FD-610 Manual E Rev0201
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1. 4 The drying temperature is automatically controlled to maintain the set value 5 The FD 610 features 2 types A and B of Auto Mea surement Modes in which tha unit stops automatically when the constant quantity value is reached 6 A printer optional can be connected to print out hard copies of data such as the drying status during the measurement and the final measurement value etc Measurement Samples The FD 610 can be used to measure the moisture content of samples of any material in which the moisture content can be evaporated by heating However never use the FD 610 to measure samples of materials which may undergo dangerous chemical reac tions explode or give off poisonous gases etc when heated Furthermore various parts of the FD 610 are made of composite resins Avoid using the FD 610 with samples which may cause chemical decomposition of these parts or samples which may give off gases which could cause such damage 2 Specifications Measurement method Detection of weight loss by heating amp drying Sample Weight 5 70g optional weight sampling format Minimum Moisture Content Displayed 0 1 Minimum Displayed Weight omg Information Displayed Moisture solid component 0 0 100 Weight 0 00 69 9959 WEIGHT CHECK is displayed when sample weight is 70g or more Temperature 0 200 C Precision 0 1 5g or more Measurement Mode Time Measurement Mode 1 90 minutes Auto Mea2. transmission only 3 Signal Format Baud Rate 2400bps DATA gt Data Bit Length 8 bits CEN e FD 610 VZ 330 Parity None Stop Bit 1 bit Code ASCII RS 232C Tee 1 5 15V 0 45 4 15V Data Bits Stop Bit Personal Start Bit Computer 28 4 Sample Printer Output Example Drying temperature 140 C Auto stop A Sample weight 6 010g SET TIME WET WEIGHT 140 6 0108 MIN ll TEMP 2X had fd La nag Co RO RO RI Cu I Ge Ki C CI CA e cy ka z E T DE M Dae et J ou CO sos a Qs SS od SS a a ats Doe cA oe Elapsed measuring time Changes in drying temperature Measured value 96 The last measured value 29 A 10 Notes Regarding Use of the FD 610 1 This infrared moisture tester has a high temperature 3 Transporting the FD 610 heat source Please take care when handling it The FD 610 is a high precision instrument To avoid dam The drying section become very hot age to the unit during transport or shipping always pack Be sure to touch only the handle when opening and clos it in the special Styrofoam and cardboard packaging in ing the drying section Also be sure not to place combus which it was originally shipped from the factory tible or flammable materials near the unit 2 Operate the control panel keys gently 4 Gr
3. 4 Display and Control RTT TM 12 5 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit 14 6 Setting and Changing Measurement 18 7 Making Measurements 22 8 Notes Regarding Measurement 26 Re 2920 Oil luso uu ne ee 28 10 Notes Regarding Use of the FD 610 30 11 MaIinie anC u U Z ee 31 Appendix Representative Drying Example 32 1 Description of Features and Principles of Operation The Kett Model FD 610 Infrared Moisture Balance determins the moisture and solid component content of samples by using infrared light to heat and dry samples and then measuring weight changes due to evaporation Special Characteristics of the FD 610 1 The FD 610 can display eigher the moisture or solid component content of samples 2 Samples of any weight between 5 and 70g are allowed and the ease of use makes it possible for anyone to make accurate measurements 3 The FD 610 incorporates an automatic tare system which raises and lowers the sample dish thereby con tinually performing zero point compensation to make more precise measurements possible Patent pending
4. This key is used to start and stop measurements When the key is pressed the lamp lights the display switches from the weight g display to the moisture content 96 display and measurement begins Drying can be stopped at any time while the measurement operation is in progress by pressing the key To resume measurements after stopping press the key to move to the next operation 13 5 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit D Open the package and check to make sure all listed items are included 2 Set up the unit on a flat stable surface where it will not be affected by external vibrations or wind etc 3 Check power supply voltage Only use an infrared lamp which is compatible with the pow er supply voltage being used See page 30 14 4 Installing the lamp Push up on the handle on the drying section and the entire drying section will tilt back and open While making sure that it does not close again push the thermistor a little to the side and then screw the infrared lamp in completely while holding the thermistor out of the way 5 Slowly release the thermistor The spring will return the thermistor to its original position but be careful not to release it too suddenly as doing so may damage the infrared lamp If the thermistor does b not return to its original position move it back to the original position with your finger 15 6 Attach the wind shield Set the wind shield in place
5. commit as possible 3 Begin Measurement n Close the lamp cover drying section and press the START STOP The infrared lamp lights and the weight display g switches to the moisture content display nen Je Once every thirty seconds the FD 610 measures the weight Running Display Piu di Ell ou and determines the moisture content while automatically de termining the tare mark will blink for approximately 10 seconds while the unit is automatically determining the tare 23 Main Unit Key Operations Display Explanation of Operations 5 Do ar ape When the key is pressed or the set time 20 minutes in this example is reached the rectangular indicator will blink START for approximately 10 seconds at the percentage indicator STOP to um qo TE te 96 on the display and the unit will automatically determine the tare and then the final moisture content value will be cal culated after the final weight measurement is made Next the lamp will go out the displayed value will be held in the display and the buzzer will sound for approximately 15 seconds The Drying Stop indicator x will be displayed in front of the drying temperature value Or stopping drying using the time setting When the key is used to stop drying the time required to obtain the final moisture content reading may differ depending on exactly when the key is pressed When the u
6. 6 Setting and Changing Measurement Parameters beginning on page 18 If the power has been turned off since the settings were made turn the power on again and then follow the measurement procedures described below after confirming that the various setting values are correct f the FD 610 unit is being used for the first time be sure to make the parameter settings described in Section 6 beginning on page 12 The following explanations are based upon an example case in which the drying temperature is 110 C the drying time is set to 20 minutes in the Time Measurement Mode and the sample weight is 8 210 grams Measurement Procedure Main Unit Key Operations Display Explanation of Operations 4 Zero Point Adjustment Close the lamp cover drying section and then press the key without placing anything on the sample dish TARE The sample dish will be raised or lowered BUSY will appear RESET in QE on the display for several seconds and then the weight display Tare weight elimination will indicate 0 0000 When tare such as aluminum sheets etc are to be used place them on the sample dish and then TARE press the Key 22 Main Unit Key Operations Display Explanation of Operations 2 Place Sample on Open the lamp cover drying section load sample onto an QAM a the sample dish when the weight display indicates 0 000g pd Load the sample on the dish so that it is spread out as evenly
7. Infrared Moisture Determination Balance FD 610 Operating Manual Infrared Moisture Determination Balance Safety Notes Improper use of the infrared moisture tester in violation of the following safety notes may result in death injury or damage to property due to fire etc Furthermore the infrared moisture tester has high temperature components which can cause burns if proper safety guidelines are not followed Observe all safety guidelines Carefully read and observe all safety notes included in this user s manual e Do not use the unit if it appears to be malfunctioning If you suspect a problem or malfunction in the unit discontinue use and immediately have the unit inspected by certified Kett service personnel e Meanings of Warning Indicators and Symbols N Warning N caution ZN Note Failure to observe these items may lead to death or injury to the user Failure to observe these items may lead to injury to the user or damage to property Items which the user should be aware of in order to use the unit safely Caution Symbols Prohibition Symbols Symbols Requiring User Action Fire Hazard Burn Hazard Electric Shock Prohibited Do Not Do Not Required Disconnect Plug Hazard Disassemble Expose to Water Action from Electrical Outlet warning Fire Hazard Electric Shock Hazard Do not attempt to measure samples which may undergo dangerous chemical reactions when heated as doing so may result in explosio
8. d M D ENT When either the v key is pressed a The moisture content is displayed mark blinks at the up A or down w mark cor DRY M responding to the key pressed The solid component content is displayed 3 Press the key a second time to enter the setting 3 Drying Temperatre Setting and Time Setting In order to measure the moisture content of a sample it is necessary to set a drying temperature and drying time in the Time Measurement Mode that is appropriate for the ma terial being measured Alternatively to make measurements without specifying a drying time the Time parameter can be set to 00 or to A or to select the Auto Measurement Mode so that measurements are completed automatically e The Auto Measurement Mode When the Time parameter is set to a value exceeding 90 when the time setting is made the display switches to A and then and the unit is set to the Auto Measurement Mode Inthe Auto Measurement Mode The FD 610 judges that dry ing has been completed when moisture content fluctuations drop to 0 1 or less during the monitoring period and the unit then stops the drying process and sounds a buzzer to alert the user There are two different monitoring time and fluctuation amplitude settings called the A and B settings Select the setting which is most appropriate for the sample being measured 20 Fluctuation Amplitude and Monitor
9. ing Period Settings in the Auto Measurement Mode Fluctuation Amplitude Monitoring Period minutes Measure a Fluctuation Amplitude gt 7 Monitoring Period minutes Time Drying Temperature Time Setting Procedure Main Unit Key Operations Display Explanation of Operations a EY A ia 1 Press the key A rectangular indicator will blink in T T De front of he temperature section on the display The tem perature can be set when the unit is in this state 2 Press the or v key to set the display to the Bii im GOC E desired temperature numerical value The displayed Ka value changes continuously when the keys are held down 3 Press the key a second time when the desired tem perature setting value is displayed The rectangular indica ENT M tor in front of the temperature section will disappear The temperature setting has been entered 2 Drying Time Setting 4 Now the mark blinks in front of the time section on the nk eek display The time setting can be made when the unit is in this state Ka 1138 20 ona 5 Press the or v key to set the display to the T T ENT desired time numerical value or A or B 6 Press the key when the desired time setting is dis The 8 mark will disappear and the time setting is entered 21 7 Making Measurements This section describes procedures used after completing the settings described in section
10. ing the same The FD 610 is initially set to Moisture Con procedure that is used to set them originally The settings tent when shipped from the factory are maintained in the unit s memory until the operations indicated below are performed therefore it is not necessary to make new settings each time the unit is used Moisture Content MOIST x 100 1 Parameters and Parameter Ranges Solid Component DRY M 100 MOIST W Initial sample weight Parameter Parameter Range WO Absolute dry weight Display Standard Moisture content Wet base Solid component content Drying Temperature 65 195 C 1 C increments Drying Time 1 90 minutes in 1 minute in crements Measurement Mode Time Measurement Auto Measurement 18 Display Standard Setting Procedure Main Unit Key Operations Display Explanation of Operations 1 Turn the Power On 1 BUSY appears in the display when the power switch on the right side of the unit is turned on and the sample dish is 4 U raised or lowered to automatically adjust to the scale s zero point When the zero adjustment has been completed the temperature time and weight are displayed The settings are as indicated in the display diagram to the left when the units are shipped from the factory 2 Set the Display 2 The message shown in the display diagram on the left is Standard ind Vabi yari displayed when the key is presse
11. ments are being made When 00 is inputted the elapsed time is displayed with a plus sign while measurements are being made Displays the sample weight in grams before measurements are started and displays the Moisture Content and Weight Display Indicator made at 30 second intervals and a amp amp mark blinks in place of the percentage mark 96 while the sample dish is being raised or lowered 12 2 Control Panel Functions Temperature Time Enter Key ENT Enter Key La Up and Down Key TARE RESET Key START STOP Key This key is used to input and set input confirmation the drying temperature and drying time This key is used to switch between and set the moisture display and solid component display These keys are used to make changes when setting the drying temperature and drying time a Increases value in increments of one v Decreases value in increments of one Holding down these keys increases or decreases the value continuously These keys can be used to change the display to the moisture content or solid component content a Display switches to moisture content v Display switches to the solid component content This key is used for zero point adjustment and tare weight deletion and is also used to reset the unit When the key is pressed BUSY is displayed while the sample dish is raised or lowered and then 0 000g is displayed
12. n or release of toxic gas e Do not place flammable materials near the infrared moisture tester Some parts of the infrared moisture tester become extremely hot during operation and could lead to fire if flammable materials are placed nearby Application of excessively high voltage may result in overheating to malfunction or fire VO Be sure to turn off the unit s power supply before attempting to replace the infrared lamp Electric shock may result if your finger or metal objects are inserted into the socket e Do not attempt to disassembly modify or rebuild the infrared moisture tester Doing so may result in accident electric shock etc lf you believe the unit may be malfunctioning take it to an authorized Kett service center for service e Do not allow the unit to come in contact with water CE The infrared moisture tester is not waterproof Do not allow water or other liquids to get into the unit s enclosure as this may lead to electric shock or malfunction A Caution Burn Hazard Electric Shock Hazard S Do not touch the lamp cover or sample dish with your bare hands Doing so may result in burns The infrared moisture tester is at high temperature during and immediately after making measurements When touching the unit only use the specified control knobs and accessories 1 Description of Features and Principles of Operation 7 o CA WOUNDS o ee ee 8 Sy PAIN AT ee RE ann een 10
13. nit has been set 00 or the Auto Measurement Mode a plus sign is displayed in front of the time value and the time display shows the elapsed time from the beginning to the end of the drying process 6 Take a Sample Open the lamp cover and use the supplied pincet to remove the sample dish and dispose of the used sample e The sample dish and sample will be very hot when removed from the drying section Be sure to use the pincet to remove the sample dish unit To continue making measurements use another sample dish a cool one Also allow the unit to cool down for 1 or 2 minutes before beginning the next measurement Caution 24 Main Unit Key Operations Display Explanation of Operations 7 Preparing for the Press the 2 to make the next measurement Next Measurement qure ums id 4 TARE RESET 8 The Next Repeat the procedure from step 2 on page 23 to make fur Measurement ther measurements The display will return to its initial condition 9 Turn the Power Off When all measurements have been completed turn the pow er switch to the off position Also be sure to turn the power off whenever the tester is not in use 25 8 Notes Regarding Measurement Provide power supply a directly as possible from elec trical outlet Power supply voltage fluctuations can affect the dry ing temperature and measured water content value It is therefore recommended that you avoid using table tap
14. nt may not be pos sible O a x J 6 If drying a material causes it to adhere to the sample dish spread the supplied aluminum sheets in the sample dish first then perform tare elimination before loading the sample and performing the measurement To avoid having samples adhere to the sample dish spread the supplied alminum sheets 20 sheets supplied etc in the sample dish before loading samples and then place samples on top of the sheet e The alminum sheets cannot be re used Extra aluminum sheetsare available as a separate product 27 7 Grind large grained samples to an appropriate saize before making measurements A long time may be required to thoroughly dry samples if the sample grains are large and in addition the sample surface may be burned thus making accurate measure ment impossible Grind the grains down to a size which is appropriate to the material before making measurements i e 03 Model TQ 100 Sample Grinder 9 RS 232C Output The specifications for the FD 610 s RS 232C terminal used 2 Connecting to the Optional VZ 330 Printer for connecting to the optional VZ 330 printer or a personal Use the VZ 330 s serial input connector to connect the print computer are indicated below er to the FD 610 1 Interface Specifications 3 FD 610 and RS 232C Cable Wiring 1 Format EIA RS 232C 1 FD 620 VZ 330 Printer 2 Transmission Format Asynchronous Special cable available
15. ound Connection The control panel features soft touch type sheet keys Connect a ground wire to the ground terminal Only press the keys with your finger tips Never use sharp objects such as ball point pens etc to press the keys as doing so may result in damage to the unit 30 11 Maintenance Replacing the fuse A 0 5A fuse is installed in the FD 610 when the units are 1 Removing the fuse shipped from the factory An extra fuse is also provided Insert a regular screwdriver diameter into the square as an accessory If for some reason the fuse should be hole on the front of the fuse holder and lightly incline it blown during measurement replace it with a new one as upwards The holder will be pushed out by a spring Pull it indicated below out all the way e Please contact Kett if the fuse should blow again after 2 Replacement being replaced Insert a new fuse into the holder and then re insert the holder back into the main unit Fuse holder 31 Appendix Representative Drying Sample Wheat flour Wheat flour Drying temperature 140 C Time Measurement Mode 10 minutes Sample weight 6 1759 14 0 12 0 Moisture Content Time Minutes 32 MEMO MEMO KETT ELECTRIC LABORATORY 1 8 1 Minami Magome Ota Ku Tokyo 143 8507 Japan Tel 81 3 3776 1121 Fax 81 3 3772 3001 URL http www kett co jp E mail overseas kett co jp 1203 MA 0201 500
16. r Power Supply Input Groumd Terminal Handle Power Switch Display ei R8 232C Control Panel e In Japan use the FD 610 with 100V power supply The lamp will be damaged if the unit is supplied with 220V when an infrared lamp with a 100V rating is installed in the tester 10 3 Accessories Infrared lamp 185W 2 pcs Sample dish 2 pcs Sample dish stand Wind shield 0 5A Fuse Power supply cord Aluminum sheets 20 pcs Spoon set Pincet Dust cover Infrared Moisture Determination Balance FD 610 B Operating Manual Operating manual 4 Display and Control 2 Y ENT RESET STOP Infrared Moisture Determinatiom Balance FD 610 1 The Display Drying Stop Indicator This indicator appears when the drying operation stops Temperature Display This indicator displays the set drying temperature or the temperature during the drying opera Indicator tion when measurements are being made The indicator displays values between 0 and 200 C e In the Time Measurement Mode Displays the set time 1 90 minutes when measurements are started and then displays the time remaining while measurements are being made Time Display Indicator e Auto Measurement Mode When the set time value exceeds 90 A and then are displayed to indicate that the unit is in the Auto Measurement Mode The elapsed time is displayed with a plus sign while measure
17. s etc and provide the unit with a power supply from a sta ble electrical outlet etc as directly as possible Warm up the FD 610 for improved measurement pre cision When using the FD 610 for the first time or when the unit has not been used for a long period of time it is recom mended that you first warm up the unit by performing the measurement procedure for approximately 10 minutes without loading an actual sample Avoid wind At times the unit may be subjected to unexpectedly strong wings from air conditioners etc Although the FD 610 has been designed so as to minimize the effects of external disturbances please avoid subjecting it to direct winds as they can adversely affect measurement precision 26 4 Use two sample dishes alternately when making mea surements one after another Placing samples on a sample dish which retains residual heat may cause some of the moisture in the sample to evaporate thus leading to measurement errors When making one measurement after another be sure to use a sample dish which has been allowed to cool down for each measurement Also allow the FD 610 unit itself to cool down for 1 to 2 minutes between measurements e Two sample dishes are suppled with the FD 610 Place samples as evenly as possible on the sample dish It samples are piled on the sample dish in heaps more time is required to dry the sample and in addition the top can be burnt and accurate measureme
18. so that the triangular mark is facing the front of the unit When set correctly the three receiving holes on the wind shield will match up with the three supports on the main unit Receiving holes A mark 7 Setthe sample dish stand in place Set the sample dish so that its triangular mark 7 match es that on the wind shield and then gently insert its support into the hole in the center of the wind shield When set in place correctly the sample dish stand will be rigid and will not rotate Sample dish stand 16 Set the sample dish in place Use the pincet to place the sample dish on the sample dish stand Next grasp the lampcover handle and gently close the drying section Always be sure to grasp the handle when opening and closing the lampcover Always be sure to grasp the handle when opening and closing the lampcover Caution 9 Connect the power supply cord to the power supply input on the rear panel and then connect it to 100 120V 220 240V AC electrical outlet 17 Power supply input 6 Setting and Changing Measurement Parameters The FD 610 s display standard drying temperature 2 Display Standard Setting drying time and measurement mode parameters can be set as necessary It is possible to set the display standard to moisture Please be sure to input the desired settings beforehand content wet base or solid component content Parameter settings can be changed us
19. surement Mode A or B Drying Time Setting Range 1 90 minutes Key input 1 minute increments with memory Drying stops automatically after 90 minutes in the Auto Measurement Mode for safety reasons Drying Temperature Setting Range 65 195 C Key input 1 C increments with memory Drying Completion Point Detection Method Moisture solid component fluctuation monitoring method Display Format Digital LCD display External output RS 232C interface Environmental conditions Temperature 5 40 C Humidity 8596 or less Sample Dish SUS manufactured 695mm depth 10mm Heat Source Temperature Measurement Method Power Supply Power Consumption External Dimensions amp Weight Auto Tare Function Accessories Options 185W Infrared bulb x 1pce Thermistor 100 120V 220 240V 50 60 Hz Maximum 185W lamp 2W control section 210 W x 320 D x 318 H mm 3 0kg Automatic tare at 30 second intervals Infrared lamp 185W 2 pcs Sample dish 2 pcs Sample dish stand Wind shield 0 5A Fuse Power supply cord Aluminum sheets 20 pcs Spoon set Pincet Dust cover Operating manual Printer set VZ 330 Printer connection cable VZC 14 Printer paper adapter Printer paper 10 roll Aluminum sheets 500 pcs Grain Crusher TQ 100 Data Logger Software KDL 01 3 Part Names 1 Main Unit External Appearance 2 The Rear Panel Fuse Holder RS 232C Connector Lamp Cove
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