Cannon PolyVISC SPS User manual

CANNON® PolyVISC® SPS
Solution Preparation System
PolyVISC® SPS
Operators Manual
P/N 67.9995

PolyVISC® SPS
Operators Manual
Cannon Instrument Company®
2139 High Tech Road
State College, PA 16803

PolyVISC SPS Operators Manual
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PolyVISC SPS Operators Manual
Contents
Overview...........................................................................................................................1
Related Documents ...................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications / Compliances ........................................................................................................ 2
Notes/Cautions/Warnings............................................................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................ 4
Unpacking and Installation .................................................................................................7
Unpack and Inspect ...................................................................................................................... 7
Setup the Solution Preparation System........................................................................................ 9
Physical Arrangements............................................................................................................. 9
Communication Cables Setup................................................................................................. 10
Solvent Hose Setup .................................................................................................................13
Install SPS software .....................................................................................................................15
SPS Software Configuration ............................................................................................. 16
Configure hardware.................................................................................................................... 16
Configure Method ...................................................................................................................... 18
Equations.................................................................................................................................... 21
Configure Advanced Settings ..................................................................................................... 22
Using the Label Printer ............................................................................................................... 23
Preparing Solutions ......................................................................................................... 24
Initial Preparation ....................................................................................................................... 24
Checking the Solvent Level..................................................................................................... 24
Filling the Titrator................................................................................................................... 24
Turning on the Balance........................................................................................................... 24
Preparing a Solution ................................................................................................................... 25
Saving Solution Preparation Data............................................................................................... 26
Recalling Solution Data ...............................................................................................................27
Working with TITRONIC Piston Burettes .....................................................................................27

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Specifications.................................................................................................................. 28
Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 30
Products limited warranty........................................................................................................... 30
Reagent and chemical warranty.................................................................................................. 30
Returning a product to CANNON................................................................................................ 31
Required information.............................................................................................................. 31
Hazardous materials ............................................................................................................... 31
Shipping notification............................................................................................................... 32
Replacement Parts List .....................................................................................................33
List of Figures
Figure 1 — Arrangement of solution preparation system ..................................................................9
Figure 2 — Communication setup: single titrator system................................................................ 11
Figure 3 — Communication setup: dual titrator system (Titronic 300)............................................. 11
Figure 4 — Universal Titrator Communication Setup – single titrator ............................................. 12
Figure 5 — Universal Titronic Cable Connection Setup – dual titrators............................................ 12
Figure 6 — Hose setup: single titrator system................................................................................. 14
Figure 7 — Hose setup: dual titrator system.................................................................................... 14
Figure 8 — Hardware configuration window ................................................................................... 16
Figure 9 — Method configuration window ...................................................................................... 18
Figure 10 — Advanced settings configuration window....................................................................22
Figure 11 — SPS main window ........................................................................................................ 25
List of Tables
Table 1 — Related documents........................................................................................................... 1
Table 2 — Mettler Toledo XS204 Precision Balance* ........................................................................2
Table 3 — TITRONIC® 300 Piston Burette*.......................................................................................2

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Table 4 — TITRONIC® universal Piston Burette*.............................................................................. 3
Table 5 — PolyVISC® SPS Models..................................................................................................... 7
Table 6 — Packing list....................................................................................................................... 8
Table 7 — Tools and materials required .......................................................................................... 10
Table 8 — Tools and materials required...........................................................................................13
Table 9 — Hardware settings...........................................................................................................17
Table 10 — Method settings ........................................................................................................... 18
Table 11 — Advanced settings ........................................................................................................ 22
Table 12 — Mettler Toledo XS204 Precision Balance* .................................................................... 28
Table 13 — TITRONIC® 300 Piston Burette*................................................................................... 29
Table 14 — TITRONIC® universal Piston Burette* .......................................................................... 29
Table 15 — PolyVISC SPS replacement parts...................................................................................33

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PolyVISC SPS Operators Manual
Overview
Cannon Instrument Company designed the solution preparation system to prepare highly accurate
solutions for use with the PolyVISC. This system consists of a titrator for dispensing solvent, a scale
for measuring the prepared solution, and the CANNON SPS software on a Windows® PC for
managing the operation. Using a gravimetric method of measurement, the SPS achieves an accurate
concentration measurement within ± 0.02% of the desired results.
The gravimetric method of solution preparation is unaffected by temperature, giving it an inherent
advantage over volumetric techniques that may not compensate for variations in solvent density at
different temperatures. Common solvents, such as acetone, change density with temperature. For
example, from 20 °C to 25 °C, the density of acetone decreases 0.76%. If not compensated for, this
variation in density affects the accuracy of volumetric measurements and introduces significant
error into the sample preparation process. Because gravimetric techniques measure the solvent by
weight rather than volume, they are unaffected by modest temperature changes and provide
accurate, temperature-independent results.
Related Documents
Table 1 — Related documents
Title
Reference Number
Plastics – Polyamides – Determination of viscosity number
ISO 307
Standard Test Method for Dilute Solution Viscosity of Ethylene
Polymers
ASTM D1601
Standard Test Method for Intrinsic Viscosity of Cellulose
ASTM D1795
Standard Test Method for Determining Inherent Viscosity of
Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) (PET) by Glass Capillary Viscometer
ASTM D4603
Standard Test Methods for Determination of Solution Viscosities of
Polyamide (PA)
ASTM D789
Standard Practice for Dissolving Polymer Materials
ASTM D5226

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Specifications / Compliances
Table 2 — Mettler Toledo XS204 Precision Balance*
Specifications
Details
Model
XS204
Maximum capacity
220 g
Readability
0.1 mg
Power supply
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA
Operating conditions
5 °C to 40 °C, max. relative humidity 80% at 31 °C linearly
decreasing to 50% at 40 °C , non-condensing, Installation
Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Compliance
CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC)
*Specifications provided for convenience. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications and Declaration of
Conformance for official specifications.
Table 3 — TITRONIC® 300 Piston Burette*
Specifications
Details
Model
TITRONIC® 300
Cylinder
20 mL DURAN®, 50 mL DURAN®
Accuracy
0.15%
Precision
0.05%
Power supply
90 to 240 V
AC
, 50/60 Hz, 30 VA
Operating conditions
10 °C to 40 °C, max. relative humidity 80% at 31 °C linearly
decreasing to 50% at 40 °C , non-condensing, Installation
Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Compliance
CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC)
* Specifications provided for convenience. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications and
Declaration of Conformance for official specifications.

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Table 4 — TITRONIC® universal Piston Burette*
Specifications
Details
Model
TITRONIC® universal
Cylinder
20 mL DURAN®, 50 mL DURAN®
Accuracy
0.15%
Precision
0.05%
Power supply
115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 18 VA
Operating conditions
10 °C to 40 °C, max. relative humidity 80% at 31 °C linearly
decreasing to 50% at 40 °C , non-condensing, Installation
Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Compliance
CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC)
* Specifications provided for convenience. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications and
Declaration of Conformance for official specifications.

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Notes/Cautions/Warnings
Notes, caution, and warnings are used in the manual to call an operator’s attention to important
details prior to performing a procedure or step. Read and follow these important instructions.
Failure to observe these instructions may void warranties, compromise operator safety, and/or
result in damage to the equipment.
Notes provide more information about the content that follows.
Cautions alert the operator to conditions that may damage equipment.
Warnings alert the operator to conditions that may cause injury.
Safety Precautions
Please observe the following general safety precautions for proper and safe operation of the
equipment.
•Only qualified personnel should operate the CANNON SPS.
•Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions andsafety precautions listed
in this manual before installing or operating your unit. If you have questions regarding
instrument operation ordocumentation, contact Cannon Instrument Company.
•Do not deviate from the installation, operation, ormaintenance procedures described in this
manual. Improper use of the instrument may result inahazardous situation and may void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
•Handle and transport the unit with care. Sudden jolts or impacts may cause damage to
components.
•Observe all warning labels. Never remove warning labels.
•Never operate damaged orleaking equipment.

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•Unless procedures specify otherwise, always turn off the unit and disconnect the mains cable
from the power source before performing service or maintenance procedures, or before
moving the unit.
•Refer all service and repairs to qualified personnel.
~MAINS
The ~MAINS symbol indicates the connections for the AC power supply.
The AC power input must match 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 into a receptacle with a protective earth ground.
(O) The
(O)
symbol indicates the OFF position for the electrical switches for your
unit.

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Unpacking and Installation
Unpack and Inspect
Unpack and inspect all CANNON PolyVISC SPS components and accessories as soon as you receive
them.
Caution: Many components are fragile. Use caution when moving and
handling the SPS and accessories.
1. Carefully unpack the entire contents of the shipment.
2. Referring to the packaging list, verify that all materials were received.
3. Inspect materials for defects and shipping damage. Contact your CANNON representative to
resolve any issues.
Table 5 — PolyVISC® SPS Models
Description
Catalog Number
Single titrator with balance
9724-Z61
Single titrator, no balance
9724-Z64
Single titrator, no balance, manual mode only
9724-Z65
Dual titrator with balance
9724-Z66
Dual titrator, no balance
9724-Z67

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Table 6 — Packing list
Description
Quantity by Catalog Number
Part Number
Z61
Z64
Z65
Z66
Z67
TITRONIC® 300 Piston Burette
1
1
1
2
2
67.0475
Dispensing tube, single tip
(included with titrator)
1
1
1
2
2
N/A
Titrator cable
1
1
1
1
1
67.0461
Mettler Toledo XS204 Precision Balance
1
0
0
1
0
67.0555
PolyVISC® SPS Software
1
1
1
1
1
67.9997
PolyVISC® SPS Operator’s Manual
1
1
1
1
1
67.9995
Dispenser assembly, single tip
1
1
0
0
0
67.0450
Dispenser assembly, dual tip
0
0
0
1
1
67.1026
Balance cable
1
1
0
1
1
67.0459
Serial cable gender changer
1
1
0
1
1
67.0467
Top glass plate, single solvent
1
1
0
0
0
67.0470
Top glass plate, dual solvent
0
0
0
1
1
67.0471
Dispensing tube, dual tip
0
0
0
1
1
67.1025
Titrator to titrator cable
0
0
0
1
1
67.1027
Solvent filter, 20 Micron
1
1
0
2
2
65.0047
StaticMaster Bar
1
1
0
1
1
67.1029

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Setup the Solution Preparation System
Physical Arrangements
The typical arrangement of the complete system requires the controlling computer, electronic
titrators, and balance to be daisy-chained together in one work area. Figure 1 shows an
arrangement with 2 titrators.
Figure 1 — Arrangement of solution preparation system
Computer
Titrator 2
Titrator 1
Balance

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Communication Cables Setup
No special tools are required to connect the communication cables between the instruments.
However, some tools may be required to install the serial card into a computer.
Table 7 — Tools and materials required
Part
Description
Computer
Windows® XP⁄7 ⁄8 PC
Titrator(s)
TITRONIC® 300 Piston Burette.
Balance
Mettler Toledo XS204 Precision Balance
Serial card
PCI serial card with two, 9-pin serial connections
Titrator cable
Serial cable—DB9 to Mini-DIN-4:
connects PC to titrator #1
Titrator to titrator cable
Serial cable— Mini-DIN-4 to Mini-DIN-4:
connects titrator #1 to titrator #2
Balance cable
Serial cable—DB9 to Mini-DIN-4:
Connects titrator to balance
To connect the communication cables:
1. If necessary, install the serial card into the computer.
2. Connect the DB9 on the titrator cable to the serial port on the computer.
3. Connect the Mini-DIN-4 on the titrator cable to the RS1 port on titrator #1.
4. If a second titrator is to be used, connect the titrator to titrator cable to the RS2 port on titrator
#1 and RS1 port on titrator #2.
5. Connect the Mini-DIN-4 on the balance cable to the RS2 port on either titrator #1 (single titrator
system) or titrator #2 (dual titrator system).
6. Connect the serial cable gender changer to the serial port on the balance.
7. Connect the DB9 on the balance cable to the balance.

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Figure 2 — Communication setup: single titrator system
Figure 3 — Communication setup: dual titrator system (Titronic 300)
Note: On Titronic Universal titrators, the RS1 port is on top Refer to Figure 4
and Figure 5.

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Figure 4 — Universal Titrator Communication Setup – single titrator
Figure 5 — Universal Titronic Cable Connection Setup – dual titrators