Koehler K71000 Guide

Operation and Instruction Manual
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1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
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Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
K71000
Automatic PMCC Flash Point Analyzer

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Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
c/o RECYCLING
1595 Sycamore, Ave.
Bohemia, NY 11716
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Table of Contents
Intellectual Property............................................................................................................4
Liability.................................................................................................................................4
1Introduction....................................................................................................................5
1.1 Koehler's Commitment to Our Customers .............................................................................................5
1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications......................................................................................... 5
1.3 Pensky-Martens Flash Point Method Scope and Summary..................................................................6
1.4 Instrument Specifications....................................................................................................................... 7
2Safety Information and Warnings.................................................................................8
2.1 Safety Considerations............................................................................................................................8
2.2 Unit Design.............................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Contaminated Samples.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Safe Quick Test Method......................................................................................................................... 9
2.5Fire Detection / Suppression and Draft Shield / Dome System............................................................. 9
2.6 Equipment Modification and Replacement Parts................................................................................... 9
2.7 Chemical Reagents Information............................................................................................................. 9
2.8 Additional Important Safety Information................................................................................................. 9
2.9 Other Important Hazards......................................................................................................................10
3Getting Started.............................................................................................................10
3.1 Packing List..........................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Setup....................................................................................................................................................11
4Descriptions.................................................................................................................13
4.1 Front of Instrument............................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Back of Instrument...............................................................................................................................15
4.3 Cover Assembly..................................................................................................................................17
5Operation......................................................................................................................18
7Service..........................................................................................................................37
8Storage .........................................................................................................................37
9Warranty .......................................................................................................................37
10 Returned Goods Policy ...............................................................................................37
Notes..................................................................................................................................38

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Intellectual Property
This manual and the K71000 are protected by Copyright. Reproduction by any manner is prohibited.
Excerpts by permission only. All rights reserved.
All brand names and product names otherwise mentioned are trademarks or registered by their
respective companies or organizations.
Liability
This manual was competently reviewed prior to issue, however, no express or implied liability whatsoever
is assumed for losses or consequential damages or losses arising from the use information contained in
or omitted from this manual.
Koehler Instrument Co. assumes no liability for losses arising from the negligent or improper use of our
equipment nor for losses arising from the improper use or use other than intended. Only deliberate action
or gross negligence are grounds for any claim.
Due care has been exercised in the development of the software program controlling this instrument,
however, Koehler Instrument Co. assumes no liability nor makes any guarantee for any consequences
arising from the use of the program. We explicitly, and above all, disclaim any guarantee of economic
success, missed earnings, consequential damages and deficiently consequential damages.
Neither the computer software provided, nor can the operating system software, nor can the underlying
integrated circuits function flawlessly under any usual or unusual set of operating conditions due to
limitations in the current state of software and hardware engineering.

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1 Introduction
The Koehler model K71000 Automated
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point
Analyzer is the latest design for performing the
ASTM D93 test method and related test
specifications.
The K71000 determines the flash points of
distillate fuels (diesel, biodiesel blends,
kersosene, heating oil, turbine fuels), new and
in-use lubricating oils, residual fuel oils, cutback
residua, used lubricating oils, mixtures of,
petroleum liquids containing suspended solids
and petroleum liquids that tend to form a surface
film during testing and biodiesel (B100). It
determines the flash points of a wide range of
products by a closed cup method with stirring of
the sample.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and
operating instructions for the K71000 Automated
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point
Analyzer. This manual should also be used in
conjunction with applicable published laboratory
procedures. Information on these procedures is
given in section 1.2.
1.1 Koehler's Commitment to Our
Customers
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and
testing laboratories has been our specialty for
more than 50 years. At Koehler, the primary
focus of our business is providing you with the
full support of your laboratory testing needs.
Our products are backed by our staff of
technically knowledgeable, trained specialists
who are experienced in both petroleum products
testing and instrument service to better
understand your requirements and provide you
with the best solutions. You can depend on
Koehler for a full range of accurate and reliable
instrumentation as well as support for your
laboratory testing programs. Please do not
hesitate to contact us at any time with your
inquiries about equipment, tests, or technical
support.
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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1.2 Recommended Resources and
Publications
1. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-
2959, USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.astm.org
email: [e-mail]
ASTM Publication:
ASTM D93: Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Flash Point Tester
2. International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
1, rue de Varembé
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.iso.org
ISO Publication:
ISO 2719: Petroleum Products and
Lubricants - Determination of Flash Point -
Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Method
3. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:
IP 34: Determination of closed flash point
–Pensky-Martens method
4. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication:
DIN 51758: Testing of liquid petroleum
products and other combustible liquids;
determination of flash point by Pensky-
Martens closed tester

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DIN EN 22719: Petroleum products and
lubricants; determination of flash point;
Pensky-Martens closed cup method
(withdrawn)
5. Federal Test Method (FTM)
FTM Publication:
FTM 791-1102: Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Tester
6. American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
444 North Capitol Street N.W., Suite 249
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
AASHTO Publication:
AASHTO T73-811
7. Association Française de Normalisation
(AFNOR)
http://www.afnor.fr
AFNOR Publication:
NF M 07-019
8. Japanese Industrial Standards(JIS)
http://www.jisc.go.jp
JIS Publication:
JIS K2265
1.3 Pensky-Martens Flash Point Method
Scope and Summary
The K71000 Automatic Pensky-Martens Flash
Point Analyzer determines the lowest flash point
temperature of fuels, lubricating oils, and
homogenous liquids (ASTM D93 A), or liquids
containing suspended solids as well as liquids
that tend to form a surface film during testing
(ASTM D93 B), and the determination of the
flash point of biodiesel in the temperature range
of 60 to 190°C (ASTM D93 C).
Method Scope:
The scope of the method covers the analysis of
products in the temperature range of 40 to
360°C but this automated apparatus extends the
range from dew point + 10°C to 400°C.
Internet Link to Summary: ASTM D93 PM Flash
Standard Method Scope and Summary
Method Summary:
Flash Point is the lowest temperature
(barometrically corrected to standard
atmospheric pressure of 101.3 kPa (760 Torr) at
which the vapors of a combustible liquid will
ignite and the flame front propagate across the
head-space of the sample cup under the
conditions specified by the test method.
Flash point tests are conducted by filling the test
cup to the full indication mark, placing the flash
cup into the test sample chamber then locking
the cup cover into position.
Next, the user selects a predefined or user
programmed test method, types in or accepts
the expected flash point (EFP), optionally
selects a product type, then hits the start button.
A Quick Test feature allows for determination of
flash points of unknown materials beginning the
test from ambient and proceeding with the test
at an accelerated heating rate.
The unit is equipped with a differential Pt-100
RTD probe designed to duplicate the response
time of a mercury-in-glass thermometer as per
ASTM D93-02a and E1-03a. If a flash is not
detected 30°C above the expected flash point or
at 405°C, then the test is automatically aborted
for safety.

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Once analysis is complete the results are
displayed to the screen and saved to the
instrument hard disk drive. The results may be
opened in a report generation program like MS
Word or Excel and sent to a local or network
printer. Once the results have been reviewed
and accepted by the operator the results may be
sent directly to a network folder for processing
and direct entry into LIMS.
Once analysis is complete the instrument
actuates the rapid cool-down system. The cool-
down system is capable of reducing the
temperature of the sample from 300 to 30°C in
about 8 minutes in a laboratory with ambient
conditions at 20°C. User can also manually
switch to standard air cooling. Cooling the
system will take a longer period of time however
fan noise will be reduced.
1.4 Instrument Specifications
Models:
K71000
Electrical
Requirements:
115/230VAC 50/60Hz
User selectable via switch
located at the back of the
analyzer
Temperature
Measuring Range:
Ambient to 405°C (761°F)
Flash Detection
System:
Differential
Thermocouple,
Ionization Detection
Stirring Speed:
0 to 300 RPM
Heating Rate:
In accordance to ASTM
D93 procedure A, B, C
Quick Test (≈12°C/min)
Ignition Source:
Gas and Electric Igniter
both equipped on cover
assembly:
- Software Selectable
- User-Friendly Manual
Switching
Mechanical Lift:
Three (3) position
mechanical lift system of
cover / motor assembly,
software selectable:
Open –Clean –Test
Cleaning:
Cover / Motor assembly
lift features convenient
cleaning position. At this
position the user can
easily remove the cover
assembly and clean with
appropriate solvent
between tests.
Ignition Test
Frequency:
User selectable on per
method basis
Cooling:
Integrated Dual Fan
System: First (1) directly
to cup, Second (2) to cool
environment around test
cup
Barometric
Pressure
Correction:
Automatic Barometric
Pressure Transducer for
Flash Temperature
Correction
Interface Port:
RS232:1
USB:2 (1–Front, 1–Back)
Ethernet:1 (LIMS)
Gas Supply /
Connection:
Ignition Gas: LP Gas
(Propane / Butane) or
Natural Gas.
Min. 3.45kPa (0.5psi).
Max. 6.90kPa (1.0psi)
Display:
8.4" LCD Touch Screen
Temperature
Sensor:
PT-100 in S/S sheath,
User
Programmable
Methods & Data
Storage:
Capable of storing
unlimited data runs and
test methods

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Temperature
Calibration:
Three (3) Types
available:
- 2 Point Sample
Temperature (Standard)
- Multipoint (>2)
Temperature Calibration
(Available as Option)
- CRM Calibration –Built-
In Software function to
automatically correct as
per CRM tested
Security:
Three level password
protection
Key Safety
Features:
- Collision / Interference
Detection: Analyzer can
sense user position
around moveable parts
and stop its motion
- Fire suppression
detection: Equipped with
second gas line for
connection to CO2or
Nitrogen gas. Gas
disbursement ring around
test cup/cover saturated
area with extinguishing
gases.
Ambient
Temperature
Range:
10 to 35°C
Altitude:
Rated for use below
2000m
Environmental
Conditions:
As per section 1.4.1 of
IEC 61010
Dimensions:
(in.(cm))
Width: 10 7/8” (27.63cm)
Depth: 17.5” (44.45cm)
Height:
- Closed Test Position –
20” (50.8cm)
- Fully Open Position –
26” (66.04cm)
Net Weight:
60 lbs (27.22 kg)
2 Safety Information and Warnings
2.1 Safety Considerations
The most important safety consideration is that
people are operating this piece of equipment.
The laboratory staff and management are
responsible to assure that only authorized,
trained and competent personnel use this
equipment.
The use of this equipment may involve
hazardous materials and operations. This
manual does not purport to address all of the
safety problems associated with the use of this
equipment. It is the responsibility of any user of
this equipment to investigate, research, and
establish appropriate safety and health practices
and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
Test results from ASTM D93 flash point test are
used along with other data to assess the
flammable hazards of a material. By its very
nature a flash point analysis is the performance
of a hazardous activity (waving a flame above a
heated flammable material in the presence of
excess air) under carefully controlled conditions
(limited small amount of material, ability to
remove ignition source, ability to remove
oxidizer). Still there are conditions that can
cause operating problems during testing.
Among the most well known are samples
contaminated with water or light ends, and less
commonly, samples which foam and cause
overflow. Samples may also contain or be
contaminated with acutely toxic materials or
materials that when combusted pose a health
hazard.
2.2 Unit Design
This equipment is specifically designed for use
in accordance with the applicable standard test
methods listed in section 1.2 of this manual. The
use of this equipment in accordance with any
other test procedures, or for any other purpose,
is not recommended and may be extremely
hazardous.
WARNING: The K71000 Automatic
Pensky-Martens Flash Point Analyzer was
designed to be the safest flash point instrument
in the marketplace, however, there are safety
concerns and hazards, which this instrument is
not designed to address. The purchase and