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Dynisco Polymer Test SystemsLMI 4000SeriesMeltIndexerManualVersion 4.1Manual Part Number: M0704Original Language Version38 Forge ParkwayFranklin, MA 02038Phone 1 508 541 9400Fax 1 508 541 6206www.dynisco.com
NoticeThis manual contains descriptions, drawings and specifications for a Dynisco Polymer TestSystems Product. Equipment or products made prior to or subsequent to the publicationdate of this manual may have parts, features, options or configurations that are not coveredin this manual. Specifications contained herein are subject to change by Dynisco PolymerTest Systems without prior notice. Dynisco Polymer Test Systems is not responsible forerrors or omissions that may be contained herein or for incidental or consequential damagesin connection with the furnishing or use of this information. The information contained inthis manual is the property of Dynisco Polymer Test Systems, unless otherwise stated.Comments or suggestions for possible improvement to the manual are appreciated and maybe sent to the following location:38 Forge ParkwayFranklin, MA 02038Phone 1 508 541 9400Fax 1 508 541 6206www.dynisco.com
ContentsIntroduction1About DYNISCO POLYMER TEST SYSTEMS Inc. . 1How to Use this Manual. . 1Typographic Conventions . 2How to Contact Dynisco Polymer Test Systems Inc. 2Model Descriptions . 2On Overview of MI . 3ASTM Melt Index Tests. . 3Method A . 3Method A/B . 3Method B . . 3Series 4000 Product Offerings: . 3Introduction. . 3Model 4001 . 4Model 4002 . . 4Model 4003 . . 4Model 4004 . 4Method B Encoder Option . 4Pneumatic Lift. 5Mini-Lift . 5Intrinsic Viscosity Option . 5Getting Started6Unpacking the Indexer . 6Bench Requirements and Placement . 6Level the Melt Indexer . 6Pneumatic lift setup. . 7Installing the Digital Encoder . 7RTD Connection . 9Power Cord . 9Printer Connection . 9Computer Connection . 9Options:. 9Safety10Use gloves, it's HOT! . 10Electrical Hazard . 10Calibration Thermometers use Mercury. 10Pinch Points. 11Fumes from Materials . 11Pre-Run Check List . 11Series 4000 Melt Indexer Operation ManualContents i
Series 4000: A Guided Tour12Four Options from the main menu screen. . 12Overview. . 12Setup . 12Edit. . 12Run. 12System. . 12Navigating the Keypad. . 13Introduction. 13The Keypad . 13Keypad Definitions . 14Configuring the Instrument15Intro: The SYS (SYSTEM) Mode. . 15Selecting CALIB (Calibration) in the SYS Mode . 16CALIB:Digital Flag Home. 16CALIB:RTD Electronics. 16CALIB:RTD Sensor. . 16CALIB:Optical Flag. 16CALIB:Intrinsic Viscosity Offset . 16Selecting TEST in the SYS Mode . 17TEST:RTD Display . 17TEST:Digital Encoder . 17TEST:Printer . . 17TEST:Display Brightness . 17The SETUP mode . 17Introduction. . 17REJECTION . 17AVERAGE . 17MFR / MVR . 17B FLAG . 17VISCOSITY. 17PRINTER . . 17FORM FEED . 17COMM PORT. 18MINI LIFT . . 18PNEU LIFT. . 18LOCKOUT . . 18DATE and TIME . 18MACHINE ID. 18LANGUAGE . 18ORIFICE DIA . 18ORIFICE LEN . 18Programming . 18Introduction. 18Create (New) . 18Recall (Old). 18Save Program . 18While EDITING . 18Method A Run Parameters . 19Method A/B Run Parameters . 19Method B Run Parameters . 19RATIO (Flow Ratio) Run parameters . 20Series 4000 Melt Indexer Operation ManualContents ii
Run a Program. 20Method "A" Run21General Description . 21Calculations: Method A . 21Power-Up . 21Introduction. 21Programming a Method A . 21Machine Setup . 22Loading the Sample. . 23Loading the Barrel . 23Bubbles . 23RUN . 23Making the Cut . 24Weigh the Sample . 24Cleaning Up . 25User Tips: . 25User Tip #1 . . 25User Tip #2 . . 25Always leave the barrel clean. . 26Cleaning Up a really Big Mess . 26Method "A/B" Run27General Description . 27Calculations : Method A/B . 27Programming Method A/B . 27Introduction. . 28Machine Setup . 28The Actual Run . 29How to do it: Step by Step . 29Instrument Prep . . 29Loading the Barrel . 29Inserting the Timing Flag. 30Making the Cut . 31Cleaning Up . 31Your data. . 31Method "B" Run32General Description . 32Calculations: Method B . 32Programming Method B . 33Method B Flags Setup. 33Choosing a Timing Flag. 34The Actual Run . 35How to do it: Step by Step . 35Instrument Prep . . 35Loading the Barrel . 35Timing Flag and Starting the Run . 36Cleaning Up . 37“Flow Ratio” Runs39Flow Rate Ratio test and the Pneumatic Lift Option. 39Series 4000 Melt Indexer Operation ManualContents iii
What is it? . . 39Why do it?. . 39Flow Rate Ratio - How to Do It . 39“Intrinsic Viscosity” Runs with PET41Calculating PET I.V. from the Melt Indexer . 41What is it? . . 41Why do it?. 42How to do it . 42Charge Weight44The Amount of Sample . 44A-Standard Operating Procedure46Introduction:. . 46Instrument Preparation . 46Conducting the Test . 47Clean Up . 47Your data. . 47Out of Control Action List48Actions . 48Generic Run Check List . 48Model 4004 and Computer Control49Introduction . 49The Digital Encoder: Use and Calibration50Introduction. . 50Method B Encoder Option . 50Encoder Advantages . 50Why use it? . . 51Digital Encoder Installation . 51Programming for use with the Digital Encoder. 52Method B: Setup . 52Enable the Digital Encoder . 52Auto Flag ON/OFF . 52Flag Calculation MANUAL or AUTO? . 53AUTO flag selected . 53So you picked MANUAL . 53Encoder Homing and Maintenance . 53Digital Flag Home. 53Testing and Maintenance . 53Complete Digital Encoder Calibration . 54Referenced Spec D1238-95 . 54Pneumatic Lift Options59Pneumatic Lift . 59Introduction. . 59Activation and Operation . 59Series 4000 Melt Indexer Operation ManualContents iv
Mini-Lift. . 59Introduction. 59Activation and Operation . 59Instrument Calibration60RTD Electronics . 60RTD Sensor . 60Calibration Steps: . 60SINGLE . 60DOUBLE . 61Optical Flag . 61Calibration Steps: . 61Digital Encoder Calibration . 62Calibration:Digital Flag Home. 62Intrinsic Viscosity . 62Offset . 62Instrument Maintenance and Troubleshooting63Maintenance . 63Daily. 63Weekly . 63Monthly or Long Term . 63Barrel Diameter. . 64Support Vendors . 64Conversion Factors . 65Troubleshooting . 65Flow Rates are Changing . 65Temperature is Unstable . 66Mercury Separation in Thermometer . 66Reuniting Mercury Thermometers . 66Pneumatic Lift Troubleshooting .
Dynisco Polymer Test is a manufacturer of laboratory test equipment supplying capillary rheometers, melt indexers, a variety of impact testers, coefficient of friction testers, contact angle testers, film tensile testers and other small test devices. Through its innovative work with electronics and mechanical design, .
