MINIVAP VPXpert
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1. 15 2 1 M sgneumlcm 16 CM VLiedt O 17 4 INSTRUMENT SEP en 20 4 1 Turning oN and OI EEE E E rR 20 4 2 External Keyboard m 20 4 3 BE EEE EE EE 21 4 4 Ta el gne M 21 00 0 ENRICO TERR Rm 22 4 9 User Management EE EEEE EE EEEE EEE 23 4 5 1 Hes Wer A INT TRATOR Ne 23 4 5 2 Dll 24 4 5 3 LOGIN BEDT LOG I NeassacencssatssnactenntgeastecbcncGanctessatangesdeeseesanncataasegaeentaeetaansedsaaagaansiebenasGaneten 25 4 6 SETUP 26 4 6 1 Change interface parameters and test USB nennen 27 4 6 2 mares scum IP E 27 4 6 3 MN PC 27 4 6 4 Change Results Display sessi enne nnns nnn nn nnn nn nnns 28 4 6 5 Change Date and ER EE m 27 9 SELECT METHOD AND START MEASUREMENTS esses nennen nennen nnn nnns 30 9 1 eredi M 30 5 2 ONE BUTTON to start a measurement eessseseseseseseeen eene nnne nnn nnns 31 5 2 1 Start LAST USED MegsuP EEE o tun dU MURUS qu Udo DRE A 31 Jud Measurement according to preconfigured method ssssssssseeeeeenennneen 32 5 3 1 eligi EIE ag UNS MER OO EE 32 Dy ow Fa ale Eo 2o RT2. 45 9 2 1 Oe ONS ag H 45 9 9 2 Save all results to USB FLASH DEVICE rrnnmnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnvvrnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnenennnnn 46 PART 2 OF 2 5 10 PINNE 47 S04 Printresults St usanne 47 5 11 TN EA E NENE Us 48 5 12 Export results To LIMS C 49 5 13 Crude OilmeasuremeNtS Lagre ia Ea aiaa AEA RINTA eNEAN a eKA 50 5 13 1 Vapor pressure of crude oil according to ASTM D6377 rrnnnnnvnnvnnnnnrnnrrnnnnrrnnrnnnnsrnnrnnnsnennnn 50 5 13 2 Recommended configuration for crude oil measurements seeesssessssss 50 5 13 3 Sample Preparation and FING isaksesasee added ud acad ul Ra eu cai b studs 50 SE EEE E E 51 5 13 5 Start the megsurefriel Tto tesserae prone no eaae meti Orsi x nk s eor bout othe Fupta ascen ue eub sr vimedbcbeacteesedseestiecs 52 5 13 6 Cleaning the measuring enstDOrzsssenesiudki DoputxsabAvEFFRC DLE xAFAI A UEER D RIX Ra a UE KERN ERR a RM OR MAR TUA 02 9 14 UI AS OI CRING EE EEE EE D3 5 14 1 Vapor pressure of LPG according to ASTM D6897 rrrrrnnnrnnnrnrnnnrnnrrrernrnnnnrrernrnnssrrennrnnssnee 53 5 14 2 Recommended configuration for LPG measurements ssssssssssseess D3 SUUS DUU EEE EE 53 WT EEE EEE E 53 IC US SS UN PR 54 By Mobile INS CAN ION e DO 6 1 DC AC power converter PROwatt 300 rrrnnrrrnnnrrnnrrrnnnnrravvrrrnrersvvrrnnssrsnnrrnnssrsnrrnn
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5. ENTER da P L x lo imt a m I i a i d ort 2 p p y jaa roe cen ILIA l T Ji d T z CI i 4 E AMETER Inc GG AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 4 5 5 9 2 Save all results to USB FLASH DEVICE v View the results list insert USB stick move the cursor to USB and press SHIFT and ENTER v DO NOT REMOVE the USB until the USB sign is no longer highlighted Grabner Instrunents LISE 25 09 2009 15 06 UPrpert Meas Result Overview kPa Test tlota 25 09 03 14 59 ASTH 04553 EPA Test Hoto 23 09 09 14 59 ASTN 04953 EPA 0 1 Test Noto 25 09 09 14 59 ASTN 04953 EPA 0 1 Test flota 25 09 09 14 59 ASTN 04553 EPR 0 1 14 59 ASTN D4953 EPA 0 1 Test Moto 2a 09 09 14 39 ASI 04953 EPA 1 Test toto 25 09 09 14 59 ASTH 04953 EPA 0 1 Test Moto 25 09 09 14 53 RSTH 04953 EPR 0 1 Brabner Instrunentmmem USE 25 09 2009 15 06 UPspert Meas Result Overview kPa Test Moto 25 09 09 14 59 ASTH D4353 EFAJ 0 1 ASTM D4353 EFA 0 1 ASTN D4953 EPA 0 1 ASTH 04953 EPR 0 1 Test Noto 25 09 09 14 59 Test Noto 25 09 09 14 59 Test fote 25 09 09 14 53 Please note that only the results list you are currently working in is saved to USB v Measurement Results Overview Single amp Multipoint Measurements v Curve Result Overview Curve Measurements 46 E crasn
6. keys to change the settings V Press RUN to start the measurement Brabner Instrunents 24 09 2009 14 43 UPXpert Measurement Method Selection ASTM CUSAD EM Europes IP Britain GOST Russia JIS Japan custoner set custoner set 1 2 customer set 1 3 28 09 2009 14 43 frabner I nstrunents UPapert Method Menue Method Mane User Method 1 Testing Method tTripele Expansion Shaker toff tlequl 188 sec ROID G s tlequz S sec t step amp 8 sec Delta p 8 3 kpaznin WultiP m 40 E crasner AMETEK AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 5 8 Results 5 8 1 Single Result Results are shown directly after measurement Highlighted Is the result according to the previously selected standard DYPE 65 6 kPa es End For additional values Pabs Ptot Pgas and Standards DVPE according to D5191 D4953 or RVPE according to D323 move the cursor over DETAIL on the Result Screen and press ENTER DUPE 65 6 kPa Ps bryce T b al a II i L EI IPs E m a it Rez ASTM 05191 Dat Single Sample Id i A User name Time 06 07 2010 8 04 Theos 37 8 C C kPa kFal Iptot 2 6 D5191 DUPE 465 8 Ipaas 15 8 014553 DUPE i Hu D323 RUPE Detailed results are available only for single point measurements D
7. INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 43 5 8 4 Sort Results To sort the results list for Name Time or Method place the cursor on Sort and press ENTER rain aa Instrunent ct CUIU 1 Maas Result eruley C kPa 06 07 10 8 04 RSTM 05191 06 07 10 2 12 RS THM 04953 EPA 66 8 i 07 10 27 01 In URSA bh do UP pert Available options Sort per Name Sort per Method Sort per Result n aF crasver AMETEK AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 5 9 SAVE results 0 9 1 SAVE to USB Insert USB stick as shown below Connection is indicated by audible BEEP and the red light showing on the flash device Move the cursor over to USB and press ENTER to download the result onto the USB DO NOT REMOVE the USB until the USB sign is no longer highlighted XL NN S ner Instrunents co 03 2009 10 48 9g Result ASIM 04953 EPA Sinalepoint User Name Sample Id Test MotorOelAaip AB Time 25 09 2009 15 08 Twess 100 0 F DUPE 0 01 psi A sie n i li SERERTER f i Ti JEN m 4 t i i i AB Sample Id Test botorbelAaip AB ITime 25 09 2009 15 08 Tmess 188 Srabner Instrunentsmmm USE i 13 2009 DUPE 0 01 psi JPMp Result ASTM 04953 EPA Singler User Name Samele Id Test Motor elRalpzRE Time 25 09 2009 15 08 Tmess 188 8 F DUPE 0 01 psil Ai E TESE ME 4l T n M F
8. 3 v Connect the tubing with the LPG cylinder b If your LPG cylinder cannot connect to the quick connector of the tubing c remove the quick connector d a 5 14 5 Start the measurement Place the cursor on ASTM D6897 and press ENTER Select the Sample ID measuring and filling temperature etc Per default the filling temperature Is set to 5 C Turn the LPG cylinder upside down Open the valve of your LPG cylinder Press RUN to start the measurement After the filling temperature has been reached the instrument valve is opened and allows the sample to flow into the measuring chamber 7 As soon as the filling is done you can close the valve on your LPG cylinder You may now disconnect the LPG cylinder BR pup msc srabner Instrunents 15 11 2012 12 37 Sample Id Measurement cycle 1 Rinsing cxcle ui Treas 37 8 C Till 5 WARNING 1000 O kPa sensor installed gt do not run sanples vith UP higher A 2 lj ho nn 1 e F a EF IE LI din aii A p i EE JE J J j A se n 3 b x p 1 4 FEE OPETE k Make sure the valve of your LPG cylinder is open before you press RUN BF GRABNER AMETEK AMETEK Inc 54 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 2 of 2 6 Mobile installation The tester can be used in the field particularly in mobile laboratories mounted on vibration lowered mounting plates When
9. LAL 8 04 ASTH 051 06 07 10 2 log 07 l0 2 01 RSTH 06378 Please note that only the results list you are currently working in is deleted v Measurement Results Overview Single amp Multipoint Measurements v Curve Result Overview Curve Measurements 48 E crasner AMETEK AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 2 of 2 5 12 Export results to LIMS Follow these steps to transfer data to the LIMS 1 6 7 Connect the VPXpert with the PC through a serial USB link Start the instrument and load the MINIWIN software on the PC The MINIWIN software is available on the MINIWIN CD or for download with installation instructions on our website www grabner instruments com Start the MINIWIN software and select the icon for the VPXpert It shows all stored results Measuring Scale COMPorts Options LIMS Settings Irox Settings MINIWIN Registration NetService Administration Transfer all results into a results file by using the transfer button Or select AUTO SAVE from the settings options menu In the data folder one csv file per result will be stored AMETEK Inc aF crasner AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 49 5 13 Crude Oil measurements 5 13 1 Vapor pressure of crude oil according to ASTM D6377 For crude oil the measuring principle is a little different and is based on the single expansion method A gas correction is
10. and down to select ASTM EN IP GOST or JIS standard Toggle right to select your method e g ASTM D6377 D6378 D5191 Press ENTER to continue Ne US 5 3 1 Start Measurements Grabner Instrunents 25 09 2009 14 55 UPApert ASTM 04953 EPA Sinalepoint Sample Id E Neasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing cycle 3 Treas 37 5 C Tfill 20 0 9 Cl t tno sanple prep Press RUN to start measurement reir eure Formula Jest bet Runer Sample Preparation No sample Preparation E GRABNER AMETEK 32 C INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS AMETEK Inc MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 Press SHIFT and for fast scrolling through the characters e g when inserting the Location Press SHIFT and EI SIMULTANEOUSLY to delete characters Grabner Instrunents T UPXpert ASTM 04953 EPA Singlepoint Sample Id H Heasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing cycle 3 Theas 37 8 C Tfill 20 0 C t tno sanple prep Press RUN to start measurement 5 3 2 Rinsing cycles Determines the number of rinsing cycles and the necessary amount of liquid for one measurement For each rinsing cycle approximately 2 5 mL are required The supplied 10 mL syringe is large enough for 3 4 rinsing cycles Grabner Instrunents UPXpert ASTM 04953 EPA Singlepoint Sample Id H Heasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing cycle 3 Treas 37 8 C tno sanple prep Press RUN to start
11. be viewed prior to measurement and are shown on the results printout after measurements The most important correlation formulas are Correlation Formulas based on ASTM D5191 EN 13016 1 SAMPLE PREPARATION Cooling amp Air Saturation ASVP Ptot if sample prep has been performed EN 13016 1 ASTM DVPE 0 965 ASVP 3 78 kPa 0 548 psi D5191 EPA DVPE 0 956 ASVP 2 39 kPa 0 347 psi D4953 CARB RVPE 0 972 ASVP 4 93 kPa 0 715 psi D323 Correlation Formulas based on ASTM D 6378 Triple Expansion NO SAMPLE PREPARATION AVP VP4 Pabs Ptot Pgas D6378 ASVP 1 036 Ptot 1 036 Pgas 2 876 kPa 0 412 psi EN 13016 1 ASTM DVPE 1 000 Ptot 1 000 Pgas 1 005 kPa 0 15 psi D5191 EPA DVPE 1 000 Ptot 1 000 Pgas 0 137 kPa 0 02 psi D4953 CARB RVPE 1 000 Ptot 1 000 Pgas 1 575 kPa 0 23 psi D323 Correlation Formula for VPCR4 ASTM D 6377 notice sample handling recommendations VPCR4 Ptot single expansion RVPE 0 752 Ptot 0 000 Pgas 6 070 kPa 0 880 psi corr Dry REID equivalent vapor pressure calculated with the selected correlation Glossar DVPE formula 1 ASTM D5191 or 2 ASTM D4953 Wet REID equivalent vapor pressure calculated with the selected correlation RVPE formula 3 ASTM D323 AVP Absolute Vapor Pressure of the liquid Pabs Ptot Pgas ASVP Air Saturated Vapor Pressure Sample Preparation Cooling amp air saturation of the sample prior to the measure
12. is being discharged The gas correction is determined of the 3 pressure measurements 3 partial pressures Due to this determination the total vapor pressure the absolute vapor pressure and the dissolved air can be measured 1 2 2 Single expansion method Rinsing n times no of rinsing cycles 1 rA 3 4 Filling 6 7 Measuring 8 9 10 11 12 13 Valve stem 4 position inlet open outlet is closed Piston 1 expands 2 5 mL Sample for rinsing is introduced Valve stem inlet side closed Valve stem position outlet open Piston 1 moves to lowest position directly above the valve sample is being discharged Valve stem to position inlet open outlet side closed Piston 1 expands to fill sample 1 ml Valve stems 4 are closed Piston 1 performs a single expansion 5 mL Temperature increase to the adjusted measuring temperature Equilibrium time depending on crude oil and pressure measurement Calculation and display of the vapor pressure Valve stem to position outlet open inlet side closed Piston 1 moves to lowest position directly above the valve sample is being discharged The vapor pressure is determined from the pressure measurement at 5 mL EE GRABNER AMETEK 14 C INSTRUMENTS OILA GAS 2 FEATURES e Only 10 mL of sample for complete measurement 1 mL w o rinsing e Nosample preparation for absolute values e Novacuum pump necessary e Accurate determination of absolute vapor pres
13. it To avoid potential hazards use this product only as specified Only qualified service trained personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover from the instrument To avoid Fire or Personal Injury e Use Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use Avoid bending or stretching the power cord e Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electric shock the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground e Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed e Use Proper Fuse Use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product e Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel Do not ignore warnings on the display or warning signals Please read the manual or call our representative if you are not sure what to do e Provide Proper Ventilation Do not cover the ventilation slots Place the instrument so that proper ventilation is guaranteed e Place the instruments so that the main power switch is accessible every time e Do Not Operate in Wet Damp Conditions To avoid electric shock do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions e Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an ex
14. measurement A i meer mw A AN owm F n m Pi An 35 VW 3 rinsing cycles are standard settings and must not be decreased in order to avoid contamination of previous tested samples To further minimize cross contamination a higher number of rinsing cycles may be chosen see Chapter 7 Rinsing AMETEK Inc lH GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 33 5 3 3 Filling temperature The temperature of the measuring chamber at which the sample is filled can be programmed in this menu The default value is 20 C 68 F For samples like crude oil with a pour point above 15 C 60 F it will be necessary to increase this temperature for proper filling Grabner Instrunents 25 09 2009 14 55 UPXpert ASTM D4953 EPA Sinalepoint aid Sample Id N 3 Neasurenent cycle 1 Fa Treas 27 8 C Tfill 20 0 C tno sanple prep Press RUN to start measurement MultiP Curve Formula Set Program the desired temperature of the measuring chamber at which the sample is filled The nominal value is 20 C which is good for all measurements Don t set filling temperature too high Samples with high vapor pressure at lower temperatures would be pushed out of the inlet The instrument has no possibility to rinse the cell appropriately or to introduce 1ml sample accurately This would cause wrong results 5 3 4 Set Default Method In the Measuring Menu move the cursor to SET DEF to lock current m
15. not necessary because just the total vapor pressure is needed according to the Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Crude Oil VPCR4 V L 4 Follow the ASTM standard instruction for handling of crude oil samples Vapor pressure values with good reproducibility can be achieved only when samples are handled with caution 5 13 2 Recommended configuration for crude oil measurements Y MINIVAP VPXpert v Crude Oil Package WITH floating piston cylinder FPC For mounting the crude oil package please check the service manual or refer to your distributor for assistance Refer to the floating piston cylinder manual FPC manual for correct filling with the floating piston cylinder 5 13 3 Sample Preparation and Filling A sample preparation is not necessary The filling of the instrument with crude oil via filling tube is not possible because of high viscosity of the samples According to ASTM D6377 crude oil should be filled into a pressurized cylinder FPC 250 in order to avoid vaporizations of light ends Propane Butane etc Vapor pressure at vapor liquid ratios below 0 1 When making a vapor pressure determination at a vapor liquid ratio below 0 1 the expansion of the sample due to the temperature increase becomes significant Smaller vapor liquid ratios shall be carried out at a filling temperature equal to the measuring temperature to minimize the expansion effect of the sample Please be aware that the injection pressure must be s
16. on SETUP and press ENTER Move the cursor around and use the keys to change parameters 18 06 2010 10 25 frabner Instrunents MINIVAP UPXpert Press RUN ta start ASTM 06378 easure Rance User Configurable Parameters USB Format Data format for saving results select either csv or txt autom ResOut Automatic Results Output after measurement options Off Prn Result automatically printed Prn Det Results Details automatically printed USB Result automatically saved to USB USB Det Results Details automatically saved to USB Choose the temperature units shown on the VPXpert C or F kPa psi hPa mbar at mmHg Choose your language S Choose your language Press SHIFT and for fast scrolling through the characters e g when inserting the Location Press SHIFT and SIMULTANEOUSLY to delete characters C E GRABNER AMETEK AMETEK Inc 26 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS AMETEK INC MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 4 6 1 Change interface parameters and test USB Move the cursor to the characters and use the keys to change settings for serial interface and USB hnrabner Inztrunentz UP wert Setup rirmug are 5 4 Proc Bpa 2an 3 5541 66 25 69 2069 Eon Te Instrunents USB Format HM unit Temp C unit press TkP ILanauaae tEnolis sh 4 6 2 Print out settings Move the cursor on PRINT and press ENTER to print the s
17. pressure ASVP 37 8 C V L of 4 1 VPCR VPCR 37 8 C 112 8 1 2 kPa 16 36 0 17 psi 2 2 Dimethylbutane VPCR 37 8 C 74 1 1 2 kPa 10 75 0 17 psi 2 3 Dimethylbutane VPCR 37 8 C 57 1 1 2 kPa 8 28 x 0 17 psi ASTM 6897 2009 Possible reference fluids the LPG vapor pressure VP pg at a V L of 0 5 1 VP es 37 89C 356 5 6 kPa 51 7 0 9 psi Pentane air saturated VP pg 70 0 C 310 0 6 kPa 44 96 0 9 psi Please note that in ASTM D5188 no Acceptable Testing Range for Reference Fluids is listed y GRABNER AMETEK 12 T INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 1 2 Measuring method The measuring principle is a measurement of the vapor pressure of the sample against vacuum Vacuum is produced with a piston by an expansion after drawing in the sample and closing the inlet valve producing the same effect as injecting the sample into an evacuated cell The sample is introduced through the Luer sample inlet 3 and the sample inlet valve 4 into the measuring chamber The automatic sample introduction and the volume adjustment is accomplished by a piston with an integrated pressure transducer 1 The measuring chamber 2 with a total volume of 5 mL is rinsed with 3 x 2 5 mL and filled with the appropriate amount of sample After closing the valve 4 single or triple expansion to 5 mL with vacuum created by piston withdrawal is obtained by additional pist
18. to measure a cooled and air saturated sample ASTM D5191 DVPE and D5188 V L 20 are measured consecutively For each measurement a new sample is used Do not remove the sample container during the test Make sure that the sample is kept at 0 C in a cooling bath or a similar device during the test to prevent sample outgassing While typical gasoline samples have a VP lt 1 bar at 0 C samples containing high amounts of gases e g propane will start outgassing during the test even if the sample temperature is kept at 0 C 5 6 2 D5191 D6378 and D5188 without sample preparation Select no sample prep to measure without sample preparation The DVPE according to ASTM D5191 and D6378 as well as the ASTM D5188 V L 20 is measured Because D5188 still requires sample preparation the D5188 measurements w o sample preparation will generate a small sample specific bias for gasolines Please do not use a cooled and air saturated sample if you have selected no sample prep because this will in turn lead to a wrong DVPE result AMETER Inc G omaes AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL GAS 3 1 5 7 User Defined Method 5 7 1 User Defined Method Measurements according to standards are done with predefined equilibrium times For User Defined Measurements equilibrium times and various other parameters are freely programmable Equilibrium times are used for the determination of the partial gas pressure Configurable Parameters are Methodn
19. K INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 19 4 INSTRUMENT SETUP 4 1 Turning ON and OFF Please wait at least 7 seconds after switch off before you switch the instrument on again On the rear panel of the instrument you find a connector for a PC keyboard Please use an IBM PC AT or compatible keyboard A keyboard with protection cover can be ordered from GRABNER INSTRUMENTS directly Connect the keyboard 20 FcsaswR AMETEK AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OILA GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 4 3 Display Grabner Instrunents 15 06 2010 16 48 MINIVAP UPXpert AMETEK Inc Stop measurement at any time Escape a menu Start measurement Confirm selected operation Summon virtual keyboard to insert characters Modify characters Change the cursor position Execute special functions STOP Press to return to the previous menu any time G cases AMIETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 2 1 4 4 Internal Keyboards There are two ways to insert characters e g when entering names sample IDs or location without attaching an external keyboard 1 Press ENTER on the character field to summon a virtual keyboard Grabner Instrunents 18 06 2010 11 49 UPSpert Create New or Edit UserzLeuel Us servant Password Usertype Administrator Tw au j E3 E Fa mil A kt y ENER seral a capital letter SHIFT ENTER small Bese rsh CE E CE UC IDPIIIIITfts Je TIT ENTER Ca
20. MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 OF2 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMERY i uuvrnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnrvnnvnnnnnrvnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnsennnnnnnnsennnnnnnnsennnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnssnnnnnnnnnsennnnnnee D NE TORO DUNT m 6 l GENERAL INPFOR MAO IN m 8 1 1 Measuring standards EE E T DE E 9 1 1 1 Method DVPE according to ASTM DO19 1 mununnnnnnnnnnrnrernnnrnnnnrrrrernnnrnrnnsrrrerernnnnnnsrrereennnnnnnnnn 9 1 1 2 Standard method VPx according to ASTM D6378 SHT0769 JIS K2258 2 9 1 1 3 Standard method ASVP according to IP394 and EN13016 1 rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrrrrnnrrnnnnerrrernnnnnn 9 1 1 4 Standard method VPCRx crude oil according to ASTM D6377 IP 481 GOST 52340 10 1 1 5 Absolute vapor pressure EN 13016 2 IP 409 10 1 1 6 Vapor Liquid Ratio Temperature Determination of Fuels ASTM D5188 10 1 1 7 Standard Method LPG according to ASTM D6897 up to 1000 kPa 11 1 1 8 Correlation Formulas for ASTM D5191 EPA CARB eene 11 1 1 9 Configurable methodS T 12 1 1 10 Curve and multipoint measurements eesssesesssesesee nennen nnne nnn 12 1 1 11 Accepted reference values RERO EE 12 1 2 Me NNN 13 1 2 1 Triple expansion Method RE 14 1 2 2 Single expansion Method 14 2 FEATURE E E E E 15 2 1 Taca eaae NE EE E
21. Move the cursor to Curve and press ENTER Y Set the Start Temperature T start and the Final Temperature T Final v Set StepWidth for curve measurement Default 1 C steps are measured between T start and T Final v Set Heat Rate Default 19C min v Set the V L ratio v Start the measurement by pressing RUN rabner Instrunent 15 06 2010 16 50 191 Sinalepoint Rinsing cycle Tfill 20 0 C tno sanple prep Statu PH LST exp temperature 19 8 C pressure 49 5 kPa f Results according to the selected method are listed E GRABNER AMETEK AMETEK Inc 36 IL amp G INSTRUMENTS 0 AS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 5 6 ASTM D5191 D6378 DVPE and D5188 Screening Method To accelerate measuring a combined ASTM D5191 D6378 and D5188 measurement at V L 20 is available To start a measurement select ASTM D5191 amp D5188 and press ENTER lar abrir nate UPHpert Measuremel Met L3 GE NNI EN Europe F ritain GOST Russia WS Tapan Grabner Instrunents 18 1L E0 12 18 04 UPspert BSTM Screenina Sinalepoint Sample Id Neasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing cycle 3 Treas i C fill 20 0 C E tno sanple prep Press FUN to start measurement Mul tiP Formula Run Ena A p ONU ag a 1 1 i F Bp Ld ko i MD 5 6 1 Cooled and air saturated sample Select sample prep if you want
22. N FSS ir OPUS EEE 50 5 13 1 Vapor pressure of crude oil according to ASTM D6377 esses 50 9 13 2 Recommended configuration for crude oil measurements rrrrrrnnnrnnnnnrrrrrrnnrrnnnnrrrrernnnn 50 0 Sample Freparation and FG e M 50 NN 51 5 13 5 Start the measurement ccccccsessececcceeeeecececaeeeeeesaeeeeeeeesauseeeeesauaaeeeessaeaseesesseaseeeeesaegsss 52 5 13 6 Cleaning the measuring chamber uusrmasmemsnenndnadreedukduadinkddeismelegdrrienn 02 9 14 LPG FING EIN MI 99 5 14 1 Vapor pressure of LPG according to ASTM D6897 rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnervrnnnnrrrnnvrnnsrrrnnnrnnsrsrnnnnnnn 53 5 14 2 Recommended configuration for LPG measurements ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes Je SNE GE EEE EEE EE 53 NN E EE EE ee eee 53 DATT 54 6 Mobile installation normannerne on eva EEE EE aR Sev EEEE EaR ENa ENKE ENEE Eere ENEE DO 6 1 DC AC power converter PR Ne 55 6 1 1 LESE O EE EE EE EE E DO MANE 06 7 1 NON VO ET E D 7 2 sca E EEE 06 7 3 ii REE NEE 06 7 3 1 Kaas p 10 lo EE EE 96 7 4 Error Ronan p 08 CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION csoccnnaswunesserasntion nera dun Uer Ea parte bA CU ME ED Rx RRpK RU Ep UV cx Ern es 59 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMERY Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to
23. SE Print EN Grabner Instrunents UPXp Result AST User Name Sample Id Tes Motor DelAaip AB Time 25 09 2009 15 08 Tmess 100 0 F DUPE 0 01 psi 3 2003 10 48 EPA Sinalepoint to USB GT nt I Fe imul a JL E GRABNER AMETEK AMETEK Inc 28 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS i MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 4 6 5 Change Date and Time To change DATE and TIME move the cursor to the characters and use the keys to change For saving the new values move the cursor on SET and press ENTER 20 29 2009 12 42 Grabner ln Str uments 28 02 2009 12 45 To change the DATE and TIME FORMAT move the cursor to FORM DATE or FORM TIME and use the keys to change DATE and TIME FORMAT 20 09 2009 12 07 AN 40 gt G95 Jj va ha J AMETEK Inc EH GRABNER AMETEK 29 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 9 SELECT METHOD AND START MEASUREMENTS 5 1 Select method To decide for a method simply follow this procedure example for method selection according to ASTM ptot pgas Pabs VP4 D6378 0 965 ptot O pgas 3 78kPa YES D5191 ASTM ASTM NO 1 ptot 1 pgas 1 005kPa DVPE 0 956 ptot O pgas 2 39kPa sample prep D4953 EPA Sample Preparation 1 ptot 1 pgas 0 137kPa RVPE GAS 1 ptot 1 pgas 1 575kPa gasoline D323 CARB Beer u
24. TOR ADVANCED or STANDARD USER v Place the cursor on SAVE and press ENTER v The new user will show as LOGGED IN on the Main Screen Grabner Instrunents 18 06 2010 11 11 MINIVAP UPXpert Logged In Press RUN to start ASTM 06378 Grabner Instrunents 18 06 2010 11 49 UPxpert Create New or Edit User Level Username E Password Usertype Administrator nstrunents 18 06 2010 11 49 ri Create New or Edit UserzLeuel Grabner Instrunents 18 06 MINIURP UPXpert Logged In Press RUN to start ASTM 06378 Pagus EN m Fook NN f gror an IKTG gt IE AMETEK Inc ons AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 23 4 5 2 User Levels Three user levels are available in the MINIVAP VPXpert STANDARD USER The Standard User has full control to do measurements v Select method v Select sample ID v Start measurement v Read print and delete results v Start a rinsing cycle The standard user cannot access other menus ADVANCED USER The Advanced User can access all measurement and setting related menus but he s not allow to access the menus TEST and CALIBRATION ADMIN The Administrator has full control over the instrument he s able to access and work in the menus TEST and CALIBRATION Only users with equal or lower than your current user level can be created To add a new user v Move the cursor on USER and press ENTER v Mo
25. alent to the ASTM D5191 It is most unfortunate that Europe did not adopt the new method of ASTM namely ASTM D6378 The corrected ASVP is identical with D5191 and the AVP is identical with VPx of D6378 Beside the confusion the user still has to accept the cumbersome and time consuming procedure of chilling and air saturation which is still the main source of reduced reproducibility In ASTM D6378 a bias statement to ASTM D5191 is included that allows the use of D6378 instead of EN13016 EE GRABNER AMETEK G INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 9 1 1 4 Standard method VPCRx crude oil according to ASTM D6377 IP 481 GOST 52340 It should be stressed that the round robin for ASTM D5191 did NOT include crude oil samples and the correlation formula should not be applied Crude oil must be handled with greatest care in order not to loose high volatiles ASTM D5191 sample handling procedures for air saturation will have a significant influence on the vapor pressure Since crude oil should hardly contain any dissolved air it is better to measure the total pressure and report this pressure as the vapor pressure A new mini method for crude oil ASTM D6377 GOST 52340 is based on a single expansion with the sample introduced under pressure from a floating piston cylinder For the correlation to ASTM D323 the following formula was developed according to the last draft of the Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Crude Oil VPCR4 V L 4 RVPE D 323 0 752 Pt
26. ame Eouiibriumtimes l o gt ee NINE o Equilibrium time for next e temperature Shaker Onoroff lt lt or Off Measurement Cycles Number of measurements with the same sample Tmeas MU Select Points for Multipoint Megsurernent Adjust the correlation formula ss the correlation formula aa ET X Set Def Set the current Set the current configuration as your default measurement as your default measurement E GRABNER AMETEK 38 G INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 5 7 2 Configure a User Defined Method If you want to configure the analyzer e g to measure according to ASTM D5482 set the following parameters ASTM D5482 Testing method Single expansion Equilibrium times EE tEqui s 300 seconds tstepl j 0seconds S Shaker off Measurement Cycles 1 Tmeas Tfill Set the filling temperature between 0 and 4 5 C DVPE Formula Adjust the formula to DVPE 0 965 ptot 0 000 pgas 0 540 kPa Press Save afterwards Rinsing Cycles 3 37 8 C c qe ex Jes Press SAVE to store the formula Press RUN to start the measurement immediately with the above listed settings CAA INC H GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS ASTM D5482 requires cooling and air saturation of the sample prior to measurement EN 5 7 3 Start User Defined Method v Place the cursor on a free User Method and press ENTER v Toggle up and down and use the
27. atically with the chosen method e g ASTM D6378 and will apply to all measurement with this method The following picture shows setting of rinsing cycles Grabner Instrunents 25 09 2009 14 55 A UPMpert ASTM D4953 EPA Sinalepoint Sample Id M Heasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing cycle 3 Em Theas 37 8 C ill 20 0 9 t tno sanple prep Press RUN to start measurement Mor tiP Curvel Formula Set Oe FunfEnd Forced rinsing For cleaning the measuring chamber move the cursor to RINSING on the Start Screen and press ENTER The instrument performs the default number of rinsing cycles AMETEK Inc E GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS D 1 7 4 Error handling The MINIVAP VPXpert incorporates an automatic error detection In the highly unlikely case that an error occurs no additional measurements can be made Please follow this procedure e Write down the error code e Send an error description to info grabner instruments dametek at or call our support hotline 43 1 282 16 27 100 Name the error number plus the circumstances under which the error occurred e Restart the instrument e Continue to work EB R OH lesado p Brror code Loe a T E GRABNER AMETEK AMETEK Inc 58 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 2 of 2 CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND INFORMATION E GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS GRABNER INSTRUMENTS Messt
28. c INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 5 14 LPG measurements 5 14 1 Vapor pressure of LPG according to ASTM D6897 The LPG measurement is also based on the single expansion method A gas correction is not necessary because just the total vapor pressure is needed according to the Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of LPG VP pg V L 0 5 Follow the ASTM standard instruction for handling of LPG samples Vapor pressure values with good reproducibility can be achieved only when samples are handled with caution CAUTION The pressure during the test must not exceed 1000 kPa 145 psi otherwise the pressure transducer can be destroyed 5 14 2 Recommended configuration for LPG measurements v MINIVAP VPXpert v Crude Oil Package WITHOUT floating piston cylinder FPC For mounting the crude oil package please check the service manual or refer to your distributor for assistance 9 14 3 Outlet Prior to each measurement the measuring chamber is automatically rinsed with LPG this gas has to be discarded On the left hand side of the instrument there Is an outlet fitting Attach the polyethylene hose to this outlet and lead it to an exhaust The gas should be able to move freely 5 14 4 Inlet v Attach the quick connector of the tubing to the pressure regulator a The stainless steel tubing can handle pressures up to 7000 kPa the polyethylene tubing can handle pressures up to 2 000 kPa G omen AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OILS GAS 5
29. c substance Attention Hazardous substance Attention Corrosive and caustic substance Attention Flammable substance Attention Lethal voltage When opening the instrument and violation of safety rules there is a risk of injury and death Before opening the instrument disconnect unit from mains Attention High voltage see ERD EE GRABNER AMETEK i INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The MINIVAP VPXpert is the most versatile instrument for the automatic determination of vapor pressures of low viscous liquids including hydrocarbons like gasoline and gasoline blends crude oil solvents and other chemical compounds The vapor pressure is determined with high precision in a pre settable temperature range of 0 to 120 C 32 to 248 F Pressures may be measured up to 1000 kPa 145 psi The instrument performs fully automatically with 10 mL of sample The sample is drawn into a glass syringe which is inserted into the Luer bore on the right hand side of the instrument To avoid contamination with the previous sample 7 5 mL sample are used for rinsing the measuring cell The vapor pressure is determined with a sample volume of 1 mL An alternate sample introduction procedure is to install a small tube into the Luer bore so the sample is drawn into the tester from a small container Multiple measurements can be performed automatically from the same sample MINIVAP VPXpert is a stand alone unit and does not re
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31. er AMETEK O AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 2 of 2 PART 1 OF 2 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMER m D S LE EE EE EE NE NN EN 6 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 8 1 1 Measuring SLANG al US NN EN EE 9 1 1 1 Method UVPE according to ASTM BO TV assecssesaadededcaxa xt pt uadadda Kt asy Dinan rump ai 9 1 1 2 Standard method VPx according to ASTM D6378 SHT0769 JIS K2258 2 9 1 1 3 Standard method ASVP according to IP394 and EN13016 1 sseeesssssssesee 9 1 1 4 Standard method VPCRx crude oil according to ASTM D6377 IP 481 GOST 52340 10 1 1 5 Absolute vapor pressure EN 13016 2 IP 409 J rrrrsrnvrrnneravrnnnerovrennrrnvrnnservrensrverressrnnrnenn 10 1 1 6 Vapor Liquid Ratio Temperature Determination of Fuels ASTM D5188 10 1 41 7 Standard Method LPG according to ASTM D6897 up to 1000 kPa 11 1 1 8 Correlation Formulas for ASTM D5191 EPA CARB eem RII 11 1 1 9 Bee ADC Methods EEE 12 1 1 10 Curve and multipoint measurements essssessseseseeennneenenne nennen nnne 12 1 1 11 Accepted reference values rarrrrnnrranrrrrvnrrnnnnrrnnrnnnnrrnnnnnnensrnvnnnnnsnnnnnnsessnnrnnssssnnnrnnsssnnsnnnen 12 1 2 Me SS f le aa 0 RR EE etal 13 1 2 1 Triple expansion HGCA OG MN 14 2 2 Ira EE der arzionlwl uic 14 IT
32. ere 16 SES Lec 17 EM INSTRUMENT SETUP Leed 20 4 1 Daae ON EE c 20 4 2 DEG EV 0 0 0 EE EE EEE AEE E E E EENet 20 4 3 pcu 21 4 4 insignis 110 0 RE ene EE nee eee eee E DO 22 4 5 User Managemen ES AREARE 23 4 5 1 faris ADMINISTRATOR e EEr EE EREE EEAS R EANES 23 4 5 2 vr ONS cuo RUNE MM I AME DE 24 1 9 9 LOGIN EDIT LOGIN M E 25 4 6 UP 26 4 6 1 Change interface parameters and test USB rrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnrerrrernnnrnnnnnrerrrnnrrnnnnsrrrrrersnnrnnnnr 27 4 6 2 uniri GS TP Sau 27 4 6 3 MEN Cet ERE ETT 21 4 6 4 iae PUES IS SE 28 4 6 5 Change Date areas ETE EN 27 5 SELECT METHOD AND START MEASUREMENTS eeeeseeeeeeennnneennn nnne nennen nnn nnns 30 9 1 CCE MG 0 0 EEE NN NE EN 30 Did ONE BUTTON to start a measurement eeessssessseeseeeen nennen nnne nnn nnne nnn 31 9 2 1 Start LAST USED Me aSUureMe nh ccccccccccsesecececessseeceecessaeeecececseeeeeceesaseceeecstsaeeeeeeteas 31 ae Measurement according to preconfigured method rrrrnnrnvnnnnrnnnnnrrrvrnnrrnnnnnnrrrrrnnrrnnnnnnennee 32 5 3 1 Start Measurements ssesssssssessesseseseee nennen nennen nnns nn ir nnns senes nnns serre nsns nnn nns 32 9 3 2 Fl pila le GE EEE EE 33 juod FLAC Temperi Ure EN UT 34 9 9 4 SU Method e
33. etailed results can be shown per DEFAULT for instructions please refer to section SETUP 4 5 3 Maintenance AMETEK Inc E GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 4 1 5 8 2 Check Formula To check the formula used for the current measurement move the cursor to FORMULA on the Result Screen and press ENTER Time 25 09 2009 14 59 DUPE 0 1 kPa brabner Instrunent e 5 04 UPApert ASTM 04953 EPA Resu o Formulas used are saved automatically with the result and will be transferred once results are downloaded to return to the previous menu any time 42 EF crasner AMETEK AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 5 8 3 Results List Two results lists can be accessed and downloaded separately 1 Single and Multipoint Results POINT RES 2 Curve measurement results RES CURVE Access to results lists v Place the cursor on POINT RES or RES CURVE on the Start Screen and press ENTER v Toggle up and down to select a result v Place the cursor on SHOW and press ENTER Single and Multipoint Results Curve Measurement Results 15 06 2010 16 48 Grabner Insteunentz MINIVAP UPXpert MINIVAP UPXpert Brahner Instrunentz 18 06 2010 14 UPMpert Curve Result Overview 9011 12 06 10 13 50 ASTN 06328 1 i 4 i t b A ee oe d 3 fo ifm i af EK us e ow AMETEK Inc lH GRABNER AMETEK
34. ethod as default method Press ENTER to lock the default method Grabner nstrune 2009 14 56 UPXpert ASTM nas 3253 EPA Sin ie Ss aint Rinsing cycle 3 Trill 20 0 9C Ss tno sanple prep o start measurement 34 C AMETEK O AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 5 4 Multipoint measurements 5 4 1 Configure Multipoint Measurements Usually Single Point measurements are performed with the MINIVAP VPXpert In addition measurements of the sample at various temperatures are possible To start a multipoint measurement Move the cursor to MultiP and press ENTER Choose up to 10 different temperature values by using the icons Set the V L ratio Start the measurement by pressing RUN ANN Results according to the selected method are listed Grabner Instrunent eu 2008 17 18 UPRpert ASTM 06373 Singlepoint Sample Id Heasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing cycle 3 Theas 32 8 C Tfill 20 0 E C 2 09 7009 17 39 EL PIkPal kPa Inthe above example a multipoint measurement according to ASTM D6378 has been performed The results shown as p kPa and pgas kPa refer to absolute vapour pressure Pabs and the partial gas pressure Pgas as per method ASTM D6378 AMETEK Inc lH GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 3 D 5 5 Curve measurements 5 5 1 Configure Curve Measurements To start a curve measurement v
35. ettings of the analyzer N 4 6 3 Maintenance Please refer to the service manual for detailed instructions on the maintenance menu AMETEK Inc BF GRABNER AMETEK 27 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 4 6 4 Change Results Display v Inthe SETUP Menu move the cursor on MAINT and press ENTER Use the keys to change the screen to ResultMenu Use the cursor to move to the settings and select your preferred setting with the keys o Simple Default The result screen shows the result according to the selected standard e g for ASTM D6378 the result shows the Pabs for D5191 the results shows the DVPE Details are available if you click on DETAILS o Detail Default Per Default all results are shown in the detailed mode Results listed are DVPE RVP Ptot Pgas and Pabs etc NS ruler Instrume nie 15 11 2012 13 54 nu td Em 19 3 ETE USB 3 6671 d Parte Ne ation usb ati on Grabner I oe orma A i1 aul unit Temp HE r Grabner Instrunent UPXpert Main enanc Grabner Instrunent 15 11 2012 12 48 UPMpenrt Maintenance Menu i t ResulthM mele default Ge 9 Grabner Instrumentz lUPXe Res ASTM D5191 Sample Id GASOLINE User name Time 11 09 2012 16 04 Tmeas 37 8 C kPa kFal etot 64 41 05191 DUPE 58 43 Paus 4 27 04553 DUPE 99 38 pabs 59 43 D323 RUFE 24 96 DUPEs 1 xptot 1 O00 pgas zh O05 LkPal Wi ratio 4 00 o U
36. ignificantly higher than the vapor pressure at the injection temperature Filling temperature for high viscous crude oil If the pour point temperature of the crude oil to be tested is above 15 C 60 F the filling temperature should be increased above 20 C 68 F to fill the measuring chamber without bubbles y GRABNER AMETEK 50 T INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 2 of 2 5 13 4 Setup 1 The MINIVAP VPXpert with crude oil package is equipped with a special high pressure inlet The pressure regulator is factory adjusted to reduce the pressure to 300kPa during filling 2 Tubing Typically the PTFE tube with 2 quick connectors is used The PTFE tube can be used up to 2000 kPa If the PTFE tube is used the pressure inside the floating piston cylinder FPC MUST be below 2000 kPa An alternative is using a steel tube which is suitable for higher pressures The steel tubing can handle pressures up to the maximum pressure of the FPC which is 7000 kPa PTFE tubing with 2 quick connectors Steel tubing with 2 quick connectors 3 Connect the tubing to the inlet of the instrument with a valve on the front of the FPC On the valve head of the FPC there are 2 connectors and 2 valves Each connector has its own valve either one can be used Valve head of the floating piston cylinder FPC Connect the tube to the FPC AMETEK Inc G omn AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 51 5 13 5 S
37. iston oil 100ml Q PISTON OIL AM ETEK Inc 7 GRABNER VPXPERT CCA210 206 00 CCA100 230 00 CCA100 411 00 CCA210 300 00 CCA210 400 00 CCA210 207 00 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 17 1 low cost syringe 2ml CCA100 420 00 1 Power supply cable A1000 998 00 115V EU left US right A1000 999 00 230V 1 RS 232 Printer cable with adapter A1000 110 00 1 pc USB device 1 Operation Manual 1 Test certificate Eguri ENTE 1 CD MINIWIN Options PROwatt 300 power converter CCA100 090 00 12V vehicle battery operation Mini keyboard A1000 600 00 GER A1000 600 00 US Keyboard cover A1000 601 00 GER A1000 601 00 US is Qus AMETEK AMETEK Inc MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 Crude Oil Options Floating piston cylinder FPC 250 CCA215 500 00 Special instrument sample inlet for VPX COUPLING crude oil if existing instrument only has luer inlet Pressure regulator for FPC 250 VPX PRESSURE REG Filling tube for FPC 250 CCA215 502 00 Filling tube PTFE with 2 quick CCA210 210 00 connectors and Integrated metal filter for pressurized samples connecting instruments with mounted crude oil inlet and FPC 250 CCA215 500 00 Filling tube PTFE with 1 quick CCA210 211 00 connector for non pressurized samples like gasoline for instruments with mounted crude oil inlet Additional manometer for back CCA215 503 00 pressure measurement AMETEK Inc GG AMETE
38. ment Please note that the Grabner Instruments EPA and CARB methods ASTM Formula EPA Formula and CARB Formula are preconfigured in the analyzer Screener AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 1 1 1 1 9 Configurable methods User methods can be configured easily with the MINIVAP VPXpert via various user methods 1 1 10 Curve and multipoint measurements In addition to single point measurements the MINIVAP VPXpert includes configurable Multi Point and Curve measurements for ASTM EN IP GOST JIS and SHT standards 1 1 11 Accepted reference values ASTM D6378 2009 Possible reference fluids corresponding to the absolute vapor pressure Pas at 37 8 C and a V L of 4 1 Reference Fluid Accepted Testing Range for Reference Fluid ARV VP4 37 8 C 107 9 1 2 kPa 15 65 0 17 psi 2 2 Dimethylbutane ARV VP4 37 8 C 68 8 1 2 kPa 9 98 0 17 psi 2 3 Dimethylbutane ARV VP4 37 8 C 51 7 1 2 kPa 7 50 0 17 psi ASTM D5191 2010 EN 13016 1 2007 Possible reference fluids corresponding air saturated vapor pressure P at 37 8 C and a V L of 4 1 Prot 37 89C 112 8 1 2 kPa 16 36 0 17 psi 2 2 Dimethylbutane Pi ot 37 8 C 74 1 1 2 kPa 10 75 0 17 psi 2 3 Dimethylbutane P o 138180 57 1 1 2 kPa 8 28 0 17 psi ASTM 5188 2010 Possible reference fluid air saturated Temperature at T V L 20 36 1 C 96 99F ASTM 6377 2008 Possible reference fluids corresponding air saturated vapor
39. n GAS 0 972 ptot 0 pgas 4 93kPa kPa INS Gasoline PREP gasoline Sample Prep sample prep EN Crude Oil IP RVPE GOST VPCR4 CRUDE 0 752 ptot 0 pgas 6 070kPa JIS User Methods ptot Ptot VPCR4 D6377 EPA and CARB methods e ASTM D5191 with Sample Preparation e EPA D4953 with Sample Preparation e CARB D323 Gasoline with Sample Preparation E GRABNER AMETEK AMETEK 30 G INSTRUMENTS OIL GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 5 2 ONE BUTTON to start a measurement Press RUN on the Start Screen to start the listed DEFAULT METHOD measurement On the following screen either insert SAMPLE ID or press RUN to use a default name HINIURP UPXpert Press RUM to sta Measure t ASTM Dex Grabner Instrunents UPxpert ASTM D6378 Sample Id 17 06 2010 19 32 Curve Press RUM to start measurement To select a different method see the following section 5 2 1 Start LAST USED Measurement Move the cursor to MEASURE and press ENTER Press RUN on the Method Screen to immediately start LAST USED METHOD measurement here shown ASTM D6378 as last used MINIVAP UPXper AC de n fn mE melde Pee Pus E i F vr gt AMETEK Inc lH GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL GAS 3 1 5 3 Measurement according to preconfigured method Place the cursor on MEASURE and press ENTER Toggle up
40. on strokes The temperature of the measuring cell is controlled by a high power thermoelectric module 5 and measured with a precision Pt100 RTD sensor 6 AMETEK Inc lE GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 13 1 2 1 Triple expansion method Rinsing n times no of rinsing cycles 1 2 3 4 Filling 6 7 Measuring 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Valve stem 4 position inlet open outlet is closed Piston 1 expands 2 5 mL Sample for rinsing is introduced Valve stem inlet side closed Valve stem position outlet open Piston 1 moves to lowest position directly above the valve sample is being discharged Valve stem to position inlet open outlet side closed Piston 1 expands to fill sample 1 ml Valve stems 4 are closed Piston 1 performs first expansion 1 7 mL Temperature increase to set measuring temperature First equilibrium time 3 min and first pressure measurement partial pressure 1 Piston performs second expansion 2 5 mL Second equilibrium time 1 min and second pressure measurement partial pressure 2 Piston performs third expansion 5 mL Third equilibrium time 1 min and third pressure measurement partial pressure 3 Calculation of total vapor pressure Ptot dissolves air Pgas and absolute vapor pressure Display of results Valve stem to position outlet open inlet side closed Piston 1 moves to lowest position directly above the valve sample
41. onmental Specifications Operational humidity up to 80 RH non condensing 0 to 10 000 hPa 0 to 1000 0 kPa 0 to 10 000 at 0 to 145 00 psi Linearity 0 1 FSC Zero drift max 0 3 kPa Repeatability r 0 3 kPa fa 37 8 C 70 kPa Reproducibility R 0 7 kPa Q 37 8 C 70 kPa Standard V L 4 0 Absolute V L 0 02 to 4 0 V L V L 0 1 to 100 0 Crude Oil 1 to 3 V L 0 02 to 4 0 LPG V L 0 02 to 4 0 Communication languages English German French Spanish Portuguese Units of temperature Celsius or Fahrenheit Units of pressure hPa kPa psi at mmHg Power requirements 90 264 V AC 45 63 Hz 200 W Switching Power Supply Pressure range Adjustable vapor to liquid ratio in the menus Optional DC AC Power converter for operation with car battery Type FST 5x20mm time lag T1 25A 250V IR35A 250V AC IEC 60127 2 3 WxHxD 153x 368 x 277 mm WxHxD 10x14 5x 10 9 inches Weight appr 9 kg 20 pounds Physical dimensions EE GRABNER AMETEK 16 T INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 3 UNPACKING The instrument is originally shipped with a specially designed shock proof box Please keep this box You might need it to ship the instrument in for calibration Vapor pressure tester MINIVAP VPXpert 1 syringe 10 ml 1 Luer connection for direct sample input 1 Vacuum hose 6 4 with standard connector 1 Disposal container with lid 1 Outlet tube 1 P
42. onsecutively To be sure that residuals are removed before you start measurements with your samples please perform rinsing with the sample you like to measure next If you prefer to use solvents good and cheap cleaning agents are toluene gasoline acetone or n Hexane It s also advisable to rinse the instrument at the end of a working day or when a sample series is finished to avoid particle and dirt accumulation inside If the instrument will be out of use over a period of time longer than 2 days please clean the measuring chamber before you switch it off by rinsing the system with a solvent 7 3 1 Rinsing methods To comply with customer requests there exist several different methods to do rinsing in the MINIVAP VPXpert Rinsing with the next sample Make a double measurement with the next sample then dismiss the first result and use the second result Especially when testing highly volatile samples or samples that are not soluble in each other in succession a small deviation in the first measurement afterwards might show which usually does not show in consecutive measurements EE GRABNER AMETEK 56 G INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 2 of 2 Increase number of rinsing cycles In the MINIVAP VPXpert per default 3 rinsing cycles are done prior to any new measurement with the next sample to be tested You may choose to increase the number up to 9 rinsing cycles Your preferences will be stored autom
43. ot 6 07kPa 0 880psi Stirring of the sample during the measurement is mandatory by use of the integrated shaker MINIVAP VPXpert also covers the whole standard including vapor pressure at elevated temperatures 1 1 5 Absolute vapor pressure EN 13016 2 IP 409 The absolute vapor pressure of a liquid is defined as the pressure built up from the liquid against vacuum at a given temperature The problems faced in measuring the vapor pressure of liquids are caused by the fact that all liquids contain varying quantities of dissolved gases primarily air Except for water and a few other substances the gas content in a liquid is not known When a liquid is introduced into an evacuated cell the dissolved gas escapes and builds up a partial pressure in addition to the vapor pressure of the liquid As the two pressures add up it is impossible to determine the true vapor pressure of the liquid With MINIVAP VPXpert a measuring technique is used which determines exactly the partial pressure of the dissolved air This partial air pressure is used for the exact determination of the absolute vapor pressure It should be emphasized that this correction is not determined empirically but by exact measurement Fully automatic measurements of the absolute vapor pressure can be performed for preselected temperature steps or continuously over the whole temperature range from 0 to 120 C 32 to 248 F including a plot of the vapor pressure versus the temperat
44. pital TET SHIFT RUM special bek Back Delete one character inthe string gt Program Favorite Strings Two places for favorite strings are available If you want to use your current string as favorite move the cursor to one of the fields n Pentane or neo Hexane in the example above and oress Shift ENTER Your new favorite string is stored Select Favorite String Move the cursor to your favorite string and press ENTER 2 If you do not want to use the virtual keyboard use the button to scroll through the characters use SHIFT and for fast scrolling through the characters Press SHIFT and 4 simultaneously to delete characters Grabner Instrunents 18 UPXpert Create New or Edit Us ser Level Usernam Password Usertype Administrator Sicrasser AMETEK 22 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS AMETEK Inc MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 4 5 User Management Once the first user is installed all operators will have to log in to operate the MINIVAP VPXpert If you do not want to have to log in do not configure the user management or delete all users The first user will always have ADMINISTRATOR level to prevent locking out oneself from the instrument 4 5 1 Install ADMINISTRATOR v On the Main Screen place the cursor on USER and press ENTER Y Insert Username and Password by using the toggle buttons v Select User Level with different rights ADMINISTRA
45. plosive atmosphere e Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry e Operate with proper protective Clothing goggles gloves lab coat e Be careful with flammable liquids Flammable liquids should only be used by qualified employees These substances should be used with constant regard to the danger they pose to life and property Under normal circumstances they should always be used in a fume hood away from possible sources of ignition For further information read the safety data sheet of the substance E GRABNER AMETEK G INSTRUMENTS OILA GAS 9 Symbols Instrument Danger Attention Dangerous high voltage High Voltage Protective Ground Protective Ground connection Earth Terminal Danger heated Take care when touching Hot surface surface O Mains Disconnected No mains connection Instrument is turned off OFF Power Mains Connected Mains connected Instrument is turned on ON Power b H GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS Manual symbols This symbol indicates that the user has to follow the instructions or to be careful as the instrument can be damaged when not handled according to instructions This symbol indicates what must not be done in order not to harm people or instrument This symbol refers to other chapters in this manual that give detailed information about a topic It also highlights short and important information General symbols Attention Toxi
46. quire any accessories The measured data is displayed on an easy to read robust and illuminated liquid crystal display Using the MINIVAP VPXpert in the field all data is stored in the internal memory and transferred later According to the selected method the instrument will display the corresponding result in the main result screen e g DVPE ASVP Pabs VP4 or RVPE In a detailed result screen all correlated ASTM values are shown together with Pabs Pgas and Ptot Please note that for some selected methods you will have the choice of a correlated value avoiding sample preparation or the full compliance with the standard by performing air saturation and chilling e g ASTM D5191 or EN 13016 1 We highlight that the correlation will lead to better repeatability of the results and is of course much faster We recommend to select no sample preparation if your companies SOPs allow For the determination of the absolute or true vapor pressure the dissolved air in the liquid is determined with the measuring method developed by GRABNER INSTRUMENTS The absolute vapor pressure of the liquid measurement against vacuum is calculated from the total measured pressure minus the partial pressure of the dissolved air For absolute vapor pressure determination no prior preparation of the sample is necessary E GRABNER AMETEK 8 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 1 1 Measuring standards 1 1 1 Method DVPE according to ASTM D5191 Measurement of
47. r 66 lines 4 Move the cursor on PRINT and press ENTER to print the result directly from the screen If you choose to use the compact printer please turn the VPXpert analyzer off and on after the settings have been changed 5 10 1 Print results list You may choose to print one result directly from the results list or to print the complete results list In the results list move the cursor to PRINT and 1 press ENTER to print the single highlighted result 2 press SHIFT and ENTER to print the complete results list nstrunents 18 06 2010 Meas Result Overview I 17 06 10 20 14 ASTN D6378 12 06 10 3 09 ASTH D6378 12 06 10 3 02 ASTN 06378 12 06 10 2 56 ASTH D6378 c 6 10 2 S0 ASTN 06328 e 06 10 2 43 ASTN 06378 2 06 10 2 37 ASTH 06378 16 10 2 30 A S Bag Please note that only the results list you are currently working in is printed v Measurement Results Overview Single amp Multipoint Measurements v Curve Result Overview Curve Measurements AMETEK Inc CIC If H GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 4 7 5 11 Delete results To delete a single result move cursor on DEL and press ENTER on the results screen 7 12 RSTM 04953 EPA 06 02 10 2 01 R5TI 06378 To delete all results move cursor on DEL A and press ENTER on the results screen Confirm deletion by pressing ENTER once again B Grabner Instrunents ee 07 2010 18 2 UPEeert heas Result Overy 58 JOD
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49. sure e Measurement is fully automatic e No accessories required e Widest temperature range of 0 to 120 C 32 to 248 F e Built in diagnostic and safety features e Typical measurement time for single point of only 5 minutes e Built in USB and RS 232 Interfaces e Integrated shaker for crude oil samples e Sampling Pro Valve Design e Maintenance free heavy duty measuring cell e Automatic Piston Lubrication e One Button One Touch Usability e large durable display Fit for field use e Automatic multiple measurement e lightweight and compact portable tester e Optional 12 V DC battery operation for field use e Determination of the V L ratio temperature e Ramp Curve measurements e Support of ANY PCL compatible USB printer serial and compact printer support e User access control MEASUREMENTS e DRY REID VAPOR PRESSURE ASTM D5191 D4953 EPA D5482 D5190 e ABSOLUTE VAPOR PRESSURE ASTM D6378 e VAPOR PRESSURE OF CRUDE OIL ASTM D6377 ASTM D323 GOST 52340 IP 481 e ASVP ACCORDING TO EN 13016 IP 394 IP 409 Air saturated vapour pressure e RVPEFOR GASOLINE AND CRUDE OIL CARB e VAPOR LIQUID RATIO TEMPERATURE according to ASTM D5188 but without air saturation F crasner AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 15 2 1 Technical data Temperature range 0 to 120 C 32 to 248 F Accuracy of temperature reading Better than 0 1 C 0 2 F Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 1229F Envir
50. tart the measurement Place the cursor on ASTM D6377 and press ENTER Select the Sample ID measuring and filling temperature etc Open the front valve of your floating piston cylinder which is connected to the tubing Press RUN to start the measurement After the filling temperature has been reached the instrument valve is opened and allows the sample to flow into the measuring chamber 6 Assoonas the filling is done you can close the valve on the FPC You may now disconnect the FPC iD mE c m Grabner Instrunents 15 11 2012 16 0 lUPXpert Measurement Method Selection rt SD zi LEN Europe n D5191 O 58 TP riti T ol UIS ra _ ASTI 06277 Crude USIJI 05198 ser Hethod 3 Grabner Instrunents 15 11 2012 16 07 UPSpert ASTM 6377 crude Sinslepoint Sample Id Heasurenent cycle 1 Rinsing ekle p Treas 37 8 9C Till 20 t Press RUN to start measurement 5 13 6 Cleaning the measuring chamber When the instrument is used for crude oil determination some more extensive cleaning may be necessary depending on the quality of the oil High viscous or sticky crude oils will need more cleaning than light crude Good cleaning agents are toluene gasoline acetone or n Hexane If the instrument will be out of use over a period of time longer than 2 days please clean the measuring chamber before you switch it off by rinsing the system with a solvent D 52 Qus AMETEK AMETEK In
51. the total pressure of 1 mL of the air saturated sample at 37 8 C 100 F exposed to a5 mL chamber and calculating the DVPE with the empirical formula DVPE 0 965 Ptot 3 78 kPa DVPE 0 965 Ptot 0 548 psi 1 1 2 Standard method VPx according to ASTM D6378 SHT0769 JIS K2258 2 No Chilling and air saturation necessary The fastest and safest way of determining a vapor pressure of gasoline was developed by GRABNER INSTRUMENTS This method uses the value for the total measured pressure and the partial pressure of the dissolved air to calculate the absolute vapor pressure of the sample The designation absolute was rejected by some members of the study group and the new name is VPx were the x stands for the vapor liquid ratio A large interlaboratory study on more than 2500 samples showed an excellent agreement of this absolute vapor pressure and the DVPE according to ASTM D5191 For this procedure the first and second number is set to 1 000 and the third number is set to the respective bias according to ASTM EPA or CARB DVPE 1 000xPtot 1 000xPgas bias psi The advantages of this method are twofold The measured values are valid also for other temperatures then 37 8 C 100 F Sample preparation according to REID is not necessary 1 1 3 Standard method ASVP according to IP394 and EN13016 1 This measuring method is the new standard in Europe for gasoline vapor pressure measurement The measuring procedure is equiv
52. ure 1 1 6 Vapor Liquid Ratio Temperature Determination of Fuels ASTM D5188 ASTM D5188 covers the determination of the temperature at which vapor produces pressure of 101 3 kPa 1 atmosphere in a fixed chamber This method requires cooled 0 to 1 C 32 to 34 F and air saturated samples The MINIVAP VPXpert result is equivalent to the results determined by the ASTM D 5188 method For automotive fuel specifications the T V L 20 is determined For advanced volatility studies the MINIVAP VPXpert incorporates multipoint measurements to assess temperature tendency for V L ratios from 0 1 1 to 100 1 The VPXpert allows fast automatic screening per ASTM D5191 and D5188 in a single run E GRABNER AMETEK 10 INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 1 1 7 Standard Method LPG according to ASTM D6897 up to 1000 kPa This method is designed for the automatic determination of vapor pressure of liquefied petroleum products measured against vacuum relative to atmospheric pressure at a V L ratio of 0 1 1 to 4 1 Typically the vapor pressure of LPG is measured at 37 8 C and a V L ratio of 0 5 1 The results of D6897 are equivalent to the old traditional standard ASTM D1267 The MINIVAP VPXpert covers a presetable temperature range of 0 to 120 C 32 to 248 F In the standard MINIVAP VPXpert pressures may be measured up to 1000 kPa 145 psi 1 1 8 Correlation Formulas for ASTM D5191 EPA CARB All correlation formulas for the different methods can
53. used in mobile laboratories mains is available If operated in the field with a car battery a power converter available for the analyzer can be used to power up the instrument a FE GRABNER INSTRUMENTS n KE comgsny on AMETE AMETEK OIL amp GAS c Q 6 1 DC AC power converter PROwatt 300 Fault light Power light On Off switch AC Outlets 6 1 1 Installation 1 Connect the VPXpert with the supply cable to the power converter on one of the AC outlets 2 Connect the power converter via plug to the cigarette lighter slot AM ETEK Inc EE GRABNER AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS D D 7 MAINTENANCE 7 1 Calibration Please refer to the service manual for calibration instructions The date of the last calibration performed is shown in the SETUP menu 7 2 Refilling oil MINIVAP VPXpert is delivered with a completely sealed automatic piston lubrication so oil doesn t have to be refilled frequently Also no oil will spill when the instrument is transported With every piston stroke the piston is oiled fully automatically Use the lighted spyholes on the left side of the instrument to determine if enough oil is in the system If the oil is below the OK mark refill oil through the indicated inlet Use the GRABNER INSTRUMENTS piston oil and the 2mL syringe for refilling oil 7 3 Rinsing Special cleaning of the measuring unit is advisable when highly diverse liquids are measured c
54. ve the cursor on USER and press NEW v Continue analogue to instructions Install ADMINISTRATOR Logged In Press RUN to star 18 06 2010 11 56 Level Overview List e Administrator Press SHIFT and for fast scrolling through the characters e g when inserting the Location Press SHIFT and ISIMULTANEOUSLY to delete characters 21 E raner AMETEK AMETEK Inc INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS MINIVAP VPXpert OPERATION MANUAL Part 1 of 2 4 5 3 LOGIN EDIT LOGIN v On the Main Screen place the cursor on USER and press ENTER v Use the toggle buttons to select the User v Place the cursor on LOGIN and press ENTER V Choose either to LOGIN or to EDIT and press ENTER Grabner Instrunents MINIVAP UPXpert Logged In Press RUN to start ASS qp EN E3 CICER EX ei 2 Grabner Instrunents 18 06 2010 3 Grabner Instrunents 18 06 2010 14 33 UPXSpert Login User UPApert Loain User Username Password Usertype Administrator EH Join A A Er T il ae fl P f eror mon IKTE gt pb T CI re aeS Parameters LOGIN Menu Det sss Delete User only as Administrator New CreateNewUser SS O SortUser Sort by User Name SortRght Sort by User Rights Log Out Current user Log In as new user Return to the previous menu AMETEK Inc G crasver AMETEK INSTRUMENTS OIL amp GAS 2 D 4 6 SETUP On the Main Screen move cursor
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