Advanced 3D3 User manual
The Advanced®Osmometer
Model 3D3
User’s Guide
3D35 Rev12 042508
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Table of Contents
Safe Use vii
Parts & Accessories xi
Calibrators & Standards xiii
Foreword: Theory and Technique xv
Principles of Freezing-Point Osmometry xv
Instrumentation xvi
Freezing-Point Thermodynamics xvii
Definitions xviii
Figure 1: Standard Freezing Curve xvii
Chapter 1 — Installation & Setup 1
A. Things to do in advance 1
B. Storage of supplies 2
. Installation 2
D. Power-up 6
Figure 2: Model 3D3 Osmometer and Acccessories 3
Figure 3: Back Panel 5
able 1: Model 3D3 Osmometer Packing List 3
Chapter 2 — Instrument Operation 11
Hazardous material cautions 11
A. Function of major components 11
B. Fluid check and startup 18
. Setup 19
D. Test 28
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E. Sample preparation 28
F. Sample tubes and sample sizes 28
G. Sample test procedure 29
Repeatability tips 33
Figure 4: Model 3D3 Components and Controls 12
able 2: Communications Port Connections 14
able 3: Printer Power Connections 15
able 4: Printer Port Connections 16
able 5: Setup Menu Options 20
able 6: est Mode Options 28
Chapter 3 — Standards & Quality Control 35
A. Purpose of quality control 35
B. Repeatability and accuracy 35
. Standards and controls 36
D. Maintenance of standards 36
E. Quality control implementation 37
Chapter 4 — Calibration 39
Chapter 5 — Troubleshooting & Service 43
A. Service & maintenance cautions 43
B. Obtaining service 44
. Routine maintenance 45
D. Shutdown and storage 46
E. Troubleshooting 46
F. Test 48
G. Adjustment and replacement of parts and assemblies 55
Figure 5: Operating Head 57
Figure 6: Mandrel, Probe and Stir/Freeze Wire Adjustment 61
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Appendices 67
Appendix A — Troubleshooting table 67
Appendix B — Product specifications 79
Appendix — Regulatory notices 81
Appendix D — Warranty and warranty duties 83
Appendix E — Supplemental RS-232 information 87
Appendix F — Symbol definitions 89
Appendix G — Service log 93
Figure 7: RS-232 External Cable 88
Index 95
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Safe Use
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and
damage to your instrument, please read and observe the precau-
tions in this User’s Guide.
• If the product is used in a manner not in accordance with the
equipment design, operating instructions or manufacturer's
recommendations, the operation of the product may be
impaired to the extent that a safety hazard is created.
• Do not attempt to perform electrical work if you are not
fully qualified. This manual is not a substitute for electrical
training.
Symbol conventions
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying this product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of
electric shock to persons.
The static symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of internal components that
could be damaged by static electricity.
This static symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of a specific component that could be damaged by stat-
ic electricity.
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This symbol indicates the presence of alternating current (A ).
This symbol indicates the presence of a fuse.
This symbol indicates the presence of protective earth ground.
General cautions
• This product should be operated only with the type of power source
indicated on the product’s electrical ratings label. Refer to the instal-
lation instructions included with the product.
• If the power cord provided is replaced for any reason or if an alter-
nate cord is used, the cord must be approved for use in the local
country. The power cord must be approved for the product’s listed
operating voltage and be rated at least 20% greater than the ampere
ratings marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The cord
end that connects to the product must have an IE 60320 connector.
• Plug the product into an approved grounded electrical outlet.
• Do not disable the power cord’s grounding plug.
• If an extension cord or power strip is used, make sure that the cord
or strip is rated for the product, and that the total ampere ratings of
all products plugged into the extension cord or strip do not exceed
80% of the cord’s or strip’s rating limit.
• Route power cords so that they will not be walked on, tripped on, or
pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular atten-
tion to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord exits
the product.
• Do not pull on cords and cables. When unplugging cords or cables,
grasp the corresponding connector.
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Safe Use
• Do not install or use this product in any area subject to extreme
short-term temperature variations, or locations that exceed the speci-
fied operating environment temperatures.
• Never use this product in a wet area.
• To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an
explosive atmosphere.
• Do not install or use the product on an unstable, non-level work sur-
face.
• Do not operate this product with the covers removed or unsecured.
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