Anton Paar

DMA 48
Density / Specific Gravity /
Concentration Meter

Instruction Handbook
 DMA 48

DENSITY / SPECIFIC GRAVITY / CONCENTRATION

METER

Software version: 4.15

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

Anton Paar GmbH

Karntner StraBe 322
A-8054 Graz/AUSTRIA - EUROPE

Phone:+43 316 257-0

Fax:+43 316257-257
e-mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.anton-paar.com/ap/
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Anton Paar GmbH
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained
herein.

Anton Paar GmbH does not make a commitment to update the information contained herein.

Copyright © 1996 Anton Paar GmbH, Graz, Austria.

Document number: A251B01B

Written by: K. Herbst Checked by: G. Sauseng Released by: G. Murer

Date: Slfjtialura: jf^. Dale:

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 7

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8

3. SYMBOLS IN THE HANDBOOK 10

4. UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE SUPPLIED ITEMS 11

5. INSTALLING AND PREPARING THE DMA48 FOR OPERATION 13

5.1 Installation Conditions 13

5.2 Filling Equipment 14
5.3 The Air Pump 16
5.4 Cable Connections 17

6. FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE DMA 48 18

6.1 The Front of the DMA 48 18

6.2 The Rear of the DMA 48 20
6.3 Keyboard Functions 22

7. PUTTING THE DMA 48 INTO OPERATION 23

7.1 The First Start-Up 23

7.2 Master Reset 24
7.3 Setting the Measuring Temperature 27

8. ADJUSTMENTS 28

8.1 Adjustment with Air and Water 29

8.2 Adjustment with Two Standards of Known Density 33
8.3 Storage of Several Adjustments 38
8.4 Displaying and Printing the Adjustment Data 39
8.5 Possible Errors During the Adjustment Procedure '. 40

9. DISPLAY AND PRINTER SETTINGS 41

9.1 Display Settings 41

9.2 Printer Settings 42

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10. MEASUREMENTS 45

10.1 Checking the Adjustment before the Measurement 45

10.2 Sample Preparation , 46
10-3 Filling of the Sample 47
10.3.1 Filling with a Syringe 47
10.3.2 Filling with a Peristaltic Pump 49
10.4 Actual Measurement, Measuring Results 50
10.5 Possible Measurement Errors 51
10.6 The Influence of Viscosity on Density Measurement 53

11. CLEANING AND DRYING OF THE MEASURING CELL 54

12. CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 56

APPENDIX A: TROUBLE SHOOTING 57

APPENDIX B: DATA TRANSFER TO AN EXTERNAL COMPUTER 59

APPENDIX C: EXTERNAL MEASURING CELLS 62

APPENDIX D: COOLING WATER FOR MEASUREMENTS BELOW 10 °C 63

APPENDIX E: SETTING THE STABILITY CRITERION 64

APPENDIX F: TECHNICAL DATA / SPECIFICATIONS 65

APPENDIX G: DENSITY TABLES 67

APPENDIX H: SUMMARY OF KEYBOARD COMMANDS 71

APPENDIX I: ADJUSTMENT REPORT (COPY FORM) 73

CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE USING APPARATUS
CONSTANT B 73

APPENDIX J: DOCUMENT NUMBERS 78

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1. INTRODUCTION

The DMA 48 Density / Specific Gravity / Concentration Meter determines the

density and Specific Gravity of liquids and gases.

The temperature of the sample is controlled by a built-in solid state

thermostat.

Density can automatically bG converted into concentration values (e.g. °Brix,

% alcohol, % sulfuric acid), if corresponding custom functions are
programmed into the instrument. Custom functions are also available for the
density of petroleum products at 15 °C or 60 °F to be automatically
calculated from density at other measuring temperatures based on API
standard routines.

The DMA 48 can be connected to a printer and PC.

For density measurements at high pressure and/or temperature external

measuring cells (optional) can be connected to the DMA 48.

Optionally available are automatic Sample Changers SP 1 or SP 3 and the

automatic Filling and Rinsing System FRS.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This handbook does not purport to address all of the safety problems
associated with the use of the instrument and samples. It is the
responsibility of the user of the instrument to establish safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of reguiatory limitations prior to
use.

• Before using the DMA 48 read the handbook.

• Anton Paar GmbH warrants the proper functioning of the DMA 48, if
no unauthorized adjustments have been made in mechanical parts,
electronic parts and software, and the following points are adhered to.

• Follow all hints, warnings and instructions in the handbook to ensure

correct and safe functioning of the DMA 48.

• Do not use the DMA 48 for any purpose other than described in the
handbook.

• Do not use any accessories other than those supplied or approved by

Anton Paar GmbH.

• • Do not operate the DMA 48 if a malfunction is suspected.or damages or

injuries or loss of life of persons cannot be excluded under all
circumstances.

• The DMA 48 is not an explosion-proof instrument, and therefore must

not be operated in areas of danger of explosion.

• Service procedures which involve removing outside covers and working

with turned-on power may only be performed by authorized service
personnel.

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• Due to the nature of the measurement the measuring results not only
depend upon the correct use and functioning of the DMA 48, but may
also be influenced by other factors. Therefore it is advised, that the
analysis results are plausibility tested before consequential actions are
taken.

• Follow the precautions below for the handling and measurement of

inflammable samples and cleaning materials:

Store no inflammable material near the instrument.

Do not leave sample containers uncovered.

Clean all spillages immediately.

Ensure that the instrument is located in a sufficiently ventilated area,

free from inflammable gases and vapours.

Connect the instrument to mains power through a safety switch

located a safe distance from the instrument. In an emergency turn
off power using this switch. Do not use the instrument power switch.

Keep a fire extinguisher on hand.

Do not leave the instrument unattended while in use.

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 3. SYMBOLS IN THE HANDBOOK

The following symbols are used in the handbook:

The NOTE sign points out a hazard. It calls attention to an operating

procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctiy performed or adhered
to, could result in damage or destruction of the equipment or parts of i t Do
not proceed beyond a NOTE sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.

The HINT sign points out a remark. It calls attention to any.additional

information which might be of use for the operator.

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4. UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE
SUPPLIED ITEMS

HINTS:

• The DMA 48 has been tested and packed carefully before shipment.
However, damage may occur during transport.

• If the DMA 48 or a supplied item has been damaged during transport,

contact the transport firm as well as your local Anton Paar
representative. Keep the packing material for examination through the
transport firm or an insurance representative.

• If a part is missing, please contact your local Anton Paar representative.

PCS. Item Cat.No.

1 Keyboard 62414
1 Power Cord Europe 65146
or USA 52656
or UK 61865
1 Instruction Handbook English 67796
or German 64532
1 Accessory Box 64947
4m Hose 3 x 5 mm Silicone 50814
2 Fuses 1.6 A 55500
3.15 A 51015
8 Syringes 2 ml, Luer tip 51974
2 Adapter Record UNF1/4" 63275
1 Adapter Record Luer Female 63276
1 Adapter Record Luer Male 64780
2 Adapter Luer 1/4" UNF 64792
2 Adapter UNF 1/4" Luer Male 64793
2 Male Luer Plug 63865
2 Adapter Luer Male 63863

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 Hose 3x5 mm
Silicons Fuses Syringe

Adapter Record Adapter Record Adapter Record

UNF 1/4' Luer Female Luer Male

Adapter Luer Adapter UNF 1/4'

1/4'UNF Luer Mate Male Luer Plug

Adapter Luer Mate

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5. INSTALLING AND PREPARING THE
DMA 48 FOR OPERATION

5.1 Installation Conditions

HINTS:

• The DMA 48 does not require any special installation conditions.

• It is not necessary to level the DMA 48, nor to ensure that the
installation location is completely free of vibrations.

• For some applications, e.g. gassy samples, it might be beneficial to put

spacers below thetwo right legs of the DMA 48, thus putting the
DMA 48 at an angle. In this case, adjustment and measurement have to
be done with the DMA 48 in the same position.

• However, to guarantee temperature stability, do not place the DMA 48

- near a heater
- near an air conditioner
in direct sunlight.

NOTE:
A strong built-in cooling fan dissipates heat through the bottom of the
DMA 48. Care must therefore be taken that the airflow at the bottom is not
blocked.

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 5.2 Filling Equipment

Fig. 5.2-1

Attaching the 1. Take two Teflon adapters out of the accessory box.
adapters
HINT:
Except when using the sample changers SP1 or SP3 (optional), one
adapter Record Luer female and one adapter Record Luer male are
used.

2. Move the port lock (1) up and hold it there.

3. Screw in the Teflon adapters (see fig. 5.2-1) carefully, using your fingers
only.

NOTE:
Make sure that the tip of each Teflon adapter is directed into the center
of the appropriate bore of the measuring cell.

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4. Tighten the adapters until some resistance against revolving can be felt.

NOTE:

• Do not screw in the adapters too firmly.

• Do not use any tools for screwing in the adapters.

5. Continue to turn the adapters to the next possible position for locking
the port lock (90° turn at the most).

6. Lock the adapters by sliding the port lock (1) down.

NOTE:
During transportationof the DMA 48 theadapters should be removed,.
Otherwise the glass measuring eel! may be damaged.

7. Check the connection of the adapters to the measuring cell for tightness
by closing one adapter tightly with a finger.

8. Fill air under moderate pressure through the other adapter using a 2 ml
plastic syringe from the accessory box.

9. Release the plunger of the syrfnge.

• If the connections are tight, the plunger of the syringe will be slowly
pushed back by the pressure in the measuring cell.
• If the connections are leaking, no pressure was built up in the
measuring cell and the plunger will not move. Tighten the adapters
again.

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 5.3 The Air Pump

HINT:
The air pump incorporated in the DMA 48 is used for drying the measuring
cell after cleaning it

Connecting the 1. Cut a piece of approx. 750 mm length off the silicone hose contained in
air pump the accessory box of the DM A 48.

2. Attach the silicone hose to the nozzle on the rear of the DMA 48 marked
-AIR OUT1 (see fig. 5.3-1).

Fig. 5.3-1

3. Attach an adapter Luer male (found in the accessory box) to the other
end of the silicone hose (see fig. 5.3-2).

Fig. 5.3-2

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 NOTE:
Never connect the siiicone hose to the "AIR IN" nozzle of the air pump
in order to prevent damage of the built-in air pump (e.g. due to sample
contamination).

HINT:

In case of high air humidity, which means more than

• 70 % relative humidity (RH) at20 °C ambient temperature

• 50% relative humidity (RH) at£5°C or
• 38 % relative humidity (RH) at30°C at measuring temperature of20°C,

a desiccator has to be connected to the "AIR IN" nozzle of the air pump.
If the measuring temperature is 15°C> the relative humidity at ambient
temperature must be lower accordingly.
Otherwise humidity condensations in the measuring cell may cause
adjustment and measurement errors.
Suitable desiccators are available at Anton Paar.

5.4 Cable Connections

1. Connect the keyboard to the DMA 48. The keyboard connector is Connecting the
located at the left side of the DMA 48. cables

2. If a PC is used, plug the interface cable into the upper 9-pin connector
at the rear of the DMA 48 (interface A, see chapter 6.2).

3. If a printer is used, plug the interface cable into the lower 9-pin
connector at the rear of the DMA 48 (interface B, see chapter 6.2).

4. Connect the power inlet of the DMA 48 (see chapter 6.2) to the mains
supply using the power cord.

NOTE:
Before plugging in the DMA 48 and switching it on, make sure that both
the correct line voltage and frequency are given and appropriate fuses
(technical data see appendix F) are used. If large voltage fluctuations
are to be expected, the use of a constant voltage source (UPS) is
recommended.

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6. FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF THE DMA 48

6.1 The Front of the DMA 48

B CD

cJereity meier

period
g/cm3
(t devB
B renwle
C

punp Light power

set temp, "C

act. l e m *t •D
PAAR
HADE n AUSTRIA

G H

Fig. 6.1-1

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A Light bars to designate measured value shown on the display:
period (oscillation period of the measuring cell)
g/cm3 (measured density)
A (custom function A)
B (custom function B)
C (custom function C)

B Numerical display for measuring values

C Inspection window for the measuring cell

D Light bars:
X (flashes, if the measuring value is not stable)
dev. B (deviation B, see chapter 8.1 and chapter 8.2)
remote (indicates that an external measuring cell is activated)

E Set temperature

F Actual temperature

G Air pump switch (turns air pump OFF and ON)

H Measuring cell light switch (turns cell light OFF and ON)

I Power switch (turns power OFF and ON)

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6.2 The Rear of the DMA 48

Fig. 6.2-1

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A . "AIR OUT" nozzle of the air pump

B "AIR IN" nozzle of the air pump

C Fuse holder

D Power inlet

E Technical data shield

F Type plate

G Cooling water nozzles

H Printer interface (interface B)

I Computer interface (interface A)

J Connectors foroptional sample changers SP1 or SP3

for optional programmable analog output PAO
for optional external measuring cells

K Master reset key

L Automatic filling and rinsing system FRS (optional)

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 6.3 Keyboard Functions

Fig. 6.3-1

CLR • To clear incorrect entries while " J " has not been
pressed
• To clear an incorrect adjustment (if the displayed
deviation B is out of range)
• To clear error messages
• To switch a frozen (flashing) display back to normal

• To start an automatic printout with or without sample

number

EXP • To enter exponents

• To display the full mantissa of an exponential number

# • To enter a sample number

F • Enables function commands

• • Decimal point

- Negative sign

PRT Print command

J To conclude entries (= "J")

• . To acknowledge B-CAL-"
• To acknowledge the automatically displayed air and
water densities when performing an adjustment
• To acknowledge a correct adjustment (if the displayed
deviation B is acceptable)

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7. PUTTING THE DMA 48 INTO
OPERATION

7.1 The First Start-Up

NOTE:

• Before switching the DMA 48 on, make sure that both the correct line
voltage and frequency are given and appropriate fuses (technical data
see appendix F) are used, if large voltage fluctuations are to be
expected, the use of a constant voltage source (UPS) is recommended.

• The nonfused earth conductor of the power cord (or power inlet).has to
be connected to earth.

HINTS:

• For clear view of the measuring cell and the displays, remove the
colorless protective cover of the front foil by lifting it up in one corner
and pulling it off.

4 Turn on the DMA 48 using the "power" switch on the front of the
DMA 48.

• If the light and/or the pump are turned on, turn them off by using the
corresponding switches.

• After turning on the power all displays of the DMA 48 will light up.

• If the DMA 48 shows horizontal dashes on all displays, then perform a

master reset (see chapter 7.2).

• A "C" will be shown on the last digit of the large display, if the
adjustment is older than 7 days and the adjustment warning has not
been turned off. This "C" will disappear after a new adjustment.

• "CAL" will be shown on the iast three digits of the large display 7 days
before the expiry of the adjustment, and if the adjustment warning has
not been turned off. This "CAL" will disappear after a new adjustment

• If only "period" values can be displayed and "-CAL-" is shown for all
other selections, then no valid adjustment is available for the set
temperature. "-CAL-" has to be acknowledged by "J", and then a new
adjustment has to be carried out.

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 7.2 Master Reset

HINTS:

• A master reset has to be carried out if initial parameters, e.g. time and
date, have to be changed.

• A master reset must be carried out after exchanging the built-in

EPROMS, e.g. because of a software upgrade.

• A master reset may be necessary if errors can not be corrected

proceeding according ot the trouble shooting guide (appendix A).

• Carrying out a master reset will clear all adjustments, parameters and
printer settings!

Performing a 1. TurnofftheDMA48.
master reset
2. Press the master reset key at the rear of the DMA 48 (see chapter 6.2)
using e.g. a small screwdriver, and turn on the "power" switch on the
front of the DMA 48 at the same time.

3. Release the master reset key as soon as horizontal dashes appear on

all displays.

4. Enter the initial parameters according to the order of the following table.

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 Key in Display

1. F39 = 0: Adjustment warnings "C" and °CALn turned on

F39 = 1: Adjustment warnings "C" and nCAL" turned off

F39 P39
J 0
1 1
J

2. F51: Time in hours/minutes/seconds, e.g. 14.20.35

F51 P51
J (time)
142035 14.20.35
J

3. F52: Date in year/month/day, e.g. 95.11.19

F52 P52
J (date)
951119 95.11.19
J

4. F53: User specified number of days xxxx (e.g. 360 days) for
adjustment validity:
F53 = 0 Default value, which stands for 100 days
F53 = xxxx Adjustment validity for 20 - 9999 days

F53 P53
j 0
360 360
J

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 5. F54 = 0: If the sample changer SP3 is connected each sample will
be filled once (default value)
F54 = 1: If the sample changer SP3 is connected each sample will
be filled twice

F54 P54
J 0
1 1
J

6. F55 = 1: Completion of the initializing procedure

F55 P55
J 0
1 1
J (lamp test)
(period)

Putting the To put the DMA 48 into operation after a master reset proceed in the
DMA 48 into following order:
operation after a

master reset 1. Set the measuring temperature according to chapter 7.3.

2. Adjust according to chapter 8.

3. Enter the printer settings according to chapter 9.2.

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7.3 Setting the Measuring Temperature

HINT:
The measuring temperature can be selected within -10°Cto +70°C (upon
request+80 °C).

Example for setting a measuring temperature of 20 °C: Setting the

measuring
1. Turn on the DMA 48. temperature

2. Key in: F300J

3. Key in: 20 J

HINTS:

• The display marked "act. temp." shows the actual temperature of the
solid state thermostat, the display marked "set temp." shows the
selected measuring temperature.

• "X" at the front of the DMA 48 flashes until the sample tempera ture
agrees with the set temperature and the oscillation period of the
measuring cell is stable.

• If the measuring temperature is changed by more than 10°C,a

minimum waiting period of two hours is recommended before
measurement or adjustment.

• If no valid adjustment at the measuring temperature is a vailable, only '

the period can be displayed on the large display. Ail other display
settings will show "-CAL-". Acknowledge with "J" and adjust according
to chapter 8.

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 8. ADJUSTMENTS

HINTS:

• An adjustment is required to measure density and density related

values.

• An adjustment has to be performed:

After a master reset (see chapter 7.2).

- After the expiry of the validity ot the adjustment: after a set number
of days the adjustment will expire automatically (see master reset
chapter 7.2). Default value is 100 days. Only the oscillation period of
the measuring cell will be displayed then. Attempts to switch the
display to other settings will cause the display to show "-CAL-". This
reading has to be acknowledged by " J " and then anadjustment has
to be performed.

If deviations between displayed values and reference values of

density standards consistently exceed the specifications of the
DMA 48 and the standards.

• It is not recommended and does not improve the performance of the

DMA 48 at all to perform a new adjustment, as long as checks
(calibrations) with proper standards indicate no deviations from the
reference values.

• Two standards with known density a t measuring tempera ture are

required for adjustment. Their density values must differ by more than
0.01 g/cm3 and should bracket the total density range required.

• The density values of water and dry air at standard pressure

(1013 mbar, 101325 Pa) are stored in the memory ofAheiDMA 48.

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8.1 Adjustment with Air and Water

HINTS:

• The adjustment with air and water has to be completed within one day.

• If a sample changer is connected to the DMA 48, refer also to the

sample changer handbook for the correct adjustment procedure.

1. Use a syringe or a proper sampling system (e.g. a sample changer) to Adjusting with
clean the measuring cell carefully by rinsing it with water or a proper air and water
solvent to remove sample residues.

2. Rinse the measuring cell with at least 5 ml of 96 % ethanol.

3. Attach the air hose (see chapter 5.3) to the measuring cell.

HINT:
Check whether the air humidity does not exceed the limits given in
chapter 5.3 for working without a desiccator.

4. Turn on the air pump using the "pump" switch on the front of the
DMA 48.

5. Let dry air blow through the measuring cell for at least 10 minutes.

6. Turn off the air pump.

7. Remove the air hose from the measuring cell.

8. Turn on the measuring cell light and check the measuring cell. Make
sure there is no obvious moisture or dirt in the measuring cell.

• If there is, clean and dry the measuring cell again.

• If the measuring cell is clean and dry, turn off the light.

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 9. Make sure that the DMA 48 is set to the correct measuring temperature
(see chapter 7.3) and that the actual temperature corresponds to the
selected measuring temperature.

HINT:
The DMA 48 should be turned on and set to the correct measuring
temperature for at least two hours prior to adjustment

10. Wait until the DMA 48 is stable ("Xn does not flash).

11. Press "F500" and " J" to select the oscillation period as display reading.

12. Press "F100" and "J". This starts the air adjustment routine.

13. The density of air at an air pressure of 1013.25 mbar <=hPa) at the
selected measuring temperature will be displayed.

• If all measurements are done within 0.75 and 1.25 g/cm3 and the
DMA 48 is located at an altitude above sea level of less than
1000 m, then no correction of the displayed air density is necessary.
Otherwise select the correct air density according to appendix G in
respect to the local air pressure and the set measuring temperature.
• In case of a correction overwrite the value and acknowledge the
correct value with "J".
• In case of agreement acknowledge the displayed value with
"j".

14. A red "X" and a green "g /cm3" will be flashing on the front of the
DMA 48. This indicates that the air adjustment procedure is in progress.

15. Wait until the air adjustment is finished (about 2 minutes). This is given
as soon as "g/cm3" and the red "X" on the front.of the DMA 48 do not
flash anymore.

16. Note down the oscillation period of the measuring cell (F500) for air in
the adjustment report (see appendix I).

17. Take a clean syringe with a Luer tip and fill it with bi-distilled water.

HINTS:

• To avoid the formation of gas bubbles, the water should be a few

degrees warmer than the set measuring temperature.

• Distilled water for adjustments at high tempera lures has to be

degassed by boiling it immediately before use.

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18. Slowly inject the water into the measuring cell through the adapter
Record Luer female until drops are coming out of the adapter Record
Luer male. Leave the syringe in the adapter.

HINT:
A minimum of 2 ml of bi-distilled water should be filled.

19. Before starting the water adjustment, check the following:

• Turn on the measuring cell light using the "light" switch.

• Check whether the measuring cell is free of any bubbles. If there
are bubbles, remove the water, rinse the measuring cell with
ethanol and dry it carefully. Then filJ the measuring cell with bi- .
distilled water again.
• Turn off the measuring cell light.

20. Wait until the "X" stops flashing.

21. Press "F101" and "J". This starts the water adjustment routine.

22. The density of water at your measuring temperature will appear on the
display. Check the given value {see density table of water in
appendix G), and acknowledge the value with " J " .

23. A red "X" and a green "g /cm 3 " will be flashing on the front of the
DMA 48. This indicates that the water adjustment is in progress.

24. Wait until the water adjustment is finished {about 3 minutes). This is
given as soon as " g / c m 3 " a n c l * n e " x " o n t n e f r o n t o f t n e DMA 48 stop
flashing. At the same time "dev. B" and a number wiil be displayed.

25. • If this is the very first adjustment at.the selected temperature, or the
first adjustment at the selected temperature after a master reset, the
display should now show a number between 1.3 and 1.6.
If the number on the display is within this range, press " J " . The
adjustment is now complete. Go to step 26.

• If this is not the first adjustment at the selected temperature, the

number on the display should be between -0.0002 and +0.0002, if
the previous adjustment was valid.
If so, press" J". The adjustment is now complete. Go to step 26.

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 • If the number on your display is outside these ranges, some part of
the adjustment failed and the entire adjustment procedure needs to
be re-done. Press "CLR" to abort the adjustment procedure. Check
again the measuring cell for cleanliness, and perform a complete
. . cleaning procedure if necessary. Then start from the beginning. If
then the number of dev. B is identical to the previously obtained
dev. B {± 0.0002), then press "J".

26. Before removing the adjustment water from the measuring cell:

• Note down the oscillation period of the measuring cell (F 500) for
water in the adjustment report (see appendix I).
• Also note down the apparatus constants A and B with 5 places after
the decimal point. These constants can be displayed and printed out
by using function F 110 (see chapter 8.4).
• Also plot the value of the apparatus constant Bin-the appropriate
diagram (copy form see appendix I). After several adjustments
check the quality of the adjustment procedure by examining the
value of the apparatus constant B (see appendix I).

27. Rinse the measuring cell with ethanol and dry it using the built-in air
pump (see steps 2. to 7.).

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8.2 Adjustment with Two Standards of Known
Density

NOTE:
Before filling any sample into the DMA 48, make sure that all wetted parts,
being made of Teflon and borosilicate glass, are resistant to the sample.

HINTS:

• Density values of the two standards must differ by at least 0.01 g/cm3,
the density must be known better than ±0.00005 g/cm3.

• The density values of the two standards should bracket the total .density
range required.

• The adjustment with two standards of known density has to be

completed within one day.

1. Use a syringe or a proper sampling system (e.g. a sample changer) to Adjusting with
clean the measuring cell carefully by rinsing it with water or proper air and water
solvent to remove sample residues.

2. Rinse the measuring cell with at least 5 ml of 96 % ethanol.

3. Attach the air hose (see chapter 5.3) to the measuring cell.

HINT:
Check whether the air humidity does not exceed the limits given in
chapter 5.3 for working without a desiccator.

4. Turn on the air pump using the "pump" switch on the front of the
DMA 48.

5. Let air blow through the measuring cell for at least 10 minutes.

6. Turn off the air pump.

7. Remove the air hose from the measuring cell.

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 8. Turn on the measuring cell light and check the measuring cell. Make
sure there is no obvious moisture or dirt in the measuring cell.

• If there is, clean and dry the measuring cell again.

• If the measuring celi is clean and dry, turn off the light.

9. Make sure that the DMA 48 is set to the correct measuring temperature
(see chapter 7.3) and that the actual temperature corresponds to the
selected measuring temperature.

HINT:
The DMA 48 should be turned on and set to the correct measuring
temperature for at least two hours prior to adjustment.

10; Wait until the DMA 48 is stable ("Xu does not flash).

11. Press "F500" and "J u to select the oscillation period as display reading.

12. Take a clean syringe and fill it with density standard 1.

13. Slowly inject the density standard 1 into the measuring cell through the
adapter Record Luer female until drops are emerging from the adapter
Record Luer male. Leave the syringe in the adapter.

HINT:
A minimum of 2 mi of density standard 1 should be filled.

14. Before starting the adjustment with density standard 1, check the
following:

• Turn on the measuring cell light using the "light" switch.

• Check whether the measuring cell is free of any bubbles. If there
are bubbles, remove density standard 1, rinse the measuring cell
with an appropriate cleaning solvent and dry it carefully. Then fill the
measuring cell with density standard 1 again.
• Turn off the measuring cell light.

15. Wait until the "X" stops flashing.

16. Press "F102" and "J". This starts the adjustment routine for density
standard 1.

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17. Key in the density value for density standard 1 at the selected
measuring temperature and acknowledge the correct value with " J " .

18. A red "X" and a green "g /cm 3 " will be flashing on the front of the
DMA 48. This indicates that the adjustment procedure is in progress.

19. Wait until the adjustment is finished (about 3 minutes). This is given as
soon as qg/cm3" and the red "X" on the front of the DMA 48 do not flash
anymore.

20. Note down the oscillation period of the measuring cell (F500) for density
standard 1 in the adjustment report (see appendix I).

21. Remove density standard 1 from the measuring cell.

22. Use a syringe or a.proper sampling system (e.g. a sample changer) to

clean the measuring cell carefully by rinsing it with water or proper
solvent to remove sample residues.

23. Rinse the measuring cell with at least 5 ml of 96 % ethanol.

24. Attach the air hose (see chapter 5.3) to the measuring cell.

HINT:
Check whether the air humidity does not exceed the limits given in
chapter 5.3 for working without a desiccator.

25. Turn on the air pump using the "pump" switch on the front of the
DMA 48.

26. Let air blow through the measuring cell for at least 10 minutes.

27. Turn off the air pump.

28. Remove the air hose from the measuring cell.

29. Turn on the measuring cell light and check the measuring cell. Make
sure there is no obvious moisture or dirt in the measuring cell.

• If there is, clean and dry the measuring cell again.

• If the measuring cell is clean and dry, turn off the light.

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 30. lTake a clean syringe and fill it with density standard 2.

31. Slowly inject the density standard 2 into the measuring cell through the
adapter Record Luer female until drops are emerging from the adapter
Record Luer male. Leave the syringe in the adapter.

HINT:
A minimum of 2 mi of density standard 2 should be filled.

32. Before starting the adjustment with density standard 2, check the
following:

• Turn on the measuring cell light using the "fight" switch.

• Check whether the measuring cell is free of any. bubbles. If.there
"•• • • are bubbles; remove density standard 2,.rinseJh&rneasuring cell
with an appropriate cleaning solvent and dry it carefully. Then fill the
measuring cell with density standard 2 again.
• Turn off the measuring cell light

33. Wait until the "X" stops flashing.

34. Press "F103" and "J". This starts the adjustment routine for density
standard 2.

35. Key in the density value for density standard 2 at the selected
measuring temperature and acknowledge the correct value with" J".

36. A red "X" and a green "g /cm3" will be flashing on the front of the
DMA 48. This indicates that the adjustment procedure is in progress.

37. Wait until the adjustment for density standard 2 is-finished (about 3
-'"• minutes). This is given assoon as ''g/crn?" and.the "X".on.the..front of the
DMA 48 stop flashing. At the same time "dev. B" and a number will be
displayed.

38. • If this is the very first adjustment at the selected temperature, or the
first adjustment after a master reset, the display should now show a
number between 1.3 and 1.6.
If the number on the display is within this range, press "J". The
adjustment is now complete. Go to step 39.

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 • If highly viscous standards and/or standards with very small
differences in density have been used, then the limits of 1.3 to 1.6
may be exceeded. Press "J" and measure again both standards.
The correct densities (F505) have to be displayed. If not, restart at
step 1.

• If this is not the first adjustment with the same standards at the
selected temperature, the number on the display should be between
-0.0002 and +0.0002, if the previous adjustment was valid.
If so, press "J". The adjustment is now complete. Go to step 39.

• If different standards are applied as for the previous adjustment at

the same temperature, then the displayed deviation B is of no
significance, if it exceeds ±0.0002, still acknowledge the adjustment
with " j " , go to step 39 and then measure again both standards. The
correct densities (F505) have to be displayed. If not, restart at
step 1.

• If the displayed deviation B exceeds ±0.0002 with the same

standards applied as for the previous adjustment, some part of the
adjustment failed and the entire adjustment procedure needs to be
repeated. Press "CLR" to abort the adjustment procedure. Check
again the measuring cell for cleanliness, and perform a complete
cleaning-procedure if necessary. Then start from the beginning. If
then the number of dev. B is identical to the previously obtained
dev. B (± 0.0002), then press "J".

39. Before removing the density standard 2 from the measuring cell:

• Note down the oscillation period of the measuring cell (F 500) for
density standard 2 in the adjustment report (see appendix I).
• Also note down the apparatus constants A and B with 5 places after
the decimal point. These constants can be displayed and printed out
by using function F110 (see chapter 8.4).
• Also plot the value of the apparatus constant B in the appropriate
diagram (copy form see appendix I). After several adjustments
check the quality of the adjustment procedure by examining the
value of the apparatus constant B (see appendix I). The results may
only be significant if always the same standards are applied for
adjustment.

40. Rinse the measuring cell with an appropriate cleaning solvent and dry it
with the built-in air pump (see steps 22. to 28.).

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 8.3 Storage of Several Adjustments

HINTS:

• Up to 20 adjustments at the same measuring temperature or at different

measuring temperatures can be stored.

• For each different measuring temperature one adjustment has to be

performed. It is linked to the selected measuring temperature and will be
activated automatically when changing the measuring temperature.

• In order to store several adjustments at the same measuring

temperature (e.g. different adjustments for different density ranges) use
20.00010 for the first adjustment, 20.00020 for the second and so on.
The "act. temp." display will always show 20.0 °C and will not be
influenced. You need to key in F300 J (selected temperature) J to find
out which adjustment is actually selected.

• When storing the 21st adjustment the oldest one will be deleted.

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8.4 Displaying and Printing the Adjustment Data

HINT:
Adjustment data of the currently used adjustment at the selected measuring
temperature can be displayed and printed using function F110. If the printer
does not print, try keying in F604 (see chapter 9.2).

Key in Meaning Display

F110

J adjustment temperature, e.g. 20 °C •20.00000

J Status: internal measuring cell or 1.000000 .

external measuring cell with temperature
transmission or 2.000000
external measuring cell without
temperature transmission 3.000000

j age of the adjustment in days, e.g. 10 days 10.00000

J apparatus constant A 1.455-07

EXP mantissa of apparatus constant A 1.455076

J apparatus constant B 1.416737

J back to display before F110

if a printer is connected, a printout will occur
automatically now

Example for a printout after F110:

CAL PARAMETER
CP 0 = 2 0 . 0 Adjustment temperature
CP 1 = 19950706 Date of adjustment
CP •a 1.4550767 E-7 Apparatus constant A
CP 4 =* 1 . 4 1 6 7 3 7 4 E 0 Apparatus constant B
CP 5 = 1 Status CP 5 = 1 internal cell
CP5 = 2 external cell with temperature
transmission
CP5 = 3 external cell without temperature
transmission

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 8.5 Possible Errors During the Adjustment
Procedure

1. Direct sunlight on the DMA 48.

Make sure that the DMA 48 is not exposed to direct sunlight.

2. Measuring cell light not turned off.

Make sure that the "light" switch at the front of the DMA 48 is turned off
during adjustment.

3. Measuring cell is not clean.

Make sure that the measuring cell is perfectly cleaned before
adjustment.

4. Measuring cell not perfectly dry before air adjustment. There are drops
of liquid or humidity condensations in the measuring cell.

• Clean the measuring cell according to chapter 11, and dry it

carefully.
• If condensations are still visible through the visual control of the
measuring cell, then the atmospheric humidity is too high. Connect
a drying cartridge (desiccator) to the "IN" nozzle of the air pump
(see chapter 5.3).

5. Air bubbles in the measuring cell at adjustment with water or other liquid
standard.
Make sure that liquid standards are free of gas bubbles.

6. Adjustment error ("g/cm3" and "X" flash, "E-00-00" is displayed).

• The adjustment was started before the DMA 48 reached

temperature stability.
• Measuring cell light not turned off (see point 2. above).
• Measuring cell not totally dried at air adjustment (see point 4.
above).
• Adjustment for both standards not carried out on the same day.
• Measuring cell contains air bubbles at water adjustment (see point
5. above).
• Possible error indications on the large display (E-xx-yy) and ways to
overcome them are contained in appendix A.
• DMA 48 malfunction. Contact your local Anton Paar representative.

7. Bad adjustment standards.

Enter correct densities for the used density standards.

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9. DISPLAY AND PRINTER SETTINGS

9.1 Display Settings

1. Key in one of the following keyboard functions. Selecting the

display setting
2. Conclude each keyboard function with " J " .

Keyboard Function Display Reading Unit Lightbar

F500J oscillation period of the measuring cell [MS] period

F 505 J 15 density [g/cm 3 ] g/cm3

F510J2) custom function 1 A

2)
F 520 J custom function 2 B

2)
F530 J custom function 3 C

For functions F505 to F530 numbers will only be displayed if a valid

adjustment exists. If no valid adjustment exists, then "-CAL-" will be
displayed. After pressing ° J", the display will show the reading for the
oscillation period. Adjust the DMA 48 (see chapter 8).

If no custom functions is programmed " " will be displayed and no

lightbar is active. If a lightbar is active and" " is displayed, then the
measuring value is out of range for the corresponding custom function.

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 9.2 Printer Settings

Connecting the 1. Plug the printer cable into the lower 9-pin connector at the rear of the
printer and DMA 48 (interface B).
entering the
printer settings 2. Connect the printer to the mains.

3. Switch on the DMA 48 and the printer.

4. Switch the printer into "on-line" mode (see printer handbook).

5. Key in the keyboard functions given in the table below.

6. Conclude each keyboard function with "J H .

Example for a printout:

Sample No.:4
DMA48
Date: 1995 02 27
Time: 10 39 36
Temperature: 20.0
Cell: Internal
Period: 3690.37
Density 0.9962

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 Keyboard Meaning Printout Units
Function

F600 1 ) turns the automatic printout off

F601 cancels all printer settings, turns printer

delay off

F 604 2) turns printer delay on

F605 automatic printout after the "X" on the front

of the DMA 48 stops flashing

F607 automatic printout every 60 seconds

F608 automatic printout every 600 seconds

F61O 3) headline -- DMA 48 •-

F611 date Date YY MM DD

time Time HH MM SS

F612 measuring temperature Temperature xx.x°c

F613 internal or external measuring cell Cell

F615 oscillation period of the measuring cell Period us

F620 4 ) density Density g/cm 3

F 621 5) custom function 1

F 622 5) custom function 2

F 623 5) custom function 3

1)
F600 cancels F605, F607 and F608.
2
> F604 has to be entered if the input buffer of the printer has a capacity of less than 256 bytes
(technical data see printer handbook).

3
> If certain entries from F610 to F623 are not made, the corresponding data will not be printed
out.
4
) Printouts corresponding to F620 to F623 will occur only if there is a valid adjustment.
5
> Printouts corresponding to F621 to F623 will occur only if custom functions are programmed
and the measuring values are within the limits for the corresponding custom function.
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 Printout of current measuring results:

Press TRT" on the keyboard of the DMA 48.

The printout will occur immediately, even if the temperature stability is not
yet reached ("X" is stili flashing).

Printout including a sample number (e.g. 1):

1. Key in: #1

HINT:
A sample number with a maximum of 3 digits can be entered.

2. Start the printout by pressing "PRT".

The printout will occur immediately, even if the temperature stability is
not yet reached ("X" is still flashing).

Automatic printout including a sample number (e.g. 4) after the "X" on

the front of the DMA 48 stops flashing:

1. Key in: #4

HINT:
A sample number with a maximum of 3 places can be entered.

2. Start the automatic printout by pressing "*".

HINT:
If an optional FRS is contained and turned on, this will also start the
FRS.

3. After stability has been reached and the printout has occured, the
display will freeze the value and start to flash.

4. Press "CLR" to switch the display back to normal.

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10. MEASUREMENTS

10.1. Checking the Adjustment before the

Measurement

HINTS:

• Check the validity of the adjustment of the DMA 48 using degassed,

distilfed water. An inaccurate adjustment can be recognized by a
deviation of the density reading of water from the true density at
measuring temperature (see density tables, appendix G).

• Therefore check the density of degassed, distilled water before each

series of measurements.

• If the adjustment has been made with other standards but water, a
larger deviation may occur for water, in this case check for the
repeatability of this value only, or use the adjustment standards for
checking.

1. Fill the dry and clean measuring cell with degassed, distilled water. Checking the
adjustment with
2. Wait until temperature equilibrium is reached. This is given as soon as water
the red "X" at the front of the DMA 48 stops flashing.

3. Compare the displayed value of true density (F 505) with the

corresponding value in the table in appendix G.

4. • If the compared values agree, measurements can be performed.

• If the value of the true density deviates more than ±0.0001 g/cm3
from the corresponding value of the table, then clean and dry the
measuring cell (see chapter 11) and fill it again with degassed,
distilled water.

• If the value of true density still deviates more than ±0.0001 g/cm3
from the corresponding value of the table carry out a new
adjustment (see chapter 8).

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 10.2 Sample Preparation

NOTE:

• Before filling any sample into the DMA 48,

- make sure that all wetted parts, being made of Teflon and
borosilicate glass, are resistant to the sample.

work out a proper cleaning procedure for the measuring cell (see
chapter 11).

• Samples with a modera te tendency to attack borosilicate glass like

strong alkali solutions (e.g. caustic soda) can be measured with the
DMA 48. However, take care to remove such samples immediately after
measurement and rinse the measuring cell properly. Check the validity
of the adjustment more frequently than generally recommended.
Perform a new adjustment, if necessary. The measuring temperature for
strong alkali solutions should not be higher than 20 °C. Higher
temperatures dramatically increase the speed of corrosion.

HINTS:

• The sample to be filled into the measuring cell has to be homogenous

and free of gas bubbles.

• A sample temperature similar to the measuring temperature reduces the

measuring time.

• Suspensions may tend to separate in the measuring cell, giving

incorrect results. Such samples should remain in the measuring cell
only briefly. It is therefore recommended to pre-thermostate them before
filling. Reduce the stability criterion (see appendix E). It may help to put
spacers below the left legs of the DMA 48, thus putting it at an angle to
counterbalance the separation force generated by the oscillation of the
measuring cell.

• If the sample to be measured tends to form bubbles during the

temperature equilibrium or measurement, introduce the sample at a
higher temperature. Another remedy may be to put the meter at an
angle by means of proper spacers below the right side of the DMA 48 to
allow the bubbles to escape (buoyancy).

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10.3 Filling of the Sample

HINT:

There are several choices to fill the samples into the measuring cell:

• manually, using a syringe with Luer tip

• by gra vity, using a funnel at the inlet and a valve (e.g. a clamp to block a
flexible hose) at the outlet

• semi-automatically, using a peristaltic pump or an aspirator pump

• automatically, using the Anton Paar Filling and Rinsing System FRS
(see FRS handbook)

• automatically, using the Anton Paar Sample Changers SP1 or SP3 (see
SP1 orSP3 instruction handbook).

10.3.1 Riling with a Syringe

Waste

Fig. 10.3.1-1

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 NOTE:

• Make sure that there is a waste bottle at the outlet of the DMA 48.

• Never fill the samples without the filling equipment (see chapter 5.2) in
order to avoid glass breakage of the measuring celt.

• Attach the syringe to the adapter Record Luer female of the filling
equipment.

• Proper filling of the measuring cell can be observed through the window
with the cell tight being switched on. After the fiiiing procedure turn off
the cell light.

• Take care that the entire visible part of the measuring cell is filled with
sample. For this, a sample amount of approximately 1 ml is necessary.

• The sample has to be filled into the measunng ceil by pushing the
plunger of the syringe slowly and continuously, thereby avoiding the
formation of tiny (invisible) gas bubbles which influence the measuring
result.

• Leave the syringe in the filling position, in order that the filled-in sample
does not leak out.

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10.3.2 Filling with a Peristaltic Pump

Sample

Waste
Fig. 10.3.2-1

NOTE:

• Use two adapters Record Luer male for the hose connections.

• Make sure that there is a waste bottle at the outlet of the peristaltic
pump.

• A flow rate of 5 to 25 ml / minute is recommended for filling the sample.

• Make sure that the pump hose is compatible with all samples and
cleaning liquids.

• Turn off the pump after filling a proper amount of sample and wait for
the instrument to reach stability.

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 10.4 Actual Measurement, Measuring Results

NOTE:

• After filling the sample into the measuring celt

make sure that the cell light is turned off during measurement.

wait until the red "X" on the front of the DMA 48 stops flashing. Then
the measuring result is valid.

• If a printer is connected and activated (see chapter 9.2) and F605 has
been entered as printer setting, a printout will occur every time the "X"
stops flashing.

Example for a printout:

Date 1996 2 4
Time 11 15 56
Temperature 20.0
Cell: Internal
Period: 3901.78
Density 1.0434

• Clean and dry the measuring cell after each measurement (see
chapter 11), if very different samples are to be measured. For similar
samples it is usually sufficient to replace the old sample by larger
amount (e.g. 10 ml) of the new sample.

4 Do not leave samples in the measuring cell longer than absolutely

necessary. Replace the sample by proper solvent and clean and dry the
measuring cell as soon as possible.

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10.5 Possible Measurement Errors

Error Cause Correction

The display shows Air bubbles in the Take care that the sample
fluctuating values measuring cell. Sample is completely degassed.
was introduced into the Introduce the sample
"Xn on the front of the measuring cell too fast. slowly into the measuring
DMA 48 flashes This may result in the cell.
formation of small Slowly fill more sample
Error indication "E-00-02" (microscopic) gas until all air bubbles are
after 10 minutes bubbles. pushed out.
Take care that the sample
Error indication "-OSO" temperature is similar to
the measuring
temperature.
If the filling is performed
by peristaltic pump, loose
hoses or connections can
cause the introduction of
gas bubbles. Check the
tightness of all hoses and
connections.

The display reading The actual temperature Wait until temperature

slowly drifts does not correspond to equilibrium is reached.
the set temperature.
"X" on the front of the
DMA 48 flashes Air bubbles in the Take care that the sample
measuring cell. is completely degassed.
Error indication "E-00-02"
after 10 minutes Sedimentation of Reduce the stability
suspensions. criterion.

Measuring cell light has Turn off measuring cell

not been turned off. light using the "light"
switch at the front of the
DMA 48.

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 The display reading The measuring cell is not Clean the measuring cell
slowly drifts. clean. (see chapter 11).

The measuring cell is not Dry the measuring cell

completely dried before (see chapter 11). If, after
filling the sample, and drying, drops of liquid or
there are drops of liquid in condensations are still
the measuring cell. visible by the visual
control of the measuring
cell, then the air humidity
is too high. Connect a
drying cartridge to the
"IN" pin of the air pump
(see chapter 5.3).

Display fluctuates in a Direct sunlight on the Check the installation

daily rhythm. DMA 48. conditions of the DMA 48
(see chapter 9.1).

Measured values are The adjustment is invalid. Control the present

wrong, the display adjustment (see
readings do not agree chapter 10.1), and if
with the reference values. necessary carry out a
new adjustment (see
chapter 8).

Measuring cell not filled Refill the measuring cell

completely or contains with sample. Take care
gas bubbles. that the visible part of the
measuring cell is filled
completely full and free of
gas bubbles.

Viscosity influence. See chapter 10.6.

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10.6 The Influence of Viscosity on Density
Measurement

Increasing sample viscosities up to 500 mPa.s cause an increasing density

deviation. Above 500 mPa.s, the density deviation is independent of
viscosity and constant.
For air and water adjustments, the following can be applied to correct the
influence of viscosity on the measured density:

• For sample viscosities between 0 and 100 mPa.s the influence is

negligible due to a built-in viscosity compensation for this range.

• For samples with a viscosity T\ between 100 and 500 mPa.s the density
has to be corrected according to following equation:

Pcorrected = Pmeasured X [1 + (10 - f f f ) X 0.000048]

TI .... viscosity at measuring temperature

• For sample viscosities above 500 mPa.s the following correction

applies:

= x
Pcouecled Pmeasured

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 11. CLEANING AND DRYING OF THE
MEASURING CELL

Cleaning and 1. Fill the measuring cell with cleaning liquid 1 by using a syringe with Luer
Drying cone, and move the plunger of the syringe in and out several times. This
creates air bubbles which improve the cleaning action. Instead of a
syringe, any other suitable device like a peristaltic pump can be used.

NOTE:

• Find a proper cleaning liquid 1 before the first measurement.

• The cleaning liquid 1 should dissolve residues in the measuring cell.

• Cleaning liquid 1 must be selected so that no chemical reactions

with the sample and cleaning liquid 2 are to be expected.

• For water soluble residues water can be used.

• For residues not soluble, in water an appropriate cleaning liquid is to

be used.

• For proteins, sugars or similar organic residues a highly

concentrated alcohol as cleaning liquid 1 must not be used, as it
may form insoluble precipitates in the measuring cell.

2. Remove the cleaning liquid 1 from the measuring cell.

3. Fill the measuring cell with cleaning liquid 2 by using a syringe with Luer
tip, and move the plunger of the syringe several times in and out.

NOTE:

• The cleaning liquid 2 should be volatile at measuring temperature.,.,

• Cleaning liquid 2 must be selected so tha t no chemical reactions

with cleaning liquid 1 are to be expected.

4. Remove the cleaning liquid 2 from the measuring ceil.

5. Attach the air hose (see chapter 5.3) to the adapter Record Luer female.

HINT:
Check whether the air humidity does not exceed the limits given in
chapter 5.3 for working without a desiccator.

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6. Tum on the air pump using the "pump" switch on the front of the
DMA 48.

7. Let air blow through the measuring cell for several minutes.

8. Turn off the air pump.

9. Remove the air hose from the adapter.

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 12. CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

HINTS:

Anton Paarprovides an assortment of approx. 140 tables and different

formulas to convert the density of samples into other density related
values, like Brix, API, %v/v alcohol, specific gravity, etc.

Up to 3 (special 4) formulas and/or tables provided by Anton Paar or the

customer can be programmed. Contact your local representative for
details.

If custom functions are programmed, refer to the programming report

delivered with each set. of programmed custom functions for display
settings and parameter (temperature, product group, etc.) selections.

If the density related value is out of range of the custom function, " "
is shown on the display of the DMA 48.

Density/concentration tables: Concentrations are calculated by

interpolation from the 2 adjacent table values.

Density/concentration formulas: Concentrations are calculated using

linear or non-linear equations.

Examples:

• F-RHO The Density Function:

This function is a polynomial which can be used to convert density into
any useful unit. The polynomial form is

F-RHO = A1

where p is the density of the sample and A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 are the
polynomial coefficients, which can be entered in the DMA 48 using the
keyboard.

• F-API The API Gravity function:

This function converts the density of a crude or petroleum product,
measured at any temperature, to the API gravity number, the density at
15 °C or 60 °F and the Specific Gravity. In order to get the correct results,
the correct product group must be selected on the DMA 48 (A, B or D).

• F-SG The Specific Gravity Function:

This function calcutates the specific gravity of the sample at measuring
temperature with respect to water.

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APPENDIX A: TROUBLE SHOOTING

• "-OSC-" is indicated if the measuring cell does not oscillate. ,

Cause: The measuring cell is not completely filled with liquid,

not completely dry or broken, or the sample is not free
of gas bubbles.
Correction: Fill the measuring cell correctly (see chapter 10.3) or
clean and dry the measuring cell properly (see
chapter 11). If you are making a measurement, make
sure there are no bubbles in the sample. If "-OSC-"
keeps reappearing on the display, then contact your
local Anton Paar representative.

• " " is displayed, if the DMA 48 is unable to calculate the selected

property.

Cause: This may be due to improper filling or due to the sample

being out of specification of the custom function, or an
incorrectly used custom function, etc.
Horizontal dashes on all displays will also occur after a
master reset (see chapter 7.2).

• "C"
"CAL"
"-CAL-" see chapter 7.1

• Errors, which occur during normal operation, are indicated by:

E-xx-yy
xx... error location
yy... error code

Correction: - The error indications listed in the following table can

be cleared using the "CLR" key. Remove the cause
of the error according to the given instructions.
Some error indications, like "E-00-02", will occur for
a few seconds only and then disappear.
In case of error indications which are not listed in
the following table contact your local Anton Paar
representative.

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 Display Cause Correction

E-00-00 Adjustment error. Press "CLR" and readjust according

to chapter 8. Adjust with both
standards on the same day. Start
adjustment only after "X" does not
flash anymore.

E-QO-01 Adjustment error (difference in Press "CLR" and readjust using

the densities of the two standards appropriate standards (see
is smaller 0.01 g/cm 3 ). chapter 8).

E-00-02 No stable measuring values 1. Make sure that there are. no.
within 10 minutes. bubbles in the sample.
2. Fill the measuring cell slowly and
completely.
3. Make sure that the cell light Is off.

E-00-50 Error at the processor. Turn off the DMA 48. Turn it on
E-00-90 again. If the problem reappears,
E-00-95 contact your local Anton Paar
E-00-99 representative.

E-02-yy Error at the temperature Turn off the DMA 48. Turn it on after
controller system. 15 minutes again. If the problem
reappears, contact your local Anton
Paar representative-

E-03-yy Error at the frequency controller Turn off the DMA48..Turn it.on
system. again. If the problem reappears,
contact your local Anton Paar
representative.

E-04-yy Error at the optional analog See PAO handbook.

output module PAO.

E-05-yy Error at the optional FRS. See FRS handbook.

E-06-yy Error at the optional SP1 or SP3 See SP1 or SP3 handbook.
sample changer.

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APPENDIX B: DATA TRANSFER TO AN
EXTERNAL COMPUTER

HINTS:

• The DMA 48 offers a data output function, which allows the measuring
values to be transmitted to an external computer.

• In the following the standard version of this data output function is

descn'bed.

• In the description of this function, the following notation is used for

certain ASCII codes:

ASCII Decimal Notation

SOH 001 <001>

STX 002 <002>
LF 010 Lf
CR 013 Cr
DC2 018 <018>
SUB 026 <026>
SP 032 -
DEL 127 <127>

HINT:
In the following, transmitted characters always appear as defined above.

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External Computer DMA 48 Comment

<001> <001> enable data transfer

<018> <018> data request

R_hh:mm:ss_yy/mm/dd state_time_date
CrLf (state: R = ok / C = all data invalid)
D{013}=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf oscillation period of the measuring cell
D(209)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf current density
D(211 )=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf set temperature of selected cell
D(212)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf actual temperature of selected cell
D(213)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf current condition of measurement1)
D(214)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf sample changer sample number
D(215)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf FRS sample number
D(216)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf customfunction 1 2)
D(217)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf customfunction 2 2)
D(218)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf customfunction 3 2)
D(219)=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf customfunction 4 (if available)2*
D(221 )=+xxxxxxxxE+xx
CrLf density at stability 2)
<026>
end of data
<018> <018>
new data request
<002>
end of data transfer

60 A251B01
1
> D(213) shows the current condition of the measurement in the following
format:

D(213) = 1xxx1yyyE+00

xxx: indicates whether the measuring value is stable

xxx = 000 The measuring value is stable and valid, if the value
foryyy<128.

xxx = 128 The measuring value is unstable.

Other values will occur during operating the

keyboard of the DMA 48. Any value other than
xxx = 000 indicates invalid measuring values.

yyy: The measuring values are invalid, if the value foryyy > 127.

If custom functions are programmed, valid data will occur as soon as the
measurement is stable (see D(213J) and remain unchanged unless the
measurement becomes unstable or a printout is made.

If problems occur during data transfer, the external computer has to transmit
the following:

<001>
<127>
<127>
<127>

After this the whole data transfer procedure has to be repeated from the
beginning.

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 APPENDIX C: EXTERNAL MEASURING
CELLS

HINT:
The DMA 48 can also be used as evaluation unit for Anton Paar external
measuring cells DMA 401, DMA 512 and DMA 602.

Connecting the external measuring cells to DMA 48:

DMA512P.DMA602:

DMA 48

DMA512P
DMA 602

DMA 401 YH:

DMA 48
brown
loooooooo

I Er. 0-
DMA 401 YH while OND 8

Activating the external measuring cells:

Key in: F402 J

HINT:
Connect the external measuring cell before activation.

Activating the internal measuring cell of the DMA 48:

Key in: F400 J

62 A25IB01
APPENDIX D: COOLING WATER FOR
MEASUREMENTS BELOW
10 °C

HINT:
At low measuring temperatures (10 °C or lower) additional water cooling is
recommended. A slow flow of cooling water assists the built-in solid state
thermostat.

1. Connect one cooling water nozzle on the rear of the DMA 48 (see Connecting the
chapter 6.2) to the water pipe using a hose. water pipe

2. Connect a second hose to the other cooling water nozzle and put the
other end of the hose Into the sink.

3. Turn on the cold water (less than 20 °C) at a flow rate of 0.3 -
0.5 I/minute.

NOTE:
Do not block the water outlet. A maximum pressure of 0.3 bar (5psi) must
not be exceeded.

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 APPENDIX E: SETTING THE STABILITY
CRITERION

HINTS:

• The "X" at the front of the DMA 48 will stop flashing, if the oscillation
period of the measuring cell is stable fora certain time. This time can
be selected in steps of 10 from 5 to 85 seconds by setting F350,

• F350 = 1 corresponds to a time of 5 seconds.

F350 = 2 corresponds to a time of 15 seconds.
F350 = 3 corresponds to a time of 25 seconds.

F350 = 7 corresponds to a time of 65 seconds.

F350 = 8 corresponds to a time of 75 seconds.
F350 = 9 corresponds to a time of 85 seconds.

• The preset stability criterion is F350 = 4, corresponding to 35

seconds. Decreasing the value forF35O will give quicker results but
may increase the uncertainty of measurement.

• For suspension or colloid-type samples the stability criterion may

need to be decreased to e.g. F350 = 2 in order to reach stability.

Setting the Example for setting the stability criterion to 2:

stability criterion
1. Key in: F350J

2. Key In: 2J

64 A25IB01
APPENDIX F: TECHNICAL DATA
SPECIFICATIONS

Power; 80 VA
Mains voltage according to technical data shield ±10 %
Frequency according to technical data shield ±2 Hz

Fuses: glass tube fuses 5 x 20 mm; DIN 41662; ratings according to technical
data shield

Environmental conditions (EN 61010):

Indoor use
Ambient temperature: +15... +35 °C (+59... +95 °F)
Air humidity: 10... 90 % relative humidity, non-condensing
Pollution degree: 2
Over voltage category: II

Computer interface: RS 232 C, 2400 Baud; 1 start-, 1 stop-, 7 data bits,

1 parity bit (even parity); no control lines

GNQ TXD RXD

GND signal ground (connected to earth in the instrument)

TXD transmit data
RXD receive data

Printer interface: RS 232, 9600 Baud; 1 start-, 1 stop-, 7 data bits,

1 parity bit (even parity); data output only; 20 characters per line

GND TXD

> 0 < > 0 0 1 / /~\

i C
I 4

GND signal ground (connected to earth in the instrument)

TXD transmit data

All interfaces are designed to comply with SELV (Separated Extra-Low Voltage) requirements
according to EN 60950 and must not be connected to any interfaces other than those complying
with SELV.

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 Measuring range: 0 to 3 g/cm3

Uncertainty:
Density (after correct on-site
adjustment and calibration): ±1*10" 4 g/cm3
Temperature: ±0.1 °C

Repeatability:
Density: ±3 * 1 0 5 g/cm3
Temperature: ±0.01 °C

Measuring temperature: -10 °C to +70 °C (special

version +80 °C)

Pressure range: 0 to 10 bars (0 to 150 psi)

Amount of sample in the measuring ceil: approx. 0.7 ml

Materials in contact with the sample: PTFE, borosilicate glass

Measuring time per sample: approx. 3 minutes

Dimensions (L x W x H): 510 x 275 x 210 mm

Weight: approx. 25 kg
Temperature limits for emergency shut off: The DMA 48 turns itself off,
• as soon as a temperature of
81 °C in the measuring cell
is exceeded.
• as soon as a temperature
between 56 °C and 65 °C is
exceeded at the ground
plate of the housing.

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APPENDIX G: DENSITY TABLES
Density of Dry Air

At the temperature t in [°C] and the pressure p in [mbar] or [hPa] the density
p of air in [g/cm3] is calculated using

0.0012930 p
1 +0.00367 x t 1013.25

The numbers are valfd for a CO2 content in air of 0.03 % by volume; the
numbers change by ±1/19000 for every change in CO2 volume content of
±0.0001.

Literature:
Kohlrausch: Praklische Physik, Bd. 3, Tafeln, 22. Auflage (1968), pg. 39, B.GTeubner SluHgart

A25IB01 67
Density of Dry Air (-10 °C to +80 °C)

Composition of dry air in [v/v]: 78.110 % N 2 ; 20.938 % O 2 ; 0.916 % Ar; 0.033 % CO 2 ; 0.002 % Ne

Meas. Density in g/cm* at the pressure in mbar (=hPa)

temp.
in°C 900 920 940 960 960 1000 1013.25 1050

-10 0.001192 0.001219 0.001245 0.001272 0.001298 0.001325 0.001342 0.001391

-5 0.001170 0.001196 0.001222 0.001248 0.001274 0.001300 0.001317 0.001365

0 0.001148' 0.001174 0.001200 0.001225 0.001251 0.001276 0.001293 0.001340

5 0.001128 0.001153 0.001178 0.001203 0.001228 0.001253 0.001270 0.001316

10 0.00110B 0.001132 0.001157 0.001182 0.001206 0.001231 0.001247 0.001293

15 0.001088 0.001113 0.001137 0.001161 0.001185 0.001210 0.001226 0.001270

20 0.001070 0.001094 0.001117 0.001141 0.001165 0.001189 0.001205 0-001248

25 0.001052 0.001075 0.001099 0.001122 0.001145 0.001169 0.001184 0.001227

30 0.001035 0.001058 0.001081 0.001104 0.001127 0.001150 0.001165 0.001207

35 0.001018 0.001040 0.001063 0.001086 0.001108 0.001131 0.001146 0.001187

40 0.001001 0.001024 0.001046 0.001068 0.001090 0.001113 0-001127 0.00116B

45 0.000986 0.001008 0.001029 0.001051 0.001073 0.001095 0.001110 0.001150

50 0.000970 0.000992 0.001014 0.001035 0.001057 0.001078 0.001093 0.001132

55 0.000956 0.000977 0.000998 0.001019 0.001041 0.001062 0.001076 0.001115

60 0.000941 0.000962 0.000983 0.001004 0.001025 0.001046 0.001060 0.001098

65 0.000927 0.000948 0.000968 0.0009B9 0.001010 0.001030 0.001044 0.001082

70 0.000914 0.000934 0.000954 O.000975 0.000995 0.001015 0.001029 0.001066

75 0.000901 0.000921 0.000941 0.000961 0.000981 0.001001 0.001014 0.001051

80 0.000888 . 0.000908 0.000927 0.000947 0.000967 0,000986 0.000999 0.001036

Literature:
DIN 51 757 (04.1994): Testing of mineral oils and related materials; determination of density

68 A25IB01
Density of Water (0 °C to 80 °C)

t°c 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
0 .99984 .99985 .999B5 .99986 .99987 .99987 .99988 .99988 .99989 .99989
1 .99990 .99990 .99991 .99991 .99992 .99992 .99993 .99993 .99993 .99954
2 .99994 .99994 .99995 .99995 .99995 .99995 .99996 .99996 .99996 ^99996
3 .99996 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997
4 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997 .99997
5 .99996 .99996 .99996 .99996 .99996 .99995 .99995 .99995 .99995 .99994
6 .99994 .99994 .99993 .99993 .99993 .99992 .99992 .99991 .99991 .99991
7 .99990 .99990 .99989 .99989 .99988 .99988 .99987 .99987 .99986 .999B5
8 .99985 .99984 .99984 .99983 .99962 .99982 •999B1 .99980 .99980 .99979
9 .99978 .99977 .99977 .99976 .99975 .99974 .99973 .99973 -99972 .99971
10 .99970 .99969 .99968 .99967 .99966 .99965 .99964 .99963 .99962 .99961
11 .99960 .99959 .99958 .99957 .99956 .99955 .99954 .99953 .99952 .99951
12 .99950 .99949 .99947 .99946 .99945 .99944 .99943 .99941 .99940 .99939
13 .9993B .99936 -99935 .99934 .99933 .99931 .99930 .99929 .99927 .99926
14 .99924 .99923 .99922 .99920 .99919 .99917 .99916 .99914 .99913 .99911
15 .99910 .99908 .99907 .99905 .99904 .99902 .99901 .99899 .99897 .99896
16 .99894 .99893 .99891 .99869 .998B8 .99386 .99884 .99883 .99881 .99879
17 .99877 .99876 .99874 .99872 .99870 .99869 .99867 .99865 .99863 .99861
18 .99859 .99858 .99856 .99854 .99852 .99850 .99848 .99846 .99844 .99842
19 .99840 .99838 .99836 .99835 .99833 .99831 .99828 .99626 .99824 .99822
20 .99820 .99B1B .99B16 .99814 .99812 .99810 .99808 .99806 .99803 .99801
21 .99799 .99797 .99795 .99793 .99790 .99788 .99786 .99784 .99781 .99779
22 .99777 .99775 .99772 .99770 .99768 .99765 .99763 .99761 .99758 .99756
23 .99754 .99751 .99749 .99747 .99744 .99742 .99739 .99737 .99734 .99732
24 .99730 .99727 .99725 .99722 .99720 .99717 .99715 .99712 .99709 .99707
25 .99704 .99702 .99699 .99697 .99694 .99691 .99689 .99686 .99683 .99681
26 .99678 .99676 .99673 .99670 .99667 .99665 .99662 .99659 .99657 .99654
27 .99651 .99648 .99646 .99643 .99640 .99637 .99634 .99632 .99629 .99626
28 .99623 .99620 .99617 .99615 .99612 .99609 .99606 .99603 .99600 .99597
29 .99594 .99591 .99588 .99585 .99582 .99579 .99577 .99574 .99571 .99568
30 .99564 .99561 .9955B .99555 .99552 .99549 .99546 .99543 .99540 .99537
31 .99534 .99531 .99528 .99524 .99521 .99518 .99515 .99512 .99509 .99506
32 .99502 .99499 .99496 .99493 .99490 .99486 .99483 .99480 .99477 .99473
33 .99470 .99467 .99463 .99460 .99457 .99454 .99450 .99447 .99444 .99440
34 .99437 .99433 .99430 .99427 .99423 .99420 .99417 .99413 .99410 .99406
35 .99403 .99399 .99396 .99393 .99389 .99386 .99382 .99379 .99375 .99372
36 .99368 .99365 .99361 .99358 .99354 .99350 .99347 .99343 .99340 .99336
37 .99333 .99329 .99325 .99322 .99318 .99314 .99311 .99307 .99304 .99300
38 .99296 .99292 .99289 .99285 .99281 .99278 .99274 .99270 .99267 .99263
39 .99259 .99255 .99252 .99248 .99244 .99240 .99236 .99233 .99229 .99225
40 .99221 .99217 .99214 .99210 .99206 .99202 .99198 .99194 .99190 .99186

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t°c 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
41 .99183 .99179 .99175 .99171 .99167 .99163 .99159 .99155 .99151 .99147
42 .99143 .99139 .99135 .99131 .99127 .99123 .99119 .99115 .99111 .99107
43 .99103 .99099 .99095 .99091 .99087 .99083 .99079 .99075 .99071 .99066
44 .99062 .99058 .99054 .99050 .99046 .99042 .99038 .99033 .99029 .99025
45 .99021 .99017 .99012 .99008 .99004 .99000 .98996 .98991 .98987 .98983
46 .98979 .98974 .98970 .98966 .93962 .98957 .9B953 .98949 .98944 .98940
47 .98936 .98931 .98927 .98923 .98918 .98914 .98910 .98905 .98901 .98897
48 .98892 .96888 .98883 .98879 .98875 .98870 .93866 .96861 .98B57 .98852
49 .98B4B .9S843 .96839 .98835 .98830 .98826 .93821 .98817 •98B12 .98808
50 .98803 .98799 .98794 .98789 .98785 .98780 .93776 .98771 .98767 .98762
51 .98757 .98753 .98748 .98744 .98739 .98734 .98730 .98725 .98721 .9B716
52 .98711 .98707 .98702 .98697 .9B693 .9868B .9B6B3 .98679 .98674 .98669
53 .98664 .9866 .98655 .98650 .98646 .98641 .98636 .98631 .98626 .98622
54 .98617 .98612 .98607 .98603 .98598 .98593 .98588 -985B3 .98579 .98574
55 .98569 .98564 .98559 .98554 .98549 .98545 .98540 .9B535 .98530 .9B525
56 .9B52O .98515 .98510 .98505 .98500 .98495 .98491 .9B4B6 .98481 .9B476
57 .98471 .98466 .98461 .98456 .98451 .98446 .98441 .9B436 .98431 .98426
58 .98421 .98416 .98411 .98406 .98401 .98396 .98391 .98385 .98380 .98375
59 .9B370 .98365 .98360 .98355 .98350 .98345 .98340 .98334 .98329 .98324
60 .98319 .98314 .98309 .98304 .98298 .98293 .98288 .98283 .98278 .98273
61 .98267 .98262 .98257 .98252 .98246 .9B241 .98236 .98231 .98226 .98220
62 .98215 .98210 .98204 .98199 .98194 .98189 .98183 .98178 .98173 .98167
63 .98162 .98157 .98151 .98146 .98141 .98135 .98130 .98125 .9B119 .98114
64 .98109 .98103 .98098 .98092 .98087 .98082 .98076 .98071 .98065 .98060
65 .98055 .98049 .98044 .98038 .98033 .98027 .96022 .98016 .98011 .98005
66 .98000 .97994 .97989 .97983 .97978 .97972 .97967 .97961 .97956 .97950
67 .97945 .97939 .97934 .97928 .97923 .97917 .97911 .97906 .97900 .97895
68 .97889 .97883 .97878 .97872 .97867 .97861 .97855 .97850 .97844 .97B38
69 .97833 .97827 .97821 .97816 .97810 .97804 .97799 .97793 .97787 .97782
70 .97776 .97770 .97764 .97759 .97753 .97747 .97742 .97736 .97730 .97724
71 .97719 .97713 .97707 .97701 .97695 .97590 .97684 .97678 .97672 .97666
72 .97661 .97655 .97649 .97643 .97637 .97631 .97626 .97620 .97614 .97608
73 .97602 .97596 .97590 .97585 .97579 .97573 . .97567 .97561 .97555 .97549
74 .97543 .97537 .97531 .97525 .97519 .97514 .97508 .97502 .97496 .97490
75 .97484 .97478 .97472 .97466 .97460 .97454 .97448 .97442 .97436 .97430
76 .97424 .97418 .97412 .97406 .97400 .97393 .97387 .97381 .97375 .97369
77 .97363 .97357 .97351 .97345 .97339 .97333 .97327 .97320 .97314 .97308
78 .97302 .97296 .97290 .97284 .97278 .97271 .97265 .97259 .97253 .97247
79 .97241 .97234 .97228 .97222 .97216 .97210 .97203 .97197 .97191 .97185
80 .97178 .97172 .97166 .97160 .97153 .97147 .97141 .97135 .97128 .97122

Literature:
Bettin, H.; Spieweck, F.: Die Dichte das Wassere als Funktion der Temperatur nach Einfuhrung der Intemationalen
Temperaturskala von 1990. PTB-Mitt. 100 (1990), pg.195-196

70 A25IB01
APPENDIX H: SUMMARY OF KEYBOARD
COMMANDS

Start-Up and Master Reset Commands

F 39 s 1 Turning off adjustment warning "C" and "CAL"

F 51 Entering time in hours/minutes/seconds
F 52 Entering the date in year/month/day
F 53 = xxxx Entering user specified number of days xxxx for
adjustment validity
F 54 = 1 If the sample changer SP3 is connected each sample
will be filled twice
F 55 = 1 Completion of the initializing procedure

Adjustment Commands

F100 Air adjustment

F101 Water adjustment
F102 Adjustment with first standard of known density
F103 Adjustment with second standard of known density
F110 Displaying and printing of adjustment data

Parameter Commands

F 300 Setting the measuring temperature

F 350 Setting the stability criterion

Measuring Cell Commands

F 400 Activating the internal measuring cell

F 402 Activating the external measuring cell

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 Display Commands

Display reading Unit

F500 Oscillation period of the measuring cell [us]

F505 Density [g/cm3]
F510 Custom function 1
F520 Custom function 2
F530 Custom function 3

Printer Commands

F 600 Turning the automatic printout off

F 601 Clearing all printer settings, turning printer delay off
F 604 Turning printer delay on
F 60S Turning automatic printout on
F 607 Automatic prinout every 60 seconds
F 608 Automatic prinout every 600 seconds

Printout Unit

F610 Headline DMA48

F611 Date Date
Time Time
F612 Measuring temperature Temperature PC]
F613 Internal or
external measuring ceil Cell
F615 Oscillation period Period [MS]

F620 Density Density [g/cm3]

F621 Custom function 1
F622 Custom function 2
F623 Custom function 3

Checking Initial Parameters

F 2 5 0 J 2 4 9 J x.xxxxxx J x.xxxxxx is the version number of the

contained software, e.g. 4.150000

F 200 J 138 J x.xxxxxx J x.xxxxxx = 0. Adjustment warning

turned on
x.xxxxxx = 1.000000 Adjustment warning
turned off

72 A25IB01
APPENDIX I: ADJUSTMENT REPORT (COPY FORM)

CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE USING APPARATUS
CONSTANT B

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 Copy Form: Checking the Adjustment Procedure Using Apparatus Constant B
Measuring temperature: °C
B
actual
B
start I
I

B
start + 0.0003

B
start + 0.0002

B
start + 0.0001

B Number of
start
5 o- 5
i
>o i
5
i
0 ;!5 Adjustments

B
start - 0.0001
I

B
start - 0.0002

B
start - 0.0003

B
start -0.0004
Checking the Adjustment Procedure Using
Apparatus Constant B

1. Copy the diagram.

2. Note down the value of Bs,art at the origin of coordinates in the diagram.

3. Whenever an adjustment is performed, plot a point corresponding to the

value of the new apparatus constant B into the diagram.

4. After several adjustments have been made, check the quality of the
applied adjustment procedures by the aid of the given example.

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Adjustment Report Serial Number of the DMA 48:
Air Water
(Density Standard 1) (Density Standard 2) Apparatus Constants (F110)
Date Temperature
Period Period
F500 F500 A B
 Example: Checking the Adjustment Procedure Using Apparatus Constant B
Measuring temperature: 20 °C
B
actual
B
start + 0.0004 -i

B
start +0-0003 -j

B s t a r t +0.0002 -

B
start +0-0001 -

B s t a r t = 1.4570 Number of
Adjustments

B
acceptable
start - ° - 0 0 0 1 ~
improper adjustment procedures
(e.g. water for adjustment improperly degassed or
measuring cell not totally dried for air adjustment)
B
start

B
start - 0 - 0 0 0 3 ~

B
start - 0 - 0 0 0 4 "
APPENDIX J: DOCUMENT NUMBERS

Document Number Date Comment

A25IB01A 08.11.1995 Software version 4.14:

• F110-Printout of adjustment data
included
• Variable number of days for adjustment
validity
• Only with SP3: choice of single or
duplicate filling of sample
• Custom functions in data block

A25IB01B 14.02.1996 Software version 4.15:

Software failure "automatic printout of custom
functions" eliminated

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