Entering the Coil Factor

 

The Coil Factor for the wire coil is used in calculating Carbon Potential and is based on variations in coils in a batch. The recommended Coil Factor is printed on each bag of coils and is the same for all coils in a batch. Before using the coil in the testing process, follow this procedure for entering and verifying the Coil Factor. It is essential that this procedure be followed correctly.

 

 

Figure 3 - Coil Label

 

 

First, note the recommended Coil Factor printed on the bag of coils that the coil you are using came from. If you do not have the bag, assume a Coil Factor of 100.   Next, log in with Configuration Mode on the CAT-100 by following these steps:
From the main status screen, push the menu button.	Figure 4 - Main Status Screen
Open the Detail menu from the main menu. The Detail screen will be shown, and the Coil Factor will be displayed in a box labeled “Factor”. Tap on that box to continue.	Figure 5 - Logging into Configuration Mode Figure 6 – Detail screen with Coil Factor box
A numeric entry screen will appear. Enter the Coil Factor that you noted earlier for the wire coil (or enter 100 if you do not have the Coil Factor available).	Figure 7 – Entering a new Coil Factor
The Detail screen will now show the Coil Factor that you entered.	Figure 8 – Detail screen with new Coil Factor shown
Return to the CAT-100 main status screen.

 

Attach the wire coil to the binding posts using the small holes on the sides of the posts, as illustrated in Figure 8 and Figure 9. Make sure to tighten the binding posts by turning each screw clockwise; do not overtighten. Also, do not allow the coil to make contact with the external thermistor.

Figure 9 - Attaching wire coil to binding posts

 

Figure 10 – Close up of binding posts

 

Note: The CAT 100 coils are not compatible with carbonitriding processes.

 

Once the coil is attached to the binding posts, note the %Carbon displayed on the CAT-100.  The % Carbon should be as close as possible to the carbon potential listed on the bag.   In order to increase the %C, increase the Coil Factor. In order to decrease the %C, decrease the Coil Factor.