Metrohm 763 PVC Thermomat Manual User Manual

CH-9101 Herisau/SwitzerlandPhone ++41 71 353 85 85Fax ++41 71 353 89 01Internet www.metrohm.chE-Mail [email protected] PVC Thermomatwith «763 PVC Th

1.3 Operating elements763 PVC Thermomat 31.3 Operating elements763 PVC Thermomat11111122334455661010998877 Fig. 2: Front of the 763 PVC Thermomat11

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 934.7.3 Graphics and reevaluationSingle graph763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / Graphics / Single graphOpens a

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat94By clicking the graph using the right mouse key the context-sensitivemenu with the following menu items is opened:Offse

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 95(green). With <2nd derivative> the second derivative of the measuringcurve can be shown as a blue line.By click

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat96ReevaluationThe Reevaluation option in the context-sensitive menu of the Live graphwindow opens the Reevaluation window

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 97The following reevaluation possibilities are offered:Set induction time manuallyIf this option is switched on then the

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat98click on the required starting point of the first tangent on themeasuring curve and then draw the tangent to the requir

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 994.7.4 ExtrapolationExtrapolation window763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / ExtrapolationOpens the Extrapolati

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat100With the Copy option in the context-sensitive menu, which is opened byclicking on the graph with the right-hand mouse

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 101Settings for extrapolation763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Options / Settings / ExtrapolationExtrapolation tab of the Prog

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat1024.7.5 RecalculationRecalculation window763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / RecalculationThe Recalculation win

1 Introduction763 PVC Thermomat42N inPt 100RS 232WARNING - Fire Hazard -with the same type and rating of fuseFor continued protection replace only10

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 103Recalculate stability timeSwitches recalculation of the stability time on/off.If recalculation is switched off the or

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat104Recalculate formula 2 Switches recalculation of Formula 2 for the sta-bility time on/off. If recalculation is switched

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 105Formula parametersFactor Parameter for calculating the standard timewhich gives the factor by which the timechanges p

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat1064.7.6 Data export and printingCopy to clipboard763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Edit / CopyCopies the marked lines or colu

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 107Export of measured values763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / Export / List of measuredvaluesExports the measu

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat108Printing of results in the control window763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / File / PrintThe Print results window opens and pr

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 109Printing of data in the results window763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / File / PrintIf the Determination data window is ope

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat1104.7.7 OptionsProgram settings763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Options / SettingsThe Program settings window opens; it cont

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 111Definition for multiple printingwith offset If this option is switched on then in a printout ofmultiple graphs the cu

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat112ResultsTab of the Program settings window with settings for the output of re-sults.Output of the following results on

1.3 Operating elements763 PVC Thermomat 51212 Mains switchto switch instrument on and off:I = ON 0 = OFF1313 Mains connection plugmains connection, s

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 113Acc. to method Axis scaling according to the settings defined inthe method under Curves.Autoscaling Automatic fixing

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat114Live graphTab of the Program settings window with settings for the display of theLive graph.Retain zoom at determinati

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 115Save settingsThe current window settings can be saved using the following twomenu items:763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / O

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat1164.8 GLP4.8.1 General information about GLP and validationThe requirements of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) include

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 1174.8.2 GLP properties763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / GLP test / PropertiesThis menu item is used to open the GLP prop

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat118Test type Type of GLP test (Temperature, Conductivity orGas flow).Next test due date Date on which the next GLP test i

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 119Sensor name Name of the temperature sensor.Point 1...3 Calibration points 1...3 of the temp. sensor.T Temperature at cali

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat120• Select the channels, for which the temperature test has to becarried out. Enter the desired Test duration per chann

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 1213636 Temperature sensor Pt100 (6.1111.010)3838 PTFE cylinder (4.422.1370, part of6.1253.000)3939 Hexagonal screw4040 Alle

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat122Ext. temperature The temperature measured by the externaltemperature sensor.Measuring time The elapsed time since the

1 Introduction763 PVC Thermomat61.4 Information about these Instructions for UsePlease read through these Instructions for Use carefully before you

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 123GLP conductivity test763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / GLP test / ConductivityThis menu item is used to start the autom

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat124Use test resistor Carries out the GLP test with 6.2109.030 Testresistor.Resistance Resistance in ohms (10 kΩ for 6.210

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 125Temperature Conductivity18 °C 127 µS/cm19 °C 130 µS/cm20 °C 133 µS/cm21 °C 136 µS/cm22 °C 138 µS/cm23 °C 141 µS/cm24 °C 1

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat126GLP gas flow test763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / GLP test / Gas flowThis menu item is used to start the automatic

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 127• Measure the gas flow for each channel in sequence and enterthe measured values in the corresponding fields.• Afterwar

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat1284.8.5 GLP resultsPrint GLP certificate763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / GLP test / Print GLP resultsThis menu item

4.8 GLP763 PVC Thermomat 129<Gas flow> Opens the overview of the results contained inthe current database of the GLP test for gasflow measureme

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat130Print GLP results763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / File / PrintIf a GLP window is open then the GLP results can be printed o

5.1 Maintenance and servicing763 PVC Thermomat 1315 Maintenance – Faults5.1 Maintenance and servicing5.1.1 General informationCareThe 763 PVC Ther

5 Maintenance – Faults763 PVC Thermomat1325.2 Faults and malfunctions5.2.1 Error messages in the PC programIf any type of malfunction occurs during

1.4 Information about these Instructions for Use763 PVC Thermomat 71.4.2 Notation and pictogramsThe following notations and pictograms (symbols) are

5.2 Faults and malfunctions763 PVC Thermomat 133Operating statusDisplay Status/Error RectificationONInstrument switched on.ONInstrument switched off.

5 Maintenance – Faults763 PVC Thermomat134Temperature display during operationThe heating status is shown separately for Block A and Block B.Display

6.1 Technical data763 PVC Thermomat 1356 Appendix6.1 Technical data6.1.1 General informationNo. of instruments which can beconnected1 … 4No. of sa

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat1366.1.3 Conductivity measurementSensor 6.0913.130 Conductivity cell built intomeasuring vessel coverConstruction Conduct

6.1 Technical data763 PVC Thermomat 137Pin assignment6.1.7 Mains connectionVoltage 2.763.0015: 115 V: 100 ... 120 V ± 10 %2.763.0014: 230 V: 220

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat1386.1.10 Ambient temperatureNominal operating range +5…+45°C(at 20…80 % atmospheric humidity)Storage –20…+70°CTransport

6.2 Standard equipment763 PVC Thermomat 1396.2 Standard equipmentSubject to changes !All dimensions are given in mm.The 763 PVC Thermomat is availab

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat140Quant. Order No. Description1 6.1801.000 PVC tubingfor connection of nitrogenL = 1 m, d1 = 4 mm, d2 = 7 mm1 6.1805.030

6.2 Standard equipment763 PVC Thermomat 141Quant. Order No. Description1 6.2041.190 Reaction vessel holderfor holding 8 6.1429.040 Reactionvessels1 6

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat1426.3 Optional accessoriesOrder No. Description2.145.001X Softswitchfor connection of 4 PVC Thermomats to 1 COM interfac

1 Introduction763 PVC Thermomat81.5 Safety notes1.5.1 Electrical safetyWhile electrical safety in the handling of the 763 PVC Thermomat is as-sured

6.4 Warranty and conformity763 PVC Thermomat 1436.4 Warranty and conformity6.4.1 WarrantyThe warranty on our products is limited to defects that ar

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat1446.4.3 EU Declaration of conformityEU Declaration of ConformityThe METROHM AG company, Herisau, Switzerland hereby cert

6.4 Warranty and conformity763 PVC Thermomat 1456.4.4 Certificate of conformity and system validationCertificate of Conformity and System Validation

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat1466.5 Index2<2nd derivative>... 95AA 100Acc. to method ...

6.5 Index763 PVC Thermomat 147<Detail>... 100DeterminationCarry out...

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat148Certificate ...128Conductivity test... 123Gas flow test...

6.5 Index763 PVC Thermomat 149Figure ... 5Mounting 2121Figure ...

6 Appendix763 PVC Thermomat150Selection-based filter... 47Self-test... 133Send to

2.1 Setting up the instrument763 PVC Thermomat 92 Installation2.1 Setting up the instrument2.1.1 PackagingThe 763 PVC Thermomat is supplied togeth

2 Installation763 PVC Thermomat102.2 Attaching the accessories2.2.1 Accessories for external gas supplyNitrogen (N2) is required for external gas s

2.2 Attaching the accessories763 PVC Thermomat 11• Place reaction vessel cover 22 on reaction vessel 11.• Connect the white connecting tubing 33 to

2 Installation763 PVC Thermomat123366303031313232333334342211445523232222242425252626272728282929 Fig. 4: Installation of reaction and measuring ves

Contents763 PVC Thermomat ITable of contents1 Introduction...

2.3 Mains connection763 PVC Thermomat 13• Connect one end of the 6.1816.010 Silicone tubing to con-nection piece 2222.• Plug the other end of the 6

2 Installation763 PVC Thermomat143 Change fusesRemove old fuses carefully from fuse holder 1414 and replacethem with two new fuses which are suitable

2.4 Connection to the PC763 PVC Thermomat 152.4 Connection to the PC2.4.1 Connection PVC Thermomat – PCAlways switch off 763 PVC Thermomat and PC b

2 Installation763 PVC Thermomat162.4.3 Basic settingsWhen the program is started for the first time several basic settingsmust be made for the 763 P

2.4 Connection to the PC763 PVC Thermomat 173 Communication settings• Click on 763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Options / Communica-tion to open the Sele

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3.1 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 193 Operating tutorialThis section introduces you to the operation of the 763 PVC Thermo-mat by means of a brief

3 Operating tutorial763 PVC Thermomat203.1.2 Preparing for determinationsBefore starting determinations, the method must be selected, theheating mus

3.1 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 215 Prepare measuring vessels⇒ Clean the used measuring vessels and their covers (detailssee section 4.6.3).⇒ Fil

3 Operating tutorial763 PVC Thermomat223.1.3 Carrying out determinationsWhen the preparations are complete the determinations can be started.Proceed

Contents763 PVC ThermomatII4 Operation...

3.1 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 234 Automatic report outputAt the end of the determination the report defined in themethod is printed out automat

3 Operating tutorial763 PVC Thermomat243.2 ResultsThe demo database Demo.mrd is used as an example for the displayand further processing of the resu

3.2 Results763 PVC Thermomat 25selected column automatically adapts the column width tothe longest field contents (including title).⇒ Format fields:

3 Operating tutorial763 PVC Thermomat264 Export determination overview⇒ Copy to clipboard: Mark the lines or columns in the deter-mination overview w

3.2 Results763 PVC Thermomat 272 Print determination and method data⇒ Click on or File / Print in the results window to open thePrinting of windo

3 Operating tutorial763 PVC Thermomat283.2.3 GraphicsCurves for each determination in a determination overview can beshown, printed out and copied.1

3.2 Results763 PVC Thermomat 293 Open live graph⇒ Mark the determination in the determination overview whosecurve is to be displayed.⇒ Click on o

3 Operating tutorial763 PVC Thermomat304 Print graphics⇒ Open the required graph in the results window which is to beprinted.⇒ Click on or File /

4.1 Fundamentals of the operation763 PVC Thermomat 314 OperationThis section describes the most important points concerning theoperation of the 763

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat324.1.2 GlossaryControl windowThe main window 763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL is known as the con-trol window. It contains all

Contents763 PVC Thermomat III4.4 Calibration functions ...484.4.1 Det

4.1 Fundamentals of the operation763 PVC Thermomat 334.1.3 Control windowThe 763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL window is used for controlling thePVC Thermom

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat34Tools Cell constants, GLP test, timer, gas flow control, start allchannels, determination of Delta T, temperature recor

4.1 Fundamentals of the operation763 PVC Thermomat 354.1.4 Results windowThe 763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS window is used to display, outputand recalcul

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat36Determination Seek, sort, filter, graphics, extrapolation,recalculation, export, delete.Format Format determination ove

4.1 Fundamentals of the operation763 PVC Thermomat 374.1.5 Overview of file typesThe following file types are produced by the «763 PVC Thermomat»pr

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat384.2 Instrument and software settings4.2.1 Communication763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Options / CommunicationThis menu i

4.2 Instrument and software settings763 PVC Thermomat 394.2.2 User permissionsThe «763 PVC Thermomat» program is equipped with a comprehensivepasswo

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat40Functions for usersDelete user Deletes the selected user.It is recommended to make user lists and enter passwords as a

4.2 Instrument and software settings763 PVC Thermomat 414.2.3 Timer763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / Timer function...The Automatic heater start w

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat42763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / Gas flow control / Display gas flow...The Gas flow display window opens in which th

Contents763 PVC ThermomatIV4.7.2 Determination and method data... 84Open view ...

4.2 Instrument and software settings763 PVC Thermomat 434.2.6 OptionsSave settingsThe program and window settings can be saved with the two followin

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat444.3 Program information4.3.1 Unit information763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / View / Unit informationThe Unit information

4.3 Program information763 PVC Thermomat 454.3.2 Status overview763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / View / Status overviewThe STATUS - 763 PVC THERMOMAT CO

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat464.3.3 Events overviewEvent window763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / View / Event log overviewThe PVCTM.MEL - MLOGVIEW window

4.3 Program information763 PVC Thermomat 47MenusThe events window contains the following main menus:File Open and save event log files.View View tool

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat484.4 Calibration functions4.4.1 Determination of cell constantsAs in PVC Thermomat measurements only the alterations i

4.4 Calibration functions763 PVC Thermomat 49Block AChannel 1...4 Each channel of Block A for which the cell con-stant of the conductivity cell is to

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat504.4.2 Determination of Delta TThe temperature correction Delta T describes the variation of theactual sample temperat

4.4 Calibration functions763 PVC Thermomat 5111 Reaction vessel (6.1429.040)22 Reaction vessel cover (6.2753.100)66 Connecting tubing (6.1805.080)for

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat52Carrying out763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / Determine Delta T / Block A763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / Tools / Determin

Contents763 PVC Thermomat V4.8 GLP ...

4.4 Calibration functions763 PVC Thermomat 53If the temperature defined in the method has not been reached then theheating is started automatically.

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat544.5 Methods4.5.1 Method handlingCreate method763 PVC THERMOMAT CONTROL / File / New methodCreates a new method. A win

4.5 Methods763 PVC Thermomat 55Method name Name of the method.Creation date Date and time at method creation.Creator Name of the logged-in user at me

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat56The Method parameters window contains the following buttons:<Save> Saves method under the same name.<Save as&g

4.5 Methods763 PVC Thermomat 57If no temperature sensor is available for theDelta T determination, a value of +0.6 °C can beentered for temperatures

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat58EvaluationTab Evaluation of the Method parameters window with parameters forcurve evaluation.Evaluate induction time

4.5 Methods763 PVC Thermomat 59Induction timeThe induction time is the time up to the inflection point of the conduc-tivity vs. time curve recorded

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat60CurvesTab Curves of the Method parameters window with parameters for scalingthe curve axes.Time axis(x)Auto scaling Aut

4.5 Methods763 PVC Thermomat 61FormulasTab Formulas of the Method parameters window with parameters for en-tering equations for further calculations

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat62StandardsTab Standards of the Method parameters window with parameters for cal-culating the standard time.Calculate sta

Contents763 PVC ThermomatVIList of figuresFig. 1: Schematic measuring arrangement ... 1Fig

4.5 Methods763 PVC Thermomat 63DocumentationTab Documentation of the Method parameters window with parameters forthe report output.Include in reportH

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat64DescriptionTab Description of the Method parameters window with freely-definablecomments about the method.Enter descr

4.6 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 654.6 Determinations4.6.1 Flow chartThe following flow chart provides an overview of all steps for carryingout

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat664.6.2 Sample preparationPVC or other plastics which decompose through the action of heat withcleavage of hydrogen hali

4.6 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 67• When the instrument is not in use always close the openingswith stoppers.2 Measuring vessels and accessories

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat682 Insert measuring vessels• Place the measuring vessel cover 55 fitted with a gas inlettube on the measuring vessel 4

4.6 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 694.6.4 Carry out determinationsSelect methodThe determination method is selected in the Method field in the con

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat70Enter sample identifiersThe sample identifiers ID1 and ID2 can be entered in the correspondingfields of the operating a

4.6 Determinations763 PVC Thermomat 71Live curveThe live curve of a started determination is shown in the operating win-dow beside the channel number

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat72The following parameters for Block A or Block B can be altered live:Stop criteriaTime Time up to automatic termination

1.1 Determination of thermal stability763 PVC Thermomat 11 Introduction1.1 Determination of thermal stabilityThe determination of the thermal stabi

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 734.7 Results4.7.1 Determination overviewOpen determination overviewThe determination overview shows selected informat

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat74Format determination overview763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Format / Select fieldsThe Display fields window opens for sele

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 75Induction time automaticAutomatically determined induction time.Induction time manualInduction time manually determine

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat76Column Width Column width in characters.Standard width Resets the column width to the default value(18.5 characters).&l

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 77763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Format / Fonts...The Font window opens in which the font used for the determinationovervi

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat78Mark determinations763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Edit / Select recordMarks the record (line) in the determination overvie

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 79Match Case If this option is switched on then the search willonly be successful when the upper and lowercase character

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat80Sort and filter determinations763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / Sort / AscendingSorts the records in the dete

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 81763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / Filter / Special filter/sortingThe Special filter/sorting window opens in

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat82Linkages with different fieldsIf conditions are fixed in different fields thenthese conditions can also be linked with

1 Introduction763 PVC Thermomat21.2 Instrument descriptionThe 763 PVC Thermomat is a PC-controlled instrument for determin-ing the thermal stability

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 83763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / Determination / Filter / Apply filter/sortingThe conditions for filtering and sorting reco

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat844.7.2 Determination and method dataOpen view763 PVC THERMOMAT RESULTS / View / Determination and method dataThe Determ

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 85ID 1 Sample identifier 1.ID 2 Sample identifier 2.Determination date Date and time at which the determination wasstart

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat86MethodMethod tab of the Determination and method data window with informationabout the method used for the determinatio

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 87ParametersParameters tab of the Determination and method data window with the dis-play of the measuring parameters use

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat88Shut off at end of determinationsHeater Heating was switched off automatically at endof determination.Gas flow Gas flow

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 89FormulasFormulas tab of the Determination and method data window with the dis-play of the formulas used for the calcul

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat90StandardsStandards tab of the Determination and method data window with the pa-rameters used for the calculation of the

4.7 Results763 PVC Thermomat 91Time axis (x)Autoscaling Automatic fixing of the initial and final values ofthe time axis.Manual scaling Manual fixing

4 Operation763 PVC Thermomat92Automatic report outputSend to printer immediatelyAutomatic printout of the reports defined underInclude in report foll