Thermo Scientific Sarasota SG901 User manual

Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sarasota SG901
Specific Gravity Analyzer
User Guide
P/N HB-SG901
Revision E

Sarasota SG901
Specific Gravity Analyzer
User Guide
P/N HB-SG901
Revision E

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Revision History
Revision Level Date Comments
A 03-2009 Initial release (ECO 6849).
B 06-2010 Revised per ECO 7413.
C 08-2010 Revised per ECO 7494.
D 01-2011 Revised per ECO 7628.
E 01-2012 Revised per ECO 7874.

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Contents
Explanation of Symbols ..................................................................................... ix
Warnings .............................................................................................................. xi
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health...........................................xi
Electrical Safety......................................................................................xi
Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1-1
Introduction........................................................................................ 1-1
Configurations ................................................................................. 1-1
Basic System.................................................................................. 1-2
Dry Gas System ............................................................................ 1-2
Wet Gas System ............................................................................ 1-2
Operation ........................................................................................... 1-2
Installation ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Mechanical Considerations ................................................................. 2-1
Cabinet Support Structure ............................................................... 2-1
Weatherproof Cabinet...................................................................... 2-1
Pipelines/Sample Tubing ................................................................. 2-1
Safety ............................................................................................... 2-2
Electrical Considerations..................................................................... 2-2
Cable Specification........................................................................... 2-2
Safe Areas......................................................................................... 2-2
Hazardous Areas............................................................................... 2-2
Electrical Installation........................................................................... 2-3
Protective Earth Grounding ............................................................. 2-3
Safety Disconnecting Means Requirements...................................... 2-3
Frequency Output Option ............................................................... 2-4
Headmount Option ......................................................................... 2-4
Electric Heater ................................................................................. 2-4
Commissioning.................................................................................................. 3-1
General ............................................................................................... 3-1
Initial Power Up ................................................................................. 3-1
Frequency Output Option ............................................................... 3-1
Headmount Option ......................................................................... 3-1
Sample System ................................................................................. 3-2
Density Converter............................................................................ 3-2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

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Validation............................................................................................................4-1
General ............................................................................................... 4-1
Validation with an Injection Sample ................................................... 4-2
Validation with a Process Gas Sample ................................................. 4-3
Calibration ..........................................................................................................5-1
Field Adjustments ............................................................................... 5-1
SG Definition & Calculation .............................................................. 5-1
Adjustment ......................................................................................... 5-2
Correction Calculation..................................................................... 5-2
Maintenance ......................................................................................................6-1
Preventive Maintenance ...................................................................... 6-1
Thermometry Check........................................................................ 6-2
Electric Heater Check ...................................................................... 6-2
Pressure Transmitter Check ............................................................. 6-2
Filter Condition ............................................................................... 6-3
Density Sensor Check ...................................................................... 6-3
Troubleshooting & Service .............................................................................7-1
Fault Diagnosis ................................................................................... 7-1
Troubleshooting Sarasota SG901 / CM515 Density Systems.............. 7-2
Contact Information ........................................................................... 7-5
Warranty............................................................................................. 7-6
Ordering Information .......................................................................................A-1
Specifications...................................................................................................B-1
Drawings............................................................................................................ C-1
Health & Safety Clearance Form...................................................................D-1
Equations............................................................................................................ E-1
Configuration Considerations when Using Sarasota CM515 ...................F-1
Purpose ............................................................................................... F-1
Equations............................................................................................ F-1
Critical Temperature and Critical Pressure.......................................... F-3
General Configuration (Metric) for SG Measurement......................... F-5
Index ..........................................................................................................INDEX-1
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F