MICROSEP® MARK X - Emcee Electronics
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1. 12 0 DIESEL FUEL TEST PROCEDURE 12 1 Prepare the MICROSEP Mk X as stated in section 7 0 12 2 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located in the TEST SELECT box will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch Diesel This will initiate the standard automatic program for Diesel fuel 12 3 The annunciator lamp on the CLEAN 1 switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 12 4 At the end of the first clean cycle when the mixer motor stops remove the syringe barrel from the emulsifier discard the fuel and drain the syringe thoroughly Add 50 1 mL of fresh fuel into the syringe and place the syringe barrel on the emulsifier mount turn to lock into place Visually inspect that the syringe barrel is properly aligned concentrically with the mixer and is not touching the propeller 12 4 1 The annunciator lamp on the CLEAN 2 switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be continued by momentarily depressing this switch 12 5 Add about 15 or 20 mL of the fuel to be tested to a clean vial wipe with a clean lintless wipe and insert into the TURBIDIMETER the hole directly above the PROGRAM and METER sections Align the black vial mark with the white line on the front panel 12 6 Remove the syringe from the emulsifier2. 3 0 Pr parataonm Of Sample s od e tear ew te eS tear ete Oo 9 0 Jet A Test Procedure 2 2 eee ww e 7 1O00 Jet B 11 0 Clear and Bright Test Procedure a eow s a ow e a s Ll Test PROGEOULC a arim Go Ah K Goe RR cee aoe SS a 4 9 12 0 Diesel Buel Fest Procedure oae aw we we oe we ee Se os ce TS 13 0 Field Servic Re ete at 2B Ba a eRe SF aa 2 HS Figure Figure Figure Figure LSO Error Code Descriptions i ais sis 4 8 lt 8 ac A ld oe Ae 4 CY 14 0 Alternate Program Descriptions 16 16 0 Photographs i Rohe Hand Panel s oi tea se die sg db oe Ee ee a ae ES 2 Control Panel Bass got Gl Ae As a HS ae ae is ie ANG 3 Instrument Test Mode d s s ooe lt 6 19 4 Accessories Ae By abe wtp ee Be eee ES Rok eT amp l Service amp Warranty Policy S Emc Electronics Inc Service and Warranty Manual The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee E by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 E lectronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended MCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 1 0 SCOPE 1 1 The Microsep Mark X incorporates solid state design and self contained power sourc
3. empty the fuel draining thoroughly and add exactly 50 mL of test fuel 12 7 Using a fresh tip on the hand pipette add 50 microliters of distilled water to fuel sample as follows Push in plunger immerse tip just below the water surface release the plunger and withdraw from the water slowly to avoid water drips adhering to the outside of the tip Immerse the tip of the pipette just below the fuel surface in the center of the syringe to ensure the water drops break away cleanly and fall to the bottom push the plunger withdraw the pipette and then release the plunger The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 12 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 12 8 Place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place 12 9 The annunciator lamp on the RUN switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be continued by momentarily depressing this switch DIESEL PROGRAM Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Auto 100 Adjust Period 2 30 Seconds Emulsification 30 Seconds Wait 40 Seconds Syringe Drive Down 45 Seconds Wait 64 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Se
4. and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 17 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 16 0 PHOTOGRAPHS TURBIDIMETER ALERTS OPTIONS v COLLECT SAMPLE Figure 2 The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL Figure 3 Figure 4 The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 19 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014
5. drive into the packing mode The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 5 2 5 The SYRINGE DRIVE EMULSIFIER and TURBIDIMETER mechanisms utilized for non standard test can be accessed by selecting the ALT PGM switch described in section 14 0 5 2 6 The TEST section consists of the CLEAN 1 CLEAN 2 RUN and RESET switches 5 2 7 The ALERT section is utilized as an annunciator The ERROR ALERT indicator will light when various problems occur such as syringe drive stalled syringe drive elapsed time limits ar xceeded emulsifier speeds are out of limits turbidimeter adjustment error or battery not sufficiently charged for test completion The COLLECT SAMPLE indicator will light when 15 mL of fuel sample is left for collection 5 2 8 The TURBIDIMETER located under the main control panel consists of a well for placing the sample vial a light source and a photocell 5 3 The small parts and supplies needed to carry out the test are shown in Figure 4 and consist of
6. fuel through the ALUMICEL COALESCER marked CLEAR amp BRIGHT Prepare the sample vial for fuel collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 mL from the syringe 11 8 Place the vial of filtered fuel into the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 11 9 When the pulsed tone starts the meter will automatically turn on During this period the turbidimeter will automatically adjust the light intensity for a 100 level 11 10 Discard the fuel sample and place 15 mL of unfiltered fuel into the sample vial Insert sample vial into the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 11 10 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on and display the reading Record the reading and report as the Clear and Bright If the reading shuts down before the operator records the reading the RECALL switch can be pressed This will display the type of test previously selected and the results The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 12 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL
7. ENTS 6 1 WATER Distilled Clean and surfactant free Included in six pack supply kit 7 0 PREPARATION OF APPARATUS 7 1 If possible locate the instrument in an area where th temperature is between 65 degrees F and 85 degrees F Test performed outside of these temperature limits may not meet ASTM repeatability reproducibility criteria 7 2 Remove the instrument from the protective foam case Open the lid insert your finger into the hole in the right panel and raise the panel until completely vertical and locked in place If AC power is available check to be certain the source voltage matches the power requirements and connect the power cord 7 3 Have ready a supply of syringes ALUMICEL COALESCERS vials plugs pipette tips drip pan and distilled water All are provided with the instrument and Six Pack 7 4 The syringe drive speeds are controlled with an internal micro controller and are automatically checked during each test The syringe drive time is measured and compared to an internal clock If the syringe speed is out of acceptable limits 2 seconds the ERROR ALERT indicator will illuminate an audio alarm will sound and the display will indicate ERR 03 Pressing the RESET switch will allow additional test to be completed If this error repeats itself you should contact customer service 7 5 If the instrument is to be opera
8. MICROSEP MARK X MODEL NO 140 00 0010 OPERATION MANUAL NOTICE THIS MODEL INSTRUMENT WILL NOT PERFORM THE ASTM Es MONITOR TEST METHODS THESE METHODS CAN BI ALLOWS THE 15 SECOND SYRINGE TIME Gl RUN EMCEE ELECTRONICS D5000 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR EVALUATING ACTIVITY OF CLAY ELEMENTS USING A SIDE STREAM S ENSOR OR THE CLAY T USING MODEL 140 00 0005A WHICH INC 520 Cypress Avenue Venice FL 34285 941 485 1515 FAX 941 488 4648 The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CON TENTS PAGE NO 1 0 Scope ZO STOWTEUVGANCE uw us Awe Gea OR A OR EA ae Ue me SR Ok EE Ge ew DS Se Or DEE PNA e os ak Ae cae te Re A Se he oe ce Re a E A a 3 4 50 Summary sot Method s s 2 a w e a Boe ee eS ae me a 5 0 Apparat tus Oe Aerie Gale AR T gs Hee es CE ons ao es HAC des te 4 6 0 Reagent Sy oe fo ees Sy Pee abl xe Yew 2 Onl ee Ker ae Gl ae var Ge Se a ar 6 7 0 Preparation of Apparatus lt
9. c The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 9 6 Remove the syringe from the emulsifier empty the fuel draining thoroughly and add exactly 50 mL of test fuel 9 7 Using a fresh tip on the hand pipette add 50 microliters of distilled water to fuel sample as follows Push in plunger immerse tip just below the water surface release the plunger and withdraw from the water slowly to avoid water drips adhering to the outside of the tip Immerse the tip of the pipette just below the fuel surface in the center of the syringe to ensure the water drops break away cleanly and fall to the bottom push the plunger withdraw the pipette and then release the plunger 9 8 Place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place 9 9 The annunciator lamp on the RUN switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be continued by momentarily depressing this switch JET A PROGRAM Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Auto 100 Adjust Period 2 30 Seconds Emulsification 30 Seconds Wait 40 Seconds Syringe Drive Down 45 Seconds Wait 64 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read and Display 10 Seconds 9 9 1 The program starts with a read meter warning followed by an AUTO 100 adjustment period Durin
10. ccompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 14 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 before th MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL operator records the readi 13 0 FIELD SERVICE The MICROSEP Mk X has been calibrate factory and should require very littl section however do not require factory service 13 1 If a syringe alert indication test insuring the syringe is centered in the drive mechanism and not binding Use only a new syringe on the pl unger will swell causing inc time the total syringe down time with is correct 45 2 seconds mode A and the alert is not repeated the instrument can be put back into rmal limits and the alert service If the syringe is within no ng the RECALL switch can be pressed This will display the type of test previously selected and the results d and adjusted at the e maintenance This may assist in cases of minor difficulties that ERR 03 occurs Repeat the and plunger since the rubber reased drag If possible a stopwatch If the time or 25 1 second mode B system is still triggered the internal cloc
11. conds Meter Read and Display 10 Seconds 12 9 1 The program starts with a read meter warning followed by an AUTO 100 adjustment period During this 2 to 30 second period the turbidimeter will automatically adjust the light intensity to a 100 level If the sample is too opaque or a problem exist in the turbidity circuit an ERR 04 will be displayed after 30 seconds ERR Codes are described in section 15 0 12 9 2 After the emulsification period remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with an ALUMICEL COALESCER and place the whole assembly onto the syringe drive mechanism Attach ground lead between ground jack on side of syringe drive and ALUMICEL COALESCER Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel 12 9 3 When the syringe starts down remove and empty the sample vial and prepare for sample collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 milliliters from the syringe 12 9 4 Wipe any fuel from outside vial surface and place the sample vial in the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 12 9 5 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on and display the reading Record the reading and report as Microsep rating MSEP rating If the reading shuts down The information contained in the a
12. d by a large misalignment of the piston centering If error repeats itself the operator should contact customer service ERR 04 The Turbidimeter could not auto adjust to 100 This error is caused by either a turbidimeter component failure or a sample too opaque to allow a sufficient light transfer Under some conditions the error could be caused by failure of the operator to insert the vial and or reference sample The instrument will try for 30 seconds to balance the light intensity for a 100 reference level If after that time it cannot meet the requirement it will sound an audible alarm and display ERR 04 If error repeats itself the operator should contact customer service ERR 05 The Emulsifier Speed is outside of acceptable limits The speed is self adjusting and the error is usually caused by a faulty component If error repeats itself the operator should contact customer service ERR O6 The battery is not charged sufficiently to run a test The battery is tested during the first clean and if the charge is too low the test will be stopped A LO BAT indication identifies the need for AC power to recharge the batteries however the battery should have sufficient charge to finish the test The LO BAT indication will reappear at the end of the test to remind the operator to apply charging power The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential
13. e The instrument provides a quick portable means for field and laboratory use to rate the ability of aviation turbine fuels to release entrained or emulsified water when passed through fiberglass coalescence material 2 0 SIGNIFICANCE 2 1 The test provides a measure of surface active materials in Aviation turbine fuels These are known to affect the ability of filter separators to separate fr water from fuel 3 0 DEFINITION 3 1 To distinguish from the standard Water Separometer rating WSIM and Minisonic Separometer rating WSIM MSS the Microsep numerical rating should be reported as Microsep rating MSEP 4 0 SUMMARY OF METHOD 4 1 The fuel sample is emulsified with water in a syringe using the emulsifier which is programmed to operate for a predetermined time period After emulsification there is a programmed waiting period to allow time to insert the plunger add the ALUMICEL COALESCER and place th ntire assembly on the syringe drive The sample is expelled from the syringe at a programmed rate by the syringe drive mechanism through a standard ALUMICEL COALESCER When all of the fuel has been expelled from the syringe another programmed waiting period is initiated to allow the coalesced water to settle At the end of the settling time period an audible signal sounds Immediately after the audible signal stops the meter indicates the Microsep rating which is a measure of the uncoalesced wate
14. e the standard automatic program for Clear amp Bright test The syringe drive mechanism will automatically move to the up position 4 The annunciator lamp on the RUN switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 11 5 Remove a plunger from a 50 mL syringe insert a plug in The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 11 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL the bottom and add approximately 50 mL of fuel to be tested Insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with a special ALUMICEL COALESCER marked CLEAR amp BRIGHT Insert the syringe assembly into the syringe drive mechanism 11 6 Momentarily depress the RUN pushbutton this will initiate the automatic program CLEAR amp BRIGHT PROGRAM Syringe Drive Down 45 Seconds Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Auto 100 Adjust Period 2 30 Seconds Wait while Operator changes vial sample 30 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read 10 Seconds 11 7 The automatic program starts by passing the test
15. ed by Emcee Electronic s Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 15 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 14 0 ALTERNATE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS 14 1 A calibration test program is part of the MICROSEP Mk X instrument the purpose is to run each function individually for speed and sensitivity adjustments 14 2 Pressing the ALT PGM switch during the normal test scan allows you to enter the calibration program If none of the test functions are selected in 5 seconds the instrument will return to the normal test scan mode 14 3 The functions switch codes are as follows 14 3 1 The Jet A switch will run the syringe drive to the upper Limit 14 3 2 The Jet B switch will run the syringe from the upper limit to the lower limit in 45 seconds 14 3 4 The Clear Bright switch will run the syringe from the upper limit to the lower limit in 30 seconds 14 3 5 The Diesel switch will run the syringe from the upper limit to the lower limit in 25 seconds 14 3 6 The Clean 1 switch will turn on the Emulsifier motor pressing the switch a second time will turn it back off 14 3 7 The Clean 2 switch will run the automatic 100 adjustment on the turbidimeter 14 3 8 The Run switch will take a reading on the sample in the turbidimeter well using the current 100 reference setting and maintain the reading until the switch is pressed a second
16. g for your selection Depress switch Jet A This will initiate the standard automatic program for Jet A fuel 9 3 The annunciator lamp on the CLEAN 1 switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 9 4 stops fuel fuel into th emulsifier m the mixer an 9 4 1 The an ount d is not touching nunciator lamp on illuminated which indicates the program can At the end of the first clean and drain the syringe thorou e syringe and place th turn to lock into pl that the syringe barrel cycl remove the syringe barrel from the emulsifier ghly e syringe barrel on r motor discard the mL of fresh the lace Visually inspect when the mix Add 50 1 is properly al igned concentrically with the CLEAN 2 the propeller switch will be momentarily depressing this switch 9 5 Add abo vial wipe w ut 15 ith a TURBIDIMETER sections front panel or 20 mL of the fuel to be tes lintless wipe and inser clean hol th Align directly above be continued by ted to a clean into the the PROGRAM and METER the black vial mark with the white line on the The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics In
17. g this 2 to 30 second period the turbidimeter will automatically adjust the light intensity to a 100 level If the sample is too opaque or a problem exist in the turbidity circuit an ERR 04 will be displayed after 30 seconds ERR Codes are described in section 15 0 9 9 2 After the emulsification period remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with an ALUMICEL COALESCER and place the whole assembly onto the syringe drive mechanism Attach ground lead between ground jack on side of syringe drive and ALUMICEL The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 8 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL COALESCER Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel 9 9 3 When the syringe starts down remove and empty the sample vial and prepare for sample collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 milliliters from the syringe 9 9 4 Wipe any fuel from outside vial surface and place the sample vial in the turbidimeter a
18. king system would be at fault and would require factory service If the syringe drive time is near or above the 47 second time limit it may be due to the syringe gear lubrication be removed from The syringe drive mechanism should the support panel and cleaned using a suitable solvent Toluene or Kerosene and blow dry with an air pressure source Do not clean the motor The gears and rack should then be lubricated with Molykote After remounting the syringe drive on the support panel cycle the syringe drive several times and repeat the test Should the drive time still be out of limits factory service will be required 13 1 If an Emulsifier Speed indication ERR 0O5 occurs Filla syringe with 50 mL of Jet A fuel and run a CLEAN 1 CLEAN 2 RESET sequence several times The Emulsifier speed is automatically corrected each 10 seconds When the Speed seems to have only minor changes continue the test into the normal emulsification period During this cycle the RPM will be checked and if within tolerance will not give the ERR 0O5 code If the error cont tinues factory service will be required The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intend
19. ment ready for test 1 through Figure 3 Figure 5 2 1 The MAIN POWER is controlled by momentarily depressing flash at a steady rate which indicates instrument supply is ready for testing The power is turned off OFF switch If power is by momentarily depressing the inadvertently left on closing also turn off the instrument the right The batt the ON switch In the battery mode a steady lamp at the ON switch location indicates the battery level is sufficient for testing In the AC mode the lamp at the ON switch location will the AC source and t hand drive panel will tery is automatically charged and maintained when the AC power cord is attached to the power line 5 2 2 The TEST SELECT section allows the operator to select any of 4 standard test Jet A Jet B Individual test parameters are described in sections 9 0 through RR Clear amp Bright or Diesel 5 2 3 Each of the standard test sequences are prompted via the alpha numeric display The prompting is intended to assist the operator with both the next step requirements and timing position A count down timer is used to help the automatic function to operator functi 5 2 4 The RESET pushbutton located transition from tion on the main control panel automatically resets the electronic program to test scan and positions the syringe
20. n place depress the RUN pushbutton This will initiate the automatic program JET B PROGRAM Pulsed Tone 4 Seconds Auto 100 Adjust Period 2 30 Seconds Emulsification 30 Seconds Wait 40 Seconds Syringe Drive Down 25 Seconds Wait 64 Seconds Steady Tone 4 Seconds Meter Read and Display 10 Seconds 10 9 1 The program starts with a read meter warning followed by an AUTO 100 adjustment period During this 2 to 30 second period the turbidimeter will automatically adjust the light intensity to a 100 level If the sample is too opaque or a problem exist in the turbidity circuit an ERR 04 will be displayed after 30 seconds ERR Codes are described in section 15 0 10 9 2 After the emulsification period remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger Remove the plug from the bottom replace it with an ALUMICEL COALESCER and place the whole assembly onto the syringe drive mechanism Attach ground The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 10 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL lead between ground jack on side of syri
21. nd rotate to the marked position 9 9 5 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on and display the reading Record the reading and report as Microsep rating MSEP rating If the reading shuts down before the operator records the reading the RECALL switch can be pressed This will display the type of test previously selected and the results 10 0 JET B TEST PROCEDURE 10 1 Prepare the MICROSEP Mk X as stated in section 7 0 10 2 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located in the TEST SELECT box will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch Jet B This will initiate the standard automatic program for Jet B fuel 10 3 The annunciator lamp on the CLEAN 1 switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be started by momentarily depressing this switch 10 4 At the end of the first clean cycle when the mixer motor stops remove the syringe barrel from the emulsifier discard the fuel and drain the syringe thoroughly Add 50 1 mL of fresh fuel into the syringe and place the syringe barrel on the emulsifier mount turn to lock into place Visually inspect that the syringe barrel is properly aligned concentrically with the mixer and is not touching the propeller 10 4 1 The annunciator lamp on the CLEAN 2 switch will be illuminated which indicates the program can be contin
22. nge drive and ALUMICEL COALESCER Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel 10 9 3 When the syringe starts down remove and empty the sample vial and prepare for sample collection The audio alert and the C S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15 milliliters from the syringe 10 9 4 Wipe any fuel from outside vial surface and place the sample vial in the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position 10 9 5 When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on and display the reading Record the reading and report as Microsep rating MSEP rating If the reading shuts down before the operator records the reading the RECALL switch can be pressed This will display the type of test previously selected and the results 11 0 CLEAR AND BRIGHT TEST PROCEDURE 11 1 A numeric value can be determined with the Microsep Mk X relative to sample haze Using this procedure a fuel sample is passed through a filter to remove water and particulate contamination This sample provides a clear and bright reference which is compared to the original sample in the turbidimeter 2 Prepare the MICROSEP Mk X as stated in section 7 0 3 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located in the TEST SELECT box will then be scanning for your selection Depress switch CLEAR BRIGHT This will initiat
23. r remaining in the fuel The results are reported on a 0 100 scale to the nearest whole number High ratings indicate the water is easily coalesced and the fuel is relatively free of surfactant materials A test can be performed in approximately 5 minutes The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 3 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 5 0 APPARATUS 5 1 The Microsep Mk X is a completely portable and self contained unit operating on an internal rechargeable battery The unit may be operated at sites where no AC power supply is available It also may be operated power line Detachable power voltages The AC power source will while connected to an AC cords are available for various battery Space is available in the materials for running several tests power the unit and charge the case lid to store disposable 5 2 The main features of the Microsep Mk X are shown in Figure shows the right hand panel supporting the emulsifier and syringe drive Figure 2 shows the control panel Figure 3 shows the instru
24. ted in a location where an AC outlet is not available the instrument should be charged for approximately 16 hours before testing The unit will function properly for approximately 25 tests before battery recharging is necessary The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 8 0 PREPARATION OF SAMPLE 8 1 thoroughly with a clean sample into a clean beaker or directly into the syringe 8 2 If the sample for test limits let the container st clean beaker and let it come to opera Obtain and handle the samples with the u cleanliness as required in the ASTM Procedure pouring the test sample from container lintless wipe tmost care and D 3948 Before wipe the container outlet Then pour the test is not wi thin tand or preferably put sample in a the test temperature 9 0 JET A TEST PROCEDURE ting temperature 9 1 Prepare the MICROSEP Mk X as stated in section 7 0 9 2 Momentarily depress the ON switch The annunciator lamps located in the TEST SELECT box will then be scannin
25. the following 5 3 1 PIPETTE An automatic hand pipette for use with disposable plastic tip Supplied with Instrument Part No 140 90 5983 5 3 2 DRIP PAN A pan used to receive the waste fuel Supplied with Instrument Part No 140 90 7902 5 3 3 CONTAINER A bottle of distilled water Included in six pack supply kit 5 3 4 SYRINGE barrel and plunger A disposable 50 mL plastic syringe Part of Six Pack 5 3 5 SYRINGE PLUG A plug for the syringe Part of Six Pack 5 3 6 ALUMICEL COALESCER A pre calibrated aluminum throwaway coalescer cell with a tapered end to fit the syringe Part of Six Pack 5 3 7 VIALS A glass vial pre marked for proper turbidimeter positioning Part of Six Pack The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 5 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 5 4 SIX PACK A new syringe pipette tip test sample vial plug and ALUMICEL COALESCER are used in each test These disposable parts are available from Emcee in a kit containing all the disposables for 6 tests Part No 840 99 5944 6 0 REAG
26. time 14 3 9 The Recall switch will provide the revision level of the internal software 14 3 10 The Reset switch will return the instrument to the standard scan mode The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 16 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 15 0 ERROR CODE DESCRIPTIONS ERR O1 Syringe stalled while traveling up Usually caused by a conflict such as a case lid not being fully open Remove the mechanical restriction and press the reset button ERR O2 Syringe stalled while traveling down Usually caused by one of several errors such as leaving the syringe plug instead of the filter attached to the syringe a large misalignment of the piston centering causing a load due to the angle when the syringe is pressed sideways or foreign material can clog the syringe hole Remove the mechanical restriction and press the reset button If the stalled error cause can not be determined the operator should contact customer service ERR 03 This Syringe drive was either fast or slow by more than 2 seconds which is outside of approved limits for a valid test Usually cause
27. ued by momentarily depressing this switch The information contained in the accompanying document is proprietary and confidential and may not be copied in any manner without prior written consent of Emcee Electronics Inc The document and the material therein may not be used for any purpose other than that intended by Emcee Electronics Inc COPYRIGHT 2006 EMCEE ELECTRONICS INC 9 REVISION DATE JANUARY 3 2014 MICROSEP MARK X OPERATION MANUAL 10 5 Add about 15 or 20 mL of the fuel to be tested to a clean vial and insert into the TURBIDIMETER the hole directly above the PROGRAM and METER sections Align the black vial mark with the white line on the front panel 10 6 Remove the syringe from the emulsifier empty the fuel draining thoroughly and add 50 1 mL of test fuel 10 7 Using a fresh tip on the hand pipette add 50 microliters of clean water to fuel sample as follows Push in plunger immerse tip just below the water surface release the plunger and withdraw from the water slowly to avoid water drips adhering to the outside of the tip Immerse the tip of the pipette just below the fuel surface in the center of the syringe to ensure the water drops break away cleanly and fall to the bottom push the plunger withdraw the pipette and then release the plunger 10 8 Place the syringe on the emulsifier turning to lock in place 10 9 When securely i
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