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1. 0008e 113 26 3 Manual printout Automatic printout ccc cece cece cece cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 120 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVI CEG cccccccnncccnscensscnesennnennesenas 121 DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTING CABLES cccccccnsccnssenssennsennneennsenueens 121 ERROR MESSAGES sisdvensaiitcnnacnvdnresnbddnnnsanstanssinsderestnndenieniioranrucerens 122 MOISTURE ANALYZER MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES cccccesccnssees 123 30 1 Cleaning moisture analyzer components sssererrererrerrerrrrerrrrrrrrrerrrrno 123 30 2 Temperature sensor cleaning ccc cece cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeesaneeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneegags 124 30 3 REDIACING LAS TUS CS eira Ea aaa niieaw cee sennaneia 125 30 4 41 FOUDICSNOOUNG annee ten Veewnaane tases mmupaae AE 126 31 32 33 34 35 36 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT nsssssnsnnunnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 127 APPENDIX A Variables for printOuts ccccccscnnsseeeccessnnneeeeeeseees 128 32 1 LIStOM VanlaDleS nisse Aae ea eet diane Giada Rennes eae eb ae venues es DNAS 128 32 2 Variables formattihg eranen E E een eas 137 APPENDIX D Settings of CI TI ZEN printer sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 139 APPENDI NX E Settings of ZEBRA printers ssssssssssssnnnnnnunnnnnnnnn 139 APPENDIX F Communication with barcode SCANnnefPs ssssscenneeees 140 APPENDI X G Menu Structure sccccnsccneccnnsecnssenesenesennsennusenusenunens 141 1 TECHNICAL DATA
2. PW WIN RAD KEY E2R MOISTURE ANALYZER 127 32 APPENDIX A Variables for printouts 32 1 List of variables Caution Each of defined variables must be contained in braces x where x stands for variable number List of variables is accessible in the system for defining the look of standard printout templates and data displayed in the grey coloured workspace 13 High threshold RO id La 26 Result control 27 28 Level status 128 a 38 Universal variable Name 39 Universal variable Value e 148 Balance type ed Ld 64 Product Ingredients 65 Product Description 66 Product Tolerance es ee 73 129 76 77 User Access level ay 80 Packaging Name 81 Packaging Code 82 Packaging Mass 85 Client Name Client Code Client VAT no Client Address LT ee eeseSsSSSSSSsSSC C 100 PGC Report Batch number 101 PGC Report Start date 102 PGC Report End date 103 2 PGC Report Result 104 PGC Report Batch quantity 105 7 PGC Report Number of measurements 106 PGC Report Value of T1 error 107 PGC Report Value of 2T1 error 108 PGC Report Number of T1 errors 109 PGC Report Permissible number of T1 errors 110 PGC Report Number of 2T1 errors PGC Report Sum PGC Report Min 113 PGC Report Max 114 PGC Report Average 115
3. Density Standard liquid 254 2 Density of standard liquid 255 Density Temperature if standard liquid 256 2 Density Plunger volume 257 2 Density Density determined com 259 2 Density Sample no 260 Density Weighing 1 261 Density Weighing 2 a ee Density Volume Density Mass of steel standard Density Mass of aluminum standard Density Density of steel standard 269 Density Density of aluminum standard es 133 275 Ambient conditions report Date and time Ambient conditions report Humidity THB 280 Ambient conditions report Pressure THB 281 Ambient conditions report Air density 282 Ambient conditions report Humidity 283 Ambient conditions report Pressure Mass Comparator Reference Standards Factory no com eee 295 Animal weighing Threshold 296 Animal weighing Averaging time a ee 300 2 Tasks Name 301 Tasks Code 302 7 Tasks Class Tasks Mass es ee 310 2 Pipettes Name 311 2 Pipettes Code 312 Pipettes Model 313 2 Pipettes Tips 314 2 Pipettes Nominal volume 315 2 Pipettes Minimum volume 316 Pipettes Number of channels 317 2 Pipettes Type 318 Pipettes Volume type 319 2 Pipettes Tested volumes 134 325 Pipette calibration report Serial no Pipette calibration report Seino Pipette calibration report Status 330 2
4. Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit Format CU1 CR LF Accessible responses CU1 I CRLF command understood but not accessible at this moment CU1l ACR LF command understood and in progress MASS FRAME response is mass value in current measuring unit Mass frame format which is moisture analyzer s response ij2 3 4 5 6 715 16 17 18 19 20 21 EDIE marker Switch off continuous transmission in current weighing unit Format CUO CR LF Accessible responses CUO I CRLF command understood but not accessible at this moment CUO A CR LF command understood and in progress Set low checkweighing threshold LO Format DH_XXXXX CR LF where XXXXX mass format Accessible responses DH_OK CRLF command carried out ES CR LF command not recognized incorrect mass format Set high checkweighing threshold HI Format UH XXXXX CR LF where XXXXX mass format Accessible responses UH_OK CR LF command carried out ES CR LF command not recognized incorrect mass format Give value of high checkweighing threshold HI Format ODH CR LF Accessible response DH_MASS CR LF command carried out Response format 12 3 en n taf as 6 v 1819 rie Space mass Space unit Space CR LF Mass 9 characters with right justification Unit 3 characters with right justification Give value of low checkweighing threshold LO Format OUH CR LF Accessible response UH_ MASS CR LF command
5. 145 User Advanced user Administrator Value Selection Settings Selection Function Selection Selection User manual no LMI 63 04 01 13 A MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRONIC WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS RADWAG BALANCES AND SCALES POLAND 26 600 Radom 28 Bracka Street Phone 48 48 38 48 800 fax 48 48 385 00 10 export radwag com www radwag com 146
6. 24 UPDATE The function contains two modules which enable updating o Area of a user SOFTWARE o Metrological parameters WEIGHING MODULE Updating process takes place automatically by uploading data from a data Storage device connected to moisture analyzer s USB port Software updating procedure o Prepare a data storage device with update file Required file extension pue o Connect the data storage device to moisture analyzer s USB port o Select menu lt Software gt o The display previews content saved on the data storage device search for the update file and press its name o Updating process takes place automatically The process of updating the weighing module takes places analogously to above procedure but the required extension of the update file is me01 Caution Weighing module updating procedure is accessible to authorized service points only If the update file is incorrect the moisture analyzer displays a message on process error moisture analyzer parameters remain unchanged 110 25 SYSTEM INFORMATION This menu contains data on moisture analyzer s specification and installed applications Most of parameters in this menu are for the information purpose only Ap Balance ID 123456 NE A Balance type AS 2Y i Ss jJ Application revision L1 0 21S J Balance software rev 2 0 0 J Software rev MB 2 5P FLASH 0 Memory status RAM 58 RIA Ambient conditions 7 w
7. 6 9VDC Pino IN4 Pin7 IN3 Pins TxD2 Pin9 5VDC Pin10 GNDRS Pin11 IN2 Pinl2 IN1 Pin13 RxD2 Pinl4 OUT4 Pin15 OUT3 15 STARTUP e On plugging the power cord to moisture analyzer s power plug switch on the moisture analyzer using the main switch located next to the power plug at the back of instrument s housing e On switching on instrument s diode ON LOAD located on terminal s housing is lit up e Press powering key located on the upper right section of terminal s overlay Within a few seconds the RADWAG OS starts loading which is signaled by flickering red diode ON LOAD e On completing the startup procedure the instrument s displays main window of the software e The moisture analyzer starts up with no user logged in In order to start operation a user has to log in logging procedure is described further in this user manual CAUTION Remember to start the moisture analyzer up with no load on the drying pan 5 1 Moisture analyzer switching off CAUTION REMEMBER before unplugging the moisture analyzer from mains the terminal must be switched off using ON OFF key located on terminal s overlay Procedure Press lt a key located on terminal s overlay A window is opened with the following options Stand by display switch off stand by mode o Shut down switching off operation of the terminal Cancel cancel procedure Press lt o Switch off gt ke
8. Balance type Balance ID User Level status Client Warehouse Product Packaging Universal variable 1 5 Dashes Empty line GLP report Signature Non standard printout dA 1 Press PRINT key on moisture analyzer s overlay to print variables A 54 that are contained in section WEIGHING of the standard printout and if they are attributed YES see above list of variables in printouts Variables attributed as YES present in the HEADER and FOOTER are printed ONLY on pressing Print Header and Print Footer soft keys The soft keys have to be added to the bottom bar of the display as quick access keys Adding quick access keys on the bottom bar of the display is described in point 16 3 of this user manual Print data from header J Print data from footer Caution Measuring units for printing mass indication Net main measuring unit adjustment unit Tare main measuring unit adjustment unit Gross main measuring unit adjustment unit Current result currently displayed measuring unit Supplementary unit supplementary measuring unit Mass main measuring unit adjustment unit Non standard printout Non standard printout a printout may contain TEXTS and VARIABLES which are acquired from the software on printout Each non standard printout is a separate project featuring specific name by which it is identified and saved in the database of printouts PROCEDURE
9. Immediately send measurement result in current measuring unit Switch on continuous transmission in basic measuring unit U 7 T co Switch off continuous transmission in basic measuring unit CU1 Switch on continuous transmission in current measuring unit UO C Switch off continuous transmission in current measuring unit Caution 1 Each command must end with CR LF characters 112 26 2 Responses format for commands sent from computer level On receipt of a command the terminal sends a response in one of the following formats XX_A CR LF command understood and in progress XX DCR LF command carried out appears only after the command XX_A XX CR LF command understood but not accessible at this 7 moment A CR LF command understood but max range is exceeded X X X _ an error occurred on command carrying out time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement a result time limit is moisture analyzer s characteristic parameter XX _E CRLF XX stands for a name of sent command substitutes spaces COMMANDS DESCRIPTION N CAUTION Spaces provided in commands format have to be skipped they are provided for improving text readability only Zero the moisture analyzer Format Z CR LF Accessible responses Z ACRLF command understood and in progress Z DCRLF command carried out Z ACRLF command understood and in progress Z ACRLF command understood but zeroing range exceeded
10. Recommended sample size g Caution The option is available only on selecting an optional drying program from the lt Database of drying programs gt a JJ If drying parameters are correct a user can proceed to testing process Home Press v key to start drying process The software of a moisture analyzer displays commands aiding its operation and functioning A user should follow displayed commands This means ensures correct sample preparation for drying and correct moisture content analysis of a sample AN Dryir l 2011 12 05 a d i cs Admin 09 10 00 Auto 11mg M 4 120 C Ne d Ne 60s 30s j Prepare pan Accept The software displays a command to prepare a drying pan Place the drying pan on dedicated holder and assembly it on the pan bracket in the drying chamber 78 The display indicates initial mass of tested sample In order to ensure stable measurement conditions it is recommended to close the drying chamber s lid before tarring the indication Press Vv key to tare drying pan mass and save its mass in moisture analyzer s memory Mass indication returns to ZERO and the following command is displayed If lt START MASS CONTROL gt option is enabled at this moment the display activates a bar graph indicating current sample mass in relation to saved Min and Max limits for sample s mass Load tested sample onto the drying pan Select samp
11. Z ACRLF command understood and in progress Z ECR LF time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result Z I CRLF command understood but not accessible at this moment 113 Tare the moisture analyzer Format T CR LF Accessible responses T ACR LF command understood and in progress T DCRLF command carried out T ACR LF command understood and in progress T v CR LF command understood but tarring range exceeded T ACR LF command understood and in progress T ECRLF time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result command understood but not accessible at this moment T I CRLF Give tare value Format OT CR LF Accessible responses OT_TARE CR LF command carried out Response format O T space tare space unit space CR LF_ Tare 9 characters with right justification Unit 3 characters with left justification Caution Tare value is always given in adjustment unit Set tare Format UT_TARE CR LF where TARE tare value Accessible responses UT OK CRLF command carried out UT CR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment ES CR LF command not recognized tare format incorrect Caution Use dot in tare format as decimal point DCE Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit Format S CR LF Accessible responses S ACR LF command understood and in progress S_E CRLF time limit exceeded while waiting for stable
12. 20012 02 15 Last adjustment e l 12 25 50 6 Print setting 9 Parameter lt Ambient conditions gt enables previewing present ambient conditions in a moisture analyzer temperature humidity pressure if a moisture analyzer features corresponding ambient conditions sensors or has a THB ambient conditions module connected On selecting parameter lt Print settings gt the moisture analyzer sends all settings to a printer connected to device s communication port 111 26 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL General information A A character based communication protocol moisture analyzer terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG instruments and a peripheral devices via RS 232 interface B It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to a moisture analyzer and responses from the moisture analyzer C Responses are sent from the moisture analyzer on each receipt of a command as a reaction for a specific command D Commands forming the communication protocol enable obtaining data on moisture analyzer s status and influencing its operation e g request measurement results from a moisture analyzer zero indication etc 26 1 A set of commands Command description Zero moisture analyzer T Tare moisture analyzer o Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit Immediately send measurement result in basic measuring unit Send stable measurement result in current measuring unit
13. Language Profile Card no Adding a new user can only be carried out by a user with Administrator authorization level In order to add a new user enter submenu lt Users gt Press lt Add gt soft key Define all necessary fields for a new created user Caution Search for a user in database of users by code or name Edit data on a user Press field with name of a user The display indicates data on a specific user Select and change necessary data Deleting a user can only be carried out by an Administrator To delete a user Press and hold user name A menu is opened referring to a user record Select option lt Delete gt Edit Delete 43 14 ACCESS LEVEL Access level amp in a moisture analyzer determines scope of activities that a user can carry out This menu can only be modified by an Administrator Anonymous user An Administrator can grant access level to a moisture analyzer s user who is not logged in i e Anonymous user Procedure 9 Enter group of parameters lt A Access level gt select option lt Anonymous user gt and set appropriate access level for the anonymous user Available access levels for an anonymous user Guest User Advanced User Administrator Caution Setting lt Guest gt access level causes that logged user has no permission to change any software settings Date and time Moisture analyzer default settings enable a user logged
14. No 9600 8 iL No No 192 168 0 1 aA Peripheral devices Description Computer Printer Barcode scanner Transponder card scanner Additional display Ambient conditions module Port Address Continuous transmission Printout template E2R System Port Code page Printouts Port Offset Code length Port Port Project Port Address 143 Value COM 1 1 No Yes Settings Settings COM 2 1250 Settings None COM 1 COM 2 0 0 None COM 1 COM 2 None COM 1 2 Tcp Settings None COM 1 2 Com internal 3 Inputs Outputs Description Inputs Outputs Access level Description Anonymous user Date and time Printouts Databases Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Guest User Advanced user Administrator Guest User Advanced user Administrator Guest User Advanced user Administrator Products Clients Formulation 144 Value Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Value Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Selection Guest Packages Warehouses Printouts Delete data older than Others Description Language Date and time Beep Touch screen display calibration Level control Autotest
15. PGC Report Average limit 116 PGC Report Standard deviation 117 PGC Report Measurements 118 PGC Report Unit 119 PGC Report Report no 120 Average Tare Report Date 121 Average Tare Report Result 130 122 2 Average Tare Report Standard deviation 123 Average Tare Report 0 25T1 124 2 Average Tare Report Number of measurements 125 Average Tare Report Measurements 126 Average Tare Report Report no 130 131 Warehouse Code 132 Warehouse Description a 140 Additional display 141 Additional display WD 142 Additional display WWG 144 Hex UTF 8 146 Gross mass in current measuring unit 147 Tare in current measuring unit 150 PCL printer Page offset 151 Epson printer Paper cut SO 165 Formulation Name 166 Formulation Code Formulation Code E eee 175 Report from formulation Start date 176 Report from formulation End date 177 Report from formulation Sum 178 Report from formulation Target value 179 Report from formulation Difference 180 2 Report from formulation Number of measurements 181 Report from formulation Status 182 Report from formulation Measurements 131 188 2 Ingredient Target mass 05 Comparator End date Comparator Order no 194 2 Comparator Tested standard no 195 Comparator Difference 196 Comparat
16. Type MA 60 3Y WH MA 200 3Y WH Reading unit Max capacity 609 200 g Moisture reading 0 0001 0 001 accurac Tare range 609 200 g mass 3 Repeatability of 0 24 sample mass up to 29 moisture content 0 06 sample mass 2 100 reading 0 04 sample mass over 10g Halogen Heating module Infrared emitter Metal heater Drying temperature range Max 160 C infrared emitter or metal heater Max 250 C halogen 4 modes standard quick step mild 4 modes time defined moisture content Stabilization optimal time manual 10 C 40 C 230V 50Hz AC 420W Touch screen display Drying chamber 120 x 120 x 20 mm dimensions Net weight Packaging 595 x 395 x 420 mm dimensions HN a UT d 2 BASIC INFORMATION CAUTION Use of a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series conversely to safety provisions and other than following the guidelines of this user manual may be hazardous to human health and life Never use the moisture analyzer is explosive area Moisture analyzer is not intended to use in areas with danger of explosion The inner shields of a moisture analyzer may heat up to 400 C Moisture analyzer s nominal voltage is 230 VAC thus it is necessary to use the device in accordance with safety principles of low voltage instruments A symbol visible on instrument s top cover see below is a warning against its hot surface 2 1 Intended use A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series is desig
17. measurement result S_ CR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment S ACRLF command understood and in progress MASS FRAME response is mass value in basic measuring unit Mass frame format which is moisture analyzer s response desd 4 5 6 7i 16 17 18 19 20 21 marker Example S CR LF command sent from a computer S _ ACR LF command understood and in progress S 8 5 g_ _ CRLF command carried out response is mass value in basic measuring unit Immediately send measurement result in basic measuring unit Format SI CR LF Accessible responses SI_I CR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FRAME response is immediate with mass value in basic weighing unit Mass frame format which is moisture analyzer s response ih 3 4 5 6 715 16 17 18 19 20 21 soe SY marker Example S CR LF command sent from a computer Si 7 _ 18 5 g_ CRLF command carried out immediate response of mass value in basic weighing unit 115 Send stable measurement result in current weighing unit Format SU CR LF Accessible responses SU ACR LF command understood and in progress SU_E CRLF time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result SU ICR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment SU ACR LF command understood and in progress MASS FRAME_ response is mass value in current measuring unit Mass fra
18. unit 2 custom units and entering the value of gravitational acceleration force in moisture analyzer s place of use the value of gravitational acceleration force is needed to correct calculating mass in N 47 15 3 Settings Name On entering this option the display opens a message box with keyboard Insert name of a profile and accept it by pressing _ _ key The name is assigned to the profile Default working mode On entering this option the user can select a specific working mode which is set as default in a profile In case option lt None gt is selected then on selecting the profile the moisture analyzer activates the last used working mode 15 4 Working modes On entering this option the display opens a window containing all accessible working modes The users can introduce their settings to each of the working modes which are activated on selecting a specific profile In each of the working modes the user can change the following parameters Settings contain specific parameters relating to a working mode and universal settings such as result control tare mode automatic footer printout printout mode printout Functions of quick access keys declaring quick access keys which are visible in the bottom display bar Information declaring information which is visible in the grey coloured workspace Printout declaring type of printout or defining a non standard printout 15 5 Readout
19. 16 4 of this user manual e The field may contain data on drying parameters settings and current Status of a moisture analyzer Auto 1mg Mi 0 120 C Ne a aoc k e Below the workspace there is a set of soft keys Caution The user can declare the presence of function quick access keys Declaring process is described in point 16 3 of this user manual 8 3 Drying result Drying result is indicated in the main window of terminal s display The user can enlarge the drying result to make it well visible from a distance Procedure In order to enlarge the size of displayed drying result tap the white coloured field with visible drying result i vy J gt iy 1 Sn ie ea eel To return to the standard means of displaying a drying result again tap the white coloured field with visible drying result The display returns to its default size oe 9 LOGGING Full access to moisture analyzer s parameters and editing databases requires logging to instrument s software as an operator with lt Administrator gt access level The logging procedure should be carried out on each switching on the instrument First log in procedure While in the main window of the application press lt Log in gt text located in the upper bar of the display which opens a window with operators database including lt 8 Admin gt entry On entering the lt 8 Admin gt entry the software activat
20. 7 T6 3 Net mass in EAN 128 code 138 33 APPENDIX D Settings of CITIZEN printer Baud rate 9600b sec Parity control none Bits 8bit Stop bits 1 bit Handshake No IEEE 1284 ON enabled Data from a printer regarding RS232 Interface Menu RS 232C Baud rate 9600bps RS 232C Parity None RS 232C Length 8 bit RS 232C Stop bit 1 bit RS 232C X ON No IEEE 1284 On Means of activating an information test printout and carrying out changes in printer s settings is specified in a user manual of CITIZEN printers 34 APPENDINX E Settings of ZEBRA printers Baud rate 9600b sec Parity control none Bits 8bit Stop bits 1 bit Data on a printout from a printer regarding RS 232 Serial port 96 N 8 1 Means of activating an information test printout and carrying out changes in printer s settings is specified in a user manual of ZEBRA printers 139 35 l APPENDIX F Communication with barcode scanners For communication with barcode scanners RADWAG moisture analyzers MA 3Y series use RS232 interfaces and simplex transmission one direction without handshaking Only two wires are required for assuring such a transmission Therefore used scanners should be equipped in such interface with disabled both hardware and software handshaking Both moisture analyzers and scanners have the possibility of setting of transmission parameters Both devices are required to have the same parameters set ba
21. AND STARTUP 4 1 Assembling and place of use e A moisture analyzer should be stored and used in locations free of vibrations and shakes free of air movement and dust located at the max altitude of 2000 above sea level e Moisture analyzer s place of use should ensure good air circulation around the instrument approximately 20 cm fee space around the moisture analyzer and 1 m free space over it e Ambient air temperature in the weighing room should not exceed the range of 10 C 40 C e Ambient relative humidity should not exceed 80 in the temperature up to 31 C and decrease linearly to 50 of relative humidity in temperature 40 C e A moisture analyzer should be located on a stable wall console desk or a Stable working table which is not affected by vibrations and distant from heat sources e Take special safety measures when weighing magnetic objects as part of the balance is a strong magnet 317 4 2 Unpacking Carefully remove the moisture analyzer from its packaging remove the plastic and foil transport protective elements Gently place the moisture analyzer in its intended place of use Assembly the components of drying chamber following guidelines from below figure Assembling moisture analyzer components Assembly insert of the drying chamber s basis Assembly drying chamber Shield Assembly drying pan handle Assembly drying pan bracket Assembly the disposable drying pan
22. Pipette calibration report Status 331 Pipette calibration report Temperature 338 2 Pipette calibration report Channel number ES a 340 2 Pipette calibration report Average volume 341 2 Pipette calibration report Systematic error 342 2 Pipette calibration report Random error 343 Pipette calibration report Tested volume 344 2 Pipette calibration report Systematic error 345 2 Pipette calibration report Random error 350 Batch Name 351 Batch Code 352 2 Batch Sample 353 2 Batch Number of samples E l 355 2 Sample Name 356 7 Sample Status 357 2 Sample Tare 358 2 Sample Temperature 359 Sample Humidity 360 2 Sample Pressure 361 Sample number ee 365 Weighing B Interval 135 366 2 Weighing B Difference 367 2 Weighing B Difference 368 Weighing B Residue 369 Weighing B Number DL SSS 375 Differential weighing Method a nn 380 Drying mode Name 381 Drying program Code Ca OEE 385 Drying mode 386 Drying mode parameters 387 1388 Finish mode parameters 389 Report from drying process Drying report Unit 390 Report from drying process Drying report Printout interval 395 Moisture analyzer Set temperature 396 Moisture analyzer Current temperature 397 Moisture analyzer Drying time 398 Report from drying pr
23. Setting drying pan s supporter bracket aoe 4 3 The moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features an electronic level control system and thus no external level After software startup enter the leveling application and follow moisture analyzer prompts to carry out the leveling When assembling the pan attention to the correct contact and friction Setting pan s bracket On assembling the pan correct position to damage moisture Level setting procedure Means of moisture analyzer leveling is described further in this user manual see point 11 3 A Standard delivery components A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series Insert of drying chamber basis Drying chamber shield Drying pan handle Drying pan bracket Disposable pan Power cord Protective cover Cable P0108 for connecting moisture analyzer and computer User manual CD 3 7 Bee Supporter bracket pay special positioning of its mandrel The mandrel features a cut for its unique positioning against the pan handle thus preventing their bracket onto the mandrel turn the bracket slightly so that the cut on the mandrel is located in their unique and When turning the mandrel use most gentle movements not analyzer s measuring system 4 5 Cleaning Remember to unplug the moisture analyzer from mains before any cleaning activities Clean the moisture analyzer using a damp cloth by gentle rubbing contaminated pla
24. a moisture analyzer with the one of traditional method When drying a sample with high Measurenet time moisture content it is possible to shorten measurement time by tong selecting quick drying mode In such case the majority of moisture content is released drying temperature higher than set Only after some time the temperature is lowered to the set value and maintained until completing drying process Short Drying temperature 17 2 4 Selecting drying mode The software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables selecting one of four drying modes Standard Quick Mild Step 60 STANDARD mode Standard mode is the most frequently used of all drying modes It enables accurate determining of moisture content is a dried sample Ambient temp MILD mode Mild mode is used in case of drying substances that are sensitive to rapid heat emitted by filaments operating at full power in the initial Stage of drying process This mode prevents from decomposing of substances sensitive to heat by mild temperature increase in set amount of time time interval has to be selected by tests Mild mode is recommended to drying Samples of leather structure QUICK mode Quick mode is recommended to drying samples that moisture content varies from 5 and 15 In the initial stage of Quick mode heating takes place at full power of the filaments causing heating the drying chamber to increased temperature maximum te
25. be deleted by pressing ZERO key on instrument s overlay or using programmable function key lt Deactivate tare gt PROCEDURE 1 on taking the tarred load off moisture analyzer s weighing pan 29 e Press ZERO key e The NET marker is deleted and new zero point of the moisture analyzer is determined PROCEDURE 2 when the tarred load in on moisture analyzer s weighing pan e Press ZERO key e The NET marker is deleted and new zero point of the moisture analyzer is determined If tare value exceeds 2 of available maximal capacity the display indicates error message Err forbidden operation PROCEDURE 3 when the tarred load in on moisture analyzer s weighing pan or on taking the tarred load off the weighing pan lt a e Press programmable key lt Deactivate tare gt D e The NET marker is deleted e The display indicates tare value e Press lt Restore tare gt amp key to restore the last tare value 11 6 Additional parameters on weighing process Changes in settings of functions related to weighing process can to some extend influence moisture analyzer s reactions Procedure 1 Press grey coloured workspace 2 The display indicates menu Settings Keys Information Printouts Profile 3 Press one of available submenu options and select item for modification Menu lt Settings gt additional options related to weighing mode or drying mode Menu lt Keys gt defining quick access keys Menu lt Infor
26. different measuring unit before enabling a chart a user should change 2 25 active unit of moisture content ne analysis and only then enable a chart 1 re Oe ee x using dedicated bottom bar soft key 530 3 053 C DDE 82 In order to return to the main window 00 33 00 37 7532 M 120 C of drying mode press lt Chart gt soft key for the another time 20 25 Drying time Previewing a chart in the database of drying reports Procedure e Enter submenu lt P Databases gt e Press lt Reports from drying process gt field Select a report containing data on a desired drying process and press its name name of a report is its date and time of report creation e Press option ol Chart gt The software automatically generates and opens a report in the coordinate system of moisture content unit measurement for completed moisture content analysis An instance of a chart from completed moisture content analysis for a sample from a record saved in the database of drying reports 2012 07 18 12 03 32 Result 100 0000 M 100 0000 80 0000 60 0000 40 0000 so St0 SHOT S 20 0000 0 0000 00 00 00 00 01 57 00 03 54 00 05 52 00 07 49 00 09 47 Drying time E Measurements WM CQ BO S u7 100 y pa The bottom bar contains the following soft keys options 83 gt Return to displaying the complete chart 109 Reducing the screen to the previous vie
27. displayed the moisture analyzer alerts on level change by changing colour of level indicator green gt level status OK red level status lost If level indicator is red the display also shows an alert no Level and blocks weighing function until level status is restored Caution Means of leveling the moisture analyzer is described in point 11 3 of this user manual 23 6 Drying temperature reducing This parameter automatically determines reducing the drying temperature after a time interval specified for a moisture analyzer with Max drying temperature of 250 C Means of operation While drying temperature holds within a limit between 161 C and 250 C then the drying temperature can be maintained proportionally to set temperature value i e 1 hour for the temperature 161 C and 20 minutes for the temperature 250 C While drying a sample in a temperature set to 250 C this temperature can be maintained for the time of 20 minutes and afterwards the software automatically reduces the temperature to 160 C drying process is continued without break The time of reducing the temperature from 250 C to 160 C is 20 minutes For the QUICK MODE the initial exceeding of the Max drying temperature is 30 but not higher than the maximum drying temperature of a moisture analyzer 107 Procedure OE e Enter submenu e Others gt e Select parameter lt Reduction of drying temperature gt which opens a ne
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29. fibre filter to shorten measurement time The filter causes separating tested liquid around the fibres and increasing active evaporating surface Initial filter drying is necessary only in case of measurements which require very high accuracy Substances with structure of leather or temperature sensitive In case of such substances it is proved to a glass fibre filter While testing a Substance is placed on a drying pan and sample surface is covered with a filter which protects the sample from direct heat radiation In such case the sample is heated by convection which is milder than radiation Substances containing sugar The surface of such substances often may caramelize during testing procedure Therefore it is recommended to use thin layer of a sample and moderate drying temperature 17 1 3 Sample distribution on drying pan Loose materials Dried in their natural state i e in their SAMPLE PREPARATION natural form or disintegrated Sample disintegration causes smaller dispersion between the following measurements Sample mass Should not be too high and the sample should be evenly spread on whole surface of the drying pan Liquid substances Porous material Semi fluid substances are dried in their natural form Large amount of grease fat occurring in some of substances makes moisture content determination difficult In such case it Is recommended to use additional components which increase sample s active surface
30. for a given temperature value is 8 minutes During the heating time the moisture analyzer displays a window with current data on temperature inside the drying chamber and heating time Permissible error 3 G 38 Czas testu 0 07 59 Tempertaura zadana 120 C Temperatura aktualna 25 C After test completion i e after testing time the software displays window with an on screen keyboard for entering the temperature value as specified on the external thermometer of the temperature adjustment kit Enter and accept the temperature value The software displays a window on test summary Set temperature 120 C End temperature 119 C Measured temperature 121 C status OK Print report In the test summary window the user can order printing a report from drying chamber test On selecting one of the available options the software automatically returns to displaying the menu window lt Adjustment gt 39 An example of a report from drying chamber test Drying chamber test Start time 2012 10 30 13 57 05 Balance model MA 3Y NH Balance ID 1352 Adjustment kit no Target temperature 120 C End temperature 119 C Measured temperature 121 C Permissible error 3 C Status OK The report is not stored in moisture analyzer memory Exiting the report immediately deletes it from the moisture analyzer volatile memory If a user aborts the testing process the summar
31. indicates data with selected drying profile and set temperature values FI NI SH MODE Select and set finish mode parameters by pressing dedicated soft key on moisture analyzer s display After pressing a new window is opened for determining finish Finish mode mode Select one of available finish modes by pressing field with its 1 L Finish mogi Sak al name 66 Auto 11mg 60s A window for selecting type of finish mode is opened Use navigating arrow keys to scroll through available modes Automatic 2 After selecting desired mode accept the choice User difined 1 The software returns to displaying the previous window and displayed data refers to selected finish mode Set parameters to user needs by pressing a field with parameter name which opens for editing 1 Re Finish mode User defined 1 B Am 10 mg An instance of window for editing mass change ratio Insert desired mass value using the on screen numeric keyboard and accept entered value x a Amg ma esi Pett TLL fo 67 An instance of window for editing time Insert desired time value using the on screen numeric keyboard and accept entered value After setting the finish mode parameters return to the main Def 2mg window of the drying mode A pictogram on the main display Ne 38 s indicates data with selected finish mode settings P
32. ones 4 Assembly the fuse base featuring new fuses into the mounting 5 Plug the moisture analyzer to mains 125 30 4 Troubleshooting Problem no reaction to pressing main switch on off key no display reaction Probable cause No voltage in mains Damaged power cord Damaged fuse of the moisture analyzer Moisture analyzer defect Problem too long pending time for drying process finish Probable cause Selected finish mode of drying process is incorrect Carry out experimental tests to select a proper means of finish mode Problem measurements are not repeatable Probable cause non uniform sample content Prepare the sample from larger amount of Substance drying time is too short Change finish mode criteria of the testing process drying temperature is too high causing sample s oxidizing Lower drying temperature tested sample boils Lower the drying temperature the temperature sensor is contaminated or defected Clean the temperature sensor the workbench on which the moisture analyzer is located is unstable Change the location of instrument s operation the ambient area is incompatible with the requirements vibrations drafts etc Change the ambient conditions for compatible ones according to the guidelines of this user manual 126 31 ADDI TIONAL EQUIPMENT Tye nam O o apine SOCSC S S S S SCSC lt S Pc keyboara use type OOS Computer software
33. takes place on meeting a requirement assigned to the output Each of 4 outputs is connectable to the following data Available options Moisture analyzer status which switches the logic of output a 5 Stable Each stable measurement switches the logic of the system MIN stable Stable measurement below MIN threshold switches the logic of the system MIN unstable Unstable measurement below MIN threshold switches the logic of the system OK stable Stable measurement within MIN MAX thresholds switches the logic of the system OK unstable Unstable measurement within MIN MAX thresholds switches the logic of the system MAX stable Stable measurement below MAX threshold switches the logic of the system MAX unstable Unstable measurement below MAX threshold switches the logic of the system Confirmation of cycle End of procedure completion Procedure Press key and press Inputs Outputs key Enter submenu lt 2 Inputs Outputs gt select and press lt 3 Outputs gt key Enter editing mode of a selected output which opens list of available functions Select a function from displayed list and return to weighing with saving carried out changes 104 23 OTHERS This menu contains global parameters on moisture analyzer operation such as language date time beep sound display calibration level control 0g Enter submenu lt Others gt by pressing key and lt tc Other gt key 23
34. values are accepted are instantaneous and they are not saved in the product record in a corresponding database J 18 2 3 Using database of drying programs Drying procedure can be carried out with use of a program saved in the lt Database of drying programs gt Adding a program to the Database of Drying Programs Database of drying programs contains saved drying procedures which are easily recalled before drying a sample Adding procedure functions easily and very intuitively and a user has to follow commands and hints that appear on moisture analyzer s display Procedure ee e Enter submenu lt 9 Databases gt and press L Database of drying programs gt e Press lt Add gt key to add a new program to the database The software automatically adds a new entry to the database and immediately enters its editing mode Fill in all mandatory parameters on a new drying product List of data definable in a drying program 1 2 3 Name on pressing the name field a new window is opened for entering name of a drying program Code enables inserting a code denoting the drying program Drying mode on pressing the field name a new window is opened with programmable drying mode Proceed as in above points and select appropriate drying mode and specify drying parameters drying temperature time Finish mode on pressing the field name a new window is opened with programmable finish mode Proceed as
35. 1 Interface language Procedure OE i Enter submenu lt S Others gt press lt amp Language gt option and select language version of moisture analyzer s communication interface Available language version Polish English German French Spanish Korean Turkish Chinese Italian Czech Romanian Hungarian 23 2 Data and time setting Moisture analyzer user can set date and time which are located in the upper bar of the display Entering editing mode of date and time settings is carried out in two ways e By pressing date and time field located in the upper bar of moisture analyzer s display in main menu mode 0E e By pressing key and selecting menu usc Other Date and Time Entering date and time setting mode opens an on screen keyboard Set date and time in the following sequence year month day hour minute and accept set values by pressing v key Caution Access to lt amp Date and Time gt option in moisture analyzer s menu is conditioned by setting of access level for this parameter 105 23 3 Beep sound Procedure m Enter submenu lt S Others gt press lt I Beep gt and set one of available options No Beep sound switched off disabled for keys and proximity sensors Keys Beep sound active as reaction to pressing keys Sensors Beep sound active as reaction to operation of proximity sensors All Beep sou
36. 1 Press option lt Non standard printout gt Press lt Add gt key A window is opened with the following data Name Code Project Set name and code of a printout Press lt Project gt key A keyboard is opened on the display for editing the printout Use keyboard to design printout template the printout may contain texts and variables NOU BW N Caution User can add a printout by importing configured texts from data storage devices connected to moisture analyzer s USB port Printout s name is ONLY a NAME and it is not part of its content Means of designing a non standard printout template is described in point 19 10 lt Printouts gt of this user manual 16 6 Profiles Profiles are described in point 15 lt Profile gt of this user manual 55 17 DRYING PROCESS GENERAL INFORMATION Working mode lt Drying gt is dedicated to determining moisture content in a substance by its drying On process start controlled by a user the moisture analyzer checks loss of mass of a substance placed in the drying chamber The Substance sample is heated by a moisture analyzer and on basis of mass decrement the software calculates moisture content in a sample and visualizes measurement result on the display The drying result is continuously updated during drying process course and the process is completed automatically on meeting finish mode requirements set by a user 17 1 SAMPLE PREPARATION F
37. 3Y series features a touch screen display which makes moving through software menu very simple and intuitive Pressing a function key a soft key or area on the display initiates an assigned function or process 10 1 Terminal s keyboard or 8 BBB BO lt K Enter main menu Scroll menu upwards Scroll menu downwards Fast up and down menu scrolling Accept changes Leave a function unchanged without saving changes Add items to a database Search for items in a database by date Search for items in a database by name Search for items in a database by code Printout of an item from a database Clear the editing field Activate deactivate on screen keyboard Reading printout template from a file format lb function key is active on plugging a data storage device to terminal s USB port Selection of variables from a list for a printout Moving exiting one level up in menu structure 24 10 2 Return to weighing mode Changes introduced in moisture analyzer s memory are automatically and permanently saved on returning to displaying the main window Procedure i Press key for a few times until the software returns to displaying the main window press Meet soft key in the upper bar on the display The software immediately returns to displaying the main window 25 11 WEIGHING Load a weighed object on the weighing pan On stabilization of weighing result i
38. A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features an electronic level control system AutoLEVEL System The AutoLEVEL System in MA 3Y series continuously monitors level status during moisture analyzer operation The level status is signaled in the upper right corner of terminal s display The system continuously controls level and on detecting level change it indicates appropriate information on the display and or signals an alarm Then the software opens a window for adjusting the level ey a Leveling procedure e Press level status pictogram 2 located in the upper right corner of the display e The display indicates a control panel of leveling function Moisture analyzer operator previews level status and instrument s top elevation e Level the moisture analyzer by turning the adjustable feet in a way indicated by blinking pictograms on the display lt the level point Should move towards the center of the level circle e As the level point is in the center point its colour changes from red to green which is a confirmation for correct level status 28 11 4 Zeroing In order to zero mass indication press a key The mass indication on the display should equal zero and precise zero O and Stability mse markers should appear Zeroing process is tantamount to determining new zero point recognized by the moisture analyzer as precise zero Zeroing is possible only in stable status of display indication Caut
39. Bottom section of moisture analyzer s main display features three pictograms which indicate current drying mode settings Auto 11mg M 120 C XS 60s 30s If these parameters are incorrect they should be changed in a way that are correct for a dried sample that is tested Means of setting drying parameters is described in the previous point of this user manual If drying process is based on a drying program from the database then e e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press L Database of drying programs gt e Select drying program by pressing field with its name The moisture analyzer returns to displaying the main window The grey coloured workspace indicates name of selected drying program and pictograms on drying parameters indicate data of enabled drying program e On enabling a drying program the drying settings cannot be changed Drying parameters can only be changed if no drying program is enabled e An additional option is displaying in an enabled drying program descriptions on additional equipment needed for correct carrying out the drying process sample preparation and recommended sample size Using the options requires pressing the lt Sample description gt button in the bottom bar which opens a window with descriptions entered for the drying program Equipment related to a sample Aluminum disposable pan Sample preparation Spread a sample evenly on the whole surface ofthe drying pan
40. ETTING TOLERANCE LIMITS FOR SAMPLE MASS MIN and MAX THRESHOLDS the software accpets sample mass as correct if it is within set value of MIN and MAX thresholds MIN and MAX criteria are set in the database of products TOLERANCE the software accpets sample mass as correct if it is within set percent tolerance limits of total sample mass data set in the database of products Before starting drying process a user should declare parameters of a Sample which is loaded on the drying pan MIN and MAX target mass and percent tolerance of sample mass On setting above criteria the software allows for beginning the drying process 1 Defining the value of Min Max thresholds is carried out in the Database of Products during editing a Product or by using quick access key lt T Checkweighing thresholds gt Procedure e Press grey coloured workspace and then lt Keys gt option e Assign lt Checkweighing thresholds gt option to one of the quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar e Return to drying mode e Press lt 8 Checkweighing thresholds gt soft key and insert the value of Low Threshold and High Threshold Return to drying mode e After displaying lt PREPARE SAMPLE gt command the display below the measurement result indicates a bar graph which using colours shows current mass on the drying pan e Yellow colour current mass below set Low Threshold value e Green colour current mass within set thresholds v
41. Enter submenu lt Adjustment gt and select option External adjustment e The display indicates the following message box e If there is a load on moisture analyzer s weighing pan unload it e Press _ key The moisture analyzer determines start mass which is indicated by a message box Start mass determination on the display e On determining the start mass the moisture analyzer displays a message box e Acting according to displayed command place an ordered weight mass Standard on the weighing pan and press Ka key e On completing the adjustment procedure the moisture analyzer indicates a message box 4 33 Adjustment e On confirming the message box with v key the moisture analyzer returns to the main mode 12 2 User adjustment User adjustment is carried out with an optional standard which mass ranges between 0 15 Max Max capacity Adjustment procedure is compatible with the external adjustment process but before its start the software opens a message box for entering mass of a standard used for user adjustment procedure In order to start user adjustment enter submenu lt Adjustment gt and select option ig User adjustment Then follow the commands indicated on the display 12 3 Temperature adjustment Temperature adjustment is carried out with a dedicated kit that is an optional equipment of the moisture analyzer MA 3Y series 1 Thermometer 2 Thermometer
42. NOS reirei E E N N 98 PERIPHERAL DEVICES wisscsacecncecntidnedsanisurientsanndasatauedaetianetonecnnennnacnes 99 ZAM COMP ULC T rerestore e O Eaa eA oeeaaeaii 99 2 Vea PTI ET vor EE EN E EA E 100 713 Bal COde SCANMelS aoee a aT EA T a OEE 101 2144 Transponder Card SCannel riara CEEE EO TEENE OE AS 101 2 E5 Additonal GIS playere ar a EAE OOE 102 INPUTS OUTPUTS ocorrida aaa 103 OTHERS wiicccrcrtcenstsaisewiseciseueiatravsutataoreutnaven A E 105 2321 INE hACe language skcs csvasniaieawnsssn bees caeueanasiameanieesaeniase MeanaNaaeEeR awe 105 232 Data and TIME SCIUING sasise ERIRE 105 23 BECO SOUNO sneren RAER 106 23 4 Touch screen display calibration ssssesesrererrsrrrrerrsrerrerrrrererrerrrrerrrrene 106 239 LOVE CON Ol x sasnceusasaoa ce sani Aa AAE RRIA AARATI 107 23 6 Drying temperature reducing ssssersrrererrereresrrrrrrrsrrrrrrerrerrrrsrrrrsrrrrene 107 23 7 Compatibility with MAC MAX S YIi S cccccccecssseeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneneegs 108 23 8 S6NSO0rS SCHSIUIVILY oaen EI E ETEA 109 2I AUOTES E orerar ra EEA EAr a aD 109 23 10 Start logo eor EE N A EA R a 109 23 11 EXPO System events rssicon e iar EE DE 109 UPDATE orrors a a N 110 SYSTEM INFORMAT ON saciseiisnintdntdadsGiudsncstiveanistiesaadssensandseiueanasmiuids 111 COMMUNI CATI ON PROTOCOL sssassnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 112 20 LASECECO COMMINATA E AE AEEA 112 26 2 Responses format for commands sent from computer level
43. O range e g 1 division the moisture analyzer is automatically zeroed and the markers of stable indication i a and precise zero Q are displayed Active AUTOZERO means that each measurement starts from the precise zero point There are however cases where the function may disturb the measuring process for instance during very slow load placing or pouring onto the moisture analyzer s weighing pan In such case the zero indication correcting system may also correct the actual indication of a load placed on the weighing pan Accessible settings NO autozero function disabled YES autozero function enabled 49 Last digit FY The function determines visibility of the last decimal place 4 indicated on measurement result The functions provides three settings Always all digits are constantly visible Never last digit is blanked When stable last digit is displayed only on stable measurement 15 6 Measuring units This menu enables an operator of a moisture analyzer to declare the following profile settings start unit supplementary unit and two custom measuring units A custom measuring unit features o A multiplier o Aname 3 characters If a custom unit is designed then its name is added to the list of accessible measuring units This menu additionally enables inserting the value of gravitational acceleration force for moisture analyzer s place of use It is obligatory should a moisture analyzer
44. ODE No manual footer printout Sum of measurements the condition for printing a footer is exceeding mass value set in parameter lt Threshold gt Number of measurements the condition for printing a footer is carrying out a pre defined number of measurements a batch set in parameter lt Threshold gt THRESHOLD setting the value of threshold determining footer printout For option lt Sum of measurements gt the value is determined in measuring unit g and for option lt Number of measurements gt the value is not measurable and determined by number of carried out measurements Printout mode value release PRINT VALUE RELEASE key manual operation of ENTER key Never printout deactivated First stable the first stable measurement is printed Each stable all stable measurements are set for printing Each printout of all measurements stable and unstable AUTOMATIC MODE Never printout deactivated First stable the first stable measurement result obtained after placing a load on moisture analyzer s weighing pan is recorded record of the following measurement result takes place only on unloading the weighing pan returning of the mass indication below set a he threshold s value and placing another load on balance s weighing pan Last stable accepted is the last stable measurement recorded before taking the load off the weighing pan The record takes place on taking the load off the balance s wei
45. OR DRYING ccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetseeeenenenegs 56 17 1 1 Means of moisture content measurement on a moisture analyzer 5 56 TAAl Samping and Preparation amener a E A T A E A arias 57 17 1 3 Sample distribution on drying PAN s sesessssesrerrrrerrerrrrsrerrerrrrerrrrerrrrene 58 17 2 SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS cccccccsceseeeeeeeeeeeceneeeetseeguureeegs 59 17 2 1 Selecting optimum sample MASS cc ccc cccce cece eee e eee eens eeeeeeeeeneseeeeeeneeeeees 59 17 2 2 Influence of sample mass on measurement result repeatability 59 IAA Dyno temperatur eosto N N 60 I 24 SCICCUNG GLVING Moode tkcceri scorns saucawiiaiveda cee E O ETE A 60 Lre SOV NG IMC eoero nate ee waa ae ae neo a 62 DRYING PROCESS visissuscrctidanscanedoncdenntaantavtdonssscedarsctbadauseabedansctanteesenes 63 18 1 Working mode activating procedure s ssssererrsrerrsrrrrerrerrrrrrerrrrrrrererrn gt 63 19 2 Setho daryng DaramMeter Sarcona aE a vd weer Relies Selva Uta 64 18 2 1 Using fields visible in the main display section esserersererrererrerrrrsrrrren 64 19227 WSCC MEn ASENG irira AN A E AA T 69 18 2 3 Using database of drying programMS sssssssrerrerrrrerrerrrrererrererrerrrrerrrrene 73 LG MINUTOUES IMAN MOE ssena E O aS 74 18 4 Report from completed drying PrOCeSS cc ccc ec eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 76 18 5 Means of carrying out dry
46. OR DRYING This section of the MA 3Y user manual contains data on setting optimum test results during drying processes There are hints for selection of appropriate drying parameters for various materials and substances 17 1 1 Means of moisture content measurement on a moisture analyzer Measurement of moisture content in a tested sample is carried out by determining loss of mass in a sample by its heating humidity evaporation from a sample RADWAG moisture analyzer MA 3Y series comprises two components a precision balance and a drying chamber Compared to standard moisture content determining methods the measurements with application of RADWAG moisture analyzer is much quicker and does not require additional mathematical calculations a result of moisture content is previewed on an ongoing basis during product testing process Independently on moisture content determining method the measurement accuracy is highly influenced by means of sample preparation and selection of testing parameters such as Sample size Sample type Drying temperature Drying time In practice the measurement accuracy is not as important as the speed of obtaining measurement result control over technological process Thus heating a sample with application of a halogen filament carried out by a moisture analyzer makes the measurement process very time efficient and Short Measurement speed can be additionally increased by appropriate adjusting moisture a
47. RINTOUT interval by pressing dedicated soft key on moisture analyzer s display Select and set parameters of printout and printing After pressing a new window is opened for determining printed Printouts parameter and printing interval Press field with aD Result parameter name to change its amp k va ue 2 Printout in a A new window is opened for selecting measuring unit ma Use navigating kays to select desired 100 unit for measuring drying process eee He ac Moisture content On selecting a desired unit accept it 68 100 a a s CDE a An instance of window for editing printount time interval 00 00 05 Insert amount of time using the on screen numeric keyboard and accept S x entered value After setting printout parameters return to the main window of the drying mode A pictogram on the main display indicates data with selected printout parameters 18 2 2 Use of menu lt Settings gt After entering the moisture analyzer settings the user can define all drying parameters and main data for printing completed measurements data type time interval between printing the following measuring data The data is definable in one menu window Procedure 1 Press grey coloured workspace 2 Moisture analyzer s display indicates menu Settings Keys Information Printouts Profile 3 Press lt Settings gt key 4 The display indicates
48. The function enables the user to adjust moisture analyzer s operation to ambient conditions filter settings or individual user needs Menu lt Readout gt contains the following elements 48 FILTER Each measurement signal before being displayed is electronically ae processed for the purpose of obtaining corrected parameters specific for stable measurement result i e ready to read In a specific extend a user can influence the range of signal processing by selecting an appropriate FILTER value Available options o very fast fast average normal Slow very slow G O gt Q While setting the filtering level the user should consider the actual operating conditions of a moisture analyzer In case of very good operating conditions set the filter to average normal or fast in case of rough conditions set the filter to slow or very slow aA Value release 1 247 This parameter determines displaying the stability marker for a measurement result There are 3 available settings of value release parameter o fast o fast reliable recommended o reliable Caution The speed of stability marker occurrence depends on applied filter value and applied value release parameter Autozero function gt The function is to automatically monitor and correct zero indication If the function is enabled the following measurement results are compared to each other in constant time intervals If the results differ less than declared AUTOZER
49. User Manual User manual no LMI 63 04 01 13 A MOISTURE ANALYZER MA 3Y SERIES i R Ap WAG BALANCES AND SCALES RADWAG 26 600 Radom 28 Bracka Street POLAND Phone 48 0 48 38 48 800 fax 48 0 48 385 00 10 export radwag com www radwag com JANUARY 2013 Table of contents t TECHNICAL DATA diissiretesnirctercirncnrenererwentinsentirrcunecirerunetneereennNcerets 7 2 BASIC INFORMATION ciiiiscinsciniwinsccniednswariednaeianieinresnieeniseniasnsetnacewnadnns 8 2M Intended USC icnsncacbeatias edz annnin ewaida N E E E 8 2 2 AMADDIODTACe USC neueren ea ne eieinddaineieeaiies re AE 9 2 3 PHNEIDIGS Of Safely USES iv xsiuntiokwoiies E E selene 9 Zh VAG RAINEY e e ud Sau atebnatedan ee E caumatenmiden ne E aa 10 2 5 Monitoring metrological parameters of the instrument esesesersrrrrerererrrs 10 2 6 Data included in this user manual sssesussrerrererrererrerrrrsrrerererrerrrrerrerere 10 27 Stal COMPETENCE cireni E iausiteleaiided iuneinaniseaadancniterenmes sesamiae 10 3 TRANSPORT STORAGE initisniiskdnaddnvdivaddeadinvtdevdievideidivuddesiieuidantanwian 11 3dr Delory CNCCK ecane aE baer te EA EE RA EEA 11 De PACKAGING wiiuvies rrea a AT AA wine yay ae oe ORSA IAA E O aA 11 4 UNPACKING ASSEMBLING AND STARTUP assasssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 4 1 Assembling and place OF US e s ssssessrssressssrsensnsnenosnnnnsnsnrerennenesnnresesnrne 11 AA VOMOACKING eiria E A OA O 12 A Levels
50. adjustment User adjustment Adjustment test Report printout GLP Project gt gt Adjustment history gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 36 APPENDIX G Menu structure Value Function Function Function No Yes Name Adjustment Working mode Date Time User Balance type Balance ID Level status Nominal mass Difference Temperature Current mass Empty line Dashes Signature Non standard printout Displays a report from completed external adjustments At Setting No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Databases Products Weighing records Clients Drying programs Reports from drying process Drying reports Ambient conditions Packages Warehouses Printouts Universal variables Delete data older than Export database of weighing records to file Communication Description COM 1 Baud rate Stop bits COM 2 Baud rate Stop bits Ethernet 192 168 0 2 255 255 255 0 Default gate Tcp 4001 gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Data bits Parity Data bits Parity DHCP IP address Subnet mask Port Value 9600
51. alance type Balance ID User Product Drying program Drying mode Finish mode Finish mode parameters Unit Printout interval Universal variable 1 5 Initial mass Empty line GLP report Non standard printout EIGHING Dashes Date and time Drying time Product Current result Drying time and result Net Tare Gross Supplementary unit Mass Set temperature Current temperature Empty line Non standard printout FOOTER Dashes Working mode Status End date End time 75 AA Drying time Balance type Balance ID User Product Universal variable 1 5 End mass Current result Dashes Empty line GLP report Signature Non standard printout 18 4 Report from completed drying process On completing each drying process a report is generated The report is saved in the database lt Drying reports gt The files are named by their date and time hour of carried out process An instance of a report from drying process Start date 2012 06 25 Start time 14 41 55 User Admin Product Tea Drying mode Drying profile Standard Finish mode Automatic 3 Start mass 0 386 g 0 00 30 1 295 M 0 01 00 0 777 M 0 06 00 1 295 M Status Completed End date 2012 06 25 End time 14 48 05 Drying time 0 06 10 End mass 0 381 g Current result 1 295 M SIO CU ets whavdagrananitadesecesareans 76 18 5 Means of carrying out drying process
52. alues e Red colour current mass above set value of High Threshold Drying mode Product Auto 11mg N 60 s Prepare sample Close x ir i 2 Defining the value of target mass is carried out using a quick access key P lt il Target mass gt Procedure e Press grey coloured workspace and then lt Keys gt option e Assign lt Target value gt option to one of the quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar e Return to drying mode e Press lt ei Target value gt soft key and insert mass to be obtained in measuring process e Then insert percent tolerance of the target mass accessible range O 100 e The display below the measurement result indicates a bar graph which contains o Current mass visualized with colours o Target Mass value visualized with black marker Prepare sample Close x Caution The checkweighing thresholds and target mass options may function simultaneously during drying process In such case the tolerance field is realized by Min and Max thresholds and the bar graph indicates target mass marker On entering the database and selecting a product which has the target mass value and Min amp Max thresholds assigned the software while controlling the start mass will first consider the Min and Max thresholds The values of Min and Max thresholds can be changes before drying process using quick access keys displayed in the bottom bar New
53. analyzer by pressing ON OFF key on terminal s overlay and make sure the power cord of the moisture analyzer is unplugged from mains a REMEMBER before initiating any maintenance or cleaning activities Temperature sensor should cleaned using a soft fabric with addition of a mild detergents Do not use any abrasive agents or solvents as they may damage the temperature sensor While cleaning make sure not to touch the heating filament as it may damage it If necessary it is permissible to clean filament s shield Clean the filament s Shield using a soft and dry fabric only Do not touch the filament while cleaning the shield 124 30 3 Replacing the fuses If after plugging to mains a signal diode on moisture analyzer s display does not light up no display reaction then possibly one of the fuses or both is blown REMEMBER before initiating any activities relates to fuse replacement switch off the moisture analyzer by pressing ON OFF key on terminal s overlay and make sure the power cord of the l A moisture analyzer is unplugged from mains A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features two glass tabular fuses 5x20 slow blow T 3 15A 250VAC which protect moisture analyzer s electric circuits Fuse replacement procedure 1 Take the fuse base 1 out of its mounting which is located next to power cord socket 2 Take a fuse or fuses 2 out of the fuse base 3 Replace a fuse or fuses with new
54. and aid moisture content releasing process from a sample Such AN AN AN ANAS components are high silica sand blotting paper or 5 Liquic filter Before drying a tested substance initially dry the additional component so that its humidity is close to zero Liquic 58 Solid objects Depending on solid object s structure dense or loose moisture content determining process may take short or long time The size of solid s surface determines the speed of drying process and measurement reliability Thus the surface of a solid object should be as large as possible Since solid objects release moisture through their outer surface sample thickness is another important factor AA A A 4 Dried material ey Dried material 17 2 SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS 17 2 1 Selecting optimum sample mass Sample mass influences the accuracy of measurement result and measurement time Higher mass of a sample causes higher amount of water moisture content which needs to evaporate and therefore measurement time is also longer Obtaining short measurement time is feasible in case of small sample mass but sample mass cannot be too small as it may negatively influence required measurement accuracy The precision of result The measurement time High Long Low Short Sample weight Sample weight 059 5 g 17 2 2 Influence of sample mass on measurement result repeatability Sample mass has considerable influenc
55. and data on the process step number current temperature value heating time burn in heating time After 8 minutes the system opens a window with an on screen numeric keyboard Using the on screen keyboard insert the current temperature value of the moisture analyzer that is indicated on the external control thermometer Press lt Accept gt key to proceed to the following adjustment step The moisture analyzer switches on the halogen heater and for another 8 minutes it heats the drying chamber and Simultaneously displays current temperature value and other parameters Temperature adjustment K2 00 05 180 C After 8 minutes the system opens a window with an on screen numeric keyboard Using the on screen keyboard insert the current temperature value of the moisture analyzer that is indicated on the external control thermometer Press lt Accept gt key to proceed to the following adjustment step The moisture analyzer proceeds to the last step of adjustment process It heats the drying chamber to a higher temperature and for another 8 minutes it maintains this temperature and displays its value After 8 minutes the system opens a window with an on screen numeric keyboard Using the on screen keyboard insert the current temperature value of the moisture analyzer that is indicated on the external control thermometer Press
56. as the Administrator for changing date and time settings However the software also enables changing required access level to modify option lt amp J Date and time gt Procedure Enter group of parameters lt A Access level gt select option lt Date and time gt and set desired access level required to modify the settings Available access levels for changing date and time settings are Guest User Advanced User Administrator Caution Setting lt Guest gt provides free access to date and time settings no need to log in Printouts Default software settings enable a user logged as the Administrator editing default printout templates However the software also enables changing required access level to modify option lt L Printouts gt Procedure Enter group of parameters lt A Access level gt select option lt gA Printouts gt and select one of available options Guest User Advanced User Administrator Caution Setting lt Guest gt access level provides free access to printouts settings no need to log in 44 Databases The Administrator is also authorized to set access level required to modifying each of the databases Procedure Enter group of parameters lt A Access level gt select option lt 9 Databases gt and set desired access level Guest User Advanced User Administrator for each of the databases Caution Setting lt Guest gt access level causes that access to editing each of
57. at are weighed or dried Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press lt Products gt field e Press lt Add gt key to add a new product to the database e If a product already exists in the database of products press field with its name List of parameters defined for a product 1 Name 2 Description 3 Product code 4 EAN code 5 Mass unit mass of a product 6 Min minimum start mass of a sample that is recognized by the software as correct if option lt START MASS CONTROL LO gt is enabled 7 Max maximum start mass of a sample that is recognized by the software as correct if option lt START MASS CONTROL HI gt is enabled 8 Tolerance value calculated in relation to mass 5 denoting measuring area in which the measurement is recognized as correct Enabled if option lt START MASS CONTROL gt is active 9 Tare product s tare value set automatically on selecting a product from the database 86 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Price Unit price of a product Density product s density used for compensating air buoyancy as sample density g cm Shelf life time in days Date Set product s date constant VAT VAT value related to a product Ingredients Editing field for inserting names of ingredients used for preparing a product e g if a product is a mixture or if a product requires additional description of its features or application Printout p
58. ata is selected then only the first 4 are displayed Each parameter features two option YES information enabled displayed in the workspace Printouts Profile NO information disabled aa 16 5 Printouts Menu printouts comprises two separate sections The first one is standard printouts the other one is non standard printouts Standard printout comprises three internal sections featuring different variables For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout If option NO is selected then the variable is disabled i e it is not printed PROCEDURE Press field with name of a template to be edited Header Weighing Footer and E rued select variables to be printed a Weighing printout template If a printout is a non standard one GA Footer printout template O OOO create it o HEADER Dashes af Working mode Date Time Balance type Balance ID User Level status Client Warehouse Product Packaging Universal variable 1 5 Empty line GLP report Non standard printout _53 BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR USING PRINTOUTS o WEIGHING O N number of measurements Date Time Level status Client Warehouse Product Packaging Universal variable 1 5 Net Tare Gross Current measurement result Supplementary weighing unit Mass Non standard printout FOOTER Working mode Date Time
59. atible with the one of the transponder card scanner default 9600b s e Enter the database of operators and edit desired operator s record go to lt 12n rrio Card number gt option e On entering editing mode in a Card number gt option an editing window lt Card number gt is opened with an on screen keyboard e Approximate the card to the transponder card scanner The moisture analyzer automatically displays number of detected card in the lt Card number gt field e Accept recognized number by pressing v key and returning to the main window of weighing mode 21 5 Additional display The moisture analyzer enables communicating with an additional display using the following ports e RS 232 COM1 e RS 232 COM2 e Cp Type of data displayed on an additional display is declared in variable lt Project template gt Procedure designing a variable Enter group of parameters lt i Peripheral devices gt Press a Additional display AA Project field which opens an editing window lt Project gt with an on screen keyboard Use the on screen keyboard to insert desired value of a standard or Select desired value of a standard using a list displayed on pressing lt Sn gt key Accept by pressing key Caution Default setting of parameter lt L standard gt a variable with value 140 102 22 INPUTS OUTPUTS Application of inputs The set of inputs is used to control
60. be used to determine mass in N 50 16 WORKING MODES general information A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series in its standard version features the following working modes Weighing Means of operation weight of a load is determined through an indirect measurement A moisture analyzer measures gravitational acceleration force which attracts the load Obtained data Is processed into a digital format and displayed in a form of measurement result Drying Means of operation determining moisture content in a sample obtained by vaporization of all moisture components from a Sample placed inside a drying chamber of a moisture analyzer A measurement result is automatically calculated by the software and visualized on an ongoing basis on moisture analyzer s display by comparing mass of a sample on measurement start in progress and at the end of dying process The settings of lt DRYING gt mode provide access to special functions They enable adapting mode s operation to user s individual needs The special settings are activated on selecting a corresponding profile A detailed description of the mode is presented further in this user manual 16 1 Working mode selection Changing working mode o Press name of an active working mode displayed in the left corner of the upper bar o List of available working modes is displayed o Select name of a desired working mode and press it 51 16 2 Pa
61. carried out Response format 118 Mass 9 characters with right justification Unit 3 characters with left justification User log in Format LOGIN Name Password CR LF Name and password have to be inserted as they are set in the moisture analyzer small and capital letters Accessible responses LOGIN OK CR LF command understood new user is logged in LOGIN ERROR CR LF command understood an error in name or password occurred log in failed ES CR LF command not recognized error in format User log out Format LOGOUT CR LF Accessible responses LOGOUT OK CR LF command understood user is logged out ES CR LF command not recognized error in format Send all implemented commands Format PC CR LF Accessible responses PC A_ Z T S SI SU SUI C1 C0O CU1 CU0 DH ODH UH OUH OT UT LOGI N LOGOUT PC command carried out terminal has sent all implemented commands 119 26 3 Manual printout Automatic printout Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables generating manual or automatic printouts e Manual printout press key on stabilization of indication measurement result e Automatic printout is generated automatically in accordance to the settings of automatic printout see point 11 6 of this user manual The content of a printout depends on setting in menu lt Standard printout gt lt Weighing printout template gt see point 16 5 of this user manual Format of mass printout mar
62. ces Remember to remove the drying pan from the drying chamber before its cleaning Cleaning the drying pan assembly while installed may damage instrument s measuring system thus remove it from the bracket 4 6 Plugging to mains A moisture analyzer can be plugged to mains only by means of Original power cord which comes standard with the moisture analyzer Rated voltage specified on device s data plate must be compatible with mains rated voltage The power cord can be connected only to a socket with ground contact Plug the power cord to the moisture analyzer The moisture analyzer s power plug is located at the back of its housing 4 7 Connecting peripheral equipment The moisture analyzer must be unplugged from the mains before connecting or disconnecting any peripheral equipment printer PC computer Use only peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer with your moisture analyzer These have been ideally coordinated to your moisture analyzer On connecting a peripheral device plug the moisture analyzer to mains 4 8 Interfaces Description of terminal s interfaces 1 Ethernet RJ 45 4 IN OUT RS232 COM2 2 RS232 COM1 3 USB port Interface RS232 and IN OUT 14 RS232 socket DB9 M male front view Pin2 RxD Pin3 TxD Pin5 GND o e Q o o o 9 o I N OUT RS232 socket DSUB15 F female front view Pinl GNDWE Pin2 OUT1 Pin3 OUT2 Pin4 COMM Pin5
63. d and stored in clean conditions While cleaning the moisture analyzer precautions provided in this section of the user manual must be obeyed REMEMBER before initiating any maintenance or cleaning activities of moisture analyzer s inner parts switch off the moisture analyzer by pressing ON OFF key on terminal s overlay and make Sure the power cord of the moisture analyzer is unplugged from mains Open moisture analyzer s lid and take out all components of the drying chamber disposable pan 5 pan bracket 4 pan handle 3 drying chamber s cover 2 insert of the drying chamber s basis 1 Clean the moisture analyzer using soft fabrics diaper chamois etc and non aggressive cleaning agents Do not use any abrasive agents or solvents to clean the moisture analyzer as it may cause damage to the device and its components After cleaning thoroughly dry each of moisture analyzer s components Do not allow any contamination or liquid to fall into the moisture analyzer Assembly cleaned and dried components in accordance with above scheme 123 30 2 Temperature sensor cleaning In order to ensure correct temperature measurements during testing procedure pay special attention to cleanness of the temperature sensor Any cleaning activities of the temperature sensor should be carried out with maintaining special precautions of moisture analyzer s inner parts switch off the moisture
64. de the software automatically returns to the main window and displays pictogram in the upper bar The grey coloured workspace contains the following data o Drying mode o Product On selecting the drying mode the display contains the following quick access keys in the bottom bar 1 Setup access to moisture analyzer s menu 2 Database of drying programs selection of drying programs 3 Database of products selection of products from corresponding database 4 Drying chart previewing chart from drying process active during drying process only 5 Start drying process 63 18 2 Setting drying parameters Drying parameters are set as follows 18 2 1 Using fields visible in the main display section The option enables quick setting of each drying parameter with no need to enter menu options An operator gets access to drying parameters on pressing an active field on the touch screen display There are three basic fields Auto 1mg Mi 120 C Ke a 60s 30s 1 This field enables setting drying mode and parameters related to selected mode 120 C This field enables setting finish mode criterion and its parameters depending on selected option 60s Field enables setting type of data previewed on the display during drying process and printed ona connected printer It also enables setting printing time interval of moisture content value in dried product CAUTION Opt
65. e on repeatability of measurement results obtained on a moisture analyzer Relation between sample mass and repeatability is presented in below table to 2g 0 24 to 10g 0 06 Over 10g 0 04 Data provided in the above table refer to an ideal and uniform sample and an assumption that moisture content has completely evaporated from tested 59 Sample during testing process and the sample has not decomposed e g humid high silica sand Measurement results are always subject to uncertainty related to a sample and repeatability of used moisture analyzer In practice it means that obtained measurement result may exceed repeatability values provided above 17 2 3 Drying temperature Drying temperature has the largest impact on drying time Temperature value depends on type of dried substance Too low drying temperature causes too low moisture content evaporation under dried sample and consequently unnecessary extending of measurement time Too high drying temperature causes burning of dried sample sample overheating chemical decomposition Drying temperature of traditional method using a furnace is specified in applicable industry or company standards Unless standards apply then temperature should be adjusted by tests On selecting drying temperature value proceed as follows e Determine moisture content in a sample e Determine temperature of substance chemical decomposition by tests e Compare result obtained on
66. erting all data on a drying program return to the main window of the drying mode 18 3 Printouts in drying mode Option Printouts enables setting the contents of printouts in a standard printout and also determining non standard printouts Standard printout comprises three internal sections featuring different variables For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout If option NO is selected then the variable is disabled i e it is not printed ri i Header printout template a KT Weighing printout templat par Weegning printout template lef Footer printout template PROCEDURE 1 Press field with name of a template to be edited Header Weighing Footer and select variables to be printed 2 If a printout is a non standard one create it Drying mode is related to a report from drying process A report contains all data available on a printout of header weighing and footer It means that each report printed during drying process and saved in the database of drying reports has format as specified by a user CAUTION Data contained on a report for each measurement are set in option lt Weighing report template gt Each time on releasing a printout according to set time intervals data which is printed is the one attributed lt YES gt in the lt Weighing report template gt 74 Content of each printout section o HEADER O Dashes Working mode Start date Start time B
67. es on screen keyboard for entering operator s password Insert password 1111 and accept it by pressing Ea key The software automatically returns to displaying the main window and the display s upper bar indicates word lt Admin gt instead of lt Log in gt If needed insert user specific name and password and set administrator s access level This way no one except for authorized operator can make changes in moisture analyzer settings After first logging in the administrator should add user profiles and set their corresponding access level the procedure of assigning access levels is described further in this user manual see point 13 amp 14 On future logging in select a user from the list and on entering password the software initiates operation with access level set for a corresponding user Log out procedure While in the main window of an application press name of a logged operator located in the display s upper bar A window with operators database is opened Press lt Log out gt soft key located as position no 1 in the list of operations e The software returns to the main window and the display s upper bar indicates word lt Log in gt instead of name of a logged operator a oD amp Access level Software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series provides four access levels administrator advanced operator operator and none anonymous logging On switching on the display is constantly act
68. functions related to drying mode such as Drying mode means of heating a sample Finish mode criteria on finishing drying process Result moisture content measuring unit active on drying process Start Printout interval time intervals in which measurement data is printed Start mass control enabled disabled meeting a requirement of determined start mass of a sample with declared tolerance of this mass value setting mass value and its tolerance is carried out in database of products Print measurements printing indirect measurement result of moisture content determining process with time interval set in parameter lt Measurement time gt 69 Means of setting each parameter is the same as in case of the previous menu option The only difference refers to possibility of declaring parameter of controlling start mass for a sample This parameter determines use of a sample with specific mass to test its moisture content CONTROL OF START MASS enables setting one of three options No option disabled mass of a sample prepared for drying is not controlled by the software Optional option enabled the display shows a bar graph demonstrating graphic visualization of sample mass in relation to mass value saved in the database of products It is a sample mass and its tolerance limits set in the software Before applying this option add a product in the database including data on Sample
69. ghing pan and returning of the mass indication below set threshold s value THRESHOLD mass value obligatory for operation of automatic printout Set in grams Printout Contains type of printout that is related to a working mode Printout takes place on pressing PRINT key on moisture analyzer s overlay Accessible options e STANDARD PRINTOUT Possible declaration of printout content HEADER WEIGHING DATA and FOOTER printout components marked as lt YES gt in the menu are printed on pressing printout activating function key e NON STANDARD PRINTOUT Database of printouts enables selecting one of available non Standard printouts visible in menu lt PRINTOUTS or designing a unique printout which is automatically added to the databases Caution Means of designing printouts is described in point 16 5 of this user manual 5 32 12 ADJ USTMENT Moisture analyzers MA 3Y series feature adjustment calibration option which ensures their correct measurement accuracy Menu lt ADJ USTMENT gt contains functions controlling operation of moisture analyzer s adjustment process including options 12 1 External adjustment External adjustment is carried out using an external adjustment weight with appropriate accuracy and mass relating to moisture analyzer s type and maximum capacity The process takes place semi automatically and the following process phases are indicated on terminal s display Process course e
70. holder and drying chamber shield Adjustment of the drying chamber temperature is a process carried out for the purpose of adjusting the temperature sensor assembled inside the drying chamber of a moisture analyzer Before starting temperature adjustment process place the temperature calibration kit inside the drying chamber following below diagrams 34 Step 1 Remove from the drying chamber the following e disposable drying pan drying pan handle drying pan bracket drying chamber shield Step 2 Assemble in the drying pan the components of temperature adjustment kit e drying chamber shield e thermometer holder and the thermometer Step 3 After assembling the kit start temperature adjustment process CAUTION All the activities must be carried out with great caution not to damage the measuring mechanism of the moisture analyzer Before starting the temperature adjustment process close drying chamber lid and follow below process descriptions 35s Adjustment External adjustment 2 Ps User sdjustment 3 Temperatur eadjustment Drying x j ae 5 Repor printout 6 7 GLP project eke SS a eee Temperature adjustment 36 Enter submenu group lt Adjustment gt Start lt Temperature adjustment gt application by pressing field with its name The moisture analyzer displays a message box on procedure Start
71. in above points and select appropriate finish mode and specify finish parameters mass time Result on pressing the name field a window with foldable list of available drying results is opened Select one of available options that Should be displayed and printed during drying process The software returns to displaying a window with drying program data Printout interval on pressing the field name a new window with numeric keyboard is opened Proceed as in above points and insert time value for printing intervals of the following measuring data during drying process Start mass control on pressing the field name a window is opened with a list of available options Select one of them No Optional Mandatory The software returns to displaying a window with drying program data Equipment related to a sample on pressing the field name a window with on screen keyboard is opened for entering the required 73 equipment needed for correct carrying out the drying process e g a need to use a filter made of glass fibre 9 Sample preparation on pressing the field name a window with on screen keyboard is opened for entering data on sampling and preparing processes and recommendations for sample distribution on the drying pan 10 Recommended sample size on pressing the field name a window with on screen keyboard is opened for entering the size of a Sample to be dried as set using experimental tests After ins
72. inal result of moisture content measurement is locked on the display The moisture analyzer sends a printout footer compatible with settings of printout options to a specific communication port Auto 1 mg Ne 3 60s Summary Accept a Ce z In order to finish the process press v button The moisture analyzer returns to displaying the main window 81 After removing the dried sample from the drying chamber the user can start another drying process Remember that immediate starting an another drying process of a sample may result in distortion of moisture reading caused by evaporation of sample moisture if placed in a hot drying chamber before starting the drying process Therefore it is recommended to make a break between the following drying processes needed for cooling down the drying chamber 18 6 Chart of drying process A user can preview drying process during either during its progress or after its completion by entering the lt Database of drying reports gt Previewing a chart during drying process in progress TO preview a anal al drying 3 1532 OM process press lt Chart gt soft key o 2 lil in the bottom bar of the display M j 0 03 26 jm The software opens a chart including 02500 rI eM G data on currently carried out process The chart is created on the real time of the test course It enables real time monitoring of the process In order to view a chart with a
73. ing proceSS sssererrsrerrerrrrerrsrerrrrerrrrrrrererrn gt 71 18 6 Chart of drying DroCES Sises eean re a S N 82 DATABASES winiciincicis ciciniswicuintarcnin iaaa a a e 85 19 1 Processes carried out on databases sesersrserererrrrernrerrrrrrrrnrerrrrrrnrerene 86 19 2 Produs aaia E EE E EN 86 19 3 WVCIGIMING TECOrdS sucrar AEE a E a 87 VO A C lEn S aE A E E A EE aS 88 LOO FYING Pr OO ANN eair O E A TTTS 88 19 6 Reports from drying process Drying reports s sessererrererrsrerrerrrrsrerrn gt 89 _4 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 19 7 Statistics from drying process reports c cece cc ceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeeeeeeggunenegs 90 19 3 AIMDIERE CONGITONS civics pivenstaaawiGeborinca E aera E EERE EO Ri 92 199 PACKAGES isin seantinnacansaiue phe E E 92 19 102 Warehouses sicccssssiuesesanetensaaneeeramenessninne E emanated neem 92 LO de PRUATOUUS 5 cansinctvansatue bie E EE 93 19 12 Universal Vala DIGS sic siesinetensaaineeasiaiieessdineaetawnwassawn eon eaer eee 95 19 13 Delete data older CHAN aii etenseawieeieeaiieessairacaetienivasaer a 95 19 14 Export database of weighing records to file ccc cece cece eee e eee e eee eeeeeeees 96 COMMUNICATION ndinccsnnisenicensteneceuiensieanannenenetnnniineneinneaeneCeneaNneCenbe 97 20 Ui RS 232 POr ESEUN oriee a a Tervei 97 202V ETHERNET DOME SENO Si jdacuniraavadaesseeasuterenitancsdiiewnresvinsiid N AET 97 20 FOP DrOtOCOL SE
74. ion Zeroing the display indication is possible only within the 2 range of instrument s maximal capacity If zeroed value is above the 2 of the maximum capacity then the software indicates an error message Err2 11 5 Tarring In order to determine net weight of a weighed object place object s container packaging on moisture analyzer s weighing pan and on stabilization of measurement result press mm key The display should indicate mass equal to zero and symbols Net and as On taking off the weighed load and its packaging from instrument s weighing pan the display indicates sum of total tarred mass with minus sign The software also enables assigning tare value to a product from a database Then on product selection from a database the software automatically uploads data on tare value for the specific product Caution Tarring negative values is impossible On tarring negative values the moisture analyzer responds with an error message In such case zero the indication and repeat tarring procedure Manual tare determination Procedure e While in optional mode press quick access key 2 e Which opens numeric keyboard on moisture analyzer s display e Using numeric keys insert desired tare mass and press v key e The moisture analyzer returns to weighing mode and the display indicates inserted tare value with minus sign Deleting tare The tare value indicated on moisture analyzer s display can
75. ion disabled if active drying profile is selected from database of drying modes programs DRYING MODE Select and set drying mode parameters by pressing dedicated soft key on moisture analyzer s display After pressing a new window is opened for determining drying mode Select one of available drying modes by pressing field with its name Drying profile r Drying le Standard 2 Temper 100 C 64 A window for selecting drying mode is opened Use navigating arrow keys to Scroll through available modes After selecting desired mode accept the choice The software returns to displaying the previous window and displayed data refer to selected drying mode Set drying parameters to user needs by pressing a field with parameter name which opens for editing Drying profile Standard Drying profile Standard Drying profile gt Temperature 2 Time 2 Temperature 3 65 An instance of window for editing drying temperature value Insert desired temperature value using the on screen numeric keyboard and accept entered value An instance of window for editing drying time Insert desired amount of time using the on screen keyboard and accpet entered value After setting basic drying parameters return to the main window a 120 C of the drying mode A pictogram on the main display
76. ive enabling carrying out measuring processes These measurements however cannot be saved in moisture analyzer s database unless a user with at least minimal access level is logged in The minimum access level enables carrying out measuring drying processes and saving them in moisture analyzer s databases using available function Below table indicates access to editing user parameters databases and software functions depending on active access level Authorization None guest No access to editing all of user parameters it is not possible to accept a weighing record nor to start a process No access to menu lt Databases gt Operator Access to editing parameters in submenu lt Profiles Readout gt and settings in group of parameters lt Others gt except for lt Date and Time gt The operator can start and carry out all weighing processes and has access to lt Export weighing database to a file gt and preview data in lt Databases gt An operator can define universal variables Advanced Access to editing parameters in submenu lt Profiles operator Readout gt lt Working modes gt lt Communication gt lt Peripherals gt lt Others gt except for lt Date and Time gt The advanced operator can start and carry out all weighing processes and can erase old data from the lt Databases gt Administrator Access to all user parameters functions and editing databases Bee ee 10 MOVING IN USER MENU MA
77. ker Stability marker space if stable if unstable air buoyancy correction mode is enabled if error of exceeding range to occurs v if error of exceeding range to occurs Character space for positive values for negative values Mass 9 characters with decimal point and right justification Unit 3 characters with left justification Example oe 1832 0 g_ _ CRLF a printout generated by a moisture analyzer on pressing Ess key according to settings of lt Weighing printout template gt option suena NO umoa 8 no C L teversaus No feres SSN Product NO Mass YES Packaging NO Non standard printout No 120 27 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series can cooperate with the following peripheral devices e Computer e Receipt printer KAFKA EPSON e PCL printer PCL e Additional display e Barcode scanner e An optional peripheral device operating in communication protocol ASCII 28 DIAGRAMS OF CONNECTING CABLES Caution Cable Balance Ethernet is a regular network cable with slot jest RJ 45 on both ends COMPUTER BALANCE SHIELD Signals from computer nae rom balnce in2 pin2 Rx pin2 RxD pin3 TxD pin3 TxD pins GND pind GND Cable moisture analyzer computer RS232 PRINTER BALANCE WM 560 DIN5 DB9 F Signal from printer Signal from balance GND pin 3 ee a GND pin 5 RxD pin 1 white TxD pin 3 SHIELD bi aa Cab
78. le s mass according to previously carried out tests and characteristics of tested substance material 79 On stabilization of measurement result indicated by stability pictogram on terminal s display close the weighing chamber s lid The software automatically starts drying procedure The moisture analyzer starts drying process according to pre set parameters and the display indicates data on carried out process During the drying process the moisture analyzer carries out all necessary mass measurements and calculations resulting from mass change and sends a header to a specific communication port compatible with settings of printout options 80 1mg M 60 S During drying process the display shows instantaneous measurement results and data on the testing process testing time temperature in the drying chamber etc During drying process the software continuously sends instantaneous measurement results to a communication port compatible with settings of printout options User can change previewed measuring unit during drying process by pressing a field with displayed unit which opens a window with available units On selecting a unit the software automatically calculates current display indication to the one of enabled measuring unit Drying process can be abandoned at optional moment by pressing STOP key On finishing the drying process the display previews test summary and the f
79. le moisture analyzer printer KAFKA PRINTER EPSON CITIZEN BALANCE DB25 M DB9 F Signal from printer Signal from balance EPSON CITIZEN yellow 4 pind GND GND pin N os pin3 TxD RXD pin3 NS eee pin2 RxD TXD pin2 SHIELD eooecocoecoaoceo egceesceocecoeooo O Cable moisture analyzer printer CITIZEN EPSON 121 Signals from scale PUE 7 pint ping GNDIN pin2 pins pind pind pin6 pin7 TxD2 ping OUT1 OUT2 COMM 6V IN4 IN3 5VDC pin10 GNDRS pint IN2 pini2 IN1 pini3 RxD2 pini4 OUT4 pin15 OUT3 DSUB15 SHIELD celadon OUT1 black and white OUT2 yellow OUT3 orange OUT4 brown and white COMM brown IN14 black IN2 blue IN3 green IN4 a GNDIN aey 5VDC Cable IN OUT 29 ERROR MESSAGES Err2 Err3 Err8 NULL FULL LH Value beyond zero range Value beyond tare range Tarring Zeroing operation time exceeded Zero value from converter Measurement range Max capacity exceeded Start mass error no level moisture analyzer is not leveled 122 30 MOISTURE ANALYZER MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES This section of the user manual describes procedures of maintaining a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series in good condition and means of replacing faulty components fuses 30 1 Cleaning moisture analyzer components In order to ensure required measuring accuracy the moisture analyzer has to be use
80. lients for whom the measurements are carried out Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press lt Clients gt field e Press lt Add gt key e If a client already exists in the database of clients press field with its name List of parameters defined for a client 1 Client name Client code internal code identifying a client VAT no tax identification no Address Postal code City Discount Printout type of printout label declared to a client 19 5 Drying program Database of drying programs contains saved data on drying parameters which are activated to dry a product Procedure ee e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press E Drying programs gt field e Press lt Add gt key to add a new program profile to the data of drying programs e f a program already exists in the database of drying programs press field with its name to enter its editing mode List of parameters defined for a drying program 1 Name 2 Code Drying mode Finish mode Result Printout interval Start mass control Equipment related to dried sample Sample preparation O Recommended sample size Parameters 8 to 10 are informative ones for informing a user on additional requirements needed to dry a product e g using a filter made of glass fibre using specific sample mass or means of preparing a sample for drying The 88 descriptions are enabled on pressing one of the quick access key
81. lt Accept gt key to proceed to the following adjustment step to complete temperature adjustment procedure On completing temperature adjustment procedure the moisture analyzer displays a corresponding message box Accept the message box by pressing lt ACCEPT gt key and return to the main window _ 37 12 4 Drying chamber test Parameter lt Drying chamber test gt enables monitoring the temperature as indicated by the moisture analyzer s internal thermometer The testing procedure is carried out using a dedicated kit available as optional equipment of the moisture analyzer Means of assembling the testing kit is described in the previous point temperature adjustment In order to start the testing procedure assemble the testing kit inside the drying chamber and next go to menu group lt Adjustment gt and start the procedure by pressing lt Drying chamber test gt field Adjustment External adjustment User sdjustment Temperature adjustment GLP project m A new window is opened for Drying chamber test _ entering temperature value set for i q checking the moisture analyzer Set temperature 120 C Then enter a permissible error for z the set temperature value the error cannot be lower than the 10285 Calibration set no default factory value Next enter the factory no of the temperature adjustment kit and press lt Run gt field The software orders heating the drying chamber Control time
82. mass and its checkweighing limits On enabling this option the moisture analyzer s software displays commands on placing a sample with determined mass on the drying pan However if a user decides otherwise then a moisture analyzer starts drying process even if sample mass exceeds determined threshold limits for a tested sample mass Mandatory option enabled the display shows a bar graph demonstrating graphic visualization of sample mass in relation to mass value saved in the database of products It is a sample mass and its tolerance limits set in the software Before applying this option add a product in the database including data on Sample mass and its checkweighing limits On enabling this option the moisture analyzer s software displays commands on placing a sample with determined mass on the drying pan Unless the sample mass is within set threshold limits the software does not allow to start drying process There are two ways of using this option 1 For an optional product using quick access keys Bi Checkweighing thresholds gt or F Target value gt 2 In combination with a specific product saved in the Database of products gt In the 1 case the target value checkweighing thresholds and percent tolerance of mass should be set using quick access keys In the 2 case the value of mass and tolerance fields have to be specified their corresponding fields of the lt Database of products gt 70 S
83. mation gt supplementary data on weighing drying process displayed in the grey coloured workspace Menu lt Printouts gt selection of printout type Menu lt Profile gt selection of a profile active during moisture analyzer operation Menu lt SETTINGS gt contains supplementary data on weighing process such as Tare mode e SINGLE mass value stored in instrument s memory on single pressing of TARE key the following pressing of TARE key determines new value of tare Selection of product or packaging with assigned tare value causes 30 automatic deleting the previously assigned tare value e SUM OF ACTIVE totalizing applied tare values of a product or a packaging resulting from selecting a product or a packaging from corresponding database with a possibility of increasing determined tare value by manual tare introduced manually using moisture analyzer s numeric keyboard On following determining of tare value for a product or a packaging the tare value introduced manually is deactivated SUM OF ALL totalizing all introduced tare values e AUTOTARE Means of operation Each first stable measurement result is tarred The NET pictogram flashes on the display The operator can determine net mass of weighed load On taking off the load from the weighing pan and as the indication returns to autozero zone the software automatically deactivates Tare value Automatic footer printout Accessible options M
84. me format which is moisture analyzer s response ijz 3 4 5 6 715 16 17 18 19 20 21 marker Example S U CR LF command from a computer SU ACRLFE command understood and in progress SU 172 135 N _ CRLF command carried out response is mass value in current measuring unit Immediately send measurement result in current measuring unit Format SUI CR LF Accessible responses SUI_I CR LF command understood but not accessible at this moment MASS FORMAT mass value in current measuring unit is returned immediately Mass frame format which is moisture analyzer s response 2 3 4 5 6 715 16 17 18 19 20 21 sl ae marker Example S U I CR LF command from a computer SUI 58 237 g_ CRLF command carried out immediate response of mass value in current measuring unit Where _ space 116 Switch on continuous transmission in basic measuring unit Format C1 CR LF Accessible responses C1 CRLF command understood but not accessible at this moment Cl ACRLF command understood and in progress MASS FRAME response is mass value in basic measuring unit Mass frame format which is moisture analyzer s response 2 3 4 5 G 819207 21 DEE marker Switch off continuous transmission in basic measuring unit Format CO CR LF Accessible responses CO I CRLF command understood but not accessible at this moment CO ACR LF command understood and in progress
85. moisture analyzer s operation Each of 4 inputs is connectable to the following functions or keys o Checkweighing thresholds o Right door o Target value o Parameters o Profile o Statistics o Adjustment Calibration o Add to statistics o Zero o Product o Tare o Warehouse o Set tare o Client o Disable tare o Parts counting give part mass Restore Gare O i counting set mass of a single o Packaging o Percent setup give reference mass o Print o Percent setup set 100 o Header printout o Density of solid o Footer printout o Density of liquid o Universal variable 1 5 o Air density o Accept o Control mass comparator s robot o Abort o Task o User o Reference standard o Left door On changing the logic status of the input system e g from 0 to 1 a function that is assigned to the system is carried out For instance o Displaying the value of set checkweighing thresholds Min Max or o Restoring tare value to weigh net mass of measured load Procedure 0O Press key and press li nputs Outputs key Enter submenu lt Inputs Outputs gt select and press lt Inputs gt key Enter editing mode of a selected input which opens list of available functions Select a function from displayed list and return to weighing 103 Application of outputs The set of outputs is used to SIGNAL the status of measurement result Change of logic status of the output system e g from 0 to 1
86. mperature value is higher by 30 from set drying Final temp Temp profile Start Time Temp profile Final temp Ambient temp Ramp dryin Start Time Temp profile Final temp Ambient temp Fast dryin Start Time temperature Overheating compensates heat loss during evaporation of large moisture content in the test s initial stage STEP mode Enables determining up to three steps with random drying temperature Step mode is recommended for drying substances with moisture content over 15 Temperature and Ambient heating time in each step have to be adjusted by tests 61 Temp profile temp temp Start Time 17 2 5 Drying time Drying time is set by selecting one of available finish mode criteria This means that a moisture analyzer must meet pre set criterion one of the requirements mass over time time to automatically finish the drying mode Finish of drying process can be triggered by amount of time independently on loss in mass This criterion is used for substances that may decompose during drying process and their mass does not reach constant value The second criterion is loss in mass less than 1 mg in defined amount of time Automatic finish mode Auto switch off mode MA 3Y operator can choose between various types of finish modes Automatic 1 change 1mg 10s Automatic 2 change 1mq 25s Automatic 3 change 1mg 60s Automatic 4 change 1mg 90
87. nalyzer s parameters depending on tested substances Optimum temperature and drying time depend on sample type and size and anticipated measuring accuracy Selection of drying parameters can only be carried out on basis of test measurements 56 17 1 2 Sampling and preparation Sample features its preparation and size are very important factors influencing the speed and accuracy of measurement process Means of sampling and preparation are extremely important for repeatability of measurement results as a sample should be a representative part of tested Substance Repeatability High The sample reparation Various Always the same Final measurement result is vastly conditioned by precise and considered Sample preparation A sample used for analysis has to represent the total structure of tested material Sampling process should determine sampling means sample disintegrating particle size after disintegration sample uniformity and other The sampling process should be carried out as quickly as possible so that a sample does not loose or absorb humidity from surrounding area Applied sampling standards should match individual user needs and requirements of tested material its consistence and sample size Number of samples Increasing number of tested samples also increases statistic measurement certainty Number of samples depends on uniformity of tested material its purity accuracy of applied measuring method and a
88. nd reacting to both keys and proximity sensors 23 4 Touch screen display calibration Touch screen display calibration is required if during operation a user spots incorrect reaction of the touch panel Procedure so e Enter submenu lt is Others gt e Select parameter lt W Touch screen display calibration gt which opens an editing window e Use finger or a thin but not sharp edged and soft stylus to press and hold a display area occupied by a cross After pressing the fifth cross in sequence accept the changes by pressing key Caution The process can be aborted by pressing Esc key on an external keyboard connected to the moisture analyzer s terminal Other means of aborting calibration process are not available and if initiated calibration has to be completed 106 23 5 Level control Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series may feature an Automatic Level Control system or an external level indicator Leveling procedure with use of the Automatic Level Control system e Enter submenu at9c Others gt e Select parameter BS Level control gt which opens an editing window e Select one of available options o None level indicator is not displayed the moisture analyzer does not control level status o Active level indicator is displayed the moisture analyzer alerts on level change by changing colour of level indicator green level status OK red gt level status lost o Active with lock level indicator is
89. ndicated by stability marker waz visible on the left side of the terminal s display read the measurement result Saving printout of the measurement result is available on pressing lt PRINT gt key e Depending on software settings either stable or unstable measurement result can be printed if printed measurement result in unstable stability pictogram a is not displayed then it is accompanied by question mark lt gt in front of printed mass value 11 1 Selection of measuring unit Change of measuring unit is carried out by pressing the measuring unit pictogram visible next to the value of measurement result on the display Pressing the measuring unit pictogram opens a list with available units On selecting one of them the software automatically recalculates the indicated mass value to the active measuring unit Available measuring units unit gram a pound m Nemon m 26 11 2 Means of correct weighing procedure In order to ensure long lasting use of a moisture analyzer correct and reliable measurement of loads follow below procedures Start the moisture analyzer with no load on the weighing pan permissible value of load on the weighing pan on instrument start is 10 of its maximal capacity Load the weighing pan steadily with no shocks YES i Place weighed loads centrally on the weighing pan YES Avoid side loading in particular side shocks 11 3 Leveling
90. ned to determine relative moisture content in small samples of various substances determine dry mass content in small samples and determine mass of weighed objects MA 3Y ensures fast and precise determination process of water content in a tested sample and application of touch screen display considerably simplifies operation and improves functionality of the moisture analyzer A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series can be used to determine humidity content of different materials At the initial stage of measurement the device precisely determines the mass of an object placed on instrument s weighing pan As the mass reading is Stabilized the sample is quickly heated by a halogen lamp an IR emitter or a metal heater causing humidity evaporation from the tested sample While Sampling the moisture analyzer is continuously checking the loss of mass and on calculation it displays current moisture content in a tested sample Compared to conventional methods of humidity content determination of various substances application of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series considerably shortens measurement time and simplifies testing procedure MA 3Y series allows for setting multiple parameters which influence the procedure of moisture content determination in a sample such as temperature time drying modes etc 2 2 Inappropriate use CAUTION Do not open the drying chamber during drying process Moisture analyzer features a halogen lamp which is a very p
91. ng reports gt key e Press field of a desired report record by pressing name of the report Report s name consists of date and time of its creation e Press option ol Chart gt The software automatically generates and opens a chart in the coordinate system of measurement moisture content unit measurement time for completed moisture content analysis 89 An instance of a chart from completed moisture content analysis for a sample from a record saved in the database of drying reports 2012 07 18 12 03 32 Result 100 0000 M 100 0000 80 0000 60 0000 40 0000 sSsSecS 7 SHO 8 S 20 0000 0 0000 00 00 00 00 01 57 00 03 54 00 05 52 00 07 49 00 09 47 Drying time E Measurements WM PCL LE my N v a2 The bottom bar contains the following soft keys options Return to displaying the complete chart Reducing the screen to the previous view EE Return to displaying the previous window Printing the chart on a connected printer PCL type Saving the chart as a file in format bmp on an external data storage device connected to terminal s USB port 19 7 Statistics from drying process reports The menu option enables previewing history of completed drying processes of a Specific product Processes available for each product from the database previewing reports for each of drying processes generating charts with obtained humidity content for all tested samples of a product printing and exporting da
92. ng the previous window Printing the chart on a connected printer PCL type The bottom bar contains the following soft keys options Saving the chart as a file in format bmp on an external data storage device connected to terminal s USB port 91 19 8 Ambient conditions Database of ambient conditions contains parameters related to measurement of ambient conditions at a workstation Depending on moisture analyzer s configuration a report may contain data on temperature humidity and value of atmospheric pressure In case a THB ambient conditions module is connected to a moisture analyzer records from the module are also saved Procedure M l e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press lt Ambient conditions gt field e Press field of a desired report record unless it is visible on the top of the list wind the list forward using navigating keys e Report s name consists of date and time Caution It is possible to use an option for searching a report 19 9 Packages Database of packages contains list of packages for which a name code and mass value are specified During weighing process if a name of packaging is selected from the database the tare value is automatically applied The display indicates mass value with minus sign Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press PP Packages gt field e Press lt Add gt key should a new packaging be added e If a packaging record alread
93. nter submenu lt Adjustment gt and lt Adjustment history gt then select printing adjustment entry from a list On displaying details of a record press print soft key lt amp gt on display s upper bar Hint If memory on records on completed adjustments is full then the oldest record is automatically erased 41 If internal procedures of an organization require maintaining complete documentation from all carried out adjustment processes then the list with records on adjustment should be periodically printed and filed Searching for adjustment record Moisture analyzer enables searching for a specific record from completed adjustment processes Press search icon a and insert date of adjustment process The software automatically searches for a record and previews it on the display Exporting data on completed adjustment process Connect a data storage device to moisture analyzer s USB port Press lt Data export gt key located in the upper right corner of the display The process is fully automatic and on its completion a file with extension tdb is saved on a data storage device connected to the USB port The file is editable using Excel spreadsheet or a text editor 42 13 USERS Menu Users contains list of operators who are authorized to operate the moisture analyzer The following data can be defined for each moisture analyzer operator Name Code Password Access level
94. nticipated accuracy of obtained results Material mechanical disintegrating for measurements Applied disintegrating method should be selected appropriately to tested material Substances that are hard and brittle crisp can be disintegrated by cutting Grinding such substances may cause their heating and thus humidity vaporization resulting in unreliable measurement results Unless a substance can be prepared for measurement otherwise than grinding any possible moisture content loss should be calculated Use of high silica sand Ensuring optimum substance drying requires that a sample has the largest possible surface for moisture content vaporization Test results of moisture content in substance which surface has a form of a shell e g glucose syrup or doughy e g butter can be much more reliable if a sample is mixed with a dried high silica sand improvement of measurement accuracy and repeatability _57 Grease in a form of paste or melting substances Such substance requires testing with use of a filter made of glass fibre which considerably increases active evaporation surface by separating the substance between the fibre Initial filter drying is necessary only in case of measurements which require very high accuracy Liquid substances It refers to liquid substances which by creation of drops on their surface caused by surface tension may render difficulties in drying process In such cases it is proved to use a glass
95. nual The moisture analyzer enables communicating with a barcode scanner using the following e RS 232 COM1 e RS 232 COM2 Offset Setting the first data carrying character of a barcode which is the first recognized character while searching for a product Code length Setting number of characters recognized during searching for a product 21 4 Transponder card scanner Selecting logging a user on each switching on the moisture analyzer can be carried out by means of e Inserting user s password using on screen keyboard e With a transponder card scanner by approximating a registered card to the scanner Caution For correct moisture analyzer s cooperation with a transponder card scanner set appropriate baud rate value in submenu lt 8 Communication gt default 9600b s Transponder card scanner port The moisture analyzer enables communicating with a transponder card scanner using the following ports e RS 232 COM1 e RS 232 COM2 Assigning number of a card to a user 101 In order to log in an operator using a transponder card scanner first assign a number of an already registered card to a selected user in the database of operators Procedure e Connect a transponder card scanner to a moisture analyzer s port RS 232 COM1 or RS 232 COM2 select communication port in moisture analyzer settings for the transponder card scanner e In submenu lt Communication gt set baud rate for comp
96. ocess Drying report Status 399 Drying time and result Caution 1 Format of variables 0 and 1 is finished with characters CR LF i e switching to a next line is carried out automatically 2 Variables are not operated by software version Moisture analyzer 136 32 2 Variables formatting Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables random formatting of numerical variables text variables and date which are dedicated for printing and which are displayed in the grey coloured workspace of the display Formatting types e Variables with left justification e Variables with right justification e Determining number of characters for printing displaying e Determining number of decimal places for numeric variables e Converting the format of date and hour e Converting numerical variables into a code type EAN13 e Converting numerical variables and date into a code type EAN128 Special formatting signs Sign separating variables for formatting 7 10 Net mass in adjustment unit with constant length of 10 characters with right justification 7 10 Net mass in adjustment unit with constant length of 10 characters with left justification or time separator i e hours minutes and seconds is recognized as separator of integer and decimal Sign formatting digits to a chain of sign in format ddd ddd where d Stands for a single digit minus is for digits with negative value only
97. of measuring mechanism of the moisture analyzer 2 5 Monitoring metrological parameters of the instrument Metrological characteristics of the moisture analyzer requires periodical inspection carried out by its operator Inspection frequency is conditioned by ambient conditions in which the moisture analyzer is used types of performed processes and accepted quality management system in an organization 2 6 Data included in this user manual Please read the user manual carefully before instrument s plugging to mains and startup even if the user is experienced with this type of moisture analyzers 2 7 Staff competence Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series should only be operated and maintained by personnel who is trained and experienced in using this type of instruments 10 3 TRANSPORT I STORAGE 3 1 Delivery check Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and check instrument s condition directly upon unpacking for any visible signs of external damage 3 2 Packaging Please retain all parts of the original packaging should the moisture analyzer be transported in the future Only the original packaging should be used for dispatching the moisture analyzer Before packing disconnect all attached cables and remove any loose movable parts weighing pan shields inserts Place moisture analyzer and its components in their original packaging and protect them against damage during transport 4 UNPACKING ASSEMBLING
98. or List of Measurements 197 Comparator Mean difference 198 Comparator Standard deviation 199 Comparator Number of cycles 200 Comparator Method 201 Comparator Min temperature 202 Comparator Max temperature 203 Comparator Min Humidity Comparator Max Humidity 205 Comparator Min Pressure 206 Comparator Max Pressure 207 2 Comparator Task 208 2 Comparator Selected Task 209 Comparator Measurements 210 Adjustment history Type of adjustment 211 Adjustment history Nominal mass 212 Adjustment history Current mass 213 Adjustment history Difference Adjustment history Diference es eee eee 220 2 Mass control Start date 221 Mass control End date 222 Mass control Lot no 223 2 Mass control Average 224 2 Mass control Standard deviation 132 225 2 Mass control Standard quantity 226 Mass control Measurements 227 Mass control Report no Mass control Number of T1P error Mass control Number of T2P error 232 Mass control T2 threshold 233 2 Mass control T1 threshold 234 2 Mass control T1 threshold Mass control T2 threshold 236 Mass control T2 threshold value 237 Mass control T1 threshold value com Mass control Average in percent DX Mass control Standard deviation in percent ee OOOO Density End date Density Procedure 253
99. or determining number of decimal places Formatting mass and quantities derivatives of mass in EAN13 code unit always with three decimal places 3 hh mm ss Current time in format hour minute second always with two decimal places 17 0 0000 Average from 7 F2 Net mass in adjustment unit always with two decimal places 7 9 F2 Net mass in adjustment unit always with two decimal places and fixed length of 9 characters with right justification 7 V6 3 Net mass in a form of EAN13 code 6 character code with three decimal places 137 Sign Description examp Formatting mass and 7 T6 3 Net mass in a form of quantities derivatives of EAN128 code with three decimal mass in EAN128 code places Date separator between 2 yy MM dd Current date in days months and years format year month day where yy stand for two less meaningful characters of a year formatting function from in format year month day the following sign so that 2 yy MM dd Current date in it is recognized as text format year month day Should be used in literal meaning insert sign escape deleting a 2 yy MM dd Current date Application list of formatted variables Net mass in EAN 13 code 6 character code Net mass in EAN 13 code 7 character code 27 V6 3 Net value in EAN 13 code 6 character code 27 V7 3 Net value in EAN 13 code 7 character code
100. ordance with the settings of client s local network To carry out changes in the settings press a key which displays a message lt to make changes effective restart the moisture analyzer gt Return to weighing mode and restart the device _ 97 20 3 TCP protocol settings TCP i e Transmission Control Protocol enables communicating two computers The TCP operates in client server mode The server pends for establishing a connection on a specified port and the client establishes connection with a server Procedure of setting a port for TCP protocol Enter group of parameters lt Communication gt Select 21 Tcp Port which opens a window lt Port gt with on screen keyboard Insert required port number and accept by pressing v key 98 21 PERIPHERAL DEVICES Menu PERIPHERAL DEVICES is located in menu group Parameters It is accessed by pressing Setup key or lt A Setup gt quick access key and entering submenu lt ER Peripheral devices gt Inside the menu there is a list of connectable peripheral devices which can cooperate with a moisture analyzer 21 1 Computer Active connection between a moisture analyzer and a computer is signaled by visible pictogram displayed in the upper bar of the main window Submenu lt Computer gt enables configuring connection settings Procedure press key and ER Peripheral devices amp Computer key set moisture analyzer s parame
101. owerful heat source Thus user Should pay special attention no to touch those elements of a moisture analyzer that get hot while drying procedure i e disposable pan pan handle and inner shields of the drying chamber Remember that some of tested samples may become dangerous if heated appearance of poisoning vapours danger of ignition or explosion Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series is not intended for dynamic weighing Even if Small amounts of a sample are added to taken off the weighing pan the mass readout should only be taken only on stabilization of measurement result appearance of stability pictogram muon the display Do not place any magnetic materials on the weighing pan as this can cause damage of the measuring system of the instrument Be sure to avoid impact Shock and overloading the moisture analyzer in excess of the prescribed maximum measuring range max capacity minus any possible tare weight that has been applied Never use the moisture analyzer in an environment endangered by an explosion This moisture analyzer is not adjusted for operation in explosive areas There must not be any modification made to the moisture analyzer 2 3 Principles of safety use Use of a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series conversely to safety principles and user manual guidelines may be hazardous to operator s health and life It is obligatory to acknowledge the safety principles listed in the user manual use a moisture analyzer only to de
102. plate Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press S Printouts gt field e Press lt Add gt key to create a new printout or edit an existing template gA Printout no 1 4 l Non standard no 1 2 Project 3 _ e Inthe lt Record editing gt field press lt Template gt key e A window is opened for creating an optional printout e While designing a printout use on screen keyboard displayed on the touch panel It features the same options as a regular computer keyboard 93 1 enlarging the editing field 7 recommended while using an external computer keyboard connected to balance s USB port 2 cancelling key 3 accepting key 4 download a printout template from a file 5 list of variables for use while designing a printout 6 delete all printout content 7 printout editing field e Save designed printout Caution To erase characters in a printout press Back key To move cursor press navigating arrows Example of Printout no 1 use of large editing field Printout template Project Balance no 32 Balance parameters Max 220g d 33 Product name 50 Date 2 94 Moisture analyzer no 400015 Parameters Max 220g d 0 001 g Product name Date 2011 10 24 Time 11 48 06 Net weight 94 147 Carried by Admin Example of Printout no 2 printout template from a file A file with printout template has to have an ex
103. rameters related to a working mode Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning Procedure of determining these parameters 1 Press grey coloured workspace area 2 Below menu is displayed o lt Settings gt additional options related to a mode lt Keys gt defining quick access keys lt Information gt selecting information displayed in the workspace lt Printouts gt selecting type and content of a printout lt Profile gt selecting a profile which is active during moisture analyzer s operation O O O 000 Information Profile n Description of basic parameters accessible in lt Settings gt tab is provided in point 11 6 of this user manual Additional parameters on weighing process Other parameters specific to each of working modes are presented in working modes description 16 3 Quick access keys A user can define up to 7 quick access Gi Weighing keys which are displayed in the bottom bar Information On assigning a function to a specific key a corresponding soft key appears Ae and it is located in the bottom o up navigation bar of the main window Printouts Profle It is a so called quick access key dedicated for most often used functions and processes _52 16 4 Information Information on current process is a displayed in the grey coloured workspace By weighing It contains maximally 4 pieces of information If larger amount of d
104. rect exporting the file to Excel spreadsheet The table contains complete data on a carried out measurement such as date and time mass and measuring unit tare and tare unit batch number operator name client name packaging name name of source warehouse name of destination warehouse result control 96 20 COMMUNI CATION Menu Communication is located in a menu group Parameters It is accessed by pressing lt A Setup gt quick access key and entering submenu lt Communication gt The moisture analyzer enables communicating with peripheral devices through the following ports COM 1 RS232 COM 2 RS232 Ethernet e Tcp The ports are configured in group of parameters lt Communication gt 20 1 RS 232 port settings Procedure Select communication port lt COM1 gt or lt COM2 gt Set appropriate values The RS 232 ports enable the following setting of transmission parameters e Baud rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bit s e Data bits 5 6 7 8 e Stop bits None 1 1 5 2 e Parity None Odd Even Marker Interval 20 2 ETHERNET port settings Procedure Select communication port lt Ethernet gt and set appropriate values e DHCP Yes No e P Address 192 168 0 2 e Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 e Default gate 192 168 0 1 Caution Above settings are for information purpose only Transmission parameters should be selected in acc
105. red within set time interval is deleted The quantity of deleted data is displayed 05 19 14 Export database of weighing records to file All carried out measurements are saved and stored in a database The moisture analyzer enables exporting such data to a file using a data storage device connected to terminal s USB port Procedure e Connect a data storage device to moisture analyzer s USB port Press lt A Setup gt key and then press lt Databases gt key e Inthe menu of databases press lt hk Export database of weighing records to file gt the software automatically starts exporting the database to a file Caution In case a moisture analyzer does not recognize a data storage device that Is connected to the USB port on entering option lt A Export database of weighing records to file gt a message is displayed lt Operation error gt e On completing the exporting process the moisture analyzer displays a message Exporting completed successfully and a name of file with extension txt that is created on the data storage device e Name of a created file consists of the name of exported database and serial number of a moisture analyzer e g lt Weighing records 239800 txt gt e Disconnect the data storage device from the USB port of a moisture analyzer Format of exported file The exported file has a form of a table where columns are separated by a lt Tab gt character which enables di
106. rinting a template assigned to a product 19 3 Weighing records Each measurement result sent from a moisture analyzer to a printer or a computer is saved in the database of weighing records Moisture analyzer user can preview data from each weighing record Procedure e Enter submenu lt Ybatabases gt e Enter database of lt O Weighing records gt and press desired entry record List of parameters on a weighing record saved in the database m 12 13 Measurement date Measurement result Tare value Determination of measurement status stable unstable Product name User Client Client name Working mode name Warehouse name of source warehouse Packaging name of tare applied during product s weighing process Result control information on threshold in which the weighed product was placed MIN below LOW threshold possible only if lt Result control gt is set to NO gt OK between the LOW and HIGH thresholds MAX above HIGH threshold possible only if lt Result control gt is set to NO gt Weighing platform no field denoting number of a weighing platform moisture analyzer balance scale on which a measurement was carried out Leveling demonstrates if level status was maintained during measurement 14 Ambient conditions alerts demonstrates if temperature and humidity were stable during measurement 87 19 4 Clients Database of Clients contains name of C
107. s Automatic 5 change 1mg 120s Time defined maximum drying time 99 hours 59 minutes Manual on pressing a function key User defined 1 set mass change ratio Am 0 1 9 9mg and time interval At max 2 55 Sec User defined 2 set moisture content change ratio A M over time 60s Test enables adjusting finish mode parameters to a tested sample Automatic finish mode user defined criterion mass time MA 3Y operator determines the limit value for loss of mass and time in which the loss of mass must not exceed a pre set value As the moisture analyzer reaches the set criterion it automatically finishes the measurement drying process Automatic finish mode user defined criterion change of moisture content An operator determines limit loss of moisture content over time of 60s As the moisture analyzer reaches the set criterion it automatically finishes the measurement drying process Manual finish mode An operator ends drying process manually by pressing STOP soft key on moisture analyzer s display Time defined finish mode Drying process finish takes place on elapsing a set amount of time independently on measurement result 6 18 DRYING PROCESS 18 1 Working mode activating procedure e while in the main window press aye soft key located in the upper bar of the display which opens a submenu lt Working modes gt with selection of available working modes e select lt amp Drying gt mo
108. s If it is insufficient the printout standard can be modified In order to check format of printout standard print data related to e g parameters related to a product function activated on moving to the Database of Products Products Product editing press printer pictogram Default values for each of printout standards Product printout template 50 51 User printout template 75 76 Client printout template 85 86 Warehouse printout template 130 131 Packaging printout template 80 81 82 Ambient conditions printout template S AMBIENT CONDITIONS Date and time 275 Temperature of sensor 1 value C Temperature of sensor 2 value C Temperature THBS value C Humidity THBS value Drying mode printout template 380 381 100 21 3 Barcode scanners Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables cooperating with barcode scanners which are used to quick searching for a product in the database of products Connection to a barcode scanner is configured in submenu lt Barcode Scanner gt Available options e Setting communication port with a barcode scanner e Offset setting e Setting barcode length Caution Submenu lt Communication gt requires setting baud rate to compatible with the one used on a barcode scanner default 9600b s Detailed description of communicating the moisture analyzer with a barcode scanner is provided in APPENDIX F of this user ma
109. s lt Sample description gt and enabling one of available drying programs 19 6 Reports from drying process Drying reports Database of drying reports contains data on completed analysis of moisture content in a tested sample Each report can be previewed searched by date exported or printed Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press lt lt Drying reports gt field e Press field a desired record name unless it is visible on the top of the list wind the list forward using navigating keys e Report s name consists of date and time of its creation e g 2012 03 12 11 12 15 Caution It is possible to use an option for searching a report List of parameters in a report from drying process 1 Start date 2 End date 3 Drying time average moisture content value obtained in the test time 4 Status data on drying process 5 Start mass initial mass on drying process start 6 End mass mass on completion of drying process 7 Result final drying result 8 Measurements the following measurements saved during the course of drying process 9 User name of a user who carried out drying process 10 Product name of a product that was dried 11 Drying program name of a drying program used for carrying out the drying process 12 Drying chart a chart demonstrating progress of a drying process Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt e Press lt Reports from drying process Dryi
110. stable between 0 9 and it determines the oa N distance from which the IR proximity sensors should react Z As standard the sensitivity is set within the range of 5 to 7 a gt E gt Procedure Oe e Enter submenu lt b e Others gt e Select parameter lt Sensor sensitivity gt which opens an editing window e Select one of available options The selection causes immediate returning to the menu window 23 9 Autotest Option permanently disabled in the moisture analyzer MA 3Y series 23 10 Start logo Caution This parameter is available only for authorized operator of a moisture analyzer The parameter enables changing the image displayed on the terminal on moisture analyzer start up 23 11 Export system events Caution This parameter is available only for authorized operator of a moisture analyzer The parameter is used to generating a special type of a file that is saved automatically on parameter enabling on an external data storage device plugged to moisture analyzer s USB port The file is used by RADWAG service personnel to diagnose potential problems in moisture analyzer operation Procedure e Plug an external data Storage device to the USB port e Enter submenu lt Y Others gt e Select parameter lt Export system events gt e The software automatically generates a file and saves it on the external data storage device e Send the generated file to the RADWAG company 109
111. ta on completed drying processes Procedure ra Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press lt amp Statistics of reports from drying process gt e Select product for which history of tests should be generated e Determine searching criteria for displaying data start date and end date 90 e Display list of drying reports complying with accepted searching criteria product completion date lt Reports from drying process gt e Generate a chart from the course of selected drying process lt Charts from completed drying processes gt Procedure of generating a chart from completed measurements e Enter submenu lt YDatabases gt Le e Press field lt lt Statistics of reports from drying process gt e Select product for which history of completed tests should be generated e Determine searching criteria for displaying data start date and end date e Press lt i Charts from completed drying processes gt key The software automatically generates and previews in the coordinate system of Result Measurement no a chart containing data on completed drying process An instance of a chart is presented below 2012 07 28 2012 07 31 14 0000 13 0000 12 0000 R e 11 0000 S u 10 0000 t 9 0000 8 0000 7 0000 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Report number E Measurements WM PCL L 7 ral 100 y A e aA Return to displaying the complete chart Reducing the screen to the previous view s Return to displayi
112. tains data on active working mode logged operator date time active connection to a computer and current level status ee Weighinc PEPPER ATA vrele Letiare Log in 05 08 2011 O Home 09 10 00 e Below there is a weighing window indicating measurement result and current measuring unit e Under which there is a grey coloured workspace containing additional data on carried out activities Caution Data contained in the workspace is optionally configurable Configuring process is described in point 16 4 of this user manual 19 e Below the workspace there is a set of soft keys tae aa The user can declare the presence of function quick access keys Declaring process is described in point 16 3 of this user manual Caution 8 2 Drying window jim Drying le 12 05 gt A Home Admin 09 10 00 Wa 100 C ea pee Start drying Accept The application window is divided into 4 main sections e The upper part of the touch screen display contains data on active working mode logged operator date time active connection to a computer and current level status 2011 12 05 09 10 00 Below there is a window indicating drying result or weighing result OO 20 e Under which there is a grey coloured workspace containing additional data on carried out activities Caution Data contained in the workspace is optionally configurable Configuring process is described in point
113. tension txt or lb and contain all constant and variable data After importing the content of a printout template can be modified Procedure Design a txt or Ib file in an optional editor Copy the file to a data storage device Connect the data Storage device to moisture analyzer s USB port press 4 lt Si download a printout template from a file gt key moisture analyzer s display shows data stored on the data storage device connected to the USB port search for a file with printout template and press its name the printout template is automatically copied to an editing field 19 12 Universal variables Universal Variables are a set of alohanumeric data which are combined with printouts products or other information related to weighing Each variable Should have its name code and value specified Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press lt Si Universal variables gt field e Press lt Add gt key should a new universal variable be added e If a universal variable already exists in the database press field with its name and insert required modifications to the following fields code name value Caution It is possible to use an option for searching a record by name or code 19 13 Delete data older than This field is used to deleting the content of databases from all stored data It requires specifying year month and day On accepting all parameters data sto
114. termine humidity content in samples and determine mass of a tested sample Any other use of the moisture analyzer may be dangerous both to the device and the user before commissioning the moisture analyzer make sure that the nominal power of the device specified on its data plate is compatible with the Supply in the mains to which the moisture analyzer will be plugged in change of halogen lamps can only be carried out by authorized service protect moisture analyzer against contacts with liquids as the area around moisture analyzer gets heated do not put any inflammable objects or substances in close distance to the device substance containing toxic or caustic vapour should be tested in a chamber which absorbs the vapours samples of substances that produce inflammable vapours if heated should be relatively small small sample mass and drying process should be carried out in low temperatures remember that aggressive substances may cause corrosion to the device Q s 2 4 Warranty Warranty does not cover the following cases e Not observing the regulation listed in user manual e Using the moisture analyzer conversely to its intended use e Any modifications of moisture analyzer or cases when its housing is opened damaged protective stickers e Mechanical defects and defects caused by media liquids water and natural wearing off e Improper placing of defects of electrical network mains e Overloading
115. ters related to cooperation with a computer computer port o available options none COM 1 COM 2 Tcp address o give address of a moisture analyzer which is connected to a computer continuous transmission o available options NO YES printout format depends on set printout template in a moisture analyzer see next parameter weighing printout template o It is possible to design an individual printout to a computer using a dedicated window with printout template Principles on creating printouts are described in point 24 11 of this user manual E2R System o E2R System is a modular system performing complex operations of Supervision and control over all weighing processes carried out on a balance Caution Enabling parameter lt hae E2R System gt can only be carried out by moisture analyzer s manufacturer or authorized personnel If cooperation with E2R is enabled then all changes on products clients users drying modes etc are possible only from the level of E2R computer software Access to carrying out changes in this data from moisture analyzer s software level is locked 99 21 2 Printer Moisture analyzer s submenu lt Printer gt enables Setting communication port with a printer Defining printer s code page default 1250 Defining controlling codes for PCL printer Defining printout standards templates A printout template is a description of how to print information from database
116. the databases is free 45 15 PROFILES A Profile is a data pack determining o functioning of working modes e g weighing and drying type of data displayed during working mode operation active function keys accessible set of measuring units mandatory criteria for moisture analyzer s speed of operation and measurement stability O O O The software enables creating numerous profiles which in practice provides o each user to create their own and individual operating environment o moisture analyzer operation can be easily programmed by activating used defined function keys and information on process improving ergonomics of operation 15 1 Creating a profile A default profile is named lt Home gt The Administrator can create new profiles by Copying an already existing profile and its modification Creating a new profile Copying an existing profile Procedure e Enter moisture analyzer s main menu by pressing Setup key e Enter submenu lt Profiles gt e Press and hold an entry with profile name that should be copied e A menu is opened referring to available options o Edit o Delete o Copy o Cancel e Select option lt Copy gt e Anew profile named lt Copy name gt Is created and all setting are the Same as in the base profile e After copying change necessary data in a profile name etc Creating a new profile Procedure e Enter moisture analyzer s main menu by pressing Setup ke
117. ud rate number of data bits parity control stop bits e g 9600 8 N 1 baud rate 9600 bit s data 8 bits no parity control 1 stop bit Barcode scanners can send additional information apart from the expected barcode e g symbol denoting type of barcode It is advisable to disable such information because RADWAG devices and software do not use it Some RADWAG systems can omit unnecessary information by using parameters that mark the beginning and the length of the code required to analyze Should a barcode be recognized by a moisture analyzer it needs to have some particular features A code requires programming a characteristics prefix and suffix In a standard accepted by RADWAG a prefix is a sign byte 01 hexadecimal and a suffix is a sign byte OD hexadecimal Most barcode scanners allow to enable disable different barcode types Programming of scanners is usually performed by reading special barcodes or by using an external software tool Barcode Barcode with required prefix and without Code suffix in hexadecimal format required fixes type in ASCII format 01 30 30 32 31 30 31 32 36 OD 00210126 EAN 8 01 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 OD 0123456789 KOD 225 01 43 4F 44 45 20 33 39 20 54 45 53 54 OD CODE 39 TEST CODE 39 01 31 31 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 31 OD 1101234567891 EAN 13 01 43 6F 64 65 20 31 32 38 20 54 65 73 74 OD CODE 128 Test CODE 128 140 User adjustment Description External
118. w VS Return to displaying the previous window Printing the chart on a connected printer PCL type 1 Saving the chart as a file in format bmp on an external data storage device connected to terminal s USB port 84 19 DATABASES Software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features the following databases lt gt REPORTS FROM STATISTICS FROM DRYING PROCESSES DRYING REPORTS DRYING REPORTS AMBIENT CONDITI ONS PACKAGES WAREHOUSES r PRINTOUTS UNIVERSAL VARIABLES DELETE DATA OLDER THAN S EXPORT DATABASE OF WEIGHING RECORDS TO FILE 85 19 1 Processes carried out on databases Databases lt gt are accessed by pressing key or corresponding quick access key in the bottom bar The following processes can be carried out in almost any of databases 1 Adding entry to a database lt gt 3 Searching for a record in a database by name Ed g Searching for a record in a database by code lt f a gt D Searching for a record in a database by date lt f D gt Exporting database content to a data storage device through USB port WB WW N lt gt 6 Printing data on a specific record from a database lt 51 The above processes are carried out by pressing dedicated soft keys located in the upper right corner of the display Follow hints and commands displayed by the moisture analyzer s software 19 2 Products Database of products contains names of all products th
119. w window with selectable values e Select one of the available options YES temperature reduction mode enabled NO temperature reduction mode disabled Selecting a value causes returning to the menu window Caution Remember that prolonged drying a sample is temperature above 160 T may cause damaging the components of the moisture analyzer 23 7 Compatibility with MAC MAX series This parameter enables reflecting operation of moisture analyzers MAC and MAX series By enabling the parameter i e settings its value to YES gt the moisture analyzer MA 3Y series starts functioning in the field of drying temperatures and control of the drying process as the moisture analyzers MAC and MAX series in comparable temperature conditions The parameter enables a user to use the drying mode settings as in case of the moisture analyzers MAC and MAX series Thus on purchasing a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series it is not necessary to determine the drying parameters for the products to be dried but simply use the selected and proved drying modes Procedure OC e Enter submenu lt f e Others gt e Select parameter lt Compatibility with MAC MAX gt which opens a window with drop down menu e Select one of available options o YES parameter enabled o NO parameter disabled Selecting the parameter value causes immediate returning to the menu window 108 23 8 Sensors sensitivity cceenceaete The parameter is adju
120. weighing procedure sessererssrerrerrererrerrrrrrerrererrererrn gt 27 TES bevel nessa A AAA OETAN 27 TrA Z CLOG rire a Was yuna Chi EOE AEE EEEa 29 TLS Tan Na a a en r er a 29 11 6 Additional parameters on weighing procesS s ssesersererrererrsrrrrsrrrrererrn gt 30 I2 ADIUSEFMEN T rocorerscinnn aa E ER RR ENUnnMRNNE 33 12 1 EXternak adu Stinment eesi erra a Aa ENEO 33 122 USF adJUSUMEN E erra aaraa a aaa eee 34 13 14 13 16 17 18 19 12 3 Temperature adjUStMEeN E krisis eiras a E EEA 34 12 5 Adjustment report PrINtOUE ersen A OEE 41 TAOGE DO CE N E AE 41 1221 AduS tment NISTOY zenera aE a aa 41 USERS ao EE E 43 ACCESS LEVELC cirornnna aaa aaa a 44 PROFILE S eion a a a 46 1S 1s CEEAtINnG a Droll srren a ria aaa 46 T5 2 ProOmMe StrUCtU O ues NEEE 47 US Di OCUN S ae aaa 48 15 4 WOrKINO MOQC S iriser E A OEE AS 48 loD Fe CACO UN aea E E A E E S 48 16 MEASURING UNS crniiin a EE A EEA REENA 50 WORKING MODES general information sssssss22222222222222 2 22 25555 51 16 1 WOrKING mode SElCCUON sxe iicscnrrsitebseianeesntesa bs e IRTA OA 51 16 2 Parameters related to a working Mode sseresssrerrerrererrererrrrerrererrererrn gt 52 T63 QUICKACCESS KEYS parria EnEn IEAA 52 TOAN Orati ieena a A IARE 53 1G 5 PRIPLOULS osaa enea aA AAE RAARO 53 16 6 PROMIES essnee ne A a a TOARE 55 DRYING PROCESS GENERAL INFORMATION cccccnsccnccnsccnsenncenues 56 17 1 SAMPLE PREPARATION F
121. y Switch off the moisture analyzer using the main switch key located at the back of the housing Unplug the moisture analyzer from mains gt 16 6 KEYBOARD FUNCTION KEYS WwWwW radwa g com A ey Description Switching the instrument ON OFF AB Zeroing Tarring Sending measurement result to a connected printer or computer SETUP Function key entering instrument s menu Working mode selection programmable key mn N User profile selection programmable key n w Adjustment programmable key a 17 lt 7 SOFTWARE STRUCTURE The structure of moisture analyzer s main menu is divided into function groups Each group comprises parameters grouped by their reference Description of each menu group is provided further in this user manual List of groups Parameters Moisture analyzer s main menu is accessed by pressing SETUP function key or J soft key located in the bottom tool bar of terminal s display The menu comprises parameters referring to moisture analyzer settings functions and profiles ADJ USTMENT PROFILES DATABASES COMMUNICATION PERIPHERALS aa gt INPUTS OUTPUTS OTHERS D UPDATE INFORMATION ON SYSTEM 18 8 SOFTWARE MAIN WINDOW 8 1 Weighing window 05 08 2011 Log In 09 10 00 o The software s main window is divided into 4 main sections e The upper part of the touch screen display con
122. y e Enter submenu lt Profiles gt e Press key which opens a message box lt Create new record gt e Accept the message box by pressing v key The software automatically adds a new record and enters its editing mode Caution Adding a profile is only enabled after logging in as an Administrator 46 Deleting a profile Procedure e Enter moisture analyzer s main menu by pressing Setup key e Enter submenu lt Profiles gt e Press and hold an entry with profile name that should be deleted e A menu is opened with a list Select option lt Delete gt from the list e A message box is displayed which requires confirming profile s deleting lt Confirm to delete gt e Accept the message box by pressing _v key the profile is deleted Caution Deleting a profile is only enabled after logging in as an Administrator 15 2 Profile structure Each profile contains the following entries Settings Working modes Readout Units This menu enables setting an individual profile s name a sequence of alphanumeric characters and declaring a default working mode the selected mode is activated as default on profile selecting Contains the following submenu Additional setting of a working mode Function keys Displayed information Printouts Contains the following submenu Filter Value release Autozero Last digit Menu enables declaring the start unit the supplementary
123. y exists in the database press field with its name and insert data on the packaging Caution It is possible to use an option for searching a record by name or code 19 10 Warehouses Depending on work organizing the Database of Warehouses contains list of places used for picking up a sample for weighing drying or list of places to which a sample was delivered Each Warehouse should have its name code and description specified While weighing drying process and on selecting name of a Warehouse it is automatically assigned to the measurement result Procedure e Enter submenu lt atabases gt and press MB Warchouses gt field e Press lt Add gt key should a new warehouse be added 92 e If a warehouse record already exists in the database press field with its name and insert identifying data Caution It is possible to use an option for searching a record by name or code 19 11 Printouts Database of Printouts contains all saved NON STANDARD printouts Each non Standard printout features a name code and a so called template Procedure e Enter submenu lt Databases gt and press S Printouts gt field e Press lt Add gt key should a new printout be added e If a non standard printout template already exists in the database press field with its name and insert identifying data Caution It is possible to use an option for searching a record printout by name or code Designing new printout tem
124. y window will not be displayed and the software automatically returns to displaying the menu window lt Adjustment gt 40 12 5 Adjustment report printout Parameter S Report printout gt refers to mass adjustment process only and it determines whether or not a report from adjustment should be automatically printed on its completion Setting automatic report printout on adjustment completion Go to parameter lt lt Report printout gt and select option lt YES gt 12 6 GLP project GLP is one of means for maintaining documentation from work in accordance with adopted quality system Data selected for printing are printed on each release of a report from mass adjustment process Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables comprising in a GLP report the following information and signs adjustment adjustment mode working mode name of a working mode date time user moisture analyzer type instrument ID level status nominal mass current mass difference temperature blank line dashes signature non standard printout 12 7 Adjustment history Contains data on all carried out adjustment processes The record is carried out automatically Each entry on adjustment comprises basic data on completed process Moisture analyzer menu enables displaying the list of completed adjustment processes and each report is printable Printing a report from adjustment process E

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