Flame Photometer Model 405C
Operating Sequence

A typical calibration and operating sequence
is shown below:
  1. Switch on power and fuel.

  2. (compressor starts automatically.)
  3. Press ignition switch.
  4. Select filter.
  5. Dilute standards and samples.
  6. Aspirate a blank and set zero.
  7. Aspirate standard solution and set sensitivity for correct reading.
  8. Aspirate unknown and record results.
General Description
Controls and indicators
  • Power on/off
  • Power indicator
  • Display (panel meter 112x56mm)
  • Fuel (rotary control)
  • Blank (rotary control)
  • Sensitivity coarse (rotary control)
  • Air regulator(fitted at rear)
  • Recorder output
  • DC 100mv


  • Air Supply
  • Oil free 6 litres/min at 14 psi minimum
        (Fater Electronic model 850 compressors
        are recommended.)


  • Fuel Supply
  • High grade propane,butane or propane/butane
        mixture. Fuel should be free from heavy
        hydrocarbon deposits and regulated to
        approx, 30 psi at the cylinder.
  • Natural gas at 3" - 10" W.G.


  • Electrical Supply
  • 198 to 264 volts AC
  • 50/60 Hz.


  • Size and Weight
  • 550 mm(height) 420mm(width)
        282mm(depth)- 11.8kg
  • Packed 730mm(height) 552mm(width)
        450mm(depth)- 16.5kg