KF875 and KF-LAB Mk2
Karl Fischer Moisture in Oil Test Sets
KF875 and KF-LAB MkII
Karl Fischer Moisture in Oil Test Sets
Coulometric Karl Fischer titrimetry
KF875 optimized for insulating
oil with an SG of 0.875, completely
portable
KF-LAB MkII offers greater flexibility,
versatility and sample data input than
the KF875; also completely portable
KF-LAB MkII analyzes materials with an
SG between 0.6 & 1.4, plus insulating oils
with an SG of 0.875
DESCRIPTION FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Over 20 years experience has led to the development of the The KF875 and KF-LAB MkII are highly portable
Megger KF875 and KF-LAB MkII Coulometric Karl Fischer and designed specifically for outdoor use - both
Test Sets designed to determine moisture in oil, units are supplied as standard with a printer, low drift cell
to provide highly accurate results on-site. The KF875 and and rugged carry case. Portability is further enhanced
KF-LAB MkII are highly portable instruments, complete with with flexible power options - both units can be powered
integral printer and carrying case, are easy to use and from the mains supply, from the internal rechargeable
provide highly accurate results. battery or via a 12V car adapter.
APPLICATION Each unit eliminates inaccuracies with ACE Control
Optimized for testing insulating oils with a specific gravity of System - some Coulometric Karl Fischer sets are
0.875, the Megger KF875 simply requires the operator to susceptible to inaccuracies due to changes in electrolysis
press one button and inject a 1ml sample into the test cell. cell resistance, which requires frequent checking of the
The simple one touch operation makes the KF875 so easy titrator efficiency by analyzing known water content
to use that it requires no specialist knowledge or training to standards. The KF875 and the KF-LAB MkII remove this
use it effectively. Results are presented on the instrument need by using the patent pending ACE (Automatically
display and on the integral printer in both micrograms of Compensated Errors) Control System. This guarantees
water and in milligrams per kilogram (parts per million, that the electrolysis current produced and the count rate
ppm). displayed are always correctly synchronized, regardless of
changes to the electrolysis cell resistance.
The KF-LAB MkII allows the titration of samples with a
range of specific gravities from 0.60 to 1.40 and also permits Each unit uses Karl Fischer coulometric titrimetry -
the use of different sample sizes. The KF-LAB MkII also has the industry standard method for determining moisture
a default setting optimized for analyzing insulating oils with content (ASTM D1533, BS EN 60814:1998,
an SG of 0.875. This means it can be used to measure water IEC 60814:1997).
content in a variety of different materials but is also easy to
The KF875 and the KF-LAB MkII include
set up for transformer insulating oils.
rechargeable battery power - allows accurate on-site
The printer may be disabled if not required and results can measurements to be made on oil samples freshly
be calculated in ppm, mg/kg, % and micrograms. For extra obtained, eliminating any time deterioration of the oil
flexibility, the results may be calculated based on the weight sample.
of the sample or based on the volume and specific gravity of
The KF875 and the KF-LAB MkII may be powered
the sample.
by internal rechargeable batteries or from the
supply - allows field-testing and laboratory testing with
KF875 and KF-LAB Mk2
Karl Fischer Moisture in Oil Test Sets
the same equipment, providing standardization. RH-34840-50 Hydranal coulomat CG cathode reagent - 1 x 10 pack of 50 ml
ampoules
KF-LAB Mk II includes free data capture and retrival
software. Part numbers for Hydranal water standards are:
Part no. Description
Reagents RH-34828 Hydranal water standard 1.00 - 10 pack of 4 ml ampoules
Reagents and other consumable chemicals for coulometric RH-34847 Hydranal water standard 0.10 - 10 pack of 4 ml ampoules
Karl Fischer Titration are available from many different
Details of a local agent where these products can be obtained are available on
suppliers throughout the world. the Sigma-Aldrich website www.sigmaaldrich.com
Megger recommends the use of:
Part numbers for Hydranal coulomat Reagents are:
Part no. Description
RH-34807 Hydranal coulomat A anode reagent - 500 ml bottle
RH-34840-25 Hydranal coulomat CG cathode reagent - 1 x 25 ml vial
KF LAB MkII KF 875
Titration method Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration
Electrolysis control Patented ACE control system
End point detection AC polarisation
End point indication Visual display / print out / acoustic beep
Measuring range 1 g 10 mg water
Moisture range 1 ppm 100 % 1 ppm 100 ppm
Max. sensitivity 0.1 g
Max. titration speed 2 mg per minute
Max. current 400 ma
Drift compensation Automatically controlled
Precision 10-100 g 3 g, 100 g - 1 mg 5 g, above 1 mg 0.5%
Method storage 10 programmable methods Preset method
Sample ID number User programmable Not available
Display format g, mg/kg, ppm, % mg/kg, ppm
Print format g + mg/kg, ppm, % g + mg/kg, ppm
Calculation modes Weight/weight Volume/density
Weight/dilution ratio Preset values
Volume/volume
Volume/density
User programmable
Statistics Upto 99 runs Preset up to 99 runs
User programmable
Start delay time 0-30 mins. selectable Preset
Min. titration time 0-30 mins. selectable Not available
Language English, Francais, Espanol, English
Portugues, Deutsch, Magyar
Stirrer speed Microprocessor controlled
Calendar / clock Analysis time & date print out
Keypad/User controls Non tactile membrane/display prompted menu
Display 40 character alphanumeric backlit display
Printer 42 character high speed thermal printer
Carry case Standard
Power supply 90-264 VAC, 47-63Hz
12 V DC car adapter/internal battery
Battery life 8 hours running time
Battery low Display & print out indication
Dimensions 250 x 245 x 120 mm
Weight 3 kg (without carry case)
KF875 and KF-LAB Mk2
Karl Fischer Moisture in Oil Test Sets
ORDERING INFORMATION
Item (Qty) Cat. No.
KF-LAB MkII Laboratory Coulometric Karl Fischer Test Set 6111-774
KF875 Coulometric Karl Fischer Test Set for insulating oils 6111-636
Supplied Accessories (also available as spare items)
Titration Vessel 6121-527
Detector electrode 6121-528
Generator electrode 6121-529
Drying tube 6121-530
Carrying Case 6121-537
Power Pack 6121-538
Car adapter 6121-539
Injection septa (10) 6121-531
Glass syringe (1 ml) 6121-532
Luer needle 6121-533
Bottle of Molecular sieve 6121-534
Stirrer bar 6121-535
Funnel 6121-536
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