Ahiba IR User's Guide
Ahiba IR
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Maintenance Precautions
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Unit should be operated, maintained and repaired only by authorized,
trained personnel.
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Careful cleaning of the unit enhances the reliability and extends the life
of the equipment.
Chemical Handling Precautions
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Always observe the standards and regulations applicable to the
chemicals being used.
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Datacolor assumes no responsibility for the handling of chemicals.
Operating Principles
Ahiba IR consists of a rotating wheel that accommodates a maximum of 20
beakers. The unit employs a radiant infra-red heating technology to heat the
liquor in the beakers, and uses an air-cooling system. This design reduces
energy consumption while providing temperature control and accuracy.
Heating and Cooling Schematic
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Three (3) high-performance infrared lamps are used to heat the
beakers. They are mounted at the top of the unit. The heat is
transferred from the beaker to the dyebath liquor.
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The design of the beakers ensures accurate beaker-to-beaker
temperatures.
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A reference beaker fitted with a temperature sensor is used to measure
the dyebath temperature. The actual temperature is reported to the
controller via a rotary switch.
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A high CFM blower fan is used to draw fresh air into the chamber, to
cool the beakers. The hot air is released through an exhaust channel
