1. The unit shall conform to the specifications of ASTM test methods D2699 and ASTM D2700. YES NO 2. The unit shall operate at 115V AC and shall not require an external transformer. YES NO 3. The unit must blend fuels gravimetrically using a precision balance that holds a glass receiver. The precision of the balance shall be 0.01 grams, and it shall be capable of calibration. YES NO 4. The blending unit shall have incorporated software with a built-in touch screen control panel. YES NO 5. The unit shall have six (6) stainless steel tanks with fuel temperature and liquid level monitoring included. YES NO 6. The unit must be capable of producing 500mL of the desired octane blend within two minutes of starting the instrument. In addition, the final octane number (ON) of the blended fuel must be within ±0.01 ON of the desired value. YES NO 7. The unit shall require a user to select the ASTM test method desired, the required ON of the fuel, and the volume of the fuel that is needed before automatically preparing the blend. The unit shall also include a freeblending function that allows non-standard method blends to be prepared. YES NO 8. The unit shall auto-save all blend data and must include the following information: a date and time stamp for when the blend was prepared, the test method used, the blending components, and the blending parameters. YES NO 9. The instrument must be a stand-alone programmable unit with a built-in CPU that is capable of interfacing with a Laboratory Information Management (LIMS) through a network connection. YES NO 10. The price for shipping, installation and operator training shall be included in the final bid for the instrument. YES NO 11. The instrument must have a one-year warranty to include parts and labor from the date of purchase. YES NO
