Manuel Utilisateur FP90 ENG
Manuel Utilisateur FP90 ENG
Manuel Utilisateur FP90 ENG
Contents
FP90 The FP90 Central Processor is a control and evaluation unit for the measuring
cells, any one of which can be attached without the need for temperature recalibra-
tion. The measurement parameters are entered in dialog with the 6-line liquid
crystal display on the keypad of the FP90 control unit. After the measurement, the
analysis results appear on the alphanumeric display and can be documented with
an optional dot matrix printer.
It is also possible to display the information in an analog manner (light transmit-
tance, bubble frequency or DTA curve as a function of temperature). Finally, the
experimental data can be transferred to a computer via a standard interface
(RS232C) and there stored and processed further with the METTLER TOLEDO
FP99 program.
For routine measurements, up to 50 methods can be saved in the FP90. A PC
keyboard can be attached for the entry of sample identifications, method names
and a header. Yet another useful accessory for quality control is a bar code reader,
which can be attached to the PC keyboard to record sample designations auto-
matically.
FP81 The FP81 Measuring Cell can be used to determine melting points and melting
ranges of samples in glass capillary tubes. This measuring cell is also suitable to
determine the boiling point of a liquid or the cloud point, for instance of surfactants.
FP82 The FP82 Hot Stage is used to observe the thermal behavior of a sample under a
microscope. Here, the luminosity in the observation field can be measured with a
photomonitor and recorded.
FP83 This measuring cell serves to determine the dropping and softening points of fats
and pasty products in accordance with various national and international industrial
standards.
FP84 With this hot stage, a DTA/DSC sensor replaces the slide in the case of the simple
hot stage (FP82). The temperature difference (DTA signal) between the transpar-
ent sample pan and an inert reference pan is measured and recorded at the same
time as the observations are made. Based on the DTA signal which is proportional
to the heat flow to the sample, the DSC signal in milliwatts is calculated by the
Mettler-Toledo computer program FP99.
FP85 With the FP85 Measuring Cell, the sample is placed in a small aluminum crucible
and subjected to a temperature program. The temperature difference between
sample and inert reference crucible (DTA signal) caused by physical or chemical
changes of the sample is measured and recorded. Based on the DTA signal which
is proportional to the heat flow to the sample, the DSC signal in milliwatts is calcu-
lated by the Mettler-Toledo computer program FP99.
♣ In this Operating Instructions additional NOTES are marked with the symbol ♣.
♣ The older measuring cells of the Mettler-Toledo FP800 system (without the designation
HT) can also be operated (only to 300 °C of course). In the case of the FP84, you can
follow the DTA and the photomonitor signal simultaneously if an appropriate modifica-
tion is made to the connector of the FP84.
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Printer or PC Connection
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
7 8 9
F6
MENU 4 5 6
1 2 3 CE
METTLER TOLEDO FP90
Central Processor . + _
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Fig. 2-2 The keypad with the function and entry keys
6 function keys are arranged below the display. The meaning of keys F1 to F5 changes
during the operating sequence and this is why the function keys active at any one time are
shown in the bottom line of the display. The F6 MENU key always has the same meaning
and effects a return to the main menu.
The right side comprises the keys for numeric entries, including the clear entry key CE
and the Enter key .
In addition to the numbers 0 through 9 the minus sign and the decimal point are available.
This allows, e.g. the following sample identification: 24-03.194-0.
The enter key is used to close a numeric entry and to start a method. When the instrument
expects an entry, the appropriate area is displayed in reverse video. A preset or default
value is accepted by pressing or overwritten with one of the other keys (editing of in-
dividual numbers of a default value is not possible with the FP90 keypad).
Fig. 2-3 Example of a display in the main menu. The method number shown in reverse video indicates
the entry mode: just type the desired number to choose.
X
0 0
Y Z
0
123.3 o
C
14
Temperature unit
Method
Fig. 2-4 Example of a display during a measurement. The height of the three black bars represents the
current value of the light transmittance of the respective sample.
The status symbols shown above the temperature unit are explained in section 2.8.
For text entry (sample identification, method name and header), a PC keyboard (see
2.15 Accessories) can be attached. You can also edit inputted texts with the left/right cursor
keys. The cursor shows the position where the next character will be entered. The home
key moves the cursor to the start of the line, the end key moves it to the right after the last
character of the input field. The insert key switches from the overwrite mode (the cursor is
positioned in the form of a square on the character to be overwritten) to the insert mode
(the cursor is a vertical line between the characters) and the converse. The backspace key
deletes the character to the left of the cursor, the delete key the character on which the cur-
sor is positioned. Escape clears the entire entry and restores the text entered previously
(like the CE key of the FP90 keypad).
T
end
Tstart
A B C D E F
Time
Fig. 2-5 The temperature program with the phases A: Controlling start temperature; B: Start tempera-
ture reached (5 s); C: Optional waiting after insertion of the sample for temperature equilibra-
tion; D: Dynamic measurement phase with the inputted heating rate; E: Isothermal measure-
ment phase. The relevant status symbols are shown at the bottom (see chap. 2.8).
♣ Remarks to measurements with negative heating rates using the cells FP81, 83 or 85: With suffi-
ciently high end temperatures the fan remains switched off. Under a critical combination of start tempera-
ture and cooling rate the fan is activated during the whole measurement. Between these extremes the
fan can suddenly switch on, causing an Offset of the FP85 signal.
Method selection
Numeric: Press F6 MENU so that the main menu appears:
Enter desired method number. It shows up in reverse video in the field of the method num-
ber. Close with .
From the method list: via F4 METHOD and F3 LIST using t, display the desired method
in reverse video and press F4 VIEW, F1 LOAD.
Fig. 2-7 Selecting the desired method from the list of methods. The hyphen between the method num-
ber and the cell name indicates a locked method (see chapter 2.12).
Manual method
You have to redefine the operating mode (F1 MODE) and the temperature program
(F2 T PROG).
♣ With F2 GO TO you immediately change the set value of the furnace temperature to
the start temperature of the current method.
To start a method, press the key or F1 RUN respectively.
Sample identification
The sample identification (numeric or if PC keyboard attached keyed in as text or acquired
automatically with a bar code reader attached to the PC keyboard) appears later in the
measurement report.
X Y Z 123.3 o
C
0 0 0 14
T PROG HOLD DISPLAY FAST RESET
Fig. 2-10 „BAR“: The light transmittance of the sample corresponds to the height of the bars. During the
measurement, the above menu appears (= measurement menu).
2. Numeric representation of the results (FP81 and 83) or the measurement signal (e.g.
FP85): F3 DISPLAY, F2 NUM
X
121.3
Y Z 123.7 o
C
14
BAR NUM CURVE X CURVE Y CURVE Z
Fig. 2-11 „NUM“: As soon as results are available, they are displayed. The shown menu appears after
F3 DISPLAY has been pressed in the measurement menu.
Z
0%
124.6 o
P C
14 *
T PROG HOLD DISPLAY FAST RESET
Fig. 2-12 „CURVE Z“: Graphical display of the transmittance of sample Z. The lower case letter p on the
left of °C means that the type of result selected is „pharmacopoeia“. The asterisk, *, on the
right of the method number (14) indicates that the saved method 14 has been modified after
loading.
Fig. 2-13 The status symbols and their meaning. These symbols are shown in the display above the
temperature unit (see also 2.5 The temperature program, Fig. 2.5).
♣ If no dot matrix printer is available, the numeric results and if required the statistics are
shown on the display. The GA44/GA42 printers are not supported.
Installing the dot matrix printer, see chap. 2.14: Startup procedure
The analysis report starts with the
Header With F5 SPECIAL, F5 PRINT, F1 HEADER you can enter a header of
maximum 36 characters on the PC keyboard, which appears at the top of
the analysis reports irrespective of the method.
Example: „Dr LeChatelier’s Laboratory“.
You select the other components of the report individually under F3 OUTPUT. These thus
become part of the method:
Curve: Graphical representation of the measuring signal (dynamic or isothermal
portion).
FP81: Melting and cloud point measurements, either channel x, y or z, or
with "X ONLY" just the signal x.
FP82/84: Transmittance curves. FP84: in addition DTA. FP85: DTA.
Transmittance curves are always shown from 0 to 120% transmittance.
DTA curves are automatically scaled. However, manual scaling is possible
F5 SPECIAL, F5 PRINT, F2 SCALE.
Calibration Temperature calibration data (A and B).
Configuration Table of the configuration data entered under F5 SPECIAL, F2 CONFIG.
Method List of the method comprising operating mode and temperature program,
see also 2.12 The method concept.
Results Such as melting points or event temperatures (FP82/84).
Statistics Mean value and standard deviation of the results to date with the method
in question.
Automatic printout of the report at the end of a measurement, irrespective of the method,
is initiated with F5 SPECIAL, F5 PRINT, F3 AUTO. Default setting is "AUTO".
Manual printout of reports: F5 SPECIAL, F5 PRINT, F4 MANUAL suppresses the auto-
matic output. Additional reports of the last measurement are obtained by F5 SPECIAL, F5
PRINT, F5 PRINT.
Saving a method
You develop and tested all components of a new method, based on an already existing
method. To have the method available for the future press F4 METHOD, F2 SAVE. Enter a
method number, if a PC keyboard is attached you can enter a method title with maximum
28 characters.
To save the method in the non volatile memory press F4 SAVE. To protect a (routine)
method from alterations by the operator you save it locked by the key sequence
F1 (empty), F4 SAVE. The method remains unlocked in the working memory. To get the
locked status load the locked method by . Unlock is activated by the key sequence F1,
F2, F3 from the main menu.
♣ There is storage space for approx. 50 methods in the FP90. The numbers 1 to 79 are
free.
FP81 Melting Range 09:26:30
Method nr.: 13
Title : --------------------------
Enter title and press SAVE
SAVE
Loading a method from the nonvolatile memory into the working memory:
Either enter the two-digit method number from the main menu (close entry by ) or
press F3 LIST and select the desired method with F3 t , F4 VIEW and F1 LOAD.
VIEW PRINT
Fig. 2-16 Method listing (F4 METHOD, F3 LIST) The hyphen after the method number indicates a locked
method.
View method
By means of F4 VIEW you can examine all instructions of the method shown in reverse
video in the method listing without overwriting the current method in the working memory.
F4 PRINT prints the parameters of the method in question.
Delete method
If you no longer need a method, look through it again carefully before deleting it (F4 VIEW).
F5 DELETE erases the displayed method after a confirmatory question.
♣ Deleting a method no longer used doesn’t increase the memory capacity for new meth-
ods immediately. This requires restoring your methods as explained in section 2.14 un-
der Languages and PC Keyboards.
FP90
The FP900 should not be exposed to large temperature fluctuations and sunlight must be
avoided. It should stand on a sturdy bench. The FP900 operates trouble-free at room tem-
perature (+10 ... +31°C) up to a relative humidity of 80%.
The FP90 must be disconnected from the power supply before you open the
fuse holder!
The FP90 is suitable only for power supplies with a grounding conductor.
Double pole fuse protection: Use only fuses of the same type.
− Open the cover of the fuse holder by inserting a screwdriver in the space provided at the
upper edge of the holder and turning it slightly. Pull the cover right back.
− Changing the voltage: Remove the drum inscribed with the different voltages and turn
it so that the correct voltage is at the front and then press it back in place.
− Replacing a blown fuse: Take out the fuse holder and replace the blown fuse by a
new one: 230 to 240 V: T2L250V , 100 to 120 V: T2H250V and slide in the fuse holder
again.
If you want to operate the FP900 system with a voltage of 100 V using a 100 V /
50/60Hz power supply with high impedance, the technical safety requirements can be
ensured by a T2,5H250V fuse.
− Close the cover of the fuse holder until it snaps in.
Changing the battery with loosing the data (date, time, statistics))
Same as above, but without switching on the FP90. When switching the FP90 on the next
time, you will have to set date and time as described in chapter 2.6.
− Choose the first and a second language by typing the desired numbers and press .
The choice is English, German, French and Spanish.
− Select two keyboard drivers (US:USA, GR:GFR, FR: France, SP: Spain, SG: Switzer-
land, UK: United Kingdom, IT: Italy, NL: Netherlands)
− Follow the message „Switch off FP90 and remove cartridge“ and keep the cartridge at a
safe place. Insert cover to protect the socket.
− after power up select one of the two available languages/keyboard drivers with
F5 SPECIAL, F2 CONFIG, F2 LANG.
− Set time and date.
After a power up the new selection will be there.
1) Address: Cherry Mikroschalter GmbH Industriestr. 19, Postfach 1220 W-8572 Auerbach (BRD). Cherry is
represented in Switzerland by the company Eurodis Ineltro AG, Bahnstrasse 58/60, 8105 Regensdorf.
The ordinates of the diagrams are properly labeled using the standard character width
(12 characters per inch not condensed) only.
− Engage the enclosed adapter into the printer port at rear of the FP90. Connect the serial
port of the printer with adapter by the cable ME-17854.
2.17 Accessories
• Operating Instructions
− German 707 762
− English 704 763
− French 707 764
• Microfuses (set of three)
− Power supply 100/120 V 51 018 961
− Power supply 230/240 V: 13 873
• Power cable
− neutral 87 576
− Germany 87 925
− USA 88 668
− Switzerland 87 920
• Tweezers 70 661
• Phillips screwdriver No. 1 73 071
• Assembly gauge for FP81, 83, 85 18 858
• Dust cover FP90 18 867
• Language cartridge FP90*
− English/German/French/Spanish 650023
− English/German/French/Dutch 650024
− English/German/French/Italian 650025
• Printer cable 25 pin m/25 pin f 17 854
• Adapter, 25 pin m/25 pin m 89 780
• Calibration standard: benzoic acid 18 555
• Calibration standard: benzophenone 18 870
• Calibration standard: caffeine 18 872
*Three types of language cartridge are available. The languages English, German and French are included in
each language cartridge. The fourth language differs according to the selected cartridge (Spanish, Italian or
Dutch)
Error Messages
Warnings
Check configuration The battery is weak. Please set clock, language, unit,
LCD contrast and – with FP84/85 – lag time constant
and curve ICTA (Sect. 2.6 Operating Instructions). Re-
place the battery
For an FP90 delivered before September 1993: To
charge the built-in battery completely don't switch off
the FP90 for at least three days. To save energy during
charging, switch the FP90 off and on again. This
causes the temperature to be controlled "idle" (no
heater power consumption).
Calibration memory full After approx. 18 temperature calibrations the memory
is full and your current calibration has not been saved.
Clear up the memory with the language cassette
(sect. 2.14 Selecting languages and PC-keyboards,
OI). Afterwards key in the last calibration temperatures
again. The calibrations of the other modules are still in
the memory of course.
No temperature calibration The calibrations and the user methods have been lost
due to power failure during selecting languages and
PC-keyboards. Please call the service for a new factory
calibration. For urgent analyses perform a normal tem-
perature calibration. After the factory calibration has
been done press F5 SPECIAL, F3 CONFIG,
F3 CALIB, F1 METTLER to cancel the intermediate
calibration.