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System Comparison
Comparing the CAL3K-AP, CAL3K-A, CAL3K-S and CAL3K-F Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter Systems.
| FEATURE | CAL3K-AP | CAL3K-A | CAL3K-S | CAL3K-F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS HEAP | No | No | No | No |
| BALANCE INTERFACE | Yes, from 1.2 to 38.4KB | Yes, from 1.2 to 38.4KB | Yes, from 1.2 to 38.4KB | Yes, from 1.2 to 38.4KB |
| RESULT MEMORY | 1024 records, 262KB | 1024 records | 300 records | 300 records |
| TEMPERATURE RESOLUTION | 0.000'001°C | 0.000'001°C | 0.000'001°C | 0.000'001°C |
| DISPLAY | 4 x 40 character LCD | 4 x 40 character LCD | 4 x 20 character LCD | 4 x 40 character LCD |
| KEYBOARD | QWERTY, External, PS2 | QWERTY, External, PS2 | QWERTY, External, PS2 | QWERTY, External, PS2 |
| SAMPLE ID | 16 characters, auto-increment | 16 characters, auto-increment | 16 characters, auto-increment | 16 characters, auto-increment |
| GROUP ID | 16 characters | 16 characters | - | 16 characters |
| VESSEL RECORD | Yes, unlimited | Yes, unlimited | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| REAL TIME | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION | Yes, number | Yes, number | Yes | Yes |
| CALIBRATION | Normal average & PC | Normal average & PC | Normal average & PC | Normal average & PC |
| HISTORY CALIBRATION | Yes, up to 10 runs | Yes, up to 10 runs | Yes, up to 16 runs | Yes, up to 10 runs |
| UNITS | KJ, BTU, CAL | KJ, BTU, CAL | KJ, BTU, CAL | KJ, BTU, CAL |
| RESULT COMPENSATION | Via PC (InterCal), Default | Via PC (InterCal), Default | Yes | Yes |
| RESULT VALIDATION | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESSEL PRESS, MONITOR | Up to 100 bar | No | No | No |
| OXYGEN FILLING | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| DE-FILLING | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| MAX CHASSIS RECORDING | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CHASSIS NAME | 20 characters, Bluetooth name | 20 characters, Bluetooth name | - | - |
| PASSWORD | CAL3K & PC Password | CAL3K & PC Password | CAL3K & PC Password | CAL3K & PC Password |
| NETWORK MULTIPLE CALORIMETERS | No | No | No | No |
| VESSEL LEAK MONITOR | Yes, flags results and warning | No | No | No |
| EVENT STORAGE | ~6000 events | ~6000 events | - | ~3000 events |
| EVENT TYPES | ~70 different events | ~70 different events | - | ~80 different events |
| EVENT CLASSIFICATION | Operational & Technical | Operational & Technical | - | Yes |
| VESSEL LOCKOUT, LOCK-IN | Yes, Manual/ Auto Linking | Yes, Manual/ Auto Linking | Yes, Manual/ Auto Linking | Yes, Manual/ Auto Linking |
| SAMPLE REPEAT SPEED | 6 min | 4 - 5 min | 30 min | 7 - 8 min |
| OPERATOR TIME PER TEST | +/- 3 min | +/- 3 min | +/- 3 min | +/- 3 min |
| COOLING | Air | Air | Built-in | Air |
| COOLING MODES | Ambient/ Fixed | Ambient/ Fixed | Ambient/ Fixed | Ambient/ Fixed |
| RSD | <0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 0-264 VAC 12W | 0-264 VAC 12W | 12 VAC 6W | 12 VAC 6W |
| POWER SUPPLY | External 12V | External 12V | External 12V | External 12V |
| WATER CONSUMPTION | None | None | None | None |
| REPEATABILITY | <0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| CALORIMETER TYPE | Dynamic, Isothermal, Adiabatic | Dynamic, Isothermal, Adiabatic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| NUMBER OF VESSELS | Unlimited | Unlimited | Limited (1) | Unlimited |
| CLOSURE TYPE | Bayonet Lid | Bayonet Lid | Screw Cap (thread) | Bayonet Lid |
| TESTS P/H WITH 2 VESSELS | 8 - 9 | 10+ | 1 - 2 Sample with 1 Vessel Only | 8+ |
| BOMB VESSEL TYPE | Removable | Removable | Removable | Removable |
| BOMB VESSEL WASHING | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| PRINTER CONNECTION | RS232 | RS232 | RS232 | RS232 |
| BALANCE CONNECTION | RS232 | RS232 | RS232 | RS232 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | 5-40°C | 5-40°C | 5-40°C | 5-40°C |
| PRINTING OF RESULTS | Via PC Software | Via PC Software | Via PC Software or RS2232 | Via PC Software or RS2232 |
| PC SOFTWARE | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| CORRECTION FACTORS | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| MASS ENTRY | Auto & Manual | Auto & Manual | Auto & Manual | Auto & Manual |
| CE/ TUV CERTIFICATE | Yes (Pending) | Yes (Pending) | Yes (Pending) | Yes (Pending) |
| VESSEL DETERMINATIONS | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5000 | Unlimited |
| SPIKING | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SELF TESTING | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CONNECTIVITY | USB 2.0, 2 x RS232 at 115.2 KB for Bluetooth | USB 2.0, 2 x RS232 at 115.2 KB for Bluetooth | USB 2.0, 2 x RS232 at 115.2 KB | USB 2.0, 2 x RS232 at 115.2 KB |
| STATS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PRINTING | Yes, D1 port, 1.2 to 115.2KB | Yes, D1 port, 1.2 to 115.2KB | Yes | Yes |
| MOISTURE COMPENSATION | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FOOD FIBER COMPENSATION | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LIMS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RESULT APPROVAL | Yes, Keyboard or PC | Yes, Keyboard or PC | Yes, Keyboard or PC | Yes, Keyboard or PC |
| REAL TIME PRINTOUT | Yes, optional as toner and parameter header | Yes, optional as toner and parameter header | - | Yes, optional as toner and parameter header |
| GELATINE CAPSULE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Please note that specifications are subject to change at any time. Please consult your agent.
**Please read the instruction manual provided with your product carefully when operating the system.