650M 6750 Proximate Interface Operating Instruction Manual For models produced after January 2012
Proximate Interface Table of Contents Preface Related Instructions — 3 Scope — 3 Concept of Operations — 3 Customer Service — 3 Safety Information — 4 Intended Usage — 4 Explanation of Symbols — 5 General Specifications — 5 Environmental Conditions — 5 Cleaning & Maintenance — 5 Installation Balance Port Connections — 6 Printer Port Connections — 6 Ethernet Network Port — 6 Start Up — 6 Instrument Description Types of Controls — 6 Menu Keys — 7 Control Keys — 7 Program Installation and Control Software Insta
Proximate Interface Preface Related Instructions The following Parr publications are also included to further your understanding of this instrument and its component parts: No. 201M Concept of Operations The 6750 Proximate Interface is an advanced microprocessor system designed to: t Description Limited Warranty Scope This manual contains instructions for installing and operating the 6750 Proximate Interface.
Proximate Interface Preface (Continued) The 6750 Proximate Interface does not require a special oven, furnace or analytical balance. All drying and ashing operations are performed in the same oven and furnace normally used for standard ASTM proximate analyses. The 6750 Proximate Interface is designed to communicate with a Mettler, Sartorius, Ohaus or most digital analytical balances for automatic data entry. Sample weights can also be entered manually using the touch screen keyboard on the console.
Proximate Interface Explanation of Symbols I On position O Off Position ~ Alternating Current (AC) This CAUTION symbol may be present on the Product Instrumentation and literature. If present on the product, the user must consult the appropriate part of the accompanying product literature for more information. ATTENTION, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) hazards. Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices. Protective Earth (PE) terminal.
Proximate Interface Installation This apparatus is to be used indoors. It requires at least 2 square feet of workspace on a sturdy bench or table in a well-ventilated area with convenient access to an electric outlet. The supply voltage must be within ± 10% of marked nominal voltage on the apparatus. The supply voltage receptacle must have an earth ground connection.
Proximate Interface Menu Keys The controls that change the data field information in the menus will be one of the following: t t t t Toggles. These data fields contain ON/OFF or YES/NO choices. Simply touching the key on the screen toggles the choice to the other option. The current setting is displayed in the lower right corner of the key. Option Selection. These data fields contain a list of options. Touching the key on the screen steps the user through the available choices.
Proximate Interface Factory Default Settings Process Timers Moisture Ash VM Operating Controls Device Type LCD Backlight Timeout LCD Backlight Intensity Language 01:00:00 04:00:00 00:07:00 Proximate Interface 1200 90% English Program Information & Control User Setup ID 00000001 Settings Protect Off Data Entry Controls Auto Sample ID Controls Verify Data BTU/Spike Tare Moisture and Ash ADL Prompt Order FSI Units On On Zero Separate Tare-Gross-Final Fahrenheit Auto Sample ID Controls Automatic Sample ID
Proximate Interface Menu Operating Pages The 6750 Proximate Interface contains the following keys that lead to sub-menus. Process Timers Many of the tests involving proximate analysis require holding the sample at a set temperature for a pre-set time. As a result, a series of three independent countdown timers are provided. By default these timers are labeled Moisture, Ash, and VM after the most popular items to time. Each timer has three buttons associated with it.
Proximate Interface Operating Controls (Continued) LCD Backlight Timeout: The unit is equipped with an automatic circuit to shut-off the backlight when it is not being used. The back light will shut-off if there is no keyboard activity for the number of seconds entered. Touching the screen will automatically turn the back lighting ON. A setting of 0 will keep the backlight ON at all times.
Proximate Interface Cold Restart: This is essentially the same as cycling power on the unit. All valid test data will be retained during this cold restart procedure. Data Entry Controls User/Factory Settings: This key leads to a sub-menu that allows the user to save or recall user defined instrument settings. Additionally, factory pre installed settings supporting different bombs or special operating modes can also be recalled. t User Setup ID.
Proximate Interface Data Entry Controls (Continued) Data Sources: This key accesses a sub-menu where the user can select input devices for each of the following types of data: Note: Ash fusion and FSI only come from the keyboard.
Proximate Interface Communication Controls Menu t Customize Balance Setting. Sets the communication parameters for the balance port. Standard options for data bits, parity, stop bits, handshaking, baud rate and balance type are provided to match any devices that might be connected to these ports. » » » » » Accesses sub-menus which set the communications protocols for the printer and balances. Printer Type: Toggles between Parr 1758 and Generic.
Proximate Interface Communication Controls Menu (Continued) » t t Balance Handler Strings. This key leads to a submenu that allows balance template to be customized for unique balances or needs. Log Balance to Display. Directs the incoming data stream from the balance to a display buffer. This function can be used to determine the data format from an unknown balance type. The display buffer is 40 characters in length.
Proximate Interface The following screen shot illustrates the contents of the Proximate Interface data directory as presented be a web browser. The user can drag and drop or copy and paste test data files (with the csv suffix) from the web browser window to any convenient folder or directory on the PC. The four folders or directories correspond to the device configuration. For example, if the device is configured as a proximate interface device, all entered data is placed in the prox folder or directory.
Proximate Interface You can drag and drop or copy and paste test data files (with csv suffix) from the web browser window to any convenient folder or directory on the PC. The Proximate Interface offers a web server service. Test reports can be viewed with a web browser using a URL of the following form: http://10.1.5.
Proximate Interface Where 10.1.5.32 is the IP address of the Proximate Interface. The following screen shot illustrates the Proximate Interface home page. From this page the Process Timers can be remotely monitored. Clicking on the Sample Data tab displays a list of reports currently in the instrument memory. www.parrinst.
Proximate Interface From the Configuration Page the Error Reporting and Sample ID & Bomb ID options can be set. Changes made to this screen will change the settings in the 6750.
Proximate Interface On the Run Data screen test data can be reviewed and filtered by status and type. www.parrinst.
Proximate Interface The System Info page displays the Software and Hardware Information page of the 6750.
Proximate Interface File Management Menu Run Data File Manager Run Data File Manager: This key activates the File Manager. The File Manager is used to delete or rename test report files. It is also used to convert file types. The white upper portion of the Run Data File Manager screen presents all tests in memory in a scrollable window. Test attributes include filename (sample ID), test type, status, and date.
Proximate Interface Operating Instructions Diagnostics Data Entry & Operation View System Log : This key is used to display the contents of /flash/log/ messages. This file is used primarily to log application program debug messages. View System Information: This screen illustrates current operating system information / statistics such as: t t t t Processes and their associated PIDs Memory Mass storage Network View Instrument Log : This screen displays the contents of /tmp/instlog.
Proximate Interface Basic Data Entry Procedures BTU Weight Entry Pressing the SAMP ID key starts the data entry sequence. This will prompt the operator to enter the sample identification string through the touch screen (up to sixteen characters permitted). Next, the operator presses the test identification key, MOIST, ASH, VM to identify the test followed by the weight identification key, TARE, GROSS, FINAL that identifies the weight. More than one weight identification key can be selected.
Proximate Interface Air Dried Loss or Total Moisture Entry Ash Fusion Entry Air Dried Loss (ADL) or Total Moisture (TM) weights are identified with the corresponding key. A report file can contain ADL or TM data but not both. Entering one kind of data excludes the other from being entered unless the other is cleared by editing the report. The total moisture value is numerically equal to moisture as received. Ash Fusion values are identified with the corresponding keys.
Proximate Interface Batch Input Mode Delete: This button deletes the sample ID at the current position in the batch list. Rewind, Back, Forward, Fast Forward: These buttons are used to skip over or repeat sample ID’s when playing back a batch list. This is useful if your batch becomes out of sequence or if you wish to edit a batch list. Play, Stop: When batch list Play is selected and the batch list is empty, a warning dialog is displayed and the batch mode stays in the prior state.
Proximate Interface Reporting Instructions The 6750 Proximate Interface can transmit formatted data over the USB port to a 40 or 80 column printer to provide a printed report. Alternatively, test reports can be transferred over the Ethernet network to a specified network printer.
Proximate Interface Memory Management The 6750 Calorimeter will hold data for 1000 tests in its memory. These tests may be pre weights, preliminary or final reports for either standardization or determination runs. Once the memory of the controller is filled, the controller will not start a new analysis until the user clears some of the memory. The FILE MANAGEMENT key on the main menu leads to the file management sub-menu. The RUN DATA FILE MANAGER key leads to a listing of the files.
Proximate Interface Data & Communication Specifications 6750 Run Data Template The following list illustrates the order in which the data is presented in a proximate analysis data file. A comma separates each datum. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AA AB AC Sample ID (char[16]) Timestamp (MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS State (1=preliminary, 2=final) Status 1 (0 – 65535) Status 2 (0 – 65535) Moisture Tare Wt.
Proximate Interface Filename Convention Test data files are named with the following convention. Test type Filename Preliminary Final .plim.csv .finl.csv Balance Input Driver Specifications Overview The 6750 Proximate Interface supports input from the three balance types indicated below. Additionally, a generic input driver is provided for communications with balances that do not conform to the directly supported protocols.
Proximate Interface Sartorius Balance Interface (Continued) Technical Service The interface will send this command string once after the PROCEED key has been pressed during a mass entry sequence. The PROCEED key should only be pressed when the mass reading is stable. However, unstable readings will be rejected and a warning will be issued. Acknowledging the warning by pressing the CLEAR ENTRY key will restart the mass entry process all over again.
Proximate Interface References 1. ASTM D2013 Standard Method of preparing Coal Samples for Analysis. 2. ASTM D3172 Standard Practice for Proximate Analysis for Coal and Coke. 3. ASTM D3173 Standard Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke. 4. ASTM D3174 Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke from Coal. 5. ASTM D3175 Standard Test Method for Volatile Matter in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke. 6.
Proximate Interface Figures Figure 1 6750 Proximate Interface - Internal Parts View 353C2 BACK PANEL (2) 200F2 FUSE LABELS 911E FILTER W/(2) TN1140HL 909E POWER SWITCH (2) 1157E FUSE HOLDER 139E14 FUSE TN1140HL A1821E SPEAKER ASSEMBLY W/(2) SN1140HLHJ A2167E USB CABLE ASSY W/(2) SA1140RP06 TYP (2) PLACES (4) TA1332PP06X 351C2 BASE 1796E POWER SUPPLY W/(4) SA1140RP06 325C HINGE W/(4) TN1332HL MF2154E CPU BOARD W/(4) SA1140RP06 WARNING: For continued protection against possible hazard, replace fuses
Proximate Interface Figure 2 6750 Proximate Interface - Back View Figure 3 6750 Proximate Cover Panel - Internal View 352C2 COVER F 1472DD DISPLAY ENCASEMENT 1477DD DISPLAY (4) TN1140HL (4) TN133 2147E www.parrinst.
CN1 CN2 34 1796E POWER SUPPLY A2154E CPU BOARD A1822E POWER CABLE ASSY Parr Instrument Company J10 J1 J9 J8 J4 J100 J19 J17 J6 J5 2147E LCD DISPLAY CONNECTS IN LOWER PORT OF J4 OF CPU A2167E USB PERIPHERAL CABLE ASSY CONNECTS IN UPPER PORT OF J4 OF CPU A2167E USB PERIPHERAL CABLE ASSY A2163E LCD CABLE ASSY A1823E2 TOUCH SCREEN CABLE ASSY A1821E SPEAKER CABLE ASSEMBLY A2164E BACKLIGHT CONTROL CABLE ASSY 1472DD LCD ENCASEMENT J2 J6 R1 BACK PANEL USB PORT 2 BACK PANEL USB PORT 1 J
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