MICRO-SEPAROMETER MARK V DELUXE OPERATION MANUAL
10.9
When securely in place depress the "START" pushbutton. This will initiate the automatic program.
AUTOMATIC PROGRAM
Pulsed Tone
4 Seconds
Meter Adjust Period #1
10 Seconds
Emulsification
30 Seconds
Wait
30 Seconds
Pulsed Tone
4 Seconds
Meter Adjust Period #2
10 Seconds
Syringe Drive Down
25 Seconds
Wait
56 Seconds
Steady Tone
4 Seconds
Meter Read
10 Seconds
10.9.1
The automatic program starts with a read meter warning followed by a 10 second full scale adjustment period.
During this period adjust the display to 100 using the meter adjust up or down switches.
10.9.2
After the emulsification period, remove the syringe from the emulsifier and insert the plunger with the help of the
wire aid. Remove the plug from the bottom, replace it with an ALUMICEL® COALESCER, and place the whole assembly
onto the syringe drive mechanism. Attach ground lead between ground jack on side of syringe drive and
ALUMICEL® COALESCER. Place a waste container beneath the syringe to collect the unwanted fuel.
10.9.3
At the end of the second meter adjust period the syringe will start down. Remove and empty the sample vial and
prepare for sample collection. The audio alert and the C/S indicator will indicate the proper time to collect the last 15
milliliters from the syringe.
10.9.4
Place the sample vial in the turbidimeter and rotate to the marked position.
10.9.5
When the steady tone starts the meter will automatically turn on. An additional one second tone during the meter
on period will indicate the proper time to read the meter. Record the reading and report as Micro-Separometer rating
(MSEP rating).
COPYRIGHT 1984 EMCEE ELECTRONICS, INC.
REVISION DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 1987
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