KI-45603 Automatic Distillation System
KI-45703-TS Automatic Distillation System

Test Method
The sample is evaporated and condensed under controlled conditions, and observations are made of the temperatures at which various percentages are recovered and/or the percentages recovered at specified temperatures.

Features and Benefits

• Conforms to ASTM D86, D285, and related international specifications

• Windows®-based software package for PC control with LIMS export capabilites

• Networking for up to 32 units

• Automatic determination of initial boiling point (IBP), final boiling point (FBP), dry point, and barometric and residue corrections

• Auto temperature and volume calibration

• Diagnostic system continously ensures proper unit performance and user safety

• Programmable distillation rate (2-15mL/min)

• Ready for distillation groups 0 - 4

• Powerful CFC-free cooling & heating system

• Automatic dry point detection board included

• Receiver chamber heating system to 60°C

• Ultra quiet operation

• Rugged construction and modular design for easy routine maintenance

• Precision level follower system with optical meniscus detector

• Integrated automatic fire extinguishing system with manual operation option


KI-45603 Automatic Distillation System
The Koehler Automatic Distillation Analyzer is designed to perform optimal distillation analyses of gasolines, fuels, oils, solvents, aromatics, napthas, kerosenes, hydrocarbons, and other volatile products to ensure conformity to rigid quality control standards. The analyzers automatically perform tests, process results, and produce standard reports according to ASTM, ISO, DIN and related international test specifications. Additional product features of the distillation analyzer include:

• A powerful CFC-free heating and cooling system that allows quick changes between distillation groups.

• Heater compartment is rapidly cooled at the completion of a distillation run to reduce operator downtime.

• An easy-to-use Windows®-based PC communication software expands user capabilities for data analysis and unit control. The distillation methods and parameters can be easily created or modified.

• A high-performance, low-inertia 24V AC heater provides precise temperature control for maintaining uniform distillation rates.

• A complete series of Pt-100 RTD probes to monitor distillation flask vapor, condenser, and receiver compartment and mimic the response of mercury-in-glass thermometers with an accuracy of ±0.01°C.

• A built-in fire extinguishing system with optical detection for fast response ensures user and laboratory safety.

• Rugged construction for instrument longevity with a modular design for easy routine maintenance.

• Complete data storage of results, limited only by the hard drive capacity of the PC.

• Software calculates repeatability and reproducibility as per ASTM D86-04b as well as standard and deviation against reference materials.

KI-45703-TS/KI-45704-TS models are supplied with built-in PC, internal touch-screen monitor, virtual keyboard and mouse.

• Receiver chamber heating system is ideal for samples that form waxes or other solids during distillation.

The distillation analyzer features ease-of-use operation and a Windows®-based software package that is user friendly for even the most inexperienced operators. Additional features of the analyzer include:

• A microprocessor-based control system that continuously monitors test results, unit operation, safety features, and alerts user to maintenance needs or safety problems via the software program.

• Test results are displayed in real-time and can include distillation curve and temperature with or without barometric compensation and/or evaporation correction, distillation rate, heating power curve, master curve comparison, and zoom function for high resolution of heating and temperature curves.

• Point by point comparisons of distillation results are easily performed for quality control and referencing.

Each Koehler Automatic Distillation Unit comes ready with the equipment, accessories, and features as standard to properly run distillation groups 0 to 4 per ASTM D86 and related test specifications. No additional accessories are required. The Windows®-based software package allows simple operator selection of the programmed settings for each distillation protocol. No complicated routines are needed to setup the unit. User-defined programs are easily created for customization of the analyzer.

Dry Point can be detected visually or by automatic detection for ASTM D850 and D1078 test methods. The unit is delivered ready with the PC board components already included as standard to perform the dry point analysis. It only requires the additional accessories of the dry point thermocouple, 200mL flask, and PTFE plug in order to perform the dry point detection analysis automatically.

Specifications
Conforms to: ASTM D86, D850, D1078; DIN 51751; ISO 3405; IP 123

Electrical Requirements
115V, 50/60Hz, 20A
230V, 50/60Hz, 10A

Dimensions lxwxh,in.(cm)
21x21.5x27.75 (53.3x54.6x70.5)
Net Weight: 200 lbs (91kg)

Operational Conditions
0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)

  Ordering Information
Catalog
Number
Product Description Electrical Requirements
KI-45603 Automatic Distillation System 115V 50/60Hz
KI-45604 Automatic Distillation System 230V 50/60Hz
KI-45703-TS Automatic Distillation System with LCD Touch Screen Display and Integrated PC 115V 50/60Hz
KI-45704-TS Automatic Distillation System with LCD Touch Screen Display and Integrated PC 230V 50/60Hz

Accessories
Catalog
Number
Product Description
KI-45654 Automatic Dry Point Detection System

Accessories
Catalog
Number
Product Description
KI-45603 Distillation brochure
KI-45703-TS Distillation brochure

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