Cannon D155 Installation instructions manual

Instruction & Operation
Manual
D155
Density Meter

CANNON
®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.1c – March 2017;
CANNON
®Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road •State College, PA •16803 •USA
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CANNON
®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.1c – March 2017;
CANNON
®Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road •State College, PA •16803 •USA
Table of contents Page
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 2
1-1. Overview of the instrument ........................................................................................................................... 2
1-2. About the manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1-3. Safety symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Preparations for measurement ................................................................................................................................... 7
2-1. Supplied parts with D155 .............................................................................................................................. 7
2-2. Installation and start-up ................................................................................................................................. 9
2-2-1. Power cable........................................................................................................................................ 9
2-2-2. Connecting the tube lines – D155 with Peristaltic Pump................................................................. 10
2-2-3. Connecting the tube lines – D155 without Pump ............................................................................ 10
2-3. Parts name and functions............................................................................................................................. 11
2-3-1. Outward appearance and configuration ........................................................................................... 11
2-3-2. Key functions (General description)................................................................................................ 13
2-3-3. LCD Display Layout........................................................................................................................ 14
2-4. Display during initialization ........................................................................................................................ 14
2-4-1. The initial display upon power up ................................................................................................... 14
2-4-2. Display during warm up period ....................................................................................................... 14
2-4-3. Display after warm-up ..................................................................................................................... 14
2-5. Preparation before measurements................................................................................................................ 15
3. Basic procedure....................................................................................................................................................... 16
3-1. Flow chart for the basic measuring procedure............................................................................................. 16
3-2. Factor calibration with pure water............................................................................................................... 17
3-3. Measuring procedure ................................................................................................................................... 20
3-4. Clean measuring cell after measurements ................................................................................................... 22
3-5. Procedure after a day’s measurements ........................................................................................................ 23
4. Menu Navigation..................................................................................................................................................... 24
4-1. Menu:1 View Stored Results....................................................................................................................... 24
4-2. Menu 2: Set Sampling Time........................................................................................................................ 25
4-3. Menu 3: Select Oil Table............................................................................................................................. 25
4-4. Menu 4: Set Test Temperature .................................................................................................................... 26
4-5. Menu 5: Set Date and Time......................................................................................................................... 26
4-6. Menu 6: Set LCD Contrast .......................................................................................................................... 27
4-7. Menu 7: Reset Test Number........................................................................................................................ 27
4-8. Menu 8: Clear Stored Results...................................................................................................................... 27
4-9. Menu 9: Export Stored Data to USB Drive................................................................................................. 28
4-10. Menu 10: View Serial No. & Firmware Ver. ............................................................................................ 29
4-11. Parameters and default .............................................................................................................................. 30
4-12. How to connect the optional printer or a personal computer (PC) ............................................................ 31

CANNON
®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.1c – March 2017;
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®Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road •State College, PA •16803 •USA
5. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................32
5-1. Daily check ..................................................................................................................................................32
5-1-1. Cleaning the measuring cell .............................................................................................................32
5-2. Other maintenance .......................................................................................................................................33
5-2-1. Replacement of the power fuse ........................................................................................................33
5-2-2. Adjustment of Injection Adapter (and tightening of tube nozzles) ..................................................33
5-2-3. Replacement of optional peristaltic pump tubing.............................................................................35
6. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................37
6-1. Error messages and remedies.......................................................................................................................37
6-2. Symptoms for error numbers and associated remedies................................................................................37
6-3. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................38
6-3-1. Cannot turn on the main unit with the power switch........................................................................38
6-3-2. “Ready to Test” message does not appear and/or cell temperature is unstable................................39
6-3-3. The unit does not work even though power is on.............................................................................39
6-3-4. LCD does not function .....................................................................................................................39
6-3-5. Key entry does not work ..................................................................................................................40
6-3-6. Air bubbles are easily trapped in the sample and visible in the measurement cell...........................40
6-3-7. There is poor repeatability on measured values ...............................................................................41
6-3-8. Sampling time is too long (optional peristaltic pump) .....................................................................42
6-3-9. Measuring time is too long...............................................................................................................43
6-3-10. Data cannot be stored in the memory.............................................................................................43
7. Others ......................................................................................................................................................................44
7-1. Basic specifications......................................................................................................................................44
7-2. Principle of measurement ............................................................................................................................45
7-2-1. Oscillating U-tube Cell ....................................................................................................................45
7-2-2. Density Tables..................................................................................................................................46
7-3. Warranty/Return Information ......................................................................................................................48

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®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.1c – March 2017;
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® Instrument Company
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1. Introduction
1-1. Overview of the instrument
Please read this manual thoroughly in advance for the best performance of the equipment.
Thank you for your patronage of CANNON products. The D155 Density Meter you have purchased is
an oscillation-type density/specific gravity meter which can measure density, specific gravity and API
degrees. This meter is equipped with thermal control, which enables you to set a measurement
temperature. Also an optional peristaltic pump is available (factory installed) for sampling, thus
measurement is made easier by just pressing a button.
Key Features
1) Density, specific gravity and API degrees can be easily measured.
2) Measurement can be started simply by pressing a button.
3) The built-in thermal control enables you to set a measurement temperature in the range between
15°C to 25°C.
4) Measurement results on the display can be selected from density, specific gravity or API degrees.
5) The meter can be calibrated on one-point with pure water.
6) An optional printer can be connected, or data can be exported as an MS-Excel file and saved to an
external USB storage device for analysis on a personal computer.

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1-2. About the manual
Please keep this manual near your system so that you can easily access to the necessary information
you are looking for while operating or preparing for measurement.
The examples below represent the three types of messages (warning, caution, and note) encountered
throughout the manual.
1. Where there exists a danger of physical injury or even possible death:
Warning!
There exists
the danger of physical injury or even possible death if the
instruction is disregarded.
2. Where there exists a danger of property damage:
Caution!
There exists the danger of property damage if the instruction is
ignored.
3. When there exists a possibility of failure of instrument performance:
Note:
There exists the possibility of failure of instrument performance.
If ignored, warranty may not be covered.
* It is prohibited to copy or reproduce in part or in whole this manual without authorization by copyright.
* If you should find any part in this manual not clear to understand or missing article, contact your local
dealer or sales representative.
* Manufacturer will not be liable for any loss or damage directly or indirectly caused by use of the
instrument or its consequences.
* This manual pertains directly to the D155. For details relating to other accessories or equipment
please refer to the appropriate manufacturers supplied documentation..

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®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
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1-3. Safety symbols
Always observe these signs and instructions.
You must observe cautionary messages and warnings in order to protect yourself as well as prevent
others from physical injury or property damages.
WARNING!
You must ground earth wire of power cable.
Ground the green wire of adapter if
power tap is 2-pin outlet.
3-pin plug has earth line to ground
by itself when plugged in.
Danger of electric shock if not grounded to earth.
WARNING!
Use the same type and rating of fuse. Be sure to plug out power cord before
replace the fuse.
Danger of fire if a wrong fuse is loaded.
Do not use volatile chemical or work in flammable gas.
Danger of explosion inside the instrument.
WARNING!

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®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
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WARNING!
Wear safety glasses, gloves or protective mask if necessary,and well
ventilate the room.
Danger of injury on your skin or in the eyes by splashing chemical.
Also your windpipe may get hurt if toxic gas is breathed in.
Danger of fire, electric shock or damage to the instrument.
Do not operate in a way other than specified in the manual.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
Do not open housing case or overhaul the unit for repair except by an
authorized service person.
Danger of fire, shock or malfunctioning of the unit.

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®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
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About place for installation
Avoid the use of this instrument under the environment described below.
(Failure can lead to the degradation of performance and reliability of the system.)
•Operation of devices with strong electric motors using common power source
•Near strong magnetic/electric field
•Use of power source with too variable load
•Location of strong vibration
•Exposure to direct sunlight
•Location with large temperature difference
•Exposure to corrosive gas
•Exposure to extreme heat (Operation temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F))
•Exposure to high humidity (Over 85%RH)
About power source
•Power for this instrument is 100-240V AC ±10%and 50/60Hz.
•Supply power direct from the outlet, and do not share power from a tap,
extension cord, or power outlet strip.
About place for storage
•If the instrument is not operated for a long period of time (more than several
weeks), rinse the measurement cell with a suitable solvent followed by pure
water and a drying solvent, and then pack the whole unit into the carton box
which contained the instrument when first delivered.
•For storage, avoid a place with temperature extremes, high humidities and
dust.
Other caution
•Do not use such a solvent as alcohol, acetone, thinner or the like for cleaning the
external parts or surfaces of this instrument. Doing so may adversely affect the
instrument, e.g. deformation, discoloration or cracks.When cleaning this instrument,
wipe it with a soft cloth or tissue paper, after applying mild detergent diluted with water to
the soft cloth or tissue paper and adequately wringing out excess water in order not to
allow water to enter the instrument.
•Prior to the actual sample measurement, check the meter calibration with pure distilled
water. Additionally, certified density reference oils are available from Cannon Instrument
Company and can be used to verify the performance of the D155.

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®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.1c – March 2017;
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® Instrument Company
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2. Preparations for measurement
2-1. Supplied parts with D155
Check the supplied parts referring to the following parts list. If any missing or broken parts including
main unit, accessories or manual are found, contact your sales representative or local dealer.
Part name
CANNON Part Number
Qty
Sketch
D155 unit
9726-P10
9726-P15
(with peristaltic pump)
1 unit
115V AC
Power cord
w/ ground
74.2110 1 pc.
Connection
Tube with
Union
95.0254 1 pc.
Red Tubing,
1.5 mm OD,
PTFE
95.0277 1 pc.
Wrench,
open-ended 95.0278 1 pc.
Syringe 2mL 95.0238
(re-order in pack of 100) 5 pc.
Operation
manual 95.0250 1 copy
Operation
manual

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Additional Parts supplied with optional peristaltic pump
Part name
CANNON Part Number
Qty
Sketch
Peristaltic
Pump
(includes all
tubing below)
95.0255 1 pc.
Peristaltic
Pump Tube
Gore400
95.0256 1 pc.
Connection
Tube with
Union
95.0254 1 pc.
Drain Tube 95.0253 1 pc.
(L=2000mm)
Additional Parts supplied with optional printer
Part name
CANNON Part Number
Qty
Sketch
Dot Matrix
Printer Kit
(includes
cable and
spare ribbon)
95.0239 1 pc.
Null-Modem
RS-232
Cable
DB9F-DB25M
95.0240 1 pc.
Ribbon, Black
Theramark
P5570
82.0059 1 pc.

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®D155 Density Meter Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.1c – March 2017;
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® Instrument Company
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2-2. Installation and start-up
2-2-1. Power cable
1) Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position.
2) Plug in the supplied power cable on the back of unit.
3) Connect the power cable to the power outlet.
< 3-pin plug >
The 3 pins plug has an earth terminal and
grounds to the AC Mains earth.
Warning!
The earth wire must be grounded. If not, there exists a danger of electric
shock.

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2-2-2. Connecting the tube lines – D155 with Peristaltic Pump
1) The sampling inlet and outlet ports (1) and (2) are Luer friction-type fittings. See image below for
connecting the tubing.
2) Insert and press the first Connection Tube with Union into the sample inlet Port (1) of the D155 as
shown below.The free end of this tube will later be inserted into the sample container.
3) Connect the second Connection Tube with Union to the sample outlet Port (2). The free end of
this tubing is then connected to the peristaltic pump IN (upper port) fitting as shown below. Connect
the Drain Tube to the peristaltic pump OUT fitting.The free end of the Drain Tube should then be
placed in a suitable waste container such as a beaker or bottle.
2-2-3. Connecting the tube lines – D155 without Pump
1) The sampling inlet and outlet ports (1) and (2) are Luer friction-type fittings. See image below for
connecting the tubing.
2) Use a syringe with friction Luer fitting to inject sample into the sample inlet Port (1) noted as “syringe”
of the D155 as shown below.
3) Insert and press the Connection Tube with Union into the sample outlet Port (2) on the D155 and
place the other end of the tube in a suitable waste container such as a beaker or bottle.
OUT
IN
2
1
2
Syringe

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2-3. Parts name and functions
2-3-1. Outward appearance and configuration
< Front and Right side panel >
1) Measuring cell unit
Internal to the instrument, this unit contains the oscillating U-tube measuring cell for sample
measurement.
2) Cell viewport
The sample can be seen through this window to check if the liquid contains air. The cell is
illuminated for easy viewing of the sample in the glass U-tube.
3) LCD display
The display of 20 digits by 4 lines shows measurement results, measured temperature, peristaltic
pumping condition (if installed) and instrument prompts.
4) Operating panel
This keypad contains 9 soft-touch buttons for controlling the density meter for setup, measurement
start, and function selection.
5) Sample inlet
Here is where the sample or cleaning solvent is injected either by syringe or the sampling tube is
connected for units which have the peristaltic pump installed.
6) Sample outlet
This port is connected to either a suitable waste container or the peristaltic pump “IN” port for units
with the peristaltic pump.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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< Rear panel >
7) Peristaltic pump “IN” (if equipped)
The sample outlet is connected here.
8) Peristaltic pump “OUT” (if equipped)
The tube for draining out the sample or solvent can be connected here.
9) Peristaltic pump (if equipped)
This pump transfers sample liquid by peristaltic movement.
10) RS-232C port
An optional printer or a personal computer (PC) can be connected here.
11)
∼
LINE
The AC Mains power cord is connected with this receptacle.
12) Power switch
Turn on or off the unit with this switch.
13) Fuse holder
A miniature 5x20mm cartridge fuse is housed in here. Only replace the fuse with like rating fuses
(T3.15A 250V) as noted on the rear label of the instrument
14)USB port
Use for connecting an external USB storage device for exporting stored data from the density meter.
This port is also used to uploaded firmware to the density meter.
12
10
9
8
7 11
13
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2-3-2. Key functions (General description)
Here is a brief description of function of each key:
[][][][] key : Key to select menu options, settings, or enter numeric values.
[MEAS] key : Key to start density measurement.
[PUMP] key : Key to turn or off the optional peristaltic sampling pump. This key can be
used during both calibration and measurement.
[STOP] key : Key to abort density measurement or calibration and also escape or return
back to standby mode (the main display screen) or previous menu selection.
[ENTER] key : Key to confirm the menu selection or numeric data entry.
[MENU] key : Key to select the menu selection screen. Pressing this key and then the
Up/Down arrow keys will cycle through the following menu options:
Menu:0 Calibrate Cell Calibrate with pure water standard
Menu:1 View Stored Results Display measurement results
Menu:2 Set Sampling time Select sampling time (amount of time the peristaltic pump runs)
Menu:3 Select Oil-Table Select API temperature compensation table for oil
Menu:4 Set Test Temperature Set measurement temperature
Menu:5 Set Date & Time Select date and time for measurements
Menu:6 Set LCD Contrast Adjust brightness of display screen
Menu:7 Reset Test Number Reset Sample test number to “01”
Menu:8 Clear Stored Results Clear the memory of stored measurement results
Menu:9 Export Stored Data to USB Drive Export data to external USB storage device (MS-Excel format)
Menu:10 View Serial No. & Firmware Ver. Check instrument serial number and firmware version

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2-3-3. LCD Display Layout
Highlighted Text Denotes Blinking Cursor or Characters
2-4. Display during initialization
2-4-1. The initial display upon power up
The following display appears during power up.
2-4-2. Display during warm up period
The instrument requires a warm up period to ensure an accurate measurement. Normally, the
warm-up period is complete within 30 minutes this will vary room temperature and test temperature.
The following display occurs during warm up period.
2-4-3. Display after warm-up
The following display occurs after the instrument has stabilized. The instrument is now ready to
measure a sample.
10 / 3 0 / 1 2 0 9 : 5 0
D e n s i t y 0 . 9 9 8 5 g / c m ³
T e m p 2 0 . 0 0 ° C T e s t 0 1
P r e s s E N T E R t o P r i n t
C A N N O N
D 1 5 5 D e n s i t y M e t e r
V e r 2 . 0 0
1 0 / 3 0 / 1 2 0 9 : 2 9
1 0 / 3 0 / 1 2 0 9 : 3 0
E Q U I L I B R A T I N G
T a r g e t 2 0 . 0 ° C
< < P l e a s e W a i t > >
1 0 / 3 0 / 1 2 0 9 : 4 0
R e a d y t o T e s t 2 0 . 0 ° C
P l e a s e L o a d S a m p l e
P r e s s M E A S t o S t a r t

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2-5. Preparation before measurements
1) Tools required for sampling
2 to 5 mL Syringe (for manual injection) and a beaker or bottle to hold the sample
2) Solvent for cleaning the cell
Solvent (e.g. water for aqueous solution or heptane for oil) is necessary to clean the cell. Note,
user is responsible for determining the appropriate solvent for the sample type being measured.
3) Lint-free towels or tissues
Used for wiping the outside of the sampling tube or cell ports.

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3. Basic procedure
3-1. Flow chart for the basic measuring procedure
Set sample and press
[Meas.] button
Drain out the sample and
clean the measuring cell
Measurement
Turn off the unit
Measurement completed?
No
Yes
Fill the measuring cell with
pure water
No
Yes
Perform factor calibration with
pure water
Power on
Ready mode?
Calibration
Calibrated properly?
Yes
No
[MEAS]

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3-2. Factor calibration with pure water
For correct measurement, the meter needs to be checked and adjusted to the reference using the
density standard of water.
Prior to each day’s work, measure the water by pressing [MEAS] key to make sure the result of specific
gravity (SG) shows a value within ± 0.0005 of the nominal value of pure water at the test temperature. If
the measuring cell and tube lines were filled with ethanol (for short-term storage), wash out the ethanol
with as much pure water before measurement is started. If the result shows a SG (t/t) value outside of
the ± 0.0005 range, repeat the cell cleaning and re-measure the water standard. If the measurement
results for pure water continue to fall outside of this range, the meter should be factor calibrated as
follows:
Note:
The measuring cell must be cleaned with water before calibration. Care
must be taken to avoid air bubbles or other foreign
materials/contaminates in the water in the cell during measurement to
avoid measurement error.