Cannon CAV 4.2, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...CAV 4 2 Dual Bath Kinematic Viscometer Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...strument Company and CAV are registered trademarks of Cannon Instrument Company Contact Address CANNON Instrument Company 2139 High Tech Road State College PA 16803 USA Phone 1 814 353 8000 1 800 676...

Page 3: ...GUI 16 Adjust the Default Wash Settings CAV 4 2 GUI 17 Run a Wash CAV 4 2 GUI 17 Train Sensors CAV 4 2 GUI 18 Run a Sample Test CAV 4 2 GUI 20 Review and Export Data CAV 4 2 GUI 21 Connecting with VIS...

Page 4: ...method settings 44 Adjust Default Wash Settings 49 Create a Standard CAV Data Table Analysis 49 Maintenance and Service 51 Update CAV 4 2 Software and Firmware 51 Tools and Materials Required 51 Prep...

Page 5: ...ure 15 Train Screen 19 Figure 16 Methods Screen 20 Figure 17 Verify Known KV Field Entry Screen 20 Figure 18 Closed Network Settings 22 Figure 19 Network Connections 25 Figure 20 Connection Properties...

Page 6: ...s Required to Connect Equipment 23 Table 16 VISCPRO II Registry Entries 24 Table 17 CAV 4 2 Registry Entries 29 Table 18 GUI Screen Details 31 Table 19 VISCPRO Window Details 34 Table 20 Default User...

Page 7: ...Weight 63 kg 140 lb Operational temperature range 20 C to 100 C 0 01 C without a TE bath cooler the minimum temperature is 5 C above ambient temperature Up to 150 C 0 03 C with integrated high tempera...

Page 8: ...ate the CAV 4 2 Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit If you have questions regarding...

Page 9: ...the electrical specifications of the instrument Never operate the equipment with a damaged MAINS AC power cable Use only the manufacturer supplied MAINS AC power cable This cable must be inserted int...

Page 10: ...n as they are received Caution Many components are fragile Use caution when moving and handling the CAV 4 2 and accessories 1 Carefully unpack the entire contents of the shipment 2 Referring to the pa...

Page 11: ...2 62 1500 2 1 2 white nylon tees 2 62 1500 4 Exhaust 6 mm blue FEP tubing 15 ft 81 2102 Table 4 Packing List Tools Description Part Number 1 8 Allen wrench 27 1340 3 16 Allen wrench 68 0464 T wrench...

Page 12: ...t adapter 68 0496 8 port network switch 68 0495 USB cable 68 0508 USB flash drive 17 5121 Table 7 Packing List Spares Description Part Number 6 A fuses 4 28 0851 12 A fuses 4 25 2455 Thermal fuse 68 0...

Page 13: ...ription Hose connections Complete CAV 4 2 1 8 blue FEP tubing 25 ft MAINS AC power cable 1 2 white nylon tubing 15 ft Waste receiver Bottle caps for GL 38 bottles 4 Solvent 20 micron filters 4 7 8 wre...

Page 14: ...t be located near a MAINS AC power connection capable of providing sufficient current 10 A at 115 VAC to the CAV 4 2 Depending on the materials tested solvent used and laboratory regulations the work...

Page 15: ...onnector Figure 3 Solvent Inlets 6 Insert the solvent tubing into the solvent bottle a Thread the tubing through the bottle cap b Screw a 20 micron filter onto the end of the tubing c Screw the bottle...

Page 16: ...the tubing through the compression nut c Slide the ferrule onto the tubing Position it 1 2 from the end of the tubing d Insert the tubing into the outlet fitting until the ferrule is seated e Tighten...

Page 17: ...ost operations See Table 9 for bath fluid selection See Figure 4 for bath location overview Table 9 Silicone Bath Fluid Selection Bath Operating Range Recommended Bath Fluid Viscosity 20 C to 100 C 10...

Page 18: ...he hood in position 3 Insert the 3 16 Allen wrench into each drain plug access hole and verify that the drain plug is closed clockwise to close See Figure 5 for drain plug location Figure 5 Temperatur...

Page 19: ...V 4 2 2 Plug the power cord into the MAINS AC outlet at the work station 3 optional Connect the CAV 4 2 to the network switch with one CAT cable 4 optional Connect the network switch to the PC with a...

Page 20: ...cond bath Calibrate Temperature CAV 4 2 GUI The temperature calibration of the CAV 4 2 should be verified whenever the instrument is moved bath fluid is refilled or a new temperature is to be used The...

Page 21: ...e bath fluid Read the reference temperature 4 From the main screen click the current bath temperature button for the appropriate bath The temperature calibration screen opens 5 Click the Reference Tem...

Page 22: ...ssembled CAV 4 2 Rubber stoppers 1 From the main screen swipe the screen with left or right to move to the appropriate bath screen 2 On the bath screen click on the Service button The services menu op...

Page 23: ...2 On the bath screen click the Settings button The settings menu opens 3 Click Default Wash The Wash screen opens See Figure 13 Figure 13 Settings Menu and Wash Screen 4 Verify and adjust the wash val...

Page 24: ...at that temperature again Retraining for a particular temperature is only necessary when the viscometer tube is changed or if sensor performance changes over time See Table 13 for tools and materials...

Page 25: ...reen click the tube button for the appropriate bath The train screen opens See Figure 15 Figure 15 Train Screen Note Do not check the Prewash or Trip Points Only boxes 4 Click Start Training 5 When tr...

Page 26: ...eparation materials 1 Following your laboratory practices prepare a 10 mL sample of test oil in the provided sample vials and then insert the sample vial into position 1 of the appropriate carousel 2...

Page 27: ...ts button to review the test results Review and Export Data CAV 4 2 GUI Once a test completes the results can be exported to a USB drive in CSV format 1 From the main screen click the Results button 2...

Page 28: ...necting with VISCPRO II The CAV 4 2 ships from CANNON ready for deployment on a dedicated closed network 1 Figure 18 displays the default settings for the closed network Figure 18 Closed Network Setti...

Page 29: ...bles red 1 1 per CAV 4 2 USB flash drive with VISCPRO II installation software and drivers USB to Ethernet adapter PC with Windows 10 8 port network switch 1 Start and log onto the PC 2 Plug the USB t...

Page 30: ...the health of your Windows installation Table 16 VISCPRO II Registry Entries Registry Key Default value Description EthernetPortNumber 1982 TCP port on which VISCPRO listens EthernetServerIPAddress 1...

Page 31: ...nnection See Figure 19 Figure 19 Network Connections 3 Right click the connection and select Properties The Connection Properties window opens See Figure 20 Figure 20 Connection Properties 4 Click Con...

Page 32: ...s to 10 0 1 2 the subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 and the default gateway to 10 0 1 1 then click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window 10 Click OK to close the Properties window 11 I...

Page 33: ...d Select Allow the connection Click Next Check all boxes Domain Private and Public Click Next In the Name field enter Viscpro_IN Click Finish 4 Configure an outbound rule In the upper left corner clic...

Page 34: ...connection Click Next Check all boxes Domain Private and Public Click Next In the Name field enter Ping Out Click Finish 7 Close the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security window Configure USB Power...

Page 35: ...the registry Caution Editing registry entries may be hazardous to the health of your Windows installation Table 17 CAV 4 2 Registry Entries Registry Key CAV 4 2 GUI Default value Description Ethernet...

Page 36: ...between the programs The operating status of the CAV 4 2 is shown on the left most button of the main screen menu of the CAV 4 2 GUI This button toggles between Local Mode and Remote Mode A green ico...

Page 37: ...sample Click center of carousel for bath options Screen sliders Left right arrows Slides between screens Status Sensors Displays the status of the bath sensors Red unavailable Green covered Gray uncov...

Page 38: ...32 CAV 4 2 Operation Manual Figure 24 Main Screen Figure 25 Bath Screen Bath screen menu Carousel Slider Bath 1 Status Status Main screen menu Actions Bath 2 Actions Carousel Carousel Slider Slider...

Page 39: ...he general interface application and instrument analysis specific modules Figure 26 shows a typical VISCPRO II interface with an open instrument window analysis log application specific status window...

Page 40: ...vice servicing an attached instrument Window managing the open windows Help managing VISCPRO help CAV 4 2 Instrument Window Use this window to view the status of the instrument and manage sample test...

Page 41: ...window If no user is logged in VISCPRO II displays the default account Unknown Technician The CAV 4 2 GUI does not display login status Log In Log in as soon as possible to avoid problems You can log...

Page 42: ...I click Users Logout Connect VISCPRO II to the CAV 4 2 VISCPRO II and the CAV 4 2 must be set up and communicating prior to attempting to establish a connection Refer to Connecting with VISCPRO II for...

Page 43: ...lower the display hood and plumbing lid 2 Carefully insert a thermometer through the access hole in the display hood and into the bath until the top of the thermometer is in the middle of the capilla...

Page 44: ...scometer tube sensors The Train viscometer tube sensors window opens 4 Optional Check Prewash to run a wash cycle prior to training sensors 5 Optional Check Trip Points Only to skip adjusting the powe...

Page 45: ...n the vial is raised into position and the viscometer tube displaces some sample 3 Follow your laboratory practices to prepare 10 mL samples and load the vials into the carousel 10 mL is half a vial 4...

Page 46: ...all entries from all trays Save Tray to Archive saves the current tray carousel to an archive file Each saved tray is associated with a specific bath You cannot save a tray for bath 1 and load it int...

Page 47: ...ociated with the sample test Preheater settings can be modified by editing the configuration of a specific sample test or editing the test method template See Table 21 Table 21 Preheater Settings Para...

Page 48: ...the correct tube and enter the appropriate number of duty cycle into the Sample Cup Heater Duty Cycle Parameter Value field Click Save and then Close 3 For CAV 4 2 GUI navigate to the appropriate Bat...

Page 49: ...un all of the calibration standards as method Verify Known KV 3 When all tests have completed from the VISCPRO II Menu select Configure instrument group instrument Tube Calibration The Tube Calibratio...

Page 50: ...t Method Settings For VISCPRO II select Configure instrument group instrument Print Instrument Settings The Select Methods to Print window opens Select the methods to print Shift left click to select...

Page 51: ...Type No preheat Minimum preheat starts the preheat cycle as soon as the previous sample begins running and runs for at least the set preheat time Serialized preheat starts the preheat cycle after the...

Page 52: ...x time sec to fill the solvent bulb with solvent A Maximum Solvent B Fill Time Max time sec to fill the solvent bulb with solvent B Maximum Solvent C Fill Time Max time sec to fill the solvent bulb wi...

Page 53: ...lb 1 Overdraw Time Time sec that the sample is pulled past the target sensor during a bulb 1 sample fill Bulb 2 Overdraw Time Time sec that the sample is pulled past the target sensor during a bulb 2...

Page 54: ...lux determinations in order to be considered for inclusion in a matched set Drop Criteria Mode Determines how the efflux determination will be selected for inclusion in a matched set Use Percent Diffe...

Page 55: ...II database 1 Select Analysis View Analysis The Choose Analysis window opens 2 Open Basic Package 3 Click on CAV DATA Table 4 Select Define and Open New Configuration Click OK The CAV Analysis Configu...

Page 56: ...KE contribution of the kinetic energy correction to the measured viscosity Known KV Value entered for the known KV of the sample Diff KV difference between the measured KV and the known KV Temp Averag...

Page 57: ...baths sample handlers and valve controls It is installed directly onto the respective controller boards using the UI updater VISCPRO II this software is installed on the controlling PC Tools and Mater...

Page 58: ...der mode 8 After the CAV finishes its rebooting routine power cycle the unit by completely turning it off with the power switch on the hood waiting 10 seconds then turning it on Update the Controller...

Page 59: ...2 Drain the silicone bath fluid into a clean container and save for refilling the unit 3 Raise the hood 4 Note the solvent line connections Gently unscrew the solvent lines from the top of the viscom...

Page 60: ...anged 17 Train the sensors 18 Verify the Default Wash and Method Settings especially Verify Known KV for the bath in which the tube was changed 19 Calibrate the new viscometer tube Replace Power Suppl...

Page 61: ...dosing chasing must be adjusted to see the solvents that are drawn past them When the chamber is full of solvent adjust the sensors by turning the set screws counter clockwise until the associated gr...

Page 62: ...r in excess of the terms of this warranty shall not be binding upon the Company unless placed in writing and approved by an officer of the Company Reagent and Chemical Warranty CANNON Instrument Compa...

Page 63: ...return of the product to your location A detailed explanation of the reason for the return If the product is not covered by warranty the customer will be provided with an estimate of the repair costs...

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