMC Directive Compliance This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if no
36. re applying power verify that the correct safety precautions have been taken see the following warnings In addition note the external markings on the instrument that are described under Safety Symbols Warnings General Warnings Carefully read the instructions contained in the user s manual prior to powering on the instrument e Keep the user s manual in a safe place for further reference Follow the installation and operation procedures e tisimperative to respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in the user s manual e If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired e Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument e Service instructions when applicable are for trained service personnel To avoid a dangerous electric shock do not perform any service unless qualified to do so Important Information Please Read Before Use 3 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 A amma A Before powering on the instrument you must connect the protective earth terminal of the instrument to the protective conductor of the mains power cord The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact Never negate the protective action by using an extension cord power cable without a protective conductor grounding e Only use fuses with the required rated c
37. ry important The plaque must be as smooth as possible and of consistent thickness Any pits or other surface inconsistencies that reside in the focus of the sound pulse may cause inaccuracies The plaque does not have to be perfect but plaque quality is very closely related to test accuracy This is particularly true when looking for accuracy to the fourth decimal place Installation of the DS 500 13 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 14 Chapter 2 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 3 Turning On the DS 500 This chapter explains how to turn on the DS 500 Sections presented below are the following e Starting Up the System e Operating the DS 500 3 1 Starting Up the System The DS 500 is equipped with an internal hard disk on which all the necessary software has already been installed A CD of the software labeled DS 500 Setup and Manuals is provided in case of loss of data or damage to the hard disk CDs containing the operating system OS and the computer device drivers are also provided in case their reinstallation isd required A IMPORTANT Store the compact disks CDs in a safe place for future use To load the operating software of the DS 500 the operator only has to set the system power switch on The operating software will be loaded automatically by the system unit the computer Access to the hard disk reading and writing is indicated to the operator by a small blinking light located on the front panel of the main
38. s eiT NE kc nes 34 Figure5 2 Example of data tile isset rte duse to aream beer Ep etie Eni EEEE oen brevi 34 Listof Figures 41 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 42 List of Figures DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 List of Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Operating specifications deuda dece obo asm qt mere as 37 Main unit general specifications eie pasdhq e teet astu d pin dn ants dioi i n eb Ru 37 Specifications for video MONITOR o s Gospel Rer See 38 Specifications for bath and circulator Less ptos ero etin eter ier ad tene eb e dn 39 List of Tables 43 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 44 List of Tables DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Index A additives algaecide 12 wetting agent 11 algaecide 12 B bath connection 13 preparation 11 settling time 12 specifications 39 C calibration countdown 26 file 24 33 filecreation 24 modification 29 password 29 selection 30 window 25 circulator connection 13 specifications 39 compliance EMC directive 5 countdown calibration 26 measurement 20 warm up 17 D data file 34 data storage disk drives 38 density range general specifications 37 density gradient column 10 directive IEC 38 disk drives 38 document part number ii publishing date ii revision ii E electrostatic discharge precautions 4 EMC directive compliance 5 environmental conditions general specifications 37 F features 9 file extension calibration 24
39. s more than the result of a simple ad hoc correlation The method finds its theoretical basis in the nature of the material PE itself Polyethylene can be viewed as a composite where high density crystalline regions are embedded in a low density amorphous matrix The degree of crystallinity determines the final density of the material The amorphous and crystalline phases show very distinct behaviors to the propagation of ultrasound From this it can be understood that the propagation characteristics in the composite will actually depend on the relative amount of the different phases that is on the degree of crystallinity Therefore it can be said that the DS 500 provides a measurement of crystallinity which in turn is directly correlated to density 10 Chapter1 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 2 2 1 2 2 Installation of the DS 500 This chapter details the installation of the DS 500 Density Measurement System Sections presented below are the following e Unpacking the DS 500 Preparing the Temperature Controlled Bath e Interconnecting the Units e Preparing the Samples Unpacking the DS 500 The DS 500 system is usually shipped from the factory in three 3 boxes Unpack carefully each box compare each item with the list shown below and inspect visually for damage If any evidence of damage is found notify immediately the shipping company Retain the shipping containers and padding material for future use The DS 500
40. sts itself in the form of increasing density which tapers off after several days With this in mind it is imperative that plaques used to build calibration curves be of similar age to plaques used for testing purposes The calibration can be performed with two or more reference samples However it is recommended to use at least ten 10 reference samples to obtain an accurate calibration You can calibrate the system based on another set of samples New calibration files can be created for different reasons 1 In order to measure density in samples containing additives different calibration files for samples containing different additives or quantities of additives 2 In order to measure density in other types of polymers However accurate measurements on polymers other than polyethylene are not guaranteed when using the DS 500 It should be noted that the determination of the density of this system is based on the crystallinity of the material to be tested For the other polymers their density may not directly correlate with their crystallinity 24 Chapter 4 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 To begin a new calibration click Calibration on the Window menu The Calibration window appears see Figure 4 13 on page 25 9 Ds 500 File Window Help alibration Zoom Sample i jou even nen rone rave Name Density Velocity 10e5 cm sec VS Density g c3 File NO SAMPLE Figure 4
41. system unit Only the hard disk is used in the normal operating mode of the DS 500 Any access to the other disk drives is indicated by an in use light located on the front of the disk drives Do not open the drive when the in use light is on your data might be damaged in the process 3 2 Operating the DS 500 To operate the DS 500 1 The main system unit is turned on by switches located on the front and on the back panels of the main system unit First put the back panel switch to the position marked by an I and then push upward the momentary switch labeled PUSH ON PUSH OFF located behind the front panel door After approximately 5 seconds the computer runs a self test and loads its operating system Turning On the DS 500 15 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 2 S oT Pe The video monitor ON OFE switch is located at the bottom of the screen of the monitor and the ON position is indicated by a lit indicator The tilt of the keyboard can be adjusted for your typing comfort Turn the bath main switch on Turn the controller main switch on and press the RESET button f To adjust the preset temperature on the controller at 23 C if necessary press repeatedly the menu selection key Oh until the letter 5 is shown on the display use the value alteration keys V A to change the temperature reading press the to store this temperature Press the menu selection key XO again three times the display no
42. t installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference The DS 500 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an industrial device in accordance with the specifications of the EMC directive However it should not be used in a residential commercial or light industrial environment Important Information Please Read Before Use 5 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 Warranty Information Your product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period and conditions specified in the terms and conditions The warranty only covers equipment that has been used in a proper manner as described in this instruction manual and has not been subjected to excessive abuse attempted unauthorized repair or modification Inspect materials thoroughly on reception for evidence of external or internal damage that might have occurred during shipment Notify the carrier making the delivery immediately of any damage since the carrier is normally liable for damage in shipment Preserve packing materials waybills and other shipping documentation in order to establish a damage claim After notifying the carrier contact us for assistance with the damage claim and equipment replacement if necessary This instruction manual attempts to teach the proper operation of your product The information contained herein is intended solely as a teaching aid and shal
43. tible equipment can result in a malfunction and or equipment damage Repair and Modification The DS 500 instrument does not contain any user serviceable parts Important Information Please Read Before Use 1 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 A CAUTION Do not disassemble modify or attempt to repair the instrument to prevent human injury and or equipment damage Safety Symbols The following safety symbols may appear on the instrument and in the instruction manual A General warning symbol This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm AN High voltage warning symbol This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards higher than 1 000 volts All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm Safety Signal Words The following safety symbols may appear in the documentation of the instrument A m The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in death or serious personal injury Do not proceed beyond a DANGER signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met A m The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation It calls attention to a procedure practice or the like which if not corr
44. uction 7 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 SMALL CAPITALS are used to identify any term found as is on the instrument such as the connector names and buttons The abbreviation N A is used to indicate either not applicable or not available at time of press Furthermore all the terms that are used by the software such as the names of the dialog boxes commands text boxes and functions are presented in bold print NOTE The screen illustrations found in this manual were prepared with the software version available at time of press they may slightly differ from what you see on the screen according to the current software version you are using Furthermore the screen illustrations are printed using the default setting in the Control Panel display parameters their look may be different if you use another setting 8 Introduction DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 1 Theory of Operation This chapter presents the theory of operation of the DS 500 Density Measurement System Sections presented below are the following e Features of the DS 500 e Ease of Operation Statistical Process Control S P C e DS 500 Principle The density measurement system DS 500 provides an accurate reliable rapid and easy method of measuring the density in polyethylene This technique has been shown to be applicable to all industrial polyethylenes LDPE MDPE HDPE as well as LLDPE and UHMWPE This scientifically established method is based o
45. urrent voltage and specified type normal blow slow blow quick acting etc Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuse holders To do so could cause an electric shock or fire hazard e Whenever it is likely that the ground protection is impaired you must power off the instrument and secure it against any unintended operation e The instrument must be connected only to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the rating plate IElectrostatic Discharge Precautions If for any reason you have to disassemble your instrument or touch any internal component take all the necessary precautions against electrostatic discharges ESD Electrostatic discharges may be responsible for damaging or even blowing electronic components in your system Electrostatic damage to components can take the form of upset or even system failures In addition omitting to take appropriate precautions could void your limited warranty The basic rules of ESD control are 1 Handle ESD sensitive components only in protected work areas Always ground yourself when handling ESD sensitive components or assemblies Be sure to use the proper maintenance and work procedures in conjunction with the type of material 2 Always use a conductive or shielding container during storage or transportation of ESD sensitive components or assemblies for ex printed circuit boards The materials used must create a Faraday cage which will isolate the contents
46. w shows the actual bath temperature For the location of the keys refer to the Haake Circulators Instruction Manual Wait until the temperature reaches 23 C before taking density measurements A CAUTION Never run the temperature controlled bath without water or not enough water to activate the circulator as the water in the bath might freeze 16 Chapter 3 DUMG029 Rev C June 2009 4 4 1 Operation of the DS 500 This chapter describes the operation of the DS 500 Sections presented below are the following Initialization e DS 500 main window Density Acquisitions e Measurement Data Storage e Retrieving Measurement Data e Printing Data Measurements e Calibration Files e Creating a New Calibration File e Modifying an Existing Calibration File e Using a Different Calibration File e Printing a Calibration File e Turning Off the DS 500 Initialization When the DS 500 system is turned on the Microsoft Windows operating system is loaded and the DS 500 software program is started automatically If the DS 500 software has been interrupted and closed it can be restarted without rebooting the PC by double clicking the DS 500 software icon see Figure 4 1 on page 17 Figure 4 1 The DS 500 software icon After following the splash screen see Figure 4 2 on page 18 that indicates the software version used a 5 minute warm up countdown is activated providing a delay for the stabilization of the various
47. with the extension PRN Save Measurement File As Save in amp My Documents m E My Music Amy Pictures My Recent O Snagit Documents B 08L911 prn Desktop My Network File name Places Save as type Measurement files pm Figure 4 9 The Save Measurement File As dialog box 45 Retrieving Measurement Data To retrieve previously stored measurement data files from the disk drives click Open on the File menu A standard Open dialog box appears on the screen see Figure 4 10 on page 23 showing all the files present on the disk 22 Chapter 4 DUMGO029 Rev C June 2009 Look in My Documents J a Am Music my Pictures My Recent Snagit Documents B 08L911 prn js File name 08L911 pmn s aces Files of type Measurement files pm Cancel Figure 4 10 The Open dialog box Click on the desired file name to select it and then click open to retrieve that file The contents of the file is then displayed in the Report data panel 4 6 Printing Data Measurements To print measurements click Print on the File menu The Print Measurement dialog box appears see Figure 4 11 on page 23 Print Measurement Printer Setup All Pages Print From AS Cancel To Figure 4 11 The Print Measurement dialog box By clicking the appropriate option button you can then select to print All pages the Last page only or a range of pages specified
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