SYD-

SYD-8017A

Automatic Vapor Pressure

Tester
(Reid Method)
Operation Manual

NANJING T-BOTA SCIETECH INSTRUMENTS &EQUIPMENT CO., LTD

 Automatic Vapor Pressure Tester

Content

I. Purpose and scope …………………………………………………2

II.Main technical specification and parameters ………………………2

III.Main structure and characteristics …………………………………2

IV.Operation method ………………………………………………… 3

V.Operation procedures ………………………………………………10

VI.Precautions ………………………………………………………11

VII.Full set and technical documents…………………………………12

Appendix A:

Operation Methods for Vapor Pressure Calibration Tester……………13

This instrument is a high precise tester. Please read the operation manual

carefully before use.

Special attention: Please be sure to add enough water in a water bath before using, the
water to reach the water mark in the bath, and to check the water pump to work
properly, we can start the system to heat, otherwise it will burn the heater.

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I. Purpose and scope

The instrument is designed and made as per the national standard of People’s
Republic of China GB/T8017 “Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum
Products (Reid Method)” and ASTM D 323 Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of
Petroleum Products (Reid Method). It is suitable to determine vapor pressure of gasoline,

volatile crude oil and other volatile petroleum products. It cannot be used to determine the
vapor pressure of LGP.

II. Main technical specification and parameters

1. Power supply： AC(220±10%)V, 50Hz
2. Maximum power consumption： ≤1700W
3. Test chamber： Can do 3 chamber tests at the same time.
4. Water bath temperature： 37.8℃
5. Temperature control accuracy： ±0.1℃
6. Heating power： 1600W
7. Pressure range： (0～200)kPa or (0～29)psi
8. Ambient temperature： (5～35)℃
9.Relative humidity： ≤85%
10.Dimension： 600mm×500mm×456mm

III.Main structure and characteristics

The instrument is made of the upper machine ( PC ) and the lower machine ( the
host instrument ), they are connected with USB communication port, it can do the
operation on the computer. The computer can determine, calculate and control to
system parts. It has advantages of high automation,accurate test results, good
repeatability and easy operation. Advanced heating technology do separation of
water and electricity meanwhile lower the height of water in bath. No blind angle in
bath. It can save water and energy and also convenient to be cleaned.
The motion mode of the bomb can change from the horizontal axial to traditional
350 degree rotation into a "seesaw" movement,which can make the sample stirring
fully and it can meet the requirements of standard ,the results of the vapor pressure

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is more accurate. The technical level of the whole machine is in a leading position
in the same kind of instruments in China.
The lower machine is mainly composed of main control panel, constant water
bath, heater, water bath circulation system, temperature control device, pressure
detection system, test chamber, etc. The functions of each part are summarized as
follows:
1. The upper software of automatic vapor pressure tester is installed on PC, it
can follow the user’s orders, collect the data collected by the lower computer, and it
can also analyze, calculate, draw, display, save and print automatically.
2.Main control board: the internal use of SCM control, according to the
procedures set in advance, under the control of the PC machine,to make
coordinated operation of all parts of the system.
3.Water bath circulation system: to provide the suitable test temperature for the
test chamber.
4.Temperature controller: to control the temperature of the constant water bath,
make the temperature keep in the range of 37.8±0.1℃.
5.Test chamber: to meet the requirements of the national standard, easy to
operate,the maximum pressure is 1Mpa.

IV.Operation method
(I) Preparation
1. Please carefully read the Operation Manual before use.
2. Please carefully read the National Standard GB/T 8017 “Standard Test Method
for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method)” and refer to read ASTM
D323 to acquaint and familiar with preparation, test procedures and test requirements
stipulated in the standard.
3. Get ready for all test apparatus and materials as per GB/T8017.
4. Check working state of the instrument to make sure it is in accord with
working environment and condition stipulated in the Operation Manual.
5. Check outer shell of the instrument to make sure it is fine grounded. The
power supply wire should have fine grounding end.
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(II)The instrument unpacking and installation

1.After the opening of the instrument according to the packing list, check
whether the parts are available, there is no damage.
2.The instrument is placed on the level of the table, there is no impact on the
normal operation of the equipment, such as the corrosion of gas, electromagnetic
interference and other phenomena.
3.Add to clean water into the mark in the water bath .
4.Turn on the power supply switch to let the instrument get power.
(III) Operation method
1.Turn on the power supply switch of the instrument, the power indicator light
(the red light on the front panel) will be on , when there is a sound prompt, indicating
that the instrument is on the normal.
2.Run the upper software: to turn on PC,to double click the icon,it is shown as
Fig.1

Fig.1

If everything is normal, you can see the following interface ,it is shown as Fig.2.

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Fig.2.
When the green light flashes in the interface, indicating the boot is normal.
If there is a problem(it is shown as Fig.3), it shows that the abnormal
communication between the upper and lower computers, at this time, the operator
should check the power of the lower machine whether is turn on, as well as the USB
connection line is normal.

Fig.3
3.Chamber shaking
Click on the small box in front of “Chamber Shaking”, there is a “√” in the small box,
indicating to start the chamber operation, at this time, the chamber should do sports
with the body, then click on the small box, the “√” disappeared, to stop the movement
of the body, this function can be used to test the chamber body shaking for self
inspection.
4.Water bath circulation(Please must add the water first, then to start the pump,
otherwise it will damage the water pump. )
Click on the small box in front of “ Bath Circulation”, there is a “√” in the small
box, this time you will see the water under the action of the pump was stirred. Then
click on the small box, the “√” disappeared, the pump stopped. This function can be
used to pump for self inspection.
5.Water bath heating(Please must be under the normal conditions of the pump to
start heating, otherwise it will damage the heater)
Click on the small box in the front of “ Bath heating”, there is a “√” in the small
box, indicating that the system starts the heater, at the same time, water bath
circulation will start automatically, the system start heating water bath, the yellow
indicator of the front panel will light. The system will automatically control the
heating rate, about half an hour to stabilize the temperature of the test

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requirements:37.8±0.1℃. Then click on the small box, the “√” disappeared, the
system stop the water bath heating.
6.Test start
Click on “start”, it is shown as Fig.4

Fig.4
In the corresponding position, to input the test “File Name”, “Sample ID”,“Operator”.
Input the content can be Chinese, English, numbers, etc.
"File Name", is used to save the file name of the test data, to query and print are
based on this index in the future, this can not be blank.
“Sample ID” is the name of test oil samples, the user can write their own
habits,this can not be blank.
“Operator” is the operator of this test, this can be blank.
Click on “Enter”, the system start the test, at the same time, “Start” button become
“Stop” button
Attention: Please make sure that the temperature in the water bath reach to
37.8±0.1℃, then to start the test, or test results are not accurate.
7.Pressure calibration
Click on “P Calib.” button, it is shown as Fig.5

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Fig.5
At this time, the rapid joint of the pressure calibration tester can be connected
with a pressure sensor, according to the mercury level difference reading of the
calibration tester, the modified value is calculated by the formula, then according to

button behind the modified,the measured value is changed to the modified value.
The three pressure sensors are calibrated in turn, after the calibration, to click on
“Enter” button to save the calibration values. If you click on “Cancel” button, the
calibration values can not be saved. Calibration can be done 3 ~ 6 months once,
because this system uses pressure transmitter for high-quality military products, with
the drift value is very small.
8.Temperature calibration
Click on “T Calib.” button, it is shown as Fig.6.
Temperature calibration must be started when the temperature can reach
to37.8±0.1℃ in the water bath. To insert the standard glass thermometer into the

thermowell, then according to button to change the modified value, until the
"Modified" temperature is consistent with the number of the thermometer. After the
calibration, click on “Save” button, the modified value is stored in the system.

Fig.6
9.System set
Click on “System Set” button, it is shown as Fig.7

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Fig.7

When the test is not finished, the user manually stopped the test, the system will
automatically delete the test file, but will give the user prompts before deleting. If this
item is not selected, the test file is retained.

When the test is finished, the water bath heating will automatically
stop,otherwise after the end of the test, system will automatically maintain the water
temperature as the test temperature.

When the test is finished, it can automatically print test report. If you do not select the item,

you need to manually print the test report.

When printing test reports, it can add the the contents of the name at the bottom of the test

report. Such as “XXX lab”. If the item is not selected, the bottom of the test report does not appear

the information.

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Fig.8
The user can modify the file path to save the folder,When you need to restore the
default folder, click on the "Restore Path Default" button, the default folder is the
DATA folder where the program is installed.(It is shown as Fig.8)
After setting，to click on “Save” button, it can make the settings take effect. If
you click on “Cancel”, to keep the original settings unchanged.
10.File query
Click on “File query” button, it is shown as Fig.9

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Fig.9
After clicking a file, the test information of the file will be displayed in the main
interface of the system, and the image is drawn at the same time.
If this time click on “Printout”, the system can print the test report.
If to click on “ Cancel” button, it is shown as Fig.10

Fig.10
You can choose whether to delete the file according to the prompt.
11.kPa/mmHg
Click on “kPa/mmHg” button, to start unit conversion. It is convenient to
calibration using. It is shown as Fig.11.
The user can input data in any location, the system will automatically calculate
the value of another location. Accuracy to retain 2 decimal places.

Fig.11

V.Operation procedures
According to the requirements of the standard GB/T 8017, to clean the test
chamber. To ensure that no water enters the hose, the quick plug and the pressure
sensor are connected firstly, and then put three air chambers into the water bath.When
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the temperature of the water bath reach to 37.8 ±0.1℃, then to bring the prepared
gasoline chamber by standard, at the same time, to take out the air chambers from the
water bath, the water will be discharged as soon as possible, the two parts are installed
together, the whole assembly process can not be pulled out the joint of the air chamber
and the sensor. The test chamber will be installed to upside down, let the sample of
the gasoline chamber into the air chamber, then to put the chamber into the holder of
the water bath, this time to straighten hose.
In the main interface to start the test, the system will automatically control the
body to do the movement. Due to put the gasoline chamber, the water temperature
will be slightly reduced, this is a normal phenomenon, after 3 to 5 minutes, the
temperature will return to 37.8 ±0.1℃.
The pressure values of three chambers display two types of units respectively,in
order to operate,the water bath temperature and timing after test start display on the
screen at the same time.All data is refreshed once per second,the system will
automatically according to the requirements of the standard to determine whether the
pressure has reached a balance,then to finish the test.After the test finished,The
system will make a sound.

VI.Precautions
1.Before using the instrument to ensure that the three core power socket has fine
grounded.
2.Always keep the instrument dry and clean, so that the test can be started
normally.
3.Do not heat the instrument when there is no liquid in the water bath to avoid
any damage to the heating component.
4.When the water bath starts heating after the test, you’d better cover the water
bath, especially when the room temperature is low, it can save energy and keep the
temperature.
5.When doing the test should be careful, do not let the water into the side of the
control box and the back control box, otherwise it will cause the instrument problems
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or may be dangerous.

Warning: If there is any trouble appears, please cut off the power supply immediately.

Then ask a professional to check and repair it. You can use it again only after the

problem has been solved to avoid any accidents.

VII.Full set and technical documents

1. Full set

No. Item Unit Quantity Remarks

1 Main unit Set 1

2 PC Set 1
3 Test chamber Piece 3
Thermometer34℃~42℃sale
4 Piece 1
division is 0.1 ℃
5 Stainless steel bath cover Piece 1
6 Outlet water pipe（Φ18×Φ13） Piece 1
7 Fuse 15A（Φ5×20） Piece 2
8 USB Piece 1
9 Installation CD Piece 1
10 Pressure Calibration Tester Set 1
11 Sealing ring( air chamber) Piece 3
12 Sealing ring( liquid chamber) Piece 3

2. Technical documents
(1) Operation Manual 1 piece
(2) Quality Certificate 1 piece
(3) Repair Guarantee 1 piece

Checker: Packager:
Date: Date:

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Appendix A:

Operation Methods for Vapor Pressure Calibration Tester

(I)Purpose and scope
The calibration tester is used to calibrate the measured " not modified pressure
value" by the automatic instrument.It is also suitable to calibrate the pressure meter of
other vapor pressure.The instrument is composed of organic U-type with a standard
scale, release valve, overflow device,cross, PU pipe,etc.The maximum level
difference of U-type tube pressure gauge is 800mmHg.
(II)Installation
1.Carefully open the packaging, to gently take out all the accessories, to pay
attention to the whole installation process does not need the use of brute strength.
2.Insert the U-tube scale into the rectangular hole of the base.The release valve is
before, cross is after, using a standard nut to screw from the bottom. (arranged in a
small bag, hanging in the pump on).
3.The PU pipe is connected with the cross,do not leak.It is shown as Fig.1

Fig.1
(III) Operation method
1.After the opening of the instrument according to the packing list, check
whether the parts are available, there is no damage.

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2.Infusion mercury( Since mercury is a toxic substances, it is forbidden to send

it by mail, please buy it by yourself, and it is better to prepare a syringe.). To take out
the connecting pipe of the right side of the U- type tube from the overflow device.
Using a syringe with mercury to inject mercury from connecting pipe into a U-type
tube from carefully.(Mercury is toxic, please be careful) Don't put the syringe
connected with connecting pipe blocked, to keep the air gap, otherwise the mercury
will overflow. The amount of mercury in the U-type tube on both sides to achieve a
scale of 0 calibration line is preferred. After the filling of mercury, it is sure that the
connecting pipe should be put back into the overflow device.
3.Below the instrument, a cross outlet is connected with a PU pipe which has 1.5
meters length, 6mm outside diameter, the pipe joint can be used directly to connect
the calibration pressure sensor.
4. After the system is connected , it can use the pump device to pump the system,
attention should be paid to close the exhaust valve, when pumping, do not use the
brute strength. In order to avoid the level difference of mercury more than 800mmHg,
the Mercury will overflow into the overflow device.When pumping reaches to a
certain pressure, to record the meter reading kPa and U-tube level difference H
(mm).Reading finished, gently unscrew the exhaust valve, releasing the pressure in
the system, waiting U-type tube surface to be balanced on both sides, the next
calibration readings will start..
5.Calibration value calculation
The instrument shows the pressure unit is kPa or psi, and the mercury column
shows the unit is mmHg. The two need to be converted.
760mmHg =101.325 kPa = 14.6959 psi
（760mmHg shows the height difference of the mercury column at 0℃.Under the
same pressure, the height difference of the mercury column at room temperature is
slightly higher than that of the mercury column at 0℃,it can be ignored）
For example：If the pressure meter shows 50 kPa when pumping, this time
U-tube level difference reading of mercury column is H=370mmHg,conversion to kPa
value is:

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P=（101.325/760）×370=49.3 kPa
Then change the pressure reading is 49.3,is equivalent to change the modified
value is -0.7.

(IV)Precautions
1.The main instrument is made of organic glass, please gently.
2.If the instrument is not used for a long time, please pour mercury out.(Right out
of U tube, be careful on the left side of the mercury)
3.The instrument should not be direct sunlight, otherwise to cause the appearance
of aging, but also easy to make mercury evaporated, resulting in toxic gases, and
therefore the best method is to place the instrument in a shade place.

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