MICROSEP® MARK V DELUXE
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1.2. 5 3 2 DRIP PAN A pan used to receive the waste fuel Supplied with Instrument Part No 140 90 7902 5 3 3 CONTAINER A clean container for water Not included 5 3 4 SYRINGE barrel and plunger A disposable 50 ml plastic syringe Part of Six Pack 5 3 5 SYRINGE PLUG A plug for the syringe Part of Six Pack The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 3 6 ALUMICEL COALESCER A pre calibrated aluminum throwaway coalescer cell with a tapered end to fit the syringe Part of Six Pack 5 3 7 VIALS A glass vial pre marked for proper turbidimeter positioning Part of Six Pack 5 4 SIX PACK A new syringe pipette tip test sample vial plug and ALUMICEL COALESCER are used in each test These disposable parts are available from Emcee in a kit containing all the disposables for 6 tests Part No 840 99 5944 6 0 REAGENTS 6 1 WATER Clean surfactant free preferably distilled 7 0 PREPARATION OF APPARATUS 7 1 If possible locate the instrument in an area where th temperature is betwe
3. The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 15 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 13 0 MINISTATIC TEST PROCEDURE 13 1 The Ministatic test utilizes the syringe drive mechanism For this test it is necessary to move 50 ml of fuel through the syringe in 30 seconds TOs 13 3 Momentarily depress the ON switch will then be scanning for your selection 13 2 Prepare the DELUXE MICROSEP as stated in section The annunciator lamps located on switches A through G in the TEST SELECT section Depress switch G This will initiate the MINISTATIC TEST program 13 4 The annunciator lamps in the SYRI that manual control can be executed on the syringe drive mechanism Depress the UP pushbu syringe mechanism to the upper limit the PROGRAM section will indicate the turbidimeter can be utilized on demand Depressing the the turbidimeter and the adjust capabilit mechanism 13 6 Momentarily depressing the the syringe drive to dispense th tton The annunciator lamp in REA D INGE section will ind
4. 9 3 The annunciator lamp on the START switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 9 4 At the end of the first clean cycle when the mixer motor stops press the RESET push button remove the syringe barrel from the emulsifier discard the fuel and drain the syringe thoroughly Add 50 1 mL of fresh fuel into the syringe and place the syringe barrel on the emulsifier mount turn to lock into place Visually inspect that the syringe barrel is properly aligned concentrically with the mixer and is not touching the propeller Select Test Mode A by pressing the A push button 9 4 1 Initiate the second CLEAN cycle by pressing the START push button as designated by the annunciator light The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 8 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 9 5 Add about 15 or 20 ml of the fuel to be tested to a clean vial wipe with a clean lintless wipe and insert into the TURBIDIMETER the hole directly above the PROGRAM and METER sections Align the black vial mark with the white line on the front pan
5. 10 1 Prepare the DELUXE MICROSEP as stated in section 7 0 10 2 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located on switches A through G in the TEST SELECT section will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch B This will initiate the standard automatic program for Jet B fuel 10 3 The annunciator lamp on the START switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 10 4 Remove a plunger from a 50 ml syringe insert a plug in the bottom add approximately 50 ml of fuel to be tested place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place Press the START pushbutton which will automatically clean the syringe for approximately 30 seconds and also raise the syringe drive to its UP position The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 10 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 10 5 Add about 15 or 20 ml of the fuel to be tested to a clean vial and insert into the TURBIDIMETER the hole directly above the PROGRAM and METER sections Align the black vial mark with the white line on the
6. accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 13 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 12 0 DIESEL FUEL TEST PROCEDURE 12 1 Prepare the DELUXE MICROSEP as stated in section 70 12 2 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located on switches A through G in the TEST SELECT section will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch D This will initiate the standard automatic program for Diesel fuel 12 3 The annunciator lamp on the START switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 12 4 Remove a plunger from a 50 ml syringe insert a plug in the bottom add approximately 50 ml of fuel to be tested place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place Press the START pushbutton which will automatically clean the syringe for approximately 30 seconds and also raise the syringe drive to its UP position 12 5 Add about 15 or 20 ml of the fuel to be tested to a clean vial and insert into the TURBIDIMETER the hole directly above the PROGRAM and METER sect
7. materials A test can be performed in approximately 5 minutes The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 4 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 0 APPARATUS 5 1 The Microsep is a completely portable and self contained unit operating on an internal rechargeable battery The unit may be operated at sites where no AC power supply is available It also may be operated while connected to an AC power line Detachable power cords are available for various voltages The AC power source will power the unit and charge the battery A place has been provided in the cover of the case to store a six pack of disposable materials for running six tests 5 2 The main features of the Microsep are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 3 Figure 1 shows the right hand panel supporting the emulsifier and syringe drive Figure 2 shows the control panel Figure 3 shows the instrument ready for test 5 2 1 The MAIN POWER is controlled by momentarily depressing the ON switch In the battery mode a steady lamp at the ON switch loc
8. 0 Seconds Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 2 10 Seconds Syringe Drive Down 45 Seconds Wait 56 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read 10 Seconds 12 9 1 The automatic program starts with a read meter warning followed by a 10 second full scale adjustment period During this period adjust the display to 100 using the meter adjust up r down switches 12 9 2 After the emulsification period remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with an ALUMICEL COALESCER marked DIESEL and place the whole assembly onto the syringe drive mechanism Attach ground lead between ground jack on side of syringe drive and ALUMICEL COALESCER Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel 12 9 3 At the end of the second meter adjust period the syringe will start down Remove and empty the sample vial and prepare for sample collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 milliliters from the syringe 12 9 4 Place the sample vial in the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 12 9 5 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on An additional one second tone during the meter on period will indicate the proper time to read the meter Record the reading and report as Microsep rating DMSEP rating
9. MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE MODEL NO 140 00 0005 WITHOUT BATTERY PACK MODEL NO 140 00 0005B WITH BATTERY PACK OPERATION MANUAL NOTICE THIS MODEL INSTRUMENT WILL NOT PERFORM THE ASTM D5000 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR EVALUATING ACTIVITY OF CLAY ELEMENTS USING A SIDE STREAM SENSOR OR THE CLAY MONITOR TEST METHODS THESE METHODS CAN BE RUN USING MODEL 140 00 0005A WHICH ALLOWS THE 15 SECOND SYRINGE TIME EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 520 Cypress Avenue Venice FL 34285 941 485 1515 FAX 941 488 4648 The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 1 0 Scope 2 0 Significance 3 0 Definition 4 0 Summary of Method 5 0 Apparatus 6 0 Reagents TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 0 Preparation of Apparatus 8 0 Preparation of Sample 9 0 Jet A Test Procedure 11 0 Clear and Brigh 10 0 Jet B Test Procedure Test Procedure 12 0 Diesel Fuel Test 15 0 Field Servic 14 0 Power Cord Wiring Procedure 13 0 Ministatic Test Procedure PAGE NO The information contained in the accompanyi
10. URE 11 1 A numeric value can be determined with the Microsep relative to sample haze Using this procedure a fuel sample is passed through a filter to remove water and particulate contamination This sample provides a clear and bright reference which is compared to the original sample in the turbidimeter 11 2 Prepare the DELUXE MICROSEP as stated in section 7 0 11 3 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located on switches A through G in the TEST SELECT section will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch C This will initiate the standard automatic program for Clear and Bright Testing The syringe drive mechanism will automatically move to the up position after depressing switch cC The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 12 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 4 The annunciator lamp on the START switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 11 5 Remove a plunger from a 50 ml syringe insert a plug in the bottom and add approximately 50 ml of
11. able and blow dry with an air pressure The gears and rack should then After remounting the syringe drive the syringe drive several times and the drive time still be out of limits The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 18 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 16 0 PHOTOGRAPHS Figure 2 The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 19 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL Figure 4 The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 20
12. ation indicates the battery level is sufficient for testing If the ON lamp flickers during fuel testing the instrument should be attached to an AC power source for battery charging In the AC mode the lamp at the ON switch location will flash at a steady rate which indicates the AC source and instrument supply is ready for testing The power is turned off by momentarily depressing the OFF switch If power is inadvertently left on closing the right hand drive panel will also turn off the instrument The battery is automatically charged and maintained when the AC power cord is attached to the power line The AC circuit breaker located on the front panel offers protection for the AC power circuit DC power is protected by an internal fuse 5 2 2 The TEST SELECT section switches A through G are utilized to select the various test modes available Individual test parameters are described in sections 9 0 through 15 0 5 2 3 The RESET pushbutton located on the main control panel automatically resets the electronic program to test scan and positions the syringe drive into the packing mode The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that inte
13. cee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 7 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 7 5 If the instrument is to be operated in a location where an AC outlet is not available the instrument should be charged for approximately 16 hours before testing The unit will function properly for approximately 25 tests before battery recharging is necessary 8 0 PREPARATION OF SAMPLE 8 1 Obtain and handle the samples with the utmost care and cleanliness as required in the ASTM Procedure D 3948 Before pouring the test sample from container wipe the container outlet thoroughly with a clean lintless wipe Then pour the test sample into a clean beaker or directly into the syringe 8 2 If the sample for test is not within the test temperature limits let the container stand or preferably put sample ina clean beaker and let it come to operating temperature 9 0 JET A TEST PROCEDURE 9 1 Prepare the DELUXE MICROSEP as stated in section PhO 9 2 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located on switches A through G in the TEST SELECT section will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch A This will initiate the standard automatic program for Jet A fuel
14. el 9 6 Remove the syringe from the emulsifier empty the fuel draining thoroughly and add exactly 50 ml of test fuel 9 7 Using a fresh tip on the hand pipette add 50 microliters of clean water to fuel sample as follows Push in plunger immerse tip just below the water surface release the plunger and withdraw from the water slowly to avoid water drips adhering to the outside of the tip Immerse the tip of the pipette just below the fuel surface in the center of the syringe to ensure the water drops break away cleanly and fall to the bottom push the plunger withdraw the pipette and then release the plunger 9 8 Place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place 9 9 When securely in place depress the START pushbutton This will initiate the automatic program AUTOMATIC PROGRAM Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 1 10 Seconds Emulsification 30 Seconds Wait 30 Seconds Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 2 10 Seconds Syringe Drive Down 45 Seconds Wait 56 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read 10 Seconds 9 9 1 The automatic program starts with a read meter warning followed by a 10 second full scale adjustment period During this period adjust the display to 100 using the meter adjust up or down switches The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietar
15. en 65 degrees F and 85 degrees F Test performed outside of these temperature limits may not meet ASTM repeatability reproducibility criteria 7 2 Remove the instrument from the protective foam case Open the case and remove the Six Pack box from the lid Insert your finger into the hole in the right panel and raise the panel until completely vertical and locked in place If power is available check to be certain the source voltage matches the power cord label and connect the power cord 7 3 Have ready a supply of syringes ALUMICEL COALESCERS vials plugs pipette tips drip pan and a container for clean water All but the water container are provided with the instrument and Six Pack 7 4 The syringe drive speeds are pre set at the factory and are automatically checked during each test The syringe drive time is measured and compared to an internal clock As soon as the syringe reaches the bottom limit the SYR alert indicator will illuminate if the syringe speed is out of limits The syringe alert lamp will remain on until the end of the test to alert the operator the data may be suspect If the syringe speed is further out of limits the audible alarm will sound 3 times and any test data should be discarded The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Em
16. front panel 10 6 Remove the syringe from the emulsifier empty the fuel draining thoroughly and add exactly 50 ml of test fuel 10 7 Using a fresh tip on the hand pipette add 50 microliters of clean water to fuel sample as follows Push in plunger immerse tip just below the water surface release the plunger and withdraw from the water slowly to avoid water drips adhering to the outside of the tip Immerse the tip of the pipette just below the fuel surface in the center of the syringe to ensure the water drops break away cleanly and fall to the bottom push the plunger withdraw the pipette and then release the plunger 10 8 Place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place 10 9 When securely in place depress the START pushbutton This will initiate the automatic program AUTOMATIC PROGRAM Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 1 10 Seconds Emulsification 30 Seconds Wait 30 Seconds Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 2 10 Seconds Syringe Drive Down 25 Seconds Wait 56 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read 10 Seconds 10 9 1 The automatic program starts with a read meter warning followed by a 10 second full scale adjustment period During this period adjust the display to 100 using the meter adjust up or down switches The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietar
17. fuel to be tested Insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with a special ALUMICEL COALESCER marked CLEAR amp BRIGHT Insert the syringe assembly into the syringe drive mechanism g ee a 5 11 6 Momentarily depress the START pushbutton this will initiate the automatic program AUTOMATIC PROGRAM Syringe Drive Down 45 Seconds Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 10 Seconds Wait 30 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read 10 Seconds 11 7 The automatic program starts by passing the test fuel through the ALUMICEL COALESCER marked CLEAR amp BRIGHT Prepare the sample vial for fuel collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 ml from the syringe 8 Place the vial of filtered fuel into the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 9 When the pulsed tone starts the meter will automatically turn on During this period adjust the display to 100 using the meter adjust up or down switches 11 10 Discard the fuel sample and place 15 ml of unfiltered fuel into the sample vial Insert sample vial into the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 11 11 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on During this period record the display as the Clear and Bright rating The information contained in the
18. icate This will move the switch will turn on ty of the turbidimeter 13 5 Insert sample into syringe and attach to syringe drive DOWN pushbutton will cause fuel sample in approximately 30 seconds The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 16 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 14 0 POWER CORD WIRING 110 130 Volt Power Cord 110 130 Volts 50760 Hz 1 Phase Earth Ground IR lal et lgl RI IE 220 260 Volt Power Cord iu 01 E 220 260 Volts a 50 60 Hz 03 1 Phase E 05 Earth a Ground iy The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 15 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL O FIELD SERVICE The the factory and should require very little maintenance sec do amore causing increased drag t
19. ime with a stopwatch mo M DELUXE tion however CROSEP has been calibrated and adjusted at not require factory service 1 Syringe alert This may assist in cases of minor difficulties that indication should a syringe alert light or de A or 25 4 ated the instru rep syr tri would require factory service above the 47 second time gear lubrication nea syr rem solvent sou on fac inge is within n ggered the in P Or inge oved from the su rce 1 second Toluene or Kerosene Do not clean the motor be lubricated with Molykote the support panel repeat the test att d Should tory service will Repeat the tes If possible If the time is mode B If limit light plus the audible alarm occur during testing steps should be taken centered in the drive mechanism and not syringe and plunger since the rubber on binding the following insuring the syringe is Use only a new the plunger will swell tem would be at the syringe drive it may be due cycle be required time the to correct 45 and the alert ment can be put back into service ormal limits and the alert system is still ternal clocking syst tal syringe down 2 seconds is not If the fault and time is to the The syringe drive mechanism should be pport panel and cleaned using a suit
20. ions Align the black vial mark with the white line on the front panel 12 6 Remove the syringe from the emulsifier empty the fuel draining thoroughly and add exactly 50 ml of test fuel 12 7 Using a fresh tip on the hand pipette add 50 microliters of clean water to fuel sample as follows Push in plunger immerse tip just below the water surface release the plunger and withdraw from the water slowly to avoid water drips adhering to the outside of the tip Immerse the tip of the pipette just below the fuel surface in the center of the syringe to ensure the water drops break away cleanly and fall to the bottom push the plunger withdraw the pipette and then release the plunger 12 8 Place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 14 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 12 9 When securely in place depress the START pushbutton This will initiate the automatic program AUTOMATIC PROGRAM Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Meter Adjust Period 1 10 Seconds Emulsification 30 Seconds Wait 3
21. nded by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 5 2 4 The SYRINGE DRIVE section is utilized in tests F and G to manually operate the syringe mechanism UP and DOWN switches are operational when indicated by the annunciator lamps 5 2 5 The PROGRAM section consists of the START and READ switches During automatic tests A through E the START switch is used to initiate all automatic programming The READ switch is used during manual tests F and G to operate the turbidimeter 5 2 6 The METER adjust section consists of switches labeled with up and down arrows When the annunciator lamps are on the switches allow adjustment of the turbidimeter 5 2 7 The ALERT section is utilized as an annunciator The SYR indicator will light when the syringe drive elapsed time is out of preset limits The C S indicator will light when 15 ml of fuel sample is left for collection 5 2 8 The TURBIDIMETER located under the main control panel consists of a well for placing the sample vial a light source and a photocell 5 3 The small parts and supplies needed to carry out the test are shown in Figure 4 and consist of the following 5 3 1 PIPETTE An automatic hand pipette for use with disposable plastic tip Supplied with Instrument Part No 140 90 5983
22. ng document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO 16 0 Photographs Figure 1 Right Hand Panel 2 2 2 19 Pagure 2 Control Panel se s a Apes Sw ee SB ea DY Figure 3 Instrument Test Mode 20 Pigure4 ACCESSOries seg ae a ed a AE ee ee te 22 Service amp Warranty Policy S Emc Electronics Inc Service and Warranty Manual The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 1 0 SCOPE 1 1 The Microsep Mark V Deluxe incorporates solid state design and self contained power source The instrument provides a quick portable means for field and laboratory use to rate the ability of aviation turbine fuels to release entrained or emulsified water when passed through fibe
23. rglass coalescence material 2 0 SIGNIFICANCE 2 1 The test provides a measure of surface active materials in aviation turbine fuels These are known to affect the ability of filter separators to separate fr water from fuel 3 0 DEFINITION 3 1 To distinguish from the standard Water Separometer rating WSIM and Minisonic Separometer rating WSIM MSS the Microsep numerical rating should be reported as Microsep rating MSEP 4 0 SUMMARY OF METHOD 4 1 The fuel sample is emulsified with water in a syringe using the emulsifier which is programmed to operate for a predetermined time period After emulsification there is a programmed waiting period to allow time to insert the plunger add the ALUMICEL COALESCER and place th ntire assembly on the syringe drive The sample is expelled from the syringe at a programmed rate by the syringe drive mechanism through a standard ALUMICEL COALESCER When all of the fuel has been expelled from the syringe another programmed waiting period is initiated to allow the coalesced water to settle At the end of the settling time period an audible signal sounds Immediately after the audible signal stops the meter indicates the Microsep rating which is a measure of the uncoalesced water remaining in the fuel The results are reported on a 0 100 scale to the nearest whole number High ratings indicate the water is easily coalesced and the fuel is relatively free of surfactant
24. y and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 9 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 9 9 2 After the emulsification period remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with an ALUMICEL COALESCER and place the whole assembly onto the syringe drive mechanism Attach ground lead between ground jack on side of syringe drive and ALUMICEL COALESCER Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel 9 9 3 At the end of the second meter adjust period the syringe will start down Remove and empty the sample vial and prepare for sample collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 milliliters from the syringe 9 9 4 Place the sample vial in the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 9 9 5 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on An additional one second tone during the meter on period will indicate the proper time to read the meter Record the reading and report as Microsep rating MSEP rating 10 0 JET B TEST PROCEDURE
25. y and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2003 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 11 REVISION DATE JANUARY 20 2004 MICROSEP MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL 10 9 2 After the emulsification period remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with an ALUMICEL COALESCER and place the whole assembly onto the syringe drive mechanism Attach ground lead between ground jack on side of syringe drive and ALUMICEL COALESCER Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel 10 9 3 At the end of the second meter adjust period the syringe will start down Remove and empty the sample vial and prepare for sample collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 milliliters from the syringe 10 9 4 Place the sample vial in the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 10 9 5 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on An additional one second tone during the meter on period will indicate the proper time to read the meter Record the reading and report as Microsep rating MSEP rating 11 0 CLEAR AND BRIGHT TEST PROCED
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