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ROSS MILES FOAM ANALYZER – RMFA
USER MANUAL
VERSION 1-03
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1 General information ............................................................................... 7

1.1 Reference to other user manuals .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Symbols and text highlighting ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2.2 Text highlighting .............................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Intended use and application restrictions ............................................................................................................. 8

1.4 Technical Support ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
2 For your safety .......................................................................................... 9

2.1 Safety instructions and warnings ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.1.1 General safety instructions ......................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.2 Safety instructions for the use of hazardous substances .............................................................. 11
2.1.3 Safety instructions for using the Ross-Miles measuring column ............................................... 11
2.1.4 Safety instructions for using the measuring column in heating mode....................................11
2.2 Warning information .................................................................................................................................................... 11
3 Overview of the RMFA ....................................................................... 13

3.1 Components of the instrument ............................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Function............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.3 Foam height measurement measuring principle ............................................................................................. 14
3.4 Function and control elements ................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4.1 Front side (section) ........................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4.2 Rear (section) ................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.4.3 Securing mechanism for the Ross-Miles measuring column in the RMFA ............................18
3.4.4 Ross-Miles measuring column ................................................................................................................. 19
3.4.5 Dosing burette of the Ross-Miles measuring column .................................................................... 20
4 Setting up and connecting ............................................................... 21

4.1 Opening the transport packing and checking the scope of supply ......................................................... 21
4.2 Location and ambient conditions ........................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Removal from the transport packaging ............................................................................................................... 21
4.4 Transporting .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.5 Installing the Ross-Miles measuring column in the RMFA........................................................................... 22
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4.6 Connecting the computer .......................................................................................................................................... 23

4.7 Connecting the power supply .................................................................................................................................. 24
5 Calibrating the measuring column ................................................ 25
6 Preparing a foam height measurement....................................... 26
7 Performing a foam height measurement.................................... 27
8 Removing the Ross-Miles measuring column .......................... 27
9 Cleaning ................................................................................................... 28
9.1 Cleaning the Ross-Miles measuring column...................................................................................................... 28
9.1.1 Cleaning the dosing burette...................................................................................................................... 28
9.1.2 Cleaning the measuring column .............................................................................................................. 29
9.2 Cleaning the housing................................................................................................................................................... 29
10 Mounting RMFA on rack (optional) .............................................. 30
11 Connecting a flow-through thermostat (optional).................. 31
12 Optional accessories ........................................................................... 32
13 Replacement materials ....................................................................... 32


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Appendix ......................................................................................................... 33
I Technical data ................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Ia) Product group specifications .................................................................................................................... 33

Ib) Measurement specifications ...................................................................................................................... 33
Ic) General specifications .................................................................................................................................. 33
II Computer system requirements for ADVANCE ................................................................................................ 34
III Procedure if repairs should be necessary ............................................................................................................ 34
IV Warranty and caveat emptor .................................................................................................................................... 35
V Copyright and right to make alterations ............................................................................................................. 35
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................. 37

General information page 7
1 General information
Dear KRÜSS customer,
Thank you for purchasing our Ross Miles Foam Analyzer – RMFA. This documentation will help
you with the commissioning, operation and maintenance.
Read this documentation carefully before using the measuring instrument or accessories to
avoid risk to personnel and material damage. Keep this documentation safely in the vicinity of
the measuring instrument and for the whole of its life so that you can refer to it at any time.
Great care has been taken in compiling the text and illustrations. You can inform us of any
possible mistakes as well as suggestions for improvement by e-mail to [email protected].
You can download possible updates of this user manual from our website www.kruss.de.
We wish you every success with your RMFA.

Reference to other user manuals
1.1 Reference to other user manuals

The necessary steps for programming, carrying out and evaluating the measurement once
preparation is complete are described in the ADVANCE software user manual.
Symbols and t ext highlighting
1.2 Symbols and text highlighting

The following symbols and text highlighting are used in this manual to increase the readability
and clarity of different paragraphs and information.
1.2.1 Symbols
 Tips and tricks as well as information which, if disregarded, can lead to measuring errors, loss
of data and undesirable behavior of your measuring instrument/accessory or of ADVANCE
 Further information on this topic at another point in the user manual or in a different
document
 Carry out an operational step or several operational steps

1. Carry out a number of operational steps in succession in the order specified

 Bullet point
Text highlighting

page 8 General information
1.2.2 Text highlighting
This highlighting indicates words and texts from the ADVANCE user interface and/or from the
housing’s labels and/or the display of the measurement instrument.
This highlighting indicates hyperlinks that you can use in the electronic version of the document.
1.3 Intended use and application restrictions

 The RMFA is intended exclusively for generating liquid foam and analyzing foamability and
foam stability in accordance with ASTM D 1173
 Intended use includes the exclusive use of accessories supplied by KRÜSS or substitutes with
an identical design in the case of disposable accessories.
 Measurements above or below room temperature may only be used with the aid of flow-
through thermostats that are suitable for laboratories. The permissible temperature range
lies between 4 and 90 °C.
 Some of the housing components of the RMFA are not resistant against acids, bases or
organic solvents. KRÜSS does not accept any guarantee for damage due to escape or
spillage of such liquids. The same applies to damage due to corrosive vapours.
 The intake vessel and reservoir of the measuring column are not suitable for chemical
reactions or filtering.
Technical Support

General information page 9
1.4 Technical Support

If your KRÜSS product should not work as expected, please consult our Technical Support office
responsible for your area. You can contact them at:
KRÜSS GmbH KRÜSS USA

Technical Support (for areas Technical Support (CAN, USA)
not mentioned elsewhere) 1020 Crews Road, Suite K
Borsteler Chaussee 85 Matthews, NC 28105, USA
22453 Hamburg, Germany Phone: +1 704 847 8933
Phone: +49 40 514401-55 Email: [email protected]
Fax: +49 40 514401-98
Email: [email protected]
KRÜSS China KRÜSS France

Technical Support Technical Support (FR, IRL, UK)
Room 1603, Fangheng Building B 14, avenue du Québec
No. 6 Futong East Street, Wangjing, Bâtiment Kerria 3 – Silic 605
Chaoyang District 91140 Villebon sur Yvette, France
Beijing 100102, China Phone: +33 1 60 14 94 04
Phone: +86 10 6184 2095 Fax: +33 1 60 14 95 48
Fax: +86 10 6184 2207 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
For your safety

page 10 For your safety
2 For your safety

This chapter contains safety-related information which will help you to recognize and avoid
hazards in good time.
Therefore, read this chapter carefully to find out about the risks and how to avoid them before
commissioning and using the RMFA.
2.1 Safety instructions and warnings

General safety in structions
2.1.1 General safety instructions
Please observe the following safety instructions in order to avoid hazards:

 As well as these general safety instructions, please follow the safety instructions and warning
information in the remainder of the documentation text.
 If the RMFA and its accessories are not used in accordance with this documentation, the
effectiveness of safety measures provided can be impaired.
 The RMFA is intended for use in a laboratory or pilot plant station. The general safety rules
for working in a laboratory environment apply to work carried out with the RMFA.
 The RMFA and accessories may only be used by trained personnel.

 When carrying out measurements with hazardous substances the safety regulations and, if
available, information in the appropriate safety data sheets must be taken into account when
handling such substances.
 When carrying out measurements with hazardous substances, the RMFA must be placed at a
location which is appropriately configured for that purpose.
 The controls of the RMFA and a connected computer must not be operated when wearing
protective gloves, which have already been used for handling hazardous materials.
 Disconnect the RMFA from the power supply immediately if there is any damage to the
electronics, if liquids are spilled over the RMFA or if there is an escape of tempering fluid.
 Set up the RMFA so that access to the mains connection is unrestricted and the RMFA can
be disconnected from the mains immediately in the event of danger.

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 Do not use the RMFA in explosion-proof areas.

 Do not use the RMFA if the instrument is obviously damaged.

2.1.2 Safety instructions for the use of hazardous substances
If hazardous substances are used improperly, liquid or foam can escape which may result in a
certain danger level depending on the hazard class.
 Ensure that no liquid escapes and that no foam spills over the lip of the measuring column.
 Be sure to read the safety instructions and safety data sheets for handling hazardous
substances before use. Use an installation site that has been set up for hazardous
substances.
 Do not deviate from the liquid quantities specified in ASTM D 1173.
Observe the measuring column during foaming, and prevent foam from escaping in good
time by closing the inlet stop tap.
2.1.3 Safety instructions for using the Ross-Miles measuring column
The measuring column and the dosing burette can break if incorrectly handled. This can cause
injuries due to cuts.
 Take care when installing and removing the column in the RMFA. Ensure that the dosing
burette is not placed onto the column. No part of the column must hit the RMFA during
installation or removal of the column. During installation and removal, ensure that the
column securing mechanism is open and the LED strip and line sensor elements are pushed
to the side. Close the column securing mechanism immediately after installing the column.
Remove all broken glass that may be present in a safe way (with cut-resistant gloves or a
suction device).
2.1.4 Safety instructions for using the measuring column in heating mode
If a flow-through thermostat is used, the temperature of the outer surfaces of the measuring
column can reach up to 90 °C in heating mode. Touching the outer surfaces of the measuring
column can cause burning.
Use heat-resistant safety gloves in heating mode, particularly when touching the measuring
column, the temperature control connections or the stop taps. Allow the measuring column
to cool down before removing it.

Warning information

page 12 For your safety
2.2 Warning information

The safety instructions are supplemented by warning information in the course of the text at
exactly the point in the documentation manual where it is needed.
Warning information designated by yellow symbols with keywords describes the severity of the
consequences that could occur if the measures for avoiding the hazard are not followed:
 CAUTION means that slight to medium severity harm could occur to personnel.
 WARNING means that severe to life-threatening harm could occur to personnel.

Warning information designated by the blue key word NOTICE does not have an identifying
symbol.
 NOTICE means that there is a risk of material damage.


Overview of the RMFA page 13
3 Overview of the RMFA

The RMFA makes it possible to examine the foaming behavior of liquids and foam stability in
accordance with ASTM D 1173.
3.1 Components of the instrument

The RMFA consists of a housing unit and the Ross-Miles measuring column (measuring column
and dosing burette). The housing unit has two mounted tripods, to which an LED strip element
for lighting is attached on the right, and a line sensor element for measuring the amount of light
shining through is attached on the left. These two elements are swiveled outwards in order to
install the measuring column, and both elements are swiveled inwards again to support the
vertical measuring column. In order to secure the measuring column, a column securing
mechanism is also attached to the top ends of the tripods, a swiveling mechanism for securing
the vertical measuring column.
3.2 Function
After inserting the measuring column into the RMFA (and possibly connecting a flow-through
thermostat), 50 mL of the test liquid is admitted through the upper reservoir of the dosing
burette into the lower inlet vessel of the Ross-Miles measuring column. For subsequent foaming,
another 200 mL of the test liquid is admitted into the upper reservoir, which is initially shut off.
After the ADVANCE software has been started, these 200 mL of test liquid are released from the
reservoir from above onto the 50 mL of test liquid in the inlet vessel.
The measuring column is located between the LED strip element and the line sensor element on
the column shell. The line sensor measures the light transmitted through the measuring cylinder
over its entire height.

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3.3 Foam height measurement measuring principle
Phase detection
The gas phase above the foam and (usually) the liquid is permeable to light, whereas the foam
column absorbs some of the emitted light. The two phase boundaries, liquid/foam and foam/air,
are detected using the measured brightness differences.
Foam height
The foam height results from the difference between the total height and the height of the
liquid:
Foam height = Total height – Liquid height.
 With opaque liquids, only the upper foam boundary is usually detected, meaning that only
the total height can be measured. In spite of this limitation, many important foam
parameters can be measured.

Timing and evaluation of the foam experiment
Both the foaming process and the decay of the foam are observed when a measurement is
carried out. Individual images are read out by the line sensor for the entire duration of the
measurement. In this way, the foam and liquid height are measured as a function of time.
Schematic diagram of a Ross-Miles measurement
When foaming takes place by letting an amount of liquid drop into a reservoir, the total height
(foam height + liquid height) increases because of the added liquid and the foam produced.
During the decay process, the liquid height initially increases because of drainage, until
becoming constant.
For carrying out an automated measurement according to ASTM D 1173, it is assumed that the
point in time tmax where the maximum foam height occurs coincides with the completed outflow
of the added solution. The timer is set to zero (t0) when the maximum is detected so that the
maximum foam height is also the initial foam height. The further height values according to
ASTM D 1173 then refer to t0 + 180 s and t0 + 300 s.
Since the RMFA is capable of measuring not only the total height but also the height of the
liquid level, it is possible to calculate a drainage-corrected foam height which takes the changing
liquid level into account. These results are shown in addition to results according to
ASTM D 1173 when the measurement is finished.

3.4 Function and control elements
3.4.1 Front side (section)
5 2
4 3
Fig. without measuring column
Pos. Designation Pos. Designation
1 Bullseye level 4 Column shell
2 LED strip element, 5 Line sensor element,

swiveling swiveling
3 Adjusting foot

3.4.2 Rear (section)
3 2
1 Power supply 3 USB 2.0 connection
2 On/Off switch
 The two connections CON. IN and CON. OUT and slots 1-5 (for extensions) are currently
unused.

3.4.3 Securing mechanism for the Ross-Miles measuring column in the RMFA
Column securing mechanism closed, both elements swiveled outwards
1 Handle of column 4 Ring segment

securing mechanism
2 Column securing 5 Line sensor element

element
3 Tripod 6 LED strip element

3.4.4 Ross-Miles measuring column
Pos. 5 and 7 without depiction of pre-installed temperature control connections
Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Pos. Designation
1 Inlet top tap 4 Calibration marking 7 Thermostat inlet
2 Dosing burette 5 Thermostat outlet 8 Outlet stop tap
3 Dosing burette ring 6 Measuring column

3.4.5 Dosing burette of the Ross-Miles measuring column
Dosing burette in the dosing burette holder on the rear of the RMFA side view
1 Inlet top tap 3 Dosing burette ring
2 200 mL marking 4 Dosing burette

holder

Setting up and connecting page 21
4 Setting up and connecting

Opening the transport packing and checking the scope of supply
4.1 Opening the transport packing and checking the scope

of supply
1. Open the transport packing. Check the RMFA and its accessories for damage during
shipment.
NOTICE
 Please keep the transport packing material, at least the PE foam forms. The transport
packaging is required if the instrument has to be shipped for reparation.
2. Use the delivery note provided to check if the supply is complete.
3. Please contact KRÜSS or your local dealer without delay if damage during shipment
occurred or if the supply is incomplete.
4.2 Location and ambient conditions

For accuracy of results the RMFA must be installed at an adequate location:

 Set the instrument up in a place where vibrations can be avoided.

 Do not place the instrument in the vicinity of a bright source of light.

 Avoid direct sunshine or direct radiation by warm artificial light on the instrument.
 Avoid large variations in room temperature during the measurements.

 Place the instrument on a level, stable, and vibration-free base. Check if the base is level
using a bubble level or spirit level.
4.3 Removal from the transport packaging
 The weight of the RMFA is 18.5 kg.
1. Remove the pieces of PE foam on top and the accessories from the transport packaging.
2. Remove the RMFA from the transport packaging.

page 22 Setting up and connecting
4.4 Transporting
NOTICE
Always transport the RMFA without the measuring column installed.
1. Tilt the RMFA slightly to get one hand under the RMFA.
2. Carry the RMFA with your hands on the left and right underneath the base plate.
4.5 Installing the Ross-Miles measuring column in the RMFA

1. Swivel the LED strip and line sensor elements of the RMFA outwards.
2. Lift the column securing mechanism and swivel it outwards.
CAUTION
The measuring column and the dosing burette can break if incorrectly handled.
This can cause injuries due to cuts.
 Take care when installing the column in the RMFA. Ensure that the dosing burette is not
placed onto the column. Ensure that no part of the column hits the RMFA. During
installation, ensure that the column securing mechanism is open and the LED strip and line
sensor elements are pushed to the side. Close the column securing mechanism immediately
after installing the column.
suction device).
3. Insert the column into the RMFA in such a way that the temperature control connections
(outlet and inlet thermostat) are protruding to the rear between the tripods.
The stop taps should point forwards.
4. Put down the column on the column recess.
5. Swivel the column securing mechanism inwards so that it drops in downwards in a flush
position.
6. Swivel the LED strip and line sensor elements of the RMFA inwards.
7. If necessary, connect the temperature control connections of the flow-through thermostat.
 Chapter 11

Setting up and connecting page 23
8. Adjust the RMFA vertically and horizontally using the bullseye level of the RMFA or aspirit
level. When doing this, use the adjustable feet of the RMFA or the adjustable feet of the rack
if present.
9. Slide the dosing burette ring onto the dosing burette.
10. Insert the dosing burette into the dosing burette holder for safe keeping.
4.6 Connecting the computer

 Connect the USB connection to a USB 2.0 connection on the computer with the help of the
provided USB cable.
 Do not use the USB port of a peripheral device (e.g. a monitor). Always connect the RMFA
directly to the computer.

page 24 Setting up and connecting
4.7 Connecting the power supply
NOTICE
Use only the mains adapter supplied with the instrument for connecting the RMFA.
1. Connect the provided mains adapter (12 V DC / 2.5 A) to the appropriate, marked round
socket on the rear of the RMFA housing.
2. Connect the mains adapter to a mains supply (100-240V AC).

Calibrating the measuring column page 25
5 Calibrating the measuring column

Before a measuring column is used for the first time, it must be calibrated
 Measurement with the RMFA cannot take place without calibrating the measuring column.
 If a different measuring column than the calibrated one is used, a new calibration must be
carried out.
1. Ensure that all steps from Chapter 4.5, Chapter 4.6 and Chapter 4.7 have already been
carried out.
2. If attached, detach the dosing burette from the measuring column of the RMFA.
3. Close the outlet stop tap of the measuring column.
4. Use a calibrated measuring device (recommendation: full pipette) to measure out 50 mL of a

light-impermeable liquid (recommendation: 0.1% solution of brilliant black).
 In the following step, ensure that no bubbles form directly at the outlet stop tap. If this
occurs, the measuring column must be cleaned ( Chapter 9) and the calibration must be
repeated.
5. Pour the measured 50 mL into the measuring column carefully and slowly, so that the liquid
slowly runs in down the inner wall of the column and does not cause bubble formation.
6. Ensure that the Height illumination has been set to 12% (default setting) in the ADVANCE
software in the Live view and controls tile
7. In the Live view and controls tile, click on the button at the top right-hand side.
8. In the Live view and controls tile, click on the button at the bottom right-hand
side.
9. Use a calibrated measuring device (recommendation: full pipette) to measure out 200 mL of
a light-impermeable liquid.
10. Pour the measured 200 mL into the measuring column carefully and slowly, so that the
liquid slowly runs in down the inner wall of the column and does not cause bubble
formation.
11. In the Live view and controls tile, click on the button at the bottom right-hand
side.
12. Open the outlet stop tap.
13. Clean the dosing burette and the measuring column.

page 26 Preparing a foam height measurement
6 Preparing a foam height measurement

 In order to prepare a foam height measurement using a Ross-Miles measuring column in
accordance with ASTM D 1173, it is essential to carry out the standard process steps for
filling the dosing burette and the measuring column and pouring in the measuring liquids,
among other things, in accordance with the standard. This standard cannot be shown here
for copyright reasons, for which we apologize.
 The following steps are not a reproduction of ASTM D 1173.
1. Perform the preparatory steps required according to ASTM D 1173.
2. Close the outlet stop tap of the measuring column.
3. Pour in 50 mL of the measuring liquid as required in ASTM D 1173.
4. Check that the measuring liquid level is exactly at the 50 mL mark, as required by
ASTM D 1173, and correct the level using the outlet stop tap if necessary.
5. Pour in 200 mL of the measuring liquid (using the 200 mL marking on the dosing burette)
into the dosing burette in accordance with ASTM D 1173.
6. Close the inlet stop tap of the dosing burette.
7. Adjust the dosing burette ring at the dosing burette in such a way that the bottom end of
the glass tube of the dosing burette exactly corresponds with the calibration mark on the
measuring column.
8. Switch on the RMFA at the on/off switch at the rear.

Preparing a foam height measurement page 27
9. Start the ADVANCE software on your computer.
10. Make your settings for a Ross-Miles measurement in ADVANCE.
 The steps for possible programming, as well as for carrying out and evaluating the
measurement once preparation is complete, are described in the user manual for the
ADVANCE software.
11. Program a procedure (Proc.) from Wait (min. 300 sec) and Action (stop measurement) in
ADVANCE in the Automation program tile.
12. Start the measurement in the Live view and controls tile using the Start measurement
button.
13. Open the inlet stop tap of the dosing burette.
7 Performing a foam height measurement

A foam height measurement with the RMFA is carried out after preparing the RMFA in the
ADVANCE software ( ADVANCE User manual).
8 Removing the Ross-Miles measuring column

 Take care when removing the column from the RMFA. Ensure that the dosing burette is not
placed onto the column. Ensure that no part of the column hits the RMFA. During removal,
ensure that the column securing mechanism is open and the LED strip and line sensor
elements are pushed to the side. Close the column securing mechanism immediately after
installing the column.
suction device).
1. Remove all liquids from the column and the dosing burette.
2. Remove the dosing burette.
3. If necessary, remove the temperature control connections of the flow-through thermostat.
4. Swivel the LED strip and line sensor elements of the RMFA outwards.
5. Lift the column securing mechanism and swivel it outwards.
6. Lift the column out of the RMFA.

page 28 Cleaning
9 Cleaning
Cleaning the Ross-Miles measuring column after or when using hazardous substances may result
in a certain danger level depending on the hazard class. The safety regulations that apply to the
handling of hazardous substances must be taken into account.
 When hazardous substances are being used, the RMFA must only be cleaned in a location
that has been set up accordingly.
 Use suitable disposal containers.
Be sure to read the safety instructions and safety data sheets for handling hazardous
substances before use.
 Do not leave liquids in the column or the dosing burette for long periods.
9.1 Cleaning the Ross-Miles measuring column

 Take care when cleaning the column and the dosing burette.
suction device).
NOTICE
Do not use hard brushes or sponges, and do not use scouring agents or industrial
detergents.
 Do not use cleaning agents which contain surfactants for cleaning.
9.1.1 Cleaning the dosing burette
1. Remove any remaining liquid from the dosing burette.
2. Rinse the dosing burette with warm water or with a solvent which can be mixed with the
sample liquid.
3. Clean the dosing burette with hot water and a soft bottle brush.
4. Rinse the dosing burette with demineralized water.
5. Allow the dosing burette to drain and dry.

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9.1.2 Cleaning the measuring column
1. Place a collection vessel below the outlet stop tap.
2. Open the outlet stop tap.
3. Leave the measuring column in the RMFA and rinse it out with warm water or with a solvent
which can be mixed with the sample liquid.
4. Clean the column with hot water and the provided cleaning brush.
5. Rinse out the column with demineralized water.
6. Allow the column to drain and dry.
9.2 Cleaning the housing
NOTICE
Do not use hard brushes or sponges, and do not use scouring agents or industrial
detergents.
 Wipe the measuring instrument down with a damp cloth.

page 30 Mounting RMFA on rack (optional)
10 Mounting RMFA on rack (optional)

 KRÜSS recommends the use of accessory PA4601, consisting of a rack and a collection
vessel. You can use the mounted rack beneath the RMFA as a housing for the collection
vessel. The RMFA is therefore higher, and liquids can be easily removed from the measuring
column.
1. Set up the rack with the angled recess at the front.
2. Remove the measuring column from the RMFA if necessary.
 Chapter 8
3. Tilt the RMFA slightly to unscrew the screwed-in adjusting feet.
4. Place the RMFA onto the rack in such a way that the four holes in the rack are below the
corners of the RMFA.
 The angular recess of the rack should be flush with the two housing sides of the RMFA.
5. Screw the four unscrewed adjusting feet of the RMFA into the top of the rack from below in
order to connect the rack and the RMFA.
6. Adjust the RMFA vertically and horizontally using the bullseye level of the RMFA or a spirit
level. Use the rotating feet of the rack when doing this.
7. Place the collection vessel into the rack below the outlet stop tap.
8. Install the measuring column into the RMFA.
 Chapter 4.5

Connecting a flow-through thermostat (optional) page 31
11 Connecting a flow-through thermostat

(optional)
NOTICE
Measurements above or below room temperature may only be used with the aid of flow-
through thermostats that are suitable for laboratories. The permissible temperature range
lies between 4 and 90 °C.
 Please observe the associated instruction manual for using a flow-through thermostat.
 The inlet for the thermostat is at the bottom of the measuring column, and the outlet is at
the top. Please pay attention to the arrangement of the inlet and the outlet at the
thermostat.
 Connect the two pre-mounted quick-release couplings at the measuring column to the
relevant couplings of a flow-through thermostat that is suitable for laboratories.
1: Pre-mounted connection with quick-locks
 Disconnect the quick-lock couplings before taking the measuring column out of the RMFA.

page 32 Optional accessories
12 Optional accessories
 PA4601, RMFA Rack with collection vessel
 KRÜSS recommends the use of the PA4601 accessory. You can use the mounted rack
beneath the RMFA as a housing for the collection vessel. The RMFA is therefore higher, and
liquids can be easily removed from the measuring column.
13 Replacement materials
The following replacement materials for using the RMFA are available from us:
 PA4602, RMFA measuring column (Ross-Miles measuring column with temperature control
connections and dosing burette)

Appendix page 33
Appendix
I Technical data
Ia) Product group specifications
Line sensor
Maximum measurable height 600 mm
Sensor resolution 1728 × 1 px
Height resolution 67 dpi respectively 0.375 mm
Temporal resolution 20 fps
Scanning length 600 mm
Illumination
Type LED
Wave length, dominant 469 nm
Software
ADVANCE Foam analysis
Ib) Measurement specifications
Foam height measurement according to ASTM D 1173

Measurement type electronic foam height detection
Foaming according to Ross-Miles in version of ASTM D 1173
Result foam height according to ASTM D 1173
Resolution 0.4 mm
Ic) General specifications
Sample volume
Minimum required sample volume 250 mL
Temperature control
Type double-walled glass column
Range 4 to 90 °C
Resolution 0.1 °C
Instrument dimensions
Footprint 245 mm × 275 mm (W × D)
Height 1360 mm
Weight (without accessories) 18.5 kg

page 34 Appendix
Power
Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Power consumption max. 40 W
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Interfaces
PC USB 2.0
Accessory
Glass column double-walled glass column with 50 mm inner diameter
Receiver ASTM standard receiver
Computer syste m requirem ents for ADVA NCE
II Computer system requirements for ADVANCE

In order to enable the ADVANCE software to run without any problems, your computer system
must match the minimum requirements defined by KRÜSS. You find a document that contains
these requirements on the ADVANCE data carrier in the folder “Support\SystemRequirements”.
Procedure if repair s should be n ecessary
III Procedure if repairs should be necessary
Contact KRÜSS
 If you did not obtain the measuring instrument directly from KRÜSS but from a dealer,
please contact your dealer first. He may be able to rectify the damage. If not, contact
KRÜSS Technical Support directly.
1. Contact KRÜSS Technical Support ( Chapter 1.4).
You will be given a repair number.
2. Please quote this number in your covering letter when you dispatch the instrument.
Send us the measuring instrument or accessories
1. Do not dispatch the measuring instrument or accessories without consulting our

Technical Support.
 Components which are not directly affected by the damage may also have to be sent
with the instrument. Our Technical Support will advise you on the necessary scope of the
shipment with regard to an appropriate packaging and provide assistance to a possible
disassembly of the measuring instrument.
2. Remove liquids (e.g. samples, temperature control liquid) completely from the instrument
and the accessories.

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3. Clean the instrument or accessories before dispatch. This applies particularly if there is
contamination due to hazardous substances.
4. Pack all components separately which were packed separately when the instrument was
supplied. Do not dispatch the unit in the assembled state.
5. If the instrument or accessories were provided with transportation locks, refit these before
shipping.
6. For shipment use the original packaging of the instrument or accessories. If you no longer
have the original packaging, KRÜSS recommends the order of a new original packaging for
transport security reasons (available for a fee).
7. Use box-in-box packaging.
8. Please dispatch larger measurement instruments (BP100, DSA30, DSA100, K11, K100 and
LSA) standing on a pallet to KRÜSS.
Warranty and cav eat emptor
IV Warranty and caveat emptor

The warranty terms and deadlines are described in the general terms and conditions of
KRÜSS GmbH.
There is no warranty claim if the product was damaged due to careless usage or improper
treatment or if it was not used according to purpose, and if the instructions, safety notes and
warning messages in the user manual were not observed.
The warranty claim is void if changes on the product are performed by the customer or a third
party without prior consultation of KRÜSS GmbH, which go beyond the activities described in
the user manual. This also applies to repair work, which was independently performed or carried
out by a third party.
Copyright and right to make alterations
V Copyright and right to make alterations

The information contained in this document may be altered without notice and does not
represent any obligation by KRÜSS GmbH.
Neither this user manual nor any part of it may be reproduced or transmitted for any purpose
whatsoever in any form and by any means, electronic or mechanical, by photocopy or drawing
without the express approval of KRÜSS GmbH in writing.
2017, KRÜSS GmbH, Hamburg, all rights reserved.


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ROSS MILES FOAM ANALYZER – RMFA

1 General information ............................................................................... 7

1.3 Intended use and application restrictions ............................................................................................................. 8

2 For your safety .......................................................................................... 9

2.2 Warning information .................................................................................................................................................... 11

3 Overview of the RMFA ....................................................................... 13

4 Setting up and connecting ............................................................... 21

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4.6 Connecting the computer .......................................................................................................................................... 23

5 Calibrating the measuring column ................................................ 25

6 Preparing a foam height measurement....................................... 26

7 Performing a foam height measurement.................................... 27

8 Removing the Ross-Miles measuring column .......................... 27

9.2 Cleaning the housing................................................................................................................................................... 29

10 Mounting RMFA on rack (optional) .............................................. 30

11 Connecting a flow-through thermostat (optional).................. 31

12 Optional accessories ........................................................................... 32

13 Replacement materials ....................................................................... 32

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Ia) Product group specifications .................................................................................................................... 33

II Computer system requirements for ADVANCE ................................................................................................ 34

III Procedure if repairs should be necessary ............................................................................................................ 34

IV Warranty and caveat emptor .................................................................................................................................... 35

V Copyright and right to make alterations ............................................................................................................. 35

EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................. 37

KRÜSS GmbH | Borsteler Chaussee 85 | 22453 Hamburg | Germany | www.kruss.de

Dear KRÜSS customer,

We wish you every success with your RMFA.

1.1 Reference to other user manuals

1.2 Symbols and text highlighting

 Carry out an operational step or several operational steps

1. Carry out a number of operational steps in succession in the order specified

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1.2.2 Text highlighting

1.3 Intended use and application restrictions

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1.4 Technical Support

KRÜSS GmbH KRÜSS USA

KRÜSS China KRÜSS France

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2 For your safety

2.1 Safety instructions and warnings

2.1.1 General safety instructions

Please observe the following safety instructions in order to avoid hazards:

 The RMFA and accessories may only be used by trained personnel.

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 Do not use the RMFA in explosion-proof areas.

 Do not use the RMFA if the instrument is obviously damaged.

2.1.2 Safety instructions for the use of hazardous substances

 Do not deviate from the liquid quantities specified in ASTM D 1173.

2.1.3 Safety instructions for using the Ross-Miles measuring column

SPA C SPA C SPAC SPAC

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2.2 Warning information

 WARNING means that severe to life-threatening harm could occur to personnel.

 NOTICE means that there is a risk of material damage.

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3 Overview of the RMFA

3.1 Components of the instrument