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1. 14 Connecting it to the mains 15 Safety measur es iere Deet 16 erz eire rita rro ey REX RR TRAE IR uL 16 Weight caltbratton eI 17 Firmware and serial number 17 First measurement 19 Operation Gon Ra pico d 2 alea 22 Menu control operation 22 Setting and saving the configuration 23 Instrument configuration eese 24 Activating the configuration menu 25 Language function 25 Configuring the report printout 25 Configuring the application menu 28 Configuring the ash residue 28 5 3 6 5 3 7 5 3 8 5 3 9 5 3 10 5 3 11 5 3 12 5 3 13 5 3 14 5 3 15 5 4 5 4 1 5 4 2 5 4 3 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 6 5 4 7 5 5 5 5 1 5 5 2 5 5 3 5 5 4 6 1 6 1 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 3 6 3 1 6 3 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 Table of Contents W Balance calibration nnn 29 Temperature calibration esee 29 Stability e oS Sees ee n UR CU d eee 29 Qu icksStart e ee eb cose RENE EEN 29 Interface functions nmm 30 Dat and t
2. Zl The language now flashes AR s at aha Y Press repeatedly until the language E you require appears Hl To confirm the choice of language 5 3 3 Configuring the report printout The report printout can be configured in the SET DATA PRINT menu option The options marked ON are contained in the report and are printed The MODE PC function allows the measurement printout to be output in a format which the PC can support This format only affects the print rate printout and is used for the graphical evaluation of the drying process with the aid of a computer program such as Excel 25 B 5 Operation The individual measurements are output separated by tabs allowing them to be imported easily into a table SET PRINTFORMAT DATE AND TIME ON OFF BALANCE ID ON OFF METHOD ID ON OFF COUNTER ON OFF DRYER SETUP ON OFF PRINT RATE ON OFF OPERATOR ID ON OFF CAL INFO ON OFF PRINT RATE 1 0 MIN OPERATOR ttt SET HEADER HEADER 1 ON OFF HEADER 2 ON OFF HEDAER 1 ttt HEDAER 2 ttt MODE PRINTER Printout in text format 40 characters PC Print rate printout in a format supported by the PC The individual measurements are separated by a tab settings not available for firmware Nxx The elements set in SET PRINTFORMAT are printed out The interval at which interim results are printed is set at PRINT RATE The print interval can be
3. 68 9 Service W 9 Service 9 1 Maintenance and servicing The moisture analyser must be treated carefully and cleaned regularly This is a precision instrument A DANGER facilitate maintenance work the instrument must be disconnected from the power supply Also ensure that the instrument cannot be reconnected to the power supply during the work by anyone else Take care during cleaning that no liquid gets into the instrument If you spill any liquid onto the instrument unplug it from the electrical supply immediately Do not operate the moisture analyser again until you have had it checked by a Precisa service engineer The connection ports on the back of the instrument may not come into contact with liquids Regularly dismantle the weighing pan and the weighing pan holder and remove any dirt or dust from under the weighing pan and on the balance housing with a soft brush or a soft lint free cloth moistened with a mild soap solution The balance pan and the holder can be cleaned under running water Take care to ensure that both parts are completely dry before they are re installed on the balance A CAUTION Never use solvents acids alkalis paint thinners scouring powders or other aggressive or corrosive chemicals for cleaning since these substances attack the surfaces of the instrument housing and can cause damage Regular maintenance of the moisture analyser by your Precis
4. Ti60 START Ti60 START Key Step lt Set the lower calibration value gt Set the higher calibration value Note The difference between the two temperature values must be bigger than 40 C T1860 START DG TEMP esc Once the temperature adjust START ment set is connected to the in strument The temperature calibration is Started The moisture analyser heats up to the first temperature The temperature and the time remaining for the temperature calibra tion are displayed in the info line The measurement display shows the current temperature of the temperature adjustment set mcr LC DG E E TEMP 00 C mcr DG TEMP 10 After 20min the temperature value is transmitted to the in strument from the temperature adjustment set The moisture analyser heats up to the seconde temperature Once the temperature calibration has ended the report is printed 74 9 Service W Temperature calibration report printout Temperature Calibration A EE Temperature calibration report PUMA AE Time of the calibration and instrument Miu data ene rur AS Identifier of the temperature adjustment set e Re Status of the temperature calibration Temperature Calibration o k Instrument has been correctly temperature calibrated Operator ID if activated under S
5. Keep PRINT pressed until PRINT APPLICATIONS is displayed Release PRINT The application settings and all the settings for the methods currently saved are printed Applications Printout of the application settings and methods Dryer setup Current drying parameter settings Heat mode Standard Temperature 105 C Timer stop off Time 10 0 min Auto stop 2 20 D s Free 1 20 D s Autostart ORE Standby Temp off Temperature 40 C Unit 100 0 Targe weight H H SC EE get Current starting weight settings Nominal 5 000 g Upper limit 6 000 g Lower limit 4 000 g Method TEST Soft bd Settings for the first method Heat mode Temperature 100 C Timer stop on Time 25 0 min Auto stop off Free 1 20 D s Autostart Standby Temp Temperature 40 C Unit 100 0 Weight check off Nominal 6 000 g Upper limit 7 000 g Lower limit 5 500 g Ash residue iic Settings for the ash residue only XM 66 memory choice on Method TEST Boost S OCA SEE Settings for the second method Heat mode Boost Ee 129095 all the methods saved printed Timer stop off Time 10 0 min Auto stop AdaptStop Free 1 20 D s Autostart off Standby Temp off Temperature 40 C Unit 100 0 Weight check off Nominal 3 500 g Upper limit 4 000 g Lower limit 2 500 g 45 B 5 Operation 5 5 3 The
6. The menu option RECALL METHOD cannot be switched on off it is ever present in the application menu Main path Definable functions RECA OD Delete a saved method Enter the name of a method Definition of starting weight help Selection of the drying unit Enter the interval time for the print rate PRINT RATE Only if PRINT RATE is also set in printformat STANDBY TEMP Definition of the standby temperature function AUTOSTART Definition of the autostart function Representation conventions Load a saved method Save a method e The settings programmed in the factory are depicted in bold n order to aid clarity the only part of the menu tree shown in each function description is the part which relates to the application in question Explanations on the menu functions are depicted in ta ics 5 4 1 Activating the application menu Press MENU following the start up process in order to get to the application menu 35 B 5 Operation 5 4 2 Methods The XM 60 and XM 60 HR supports the saving of 20 different methods One method comprises the settings for the drying program and the starting weight The XM66 moisture analyser features two freely definable methods as per the XM 60 or XM 60 HR and three additional fixed methods cannot be changed which have been specially created for the moisture determination of sewage sludge Method
7. factory for firmware Nxx factory for other firmware 83 B 70 Overview e PASSWORD PASSWORD DATA PROTECTION OFF MED HIGH NEW PASSWORD THEFTCODE THEFTCODE THEFT PROTECTIONON OFF NEW CODE e KEY TONE KEY TONE ON OFF BUS BUS ON OFF 10 3 2 Application menu tree MENU Key is pressed during operation RECALL METHOD RECALL METHOD ttt ttt ttt ttt ttt STORE METHOD CLEAR METHOD CLEAR METHOD ttt ttt ttt ttt ttt METHOD METHOD ttt SET TARGET WEIGHT WEIGHT CHECK ON OFF 4 70 Overview M NOMINAL UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT 5 000 g 6 000 g 4 000 g UNIT UNIT 100 096 0 100 ATRO 100 999 ATRO 0 999 G KG RESIDUAL WEIGHT WEIGHT LOSS PRINT RATE PRINT RATE 1 0 MIN e STANDBY TEMP STANDBY TEMP ON OFF TEMPERATURE 40 c e AUTOSTART AUTOSTART ON OFF 10 3 3 Key menus Hold the appropriate key down until the required menu option appears in the info line e Start Stop key START STOP DRYING not displayed STATISTICS INFO not for XM 66 RESET STATISTICS not for XM 66 ASH RESIDUE not displayed only XM 66 PRINT PRINT RESET COUNTER PRINT STATISTICS not for XM 66 PRINT STATUS PRINT APPLICATIONS 85 B 70 Overview TA
8. START l Step Keep the key pressed until ASH RESIDUE is displayed Release the key Pour the sampe into the pan The initial weight is stored The initial weight is stored until the ash residue calculation has been done End ash residue mode by pressing esc 4 Zl If an original weight is stored the residual weight is requi red when the ash residue is restarted Select original weight or residu al weight Pour the rsediual sample onto the pan Save the residual weight and cal culate the ash residue The ash residue is displayed until any key is pressed to print the ash resi due protocol Than the original and the residual weights are cleared 59 7 Ash residue program o NOTE Tare the moisture analyser with an empty pan before starting the ash residue process 7 2 Ash residue XM 66 The moisture analyser XM66 can store up to four initial sample weights MEMORY CHOICE ON which are not deleted after deter mination of the ash residue As soon as the moisture analyser is swit ched off the stored initial sample weights are deleted If MEMORY CHOICE ON is selected up to four tare values and initial sample weights can be stored If MEMORY CHOICE OFF is selected only one initial sample weight can be stored In this case the moisture analyser can only be used af ter re weighing is complete as the tare weight has
9. Precisa Gravimetrics AG Moosmattstrasse 32 Postfach 352 CH 8953 Dietikon 350 7579 004 Identification W Identification These Operating Instructions apply to the Precisa XM series moisture analyser with its ten key control panel and multifunction display Customer Service Precisa Gravimetrics AG Moosmattstrasse 32 CH 8953 Dietikon Tel 41 44 744 28 28 Fax 41 44 744 28 38 email service precisa ch For information on local customer service centers http www precisa com Copyright These Operating Instructions are protected by copyright All rights reserved No part of the Operating Instructions may be reproduced processed duplicated or published in any form by photocopying microfilming reprinting or other process in particular electronic means without the written agreement of Precisa Gravimetrics AG Precisa Gravimetrics AG 8953 Dietikon Switzerland 2014 Max 62g d 0 001g TW l 15 B Overview Overview 24 Si zl L4 T 27 29 zal 31 m Overview Wi No Description Section 1 Halogen heater 6 1 2 PT100 temperature sensor 9 3 2 3 Weighing pan 3 3 6 2 4 Draftshield 3 3 5 Sample holder 3 3 6 10 key membrane keypad 5 1 7 Display 4 8 Rotati
10. TIME 53 Switch off criteria 54 B Table of Contents 6 4 6 4 1 6 4 2 7 7 1 7 2 7 2 1 7 2 2 8 8 1 8 2 8 2 1 9 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 3 1 9 3 2 9 4 9 5 9 5 1 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 3 1 10 3 2 10 3 3 10 3 4 10 3 5 10 4 Statistics XM 60 XM 60 HR eee eeee 56 Print statistics esses 56 Reset 57 Ash residue program 58 Ash residue XM 60 XM GOHR 59 Ash residue XM 66 60 Ash residue of the desiccated samples 61 Ash residue with new tare weight 63 Data transfer oni EEN 65 Connection scheme ecseeeseeeee EEN 66 Remote control commands 67 Examples of the remote control of the instrument 68 SGIVIGOG ER iios Ceca ct delete uni S eas Lo Ld PUN LETH E 69 Maintenance and servicing 69 Replacing the mains fuse 70 Ealbr atgnt 71 Calibrating the 71 Calibrating the 73 Firmware update EE dee e e Ce 76 Error ue DEE 77 Notes on correcting faute
11. 000 9 T Press until BALANCE CALIBRA BALANCE CALIBRATION TION apears The balance carries out a Zero measurement g is shown flashing After the zero measurement the dis play flashes with the previously en tered calibration weight 72 Display n DU rm ur LD Calibration report printout Calibration 9 Service W Key Step Place the calibration weight on the weighing pan The display continous to flash Calibration is complete when the display stops flashing Balance calibration report Date 16 10 2002 Time 12 51 36 Name XM 60 Software N50 0000 Serialno 3300 1 Time of the calibration and instrument data Calibration o k Status of the calibration Operator Operator ID if activated under Set Print Format see chapter 5 3 3 Configuring the report printout 9 3 2 Calibrating the temperature In order to enable a temperature calibration to take place TEMP CAL must be switched on in the configuration menu see chapter 5 3 7 Temperature calibration The temperature adjustment set must be connected to the moisture analyser via the RS232 interface and the temperature sensor must be inserted in the sample chamber Procedure to follow Display Key Step The balance is in Weighing mode Press until TEMP CALIBRA TION apears 73 B 9 Service Display
12. 310 Result calculations 100 026 0 100 ATRO 100 99996 ATRO 0 999976 G KG RESIDUAL LOSS 100 096 0 100 ATRO 100 99996 ATRO 0 999 G KG RESIDUAL LOSS Heating Temperature range C Increment 30 230 1 30 230 1 C Heating methods Standard Boost Soft Standard Boost Soft Intervals Boost 1 Boost 1 Booster 40 during n n min 40 during min 0 1 99 9 Switch off criteria Autostop 4 5 freely definable 5 fixed settings or 1 99 10 90 freely definable 1 99 10 90 Autostop s freely definable 0 1 99 9 10 90 Adapstop x x Timer stop min 0 1 240 0 0 1 240 0 Monitoring Viewing window x x Audio x x Printout GLP x x Printout Interval min 0 1 10 0 0 1 10 0 79 B 70 Overview Spezification XM 60 HR XM 66 Sample numbering x x Memory capacity Methods with all settings 20 2 3 fixed User texts 2 2 Operation Easy access sample holder x x Display VFD VFD Keypad 10 keys 10 keys Password protection x x Special features Initial weighing with limits Initial weighing help Software download and update x x Calibration Balance with a test weight with a test weight Temperature fully automatic at 100 C and 160 C at 100 C and 160 C Miscellaneous Timer for date and time Interface for PCs and printers PrecisaBus Digital UO Anti theft protection x RS232 x optional Code and mechan
13. 64 8 Data transfer B 8 Data transfer The moisture analyser is equipped with an RS232 V 24 interface for data transfers to peripheral instruments Before the data transfer the RS232 interface must be matched with the one in the peripheral instrument in the instrument s configuration menu see chapter 5 3 10 Interface functions Handshake The handshake is set in the factory to NO It can be set to software handshake XON XOFF or to hardware handshake Baud rate Possible baud rates 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 baud Parity Possible parity 7 even 1 stop 7 odd 1 stop 7 no 2 stop or 8 no 1 stop 12 5 1 213 4 5 6 7 8 SP 7 1 SB 1 2 3 DA 4 DA 5 DA 6 DA 7 DA PB SP 7 odd 1 SB 1 DA 2 DA 3 DA 4 DA 5 DA 6 DA 7 DA PB SP 7 no 2 SB 1 DA 2 DA 3 DA 4 DA 5 DA 6 DA 7 DA 1 SP 2 SP 8 no 1 SB 1 DA 2 DA 3 DA 4 DA 5 DA 6 DA 7 DA 8 DA SP SB Start bit PB Parity bit DA Data bit SP Stop bit Display S D7D6D5D4D3D2D1DO UUU Data transfer takes place in ASCII code 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415 S 7 6 5 D2D1 B U CR LF Blank space S Prefix space DP Decimal point 65 B 8 Data transfer DO D7 Digits U Unit only if the weight is stable otherwise no un
14. 8 Tare the moisture analyser T TRRE without load 25355 8 Place the empty pan 1 onto the balance and measure the tara 7 TARE 4 MI 3 Place the sample into the pan LACE SAMPLE Start drying by closing the hood The drying result is automatically printed 726 5 SKS DURATION 3 5 TH esc Go back to the weighing mode Repeat these steps for all samples up to four samples Ash the samples externally 61 B 7 Ash residue program Reweighing the ashed samples Display i 2 3 H 0 000 9 ORIGNAL 000 8 RESIDUAL 0 000 9 TARE 0 2095 9 RESIDUAL 0 090 9 45e ASH RESIDUE Key START KS gt Zl T Zl Step Keep the key pressed until ASH RESIDUE is displayed Release the key Select the weighing number 7 resp 2 4 Change to residual Confirm the choice Tare the device without load Put the pan with the ash onto the balance Confirm the weighing The ash residue is automatically calcultated and printed If MEMORY CHOICE OFF the process will run for only one sample Selection of the initial sample weight number and re zero are not nes seccary 62 7 Ash residue program W 7 2 2 Ash residue with new tare weight If the dry mass is transferred into a new tare vessel or if samples are to be used which have not been dried MODE M
15. ICM Calibration weights in increments of 10g can be used for the moisture analyser whereby the calibration weights must correspond to the precision of the instrument SET CALIBRATION MODE EXTERNAL must be set in the configuration menu see chapter 5 3 6 Balance calibration for external calibration by means of ICM Display Key Step 000 9 The balance is in Weighing mode UL 9 Press until BALANCE CALIBRA BALANCE CALIBRATION TION apears The balance carries out a Zero measurement g is shown flashing After the zero measurement the dis play flashes with the recommended calibration weight 71 B 9 Service Display Key Step Place the calibration weight on the weighing pan The display continous to flash nnnn ET 50 000 9 Calibration is complete when the display stops flashing External calibration with a freely definable weight SET CALIBRATION MODE EXT DEF must be set in the configuration menu see chapter 5 3 6 Balance calibration for external calibration with a freely definable weight You then need to enter the effective value of the calibration weight DEF n nnnn g with up to ten times the precision of the instrument balance NOTE Is calibrated with the free weight so only this weight may be used Procedure to follow Display Key Step 40 000 9 The balance is in Weighing mode 0
16. METHOD menu If you press the l key the selected method is loaded and the moisture analyser switches back to the weighing mode 5 4 2 3 Deleting a method CLEAR METHOD CLEAR METHOD ttt Select a method ttt Only the existing methods ttt are displayed ttt ttt Only methods currently saved are displayed in the menu If no 38 5 Operation W methods are saved you cannot go to the CLEAR METHOD menu If you press the l key the selected method is deleted and the moisture analyser switches back to the weighing mode o NOTE A saving sequence can be cancelled at any time by pressing esc 5 4 2 4 Setting method name METHOD ttt Enter the name for the method 5 4 3 Starting weight SET TARGET WEIGHT WEIGHT CHECK ON OFF Switch check on off NOMINAL 5 000 g Enter nominal weight UPPER LIMIT 6 000 g Define upper limit LOWER LIMIT 4 000 g Define lower limit With the aid of the TARGET WEIGHT you can weigh the sample exactly to check that it matches a defined reference value plus minus permissible deviations and are active in the display If lights up this indicates that the measurement lies within the defined tolerances and the drying process can commence If the sample weight lies outside the starting weight tolerance the drying process cannot be activated In this case the starting weight tolerance
17. Minimum STDDEV Standard deviation STDDEV Relative standard deviation Value 7 p Value 2 etc 6 4 1 Print statistics Exit statistics with esc Keep PRINT pressed until PRINT STATISTICS is displayed Release PRINT The statisics are printed tT Precisa 60 Protocol title printed only in the mode Printer Date 07 10 2002 Time 11 06 01 Date and time if set Name XM 60 Halogen 50Hz Balance ID if set Software N50 0000 P10 Serialno 3300 001 Method Date 28 10 2004 Samples D I Unit 100 0 Mean 57 36 51139 Statistics Minimum 57 34 Stddev y 0 02 Stddev 0 042 56 1 2 3 4 57 34 57 38 57 34 i 574 398 6 Determining moisture levels W Recorded values Last calibr weight Last calibr temp 13 03 2004 13 03 2004 Information on calibration 6 4 2 Reset statistics The statistic are reseted by restarting the device changing the method e the statistics are manually reseted reset statistics Keep START STOP pressed until RESET STATISTICS is dis played Release START STOP 57 B 7 Ash residue program 7 Ash residue program Start Stop Key START STOP DRYING not displayed STATISTICS INFO only XM 60 XM 60 HR RESET STATISTICS only XM 60 XM 60 HR ASH RESIDUE The determination
18. The high layer thickness or possible formation of a crust prevents the moisture from escaping from the sample This residual moisture means that measurement results achieved this way are not verifiable and reproducible 48 6 Determining moisture levels W Solids x e Distribute powder samples evenly on the weighing pan e Make course samples smaller using a mortar or grinder Do not expose the sample to any heat while you are grinding it as this will lead to a loss of moisture Liquids e You are advised to use a fiber glass filter for liquids pastes or slurry samples The fiber glass filter offers the following advantages even distribution on account of the capillary effect no formation of drops quick evaporation due to the larger surface 6 2 1 Preventing samples being encrusted In order to avoid the sample becoming encrusted solvent can also be added to the sample after the measurement has started The solvent added has no bearing on the final result of the measurement e Start the measurement automatically or by pressing the START STOP key The moisture analyser hood can be opened again within 5 seconds of the start During this time the words START DRYING are displayed in the info line of the display e After opening the sample chamber you can add additional solvent at any time until the hood is closed Once the moisture analyser hood is closed the measurement is continued START
19. an error description in the info line Q NOTE If an error occurs without any corresponding description in the info line a Precisa service engineer must be called Error message Cause small Starting value too e The sample weight is too small lt 0 200 g The sample weight must be greater than 0 200 g LOWER LIMIT x xxx g e The sample weight does not lie within UPPER LIMIT x xxx g the tolerance for the starting weight 9 5 1 Notes on correcting faults Faults and their possible causes should be listed in the following table If you cannot clear the fault on the basis of the table please contact a Precisa service engineer Fault Possible causes Weight display does not light up Instrument is not switched on Mains cord is not plugged in Mains fuse is faulty OL is The weight range has been exceeded observe displayed the information on the maximum weight range UL is e The weight range is below the range of the displayed instrument weighing pan or pan holder missing 77 B 9 Service Fault Possible causes The weight The draft is too strong at the location of the display instrument changes e The instrument support is vibrating or continuously fluctuating e The weighing pan is touching a foreign body The sample is absorbing moisture e The sample is evaporating vaporising subliming e Sharp changes in temperature in the
20. change key Changing units If drying has already been performed or is under way the unit of measurement displayed can be changed using the change key C Once a drying procedure is ended the drying result can be displayed in all the available units until the start of a new drying sequence using the change key Release once the unit to which you wish to change is displayed 5 5 4 The start stop key e Starting drying manually Ensure that there is no drying taking place i e that the instrument is in weighing mode Press START STOP briefly The measurement is started Stopping drying manually Drying is under way Press START STOP briefly The measurement is stopped Statistics Info only XM 60 XM 60 HR Keep START STOP pressed until STATISTICS INFO is dis played Release START STOP Reset Statistics only XM 60 XM 60 HR Keep START STOP pressed until RESET STATISTICS is dis played Release START STOP Ash residue Ensure that there is no drying taking place i e that the instrument is in weighing mode Keep START STOP pressed until ASH RESIDUE is displayed Release START STOP The program ash residue is started see chapter 7 Ash residue program 46 6 Determining moisture levels W 6 Determining moisture levels The moisture analyser is used as a quick and reliable means of determining the mo
21. do not contain any interim results It is otherwise identical to the drying report which is printed during the measurement If no drying has been performed since the instrument was started up the weight value is printed Printing out the statistics only XM 60 XM 60 HR Keep PRINT pressed until PRINT STATISTICS is displayed Release PRINT Statisics are printed Resetting the counter to 1 only XM 66 Keep PRINT pressed until RESET COUNTER is displayed Release PRINT The counter is reset to 1 Printing the instrument settings Keep PRINT pressed until PRINT STATUS is displayed Release PRINT The instrument settings are printed Status Status printout for the settings Date 07 10 2002 Time 16 12 39 Name XM 60 Instrument identification Handshake Hardware Software N50 0000 Serialno 3300 1 Report printout settings Date and Time on Balance ID on Method ID on Counter on Dryer Setup on Print rate TOEF Operator ID Off Print rate 1 0 min Operator Mode Printer n as T Balance calibration settings Defined weight 0 0000 g TRAE Pa Temperature calibration settings Interface EE Interface settings Parity 7 even 1stop Data protection off Theft protection off Security settings Key tone on 44 Key settings 5 Operation W Printing the application settings
22. incorrect entries the display reads NO ACCESS CALL SERVICE In this case only a Precisa service engineer can unblock the instrument again Q NOTE The anti theft encoding is deactivated in the factory settings The preprogrammed code set in the factory is 8937 This code is the same in all Precisa instruments Therefore for security reasons enter your own code Keep your own code in a safe place THEFTCODE THEFTCODE THEFT PROTECTIONON OFF Switch encoding on off NEW CODE Enter a new code In order to activate the anti theft encoding follow the same steps described for password protection 33 B 5 Operation 5 3 14 Key tone KEY TONE ON OFF Switch key tone on and off If the key tone is switched on a short audio signal is sounded each time a key is pressed 5 3 15 Precisa BUS not available for firmware Nxx BUS ON OFF Switch Precisa BUS on and off To connect any Precisa BUS accessories switch the BUS to ON else switch it OFF to have a normal RS232 communication 34 5 Operation W 5 4 Application menu operation This section explains the structure of the application menu and its functions The structure of the application menu is dynamic and can be defined in the configuration menu see chapter 5 3 4 Configuring the application menu If a menu option is disabled in the configuration menu it is not contained in the current application menu
23. inhale any harmful vapors Ensure that no liquid seeps inside the instrument or into the connection ports on the back of the instrument If you spill any liquid onto the instrument unplug it from the electrical supply immediately Do not operate the moisture analyser again until you have had it checked by a Precisa service engineer A CAUTION Some of the parts like the heating element and the viewing window may become considerably hotter while it is in operation Only touch the instrument using the handles provided Take care when you remove the sample The actual sample the heating unit and sample pans used may still be very hot The moisture analyser should generally be used for drying substances containing water Sample materials which give off aggressive vapors like acids may cause corrosion problems to develop on parts of the instrument If any damage or injury occurs liability and responsibility rest with the user 10 Setup M 3 Set up 3 1 Unpacking The moisture analyser comes in environmentally friendly packaging specifically developed for this precision instrument which provides ptimum protection for the instrument during transportation Q NOTE Retain the original packaging in order to avoid the moisture analyser becoming damaged in transit when it is shipped or transported and to store the device under optimum conditions if it is out of operation for an extended per
24. transit 3 2 2 Storage If you do not intend to use the instrument for a long time unplug it from the electrical supply clean it thoroughly see chapter 9 Service and store it in a place that meets the following conditions No serious shaking or vibrations No serious fluctuations in temperature No direct exposure to sunlight No moisture o NOTE The moisture analyser should ideally be stored in its original packaging because it gives it optimum protection 12 Setup M 3 3 Inspection and assembly The moisture analyser does not come fully assembled Once you have unpacked all the parts check that the delivery is complete and assemble the individual components in the order indicated below 27 3 2 Components delivered Components delivered Moisture analyser In use cover for the display Mains cord 30 sample pans 4 Draftshield 1 Operating Instructions Pan support 2 Warranty card Sample holder 3 13 B 3 Setup e Assemble the in use cover for the display Open the hood and insert the draftshield 1 making sure that it is placed on flat Insert the pan support 2 and turn it so that it locks securely in place Insert the sample holder 3 as shown You can now place an aluminium pan 4 on the pan support Q NOTE All the parts must be attached together without exerting undue fo
25. 0009 PASSWORD 009 PASSWORD 8 00 Key l B ny gt l gt gl nh Zl Step Press repeatedly until the PASS WORD is displayed The first digit in the password flashes and can be changed Press repeatedly until the first digit in the password is set The second digit flashes The password can now be entered fully Confirm the password The data protection can now be set The display flashes and the data protection can be activated Activate the data protection Confirm the data protection Procedure for changing the password Display 32 Key nh Step Press repeatedly until NEW CODE appears Set the new code as described above 5 Operation W 5 3 13 Anti theft encoding The instrument can be protected against theft by using a freely selectable four digit numerical code If the anti theft code is deactivated the instrument can be switched on again and operated after a power cutoff without having to enter a code If the anti theft code is activated the instrument asks for the code to be input after each power cutoff If the code is entered incorrectly the instrument is blocked If the instrument is blocked it must first be disconnected from the power supply then reconnected and unblocked by entering the correct code After seven consecutive
26. 105 150 105 220 150 105 Interval 1 e Temperature 105 C 150 C 220 C e Stopmode 10d 60s 2096 3096 Interval 2 e Temperature 105 C 150 C Stopmode 10d 60s 10 Interval 3 Temperature 105 C Stopmode 10d 60s The following data is saved for each method e Name of the method e Drying program with Drying mode Drying temperature Stop time Autostop Autostart setting Standby temperature Unit for the result e Starting weight with Nominal weight Upper weight limit Lower weight limit If the moisture analyser is in weighing mode and the current starting weight is lower than the minimum sample weight lt 0 2 g the name 36 5 Operation W of the method currently loaded is displayed in the info line If the entry EDIT METHOD is switched off in the configuration menu under Set application menu see chapter 5 3 4 Configuring the application menu the menu options STORE METHOD and CLEAR METHOD are no longer active Consequently the methods saved are protected against changes or can only be processed with existing saved methods All the current methods and their settings can be printed by keeping the PRINT key pressed in until PRINT APPLICATIONS appears see chapter 5 5 2 The print key 5 4 2 1 Saving a method e STORE METHOD STORE METHOD Save a method Procedure for saving a method Set the drying parameters and the starting weight for the re
27. 5 with certificate Temperature calibration set Sensor type K 350 8584 without certificate 50 g adjustment weight O 1mg 350 8241 81 B 70 Overview 10 3 Menu 10 3 1 Configuration menu tree MENU Key is pressed during switch on setting not available for firmware Nxx LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH SPRACHE DEUTSCH LANGUE FRANCAISE SET DATA PRINT e SET ASH RESIDUE 82 SET PRINTFORMAT DATE AND TIME ON OFF BALANCE ID ON OFF METHOD ID ON OFF COUNTER ON OFF DRYER SETUP ON OFF PRINTRATE ON OFF OPERATOR ID ON OFF CAL INFO ON OFF PRINT RATE 1 0 MIN OPERATOR ttt SET HEADER HEADER 1 ON OFF HEADER 2 ON OFF HEADER 2 ttt HEADER 1 ttt MODE PRINTER PC e SET APP MENU EDIT METHOD ON OFF METHOD ID ON OFF TARGET WEIGHT ON OFF UNIT ON OFF PRINT RATE ON OFF STANDBY TEMP ON OFF AUTOSTART ON OFF only XM 66 MODE MANUAL AUTO MEMORY CHOICEON OFF e SET BALANCE CAL MODE OFF MODE EXTERNAL MODE EXT DEF DEF 0 0000 g TEMP CAL TEMP CAL ON OFF e STABILITY STABILITY MEDIUM HIGH e QUICK START QUICK STARTON OFF e SET INTERFACE BAUDRATE 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 PARITY 7 EVEN 1STOP 7 ODD 1STOP 7 NO 2STOP 8 NO 1STOP HANDSHAKE NO XON XOFF HARDWARE e SET DATE AND TIME DATE DD MM YY TIME HH MM SS FORMAT STANDARD US 10 Overview
28. 77 OVGIVIOW uoces na ua AE see 79 Techi ical data iscsi EREM DR e dE EEN 79 AGCOSSOMES 81 ERR 82 Configuration menu Dee 82 Application menu Hee 84 Key MENUS EE 85 Setting drying 86 Setting and saving the configuration 87 le EE 89 7 Introduction W 1 Introduction The moisture analyser is simple and functional to operate It is used as a quick and reliable means of determining the moisture content in powders and liquids by the thermogravimetric principle The key features of the moisture analyser high end balance technology built to the highest international standard e optimum resolution easy to read vacuum fluorescent display large viewing window for perfect sample monitoring amemory for 20 methods XM 60 XM 60 HR with all the drying settings automatic detection that the measurement has ended by means of ADAPTSTOP password protection to prevent unauthorized changes to the instrument configuration and drying parameters e anti theft code e printout in line with GLP guidelines Good Laboratory Practice e software update via the Internet High resolution moisture version XM 60 HR with ten times higher readability for the weight and ten times higher readability for some of the units for
29. A CAUTION Warning of a possible danger which may lead to minor injury or damage NOTE Tips and important rules on how to use the moisture analyser correctly 2 2 Safety instructions When using the instrument in surroundings with increased safety requirements pay careful attention to the appropriate regulations Only use an extension cord with a protective earth conductor e f the mains cord is damaged disconnect the instrument from the electrical supply immediately and replace the mains cord e f there is any reason to believe that it is no longer possible to operate the moisture analyser safely unplug the instrument immediately from the electrical supply and secure it so that it cannot be operated inadvertently When carrying out maintenance work it is essential to heed the tips in see chapter 9 1 Maintenance and servicing The Operating Instructions must be read by everyone who has to operate the instrument and must be kept handy on site at all times B 2 Safety A DANGER Do not place any flammable materials on under or beside the instrument Leave enough clear space around the instrument to prevent a build up of heat The moisture analyser may not be used to analyze explosive highly flammable samples Do not operate the moisture analyser in areas where there is any risk of explosion Sample materials which release toxic substances must be dried in a fume hood Take care not to
30. ANUAL or MODE AUTO should be used Display Key Step Keep the key pressed until START ASH RESIDUE is displayed Release the key P lt Select the weighing number SE eh dun gt resp 2 4 CH DO 9 GE Zl Confirm the choice 0 000 9 Tare the device without load 1 TARE e545 8 Place the empty Dan onto TARE pan the balance Measure tara 7 ay 4609 8 Pour the sample into the Anco 0 200 Confirm original weight 4 80 9 ORIGNAL 460 Repeat these steps for all samples back to the weighing mode with esc Ash the samples externally 63 B 7 Ash residue program Reweighing the ashed samples Display i 2 3 H 0 000 9 ORIGNAL Goud 8 RESIDUAL 0 000 8 TARE 0 295 9 RESIDUAL 0 080 9 548 ASH RESIDUE Key START GS gt l T l Step Keep the key pressed until ASH RESIDUE is displayed Release the key Select the weighing number 1 resp 2 4 Change to residual Confirm choice Tare the device without load Put the pan with the ash onto the balance Confirm weighing The ash residue is automatically calculated and printed If MEMORY CHOICE OFF the process will run for only one sample Selection of the initial sample weight number and re zero are not nes seccary
31. COVER CLOSE appears in the info line in the display If you press the START STOP key the measurement is interrupted 49 B 6 Determining moisture levels o NOTE The additional solvent is taken into account in the measurement printout because all the interim values are calculated on the basis of the current weight value However it has no bearing on the drying result because the solvent has completely dried off 6 3 Setting drying parameters The drying parameter setting procedure is started with the four function keys under the display Each of the four function keys starts the entry of the corresponding drying parameter The parameters are entered or changed in the same way as the menu operation procedure see chapter 5 1 Menu control operation principle except that only the current parameter can be changed each time 6 3 1 Heating program This function key is used to start the heating program selection There are three heating programs available for determining the moisture content e Standard drying Boost drying e Soft drying 50 6 Determining moisture levels W HEATING PROGRAM BOOST TIME 3 00 MIN Only XM 60 if Boost is selected HEAT MODE STANDARD Select heating program BOOST SOFT Standard drying The drying temperature is predefined by the user The end temperature is started up with a high heat output and is kept constant with slight overshooting This pr
32. Moisture analyser XM 60 XM 60 HR XM 66 Operating Instructions Precisa Konformitatserklarung Declaration of conformity for apparatus with CE mark Konformitatserklarung f r Ger te mit CE Zeichen D claration de conformit pour appareils portant la marque CE Declaraci n de conformidad para aparatos con disitintivo CE Dichiarazione di cofnromit per apparecchi contrassegnati con la marcatura CE English We hereby declare that the product to which this declaration refers conforms with the following standards Deutsch Wir erkl ren hiermit dass das Produkt auf das sich diese Erkl rung bezieht mit den nachstehenden Normen bereinstimmt Frangais Nous d clarons avec cela responsabilit que le produit auquel se rapporte la pr sente d claration est conforme aux normes cit es ci apr s Espanol Manifestamos en la presente que el producto al que se refiere esta declaraci n est a de acuerdo con las normas siguientes Italiano Dichiariamo con ci che il prodotto al quale la presente dichiarazione si riferisce conforme alle norme di seguito citate Moisture Balance Precisa XM 10 SE Precisa XM 50 Precisa XM 60 XM 60 HR Precisa XM 66 Precisa XM 120M XM 120M HR Precisa EM 120 HR with infrared radiator halogen radiator or dark radiator Mark applied EU Directive Standards C 2004 108 EC EN 61326 2006 95 EC EN 61010 Date 04 10 2011 Signature R Grolimund R amp D Manager
33. N OFF Activate the temperature calibration In order to calibrate the temperature see chapter 9 3 2 Calibrating the temperature 5 3 8 Stability STABILITY HIGH Setting the stability controle MEDIUM 5 3 9 Quick start QUICK START ON OFF Setting the start condition QUICK START OFF The drying sequence starts as soon as a stable weighing value is rea ched QUICK START ON The drying sequence starts as soon as the START key is pressed or 29 B 5 Operation the lid is closed This enables more accurate moisture analysis of highly volatile samples 5 3 10 Interface functions SET INTERFACE BAUDRATE 300 Select the baud rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 PARITY 7 EVEN 1STOP Se ect the parity 7 ODD 1STOP 7 NO 2STOP 8 NO 1STOP HANDSHAKE NO Se ect the handshake XON XOFF function HARDWARE setting not available for firmware Nxx for firmware Nxx factory setting is 600 for other firmware 9600 The RS232 V 24 interface on the instrument is matched to the interface of a peripheral instrument with the aid of the interface functions see chapter 8 Data transfer 5 3 11 Date and time SET DATE AND TIME DATE DD MM YY Set date and TIME HH MM SS time FORMAT STANDARD US o NOTE 30 5 Operation W If a power failure occurs the timer keeps running If this doesn t happen this indicates that th
34. OD ON OFF METHOD ID ON OFF TARGET WEIGHT ON OFF UNIT ON OFF PRINT RATE ON OFF STANDBY TEMP ON OFF AUTOSTART ON OFF The options activated under SET APP MENU are enabled in the application menu and can be changed and set there see chapter 5 4 Application menu operation 5 3 5 Configuring the ash residue program This option is only available with the XM66 moisture analyser This model contains a special program for the determination of ash residue SET ASH RESIDUE MODE MANUAL AUTO MEMORY CHOICE ON OFF By setting ash residue program the analyser can record the initial sample weight and define the results display mode see chapter 7 Ash residue program f MEMORY CHOICE option is set to ON the unit can store four sets of results if it is set to OFF only one set of results can be stored e f MODE AUTO is active after each drying sequence the dry weight will be stored as the initial weight for purposes of ash residue determination 28 5 Operation W 5 3 6 Balance calibration SET BALANCE CAL MODE OFF disabled EXTERNAL external EXT DEF external with a freely defined weight DEF n nnn g DEF 0 0000 g Calibration weight for the EXT DEF mode For details about calibrating the balance see chapter 3 8 Weight calibration and see chapter 9 3 1 Calibrating the balance 5 3 7 Temperature calibration TEMP CAL O
35. RE HR MODE ON OFF BALANCE CALIBRATION TEMP CALIBRATION TEST TEMPERATURE BOX TEMPERATURE Ce Change key 100 096 0 10096 ATRO 100 999 ATRO 0 999 G KG RESIDUAL WEIGHT WEIGHT LOSS BALANCE WEIGHT 10 3 4 Setting drying parameters HEATING PROGRAM BOOST TIME 3 00 MIN HEAT MODE STANDARD BOOST SOFT DRYING TEMPERATURE gv E TEMPERATURE 105 C e DRYING Time STOP TIME 10 0 MIN CH TIMER STOP ON OFF 86 not displayed only if temperature ad justment set is connec ted not for XM 66 70 Overview M e STOPMODE XM 60 XM 60 HR XM 66 DIGIT TIME 2 20 96 ZEIT 0 2 20 AUTO STOP OFF DIGIT TIME 96 TIME ADAPTSTOP STOPMODE AUTOSTOP 1 20 D S AUTOSTOP OFF 2 10 E T 2 30 2 60 ADAPTSTOP FREE 10 3 5 Setting and saving the configuration MENU and T keys are pressed during switch on FACTORY CONFIG Load the factory configuration USER CONFIG Load the user configuration STORE CONFIG Save the current user configuration 87 B 70 Overview 88 10 4 Index A Accessories 81 ADAPTSTOP 55 Adjusting to the existing measuring process 48 Anti theft code 33 Application menu 22 35 Application menu activating 35 Application menu configura ting 28 Application printing 45 Ash residue configuration 28 Ash residue memory choice 28 Ash resi
36. a service 69 B 9 Service agent will guarantee unrestricted functioning and reliability over many years and will extend the lifespan of the instrument 9 2 Replacing the mains fuse If the display remains dark after you switch on the instrument this generally means that the instrument s fuse is faulty and has to be changed DANGER Unplug the instrument from the mains before replacing the fuses e Screw open the fuse holder on n ed the back of the instrument a using a screwdriver screwing 6 anticlockwise Replace the faulty fuse 230 volt variant T 3 15 A 230 V 5x20 mm 115 volt variant T 6 3 A 115 V 5x20 mm If the instrument still does not work after replacing the fuse contact the Precisa Service m 4 bel Center DANGER Under no circumstances should you use other fuses or attempt to bridge the fuse 70 9 Service W 9 3 Calibration The calibration of the moisture analyser is defined in the configuration menu see chapter 3 8 Weight calibration and see chapter 5 3 6 Balance calibration o NOTE The balance calibration and the temperature calibration can be interrupted at any time by pressing ON OFF 9 3 1 Calibrating the balance Possible types of balance calibration e External calibration by means of ICM Intelligent Calibration Mode e External calibration with a freely definable weight External calibration by means of
37. accordance with regulations and is fitted with a PE terminal For technical reasons the heating unit is designed in the factory to accommodate a voltage of 230 V or 115 V and in accordance with your order Check that the setting matches the local setting NOTE Make sure the instrument has been connected to mains at least for one hour before the first measurement or any calibration 15 B 3 Setup 3 6 Safety measures The safety class 1 instrument the moisture analyser may only be plugged into a socket which has been installed in accordance with regulations and is fitted with a protective earth terminal The safety effect may not be undone by using an extension lead without an earth wire If the voltage is coming from mains supplies without a protective earth terminal arrange for an electrician to create a comparable level of protection in accordance with valid installation regulations 3 7 Levelling In order to function properly the moisture analyser must be precisely horizontal The instrument is fitted with a levelling bubble and two rotatable feet for level control with the aid of which it is possible to compensate for small height differences and or unevennesses in the surface on which the instrument is standing The two screw feet must be adjusted so that the air bubble is precisely in the center of the sight glass of the levelling bubble 9 Incorrect Correct Q NOTE The instru
38. are update 76 Standard drying 51 Standby temperature 41 Standby temperature enabling 28 Starting drying 46 Starting Weight 39 Statistics Reset 46 Storage 12 Switch off criteria 54 Switch off criterion 96 time 55 Switch off criterion digit time 55 Switch off setting 54 T Tare key 42 Target Weight 39 Target Weight enabling 28 Taring 42 Technical data 79 Temperature calibration 29 73 Temperature setting 53 Time and Date 30 Timer stop setting 53 Transport 12 Troubleshooting 77 U Units 40 70 Overview M Units calculation 40 Units change 46 Unpacking 11 91
39. cation QUICK START Setting the start condition Baud rate parity handshake functions of INTERFACE periphery interface Date and time standard format or American DATE AND TIME format p m and a m PASSWORD Password protection for the menu definitions THEFTCODE Activation deactivation and change to the anti theft code KEY TONE Activation of the keypad sound BUS Enables disables Precisa BUS accessories iu m m m gt gt 4 44 d kel gt setting not available for firmware Nxx Representation conventions The settings programmed in the factory are depicted in bold n order to aid clarity the only part of the menu tree shown in each function description is the part which relates to the function in question Explanations on the menu functions are depicted in ta ics No BA 5 Operation W 5 3 1 Activating the configuration menu e Press ON OFF to switch the device on e Keep the MENU key pressed in continuously during the start up process which takes about ten seconds until SET DATA PRINT appears in the display You can now change the configuration menu 5 3 2 Language function SPRACHE DEUTSCH Selecting a language LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUE FRANCAISE Procedure for changing the language Display Key Step dy Press repeatedly until the language SPRACHE DEUTSCH currently activated is displayed
40. due mode auto 60 Ash residue mode manual 60 Ash residue start stop 46 ATRO units 41 Autostart 42 B Balance calibration 71 Baud rate 65 Boost drying 51 C Calibration 71 Calibration test Temperature 43 Calibration Balance 17 42 71 Calibration Temperature 43 73 Cleaning 69 Configuration menu 22 Configuration menu activating 25 70 Overview M Configuration printing 44 Configuration save store fac tory 23 Connection scheme 66 D Data transfer 65 Date and Time 30 Drying parameters 50 Drying start 46 Drying stop 46 E Encrusting of samples 49 Error messages 77 External calibration 71 External calibration def weight 72 F Factory configuration 23 Fibre glass filter 49 Finishing drying 46 Fundamental principles 47 G Guarantee 8 H Handshake 65 Heating program 50 89 B 70 Overview ICM 71 K Key sound 34 L Levelling 16 Location 14 M Mains connection 15 Maintenance 69 Method content 36 Method delete 38 Method enabling 28 Method load 38 Method printing 45 Method protection 37 Method save 37 Parity 65 Password protection 31 Print key 43 Product counter reset 44 R Recall method 35 Remote control commands 67 Replacing the mains fuse 70 Report printing 43 RJ45 socket 67 S Safety instructions 9 90 Safety measures 16 Sample preparation 48 Scope of delivery 13 Service 69 Servicing 69 Socket RJ45 67 Soft drying 52 Softw
41. e 6 3 3 Timer stop This function key is used to define the drying time If the timer stop is switched on the measurement procedure is ended once the time set has elapsed The time can be set in 0 1 min increments from 0 1 240 0 min DRYING TIME STOP TIME 10 0 MIN Only if the timer stop is switched on TIMER STOP ON OFF 53 B 6 Determining moisture levels 6 3 4 Switch off criteria This function key is used to start the definition of the switch off criteria for the measurement XM 60 XM 60 HR Two freely definable stop modes are available according to the digit per time resp 96 per time principle There is also the automatic stop mode ADAPTSTOP STOPMODE DIGIT TIME 2 20 Only if Digit Time is selected TIME 0 2 20 Only if Time is selected AUTO STOP DIGIT TIME 96 TIME ADAPTSTOP OFF XM 66 There are five fixed and one freely definable stop modes available according to the digit per time principle There is also the automatic stop mode ADAPTSTOP STOPMODE AUTOSTOP 01 20 D S only if FREE is selected AUTOSTOP OFF 2 10 2 20 2 30 2 60 10 60 ADAPTSTOP FREE 54 6 Determining moisture levels W End point condition Digit per time The drying procedure ends as soon as the reduction in weight during the time set is smaller than the number of digits set The reduction in weight must have been greater than the end point condition at so
42. e instrument s backup battery has run out and has to be replaced by Precisa Customer Service 5 3 12 Password protection The two main menus and the drying parameters for the device can be protected against unwanted changes by using a freely selectable four digit password If the password protection is deactivated any operator can change the instrument settings If medium password protection is activated the configuration menu is protected against unwanted changes If high password protection is activated the configuration menu the application menu and the drying parameters are protected The disabled menu options and parameters can only be changed again by deactivating the password protection i e by entering the correct password e NOTE The password protection is deactivated in the factory settings The preprogrammed password set the factory is 7 9 1 4 This password is the same for all Precisa instruments and is always valid at the same time as a password selected by the operator Keep a record of your own password PASSWORD PASSWORD DATA PROTECTION OFF No protection MED The configuration menu is protected HIGH 7 e configuration and application menus as well as the drying para meters are protected NEW PASSWORD Enter a new password 31 B 5 Operation Procedure for activating the password protection Display PASSUGRD PASSWORD
43. easurement by pressing the START STOP key The heating element heats up to 105 C and the fan starts to cool The moisture analyser display is divided into 00 00 96 the measurement display and 510 omai the info line 94321 96 The result appears in the EN A measurement display in the unit of STO 105 UN swe measurement set The info line displays the heating mode used standard the current temperature 105 C and the current duration of the measurement 2 3 min If the temperature is under 40 C three dashes are displayed 20 4 First measurement W e Once the drying has ended an audio VY V X 9c ANA DURATION XXX Tun o signal sounds and the heating is switched off The fan keeps running until the temperature in the sample room drops below 40 C The measurement display shows the result in the unit of measurement set The measurement result is displayed in the other units of measurement by pressing the The info line shows how long the measurement takes Open the hood Carefully remove the weighing pan only gripping the sample holder by the handle Caution All the parts of the sample chamber are hot Allow the weighing pan and holder to cool down before doing anything else with them Insert a new weighing pan into the instrument Press the T key the instrument is ready for you to perform a new mea
44. et Print Format see chapter 5 3 3 Configuring the report printout Operator 75 B 9 Service 9 4 Firmware update The moisture analyser is a instrument which is being continuously advanced and improved For this reason it is possible to update to the latest version of the instrument firmware via the internet In order to update your firmware you need to download the download tool from the Precisa website at www precisa com and install it onto a PC Windows 95 or higher with a serial interface The firmware for the moisture analyser can also be downloaded from the Downloads area on the Precisa website This can then be loaded into the instrument with the aid of the download tool System requirements e PC Windows 95 or higher Serial data cable depending on the PC s serial interface see Accessories Installation of the download tool e Download the Download Tool from the Downloads area on the website and install it onto your PC Once the program has been successfully installed you can start updating the moisture analyser firmware Software download e Download the firmware for the moisture analyser from the website under Downloads and save it on your own PC Connect the moisture analyser to the PC via the data cable and switch it on e Start the installed Download Tool and upload the new firmware into your moisture analyser 76 9 Service W 9 5 Error messages The instrument displays
45. he ATRO units The ATRO unit is required exclusively in the wood industry In practice wood contains different amounts of water which can change continuously The water content affects the combustion performance of the wood and the heat value The water evaporates during drying When wood is stored in the open air it reaches the so called air dried status A D of 15 to 20 water content The moisture is completely removed from the wood by heating the wood to temperatures over 100 C This condition is called absolutely dry abs dry The wood moisture ATRO is the amount of water contained in the wood expressed in terms of the percentage of the mass of the water free wood and is calculated from the difference between the fresh weight WW and the dry weight DW 5 4 5 Print rate e PRINT RATE PRINT RATE 1 0 MIN Print rate interval The interval at which interim results are printed is set at PRINT RATE The print interval can be set in 0 1 min increments from O 1 10 0 min 5 4 6 Standby temperature STANDBY TEMP STANDBY TEMP ON OFF Switch standby temperature on off 41 B 5 Operation TEMPERATURE 40 C Temperature value only if the standby temperature is switched on Adjusts the temperature in the sample chamber to the set temperature provided the sample chamber is closed The temperature range available is 30 C 100 C A flashing circle in the display indicates the stanby temperat
46. ibration and logs it in the form of a printout see chapter 5 3 7 Temperature calibration and see chapter 9 3 2 Calibrating the temperature Activating a temperature calibration test Keep T pressed until TEST TEMPERATURE is displayed Release T The moisture analyser carries out a temperature test To display the temperature using the temperature adjustment set Hold down the T key until BOX TEMPERATURE appears Release the T key The display of the moisture analyser shows the measured temperature from the temperature adjustment set The temperature display is removed by again pressing the T key This function is only active when the temperature calibration set is connected to the moisture analyser Q NOTE The calibration functions of the tare key are only active if they are switched on in the configuration menu Tha calibration test are always active A calibration or a calibration test procedure can be interrupted by pressing ON OFF This applies both to the balance and to the temperature 5 5 2 The print key Ensure that there is no drying taking place i e that the instrument is in weighing mode e Printing out an individual value or a report Press PRINT briefly 43 B 5 Operation The drying report is printed out The report for the last measurement can be printed out at the start of a new drying procedure Reports printed afterwards
47. ically x RS232 x optional Code and mechanically Connection Mains voltage Mains frequency Hz 230V or 115V Can be switched by changing the unit of heat may only be done by Precisa Service 50 60 230V or 115V Can be switched by changing the unit of heat may only be done by Precisa Service 50 60 Power consumption W 450 450 Dimensions Instrument housing WxHxD mm 210x170x340 210x170x340 Weight kg 6 3 6 3 80 70 Overview M 10 2 Accessories Accessories Article number Interface 20 mA current loop passive 350 8526 Analog output 350 8508 10 V 10 V 10 mV resolution Input output module 350 8509 6 TTL inputs 8 relay outputs Multiplexer for up to 7 Precisa instruments 350 8513 RS232 Data cable RJ 45 RJ 45 0 75 m 350 8525 Data cable RJ 45 RJ 45 1 5 m 350 8520 Data cable RJ 45 RJ 45 3 0m 350 8521 Data cable RJ 45 DB9 female PC 1 5 m 350 8557 Data cable RJ 45 DB25 female PC 1 5 m 350 8558 Data cable RJ 45 DB25 male printer 1 5 m 350 8559 Dust cover over display set of 20 pieces 350 8590 Aluminium pans box of 80 350 2032 Stainless steel dish reusable 1 pcs 330 2018 Fiber glass filters box of 80 350 4130 Printer 230V with cable and paper roll 350 8363 Printer 130V with cable and paper roll 350 8370 Roll of paper 350 8366 Ribbon 350 8367 Temperature sensor plate Sensor type K 350 8580 Temperature calibration set Sensor type K 350 858
48. ime eeu 30 Password protection 31 Anti theft encodimg eee 33 el 34 Precisa BUS not available for firmware Nxx 34 Application menu operation 35 Activating the application menu 35 Method EE 36 Saving a method eee teens teens 37 Loading a method 38 Deleting a method 38 Setting method name 39 Starting weight te ito eee Ea Ee Pari 39 UNITS 40 Print 41 Standby temperature esses 41 te EE GEET 42 Special operating keys 42 Th tare Key De REENEN Nee 42 Th print Key EA ong ee cases ie bee Peed 43 The Change sua Ero etur Pee pe 46 The start stop key een rer tee ge ve E pa awed apre 46 Determining moisture levels 47 Fundamental principles esses eee eene 47 Adjusting to the existing measuring process 48 Sample preparatton nnne 48 Preventing samples being encrusted 49 Setting drying 50 Heating program 50 Temperature EE 53
49. iod Follow instructions carefully when you unpack the moisture analyser in order to avoid damaging it Unpack the instrument carefully and gently This is a precision instrument When temperatures outside are very low the balance should first be stored for a few hours in the unopened transport package in a dry room at normal room temperature so that no condensation settles on the balance when it is unpacked Check the moisture analyser for any external visible signs of damage immediately after you unpack it If you find that it has been damaged in transit notify your Precisa service agent immediately If the moisture analyser is not being put into operation immediately after purchase store it in a dry place with minimal fluctuations in temperature see chapter 3 2 2 Storage Read these Operating Instructions carefully before operating the balance even if you have used Precisa equipment before and pay particular attention to the safety instructions see chapter 2 Safety 11 B 3 Setup 3 2 Transport storage 3 2 1 Transport and shipping Your moisture analyser is a precision instrument Treat it with care Avoid shaking it or subjecting it to any heavy jolts or vibrations during transport Avoid serious temperature fluctuations and getting the instrument damp condensation during transport o NOTE The moisture analyser should ideally be shipped and transported in its original packaging to avoid damage in
50. isture content in powders and liquids by the thermogravimetric process 6 1 Fundamental principles The term moisture does not just relate to water it also encompasses all substances which evaporate when they are heated Alongside water they also include fats oils alcohol solvents etc There are different techniques for determining the moisture of a material Thermogravimetry is the technique used in the moisture analyser In this technique the sample is weighed before and after heating so as to determine the moisture content from the difference The conventional drying oven technique works on the same principle except that the measurement takes much longer In the drying oven technique the sample is heated from the outside inwards by a stream of hot air so as to draw out the moisture In the case of the halogen radiation used in the moisture analyser the radiation mainly penetrates into the sample where it is converted into heat energy heating the sample from the inside out A small portion of the halogen radiation is reflected by the sample this reflection is lower in dark samples than in light samples The penetration depth of the halogen radiation depends on the permeability of the sample In the case of low permeability samples the halogen radiation only penetrates into the upper layers of the sample which may lead to incomplete drying charring or combustion Consequently the sample preparation is extremely i
51. it is sent CR LF Carriage return Line feed NOTE Unused positions are filled with spaces The decimal point DP can be between DO and D7 8 1 e Standard duplex Connection scheme connection moisture analyser RJ 45 D25 D9 Peripheral instrument RS 232 out 2 3 2 RS 232 in RS 232 in 6 _ 2 3 RS 232 out GND 5 7 5 GND e Standard duplex connection with additional hardware handshake in the peripheral instrument moisture analyser RJ 45 D25 D9 Peripheral instrument RS 232 out 2 gt 3 2 RS 232 RS 232 in 6 2 3 RS 232 out GND 5 7 5 GND CTS 3 20 4 DTR 7 5 8 CTS 66 8 Data transfer B e Pin configuration of the RJ45 socket moisture RJ 45 Remark analyser n c 1 Not connected RS 232 out 2 Out V24 CTS 3 In V24 VDC 4 Out 9 16V GND 5 OV RS 232 in 6 In V24 DTR 7 Out V24 EXTBUS 8 In 5V logic 8 2 Remote control commands Command Function ACKn Acknowledge n O off n 1 on CAL Start calibration only if EXT is selected DN Reset weight display Die Describe weight display right aligned N Reset info display Describe info display N Reset instrument OFF Switch off instrument ON Sw
52. itch on instrument PCxxxx Enter anti theft code PDT Print date and time PRT Start printing Press PRINT key PST Start print status Pn ttt t Set print mode n Individually print each value unstable n 1 Individually print a stable value stable n 2 Print after change of load 3 Print after each integration period n 4 Print with time basis in s ttt t 67 B 8 Data transfer Command Function SDTttmmjj Set date and time German Tag Monat Jahr hhmmss Stunde Minute Sekunde SDTmmddyy Set date and time Month Day Year Hour hhmmss Minutes Seconds T ttt Tare or set tare to a specific value ZERO Set instrument to O if weight is stable and within the zero setting range Rttt Adjusts the heating to the required temperature 30 C 230 C ROFF Switch off heating Print weight value and temperature value PWT ttt t Print with time basis in s ttt t switch off by transmitting PWT 8 2 1 Examples of the remote control of the instrument Q NOTE Each remote control command must terminate with CR LF The commands are acknowledged if required Input Description of the function activated D Five dashes are displayed DTEST123 tESt123 is displayed D The display is dark T10 10 000 g Tare set to 10 g T1 1 000 g Tare set to 1g T Instrument is tared R100 Adjusts the temperature to 100 C
53. mark 3146157 Serial number 3146517 Firmware N50 0400 P07 N5O Hardwarecode Nxx 04 00 PO7 N50 04 00 Version POZ Release 17 B 3 Setup Display Remark Firmware CO1 0100 P04 C01 Hardwarecode Cxx 01 00 P04 01 00 Version PO4 Release 4 First measurement W 4 First measurement Once the moisture analyser is successfully up and running you can perform an initial measurement to familiarize yourself with the new instrument and to test it for any malfunctions Switch the instrument on using the ON OFF key The instrument performs a self diagnostics test to check the main functions After completion of the start up process which takes about ten seconds Zero appears in the display this means that the instrument is now ready for operation During the first measurement the instrument uses the drying parameters set in the factory Open the hood of the instrument Place the sample holder with an empty weighing pan onto the weighing pan holder Note The weighing pan must sit flat on the weighing pan holder Always work with the sample holder it allows you to work safely and prevents possible burning ones self Press the T key The instrument is ready to weigh the sample Pour approx 1 0 g of water into the weighing pan 19 B 4 First measurement Close the hood The instrument is prepared for the first measurement e Start the m
54. me point In the freely definable mode the user can set from 1 99 digits in 1 digit increments and from 10 90 seconds in 10 second increments miDigit AUTO STOP 2 20 AUTO STOP 2 60 ME Ee tls One digit is the smallest change in measurement that can be displayed by the moisture analyser In the XM 60 XM 66 1 digit 1 mg In the XM 60 HR 1 digit 0 1 mg End point condition 96 per time The drying procedure ends as soon as the reduction in weight during the time set is smaller than the 96 value set The moist weight weight value at the start of the measurement corresponds to a value of 10096 Caution the reduction in weight must have been greater than the end point condition at some point In the freely definable mode the user can set from 0 1 99 9 96 in O 1 96 increments and from 10 90 seconds in 10 second incre ments ADAPTSTOP Is a fully automatic stop mode which determines the switch off time 55 B 6 Determining moisture levels on the basis of the drying progress 6 4 Statistics XM 60 XM 60 HR All results are automatically taken into the statisical evaluation Insure that there is no drying taking place i e that the instrument is in weighing mode Keep START STOP pressed until STATISTICS INFO is dis played Release START STOP Change between the statistical values with STATISTICS INFO MEAN Mean MAX Maximum MIN
55. ment must be carefully relevelled each time it is moved in order to obtain accurate measurements 16 Setup M 3 8 Weight calibration Since the Earth s gravity is not the same everywhere each balance must be adjusted to compensate for the gravity at each location in accordance with the underlying physical weighing principle This adjustment process which is known as calibration must be carried out on initial installation and then each time the instrument is moved to another location However in order to get exact measurements the instrument should also be recalibrated periodically NOTE The moisture analyser must be calibrated when it is initially installed and then each time it is moved to another location If you work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice GLP observe the prescribed intervals between calibrations adjustments The calibration is set in the configuration menu see chapter 5 3 6 Balance calibration With the aid of the Intelligent Calibration Mode ICM the instrument can determine the size of the calibration weight itself facilitating exact calibration with different size weights in 10 g increments see chapter 9 3 1 Calibrating the balance 3 9 Firmware and serial number After a reconnection of the balance to the mains and switching on for the first time the serial number as well as the firmware will be showed in the upper display Display Re
56. method of ash residue varies between the models XM 60 XM 60 HR and XM 66 When determining the ash residue the desiccated sample is taken as the entry value This sample is re duced to ash in an external furnace and then re weighed in the moi sture analyser The ash residue can then be calculated Calculation of the ash residue Unit Calculation Ash residue in percent residual weight h idue GN original weight 100 After calculation of the ash residue a report is printed which is iden tical for all the XM 60 XM 60 HR and the XM 66 Report with all selectable options Protocol title printed only in the mode Printer Date 07 10 2002 Time 11 06 01 Date and time if set Name Heater Software Serialno XM 60 Halogen 50Hz N50 0003 P10 3300 001 Balance ID if set Ash residue Original weight Residual weight Ash residue 15 000 g 9 500 g 63 33 Calculation of ash residue Operator MUSTER 58 Operator ID if set 7 Ash residue program M 7 1 Ash residue XM 60 XM 60 HR The XM 60 and XM 60 HR can only store one initial sample weight There are no options to set parameters for ash residue determination Ash residue Ensure that no moisture analysis is taking place i e that the instrument is in weighing mode Display 5 000 8 ORG 0 000 8 5000 8 5 008 9 Key
57. mportant 47 B 6 Determining moisture levels 6 1 1 Adjusting to the existing measuring process The moisture analyser is frequently used in place of other drying techniques like the drying oven because it is easier to operate and offers shorter measuring times Consequently the conventional measuring process has to be adapted to the device so that comparable results can be achieved e Performing a parallel measurement Lower temperature setting in the moisture analyser than in the drying oven technique The result achieved with the moisture analyser does not match the reference Repeat the measurement with a changed temperature setting Vary the switch off criterion Adapting with the calibration curve or factor 6 2 Sample preparation Prepare one sample at a time for measurement This prevents the sample exchanging moisture with the ambient surroundings If a number of samples have to be taken simultaneously they should be packed in air tight containers so as to ensure that they do not change while they are in storage Distribute the sample evenly and thinly on the weighing pan in order to achieve reproducible results If itis applied unevenly this causes an inhomogeneous distribution of heat in the sample being dried resulting in incomplete drying or an extension to the measuring time If the sample is piled up it heats up with greater intensity in the upper layers causing combustion or encrustation to occur
58. ng adjustable feet 3 7 9 Serial interface RJ45 socket 8 1 10 Fan 4 11 Levelling bubble 3 7 12 Mechanical anti theft protection 13 Mains connection socket 3 5 14 Mains fuse 9 2 15 Prefix display 5 4 4 5 4 6 16 Measurement display 4 17 Starting weight 5 4 3 18 Weighing range 10 1 19 Readability 10 1 20 Print key 5 5 2 21 Unit display 5 4 4 22 Change key 5 5 3 23 Start Stop key 5 5 4 6 2 1 24 Drying time display 4 25 Stop mode key 6 3 4 26 Time key 6 3 3 27 Temperature display 4 28 Temperature key 6 3 2 29 Info line 4 30 Heat mode key 6 3 1 31 Heat mode display 4 32 Tare key 5 5 1 33 Menu key 5 3 1 5 4 1 34 ON OFF key 4 B Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 5 3 4 5 3 5 IdenitifiCationc ceci oe Tei cerei oth can 1 D iiuE 2 PEO UCONN SDN eT EH A isk detainee eee 7 Useful tips on the Operating Instructions 8 Warranty catd edu NNN ete ees 8 EE 9 Representations and symbols 9 Safety instructions esses 9 E EE 11 Unpacking ine etre ss aoe 11 Transport storage en aa eaa ea Drame 12 Transport and shipping mm 12 SLOLAG GS Mec Em 12 Inspection and 13 Choosing a suitable
59. not been stored o NOTE If MEMORY CHOICE OFF the moisture analyser cannot be re zeroed between the initial sample weight and the ash determinati on If the mode MODE AUTO is activated the final dry weight will au tomatically be stored as the initial sample weight for the ash residue determination The initial sample weight can also be entered manually If the MODE MANUAL is activated the initial sample weight can only be entered by starting the ash residue determination If MEMORY CHOICE ON together with MODE MANUAL the moi sture analyser can be used for other moisture determination routines between the initial sample weight and the corresponding re weighing value see chapter 5 3 5 Configuring the ash residue program 60 7 Ash residue program W 7 2 1 Ash residue of the desiccated samples To ash the desiccated samples directly without transfer into another crucible please use MODE AUTO configuration The tare value and the dry weight result of moisture analysis proce dure will be stored and are available for calculation of the ash residue The ash residue is calculated using the dry mass Ash residue Ensure that no moisture analysis is taking place i e that the instru ment is in weighing mode Display Key Step The weighing numbers 1 4 START are displayed pumice nimium amp Select the weighing number 1 ee ck 3 H gt resp 2 4 0999
60. ogram is used for most samples Boost drying The drying temperature is predefined by the user During the first three minutes of drying the target temperature is exceeded by 40 In the XM 60 XM 60 HR the time is selectable between O 1 99 9 min Once this time has elapsed the temperature is adjusted down to the target temperature The temperature is started up with a high heat output The maximum temperature reached during the boost is 230 C 51 B 6 Determining moisture levels This program is used for samples with a very high moisture content 100 180s t s Soft drying The drying temperature is predefined by the user The end temperature is started up gently with a low heat output The end temperature is reached after approx 4 minutes This program is used for samples with a low moisture content in which there is a risk of combustion 2405 t s 52 6 Determining moisture levels W 6 3 2 Temperature This function key is used to start the drying temperature input The drying temperature can be entered in 1 C increments from 30 C 230 C After 10 minutes temperatures higher than 200 C are automatically adjusted down to 200 C over the course of the next 20 minutes DRYING TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE 105 C Temperature input The temperature setting for drying with moisture analysers is lower than in the case of drying with the drying oven techniqu
61. quired method and enter a name for the method Activate the application menu by pressing the MENU key briefly Display Key Step A Im E Press repeatedly until STORE METH STORE METHOD ODE appears nm If the method can be saved you exit Ll the menu automatically and the moi STORE METHOD Sture analyser switches back to weig hing mode If the name has already been used for an existing method in the memory the method cannot be saved esses AQ Select YES to replace the existing DEL TRA method or NO to enter a different b name for the new method 06 The method is saved and the moisture Ee gl analyser switches back to weighing REPLACE METHOD mode 37 B 5 Operation Display Key Step TUE as naa lly The name of the method must be REPLACE METHOD changed Enter the new name for the method MI E The method is saved and the moisture ll analyser switches back to weighing mode If all memory slots are occupied you won t be able to save a new method In other words you will have to delete one of the old methods first 5 4 2 2 Loading a method RECALL METHOD RECALL METHOD ttt Select a method ttt Only the existing methods ttt are displayed ttt ttt Only methods currently saved are displayed in the menu If no methods are saved you cannot go to the RECALL
62. rce Do not apply any force If you have any problems the Precisa customer service will be happy to help 3 4 Choosing a suitable location In order to ensure that the moisture analyser functions properly select a location that fulfils the following criteria e Permissible ambient temperatures Temperature 5 C 40 C Relative humidity 25 85 non condensing e Put the instrument on a rigid firm horizontal base preferably exposed to no vibrations Make sure that the instrument cannot be shaken or knocked over Do not expose it to direct sunlight Avoid drafts and excessive temperature fluctuations Leave enough clear space around the instrument to prevent a build up of heat Do not expose the instrument to high levels of moisture for long periods of time Avoid letting condensation form on the instrument If instruments are cold let them warm up to room temperature approx 20 C before connecting them to the mains Condensation is practically impossible on instruments which are connected to the mains 14 Setup M 3 5 Connecting it to the mains Follow safety instructions when connecting the instrument to the mains A DANGER The instrument may only be operated using the original mains cord supplied If the mains cord supplied is not long enough only use an extension cord fitted with a protective earth conductor Plug the mains cord into a socket which has been installed in
63. s are displayed on the screen as an error message 39 B 5 Operation 5 4 4 Units UNIT 100 0 0 10096 ATRO 100 99996 ATRO 0 999 G KG RESIDUAL WEIGHT WEIGHT LOSS The unit of the measurement results printed in the report can be selected in the UNIT menu option The defined unit is also used to print out interim values The unit of measurement for the printout can only be changed before and not during a measurement The unit selected is also used as the display unit although it can also be adjusted during and after the measurement see chapter 5 5 3 The change key The high resolution moisture analyzers XM 60 HR has a ten times hig her readability for the weight and also a ten times higher readability for some of the units for the moisture calculation Description calculation of the units Explanation of the variables used MW Moist weight weight value at the start of the measurement DW Dry weight weight value at the end of the measurement Unit Calculation DW Dry mass in percent 100 096 100 MW Moisture in percent O 100 _MW DW 10096 MW MW ATRO dry mass ATRO 100 999 DW 10096 ATRO moisture ATRO 0 999 wow 100 40 5 Operation W Unit Calculation DW Residual weight g kg 96 g kg MW 1000 Residual weight in g RESIDUAL WEIGHT DW Moisture in g WEIGHTLOSS MW DW Explanations for t
64. sample Results of weighing are clearly incorrect e The instrument has not been correctly tared The instrument has not been correctly levelled The calibration is no longer correct e Sharp temperature fluctuations occur Configuration menu cannot e The password lock is activated in the configuration menu be changed The display e The instrument location is not quiet enough flashes interrupt calibration with ON OFF and move continuously the balance to a better location during Use of a calibration weight which is too calibration imprecise only applies to external calibration The connected printer won t work The printer is not switched on e The data cable is faulty or not connected e The interface settings do not match the moisture analyser The printer The parity setting or the baud rate of the prints interface don t match incorrect The data cable is faulty characters Drying won t e The sample is not stable start 78 70 Overview M 10 Overview 10 1 Technical data Spezification XM 60 HR XM 66 Heat source heater type Halogen Infra red Dark Radiator Halogen Infra red Dark Radiator Weighing range g Readability 9 124 0 001 0 0001 310 0 001 Drying Readability 0 01 0 001 0 01 Reproducibility in approx 1g 96 0 2 0 1 0 2 Reproducibility in approx 10g 960 0 02 0 01 0 02 Sample weight 9 0 2 124 0 2
65. set in O 1 min increments from 0 1 10 0 min An alphanumerical ID can be entered for the operator at OPERATOR ttt When a peripheral instrument e g a printer is connected the instrument interface must be configured in the SET INTERFACE submenu see chapter 5 3 10 Interface functions 26 5 Operation W Example of a report printout with all the available selection options PRECISA 60 Aa Report title only output in printer mode Date 07 10 2002 Time 11 06 01 Date and time if this is switched on See Ze dE Balance ID if this is switched on Serialno 3300 1 species Shean Method ID if this is switched on Measurement series counter if this is switched on Wer Moisture Analyser setup if this is BEE switched on Standby temp 40 C Irc c ME Starting weight is always output Mi ad NE i TERES 109 The measurement is printed in the unit set 5 Vc P for drying provided the print rate function P lee soma a gt aose 5 switched on doc 37105 The individual values are separated by mee D Gul tabs the MODE END 100 C 8 2 Min 22 60 amp Sind NEU eg Drying results are always output Stop Autostop Duration 8 2 min Operator SAMPLE Operator ID if this is switched on 27 B 5 Operation 5 3 4 Configuring the application menu SET APP MENU EDIT METH
66. surement CAUTION The weighing pan and holder are hot 21 B 5 Operation 5 Operation The moisture analyser has two main menus the configuration menu and the application menu Instrument specific parameters and the layout of the report printout are defined in the configuration menu You can either work with the basic configuration programmed in the factory or define and save a user configuration which is adapted to suit your specific needs Moisture Analyser specific parameters can be set in the application menu The weighing help is also activated and defined in this menu 5 1 Menu control operation principle The configuration menu and the application menu each have a main path and up to two sub paths in which the parameters for the different functions of the instrument are defined Use the cursor keys lt gt 4 to move within the paths lt ay 2t __ 3 UD lt gt gt UD qr 1 ay o NOTE The geometry of the menu tree diagram corresponds to the path configurations of the two main menus 22 5 Operation W In program operation mode the key symbols highlighted in blue apply on the control panel Key s Designation Function in weighing mode Sy gt e Changes from the main menu path to the sub paths and vice versa RN NIN 4 Moving
67. the moisture calculation For details please refer to see chapter 5 4 4 Units B 7 Introduction 1 1 Useful tips on the Operating Instructions Take the time to read these Operating Instructions from start to finish so that you can make full use of the many benefits and possibilities of the device in your day to day work These Operating Instructions contain guidance in the form of pictographs and keypad diagrams which should help you in finding the required information Key names are presented inside quotation marks and are highlighted in bold font ON OFF O n order to aid clarity in the explanation of the operating steps the display for each step is shown graphically on the left alongside the list of operating steps Display Key Step CAE i e shale rt a Press repeatedly until the language ty D LRRSHRGE Eng ISH currently activated is displayed 1 2 Warranty card A warranty card which was filled in by your Precisa dealer before you received the moisture analyser is enclosed with the Operating Instructions o NOTE Check that the warranty card is inside these Operating Instructions and that it has been duly completed 2 Safety E 2 Safety 2 1 Representations and symbols Important safety related instructions are highlighted visually at the description of what to do A DANGER Warning of a possible danger which may lead to death or to serious injury
68. up down within the main path or sub paths Changing selected parameters e Selecting parameters lO Se e Saving the changed parameters MENS Cancelling an entry esc A Exiting the menu ins e Setting a space in text entries ins clr Clearing an entry in text entries PRINT e i i i i PRINT Entering a decimal point in text entries The instrument can also be operated by remote control For details of the remote control commands see chapter 8 2 Remote control commands 5 2 Setting and saving the configuration Press ON OFF to switch the instrument on During the start up process keep the T and MENU keys pressed in until the configuration you require appears in the display then let the keys go FACTORY CONFIG USER CONFIG Load the factory configuration Load the user configuration 23 B 5 Operation STORE CONFIG Save the current configuration as the user configuration 5 3 Instrument configuration This section explains the structure of the configuration menu and its functions Definable functions Language E D F DATA PRINT Print formats type of values to print SET APP MENU Defining the application menu EIE VIII Defining the ash residue only for XM66 BALANCE CAL Balance calibration method TEMP CAL Activate the temperature calibration STABILITY Instability of the balance lo
69. ure is not reached yet 5 4 7 Autostart e AUTOSTART AUTOSTART ON OFF If autostart is switched on the measurement is started as soon as the sample chamber is closed This is provided that the moisture analyser is prepared for a new measurement 5 5 Special operating keys 5 5 1 The tare key Ensure that there is no drying taking place i e that the instrument is in weighing mode Activating taring Press T briefly A taring procedure is performed High resloution mode HR selection This option is only available on HR models Ensure that the moisture analyser is in the Weighing mode Hold down T until MODE ON or MODE OFF is dis played Release T If MODE OFF is selected the moisture analyser is working only in the low resolution mode and therefore the readability is 10 times lower than in the high resolution mode Activating calibration Keep T pressed until BALANCE CALIBRATION is displayed Release T 42 5 Operation W The balance carries out a calibration in accordance with the settings in the configuration menu and logs these in the form of a printout see chapter 5 3 6 Balance calibration and see chapter 9 3 1 Calibrating the balance Activating a temperature calibration Keep T pressed until TEMP CALIBRATION is displayed Release T The moisture analyser carries out a temperature cal

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