Phase Technologies JFA-70X Manuel utilisateur
JFA-70Xi
COLD FLOW PROPERTIES
ANALYZER SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1:
How to Connect and Power On the Analyzer 6
Section 2:
HowtoPrepareTestSamples 8
Section 3:
How to Run Tests Using Pre-defined Favorites 8
Section 4:
How to Change Test Settings 10
Section 5:
HowtoCreateandModifyFavorites 11
Section 6:
How to View Test Results 12
Section 7:
HowtoViewPhasePlots 12
Section 8:
How to Use QC Chart Limits, Sample Specifications,
and Trending of Test Results 13
Section 9:
How to Change User Level Access 17
Section 10:
How to Shut Down and Restart the Analyzer 19
Section 11:
How to Use the Analyzer’s Connectivity Features 19
Section 12:
How to Calibrate Viscosity 24
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AppendixA.HowtoUseDrySac 28
Appendix B. Cleaning & Routine Maintenance 29
Appendix C. FAQ: Calibration, Recertification and Maintenance 32
Appendix D. Understanding & Using Phase Plots 34
Appendix E. Customer Service & Support 37
AppendixF.Warranty 38
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide will help you become familiar with your Phase Technology 70Xi Cold Flow Properties Laboratory
Analyzer and its features. In the unlikely event you experience a problem, contact Phase Technology for
service and support.
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS
Throughout this guide, the following conventions are used to make it easier to differentiate between
names of various windows or screens, buttons, and messages:
Convention Meaning Example
Bold upper & lower case
Screen or window name Control Panel
BOLD ALL UPPER CASE
(CAPITALS)
Buttons on the touch screen RUN
“Text in parenthesis” Message displayed on screen “Run Count = xxx”
Text in bold blue italics Refers to another chapter or
section in User Guide please refer to the
Analyzer Options section
NOTES, CAUTIONS, AND WARNINGS
Important information and alerts are brought to your attention with the following conventions and icons:
NOTE: Indicates further details that support the information provided in the section.
CAUTION! Indicates situations that require attention to prevent
damaging the unit.
WARNING! Indicates necessary safety precautions to avoid injury.
ASSUMPTIONS
This user manual is designed to be used by chemists and laboratory technicians who have a basic
knowledge of sampling equipment and instrumentation.
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1. The analyzer should be set up on a flat, vibration-free surface in a well-ventilated location.
2. On the back of the analyzer, remove the red caps that cover the “PURGE IN” and “PURGE OUT”
fittings. These caps should be kept with the shipping box and related packing materials.
3. Attach the dryer bottle assembly to the back panel by fitting the two mounting bracket holes over
the two mounting screws.
4. Separate the quick-connect fittings on the dryer bottle. Press the latch on the female fitting and
pull them apart.
5. Attach the quick-connect fittings to the “PURGE IN” and “PURGE OUT” fittings on the back of the
analyzer. A “click” sound confirms that the fittings have snapped into place.
6. Mount the Sample Injection Port Assembly onto the analyzer cover with the 4 mounting screws.
Make sure the stainless steel tubing of the Sample Injection Assembly point to the back of the
analyzer. Rotate the tubing if needed. Connect the sample transfer tube (1/8” Teflon tube with
stainless fitting on one end and brass fitting on other end) from the Sample Injection Port
Assembly (stainless steel fitting) to the analyzer “SAMPLE IN” port (brass fitting). Connect the
supplied 1/8” Teflon tube (with brass fitting on one end and no fitting on other end) from the
analyzer “SAMPLE OUT” port to a user-supplied waste bottle.
7. Connect the power cable to the back of the 70Xi Analyzer. Plug the power cable into a grounded
AC outlet that is a dedicated circuit. Use a power surge protector, equipped with a line filter, if
your power source is unstable or noisy.
8. To power up the analyzer, press the round button at the bottom right hand side at the front of
the analyzer.
9. The analyzer will perform a set of self tests to verify that each of the main components of the
analyzer, including the optics system and cooling system, are operating correctly. If a problem is
detected, the self tests will stop and a message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
If any component fails the self tests, press the INTELLINOSTICS button for further
information and troubleshooting steps.
How to Connect and Power On
the Analyzer 1
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If Pour Point function is available, the message, “Remove sample then press Continue” will be
displayed at the end of the self tests. If the sample cup is empty, press CONTINUE to proceed,
otherwise remove the sample with a cotton swab, then press CONTINUE. The analyzer will
perform an auto-purge function as a final step of the self-tests.
10. After the self-tests are completed, the analyzer shows the Home screen (Fig. 1). The analyzer
returns to this screen whenever the HOME button is pressed.
Figure 1: Home screen
a. The Sample Cup temperature, Optics light Signal, and Run Count are displayed at the
top of the screen. A set of Favorites buttons is listed on the right hand side (See
sections 3. How to Run Tests Using Pre-defined Favorites and 5. How to Create
and Modify Favorites). The main area in the middle is initially blank, but displays a
phase plot when a test is done, or if a previous plot is opened
b. The ACCESS button on the lower left hand corner is used for changing user
access levels, resetting the analyzer, and shutdown. (See section 9. How to Change
User Access Levels).
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1. Phase Technology recommends filtering and drying test samples so that they are bright and clear
in appearance and free of excessive moisture before testing. Refer to APPENDIX A: How to Use
DrySac for more details on drying the sample.
2. Fill a 30mL vial with test sample. Make sure the vial is filled up all the way to the neck.
NOTE: The analyzer automatically determines the amount of current sample (up to 30 mL)
needed to rinse and clean the previous sample. Error messages such as “No sample flow” might
occur if insufficient sample is found. For best results, it is important to fill the vial to its neck.
3. Lift the probe of the Sample Injection Port Assembly by sliding up the arm.
4. Place the vial to the indentation at the base.
How to Prepare Test Samples
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5. Lower the probe by sliding down the arm.
6. The black handle should sit on top of the mouth of the vial.
1. To start a run using a predefined test setting, press and hold (for one second) one of the favorite
buttons (see section 5. How to Create and Modify Favorites).
2. During the test, the LED on the test chamber lid will be red, indicating that the chamber is
running, and the lid should not be opened.
How to Run Tests Using
Pre-defined Favorites 3
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a. The STOP TEST button will abort a test that is in progress.
b. After the run has finished, the REPEAT TEST button will rerun the test using
the same settings.
1. The analyzer’s current test settings, such as the Sample ID, Run Mode, and Temperature unit,
etc. can be viewed or modified from the Settings window (Fig. 2). The Settings window can be
opened by tapping a favorite or pressing the arrow button beside the Favorites
window.
2. Changing the analyzer settings requires permission to be enabled by the administrator (see
section 9.How to Change User Access Levels).
Figure 2: Settings
How to Change Test Settings
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