Stanhope-Seta 30000-0 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instructions

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Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions

SETAFLASH SERIES 3

CLOSED CUP

FLASH POINT TESTER

Model 30000-0

(Software Version 2.00 and above)

London Street, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8AP

Telephone: +44 (0) 1932 564391 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1932 568363

Email: info@stanhope-seta.co.uk Web: www.stanhope-seta.co.uk

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SAFETY NOTICES

WARNING:

1) THIS INSTRUMENT IS USED TO TEST MATERIALS THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS WITH

REGARD TO FLAMMABILITY, COMBUSTIBILITY, VOLATILITY, TOXICITY OR THE

GENERATION OF SMOKE AND VAPOURS.

2) IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT REQUIREMENTS OF

LOCAL AND NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION ARE COMPLIED WITH

DURING INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS INSTRUMENT, AND THE STORAGE,

PREPARATION AND DISPOSAL OF SAMPLE.

3) PARTS OF THIS INSTRUMENT REACH TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 300°C.

4) READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT.

5) THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD ONLY BE INSTALLED AND OPERATED BY TRAINED STAFF,

WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE RELEVANT LABORATORY AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES.

6) THIS INSTRUMENT MUST NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHEN IN USE.

7) ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN INSTALLING OR

OPERATING THIS INSTRUMENT.

The copyright in this work is vested in Stanhope-Seta. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited, except with the written

consent of Stanhope-Seta, and then only on the condition that this notice is included in any such reproduction.

The information contained in this publication is believed to be accurate and correct at the time of printing. However Stanhope-Seta

cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors. If the user of this publication has any comment, query or suggestion, please

contact Stanhope-Seta Ltd.

Due to the company’s policy of improving products, the instrument supplied may differ slightly from that detailed within this document.

Stanhope-Seta Ltd reserve the right to change or alter the specifications, operating procedures etc detailed within this document.

SETA and the

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logo are registered trademarks of Stanhope-Seta Ltd.

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PRELIMINARY MATERIAL

Figure 1 30000-0 Setaflash Series 3 Closed Cup Flash Point Tester

PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual has been prepared to assist in the preparation, use and care of the 30000-0 Setaflash Closed-

Cup flash point tester.

This manual is not intended to replace the appropriate Test Methods, which should be consulted to ensure

full compliance with the requirements.

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

The model number and serial number of the instrument are marked on an identity plate mounted on the

rear of the instrument. The power supply voltage and frequency are also shown. This information must be

quoted in any technical query, or when ordering accessories and spare parts.

This manual is only applicable to the Setaflash model 30000-0 with version 2 or higher software installed.

Instruments with pre version 2 software are covered in publication number 30000H0E dated 5 July 2002.

If version 2 or higher software is installed, the software version number will be displayed momentarily when

the tester is switched on. The version number will not be displayed on instruments with pre version 2

software installed.

The serial number and software version must be quoted in any technical query, or when ordering

accessories and spare parts.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY NOTICES........................................................................................................... 2

PRELIMINARY MATERIAL.............................................................................................. 3

PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................................... 3

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 3

CONTENTS...................................................................................................................... 4

LIST OF FIGURES........................................................................................................... 5

1. CONFORMITY.......................................................................................................... 6

1.1. APPLICATIONS............................................................................................................................ 6

1.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE ...............................................................................................................6

1.3. REGULATORY CONFORMANCE................................................................................................ 6

2. DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................... 7

2.1. SERIES 3 FLASH POINT TESTERS............................................................................................ 7

2.2. OVERVIEW – MODEL 30000-0.................................................................................................... 7

2.3. SAFETY FEATURES .................................................................................................................... 8

2.3.1. OVER-TEMPERATURE CUT-OUT AND RESET BUTTON..................................................... 8

2.3.2. TEMPERATURE WARNING LED............................................................................................. 8

3. INSTALLATION - GENERAL ................................................................................... 9

3.1. UNPACKING................................................................................................................................. 9

3.2. LOCATION.................................................................................................................................... 9

3.3. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................. 9

3.3.1. MAINS SUPPLY OPERATION.................................................................................................. 9

3.3.2. 12V SUPPLY OPERATION (WITH OPTIONAL 30005-0 PSU).............................................. 10

3.4. GAS SUPPLY.............................................................................................................................. 10

3.4.1. GAS CANISTER...................................................................................................................... 10

3.4.2. GAS CANISTER CHARGING ................................................................................................. 11

4. OPERATION........................................................................................................... 12

4.1. SAMPLE PREPARATION........................................................................................................... 12

4.2. INSTRUMENT PREPARATION.................................................................................................. 12

4.2.1. SAMPLE CUP ‘O’ RING CHECK............................................................................................ 12

4.2.2. SETTING THE TEST FLAME SIZE ........................................................................................13

4.2.3. SWITCHING THE POWER ON............................................................................................... 14

4.3. SETTING TEST PARAMETERS................................................................................................. 15

4.3.1. SETTING THE TIMER............................................................................................................. 15

4.3.2. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE ............................................................................................ 16

4.4. RUNNING A TEST ...................................................................................................................... 17

4.5. RESULTS.................................................................................................................................... 19

4.5.1. FLASH..................................................................................................................................... 19

4.5.2. NO FLASH............................................................................................................................... 20

4.6. END OF TEST............................................................................................................................. 20

5. CALIBRATION........................................................................................................ 22

5.1. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................ 22

5.2. SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................. 22

5.3. PROCEDURE.............................................................................................................................. 22

5.4. CALIBRATION CHECK.............................................................................................................. 25

6. VERIFICATION....................................................................................................... 28

7. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................... 29

8. FAULT FINDING..................................................................................................... 30

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9. REPAIR ...................................................................................................................31

9.1. REPLACING A FLASH DETECTOR PROBE.............................................................................31

9.2. REPLACING THE "O" RING SEAL............................................................................................31

9.3. REPLACING THE GAS CANISTER AND TUBING....................................................................32

9.4. REPLACING THE LID/SHUTTER ASSEMBLY..........................................................................33

10. SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................34

11. ACCESSORIES................................................................................................35

12. SPARES ...........................................................................................................36

12.1. SPARES AVAILABLE.................................................................................................................36

12.2. SUGGESTED SPARES FOR 2 YEARS (2000 TESTS) .............................................................36

13. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..............................................................37

APPENDIX A: SETA COOLANT MODULE 13870-0.................................................39

APPENDIX B: SETA SOLIDS DISPENSER 13747-0 ................................................41

APPENDIX C: SETA COOLING BLOCK 13880-0.....................................................43

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 30000-0 Setaflash Series 3 Closed Cup Flash Point Tester ........................................................3

Figure 2 Main Component Parts .................................................................................................................7

Figure 3 Gas Canister and Related Components .....................................................................................10

Figure 4 Flash Detector Probe Replacement............................................................................................31

Figure 5 Sample Well 'O' Ring Seal Replacement....................................................................................32

Figure 6 Gas Canister Replacement.........................................................................................................32

Figure 7 Lid/Shutter Assembly Replacement............................................................................................33

Figure 8 30000-0 Wiring Schematic Diagram ...........................................................................................38

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1. CONFORMITY

1.1. APPLICATIONS

The Setaflash 30000-0 is a Closed Cup Flash Point Tester that conforms to the following:-

ASTM D1655; ASTM D3278; ASTM D3828;

BS 3900 Part A13; BS 6664 Parts 3 & 4; BS EN456;

CHIPS Regulations;

Classification of Dangerous Goods for Carriage: Viscous and Non-viscous Liquids;

Def Stan 91-91;

EPA 102 A & B;

IP 303 (Obs) Parts 1 & 2; IP 523; IP 524;

ISO 3679; ISO 3680;

UN Class 3 Non-Viscous Flammable Liquids.

1.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1) Each instrument has been fully tested, validated and calibrated at Stanhope-Seta in accordance

with an ISO9001 Quality Assurance System.

2) All parts and subassemblies have been checked against test procedures and specifications before

final assembly.

3) Each instrument has been subjected to a PAT (Portable Appliance Test) tests.

Note: A flash test is not carried out during the PAT testing as this may damage some of the

electronic components fitted.

1.3. REGULATORY CONFORMANCE

1) These instruments conform to the safety requirements of BS EN1010-1.

2) These instruments conform to the EMC requirements of BS EN61326 and related standards.

3) These instruments are CE tested and marked.

4) Instruments supplied by Stanhope-Seta are in conformance with RoHS (Restriction of the use of

certain Hazardous Substances) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations.

5) Stanhope-Seta operate a policy in conformance with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment) Directives, and will provide advice on disposal of Seta instruments on request.

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2. DESCRIPTION

2.1. SERIES 3 FLASH POINT TESTERS

The Setaflash Series 3 Testers are a range of compact bench top/portable instruments designed to carry

out 'flash/no flash' tests or to determine flash point values up to 300°C (depending on model).

The operating principle of Setaflash Series 3 Testers is that a cup, containing the sample to be tested, is

electrically heated to a user set test temperature, then a manual flash test is carried out. On Closed Cup

models, a shutter in the lid is opened and a test flame is dipped into the vapour space above the sample.

Open Cup models have the test flame swept across the face of the sample cup. It can be determined if a

sample has a flash point above or below the test temperature by detecting whether a flash has occurred or

not. A sequence of tests at different temperatures can be used to determine the flash point of the sample.

There are four Closed Cup variants of the Setaflash Series 3 Tester; Model 30000-0; Model 33000-0

(Series 3 ‘Plus’), is similar to the model 30000-0, with the addition of a ramp function to automatically

increment the temperature for repeated tests until a flash is observed, or the end of the search range is

reached; Model 33200-2 (Series 3 ‘active cool’), is similar to the model 33000-0, but utilises peltier cell

technology to heat the sample cup, and provide active cooling for sub-ambient tests, and Model 33250-2, is

similar to the Model 33200-2, but is fitted with a Corrosion Resisting-Cup. An Open Cup tester, Model

31000-0, is also available.

All Closed Cup testers feature automatic flash detection. All models except the 33200-2 and 33250-2 have

a temperature range of ambient to 300°C (0 to 300°C when pre-cooled with the optional Coolant Module).

The 33200-2 and 33250-2 have a temperature range of 10 to 130°C (50 to 266°F), at an ambient

temperature of 20°C, without pre-cooling by external means.

2.2. OVERVIEW – MODEL 30000-0

ON/OFF

GAS VALVE

V

OLTAGE

SELECTORS

THERMAL CUT-OUT

RESET BUTTON

CONTROL

VALVE

FLASH

DETECTOR

CONNECTION

ON/OFF

POWER

SWITCH

FUSEHOLDER

POWER SUPPLY

CONNECTION

BUTANE GAS

CANISTER

Figure 2 Main Component Parts

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The aluminium sample cup is integral with a block containing the heating elements. Temperature control is

achieved by a digital heater controller. A precision platinum resistance thermometer measures the

temperature of the cup, providing data for the display and the heater controller.

An LED indicator is provided on the top of the case, adjacent to the sample cup, to warn the operator when

the temperature of the sample cup exceeds 55°C. A factory set thermal cut-out, prevents the cup/heating

block assembly overheating. A manual reset button is situated on the rear panel to restore power after the

assembly has cooled to a safe temperature.

The gas supply for the pilot and test jets is provided by a small refillable butane gas canister that rests in a

holder attached to the rear of the instrument.

The control panel comprises two push buttons, a single control knob, and a display.

Left Hand Button: When the pressed and held down, the control knob may be rotated to set the

temperature.

When momentarily pressed then released, the flash detector probe is reset ready for

the next test.

Right Hand Button: When pressed and held down, the control knob may be rotated to either select the

mode of operation, or set the time interval for the test.

When momentarily pressed, the timer is started/stopped.

Control Knob: When rotated quickly, alters the test parameters in large steps, when rotated slowly,

alters the test parameters in small increments.

Display: A 2-line alphanumeric display shows cup temperature, timer settings, sample size,

calibration information, and whether a flash has occurred.

An audible warning device is incorporated to prompt the operator to carry out the manual flash test and

other actions.

The embedded software has two modes of operation:-

Manual: The temperature of the cup can be set to any value between 0°C and 300°C. The

time delay between the cup reaching the set temperature and the audible prompt to

carry out the manual flash test (i.e. the time allowed for the sample and vapour to

reach equilibrium) can be set between 1 and 30 minutes.

Auto: The temperature of the cup can be set to any value between 0°C and 300°C. The

time delay between the cup reaching the set temperature and the audible prompt to

carry out the manual flash test is automatically set to 1 minute for temperatures up to

and including 100°C, and 2 minutes for temperatures exceeding 100°C The sample

size required for the test is also displayed.

The manual flash test is carried out by pulling a lever which opens a shutter on the lid and dips the flame

from the test jet through the shutter aperture into the vapour space above the sample. An automatic flash

detector will sense if the vapour given off by the heated sample has flashed. The flash detector is “tuned”

to ignore halo and other localised effects. When the lever is released, the test flame is raised from the

aperture, and the shutter will close. A pilot flame will re-light the test jet if it has blown out during the dip

sequence.

At the end of the test, the display indicates the test temperature and whether a flash was detected.

2.3. SAFETY FEATURES

2.3.1. OVER-TEMPERATURE CUT-OUT AND RESET BUTTON

An over-temperature protection device will cut the power to the Setaflash Tester if the temperature of the

cup/heating block assembly exceeds 300°C. The reset button is mounted on the rear of the tester.

2.3.2. TEMPERATURE WARNING LED

'CAUTION HOT' LED is mounted on the top of the tester, which will illuminate when the temperature of the

cup/heating block assembly is above 55°C and power is connected.

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3. INSTALLATION - GENERAL

WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLATION, REFER TO THE SAFETY NOTICES ON PAGE 2.

3.1. UNPACKING

The Setaflash Series 3 should be carefully unpacked upon receipt:

1) Retain all packaging for future storage or transport of the instrument.

2) Check the contents against the Packing List. The major items are:

a) 30000-0 Series 3 Closed cup Flash Point Tester

b) 2ml syringe

c) Gas canister and igniter

d) Silicone rubber tubing for gas canister to gas jet connection

e) Silicone Sample Well ‘O’ Ring Seal for cup/lid (red coloured)

f) Viton Sample Well ‘O’ Ring Seal for cup/lid (black coloured)

g) Mains power cable

h) Automatic flash detector probe

i) Series 3 Manuals (on CD)

j) Quick Start Guide.

3) Check the Setaflash Series 3 visually for damage, particularly if the packaging is damaged in any

way.

4) Where applicable, verify that the operating voltage and frequency marked on the instrument match

the local power supply.

5) Any damage, shortfall, or problems with compatibility to local power supply must be notified to

Stanhope-Seta or their agents at the earliest opportunity.

Note: Each unit is tested for electrical safety is then calibrated. A number of Flash Point tests to

verify operation are carried out before despatch. This may result in some discolouration

of the sample cup and surrounding area.

3.2. LOCATION

1) The Setaflash Series 3 should be used in an area of the laboratory that has a stable day to day

temperature.

2) The area must have adequate ventilation and fume extraction.

3.3. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

3.3.1. MAINS SUPPLY OPERATION

1) Setaflash Series 3 can be operated from either a 115Vac or 220Vac mains supply.

2) Verify that the voltage and frequency shown on the identification plate suit the local power supply,

and set both the voltage selectors appropriately.

3) Connect the power supply lead to the supply using the following colour convention :-

BROWN - LINE/LIVE

BLUE - NEUTRAL

GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH/GROUND

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4) Ensure that the fuse rating suits the power supply.

a) The fuse is fitted in a fuse holder below the on/off switch on the rear of the unit.

b) An antisurge (T) 2A HBC fuse is fitted.

c) To access the fuse, prise the fuse holder open with a screwdriver blade.

3.3.2. 12V SUPPLY OPERATION (WITH OPTIONAL 30005-0 PSU)

1) For mobile use, the Setaflash Series 3 can be operated from a 12Vdc car battery via the Seta

30005-0 Power Supply.

2) Set both the voltage selectors to 220Vac.

CAUTION: THE VOLTAGE SELECTORS MUST BE SWITCHED TO 220V OPERATION BEFORE

SWITCHING SETAFLASH ON, OTHERWISE THE INSTRUMENT MAY BE

PERMANENTLY DAMAGED:

3) Ensure that the fuse rating suits the power supply. The fuse is fitted in a fuse holder below the

on/off switch on the rear of the unit. To access the fuse, prise the fuse holder open with a

screwdriver blade. An antisurge (T) 2A HBC fuse is fitted.

4) Connect the 30005-0 Power Supply to the Mains Input Connector on the rear of the instrument.

5) Connect the 30005-0 Power Supply to the 12Vdc supply.

3.4. GAS SUPPLY

3.4.1. GAS CANISTER

WARNING THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCEDURES MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN HANDLING

THE GAS CANISTER :

(1) ONLY USE BUTANE GAS

(2) REMOVE THE CANISTER FROM THE TESTER WHEN NOT IN USE FOR

EXTENDED PERIODS.

(3) DO NOT PUNCTURE OR DISPOSE OF THE CANISTER IN A FIRE NOR

EXPOSE IT TO HEAT OR HIGH TEMPERATURES.

(4) AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH ACIDS OR SOLVENTS.

1) The pilot and test gas jets are fuelled by a small rechargeable butane gas canister mounted in a

holder on the rear of the Setaflash Series 3.

2) The canister when full contains 11.5 ± 1.0g butane at a pressure of 350kPa (@ 21°C).

3) The flow rate is adjustable between 0 and 20g/hour.

4) A full gas canister should be sufficient to carry out 90 minutes of testing.

Silicone Rubber Tube On/Off Gas Valve

Filler Valve

Transparent

Section

Control

Valve

Gas

Canister

Brass

Insert

Figure 3 Gas Canister and Related Components

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3.4.2. GAS CANISTER CHARGING

1

0

[1

[2 Disconnect

Slide Down

Slide the ON/OFF gas valve to

the OFF (down) position [1] and

disconnect the silicone tubing

from the brass insert [2].

1

0

B

U

T

A

N

E

Lift the gas canister from its

holder and turn it upside down

so that the transparent section is

uppermost.

Charge the canister with butane

through the filler valve, in the

base of the transparent section,

until the liquid level is within a

few millimetres of the filler valve.

Turn the canister the correct way

round (brass insert uppermost)

and re-insert it into the holder.

Re-connect the silicone tubing to

the brass insert.

WARNING:

ONLY USE BUTANE GAS TO

CHARGE THE CANISTER.

1

0

WARNING:

WHENEVER THE CANISTER

HAS BEEN RECHARGED, THE

PILOT AND TEST FLAMES

WILL BE LARGER THAN

BEFORE, AND WILL REQUIRE

RE-ADJUSTMENT (SECTION

4.2.2. REFERS)

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4. OPERATION

WARNING: BEFORE OPERATION, REFER TO THE SAFETY NOTICES ON PAGE 2.

4.1. SAMPLE PREPARATION

WARNING: KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT MAKE A TRANSFER

UNLESS THE SAMPLE TEMPERATURE IS AT LEAST 10°C BELOW THE EXPECTED

FLASH POINT.

CAUTION: INCORRECT RESULTS MAY BE OBTAINED IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN TO

AVOID THE LOSS OF VOLATILE MATERIAL FROM THE SAMPLE.

1) Samples should be stored in a clean, leak proof, tightly closed container suitable for use with the

sample under test.

2) For best results and safety the sample container should be at least 85-95% full.

4.2. INSTRUMENT PREPARATION

4.2.1. SAMPLE CUP ‘O’ RING CHECK [2]

[1]

Check that the correct ‘O’ Ring

Seal is fitted.

Wipe the Sample Cup clean,

close (3) and lock (4) the Lid.

Unlock [1] and open [2] the

Sample Cup Lid.

RED: All samples

except Jet A1/

Aviation Fuels and

kerosines

BLACK: Jet A1/

Aviation Fuels and

kerosines only.

Do not use for

temperatures

above 110°C

[4]

[3]

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4.2.2. SETTING THE TEST FLAME SIZE

Switch the gas supply ON. Slide Up

WARNING:

IF THE GAS CANISTER HAS

JUST BEEN RECHARGED,

THE SIZE OF THE PILOT AND

TEST FLAMES WILL BE

CONSIDERABLY LARGER

THAN THE LAST TIME THEY

WERE LIT

Light the Pilot and Test Jets.

Adjust the Test Jet flame to 4mm

diameter by rotating the Pinch

Valve. A 4mm circle is engraved

on the shutter plate as a guide.

4mm

Adjust the Control Valve on the

Gas Cylinder until the Pilot Jet

flame is 12mm long.

Note: Gas Adjustment.

If there is not sufficient

adjustment, centralise the

Control Valve, and adjust the

Castellated Inner Wheel, then

re-adjust the Control Valve.

Switch the gas supply OFF.

Control

Valve

Castellated

Inner Wheel

12mm Slide

Rotate

Note: Flame Stability.

Leave the flame to stabilise for

about 30 seconds before final

adjustment to flame size.

Slide Down

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4.2.3. SWITCHING THE POWER ON

V

ersion N.NN

Switch ON

Switch the instrument ON at the

ON/OFF Power Switch on the

rear of the instrument

The display will show the

software version …..

N.NN = software version

….. then change to show the

current status.

XX.X = sample cup temperature

AUTO = mode

Y = sample size

X

X.XoC AUTO Yml

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4.3. SETTING TEST PARAMETERS

4.3.1. SETTING THE TIMER

X

X.XoC

59 seconds

Release the Set Timer Button

.

Rotate the Control Knob …..

….. to set the time interval in

minutes, or to select Auto mode.

TT = time interval

SET TEST TIME

TT minutes SET TEST TIME

AUTO

Note: FAME Products.

Maximum time interval = 1 min.

Do NOT use Auto mode.

….. then a warning beep will

sound and the display will

change to show “Set Test Time”.

Rotate

Press & Hold Down

Release

SET TEST TIME

AUTO

The display will start to count

down for a few seconds …..

Press and hold down the Set

Timer Button .

If the Control Knob is not moved

for 4 seconds, the value shown

on the display will be saved.

XX.XoC TT mins XX.XoC AUTO Yml

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4.3.2. SETTING THE TEMPERATURE

SET TEMPERATURE

XX.XoC

Press & Hold Down

Release

Rotate

Press hold down the Set

Temperature Button …..

….. until a warning beep is heard

and the display changes to show

“Set Temperature” …..

XX.X = sample cup temperature

….. then release the Set

Temperature Button .

Rotate the Control Knob …..

….. until the expected flash point

temperature is displayed.

X1X1.X1 = expected flash point SET TEMPERATURE

X1X1.X1oC

If the Control Knob is not moved

for 4 seconds, the value shown

on the display will be saved. XX.XoC TT mins XX.XoC AUTO Yml

°C °C

The display will change to show

the current sample cup

temperature.

Note: Sample Size.

In Auto mode, the display will

show 2ml for expected flash

points up to and including

100°C, and 4ml above 100°C.

The Sample Cup will start to

heat up to the set temperature.

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4.4. RUNNING A TEST

When the Sample Cup has

stabilised at the set temperature

a warning beep will sound …..

XX.XoC TT mins

Ready

XX.XoC AUTO Yml

Ready

Note: Sample Size:

Ambient to 100°C = 2ml.

Above 100°C = 4ml

FAME products = 2ml only

….. and the display will show

“Ready”.

Press & Release

X

X.

X

oC

TT seconds

WARNING: DO NOT INJECT

SAMPLE WITH THE PILOT OR

TEST FLAME LIT.

The display will show the

countdown.

Press then release the Set Timer

Button to start the timer

countdown.

Load the Syringe with sample

and inject the sample into the

Sample Cup through the Filler

Orifice. Remove the Syringe.

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Slide Up

Switch the gas supply ON.

Light the Pilot and Test Jets.

4mm

Rotate

Check the Test Jet flame is 4mm

diameter. A 4mm circle is

engraved on the shutter plate as

a guide. Adjust if necessary by

turning the Pinch Valve.

When the countdown reaches 0

seconds …..

XX.XoC

0 seconds

….. a warning beep will sound.

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2.5 Seconds

XX.XoC TT mins

FLASH

XX.XoC AUTO Yml

FLASH

Note: ‘Popping’:

A "popping" sound may be heard

when the flame is dipped into the

vapour space. If a flash is not

detected, it infers that the test

temperature is about 1°C below

the flash point temperature.

Open and close the Shutter over

a period of 2.5 seconds

4.5. RESULTS

Note: ‘Halo’ Effect:

A blue halo or enlarged flame

sometimes occurs when the

temperature of the sample is

close to the flash point

temperature. These effects are

not a flash, and are not detected

by the flash detector.

4.5.1. FLASH

If a flash is detected …..

….. the second line of the

display will show “FLASH”.

Record the temperature and

result.

Note: Specification Tests:

Compensation must be made for

barometric pressure - See the

appropriate Test Method.

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4.5.2. NO FLASH

If a flash is NOT detected …..

….. the second line of the

display will not show “FLASH”.

XX.XoC TT mins

XX.XoC AUTO Yml

XX.XoC

RAMPING

Record the temperature and

result.

4.6. END OF TEST

Slide Down

Switch the gas supply OFF and

wait until the test and pilot

flames are extinguished.

Press then release the Set

Temperature Button to reset

the Flash Detector and

temperature display.

Press & Release

Issue K

10 Jun 2007 20

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Stanhope-Seta 30000-0 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instructions

Stanhope-Seta 30000-0 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instructions

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