Bulteh 2000 SMART EBULLIOMETER User manual

SMART
EBULLIOMETER
USER’S GUIDE
Document revision: 11
25.05.2022
Firmware Version 01.11B

CONTENTS:
1. General information.........................................................................................................................4
1.1. Applications..................................................................................................................................4
1.2. Working principle.........................................................................................................................4
1.3. Working using classic ebulliometer..............................................................................................4
1.4. Working using SMART EBULLIOMETER ................................................................................4
2. Description.......................................................................................................................................4
2.1. Appearance....................................................................................................................................4
2.2. Measuring system .........................................................................................................................6
2.3. Schematic of cooling system connections ....................................................................................6
2.4. Display and keyboard....................................................................................................................7
2.5. Rear panel .....................................................................................................................................7
3. Characteristics..................................................................................................................................8
3.1. Measuring characteristics..............................................................................................................8
3.2. Operating conditions.....................................................................................................................8
3.3. Power source.................................................................................................................................8
3.4. Additional characteristics..............................................................................................................8
4. Installing and preparation for work..................................................................................................8
5. Working with the device..................................................................................................................9
5.1. Starting up.....................................................................................................................................9
5.2. Home screen..................................................................................................................................9
5.3. "Measurement" mode..................................................................................................................10
5.3.1. Automatic reading of the boiling point and the percentage of alcohol....................................12
5.3.2. Manual reading of the boiling point and the percentage of alcohol.........................................12
5.4. "Settings" menu...........................................................................................................................15
5.4.1. "Login" menu...........................................................................................................................15
5.4.2. "Wine settings" menu...............................................................................................................16
5.4.2.1. Editing of Sugar content .......................................................................................................17
5.4.2.2. Editing of alcohol content correction....................................................................................18
5.4.2.3. Editing the note.....................................................................................................................18
5.4.3. "Cleaning" mode......................................................................................................................19
5.4.4. "Water" mode...........................................................................................................................20
5.4.5. "Calibration" menu ..................................................................................................................22
5.4.5.1. Temperature sensor calibration.............................................................................................22
5.4.5.2. Alcohol contents calibration .................................................................................................24
5.4.6. "Configuration" menu..............................................................................................................24
5.4.6.1. Language select.....................................................................................................................24
5.4.6.2. Date & Time..........................................................................................................................25
5.4.6.3. Temperature scale.................................................................................................................25
5.4.6.4. Pressure sensor......................................................................................................................25
5.4.6.5. Printer....................................................................................................................................26
5.4.6.6. Buzzer ...................................................................................................................................27
5.4.7. "File management" menu.........................................................................................................27
5.4.7.1. Data collection upload ..........................................................................................................28
5.4.7.2. Error log upload....................................................................................................................32
5.4.7.3. Diagnostic files upload..........................................................................................................33
5.4.7.4. Upload all files......................................................................................................................35
5.4.7.5. Pressure calibration restore...................................................................................................35
5.4.7.6. Serial number restore............................................................................................................36
5.4.8. Firmware update ......................................................................................................................37

5.4.9. About device............................................................................................................................39
5.4.10. System....................................................................................................................................39
5.5. "Cooling" mode...........................................................................................................................39
6. Errors description...........................................................................................................................40
6.1. Error group table:........................................................................................................................41
6.2. Description of error group 1: File system errors.........................................................................41
6.3. Description of error group 2: Disk errors - SD card or USB flash memory...............................41
6.4. Description of error group 3: User settings related errors ..........................................................41
6.5. Description of error group 4: File management related errors....................................................42
6.6. Description of error group 5: Real time clock related errors......................................................42
6.7. Description of error group 6: Power block and power management related errors....................42
6.8. Description of error group 7 : EEPROM related errors..............................................................43
6.9. Description of error group 8: System timers related errors ........................................................43
6.10. Description of error group 9: Atmospheric pressure sensor related errors...............................43
6.11. Description of error group 10: Temperature sensor related errors............................................44
6.12. Description of error group 11: Cooling fan related errors ........................................................44
6.13. Description of error group 12: Boiling temperature determination algorithm related errors ...44
6.14. Description of error group 13: Printer errors............................................................................44
7. WARRANTY CARD ....................................................................................................................45

1. General information
1.1. Applications
The main application of SMART EBULLIOMETER is for volume content measurement of ethyl alcohol in
wine but it is possible to be used for volume content measurement of ethyl alcohol in other low alcohol
content liquids - for example beer.
1.2. Working principle
The ebulliometer working principle is based on calculation of volume content of ethyl alcohol as a function
of difference between distilled water boiling temperature and sample boiling temperature at the one and same
atmospheric pressure.
A = f(dT), [%]
where:
A- volume content of ethyl alcohol [ % ]
dT = Tw - Ts
Tw - distilled water boiling temperature.
The distilled water boiling temperature depends on atmospheric pressure.
Ts - sample boiling temperature.
The sample boiling temperature depends on the atmospheric pressure at the time of measurement, on
the alcohol content and also on the content of the other components included in the sample.
1.3. Working using classic ebulliometer
When working with a classic ebulliometer the laboratory assistant must :
1) To measure distilled water boiling temperature Tw
2) To measure sample boiling temperature Ts
3) To calculate temperature difference dT
4) To determine volume content of ethyl alcohol Afrom the ebulliometric table depending on dT.
1.4. Working using SMART EBULLIOMETER
When working with SMART EBULLIOMETER the laboratory assistant must :
1) To start sample measurement.
All other activities are fully automated as:
- Distilled water boiling temperature Tw is calculated, based on measured atmospheric pressure from the
embedded precise atmospheric pressure sensor.
- Sample boiling temperature Ts is measured from the precise temperature sensor immersed in the boiling
sample and the built-in boiling temperature determination algorithm.
- Temperature difference dT is automatically calculated.
- Volume content of ethyl alcohol A is automatically calculated based on calculated dT and the built-in
ebulliometric table
2. Description
2.1. Appearance

Fig.1

2.2. Measuring system
Fig.2
2.3. Schematic of cooling system connections
Fig. 3

2.4. Display and keyboard
Fig. 4
2.5. Rear panel
Fig. 5

3. Characteristics
3.1. Measuring characteristics
at alcohol content measurement:
Range (% by volume )
0 -15
15 - 25
Resolution
0,01%
0,01%
Repeatability
±0,05%
±0,1%
Measurement accuracy (absolute)
±0,1%
±0,2%
at boiling temperature measurement:
Range
0 -120 °C
Resolution
0,001 °C
Repeatability
±0,02 °C
Measurement accuracy (absolute)
±0,03 °C
at atmospheric pressure measurement:
Range
700 - 1100 hPa
Resolution
0,1 hPa
Repeatability
±0,2 hPa
Measurement accuracy (absolute)
±0,3 hPa
Quantity of sample measured (cleaning and analysis) - about 150 ml
Time per measurement < 6 min.
3.2. Operating conditions
Ambient temperature........................................................................... 15-35 °C
Relative ambient humidity.................................................................. 30-80 %
Temperature of sample measured........................................................ 10-45 °C
3.3. Power source
Stationary......................................................... 230/110 V AC +10/-15% 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ......................................... < 200VA
3.4. Additional characteristics
Overall dimension (H x W x D) ...................... 485 х 230 х 220 mm
Weight .............................................................. 6 kg
4. Installing and preparation for work
Place the meter in vertical position on a smooth and level surface (table, writing desk, etc.).
Connect the cooling water to water supply network or another source of cooling water as shown in
Fig. 3.
The source of cooling water shall meet the following requirements:
- Temperature - not higher than 25°C
- Flow rate - from 0.5 to 1.0 L/min.
Put both Vinyl hoses 8mm x 1.5 m and tighten the fixing clamps at the inlet and outlet of the
cooling system.
Connect the cooling system inlet to a water supply network or another source of cooling water as
shown in Fig. 3. Consult a technician for supplying of suitable part.

Water at the device cooling system outlet is taken away to the sewerage network by gravity.
Turn on cooling water, adjust the flow rate from 0.5 to 1.0 L/min (using tap) and check for leaks at
connection points.
Attention: Make sure the output hose of cooling system is not blocked (folded, pressed, squeezed etc.).
The output hose blockage leads to flooding of measuring system and serious damage of the device
Remove the polyethylene bag covering the inlet of the measuring system.
Put the free end of the 3 mm x 1.5 m vinyl hose connected to the discharge valve (Fig. 2) into a suitable
vessel for collection of samples measured or directly to the sewerage.
Connect the power cable to the meter.
Connect the power cable to a mains supply source of nominal voltage in accordance with the nameplate at
the rear panel of the device.
Attention: Power device from 3-prong grounded schuko plug only
5. Working with the device
5.1. Starting up
After the connecting the power cable to the electrical network and turning the power on using <On/OFF>
switch ( see Fig. 5) the device start its work with a procedure that checks all critical components ( power
block, sensors etc.) and also deleting of obsolete files from the build-in SD card - data collection files, error
log files and diagnostic files ( see items 5.4.7.1, 5.4.7.2 and 5.4.7.3 ).
During the components checking procedure is in progress, the current software version is displayed
at the bottom of the display (for example "Firmware version: ET01.01B")
In case of a fault is detected in some of the components, the corresponding error message appears
on the display.
After a checking procedure completes, the device beeps.
Note: Please see chapter 5.4.5.6 about enabling and disabling the buzzer.
5.2. Home screen
The Home screen appears after the Starting Up procedure complete.

From this screen you may select the icon "Measurement" or "Settings" using the buttons <Left
arrow> / <Right arrow>.
5.3. "Measurement" mode
"Measurement" mode is designed to determine the boiling point of the sample(wine) and calculating the
volume percentage of ethyl alcohol.
Attention: During this procedure tap water must flow through the cooling system ( see point 4).
Before starting "Measurement" mode the measuring system should be flush with wine to be measured.
Close the discharge valve (see Fig. 2), and fill the measuring system to the top with wine to be measured
(about 100 ml). Then open the discharge valve to evacuate the measuring system. This way the measuring
system will be flushed and prepared for measurement.
Close the discharge valve, measure another 50 mL from the sample and pour it into the inlet of the
measuring system.
Adjust the wine volume to the printed mark ( see Fig. 6 ) on the reactor by opening the valve to drain the
excess wine. During the volume adjustment, the mark should be at your eye level.
Fig. 6