Maintenance and User'S Manual: Pensky Martens Flash Point Tester

MAINTENANCE AND USER’S MANUAL
PENSKY MARTENS
FLASH POINT TESTER
K87100 / K87190
EN 22719 – ISO 2719

ASTM D 93
IP 34
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.

1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
Table of contents
I – INTRODUCTION Page 5
- 1.1 – Safety instructions Page 5

- 1.2 – Operation instructions Page 5
- 1.3 – Installation instructions Page 6
- 1.4 – Checks out when delivered Page 6
II – TECHNICAL FEATURES Page 6 – 7
III – INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION Page 8
- 3.1 – Presentation Page 8
- 3.1.1 – Control Panel Page 8

- 3.1.2 – Front side middle Page 8
- 3.1.3 – Front side low Page 8
- 3.1.4 – Back side Page 8
- 3.1.5 – Working area Page 9
- 3.1.6 – Right side Page 9
- 3.1.7 – Schemas Page 10-11
IV – SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Page 13
- 4.1 – Options Page 12

- 4.2 – Accessories Page 14 -17
V – METHODS AND STARTING-UP Page 18
- 5.1 – Standards Page 18

- 5.2 – Methods Page 19
- 5.3 – Starting-up Page 20
- 5.3.1 – Rear panel connections Page 20

- 5.3.2 – Front panel connections Page 21
- 5.3.3 – Power supply connection Page 21
VI – SOFTWARE DESCIPTION Page 22
- 6.1 – Waiting screen Page 22

- 6.2 – Access to functions Page 22-25
VII – RUNNING A TEST Page 25
- 7.1 - Test process (included method for bitumen) Page 25-28

- 7.2 - Unknown product quick search Page 27
- 7.3 - Quick A Method Page 27
VIII – PRINTING Page 28
- 8.1 – Types of printer Page 28

- 8.2 – Printing current results Page 28
- 8.3 – Printing previous test results Page 28
- 8.4 – Printing temperature slope Page 28
- 8.5 – Print out examples Page 28
- 8.6 – Lock book print out Page 29
IX – SAFETIES Page 29
- 9.1 – Pt 100 probe absence Page 30

- 9.2 – Default in sample temperature increase Page 30
- 9.3 – Electric safety Page 30
- 9.4 – Sample temperature safety Page 30
- 9.5 – Gas safety Page 31
X – INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE UPDATE Page 32
XI – FEATURES Page 33
- 11.1 – Password (new password) Page 33
- 11.2 – Software options Page 34
- 11.2.1 – Result correction Page 34

- 11.2.2 – Stop of block cooling Page 34
- 11.2.3 – Safety stop Page 34
- 11.2.4 – Introduction of expected temperature Page 34
- 11.2.5 – Barometric pressure Page 34
- 11.2.6 – Buzzer Page 35
- 11.2.7 – New software release Page 35
- 11.2.8 – New password Page 35
- 11.2.9 – Temperature slope print out Page 35
- 11.2.10 – To quit the configuration process Page 35
- 11.3 – Hardware configuration Page 36
- 11.3.1 – Languages Page 36

- 11.3.2 – Units Page 36
- 11.3.3 – Calibration Page 36

- 11.3.3.A – Sample probe Page 37
- * - Physical calibration Page 38
- * - Display probe calibration values Page 38
- * - Point calibration Page 38
- 11.3.3.B – Barometric pressure Page 38

- * - Display calibration value Page 39
- 11.3.3.C – Pre test steps Page 39

- * - Step calibration Page 39
- * - Step display Page 39
- 11.3.3.D – Electrical supply regulation Page 40

- * - Display of calibration point Page 40
- 11.3.4 – Controls Page 41

- 11.3.4.A – Analogic readings Page 41
- 11.3.4.B – Logic I/O checks Page 41
- 11.3.4.C – Autodiagnostic Page 41
- 11.3.4.D – Lock book print out Page 41
XII – INCIDENTS Page 42
XIII – MAINTENANCE Page 43
- 13.1 – Calibration Page 43

- 13.2 – Controls Page 43
- 13.3 – Cooling system scaling Page 43
XIV – ACCESSORIES AND REFERENCES Page 44
- 14.1 – Accessory parts Page 45

- 14.2 – Optional accessories Page 45
XV – KEY CONTACT Page 45

I - INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For any use of the instrument, operators must have the following expertise:
 A good knowledge of manual petroleum testing methods and the experience of performing flash
point tests,
 A good understanding of the risks associated with product and sample manipulation.
Manipulations of hot cup and cover are prohibited. In case of absolute necessity, manipulations
have to be realized with utmost care. In every case, operators have to wear gloves, glasses and
protective safety clothes.
- 1.2 – OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tests have to be exclusively performed:
 according to the methods described in the user’s manual,

 with the accessories delivered and recommended in the user’s manual,
 according the testing process and starting up procedures described in the manual.
Testing processes have to be permanently watched.
The instrument has to be located under a fume hood equipped with a vapor extractor and the
working space has to be sufficiently ventilated.
Water and gas supplies have to be controlled at least once a month in order to verify the good
condition of pipes and fastenings. Gas pipes have to be replaced prior to the expiration date.
If an incident occurs (gas cut off, overheating of the instrument, leakage) which could damage the
instrument or components, an internal and external check up has to be carried out by a person with
the adequate technical level.
Only skilled technicians are allowed to perform maintenance on the instrument which has to be
back at ambient T°, and unplugged from electric supply - excepted for calibration purpose - water
and gas supplies.
Maintenance functions described as in the user’s manual should only be performed by a qualified
technician.

Prior to using the instrument, operators have to take knowledge of keyboard function keys
described in the user’s manual.
- 1.3 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- The cooling circuit of the instrument must be connected to a max 5 psi pressure water supply.
- The water connections must be done with the delivered tubes and clamp collars.
- The gas circuit of the instrument must be connected to a max 50 mbar pressure gas supply with
the tubes and clamp collars delivered in accessories or to a removable gas cartridge delivered in
option with its connecting accessories.
- The instrument has to be located on a stable and strong table or laboratory bench.
- Electric supply has to be in accordance with the one described on the identification tag and the
instrument has to be connected to the earth.
- The instrument has to be located under a fume hood equipped with a vapor extractor and the
working space has to be sufficiently ventilated.
- 1.4 – CHECK WHEN DELIVERED

 Packaging should not be damaged. If so, the necessary claims have to be made to the carrier.
 Compare the content of the packing with the provided list of accessories.
 Control accessory identification and quality.
II – TECHNICAL FEATURES
Determination of the Closed Cup Flash Point according to the following standards:
 EN 22719
 ISO 2719
 ASTM D93
 IP 34

 Ambient working temperature 15°C to 30°C
 Working temperature range -20 °C to 400 °C
 Detection temperature range -70 °C to 700 °C
 Sample temperature measurement 4-wired glass Pt100 probe,
accuracy
0,1°C
 Flash point detection Ionization and or thermocouple
 Flame dipping Automatic with gas or electrical
 Test electric spark Electrical supply potentiometric tune
up
 Stirring 2 speeds : 90 to 120 rpm,
240 to 260 rpm
 Cooling of heating block Air ventilation and/or refrigerant
 Gas supply Gas network (50 mbar max),
optional gas cartridge (about 8H of
autonomy)
 Water supply Water network (5 psi max)
Connection : ext. diameter 12,5 mm
 Pilot and test flame Adjustable by valves
 Safety of heating Hard heating cut-off at 550°C
Measured in the heating block,
Independently of the
microprocessor,
With sound alarm
 Safety on samples Cut-off of on-going test with sound

alarm ; programmable safety from
15°C to 99°C above expected
temperature
 Probe safety Faulty probe ; abnormal
temperature
reading
 Gas safety Optical detection of flame absence
with sound alarm and automatic
gas
cut-off after 30" and test
termination
 Apparatus management Carte 386SX
 Programming through tactile keyboard with  Automatic barometric correction :
membrane with manual registration of the
atmospheric pressure or by
pressure transducer
 Selection of the units : °C, °F,
mbar, mm Hg
 Calibration of the temperature
measurement (regulated bath or
resistance box)
 Obliteration or preservation of the
presumed temperature after each
test
 Buzzer (continuous or 3 minutes)
 Stop temperature of the cooling
heating block
 Correction of temperature deviation
on result : +/- 9,9°C
 Safety on sample from 15°C to
99°C above ambient temperature
 Alarm sounds at safety
temperature
-15°C
 Instrument piloting Waterproof tactile screen, liquid
Crystal backlit graphic display,
256x128 pixels
 Printing of configuration report
 Printing of results 80 column printer or ticket printer
(supplied)
 Maintenance function For logic I/O
 Back up of programmed parameters Flash Eprom
 Software up dating Through teleloading
 Recording of previous 100 results
 Size LxHxW (mm) 270 x 550 x 550
 Weight 20 kgs
 Power supply 115 or 230 V  10 % - 50/60 HZ

III – INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION
- 3.1 - PRESENTATION
3.1.1 – Control panel
 1 waterproof tactile keyboard (1)

 1 backlit liquid crystal graphic display 256x128 pixels (2)
3.1.2. Front panel (middle)
 thermocouple connector for the flash point detector (3)

 cable connector for ionization detection (4)
 sample Pt100 probe connector (5)
 gas connections for the pilot (6) and the test flame (7)
3.1.3 – Front panel (bottom)
 pilot flame needle valve (8), test flame needle valve (9)
 light indicators for heating (10) and cooling (11) of the heating block
 electrical supply potentiometer of the lighting spark (28)
3.1.4 – Rear panel
 general power supply switch with fuses (12)

 RS232 port for PC connection (13)
 printer connector (14)
 gas inlet (15)
 inlet (16) and outlet (17) connections of the cooling circuit
 gas cartridge fastenings (18)
 pressure generator connection for pressure sensor calibration (19)
 electrical regulator connection for pressure sensor calibration (30)

3.1.5 – Working space
 electrical spark connections (20)

 cup container when no test is under way (21)
 heating block (22)
 flame dipper (23) or electrical spark
 pilot flame (24)
 arm for controlling the flame presentation traps (25)
 connection axis of the stirring (26)
 flexible stirrer (27)
3.1.6 – Right side
 Identification tag (29)

2
1
26
3
27
5
20
23/24
6/7
25
21
22
29
28 29 10 11

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30
18
12
16
13
14
15
17

IV - ACCESSORIES DELIVERED WITH THE INSTRUMENT
 1 power supply cable

 1 cover and 1 Pensky Martens cup
 1 container
 1 detection cable
 1 glass Pt 100 probe for the sample
 2 tubings with clamp collars for connection to water supply
 1 gas tubing with clamp collars
 1 stirring flexible
 1 RS232C cable
 1 user’s manual
 1 compliance certificate and quality control certificate
 1 ticket printer with connection cables + power supply for loading
 1 electrical spark
 1 detection thermocouple
- 4.1 - OPTIONS
 Removable gas cartridge with stand and connections

- 4.2 – SET OF ACCESSORIES
Paper for Printer
POWER SUPPLY PRINTER PRINTER

CABLE

– SET OF ACCESSORIES
CONTAINER
CUP Complete Lid
Flexible stirrer

– SET OF ACCESSORIES
DETECTION SAMPLE
THERMOCOUPLE PROBE
DETECTION CABLE
CARTIDGE CASE FOR
WATER TUBING GAS TUBING CARTRIDGE GAS
GAS
( OPTION )
COLLAR FOR COLLAR FOR

GAS TUBING WATER
ELECTRICAL Ø 10/16 mm TUBBING
SPARK Ø 10/16 mm
V – METHODS AND STARTING UP
- 5.1 - STANDARDS
The instrument conforms to the following standards:
- EN 22719
- ISO 2719
- ASTM D 93
- IP 34
Determination of a closed cup Flash Point of fuels, lubricating oils, liquids with suspensions of
solids and liquids that tends to form a surface film under test conditions. A 75mL test specimen is
heated at a slow constant rate with continual stirring in a brass test cup of specified dimensions
with cover of specified dimensions. An ignition source is directed into the test cup at regular
intervals with simultaneous interruption of the stirring. The flash point is the lowest liquid
temperature at which application of the ignition source causes the vapor of the test specimen of the
sample to ignite.
 Test range 0 to 400 °C
 Repeatability (1) Up to 104 °C  2 °C

Above 104 °C  5.5 °C
 Reproducibility (1) Up to 104 °C  3.5 °C

Above 104 °C  8.5 °C

- 5.2 - METHODS
METHOD SLOPE °C/MIN 1st FLAME SPEED STIRRING
PRESENTATION
A 5 to 6 °C/min 18 °C before 1 °C < 110 °C 90 to 120 RPM
expected T° 2 °C > 110 °C
B 1 to 1.5 °C/min '' '' 240 to 260 RPM
Ambient Natural rise At first degree 1 °C 90 to 120 RPM

or without
stirring
Bitumen ** 18 °C before 1 °C < 110 °C Without stirring

(preheating +B) expected T° 2 °C > 110 °C 240 to 260 RPM
Quick A Average 12 '' '' 90 to 120 RPM

°C/min then 5 to
6 °C /min at
expected
T°– 50 °C
Search of an A or B At first degree 1 °C < 110 °C As per the
unknown Flash or Bitumen 2 °C > 110 °C method
Point or Quick A
** Sample preheating at programmed t° without stirring, than test starts up with stirring at programmed T°
with a method B slope.

- 5.3 – STARTING-UP
5.3.1 – Rear panel connections
For water cooling:
- connect the inlets/outlets with refrigerated water (5 psi maximum), fasten the
clamps, switch on the water circuit and check that there is no leak
For gas connection (50 mbar max.):
- connect the gas, fasten the clamps (the automatic valve is closed out of
test, check that the flame valves are closed), switch on the gas and
check that there is no leak.
- connect the PC and/or printer cables if necessary
- connect the power supply cable
WARNING: Connect the cooling system to a soft water supply or a drinking water supply. Hard
water may cause a premature limestone progressing. In that case, the cooling system efficiency is
decreasing, clean the cooling system with an anti-limestone rinse (vinegar, anti-limestone kettle).
Rinse the cooling system before using the tester. Do not use acids since the pipes are made of
copper. Periodic preventive anti-limestone treatments are recommended.

5.3.2 – Front connections of the tester
Connect : * the glass Pt100 probe

* the detection cable (the lid mass spiral must correctly lean on
the connector cable)
* the thermocouple detection cable
Use with electric ignition :
- Set the electric spark in its stand.

- The inserted ring is designed to correctly position the spark
- Connect the 2 spark wires with the 2 electrical supply given (see schema).
- Tune up the electrical supply potentiometer of the heating spark at 7/8 for the first run.
Note : the heating spark is supplied with AC at low voltage.
! The use of the instrument with a heating spark absolutely requires to

disconnect gas supply on the rear panel.
5.3.3 – Power supply connection
- Check the voltage indicated of the instrument and be sure it is equivalent to the laboratory supply
to be used.
- Press the switch located on the rear panel of the tester
- During the central unit inititialization, the screen remains empty. After around 20 seconds, the
instrument is ready and the screen provides parameters and data.

VI – SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
- 6.1 – SCREEN
The main screen has arrows and icons for making choices of programs to run.
- 6.2 – PROGRAM SCHEMAS

Note : Access to programs and options is provided with a « click » on the arrows located on the
right of icons. The screen is not a tactile one and a strong pressure on displayed icons could
deteriorate the screen.
Each menu or sub menu is designated by an icon. Their signification is summarized hereafter :

Note : in any case (except after entering data), a pressure on key will provoke to return
to the main screen or to the previous display.
VII – RUNNING A TEST
! Handling liquid petroleum products or equivalent ones requires to wear protective

gloves, glasses and clothes. Do not handle flammable products near a source or a flame.

- 7.1 – TESTING PROCESS
Connect and switch on the instrument
Prepare the sample, cup and lid. Set the stirring flexible. See
Introduce the sample n°
Type in the expected temperature
Select method A, or B, or …
Test start up
Test parameter check out
Gas flame ignition
Tune up the spark intensity
Atmospheric pressure introduction or if manual mode

(760 mmHg)

Bitumen method : Sample preheating temperature
introduction (see 7.1.1)
Test start up
Flame dipping or heating spark at expected temperature

X – 18 °C up to safety
YES Alarm
Flash point detection Buzzer
Yes
Acquisition buzzer
End of the test

Automatic buzzer

- 7.1.1 – Bitumen method
 Aimed at viscous or thick samples at ambient temperature.
 Stirring and test will effectively start up when sample has reached the preheating temperature.
! The stirring system can be severely damaged if the sample is not

fluid enough or if the preheating temperature is too low.
- 7.2 – STARTING A TEST IN « SEARCH » MODE FOR A

PRODUCT CORRESPONDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
THE PENSKY MARTENS METHOD AND FOR WHICH THE
FLASHPOINT IS UNKNOWN.
 Enter the expected T° C

 Enter a sample identification number by pushing on (-) key
 Start the test like in 7.1
The instrument carries on flame dipping as soon as the beginning of the test, every 1 or 2 °C.
The slope is automatically set up according to selected method.
Note : for a larger « search » area without several selections of expected temperature, it’s
possible to modify through keyboard the alarm and safety stop related to expected
temperature.
- 7.3 – QUICK METHOD (OUT OF STANDARD)
The method consists of performing tests with the A method, on known samples with a temperature
slope higher than 10 °C /min.
This method allows to rapidly approach the Flash Point value of the sample. In order to get the
correct value, a second test with the standardized method is necessary.

VIII – PRINTING RESULTS
- 8.1 - TYPES OF PRINTERS
 Ticket printer (delivered with the instrument)
 All types of 80 column printers (except laser printer)
- 8.2 –PRINTING CURRENT TEST RESULTS

Automatic right after the « end of test » buzzer alarm.
- 8.3 – PRINTING PREVIOUS TEST RESULTS (see chap. VI)

Possibility of printing out results of the previous 100 tests when necessary.
- 8.4 – PRINTING TEMPERATURE SLOPE

(see chap. VI ''software configuration).
(see chap. 11.2.9)
Allows to follow up the sample temperature increase during the test (print out every minute starting
after 5 minutes).
- 8.5 – PRINT OUT EXAMPLES

FLASH POINT PENSKY-MARTENS
ISO 2719 ASTM D 93 IP 34/85
App :3711
Date : 1/12/1998 Time : 15 :36
Duration :48 :08
Sample : 236
Expected temperature : 250 °C
Method : A
Bar. Corr. : 760 mmHg
Nb of dips : 32
Flash point : 122.0 °C
Corr. Flash Point : 122.1 °C
Flam Gas Flash
NB OF DIPS > 20

- 8.6 – LOCK BOOK PRINT OUT
Printing the lock book makes available the necessary pieces of information to follow up the
instrument in terms of Quality Assurance.
FLASH POINT PENSKY-MARTENS

ISO 2719 ASTM D 93 IP 34/85
App :3711
Date : 1/12/1998 Time : 15 :36
Duration :48 :08
Sample : 236
Expected temperature : 250 °C
Method : A
Bar. Corr. : 760 mmHg
Nb of dips : 32
Flash point : 122.0 °C
Corr. Flash Point : 122.1 °C
Flam Gas Flash

NB OF DIPS > 20
CONFIGURATION : V1.2
App : 3711
Date : 8/4/1999
Stop safety at expected temper + 20 °C

End of cold : 040 °C
Write ET at each test : No
Flash by : Gas
Security Flam Ok : No
Atmo pressure calibration :
690 mmHg / 920 mbar -> 0101 pts
800 mmHg / 1066 mbar -> 0211 pts
Last calibration of Pressure : 24/02/1999
Power Supply Calibration :
210 V -> 0033 pts
245 V -> 0129 pts
Last Calibration of supply 24/02/1999
Corrected result : 0.0 °C
Start Param (%) : 080 060 032
Temperature :
119.4 ohms -> 50.0 °c -> 186796 pts
153.6 ohms -> 140.0 °C -> 316873 pts
Last temperature calibration : 24/02/1999
Nb of test since last calibration : 41
Nb of test since first uses : 112

IX – SAFETY
- 9.1 – PT100 PROBE ABSENCE

When starting a test, the instrument automatically checks out the presence or absence of the
sample probe. In case of absence, the test can’t be performed, a warning message is displayed on
the screen and a buzzer sounds.
- 9.2 – DEFAULT IN SAMPLE TEMPERATURE INCREASE

The test automatically stops and a buzzer sounds when the recorded sample temperature remains
unchanged after 10 min of test.
- 9.3 – ELECTRIC SAFETY

An electric safety of the heating block is programmed in the factory at 550° C. When the safety
operates, a sound alarm with the following displayed message « High Safety » appears. To recover
the normal functions of the tester, it’s necessary to switch off the instrument and to start it again.
If the problem keep on occurring, the instrument has to be disconnected and the local distributor’s
maintenance department has to be contacted.
- 9.4 – SAMPLE TEMPERATURE SAFETY

The sample temperature safety is determined by adding X degrees to the expected test
temperature during the keyboard configuration procedure.
Limits are from +15 °C to +99 °C above the expected T°.
A buzzer sounds when the sample temperature reaches 15 °C under this limit. It’s then possible to
modify the expected temperature to carry on the test.
A buzzer sounds with a displayed message « Safety Stop » when this limit is reached : acquisition
by « ACQBUZZER ». The test procedure is cancelled.
The programmed difference between the expected temperature and the safety
temperature remains the same whatever the entered expected temperature.

- 9.5 – GAS SAFETY
Automatic cut-off at the end of the test.
Message « Gas Ignition » with a sound alarm at the beginning of the test.
An optic flame detection operates during the test. In case of flame absence during 30 sec, the test
is automatically stopped and a buzzer sounds.

X – INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE UPDATE
Switch on the instrument.
Enter the « administration » password in order to have access to « new release » in

« configuration/configuration software »
Note : the « administration » password is provided with the connection cable kit and the
up-dating diskette.
Follow the instructions displayed on the PC’s screen.
Connect series port to the PC’s COM 1 and restart the PC’s with the up-dating diskette (boot
included). Follow instructions on PC’s screen.

XI - FEATURES
See chap. VI
This function allows the operator to have access to configuration, control and maintenance
functions.
This access can be protected by a password.
- 11.1 –PASSWORD
Initially no password is necessary. A simple validation of the original password allows to

have access to the following functions.
In order to define a new password, the following procedure has to be followed :
Press software configuration icon.
Use arrow keys in order to access to ''new password'' icon (see chap. VI).
Enter the new password and validate.
Confirm this new password and validate.
Switch off and restart the instrument after a few seconds.
Note : The configuration menu remains available prior to any instrument switch off. Afterwards, the
new password is necessary in order to have access to it.

- 11.2 – SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION (see chap. VI)
- 11.2.1 – RESULT CORRECTION (see chap. VI)
Possibility of making up results up to +/- 9.9 °C (9.9 °F).
- 11.2.2 – STOP OF BLOCK COOLING (see chap. VI)
Programmable temperature of the stop of the block cooling after test between 0 °C and 60 °C (32
°F to 140 °F).
- 11.2.3 –SAFETY STOP (see chap. VI)
The instrument can be configured in order to stop the test as soon as the preset temperature is
reached. This temperature has to be between 15 °C and 99 °C (27 °F à 178 °F).
- 11.2.4 – ENTER THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE (see

chap.VI)
Possibility of introducing a different expected temperature each time a new test is started
associated with an automatic reset at the end of the test , if requested.
- 11.2.5 – BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (see chap. VI)
Automatic determination of the barometric pressure or manual introduction (status modification with
 ).
If the manual barometric pressure setting is chosen, the adaptable default value (760 mmHg or
1013 mbar) appears at the beginning of the testing process.

- 11.2.6 - BUZZER (see chap. VI)
Choice of the alarm ''buzzer'' mode : continuous or 3 minutes.
- 11.2.7 – SOFTWARE NEW RELEASE

(see chap. VI and chap. X)
Up-dating of the instrument software.
- 11.2.8 - NEW PASSWORD (see chap. VI)

Allow to change the password.
In order to validate the new password, the instrument has to be switch off. After a new start up, the
configuration panel can’t be accessed anymore without the newly introduced password.
- 11.2.9 – PRINT OF THE TEMPERATURE SLOPE (see chap.

VI)
Allow to print the temperature slope of the current test as well as the result at the end of it or if
required only the final result at the end of the test.
(status modification with  ).
- 11.2.10 - ''TO ESCAPE '' FROM SOFTWARE

CONFIGURATION PANEL
Press (except if an expected numerical data is entered)
- 11.3 - CONFIGURATION HARDWARE
- 11.3.1 - LANGUAGE (see chap. VI)

A language has to be selected on screen.

- 11.3.2 - UNITS (see chap. VI)
Pressure and temperature units have to be selected on screen.
- 11.3.3 - CALIBRATIONS (see chap. VI)

Allow to calibrate temperature and barometric pressure measurement, steps at the beginning of the
test and the electric network image.

- 11.3.3.A – SAMPLE PROBE (see chap. VI)
Physical calibration
A resistance box simulating a Pt 100 probe (0,01  resolution) and a specific cable to connect the
instrument with the resistance box are necessary in order to perform the physical calibration of the
sample temperature measurement.
In order to achieve a complete physical calibration of the sample temperature measurement (probe
included), it’s required to successively put the Pt 100 probes in two thermostatic baths. The
temperature gradient between the two baths has to be at least 100 °. Temperatures lower than –50
°C and higher than 450 °C are not acceptable.
1° Connect the resistance box with the specific wire or, in case of a complete calibration with two
thermostatic baths, connect the Pt 100 probe with the specific wire.
2° Tune up the resistance box in order to get a low reference value, i.e. 50 °C (see Figure 1) or dip
the Pt 100 probe in a 40 °C bath, for example.
3° Type in this low reference value (in °C) and confirm with the ''enter'' key.
4° Tune up the resistance box in order to get a high value, i.e. 400°C (see figure 1) or dip the Pt
100 probe in a 150°C bath, for example.
5° Type in this high reference value (in °C) and confirm with the ''enter'' key.
A « calibration refused » message indicates a wrong calibration, which has to be performed again.
Figure 1
°C Ohms
0 100
50 119.4
100 138.5
150 157.32
200 175.84
250 194.08
300 212.03
350 229.69
400 247.06
To issue a lock book (see chap. VI and 11.3.4.D).
Information stored in the lock book could be used for a multiple point calibration in case of
unexpected loss of calibration data.

Display of sample probe calibration values
Allows to check up the conversion values of the probe calibration.
Point calibration
In case of an unexpected loss of calibration values, it’s possible to type in a calibration by

conversion point value. It’s also possible to type in a calibration value by conversion points
previously edited on the lockbook.
A calibration through conversion points required for the low and high reference temperature to be
entered.
- 11.3.3.B – BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (see chap. VI)
The physical calibration of the barometric pressure measurement system requires :
- Either a device able to reach a 920 mbar pressure with a +/- 1 mbar precision of 920
mbar (690 mmHg) and a 1066 mbar – (see cap. III for connection.
- Either a voltage generator able to provide a 4.345 V (for 920 mbar) and 4.877 (for 1066
mbar) – (see chap. III for connection). A specific wire is also necessary.
- Connect the pressure generator or the voltage one with the specific wire.
- Apply a pressure equivalent to 920 mbar and press « Enter » key (see figure 2)
- Apply a pressure equivalent to 1066 mbar and press « Enter » key (see figure 2)
- A « calibration refused » message indicates a wrong calibration, which has to be

performed again.

Figure 2
Mbar mmHg mV
920 690 4345
1066 800 4877
To issue a lock book (see chap. VI and 11.3.4.D).
In case of an unexpected loss of calibration values, it’s possible to type in a calibration by

conversion point value. It’s also possible to type in a calibration value by conversion points,
previously edited on the lockbook.
Display of the calibration values.
Allow to control the conversion point values of the sensor calibration.
Point calibration
In case of an unexpected loss of barometric calibration values, it’s possible to type in a calibration
by conversion point previously edited in the lockbook.
The point conversion calibration requires to enter the high and low pressure corresponding to the
conversion points.

- 11.3.3.C – PRE TEST STEPS (see chap. VI)
3 steps can be defined at the beginning of the test. Those steps determine the 3 heating power
during the first 5 minutes of the test in order to benefit from the optimum start conditions. Electrical
power variations are automatically compensated during the 5 first minutes (see 11.3.3.D).
Step calibration
Through keyboard enter the 3 percentages corresponding to the required heating power. Step 1
controls the heating power for the first minute, Step 2 between minute 1 and 3, and Step 3
between minute 3 and 5.
Press after each data introduction.
Step display.
Allow to control steps’ values when starting the test.
- 11.3.3.D – ELECTRICAL SUPPLY REGULATION (See chap. VI)
The electrical supply regulation guarantees that for the first 5 minutes of the test, any public electric
supply variation will have no impact on the provided heating power during the 3 start up steps.
The physical calibration of the electrical supply regulation requires an auto variable transformer
with a minimum operating range at least between 210 V and 245 V.
The electrical supply of the instrument through the auto transformer has to be maintained only
during the calibration process.
The procedure is the following :

Apply a 210 V power supply (wait for roughly 1 minute prior calibration). Enter the value 210
and press ''enter'' key.
Apply a 245 V power supply (wait for roughly 1 minute prior calibration). Enter the
value 245 and press ''enter'' key.
Issue a lock book (see chap. VI et 11.3.4.D). The information contained in this lock book
could be used afterwards for a point calibration in case of an unexpected loss of calibration
data.
Electrical power supply regulation display
Allow to control the calibration values of the electrical power supply regulation.
Point calibration
In case of an unexpected loss of the electrical supply regulation calibration, it is possible to enter
point calibration values thank to the conversion points previously edited on the lock book.
Point calibration requires to enter the conversion point values corresponding to the voltage
displayed on the screen.

- 11.3.4 - CONTROLS (see chap. VI)
- 11.3.4.A - ANALOGIC READINGS
Display of the instrument’s analogic entries.
(to end task, press key)
- 11.3.4.B – LOGIC I/O
Allow to operate the instrument’s logic I/O and to display the logic outputs.
(to end task, press key)
- 11.3.4.C - AUTODIAGNOSTIC
Automatic procedure to install an automatic control of some instruments’ components including a

report print out.
- 11.3.4.D – LOCK BOOK PRINT OUT
Print out of a lock book with the calibration safety and operation parameters.

Model
CONFIGURATION : V1.2
App : 3711
Date : 8/4/1999
Stop safety at expected temper + 20 °C

End of cold : 040 °C
Write ET at each test : No
Flash by : Gas
Security Flam Ok : No
Atmo pressure calibration :
690 mmHg / 920 mbar -> 0101 pts
800 mmHg / 1066 mbar -> 0211 pts
Last calibration of Pressure : 24/02/1999
Power Supply Calibration :
210 V -> 0033 pts
245 V -> 0129 pts
Last Calibration of supply 24/02/1999
Corrected result : 0.0 °C
Start Param (%) : 080 060 032
Etalonnage Temperature :
119.4 ohms -> 50.0 °c -> 186796 pts
153.6 ohms -> 140.0 °C -> 316873 pts
Last temperature calibration : 24/02/1999
Nb of test since last calibration : 41
Nb of test since first uses : 112
XII - INCIDENTS
A gas over pressure can provoke internal disconnection of pipes, fastenings and valves. In that
case, a check out by a qualified technician is mandatory prior to starting up the instrument.
An over heating can provoke damages to internal components, pipes and valves. A check out by a
qualified technician is mandatory prior to starting up again the instrument.
Any sample leakage can provoke a fire inside the instrument. A complete clean up by a qualified
technician is mandatory.

XIII – MAINTENANCE
- 13.1 - CALIBRATION
Perform a calibration check out at least once a year.
- 13.2 - CONTROLS
The user shall define a periodicity for an autodiagnostic.
The cleaning of the instrument has to be performed as often as possible in order to maintain
adequate working conditions (No drastic solvents).
An internal check out of the instrument will be performed depending on the number of achieved
tests. In case of intensive use, the instrument should be checked by a duly appointed technician.
- 13.3 – COOLING SYSTEM SCALING
The use of hard water in the cooling system can provoke a stopping in the pipes. In that case, a
monthly scaling is recommended.
White vinegar or a dedicated scaling solution could circulate by gravity in the cooling system. In
order to improve the efficiency of the procedure, the heating block can be heated a little.
! In any case, avoid using acid or strongly corrosive products, because the
cooling system pipes made of copper, will be severely damaged.

XIV – ACCESSORIES ET REFERENCES
- 14.1 – ACCESSORIES
Designation
Cup
Complete cover
Glass Pt 100 probe

Ionization detection wire
Thermocouple detection
Stirring spring
Ticket printer
Paper roll for ticket printer

Ink ribbon for ticket printer
Electric test spark
Reinforced water pipe (10x16) minimum 5 meters
Gas pipe (back side connection) 1 meter
Gas tube for test flame. minimum 2 meters
- 14.2 – OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Designation
Wire for sample temperature calibration
Extension wire for Pt 100 probe (calibration with
thermostatic baths)
Wire for barometric pressure sensor

XVI – YOUR KEY CONTACT
Koehler Instrument Company

1595 Sycamore Avenue
Bohemia, NY 11716
Tel. : +1 631 589 3800

Fax : +1 631 589 3815
info@koehlerinstrument.com
Web : http://www.koehlerinstrument.com

XV To put into service the electric ignition on the apparatus
( i.e., not using gas ignition.)
Take off the silicone pipes Loosen the needle screw
Take off the pipe Put the electric ignition

Jam the electric ignition by the needle Plug the electric ignition
screw
Check the positioning of the filament Configure by keypad the electric ignition
It can not touch the edge of the lid See the flow chart

XV Troubleshooting
Troubles shooting
Offset on the flash point
Mechanical problem
insufficient openning of the trap ( hatch )
depth dive too weak
bad stirring
Size of the flame not correct
Bad volume of the sample
bad slope of temperature
bad start power level
board of main supply correction out
electro-valve with leak
starting temperature of sample not correct
illogical values of flash point
Sample with water ( default detection with ionisation )
Sample with silicone ( default detection with ionisation )
faulty ionisation cable
faulty thermocouple
XVI Error codes

Trouble code on the report
-55 Overflow in the cup ( emulsion )
-66 security flam ( ignition gas or electric )
-77 safety stop ( no detection )
-88 Flash on the first dip
-99 Manual stop

XVII Chart of the functions

XVIII – ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SCHEMES


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MAINTENANCE AND USER’S MANUAL

EN 22719 – ISO 2719

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- 1.1 – Safety instructions Page 5

II – TECHNICAL FEATURES Page 6 – 7

III – INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION Page 8

- 3.1 – Presentation Page 8

- 3.1.1 – Control Panel Page 8

IV – SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Page 13

- 4.1 – Options Page 12

V – METHODS AND STARTING-UP Page 18

- 5.1 – Standards Page 18

- 5.3.1 – Rear panel connections Page 20

VI – SOFTWARE DESCIPTION Page 22

- 6.1 – Waiting screen Page 22

VII – RUNNING A TEST Page 25

- 7.1 - Test process (included method for bitumen) Page 25-28

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VIII – PRINTING Page 28

- 8.1 – Types of printer Page 28

- 9.1 – Pt 100 probe absence Page 30

X – INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE UPDATE Page 32

- 11.1 – Password (new password) Page 33

- 11.2 – Software options Page 34

- 11.2.1 – Result correction Page 34

- 11.3 – Hardware configuration Page 36

- 11.3.1 – Languages Page 36

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- 11.3.3.B – Barometric pressure Page 38

- 11.3.3.C – Pre test steps Page 39

- 11.3.3.D – Electrical supply regulation Page 40

- * - Physical calibration Page 40

- 11.3.4 – Controls Page 41

XII – INCIDENTS Page 42

XIII – MAINTENANCE Page 43

- 13.1 – Calibration Page 43

XIV – ACCESSORIES AND REFERENCES Page 44

- 14.1 – Accessory parts Page 45

XV – KEY CONTACT Page 45

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- 1.1 – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- 1.2 – OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

 according to the methods described in the user’s manual,

Testing processes have to be permanently watched.

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- 1.3 – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

- 1.4 – CHECK WHEN DELIVERED

 Control accessory identification and quality.

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 Safety on samples Cut-off of on-going test with sound

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3.1.1 – Control panel

 1 waterproof tactile keyboard (1)

3.1.2. Front panel (middle)

 thermocouple connector for the flash point detector (3)

3.1.3 – Front panel (bottom)

3.1.4 – Rear panel

 general power supply switch with fuses (12)

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