6100Compensated Jacket CalorimeterOperating Instruction ManualFor models produced after October 2010584M

2InstallationParr Instrument Company8chaPter 2InstallationEnvironmental ConditionsThe 6100 Calorimeter is completely assembled and given a thorough te

Installation61002www.parrinst.com9procedure and calculations. The user should config-ure the calorimeter at this time to accommodate the desired sample

2InstallationParr Instrument Company10Note: The Cooling Water Outlet, Cooling Water Inlet, Tank Fill and Tank Drain ports are not used on the 6100 Cal

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3Instrument DescriptionParr Instrument Company12chaPter 3Instrument DescriptionTypes of ControlsAll calorimeter configurations and operations are handl

Instrument Description61003www.parrinst.com13Menu KeysThe controls that change the data field information in the menus will be one of the following:1.

4Program Installation & ControlParr Instrument Company14chaPter 4Program Installation & ControlSoftware InstallationThe program in the 6100 Ca

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4Program Installation & ControlParr Instrument Company16Calorimeter OperationsOperating Mode DeterminationBomb Installed/EE 1/2400.0Operating Cont

Program Installation & Control61004www.parrinst.com17Net Heat/Dry FactorsFixed Hydrogen OFF 0.0Fixed Oxygen ON 0.0Fixed Nitrogen ON 0.0Calculate N

5Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company18chaPter 5Operating InstructionsOperating the 1108P Oxygen Combustion VesselDetailed instructions for p

Operating Instructions61005www.parrinst.com194. Set the bucket in the calorimeter. Attach the lifting handle to the two holes in the side of the scre

5Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company20Samples and Sample HoldersParticle Size and Moisture Content. Solid samples burn best in an oxygen bom

Operating Instructions61005www.parrinst.com21Capsules should be monitored for wear. Do not use the capsule if the wall or base thickness is less than

5Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company22Explosives and High Energy FuelsThe 1108P and 1108PCL vessels used in the 6100 Calorimeter have been d

Operating Instructions61005www.parrinst.com23Volatile samples are defined as one with an initial boiling point below 180 ºC per ASTM D-2.Low volatile s

6Corrections & Final ReportsParr Instrument Company24chaPter 6Corrections & Final ReportsEntering Corrections and Obtaining the Final Report F

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7Reporting InstructionsParr Instrument Company26chaPter 7Reporting InstructionsReport Option SectionThe 6100 Calorimeter can transmit its stored test

Reporting Instructions61007www.parrinst.com27The displayed files can be sorted by sample ID num-ber, by type, by status or by date of test by simply to

www.parrinst.comTable of Contents61001Preface 3Scope 3Related Instructions 3Explanation of Symbols 4Safety Information 4Intended Usage 4G

8File ManagementParr Instrument Company28chaPter 8File ManagementThe 6100 Calorimeter will hold data for 1000 tests in its memory. These tests may be

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9Maintenance & TroubleshootingParr Instrument Company30chaPter 9Maintenance & TroubleshootingOxygen BombUnder normal usage the 1108P Parr Oxy

Maintenance & Troubleshooting61009www.parrinst.com316100 Calorimeter Error ListThe calorimeter will run a number of diagnostic checks upon itself

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company32aPPendix a Menu Operating Instructions When the START key is pressed, the calorimeter will promp

Menu Operating Instructions6100Awww.parrinst.com33Temperature Plot Setup MenuEnable Bucket: Toggles ON/OFF.Bucket Autoscale: Toggles ON/OFF.Enable J

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company34Operating Controls MenuMethod of Operation: Offers an operating mode of either dynamic or equilib

Menu Operating Instructions6100Awww.parrinst.com35Program Information and Control MenuDate & Time: Accesses a sub-menu to set the cur-rent date

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company36Bomb Service Interval: Displays the maximum number of times a bomb may be fired before it is flagg

Menu Operating Instructions6100Awww.parrinst.com37Note: For rapid turn around between tests, user may wish to use two bombs. Each bomb should be assig

Parr Instrument CompanyTable of Contents2Chapter 9 30Maintenance & Troubleshooting 30Oxygen Bomb 30Fuses 306100 Calorimeter Error List 3

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company38Thermochemical Calculations MenuStandardization CorrectionFixed Fuse Correction: Displays both t

Menu Operating Instructions6100Awww.parrinst.com39Net Heat/Dry Factors: Accesses the Net Heat/Dry Factors sub-menu, which provides for setting the ne

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company40Data Entry Controls MenuPrompt for Bomb ID: In the ON position the control-ler will prompt for a

Menu Operating Instructions6100Awww.parrinst.com41Sample Weight – Warning Above: This key displays and leads to a sub-menu used to set the maximum a

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company42Reporting Controls MenuReport Width: The column width of the printer being used can be set to 40

Menu Operating Instructions6100Awww.parrinst.com43Balance Port CommunicationsBalance Type: Toggles through the available balance templates. Balance P

AMenu Operating InstructionsParr Instrument Company44File ManagementRun Data File Manager: This key activates the File Manager. The File Manager is

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BCalculationsParr Instrument Company46aPPendix BCalculationsCalculating the Heat of CombustionThe 6100 Calorimeter will automatically make all of the

Calculations6100Bwww.parrinst.com47ASTM and ISO Methods DifferCurrent ASTM, ISO, and British Standard Methods differ on their treatment of the nitric

Preface6100www.parrinst.com3Preface Tables Factory Default Settings 16Settings for ISO & BSI Methods 49Calorimeter Control Li

BCalculationsParr Instrument Company48Acid and Sulfur Corrections• Total acid is the amount of base required to titrate the bomb washings (milliliter

Calculations6100Bwww.parrinst.com49When the Acid Correction is set to Fixed Total the value is considered a final value and the operator is not prompte

BCalculationsParr Instrument Company50ISO CalculationsBoth the ISO 1928 and BSI 1016: Part 5 methods for testing the calorific value of coal and coke,

Calculations6100Bwww.parrinst.com51When using a spike the total weight of the spike and sample combined should not exceed 1.2 gram.Example 1: A cust

CStandardizationParr Instrument Company52aPPendix cStandardizationStandardizing the CalorimeterThe Energy Equivalent FactorThe term “standardization”,

Standardization6100Cwww.parrinst.com53Table C-1Calorimeter Control Limit Values in J/g When Benzoic Acid is Used as a Test SampleAccepted heat of comb

CStandardizationParr Instrument Company54Table C-2Calorimeter Control Limit Values in cal/g When Benzoic Acid is Used as a Test SampleAccepted heat of

Standardization6100Cwww.parrinst.com55Table C-3Calorimeter Control Limit Values in BTU/lb When Benzoic Acid is Used as a Test SampleAccepted heat of c

DCommunications InterfacesParr Instrument Company56aPPendix dCommunications Interfaces USB Port for ConnectionThe 6100 Calorimeter is also equipped wi

Communications Interfaces6100Dwww.parrinst.com57Generic InterfaceThe data field should consist of 9 numeric characters (0 through 9, +, - and space) te

PrefaceParr Instrument Company4Explanation of SymbolsI On PositionO Off Position~ Alternating CurrentThis CAUTION symbol may be present on the Product

DCommunications InterfacesParr Instrument Company58Network InterfaceCalorimeter test data can be transferred to an Eth-ernet network connected compute

Communications Interfaces6100Dwww.parrinst.com59Samba Server Feature (Optional)Samba was originally developed as an implementa-tion of the SMB (Server

DCommunications InterfacesParr Instrument Company60The following screenshot illustrates the contents of the calorimeter data directory as presented by

Communications Interfaces6100Dwww.parrinst.com61The calorimeter offers a web server service. Test reports can be viewed with a web browser using a URL

DCommunications InterfacesParr Instrument Company62Clicking on the Config button will display the screen below. Changes made on this screen will change

Communications Interfaces6100Dwww.parrinst.com63Clicking on the Run Data button displays a list of reports currently in the instrument memory.Clicking

DCommunications InterfacesParr Instrument Company64Clicking on the System Info button will display the screen below.

Communications Interfaces6100Dwww.parrinst.com65Clicking on the LCD Snap Shot button will display the current menu screen displayed by the calorimeter

DCommunications InterfacesParr Instrument Company66Clicking on the Documentation button will display the screen below. Clicking on any of the links wi

Communications Interfaces6100Dwww.parrinst.com67Bar Code PortThe use of barcodes in the laboratory has become a highly accurate, rapid and inexpensive

Preface6100www.parrinst.com5Environmental ConditionsOperating: 15 ºC to 30 ºC; maximum relative humid-ity of 80% non-condensing. Installation Category

ETechnical ServiceParr Instrument Company68aPPendix eTechnical Service Contact Technical ServiceShould you need assistance in the operation or servic

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FParts Lists & DrawingsParr Instrument Company70aPPendix fParts Lists & DrawingsPrincipal Assemblies in CalorimeterItem Description1108 Oxygen

Parts Lists & Drawings6100Fwww.parrinst.com71Spare and Installation Parts ListItem Description20VB Valve Seat230A O-ring, Bomb Head, 2-3/8 ID238A

FParts Lists & DrawingsParr Instrument Company72Figure F-16100 Compensated Jacket Calorimeter Cutaway Front

Parts Lists & Drawings6100Fwww.parrinst.com73Figure F-26100 Compensated Jacket Calorimeter Cutaway Rear

FParts Lists & DrawingsParr Instrument Company74Figure F-3A1279DD2 Control Schematic J10P6P8USB PORTJ8J1CONNECTS IN UPPER PORTBACK PANELUSB PORTPI

Parts Lists & Drawings6100Fwww.parrinst.com75Figure F-4A1278DD Oxygen Solenoid Assembly

FParts Lists & DrawingsParr Instrument Company76Figure F-5A1284DD2 Stirrer Hub Assembly

Parts Lists & Drawings6100Fwww.parrinst.com77Figure F-6Stirrer Motor Assembly

1Concept of OperationParr Instrument Company6chaPter 1 Concept of Operation OverviewThe 6100 Calorimeter has been designed to provide the user with:•

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Concept of Operation61001www.parrinst.com7an automatic rolling average calculation to support calibration maintenance and verification. Following the a