USER MANUAL MOISTURE ANALYZER
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1. 20 Meltedchese 3 Z 10 ST 22 Drhbas 10 sindasampe 5 23 Ben 5 4150 Jgrindasmpe 10 24 4 135 grndfor30sec 2 Drpa 57 10 sgnndasampleforl se 10 Z 26 Drycarct 556 120 grndasampe 3 27 57 10 grndasampe 10 28 Drypotatopeces 3 130 divideamas 1 11 grm asamplefors se 6 30 Cornstarch dO JOlTN 2 3 353 9 3 Oilseds 34 90 Jjgrndasamplefo mn 8 q 70317777777 277 oO 33 Ry 5 150 grindasampe 12 34 Beetrot 5 150 grndasame 9 35 Sesameseds 3 130 _ 98 36 Soya beanfloor 5 J 95 La J 15 HT Lo 4 00 38 Cotonseds 3 4 110 Jgrndasampleforlmin 6 39 Whetflur _ 6 130 We et 3 4l Watertoflour 23 90 1 10 4 Plhsicmg 1 10 1 3 04 J 43 Nauwamg 1 aT 4 0 ______ c O E e Fedngs 34 18 46 Pigfeedingstuff 4 5 160 mixasamle 22. Parameter value modification is made by using 7 and 4 key moving to another digit by gt key Confirmation using ENTEH key selection of one of the available parameter options is made by lt key Confirmation using ENTER USER MANUAL 5 Moisture analyzer can work in one of two modes changed by 4 key 1 Drying density measurement formula evaluation drying inscribed drying sample time profile temperature actual temperature actual drying time mass on pan initial mass VMI closed CSD lopen OPN 2 Weighing mass measurement scale stabilization mark mass indication 4 NOOR WO DM USER MANUAL Moisture analyzer menu diagram Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit 1 Drying temp 2 Mode 3 Calculation 4 Samples quantity 5 Sampling interv 6 Drying time 7 Drying profile 8 Settings storing 9 Exit 1 Memory locat 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Temp correction 5 Exit 1 Product name 2 Operator 3 Remarks 4 Print settings 1 Date 5 Exit 2 Time 3 Nr 4 Name 5 Drying temp 6 Profile 7 Mode 8 Method 9 Finished 10 Initial weight 11 Final weight 12 Drying time 13 Sampling int 14 Moisture 15 Quantity 16 Average 17 Remarks 1 Units 18 Performance 2 Auto zeroing 19 Signature 3 Interface 4 LCD settings 5 Lan
3. I5 Oo AON AA Io OO 41100 AW DW USER MANUAL 3 1 Security rules To avoid electrical shock or damage of the moisture analyzer or connected peripheral devices it is necessary to follow the security rules below To feed the analyser use only mains socket with ground contact Fuse is situated under the analyzer cover During heating the halogen heaters warm up to very high temperature Avoid touching the heaters as it may cause severe burns Dryer chamber cover heats up to 60 but perforated cover at the top may heat up over 100 C Do not touch the cover top during drying as it may cause severe burns All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised personnel only Do not use the analyser when its cover is opened Do not use the analyser in explosive conditions Do not use the analyser in high humidity If the device seems not to operate properly plug it out of the mains and do not use it until checked by authorised service Please return wasted device to the point of purchase or other company specialised in recycling of wasted electronic components According to legal regulations it is forbidden to dispose wasted electronic equipment in waste containers 2 Set The full set consists of Moisture analyzer Pan shield pan support pan handle oingle use pans 10 pcs Power supply cord User manual and guarantee card UII q
4. USER MANUAL MOISTURE ANALYZER ATS and BTS series File 2014 12 22 BTS ATS 150 ATS117 GB USER MANUAL Content gt 13 13 1 13 2 13 3 13 4 13 5 Security rules Set Navigation fast start Moisture analyzer menu diagram General description Technical data Keys and indicators Preparation to work Interfaces General working rules Description of thermogravimetric analysis Infrared radiation source Infrared radiation drying description Drawing and preparation of a sample Tools requirements Single use pans Placing a sample Glass fibre filter Selection of drying parameters to the sample material Other practical notes Moisture analyzer start Drying parameters settings Setting drying temperature Calculation methods Drier working modes arying time sample time Drying profiles Moisture analyzer memory 13 5 1 Saving settings 13 5 2 Loading saved settings 13 6 14 15 16 17 18 18 1 18 2 18 3 19 Initial moisture analysis Proper moisture Connecting to a printer or computer drying report Moisture analyzer options Testing and calibration Moisture analyser as a balance Units Auto zeroing Calibration Maintenance and repairs of small defects Declaration of Conformity Appendix KR MH MH Ih 5 hh o
5. 2 J 1600 41 12 112 Ultramd 10 60 1 O 113 Silicongel fJ 10 l5 P P 5 114 Maroon f 1012 80 15 fk 115 Plexiglas6N 10 70 10 E 116 Polypropylene B 130 209 EH _ Polypropylene 9 e 190 Ji a 2 118 Polystyrene solution 2 J 120 9 119 Polystyrene 1 10 80 0 O E Ee ras 1 __ 421 Dissolvent 2 155 _ mixasampe 8 O Resin dissolvent __ 2 10 J mixasmpe 6 _ G gM7qVW uuu
6. a process to physical properties of sample material Oxidized materials or thickening on the surface need s ow or step profile Resistant materials can use fast profile The choice of profile and his parameters should be a result of experience with examinated material DRYING SETTINGS Drying temperature 120 C Mode short mode Calculation gt m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 samples Sampling 10s Drying time 0 00 10s Drying profile standard Settings storing 1 Exit After choosing a profile set proper parameters for example t1 and T1 DRYING PROFILE Attention Final drying temperature 120 or in Drying setting main menu T Exit 120 C DRYING PROFILE Drying profile lt slow gt t1 100s T Exit 120 C BEDV t1 DRYING PROFILE Drying profile step t12100s T 1 60 t2 100s 120 C T2 90 C Exit 1 12 DRYING PROFILE Drying profile lt fast gt t1 100s T1 T1 140 C T Exit 140 C 11 t USER MANUAL 23 13 5 Moisture analyzer memory The moisture analyser enables to save 20 different drying settings Saved settings are kept in the memory even after unplugging moisture analyzer from the mains 13 5 1 Saving settings In order to store a few settings follow the instructions below oet the necessary drying settings as mentioned earlier choose Settings storing and choose memory cell where the sets will be saved USER MENU Drying settings Memor
7. assure sampling repeatability which enables to study a tendency While preparing and drawing it is important that the sample does not absorb moisture from the environment it is advised that operation time is as short as possible If it is necessary to analyse more than one sample at the same time the samples should be closed in plastic bags or other isolated containers Give attention that samples must not lose moisture inside the container the container should not consist of to much air the moisture condensed on the sides of the container should be mixed with the sample again 11 4 Tools requirements Tools and instruments used in preparation process may affect measurement accuracy SO It is advised not to use tools that transmit heat as it makes the sample lose moisture before analysis Use only special mills and pestles In case of liquids with consisting of solid materials use a glass mixer a spoon or a magnetic mixer 11 5 Single use pans To analyse the moisture put a sample on a single use pan and place it in the dryer chamber Using non reusable pan helps to avoid false results by remains of previous samples 10 single use pans are provided with the moisture analyser Any quantity may be delivered on demand 11 6 Placing a sample A sample should be placed uniformly all over the pan so that heat propagates equally all over the sample and dries whole sample effectively and quickly without leaving wet pl
8. fast Settings storing number of place in memory 1 10 where the setting will be stored In case of choosing short mode additionally set Samples quantity 2 3 4 or 5 the decisive quantity concerning drying ending During setting parameters use navigation keys and ENTER key according to description in Navigation In order to save settings also after turning off the scale from supply use Exit option after making all changes USER MANUAL 13 1 Setting drying temperature 19 During setting drying temperature set successively values of individual digits USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying report Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING SETTINGS Drying temp 60 short mode Calculation mO m m0O 10096 Samples quantitv 2 sample DRYING SETTINGS Drying ti 00 5 CD Q j 5 1 Drying temp 2 Mode 3 Calculation 4 Samples quantity 5 Sampling 6 7 8 Drying time Drying profile Settings storing Exit Drying prd 1 Drying temp 20 short mode DRYING SETTINGS NOJ 160 short mode mO m m0O 10096 2 samples DRYING SETTINGS Drying temperature Mode Calculation Samples quantity Sampling Drying time Drying profile Settings storing Exit 120 C short mode mO m m0 10096 2 samples 20
9. moisture analyser may be also used as a normal balance To switch between analyser weighing mode press key During moisture analyzer work as a normal balance essential influence on measurement result has the proper setting of moisture analyzer level level indicator is at the back of the device and precise balance calibration Setting balance level is important after each putting moisture analyzer into new place During normal weighing Menu key opens directly Configuration window where the Units option is available Auto zeroing scale calibration and default settings 18 1 Units In order to change the unit used in balance and moisture analyzer use MENU key in Configuration window User Menu window shows up when the normal weighing mode is off USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying report CONFIGURATION M OU A WP Configuration 1 Units Settings default 2 Auto zeroing Exit 3 Interface 4 LCD settings CONFIGURATION 5 Language 6 Time amp date _ Carat ct 7 Keyboard _ Miligram mg 8 Defaults Gram 9 eed L Kilogram kg Exit Pound lb Ounce oz _ Ounce troy ozt Grain gr Pennyweight dwt Newton Exit Choice of unit is made using navigation keys and ENTER key 18 2 Auto zeroing USER MANUAL 35 Auto zeroing function causes that the close to zero indication will be corrected automatically and when the p
10. the moisture analyzer mechanical damage is placed on stable ground not affected by vibrations Tare range Tare key pressed during zero Moisture analyzer indications exceeded indication must be different than zero Zeroing range Permissible zeroing range Hemove the load from the pan exceeded was exceeded Weighing range Permissible weighing range Reduce the load exceeded Max 9e was exceeded Measuring range exceeded Upper limit of analog digital transducer measuring range was exceeded Remove the load from the pan Measuring range exceeded Lower limit of analog digital transducer measuring range was exceeded Check if there are all necessary pan elements 40 USER MANUAL Declaration of Conformity C The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed 15 AXIS Sp lka 2 0 0 80 125 Gdansk ul Kartuska 375B Poland confirm with all responsibility that moisture analysers ATS60 ATS120 ATS210 oraz BTS110 i BTS110D marked with CE mark comply with the following 1 EN 61010 1 2011 standard Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use General requirements harmonized with the directive 2006 95 WE Low Voltage Directive 2 EN 61000 6 1 2008 PN EN 61000 6 3 2008 norm Electromagnetic compatibility EMC and EN 61000 4 3 2007 A1 2008 A2 2011 Methods of measurement and examination harmonized with 2004 108
11. the sample which usually affects the measurement accuracy Step 2 Weight of sample used should be large enough to use the entire surface of the pan however the thinner the layer of sample the better the drying process proceeds The top and bottom layers of the material should be dried similarly at the same time If the material is covered with shell and some moisture is trapped in the material user should disintegrate the material or reduce the drying temperature For liquid materials is preferable to use filter which accelerates the drying Step 3 Select drying time to chosen mass of sample To do this set the moisture analyzer s drying time as long as possible and observe the drying process Minimum drying time is the one at which the sample doesn t change its weight by more than allowed by the examiner measurement error Proper drying time is designated minimum drying time with reserve The percentage value of the reserve must exceed the mass of the sample dispersion the drying sample time is proportional to the mass of the sample After a few measurements with the designated drying parameters and making sure that the reproducibility of the results is satisfactory user can proceed to optimize the measurement time by selecting favorable Drying profile and using Short measurement mode Of course you should check that the reproducibility of the results was not seriously affected 16 USER MANUAL Sample values for the most common materia
12. 0209 o pan with the sample on the pan CSD 00 02 00s support Close the chamber START otart the measurement choosing 0 m0 m m0 100 Td 120 C ts sek START key T 80 23 C In the lower line the time left to end t 0 00 00s OQ the measurement and successive m 1 020g measurement number is displayed m0 1 0209 Drying in progress is signalised with alternating SAMPLE DRYING CSD 00 01 29s drying sample communicate m0 m m0 100 Td 120 C ts sek T 80 23 C 1 OO o t 0 00 00s B Wait until END communicate appears Now read the result m 1 0200 0 1 0209 CSD 00 01 29s Attention No STB communicate and mO sign in negative marks acceptance of unstable initial mass value m0 caused by pressing the pan to chamber wall or by too fast sample drying which can cause to measurement failures 28 USER MANUAL 15 Connecting to a printer or computer drying report When drying process is finished measurement result can be send to printer or a computer via RS232C interface after using E key Measuring data can be also completed with text information To enter text descriptions user can use moisture analyzer keys or connect a computer keyboard to PS2 port at the back of the device Using computer keyboard enables to control all scale functions Using navigation keys and ENTER key choose Drying chart and disable or enable printing and displaying the chart Set necessary
13. 1 O LM NP D ND N 4 amp Coffee _ 2 150 J JJ J 3J 24 8 Em _ 1 mixasampe l0 E Coffee seeds pA 0 Jgrndasamplefor min 8 Cocoa 2353 8 J J l05 EE ONEENNES powder E39 Grinded chocolate j Almonds with caramel NP MEER CNN grind into thick powder 5 CA Normal almonds grind into thick powder grind into thick powder grind into thick powder Mint pastilles 3 90 grind into thick powder 41 42 USER MANUAL 63 Sticks 34 75 grndinopowder 9 Bho ooo a e oo 65 Skimmedmilk 5 H0O mixasampe fF 66 Skimmed milk powder 5 J 9 0 6 m p qm o 2 Gr 68 Wholemilk 5 H0O mixasampe O UNSEREM poss TF EE KOO E E T E NN 73 Drychickenexcrements 4 140 8 SS eS 75 _ 3 120 pinchsomepieces 6 76 _ Starchdervaives 3 J 150 5 12 E 7 Starchgue 2 100 mixasampe 9 O 78 Detergent J 2 10 9000 1 fk ugue 80 1 85 sepatefibes 36 82 Siliconsaad 1014 160 D E 83 Dolomite 1012 160 J 6
14. ING Initial heating should warm the drying chamber up to 105 C within 3 minute When temperature during initial heating exceeds 105 C or heating time is longer than 3 minute terminate initial heating with STOP key and check if the analyser is not damaged see chapter 15 After initial heating is completed or terminated the device displays the following information m0 m m0 100 Td 105 C ts 10s T 32 23 C 0 00 005 m 0 000 0 0 0009 CSD 00 02 00s Legend mO m mO0 10096 formula used to calculate the moisture Td defined drying temperature ts defined sample drying time T current temperature in the drying chamber m current weight t current drying time mO initial weight Graphical marking of drying profile CSD closed cover indication centrally in lower line inscribed drying time 18 USER MANUAL 13 Drying parameters settings In order to achieve proper density measurement results following parameters should be Set Drying temperature to 160 C Mode time mode ends after inscribed time or short mode ends after fulfilling drying criterion Calculation method humidity calculation formula Samples quantity only for short mode Sampling interval interval between successive mass measurements 1 180s Drying time 1s 10h in short mode it s the maximal drying time Drying profile standard slow step or
15. Initial weight Final weight Drying time Sampling interval Moisture NOTE The analysis performed by It is possible to set necessary serial port parameter values default settings 8bit 1stop no parity 4800bps To use RS232C Settings option press key weighing mode and pres MENU key Moisture analyzer is equipped with RS232C USB or Wi Fi interface Required drivers and manual can be found on CD disc added to scale 30 USER MANUAL 16 Moisture analyzer options Moisture analyzer options quantity of measurements x and average from series of humidity measurements displaying X USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying report Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING OPTIONS MO 4 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission AVERAGE 1 Status 2 Erasing 3 Exit m0 m m0 100 T 80 23 C t 0 00 00s m 1 0200 m0 1 0209 CSD 00 02 00s 2000 X 0 00 Td 120 C drying chart displaying USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING OPTIONS 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Temp correctio 5 Exit SIO A m0 m m0 100 Td 120 C ts 0 10 00s 118 34 C 30 t 0 00 00s m 1 0200 m0 1 020g USER MANUAL 31 transmission of all succ
16. Sampling time is set by the user according to drying process speed As a result of sampling the current humidity value is calculated and displayed Measurement is finished depending on selected Drying mode 1 In Time mode total humidity measurement time Drying time is defined by the user 2 In Short mode humidity measurement is finished when drying is stopped and differences of a few successive mass samples are smaller than threshold value 2 mg Amount of successive samples taken into consideration is defined as Samples quantity Measurement is finished when Drying time is exceeded at the latest w 0 Start Ts Qualifying amount 3 samples Drying chart in Short mode for Samples quantity 3 When choosing time mode only drying time and for example 10 times shorter sample time is needed to start In Short mode additionally Samples quantity is needed and Samples interval should be carefully calculated end of drying is based on this parameter and on Samples quantity USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings DRYING SETTINGS Drying options Drying report Configuration Drying temperature 120 C Mode short mode Calculation gt m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 samples Sampling 10s Drying time 0 00 10s Drying profile slow Settings storing 1 Exit Settings default Exit oe Ero Ic 22 USER MANUAL 13 4 Drying profiles Drying profile will be used to optimization of drying process by accommodation
17. USER MANUAL 13 2 Calculation methods Humidity may be calculated upon the basis of various mathematic formulas defined in balance drier as Calculation method 1 Relative humidity defined in relation to initial mass w 9e mo m mo 100926 where initial mass m current mass 2 Relative humidity defined in relation to current mass w 96 mo m m 100926 3 Percent current mass content in sample W 9e m mg 10096 USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying report Configuration DRYING SETTINGS M 4 1 Drying temperature 120 C 2 Mode short mode 3 Calculation gt m0 m m0 100 4 Samples quantity 2 sample 5 Sampling DRYING SETTINGS 6 Drying time 7 Drying profile Drying temperature 120 C 8 Settings storing Mode short mode Exit Calculation m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 sample Sampling DRYING SETTINGS Drying time Drying profile Settings storing Exit Drying temperature 120 C Mode short mode Calculation gt mO0 m m0 10096 Samples quantity 2 samples Sampling 10s Drying time 0 00 10s Drying profile slow Settings storing 1 Exit 5 USER MANUAL 21 13 3 Drier working modes drying time sample time During the balance drier operation sampling of the mass on the pan takes place
18. WE Additional information Conformity evaluation for the Directive 2006 95 WE and 2004 108 WE was carried out by Research Laboratory of Electrotechnology Institute Division Gdansk accredited by PCA Reports No 032 LMC 904 and 030 905 2011 from 2 03 2011 7 03 2011 042 LBS 904 2011 and 035 LBS 904 2011 from 14 04 2011 Per pro Director of AXIS Sp z e Production Manager Jan Konczak Date 14 11 2014 USER MANUAL Appendix Drying parameters for different substances examples a seal mixasampl a sample b 9 2 3 Gramulatedsugar 3 O90 S S 3 kigsga 5 13 LL 5 Buter 2 10 4 6 Margarine 2 M0 O Z Oo To g Tn 2 hJJ l 43J DODQ 148 X eN 8 _ Mead 3 80 D S V JA4A 1 v j Ead ric uem decus do Peaus 3 100 grindintothickpowder 6 E 1 100 p g ndimotikpowder 4 12 1 Nt 2 100 grndinothickpowdr 4 13 Peanuts O 3 100 grndintothickpowdr 4 RR RR M ND dp o o o o UL MA MERE M NEN EM ERI d6 Chee 2 OT J J 13 17 Cotagechese 6 140 mixasampe y O 18 Cottage cheese rura 1 130 mixasampe 8 H9 Mozzarella cheese gt
19. aces Correct Incorrect USER MANUAL 15 Attention Due to temperature sensor localisation max sample height is 10mm When substance ply is too thick surface layers will be heated too much and internal not enough This may result in burning the sample or surface incrustation which will make drying process difficult and measuring result false A sample should be placed in uniformed layers 1 3mm thick weighing 1 10g depending on a substance 11 7 Glass fibre filter When drying liquids pastes or substances that may melt or loose liquid during drying it is advised to use glass fibre filters Filters ensure equal liquid distribution or in case solid materials avoiding burning a sample 11 8 Selection of drying parameters to the sample material selection of proper temperature and drying time is essential to achieve precise humidity measurement Drying parameters are selected properly if repeatability is on satisfactory level usually between 0 1 1 Parameters choice should be made in 3 steps Step 1 Drying temperature is related to the physico chemical properties of the sample It is determined by the number of tests carried out in several successive temperatures e g at intervals of 10 C Proper temperature is the highest value for which the sample for a few minutes does not change color and smell Changing the color or odor indicates the start of the oxidation of the sample which changes the properties of
20. an is unbiased zero indication will be hold independently even when environment conditions change temperature air density etc USER MENU Drying settings Drying options Drying report Configuration gt OM gt Exit oettings default Memory settings Units Auto zeroing Interface LCD settings Language Time amp date Keyboard Defaults Calibration 0 Info Exit CONFIGURATION AUTO ZEROINC OFF 1 Status 2 Exit AUTO ZEROING 1 Status ON lt OFF gt 2 Exit In order to turn on Auto zeroing function use navigation keys and ENTER key choose Status ON 36 USER MANUAL 18 3 Calibration Calibration with external weight standard should be performed in case indications exceed permissible error for example more than 5 graduation overflow To scale calibration use weight standard presented in technical data table or more precise Depending on the value of gravity acceleration the producer sets the scale to specific location of use If the location of use change the scale should be calibrated once again Attention Scale sensitivity error doesn t cause directly humidity error thanks to percentage calculation formula In order to calibrate the balance use MENU key and Configuration option and then Calibration USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Conf
21. asurement Drying temperature should be selected according to dries material type so the drying is performed quickly and sample does not change colour Material drying moment is visible on the chart as drying characteristic bending As Drying time for main humidity measurement select time from the beginning to chart flattening As the time axis is not described on the chart use evaluation with high margin Too short drying time does not allow to achieve precise humidity measurement results In case of Short mode in main measurement select Sampling time which allows to include approx 10 samples in time of characteristic bending If drying is finished too quickly increase Samples quantity or Sampling time Notes 1 Before main measurement remember about deactivating of chart displaying 2 To improve operation it is possible to use Promas software available on demand which generates precise drying chart USER MANUAL 27 14 Proper moisture Before measurement carefully prepare the sample as described in chapter Description of Thermogravimetric Analysis and set correct drying parameters see the diagram in chapter 11 6 description of the way of settting is in 11 4 m0 m m0 100 Td 120 C ts 1sek Place an empty single use pan and tare the balance with gt T lt key T 80 23 C The indication should be m 0 000g t 0 00 00s Open the drying chamber and using m 1 0209 the pan handle place the single use 0 1
22. e The temperature indicated by thermometer situated on some level above the sample can differ from real temperature of the sample In this case if there is a need for temperature indication correction simply lower the level of control thermometer by removing distance sleeve picture on page 31 position 2 Put on the pan a layer of material sample with determined thickness and perform correction description on previous page During correction thermometer can t touch the sample Correct Uncorrect 17 Testing and calibration To check the weighing function of balance drier switch it to the simple weighing t key and check it by putting precisely weighed object e g calibration weight F2 OIML equal to device measurement range In case of any inaccuracies perform the balance calibration It is performed by activating the calibration function available in special functions menu and putting the calibration weight on the pan according to indications on the display see Sensitivity calibration function Control of humidity measurement precision requires use of standard substance disodium tartrate di Sodium tartrate dihydrate C4H4Na2Oe H2O For the control use 5 9 sample setting quick mode calculations method mo m mo 100 temperature 150 C sampling time 10 s samples amount 4 and drying time 00 15 00s The result should be contained in range 15 61 15 71 34 USER MANUAL 18 Moisture analyser as a balance The
23. ernal thermometer indications is 20 C Hecommended thermometer type PT 105 with GT 105 probe 22 USER MANUAL The way of entering control thermometer probe to moisture analyzer drying chamber 1 control thermometer probe 2 distance sleeves 2x20mm 2 sleeves ensure that position of A control thermometer probe is the same as moisture analyzer internal temperature sensor 1 sleeve on the upper edge of the single use pan nent _ 7 DESP 3 moisture analyzer internal sensor Before executing temperature correction inscribing T1 and T2 temperature drying cycle must be made with inscribed T1 temperature and drying time 15 minutes It is suggested to put the material sample on the pan At the end of drying process write down moisture analyzer temperature indication T value on the left side of moisture analyzer display and control thermometer indication Both indications are needed for correction TEMP CORRECTION 1 Moisture temp T1 2 Control temp T1 Subsequently make drying cycle for T2 temperature drying time as above 15 minutes and write down indications again This way both T2 indications are inscribed TEMP CORRECTION 3 Moisture temp 2 4 Control temp 2 USER MANUAL 33 Attention Moisture analyzer internal thermometer correction is made with internal thermometer and control thermometer on the same level above the sampl
24. essive weight measurements samples by serial connection measurements are printed or saved on computer using PROMAS software USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport DRYING OPTIONS SIO BROIN Configuration 1 Average Settings default 2 Drying chart TRANSMISSION Exit 3 Transmission 4 Temp correction 1 Status ON 5 Exit 2 Exit correction of moisture analyzer internal thermometer indications based on measurement of two different temperatures it is suggested to use the highest and lowest temperature set by user for example 70 C and 100 C In order to make correction inscribe T1 and T2 temperature values indicated by internal thermometer and corresponding values indicated by control thermometer and set Status to ON USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING OPTIONS 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Temp correction TEMP CORRECTION 5 Exit NO AON 1 Moisture temp T1 2 Control temp 1 3 Moisture temp 2 Conditions 4 Control temp T2 T2 T1 gt 25 5 Status ON T1 and T2 160 C 6 Exit If the conditions are unfulfilled during changing status to ON communicate Error will be displayed The largest possible to correct difference between internal and ext
25. f 85 Ceramicscay 3 160 cutintothinsices 9 86 Limestone 1214 160 J 5 87 Glasspowdr 810 100 5 4 205 J 90 Activecol 10 P O fk 91 Colpowdr 4 J 160 0 4 P 204 92 _ Naumlchlk J 8 J 1600 J 23 93 Gramulatedacryl 1015 80 1 E 94 Acylester 2 O mixasampe 19 o MEE 96 Cellulose matter 2 130 temupinopiees 5 Z 97 Photopapr 2 150 tearupinlcm pices 6 98 Dialyemembane 1 80 cutintothinsices 2 Ee qr PS 100 Dmawigik 2 120 d l0 Ek 101 Toner 34 102 Powderpait J 2 J 120 1 4 ee ee ee 104 Dialyse membrane 0507 80 cutintothinsices 2 105 Leakstopper J 3 1600 7 106 Gleedisovent 2 10 J 10 e o e oa 108 _ 12 32935 109 Naturallatex 2 160 mixasampe 6 110 J 1 130 8 111 Sodabihydrate
26. guage PL 5 ENG DE ESP ITA FRA 6 Time amp Date 7 Keyboard 8 Defaults 9 Calibration 10 Info a MODEL 11 Exit S N SOFT AXIS Sp z o o USER MANUAL 7 9 General description Moisture analyzers ATS and BIS are designed for fast and precise moisture determination of a sample based on mass loss during heating process Drying proces parameters are set by user on the basis of law norms available chemical physics data or they are matched experimentally Parameters table for typical materials is contained in the A appendix Moisture analyzers are designed to work in food industry construction materials industry biotechnology pharmacy environment protection and others Main field of use is quality control 6 Technical data Technical data moisture analyzers Model ATS60 ATS120 ATS210 BTS110D BTS110 Range Max 60g 120g 210g 110g 110g Balance reading plot d 1mg 1mg 1mg Smg 10mg Minimal sample weight 20mg 20mg Work temperature 18 33 C 18 33 C Deny readout ieee o fi echte 82508 0 01 sample gt 59 0 01 sample gt 25g 0 01 sample gt 50g Humidity measurement repeatibility zu asina nadie iam Settings memory 20 drying programs for 20 different materials Maximal drying temperature 160 C Sample time 1 1805 Maximal drying time 10h Drying mode time short automatic manual Halogen radiators 2x 100W 78mm Drying chamber heat
27. iguration Settings default Exit CONFIGURATION 1 Units 2 Auto zeroing 3 Interface 4 LCD settings 5 Language 6 7 8 9 1 CALIBRATION 1 Calibration 2 Load 100g 3 Exit Time amp date Keyboard Defaults Calibration CALIBRATION 0 Info Exit 1 Calibration 2 Load lt 20g gt lt 50g gt lt 100g gt lt gt 3 Exit Load enables to inscribe standard mass value that will be used to calibrate User can choose from few values or inscribe his own value After setting the standard of mass prepare single use pan put the standard and choose Calibration option by pressing ENTER USER MANUAL CONFIGURATION Units Auto zeroing Interface LCD settings Language Time amp date Keyboard Defaults Calibration 0 Info Exit CALIBRATION 1 Calibration 2 Load 100g 3 Exit CALIBRATION Please wait CALIBRATION Taring CALIBRATION Put load CALIBRATION Please wait in i 100 0000 37 Put the standard of mass on the pan Displaying standard of mass value means that the calibration is done 38 USER MANUAL 19 Maintenance and repairs of small defects 1 A moisture analyser should be kept clean 2 Take care that no dirt gets between the casing and the pan If found any remove the pan lift it up remove dirt and then replace the pan 3 In case of improper operation caused by a short lasting
28. ing time up to 100 C lt 75s Pan dimensions 90mm Drying chamber dimensions 108 x 20mm Connections RS232C for computer and printer USB for computer PS2 for computer keyboard Supply 230V 50Hz 230VA Dimensions 185 x 290 x 170mm Weight 3 9kg 2 8kg Recommended calibration weight OIML F2 50g F2 100g F2 200g F2 100g F2 100g Supply protection fuse WTA T 3 15A 250V 8 USER MANUAL 7 Keys and indicators m0 m m0 100 Td 105 C ts 10s T 32 23 C t 0 00 00s o m 0 000g m0 0 0009 CS 00 02 00s ae gt ETE on off standby MENU enter to menu CLR deleting operation ay switching modes drying weighing lt navigation key START measurement start drying 1 navigation key STOP natychmiastowe zakonczenie suszenia navigation key C gt printout transmission of the result _ navigation key ENTER confirmation option choice tare zeroing scale Indicators signalling stabilization of measurement result signaling closed open drying chamber CSD OPEN USER MANUAL 8 Preparation to work During heating the halogen heaters 7 warm up to very high temperature When drying chamber is opened avoid touching the heaters as it may cause severe burns or damage the heaters Dryer chamber cover 3 heats up to 60 but perforated cover may heat up over 100 C Do not touch the top cover during drying as it may cause severe burn
29. ls are given in the Appendix however be regarded only as preliminary data and it is recommended to carry out the procedure for parameters selection for the test material 11 9 Other practical notes It is preferable to work with the same mass of the sample at each measurement to measure the size of the sample in a reproducible way It is best to use the same instruments for the application of the sample Put a sample on the pan as quickly as possible to avoid losing moisture Temperature inside the chamber is much higher than outside so the sample may evaporate partly before measurement begins which will result in a false result When analysing the same substance quantity in successive measurements use the same tools to put a sample to be sure that samples are each time of the same size Before putting a sample tare a single use pan and take it out of the chamber Right after putting a sample on the pan place it inside the analyser chamber close the chamber and press START Be sure that no dirt sticks under the pan as it may increase sample weight and result in false values USER MANUAL 17 12 Moisture analyzer start After switching on the moisture analyser proceeds with self tests and displays company logo Next the moisture analyzer is taring After taring initial heating starts in order to create proper conditions inside drying chamber m0 m m0 100 Td 105 C 10s T 32 23 C m 0 000g INITIAL HEAT
30. m0 m m0 100 Drying temperature organic substances 80 120 C inorganic substances 140 160 C Samples quantity do not set sampling interval 7 second Drying time set time after which the sample will be definitely dried More information regarding temperature and drying time in A appendix To activate displaying of drying chart which will be visible on the display instead of humidity indication perform the following actions USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING OPTIONS 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Exit Tare the moisture analyzer with empty single use pan 7 lt key Put a sample of examinated material on single use pan put it into drying chamber and press START key 26 USER MANUAL After measurement a drying graph will show up m0 m m0 100 Td 120 C ts 0 10 00s T 118 34 C 30 t 0 00 00s m 1 0200 0 1 0209 Observing drying process chart it is possible to evaluate its course and define time required for complete drying The chart shows 160 time samples on the X axis for longer times chart is scaled to 360 samples 720 etc and humidity value according to selected formula on the Y axis chart is automatically scaled to 1096 3096 509 etc selecting 1 s of sampling time allows for more precise chart Achieved chart allows for initial settings selection for main me
31. ncrease and evaporation of volatile matters Infrared radiation penetrates surface layers the depth depends on penetrability of a sample different in various substances Part of radiation is reflected by the sample surface Penetrated layers absorb the radiation and convert its energy into heat Emitted heat propagates inside the sample Effectiveness of the propagation depends on thermal conductivity of the sample The better the conductivity the faster drying process and volatile matter evaporation During drying process sample parameters change its thermal conductivity decreases so there is a risk of burning the sample Some parameters may be estimated by sight e g smooth and light surfaces reflect radiation better This must be taken into account when setting drying parameters 11 3 Drawing and preparation of a sample As sample of given substance must be representative drawing and preparing a sample is very important process as it affects repeatability of measurements The most common 14 USER MANUAL method of homogenizing a sample is mixing The other method is to draw few samples from different but specific points in a substance and calculate an average value Another to draw few samples from different points in a substance mix them and draw a sample from the mixed samples Sampling method depends on the object of a research For quality purpose many representative samples are analysed In production control it is enough to
32. nitial heating signalled by a proper communicate on the screen After initial heating moisture analyzer is ready to work USER MANUAL 11 Removing the glass to clean or remove radiators 1 Open the moisture analyzer chamber 2 Raise glass 13 until it will be released from lower glass supports 14 3 Remove the glass by diverting lower limb look at the picture above When temperature during initial heating exceeds 105 C or heating time is longer than 3 minute terminate initial heating with STOP key and check if the temperature sensor 2 works properly and if both halogen heaters light 7 see chapter 15 In case any defect occurs contact an authorised service point 4 Moisture analyzer shouldn t be used to weigh ferromagnetic materials due to deterioration of measurement precision The fuse 11 is available after cover opening and putting out floor board 72 During damaged fuse exchange use a fuse with parameters presented in technical data ch 6 Using other fuse may cause electrical shock 12 USER MANUAL 9 Interfaces The moisture analyser is equipped with RS23C interface to connect a printer or a computer and with PS2 port to connect an external computer keyboard RxD receive TxD transmission mass housing 10 General working rules During transportation remove the pan the pan support and the pan shield and place it in a separate package 1 Distribute a sample all over the pan A sample surface sh
33. options Product name Operator and with the connected computer keyboard enter text information for printed report maximally 19 signs The set of available signs is presented on next site Option Remarks is designed to inscribe bigger amount of text using computer keyboard USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying report Configuration Settings default Exit SIO DRYING REPORT 1 Product name 2 Operator 3 Remarks 4 Print settings 5 Exit PRINTOUT Date Time Nr Name Drying temp Profile Mode Method Finished Initial weight Final weight Drying time sampling int Moisture Quantity Average Remarks Performance USER MANUAL 29 Using moisture analyzer keyboard user can inscribe signs 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 only digits A set of characters available using computer keyboard PS2 while you use Product name Operator or Remarks 1 21 1 9g 86 lt gt 1 2ABCabc 3DEFdef 4GHIghi 5JKLJjkI 6MNOmno 7PGRSpgrs 8TUVtuv OWXYZwWXyz 0 space Erasing the mark and move the cursor to the left the navigation key lt or BackSpace computer keyboard To print the drying report press E key Drying started Serial number Drying parameters Product Drying temperature Drying profile Mode Calculation Finished
34. ould not touch temperature sensor placed above the pan 2 The balance is equipped with the tare equal to its range To tare the balance press T lt key Writing the tare does not extend measuring range but only subtracts the tare value from a load placed on the pan To make weight control easier and to avoid range overdrawing the balance is equipped with weight indicator graduated in percentages 3 Do not overload the moisture analyzer more then 2096 of maximum load Max 4 The mechanism of the moisture analyzer is a precise device sensitive to mechanical strokes and shocks Do not press the pan with a hand 11 Description of thermogravimetric analysis his section gives some practical details about moisture analysis using infrared radiation for reliable results and easier use of moisture analyser The description is based on a pre production experience and customers suggestions USER MANUAL 13 Moisture in substances is an essential quality factor of technical and economical importance Methods of determining moisture may be grouped in two main categories absolute and deductive Absolute methods are based on simple relations e g weight decline during drying Thermogravimetric analysis used in AXIS moisture analyser is an example of this method Deductive indirect methods measure physical quantity related with moisture e g electromagnetic waves absorption electrical conductance acoustic wave speed Some of these me
35. power supply decay unplug the moisture analyzer from the mains and then plug it again after few seconds 4 It is forbidden to make any repairs by unauthorised persons 5 To repair the scale please contact an authorised service centre Moisture analyzers can be sent for repair as messenger delivery only in original package if not there is a risk of damaging the moisture analyzers and loosing guarantee Measuring problems Reduce temperature A sample burns down Use glass fibre filter on the top of the sample Reduce sample quantity and distribute it uniformly Drvina Increase temperature PING lasts toD Ong Reduce sample mass A sample loses weight before measurement A sample is liquid or paste Use glass fibre filter A sample does not consist of enough volatile matters Take out the pan and put a sample outside the chamber Enlarge a sample USER MANUAL 39 Troubleshooting Display indication Possible cause Remedy Initial heating Td temperature sensor is Contact an authorised service temperature exceeds damaged point 105 C the sensor does not react when touched with a finger Initial heating The heater is damaged Replace the heater temperature does not reach 105 C during 3 minutes time the halogen heater s do not light Test Auto tests in progress wait for 1 minute electronic unit damage The moisture analyzer is wait for 1 minute during zeroing check if
36. s 10 2 USER MANUAL all contents out of a package the moisture analyser and packed separately the tin pan shield single use pans the pan handle and the pan support lt is recommended to keep the original scale package in order to transport the moisture analyzer safely in future Place the moisture analyzer on a stable ground not affected by mechanical vibrations and airflows Level the moisture analyzer with rotating legs 9 so that the air bubble in water level 10 at the back of the moisture analyzer is in the middle and the moisture analyser rests on all four legs Open the drying chamber 3 by lifting it by a grip at the front Insert the window 13 into chamber cover edges of the window should be located in the latch grooves 14 push the window until You hear a click from all four latches Put drying chamber floor board 72 on four position pegs in moisture analyzer cover Put covering plate 4 on three distance pegs 8 Put carefully pan mandrel 5 into scale mechanism hole Put empty single use pan 7 on grip 6 and using the grip place the single pan on scale s carrying pan grip ring 6 will be located inside the plate but due to longer diameter it will not rest on carrying pan 5 Close the moisture analyzer chamber 3 and connect the scale to 230V supply This will start moisture analyzer autotests and after stabilization zero indication will show up Moisture analyzer will start i
37. thods unlike thermogravimetric analysis enable to determine water content Thermogravimetry at thermo heat gravi weight metry method Thermogravimetric analysis a process of determination of a substance mass decline as a result of heat up The sample is weighed before and after heating up the difference is calculated in relation to initial weight or final weight dry mass Moisture in substances Thermogravimetric analysis includes all ingredients evaporating from substances during heating up which results in weight decrease In result of the above determining of moisture content in substances is not equal water content Beside water moisture consists of all other volatile matter fats alcohol aromas organic dissolvent and other substances resultant as en effect of thermal decomposition Thermogravimetric analysis does not distinguish water from other volatile matters Infrared radiation drying is more effective than traditional methods e g in an oven as the radiation deeply penetrates the substance which shortens drying time 11 1 Infrared radiation source ATS BTS series moisture analyser uses 2 halogen heaters rated power 100W I 78mm in serial connection as a radiation source The heaters emit also visible radiation which does not affect drying process 11 2 Infrared radiation drying description oample drying is a result of absorption of infrared radiation which results in sample temperature i
38. u oct Option on demand 6 PT 105 thermometer with GT 105sk 8 probe 7 Distance sleeves 20mm 2 pieces 3 Navigation fast start After turning on the moisture analyzer after autotests and tare moisture analyzer starts initial heating until the drying chamber heats up to 105 C The moisture analyzer is now ready to measure density with inscribed earlier heating parameters To set heating parameters use USEH MENU and choose Drying settings USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default DRYING SETTINGS Drying temp Mode Calculation Samples quantity Sampling interv Drying time DRYING SETTINGS Drying temp Mode Calculation Samples quantity Sampling interv Drying time DRYING SETTINGS Drying temp Mode Calculation Samples quantity Sampling interv Drying time 160 C Time mode mO m m 10096 sek 00 15 00s 160 C Time mode mO m m 10096 f e 00 15 00s sek 160 C Time mode mO m m 10096 00 15 005 sek USER MANUAL To move cursor between menu positions use and 4 key Entering chosen menu position is made by using or ENTER key Return Entrance to parameters is made after choosing or ENTER key
39. y settings Drying options Drying report DRYING SETTINGS Mode time mode Calculation m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2samples sampling 10s Drying time 0 00 10s Drying profile standard Settings storing 1 Exit DRYING SETTINGS Mode time mode Calculation m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 samples Sampling i 10s Drying time i 0 00 10s Drying profile i standard Settings storing 1 Exit DRYING SETTINGS save settings NO YES DRYING SETTINGS Saving 24 USER MANUAL 13 5 2 Loading saved settings In order to call earlier settings saved in memory You enter the menu and choose option Memory settings and choose memory cell number where settings where earlier made USER MENU 1 Drying settings 2 Memory settings 3 Drying options 4 Drying report 5 Configuration MEMORY SETTINGS Memory locat 1 Settings Time mode Ts 45 C m0 m m0 100 ts 0 05 45s IK gt MEMORY SETTINGS Memory locat lt 1 gt Settings Time mode Td 45 C m0 m m0 100 ts 0 05 45s IK OFF tp 10s USER MANUAL 25 13 6 Initial moisture analysis To determine optimal drying parameters for unknown sample it is recommended to perform initial measurement with activated drying chart displaying To do this set the following drying parameters see Drying parameters setting Operation Mode Time mode Calculation method
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