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Operating Instructions for Steinel Porosimeter Type FP 100-SMO

1. Operating Instructions for Steinel Porosimeter Type FP 100 SMO 8101 Abridged edition version 01 09 Safety warnings The porosimeter is a sensitive precision measuring instrument and must therefore be handled with care g It is intended exclusively for measuring the air permeability of textiles n It must only be operated in conjunction with suitable equipment connection leads as supplied n Servicing work must only be carried out by the manufacturer The guarantee will become null and void if the unit is opened Malfunctioning must also be expected if the unit is opened The unit must only be used for the intended purpose in closed rooms The limit values specified on the type plate must be observed n The unit must be protected from direct sunlight and other sources of heat The ventilation holes must not be obstructed n The porosimeter must be taken out of operation if damage is established on the unit or accessory parts Delivery includes 1 set of operating instructions abridged edition 1 porosimeter type FP100 SMO 1 accessory bag 2 perforated test plates 24 x for upper limit value 9 x for lower limit value 1 unit connection lead Europe 1 universal mains adapter 1 adapter USB to RS 232 3 spare miniature glass fuses 5x20 mm 2 5T Mode of operation A flow of air is sucked through the fabric specimen a tube system and differential pressure transducer The unit measures the resulta
2. d plate Measurement will now start If the lever does not engage measurement will be interrupted Press hand plate down once more MEASUREMENT Measuring Once measurement has been completed the display shows the specimen s air permeability and the meter continues measuring until lever will be released The last value have to be discarded 45 6 I s m2 Air permeability example value B Actuate lever and remove fabric specimen perforated test plate READY Unit is ready 20 0C 1025mbar example values 7 NOTE If measurement is aborted prematurely because the lever has been released the abort signal will sound and the following message will appear STOPPED Measurement interrupted Precision adjustment balancing After switching on and waiting for approx 5 min the porosimeter will be balanced by fitting the perforated test plates Use the plate with the value printed on it that comes closest to the prescribed limit value When the display value shows carefully turn the rotary knob anticlockwise decrements value or clockwise increments value as necessary until plate value and display value match Fix the setting using the locking lever on the right of the rotary knob This precision adjustment procedure must be carried out at the beginning of a measurement series and should be repeated if the measuring instrument is used for prolonged periods Servicing A sticker showing t
3. he date of the next inspection is affixed to the porosimeter lever The unit must be sent to the manufacturer for servicing and calibration by the date shown CE Declaration of conformity The Steinel porosimeter type FP100 SMO 8101 conforms to Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended and to EMC Directive 98 336 EEC as amended Technical specifications Mains voltage 110 to 245 VAC Dimensions 1 w h 50x340x240 mm Mains frequency 47 to 63 Hz Weight 8 4 kg Max power consumption 50 W IP rating IP 20 Permissible ambient temperature 5 C to 30 C Measuring range standard 0 to 60 I s m Service Steinel Elektronik GmbH amp Co KG e Sommerfelder Str 120 e D 04316 Leipzig e Germany Tel 49 341 6566 0 e Fax 49 341 6566 342 e E mail porosimeter steinel de Effective 01 09
4. nt differential pressure proportional to volumetric flow absolute pressure and medium temperature and uses these readings for determining the air permeability of the specimen The display indicates air pressure medium temperature as well as air permeability Quick start Before starting the unit make sure it has had time to adjust sufficiently to room temperature n Stand the unit on a firm surface and connect the unit connection leads to the power supply using the mains adapter if necessary The mains adapter supplied with the unit fits all standard socket outlets n Turn the unit on at the mains switch The display indicates the following information in sequence Ver x XX S N XXXXXXXX Check motor OK Check I O temp pabs OK Temp stab wait a moment ZEROPOINT Press wait a moment READY 20 0C 1025mbar Software version Serial number Motor function test in working order Sensor function in working order Temperature stabilising Zero balance Unit is ready example values At the start of the measurement series Position the perforated test plate lettering facing up notch according to marking at the centre of the circular specimen locating area see section on Precision adjustment Otherwise without stretching place fabric specimen between specimen locating area and pressure plate Firmly press down hand plate until you hear lever engage Now release han

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