Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2.1 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Figures; Figure 1
iii Figures Figure 1 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 2 Sectional Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 3 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Figure 4 RS-232 Cable Wiring ...
Page 6 - Symbols Used; Before You Start; Table 1
1 Before You Start 1.1 Symbols Used Table 1 lists the International Electrical Symbols. Some or all of these symbolsmay be used on the instrument or in this manual. Symbol Description AC (Alternating Current) AC-DC Battery CE Complies with European Union Directives DC Double Insulated Electric Shock...
Page 7 - Safety Information; The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.; WARNINGS; To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines.; GENERAL; Completely unattended operation is not recommended.
Symbol Description Canadian Standards Association OVERVOLTAGE (Installation) CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010-1 re-fers to the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided. Equipment ofOVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied fromthe fixed installatio...
Page 8 - BURN HAZARD
Follow all safety guidelines listed in the user’s manual. Calibration Equipment should only be used by Trained Personnel. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, theprotection provided by the equipment may be impaired or safety hazards mayarise. Inspect the instrumen...
Page 9 - ELECTRICAL HAZARD; Cautions
ELECTRICAL HAZARD These guidelines must be followed to ensure that the safety mechanisms in thisinstrument will operate properly. This instrument must be plugged into a 230VAC (± 10%) 50/60 Hz only electric outlet. The power cord of the instrumentis equipped with a three-pronged grounding plug for y...
Page 13 - Introduction
2 Introduction The 9112A Calibration Furnace was designed specifically for calibrating PRTs,fiber optic sensors and thermocouples at higher temperature ranges up to1100°C. The furnace utilizes an equilibration block capable of making compar-ison measurements on multiple probes. The standard equilibr...
Page 14 - The instrument operates safely under the following conditions:; Warranty; Specifications and Environmental Conditions
3 Specifications and EnvironmentalConditions 3.1 Specifications Operating Range 300°C to 1100°C Stability 300°C ±0.05°C 500°C ±0.05°C 700°C ±0.1°C 1000°C ±0.1°C 1100°C ±0.1°C Uniformity 300°C ±0.05°C 500°C ±0.08°C 700°C ±0.2°C 1000°C ±0.25°C 1100°C ±0.3°C Stabilization Time Typically 2 hours midrang...
Page 16 - Unpacking & Inspection; Installation
4 Installation 4.1 Unpacking & Inspection The furnace has been carefully packed for safe shipment by traditional means.Unpacking should be done carefully. Check carefully for all parts. If any dam-age has occurred, you should notify the shipper immediately and make the ap-propriate claim. The eq...
Page 17 - Before initial use, after transport, and any time the instru-; Power; Ensure accessability to the mains plug for disconnection; Equilibration Block Assembly Installation; If the furnace must be moved for any reason, remove the; Probe Installation
4.3 “Dry-out” Period WARNING: Before initial use, after transport, and any time the instru- ment has not been energized for more than 10 days, the instrument needsto be energized for a “dry-out” period of 1-2 hours before it can be as-sumed to meet all of the safety requirements of the IEC 1010-1. I...
Page 19 - Front View; Parts and Controls
5 Parts and Controls 5.1 Front View 5.1.1 Temperature Controller The temperature controller is a full PID micro-processor based instrument asindicated. The controller is set to cover the range of 0 to 1100°C and features 17 5 Parts and Controls Front View Figure 1 Front View
Page 21 - Equilibration Block Assembly; Figure 2
5.2 Heater Assembly The heater is a made of fiber ceramic insulating material with imbedded heat-ing. The heater is made up with two halves, each with a separate heating ele-ment. The heating elements are wired in parallel. The heater is primarily a radiating device and is rated for a maximum furnac...
Page 22 - Temperature Control and Cutout Sensor; Figure 3
5.2.2 Temperature Control and Cutout Sensor The temperature control sensor is a Type K Thermocouple as indicated. Thissensor is 3/16 inch in diameter and 12 inches long. Its location in the block isimportant and can cause the gradient in the block to move back and forth. Theprobe is normally inserte...
Page 23 - The Power Cable
The sensor connectors are provided on the rear panel of the furnace for con-necting the control and cutout thermocouples. They are Type K miniature con-nectors and allow for ease of system assembly and sensor replacement. 5.3 Back View See Figure 3. 5.3.1 The Power Cable The furnace is provided with...
Page 24 - Overview
6 Operation 6.1 Overview The Model 9112A is basically a temperature controlled furnace utilizing a fullPID micro-processor based temperature controller with a Type K thermocoupletemperature sensor. The temperature controller sends a time proportional signalto the solid state relay which regulates th...
Page 26 - Figure 4; Digital Communication Interface
7 Digital Communication Interface To control the furnace through a computer, follow the instructions listed below.The program supplied is a demo program and may be altered by you for yourspecific needs. First make the appropriate cable assembly for your computer system. The serialcommunications cabl...
Page 28 - Do not; use fluids to clean out the well.; Maintenance
8 Maintenance The calibration instrument has been designed with the utmost care. Ease of op-eration and simplicity of maintenance have been a central theme in the productdevelopment. Therefore, with proper care the instrument should require verylittle maintenance. Avoid operating the instrument in a...
Page 30 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS; EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (See Section 8 "Exposure Controls / Personal Protection" for exposure guidelines) MSDS No. M0001 Effective Date: 06/10/2003 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Group: REFRACTORY CERAMIC FIBER PRODUCT Chemical Name: VITREOUS ALUMINOSILICATE FIBER ...
Page 33 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
SPILL PROCEDURES Avoid creating airborne dust. Dust suppressing cleaning methods such as wet sweeping or vacuuming should be used to clean the work area. If vacuuming, the vacuum must be equipped with a HEPA filter. Compressed air or dry sweeping should not be used for cleaning. STORAGE Store in ori...
Page 36 - TOXICOLOGY; ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
The University of Cincinnati is conducting an ongoing epidemiologic investigation. The evidence obtained from employees in U. S. RCF manufacturing facilities is as follows: 1) There is no evidence of any fibrotic lung disease (interstitial fibrosis) from evaluations of chest X-rays. 2) There is no e...
Page 37 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
No ecological concerns have been identified. WASTE MANAGEMENT To prevent waste materials from becoming airborne during waste storage, transportation and disposal, a covered container or plastic bagging is recommended. DISPOSAL RCF, as manufactured, is not classified as a hazardous waste according to...
Page 38 - OTHER INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS RCF DEVITRIFICATION As produced, all RCF fibers are vitreous (glassy) materials which do not contain crystalline silica. Continuedexposure to elevated temperatures may cause these fibers to devitrify (become crystalline). The first crystalline formation (mullite) begins to ...
Page 39 - DEFINITIONS
this program, please call the Unifrax Corporation Product Stewardship Information Hotline at 1-800-322-2293. On February 11, 2002, the Refractory Ceramic Fibers Coalition (RCFC) and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a voluntary worker protection program entitle...
Page 40 - DISCLAIMER
Revision Summary: Section 1: Added new product name. Replaces 02/11/02 MSDS. MSDS Prepared By: UNIFRAX RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT DISCLAIMER The information presented herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Employers ...
Page 41 - Thermal Ceramics; MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET; PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION; ALKALINE EARTH SILICATE (AES) WOOL PRODUCT; For Product Stewardship and Emergency Information -; COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS; CAS NUMBER; HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Thermal Ceramics MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No: 350 Date Prepared: 03/24/1992 Current Date: 7/26/2002 Last Revised: (03/20/2002) 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Group: ALKALINE EARTH SILICATE (AES) WOOL PRODUCT Chemical Name: Calcium-Magnesium-Silicate Wool or Calcium-Magnesium-Zi...
Page 42 - FIRST AID MEASURES
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No: 350 Date Prepared: 03/24/1992 Current Date: 7/26/2002 Last Revised: (03/20/2002) 4. FIRST AID MEASURES RESPIRATORY TRACT (nose and throat) IRRITATION If respiratory tract irritation develops, move the person to a dust free location. See Section 8 for additional me...
Page 43 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No: 350 Date Prepared: 03/24/1992 Current Date: 7/26/2002 Last Revised: (03/20/2002) 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION It is prudent to reduce exposure to respirable dusts to the lowest attainable level through the use of engineeri...
Page 44 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No: 350 Date Prepared: 03/24/1992 Current Date: 7/26/2002 Last Revised: (03/20/2002) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under conditions of normal use CHEMICAL INCOMPATIBILITIES: Avoid contact with strong acids. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None HAZARDOUS...
Page 45 - RCRA; TRANSPORT INFORMATION; INTERNATIONAL; REGULATORY INFORMATION; UNITED STATES REGULATIONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No: 350 Date Prepared: 03/24/1992 Current Date: 7/26/2002 Last Revised: (03/20/2002) RCRA CMS wool, as manufactured, is not classified as a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR 261). As manufactured, CMS wool was tested using EPA's Toxicity Charact...
Page 46 - OTHER INFORMATION
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS No: 350 Date Prepared: 03/24/1992 Current Date: 7/26/2002 Last Revised: (03/20/2002) 16. OTHER INFORMATION SUPERWOOL TM DEVITRIFICATION As produced, Superwools TM are vitreous (glassy) AES Wools that do not contain crystalline silica. Continued exposure to elevated te...
