Perform an Analysis using the Keypad

Prerequisites:

  • Specify analysis and report parameters, and
  • Prepare and load sample

The prompts that display for an analysis depend on the options selected in Setup >Analysis Parameters and Report Options; therefore, the analysis may not display all of the prompts referenced in this procedure.

  1. Press Alt + 4 to display the Sample ID prompt. Enter an appropriate identification. Press . (decimal) to insert a dash.
  2. Press ENTER to display the Description prompt.
  Most users display this prompt only when a keyboard is attached to the pycnometer.
  1. Press ENTER to display the Sample Mass prompt. Enter the sample mass.
  2. If an analytical balance is connected to the module, press the appropriate button on the balance to transfer the sample mass while this prompt is displayed.
  3. Press ENTER to display the Chamber Insert prompt if using an insert. Press CHOICE until the appropriate insert is displayed, then press ENTER.
  4. Press ENTER to begin the analysis. Operational status messages display during analysis.
  5. When the analysis has finished, the pycnometer beeps three times and the display returns to the Reload prompt.
  Do not remove the cell chamber cap when the pycnometer is pressurized. The sample may be discharged from the chamber.
  1. Ensure the pressure reads approximately 0 (zero), then remove the cell chamber cap and remove the sample from the chamber.
  2. Replace the cell chamber cap or load another sample.
Display Text Description
Analyze Sample ID: Enter sample identification for the current analysis. Sample ID can be up to 20 numbers and dashes. Press . (decimal) to insert a dash.
Analyze
Description Line 1:
Enter the description for the current sample. A prompt for Line 2 of the description is displayed.
Analyze Sample Mass:

Enter a value for the sample mass. Displays only when Density is selected for Analysis display mode. It does not display if Volume is selected.

The range is 000.0000 to 10000.0000 g.

The range for the 2000 cm3 AccuPyc is 000.0000 to 25000.0000 g.

This field will also accept input from a connected analytical balance. While this prompt is displayed, press the appropriate button on the analytical balance to transfer the mass (refer to the manufacturer’s manual for the appropriate command).

Analyze Chamber insert?

Select the insert to be used.

  • None, 0.1 cm3 (for 1 cm3 unit)
  • None, 3.5 cm3, 1.0 cm3 (for 10 cm3 unit)
  • None, 35 cm3, 10.0 cm3 (for 100 cm3 unit)
  • None, 650 cm3, 1300 cm3 (for 2000 cm3 pycnometer)

Press CHOICE until the appropriate insert is displayed or None if an insert is not being used.

Analyze Cup Mass? Enter the mass of the sample cup.
Analyze
[ENTER] to start
[ESCAPE] to cancel

ENTER. Starts the analysis. The analysis begins and operational status messages are continually displayed during analysis

ESCAPE. Cancels the analysis.

  For keypad and/or keyboard functions or commands not listed in this table, see About the Keypad.
 
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