eralytics eravap User manual

User Manual
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eravap: Vapor Pressure Tester
eralytics® GmbH |Lohnergasse 3 |1210 Vienna, Austria
phone: [phone] |e-mail: [email protected] |www.eralytics.com

Warranty Extension Form ERAVAP
Please scan and e-mail this form (3 pages) to [e-mail]
or fax it to [phone] - 15
DOUBLE YOUR WARRANTY COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE
Thank you for choosing eralytics and welcome to a new era of petroleum testing. Your eralytics
analyzer includes a standard warranty period of 12 months from date of delivery.
To double your warranty period free of charge, complete this form together with the
initial qualification form and send it to eralytics. This extends the warranty period to 24
months from the date of installation.
Company Data:
Distributor company name: ___________________________________________
End user company name: ___________________________________________
Company address: ___________________________________________
Company phone: ___________________________________________
Contact person: ___________________________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________
Installation date: ___________________________________________
Instrument serial number ___________________________________________
Terms and conditions of 24 months warranty period (from date of installation)
1. Warranty services will be rendered upon valid warranty registration with complete warranty information within 30 days from
date of delivery. The registration must be applied by the end-user of the analyzer. Without complete warranty registration the
warranty period is limited to 12 months (from the date of delivery).
2. The Warranty shall cease immediately and become void, if unauthorized repair, tampering, alteration or modification is done
on the product:
a. The Serial Number must not be defaced or altered in any way.
b. The owner is required to provide proof of purchase at the time of service.
c. The warranty does not cover:
i. Accessories, consumable items, wear and tear parts, corrosion, rusting or stains.
ii. Transportation costs incurred in sending the product for repair.
iii. Usage of wrong electrical supply/voltage.
iv. Usage not in accordance with the operation instruction manual.
The warranty expressly provide for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product, and no other warranty
expressly or implied, is provided. We disclaim any responsibilities for any other claims, with regards to other software and any
other peripherals used with the product under warranty. Defective parts replaced shall remain at the disposal of eralytics.

Initial Qualification Test ERAVAP
Acknowledging the following points and completing the instrument performance check ensures
that the analyzer was installed successfully and is fully operational.
By completing this form it is made sure that the operator was instructed on all essential
parts of its operation and that the analyzer meets our highest quality standards at the time
of installation.
Instrument Model: ____________________
Serial No.: EVP _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Software version: 8 _ _ _
Information
Received manual and operations video _____________
Received test report _____________
Informed about cleaning when crude oil or other higher
viscous samples are tested (see section “Cleaning”) _____________
Informed about handling of samples with high vapor pressure
(e.g. LPG, live crude oils) _____________
Instrument performance check
Perform a reference measurement using ASTM D5191 / EN13016-1 or ASTM D6378 or ASTM
D6377 with n-Pentane (purity ≥ 99.5%) or ASTM D6897 with n-Butane (purity ≥ 99%) and fill
in the actual measured values:
ASTM D5191, EN13016-1 & ASTM D6377:
Pentane (cooled to 0°C and air saturated): Ptot = 112.8 kPa ± 1.2 kPa
____________ kPa
ASTM D6378:
Pentane: VP4 (Pabs) = 107.9 kPa ± 1.2 kPa
____________ kPa
ASTM D6897:
Butane: VPtot (37.8 °C, V/L 0.5:1) = 356.6 kPa ± 6.0 kPa
____________ kPa

Handling
Received information about the different methods _____________
Sample preparation (cooling & air saturation
for D5191, EN13016-1, D6377 and D5188) explained _____________
Measurement performed _____________
_________________
Location, Date
______________________ ____________________
Customer operator name Sales representative name
______________________ ____________________
Customer operator signature Sales representative signature

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EG-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG | CERTIFICAT D’HOMOLOGATION DE
L’EQUIPEMENT
Manufacturer:
eralytics GmbH
Lohnergasse 3
1210 Vienna
Austria
Products:
eracheck pro oil in water analyzer (EC01)
eracheck eco oil in water analyzer (ECO01)
eraflash flash point tester (EF01, EF10)
eraflash LT low temperature flash point tester (EF02, EF20)
eraflash S10 flash point tester with auto-sampler (EFS01, EFS10)
eraspec FTIR fuel analyzer (ES01, ES10)
eraspec oil FTIR lubricant analyzer (EO01, EO10)
eravap vapor pressure testers (EV01, EV02, EV10, EV20)
The products to which this statement relates are manufactured and duly carried out in compliance with
the provisions of European Community Directive 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU. The
products conform to the following standards:
EN61326-1:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC
requirements
EN61010-1:2011 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use
EN 50581:2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic
products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
eralytics GmbH, Austria
__________________________
Niklas Christensson,
CEO | eralytics GmbH

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1General Information
We wish to thank you for the purchase of the vapor pressure analyzer ERAVAP from eralytics.
The ERAVAP is the ultimate solution for the automated vapor pressure measurement of
automotive and aviation gasoline, hydrocarbon solvents, crude oil and LPG as well as for the
vapor/liquid ratio measurement of gasoline. It follows in each detail the requirements of the
latest International standards EN 13016, ASTM D5188, D5191, D5482, D6377, D6378,
D6897and many more.
The unmatched precision, speed and versatility make it the preferred analyzer for volatility
specification compliance testing, refining streams quality follow-up, fuel blending and research
or mobile applications.
This Instruction Manual contains all essential information for installation of the instrument and
measurements of standard sample types. Please contact your local eralytics supplier or
eralytics GmbH for latest versions of the documents and firmware updates.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of these documents, eralytics GmbH
assumes no responsibility for technical or printing errors or omissions.
Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in
this manual.
Critical information for the operation of the instrument that might be necessary to
prevent damage of the instrument or harm of the user is marked with a red “!” on the
right side of the paragraph.
Important information for the operation of the instrument inside this manual is marked
with a black “i” on the right side of the paragraph.
eralytics GmbH does not make a commitment to update the information in this manual.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved (including translation). No part of this document may be translated,
reproduced or distributed in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without
the prior written permission of eralytics GmbH.
Trade marks may be used in this instruction manual without being marked as such. They are
the property of their respective owners and are legally protected.
Published by eralytics GmbH. Copyright © 2019 eralytics GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Contact:
eralytics GmbH
Lohnergasse 3; 1210 Vienna, Austria
www.eralytics.com
[e-mail]

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Telephone: [phone]

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1.1 Safety and Warning
This instruction manual does not claim to address all of the safety issues
associated with the use of the instrument and samples. It is the responsibility
of the user to establish health and safety practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Make sure you read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this
instruction manual before installing or operating the equipment to ensure smooth operation
and avoid damage to the equipment or its accessories. If a malfunction occurs, consult chapter
Errors and Warnings If a problem persists or if there are any questions concerning the
operation of the equipment or about the information in this manual, please contact your local
eralytics distributor or eralytics.
Performance of installation, operation, or maintenance other than those described in this
manual may result in a hazardous situation and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Never operate equipment that is not correctly installed. Ensure that all operators are fully
trained to use the analyzer correctly and safely. Unqualified personnel must not operate the
equipment. Avoid causing damage to the equipment or its accessories through incorrect
operation.
Always consult the material safety datasheet for any sample, chemical used for measurement,
cleaning and maintenance and ensure that proper safety equipment is available and used by
the operator.
Follow the precautions below for the handling and measurement of flammable
samples and cleaning agents:
•Observe all safety regulations regarding the handling of the samples to be
measured, rinsing agents and waste liquids (e.g. use of safety glasses, gloves,
respiratory protection...).
•Do not store inflammable material near the instrument.
•Do not leave sample/solvent containers uncovered.
•Clean all spillages immediately.
•Prior to starting a measurement, make sure that the filling and waste hoses and
the cell connection tube are properly connected.
•Ensure that the ERAVAP is located in a sufficiently ventilated area, free from
inflammable gases and vapors.
•Keep a fire extinguisher at hand.
•Keep any sources of ignition, like sparks and unshielded flames, at a safe
distance from the instrument.

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Important:
Read the manual before removing the metal casing. Never operate the instrument
without the metal casing unless required to do so during service and maintenance.
Always disconnect the line cord of the apparatus when performing maintenance or
moving the apparatus. Do not use any accessories or wearing parts other than those
supplied or approved by eralytics GmbH. If a problem persists, please call your
supplier or eralytics GmbH. Repair and service procedures may only be carried out
by authorized personnel or by eralytics GmbH.

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1.2 Warranty terms
Any product manufactured by eralytics GmbH is sold to the purchaser (herein after referred to
as Customer) on the following basis and none other. All implied warranties of merchantability
and of fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly excluded.
(a) Products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year (Warranty Period) from the date of purchase.
(b) eralytics GmbH will, without charge, at its option, replace or repair Products that fail as
a result of defective materials or workmanship within the Warranty Period.
(c) None of the obligations assigned to eralytics GmbH by this paragraph shall apply to
any Products which have been repaired, altered or modified at the instance of Customer,
unless Customer has disclosed the nature and full extent to any proposed repair, alteration or
modification to eralytics GmbH in writing before it has been effected, and obtained an
undertaking from eralytics GmbH that any outstanding warranty obligations in respect of such
Products will continue to apply to such Products despite such repair or alteration. eralytics
GmbH retains an unfettered discretion to grant or refuse any such undertaking.
(d) None of the obligations of eralytics GmbH in this Warranty shall apply to any Products
which have been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, or (without restricting the generality
of the foregoing) any extreme environmental condition or improper handling.
(e) lf defective Products are returned to eralytics GmbH, the costs of such return will be
borne by the customer, and those of delivering the repaired or replacement Products to the
customer will be borne by eralytics GmbH.
eralytics GmbH ‘s sole liability hereunder shall be to repair or replace any product which proves
to be defective. In no event shall eralytics GmbH be liable for any special incidental,
consequential, indirect or other similar damages arising from failure of its Products.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
Neither eralytics GmbH nor the Customer will be liable to the other for any special, incidental,
consequential, indirect or other similar damages arising from breach of warranty,
indemnifications, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or any other kind of civil liability.
eralytics GmbH ‘s total liability in connection with this agreement shall in no event exceed the
amount paid or payable by the Customer in respect of the product which is the cause of such
liability on the part of the company.
OBLIGATION OF THE CUSTOMER
The Customer agrees, as a condition of purchase of a product from eralytics GmbH, not to
reproduce any part of the Product. The Customer also agrees not to make unauthorized use
of the proprietary information which belongs to eralytics GmbH.

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1.3 Copyright
ERAVAP and this manual are protected by copyright. Reproduction of the unit will result in
prosecution. All rights to the manual are reserved. Reproduction in any form, including in the
form of excerpts, shall require written permission from the copyright holder.
We reserve the right to make technical and content changes including without prior notice.
1.4 Licenses
The kernel, operating system and application software of this device are based on open source
projects licensed under GPL-v2 and/or GPL-v3. The complete list of libraries and their license
used can be viewed in the detailed software version information field and in the update menu
under "software licenses", respectively.
The source code required to build the above-mentioned libraries can be obtained on a DVD
for a period of three years after the last shipment of this product by making a request to
[email protected]m stating software version, device serial number and a postal address
followed by a money transfer of €10 to:
eralytics GmbH
Raiffeisenbank Langenlois
Address: Kornplatz 9
3550 Langenlois
Austria
IBAN: AT433242600000063818
BIC: RLNWATWW426
This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

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2Unpacking
When unpacking the analyzer, please ensure the analyzer is not subjected to excessive
vibration or shock and that the following items are available:
•EV10 ERAVAP OR EV20 ERAVAP LPG
•EV01-A001 Sampling tube with luer connector (EV10 only)
•EV01-A029a Quick-fit inlet nut (EV01-A039a) and Sampling tube with 1x Quick
connector (EV01-A033a) (EV20 only)
•EV01-A002a Mesh inlet filter 80 µm (5 pcs, 1 already inside sample inlet)
•EV01-A003 Outlet tube
•EV01-A004 Waste container
•EV01-A005 Power cable
•EV01-A009 Test certificate
•EV01-A010 Instruction manual abstract & 1-page short version
•EV01-A011 Instruction manual (saved as PDF file on USB memory stick)
Operating range:
•EV10…up to 10bar
•EV20…up to 20bar
•Preinstalled software modules:
oEV01-D6378 software module for VP-measurement of gasoline (D5191,
D6378, EN13016-1, EN13016-2, IP394, IP409; excellent correlation to ASTM
D323 & D4953)
oEV01-D5188 Software module for the measurement of the vapor/liquid ratio
according to ASTM D5188
oEV01-D6377 Software module for the measurement of the vapor pressure of
crude oil according to ASTM D6377; IP481; GOST 52340
oEV01-D6897 Software module for the measurement of the vapor pressure of
LPG according to ASTM D6897 (excellent correlation to ASTM D1267)
required optional accessory: EV10-A029a: Quick-connector inlet nut (EV10-
A039a) and Sampling tube with 1 x Quick-connector with check valve (EV01-
A033a)
•Optional modules:
oEV01-COOL Low Temperature Module -20 to 0°C (-4 to 32°F)
oEV01-VISC High Viscosity Module
oEV01-VPL Low Vapor Pressure Module
oEV01-RCS ERASOFT RCS - remote control Windows software for
instrument remote control from a PC and for easy data exchange
oEVx0-A031 Auto sampler 10 positions (x = 1 for gasoline and non-
pressurized crude oil, x = 2 for LPG and pressurized crude oils)

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If any of the items is missing or was damaged during shipment, please contact your local agent
or eralytics GmbH (at [phone] or [e-mail]) immediately.
Retain and reuse the shipping boxes and packing materials as they provide optimal
protection for the equipment(s) during transport (e.g. for service).
Reordering Supplies
Please refer to http://eralytics.com/distribution/ or contact your local dealer if supplies are
required.

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3Measuring principle
ERAVAP measured the vapor pressure of liquid materials. By definition, the vapor pressure,
or equilibrium vapor pressure is the pressure, extorted by a vapor in thermodynamic
equilibrium with its condensed phases at a given temperature in a closed system.
Within a measurement, the following parameters are controlled, pre-defined or measured:
•V/L ratio
As for of the filling parameters, the amount of liquid sample related to the total volume of
the measuring cell is adjusted, or pre-defined by the used method.
•Measuring time
In order to ensure that the liquid and vapor phases are in a stable equilibrium state a
measuring time is specified.
•Temperature
As the vapor pressure is a function of the temperature, this parameter is pre-defined and
monitored, ensuring that the measuring cell is temperature regulated.
•Pressure
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A typical measurement with ERAVAP can be described as follows:
The sample tube is put into the sample container (1). After starting the measurement, the
measuring cell (6) is regulated to the specified filling temperature and the piston (9) moves to
the down position simultaneously the outlet valve (4) is opened to release the pressure. The
outlet valve is the closed, the inlet valve (2) is opened and the piston moves upwards to
introduce the sample into the measuring cell. The piston then is reset to the down position
again to expel the liquid via the outlet valve.
After this rinsing procedure has been repeated a pre-defined number of times, the piston draws
in a specified amount of sample, then the inlet valve is closed. The piston moves further up
(extension against vacuum) and the measuring cell is regulated to the specified measuring
temperature.
When a pre-defined measuring time is elapsed the pressure inside the measuring cell is
determined by the pressure sensor (9) and used for calculating the method dependent result
data.

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3.1 Specifications
Available Test Methods:
ASTM D5188, D5191, D6377, D6378, D6897; EN 13016-1,
EN 13016-2, EN 13016-3; IP 394, IP 409, IP 481; JIS K2258-
2; SHT 0769, SHT 0794; SNT 2932; GOST 52340, EPA /
CARB / CCQTA / US Military and NATO reference methods,
TVP measurement VP-V/L Speed TestTM –Combined T(V/L)
and vapor pressure measurement
Correlation to:
ASTM D323, D1267, D2533, D4953, D5190, D5482, D2879
(optional low vapor pressure extension)
Fuel Specifications:
ASTM D910, D1655, D4814, D6227, EN 228
Hardware Feature:
Built-in shaker for crude oil and accelerated V/L
measurements
Pure SamplingTM valve technology for minimized cross-
contaminations
Temperature Range:
0°C –120°C (32°F –248°F) with Peltier technology –No
external cooling required
Optional extension EV01-COOL: -20°C –120°C (-4°F –
248°F) –External cooling required
Extrapolated range: -100°C –300°C (-148°F –572°F)
Temperature Stability
0.01°C (0.02°F)
Pressure Range
EV10 ERAVAP: 0 kPa –1000 kPa (0 psi –145 psi) –High
precision pressure transducer
EV20 ERAVAP LPG: 0 kPa –2000 kPa (0 psi –290 psi) –
Extended range pressure transducer
Pressure Resolution
0.01 kPa (0.0014 psi)
Vapor / Liquid Ratio
Variable from 0.02/1 –100/1 –Single-point, multi-point and
curve measurements
Precision
Repeatability: r ≤ 0.15 kPa (0.022 psi) measured with EV10
and cyclopentane at 37.8°C
Reproducibility: r ≤ 0.5 kPa (0.073 psi)
Sample Introduction
Automated via built-in piston –No external vacuum pump
required; 80 µm reusable filter
Sample Volume
1 mL (2.2 mL per rinsing cycle)
Measurement Time
5 minutes for a standard measurement
Display:
Industry proven 8" color touchscreen
Languages:
English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Additional languages available upon request

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Interfaces:
Built-in PC with Ethernet, USB and RS232 interfaces
Direct LIMS connectivity and output to printer or PC
Optional input by external keyboard, mouse and barcode /
QR-code reader
Remote Control:
Remote service capability via Ethernet interface
PC Software:
ERASOFT RCS - remote control Windows®software for
multi-instrument remote control, convenient data transfer and
result analysis
Result Database:
Over 100 000 detailed test reports stored in internal memory
Alarm Tracking:
All alarm messages are stored in the database together with
the results
Operating Conditions:
Temperature range 10°C to 40°C
Humidity up to 90% RH, non-condensing
Power Requirements:
Auto-switching 85-264 V AC, 47-63 Hz, max. 150 W (multi-
voltage power supply)
Field application: 12 V DC (vehicle battery) adapter available
Dimensions / Weight:
29 x 35 x 34 cm (11.4 x 13.8 x 13.4 in) / 9.7 kg (21.4 lb)

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4Getting started
4.1 Operating Environment
When setting up the analyzer, select a location away from heat, smoke, electrical interference
and avoid any electrostatic discharges (ESD) to the analyzer unit. The bench top should be a
level surface and free of vibration.
Ensure that the vent holes of the analyzer are not obstructed. The analyzer requires an
environment with ambient room temperature in the range of 10°C to 45°C.
Before making any connections, make sure that the power cable at the back of the
analyzer is not plugged into an electrical outlet.
Only one set-up utility is required: an A.C. electrical outlet. It is recommended that the analyzer
is plugged into its own circuit to avoid power line interference and voltage surges or drops,
which may occur if the circuit is shared with devices with high electrical draw.
For protection against scratches and spills, it is recommended that the screen protection film
is placed on the touch screen monitor –one protection film is already placed on the touch
screen monitor! (to reorder, please contact your local agent or eralytics GmbH).
4.2 Dimensions & space requirement
Below dimensions are valid for a single position instrument, without considering space needed
for the user sample bottles. For dimensions of an instrument with autosampler, please contact
your local eralytics distributor or eralytics GmbH.
*: dimensions in brackets are related to an extended handle in the corresponding direction

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4.3 Connecting and starting the analyzer
Place the analyzer on a stable benchtop. Connect the power cable as well as the waste
container and the inlet tube to the analyzer as described in the pictures below.
Waste container
Mains
Sample outlet
RS232 interface
Housing
USB Type B plug (slave)
Display
Ethernet connector
Filling tube with Luer connector
3x USB Type A plug (master)
Sample inlet
Audio connectors
Sample container
Handle
On/Off button
2x Buttons to remove housing
2x USB Type A plug (master)
Serial number plate

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If the instrument is used for measuring non-pressurized samples (e.g.: gasoline) the sampling
tube with the Luer connector can be used:
For pressureized samples (e.g. LPG, crude oil with high amount of volatile substances) the
sampling tube with quickconnector (right picture) must be used. Otherwise, volatile substances
might be lost when exposing the sample to ambient pressure, thus leading to a too low result.
ERAVAP with 10 position autosampler: