KI-13150 Automatic Saybolt and ASTM Colorimeter

High precision spectrophotometer for objective color analysis of petroleum fuels, oils, waxes and petrochemicals according to the Saybolt and ASTM Color scales. When measuring Saybolt Color of clear, water-white products, the long sample path length enables the K13150 to obtain precise color measurements without multiplying errors.

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Description

High precision spectrophotometer for objective color analysis of petroleum fuels, oils, waxes and petrochemicals according to the Saybolt and ASTM Color scales. When measuring Saybolt Color of clear, water-white products, the long sample path length enables the K13150 to obtain precise color measurements without multiplying errors.

Test Method

ASTM Color: For the visual determination of the color of a wide variety of petroleum products, such as lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils, and petroleum waxes.

Saybolt Color: Determines the color of refined oils such as undyed motor and aviation gasoline, jet propulsion fuels, naphthas and kerosene, and, in addition, petroleum waxes and pharmaceutical white oils.

Features

  • Conforms to ASTM D156, D1500, D6045 and related specifications
  • Designed for color measurement of mineral oils, waxes and other petroleum products
  • Spectral Range 420-710nm

Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D156, D1500, D6045, E308; ISO 2049; IP 17 Method B; NF M 07-003, NF M 60-104; JIS K 2580

Included Accessories

  • 100mm optical glass cell
  • 33mm optical glass cell
  • Calibrated glass conformance filter
  • Spare lamp
  • Operation Manual

Specifications

Conforms to the specifications of: ASTM D156, D1500, D6045, E308; ISO 2049; IP 17 Method B; NF M 07-003, NF M 60-104; JIS K 2580

Measuring Principal: 16 Interference filters

Spectral Response: 420 – 710 nm

Bandwidth: 20 nm

Repeatability

  • chromaticity (x y): ± 0.0002
  • transmittance: ± 0.25%
  • Saybolt values: ± 1

Measurement Time: less than 25 seconds

Calibration: Single key press; fully automated

Light Source: 5 Volt, 10 Watt tungsten halogen lamp (lensended)

Illuminant: CIE Illuminant C

Observer: 2°

Path Length: 0.1 – 153 mm (33mm & 100mm cells supplied)

Interface: Parallel printer port, RS 232 port

Input voltage: Universal, via external power supply

Approvals: CE

Display: 2 x 40-charcter, back lit LCD

Keypad: 21-key membrane keypad; washable polyester with audible feedback

Instructions: 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch

Heater Unit: Factory fitted option, 95°C max

Instrument Housing: Fabricated sheet steel with tough, textured paint finish

Electrical Requirements: 115-240V 50/60Hz

Dimensions: wxdxh,in.(cm): 20 ¼ x 7 ¾ x 6 ¾ (51.5×19.5×17.0)

Net Weight: 17.1 lbs (7.75kg)

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