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User's Manual of the MPP 5Gs with sample changer

1. Lx s b ZI Verson www isl france com 14790 VERSON Tel G3 2 31 26 43 00 FRANCE Fax 33 2 31 26 62 93 Francais MPP Run Start amp Display Screen Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID Free 10 10 O waiting 0 8 4 Changer O control i RES 14 12 Status idle J V Changer context Sample changer status DENEN 3 UnToad Move See Add Run context Y Sample programming Op Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID KEP C WEP Test starting G D NETTEN Ben Gti ED NCREIJ gt A A Sample programming Select an Operator name 6 2t TEC 3 8 4 ke Sample ID Select a product Pour amp Cloud EIE 6 u Pour Point T H Cloud Point M8 uH No flow Point 9 u zu 10 i oz gt ee O Y 93 S o r gt oO Please place a sample Tube stopper Prod 1 ID Diagram 1 Starting a test DOCV224A011 C INBCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ amp ahcda ahiilblmnanarctiuiuuvirz aX nO MPP 5Gs User s Manual A rno Page 2 29 When the analyzer is switched on the welcome display Figure 2 page 1 25 appears After the language has been selected or any key pressed if the language has been locked the test visualization screen the MPP Run Start amp Display screen directly appears thus as described in the Diagram 1 o
2. section PrsSv 1 pressure on the control key induces 2 opening closing successive cycles of the overpressure safety solenoid valve Next Display Sampling unit Flags 01000101 Flags State indicator of the sample changer mechanism refer to the Table 13 page 4 68 Loader 400steps Changer 0 steps Loader Control of the sample loader Rotation on loading unloading of the sample in the test Up module Loader Setting Adjustment of the high and low position of Diagnostic menu display 2 the loader Test Revolution of the changer Keyboarding of the number of the place to position in front of the loader Load Revolution of the changer Keyboarding of the number of the place to position in front of the sample loading area in the changer The adjustment of the sample loader in the test module must be performed by a qualified technician following a specific procedure Note it is impossible to work the loader if the test module is 12 C Next Display Page 4 68 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Measurement and diagnostic the Service menu Optical detector Auto Automatic enslavement of the emitter to 0 4095 pts obtain a given number of points on the receiver emission max Recei ver 8 pts amp 37500 points Emitter 0 pts Emit Control of the optical emitter keyboarding of 0 gt 4095 pts the number of points to emit O Co HESSEN Diagnostic menu display 3 Automatic e
3. DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 5 Page intentionally blank Page 6 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C 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 read the manual wear proper protective clothing perform all suggested service procedures use care to prevent accidents The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage or liability arising from the use of Analyzers Use of Non ISL Products and Accessories Defects or damage that result from the use of Non ISL branded or certified Products Accessories Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from warranty DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 7 Page intentionally blank Page 8 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Contents PART 1 GENERAL acd eA aa na oe D A a ai RE EN ARR ee ARN AS 1 13 1 INTRODUCTION 1 15 1 4 ISE company profile oe eee Ee ee t EE epe 1 15 1 2 About this manual ekt iee ae penne ect ean seus cou prenne s eS cba E eene aad o Reed det ko bieo rptu ati 1 16 1 3 Typographical conventions eiie cente teet ges odere dot e Deny se e Eten ai eed Breve deci
4. DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page appendix 85 6 Internal parameter printout TSL MPP 5Gs S N Internal parameters General setup Run setup 225 V 1254 Les Alarms setup Samp Tmp t 125 C tt 65 C 10s Laboratory setup Laboratory Manager name Printer setup Results printing Printer Epson ESC P compatible RS232 setup Transmitted data with the result On line YES Analyzer ID 1 Rate 19200 Data bits 8 End of transmission character 0 Time between two messages PC link setup On line NO Address 0 Date Time Setup Date format DD MM YYYY Regulation parameters Kpl 5 0 Kil 0 20 Kp4 15 0 Ki4 0 40 Sample Temp measurement calibration Calibration frequency 365 days 50 C 58 F 80 310 ohms A D 35106 Sample probe corr table 100 C 0 0 90 C 0 0 60 C 0 0 50 C 0 0 20 C 0 0 10 C 0 0 20 C 0 0 30 C 0 0 60 C 0 0 70 C 0 0 Detection parameters Standard Mode Lmin 3000 Ls 200 Lconf 0 20 Cofs 2 0 Psb 20 Psh 75 Pconf 3000 Detection parameters Slow Mode Lmin 3000 Ls 300 Lconf 0 20 Cofs 2 0 Psb 20 Psh 70 Pconf 3000 Loader position Up 5 Down 12 ISL 400 DFFF 1 FFFF 1 4 3CE Cooling unit parameters S N M100B4 N 435 29 08 2003 851 48 140 40 60 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 29 08 2003 10 0 100 17 1min16 217 0 2min04 218 9 2min34 218 ia 3min01 219 34 4min09 221 51 5min30 223 68 7min11 223 87 9min46 223 100 12min15 225 110 1
5. 7 Activate the Samp T Calib menu of the Quality menu then follow the indications on the displays set out below DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 71 Display Meaning of different menus Field values Sample Temperature Calibration menu of the Quality Going from left to right and from top to bottom menu 5 Frequency Keyboarding of the calibration 0 365 days Sample temp measurement calibration frequency Performed 01 01 2003 Next 01 01 2004 0 days indicates that there is no check for the 365 days NO passing of the calibration date Yes No B Frequency Test refusal B Test refusal Initiation of test denied when date Set for calibration passed Samp T Calib menu Display 1 Next Display Operator Keyboarding of the name of the operator String Sample temp measurement calibration performing the adjustment String Calib Reference Keyboarding of the reference of lt Name gt ef the Pt100 simulator used for the adjustment operator gt Samp T Calib menu Display 2 Next Display Sample temp measurement calibration CAUTION be sure the Pt100 simulator is connected then press continue Samp T Calib menu Display 3 Cancel Abandonment of the adjustment Return to display 1 of Samp T Calib menu Continue Once calibration has been initiated it is no longer possible to cancel it The keys on the front panel are disabled Next Display Sample te
6. DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 1 17 2 2 MPP 5Gs product overview ISL s fully automatic MPP 5Gs has been designed to determine quickly and precisely cloud and pour characteristics in connection with most hydrocarbons lubricating oils base stock oils PAO distillate fuels liquid petroleum products biodiese enhanced optical and differential pressure detection down to 95 C with 0 1 C resolution ship and land based Diesel engine fuels power generation fuels lubricants white oils etc The analyzer determines the no flow point of the product tested the pour point and the cloud point and if it is programmed the non rounded temperature of the cloud point By definition the no flow point of a product is the precise temperature of a test specimen at which a wax crystal structure or viscosity increase or both impedes movement of the surface of the test specimen under the condition of the test The pour point is the lowest temperature at which the product continues to flow when it is cooling without stirring As for the cloud point it is the temperature at which the paraffin base constituents of a product may precipitate when cooling a reaction which may cause filter clogging problems These information are particularly relevant to the storage of products which must be pumped out afterwards because of pipework clogging problems or to report problems of downgrading of performance in the case of oils According to t
7. Shock absorber fixing panel with two blocking bolts in place Picture 3 Rear panels and connections 4 3 4 Printer connection A parallel port is provided at the back of the analyzer for connecting a printer compatible with the Analyzer using PCL 3 or ESC P language with which to print out test results among other things A Caution The analyzer and peripherals must be switched off before connecting any new peripherals DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 1 21 5 Description of the analyzer Overall the MPP 5Gs comprises three main sections The electronic Control Unit located at the rear of the analyzer eA test bench only one part of the sample changer is visible The user interface screen and keyboard Sample changer Test bench Control Unit User interface Image 1 MPP 5Gs Elements The user interface will be the subject of the next chapter 5 1 The Control Unit The Control Unit contains The electronic central processing unit eThe power supply unit The electronic central processing unit contains the process control module located in the upper part of the Control Unit the Acquisition and the CPU electronic boards and the regulation module located in the lower part of the Control Unit the Cooling Control electronic board The low voltage electronics boards are controlled by the processor which drives the entire system and performs regulation and measurement operations It
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9. reference 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 phu EINE 70 C Figure 36 Correct Table menu Display 2 Page 4 70 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Adjustment the Quality menu DL 2 2 Adjustment of sample temperature measurement circuit the Samp T Calib menu Adjustment of the sample temperature measurement circuit is done through the Samp T Calib menu of the Quality menu 2 2 1 Tools required A small flat screwdriver An Allen key set The PS100 ISL temperature check box 2 2 2 Procedure 1 Switch off the analyzer 2 Remove the analyzer s cover For this remove the two screws in bottom corners each side of the cover Adjustment of the temperature measurement circuit requires switching on the analyzer switch it off again Caution Switch off the analyzer and disconnect it from the mains before connecting or disconnecting any electrical component 3 Locate the J7 connection port on the Acquisition board Acquisition board 4 Disconnect the sample temperature probe from the connection port J7 Use a small flat bladed screwdriver to move the small locking pin A 5 Connect the probe simulator connector to the free connection of the J7 port The connector and wires of the probe are extremely fragile Connection and disconnection must be made with extreme care 6 Power on the analyzer E Tum the analyzer on for at least 30 minutes to allow the electronics to warm up and stabilize
10. section 3 page appendix 85 Select a prestored operator name if you wish to modify it or select an empty field if you wish to create a new operator name Press the DETAiLS key the Operator text entry screen is displayed Enter the name see in section 2 5 4 page 2 36 for further details on using the text entry screen then press OK to confirm DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 47 4 Result displaying and printing The Results menu Oo o9 e Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y O ISL 2004 lt software v x y x y ISL 2004 C2 software v x y x y ISL 2004 MPP Run SSE CESS Bee Res 9 10 02 02 2004 15 26 Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID Pour 18 0 C No flow point 19 1 C Cloud 9 0 C Not rounded 8 6 C Diagram 4 The Results menu Test results are stored in a dedicated memory The MPP 5Gs can store up to 99 test results When the memory is full the MPP 5Gs control software automatically overwrites the first results recorded Results can be displayed printed and sent to a PC refer to the section 4 3 3 MPP 5Gs PC link page 1 20 4 1 Result displaying from result memory From the MPP Run Start amp Display screen see Diagram 2 page 3 43 the user must go up one level in the display hierarchy For this press the arrow key on the left bottom of the display the PREVIOUS DISPLAY key see in section 6
11. 4 70 4 71 Sample correction table 4 70 Product 3 44 3 57 Identification s lection 2 35 Memory reset 4 74 Setup 3 45 Product name 3 46 R Regulation monitoring 4 73 Request and reception of results RS 232 91 Resetting Page index 102 Memory reset 4 74 Result Memory reset 4 74 Results Printing 3 49 3 50 Send to a PC or a LIMS 1 21 Storage 3 48 Transmitting 3 49 Rounded temperature Programmation Cancel 3 46 RS 232C link 1 21 Interface 89 Run environment Operator name list setup 3 47 Product setup 3 45 S Sample Identification 2 35 Loading 2 32 Sampling 2 31 Screen Changer context 2 31 End of test 2 34 LCD 1 24 Operator name selection 2 36 Product selection 2 35 Test configuration 2 32 Text entry 2 36 Selection Operator 2 36 Product 2 35 Service Regular maintenance 4 78 Service printing menu 4 73 Setup Printer printing 3 51 Printing content 3 50 Run environment 3 45 Stop printing 3 50 T Technical specifications 1 18 Temperature Cloud point definition 1 18 No flow point definition 1 18 No flow point programmation 3 46 Pour point definition 1 18 Rounded programmation 3 46 Test Characterization 2 35 Configuration 2 32 In progress 2 34 Launch 2 29 Loading a sample 2 31 Sampling 2 31 Test starting menu 2 29 Text entry display 2 36 U Uploading downloading 4 75 Ww Warning During test
12. analyzer is switched on It also allows configuring or deactivating the assisted edition the MPP 5Gs can proposes a suite to the characters entered based on prior entries refer to the section 2 5 4 2 page 2 36 Display Meaning of different menus Field values General menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom General setup Access level Configuration of the default access 0 3 At power on level at the analyzer switching on 0 Selection 2 It should be noted that only the current A ouA mrvffeo access level or lower access level could be EULIEN IiE aT chosen Country language Configuration of the language Selection English General menu displa 7 play selected by default locked Selection mode Frangais allows the operator to choose the language Auto Edition Keyboarding of the number of 029 characters needed to activate the auto edition 0 inhibits the function Press the ACCESS LEVEL key or the AUTO EDITION key then enter a value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD Press the ENTER key to confirm Press the LANGUAGE key to scroll through the various possibilities flip flop selection Table 4 General menu displays 7 2 Run parameters the Run menu The Run menu allows choosing the product in place when the analyzer is switched on Display Meaning of different menus Field values Run menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Run par
13. clogging and possible blocking 4 Unpacking and installation 4 1 Care in unpacking After unpacking check the analyzer and its accessories as well as any possible damage sustained in transit which must immediately brought to the attention of the carrier so that a statement of damage can be made The various parts of the MPP 5Gs are carefully checked and tested before shipping Nevertheless it is worth checking that the equipment received corresponds to the packing list enclosed On taking delivery of the MPP 5Gs unpack all these parts Put the analyzer on a workbench near electrical sockets Allow enough space for access to the rear connectors Leave sufficient space behind the analyzer for cabling access and for clear ventilation before the first switching on for the analyzer comes back to the operating temperature adapt the time WARNING Once the analyzer has been unpacked it is best to leave it in the laboratory for a while A according to the temperatures at which the analyzer has been stored 4 2 Unlocking the shock absorbers The MPP 5Gs cooling compressor is mounted on shock absorbers that must be locked during transportation The shock absorbers is locked by bolts that screw in underneath the unit please refer to the document DOCV224X001 To ensure that the bolts are removed after transportation the unit will not sit flat on its base until they are removed When unwrapping the unit 1 Remove the shock absorber locking b
14. refer to the APPENDIX C page 95 for a complete view of menu functionalities elf the user has operator level access access 0 a simple menu is available gt A test can be started and followed gt A result and result details can be displayed and printed Users with laboratory access 1 or service access 2 level access have a complete menu 0 0 0 DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 43 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Run Start amp Displa MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 e O EGTE MEM ENHA MAN E MPP 5GS S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Figure 20 The three displays of the main menu The main level screens include the following components respectively from top to bottom and from left to right The name of the analyzer The serial number of the analyzer Driver and dialog text software versions The menus of the main level are Run MPP Start amp Display Results Access Print Run Environment Service Quality and Setup These menus will be dealt with in detail in the paragraphs following It should be noted however that the Run MPP Start amp Display menu was covered almost in its entirety in Part 2 In the following we shall assume that the access level is level 1 Laboratory This level allows access to the settings associated with tests making it possible to modify them and thus design personalized products that respond to specific needs The
15. 3 MPP SGS 7 PG INK ae 13 e er er e etat etta de te eret tdt ea DERI eda tig oh 1 20 4 3 4 Printer COMMECKON mL 1 21 5 DESCRIPTION OF THE ANALYZER 1 22 5 1 IhesControlrit utet RS 1 22 5 2 The test bench eene secte geredet ed aidea du ea fede e eed La Aa o dedo eae ee go ra deseada eee dde ing 1 23 SS OStHUDSS e CEDE E 1 23 6 THE USER INTERFACE 1 24 G TORRONE PANEL M 1 24 GA METRO b CD eee cbe Da E tiet retine Dee uve pe De ca eto ad eel ee ante lle cantante 1 24 61 2 Backlight Settirig iure oti CR pa an dus P di et See Yg te eu eg pa Lees pet eda c se Ce dide 1 24 6 2 ThE COMMON KEYS ce 1 25 6 3 The Welcome display 5 2i etie desea ede e Rec E ERR E er Ees 1 25 7 MPP 5GS SYSTEM SAFETY FEATURES 1 26 MMe Type ot alarm ecu reru re a UM rM e RR 1 26 EAST EUNT 1 26 4 2 Warning alarms eo trn no te e e deep pe yq Mea Veces DH RV E ap deu Ea E aA EEEa 1 26 7 2 Access levels eese deese reine eie e rane gere one Wi ice eee code Pace ede ride p Ra de cde ideni 1 26 PART 2 USE OF THE MPP 5GS WITH PRESTORED PRODUCTS csse 2 27 1 INTRODUCTION 2 29 2 THE FIRST TEST 2 29 2 1 Sample preparatiof u tote eat oue tie tte ie De e E Seo tec eb ce d ust Led So Sov dentes 2 31 2 2 Loading of a new sample and test starting ssssssssseeee emere 2 31 2 9 Test In progress iere EDU E erri bpm eR RE 2 34 2 4 End ot testudo Fa Spe
16. 3 49 Warning alarms 3 56 Welcome screen 1 25 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C
17. 5 Characterization of the test 2 5 1 Selection of a pre installed product The product selected by default when the analyzer is switched on or when a new sample is loaded is programmed in the analyzer internal parameters refer to the section 3 58 page 3 58 It is possible to program another product than the one selected by default but the Level 1 access authorization is required Laboratory level see chapter 8 page 3 63 If this product does not suit to carry out the test press the PRODUCT key of the screen 1 of the test context Figure 6 page 2 32 The Product menu enables the factory prestored product list to be displayed in order to select another product or to create a new one refer to the section 3 1 page 3 45 Various parameters are associated with each prestored product research of cloud and or pour point temperature measurement unit test starting temperature These parameters are predefined in the Environment menu of the main level screens refer to the section 3 1 page 3 45 So it is necessary to have a level 1 access authorization to configure a new product and store it in the prestored product list Four products are factory prestored in the MPP 5Gs product list Activating the PRoDucr key of the MPP test context screen Figure 6 page 2 32 displays the screen below Select a product Pour amp Cloud Pour Point Cloud Point No Flow Point Figure 11 Selection screen of a product of the MPP Run Sta
18. Field values Product menu of the Run Env Going from left to right and from top to bottom Current product is N 1 Product No 1 Pour amp Cloud Name Keyboarding of the product name String Mode Selection of the sample cooling rate Standard Slow Standard C Unit Selection of the temperature measurement C F unit Flip flop command The temperature is here measured in C Start T Keyboarding of a test starting temperature 25 C gt 60 C preheating of the sample if necessary 77 F gt 140 F Press the NAME key to enter or modify the product name this calls up the text entry display refer to the section 2 5 4 page 2 36 Mode The sample cooling rate at the coming step of the cloud and pour point EPpourt30 C or EPaoua 10 C is default set to 1 5 C min Standard mode It is possible for some products sensitive to cooling rate to perform the test in low rate that is to say 0 5 C min To modify the cooling rate press the MODE key the field toggles into Slow mode Note Using the slow cooling rate multiplies by 3 the test duration The 0 5 C min rate corresponds to the sample cooling rate 25 c T mum mur cries Product menu display 1 Page 3 46 average for the ASTM D97 standard method Press the START T key then enter a value on the NUMERIC KEYPAD Next display Product No 1 POUR Programming or not of the pour point YES NO l amp Pour point measuring determination Flip
19. Modifying Entering 4 74 Printing 4 73 ISL 4 1 15 1 25 K Keys ALARM STOP 1 25 CANCEL 1 25 DIRECTION 1 25 ENTER 1 25 LED 1 25 Reset 1 25 Stop Test 1 25 L Language choice 1 25 Locking 3 58 Loading Sample 2 31 M Main menu screens 97 Maintenance regular 4 78 Memory reset 4 74 Menu Clock 3 62 Correction Table 4 70 MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page index 101 Diagnostics 4 68 General 3 58 Measures 4 67 MPP Pt Run Start 2 30 Quality 4 70 Run parameters 3 58 Samp T Calib 4 71 Sample changer context screen 2 31 Service 4 67 Service printing 4 73 Service Setup 4 74 MPP 5Gs Configuration 3 58 Dimensions 1 18 Power supply 1 18 Safety features 1 26 N No flow point Definition 1 18 Programmation Cancel 3 46 O Operator Identification s lection 2 36 Memory reset 4 74 Operator name list Setup 3 47 Ik PC link Alan RS485 link 1 20 3 61 Alan link setup 3 61 Loading Unloading data 1 21 RS 232C 1 21 RS 232C link setup 3 60 Service port 1 21 Pour point Definition 1 18 No flow point 3 46 Programmation Cancel 3 46 Printer Connection 1 21 Setup 3 51 3 60 Printing Calibration ticket 4 70 Examples 83 Internal parameters 4 73 Operator name list 3 47 Product parameters 3 45 Result 3 49 Printing content setup 3 50 Probe Correction table deleting 4 74 Sample calibration
20. 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 behavior 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 DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 1 15 1 2 About this manual This manual is made up of four main parts entitled Part General Part Il Using the MPP 5Gs with prestored products Part IIl Adva
21. access levels will be dealt with through the Setup menu Page 3 44 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Setting and printing of operator name list and run parameters of prestored products DL 3 Setting and printing of operator name list and run parameters of prestored products 1 e9 e Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 x gt software v x y x y ISL 2004 Software V x y x y O ISL 2004 MPP Run Start amp Display Service J quality 4 Run environment programming e p Diagram 3 The Run Environment menu All run parameters of a product are visible but a product can only be created or modified if one has the level 1 access authorization Laboratory To access to the configuration menu of the run environment enable the Run Environment menu on screen 2 of the main level screens see Diagram 3 above The following screen is then displayed Run environment programming L3 Product HAA Figure 21 Run Environment menu screen The Run Environment menu screen contains the following menus V Product Displaying of the prestored products list to print modify or add a new product v Oper Displaying of the operator names list to print modify or add a new operator ID Values in the fields of the Run Environ menu screen cannot be changed without level 1 access password Laboratory CE 3 1 Run parameters o
22. can be activated 6 1 2 Backlight setting The LCD screen backlight is set by a combination of the ENTER key and the high DiRECTION Key for less contrast and low DiRECTION key for more contrast refer to the next section a gt Note The intensity of the backlight can change according to the ambient temperature Page 1 24 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The user interface DL 6 2 The control keys Three keys take up the lower left hand side of the front panel namely Lu Stop TEsT To stop a test or any other operation stop If the LED is lit up this means that a test is in progress e RESET To cancel and go up through the display menu hierarchy m Interrupts the audible alarm signal ALARM STOP R If the LED is lit up this means that a problem has arisen Pressing on this button will give the error message content The rest of the front panel is occupied by a numeric keypad equipped with a CANCEL KEY and an ENTER key ENTER key validate an input of variables to CANCEL characters Finally in the lower left hand section there are four direction keys used to move around a text field and select characters to enter variables e g name of sample to move around the operator or product lists and in the result stock DIRECTION keys 6 3 The Welcome display When the analyzer is switched on the welcome screen is displayed If it does not first check the backlight settings see
23. character programmable in the RS232 setup menu If 0 there is no end of transmission character Cg The value 999 indicates that the field is not being used reserved for a future use 5 2 The result message As indicated above if the transmission of data on the RS 232C link has been validated automatic or manual validation the result message is systematically transmitted Temperatures expressed in C or F corrected or not by barometric correction depending on the product programmed Example 1 R DK302 0001 37 0 1 27 0 27 4 1 8 0 8 0 0 D3 Page appendix 92 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C RS232 link features on MPP 5Gs Meaning of result message fields under ticket form from left to right Message R Fields Format Number of Field value Characters Analyzer number From 00 to 99 2 Type of message String 2 R Result Product name String 12 ID sample String 12 Sample number String 12 Product number From 00 to 99 2 Temperature unit used 00 to 01 2 0 C 1 F Type of end of test in pour From 00 to 05 2 Pour point according to the product configuration From 999 9 to 9999 9 6 Blocking point according to the product tmp unit From 999 9 to 9999 9 6 Type of end of test in cloud From 00 to 05 2 Cloud point according to the product configuration From 999 9 to 9999 9 6 No rounded cloud point and tmp unit of the product From 999 9 to
24. detection conditions of the pour point have not been met whereas the detection system reaches its measuring limits The test continues if the cloud point is programmed In this case the result is registered with the message Pour Out of capability Alarm is stopped each time a test is run 6 4 10 Error in the programmed product The preprogrammed product is controlled at test starting If an inconsistency exists or if the control checksum is wrong the test is canceled The test is not registered but the cause of stopping can be displayed in the visualization screen of the test result refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 6 4 11 Cooling unit temperature safety This alarm is triggered if the cooling unit is above 48 C A new test can not be started A test currently running is stopped if the cooling stage is not finished 6 4 12 Cooling unit stroke control safety A new test can not be started A test currently running is stopped if the cooling stage is not finished Contact ISL Customer Service 6 4 13 Cooling unit board link safety This alarm is triggered if no dialogue is detected with cooling unit control board A test currently running is stopped and a new test can not be started 6 4 14 Check the changer and loader This failure is signaled when a blocking is detected at the level with the changer or the loader This failure does not stop a test currently running but it stops a test if it is
25. latest text inputs are stored in memory so that the operator only needs to enter the first two or three characters for the whole to be displayed If the Auto Edition function is activated the analyzer proposes a suite when characters are entered according to prior enters This function can be configured or deactivated refer to the section 7 1 Power on parameters the General menu page 3 58 Page 2 36 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The first test 2 6 Using the sample changer Information regarding the various samples present in the MPP 5Gs sample changer are displayed in the changer context screen Press the CONTROL key of the Changer menu of the MPP Run Start amp Display screen see Figure 3 page 2 30 the changer context screen is displayed Sample changer status SUMMER DIESEL BT 10 1 i Result Activa 20w50 BT 10 1 NVC i CRM852 51 CRM852 52 BT 10 1 NVC Figure 14 Changer context screen The changer context screen allows displaying the list of samples loaded in the changer and the state of each test programmed This list contains the following information V 1 Name of the product selected to carry out the test 2 Identifying name or number of the sample V 3 State of the sample in the changer eResult Test carried out result available on the analyzer eRunning Sample loaded in the test module test running eNext Sample in first waiting position of test eSecond Sample in second
26. of data transfer Page 4 76 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The Service menu of the Setup main menu DL 4 4 5 Userrequested transfer 4 4 5 1 Updating or reloading of the analyzer software Prepare the analyzer and the PC refer to the section 4 4 3 page 4 76 select the MPP 5Gs software download menu from the screen 1 of the analyzer ISL UDS menu The analyzer screen displays the type of the expected transfer Software download in progress and the red LED flashes awaiting the software download Start the download from the PC select Connect in the Communication menu The following message is displayed The analyzer is waiting for program download Continue Confirm with YES A prompt menu is opened Select the information file ISLMPP Vxx xx software version Confirm the transfer by pressing the Transfer key The PC first loads the program software of the analyzer This can take a few minutes When the downloading is completed the following message is displayed Program download Transfer completed Validate by pressing the OK key The analyzer software updating also requires transferring the text software this is why when the transfer of the program software is completed the analyzer screen remains blank but the red light of the ALARM STOP key on the keypad flashes indicating the analyzer waits for the remainder of the transfer Select again Connect in the Communica
27. of the date JJ MM AA Adjust Date Time MM JJ AA AA MM JJ AA JJ MM JJ MM AAAA 01 01 1999 JJ MM AAAA Date format W Date MNE AAA Date format AAAA MMII Clock menu display 1 AAAA JJ MM Date Keyboarding of the date in the format selected Press the DATE FORMAT key to make scrolling the various possibilities Flip flop selection Press the DATE key to enter the date using the NUMERIC KEYPAD Validate with ENTER key Next Display Time format Selection of the format of the hour 12 24 h Adjust Date Time Hours Keyboarding of the hour hh mn AM PM Setting the hour in the case of a 12 hour AM PM 24 hours 15 45 clock format Time format J Hours Clock menu display 2 Table 10 Clock menu displays 7 8 The Service menu The Service menu of the main Setup menu is used for analyzer service and it requires a level 2 access authorization It includes sub menus from which you can enter or modify the analyzer s internal parameters notably the level 2 access code This menu also comprises commands for software updating and memory content resetting downloading uploading data transfer from or to a PC The Service menu of the main Setup menu is explained in the chapter 4 The Service menu of the Setup main menu page 4 74 7 9 The SL menu A level 3 access authorization is required to access to this menu It is for use by ISL only 7 10 The About MPP 5Gs menu The Station Version
28. of the product used to perform the test eID Identifying name or number of the sample The result message Pour No flow point and or Cloud Not rounded Pour Value of the pour point according to the prestored product configuration EP and tests frequency gt No flow point no flow temperature of the pour test only if the pour point is programmed Cloud Value of the cloud point only if the displaying of the rounded cloud point is programmed Not rounded not rounded temperature of the cloud point only if the cloud point is programmed Page 3 48 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Result displaying and printing The Results menu DL If a test has been stopped because of a failure the reason for the test stopping is displayed instead of the result The following messages can appear 1 Cloud Sample tmp safety at 105 0 C The sample temperature has reached the system limits and the cloud point is not found 2 Pour Sample tmp safety at 105 0 C The sample temperature has reached the system limits and the pour point is not found 3 Cloud Out of capability The optical enslavement of the test module can not be realized 4 Pour Out of capability The detection system has reached its pressure limits and the pour point has not been found In case of failure alarm the test running is stopped The result will not be registered in the stock of result but the reason for the abandonment is displayed in th
29. of the result when it is displayed and printed 4 3 Keyboarding of detection values the Detect Menu The detection parameters can be directly entered in the screens of the Detect menu refer to the internal parameters list supplied with the analyzer er Note These parameters are factory set and they normally must not be modified 4 4 File upload download command the SL UDS menu The basic analyzer is delivered as standard with the ISL UDS PC program for data uploading backup on a PC downloading from a PC towards the analyzer You can download on the analyzer An update of the analyzer software using an update diskette or from a downloaded file V Run environments parameters of prestored products and operator names v The whole content of the Nvm memory analyzer internal parameters run environments and results You can upload V Run environments parameters of prestored products and operator names V The whole content of the memory analyzer internal parameters run environments and results Downloading Uploading is made via the analyzer SERVICE port at the back of the analyzer see Picture 3 page 1 21 An external connection cable is standard equipment for data flow between PC and analyzer Downloading Uploading is a function special to this analyzer The analyzer is in this mode either by automatic detection of a download request or by an explicit request made by the operator vi
30. os ang ev data v p Rue Rp uu 6 4 6 Sample temperature safety 6 4 7 Overpressure measurement safety 6 4 0 Out of cloud pointmeas ririg 1 2 leoi edet apetece ie ere beh de deer ta tiov qe exi dcs 6 4 9 Out of pour point measUririg 34521 tesi rete tete a eei aa co dea te asistir ere c aed opio uo 6 4 10 Error in the programmed product 6 4 11 Cooling unit temperature safety 6 4 12 Cooling unit stroke control safety 0 4 13 Cooling Unit board link Safety 5 5 crt ERE rei HDI REED E Renier i red 6 4 14 Check the changer and loader 6 4 15 Run down by a power down 6 4 16 Leak Detected Check the Sample cccccceceeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeceeeesaaaaeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeseeeeeeeneaeeeeeeeeeeaeee 3 55 6 4 17 Run stopped by the Operator ccccceececcccceeeeeeeeeceaeeeceeeeeceaaeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeesaaaaeeeseeseeeaaeeeeeeeeeeeneaeeeeeeeeeeaees 3 56 6 5 Warning alarms 6 5 1 End of test cessit 6 5 2 Buzzer modulation setup 6 6 Alarm ROVIOW MEE 7 CONFIGURATION THE SETUP MENU 7 1 Power on parameters the General menu sssssssssseeene eene e enne nnnm nne nennen 7 2 Run parameters the Run menu sssssssssssesssesseseeneen ennt tenete sn st inerte nets tesi hinh heresis neeese nnne 7 3 Configuration of alarms the Alarms menu
31. page 4 74 Select the Service menu from the screen 3 of the setup menu Select the ISL UDS menu from the screen 1 of the service setup menu refer to the Table 17 page 4 74 Data uploading and downloading commands are accessible from the following screens Display Meaning of different menus ISL UDS menu of the Service Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Upload Download MPP 5Gs software download Downloading of the control software MPP 5Gs Analyzer software in the analyzer code and text to update it for example MPP S software Download ISL UDS menu screen 1 Next Display dod load Download from Data flow from a PC to the analyzer upload Downloa PC Downloading of a backup file of the analyzer non volatile memory Internal parameters the content depends on the command used during the upload see PU MAN vcs PC Run env All Upload to PC Data flow from the analyzer to a PC ISL UDS menu screen 2 Run env Backup of the run environments parameters of prestored products and operator names All Backup of the whole content of the NVRAM memory internal parameters run environments and results Table 18 ISL UDS menu of the Service setup menu screens When the required command of the loading menu is selected the analyzer is waiting for a transfer The analyzer displays the type of transfer expected Software download in progress for example and the red light of the Alarm STO
32. signaled during the sample loading in the test module 6 4 15 Run down by a power down This failure is signaled when the analyzer is switched on again after a power down has stopped a test currently running The test is canceled The result is not registered in the result stock but the cause of stopping can be displayed in the visualization screen of the test result refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 According to the configuration of the ReStart internal parameter see section 7 2 page 3 58 the analyzer will automatically continue the sample tests loaded in the changer when it will be made alive again or it will stop waiting for the operator presses the RESTART key refer to the section 2 7 page 2 39 6 4 16 Leak Detected Check the sample This failure is signaled during a pour point test if the pressure change is not sufficient whereas the temperature decreases The test is canceled and it is not registered but the cause of stopping can be displayed in the visualization screen of a test result in the changer refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 55 6 4 17 Run stopped by the operator This message is displayed as alarm when a test is stopped by the operator this test is not registered but the cause of stopping can be displayed in the visualization screen of the test result refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 6 5 Warning alarms 6 5 1 End of test The cloud an
33. ssssesseseeeeeeneene ene neeenennrnen nnn nennen nnn 7 4 Personalization and access authorization to level 1 the Lab menu 7 5 Printer configuration the Printer menu ssssssssse 7 6 MPP 5GS o PC link the PC Link and RS232 menus 7 6 1 RS232C link setup the RS232 menu ssssssssseeeeeeeee mener 7 6 2 Alan link setup the PC link menu ussssssssssseseseeeenee nennen enne menn nnn nnnnnnnti sites ehhnn ts si setis nn nnnni sinis nn nnne 7 7 Date Time setting the Clock menu enses eiteee estreno trees er Pe Ek nitro Enna 7 8 The Service menu wrieni eee tee den oer del xeu shade aec Duo a dey ee a a E aer 9 The ISE mens Gordes Ede teret ni cto riled Maite e Cade ar ordres 7 10 The About MPP 5Gs menu iue ete Ete he e ee E a le ne Pie cea Vene ea ies 8 ACCESS LEVELS AND PASSWORD THE ACCESS MENU PART 4 MAINTENANCE OF THE MPP 5GS 0 o oo ceceeeeeee cence eeeee cence eeeeeeee eee eaeeeeeeeeeseeaeeaeeeeeeseeeeeaees 4 65 1 MEASUREMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC THE SERVICE MENU 4 67 1 1 Measurement displaying on the analyzer the Measures menu sss 4 67 1 2 Diagnostic aid the Diagnostics menu sse nenne nennen enne en nennen nnne 4 68 1 3 Cooling compressor diagnostic nennen nennen nnne eere nenne 4 69 2 ADJUSTMENT THE QUALITY MENU 4 70 2 1 Sample probe correction table the Correct Table men
34. state Seeing its CTS signal changing the analyzer stops transmission until CTS changes again Note This hardware handshake is controlled by the communication hardware analyzers and can stop restart transmission between any characters This well known handshake is qualified as software protocol because it is controlled by the host computer reception software to control the data flow If the software needs time to process the last incoming message it can send the Xoff character to the analyzer which immediately stops the transmission until it receives from the host computer the Xon character This is a full protocol It allows flow control and data acknowledgment The transmission is fully controlled by the host computer which must send an ENQ enquiry character Any message must be acknowledged by the host computer by sending a ACK character Note There is no need to define a time between messages because the message sequencing keeps pace with the ENQs sent by the host computer Xon 11H Xoff 13H Developed by ISL this protocol is detailed below MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page appendix 90 DOCV224A011 C RS232 link features on MPP 5Gs DL 4 ENQ ACK protocol details The host computer must acknowledge all messages from the analyzer Should communication fail only the host computer can decide whether or not to abort transmission Analyzer response time on receiving ENQ 100 ms Waiting time for mess
35. the SEE key The display allowing access to all available test results of samples in the changer which are shown as the display below is displayed Res 10 10 06 02 2004 14 42 Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID Pour 18 0 C No flow point 19 1 C Cloud 9 0 C Not rounded 8 6 C 4 Figure 17 Visualization screen of a test result in the changer For more explanations on data displayed and menus proposed refer to the section 4 1 page 3 48 The black arrow at the left bottom of the screen indicates the position of other registered results To scroll through the results press the HIGH oR Low DiRECTION KEY as many times as needed refer to the section 6 2 page 1 25 Note If a test has been stopped because of a failure for example the cause of the stop is displayed replacing the result 2 6 4 Visualizing the test parameters of a sample in the changer Select a test in the changer context screen If the test has already been performed press the DETAILS key of the result visualization screen refer to the previous section If the test has not been performed yet status Next Second press the SEE key The following screen appears Op Prod 3 BNP73 01 ID BT 10 1 NVC E EP 39 0 C U EP 9 0 C End Figure 18 Test parameters It contains the following BUTTON V END Returning to the test context screen This screen contains the following information Op Name of the operator
36. to 31 ISL analyzers to be connected to the same PC computer see the illustration below It allows data coming from different ISL analyzers to be collected and stored Besides multi analyzers results database management and control according to the analyzer type run control alarms displaying internal parameters management the ISL Alan software allows transmitting results directly to a LIMS or ever information system LU Each analyzer connects to the Alan network via the RS485 serial interface through two ports input output located on the rear panel see Picture 3 on the next page for more explanations Note The Alan Kit is optional hardware and software package Refer to the Alan Installation and Getting Started Manual Example of an ISL analyzers network nae Corvere RS232RS485 _ 1 M E Il 111000 a NCK2 5G FP92 5G 5G2 and FP93 5G 5G2 CPP 5Gs Er PMD100 MPP 5Gs FZP 5G 5Gs and FP56 5G 5G2 and FZP 5G2s FPP 5G 5Gs FP170 5G 5G2 Ee Note The RS485 communication interface has to be parameterized Refer to the section 7 6 2 Alan link setup the PC link menu page 3 61 Page 1 20 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Unpacking and installation 4 3 3 2 RS 232C serial link The network input output ports of the analyzer link interface with the Alan amp network may be connected via a special adapter supplied with the analyzer to for
37. 1 1 page 1 24 to return on the main screens level LL 1 Press the button for the Results menu of the main level screen 1 this calls up the display allowing access to all the results saved which are shown as the display below Referral The result of test being just carried out can be directly displayed from the MPP Run Start amp Display screen if the sample is still in the sample changer Refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 2 To access the result required press the DiRECTION KEvs as many times as needed see section 6 2 page 1 25 Note Black arrows on the left of the screen indicate the position of other registered results The indication Res x 10 gt appearing above the result number remind you it is possible to use the left and right arrow key to browse from 10 to 10 using the RIGHT and LEFT DIRECTIONAL KEYS fT Res 9 10 02 02 2004 15 26 Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID Pour 18 0 C No flow point 19 1 C Cloud 9 0 C Not rounded 8 6 C Figure 24 Display of the Results menu This screen contains the following indications eRes Number of the result displayed over the number of results stored in memory an asterisk appears in front of the result number if the test was run although a default had been notified or if a default occurred during the test the DETAILS key allows displaying among others the warning binary message Date and time of the end of the test Prod Name
38. 5min07 220 21 01 2000 100 17 1min40 219 0 2min41 220 9 3min18 22 17 3min55 222 34 5min24 224 51 min19 227 68 9min53 227 87 14min32 229 100 21min29 218 110 33min05 215 Page appendix 86 12 08 2004 MPP 5Gs User s Manual 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 56s Access level 3 Auto edition 2 Prod 1 VGO ReStart Auto Buzzer modulation 30 Cooling t 65 Stp 120s Laboratory name Title Auto NO Degree 248 Line feeds 2 lines Conditions of run YES Product YES Automatic result validation NO Stop bits 1 Parity None Flow control None if no flow control used 0 1s Analyzer PC ID ISL MPP 5G Time format 24 hours Kp2 8 0 Ki2 0 15 Km 10 0 Next calibration date Start test refusal NO 19 01 2005 50 C 122 F 119 400 ohms A D 52196 80 C 0 0 70 C 0 0 40 C 0 0 30 C 0 0 O c 0 0 10 C 0 0 40 C 0 0 BOO 10 20 80 C 0 0 90 C 0 0 Pdf 0 25 Ppa 0 50 Pofs 0 4 Pdf 0 25 Ppa 0 50 Pofs 0 4 1 4 95BE 0 0 13 02 2003 510 Runs 792 23 01 2000 73 28 93 33 2229 DOCV224A011 C APPENDIX B RS232 link features on MPP 5Gs Page intentionally blank Page appendix 88 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C RS232 link features on MPP 5Gs DL In this document analyzer is used for the ISL MPP 5Gs while host computer designates the computer to which the ISL MPP 5Gs is connected 1 Interface features EIA RS 232C serial link Rate 300 to 19200 BPS Data bits 7 8 Sto
39. 9999 9 6 Alarms during the test coded by bit FFFF 4 Type of end of test in cloud 01 Normal cloud result 02 Not programmed 03 Temperature measurement safety 04 Out of measurement capacity of the optical detector Type of end of test in pour 01 Normal pour result 02 Not programmed 03 Temperature measurement safety 04 Out of measurement capacity of the sensor Alarms during the test coded on 1 bit 3210 0 1 Automatic adjustment of the temperature have to be done 1 1 Resumption after detection in rapid stage 2 0 3 0 5 3 The run context message Example bye VAM 26 03 2004 4 14 03 999 FB Meaning of run context message fields under curve form from left to right Message C Field Analyzer number Type of message Operator name Date of the end of test Date format Time of the end of test Reserve DOCV224A011 C Format Numbers of Comments Characters From 00 to 99 2 String 2 C Test context String 12 String 10 From 00 to 07 2 0 JJ MM AA 1 MM JJ AA 2 AA MM JJ 13 AA JJ MM 4 JJ MM AAAA 5 MM JJ AAAA 6 AAAA MM JJ 7 AAAA JJ MM string 6 999 3 MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page appendix 93 5 4 The test product message Example 1 T DK302 0 0 1 24 0 3 0 1 8 0 1 0 D2 Meaning of product message fields from left to right Message T Field Format Numbers of Comments Characters Analyzer number From 00 to 99 2 Type of message String 2 T Test product Product name Str
40. D USE OF THE MPP 5GS esesseesesessseeeeneenee nnne nnn tnnnnnnnn nennt 3 41 1 INTRODUCTION 3 43 2 THE MAIN LEVEL SCREENS 3 43 3 SETTING AND PRINTING OF OPERATOR NAME LIST AND RUN PARAMETERS OF PRESTORED PRODUCTS 3 45 3 1 Run parameters of a product ees cedet e reiten erected defe eden ene Teide p tede de iE eden 3 45 3 2 LISHOF operator nates 24 LE cette VERUS Hif oid tense P E RR eg Neate eee ete Dit ete 3 47 4 RESULT DISPLAYING AND PRINTING THE RESULTS MENU 3 48 4 1 Result displaying from result memory sssseseee ene eene nenne enne enne nnne 3 48 4 2 ECT genii e e C 3 50 5 PRINTING AND PRINTER SETUP THE PRINT MENU 3 51 5 1 Service printing x itte RR EUREN OH RE ERR RI UE aaa 3 51 5 2 cq gr jM 3 51 6 LIST OF ALARMS AND TREATMENT 3 53 6 1 Types of alarm 6 1 1 Failure alarms 6 1 2 Warning alarms 6 2 Displaying alarms stopping the buzzer ssssesee eene nem emen ennemis 3 53 6 3 Alarm processing 6 4 Failte alarms ite oe eine e E Ur e e ERU DU iR E 6 4 1 Memory failure S Cie ace te SEE MeL eaaet ee Rua e bte aee A ut d Se tut be eant 6 4 2 Low battery 6 4 3 Signal conditioning A D Cnv 0 4 4 Cooling Circuit keys ach Ab hai e a e coude Sot eL bl os Hbc abc be oec den o ee dede 6 4 5 Heating reU scu tto eh ee ea ete ene ede dee Ege enero ia ene eh c RA lees dede d cep
41. 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 combination of customer feedback and over 20 years of experience in the design and manufacturing of petroleum products Analyzers 2 1 MPP 5Gs presentation Backed by leading the highest quality design the MPP 5Gs analyzer has been designed to determine precisely cloud and pour characteristics of petroleum product during cooling These characteristics allow hydrocarbons behavior to be determined when cooling having an important effect on their performance and safety The distinctive feature of this instrument is its versatility as its setup is fully adjustable It is designed to run programs based on customized sets of parameters selected to suit users requirements This major advantage makes the instrument suitable not only for conventional testing but also for R amp D work Further versatility has not been achieved to the detriment of operating convenience As will be seen in the next chapters the instrument is just as easy to operate as it is versatile This compact exceptionally user friendly unit proves ideal for applications where standard laboratory instrumentation cannot be applied or is restricted due to insufficient response time small sample volume availability dimension weight limitations or untrained staff with little exposure to lab equipment This rugged fully in
42. LARM Stop key lights up on the keypad It goes off when the alarm is acknowledged 6 2 Displaying alarms stopping the buzzer When an alarm is triggered press the ALARM STOP key to display the cause The following screen is displayed Alarm message Figure 28 Alarms displaying screen The alarms screen display contains the following menus and buttons V Exit going back to the previous screen without acquitting the alarm V Acquit clearing the alarm and going back to the previous screen Press the Acaquit key to stop the buzzer and return to the previous screen Note that the red LED on the ALARM Stop key stays on for as long as the default persists even if the alarm has been acknowledged V Review displaying the alarm historical see section 6 6 page 3 56 6 3 Alarm processing Certain alarm cases present a danger This is why most default settings switch the analyzer into idle status thus the cooling unit is cut out and the sample changer is stopped However this is not to say that this type of analyzer is hazard free or that if the analyzer fails to go into idle status the operator and or analyzer are not in danger It is important always to check what is going on whenever an alarm is triggered A For example owing to a faulty component an alarm that normally should place the analyzer in idle mode fails to do so In that case the operator must intervene by switching off the analyzer Caution Generally when the
43. Measurement and diagnostic the Service menu o 2 Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y ISL 2004 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 PP Run Start amp Display Service EL x Measures Diagnostics Diagram 8 The Service menu The Service menu is in great part dedicated to the analyzer service With this menu it is possible to Display measures v Slave the main parts of the analyzer Activating the Service menu calls up the following display Service L3 Measures Diagnostics Figure 33 Service menu displays 1 1 Measurement displaying on the analyzer the Measures menu The Measures menu in the Service menu gives access to the following information Display Meaning of different menus Measures menu of the Service menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Smp 20 7 C 0O0 1 c min 108 110 47170 Smp Sample temperature C variation rate in temperature mt O Rec 310 E reheating or cooling resistance of sample probe Q analog digital Prs 70 conversion value Cooling unit 0 Heat 0 Rec Number of points on the receiving signal of the cloud point 00000000 0 0 FI M detection system i dis H ags Prs pressure measured in the cell Measures menu screen Emt Number of points on the sending out signal of the cloud point system C
44. OT CHARACTER key then enter a value with the NUMERIC KEYPAD Press the ENTER key to confirm Press the AUTOMATIC VALIDATION key to scroll through the various possibilities Flip flop selection Next Display Rate Keyboarding of the transfer rate in baud 9600 bds RS232 Link setup not detected Data bits Keyboarding of the number of the data 7 8 bit 9600 bds 8 1 None Stop bits Keyboarding of the number of the stop 1 2 ESA EUN id bits Parity Selection of the type of the parity None Even RS232 menu display 4 Odd Next Display Flow control Selection of the type of flow control None RS232 Link setup rot detected RTS CTS None 0 1s Xon Xoff Time between Ti betw tw Keyboardi f LENQ ACK D ime between two messages Keyboarding o preme dg aig aol aaa RS232 menu display 5 the time between two messages when there is no transfer protocol Table 8 RS 232 menu displays The result messages including the product if it is selected move on to screen 2 of the RS232 menu in the table above are transmitted in the form of a character string in ASCII code refer to the APPENDIX B page 87 for the meaning of the content of the messages 7 6 2 Alan link setup the PC link menu When the Input and Output ports of the Alan network link interface are connected the unit automatically detects the presence of the local network link Note The MPP 5Gs has been designed to run under ALAN management software developed
45. P 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Please place a sample Tube stopper Prod 1 ID Ee Henn MPP 5Gs User s Manual Sample changer status gt gt O _UnToad Move ee Add Run context u Sample programming Sample programming Op Prod 1 ID EP C UEP vC s Ens ED D gt A s g Test starting Select an operator name 7 Sample g positioned in Sample ID the changer M CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ amp A P iabcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz lt gt 0 Er Select a product gt ps Pour amp Cloud eye gg Pour Porn ET BS Cloud Point ula ES 2 No Flow Point 9 E a E s B xu 8 amp CC og CC Page appendix 97 dnjes peojdn peojumop Aowa dnjas siajawiesed uornoejep je ndo An u anjea uoge4qije2 Anua ssajyawesed uone nbay jsn pe euin ejeg dnjes sgpSM xull 9d dnjes yul ZEZ Sa 291M1ag uopeouyipour SSo22e Z Jo 0 40j amp 10qe 1 uoneoiyipour SS022 JoA0 uoneziuiojsng dnjes suue v dnjes s4ojourejed jso dnjes suajawesed jesauab snje1eddy 2 Action chart e qe uoj284102 QOld Buguud 38491 uoge4qi e uoneiqyes jueuieunseoui asnjesaduia ojduies An u bugeou uun Buijooo ouo syed 1 z jeuy uren Buguud Buifejdsip sainseay dnjos JS ouieu 40je1odQ uonajap Jonpold dnjes jonpolg
46. P KEY on the keypad flashes awaiting the software download 4 4 3 3 PC preparation When the analyzer is ready and after the required loading command corresponding to the required type of transfer is selected you can prepare the PC Start the ISL UDS transfer software Select the COM port COM1 by default corresponding to the serial port of the PC on which the analyzer PC link cable is connected Then select the baud rate Validate by pressing the OK key Note First select the higher transfer rate then lower it if the transfer does not run correctly Option menu then Serial port 4 4 4 Automatic requested transfer The analyzer will automatically detect a download request in the following cases gt The analyzer screen does not light up a software download code text failed or have been interrupted gt A safe memory failure occurred When the analyzer is waiting for a download the red light of the ALARM Stop key on the keypad flashes every second Power down the PC and the analyzer Prepare the PC and the analyzer refer to the section 4 4 3 above Note In case of automatic download request the analyzer is in software download expected mode by default Power up the PC and the analyzer Start the analyzer software downloading from the PC refer to the section 4 4 5 1 page 4 77 A download in progress is indicated by rapid flashing of the red light of the ALARM STOP key which is related to the rate
47. Prod Name of the product selected to carry out the test eID Identifying name or number of the sample e _ EP Search for the pour point programmed expected temperature of the pour point programmed 39 0 C Ai EP Search for the cloud point programmed expected temperature of the cloud point programmed 9 C Page 2 38 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The first test 2 6 5 Load a new sample Press the ADD key of the changer context screen The changer moves and presents the ideal place v The changer will first present the places containing vials not programmed If they are not the changer will present the empty places If they are not the changer will present places taken up by samples already tested Remove the sample presented if the placed is taken up then load the new sample If it is necessary to select a product different from the one proposed by default or if you want configure the test sample and or operator identifying refer to the section 2 5 Characterization of the test page 2 35 2 7 Stopping a test running To stop a test running or all the tests programmed in the changer context screen press the SToP TEST key on the front panel of the analyzer the following screen appears what do you want to do Stop DICES E Figure 19 Stopping a test running The screen 1 of the test context contains the following menus and BUTTONS V Yes Stopping the test selected or all tests programmed in
48. V224A011 C Introduction DL 1 Introduction 1 1 ISL company profile 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 begin we ask you to take a few minutes to become acquainted with ISL and its history 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 worldwide 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
49. a the analyzer s keyboard Once the analyzer is in this mode it can not be quit using the keyboard Downloading causes memory loss If an error is made it is better to let the downloading continue and then download again If the operator stops the analyzer during downloading the next time the analyzer is powered up it will automatically detect that a transfer is needed 4 4 1 Transfer procedure The analyzer goes into download mode either automatically or requested by the user It waits for a PC transmission When the downloading software is run on the PC it sends a specific message to the analyzer In replying to this message the analyzer indicates the type of downloading required followed by a safety sequence The PC then sends data which is processed by the analyzer When the PC software considers the downloading is finished it validates this with a signal to the analyzer 4 4 2 Installation and start up of the downloading program See instructions in the ISL UDS software Read me file DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 75 4 4 3 Hardware preparation 4 4 3 1 Connection of the analyzer to a PC Power down the PC and the analyzer and plug the download cable see Packing List into the SERVICE port connector at the back of the analyzer and the serial port of the PC Power up the PC and the analyzer 4 4 3 2 Analyzer preparation Select the Setup menu from the screen 3 of the main screen level see Diagram 11
50. aeeeeeesggaaaeeeseeegeeaaaaeeeeeesaseaaeeeeeeseeeeaaaeeeees 4 77 5 ANALYZER MAINTENANCE 4 78 5 1 Routine Preventive Maintenance c ccccccceececeeece cece eeeseeaececeeeceeeaaaeeeceeeseeeeeaeaeceeeedseeaeaeeeeeeeenenees 4 78 SAA Calibration vices sgee ETT 4 78 5 2 Data Dackup so acc Senate tai Mete anes sh fuss eee uorum aan aa tetaristued gembratt lite e Te He coe 4 78 5 1 3 Analyzer ventilation holes cleaning ssssssssssssssessseeeneeeeee eene nnn nnnhnen inn n nenne resin isses EEEn Annne EEEn 4 78 5 2 Internal operation Analyzer housing cover disassembly sse 4 78 5 3 Replacement of the sealing O ring of the sample loader arm see 4 78 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4 79 6 1 Frequently Asked Questions eet tnter b ER pn pent Rei Rege eire rtt 4 79 6 2 Failure solution 22 eiecti incedere ene Le eed ec ee dice weed ska e e do e dete idide dadaidh 4 79 APPENDIX A PRINTING TYPE EXAMPLES eesesiesseeseeeseeeeee nenne nnn eee nnn tnn nnnrn enin nannten 83 1 RESULT TICKET PRINTOUT 85 1 1 With details with product parameters sssssssssssssseseseneeneeee eere enne tnnt nnn nenr nnne 85 1 1 1 Pour and cloud determination isinsin inkade inanar err inier eter erbe ton tok ye rn oa ehe deed sae SENE PE nda Enna gras 85 1 1 2 No flow point determination only test 0 and non rounded cloud p
51. age acknowledgment 2 sec Results transfer delay after end of test delay for ENQ not limited Number of transmission of the same result message on not limited end with ACK or EOT reception receiving NAK Request reception and acknowledgement of results The host 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 The host computer does not have to reply to this ACK ANALYZER HOST COMPUTER No result available 4 ENQ No result ACK y If the analyzer has results it starts their transmission On receiving the message the host computer must check it checksum and must reply ACK 06H or NAK 15H depending on whether the message was correct or not If there are several fruitless communications the host computer may decide to abort transmission by sending an EOT 04H character ANALYZER HOST COMPUTER Successfull transmissions 4 ENQ 1 result message XXXXX gt 4 ACK 4 ENQ Next result YYYYY p gt 4 ACK 4 ENQ No more result ACK e ANALYZER HOST COMPUTER Result sent faulty reception 4 4 ENQ 1 result message XXXXX gt not properly received 4 NAK 4 ENQ Same message XXXXXX gt not properly received 4 NAK 4 ENQ Same message XXXXXX gt not properly rece
52. alarm buzzer is triggered the operator must display the cause and ensure that everything is working correctly See below for warning and failure alarm detailed description A troubleshooting guide to aid in isolating and correcting problems detected by the analyzer system safety feature is proposed in the section 6 2 page 4 79 DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 53 6 4 Failure alarms 6 4 1 Memory failure When the analyzer is switched on the microprocessor checks the content of the different memories If there is an error it will be detected by calculation and comparison with the checksum 6 4 1 1 Software memory PROM failure If this failure is reported switch the analyzer off then on again If the failure persists contact the ISL Customer Service 6 4 1 2 Data memory Ram failure If this failure is reported switch the analyzer off then on again If the failure persists contact the ISL Customer Service 6 4 1 3 Safe memory NVM failure The content of the saved RAM memory where the Analyzer internal parameters are stored is checked by the microprocessor If there is an error the Analyzer goes automatically into download mode so that the contents of the RAM memory saved can be restored by loading a backup file from a PC For this purpose a diskette containing the internal parameter factory settings necessary if memory has not been recently uploaded and a PC up download program are shipped wi
53. alarms 3 56 Analyzer Address 3 61 Configuration 3 57 Description 1 22 Asterisk 3 48 ASTM 1 18 B Button Changer control 2 31 Changer results 2 38 Operator 2 33 Product 2 32 Smpl ID 2 32 C Calibration 4 70 Entry menus 4 74 Sample probe 4 71 Smp T measurement 4 71 Care Built in cooling analyzer 1 19 Cleaning products 1 19 Unpacking 1 19 Using of shock absorbers 1 19 Changer Context screen 2 37 Loading 2 31 Moving sample 2 38 Results displaying 2 38 Unloading 2 37 Using 2 37 Visualizing product parameters 2 38 Cloud point Definition 1 18 Programmation Cancel 3 46 Rounded 3 46 Configuration Alan link RS485 link 3 61 Alarms 3 59 MPP 5Gs 3 58 3 59 RS 232C link 3 60 Tests 3 58 Connection Alan link RS485 1 20 DOCV224A011 C Connections DC power adapter 1 20 Control keys 1 25 Control Unit 1 22 Cooling rate 3 46 Correction table Sample probe 4 70 D DC power adapter 1 20 Description Control Unit 1 22 Test bench 1 23 User interface 1 24 Diagnostic FAQ 4 79 Dowloading Uploading 4 75 E ENQ ACK protocol RS 232 91 Entry Access code 3 63 Calibration values 4 74 4 75 Detection values 4 75 Regulation parameters 4 75 Text Numerical values 2 36 F FAQ 4 79 Format Date Time 3 62 I Identification Operator 2 36 Sample 2 35 Internal parameters Downloading Uploading 4 76
54. ally blank Page 3 42 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Introduction 1 Introduction This part deals with the advanced use of the MPP 5Gs i e the setting of the analyzer according to the needs of the user As previously indicated this presupposes that the user is familiar with the techniques of plugging tests The MPP 5Gs settings are accessible from the main screens level see the Diagram 2 below 2 The main level screens I SL Zi Verson www isl france com 14790 VERSON Tel 02 31 26 43 00 FRANCE Fax 02 31 26 62 93 Francais MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs ae ee 1 H Software v x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x pU a y ISL 2004 IZSINISUTS Start_ amp Display 2 Te EUS SSS NSURNERSUA c K Main e Screens MPP Run Start amp Display screen Prod 1 Pour amp cloud ID 10 10 Wiring 0 28 4 C Changer gt Control Results 14 12 Status idle Diagram 2 Access to the main level The main level display is the highest hierarchically speaking It is not directly accessible when the unit is switched on To access it after switching on the unit and selecting a language or pressing any key if the language has been locked it is necessary to go up one display level press the RETURN ONE LEVEL button Refer to the section 6 1 1 page 1 24 The Diagram 2 above shows how access to this level operates
55. also ensures the interface with the operator keyboard displaying and printing The lower part of the system contains power consuming devices the power supply module and the cooling unit located at the rear of the Control unit the sample changer and the test module The Control Unit receives information from The system by means of the temperature probe the pressure sensor the optical sensor the changer positioning sensor and the sensor of sample presence in the test module The operator via the keyboard It supplies instructions and data eTo the system via the Regulation board To the user via the LCD screen and printouts Page 1 22 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Description of the analyzer 5 2 The test bench The test bench made up of the automatic sample changer and the cloud and pour point test module is located behind the user interface It contains a loading area accessible above the screen allowing samples to be loaded in the sample changer see Picture 4 above The sample changer allows programming up to 10 tests completely automated Ee Note To move the sample changer in loading position activate the test context screen to program the next test refer to the section 2 2 page 2 31 A 5 3 Test tubes The MPP 5Gs is delivered with disposable cylindrical flat bottom glass vials corresponding to a 1 ml volume and their stoppers to contain the sample A micro pipe and disposable pipettes for
56. ameters Default Product Configuration of the product 1240 proposed by default when a new sample is loaded ReStart Configuration of the analyzer behavior Auto Manu 1 Pour amp Cloud AUto when it is switched on again after a power down Default Restart during a test series product Pwr On Run menu display Default product Press the DEFAULT PRODUCT key this calls up the product list Select the product required then press the OK key to validate The display automatically returns to the Run menu display ReStart Pwr On In case of power down the analyzer stops the test currently running and Continues its test series if the parameter is set on Auto Breaks off It waits for the restarting order of the operator before continuing its test series refer to the section 2 7 page 2 39 Table 5 Run parameters menu displays Page 3 58 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Configuration the Setup menu 7 3 Configuration of alarms the Alarms menu The Alarms menu allows configuring thresholds of different alarms triggered in case of failure allows warning alarm buzzer modulation to be setup Activation of this menu calls up the following displays This menu also Field values 0 100 2 gt 999s ON OFF Display Meaning of different menus Alarms menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Modulation Adjustment of the intermittence of the Alarms setup warning alarm pugzer Ti
57. arameters A number of internal parameters are stored in the non volatile memory They are controlled by the microprocessor with a code checksum stored in the memory These internal parameters relate to Setting values Setup values The Analyzer identifying One of the first operations we recommend on receiving your analyzer or before any modification is to print out all service parameters Keep this list to resort to it in case of problem Refer to the APPENDIX A section 6 page appendix 86 for a printing out example of the analyzer internal parameters A copy of the service parameters is also delivered with the analyzer MPP 5Gs but it should be kept safe by the person in charge of the laboratory DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 73 4 The Service menu of the Setup main menu The Service menu of the main Configuration menu is mainly dedicated to the analyzer service and it requires having a level 2 access authorization the Setup menu is explained in Part 3 e e Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 lt Software v x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Quality Start amp Display MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Analyzer setu gt Analyzer setup c Analyzer setup j y p Tabo CO M NLEIEDEN NAE f gt CE M MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs L Service setup Service setu
58. audio alarm when the sample temperature reaches 15 C The sample tested is then removed from the test module If the changer contains several samples the following test will automatically start If it is the only one test or the last one press the ALARM STOP key to display the alarm message and to acquit it The End of test message is displayed Press the Acaquit key the sample s can be removed from the changer refer to the section 2 6 page 2 37 The MPP 5Gs measures the sample temperature at intervals of 0 1 C but results are given according to the test product parameters refer to the section 3 1 page 3 45 for example the cloud point temperature can be rounded to the inferior degree to obtain results in agreement with the ASTM D2500 standard test method and its analogs You can also select the frequency of pour point tests to obtain or not results in agreement with the ASTM D97 standard test method and its analogs The MPP 5Gs also displays the no flow point of the pour point test and the non rounded temperature of the cloud point test To display these measures if the sample is still in the changer press the RESULT key of the Changer menu refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 for more explanations The personalization of test parameters together with the display and printing out of stored test results will be dealt with in the third part of this manual Page 2 34 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The first test DOL 2
59. by ISL refer to the section 4 3 3 1 RS485 serial link Connection to the ALAN Network page 1 20 The parameters of this link are presented and fixed in the table opposite Display Meaning of different menus Field values PC Link menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom PC Link setup Analyzer PC ID Identifying name of the PC on the 1 Alan network Analyzer PC IDz PC Ip Link on line Configuration of the state of the link Yes No NO 1 between the MPP 5Gs and the PC Be Analyzer netw Address Keyboarding of the 1 gt 31 address MPP 5Gs address on the Alan network PC Link menu display 1 Next Display Interface status Possible error code linked to the MPP 5G PC interface Interface initialization Initialization of the MPP 5G PC interface PC Link setup Interface status 10 0 Correct _ Interface initialisation PC Link menu display 2 Table 9 PC Link menu displays DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 61 7 7 Date Time setting the Clock menu The date and time are set by means of the Clock menu It is possible to change the date format according to the country in which the MPP 5Gs is being used When the Clock menu is activated the following display appears Display Meaning of different menus Field values Clock menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Date format Selection of the format
60. cooling DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 ISL C copyright The MPP 5Gs Analyzer and this manual are protected by copyright Reproduction of the unit will result in prosecution All rights to the manual are reserved Reproduction in any form including in the form of excerpts shall require written permission from the copyright holder ISL MPP 5Gs Software c 2004 ISL This present software is owned by ISL and is registered under number IDDN FR 001 190014 000 R P 2004 000 30000 with the Agence pour la Protection des Programmes 249 rue de Crim e 75019 Paris It is protected in France by the Code de Propri t Intellectuelle laws and internationally by international treaty provisions 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
61. d the Access menu page 3 63 Once an access level has been confirmed by keyboarding the correct access code it remains available until a lower access level is explicitly requested When the system is switched on it goes to the configured default access level refer to the section 7 1 page 3 58 Page 1 26 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Part 2 Use of the MPP 5Gs with prestored products Page intentionally blank Page 2 28 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Introduction 1 Introduction This part will be concerned with all aspects relating to the test for determining cloud and pour points using prestored products These products are created in the Run Environment menu of the main screens level accessible with a level 1 access authorization Laboratory level refer to the chapter 3 page 3 45 They are stored in a memory that can be saved or updated very easily e g when a standard is changed by downloading from a PC via the SERVICE port refer to the chapter 4 4 page 4 75 2 The first test In this chapter we will deal with a cloud and pour point test carried out with the MPP 5Gs stage by stage We will however only describe the menus that are strictly necessary for the successful operation of the test the main screen level being explained in Part 3 We will further assume that the operator has taken due note of the care that needs to be taken with the substances tested Buiuejs sol the changer
62. d or the pour point of the sample tested is are defined The result is displayed and stored in the analyzer memory This alarm signals the end of test i e when the sample reheated has reached 15 C Then a new test will be able to start The alarm is stopped each time a test is run 6 5 2 Buzzer modulation setup Alarm displayed during the audio alarm test after modulation setting refer to the section 7 3 Configuration of alarms the Alarms menu page 3 59 of the current part 6 6 Alarm Review The MPP 5Gs can register up to 16 alarm messages Activate the Review menu from the alarm displaying screen see Figure 28 page 3 53 the following screens appear Display Meaning of different menus Review menu of the alarm display Going from left to right and from top to bottom Exit Going back to the alarms displaying screen Faults review id Print Printing the complete alarms review Date Time Message registered Details Displaying the detailed alarm message Display 1 of the Review menu Press the DETAILS key to access to the detail displaying screen of the alarm selected Next Display Date Date at which the failure occurs Src State of the analyzer when the failure occurred idle run Date s Src diagnostic Def Def Alarm message displayed Exit Going back to the alarm displaying screen Details display of the Review menu Table 3 Screens of the Review men
63. de 1 16 1 4 Meaning of symbols rn ER ie nee e pe ne a pee 1 16 2 ANALYZER FEATURES 1 17 2 1 MPP 56s presentation 2 ete Re c re Bl een eee a pee peg 1 17 2 2 MPP 5Gs product overview nsis ks 2 2 00 ge eer Derbi tendu Di de etie dioe ee ie federe 1 18 2 3 T chnical specifications ise Dic Meer tesi begun ces supone ep cebu Bote d EL Ue PUR Desde Nee ecient 1 18 2 3 1 Benefits arid features ence rrt ETNEA EEEn AE EEN aa a STEER ETa eLan Fa erp o AEAF E Ven dal ie daga dua 1 18 2 3 2 Operation conditions ioo trece Ere re erre ert e SEU FE ee eh YER EE rhe Care Do qeu cobra esie eee Ea Xo de reg 1 18 23 3 PoWet SUPP Var vedo see ctor messo et ru II RM Mame mdp On PDT I i 1 18 2 3 4 DIMENSIONS a HM a aaa 1 18 3 CARE IN USE 1 19 3 1 Care in the use of testing and cleaning equipment sssseee emm een 1 19 3 2 Precautions to take when using built in cooling Analyzers eee 1 19 4 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 1 19 Ee TBI I 1 19 4 2 Unlocking the shock absorbers ccccceccecceceeeeeeeeecaeceeeeececeeeaeceeeeesesaaeceeeeesesecaeeeeeeeseteesieeeeeeeees 1 19 AS CONMECHOMNS MER ERRARE TC T LLMEU EILMLET 1 20 4 3 1 Connection to the malirs avete Dee eee er ec e epe eh tal age Eo Mae aaa ets 1 20 4 3 2 Optional DC power adapter csiis coe eae nt ike Gd ee e ete OA dae ode cabe c et ao pe Tree io da 1 20 43
64. dependent stand alone unit enables installation at locations ideal to workflow making it an additionally ideal tool for process quality follow up at line mobile applications or in the realms of research The MPP 5Gs combines a patented built in cooling system and a highly precise detection mechanism into an ultra compact easy to use instrument that s ready to work whenever and wherever you are Straightforward operation involves simply placing a vial filled with test specimen in the sample changer and pressing the OK key No special programming of test conditions or prior cloud and pour point measuring test knowledge is required Entering the expected cloud or pour point is optional The unit automatically controls cooling and heating of specimen Optical detectors monitor appearance and disappearance of hydrocarbon crystals The instrument employs the power of automation to significantly increase test productivity while also improving repeatability and reproducibility the MPP 5Gs provides a simultaneous cloud and pour run using only 0 5 ml of sample following by a test report result in 20 minutes for example for a pour point test at 30 C Further the sample changer featuring the MPP 5Gs will allow you to program up to 10 tests An alphanumeric solvent proof keypad and the LCD display provide a user friendly interface ISL has taken great care with the design and manufacture of this analyzer and hopes it will give you every satisfaction
65. ding of the expected temperature The EP is used to gt determine the test starting temperature Start T EP 10 C gt manage the cooling rates to speed on the test Keyboarding of the EP is optional Rounded The analyzer researches the cloud point near 0 1 C Rounded No only the non rounded temperature of the cloud point will be displayed Rounded YES the cloud point rounded to the inferior 1 C 1 F will be displayed with the non rounded cloud point See result printout examples in appendix A section 1 1 1 and 1 1 2 page appendix 85 Table 1 Product menu displays CE temperature MPP 5Gs User s Manual If an EP is entered for each test the analyzer will select the higher EP to calculate the test starting DOCV224A011 C Setting and printing of operator name list and run parameters of prestored products DL 3 2 List of operator names Press the OPERATORS key of the Run Environment menu to display the prestored list of operator names up to 10 the following screen is displayed Select an operator name Figure 23 List of operator names The Operator menu screen contains the following menus V Print Printing of the list of operator names v Details Keyboarding of a new name in the list or modifying the name selected The Print menu lets you print out the complete list of operator names Press the PRINT key to start printing immediately See the sample printout in APPENDIX A
66. e standard No flow point 27 4 C EP c Test 0 0 C Not rounded 8 1 C EP C Rounded NON 1 2 Without details TSL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs 12 08 2004 14 03 Op Prod 37 DK302 ID 0001 Pour 27 0 C No flow point 27 4 C Cloud 8 0 C Not rounded 8 1 C 2 Product parameter printout TSL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs Product 37 DK302 Mode standard Starte Ti 25 G Pour Point EP 24 0 C Tests 3 0 C Cloud Point EP 8 0 C Rounded YES 3 Operator name list printout ISL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs Operators list AM LG O10 PN Dp o 00 10 10 4 Calibration ticket printout TSL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs Calibration ticket Sample Temp measurement calibration Operator Calibration reference Calibration performed 19 01 2004 Next calibration 19 01 2005 50 C 58 F 80 310 ohms A D 35106 50 C 122 F 119 400 ohms A D 52196 Sample probe corr table Laboratory name Laboratory Manager name HERVE Title Comments Date Signature 5 Measure printout ISL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs Measures Smp Tmp 25 5 C 109 94ohms A D 48059 Opt Rec 8pts Emt Opts Press 8Pa Cooling 0 0 0 Heating 0 0 0 C Unit 00000011 Changer 01000001
67. e Service menu of the main printing menu is dedicated to analyzer service and it requires a level 2 access authorization Actually collect the regulation data linked to the analyzer functions and print them enables a diagnostic to be made easier Data can also be stored in a PC file Activate the Service menu of the Print menu the following screen is displayed Service Printing Figure 37 Service menu of the main printing menu The Service menu of the main printing menu contains the following buttons V Measures Printing of the values measured by the different MPP 5Gs sensors refer to the section 1 1 page 4 67 See APPENDIX A chapter 5 page appendix 85 for a printing example Regulation Regulation monitoring feature analyzer internal measures printing each seconds V Internal parameters Printing of the analyzer internal parameters setup parameters run parameters and setting values 40 80 key This feature enables the internal parameters to be printed out according to the printer setup 40 or 80 columns 80 key This feature enables the internal parameters to be printed out in 80 columns whatever the printer setup may be 3 1 Regulation monitoring The Regul menu enables all regulation data linked to the analyzer devices to be collected and transmitted to a printer or other peripheral PC or LIMS These data are read each second during the entire test To do so enables a diagnosis to be made easier 3 2 Internal p
68. e visualization screen of a test result in the changer see section 2 6 3 page 2 38 Test result in pour mode gt If the EP has not been entered the result will be a multiple of the frequency Ex Frequency 3 C and no flow 6 2 C Result 6 0 C Frequency 3 C and no flow 6 0 C Result 3 0 C gt If the EP has been entered the result will be a multiple of the frequency according to the EP Ex EP 8 C and frequency 3 C No flow 6 2 C gt result 5 C Test result in cloud mode gt If rounded Yes the result is rounded to the inferior degree in F the result is also rounded to the inferior entire Ex Not rounded 6 2 C Rounded 7 0 C Not rounded 6 0 C Rounded 6 0 C The result display contains the following menus and BUTTON Print Printing of the result selected displayed and accessing to the printer setup menu see next chapter V Transm Transmission of the result displayed through the RS 232C serial link refer to the 4 3 3 2 page 1 21 Parameters linked to this communication mode have to be set refer to the section 7 6 1 page 3 60 Result messages are transmitted under the form of character string in ASCII code refer to the APPENDIX B page 87 for the meaning of the content of the messages v Details Displaying of test parameters of the prestored product displaying of the warning binary message in case of problem during the test Press the DETAIL key the fol
69. eas Memory RESULTS Deleting the results stored a Init J PRODUCT Deleting the product list Service menu display 2 7 OPER Deleting the operator name list ALARMS amp REVIEW alarms initialization with default values and deletion of the alarms memorized gt SAMPLE PROBE Deleting the correction table values of the sample temperature measurement probe Table 17 Service menu displays Page 4 74 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The Service menu of the Setup main menu DL 4 1 Keyboarding of regulation values the Regul menu The regulation parameters can be entered directly in the screens of the Regul menu refer to the internal parameters list supplied with the analyzer CE Note These parameters are factory set and they normally must not be modified 4 2 Keyboarding of calibration values the Calib menu If data are lost the calibration values can be entered directly in the display below without prior adjustment Sample temperature calibration 50 C 58 F 50 C 122 F 80 3129 35052 119 411 52118 D Ns A D Resist A D Figure 38 Calib menu display Modifying sample temperature adjustment values High and low reference resistance values are related to the adjustment of the sample temperature They are calculated by automatic adjustment and do not normally need to be modified If these values are modified manually this is indicated by an asterisk above the number
70. eek Regularly upload analyzer internal parameters refer to the section 4 4 page 4 75 Remove the dust on the ventilation holes and analyzer sides and back Call for a qualified technician to verify the power supply circuit of the heating element and its operation n run or in diagnostic some cooling is asked Call for a qualified technician to verify the power supply circuit of the l but the sample temperature does not rise or the required temperature is not reached 6 2 Failure solution cooling unit and its operation Failure alarms Cause s Action s 1 Software memory No PROMY Firmware programme corrupted gt Switch off then switch on the analyzer to initialize the memory gt If the problem persists download the programme and code software using the ISL UDS software refer to the section 4 4 page 4 75 if needed gt If the problem persists call for a qualified technician 2 Data memory Ram No Memory corrupted Switch off then switch on the analyzer to initialize the Ram memory gt If the problem persists call for a qualified technician 3 Safe memory NVM No NVRam memory corrupted gt Acquit the alarm the analyzer is automatically in download mode Download the analyzer internal parameters from a PC using the ISL UDS software supplied refer to the section 4 4 page 4 75 or enter them see chapter 4 page 4 74 Then perform the calibration
71. ent level and the access level requested Access Denied Current Access Level O Required 1 Lab Service DB pev ums LAr Figure 31 Access to level refused message indicating that the level is written protected Two buttons LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 allow keyboarding the access codes enabling the required level to be accessed refer to the section 7 2 page 1 26 Likewise the display of the Access menu of the main screens level Diagram 7 above shown below enables access to a given level or if necessary to zero level Press the Access key the following screen appears Va Current Access Level O Lab Service L3 oes pun Figure 32 Access menu display The digital access code is entered through the NuMERIC KEYPAD If the code is correct access is achieved by validation with the ENTER key The level 1 and 2 access codes are factory set at 0 To enter a new access code the old access code must be entered first For the definition of the access code for level V 1 Laboratory level use the Lab Setup menu Refer to the section 7 4 page 3 59 V 2 Service level use the Service Setup menu Refer to the Table 17 page 4 74 DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 63 Page intentionally blank Page 3 64 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Part4 Maintenance of the MPP 5Gs Page intentionally blank Page 4 66 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Measurement and diagnostic the Service menu g 1
72. ers and the Yes No Printer warning binary message on the result ticket refer to D Auto Ae Pea e E Setup menu display 1 Printer check Starting of the printer test Example of using the automatic printing of results if the analyzer performs a test series during night the printer can be switching on the following morning to print all results samples do not have to be unloaded before printing Next display Printer setup Printer select Selection of a printer compatible Epson with the analyzer using PCL3 or ESC P language compatible Epson ESC P compatible ESC P 40 Deskjet Black white 18 248 Form Feed es columns Printer Line DeskJet Select feeds CSKIEL Black White Setup menu display 2 DeskJet Color Red code Code for printing in red see printer See printer doc doc Degree code ASCII code designating degree See printer doc code see printer doc Line feeds Number of line feeds after printing 0 to 5 Form feed E g Configuration of a 40 column CITIZEN printer 40 18 91 2 Configuration of an ESC P 80 column printer ESC P 248 2 Configuration of a DeskJet Color printer DeskJet Form Feed Color For the exact configuration however reference must be made to the manual supplied by the printer manufacturer Table 2 Print Setup menu display Deskjet printers have particular working They only print a page if it is full or when their buffer is full or when they receive a paper thr
73. esence of an RS 232C link Then The RS 232C link is declared in service The RS485 link Alan is declared out of service Parameters of this link are presented in the table below Display Meaning of different menus Field values RS232 menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Link on line Link established Yes No RS232 Link setup rot detected Check Sending a link control raster ISL MPP ON OFF 5G ES gt NO OFF ai ies RS232 menu display 1 Press the LINK ON LINE key or the CHECK key to scroll through the various possibilities Flip flop selection Next Display Condition of run Transmission of the test context YES NO RS232 Link setup not detected e g operator name product parameters and ransmitted data with the result name YES NO NO NO Product Transmission of the run parameters of d the product selected to carry out the test a RS232 menu display 2 Next Display Page 3 60 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Configuration the Setup menu Analyzer ID Keyboarding of the analyzer 1331 RS232 Link setup lt not detected identification 1 NON 0 Automatic validation Automatic transmission of YES NO the results at the end of the test BA ipu EOT char Keyboarding of the end of String Validation transmission character ASCII code RS232 menu display 3 Press the ANALYZER ID key or the E
74. f a product The analyzer is delivered with 4 prestored products Press the PROoDucr key in the Run Environment menu to display the list of prestored products the following screen is displayed Select a product Pour amp Cloud Pour Point Cloud Point No Flow Point Figure 22 Product menu screen The icon s corresponding to the type s of test programmed and the EP if configured appear under the list The Product menu screen contains the following menus Print Printing of run parameters of the product selected Press the PRINT key to start printing immediately see the printout example in APPENDIX A section 2 page appendix 85 v Details Displaying and or modifying the test parameters of the product selected see the table below Select a free field to configure a new product and store it the product list DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 45 The MPP 5Gs analyzer can store up to 40 prestored products the black arrow in the top right hand corner of the screen indicates the presence of lists following on Use the RIGHT and LEFT DIRECTION Keys to move from table to table and scroll through the different pages of products Select a prestored product if you wish to modify its associated run parameters or select an empty field if you wish to create a new product Press the DETAILS key screen 1 of the product Details menu is displayed as shown in the table below Display Meaning of different menus
75. flop command EP Keyboarding of the expected temperature of 95 C gt 45 C YES C 3 0 c the pour point optional 139 F gt 113 F POUR ERTE Tests Keyboarding of the frequency of tests 0 0 5 gt 5 C z interval of temperature between each tilting 0 1 0 10 F Product menu display 2 simulated Press the POUR key to scroll through the various possibilities eYES searching of the pour point eNO do not search the pour point Keyboarding of the expected point The EP is used to gt determine the test starting temperature Start T EP 30 C manage the cooling rates to speed on the test express the result according to the EP and the frequency Keyboarding the EP is optional Tests The analyzer always researches the no flow point temperature of the pour point test Tests 0 only the no flow point will be displayed Tests 1 the analyzer will deduce and display the pour point and the no flow point See result printout examples in appendix A section 1 1 1 and 1 1 2 page appendix 85 Next display Product No 1 dde dicil or not v the cloud point YES NO cloud int etermination Flip flop comman PU URS E esi EnU EP Keyboarding of the expected temperature of 95 C gt 45 C YES C Yes CLOUD EP __ Product menu display 3 the cloud point optional Results Rounded The results can be rounded to the inferior 1 C 1 F 139 F gt 113 F Yes No Keyboar
76. g Serial ports RS232C RS485 for remote workstation 124 bit high resolution A to D converter 2 3 2 Operation conditions Ambient operating temperatures 15 C to 35 C 59 F to 95 F Temperatures range 95 C to 45 C 139 F to 113 F Storage 20 C to 40 C 4 F to 104 F 2 3 3 Power supply Mains power supply 90 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Maximal wattage 200 W 2 3 4 Dimensions Dimensions 250 mm I x 650 mm L x 310 mm H Weight 28 Kg Page 1 18 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Care in use DL 3 Care in use 3 1 Care in the use of testing and cleaning equipment It is supposed that operators are familiar with the handling of hydrocarbon products and that they are thus aware of the dangers and risks that attach to them 3 2 Precautions to take when using built in cooling Analyzers Built in cooling analyzers comprise a cooling compressor that necessitates several special precautions to be respected for the long life of the analyzer and its optimum performance Avoid using the analyzer on a vibrating surface Surface vibrations can enter into resonance with those of the compressor and cause damage to the analyzer The optimal operating temperature for the analyzer is around 20 C To avoid harmful overheating of the unit 1 Keep the rear of the unit clear to allow heat to escape easily 2 Keep the ventilation holes in the side of the unit clear They must be regularly blown clear of dust to avoid
77. g return to ambient temperature The Print button allows a printout to be made of the cooling compressor parameters plus the values noted during stage two see above which can if necessary be sent to ISL s Customer Service for the compressor s condition to be checked Refer to the APPENDIX A section 6 Internal parameter print page appendix 86 for a printing example of these parameters The following table explains the cooling unit diagnostic procedure to follow Display Meaning of different menus Cooling Unit menu of the Diagnostic menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Cooling unit diagnostic Cool button for Keyboarding the cooling percentage required 10096 Empty the cell then by default l press start Duration 80min max Start menu for running the diagnostic procedure 100 Print printing cooling compressor parameters stored during the last 0 KA diagnostic C Unit menu display Table 15 C Unit menu display of the Diagnostic menu DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 69 2 Adjustment the Quality menu o e Main level screens MPP 5GS MPP 5GS p P 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C Mere Software V x p P y O Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 MPP Run Quality Cases SE alib ticket D BED Calib Printing Diagram 9 The Quality menu The MPP 5Gs measurement instrumentation sometimes requires calibration How often depends on the user bu
78. gh and low stroke 1 in high or low stroke Table 13 Significance of the state indicator binary message of the sample changer mechanism 1 2 Diagnostic aid the Diagnostics menu The Diagnostics menu of the Service menu can only be accessed by users with the level 2 access authorization service This menu allows the various MPP 5Gs power consuming devices to be slaved such as the cooling compressor the test module or the heating for the good operation to be verified Activate the Diagnostic key of the Service menu gives access to the screens below Display Meaning of different menus Field values Diagnostic menu of the Service menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Smp 20 7 C 0 1 c min 108 110 47170 Refer to the previous section 1 1 page 4 67 for mt O Rec 310 E explanations on the various information fields of Prs 70 the screen upper part Cooling unit 0 Heat 0 EN we i 00000000 0 0 0 0 C Unit Access to the cooling unit diagnostic menu Ba KA mfia Cefer to the next section Cool Keyboarding of the power requested to the Diagnostic menu display 1 cooling compressor control board in percentage PrsSv Control of the overpressure safety Solenoid valve Heat Keyboarding of the power requested on the heating control board in percentage C Unit Activate the C Unit menu allows launching the diagnostic procedure of the cooling compressor refer to the next
79. he RS 232C link connection of the Input Output ports of the Alan network with the adapter supplied refer to the section 4 3 3 2 page 1 21 The RS485 link connection to the Alan network The Service port Service connector at the rear of the analyzer Each of these communication modes is specialized as follows The RS 232C link enables the MPP 5Gs to send among others test results in ASCII code to a PC or any other computer system LIMS for example The RS485 link enables the MPP 5Gs to be connected to the ISL Alan network refer to the section 4 3 3 1 page 1 20 The Service port enables the control software or the memory content to be updated by downloading and the memory content to be saved by uploading refer to the section 4 4 File upload download command the ISL UDS menu page 4 75 Parameters relating to the RS 232C and the RS485 communication modes are explained below 7 6 1 RS232C link setup the RS232 menu If the RS 232C link is selected as means of communication mode you will first need the appropriate adapter shipped with the analyzer see the packing list This adapter has two RS485 connectors on one side which must both be connected to the Input Output ports of the Analyzer s Alan network and an RS 232C connector on the other side which is connected to the PC refer to the section 4 3 3 2 page 1 21 for more explanations When the adapter has been connected the analyzer automatically detects the pr
80. he test parameters programmed test frequency and cloud point temperature rounded results obtained with the MPP 5Gs are perfectly correlated to the following standard test methods For pour point determination the ASTM D97 standard test method and its equivalencies ASTM D5950 ISO 3016 DIN ISO 3016 IP 15 JIS K2269 and NF T60 105 For cloud point determination the ASTM D2500 standard test method and its equivalencies ASTM D5771 ASTM D5772 ISO 3015 IP 219 IP 444 IP 445 JIS K2269 and NF T 60 105 2 3 Technical specifications 2 3 1 Benefits and features Accurately determines the cloud and pour point of most hydrocarbons lubricating oils base stock oils PAO distillate fuels liquid petroleum products biodiesel by enhanced optical and differential pressure detection Sample preheating up to 60 C 140 F before the test starting Direct specimen temperature control Measuring instrument Pt 100 IEC 751 probe class A Resolution 0 1 C Stability 0 5 C Includes alphanumeric keypad with easy to read LCD screen 10 Specimen sample changer Built in cooling system Up to 99 results in memory unlimited storage with PC Real time displaying and printing of test results Multi level password protection ensures only authorized changes Automatic temperature calibration routine 220 point temperature probe correction table Programmable calibration frequency Alarms pertaining to system failure and warnin
81. id valve connection and its power supply and to replace it if necessary 10 Out of cloud point measuring No Optical emitter adjustment impossible Restart the test with a new sample gt If the default persists with a clear product perform an automatic enslavement of the optical detector in diagnostic mode refer to the section 1 2 page 4 68 gt If the enslavement is not correct call for a qualified technician to check the optical detector operation and replace it if necessary Page 4 80 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Troubleshooting Guide 11 Out of pour point measuring No Pressure in the cell gt 1850 Pa or Pressure in the cell 1850 Pa during test only Check the analyzer temperature range 95 C to 45 C 139 F to 113 F is compatible with the product tested gt Restart the test with a new sample well respecting the required quantity of sample 12 Error in the programmed product No Incoherence or checksum error in the test product Check the test product parameters gt Turn off then turn on the analyzer to initialize the memory Restart the test with a new sample 13 Cooling unit temperature safety No Failure signaled if cooling unit is above 48 C Turn the analyzer off Clean the ventilation filters Turn the analyzer on again gt Check visually the cooling unit operation see Pict
82. ield is activated press the OK key to confirm the selection and to automatically return to the screen 1 of the test context Figure 6 page 2 32 The Other menu lets you create a new product to configure a test without using a prestored product but this new product will not be stored in the list of prestored products This method is therefore recommended for one off tests only Press the OTHER key The screen 1 of the product Environment menu is displayed allowing to configure all parameters of a product Refer to the Table 1 page 3 46 for the procedure to follow 2 5 2 Sample identifying Press the SAMPL ID key of the test context screen see Figure 6 page 2 32 to complete the information regarding the sample identifying The Sample ID entry screen is displayed Enter the sample identification name according to the procedure explained in the section below see section 2 5 4 on the next page After confirming the sample ID by pressing the OK key the initial screen returns automatically to the test context Screen DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 2 35 2 5 3 Operator ID Press the Operator key of the screen 2 of the test context see Figure 7 page 2 32 to complete the information regarding the operator identifying The list of prestored operator names is displayed Select an operator name Figure 12 List of operator names The MPP 5Gs can store up to 10 operator names If the name required has already been saved se
83. ill be interesting for the user to identify the type of the file uploaded with its extension name CE Confirm the transfer by pressing the Save key If the transfer was OK the analyzer is automatically reinitialized DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 77 5 Analyzer Maintenance 5 1 Routine Preventive Maintenance The ideal time interval for the frequency of controls and preventive maintenance on the analyzer is to determine by the user according to the analyzer environment its frequency of use and the customer s Quality Assurance Program 5 1 1 Calibration MPP 5Gs temperature measuring device need to be verified at intervals of not more than six months or after one of the elements of the circuit has been replaced or repaired Perform an automatic calibration of the temperature measurement circuit at least once yearly refer to the section 2 2 page 4 71 Test a known product to verify results reliability must be defined 1 time 100 tests or once a week 5 1 2 Data backup Regular uploading of the internal parameters must be programmed as part of the analyzer maintenance procedure Use a new filename e g with the current date in the name PIDDMMYY NVM This way the latest version of the internal parameters will be saved to a file refer to the section 4 4 page 4 75 5 1 3 Analyzer ventilation holes cleaning Built in cooling analyzers comprise a cooling compressor that necessitates several special precautio
84. incorporated in new editions of the publication Reproduction of any part of this manual without express written permission is forbidden Translation in foreign local language other than French or English Translation in other language than French and English have no contractual value and have been performed under responsibility of the local distributor In any case the reference of the present literature will be the French and or English release provided under ISL copyright Page 4 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C CUSTOMER Reserved for public relations department eee eee REPORT Disco b PURPOSE wish to Report an error Submit a suggestion a comment Get more information In the area of Hardware Software Manual ANALYZER ENVIRONMENT please be complete e HARDWARE Type of Analyzer MPP 5G Serlal N usce ta Guide eerie ideas bits Options Parallel printer E Graphic printer J Plotter RS232Cinterface Current loop interface e SOFTWARE MSIE ETT ATTACHED SHEETS Listing Diskette Drawing Text Other PROBLEM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS SUBMITTED BY Name Company Address Phone Fax Date Send this report to your local Sales office or to Groupe ISL Service Clients BP 70285 14653 CARPIQUET CEDEX FRANCE Phone 33 2 31 26 43 00 Monday through Friday from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m French Time Fax 33 2 31 26 62 93 Web Site www isl france com
85. ing 12 Temperature unit 00 or 01 2 0 C1 F Preheating temperature in 0 1 C 999 3 Type of analysis in pour 00 or 01 2 O No 1 detection Expected temperature in pour 999 9 6 999 9 if not keyboarded Frequency of tests 99 9 4 Type of analysis in cloud 00 or 01 3 OzNo 1 detection Expected temperature in cloud 999 9 6 999 9 if not keyboarded Cloud result rounded 00 or 01 2 OzNo 1 Yes Mode 00 or 01 2 O Standard 1 Slow 5 5 RS232 link test message ISL MPP 5G E2 6 RS232 cost There is neither option nor extra fee for RS232 software and hardware including the RS485 RS232 cable adapter They are provided as standard Page appendix 94 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C APPENDIX C Sequence charts Page intentionally blank Page appendix 96 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Sequence charts 1 Test launch diagram Ise Zi verson www isl france com 14790 VERSON Tel 33 2 3126 43 00 FRANCE Fax 33 2 31 26 62 93 MPP 5Gs Software V x y x y O eon Start amp Display ISL 2004 Results Access E Run env Run Start amp Display DOCV224A011 C Buiuejs Main screens level MPP Run Start amp Display Screen Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID ae 284 C Changer E EX COS 14 12 Status idle Changer contex MPP 5Gs S N Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 MP
86. ived Host ends the communication EOT Abort DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page appendix 91 5 Transmitted data Example 1 R DK302 0001 37 0 1 27 0 27 4 1 8 0 8 0 0 D3 1 C AM 26 03 2004 4 14 03 999 FB 1 T DK302 0 O0 1 24 0 3 0 1 8 0 1 00 D2 The data that can be transmitted are divided in 3 groups Result See messages R below Run context See messages C below If defined in the RS232 link setup Test product See message T below If defined in the RS232 link setup To be transmitted a result must be validated v Manual validation must be performed at the analyzer level refer to the section 4 1 page 3 48 The transmission is only possible after the validation Automatic validation can be set in the RS232 link setup refer to the section 7 6 1 page 3 60 screen 2 of the RS 232 menu 5 1 Message format Messages are in ASCII code Character strings are enclosed within double quotes They start with an opening bracket They finish witha closing bracket 2 characters CK and the characters CR LF and EOT CK 2 characters checksum the 2 least significant digits expressed in ASCII of the result of the hexadecimal sum of all the preceding characters including the brackets CR 1 non printable character Carriage Return ODh LF 1 non printable character Line Feed 0Ah EOT 1 non printable character End Of Transmission
87. l lt 10 and insufficient rising of T samp Check the cell heating resistor operation using the Diagnostic mode see section 1 2 page 4 68 control the heating 8096 and check the sample temperature rises Call for a qualified technician to verify the cell heating resistor and its supply circuit and to replace it if necessary 8 Sample temperature safety Yes T samp 2 safety threshold or T samp lt safety threshold off test gt Check the level of product in the vial is correct gt If yes replace the O ring seal of the sample loader lower arm gt Restart the test with a new sample well respecting the required quantity of sample Check the T samp probe connection connector J7 on the Acquisition Board refer to the section 2 2 2 page 4 71 gt If the problem persists verify the limit settings in the alarm setup menu are compatible with the product tested Verify the temperature measurement by testing a known product and perform the calibration if needed refer to the section 2 2 page 4 71 9 Overpressure measurement No Pressure in the cell gt 2300 Pa or Pressure in the cell 2300 Pa Check the pressure solenoid valve operation using the Diagnostic mode refer to the section 1 2 page 4 68 control the solenoid valve press the key one time for one open close cycle and check the pressure in the cell varies Call for a qualified technician to check the soleno
88. lect the corresponding field with the DIRECTION Keys on the front panel or enter the line number XX OX or X ENTER and then press OK the initial screen returns automatically to the screen 2 of the test context The Other menu lets you identify a new operator but not record this new name in the list of prestored names this operation requires level 1 Laboratory level authorized access This method is therefore recommended for one off tests only To create a new name and save it in memory refer to the section 3 2 page 3 47 Press the OTHER key to display the Operator name text entry screen Enter the operator name according to the procedure described below see section 2 5 4 on the next page After confirming the operator ID by pressing the OK key the initial screen returns automatically to the test context screen 2 5 4 Text entry display 2 5 4 1 Text entry On this screen the sample identifying name for example can be entered Values for the fields offered can be entered by means of the corresponding buttons Thus to enter the sample identifying name the Smpl ID button of the test context screen is pressed see Figure 6 page 2 32 The following display then appears Sample ID ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ amp A abcdefghi jklmnopqrstuvwxyz lt gt Figure 13 Text entry screen The field concerned is the sample identifying name sample ID This display is typical of text entry displays It is found at a
89. ll points and is essentially made up of two parts A variable part on the upper part of the display which is the name of the field A recurrent part whatever the field is consisting of an alphabetic table from which the characters to be entered are selected and three buttons OK DELETE and INSERT The characters are entered in the following way 1 On the entry display a black rectangle flashes on the first letter of the table A To select a letter use the direction keys on the front panel Press the key as often as necessary or keep the finger pressed on it to indicate the direction of the character sought 2 When the flashing rectangle is positioned on the character sought press the ENTER key on the NUMERIC KEYPAD If the character is incorrect cancel it with the CANCEL key 3 If there is a mistake in the string of characters entered use the DIRECTION Keys and the Insert and Delete buttons to remedy it 4 Finally validate with the OK button of the text entry display Proceed in similar fashion for the operator name After validating the initial display returns automatically in this case to the test context screen The same is true at each entry of text variables by means of the text entry display S Note To speed up the test run procedure the text entry screen has a semi automatic input feature 2 5 4 2 Assisted edition To make the text entry easier the text entry screen enjoys a semi automatic input feature the
90. loading and start the test Note This screen can appear with certain particular product Press the CONTINUE key to start the test other all Once the sample is loaded the changer moves and the system detects the new sample The test vial is placed in the test module and the test starts The changer is ready to load a new sample The initial screen automatically returns to the changer context screen Figure 4 page 2 31 that allows a new sample to be programmed Note A vial can be inserted in the test module only if the temperature inside the cell is gt 23 C A vial will be removed from the cell only if the temperature is gt 15 C CET DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 2 33 2 3 Test in progress First the MPP 5Gs heats the sample The analyzer selects the starting temperature among three possibilities Starting temperature programmed in the test product refer to the section 2 5 1 page 2 35 EPpour 30 C if an expected point has been entered in the test product choice of the highest EP EPoioug 10 C if an expected point has been entered in the test product choosing the higher temperature 25 C by default At the end of the preheating stage the analyzer adjusts the beam of light of the optical test module emitter of the cloud point according to the product tested Then the MPP 5Gs cools down the sample If an EP has been entered the sample is cooled at a rate of 10 C mn in a first time the
91. lowing screen appears T R s 9 10 2 02 2004 15 26 Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID Start Tmp 25 C warnings 00000001 0 C Pour 18 0 No flow point 19 1 K TP 3 Tests 3 0 C p Cloud 9 0 C Not rounded 8 6 C kd TP Rounded YES Figure 25 The Result Details display Warning during test Displaying of bits in the following order bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Significance 0 BitO 1 Adjustment of the temperature measurement circuit have to be done or calibration values have been manually modified refer to the section 4 2 page 4 75 Bit 2 1 Test performed with two cooling cycles Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used 7 Not used O O1 amp Nh Printout of this additional information on the result ticket is disabled on factory delivered MPP 5Gs units however an experienced user can enable these functions in the field refer to the section 5 2 Printer setup page 3 51 DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 49 4 2 Result printing The MPP 5Gs can print results in different ways with or without detailed values test parameters of the product warning binary message according to the analyzer configuration and equally results of the last test or results of any test refer to the APPENDIX A page 83 for printing type examples It is also possible to print test results automatically after the end of the test To be able to d
92. m an RS 232C serial link enabling results to be collected on a PC and for transmission to a LIMS see APPENDIX B RS232 link features on MPP 5G page appendix 87 for the meaning of the messages Use the adapter supplied with the analyzer see the Packing List it has two RS485 connectors on one side which have to be connected simultaneously to the analyzer s Alan input and output ports and on the other side an RS 232C connector to be connected to the PC Note The ISL analyzers allow transmitting data according to specific customized criteria and a user defined Ee protocol The RS 232C communication interface has to be parameterized Refer to the section 7 6 1 RS232C link setup the RS232 menu page 3 60 For more precision on the communication protocol of the RS 232C link and the message content please refer to the APPENDIX B page 87 4 3 3 3 The SERVICE port The MPP 5Gs has a serial SERVICE port as a standard fitting with which with the help of the ISL UDS service software supplied software updates can be downloaded via a PC and the contents of the memory such as the internal parameters and results can be saved for subsequent reloading refer to the section 4 4 File upload download command the ISL UDS menu page 4 75 for transfer commands Alan network inlet and outlet RS485 link RS 232C link with adapter Logic card ventilator Main switch and Sockel Cooling unit ventilator
93. m oh et ce tem etos Ter e te Seen eut ork c Ee on Ge Sei doy AN 2 34 2 5 Characterization of the test oinnes teen eire de ee eo ee SET ede eo ne eee Ede dendi 2 35 2 5 1 Selection of a pre installed product sssssssssssssssssssseesseeeeeee nennen nnn nnneneret nnne nne nen sns EEE nn Ennan EEEE 2 35 2 5 2 Sample identifying san a a e e a a enaa e iadaa aa ade e An aa eee n tenes ss disent tenni desinet reser sisi nnn 2 35 2 5 3 Operator ID inn e ep Fate i a e Gauteng doe a CaN SER ae a a ee 2 36 2 5 4 Text entry display risna ih eben rn eer ar roe a a a Sunt dab aaeoa ea Toren ae o el 2 36 2 6 Using the sample changger nie ird ede edere De bed deer ed e diene e eee eie nc 2 37 2 6 1 Unloading a Sample keiserens riori er rei roe n FER PD da reason ie der hoi Ft eee haare AEEA 2 37 2 56 22 MOVING SAIN PIC raises Te eorom teneor rese eene eene edu eddie Te Mes ropes enu eg eee Aa aaeeea nue eaa de ENT 2 38 2 6 3 Visualizing the test result of a sample in the changer ssssssssssssssseeeeeeneeee nennen nennen nennen nnn 2 38 2 6 4 Visualizing the test parameters of a sample in the changer ssessseeeenem n 2 38 2 0 5 Load a NeW sample racer ci E DU E ete eee D dee e erede ERR Eee erexit bel eee go 2 39 2 f Stopping a test running sit see er E Hee e ER Re Lee uec en ne Ede ete Elec de ae e Hide DRE 2 39 DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 9 PART 3 ADVANCE
94. me Keyboarding of the time of the warning alarm 30 10sec OFF Test Starting of the buzzer to test the modulation grum fr marga E the warning alarm Alarms menu display 1 Modul Press the MODULATION button then enter the new value 100 continuous alarm 0 alarm mute Time The 999 value inhibits the warning alarm temporizing the operator will have to move to acknowledge the alarm Test Use the TEsT button to test the buzzer after modifying its modulation Next Display Thresh Keyboarding of the lower sample 150 C365 C Alarms setup temperature the system accepts Sample temperature safety Thresh Keyboarding of the upper safety 150 C gt 65 C 125 C 65 C 10s aeai ie Ene accepts alarm triggered Thresh Thresh After After Keyboarding of the recognition time before 0 120s Alarms menu display 2 upper threshold to be taken account Next Display Thresh Keyboarding of the minimal cooling rate 1 C min gt Alarms setup in cooling stage 10 C min Cooling circuit After Setting of the recognition time before the 0 120s 65 Csg 120s threshold to be taken account Alarms menu display 3 Table 6 Alarm menu screens 7 4 Personalization and access authorization to level 1 the Lab menu The MPP 5Gs can be personalized and so bear the name of the laboratory that acquires it together with the name of the head of the laboratory He or she can restrict access to certai
95. menu lets you access various items of information about your MPP 5Gs analyzer MPP 5Gs c ISL 2004 S N 1 Boot 400 DFFF 1 FFFF Software x y AAAA Txt x y BBBB Hardware C D 08 01 2004 496 Figure 30 About NCK2 5G screen This menu supplies the following information from left to right and from top to bottom eThe name of the unit the creation year of this analyzer type and the serial number of this unit eThe bootstrap software version and checksum value the optional bootstrap software version and checksum value eThe program software version and checksum value then the text software version and checksum value eThe unit driver card version the CPU EPLD version eThe date of the first test eThe total number of tests carried out The hardware and software version numbers are always indicated on the bottom line of the list of internal parameters supplied with the analyzer Page 3 62 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Access levels and password the Access menu 8 Access levels and password the Access menu Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs p MEE Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x y x y CO ISL 2004 Software V x p MEE y CO AU MPP Run Start amp Display Current Access Level 2 Lab Service eam pofi GAN Diagram 7 The Access menu If entry to a protected level is attempted the following message is displayed indicating the curr
96. mp measurement calibration Position simulator on 50 C 58 F 80 3120 Resistor value Samp T Calib menu Display 4 Position the Simulator knob at 50 C 58 F Resistor value Keyboarding of the resistance value Ohm if necessary Next Display Sample temp measurement calibration Resistor 80 3120 A D 35052 Press OK when the reading is stable D Ok Samp T Calib menu Display 5 When the display becomes almost stable with the first three characters of the A D conversion stable validate with OK Proceed similarly with the Simulator knob set on 50 C 122 F At the end of operation display 1 of the Quality is displayed Table 16 Samp T Calib menu displays At the end of the adjustment procedure 1 Power off the analyzer 2 Disconnect carefully the probe simulator connector from the J10 port and then reconnect the sampling temperature sensor 3 Replace the protective cover and fix it with the four screws Page 4 72 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The Service menu of the main printing menu DL 3 The Service menu of the main printing menu Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs RIOMEUAMERIN Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Kt Software v x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x RIOMEUAMERIN y HM PP Run start amp Display U Print_ Run envi Service a Printing gt Diagram 10 The Print menu Th
97. n printing menu page 4 73 Note Regular uploading of the internal parameters must be programmed as part of the analyzer maintenance procedure Use a new filename e g with the current date in the name PIDDMMYY NVM This way the latest version of the internal parameters will be saved to a file 6 4 3 Signal conditioning A D Cnv This failure is reported upon detection of no dialogue between the CPU and the A D converter Switch the analyzer off then on again If the failure persists contact the ISL Customer Service 6 4 4 Cooling circuit The system checks the cooling circuit 2 min after cooling is commanded The alarm is triggered if the cooling rate of the sample is lower than 65 during 120s programmable threshold set by default refer to the section 7 3 page 3 59 A test currently running is stopped Alarm is stopped each time a test is run 6 4 5 Heating circuit The system checks the heating circuit each time the heating commanded is higher than 5096 and the cooling commanded is lower than 10 The alarm is triggered if the speed of the rise in temperature of the sample is insufficient The system cuts the heating and the cooling command and stops a test being run Page 3 54 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C List of alarms and treatment LL 6 4 6 Sample temperature safety The system keeps a permanent check on this failure except in Quality mode The alarm is triggered if gt The sample temperat
98. n at a rate of 1 5 C mn when the sample reaches the temperature EPpour 30 C or EPcioug 10 C the temperature taken account is the lowest temperature V If no EP has been entered the sample will be cooled at the constant rate of 1 5 C mn If a cloud or a pour point is detected during the fast cooling phase the MPP 5Gs activates a second cooling cycle So the sample is reheated at the current temperature 30 C Then the cooling phase starts again at the constant rate of 1 5 C mn In this case the operator will be informed of this second cooling phase by an asterisk located above the field Result and a warning binary message refer to the chapter 4 page 3 48 As early as the cloud and pour points are found the buzzer rings two times to warn the operator the test is not completed The result is stored and displayed Prod 1 Pour amp cloud ID Pour Point 18 0 C Free 10 10 Cloud Point 9 0 C waiting O Changer D contro l Results 22050 C Figure 10 End of test screen in preheating stage Then the final stage of sample reheating starts the analyzer begins a faster warming up of the sample up to 15 C thus allowing a new test to be begun rapidly The rapid reheating stage is indicated by the flashing of the green LED of the Stop TEsT key on the analyzer keypad please refer to the section 6 2 page 1 25 2 4 End of test The end of test is signaled by a warning alarm discontinuous
99. n locked CET This screen is not placed hierarchically after the Welcome display The arrow on the left bottom of the display the PREVious DISPLAY key see in section 6 1 1 page 1 24 allows backing up on the main screens level refer to the chapter 2 The main level screens page 3 43 These measures have been taken to accelerate access to test related menus The MPP Run Start amp Display screen allows accessing rapidly to the changer configuration menu the changer context screen as well as the test starting menu by pressing the CoNTROL key of the Changer menu see the section 2 2 Loading of a new sample and test starting page 2 31 Page 2 30 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The first test DOL 2 1 Sample preparation pa RE Referral Perhaps it will be necessary to preheat the sample for sampling If it is ILI the case follow instructions of the standard test method V Remove 0 5 ml of sample using the micro pipette and inject it in a the test vial use only the ISL vials ref M004245 Inject the product with cautions watch over the lower part of the vial features 1 no mark or stain especially for searching the cloud point LI V Close the vial with a stopper use only the ISL stoppers ref M01718 e A Ee Note Test tubes are intended to a unique usage For reliable results use a new vial and a new stopper for each test CauTion Do not stick any label on the vial Use an indelible marker if
100. n parameters write protected The following displays can be called up by activating the Lab menu Display Meaning of different menus Field values Lab menu of the Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Access Code Keyboarding of the access code to Up to 6 Laboratory setup level 1 characters Lab Name Keyboarding of the name of the String laboratory using the MPP 5Gs Fs Lab name Lab menu display 1 Next Display Manager Keyboarding of the name of the String Laboratory setup laboratory manager Title Keyboarding of the title of the laboratory String manager Fs Manager E Title Lab menu display 2 Table 7 Lab menu displays DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 59 7 5 Printer configuration the Printer menu The printings and printer configuration can be carried out by means of The Setup menu of the Printer menu screen 2 of the main screens level see Diagram 5 above v The Printer menu of the Setup menu screen 3 of the main screens level Printer configuration has been dealt with in chapter 5 Printing and printer setup The Print menu page 3 51 of the current part 7 6 MPP 5GS 9 PC link the PC Link and RS232 menus The MPP 5Gs is an open device in more than one respect Not only it is fully user definable but it can also communicate with a PC through the following facilities rear panel of the analyzer see Picture 3 page 1 21 T
101. n the previous page Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID ieu 28 4 C Changer L3 Control Results 14 12 Status idle Figure 3 Test visualization screen MPP Run Start amp Display menu before the first switching on for the analyzer comes back to the operating temperature adapt the time WARNING Once the analyzer has been unpacked it is best to leave it in the laboratory for a while A according to the temperatures at which the analyzer has been stored This screen contains the following information eProd Number and name of the product proposed to carry out the test selected by default at the analyzer switching on refer to the section 2 2 page 2 31 eID Identifying name or number of the sample in run progress if it was filled in eFree Number of places free in the changer out of the total places eWaiting Number of test to carry out eSample temperature eTime eState of the analyzer running idle The MPP Run Start amp Display screen contains the following menu V Control of Changer Accessing to the changer context screen samples programming v Results of Changer Visualization of test results of samples in the changer if available There are two points to be made in this respect After switching on the analyzer the display of the MPP Run Start amp Display screen above is obtained after the language has been chosen or any key pressed on the front panel if the language has bee
102. nced use of the MPP 5Gs Part IV MPP 5Gs Maintenance The first part presents the analyzer and this manual content The second part allows the operator to carry out an initial determination test of the cloud point and the pour point with the MPP 5Gs in a few steps confidently and with no particular prior knowledge The third part on the other hand makes it possible to use the MPP 5Gs potential to the full It is therefore intended rather for the knowledgeable user who is familiar with tests for determining cloud and pour points In any case the sensitive parts of the MPP 5Gs software those linked to the run parameters can be read and write protected by a system of passwords chosen by the user The fourth part intended for service staff explains in detail maintenance and upgrade operations of the analyzer 1 3 Typographical conventions Convention Meaning Bold Important words or phrases Bold Italics Menus or buttons on the LCD Bold SMALL CAPITALS Keys on the front panel of the analyzer 1 4 Meaning of symbols S Note Important comment CAUTION Call for particular care LI Referral Referral to a particular document Standards or to another manual Page 1 16 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Analyzer features 2 Analyzer features With the MPP 5Gs ISL has once again developed a user friendly and ergonomically attractive petroleum product analyzer Our regular customers will recognize the
103. ns to be respected for the long life of the analyzer and its optimum performance refer to the section 3 2 page 1 19 The optimal operating temperature for the analyzer is around 20 C To avoid harmful overheating of the unit V Keep the rear of the unit clear to allow heat to escape easily Keep the ventilation holes in the side of the unit clear They must be regularly blown clear of dust to avoid clogging and possible blocking 5 2 Internal operation Analyzer housing cover disassembly ADVERTISEMENT Caumon Switch the analyzer off and disconnect it from the mains before removing the housing If the service operations require you to switch the analyzer on switch it off again before disconnecting or removing any electrically powered components e Switch the analyzer off and disconnect it from the mains e Using an Allen amp key remove the 3 screws in low corners and behind the screen each side of the analyzer e Grip the housing near the top between your two hands and pull towards the top to remove it CaurioN Replace the housing cover before switching on the analyzer e Proceed in the reverse order to reassemble the analyzer 5 3 Replacement of the sealing O ring of the sample loader arm Switch off the analyzer Remove the analyzer housing cover see section above Using a small flat bladed screwdriver extract the sealing O ring of the sample loader arm and replace it Proceed in the reverse orde
104. nslavement of the optical detector Note Values given in the procedure described below are for a clear product 1 Load a sample of a clear product in the changer Press the LOAD key of the Diagnostic menu screen 2 then enter a free location number Press the ENTER key on the keyboard Position a sample in the changer 2 Press the TEST key of the Diagnostic menu screen 2 then press ENTER to position the loaded sample above the detection cell 3 Press the LOADER key to load the sample in the test cell 4 When the sample is placed in the cell press the AuTO key of the Diagnostic menu screen 3 to start automatic enslavement Let the value stabilizes the value obtained has to be lower than 3000 pts on the emitter for about 37500 pts on the receiver 5 Press the LOADER key again to unload the sample from the detection cell 6 Press the LoAD key again to unload the sample from the changer If the obtained values do not correspond to the expected values call for a qualified technician to check the detection cell operation Table 14 Diagnostics menu displays of the Service menu 1 3 Cooling compressor diagnostic Diagnostics has three stages 1 Initialization heating to 40 C and regulation for 3 min 2 Cooling cooling up to 110 C during 60 min max During this stage the values of temperatures to note are taken time required to fall to each notable temperature and effective number of points at this same temperature 3 Reheatin
105. nstrumentation Scientifique de Laboratoire User s Manual of the MPP 5Gs with sample changer Instrumentation Scientifique de Laboratoire BP 70285 14653 CARPIQUET CEDEX FRANCE Phone 33 2 31 26 43 00 Fax 33 2 31 26 62 93 WebSite http www isl france com Page 2 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Historical Review Revision S concerned Modification descriptive index LA riginatissue 0 0 oou Part 1 8 4 3 3 Alan available Part 2 8 2 5 3 Visualization of sample test results in the changer Part 3 8 3 1 Modification of the product parameters of the run environment 02 09 04 pem A Updating of printing examples Appendix C Updating of test launch diagram Part 1 8 2 2 Updating of standard methods Part 1 8 2 3 2 Updating of MPP 5Gs benefits and features Part 1 8 4 1 Addition of a warning on storage temperature Part 1 5 3 Addition of a notice on test tubes unique usage Part 2 8 2 1 24 11 05 Part 2 2 2 Addition of a confirmation screen for sample loading Modification of the test product setup menu Addition of the cooling Part 3 3 1 rate selection parameter Part 3 4 1 Description of failure messages stored with the result Screen 1 Updating of screen data Part 4 8 1 2 Screen 3 Description of the automatic enslavement procedure of the optical detector Updating of the test product example message and message field Appendix B 5 4 Addition of Mode parameter for
106. nt longer to unload the sample just press the CANCEL key The screen automatically returns to the changer context screen Figure 14 above A DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 2 37 Caution If for a reason unknown the sample to unload is not in the front use the diagnostic mode to move the changer refer to the section 1 2 page 4 68 2 6 2 Moving a sample This function allows test order to be modified Select the sample you want to move using the DIRECTIONAL Keys then press the Move key of the changer context screen Figure 14 page 2 37 The following screen is displayed Sample Moving Activa 20w50 BT 10 1 NVC Running Figure 16 Modification of the tests programmed order In the example above the sample that will be moved is the sample programmed in second position after the test in progress Press the HIGH key to move it in first position or the Bottom key to move it in the third position Press the END key to return to the changer context screen Note A sample being just added is always placed in last position so this function will enable you to perform the test more quickly 2 6 3 Visualizing the test result of a sample in the changer From the visualization screen of a test running Figure 3 page 2 30 or the end of test screen Figure 10 page 2 34 press the RESULT key of the Changer menu From the changer context screen Figure 13 page 2 36 select a test completed status Result then press
107. o this make sure that the unit is linked up to a printer compatible with the analyzer using PCL 3 or ESC P language and set on line From the display of the Results menu Figure 24 page 3 48 press the Print key the following display appears Results printing Start printing Print Printe NOW Content Stop Figure 26 Print menu display of the Results menu The display of the printing menu contains the following menus and BUTTONS eStart printing Now Starting of the printing of the selected result according to the printer setup ePrint content Definition of the data to be printed and to set the printer Pressing the PRINT CONTENT button calls up the Setup menu of the Print menu Refer to the section 5 2 Printer setup page 3 51 ePrinter Stop Stopping the current printing Page 3 50 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Printing and printer setup The Print menu DL 5 Printing and printer setup The Print menu o L2 e Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 x gt Software v x y x y ISL 2004 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 MPP Run Start amp Display 2 Print_ Run envi Service Printing gt Diagram 5 The Print menu To access to the printing setup menu activate the Print menu of the main screens level the following display will appear as the Diagram 5 above describes it Printing Figure 27 Prin
108. of the temperature measurement circuit and enter the sample temperature probe correction values refer to the chapter 2 page 4 70 DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 79 4 Low battery No Back up battery discharged Do not switch off the analyzer gt Print see section 3 2 page 4 73 or save see section 4 4 page 4 75 the analyzer internal parameters Call for a qualified technician to replace the backup memory battery Download the analyzer internal parameters from a PC using the ISL UDS software supplied refer to the section 4 4 page 4 75 or enter them see chapter 4 page 4 74 Then perform the calibration of the temperature measurement circuit and enter the sample temperature probe correction values refer to the chapter 2 page 4 70 5 Signal conditioning A D Converter No A D conversion fault Switch off then switch on the analyzer to initialize the memory gt If the problem persists call for a qualified technician 6 Cooling circuit Yes Sample cooling rate 65 during 120s Check the cooling unit operation using the Diagnostic mode see section 1 2 page 4 68 control the cooling unit 8096 and check the sample temperature falls Perform a cooling compressor diagnostic see section 1 3 page 4 69 print it and call for a qualified technician 7 Heating circuit No Heating control gt 50 and Cooling contro
109. oint sesessseeeee 85 1e2 9 WIINOUL lere N sie co SE EE A 85 2 PRODUCT PARAMETER PRINTOUT 85 3 OPERATOR NAME LIST PRINTOUT 85 4 CALIBRATION TICKET PRINTOUT 85 5 MEASURE PRINTOUT 85 6 INTERNAL PARAMETER PRINTOUT 86 APPENDIX B RS232 LINK FEATURES ON MPP 5GS esses ennt nnnm 87 1 INTERFACE FEATURES 89 2 OUTLET CONNECTOR BROACHING 89 3 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS 90 4 ENQ ACK PROTOCOL DETAILS 91 5 TRANSMITTED DATA 92 b 1 Message format indu e dee eei 92 5 2 The result message noeud cod Ea pcne rede orb REL Ee apo egets ba LL tesa sh eta Ea reuse aeoaea 92 5 3 Ihe Tun Context message 5t eter ere eo mr pide Pa A RED ieee 93 5 4 Thetest product message eene emeret a NR HE tar Ret E Ra kin tarte kn ta Eisai thou ang 94 5 5 RS232linktest message none iei ehe tet Eire i epe be ee eee du ee p dne c 94 6 RS232 cosT 94 APPENDIX C SEQUENCE CHARTS eeeiseeeeeeeeeesiee en nnnne seen nhanh tnmen ananas sn etn n nenas sn natnm nnna 95 1 TEST LAUNCH DIAGRAM 97 2 ACTION CHART 98 2 k a s O EE 99 MPP 5GS SPARE PART LIST iieri eR RAE RME Een e Ee e eire Reds DOCV224X200 DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 11 Page intentionally blank Page 12 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Part1 General Page intentionally blank Page 1 14 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOC
110. olts from underneath the unit 2 Screw them into the special storage panel at the back of the unit as shown below weer Shock absorber locking bolt Special storage panel for shock absorbers locking bolts Picture 1 and 2 Locking unlocking the shock absorbers DOCV224A01 1 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 1 19 4 3 Connections 4 3 1 Connection to the mains After unpacking the MPP 5Gs the different extensions need to be connected and it should be plugged into different networks and circuits see Picture 3 next page Regarding the connection of the MPP 5Gs to the mains it should be noted that the analyzer is built to operate from 90 to 240 Volts at 50 or 60 Hz in accordance with the majority of countries where the analyzer is marketed The power cable corresponding to the country of sale is supplied with the analyzer 4 3 2 Optional DC power adapter Optional DC AC converter is available to power PMD100 PMD110 from 12DC for example car battery Contact ISL representative for more information 4 3 3 MPP 5Gs PC link The MPP 5Gs analyzer is fitted as standard with an RS 232C interface and an RS485 interface 4 3 3 1 RS485 serial link Connection to the ALAN Network The MPP 5Gs has been designed to run under the Alan amp management software developed by ISL The Alan software Automatic Laboratory Analyzer Network is a multitasking software running under Windows and allowing up
111. ooling unit 0 Effective number of points applied to the cooling unit information given back by the compressor control board and below the state indicator of the cooling unit refer to the Table 12 page 4 68 0 096 Power requested in percentage sent to the cooling compressor control board Heat 0 Effective number of points applied to the heating information given back by the control board 0 0 Power requested in percentage sent to the heating control board Flags State indicator of the sample changer mechanism refer to the Table 13 page 4 68 Print Printing of measures Table 11 Measures menu displays DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 67 Cooling unit state indicator Bit N Significance of the bits 7 0 Reserved 1 Maximum current 8 5 A Reserved 1 Temperature of the cooling unit gt 48 C 1 Cooling unit fan ON 0 OFF Reserved Reserved Reserved Table 12 Significance of the state indicator binary message of the cooling unit Sample changer mechanism state Indicator OO A NM o A OJON Bit N Significance of the bits 7 0 State 7 Reserved 6 Reserved 5 Stopper detector stopper detected 4 Vial detector 1 vial detected 3 Changer revolution control 0 cavity 1 cog facing the detector 2 Changer displacement control 0 full 1 cavity facing the detector 1 Changer zone 1 changer in low zone 0 Hi
112. ou can load the sample Caution Do not try to load the sample if the place free is not correctly positioned Do not move the changer with hand The changer movements can have two origins Normal unfolding of a test series Operator request In the second case it is important flagging up to the analyzer the action envisaged before handling the sample refer to the section 2 6 Using the sample changer page 2 37 The screen 1 of the test context screen appears when the sample changer stops ees sample programming x Op Prod 1 Pour amp Cloud ID E EP C HEP E Ee BE as EUNDI EI Figure 6 Screen 1 of the test context The screen 1 of the test context screen contains the following information Op Operator name eProd Number and name of the product proposed to carry out the test The product proposed when a new test is configured is a product selected by default when the analyzer is switched on This product is factory set in the internal parameters refer to the section 7 2 page 3 58 To select another product refer to the section 2 5 1 page 2 35 eID Identifying name or number of the sample E EP Research of the pour point programmed expected point of the pour point programmed optional EY EP Research of the cloud point programmed expected point of the cloud point programmed optional The representative icon of each test is only displayed if the test has been programmed it i
113. ow command If at least one of these three conditions is not fulfilled these printers signal by a led flashing on the front of the printer that data are still in memory In this case pressing the corresponding key of the printer will start the printing then the ejection of the sheet Around eight results are needed to fulfill a sheet and to start the printing It is also possible to set the parameter Line feeds on Form feed but the printer will print one result in one page Page 3 52 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C List of alarms and treatment DL 6 List of alarms and treatment 6 1 Types of alarm 6 1 1 Failure alarms The failure alarms warn the operator in the event of a malfunction Failure alarm detection has at least one of the following consequences eA test cannot be started eA test in progress is stopped These failures set off a continuous audio alarm and the red LED of the ALARM STOP key lights up on the keypad see in section 6 2 page 1 25 Press the ALARM Stop key to display the alarm message and acknowledge it or not The red LED stays on for as long as the failure persists even if the alarm has been acknowledged 6 1 2 Warning alarms The warning alarm warns the operator of the end of test of the last specimen sample in the changer They are accompanied as for them by a discontinuous audio alarm the signal modulation width is adjustable refer to the section 7 3 page 3 59 of this part The red LED on the A
114. p O ans snp EETA a Init Diagram 11 Setup menu The Service menu of the main Configuration menu contains menus with which the level 2 access code can be configured service level regulation parameters can be entered and setting values and optical detection instrument parameters can be modified Regulation parameters and setting values are part of internal parameters They can be directly entered in this menu but it should be avoided modifying them without the ISL authorization This could question the good working order of the unit This menu also groups together commands to update the software to transfer files to a PC and to delete or backup the NVRam memory Activating the Service menu of the Configuration menu gives access to two displays Display Meaning of different menus Field values Service menu of Setup menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom AccCode Configuration of the level 2 access 32768 gt MPP 5Gs S N 1 code Service level 32767 Service setup Regul Keyboarding of regulation parameters Calib Keyboarding of setting values e g sample temperature probe L3 rufen Regul EY ISL UDS Access to the menu for software Service menu display 1 downloading and data transfer to a PC Next Display a Detect Keyboarding of optical detection MPP 5Gs S N 1 parameters Service setup Memory init Access to the deleting or initialization menu for the NVRam memory storage ar
115. p bits 1 2 Parity none odd even Switchable on line off line state Pre defined message transmission available for test Possibility to define an identifier number for the analyzer Possibility to activate result auto validation Automatic detection of the RS232 interface cable adapter 2 Outlet connector broaching The RS 232C connector of the adapter is a 9 pin connector The pin configuration is as shown below e TxD RxD SIGNAL 2e _ GND C N 5 3 9 B 7 6 RIS CTS EIA RS 232C interface Line status in standby 12 V MARK Input signals used CTS RTS DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page appendix 89 3 Communication protocols Flow control Protocol can be None gt RTS CTS gt Xon Xoff gt ENQ ACK Flowconro Type Comments o Xon Xoff E Transmitted messages are sent without any way to stop them from the host computer However a special parameter Time between two messages in the ISL analyzers allows to define a pause between to successive message from 0 0 s to 10 0 s by step of 0 1 s Note This time is applied between 2 entire messages not between characters Existing signals defined in the RS232C interface standard are used to control the transmission Connect the host computer serial RTS signal to the analyzer CTS signal When the input buffer of the host computer is full the RTS signal changes its
116. r for the reassembly Perform a pour and cloud test with a known product to check measurements Sealing O ring of the sample loader M010121 10 Page 4 78 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Troubleshooting Guide 6 Troubleshooting Guide 6 1 Frequently Asked Questions Problem 1 0 0 0 0 When the analyzer is switched on the LCD screen does not light up What should do Within the context of the ISO 9002 Quality Assurance which controls are recommended on the MPP 5Gs In run or in diagnostic some heating is asked but the sample temperature does not rise or the required temperature is not reached gt If the PMD was stored in a cold or wet place leave the analyzer in a dry and temperate place for a while before switching on adapt the time according to the temperatures at which the analyzer has been stored Verify the backlight setting refer to the section 6 1 2 page 1 24 Verify the ambient temperature operating temperatures of the MPP 5Gs 15 C 59 F to 35 C 95 F If the temperature is too low or to high the text is not visible on the LCD screen even if the supply circuit works Call for a qualified technician to verify the screen and its power supply circuit Perform a calibration of temperature measurement circuit at least once yearly refer to the section 2 2 page 4 71 Test a known product to verify results reliability must be defined 1 time 100 tests or once a w
117. racked or chipped gt Replace the sealing O ring of the sample loader lower arm refer to the section 5 3 page 4 78 gt Restart the test with a new sample well respecting the required quantity of sample 19 Run stopped by the operator No gt Restart the test with a new sample Table 19 List of alarms and actions to be undertaken For alarm treatment and detailed description refer to the chapter 6 List of alarms and treatment page 3 53 For alarm setup refer to the section 7 3 page 3 59 of this manual DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 4 81 Page intentionally blank Page 4 82 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C APPENDIX A Printing type examples Page intentionally blank Page appendix 84 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Printing type examples DOL 1 Result ticket printout 1 1 With details with product parameters 1 1 1 Pour and cloud determination ISL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs 12 08 2004 14 03 Op Prod 37 DK302 ID 0001 Start Tmp 25 C Mode standard Pour 27 0 C No flow point 27 4 C EP C Test 350 C Cloud 8 0 C Not rounded 8 1 C EP C Rounded Yes 1 1 2 No flow point determination only test 0 and non rounded cloud point ISL MPP 5Gs S N 225 V 1 5 1 5 12 08 2004 13 41 ALAN ISL MPP 5Gs 12 08 2004 Ta 038k Op Prod 37 DK302 ID 0001 Start Tmp 25 C Mod
118. rm the transfer by pressing the Open key When the downloading is completed the following message is displayed on the PC screen Parameters download Transfer completed Validate with the OK key If the transfer was OK the analyzer is automatically reinitialized 4 4 5 3 Uploading data towards the PC Prepare the analyzer and the PC refer to the section 4 4 3 page 4 76 select the appropriate command of the Upload to PC menu from the screen 2 of the analyzer ISL UDS menu The Run env menu enables run environment to be saved in view to be reloaded or to be transferred towards one or several analyzers The All menu enables the whole content of the Nym memory to be saved run environments results and internal parameters The analyzer screen displays the type of the expected transfer Run environment upload in progress or Internal parameters upload in progress and the red light of the ALARM STOP key on the keypad flashes awaiting the software download Start the upload from the PC select Connect in the Communication menu The following message is displayed The analyzer is waiting for internal parameters upload Continue Confirm with YES A prompt menu is opened Key in the name key in the name and the extension of the file run environment file1 env yall file2 nvmAnalyzer Use a new file name for each download for example use the date as a name IPDDMMYY NVM Moreover it w
119. rt amp Display menu The screen of the product selection menu contains the following information V Product list V Under the list main characteristics of the product activated Pour icon if the research of the pour point is programmed Expected temperature of the pour point if it is programmed in the product Trouble icon if the research of trouble point is programmed Expected temperature of the trouble point if it is programmed in the product In the example above the product activated is the product N 1 Pour amp Cloud The icons located at the bottom of the screen indicate the analyzer will carry out a cloud point test and a pour point test No expected temperature has been entered The screen of the product selection menu contains the following menus and BUTTONS V OK Selection of the product return to the screen 1 of the test context Figure 6 page 2 32 v Other Configuring a new product which will not be registered in the prestored product list The MPP 5Gs analyzer can store in its memory up to 40 prestored products the black arrow in the top right hand corner of the screen indicates the presence of additional lists following on Use the RIGHT and LEFT DiRECTION KEYS to move from table to table and scroll through the different pages of products To select a prestored product enable the corresponding field with the HIGH AND LOW DIRECTION Keys or enter the line number XX OX or X ENTER When the required f
120. s possible to program a pour point test without searching the cloud point and inversely It is neither imperative to enter the expected temperature of the pour point nor the cloud point If an EP is programmed you can read the value close to the icon of the test type it applies Note that entering an EP allows the test time to be reduced and test starting temperature to be managed Norte Entering an Expected Point for the cloud or the pour point is optional parameter s adjusted in the prestored product but doing this allows the test duration to be reduced about 30 refer to the section 2 3 page 2 34 This screen contains the following menus and BUTTONS OK Validation of run parameters and starting V CANCEL Returning to the previous screen without saving screen of the changer context Figure 4 page 2 31 Note If the sample is still in the changer remove it V Product Selection of the product used to carry out the test in the prestored products v Smpl ID Keyboarding of the sample identifying name or number Press the NEXT DISPLAY key of the screen 1 of the test context the arrow on the right bottom refer to the section 6 1 1 page 1 24 to access to the second screen of the test context Xt WI Sample programmi ng le dle le le lee WEE EE Figure 7 Screen 2 of the test context Page 2 32 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C The first test The screen 2 of the test context contains the following men
121. section 6 1 2 on the previous page This screen provides information about ISL and two menus offering the choice of language when this choice has not been set as one of the analyzer s internal parameters I S L Zi Verson www isl france com 14790 VERSON Tel 02 31 26 43 00 FRANCE Fax 02 31 26 62 93 English Frangais V J Figure 2 Welcome display This display remains active until the key corresponding to the language of your choice is pressed Doing this activates the display 1 of the MPP Run Start amp Dsiplay menu see Diagram 1 page 2 29 ePress the key corresponding to the language of your choice to continue Note You can disable the language choice as part of the startup parameters refer to the section 7 1 page 3 58 If the choice is locked press any key on the front panel DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 1 25 7 MPP 5Gs system safety features No parts of the analyzer at dangerous voltages are accessible by the operator EN 61010 1 Any failure will be notified by audio alarm The origin of failure and signaling alarms can be displayed on screen 7 1 Type of alarm 7 1 1 Failure alarms Failure alarms warn the operator in the event of a malfunction Failure alarm detection has at least one of the following consequences eA test cannot be started eA test in progress is stopped These failures set off a continuous buzz and the red LED of the ALARM Stop key lights up on
122. t it is recommended that all the measurement instruments be adjusted at least once a year The Quality menu has a series of menus dealing with the following adjustments these are grouped in the display below Quality Correct Samp 1 Calib ticket LS AEE Calib Printing Figure 34 Quality menu display v The Correct Table menu sample temperature measurement probe correction table v The Samp T Calib menu calibration of sample temperature measurement probe Adjustments carried out in this way can be printed out using the Calib ticket Printing menu 2 1 Sample probe correction table the Correct Table menu The Correct Table menu makes it possible to enter a correction table for the sample temperature measurement probe The sample temperature displayed takes this table into account during tests only On activating the Correct Table menu the following display appears Sample probe correction table Correction Probe value reference L3 mmu NN dm Figure 35 Correct Table menu Display 1 This display allows the name of the correction table to be entered and the table s unit of temperature to be selected On a series of displays similar to the display below the correction values can be entered correction value value indicated by the probe reference value for temperatures from 100 C 148 F to 90 C 194 F with an increment of 10 C Sample probe correction table Correction Probe value
123. t menu screen The Print menu screen contains the following menus and BUTTONS eService Printing of the values of measurements and internal parameters level 2 access required Setup Configuration of printing parameters STOP Stopping of the current printing job 5 1 Service printing The Service menu of the Print menu is designed for analyzer maintenance and requires a Level 2 access authorization It contains submenus from which analyzer internal measurements can be printed either instantly or during a full test run monitoring regulation and the analyzer internal parameters Refer to the chapter 3 The Service menu of the main printing menu page 4 73 5 2 Printer setup Printings and printer configuration can be carried out by means of v The Setup menu of the Printer menu screen 2 of the main screens level see Diagram 5 above V The Printer menu of the Setup menu screen 3 of the main screens level Press the Setup key of the Print menu of the main screens level The screen 1 of the Setup menu appears as shown in the table below DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 51 Display Meaning of different menus Field values Setupmenu of the Print menu Going from left to right and from top to bottom Printer setup Auto Automatic printing in once time of all test Yes No Results printing results of samples loaded in the changer at the end of test series Yes Yes Details Printing of the product paramet
124. th the standard version of the Analyzer Refer to the section 4 4 File upload download command the ISL UDS menu page 4 75 on how to load the Analyzer parameters Ee Note So as to have an up to date copy of the Analyzer s internal parameters always to hand it is advised to upload the internal parameters to the PC during routine maintenance operations Use a new file name each time this operation is performed Do not use the internal parameter file name on the original diskette supplied with the analyzer 6 4 2 Low battery The battery for backing up the non volatile back up memory NVRAM has a service life of 7 to 8 years This alarm may therefore be due to a faulty battery The system keeps a permanent check on this failure If the failure is reported V Do not switch off the analyzer as this will delete any stored data Print or upload to a PC file the Analyzer parameters contained in the non volatile back up memory NVRAM Uploading refer to the section 4 4 page 4 75 on how to load the back up memory internal parameters setting values run environments and results Printing the run environments product run parameters operator name list see chapter 3 page 3 45 and the internal parameters refer to the section 3 2 page 4 73 V Switch off the Analyzer and call an ISL technician to replace the battery v Download the analyzer internal parameters or enter it refer to the chapter 3 The Service menu of the mai
125. the changer according to the option selected V Option Selection of the stop type Flip flop command eAll stopping the test running and the changer This test stopping the test running automatic starting of the following test s After this test stopping the changer after the end of the test running V Cancel Return to the previous screen without stopping any test Press the OPTION key to make scrolling the various possibilities Flip flop command then press the YEs key to apply your choice and to return to the previous screen Figure 14 page 2 37 When the changer will be stopped the Add menu of the changer context screen will be replaced by the Restart menu which will allow you to start again the test series of samples in the changer So it is very easy to stop the analyzer after one test and start again the test series the next morning just by pressing the RESTART key If a power cut occurs the test context of samples in the changer being registered in the NVRam memory of the analyzer the test series will restart where it was but the test in progress is canceled According to the setup of the internal parameter Restart Auto refer to the section 7 2 page 3 58 the test series will automatically restart or when the operator will press the RESTART key DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 2 39 Page intentionally blank Page 2 40 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Part3 Advanced use of the MPP 5Gs Page intention
126. the keypad see section 6 2 page 1 25 Press the ALARM STOP key to display the alarm message refer to the section 6 List of alarms and treatment page 3 53 for description and acknowledge it or not The red LED stays on for as long as the failure persists even if the alarm has been acknowledged 7 1 2 Warning alarms Warning alarms warn the operator of an expected event End of test for example They are accompanied by as for them a discontinuous alarm the signal modulation is adjustable refer to the section 7 3 page 3 59 The red LED on the ALARM Stop key lights up on the keypad It goes off when the alarm is acknowledged LL 7 2 Access levels Referral The treatment of the failure and warning alarms and the description of the corresponding messages are shown in the chapter 6 List of alarms and treatment page 3 53 There are 4 access levels levels 1 2 and 3 are protected by access codes Level 0 Operator level Information and basic functions are accessible without entering an access code Level 1 Head of laboratory level Level 0 information and functions concerning the adjustment sheet quality and settings for the operator are accessible at this level Level 2 Service level Level 1 information and analyzer maintenance and technical settings functions are accessible at this level Level 3 ISL reserved access level Selection of access levels is covered in the chapter 8 Access levels and passwor
127. the sample sampling are available as option refer to the Spare Part List DOCV224X200 Refer to the chapter 2 The first test page 2 29 for the entire test initiating procedure CauTIon Do not move the sample changer by hand Note Test tubes are intended to a unique usage For reliable results use a new vial and a new stopper for each test gt LX DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 1 23 6 The user interface 6 1 Front panel The front panel of the analyzer appears thus Back lighted 8 line LCD Activation keys for menus or buttons displayed on LCD LCD navigation key Keys Stop Reset and Alarm stop Numeric keypad and CANCEL and ENTER keys Direction keys 6 1 1 The LCD The front panel of the analyzer therefore includes an 8 line LCD which may be represented thus Returns one level in the display hierarchy Button calling for entry of a numeric or alphanumeric value Previous display key Next display ke Menu activated by PU key immediately below see Picture 4 Figure 1 General operation of display and menus On either side of this display two buttons make it possible to travel up and down the hierarchy of menus press the navigation keys see Picture 4 above corresponding to the NEXT ScREEN and PREVIOUS SCREEN buttons see Figure 1 above to activate them In the lower part of the display there are four keys by means of which the menus displayed on the display
128. the vial has to be identified the mark must be above the level of the product 2 2 Loading of a new sample and test starting Press the CONTROL key of the Changer menu of the MPP Run Start amp Display screen Figure 3 page 2 30 The sample changer context screen is displayed Sample Changer Status unload Move See Add Figure 4 Sample changer context screen The changer context screen contains the list of samples programmed in the changer if they are This screen contains also various menus and BUTTONS Unload Move SEE and Add These menus enable adding and removing samples modifying the order of tests and visualizing the test result if it is available and the test parameters of the product refer to the section 2 6 Using the sample changer page 2 37 At this stage the changer is empty so only the Add menu is valid allowing a new sample to be loaded in the changer The other menus are inactive and appear in reverse video The Add menu allows accessing to the test context screen to configure the test of each new sample that will be loaded in the changer Press the App key of the changer context screen The changer moves to present the closest empty place The following screen appears momentarily The sample changer is moving Figure 5 Waiting screen during the changer moving DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 2 31 When the changer stops and the place which is free is in the front y
129. tion menu of the ISL UDS PC software The following message is then displayed The analyzer is waiting for screen texts download Continue Confirm with YES Select again the information file ISLMPP Vxx and start the transfer select Connect in the Communication menu and proceed as the same ae Note It is not required to adjust the analyzer measurement circuits when the software is updated 4 4 5 2 Downloading data towards the analyzer Prepare the analyzer and the PC refer to the section 4 4 3 page 4 76 select the Download from PC menu from the screen 2 of the analyzer ISL UDS menu The analyzer screen displays the type of the expected transfer Internal parameters download in progress and the red light of the ALARM Stop key on the keypad flashes awaiting the software download Start the download from the PC select Connect in the Communication menu The following message is displayed The analyzer is waiting for internal parameters download Continue Confirm with YES A prompt menu is opened Select the required file or key in the name key in the name and the extension of the file type of data downloaded in the analyzer depends on the content of the backup file selected and so on the command used to perform the backup run environment backup env extension or the whole of the NVM memory content nvm extension refer to the following section for more explanations Confi
130. u ssseseeeee eem 4 70 2 2 Adjustment of sample temperature measurement circuit the Samp T Calib menu 4 71 2 2 1 Tools required 2 2 24PrOCed re oe eel ok Solved beg ta AOS Ese bee evi Cete beat de ua s oe a AROS MT OSE EIGEN OS Silas NSE Page 10 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C 3 THE SERVICE MENU OF THE MAIN PRINTING MENU 4 73 3 1 Regtilation MOnitoring eem 4 73 3 2 Internal parameters AE E AE A A EET 4 73 4 THE SERVICE MENU OF THE SETUP MAIN MENU 4 74 4 1 Keyboarding of regulation values the Regul menu sssseeeee eme emere 4 75 4 2 Keyboarding of calibration values the Calib menu emen 4 75 4 3 Keyboarding of detection values the Detect Menu ssseeeeen emm emere 4 75 4 4 File upload download command the ISL UDS menu sss eee 4 75 4 4 Transfer procedure 3 12 orien dite rper tei e eere pere gebe eee e P co apes fe det ice Prep kein eerte 4 75 4 4 2 Installation and start up of the downloading program ssssssssssssssseeeeneneeenn eene nennen 4 75 44 3 Hardware preparation mosean aeree re eere br ERR Eee den Rest aaa E ARa T aria kaaien eei aasar a ishda da AEA 4 76 4 4 4 Automatic requested transferir irisi noia a Aaa iada ikia dea aiaee Eata ahaaa aana anado aa taak 4 76 4 4 5 User requested transfer cccccccceseeceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaaaeee seen eaaaa
131. u V Operator Selection of an operator name in the list of prestored operator names Note All these information are optional to start a cloud and pour point determination test er Actually if the product selected by default at the analyzer switching on is suitable for the next specimen to be tested it is possible to start the test from now on without configuring it Sample and operator identifying is optional V If you want parametrizing the test entering an operator sample name selecting another prestored product or creating a new one refer to the section 2 5 Characterization of the test page 2 35 V If you want starting the test with the product selected by default place the sample in the sample changer then press the OK key of the test context screen 1 The changer is moving the system checks the presence of a new tube and the presence of a stopper on the tube If there is no stopper on the tube the loading failure screen is displayed Please place a sample Tube stopper Prod 1 ID Figure 8 Sample loading failure screen Put a stopper on the test tube and press the OK key If you do not have placed the sample yet in the changer the confirmation screen for sample loading is displayed The tube is not detected Check that the sample is in place Continue Figure 9 Loading confirmation screen Position the sample in the changer then press the CONTINUE key to confirm the sample
132. u of the alarms displaying screen Page 3 56 MPP 5Gs User s Manual DOCV224A011 C Configuration the Setup menu 7 Configuration the Setup menu o 2 Main level screens MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs O val Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x y x y C ISL 2004 Software V x EORRRENEREM y CO ood ubuntu Start amp Display MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 MPP 5Gs S N 1 gt Analyzer setup Analyzer setup Analyzer setup Diagram 6 Setup menu The MPP 5Gs working environment can be completely configured Thus the testing product in place when the analyzer is switched on can be re set The triggering or stopping of an alarm can also be set for when a given error occurs and in other conditions set out below as RS 232C PC link and Alan local network The configuration of the MPP 5Gs is carried out by means of the Setup menu of the main screens level see Diagram 6 above After the Setup menu is activated the following displays appear MPP 5GS S N 1 Analyzer setup CS MO BES MPP 5Gs Analyzer setup MPP 5Gs Analyzer setup About_MPP Figure 29 Displays of the Setup menu The above displays allow access to the configuration parameters set out below DOCV224A011 C MPP 5Gs User s Manual Page 3 57 7 1 Power on parameters the General menu The General menu allows choosing the access level and the language if you would like to lock it in place when the
133. ure 3 page 1 21 gt In the contrary case or if the problem persists call for a qualified technician fan 14 Cooling unit stroke control safety No Contact ISL Customer Service 15 Cooling unit board link safety No Failure signaled if no dialogue is detected with Cooling Control Board Turn off then turn on the analyzer gt If the failure persists call for a qualified technician to check the Cooling Control Board connection to the Acquisition Board Turn the analyzer on again gt If the problem continues Customer Service contact ISL 16 Check the changer and loader No Detection of a blocking at the level with the changer or the loader Unload the vial refer to the section 2 6 1 page 2 37 Restart the test with a new sample gt If the failure persists or if it is not possible to unload the vial call for a qualified technician 17 Run down by a power down No A power down has stopped a test series gt If the analyzer has not been set to restart automatically and there is other samples in the loader restart the loader manually refer to the section 2 7 page 2 39 gt Restart the test cancelled with a new sample 18 Leak detected Check the sample No The sample temperature decreases but the pressure change in the vial is insufficient gt Check the level of product in the vial is correct Check the vial is not c
134. ure is equal or higher than the threshold configured by default 65 C programmable from 150 up to 65 C during the recognition time by default 10s programmable from 0 up to 120s gt The sample temperature is lower than threshold 20 C by default 125 C programmable from 150 up to 65 C Note During a test if the sample temperature reaches the threshold 20 C currently running is stopped but this will be registered with the message Cloud Sample tmp safety at 105 0 C and or Pour Sample tmp safety at 105 0 C 6 4 7 Overpressure measurement safety The system keeps a permanent check on this failure The alarm is triggered if the pressure in the test module is higher than 2300 Pa or if it is lower than 2300 Pa A test currently running is stopped The test is not registered but the cause of stopping can be displayed in the visualization screen of the test result refer to the section 2 6 3 page 2 38 6 4 8 Out of cloud point measuring This failure is signaled during a test the optical control of the cloud point test module which occurs at test starting can not be realized whereas the cloud point is programmed The test continues if the pour point is programmed In this case the result is registered with the message Cloud Out of capability Alarm is stopped each time a test is run 6 4 9 Out of pour point measuring This failure is signaled during a test if the
135. waiting position of test 3 Sample in third waiting position of test eTube a vial not programmed is present in the changer This screen contains the following menus and BUTTONS V UNLOAD Unloading the sample selected test in reverse video Move Modification of the tests order V SEE Visualization of the test result of the sample selected if available or of the parameters of the associated product v Add Loading a new sample refer to the section 2 2 page 2 31 These menus will allow carrying out different operations so that 2 6 1 Unloading a sample Select the field corresponding to the sample you want to unload using the DiRECTION Keys then press the UNLOAD key The changer moves to position the sample selected in the front to be unloaded A waiting screen appears see Figure 5 page 2 31 then the following screen is displayed Please unload the sample first Prod Product wame ID smp ID Then press OK Figure 15 Unloading a sample Remove the sample presented then press the OK key The list of samples programmed in the changer is automatically updated and the sample removed disappears from the changer context screen CE Note It is not possible to directly unload a sample running The test must be stopped first using the STOP key From now the Result menu of the main screens level will be used to visualize the result of the sample unloaded refer to the chapter 4 page 3 48 If you do not wa

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