New Automatic Distillation Analyser Series

Koehler Instrument Company (USA) is pleased to introduce their Automatic Distillation Analyser Series 5000. This instrument is designed to perform optimal distillation analyses of gasolines, fuels, oils, solvents, aromatics, naphthas, kerosenes, hydrocarbons, and other volatile products to ensure conformity to rigid quality control standards. This analyser automatically performs tests, processes results, and produces standard reports according to ASTM D86, D850 or ISO methods, and related specifications. It is ready for distillation groups 0-4, it networks up to 32 units, and has a receiver chamber that can be programmed up to 60ºC.

The customer has two choices when purchasing and instrument. Either with an external PC that will enable the networking of up to 32 units or an innovative touch screen system with a Windows XP computer with virtual keyboard and mouse. It also includes an automatic temperature calibration system and a Windows based software package which allows for simple operator selection of the programmed settings for each
distillation protocol.

The calculated Cetane Index is included in the software as well. There are no complicated routines to set up this unit. The analyzer also includes a built-in fire extinguishing system with optical detection for fast response ensuring user and laboratory safety.