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1. Refer to the section Default values of the chapter Configuration The Analyzer setup menu Part 2 1 4 2 17 Low battery This fault is tested for permanently If this fault is signaled Do not switch off the Analyzer Perform Service Parameters uploading making sure to use a new file name e g use the date in the file name SPDDMMYY NVM Refer to the section Service Parameters of the chapter Configuration the Analyzer setup menu Part 2 If necessary replace the Analyzer battery the battery life is 7 to 8 years Refer to the relevant section of the 3 part of the current manual Regular uploading should be performed as part of the maintenance schedule of the Analyzer Refer to the section Battery troubles of the 3 Part of the current manual 1 4 2 18 Test flame abnormally lit This fault is tested for in standby If it is signaled the operator should check that the flame is in fact lit If it is not the detection ignition device may be at fault If it is have a qualified technician engineer check the ignition system In the latter case switch off the gas supply source 1 4 2 19 Test cover non detected At start of test the test arm positioning enables the cover to detected If the test cover is not detected the test cannot start 1 4 2 20 Check probe position At test start after a certain programmable duration the system checks the temperature raising If this raising is not sufficient superio
2. DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 61 e Enter the In spec and Out spec pages The Out spec page may be the same page as the In spec or it may be the page 21 The user must now save the sample he has just edited The principle is the same as that described in section 0 above for saving a test program Just as it is possible to display a test it is also possible to display an edited sample e Select Samples display of the RUNS ENVIRONMENT menu to display the sample in the memory if there is one e Select Show List to display the list of samples There are 2 pages press Down for the 2nd e Select the sample to be displayed and the previous screen reappears displaying the selected sample 4 6 Specification pages editing and display The access to results pages needs level 1 access password Results pages from 1 to 20 are reserved for the pre programmed samples A results page 21 which can receive a maximum of 50 results also exists Flash point result specifications can be edited for pages 1 to 20 In this way an upper and a lower results limit can be associated with the results page of any pre programmed sample This associated page is selected during Samples edition see section 4 5 Samples edition page II 61 Flash result specification page editing consists of entering 2 results values upper and lower limits When a test run is performed using a pre programmed sample t
3. 8 1 Preparation and procedure 8 1 1 Sampling To avoid the loss of volatile material from the sample and the introduction of moisture do not open containers unnecessarily and do not make transfers at temperatures above EFP 17 C 30 F Flash point should be the first test performed on a sample Samples containing dissolved or free water may be dehydrated with calcium chloride or by filtering with qualitative filter paper or with a loose plug of dry cotton LL For other sampling practices see the relevant standard method a i 8 1 2 Preparation The operator should be familiar with the dangers associated with Flash Point tests Some of these dangers are indicated in the form of AN Warnings in the standard methods Dispose of solvents and waste material in accordance with local regulations e Tests should be performed in a draught free room or compartment If the Analyzer is equipped with the anti draught shield accessory put it in place before starting the test e Make sure that the Analyzer is supported on a level steady surface e Thoroughly clean and dry all parts of the cup and its accessories before starting the test Take particular care to avoid the presence of cleaning agents solvents used after a previous test e Carry out the regular checks as described in the previous chapter 7 Measurement checks page I 34 the current Part See also chapter Calibration the Quality menu LL For other prepar
4. Two knobs in the Analyzer front panel enable the test flame and the pilot light to adjusted ee ocWP Na Pilot light adjusting knob Test flame adjusting knob FP93 5G Figure 1 4 Test flame and pilot light adjusting knobs 3 2 4 3 Electrical ignition The glow plug comes on for 10 seconds at the beginning of a test then goes out It will come on again about 30s before each test The current may be read on the Test running screen During a test glow plug current is around 10 A to 13 A If the glow plug current goes outside these limits see Appendix Defect alarms and indications the test will stop The glow plug and its movement may be manually controlled during diagnostics see the chapter Diagnostics and measurements in part 2 3 2 5 Flash point detector The flash point is detected by a thermocouple or a ring shaped ionization electrode The flash detector is mounted on the test cover and either version can be easily disassembled and reassembled The flash detector is connected on the control unit panel of the test unit Once the flash point has been detected the test is stopped The green indicator on the control unit panel of the test unit Figure 1 5 page I 27 illuminates on a flash detection When cleaning the test cover after a test care should be taken not to damage the flash detection device The flash detection threshold of the ring shaped ionization electrode can be adjusted by
5. e aT o c Index Electiicalz ico orca cocco Mansa ese n l 28 Printing lp cR 4 One sample TINGS anmenn naai ee ISL FP93 5G2 Software One spec page cccceeeeeceeteeeceneeeeeeaeeeteteeeeeeaee Il 88 Protection tette 4 One test contents sssssssses II 88 Regulation check sssssssssssss Il 68 K R s lts 2 ctt rdc re iind Il 89 Keypad ainan aha l 26 1 31 RUN environment aids cieeceiscu secu l 87 SOVICE aA Dana ees E een ete Il 95 L ip Printing list Lab manager Sample S nita e e d EP uae Il 87 Setup II 77 T6BlS Zi SSRs Ata ARs date ARM EUR OO iE II 87 Laboratory Printing list Setup II 77 Operators oen UR Il 87 Last run result Results pages ccceeseeeeeeeeteeneeeteeeeetseeeesnaeees Il 87 Validation i i e ads Il 86 Probe LCD Devices Correcto na n a a e et ds l 34 Il 51 Handling precautions sss Replacement ssssseeeeeees III 96 LCD Monochrome graphic display Response time correction 1 34 M Sample temperature ssssessssss l 22 Programs utei e rue cce 4 Maintenance v 02 s I 95 Program Checksum Error sss IV 111 Manual stop PROM TSE savior eur edn Se ta a P o eis I 39 Patil ETEA trae wc EE ETE IV 109 Measurements checks sssuusss 1 34 Measures Q DISPIAY arget Ra e eae a e Ea eit ree Culte c ee ee oe 11 47 Measures R Atmospheric pressur
6. ssssssssssssssss Il 71 ransmission with protoco RSOdDC LL Lu eed II 72 RESURS aiii ab h bns Cs Il 71 View Transmission without protocol T RO OS oe TT ENTE IT e etc f II 72 Testuhil s 25e tc Ene nit I 19 Transmitted data Ww RS2232 2 1x ate UR BERE a a Il 74 Warning Alarms n a c e o gc EO inet 1 24 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page i 131
7. Number of characters 2 2 N Wy Wl W e Nn NM dot BW ao af NINI N Number of characters 2 2 12 nfl alaptafalapel rel re gt N FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Description T for test O or N 0 1 2 None ASTM D92 or ISO NF EN 0 1 or 2 A B C or None 0 1 or 2 None A or high the real temperature value is sent 0 1 2 or 3 low A B or high the real temperature value is sent Y or N Y or N Y or N Always 999 Description R for result 1 to 20 Always 99 C or F always 999 9 always 999 9 10 flash detection 13 flash safety detection indicates that next calibration date has passed or that the temperature measurement values were adjusted manually is sent in all other cases Page II 75 6 2 6 Result message format ASCIl 90 characters XY R SSSSSSSSSSSS NNNNNNNNNNNN PP C 99 T CCC C 999 9 999 9 ZZ A UV CR lt LF gt E FFF F XY Analyzer number R Result S 8 Sample ID N N Sample No PP Test No C Cup T Temperature Unit EEE E Expected Flash Point FFF F Flash point CCC C Corrected flash point 999 9 Non used ZZ Test stopped by flash point detection 10 flash detection 13 flash safety detection A Calibration indicator 6 2 7 External link test The external link test message sent is ISL FP93
8. Warning alarms An intermittent audio alarm is triggered and the red indicator on the keypad is illuminated The active pulse is always half that programmed for the Report alarms Acknowledgement of the alarm extinguishes the indicator On displaying the origin of the alarm Warning alarms are indicated by a number WARNING No NN The list of single warnings and the corresponding warning numbers are given in the table below How to use the following table for multiple warnings If the warning number displayed is not in the table below then a multiple warning has been signaled If 2 or more warnings are signaled the warning number displayed is the sum of the individual warning numbers For example if the safety alarm temperature is too high 2 and the fast heating phase is too long 8 the warning number displayed will be the sum 2 8 therefore 10 Warning No Description of problem 1 Frequency of flame presentation i e the parameter Test Every is not compatible with the heating rate 2 Flash safety alarm temperature too high 4 Flash pre safety alarm temperature too high 8 Fast heating phase too long would result in an incorrect heating rate during igniter presentation of the standard phase 16 Fire safety alarm temperature too high Table 4 2 Warning numbers DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page IV 113 2 RS 232C standard external link The standard ISL FP92 5G2 5G Analyzer is equippe
9. 0 Result min 62 0 Result max 64 0 Average 63 00 Deviation 0 71 lt Exit gt Screen 2 42 The above display indicates the page selected and the type of selection for the Selected page e g All results Also indicated are e The number of results in that page selected items e The number of In spec and Out spec items e The maximum and minimum result values e The average result value e The standard deviation or the mean square deviation The mean square deviation is calculated by the formula xj All results D y Hu 2505 X is Xa mean or average result ms N N sample number Dms standard deviation Page II 90 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Results and printing the Results memory menu Once the operator has made his item choice see above he can select Print to print out the statistics or the statistics and the selected items collectively To do so select e Statistics only or e Statistics and selected items Printout with all the results provides all results on the page For page 21 the statistics zone at the beginning of the printout will be blank 11 3 Results display printing and transmitting To display print or transmit results e Select Result memory in the main menu e Select One result display print transmit e Select Show list e Select a results page from the list press Down for the 2nd page of the list Having
10. 2 3 2 3 Input record structure Select the CONTINUE button in the previous display and select Multiple fixed length data fields 2 3 2 4 Input record definition e Select Continue in the previous display A maximum of 40 fields are allowed For our example 32 fields are entered Press the Next field button to advance through the fields There is also a Previous field button The file obtained is an ASCII delimited file and is compatible with Tablers and Data Base management software The fields are delimited by commas strings of characters are in inverted commas and end of record by CR LF Any of the above None fields that are not required can be replaced by LE Ignore this field DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page IV 115 Field COAT DA MR Ww dy 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 Page IV 116 Input Filter Length Note Ignore this field 1 None None None None None None None None None None None None None None Ignore this field None None None None None None None None None None None None Ignore this field None Ignore this field STAI awe Field Postamble Keystroke virgule WM GIT ON WD GW ONTO A A OA BI g 9o 5 o wlun NJ wj oju FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Master passwords 3 Master passwords Factory Set Passw
11. C 0 1 C e Probe correction at 100 C 0 e Probe correction at 120 C 0 2 C At 110 C the corrected value is 109 9 C i e calculated linearly between 100 and 120 C CORRECTION TABLE IN T 0 C 32 F 0 0 100 C 212 F 0 0 20 C 68 F 0 0 120 C 248 F 0 0 40 C 68 F 0 0 140 C 284 F 0 0 60 C 140 F_ 0 0 160 C 320 F 0 0 80 C 176 F_ 0 0 180 C 356 F 0 0 lt Down gt Screen 2 10 e To enter a correction select the value type in the probe correction and press ENT e For values on the second page press lt Down gt If the sample temperature is below 0 C 32 F the temperature correction CE at 0 C is used If it is above 400 C 752 F the temperature correction at 400 C is used This correction will only be valid for the duration of the test Page II 52 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Calibration the Quality menu 3 4 Atmospheric pressure measurement calibration To calibrate the atmospheric pressure measurement circuits a reference barometer is needed e Select Quality in the main menu and then select Atmospheric pressure calibration ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CALIBRATION Measured atm pressure 763 7 mmHg 101 8 KPa Atmospheric pressure 101 3 Pressure unit KPa lt Exit gt Screen 2 11 The pressure reading from the reference barometer can be entered in mmHg or kPa First select the pressure unit To
12. DOCV206A001 f Access levels and passwords the Access menu 7 Access levels and passwords the Access menu The menus and the functions have been sorted according to access levels The first level level 0 is accessible to all operators The other levels levels 1 and 2 are only accessible after entering the corresponding password If the operator tries to use a function in an access level for which the password has not been given a message informs him that the PASSWORD WAS NOT GIVEN and access is refused 7 1 Selection of the access level To check the current access level select Access in the main menu The following screen in displayed ACCESS CONTROL Current access level is 0 Level 1 Lab manager access Level 2 Service access Back to level 0 lt Exit gt Screen 2 38 e Select the access level required and enter the corresponding password e Confirm by ENT e The Current access level should now indicate the new access level e When the Analyzer is switched on the default access level is 0 7 2 Modifying passwords e Factory Set Passwords are the following e The Laboratory password level 1 is 0 See Part IV chapter 3 page IV 117 for the master password e The Service password level 2 is 0 See Part IV chapter 3 page IV 117 for the master password To modify the factory set passwords refer to the sections listed below 1 For Laboratory
13. SERVICE SERVICE PARAMETERS 6 3 1 Regulation parameters 6 3 2 Buzzer pulse width 6 3 3 Modification of the sample temperature calibration values 6 3 4 Upload Download 6 4 ISL ADJUSTMENT 6 5 RUN DEFAULT VALUES 6 5 Power on parameters 6 5 2 Safety parameters 6 5 3 Run parameters 6 6 LABORATORY SETUP 6 7 REAL TIME CLOCK 7 ACCESS LEVELS AND PASSWORDS THE ACCESS MENU 7 1 SELECTION OF THE ACCESS LEVEL 7 2 MODIFYING PASSWORDS 8 FULL MODE RUN THE FULL MODE RUN MENU 8 1 USING CURRENT TEST PROGRAM 8 2 WITH MODIFIED CURRENT TEST PROGRAM OR ANOTHER PROGRAM 8 3 EXITING FULL MODE 9 RESULT OF THE LAST TEST RUN THE LAST RUN RESULT 9 1 DISPLAYING THE LAST RUN RESULT 9 2 EXTERNAL LINK TRANSMISSION VALIDATION 10 PRINTINGS THE PRINTING MENU 10 1 PRINTER RESET 10 2 ENVIRONMENT PRINTING 10 2 1 One sample contents 10 2 2 One spec page contents 10 2 3 One test contents 10 3 PRINTER LINK TEST Page 8 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual 11 66 11 66 Il 66 Il 66 Il 66 Il 66 Il 67 Il 67 Il 67 11 68 Il 68 11 68 Il 68 11 69 11 69 11 69 II 70 IL 71 I 72 1 74 11 74 II 76 II 76 Il 76 I 77 Il 78 Il 78 Il 78 II 80 II 80 II 81 II 81 II 81 II 81 182 11 83 Il 83 Il 83 Il 84 11 84 II 85 II 85 1I 86 II 86 II 86 I 87 II 87 II 87 II 87 II 88 II 88 II 88 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 11 RESULTS AND PRINTING THE RESULTS MEMORY MENU 11 1 RESULTS PAGE
14. The third is reserved for ISL 5 3 4 Printer reset To command a printer reset select Printer reset of SERVICE PRINTING Page II 68 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Configuration Analyzer setup menu 6 Configuration Analyzer setup menu 6 1 Printer setup Accessing to the printer setup needs the access level 1 e Select Analyzer setup in the main menu e Select Printer setup in the ANALYZER SETUP menu PRINTER SETUP Paper width Red ink code Automatic results printing OIN Degree symbol ASCII code 248 End of printout line feeds 3 Light format for result printing OIN Exit Screen 2 27 Paper width 40 80 flip flop Red ink code Ref Printer doc Automatic results printing Y N flip flop Degree ASCII code Ref Printer doc Printer line feed 5 for example Light format for result printing Y N flip flop 6 2 RS 232 link setup The access to the external link setup is possible with the access level 1 e Select Analyzer setup in the main menu e Select Ext link setup in the ANALYZER SETUP menu e Select RS 232 link setup to display the submenu of the same name The ALAN RS 232C adapter must be connected to allow the access to the CE RS 232 LINK SETUP menu The different commands displayed in this way are treated in the following sections DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 69 RS 232
15. Y N ou yes no or not Atmospheric pressure 5 Pressure unit 2 0 or 1 mmHg ou kPa Type of igniter 1 G gaz Glow plug current 5 amperes The date in the format configured on the 10 for example JJ MM YY Formatofthedate 2 0 L20o3 JMM YY MM Time of the end of the test run 6 for example HH MM Page Il 74 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f DOCV206A001 f Configuration Analyzer setup menu 6 2 5 2 Test contents If Test contents is configured Y all the test program parameters as described in part1 are transmitted The maximum number of characters displayed printed are indicated Identification Analyzer number Type of message identifier Program name Barometric correction Rounded Stirring speed Heating rate fast phase Test every of fast phase Start test temperature of fast phase Temperature of end of fast phase Heating rate standard phase Test every of standard phase Start test temperature of standard phase Go No Go Pre safety alarm Pre safety alarm temperature Pre safety alarm flash point Non used 6 2 5 3 Result message The result message is always sent Identification Analyzer No Type of message identifier Test name Sample No Test No Non used Temperature Unit Expected flash point Flash point Flash point at first application Corrected flash point Non used Non used Type of test stop Calibration indicator
16. selected a page the previous display reappears with the Selected Page indicated e Select Show results and the last result recorded on that page is displayed The information on the results display can be divided in 6 parts 1 Results page and item on the page 2 Conditions of the test Sample ID sample no operator test no test name atmospheric pressure and the type of igniter used The igniter is indicated by G current indicated 3 EFP The observed Flash Point result the corrected result or the corrected amp rounded result 4 In spec information Yes or No for page 21 and an indicator if The probe temperature measurement values were manually adjusted i e without using the automatic calibration function of the system 6 3 3 Modification of the sample temperature calibration values page Il 78 or The next calibration date has passed 5 The observed Fire Point result and corrected result or the corrected amp rounded result 6 The maximum minimum and the average results values for the page To print the displayed result press Print To display the other results in this page use Previous or lt Next gt 11 4 Results pages allocation e To display the Results pages allocation e Select Results memory in the main menu e Then select Results pages allocation display to display all the results pages from 1 to 21 e Select Exit to return to the previous display
17. to confirm Continue as described for Probe simulator guaranteed below Probe Simulator Guaranteed the ISL PS 400 is guaranteed 0 and 400 C Select Use 0 400 C probe simulator DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 49 Page II 50 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION 0 C Exit 400 C Screen 2 6 Position probe simulator rotary switch on 0 C 32 F TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Temperature 0 X AID CCCCC OK When reading in stable Position probe simulator rotary switch on 0 C 32 F Screen 2 7 Position the rotary switch on 0 C and wait until the Temperature and A D readings are stable Once the readings are stable press lt OK gt FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Calibration the Quality menu The previous display reappears This time select 400 C and the display becomes TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Position probe simulator rotary switch on 400 C 752 F Temperature XXX X AID CCCCC OK when reading in stable Screen 2 8 Position the rotary switch on 400 C and wait until the Temperature and A D readings are stable Once the readings are stable press lt OK gt 3 2 Periodicity and test start refusal e Select Calibration frequency and enter the periodicity for the performance of calibrations in days 0 to 365 0 me
18. 1 6 page l 27 The screen lights up If not first check backlight and contrast settings see Figure 1 7 page l 31 5 5 1 Switching on display At switching on the display becomes rY D ISL FP93 5G2 Groupe ISL Z l Verson www isl_France com 14790 VERSON Tel 33 2 31 26 43 00 France Fax 33 2 31 26 62 93 lt Espagnol gt lt Frangais gt lt English gt lt English gt Screen 1 1 Switching on display Press the key corresponding to the desired language The screen displayed is the Run Menu mode FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Page I 29 Sample ID Sample No Next No EFP C Previous No lt TEST START E gt Test 1 D93A C C Operator lt Display gt lt Exit gt lt Down gt T 22 1 A 0 Screen 1 2 Running test display The choice of language can be locked in the power on parameters Refer to the Part Il section 6 5 1 Power on parameters page II 81 5 5 2 Auto test Selecting Exit leads to the following screen display ISL FP93 5G2 S N 210 Software V 5 1 V 5 1 ISL 2000 Auto test OK Menu Principal Essai P E Screen 1 3 Initial screen The auto test concerns the PROM the RAM and the Non volatile RAM NVRAM memories If a memory error is detected during switching on then a test cannot be started until at least the Analyzer is switched off and on again If a memory error is detected during t
19. 4 2 1 Identification and definition parameters e Now select the Display Selected Test function and the display becomes for example DISPLAYING A TEST Name ASTMD93A C Temperature unit C Stirring speed A Barometric correction O Rounded Yes Down Screen 2 13 Test Name It is used for identification purposes A maximum of 12 characters alphanumeric may be used Temperature Unit The temperature is selected depending on whether the operator wishes to use C or F Selection during test creation Flip flop Stirring rate Stirring speed 3 possibilities exist A 105 rpm B 250 rpm or None Selection during test creation flip flop type Stirring speed 3 possibilities exist A 105 rpm B 250 rpm C 30 rpm or None Selection during test creation flip flop type Barometric correction lt is possible to automatically correct the thermometer readings for the calculation of results Y for yes and N for no This correction is in accordance with the ASTM D93 00 standard method Selection Y or N during test creation flip flop Rounded 3 possibilities for temperature reading rounding None no rounded V ASTM Flash point temperature rounded according to ASTM D93 00 standard method rounded to the nearest 0 5 C ISO Flash point temperature rounded according to ISO 2719 88 NF EN 22 719 94 IP 34 99 standard methods rounded t
20. 5G 17 CR LF See section 5 2 4 RS 232 External link Il 66 of chapter 0 page Il 64 for the procedure If the message is very rapid don t forget that when there isn t any protocol used the time between successive messages can be set see section 6 2 3 Data flow control page Il 72 of this chapter 6 3 Service service parameters This chapter deals with service parameter configuration and service parameter functions that are specific to access level 2 Service level Service parameter configuration that are specific to access level 0 and 1 is treated in the section If access is denied to a function the system indicates the access level necessary One of the first service operations should be to print out the Service S Parameters list See the section 5 3 1 page Il 68 e Select Analyzer setup of the main menu to display the ANALYZER SETUP menu e Select the Technical setup submenu Page Il 76 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Configuration Analyzer setup menu TECHNICAL SETUP Service password PPPPP Regulation parameters Buzzer pulse width WWW Sample temperature calibration values Upload Download Exit Screen 2 33 The service parameters are stored in non volatile memory They define e Analyzer setup e Service setups e Quality calibrations e ISL configuration Only service parameters accessible by level 1 and 2 are treated in this manual 6 3 1 Regulat
21. 6 Laboratory setup The access to laboratory setup needs the level 1 access password e Select Analyzer setup in the main menu e Select Lab manager setup in the ANALYZER SETUP menu e Fill out the Lab manager setup form Laboratory name enter letters 12 characters Laboratory manager name enter letters 12 characters Laboratory manager title enter letters 12 characters Laboratory manager password enter digits It is thus possible for the Laboratory Manager to modify the level 1 password The master password is given in Part IV chapter 3 Master passwords S page IV 117 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 81 6 7 Real time clock Select Analyzer setup in the main menu e Select Real time clock in the ANALYZER SETUP menu to display the Real time clock form The following are flip flop choices 1 The date format DDMMYY or MMDDYY 2 The clock format 12 or 24 3 The time format AM or PM The date and time should then be entered to correspond to the formats following example REAL TIME CLOCK Date format JJ MM AA Date 20 02 96 12 24 12 AMIPM AM Time HH MM 09 45 Cancel OK Screen 2 37 chosen See the When all the entries are correctly displayed press lt OK gt to confirm them If there are any incoherent entries they will be indicated at this stage Page ll 82 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual
22. Battery troubles replacing the battery If a low battery problem is signaled when the Analyzer is switched on proceed as explained in the Alarms chapter at the end of the User Manual Appendix If battery replacement is necessary proceed as follows Before handling the processor board or any other electronic ce components touch a grounded metallic element to discharge yourself 1 Switch the Analyzer off 2 Remove the Analyzer cover housing as explained in section 3 1 1 page Ill 101 of the current part 3 Locate the processor board See the figure below 4 The battery is the very small black box on the screen side of the processor board 5 Unclip the battery carefully using a small flat tipped screwdriver if necessary 6 Insert the new battery being careful orientation it correctly 7 Reassemble the Analyzer cover See the section 3 1 1 page Ill 101 of the current part before switching on the Analyzer DOCV206A001 f Page III 101 Battery Processor board Figure 3 14 Internal view of the Analyzer 3 3 Fire detection thermofuse replacing If an external fire extinguishing system has been connected by the user disconnect it before the following verification To test the Fire Detection alarm switch off the Analyzer and remove the thermofuse by unplugging it Switch on the Analyzer without the thermofuse The Fire Detection alarm should be triggered To stop the audio alarm switch off the Analy
23. EEE 1 35 Screen Do not switching on sesssseseeees Il 80 Service parameters ceee Il 76 Software code Do wnload 2 52 nde s Il 78 Update 55e ame oe cott matte conoci ds Il 78 Software flow control RS 232 3 eu d HS eu Il 72 Software texts DOWn10 0 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseneeeees Il 78 Update kinima aa ee eee ee Il 78 Sonde Table de correction erreen Il 51 Spare parts TSt iiit IV 118 Specification pages Display ze i en ete dm E Il 63 Edition and display Page i 130 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Specifications Environmental characteristics I 25 Gas Supply ccce e Ee eve a d 1 25 Heating 22 eR e ee es 1 25 lgnitOE ect e A 1 25 Power supply Ae eee 1 25 Standard methods ssssss 1 25 Standard Methods Conformed with 1 25 Standard phase Start test atas tear rane Y ren Il 58 Testees Awe a A das Il 58 Standard phase s src Il 58 Start test at Fast phase eee eins Il 56 Standard pha e iiaeia in eaaa eii Il 58 Starting Flash point test on i akea aaa l 37 Statistics is ii e en Il 90 Stirrer Dismantlilgz ride Een dents Ill 98 Stirring speed Test parameters ssssssssssees Il 55 Stirring system sssssssssss I 19 Switching on Display and auto test seessssssssss l 29 Symbols and typographical conventions 1 14 T T
24. Flame test gt lt Exit gt 17 04 2000 17 31 0 1A Screen 1 6 Test run screen FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f The flash point test 8 3 Test running The test running screen gathers the following information EFP Expected Flash Point The EFP may be modified during a test Screen 1 6 page 1 38 or during a test in the test running screen Screen 1 5 page I 37 Status Current status of the Analyzer Here is a table with the significance of the Status field Field value Significance Idle The apparatus is in standby Rotation The sample changer is being positioned only when the accessory is installed Ignition Glow plug ignition for about 10 seconds Flame test lighting which continues until the test flame is lit respecting the limits imposed by the No test flame fault alarm Preheating Preheating phase of program for solid or viscous samples gt Tests The phase before the temperature the first presentation of the igniter Tests The temperature for the first presentation of the igniter has been reached Presentation Automatic presentation of the igniter Applications the number of applications of the igniter Flame Test gt to present the igniter at any time during a test run Fin back to test run screen The date the time and the intensity of the glow plug current During the igniter application the great size temperature display is
25. Gas supply gas ignition e Connect the gas supply to the adapter hose nipple at the rear of the Analyzer See la Figure 1 6 page I 27 5 3 2 Connecting the igniter 5 3 2 1 Electrical igniter Connect the electrical igniter to its connector on the near side of the control unit See Figure 1 5 page I 27 5 3 2 2 Gas flame e Connect the flame detection ignition device to its connector on the near side of the control unit See Figure 1 5 page I 27 e Connect the tubing for the test flame igniter to its connector on the near side of the control unit Figure 1 5 page I 27 e Connect the tubing for the pilot light to its connector on the near side of the control unit Figure 1 5 page I 27 5 3 3 Flash detector and probe connection e Connect the flash detector to its connector on the near side of the control unit e Connect the sample temperature probe to its connector on the near side of the control unit See Figure 1 5 pagel 27 5 3 4 Connecting the printer Connect the printer to the parallel printer connector See Figure 1 6 pagel 27 at the rear of the Analyzer before switching on the Analyzer or the printer Once the Analyzer and the printer have been switched on carry out a link check as described in the chapter See section Different diagnostics chapter Diagnostics and measures the Service menu Part 2 For the printer setup see section Printer setup of the chapter Configuration the Analyze
26. In the lateral right side or Connection panel The connectors of the sample temperature probe the flash detection device and the igniter Page I 17 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Gas supply connecting tubes Test and stirring transmission arms housing The test arm has a double function opening the test cover shutter and tip up the igniter in the test cup Both these arms are presented automatically during testing and are retracted into their control unit housings at the end of testing 3 1 2 Test unit The Test Unit on the right containing the elements specific to the Pensky Martens flash point method The heating block with recess or well to receive the test cup and rapid cooling system The standby support for the test cover it can also receive the test cup The test cup and test cover with its accessories are of course placed in the test unit during test running The test cover accessories include Test cover and cup Stirrer rod guide standby stand Sample temperature Test cover shutter probe Igniter electrical Page I 18 Flash point detector Test cover handle Cup handle Figure 1 2 The test cover set FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Presentation of the FP93 5G2 This accessories can be dismantled thus the electrical igniter can be replaced by a gas one in the model allowing this change Refer to Part 3 Fire d
27. LINK SETUP Transmitted data Hardware setup Software setup Data flow control Computer on line N Exit Screen 2 28 6 2 1 Hardware setup communication parameters e Select Hardware setup in the RS 232 LINK SETUP submenu to do display RS 232 HARDWARE SETUP Baud rate 9600 baud Data bits 8 Stop bits d Parity None lt Exit gt Screen 2 29 e All the parameter keys are of the flip flop type with 2 or more possibilities See the RS 232C appendix e Select the desired configuration which is automatically taken into account on selection Page II 70 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Configuration Analyzer setup menu 6 2 2 Software setup e Select Software setup in the RS 232 LINK SETUP submenu The display becomes RS 232 SOFTWARE SETUP Analyzer ID 0 99 1 Automatic validation of results N End of transmission character 0 Exit Screen 2 30 6 2 2 1 Analyzer ID Number Select Analyzer id and type in and confirm with ENT the Analyzer ID number 0 99 This number is sent with each result message 6 2 2 2 Results Validation Use the Flip flop key Automatic validation of results to display Y or N e If Automatic validation of results is set at Y for yes then the result is automatically transmitted when the test run is terminated e If Manual validation of results is configured N for no then
28. The little stirring helix must not be in contact with the ring shaped electrode e Tighten the knurled flange e Connect the ring shaped ionization detector to the connection panel To dismantle the ring shaped ionization detector proceed as follows e Disconnect the detector from the connection panel e Unscrew and remove the knurled flange from the cover e Separate the detector from the Teflon insulator and remove them from the cover Page III 96 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f External operations Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Exploded view of the cover with the ring shaped ionization General view of the cover assembly set including the ionization detector ring shaped electrode 2 2 3 Assembling dismantling the thermocouple detector Dismantling e Disconnect the flash point detector from the connection panel e Unscrew the knurled flange from the cover e Remove carefully the detector from the cover e Assembling is done in the reverse order Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Exploded view of the cover with the thermocouple detector General view of the cover assembly set including the thermocouple detector DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Ill 97 2 3 Assembling dismantling the stirrer Normally the stirrer blades and the stirrer rod can be wiped clean without disassembling the stirrer If the stirrer blades must be removed e Remove the test cover e Use a 1 5 mm Allen key to
29. and alarms 4 1 1 Fire detection The system is equipped with a fire detector On detection of fire the system switches the Analyzer to standby A continuous audio alarm is triggered and remains active until the Analyzer is switched off A continuous audio alarm is triggered and the type of alarm can be checked by pressing ALARM STOP Any external alarm fire extinguishing system connected by the customer will be triggered by the fire detection fault e Commanding of the gas supply SV and the igniter is disabled To stop the alarm the Analyzer must be switched off e The user can connect an external alarm device see the section Connecting an external alarm device Part 3 The user can also connect his own fire extinguisher device to the system security relay In this case those devices are also set off 4 1 2 Faults switching the Analyzer to standby Faults presenting a certain risk switch the Analyzer to standby in this case the power consuming units are switched to standby The power supply and the gas alimentation are turned off not switch the power consuming units to standby the operator must If the detection of those faults See Alarm list in the Alarm appendix do switch off the Analyzer and unplug the power supply 4 1 3 Faults refusing a test start and stopping a test run These faults trigger a continuous audio alarm Press ALARM STOP to display the type of alarm See Alarms Appendix 4 1 4 Report alarm
30. block of 5 results is displaced and lost When the maximum number of results for a page is 5 only one result is S lost when the 6th result is recorded There is no warning when a result or a block of results is displaced from a results page Also no recording will be made of test runs which do not result in Flash Point detection for example when the pre safety and safety alarms have been triggered without detecting a flash point e A maximum of 550 results can be recorded in all the pages taken together e Memory space for 50 results is reserved for page 21 e The pages 1 to 20 can be configured during specification pages editing for from between 5 to 50 results in steps of 5 i e 10 15 20 45 50 respecting the total number 500 of results permitted DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 89 11 2 Statistics Select Result memory in the main menu e Select Statistics e Select Selected page to choose the results page e Select the results page from the list of 20 pages lt a Statistics are not available for the Fire Point or for page 21 e Use Selected item to select by flip flop for the page displayed one of the following All the results In spec results only Out of spec results only Having made your item choice press lt Display gt to display the statistics page STATISTICS Page _ Items All results Selected items _ In spec 8 Outofspec
31. care to prevent accidents The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage or liability arising from the use of Analyzers DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page 5 Contents PARTI USING THE FP93 5G2 1 GENERAL 1 1 ISL COMPANY PROFILE 1 2 SYMBOLS AND TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS 2 GENERAL SCOPE 3 PRESENTATION OF THE FP93 5G2 3 1 THE ANALYZER 3 1 1 Control unit 3 1 2 Test unit 3 2 PRESENTATION OF THE PENSKY MARTENS ELEMENTS 3 2 1 Heating block 3 2 2 Cooling system 3 2 3 Stirring system 3 2 4 Ignition 3 2 5 Flash point detector 3 2 6 Sample temperature probe 3 2 7 The test arm 3 3 THE AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES 3 4 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 4 FP93 5G2 SYSTEM SAFETIES 4 1 FAULTS AND ALARMS 4 1 1 Fire detection 4 1 2 Faults switching the Analyzer to standby 4 1 3 Faults refusing a test start and stopping a test run 4 1 4 Report alarms 4 1 5 Warning alarms for non conformity correction 4 2 PASSWORDS 5 SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION AND SWITCHING ON 5 1 CHARACTERISTICS 5 2 AFTER UNPACKING 5 3 CONNECTIONS 5 3 1 Gas supply gas ignition 5 3 2 Connecting the igniter 5 3 3 Flash detector and probe connection 5 3 4 Connecting the printer 5 4 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR THE LCD SCREEN 5 5 SWITCHING ON 5 5 1 Switching on display 5 5 2 Auto test 6 THE ANALYZER INTERFACE 6 1 KEYPAD 6 2 DISPLAY 6 3 TEXT EDITING Page 6 FP93 5G2 User and Mainten
32. glow plug must become incandescent Once the flame has been lit the glow plug can be set at OFF e Select Execute flame test for igniter presentation If selected when the igniter arm is in its housing the latter command Execute flame test positions the arm and presents the igniter unlighted If you have just switched on the gas supply you may have to be patient CE and wait for the gas to arrive If diagnostics have been performed in sequence press Remove igniter arm to retract the igniter arm into its control unit housing 5 2 7 Electrical igniter e Press Glow plug to display ON e Press Measures and check the glow plug current It should be 710A e Select Execute flame test for glow plug presentation If selected when the igniter arm is in its housing the latter command Execute flame test positions the arm and presents the igniter unlighted If diagnostics have been performed in sequence press Remove igniter arm to retract the igniter arm into its control unit housing 5 3 Service printing internal parameters It is always useful to have printout recordings of the Service Parameters and Measures The SERVICE PRINTING menu is called up by e Selecting Service in the main menu and then selecting Service printing in the SERVICE menu DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 67 SERVICE PRINTING Internal parameters list Measures Regulation check _ Printer
33. goes into download mode to restore the back up memory content by loading a backup file from a PC For this a diskette containing the service parameters configuration and an upload download PC programme is provided with the standard FP93 5G2 Analyzer Refer Part 116 3 Service service parameters page ll 76 Note So as to have an updated version of the service parameters S configuration the maintenance schedule of the Analyzer should include uploading of the service parameters When uploading the service parameters configuration do not use the same file name as the file on the diskette delivered with the Analyzer DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page IV 109 1 4 2 4 No test flame gas igniter This fault is tested for when gas test flame ignition kit is being used and therefore connected At test start the system tests for the presence of the test flame If the flame is not present the system tries to light it for a maximum of 10 minutes If the flame is still not present this alarm is triggered At the presentation temperature the system also tests for the presence of the gas test flame for 1 min If the flame is not present the alarm is triggered On triggering the fault alarm the test is stopped and the system goes into standby Check the connection and position of the flame detection ignition device 1 4 2 5 Glow plug current failure electrical igniter The glow plug current is checked continuo
34. locked The displays will be unlocked only if the flash point has not been detected Thus if the flash point is detected the detection temperature will still displayed after the test automatic stop 8 3 1 Igniter check after pressing RUN START If a test flame is being used as igniter check its diameter To adjust the test flame to a diameter of 3 2 to 4 8 mm 5 32 according to standards If necessary use the setting knob in the front side of the control unit Figure 1 4 page I 21 If the gas flame should go out unexpectedly gas may infiltrate the space CE above sample in the cup This infiltration could falsify the test result 8 3 2 Manual test stop The test can be stopped manually at any time during a test run 1 Press the keypad STOP key 2 Confirm the current test stop by selecting Ok at screen 8 4 Standard test stop When the Flash Point is detected an intermittent audio alarm is triggered To stop the alarm press the STOP ALARM button on the keyboard The End of test screen will be displayed Select Quit Quitting gives a screen that is similar to the Test running screen and is called the End of test screen Page I 39 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Page I 40 27 6 C EFP 50 0 C App 10 FLASH 27 6 Spec In spec Status Idle lt Flame test gt lt Exit gt 17 04 2000 17 31 0 1A Screen 1 7 End of test screen The flash point te
35. on the PC as explained in the Read me file refer to the section 0 page II 79 e Enter the communications serial port COM as requested 1 or 2 Confirm by ENT Analyzer Program and Texts Software Downloading e Type in the name and extension of the information file named ISL FP93 Vxx xx being the software version and confirm by ENT Service Parameters Uploading Downloading e Input the file name requested and press ENT to confirm The name and extension must be given filename A name containing the date could be used for example During uploading of service parameters to the PC do not use the original SPDDMMYY NVM The PC screen informs the operator of the function in progress DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 79 On the Analyzer The Analyzer screen informs the operator of the function in progress End of transfer If transfer has been completed successfully e The Analyzer is reset automatically 6 3 4 4 Unsuccessful transfer to Analyzer or no display on switching on If the transfer which has begun has not been successful the Analyzer should restart the process Also if there is no display on switching on this method may also be used and a transfer requirement should be signaled on the PC For this e Switch off the Analyzer and the PC e Switch them both on again e Start up the transfer program as before and the Analyzer may request a transfer in the same way a
36. open or any previously saved one This may be done all in one go if the values are known or more experimentally on a trial and error basis The resulting test can be saved and re used The testing unit has also been simplified Apart from the Pt100 platinum sample temperature sensor glass or stainless steel and the flash point detector thermocouple or ionization ring shaped electrode the cover now incorporates the igniter electric or gas The igniter arm is now greatly simplified by this modification which has eliminated a certain number of mechanical adjustments As regards the stirrer transmission arm this is now fitted with a fire detector thermofuse The two arms automatically return to their housings in the central unit at the end of the test and when the Analyzer switches to safety mode as a result the cup can be handled The FP93 5G2 Analyzer is provided in two models under two reference numbers e A model with a gas igniter for this model the electrical igniter is optional e A model with an electrical igniter this device being provide without a gas supply circuit this model cannot be used gas ignition Page I 16 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Presentation of the FP93 5G2 Not only is the FP93 5G2 simple to use it is also very safe All parts of the Analyzer that may come in contact with the operator are protected from voltages exceeding 24 volts Handles are provided on the cup and the test c
37. password Access level 1 modification refer to the section 6 6 Laboratory setup page II 81 of the chapter 6 Configuration Analyzer setup menu page Il 69 2 For Service password Access level 2 modification refer to the section 6 3 Service service parameters page 1l 76 of the chapter 6 Configuration Analyzer setup menu page II 69 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 83 8 Full mode run the Full mode run menu Select lt Exit gt from initial menu see chapter Specifications installation and switching on Part 1 In the displayed screen select Main menu and then Full mode run access level 1 The full mode run must be exited to allow a normal mode run FULL MODE RUN Prepare the run Ready for run lt Exit gt Screen 2 39 This mode allow to create a new test from an existing one the current test or any pre saved one This can be done at a time if values are known or by a experimental approach based on successive tests The resulting test can be saved and reloaded if it s needed 8 1 Using current test program If the operator decides to use the current test program in the memory he should select Ready for run and start the program using the same principle Refer to chapter Flash point test Part 1 Page ll 84 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Full mode run the Full mode run menu 8 2 With modified
38. phase A manual presentation is commanded by selecting Flame test gt of the test run Screen refer to Part 1 1 4 2 14 Abnormal atmospheric pressure This fault is tested for permanently A test cannot be started but a test run in progress is not stopped It is signaled if the pressure reading P is abnormal PsaB mmHg or P2830mmHg s53kPa or 2111kPa 1 4 2 15 Motor board link fault This fault is tested for permanently If it is signaled a test run cannot be started but a run in progress is not stopped It is signaled when there is a dialogue problem between the central unit microprocessor and the keyboard microcontroller Switch off the Analyzer and then on again Have connections checked If the fault still exists contact the ISL Service Department 1 4 2 16 Test system fault Checked continuously This fault is signaled by the motor board when the test arm is stuck or unable to move If this fault is signaled the system prevent the test starting or stops the current test Make an initial check on the test cover position and locking Heating power safety Heating failure This fault is tested for during test running If it is signaled the test run is stopped It is signaled if the heating power upper limit has been active for a duration above that set for the safety parameter Upper limit maximum time Entries possible for the latter parameter are 1 300s DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page IV 111
39. silicon tube to the corresponding nozzles of the connection panel the upper nozzle for the igniter test flame and the lower nozzle for the pilot light 6 Connect the detection loop relight glow plug assembly to the corresponding connector of connection panel If you should wish to replace the electrical igniter carry out the above procedure in the reverse order DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page III 99 Pilot light knurled screw Glow plug wire Pilot light Pilot light connecting tube Igniter connecting tube Igniter knurled screw Detection loop wire Tilting igniter support Glow plug Gas igniter plug Figure 3 13 The test cover with an gas igniter To adjust the size of the test flame according to the standards use knob of the control unit front panel See Part 1 2 5 Adjusting the flash point detection threshold 1 Use a small flat tipped screwdriver to adjust the Flash detection setting potentiometer screw beside the flash detector connector 2 Turn the screw clockwise until the green indicator beside the screw is illuminated Then give the screw 1 8 turn more 3 Carefully turn the setting screw anti clockwise until the green indicator goes off Further verification Touch the ionization ring and the Analyzer ground at the same time with your finger e g the ionization ring and the rim of the cup The green flash detection indicator should light up Page III 100 FP
40. test The run is therefore terminated Page IV 112 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Alarms 1 5 1 3 Result out of spec Signaled when the flash point result is not within the specification limits entered This error alarm is detected if e The sample has been pre programmed e An associated In spec page has been designated during Sample editing eA Spec Mini and a Spec Maxi have been entered for the flash point result during Specification pages editing of the associated In spec page There are no specifications for the fire point results Refer to the relevant sections Run environment definition the Run environment menu Part 2 1 5 1 4 End of test no flash GO NO GO must be programmed Y in the Final phase of the test program Refer to the relevant sections Run environment definition the Run environment menu Part 2 In this case if the flash point is not detected at the unique presentation of the ignition source allowed this error alarm is triggered The test run is terminated 1 5 1 5 End of test flash safety temperature A Flash safety at EFP is programmed in the Final phase of the test program see chapter 6 An alarm is triggered on reaching this temperature It is entered as a temperature value above EFP EFP T C F 1 5 1 6 End of test flash Signals normal Flash Point detection when the Fire Point has not been requested 1 6
41. the operator must manually validate the last run result before it will be transmitted on the external link If another result is recorded before validation for transmission the result will be lost See the following chapters of the Part II 9 Result of the last test run the Last run result page Il 86 10 Printings the Printing menu page II 87 11 Results and printing the Results memory menu page Il 89 for more information 6 2 2 3 End of Transmission EOT Character e Select End of transmission character EOT type in the numerical value and confirm with ENT The EOT character falls into 2 categories 0 or gt 0 1 99 EOT Character 0 There is no EOT character at the end of transmission EOT Character gt 0 The last character sent is the EOT character DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 71 6 2 3 Data flow control e Select Data flow control in the RS 232 LINK SETUP submenu The display becomes RS 232 FLOW CONTROL Hardware flow control RTS CTS N Software flow control XON XOFF N ENQ ACK protocol N Time between two successive messages If no protocol used 0 0 s Exit Screen 2 31 The first 3 parameters keys for protocol selection are Flip flop with Y N as choices Only one of them can be configured Y e Select the desired configuration which is automatically taken into account on selection 6 2 3 1 Transmissio
42. this pre programmed test a test program can be divided into 4 parts corresponding with the 4 displays above Except for the fast phase all program parameters must be entered during test program creation Page II 58 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Run environment definition the Runs environment menu 4 3 Customizing a test Entering parameters Creating a new program needs the level 1access password e Select Runs environment in the Main Menu e Select the submenu Customize a test The display becomes CUSTOMIZE A TEST Selected test 1 Show tests list New one Edit selected test lt Exit gt Screen 2 17 e Select New one and the first page for parameter entry appears TEST DETAILS Name Temperature unit C Preheating time Barometric correction Y Rounded N Down Screen 2 18 Enter the test program parameters as explained in the section Text editing The Analyzer interface chapter See section 4 2 page II 54 above for definitions of the various test program parameters 3 more pages of entries are made in the same way either by editing text or numeric values or by using flip flop type keys The 4 displays correspond with the 4 parts described in section 4 2 page Il 54 e To abandon test creation press RESET When all entries have been made and with the FINAL PHASE screen is displayed DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maint
43. to 10 C 18 F The operator should enter a value for the 2 categories of EFP For ASTM D93 A amp B they are lt 110 C 230 F and gt 110 C 230 F Interval values fort the different heating rates are as follow e Low 0 5 C 1 F AIB 1 C 2 F e High 2 C 5 F Start test at The operator can enter here the temperature for the first application of the igniter entered in form EFP XX T 4 2 4 Final phase e Press the Down key FINAL PHASE Up Go No Go N Only one test at EFP Pre safety at TP XX C Flash safety at EFP YY C Fire safety at EFP ZZ C Exit Screen 2 16 GO NO GO Only 1 presentation of the ignition source is allowed by setting this parameter to Y for yes If more than one presentation of the igniter should be allow as described in the usual standard methods then select N for no If this parameter is Y the test start temperature is ignored Selection during test creation flip flop Pre safety Alarm at EFP A pre safety intermittent alarm can be set for given temperature above the EFP Safety Alarm at EFP An alarm can be set which will trigger a intermittent audio alarm and switch the system to safety state at a given temperature above EFP See chapter Analyzer system safeties Part 1 for the actions triggered on switching to safety state The red fault alarm indicator is illuminated As can be seen on displaying
44. 02 FP93 5G TEST CUP V201103 BLOCK FOR SUB AMBIENT TESTS V201105 IONIZATION DETECTION KIT V206101 FP935G2 LID W O ACCESSORIES V20611 MINI SCALE TEST KIT FP93 5G2 V20620 DRAFT SHIELD SERVICE A09911 FP93 5G2 HEAT ELEMENT 230V D01125 FP 5G FLAT KEYBOARD E015116 STEPPING MOTOR STIRRER amp TEST E09904 FP93 5G COOLING FAN J01028 MAINS CABLE 2 T 2M50 J01044 PARAL INTERFACE CABLE LG1 90 J01079 FP DETECTION CABLE IONIZATION DOCV206A001 f Last update 02 10 02 Page IV 121 J01080 K00244 K01052 K01053 K01069 M00765 Q2060802 Q2060803 R01059 R01060 R01061 R01064 V20621 X20002M X20604M X20605M Y20101 Y20601M Y20602 Y20603 Y20604 Y21001M LINK CABLE RS 9 PINS 3 METERS STATIC RELAY 25A 90 260V LCD MONOCHROME SCREEN 1 4 VGA CONVERTER CORD FOR K01052 POWER SUPPLY 200W 115 230V 24V HARD SCREEN PROTECTION FP93 5G2 COVER SHUTTER PROBE INSULATING GUIDE RETURN CLICK SPRING RETURN SLAT SPRING RETURN TEST ARM SPRING SS COMP SPRING D3 6XDT0 4XL5 6 STIRRER ARM COMPLETE LCD SCREEN TESTED COMPLETE LCD SCREEN STIRRER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY END OF STROKE BOARD FP5G2 AQUISITION BOARD TESTED LCD JONCTION BOARD FIRE DETECTION BOARD 5G2 END OF STROKE BOARD V206 CPU BOARD EQUIPED FP93 5G2 115V 50 60Hz Electric EXPENDABLE H008A10 H06319 K02009 K02030 K02055 K02078 K02090 L00194 L00196 DELAYED FUSED 5X20 10A THERMAL FUSE SF152 PAPER ROLL L 76 PAPER ROLL W70 D70 INK RIBBON 115V CITIZEN INK RIBBON
45. 079 FP DETECTION CABLE IONIZATION J01080 LINK CABLE RS 9 PINS 3 METERS K00244 STATIC RELAY 25A 90 260V K01052 LCD MONOCHROME SCREEN 1 4 VGA K01053 CONVERTER CORD FOR K01052 K01069 POWER SUPPLY 200W 115 230V 24V M00164 CONNECTOR FOR SV COIL T22 M00203 T VALVE CHROME PLATED BRASS OLI D3 M00610 SILICON TUBE D5 5X3 M00627 GAS HOSE D6X12 M00765 HARD SCREEN PROTECTION M00807 ROPE CLAMP GAS TUBE M09806 GAS SOLENOID VALVE FP93 5G2 Q2060802 FP93 5G2 COVER SHUTTER Q2060803 PROBE INSULATING GUIDE Page IV 120 Last update 02 10 02 DOCV206A001 f Spare parts list R01059 RETURN CLICK SPRING R01060 RETURN SLAT SPRING R01061 RETURN TEST ARM SPRING R01064 SS COMP SPRING D3 6XDT0 4XL5 6 V20621 STIRRER ARM X20002M COMPLETE LCD SCREEN TESTED X20604M COMPLETE LCD SCREEN X20605M STIRRER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Y20101 END OF STROKE BOARD Y20601M FP5G2 AQUISITION BOARD TESTED Y20602 LCD JONCTION BOARD Y20603 FIRE DETECTION BOARD 5G2 Y20604 END OF STROKE BOARD V206 Y21001M CPU BOARD EQUIPED EXPENDABLE H008A6 3 DELAYED FUSE 5X20 6A3 H06319 THERMAL FUSE SF152 K02009 PAPER ROLL L 76 K02078 INK RIBBON IDP 562 K02090 INK RIBBON IDP460 L00194 FP93 5G2 GLASS TEMP PROBE L00196 FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE L00434 ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 OPTION amp ACCESSORIES K02075 PRINTER 220V L00196 FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE L00434 ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 V02303 PROBE SIMULATOR BOX 0 TO 400 C V02304 PS400C CERTIFIED PROBE SIMULATOR V2011
46. 11 5 Page Cleanup e Select Result memory in the main menu e Select Page cleanup in the RESULTS MEMORY menu e Select Selected page to choose the results page e Select the results page from the list of 21 pages e The following Screen 2 43 appears DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 91 11 5 1 One page contents cleanup Having selected a result as explained above e Select Delete page contents only and a warning display appears PAGES CLEANUP Delete contents of page ARE YOU SURE No Yes Screen 2 43 e To delete the page contents select Yes e To abandon the operation select No 11 5 2 Delete page name and contents e Select Delete page name and contents and a warning display appears e To delete the page contents select Yes e To abandon the operation select No Page Il 92 DOCV206A001 f PART III FP93 5G2 MAINTENANCE Page intentionally blank Page Ill 94 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f General 1 General Regular maintenance operations have already been tackled in previous parts e Cleaning the cup and accessories see in Part e Adjusting test flame see in Part e Printing service parameters See relevant sections of the chapter Diagnostics and measures the Service menu see in The last operation Printing service parameters must be done on receiving the Analyzer DOCV206A001 f F
47. 5G Analyzer for uploading and downloading of the Service parameters to and from a host computer using the Service port It is also possible to upgrade the Analyzer program and texts software in the same way In the latter case an upgrading diskette is used An external link cable is provided for connection to the PC Modem signals are not provided during downloading If necessary transfer by modem should be carried out in 2 steps 1 Transfer between 2 PCs by modem 2 Local transfer between PC and Analyzer without modem signals The transfer mode Uploading Downloading is a specific Analyzer mode The Analyzer switches to this mode e Either by automatic detection of a transfer requirement signaled on the PC screen e Or on request by the operator from the Analyzer keypad In the former case the Analyzer cannot leave transfer mode until it has succeeded in linking with the host PC In the latter case it is best not to try to quit the transfer mode If the downloading process has begun then some of the memory has probably been deleted If an error has been made the best method is to let the transfer continue its course and start the transfer over again When the Analyzer is switched off during downloading on switching on again it will detect a transfer requirement and will signal this requirement to a connected PC on which the transfer program is running 6 3 4 1 Principle of Transfer Procedure The Analyzer goes into transfer m
48. 609 DELAYED FUSE 5X20 6A3 THERMAL FUSE SF152 PAPER ROLL L 76 INK RIBBON IDP 562 FP93 5G2 GLASS TEMP PROBE FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE GAS IGNITOR FP 5G2 ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 SILICONE TUBE D3 5X1 5 OPTION amp ACCESSORIES K02075 L00196 L00434 V02303 V02304 V20002 V201102 V201103 V201105 V206101 V20611 V20620 SERVICE Page IV 118 PRINTER 220V FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 PROBE SIMULATOR BOX 0 TO 400 C PS400C CERTIFIED PROBE SIMULATOR GAS PRES REGUL 3 7 KPA MAX FP93 5G TEST CUP BLOCK FOR SUB AMBIENT TESTS IONIZATION DETECTION KIT FP935G2 LID W O ACCESSORIES MINI SCALE TEST KIT FP93 5G2 DRAFT SHIELD Last update 02 10 02 DOCV206A001 f Spare parts list A0991 1 D01125 E015116 E09904 J01028 J01044 J01079 J01080 K00244 K01052 K01053 K01069 M00164 M00203 M00610 M00627 M00765 M00807 M09806 Q2060802 Q2060803 R01059 R01060 R01061 R01064 V20621 X20002M X20604M X20605M Y20101 Y20601M Y20602 Y20603 Y20604 Y21001M DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 HEAT ELEMENT 230V FP 5G FLAT KEYBOARD STEPPING MOTOR STIRRER amp TEST FP93 5G COOLING FAN MAINS CABLE 2 T 2M50 PARAL INTERFACE CABLE LG1 90 FP DETECTION CABLE IONIZATION LINK CABLE RS 9 PINS 3 METERS STATIC RELAY 25A 90 260V LCD MONOCHROME SCREEN 1 4 VGA CONVERTER CORD FOR K01052 POWER SUPPLY 200W 115 230V 24V CONNECTOR FOR SV COIL T22 T VALVE CHROME PLATED BRASS OLI D3 SILICON TUBE D5 5X3 G
49. 70 F Sample probe failure is tested for during test running If detected the test is stopped Check the connection of the probe 1 4 2 8 Abnormal heating rate During the test this fault is triggered if the heating rate is greater than the setpoint this value can be set between 10 and 150 Vc of the heating rate setpoint The test is not stopped if the sample temperature is less then the EFP But if the deviation is greater than the setpoint and if the temperature is greater than the EFP the system stops the test 1 4 2 9 Flash detection failure This fault is tested for at run start and during a run If it is signaled a test cannot be started and a run in progress is stopped a Flash detection failure lonization ring This fault is signaled if the flash detector ring is not connected Check the connection For replacement of the ionization ring see the relevant section Part 3 of the current manual Page IV 110 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Alarms b Flash detection failure Thermocouple This fault is signaled if the flash detector thermocouple is not connected or if the thermocouple is defective Check the connection and the condition of the thermocouple For replacement of the heating element thermocouple assembly see the relevant section of Part 3 1 4 2 10 Heating block temperature measurement failure The heating block temperature is measured by a thermocouple built into the heating
50. 9 3 1 T D92BO FAST O 1 1 2 2 0 999 158 1 2 0 191 0 N 228 238 999 6C 2 3 Example of the use of RS 232C link with a PC It is possible to use a program like Software Wedge for Windows of TAL Enterprises This software permits you to record the results in a given format or to transfer them directly to a Windows application Spreadsheet Data Base via the DDE Example Reception of a Result and Test Run Conditions messages and preparation of a delimited ASCII file using Software Wedge Version 3 0 Editor Professional Page IV 114 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f RS 232C standard external link 2 3 1 Analyzer configuration e Hardware 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit parity none e Software setup EOT 23 e Flow Control None Software flow control XON XOFF or Hardware flow control RTS CTS e Transmitted data Results always sent and Conditions of run 2 3 2 Software configuration 2 3 2 1 Menu Port Settings e Settings 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit parity none e Flow Control Same as the Analyzer e Input buffer size 1024 octets If the flow control is hard connect the RTS of the PC COM port to the CTS CE of the Analyzer 2 3 2 2 Start and end of record e Select Input Data Record Structure of menu Define menu Start of record event Any character received End of record event Special character received 3 ETX
51. 93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Internal operations 3 Internal operations Switch off the Analyzer and disconnect it from the mains before removing the housing cover If the service operations require you to switch on the Analyzer switch it off again before disconnecting or removing any electrically powered components 3 1 Analyzer dismantling assembling for maintenance operations 3 1 1 Dismantling assembling of the Analyzer housing cover e Remove the 2 mushroom head screws on the bottom left corners of the Analyzer control unit e Remove the mushroom head screw from the top right rear corner of the control unit housing e From the rear slid the cover to the rear so as to disengage the positioning tabs in the rear of the LCD screen housing Remove the cover to the rear Reassembling of the cover is done as following e Fit the cover from the rear First engage the positioning tabs on the bottom of the cover Then put the rear corner test unit side of the cover in place Next engage the positioning tabs of the front of the cover in the holes provided in the rear of the screen housing Make sure that the positioning tabs are opposite these holes before pushing the cover forward into place e Replace the 3 screws 2 in the bottom corners and 1 in the top rear corner test unit side of the control unit chassis AN Always replace the housing cover before switching on the Analyzer 3 2
52. AK the Analyzer waits for the next ENQ before sending the same message again ANALYZER EXTERNAL COMPUTER Do ee result message XXXXX Not properly received lt _ NAK ENQ Same result message XXXXX x properly received s ACK ENQ Next result message XXXXX e etc DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 73 6 2 4 Computer on line For the external link to be operational the Computer on line parameter of the RS 232 LINK SETUP menu must be set at Y e Use the Flip flop selection key to set the parameter Y N 6 2 5 Transmitted data Select Transmitted data of the RS 232 LINK SETUP menu The display becomes RS 232 TRANSMITTED DATA Conditions of run N Test contents N Exit Screen 2 32 All the selections are in Flip flop mode and the possibilities are Y N yes or no As well as the result message 2 other optional messages can be sent Letters Y N C F and character strings sample name sample number are sent in inverted commas 6 2 5 1 Conditions of a test run The following details are transmitted if this parameter is set at Y The maximum number of characters displayed printed are indicated Identification Number of Description characters Analyzer number 2 Type of message identifier 2 C for contents Operator name 12 In spec page no 2 Out of spec page no 2 In spec indicator 1
53. AS HOSE D6X12 HARD SCREEN PROTECTION ROPE CLAMP GAS TUBE GAS SOLENOID VALVE FP93 5G2 FP93 5G2 COVER SHUTTER PROBE INSULATING GUIDE RETURN CLICK SPRING RETURN SLAT SPRING RETURN TEST ARM SPRING SS COMP SPRING D3 6XDT0 4XL5 6 STIRRER ARM COMPLETE LCD SCREEN TESTED COMPLETE LCD SCREEN STIRRER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY END OF STROKE BOARD FP5G2 AQUISITION BOARD TESTED LCD JONCTION BOARD FIRE DETECTION BOARD 5G2 END OF STROKE BOARD V206 CPU BOARD EQUIPED Last update 02 10 02 Page IV 119 FP93 5G2 115V 50 60Hz Gas EXPENDABLE H008A10 DELAYED FUSED 5X20 10A H06319 THERMAL FUSE SF152 K02009 PAPER ROLL L 76 K02078 INK RIBBON IDP 562 L00194 FP93 5G2 GLASS TEMP PROBE L00196 FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE L00433 GAS IGNITOR FP 5G2 L00434 ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 M00609 SILICONE TUBE D3 5X1 5 OPTION amp ACCESSORIES K02076 PRINTER 110V L00196 FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE L00434 ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 V02303 PROBE SIMULATOR BOX 0 TO 400 C V02304 PS400C CERTIFIED PROBE SIMULATOR V20002 GAS PRES REGUL 3 7 KPA MAX V201102 FP93 5G TEST CUP V201103 BLOCK FOR SUB AMBIENT TESTS V201105 IONIZATION DETECTION KIT V206101 FP935G2 LID W O ACCESSORIES V20611 MINI SCALE TEST KIT FP93 5G2 V20620 DRAFT SHIELD SERVICE A09912 FP93 5G2 HEAT ELEMENT 115V D01125 FP 5G FLAT KEYBOARD E015116 STEPPING MOTOR STIRRER amp TEST E09904 FP93 5G COOLING FAN J01044 PARAL INTERFACE CABLE LG1 90 J01062 MAINS CABLE 2 GROUND 2 50M J01
54. DVANCED USE OF THE FP93 5G2 Page intentionally blank Page Il 44 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Generalities 1 Generalities This part deals with the advanced use of the FP93 5G2 i e the setting of the device according to the needs of the user As previously indicated this presupposes that the user is familiar with the techniques of plugging tests The FP93 5G2 settings are accessible from the main menu see the following chapter DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 45 2 The main menu The main menu can be acceded from the initial screen Select lt Exit gt from the test run screen see Part 1 MAIN MENU Quality Full mode run Runs environment Last run result Service Printing Analyzer setup Results memory lt Access gt lt Exit gt quae n This menu gives access to the following functions Functions Quality Run environment Service Analyzer setup lt Access gt Full mode run Last run result Printing Results memory Content Temperature measurement calibration Next calibration date Probe correction table Atmospheric pressure calibration Programs samples operators and result pages edition Program sample operator and result lists display Customizing run mode screen Current measures and diagnostics Configuration Printer External link ALAN or RS232C Service Level 2 access password Regulation parameters Buzzer puls
55. E Instrumentation Scientifique de Laboratoire FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance manual Pensky Martens automated flash point Analyzer ASTM D93 A amp B IP 34 A amp B NF EN22719 amp ISO 2719 METHODES Instrumentation Scientifique de Laboratoire BP 70285 14653 CARPIQUET CEDEX FRANCE Tel 33 2 31 26 43 00 Fax 33 2 31 26 62 93 Page intentionally blank Page 2 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 FP93 5G2 Analyzer use Part Original issue FP93 5G2 Analyzer advanced use Part Original issue FP93 5G2 Maintenance Part Original issue Flash point detection replacement Revision of the manual Revision of the manual Part 2 8 6 5 Configuration menu modification of the Safety parameters menu Part 4 1 4 Alarm messages update Part 4 4 Spare parts list creation Part II 4 2 1 FEV 01143 rounded modification Part IV 1 4 2 14 08 07 02 Alarm update Abnormal atmospheric pressure 01 10 02 Part IV 4 Spare parts list update DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page 3 ISL FP93 5G2 Software O 2000 ISL This software is owned by ISL and is registered under the registration number IDDN FR 001 110041 00 R P 2000 000 30000 at the Agence pour la Protection des Programmes 119 Avenue de Flandre 75019 PARIS It is protected in France by the Code de Propri t Intellectuelle laws and internationally by international treaty p
56. EST Selected test 1 Show tests list New one Edit selected test lt Exit gt Screen 2 22 e Select Show tests list to display the list of existing tests e Select the test to be modified and the previous display returns with the no of the test displayed in the Selected test line e Select Edit selected test and the test is displayed Modification and saving of the existing test are performed in the same way as program creation described in section 4 3 Customizing a test Entering parameters page Il 59 It may be saved under the same test no using Save or a new test no using Save As 4 5 Samples edition and display The raison d tre of sample families has been evoked in section 4 1 The ISL FP93 5G2 test principle page II 54 To create or edit a sample the operator laboratory manager access level 1 selects the Samples edit function of RUNS ENVIRONMENT He may immediately use the Show List gt function to display the list of sample numbers from 1 to 20 He may at this point select the sample number an already existing one or a free one From the Samples edit display e Select the Edit function to switch the system to Edit mode e Enter the ID and the EFP 20 350 C 70 660 F If you wish to continue the test until the fire point is detected display Y N to disable fire point detection The temperature unit C F displayed is selected during test program creation
57. IDP 562 INK RIBBON IDP460 FP93 5G2 GLASS TEMP PROBE FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE OPTION amp ACCESSORIES K02076 L00196 L00434 V02303 V02304 V201102 V201103 V201105 V206101 V20611 V20620 Page IV 122 PRINTER 110V FP93 5G2 METAL TEMP PROBE ELECTRIC GLOW PLUG FP 5G2 PROBE SIMULATOR BOX 0 TO 400 C PS400C CERTIFIED PROBE SIMULATOR FP93 5G TEST CUP BLOCK FOR SUB AMBIENT TESTS IONIZATION DETECTION KIT FP935G2 LID W O ACCESSORIES MINI SCALE TEST KIT FP93 5G2 DRAFT SHIELD Last update 02 10 02 DOCV206A001 f Spare parts list SERVICE A09912 D01125 E015116 E09904 J01044 J01062 J01079 J01080 K00244 K01052 K01053 K01069 M00765 Q2060802 Q2060803 R01059 R01060 R01061 R01064 V20621 X20002M X20604M X20605M Y20101 Y20601M Y20602 Y20603 Y20604 Y21001M DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 HEAT ELEMENT 115V FP 5G FLAT KEYBOARD STEPPING MOTOR STIRRER amp TEST FP93 5G COOLING FAN PARAL INTERFACE CABLE LG1 90 MAINS CABLE 2 GROUND 2 50M FP DETECTION CABLE IONIZATION LINK CABLE RS 9 PINS 3 METERS STATIC RELAY 25A 90 260V LCD MONOCHROME SCREEN 1 4 VGA CONVERTER CORD FOR K01052 POWER SUPPLY 200W 115 230V 24V HARD SCREEN PROTECTION FP93 5G2 COVER SHUTTER PROBE INSULATING GUIDE RETURN CLICK SPRING RETURN SLAT SPRING RETURN TEST ARM SPRING SS COMP SPRING D3 6XDT0 4XL5 6 STIRRER ARM COMPLETE LCD SCREEN TESTED COMPLETE LCD SCREEN STIRRER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY END OF STROKE BOARD FP5G2 AQ
58. II 65 5 2 Different diagnostics 5 2 1 Heating e Select Heating on the right of the screen and enter a value between 50 and 100 so as to have a noticeable temperature increase e Use the Heating key on the left of the screen to display ON Flip flop e Select Measures The Heating value will of course be the same as that entered in the DIAGNOSTICS display The heating indicator should light up the percentage time configured for the Heating parameter 5 2 2 Cooling e Press Cooling to display ON Flip flop The cooling fan at the rear of the heating block should start up and the heating block temperature read on the MEASURES display should drop 5 2 3 Printer e Connect up the printer and put it On line e Select Printer The following should be printed out JJ MM AA HH MM ISL FP93 5G2 Logiciel VX Y Z T N s rie NNN Test imprimante 5 2 4 RS 232 External link The host computer must be connected to the Analyzer serial link connector ALAN connectors plus the adapter and ready for data reception e Select RS 232 Link to display ON The external link test message shown below should be displayed on the computer ISL FP93 5G 5 2 5 Stirrer e Select Stirrer and the STIRRER DIAGNOSTICS display appears e Select Position stirrer arm and the stirrer arm should position itself for stirring e Press Stirring to display A 105 rpm Flip flop selection The s
59. ISL only access level The selection of access levels is treated in the Access levels and passwords The Access menu Part 2 Once an access level has been confirmed by entering the correct password it remains available until the system is explicitly requested to return to an inferior access level On switching on the Analyzer access level 0 is selected by default FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Specifications installation and switching on 5 Specifications installation and switching on 5 1 Characteristics Physical Dimensions e Height 365 mm e Width 325 mm e Depth 510 mm e Weight 30 kg environ Standards e ASTM D 93 A amp B e IP 34 e NF EN 22719 e ISO 2719 Environment characteristics e Storage temperatures 20 50 C e Operating temperatures 10 40 C e Recommended operating temperatures 15 35 C Power Supply e 100 120V et 200 240V 50 ou 60Hz e Power Consumption 700 W maxi e The non volatile memory NvRam battery life is about 7 to 8 years Chauffage e Heating element 230 115 V 630 W Cooling Fan 24 V 8W Allumeur There are two models of the Analyzer e A model with a gas igniter electrical igniter is optional e A model with an electrical igniter Gas Supply e Gas admission pressure 100 mbar maxi e Connector O D 10 mm e SV test unit silicon gas tubing D5 5 D3 mm e Test unit silicon gas tubing to igniter nozzle D3 5 D1 5 mm e Test u
60. Il 101 of this chapter At the rear of the Analyzer e Locate the grommet to the left of the fan at the rear of the control unit e Pass the wiring of the external alarm device through this opening e Connect the wiring of the external alarm to J1 on the post management board the connector located near the ventilator connection made by screw of the Igniter board in accordance with the requirements of the external alarm device and using the operation details given at the beginning of this section e Reassemble the housing cover not forgetting to respect the warnings indicated in section 3 1 1 page III 101 of this chapter 3 5 1 Characteristics of the external alarm connection e Voltage 230V e Current Contact ratings 230V AC 2A 115V AC 3A Contact ratings 230V D C 0 5A 115V D C 1A DOCV206A001 f Page III 103 Page intentionally blank Page 104 FP93 5G2 User Manual DOCV206A001 f PART IV APPENDICES Page intentionally blank Page IV 106 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Alarms 1 Alarms 1 1 Categories of alarms There are 3 categories of alarms e Fault continuous audio alarm e Report intermittent audio alarm e Warning intermittent audio alarm 1 1 1 Fault alarms Detection of a fault alarm may have one or more of the following consequences see table at the end of the chapter e A test cannot be started e A test that is running is stopped e Th
61. P93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page III 95 2 External operations 2 1 Replacing the sample temperature probe e Disconnect the temperature probe from the connection panel see Part section 5 3 Connections page I 27 e Unscrew the knurled flange and remove it from the cover e Replace the probe with a new one 2 2 Replacing the flash point detection The standard FP93 5G2 Analyzer is provided with a thermocouple flash point detector The ring shaped ionization electrode of the flash point detection is optional With this option the flash detection threshold can be adjusted 2 2 1 Detection kits The thermocouple thermal detection kit includes e The thermal detector thermocouple with its wire and its connector The ring shaped ionization electrode of the detector kit includes e The ionization ring shaped electrode e Teflon insulator for the detector 35 mm length approx 2 2 2 Assembling dismantling the ionization electrode e Unscrew and remove the knurled flange from the cover without dismantling the ring shaped detector grounding spring e Insert the Teflon insulator from above the test cover see the drawings below e Replace the knurled flange without tightening it e Replace the ring shaped ionization detector ensuring that the ring shaped detector is correctly inserted in the groove of the Teflon sheath Ensure that the ring shaped ionization detector is concentric with wall of the cover
62. S 11 2 STATISTICS 11 3 RESULTS DISPLAY PRINTING AND TRANSMITTING 11 4 RESULTS PAGES ALLOCATION 11 5 PAGE CLEANUP 11 5 1 One page contents cleanup 11 5 2 Delete page name and contents PART III FP935G2 MAINTENANCE 1 GENERAL 2 EXTERNAL OPERATIONS 2 1 REPLACING THE SAMPLE TEMPERATURE PROBE 2 2 REPLACING THE FLASH POINT DETECTION 2 2 1 Detection kits 2 2 2 Assembling dismantling the ionization electrode 2 2 3 Assembling dismantling the thermocouple detector 2 3 ASSEMBLING DISMANTLING THE STIRRER 2 4 ASSEMBLING DISMANTLING THE IGNITER 2 4 1 The electrical igniter 2 4 2 The gas igniter 2 5 ADJUSTING THE FLASH POINT DETECTION THRESHOLD 3 INTERNAL OPERATIONS 3 1 ANALYZER DISMANTLING ASSEMBLING FOR MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS 3 1 1 Dismantling assembling of the Analyzer housing cover 3 2 BATTERY TROUBLES REPLACING THE BATTERY 3 3 FIRE DETECTION THERMOFUSE REPLACING 3 4 FUSES 3 5 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL ALARM DEVICE 3 5 1 Characteristics of the external alarm connection PART IV__APPENDICES 1 ALARMS 1 1 CATEGORIES OF ALARMS 1 1 1 Fault alarms 1 1 2 Report alarms 1 1 3 Warning alarm 1 2 DISPLAYING ALARM CAUSE STOPPING AUDIO ALARM 1 3 ALARM TREATMENT 1 4 FAULT ALARMS 1 4 1 Switching to standby 1 4 2 Summary of some faults 1 5 REPORT ALARMS 1 5 1 Report alarms summery 1 6 WARNING ALARMS 2 RS 232C STANDARD EXTERNAL LINK 2 1 RS 232C LINK CHARACTERISTIC
63. S 2 1 1 Hardware configuration 2 2 EXAMPLE OF MESSAGES SENT DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual 11 89 I 89 11 90 I 91 I 91 I 91 11 92 11 92 111 93 III 95 III 96 III 96 III 96 III 96 III 96 III 97 III 98 III 98 IH 98 III 99 III 100 III 101 III 101 III 101 III 101 III 102 III 102 III 103 III 103 IV 105 IV 107 IV 107 IV 107 IV 107 IV 107 IV 108 IV 108 IV 108 IV 108 IV 109 IV 112 IV 112 IV 113 IV 114 IV 114 IV 114 IV 114 Page 9 2 3 EXAMPLE OF THE USE OF RS 232C LINK WITH A PC IV 114 2 3 1 Analyzer configuration IV 115 2 3 2 Software configuration IV 115 3 MASTER PASSWORDS IV 117 4 SPARE PARTS LIST IV 118 FP93 5G2 230V 50 60HZ GAS IV 118 FP93 5G2 115V 50 60HZ GAS IV 120 FP93 5G2 230V 50 60HZ ELECTRIC IV 121 FP93 5G2 115V 50 60HZ ELECTRIC IV 122 INDEX 125 INDEX 127 Page 10 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f PART I USING THE FP93 5G2 Page I 11 FP93 5G2 User Manual DOCV206A001 f Page intentionally blank Page l 12 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f General 1 General 1 1 ISL company profile Page l 13 We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing ISL product We are confident that you will be completely satisfied with your new Analyzer and we hope that you continue to call on us for all of your laboratory s petroleum testing needs Before you b
64. T menu to display the list of operator names 4 8 Customizing run mode screen A function is provided accessible at level 1 for configuration of the fast mode screen Five of the display items are left to the choice of the laboratory manager if he wishes to personalize the fast mode display As well having decided to display one of these items he may disable enable modification of the display item e Select the Customizing run mode screen of the RUNS ENVIRONMENT menu e Enable or disable the display item by selecting Y for yes or N for no Selection is by flip flop choice The configurable display items are e Sample ID display e Sample No display e Test ID display e Operator name display e Second screen display selected using the Down key in Run mode Run Start screen For the display items that have been selected for display the Modify keys on the right of the screen can then be used to enable disable Y N modification of the first 4 display items on the list above DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 63 5 Diagnostics and measures the Service menu This chapter describes how the Diagnostics submenu is used to check the operation of the different elements of the Analyzer Diagnostics cannot be performed when in test running mode Likewise a CE test cannot be started when the Analyzer is in diagnostic mode e Select Service in the main menu e Select Diagnosti
65. The stepping motor for the stirrer drive arm is located in the control unit The drive arm is presented automatically during testing and retracted into its control unit housing at the end of testing Page I 19 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Page I 20 If the test cover is absent or incorrectly fitted the stirring system will detect this according to the arm position and indicate this anomaly by an alarm An audio alarm is triggered and the test stops Stirring speeds e 105 15 rpm method A e 250 10 rpm method B e 30 rpm method C e None Diagnostics can be used to position and retract the stirrer arm and to select the stirring speed A B C or None 3 2 4 Ignition The type of ignition system is automatically detected and indicated in the test menu screen by a letter in brackets in the Run Test menu E for an electrical igniter G for a gas igniter If when a test is started no igniter is connected the test stops The connector See Figure 1 5 page I 27 of the igniter is on the connection panel of the control unit The igniter support and the inclining mechanism are mounted on the cover Opening the flap allows the igniter to be lowered into the cover The operator may use the Flame diagnostics function to position the test arm swivel the igniter and return the arm see the chapter Diagnostics and measurements in Part 2 3 2 4 1 Test flame and p
66. UISITION BOARD TESTED LCD JONCTION BOARD FIRE DETECTION BOARD 5G2 END OF STROKE BOARD V206 CPU BOARD EQUIPED Last update 02 10 02 Page IV 123 Page intentionally blank Page IV 124 Last update 02 10 02 DOCV206A001 f INDEX Page intentionally blank Page i 126 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Index Index A Certified probe simulater Sample temperature measurement Il 48 Abnormal heating rate IV 110 Cleanifitjes uere eise cue sea I 41 Access EVE n a l 24 Test cup and COVES eccceecceseeeeceseeseeeseeneesseenes I 41 Accessories Cleanup Available for the analyzer l 22 Page contents cette tenes Il 92 Adjusting Computer on line WhOStHAMG dco ec TRES l 21 RS 232 dd Il 74 Alarm Conditions of a test run Signal conditionning failure IV 109 RS 232 xu cete ates ies II 74 Alarmes Connections Categories of IV 107 Fash deed icn 1 28 Alarms Control unit Falli e Aes IV 107 Cooling ierit PES bep Cooling SVSIeht costa notato toca ttt l 19 isplaying sen naina i ne eek Coffactiof Fault eer p TETUR IV 108 Temperature probe reading es l 34 REPOMb ctr ceat de E EA IV 107 Cover Report sess IV 112 Dismantling assembling Ill 101 Repon alarms ee M 1 erage Ped Creating a test Il 59 Stopping a
67. al This manual contains four parts Part 1 Using the FP93 5G2 Part 2 Advanced use of the FP93 5G2 Part 3 Maintenance Part 4 Appendix The first part of the manual allow the operator to perform easily and in few steps the his first flash point test with the FP935G2 Analyzer without having particular previous acknowledgments about flash tests The second part allow to finely configure the FP93 5G2 Analyzer in accordance with the user needs This part is thus intended to experienced operators Sensitive parts of the command software those related to test parameters can of course be protected in read and write mode by user chosen passwords The third part enable the user to handle usual maintenance operations in the safest way The fourth part contain complementary information related to report alarms and RS232C link The values given in the display illustrations in this manual are only included for explanatory purposes and should not be used by the operator ISL does not accept responsibility for any accidents resulting from the use of values given in such display illustrations This warning applies in particular but not exclusively to values for the creation of test programs Page I 14 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f General scope 2 General scope With the new FP93 5G ISL has once again developed a user friendly and ergonomically attractive petroleum product Analyzer Our regular customer
68. aled by a slow flashing of the green LED of the Analyzer front panel By pressing any key the screen display is reactivated 6 5 2 Safety parameters e Select Safety parameters in the RUN DEFAULT VALUES submenu e Select Heating power upper limit and then enter the value as a percentage of the maximum power 550W Values allowed 1 100926 e Select the Upper limit maximum time This is the maximum duration in seconds for the previous parameter i e the maximum time at the maxi entered e Select Alarm if heating rate diff 210096 e Select Stop if heat rate alarm amp tmp gt EFP N Y N e Select Probe cover missing safety This is the maximum duration in minutes without the temperature raises It is default adjust at 4 mn If at the end of the determined duration the temperature raising is inferior to 2096 of the theoretical variation the system deduces the probe or the cover misses If you decide to modify this parameter this warning message will be displayed modification of this parameters requires having access level 2 A Choose lt Continue gt to modify it This parameter allows the detection of the probe cover missing on the cup Modify it could be dangerous 6 5 3 Run parameters e Select Run parameters in the RUN DEFAULT VALUES submenu e Select Cooling temperature limit and enter the temperature of the heating element under which cooling should be stopped after a test run 6
69. ance Manual I 11 I 13 I 13 I 14 I 15 I 16 I 17 I 17 I 18 I 19 I 19 I 19 I 19 I 20 I 21 I 22 I 22 I 22 I 22 I 23 I 23 I 23 I 23 I 23 I 23 I 24 I 24 I 25 I 25 I 26 I 27 I 28 I 28 I 28 I 28 I 28 I 29 I 29 I 30 I 31 I 31 I 32 I 33 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 6 4 ENTERING A NUMERIC VALUE 6 5 FLIP FLOP ENTRIES 7 MEASUREMENT CHECKS 7 1 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 7 1 1 Temperature probe reading correction 7 1 2 Response time correction 7 2 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENT 8 THE FLASH POINT TEST 8 1 PREPARATION AND PROCEDURE 8 1 1 Sampling 8 1 2 Preparation 8 2 TEST PROCEDURE 8 2 1 Selecting a test procedure 8 2 2 Test starting 8 3 TEST RUNNING 8 3 1 Igniter check after pressing RUN START 8 3 2 Manual test stop 8 4 STANDARD TEST STOP 8 4 1 Flash on first flame test 8 4 2 Flash point detection before the standard phase 8 5 CLEANING THE TEST SET 8 6 TEST COVER AND ACCESSORIES CLEANING 9 REGULAR MAINTENANCE PART II ADVANCED USE OF THE FP93 5G2 1 GENERALITIES 2 THE MAIN MENU 3 CALIBRATION THE QUALITY MENU 3 1 SAMPLE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION 3 2 PERIODICITY AND TEST START REFUSAL 3 3 PROBE CORRECTION TABLE 3 4 ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION 4 RUN ENVIRONMENT DEFINITION THE RUNS ENVIRONMENT MENU 4 1 THE ISL FP93 5G2 TEST PRINCIPLE 4 2 TEST PARAMETERS 4 2 Identification and definition paramet
70. ans that there is no periodicity programmed e Use the Start test refusal key to select Y for yes or N for no If this parameter is set at Y then a test cannot be started unless sample probe calibration is performed within the period defined for Calibration frequency 3 3 Probe correction table e Select Quality in the main menu and then select Probe correction table PROBE CORRECTION TABLE Title Temp unit C Correction Reference Probe value Please respect temperature unit Edit table Exit Screen 2 9 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 51 Note the reminder on the display indicating that the probe correction is a calculated by Reference Thermometer Reading Sample Temperature Probe Reading e Select Title and enter a title for identification purposes If the temperature unit needs to be modified use the Temp unit flip flop key to select the correct unit e Select Edit Table There are 21 probe correction values between 0 C 32 F and 400 C 752 F inclusive in steps of 20 C 36 F They are displayed on 2 pages press the Down key for the second page The corrections can be positive or negative Negative ones must be signed All can be entered to the nearest 0 1 of a degree A linear correction will be made for values falling between the 21 correction values For example e Probe correction at 80
71. ation flip flop type See next page for the fast phase standard phase combinations allowed Test every Interval in C F between applications of the igniter Minimum value is 2 C 5 F and maximum value is 10 C The operator should enter a value for the 2 categories of EFP In the case of ASTM D93 A amp B they are lt 110 C 230 F and gt 110 C 230 F Start test at If the fast phase is enabled then the operator can enter here the temperature for the first application of the igniter End fast phase at EFP The temperature at which the fast phase ends should be such that the next phase the standard phase begins correctly i e in accordance with the conditions outlined in the standard method being used The value of this program parameter depends on the heating rate combinations used for the test The minimum limit values for this program parameter are given in the table on the next page The operator should add the start test at value entered for the standard phase corresponding limit value A correct value must be entered so as to obtain the correct heating rate at the first presentation In any case if the fast phase is too long the system will be automatically regulated so as to respect the heating rate of the standard phase If the operator is not sure of the value to be obtained to be entered it is best to leave it blank and the value will be calculated automatically Refer to the table Table 2 1 pa
72. ation procedures consult the standard method aras RIA Page I 35 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 8 2 Test procedure Page I 36 1 Fill the test cup with the test specimen to the filling mark inside of the test cup If too much specimen has been added use a syringe or similar device to remove the excess 2 Place the cup in the heating block The 2 protruding notches of the heating block are used as guides for the 2 slots on the top rim of the cup 3 Place the test cover on the test cup 4 Turn the cover handle clockwise to block the assembly in position Make sure that the locking device is correctly engaged 5 Connect up the flash detector and the sample temperature probe and insert the probe into its holder in the test cover if it is not already in its test cover support 8 2 1 Selecting a test procedure Several test procedures are possible The user can proceed very quickly by entering only the EFP or eventually by calling back the previous one This kind of procedure assume minimal prior run environment definition default values pressure unit and the test No Refer to the section Default values of the chapter Configuration the Analyzer setup menu Part 2 The user can also give more or less information about the test run environment by entering or selecting the right elements in the given lists Operator or test names This other kind of procedure need a prior complete envi
73. aults are accompanied by a continuous audio alarm and have at least one of the consequences indicated in section 1 1 1 page IV 107 The Fault alarms table at the end of this chapter indicates when the system checks for faults and the consequences of detection of faults 1 4 1 Switching to standby A number of fault alarms switch the Analyzer to standby e Fire detection Under all circumstances after auto test e Signal Conditioning Failure Under all circumstances after auto test e Memory Failure At the Analyzer switching on the content of the different memories is checked by the microprocessor e No test flame System tests for presence of the gas test flame for a maximum of 10 min at the start of a run and 1 min at the presentation of the test flame Refer to section 1 4 2 3page IV 109 e Glow plug current failure Current tested 15s after run start for 2 minutes Refer to section 1 4 2 5 page IV 110 e Sample probe failure During a test run e Flash detection failure At test start and during a run e Heating block temperature measurement failure At test start and during a run e Heating block safety temperature During a run e Motor failure At test start and during a run e Heating power safety During a run e Check probe position At test start Page IV 108 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Alarms Switching to standby means that e The gas supply is cut off e The heating is
74. ayed See Appendix Fault and warning alarms When a test is started all the incompatibilities that are not serious enough to warrant stopping the test are reported as warnings by an audible alarm and a Warning no XXX A list of the numbers of all the possible warnings is given in the Fault and warning alarms appendix At the end of the test an intermittent audible alarm sounds The test results are arranged in pages according to specification intervals With the necessary authorizations access level 1 it is possible to associate the samples with results specifications pages Five hundred and fifty 550 results can be arranged in this way they can of course be printed or downloaded via the ALAN network for example for further analysis To this end the Analyzer is equipped as standard with a complete communications interface a printer port an ALAN network port which can be converted into an RS232C serial port by means of an adapter supplied and a service port through which codes can be downloaded in either direction Beyond these standardized and pre installed tests it is of course possible to administer personalized tests which can be saved or ones linked to particular requests For this the Complete Test Manual can be accessed access level 1 via the main menu A compartmentalized testing mode of this kind which you must quit on finishing with it allows a new program to be created from an existing program the one currently
75. ayed press Ok and save the entries in a page between 1 and 20 The principle is the same as that described in section 4 3 page II 59 above for saving a test program e Pages display follows exactly the same principle as Samples display section 4 5 Samples edition page Il 61 e Select Pages display of the RUNS ENVIRONMENT menu to display the page in the memory if there is one e Select Show List to display the list of pages There are on 2 screen displays for the complete list press Down for the 2m page e Select the page to be displayed and the previous screen reappears with the page selected 4 7 Operators name edition and display The access to operators name edition needs the level 1 access password For easy test start preparation it is possible to prepare up to 20 operator names At test start a name can then be rapidly selected and thus avoid text editing for each test e Select Operators edit of the RUNS ENVIRONMENT menu and the first page of the list of operators is displayed To display the second page press Down e Select the desired number and enter the operator name following the editing instructions of the section text editing of the chapter the Analyzer interface Part 1 of the current manual e Having confirmed the entry by ENT press Exit to return to the previous display The operators list display is done as follow e Select Operators display of the RUNS ENVIRONMEN
76. cs in the SERVICE menu Once the DIAGNOSTICS display appears the Analyzer is in diagnostic mode and it remains in diagnostic mode until the Exit key is selected in this display 5 1 Diagnostics and measures displays DIAGNOSTICS Measures Stirrer Printer Flame RS 232 link A Heating Heating 0 Cooling Test flame device lt Exit gt Screen 2 24 5 1 1 Diagnostics display Once the operator has activated a command he can use lt Measures gt to check the device in question In general the procedure is 1 Activate the command 2 Check the corresponding measures display reading e g Heating and or check directly the device e g igniter printout external link output When diagnostics are activated for any of the devices concerning heating and ignition heating element gas SV gas igniter they remain active for 4 min Page ll 64 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Diagnostics and measures the Service menu 5 1 2 Measures display From the DIAGNOSTICS display press lt Measures gt MEASURES Cup under test Sample tmp 23 8C Block tmp AID 27970 R 109 26 AID Heating 0 0 V Corr Rate 0 0 C min AID Atm prs 101 8 KPa Glow plug 0 1 A AID 19974 AID 150 Flash A D Flags HGFEDCBA PONMLKJI Exit Print Screen 2 25 The MEASURES display can be used to check the current readings and the corresponding Analog Digital con
77. current test program or another program If the operator wants to modify the current program before starting the test or if he wants to load another test program he should select Prepare the run PREPARING A FULL MODE RUN Load a test Edit loaded current test Save the current test lt Exit gt Screen 2 40 The operator can now e Modify the current program e Load another program e Save a modified program e Select Ready for run and start the program using the same principle as for a normal test It is also possible to print the current program In Full mode the operator can view all the details of the test program by selecting Down in the test start display 8 3 Exiting Full mode To run a test after a Full mode run select End of full mode run If the current test program has been created and not saved it will be lost on quitting Full mode when the operator confirms by lt OK gt The context of the program will be also lost on quitting If the operator wishes to conserve the exact program created in Full mode he must select Save the current test of Prepare the run before exiting Full mode The default program on switching on is reselected as current program on quitting Full mode DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 85 9 Result of the last test run the Last run result The Last run result menu of the main menu is provided for displaying printing a
78. d with an RS 232C serial link This chapter deals with configuration and operation of this standard RS 232C serial link 2 1 RS 232C link characteristics Plug into the ALAN connectors with the aid of an adapter The software will automatically detect the presence of an RS232 link The results message is systematically transmitted context and program messages are optional Character strings are enclosed within Messages are in ASCII They start with They finish with CK CR LF EOT CK 2 characters checksum the 2 least significant digits expressed in ASCII are the result of the hexadecimal sum of all the preceding characters including the brackets CR 1 character Carriage return ODh LF 1 character Next line OAh EOT 1 character End of transmission character programmable in the RS232 Configuration menu If 0 no end of transmission character If gt 0 it will be transmitted at the end of the last message The value 999 indicates that the field is not being used or is reserved for a future use S 2 1 1 Hardware configuration e Baud Rate 110 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 baud e Data bits 7or8 e Parity even odd or none e Stop bits 1 always 1 for the standard RS 232C link 2 2 Example of messages sent 1 R ACTIVA 3000 120796 1 6 99 C 208 0 209 0 209 5 999 9 999 9 10 OB 1 C LG 4 21 0 100 6 1 E 7 0 12 07 96 0 11 2
79. displayed at the bottom of the screen These values evolve during a test FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Page I 38 The run mode screen can be set to display and give access only to certain functions Refer to the section Customizing the run mode screen ce of chapter Run environment definition the Run environment menu Part 2 A number of Entry options are available using the function keys on the side of the screen 1 Select Sample ID and then select one of the pre programmed sample names proposed 2 Select Operator and then select one of the pre programmed operator names proposed 3 Select Test and then one of the pre programmed tests proposed 4 Select Sample No Enter the sample number as explained in Entering text and numeric values of this chapter It is possible to use the Next No function so as to increment the sample no used for the previous test 5 Select EFP and enter the Expected Flash Point as explained in the Entering a numeric value section of this chapter Press ENT It is also possible to use the Previous EFP function so as to reselect the EFP for the previous test run If the apparatus has been correctly prepared you are now ready to start a test run A RUN START function is provided for this purpose When the RUN START function is selected the following screen is displayed 27 6 C EFP C Applications 0 Analyzer Idle lt
80. e ssseseee I 34 Modification of an already existing test Il 61 RAM Fault ob e e e t dest IV 109 N l Real time clock No test flame esssseeeen IV 110 Setup e waa RI eee eto o Il 82 Numerical pad eeeseeeeeee l 31 Regular maintenance sss l 42 Regulation O g Parameters des peces cad de Il 77 PDT d Regulation check sse II 68 playas s m rh Replacing the sample Operators name Temperature probe III 96 Edition iini DAEESINGacn anam Il 63 Report P Alarms cc stet o dec ge de RU aa aan IV 112 Report alarms Parameters Summary s IV 112 Fast phase tne pec e Il 56 Request and reception of results PASSWOMGS 4 taceo eret esce Dewan see l 24 achat RIAM ES P EEA ARE On E SERRE Il 73 Power consuming devices l 17 3 Resistance values guaranteed Entry of exact Power on parameters vales STAB a eects e T mai divus Temperature measure calibration Il 49 Power supply 1 teer pn Result message Pre safety alarm RS 232 i ce me HERE us II 75 Presentation of the ISL FP93 5G2 aos dedos I 16 me ie ane format site Pensky Martens elements I 19 Result out of spec ssssssusss IV 113 Printer Diagnostics nv e eer rides Il 66 peer 11 92 R6S8l ci eite ex aaa Eai Il 68 Il 87 Page cleanup 1 91 Printer Peeves cenae en cece 1 28 Results pag
81. e Analyzer switches to standby A continuous audio alarm is triggered and the red indicator on the keypad is illuminated As long as the fault exists even though the fault has been acknowledged the indicator remains illuminated 1 1 2 Report alarms A report alarm signals a normal event e g End of test flash or an abnormal event e g Flash on first flame test In both cases an intermittent audio alarm is triggered and the red indicator on the keypad is illuminated The active pulse of the audio alarm can be set See the relevant section of chapter Configuration the Analyzer setup menu Service parameters Part 2 of the current manual When the alarm is acknowledged the indicator is extinguished 1 1 3 Warning alarm A warning alarm indicates that the test started correctly but that the system had to intervene to correct a non conformity This alarm may be signaled during test starting or during a test run when an EFP modification provokes a warning The conformity of the test is guaranteed in its standard phase An intermittent audio alarm is triggered and the red indicator on the keypad is illuminated The active pulse of the audio alarm is always half that of the error report alarm Once acknowledged the indicator is extinguished A warning number is displayed on pressing ALARM STOP Warning no NN A table at the end of this chapter lists the warning numbers and the corresponding warnings s
82. e different accessories they may be disassembled for a through cleaning Refer also to the 3 Part 3 of the current manual e Disconnect the temperature probe from the Analyzer connection panel and unscrew the knurled flange which fixe it to the test cover then remove it carefully e Pull the shutter locking ring in the center of the cover upwards and pull the shutter to the side at the same time to remove it e t is usually possible to clean the flash point detected without dismantling it If you do so handle it carefully and make sure that the ionization flash detection ring still concentric to the cover on reassembling If the flash detection probe must be is removed for cleaning refer to Part 3 of the current manual e Clean the cup the test cover the test cover shutter the stirrer set the flash point detector and the temperature probe e Assemble the test set the test cover and its accessories for the next test The test set standby stand can also be Cleaned If itis necessary to dismantle the stirring set or the flash point detector refer to the 3 part of the manual Page I 41 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 9 Regular maintenance Page l 42 Specific time intervals are not given for these checks In fact the ideal time intervals depend on the Analyzer environment frequency of use and the customer s Quality Assurance needs The following conditions should be taken into consideration when decid
83. e recommended laboratory temperature is between 15 and 35 C e The Analyzer should be placed on a steady horizontal bench top and preferably in a fume cupboard In any case it should be placed in a draught free place and if possible in a location that may be darkened so that the flash point can be observed if required e Allow a minimum clearance of 100 mm at the rear and sides of the Analyzer e Protect the Analyzer from all projections of water see LCD handling precautions further on Page I 26 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Specifications installation and switching on 5 3 Connections Connector of the flash point detector Red LED Heating control Red LED Sample temperature probe Flash point detection connector Green LED Gas flame detection Adjustment of the flash point detection threshold for the ring shaped electrode of ionization Green LED Control of heating block cooling ventilator Igniter connector Gas igniter nozzle Flame test Heating block cooling air Pilot light nozzle outlet Figure 1 5 Connection panel Service port for downloads ALAN network Inlet and Outlet ports and a RS232C link by means of an adapter Printer port Logic card ventilator Fuses Gas supply nozzle Main switcher Power supply Heating block ventilator Figure 1 6 Analyzer rear view Page l 27 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 5 3 1
84. e width Upload Download ISL settings access level 3 Default values Laboratory setup Real time clock Entering password for a given access level Preparing exiting the full mode run Displaying printing and transferring the last test result Initializing the printer Service printings Internal parameters Statistics Displaying printing and transferring a result Displaying the result pages allocation Pages cleanup Access level Page II 46 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Calibration the Quality menu 3 Calibration the Quality menu To ensure the reliability of the test results it is possible to quickly verify the measures of the Analyzer refer to the relevant section of Part 1 Those checks must be done at regular time intervals If a calibration is needed a PS 400 Probe simulator is necessary To achieve those operations follow the instructions of following sections Select Quality in the main menu QUALITY Temperature measurement calibration Next calibration date JJ MM AA Probe correction table Atmospheric pressure calibration lt Exit gt Screen 2 2 S Calibrations cannot be performed during test running DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 47 3 1 Sample temperature measurement calibration Select Sample probe calibration in the Quality display TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Temperature measure calibrati
85. ed as security precaution Should communication be faulty only the external computer can decide whether or not to abort transmission Analyzer response time on receiving ENQ lt 100 ms Real waiting time for acknowledging a results message 2 sec Results transfer delay after end of test Delay for ENQ not limited Number of calls on receiving NAK after a results message Not limited end with ACK or EOT Request and reception of results The external computer uses the ENQ code 05H to ask the Analyzer if any results are ready to be sent If the Analyzer has no results to send it replies ACK 06H If it has the results are sent If there are several fruitless communications the computer may decide to abort transmission by sending an EOT 04H character ANALYZER EXTERNAL COMPUTER 4 ENQ 1 result message XXXXX not properly received 4 NAK 4 ENQ Same message e XXXXXX j Abandon result transfer r EOT Abort ENQ No result ACK gt ENQ ACK If no result p gt ou Transfert of result p gt On receiving ACK the computer need not reply On receiving a results message the latter must be checked checksum and the computer must reply ACK 06H or NAK 15H depending on whether the message was correct or not ANALYZER EXTERNAL COMPUTER ENQ 1 result message XXXXX Not properly received Conserve the result message NAK On receiving N
86. ee the Table 4 2 page IV 113 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page IV 107 1 2 Displaying alarm cause stopping audio alarm When an audio alarm is triggered press the ALARM STOP key to discover the origin of the alarm In the case of fault report alarms the exact cause of the alarm is displayed Examples e Fire detection e Flash on first flame test e End of test flash amp fire In the case of Warning alarms a warning number is displayed Select lt Acquit gt to stop the audio alarm and return to the previous display Note that in the case of fault alarms if the fault s still exists exist the red indicator remains illuminated 1 3 Alarm treatment Some fault alarms instances may involve a danger for the operator and or the Analyzer For this reason the system is programmed to immediately request standby However this does not mean that the system is safety proof If the Analyzer does not switch to standby the operator and or the Analyzer may not be free from all risk For example because of a faulty component a fault alarm that normally should switch the Analyzer to standby may not do so In such circumstances the operator must intervene and switch off the Analyzer The operator should also use his know how and discretion In general when an audio alarm is triggered the operator should display the cause and check that everything is in order 1 4 Fault alarms All f
87. eeeeseeeeeneeeteeeeeeeneeeees Il 58 Fire detection cccccccccecceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees l 23 Fire detection 1 26 Replacing thermofuse sssse III 102 Flags Input circuit signals eseesesssss Il 65 Flame Test ii ete 1 39 Flash on first flame test IV 112 Flash on first flame test 1 40 Flash POI vss etre Bod eae herent I 14 Definition x orte chon eee ep teme ee 1 15 Flash point detection Threshold adjusting ssssuss III 100 FEP93 5G2 nee ete I 15 FP93 5G2 Analyzer sssssssss l 17 Function keys ssssssssseeee I 31 Fuses Main ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseneeeeseeeeeeneeees IIl 102 G Gas igniter erret Ill 99 Gas ignition Assembling dismantling Ill 99 Gas flame adjusting ssssss IIl 100 Gas Supply tret ee 1 25 General scope sesssssseeeseeeeee I 15 Generalities sseessssssss Il 45 H Hardware flow control RS 232 sender eerta Il 72 Heating Diagnostics ento tege Il 66 Heating ec ett eerte beers 1 25 Heating block eee I 19 Heating rate Combinations possible suse Il 57 Fast phase cst ce Il 56 I Igniter Diagnostics Ignition
88. egin we ask you to take a few minutes to become acquainted with ISL and its history O ISL s beginnings go back to 1975 when a group of engineers and scientists from the heart of the Northern France s petrochemical industry began seeking ways to automate petroleum testing The neighboring industry served as an excellent research and development proving ground for their new equipment By the end of 70 s several quality instruments had been developed and were being marketed in Europe under ATPEM Trademark The most famous of these new instruments was the CPP 97 Automatic Cloud and Pour Point Analyzer Introduced in the early 1980 s its successor the CPP97 6 revolutionized cold flow testing enabling up to six tests automatically and simultaneously Adding new automatic instruments each year ATPEM soon became a world wide leader in automatic petroleum test instrumentation In 1986 they expanded operations reorganizing into the company now knows as ISL Striving to maintain close contact with customers in over 75 countries ISL has since grown founded sales amp service branches on each continent With design marketing service and support operating together under the ISL roof the company reached a new dimension in 1993 by obtaining ISO 9002 certification from the BVQI Working hard to extend our quality assurance program we received ISO 9001 certification in 1995 Though best known for distillation viscosity testing cold beha
89. element If the thermocouple is not connected or if it is defective this fault is signaled A test run cannot be started and a run in progress is stopped The thermocouple connection should be checked If after investigation it is found that the thermocouple is defective then the heating element thermocouple assembly should be replaced See the relevant section of Part 3 1 4 2 11 Heating block safety temperature This fault can be detected in standby or during test running If the heating block temperature exceeds 730 C the Heating power is limited to 8096 If during test running the heating block temperature exceeds 750 C the test is stopped and the Analyzer goes into standby Check that the probe is correctly in place in the cup Check the probe connection on the test unit Have the probe connection inside the Analyzer checked 1 4 2 12 Program checksum error This fault is tested for at run start up Test start up is refused If a checksum error is detected print the program and check it for errors If no errors are found modify a parameter and save the program so as to force the calculation of the checksum 1 4 2 13 Abnormal flash detection This fault is tested for during a test run The test is not stopped It is signaled if A flash point is detected before the igniter presentation phase and between actual presentations of the igniter The fault is not triggered by manual presentation commanded during S the presentation
90. emperature measurement Glhecks o tree rete E 1 34 Temperature measurement 1 26 Temperature unit Test parameters cccecccecseseeeeeneeeeeeneeeeeneeeees Il 55 Test Parameters rigsnoer a aae Il 54 Post test and cleaning l 41 Preparation and procedure I 35 Pririclple erret cette R tee cremate Il 54 Test arm seine tede ie 1 22 Test contents RS 232 fac thei a e esa Esc dices Il 75 Test cup and test cover eccere l 18 Test every Fast phase ceccccceeceeeeeseeeeeeneeeseneeeeeeneeensaees Il 56 Test Every Standard phase ssssssssessss Il 58 Test flame Adjlstitig 6 224 enter oett nien l 21 Test flame and pilot light 1 20 Test flame igniter Diagnostics cett o i E edet an Il 67 Test method Summaya e 4 estate Sarde ctim eee eec l 15 Test name Test parameters cccceccceeeeseeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeneeeees Il 55 Test procedure eee I 36 DOCV206A001 f Index Test running cccccccceeeeeececeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 1 39 U Test start kei Il 58 f ESAT seis Rises ete as T I 18 Unpacking Viewin e ie TA e I 19 uM CM M E E ee Text V Eding m e tah oes ath coe eae ct I 33 Th f Validation ermoruse Automatic of results ssssssssss Il 71 Remplacement cccccesceeeceeeeeeseneeeeeneeees III 102 T d a i i Manual of results
91. enance Manual Page II 59 FINAL PHASE Up Go No Go N Test at EFP only Pre safety at EFP ST Safety at EFP 2E Cancel Down Screen 2 19 e Press Ok and the display becomes CUSTOMIZING A TEST Save Save as Exit Screen 2 20 e Select SAVE AS and the list of already existing tests are displayed from 1 to 20 as follows SAVE AS T01 T06 T02 T07 T03 T08 T04 T09 T05 T10 lt Exit gt lt Down gt Screen 2 21 Page II 60 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Run environment definition the Runs environment menu e The second page test no 11 to 20 can be displayed by selecting lt Down gt e Select the desired test no key and the previous display Screen 2 20 returns proposing the test no selected e Select Exit the screen CUSTOMIZE A TEST Screen 2 17 appears The chosen test number is displayed e To return to the first display of this section 4 3 Screen 2 17 without saving the program select Exit The test that was created has thus been saved under this test no If the program is modified afterwards the operator can save the modifications using SAVE 4 4 Modification of an already existing test Customizing a program needs the level 1 access password e Select Runs environment in the main menu e Select the submenu Customize a test The display becomes CUSTOMIZE A T
92. er having checked the last run result e Select Validate external link transmission in Last run result display e Select lt OK gt to validate Page II 86 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Printings the Printing menu 10 Printings the Printing menu The Analyzer is equipped with a standard Centronics parallel printer interface including a standard 25 pin PC connector A 40 column or an 80 column EPSON compatible printer can be used e ISL can deliver such a printer as an accessory e All printouts are in text mode e All print functions can be accessed from the Printing menu of the main menu e Select Printing of the main menu Results get in SECURITY can be displayed or printed See section 4 5 cS Samples edition and display page II 61 of the chapter 0 current part 10 1 Printer Reset Resetting the printer has the effect of reprogramming the printer hardware and its interface e Select Printer reset in the Printing menu 10 2 Environment Printing e Select Environment printing in the PRINTING menu The following lists can be printed immediately e Samples list e Operators list e Test results pages list e Tests list ENVIRONMENT PRINTING Samples list One sample contents Pages list One page contents Tests list One test contents Operators list Exit Screen 2 41 10 2 1 One sample contents e Select One sample contents and the Sa
93. ers 4 2 2 Fast phase 4 2 3 Standard phase 4 2 4 Final phase 4 3 CUSTOMIZING A TEST ENTERING PARAMETERS 4 4 MODIFICATION OF AN ALREADY EXISTING TEST 4 5 SAMPLES EDITION AND DISPLAY 4 6 SPECIFICATION PAGES EDITING AND DISPLAY 4 7 OPERATORS NAME EDITION AND DISPLAY 4 8 CUSTOMIZING RUN MODE SCREEN 5 DIAGNOSTICS AND MEASURES THE SERVICE MENU 5 1 DIAGNOSTICS AND MEASURES DISPLAYS 5 1 1 Diagnostics display 5 1 2 Measures display DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual 1 33 1 33 1 34 1 34 1 34 1 34 1 34 1 35 1 35 1 35 1 35 1 36 1 36 1 37 1 39 1 39 1 39 1 39 1 40 1 41 1 41 1 41 1 42 I 43 11 45 11 46 11 47 11 48 Il 51 Il 51 Il 53 11 54 Il 54 Il 54 Il 55 Il 56 1557 1I 58 1I 59 Il 61 Il 61 Il 62 11 63 11 63 11 64 Il 64 I 64 I 65 Page 7 5 2 DIFFERENT DIAGNOSTICS 5 2 1 Heating 5 2 2 Cooling 5 2 3 Printer 5 2 4 RS 232 External link 5 2 5 Stirrer 5 2 6 Igniter 5 2 7 Electrical igniter 5 3 SERVICE PRINTING INTERNAL PARAMETERS 5 3 1 Service parameters list printing 5 3 2 Measures printing 5 3 3 Regulation check 5 3 4 Printer reset 6 CONFIGURATION ANALYZER SETUP MENU 6 1 PRINTER SETUP 6 2 RS 232 LINK SETUP 6 2 1 Hardware setup communication parameters 6 2 2 Software setup 6 2 3 Data flow control 6 2 4 Computer on line 6 2 5 Transmitted data 6 2 6 Result message format 6 2 7 External link test 6 3
94. es allocation 11 91 Finle48St ien E tbe RS Il 88 R it esults memory NIE Il 69 Displaylprinting s 11 89 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page i 129 Results pages Organizing results sseesssss Il 89 Rounded Test parameters ssessessssesssss 1 55 RS 232C External link setup sseesseeesss Il 69 RS 232C standard external link IV 114 RS 232 External link Diagnostics lia en ety Il 66 RS 232C Example of the use with a PC IV 114 Hardware configuration Hardware setup sssssssseseeeeeeee Il 70 Software SCtup ccccecsceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeseeeeeeeneeees Il 71 Run default values CI o A E E EAE A E A Il 80 Run environment Definition sastradu edd Il 54 Run environment Printing ato Il 87 Run environment definition Il 54 Run mode screen Customizing Aga E Ht chida d Il 63 S Safe battery Troubles ssssesseseeeseeeeenenenn nennt IIl 101 Safe memory Fault ion cr cree to a a etd IV 109 Safeties FP93 5G2 System cette l 23 Safety parameters SOUP en ails ayant ee eee eee Il 81 Sample Display uen e ERE e gd Il 62 Sample temperature measurement Calibration oer e re hes Il 48 Samples Edition and display ssssssssss Il 61 Sampling MEAE Ee NEEE EA
95. etection Stirring arm Thermofuse housing Stirring arm Test cover handle Test cup and cover standby stand Test cup handle Sample temperature probe Stirrer rod guide left hand screw thread Flash point detector Figure 1 3 Test unit 3 2 Presentation of the Pensky Martens elements 3 2 1 Heating block A wall heating element provides heating for the metallic test cup well During testing the test cup is placed in this well An integrated thermocouple measures the temperature in the heating block Heating rates Fast 12 C min 2 C min Method A 5 5 C min 0 5 C min Method B 1 25 C min 0 25 C min Slow 3 C min 0 5 C min Diagnostics can be used to command heating The red led of the connection panel Figure 1 5 page I 27 switch on indicating heating 3 2 2 Cooling system An air flow is generated by a fan located at the rear of the heating block The fan takes in fresh air at the back of the unit and hot air is blown throughout a grid at rear of the heating block Performance With the test cup and cover in place and the sample having been heated to 300 C the heating block can be cooled down to 50 C in 10 minutes Do not block the air circulation outlet behind the heating block and the air circulation inlet on the read of the test unit Diagnostics can be used to command cooling 3 2 3 Stirring system The stirrer is mounted on the test cover
96. ge Il 57 and also the curves below Page II 56 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Run environment definition the Runs environment menu Temperature Ti ime Heating rate Time 250 E12 Y 200 9 10 2 150 8 8 Pw ws a Fast End EFP 17 EFP H cm PAS uie Time run ati ae oe Time Curve 1 Curve 2 4 2 3 Standard phase e Press the Down key STANDARD PHASE Up Heating rate A Test every 2 0 C if EFP lt 110 0 C Test every 2 0 C if EFP gt 110 0 C Start of test at EFP XX C if EFP lt 110 C Start of test at EFP XX C if EFP gt 110 C lt Down gt Screen 2 15 This phase sets the parameters heating rate interval between igniter applications temperature of first application of the igniter in accordance with the standard method being used Heating rate 4 possibilities exist e Low 3 C min e A 5 5 C min e B 1 25 C min e High 12 C min Selection during test creation flip flop type Fast Phase None None None None High High High A High A Standard Phase Low A B High Low A A B High A End of fast phase 45 C 35 C 45 C 15 C 0 C 0 C Min Limit values 80 F 64 F 80 F 27 F 0 F 0 F Table 2 1 Heating rate possible combinations and fast phase limit values DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 57 Test Every Interval in C F between applications of the igniter Programmable from 0 5 C 1 F
97. he Analyzer switching on no test can be started In this case try first to switch off the Analyzer and than switch it on again if the fault is persistent refer to alarm appendix for more information and eventually troubleshooting Page I 30 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f The Analyzer interface 6 The Analyzer interface STOP Alarm stop stop printing and Reset keys Running test and standby green LED and alarm red LED Arrow keys Brightness adjusting knob Figure 1 7 Analyzer interface 6 1 Keypad Function keys Numerical pad The universal type keypad no particular language has been kept simple It has no alphabetic keys and no double function keys It includes Page I 31 Numerical keys Backspace DELETE Deleting characters Point Dash FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Function keys RESET Abandons all data entry or quits sample creation display page creation display and program creation display C fa i PRINT STOP Stops printing 2 ALARM STOP Displays the triggered alarm The audio alarm can be stopped except for fire TAM detection in this display C STOP STOP Abandons test running started using RUN START No effect on character entry ENT ENT Confirmation of entry a letter text collectively a value Two built in indicators Test green led continuous Test running intermitten
98. he result observed corrected or rounded depending on the test configuration is compared with the upper and lower limits If the result is within the specifications In spec for the results page then it is recorded in this page If a result of a pre programmed sample is Out of spec it is stocked in the page defined during Samples editing f there is no specified page the result in stored in page 21 this page is the Out of spec results storage default page Select Pages edit of the RUNS ENVIRONMENT menu to display an Output page From this display the list of Output pages names can be displayed by pressing Show List OUTPUT PAGES EDIT Show list No Title 0 storage still available Spec Min Spec Max Storage 25 results Exit Edit Screen 2 23 To display an existing page use the Show List function and then select the page no The specification page reappears filled out e Select the Edit function to switch the system to Edit mode lt Edit gt becomes lt Ok gt e Enter the title the mini and maxi specification result values and the maximum number of results that can be saved on the page For details on the latter entry see chapter 11 Results and printing the Results memory menu page II 89 Page II 62 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Run environment definition the Runs environment menu e Once all the entries are displ
99. ilot light The test flame lights automatically at the beginning of a test If the test flame happens to go out a pilot light will rapidly relight the test flame the two flames being in contact in the idle position If the test flame and the pilot light are both out a detection system will light up a glow plug that relights both flames During a test if the test flame is absent for more than 2 minutes or if the flame is absent at the moment of presentation the test will stop Gas supply is controlled by a solenoid valve and the operator may adjust the test flame by means of a valve screw knob on the front side of the control unit See Figure 1 4 page I 21 The SV gas inlet is at the rear of the control unit panel The test flame igniter is equipped with a flame detection and ignition device The igniter arm having been positioned on selecting Run Start if the test flame is not lit immediately the system will attempt to light it during 10 min If after this delay it is not lit the test is stopped During test if the test flame is absent for 1 min or if it is absent at the moment of a test flame presentation the test is stopped e Gas used Propane or Butane e Inlet pressure 40 mbar maxi e Inlet operating pressure 28 mbar The gas solenoid valve and the gas flame igniter can be manually commanded for diagnostics FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Presentation of the FP93 5G2 3 2 4 2 Gas flame adjustment
100. ing the regular maintenance time intervals e Ambient temperature above 25 C 77 F e Anumber of different Analyzer operators e Dirty or dusty ambient air e The Analyzer is operated during multiple shifts each day The optimal time interval will only come from experience Here is a list of checks and possible maintenance operations 1 2 0 00 On Adjustment of the test flame check at the beginning of the test and if necessary adjust by means of the valve setting knob Temperature measurement check at regular intervals see chapter 7 Measurement checks page 1 34 Atmospheric pressure measurement check see chapter 7 Measurement checks page l 34 The cup the flash detector the temperature probe the flame nozzle and the test cup should always be clean Refer to the previous section Dismantle the cover for a periodic in depth cleaning Refer also to the Part III of the current manual Real time clock setting refer to the Part Il section 6 7 page II 82 Temperature probe replacement Refer to the Part III of the current manual Flash detector replacement Refer to the Part Ill of the current manual Glow plug replacement Refer to the Part IIl of the current manual Regular uploading of the service parameters refer to the Part Il section 6 3 Service service parameters page Il 76 10 Printer paper ink ribbon replacement See printer manual FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f PART II A
101. ion parameters The PID regulation parameters can be set manually by the Service engineer e Select Regulation parameters REGULATION PARAMETERS Kp pp Ti iii s Td ds Delta t xx s lt Exit gt Screen 2 34 Normally these values are not modified However it is possible to disable a parameter by entering 0 The delta is for information It cannot be modified by the operator DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 77 Page Il 78 6 3 2 Buzzer pulse width This parameter is used to set the active pulse of the intermittent Error and Report alarms The active pulse of the Warning alarms is half the value set for the Error and Report alarms e Select Buzzer pulse width and type in a value between 0 and 100 ms Confirm by ENT 6 3 3 Modification of the sample temperature calibration values The low and high reference resistance values and the corresponding A D conversion counts relate to the temperature probe calibration They are set by automatic calibration and are not normally modified afterwards If they are manually adjusted using this function then an indicator will signal this on the results display and printout Refer in Part I chapter 9 Result of the last test run the Last run result page Il 86 and chapter 11 Results and printing the Results memory menu page II 89 6 3 4 Upload Download A PC program is provided with the standard FP93
102. is detected on the first application of the igniter when the test is not programmed GO NO GO an alarm is triggered and the test is stopped On displaying the origin of the alarm the operator will know that a Flash on first flame test has been detected In this way the operator may repeat the test with a fresh specimen of the sample using the erroneous flash point temperature as the EFP The first application for the repeated test will thus be 17 C 30 F below the erroneous flash point FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f The flash point test 8 42 Flash point detection before the standard phase If the flash point is detected before the standard phase the test that is running stops and the abnormal flash detection is triggered 8 5 Cleaning the test set CE The recommended safe handling temperature is below 55 C 130 F The operator can remove the test cover and the cup e Turn the handle of the test cover anti clockwise to unlock it e Remove the cover with the probe in its holder and place it in the standby holder provided e Carefully remove the cup and its contents e Clean the cup the test cover and all accessories with a suitable cleaning agent In general all dirty accessories including the test flame nozzle that might affect the test run result should be cleaned AN Do not use cleaning solvents near a flame 8 6 Test cover and accessories cleaning e Depending on the state of th
103. iter is subsequently applied at the correct frequency until the vapor above the sample ignites Stirring is discontinued during application of the igniter The operator can also run a non standard flash point test on the FP93 5G Definitions Flash Point in petroleum products The lowest temperature corrected to a barometric pressure of 101 3 kPa 760 mm Hg at which application of an ignition source causes the vapors of a specimen of the sample to ignite under specified conditions of test EFP Expected Flash Point The test specimen is deemed to have flashed when a flame appears and instantaneously propagates itself over the entire surface of the test specimen Page I 15 Extracts from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards D 93 94 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 3 Presentation of the FP93 5G2 This new version of the Pensky Martens automatic flash point Analyzer FP93 5G2 is a complete redesign rather than just an improvement A concerted attempt to simplify it has been undertaken with increased reliability and lifetime as the end in view At the same time its simplicity of use has been maintained and indeed enhanced Thus as soon as it is switched on and any key is touched the operator can start a test simply by entering the presumed temperature or recalling the presumed temperature of the previous test The type of test default will have been configured previously by the laboratory manager acce
104. l Mls IV 114 Existing test Modification csse Il 61 External alarm Characteristics sese IIl 103 Connecting ee rr IIl 103 External link eeesssssssss 1 25 External link test RS 232G a diis dab nk Il 76 F Fast phase Heating rates einna a Il 56 Stait testata iarri aa Il 56 TEST OVET iiam an deiade diia aiii Il 56 Test parameters sssssssessssss Il 56 Fast Phase Minimum limit values eeeeeeeee Il 58 Fault Low battery IV 112 Sale MEMON coto a ence aeta IV 109 Fault Abnormal atmospheric Pressure Abnormal flash detection Abnormal heating rate ussssse Fire detection encre Flash detection failure IV 110 Flat battery IIl 101 Glow plug current failure IV 110 Heating ee rr ri nne eg ER IV 111 Motor board link eeeeeneeee IV 111 Page i 128 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Safe memory a n eeren Sample probe ssssssessees Test cover non detected Test flame abnormally lit Test syste Mreneo Faults Heating block safety temperature IV 111 Heating block temp measurement failure IV 111 Summary det EE sene a Ka oE IV 109 Final phase Test parameters c cccceccc
105. lace with the knurled screw oO Thread the wire into the support A Connect the glow plug to the connection panel Page III 98 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f External operations Glow plug wire support Igniter knurled screw Igniter tilting support Glow plug wire Glow plug Figure 3 12 The test cover with an electrical igniter 2 4 2 The gas igniter The gas ignition device is optional It can only be assembled on Analyzers with a gas supply circuit The gas igniter set includes 1 The gas igniter 2 Pilot light relight glow plug assembly its support wires and connectors 3 Two silicon tubes Be sure that the Analyzer is connected to the gas supply before using the gas igniter 2 4 2 1 Assembling dismantling the gas igniter 1 Dismantle the electrical igniter as indicated in the previous section 2 Remove the cover and assemble on it the pilot light relight glow plug support using the screws provided 3 Put the pilot light and the relight glow plug in the corresponding holes of the support assembly as indicated in the figure below and fixe them in place using the knurled screws The pilot light and the relight glow plug must be mounted practically in contact unscrew the pilot light and rotate it if necessary 4 Put the gas igniter in the corresponding hole of the tilting support fixed on the cover Fix it in place with the knurled screw 5 Connect the gas inlet
106. modify the pressure unit kPa mmHg select Ext pressure unit flip flop selection Select Ext barometer pressure and enter the reading taken on the reference barometer The pressure measured by the Analyzer is displayed at the top of the screen The reference pressure can be entered using either unit kPa mmHg Do not confuse the pressure unit used for entry of the reference barometer reading with the pressure unit display configuration The display unit is set using Power on parameters of Run default values See chapter Configuration Analyzer setup menu DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 53 4 Run environment definition the Runs environment menu 4 1 The ISL FP93 5G2 test principle A FP93 5G test program consists of a number of test guideline parameters and a sample ID The guideline parameters and the sample ID are saved in a Test numbered from 1 to 20 In general the guideline parameters depend on the type of sample being analyzed These parameters are defined in the various standard methods for example ASTM D 93 A B IP 34 It is also possible to create a test which does not correspond with a standard method The test program range of the ISL FP93 5G Analyzer on leaving the factory includes all the standard methods listed in chapter 1 ASTM IP NF EN ISO The customer can of course replace by his own personal test programs the test programs he does not require The o
107. mperature remains displayed when the test is stopped The results observed corrected rounded depending on the program is displayed to the nearest first decimal digit On the first line below the large Sample temperature display are displayed 1 the EFP at the first automatic igniter presentation 2 the number of igniter applications until the flash point 3 FLASH temperature of detected flash point 4 aresult indicator for the In spec test The result information is also available at the bottom of the Test start screen See chapter Test results the Results menu Part 2 The stirrer drive arm and the shutter igniter presentation arm return to their housings Fast cooling of the heating block is started up until the Cooling temperature limit is reached Parameter setting See section Default values of the chapter Configuration The Analyzer setup menu Part 2 The flash and fire point temperatures are still displayed when the test is stopped The result observed corrected rounded depending on the program is displayed to the nearest first decimal digit the current sample temperature takes the place of the displayed detection temperature in the following cases S At the beginning of a new test by pressing the STOP key by selecting Sample ID Sample No or menu lt START RUN gt by selecting Prepare the run or End of full mode run 8 4 1 Flash on first flame test If a flash point
108. mple display in the memory appears e Select Show List and select a sample from the resulting display e Select Print to start printing of the displayed sample DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page II 87 10 2 2 One spec page contents e Select One page contents of ENVIRONMENT PRINTING to display the Output page in the memory e Select Show List and then select a specification page from the resulting lists e Select Print in the resulting OUTPUT PAGES DISPLAY 10 2 3 One test contents e Select One test contents of ENVIRONMENT PRINTING e Select Show tests list and select a test from the resulting lists e Select Display to display the test just selected The test is displayed as illustrated in chapter 4 Run environment definition the Runs environment menu page II 54 The 4 Screen pages of the test are also displayed in the same way e Select Print to obtain a printout of the selected test 10 3 Printer link test Refer to the section 5 2 Different diagnostics page II 66 of the current part Page II 88 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Results and printing the Results memory menu 11 Results and printing the Results memory menu 11 1 Results pages Result pages from 1 to 20 are reserved for the pre programmed samples Flash point result specifications can be entered for these pages A result page 21 also exists but upper and lower
109. n without protocol The last parameter can be used when no protocol is used i e when all of the RS 232 Flow control protocol parameters are configured N e Select the 4th parameter key and enter the value in seconds See Screen 2 31 page Il 72 The time between each message will be as configured It is not possible to request a second transmission of any message 6 2 3 2 Transmission with protocol If a communication protocol parameter is configured Y for yes then a dialogue protocol will be necessary between the Analyzer and the external computer e The Analyzer must be authorized to transfer results e t is the external computer that controls the message transfer rate The operator can choose from 3 types of protocols a Hardware flow control Refer to the RS 232C appendix hardware characteristics of the link b Software flow control If the Software Flow Control protocol is used then transmission is started automatically by default on switching on and continues until the Analyzer receives the XOFF code which instructs it to stop sending data The Analyzer will only resume sending data when it has received the XON code The values of the character codes are 11H for XON and 13H for XOFF Page Il 72 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f an Configuration Analyzer setup menu ISL c ENQ ACK protocol All messages from the Analyzer must be acknowledged by the external computer transmission confirm
110. nd validation for transmission on the external link of the result of the last run e Select Last run result in the main menu e To print the last run result select Print e To display the last run result select Display e After having checked the last run result e Select Validate external link transmission in LAST RUN RESULT display e If Automatic Validation of Results is configured N for no in the RS 232C SOFTWARE SETUP then the operator must manually validate the last run result before it will be transmitted on the external link If another result is recorded before validation for transmission the CE result will be lost 9 1 Displaying the last run result The display LAST RUN RESULT DISPLAY indicates e The date and the time e The sample ID the sample no the operator the test no the test name and the atmospheric pressure e The observed and the corrected or the corrected amp rounded Flash Point result e An indicator if The probe temperature measurement values were manually adjusted i e without using the automatic calibration function of the system see section 6 3 3 Modification of the sample temperature calibration values page Il 78 or e The next calibration date has passed e The observed and the corrected or the corrected amp rounded Fire point result To print the result from this display press Print 9 2 External link transmission validation e Aft
111. nit silicon gas tubing to pilot light nozzle D3 5 D1 5 mm External Link e Standard Centronics parallel interface for printer e ALAN Interface e Service Port e RS 232C Serial Link with or without protocol signals and codes CTS ENQ ACK XON XOFF on 9 pin output male connector Page I 25 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Fire Detection e If fire is detected an audible alarm is activated and the Analyzer switches over to standby eA safety relay is provided for connection of a fire extinguishing system and or an external alarm See chapter Internal operation Part 3 Maintenance e Detection made by thermofuse mounted on the agitation arm 157 C 250V AC 10A Temperature Measurement e Measuring instrument Pt 100 probe e Range 0 to 400 C e Correction available in steps of 20 C 36 F e Response time equivalent to ASTM D93 A thermometer LCD Monochrome Graphic Display e Backlight Cold cathode fluorescent e Resolution 320 240 pixels 15 lines of 40 characters e Viewing area 120 90 mm approx e Pixel size 0 33 0 33 e Contrast and backlight adjustable e Backlight standby mode _ adjustable Keypad The screen and keypad are resistant to most chemicals met in the petrochemical industries 5 2 After unpacking laboratory for XX hours especially if it has been stored at low Once the Analyzer has been unpacked it is best to leave it idle in the temperatures e Th
112. ntered via a pre programmed sample the EFP is entered directly See section 6 4 Entering a numeric value page I 33 e Test Type of test for example ASTM D93 A B IP 34 A B NF EN 22719 The Analyzer complies with the ASTM D93 A B IP 34 A B NF EN 22719 and ISO 2719 standard methods see chapter 2 General scope page I 15 e Operator Operator s name e Exit to main menu The sample ID the type of test and the operator name can be pre CER programmed On selecting one of these functions the operator is presented with a list He should select one item from the displayed list e Next No increment the sample number e Previous EFP for using the previous test EFP e The RUN START E G function is used to start the test selected on the screen If no igniting device is connected the field between brackets still blank e The Display Screen 1 5 page l 37 function switches the Analyzer to the 4 digit sample temperature TEST RUN display This TEST RUN screen is automatically activated at test start The temperature display can be read at a distance of 5 meters The expected flash point the Analyzer status e g Test the date the time and the glow plug current when it is used are also displayed e The Down key allows the operator to display the page numbers allocated to the results In Spec and Out spec e The temperature T and the no of igniter applications A are
113. o available or enter the digits directly from the keypad e Display the desired value Press the ENT key to confirm the value 6 5 Flip flop entries This is the simplest form of parameter setting It is used in all cases where a limited number of choices are possible Examples include Y N C F The operator need only press the key until the desired parameter is displayed Page I 33 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 7 Measurement checks To ensure that the FP93 5G2 results are reliable the operator may quickly check the various readings These readings should be checked at regular intervals in conformity with the quality assurance needs of the customer 7 1 Temperature measurement For this operation the operator needs an ISL probe simulator PS 400 The Analyzer should not be in running mode 1 Disconnect the temperature probe from its connector See Figure 1 5 page l 27 and connect the ISL PS 400 in its place 2 From the run test screen see Screen 1 2 page I 30 select lt Display gt 3 Set the PS 400 rotary switch on 0 C 32 F 4 Once the temperature display has stabilized make sure that the temperature reading is 0 C 32 F 5 Now position the PS 400 rotary switch on 400 C 752 F and once the reading on the display has stabilized make sure that it is 400 C 752 F If calibration is necessary consult the relevant chapter of the Part 2 The sample probe calibration freq
114. o the nearest 0 5 C DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page Il 55 4 2 2 Fast phase e Press the lt Down gt key to display the next page FAST PHASE lt Up gt Heating rate A Test every 10 0 C if ERP lt 110 0 C Test every 10 0 C if ERP gt 110 0 C Start of test at XX YY C End of fast phase at ERP YY C lt Down gt Screen 2 14 This phase is optional and provided for those operators who wish to start the test rapidly and or who wish to apply the ignition source before the temperature EFP 17 C for ASTM D93 A specified in the standard method It is particularly interesting for heating samples that have a high EFP to the temperature indicated in the standard method for the first application of the ignition source It can also be used to rapidly determine an approximate EFP for a sample This phase can be disabled by selecting none for the heating rate The 2 heating phases can have same heating rate In this way a uniform heating rate will be kept for the 2 phases but the frequency of the igniter presentation will be different The minimum value for the end of the fast CE phase before the first presentation is thus disregarded The fast phase igniter presentations continue until the beginning of the start of the standard phase Heating rate 3 possibilities exist None disables the fast phase A 5 5 C min and High 12 C min Selection during test cre
115. ode either by automatic detection or by operator request it waits for transmission from the PC Once the PC transfer program is loaded it sends a message to the Analyzer The Analyzer indicates the type of transfer required After a safety protection exchange between the PC and the Analyzer the PC sends the required information to the Analyzer which treats this information The PC confirms the termination of the transfer 6 3 4 2 Installation and Starting the Transfer Program Follow the instructions of Read me file FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Configuration Analyzer setup menu 6 3 4 3 Transfer requested by the operator Preparation e Switch off the host PC and the Analyzer and connect the external link cable between the serial link connector at the rear of the Analyzer and the host PC Switch on the PC and Analyzer e Note the names of the HEX and NVM files in the C ISL MEMPROG sub directory On the Analyzer e Select Upload download in the TECHNICAL SETUP submenu UPLOAD DOWNLOAD Internal parameters upload Internal parameters download Program download Text download Warning Reset required to terminate lt Exit gt Screen 2 35 e Select the required command The Analyzer display indicates the type of transfer expected The reset referred to will be performed automatically at the end of the CE transfer On the PC e Start the transfer program
116. on Calibration frequency 30 days Next calibration date JJ MM AA Start test refusal N lt Exit gt Screen 2 3 For calibration of the sample temperature measurement the sample temperature probe must be disconnected and replaced by an ISL probe simulator PS 400 Disconnect the temperature probe see Part section 5 3 Connections page l 27 and connect probe simulator Select Temp measure calibration of TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT screen Page Il 48 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Calibration the Quality menu TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Operator OP1 Calibration reference REF Use 0 400 C probe simulator Use resistance values lt Exit gt Screen 2 4 Enter the operator name and the calibration reference If the probe simulator has not been guaranteed 0 C 400 C then its resistance values should be guaranteed and their exact values must first CO be entered Resistance values can be guaranteed by ISL or another authorized company Resistance Values Guaranteed Entry of exact values Select Use resistance values TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION Resistance on position 0 100 00 Ohms Resistance on position 400 247 06 Ohms lt Exit gt Screen 2 5 Enter the exact resistance values to 2 decimal digits opposite O C and 400 C Typical ISL probe simulator values are indicated in the above display Press lt OK gt
117. ords are the following e The Laboratory password level 1 is 0 The master password is 3174 e The Service password level 2 is 0 The master password is 6216 To modify the factory set passwords refer to the sections listed below 3 For Laboratory password Access level 1 modification refer to the Part Il section 6 6 Laboratory setup page II 81 of the chapter 6 Configuration Analyzer setup menu page Il 69 4 For Service password Access level 2 modification refer to the Part Il section 6 3 Service service parameters page Il 76 of the chapter 6 Configuration Analyzer setup menu page II 69 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page IV 117 4 Spare parts list Before selecting spare parts from the following lists ensure that the voltage and frequency mentioned on the parts list match those on the identification plate at the rear of the Analyzer To help the processing of your order please indicate where possible the following e Reference number of the Analyzer e The serial number e Operating voltage and frequency 230 115V 50 60Hz Likewise if you have any operating anomalies communicate systematically the Analyzer serial number In this way our Service Deportment can consult the relevant file quickly and precisely so as to solve your problem rapidly and surely FP93 5G2 230V 50 60Hz Gas EXPENDABLE H008A6 3 H06319 K02009 K02078 L00194 L00196 L00433 L00434 M00
118. over for safe removal while they are still hot Any malfunctioning will be signaled by an audio alarm the origin can be displayed Certain faults Switch the Analyzer to safety state see next chapter for consequences of safety state status The system is equipped with a fire detection system that triggers a continuous alarm The Analyzer switches to safety state disabling commanding of all power consuming units for example cutting off the gas supply The customer may use the safety relay provided to connect his own fire alarm and or extinguishing accessory to the system The term power consuming devices is used in this manual for electrical and CE electromechanical devices that have their own power supply This term is not used for devices that are purely electronic for example integrated circuits LED s 3 1 The Analyzer The ISL FP93 5G2 Analyzer is compact and self contained It can be globally divided into 2 parts the control unit and the test unit Control unit Test unit Figure 1 1 FP93 5G2 Analyzer 3 1 1 Control unit The Control Unit on the left contains control logic boards servo motors and also In the front side The screen The keypad Contrast and brightness adjusting knobs Test flame and pilot light adjusting knobs In the back side The external link connectors Printer RS 232C Current Loop ALAN The mains connector and the ON OFF switch Gas alimentation nozzle
119. qualified personnel See the chapter 3 3 2 5 1 Thermocouple detection All Analyzers are factory equipped with thermocouple flash point detectors lonization ring shaped electrode of detection requires an optional kit When cleaning the test cover after a test care should be taken not to damage the flash co detection device 3 2 5 2 Ring shaped ionization electrode detection lonization ring When ring shaped ionization electrode the flash detection threshold can be adjusted by qualified personnel See Figure 1 5 page l 27 See also section Flash detection threshold adjustment of the chapter External operations Part 3 Page l 21 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 3 2 6 Sample temperature probe The Pt100 platinum temperature probe is placed in a holder in the test cover and is connected on the near side of the control unit panel of the test unit Two types of temperature probes can be used e A glass probe e A stainless steel probe optional Measuring range 100 to 400 C 148 to 752 F 3 2 7 The test arm In standby the igniter shutter operating arm or test arm is located on the control unit Panel Just like the stirrer arm it is positioned at the beginning of the test and automatically opens the shutter at igniter presentation temperatures The opening movement of the shutter dips the igniter gas or electrical into the test cover opening The shutter is automatically closed after p
120. r setup menu Part 2 5 4 Handling precautions for the LCD screen Easily scratched The LCD is easily scratched If rubbed by hard objects the LCD may be damaged Handle the LCD with care so as not to scratch it Moisture Water Electricity fed to an LCD with moisture on its surface may damage it Gently wipe off any moisture or let it dry before using the LCD Dirt The LCD can be stained by fingerprints saliva starch oil and fat If it is stained gently wipe it with a soft cloth High temperature and humidity The LCD dislikes high temperature and high humidity Ensure that the storage and operating temperatures indicated in Characteristics section of chapter 0 are respected Vacuum cleaners If the work room is cleaned using a vacuum cleaner keep it away from the LCD risk of electrostatic discharge Page I 28 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Specifications installation and switching on 5 5 Switching on A Before plugging in the Analyzer and the printer to the mains supply make sure that the mains supply matches the specifications on the identification plate at the rear of the Analyzer Serious damage may result from using an incorrect voltage supply Analyzer peripherals for example the printer and the external link should only be connected while the Analyzer and the peripheral equipment are switched off e Switch on the main ON OFF switch at the rear of the Control Unit see Figure
121. r to 2096 of the theoretical variation the system deduces the probe or the cover misses The configuration of this duration is performed via the Analyzer setup menu and Run default values see Part II6 5 Run default values page 11 80 Note modification of this parameter requires having access level 2 authorization 1 5 Report alarms An intermittent audio alarm is triggered and the red indicator on the keypad is illuminated For active pulse setting of the audio alarm see the Service parameters section of the chapter Configuration the Analyzer setup menu Part2 Acknowledgement of the alarm extinguishes the indicator For Service interventions see the section Service parameters of the chapter Configuration the Analyzer setup menu Part 2 1 5 1 Report alarms summery 1 5 1 1 Pre safety temperature reached A flash Pre safety alarm at EFP must have been programmed in the Final phase of the test program Refer to chapter Run environment definition Part 2 An alarm is triggered on reaching this temperature which is entered as a temperature value above EFP EFP T C F The run continues This error may be due to the entry of an erroneous EFP or if no flash has been detected The operator can modify the EFP during the run 1 5 1 2 Flash on first flame test Except for a Go No Go run this error alarm is signaled if the flash point is detected on the first flame test of a normal flash point
122. remove the 2 stirring blades from the stirrer rod e If the stirring rod needs to be cleaned it is best to clean it without removing it from the cover If it is necessary to remove the stirring rod make sure that its passage has been cleaned correctly before replacing it For this latter operation it will be necessary to use a slender pull through When replacing the small stirrer blade allow a clearance of from 0 2 to 0 5 mm between it and the test cover so that the stirring rod movement is not blocked or braked The stirring rod should turn freely S The helix guide has a left hand screw thread 2 4 Assembling dismantling the igniter 2 4 1 The electrical igniter An electrical igniter is provided in the form of a glow plug and it s wire To dismantle the electrical igniter proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the electrical igniter from the connection panel Unscrew knurled screw of the glow plug Remove carefully the glow plug from the cover Unthread the glow plug wire from its support Remove the test cover oa Ff WN Dismantle the glow plug wire support by unscrewing the two screws under the cover edge using a flat tipped screw driver To replace only the glow plug follow steps 1 to 4 To assemble the igniter proceed as follows 1 Fit the glow plug wire support on the cover with the two screws provided 2 Introduce the glow plug in the corresponding hole of the tilting support fixed on the cover Fix it in p
123. resentation of the igniter The arm is retracted into its control unit housing at the end of the test Presentation and retraction of the shutter operating arm can be manually commanded for diagnostics See the chapter Diagnostics and measures Part 2 3 3 The available accessories e Electrical test igniter kit for Analyzers with a gas one e Printer e A stainless steel sample temperature probe 3 4 Software configuration The non volatile memory of the Analyzer contains pre programmed tests in C and F for all the standard methods listed in Part chapter 2 General scope page I 15 The standard version of the FP93 5G2 Analyzer is supplied with e A diskette containing The Service Parameters configuration on leaving the factory A PC program for downloading from a host computer uploading from the non volatile Safe memory to a host computer of the parameters e An external link cable for uploading downloading e ALAN RS232 C link adapter Page I 22 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 system safeties 4 FP93 5G2 system safeties All parts of the Analyzer that may come in contact with the operator are not exposed to voltages exceeding 24 volts EN 61010 1 The provision of handles permits the test cup and the heating plate to be removed in complete security Any malfunctioning will be signaled by an audio alarm The origin of fault and report alarms may be displayed 4 1 Faults
124. reset lt Exit gt Screen 2 26 5 3 1 Service parameters list printing One of the first operations of a Service Engineer in charge of an Analyzer should be to print out the Service Parameters list e Select Service parameters list in the SERVICE PRINTING submenu The keys on either side of the screen opposite SERVICE PARAMETERS LIST are enabled for this command For a printout according to the configuration of the PRINTER SETUP of ANALYZER SETUP press S the key to the left of the screen If the key on the right of the screen is selected an 80 column format printout is obtained In the latter case the Degree ASCII code will be presumed to be 248 For Printer setup information see the relevant section of chapter 6 Configuration Analyzer setup menu section 6 1 page Il 69 5 3 2 Measures printing e To print the current measures select Measures of the Service printing submenu If you first want to display the current measures select Measures display of the Service menu 5 3 3 Regulation check If a regulation check printout during heating up during a test is required it can be request using the SERVICE PRINTING submenu 1 of 3 settings are possible for the Regulation check parameter in SERVICE PRINTING e 0 No regulation check printout The default value on switching on is 0 e 7 Regulation check printing on connected and On line printer
125. results specifications cannot be entered for this page there are no specifications for the fire point results During samples editing described in section 4 5 page 1I 61 the laboratory manager selects the results pages In spec and Out spec to be associated with the pre programmed sample The upper and lower result limits are entered during Specification pages editing also described in section 4 6 page Il 62 When a test run is performed using a pre programmed sample the result observed corrected or corrected amp rounded depending on the configuration during Test Customizing is compared with the results specifications mini and maxi If the result is within the specifications In spec it is recorded in the In spec page specified for the pre programmed sample see section 4 5 page II 61 If the result is not In spec it is recorded in the Out of spec page of the pre programmed sample see section 4 5 page ll 61 The Out spec page may be the same as the In spec page or it may be the page 21 All the results that are not from pre programmed samples will be recorded in page 21 The storage of the results in all the pages functions on a FIFO first in first out basis When the maximum number of results that can be saved on a page is greater than 5 the First In First Out system processes the results in blocks of 5 results This means that when the maximum number of results plus one are recorded the first
126. ronment definition Refer to the relevant section of the chapter Run environment definition the Run environment menu The user can create customized tests responding special needs Refer to the section Customizing a test of the chapter Run environment definition the Run environment menu The user can otherwise enter the Full Mode Run This mode gives the opportunity of editing or creating a customized test by proceeding with an experimental approach i e test sessions followed if necessary by fine adjustments The resulting program can be saved and called back for subsequent tests Refer to the chapter Full mode run Part 2 The functional flexibility of the FP93 562 Analyzer offers many tests procedures the user has to choose the one which corresponds to his needs The 2 part of this manual allows for this purpose an exhaustive Analyzer setup information FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f The flash point test Page I 37 8 2 2 Test starting Select Run menu from initial screen see Screen 1 3 Initial screen Pagel 30 Sample ID Sample No Next No ERRE C Previous EFP Status lt RUN START E gt Test 1 93DA C Operator Display Exit Down T 224 A 0 Screen 1 5 Test run screen This screen contains following elements e Sample ID sample identifier ID e Sample No Sample number e EFP expected flash point if not e
127. rovisions and all other applicable national laws It must not be copied reproduced adapted translated rented or disassembled This also applies to the accompanying manuals INFORMATION Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of ISL ISL provides this document as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to the particular purpose ISL may make improvements and or changes in this manual or in the product s and or the program s described in this manual at any time This product could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes may be incorporated in new editions of the publication Reproduction of any part of this manual without express written permission is forbidden Page 4 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 Caution This ISL Analyzer has been carefully designed manufactured and inspected for quality It has been equipped with a number of safety features However the use of this Analyzer may involve the handling of solvents chemicals and other potentially dangerous flammable toxic etc materials Please exercise caution when handling these materials while operating the Analyzer Please e read the manual e wear proper protective clothing e perform all suggested service procedures e use
128. run test screen 6 3 Text editing e Select the line directly on the screen for example Sample ID followed by lt Other gt The alphabet is displayed e Use the arrow keys LEFT RIGHT UP DOWN to select the letter or character on the display e Press the ENT key the selected letter is displayed in the Sample ID box e Select the Alpha Edit function so as to place the cursor for selection of another letter e Use the arrow keys again to select the 2nd letter in the Sample ID box e Etc To delete a character in the edit box use the BACKSPACE key or the arrow keys to select the character and then select Del To insert a character select lt Inser gt In this way confirm each character of the desired text The complete text will be displayed in the Edit box e Press ENT again to confirm the displayed text collectively e The previous display reappears with the text displayed on the initially selected line e g Sample ID e Press the RESET key to abandon editing e When the cursor is positioned in the Sample ID edit box digits are entered directly from the keypad 6 4 Entering a numeric value e Using the corresponding function key to the side of the screen select the line directly on the screen e g EFP The cursor is placed for data entry e Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow keys for digit position selection and the UP DOWN arrow keys to select the digit value The BACKSPACE key is als
129. s A report alarm signals a normal event e g End of test flash or an abnormal event e g Flash on first flame test In both cases an intermittent audio alarm is triggered and the red indicator on the keypad is illuminated The active pulse of the audio alarm can be set See the relevant section of chapter Configuration the Analyzer setup menu Service parameters Part 2 of the current manual When the alarm is acknowledged the indicator is extinguished Page I 23 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 4 1 5 Warning alarms for non conformity correction This means that the system has had to correct an abnormality in the test run However the conformity of the run is guaranteed after the correction An intermittent audio alarm is triggered and the warning number can be displayed by pressing ALARM STOP The list of warning numbers is given in the Alarms Appendix 4 2 Passwords Page l 24 There are 3 access levels level 1 and level 2 require passwords Level 0 O level for laboratory Operator Data information and basic functions are accessible without entering a password Level 1 M level for laboratory Manager Data information and functions concerning the calibration report quality and operator configuration accessible in access level 1 Level 2 S level for Service Data information service functions and technical configuration of the Analyzer accessible in access level 2 Level 3
130. s explained above in section 6 3 4 2 page Il 78 If a down load is necessary the Analyzer detects this automatically this need When the Analyzer is waiting for a download the red LED will flash every second A downloading in progress is indicated by rapid flashing which is related to the rate of data transfer 6 4 ISL Adjustment Access to this menu requires having level 3 access authorization 6 5 Run default values The access to this menu needs the level 1 access password modification of certain parameters requires having level 2 access e Select Analyzer setup in the main menu e Select Run default values in the ANALYZER SETUP menu RUN DEFAULT VALUES Power on parameters Safety parameters Run parameters Exit Screen 2 36 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Configuration Analyzer setup menu 6 5 1 Power on parameters e Select Power on parameters in the RUN DEFAULT VALUES submenu e Select Atmospheric pressure unit t can be mmHg or kPa Selection is by flip flop e Select Default test and select a test from the resulting lists e Select Screen saver after _ min Time in minutes before the backlight is switched off standby mode The duration before the screen standby mode can be set between 1 and 99 minutes If it is set to 99 minutes the backlight remains switched on This function in not active during flash point tests The standby mode is sign
131. s will recognize the ISL experience and reliability combined with the now established mark of the new generation of ISL Analyzers The Analyzer you have just acquired has been born of a marriage between customer feedback and over 20 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of petroleum products Analyzers The ISL FP93 5G Analyzer has been designed for the automatic determination of the Pensky Martens Closed Cup Flash Point of petroleum products The flash point of a material is an indication of its volatility see ASTM definition further on The ISL FP93 5G Analyzer can be used to perform flash point tests according to the ASTM D 93 A amp B IP 34 A amp B NF EN 22719 and ISO 2719 standard methods The user of the ISL FP93 5G should establish the appropriate safety and health practices These standards do not address all the safety concerns 1f any associated with their use before using the Analyzer Summary of Test Method A 75 ml sample is heated at a slow constant rate 5 to 6 C min 9 to 11 F min with continual stirring in a closed brass test cup of dimensions specified by the standard method The first test temperature is determined from the Expected Flash Point entered by the operator When the first test temperature is reached the ignition source the test flame or the glow plug is applied by opening the shutter of the test cup cover and dipping the igniter into the vapor space at the top of the test cup The ign
132. ss level 1 The ergonomics of the device too make it easy to use Two sets of touch keys on either side of the screen protected by a film that is resistant to most petrochemical products allow direct access to the on screen menus The screen is very easy to read by means of two knobs under the screen brightness and contrast can be adjusted in line with the light conditions in the testing area The sample temperature may be read on the current test display screen at a distance of 5m To extend its lifetime the screen automatically goes into standby mode after a period of inactivity the length of which can be programmed It is equally easy for the operator to set up the desired test the necessary information sample name and type of test can be taken from the lists of suggestions i e lists of sample names and names of tests relating to the standards listed in the previous section It should be noted that sample names can be associated with particular tests again for the sake of simplicity and speed If these are not the user s priority it is of course possible to fine tune the test parameters See Part 2 Chapter 5 Run environment definition the Runs environment menu Quite how finely the parameters are set depends of course on the access authorizations granted there are three levels of access A continuous audible alarm is triggered if a fault prevents the test starting or a current test proceeding The reasons for the alarms can be displ
133. stopped If the customer has connected his own fire extinguishing accessory to the safety relay provided then on fire detection this fire extinguishing system is triggered 1 4 2 Summary of some faults 1 4 2 1 Fire detection The system tests for this fault from auto test until switch off If the fault is detected the system always switches to standby The Analyzer must be switched off to stop the audio alarm Once verifications and reparations have been carried out replace the thermofuse 1 4 2 2 Signal Conditioning Failure This fault will be detected when a dialogue absence between the Central Unit and the digitizer is detected 1 4 2 3 Memory faults At the Analyzer switching on the content of the different memories is checked by the microprocessor If an error exists it will be detected by calculation and comparison of a checksum control PROM If this failure is signaled switch off the Analyzer and then switch it on again If the fault still exists call the ISL Service Department RAM Switch off the Analyzer and then switch it on again If the fault still exists call the ISL Service Department Safe Memory Non volatile RAM NVRAM The life duration of the NVRAM memory battery is approximately 7 to 8 years This alarm may be due to a faulty battery The content of the non volatile memory where the Service Parameters are stored is checked by the microprocessor If an error exists the Analyzer automatically
134. t Screen in standby mode Alarm red led fault error or report alarms continuous audio alarm Selection keys on either side of the LCD screen C gt 3 UG gt Direct on screen selection of the displayed menus Arrow keys UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT arrow keys selection of letters of alphabet in Naa editor mode UP DOWN Also used for incrementation decrementation of digits during ZO numeric entry LEFT RIGHT Also used for selection of digit position during numeric entry The keypad is rendered watertight by a polyester film Text entries sample ID operator are selected from the display When an entry requires text the alphabet and 6 other characters are displayed Text is then edited as explained in 6 3 Text editing page I 33 of the current part 6 2 Display The keypad has a built in LCD graphic screen In that way the displayed functions can be directly selected using the function keys on either side of the screen See Figure 1 7 page I 31 and Screen 1 4 page I 33 S In this manual select means pressing the relevant key of the indicated function Page l 32 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f The Analyzer interface gt Sample ID gt Sample No Next No C gt EFP Previous EFP gt lt FLAME TEST gt gt Test gt Operator lt Display gt C lt Exit gt lt Down gt T TTT T A 0 v000000 Screen 1 4 The example of the
135. ther advantage of the FP93 5G2 is that the customer can update the test programs himself when the standard methods are modified without having to wait for a software update Having created test programs corresponding with the various standard methods and non standard test programs a number of sample families from 1 to 20 may be created To each sample family may be associated a test program Once the sample family has been edited it must be saved using a specific sample storage number which is selected from a displayed list In this way when the sample ID is selected during Fast Mode operation the associated test will then be summoned Edition of samples is treated further on 4 2 Test parameters Page II 54 Before using the function Customize a test of Runs Environment for test program creation let us first display a pre programmed test to discover the parameters and information contained in a Test e Select Display a test in the RUNS ENVIRONMENT submenu TEST DISPLAY Selected test _ Show tests list lt Display selected test gt lt Exit gt Screen 2 12 e Select Show tests list and the list of existing tests are displayed 1 to 20 e Select one of the pre programmed tests for example T01 1 D93A C C The above display returns The Selected test entry reads 1 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Run environment definition the Runs environment menu
136. tirrer should start up at the speed selected e Press Stirring again to display B 250 rpm The stirrer should speed up e Now select None with the Stirring key and when the stirrer has stopped select Remove stirrer arm The stirrer arm should be retracted into its control unit housing e Press Exit to return to the general DIAGNOSTICS display Page II 66 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Diagnostics and measures the Service menu 5 2 6 Igniter e Select Flame in the DIAGNOSTICS display and the Flame diagnostics display appears The igniter diagnostic operations are described in sequence from positioning the igniter arm until retracting the arm into its control unit housing Each function can of course be considered individually However before lighting the test flame or switching on the glow plug the igniter arm must first be in test running position e Select Position igniter arm e Press Remove igniter arm to retract the igniter arm into its control unit housing e With the igniter arm in position diagnostics can be performed on the installed igniter 5 2 6 1 Test flame igniter If you want to light the test flame the gas supply source must be connected at the rear of the Analyzer and switched on e Select Gas sv to display ON The solenoid valve emits a clicking sound when opened e Select Gas Igniter to display ON so as to light the test flame The
137. udio alarm cccceeeseeeeeeeeee IV 108 aoe Customizing Treatment mas Ras IV 108 Run mode screen ess Il 63 Mat hill aoras AEN IV 107 IV 113 D Analyzer EP93 5G2 aa aaan aaah l 16 Data flow control Analyzer dismantling assembling IIl 101 A II 72 Analyzer ID Number Defective battery RS 282 ai etui E ER ders Il 71 Troubleshooting eene II 101 Arrow keys eese tenere 1 31 Definitions ASTM D 93 A amp B IP 34 A amp B NF EN 22719 Fortestrethod 2122s ette I 15 and ISO 2719 standard methods Delete Standard summary sssssssssssss I 15 Page name and contents sss Il 92 Atmospheric pressure Detector measurement cheks sss I 34 Flash point I 21 Atmospheric pressure Diagnostics Measurement calibration Il 53 Different diagnostics Il 66 B Displays in cerca er cec eee edocet ia Il 64 Stire M Il 66 Barometric correction Dimensions eee 1 25 Test parameters nee nene Il 55 Dismantling assembling Barometric correction ssesss 1 34 Maintenance ens 11 101 C DISIEN l 32 er Download Calibration Atmospheric pressure meesur ment 11 53 Service parameters ssssssssss Il 78 Calibration Download Periodicity nnen Il 51 ra s a TEM Periodicity and test start ref
138. uency can be programmed 0 to 365 days If the calibration frequency is not respected the operator is OPS e warned on starting a test It is also possible to disable test starting if the calibration frequency is not respected See Part 2 Settings the Quality menu 7 1 1 Temperature probe reading correction A temperature probe correction function is available This correction is performed using a temperature table from O to 400 C 32 752 F at intervals of 20 C 36 F Refer to chapter Settings The Quality menu Part 2 This correction only applies during test runs 7 1 2 Response time correction There is also a function which permits the correction of the temperature probe response time so that it equivalent to an ASTM Specification E1 thermometer for the Cleveland Flash and Fire point test This correction only applies during test runs 7 2 Atmospheric pressure measurement For this check the operator must use a reference barometer 1 Select Service in the main menu 2 Select Measures display to display the current measures of the Analyzer 3 Check that the Atmospheric pressure reading on the display is the same as the reference barometer reading If calibration is necessary refer to chapter Part 2 Settings The Quality menu chapter section Atmospheric pressure measure setting Page I 34 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f The flash point test 8 The flash point test
139. usal Il 51 DOC ar ee ete onan tase eae a ea i Service parameters Il 79 Sample temperature measurement Il 48 A Software code Software texts Il 79 Sample temperature measurement calibration 11 48 Transfer requested by the operator Il 79 Calibration values Sample temperature modification Il 78 Caution aii connerie 5 DOCV206A001 f FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Unsuccessful transfer Page i 127 E Editing MEXE x cocotte cass rene teem he anette a 1 33 Editing Avsample 3 52 A t aee et Il 61 Specification pages sesssessss Il 62 Edition Operators name ssssseeseeenene 11 63 EFP DefiriitiQn coiere tenere I 15 Electrical igniter ssssssssssss Installation Replacement Electrical ignition ssssesssssss l 21 Eletrical igniter Dismantling Assembling IIl 98 End fast phase at ssssssssssss Il 56 End of test No flash innn nini atakia IV 113 End of test Flash n edet RN s IV 112 End of Transmission EOT Character 9 232 ctore erede ell saat mre c macte Il 71 ENQ ACK protocol RS22322 5 iesu anti Eod HR CRM e ea eg Il 73 Environmental characteristics 1 25 Example of messages sent 59 232 2 cotes tea mM Ma
140. usly by the system In test running status e At start of test the glow plug is lit for 10 seconds e During tests the glow plug is lit 30 seconds before the application temperature to allow the current to stabilize e If the glow plug current is out of limits lt 3A or gt 15 A the audio alarm is triggered and the test is aborted In idle status If the glow plug current is greater than 1A this fault will be reported For the Making Diagnosis how to refer to chapter Diagnostics and measures The service menu 1 4 2 6 Glow plug current failure gas igniter The glow plug is first used to light the test flame and the pilot light at the beginning of the test In this case if the glow plug is defective the system tries to relight the test flame for 10 minutes If during this time the test flame is still not detected manual lighting the system stops the test The glow plug is also used to relight the test flame and the pilot light in the case of an unexpected loss of test flame during the test In this case the system tries to relight the test flame for 1 minute After that duration if a test flame is not detected the system stops the test If the current is outside the specified limits lt 3A et gt 15A The alarm is triggered but the test is not aborted 1 4 2 7 Sample probe failure Sample probe failure is triggered if an abnormal temperature reading T is measured 100 C gt T gt 410 C 148 F and 7
141. version counts This permits identification of abnormal readings and can aid you in identifying possible faulty components e Press Exit to return to the diagnostics display Flags or Status of Input Circuit Signals The Flags of the Measures see the above table screen permits rapid diagnostics of the different input circuits A flag can have the values 0 or 7 Interpretation is as follows Display letter o z zieci m o m m ojo om and J 1 Gas igniter without a glow plug Flag concerns Motor board fault Position of the stirrer arm Position of the stirrer arm Stirring status Position of the test flame arm Position of the test flame arm Flame test Cover position Ignition type Ignition type Flash detection Flash detection Gas flame Heating block thermocouple Fire detection Non used and J 0 non valid e Press Exit to return to the diagnostics display DOCV206A001 f Interpretation of Flag A 1 Fault indicated by the motor board software B 1 Stirrer arm in C 1 Stirrer arm out D 1 Stirring E 1 Test flame arm in F 1 Test flame arm out G 1 Flame test done H 1 cover detection I 0 Gas igniter with a glow plug J 0 Electrical igniter K 0 thermocouple flash detection L 0 flash detection by ring shaped ionization electrode M I Test flame detected N 0 Heating block thermocouple detected O 1 Fire fault FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual Page
142. vior instrumentation flash point evaporation loss oxidation and asphalt testing equipment ISL s contributions to automated petroleum testing continue to grow With more than 10 patents to date ISL s constant research into new technologies buttresses our precedent for ultimate precision performance and safety The company now offers over 20 Automatic Analyzers for different applications giving incontestable benefits to its users in increasing of test precision by elimination of operator subjectivity and human errors while increasing productivity and reduce operator time with highest level of safety A worldwide distribution network supports our customers with quick efficient service and our highly knowledgeable service staff buttresses this relationship providing solutions to product or application challenges Please visit our web site for more information http www isl france com FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f 1 2 Symbols and typographical conventions The symbols and the typographical conventions used in this manual are the following Conventions Meanin Bold Italic Menus or submenus to selected in the LCD screen Bold CAPITALS Menu up screen indications Bold CAPITALS Keys on the front panel of the device ca Note Important comment AN Attention Call for particular care LI Referral Referral to a particular document Standards or to another manual About this manu
143. zer To replace the thermofuse proceed as follows 1 Switch off the Analyzer 2 Unplug the defective thermofuse 3 Replace with a new thermofuse 3 4 Fuses Switch off the Analyzer and disconnect it from the mains before removing any fuses For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with a fuse of the specified type and current rating as indicated in the Spare Parts list at the end of this manual appendix e There are 2 mains fuses at the rear of the Analyzer located below the mains supply socket See Part 1 e To remove the mains fuses e Use a screwdriver to open the flap and remove the fuse holders e Replace with a new fuse 6 3A 230V 10A 115V Page III 102 FP93 5G2 User and Maintenance Manual DOCV206A001 f Internal operations 3 5 Connecting an external alarm device It is possible to connect an external alarm device onto the Analyzer The connector provided for the connection of the user s external alarm device functions as an ON OFF switch for the user s device The user must provide the power supply for his alarm device This connector has 3 connection positions 1 2 and 3 such that e Thermofuse OK and in place 2 3 closed 1 2 open e Thermofuse blown or removed 2 3 open 1 2 closed AN To stop the alarm the Analyzer must be switched off To connect an external alarm device the main Analyzer housing cover must be removed as described in the section 3 1 1 page I

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