Koehler K43003 Guide

Operation and Instruction Manual
REV B
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: [e-mail]
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing
K43003 / K43093
Auto Time Sequence Dual Twin Foaming
Characteristics Test Apparatus

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
Liquid Foaming Characteristics Apparatus
K430XX
This certificate verifies that part number K430XX, Liquid Foaming Characteristics
Apparatus, was manufactured in conformance with the applicable standards set
forth in this certification.
Specifications: ASTM D892
IP 146
DIN 51566
FTM 791-3211
FTM 791-3213
NF T 60-129
This unit is tested before it leaves the factory, to ensure total functionality and
compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards. Test and inspection
records are on file for verification.
Jesse Kelly
Application Engineer
Koehler Instrument Company

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WEEE Directive Compliance Statement
Background
The goal of the WEEE Directive is to encourage design of environment-friendly products that increase reuse,
recycling and other forms of recovery to reduce waste streams and applies to listed Electronic and Electrical
Equipment (EEE) and Koehler's equipment falls broadly into Appendix 1A; Section 9 Monitoring and Control
Equipment: Measuring, weighing or adjusting appliances for household or as laboratory equipment.
Any associated non-embedded equipment such as Lighting (Saybolt Color) and PCs/Printers also fall under WEEE.
If provided with an order these ancillary items must be WEEE compliant. For these and other reasons (printer
cartridges are regionalized) the equipment must be supplied through a third party supplier in Europe.
The WEEE Directive applies to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the categories set out in Annex IA
provided that the equipment concerned is not part of another type of equipment that does not fall within the scope
of this Directive. Annex IB contains a list of products which fall under the categories set out in Annex IA.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2003:037:0024:0038:en:PDF
We do not qualify for any of the 10 exemption categories.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Products/Exemptions
Professional use
For equipment defined for ’professional use’ local authorities have no role to play. Producers and importers are
basically responsible for collection of WEEE recyclables from the professional user and for subsequent
management. A separate statement is given cataloging the items that require separation from the equipment
along with basic information on subsequent processing or recycling prior to disposal of the equipment.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Products/Private-or-professional-use
Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting:
Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state and
to make annual reports. Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by the importer who is the first level of the
distribution chain and is subject to producer responsibility. We will communicate this in writing to our
distributor/importers in the EU stating they are responsible to satisfy WEEE registration and reporting requirements
in the EU states where they conduct sales activities.
It is illegal to market electrical and electronic equipment covered by producer responsibility without being
registered.
http://www.dpa-system.dk/en/WEEE/Producers/Whoissubjecttoproducerresponsibility
Product Design
Koehler's designs allow for complete disassembly to a modular level which usually allows for standard recycling. A
qualified refrigeration system technician must be consulted when disassembling and de-commissioning any
equipment with refrigeration systems.
Koehler's scientific testing equipment is robustly designed to function over a long service life and are typically
repaired many times over the course of years rather than being replaced. We believe that re-use and
refurbishment is the very best form of re-cycling.
All batteries must be readily removable not soldered in place.
Recycling instructions
In the event that replacement becomes necessary, we will include instructions, particularized to each instrument
that informs the customer of their recycling responsibilities and giving them guidance in doing this. All Koehler
equipment has been placed on the market since 13th August 2005 and so Koehler is defined as a "new WEEE
producer". As such we must provide information on refurbishment, treatment, and re-use.

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Our instrument manual will include this compliance statement and indicate that any collection of materials will be
handled by their authorized distributor. In the event that the distributor is unreachable or is no longer a distributor
for Koehler Instrument, Co., other arrangements may be made including accepting the materials directly.
Recycling is free of charge. Shipping is the responsibility of the end users. Whether shipping to a distributor or to
Koehler directly, safe, properly declared, and labeled packaging and shipping expenses are the sole responsibility
of the end user.
WEEE Marking
Since Koehler products are subject to the WEEE Directive we must display the WEEE symbol shown above in
accordance with European Standard EN 50419 on the equipment. It must be indelible, at least 5mm in height, and
clearly legible. If the equipment is too small the mark must be in the product literature, guarantee certificate, or on
the packaging. Rules on marking are established in section 49 of the WEEE Order.
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
c/o RECYCLING
1595 Sycamore, Ave.
Bohemia, NY 11716
As a minimum the following substances, preparations and components have to be removed from any separately
collected WEEE:
- Mercury containing components, such as switches or backlighting lamps (compact fluorescent lamps, CFL),
- Batteries
- Printed circuit boards if the surface of the printed circuit board is greater than 10 square centimeters (about 4 sq
in.),
- Toner cartridges, liquid and pasty, as well as color toner,
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), hydrocarbons (HC)
- Liquid crystal displays (together with their casing where appropriate) of a surface greater than 100 square
centimeters and all those back-lighted with gas discharge lamps,
- External electric cables
- Components containing refractory ceramic fibers as described in Commission Directive 97/69/EC of 5 December
1997 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 67/548/EEC relating to the classification, packaging and
labeling of dangerous substances (2),
- Electrolyte capacitors containing substances of concern (height > 25 mm, diameter > 25 mm or proportionately
similar volume)
2. The following components of WEEE that is separately collected have to be treated as indicated:
- Equipment containing gases that are ozone depleting or have a global warming potential (GWP) above 15, such
as those contained in foams and refrigeration circuits: the gases must be properly extracted and properly treated.
Ozone-depleting gases must be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (4).

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Table of Contents
1Introduction ...................................................................................................................5
1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our Customers .............................................................................................5
1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications.........................................................................................5
1.3 Instrument Specifications.......................................................................................................................6
1.4 Software Specifications..........................................................................................................................6
2Safety Information and Warnings ................................................................................6
3Getting Started...............................................................................................................7
3.1 Packing List............................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Setup......................................................................................................................................................7
4Descriptions...................................................................................................................8
4.1 Main Instrument Controls.......................................................................................................................8
4.2 Flowmeter Setup and Operation ..........................................................................................................10
4.3 Flowmeter Calibration Data..................................................................................................................10
4.4 Temperature Controller Operation.......................................................................................................10
5Operation .....................................................................................................................11
5.1 Bath......................................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Power ...................................................................................................................................................12
5.3 Preparation of Glassware and Tubing .................................................................................................12
5.4 To Perform a Test ................................................................................................................................12
6Safety Features............................................................................................................12
6.1 Over-Temperature Protection ..............................................................................................................12
6.2 Over-Power Protection.........................................................................................................................13
7Maintenance.................................................................................................................13
7.1 Routine Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................13
7.2 Bath Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................13
7.3 Replacement Parts...............................................................................................................................14
8Wiring Diagrams..........................................................................................................15
8.1 K43093 Wiring......................................................................................................................................15
8.2 Control Unit Wiring...............................................................................................................................16
9Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................17
9.1 Unit does not power up ........................................................................................................................17
9.2 Unit is on and keeps resetting into start up routine..............................................................................17
9.3 Unit is on but bath does not heat up ....................................................................................................17
9.4 Bath heats up but temperature does not stabilize................................................................................17
10 Service..........................................................................................................................17
11 Storage.........................................................................................................................17

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12 Warranty.......................................................................................................................17
13 Returned Goods Policy...............................................................................................18
Notes..................................................................................................................................19

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1 Introduction
The Koehler K430X3 Automatic Time Sequence
Dual Twin Foaming Characteristics Test
Apparatus is the latest design for determining
foaming characteristics of lubricating oils
according to the ASTM D892 test method and
related test specifications.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and operating
instructions for the High Temperature Dual Twin
Foaming Characteristics Test Apparatus. 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]
Email: [e-mail]
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com
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 D892: Standard Test Method for
Foaming Characterisitics of Lubricating
Oils
2. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:
IP 146: Foaming Characteristics of
Lubricating Oils
3. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication:
DIN 51566
4. Federal Test Method (FTM)
FTM Publication:
FTM 791-3211
FTM 791-3213: Aircraft Lubricants Test
5. Association Française de Normalisation
(AFNOR)
http://www.afnor.fr
AFNOR Publication:
NF T 60-129

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1.3 Instrument Specifications
Models:
K43003
K43093
Electrical
Requirements:
115V 60Hz, 16A
220-240V, 50/60Hz, 8A
Temperature
Range:
Left (Cold)Bath: 24°C
External Chiller required to
perform Sequence I and III
at 24°C
Right (Hot)Bath: Ambient
to 93.5°C (200°F)
Temperature
Control Stability:
Exceeds ASTM
requirements
Digital Setpoint and
Displays °C/°F
Built-in Over-temperature
Cut-off Protection
Plug Type:
Nema 6-20
Capacity:
4 Test Cylinders
Bath Medium:
Water or suitable heat
transfer fluid
(see section 5.1)
Bath Medium
Capacity:
38.5L (9 gal) each
1.4 Software Specifications
PC System
Requirements:
Intel® Pentium II Processor
or similar (minimum)
Operating
System:
Windows® 98 SE, 2000, NT,
XP, 7 (32-Bit)
Memory
Requirements:
256Mb RAM (512Mb RAM
recommended) 15 Mb Hard
Disk Space (minimum)
Other:
Two RS-232 communication
ports
Microsoft® Excel (97 or
above)
2 Safety Information and Warnings
Safety Considerations. 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.
Equipment Modifications and Replacement
Parts. Any modification or alteration of this
equipment from that of factory specifications is not
recommended voids the manufacturer warranty,
product safety, performance specifications, and/or
certifications whether specified or implied, and
may result in personal injury and/or property loss.
Replacement parts must be O.E.M. exact
replacement equipment.
Over Temperature Protection. This unit is
equipped with Over Temperature Protection (OTP)
circuitry to prevent overheating. The unit will
automatically interrupt power whether equipment
malfunction or operator error causes the
temperature to exceed either 20 °C above the set
point or the maximum recommended temperature
range. The power can only then be restored by
identifying and correcting the problem, allowing
the unit to return to normal operating
temperatures, and resetting the power to the unit.
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.
Chemical Reagents Information. Chemicals and
reagents used in performing the test may exhibit
potential hazards. Any user must be familiarized
with the possible dangers before use. We also
recommend consulting the Material Data and
Safety Sheet (MSDS) on each chemical reagent
for additional information. MSDS information can
be easily located on the internet at
http://siri.uvm.edu or http://www.sigma-
aldrich.com.