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1. CONDITION BOS icilec rr If a password has been specified the message PASS will be mone TL i displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use PA TEMP ibeo the 4 key key and r key to enter the password Follow cha er the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password Siemens A The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the seer S move Fit 7 il d j SELECT PANG key repeatedly until MODE begins to flash tme f foc F With the MODE display flashing press the key This will ENTER me eee cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and the currently specified mode to begin flashing oS J Press the r key repeatedly until SLW begins to flash SELECT 5i P If SLW is already flashing then proceed directly on to the next TEMP 12D step When SLW flashes press the e key Control will then shift to anne specification of low speed drying mode settings where the ending ENTER 085 condition must be specified The units area for timed ending ia OD mode min or automatic ending mode will begin to flash 7 Pressing the seer key will cause the units to switch between SELECT wove sit minutes min and percentage Press the setter key wwe 22 repeatedly until the desired unit is displayed When the desired unit for the ending condition begins to flash ENTER a
2. CONDMON Ease n If a password has been specified the message PASS will be ee displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use le TEMP ibeo the 4 key key and r key to enter the password Follow a the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password eons O The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the seer S move Ft T Je d A SELECT FAN DOS key repeatedly until MODE begins to flash tme Jae crema 7 With the MODE display flashing press the stk key This will wove 25 cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and for the ENTER GOS ce me IUe currently specified measuring mode to begin flashing Press the r key repeatedly until PRD begins to flash wend 9 TOG x P y i SELECT i If PRD is already flashing then proceed directly on to the next step When PRD flashes press the key PRD will then change CONSTI ONSE EY from a flashing to a constantly lit display and you will next be ENTER Pe BES required to specify the predicted value convergence range settings see Predicted value convergence range The current setting for the predicted value convergence range will begin to flash m Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired automatic PRII ending condition Automatic ending condition may be specified in mme Foc 0 01 percent increments anywhere in a range from
3. 1M 1 min l be used in the range of measurements For further GRP Outputas 10M 10 min 4 information see 9 2 2 Specifying the type and format of graph to printer FIN Final result output on p 31 CODE Used to specify the sample code to be output to printer or Sample code computer For further information see 9 2 3 Specifying sample codes on p 34 Step2 Step3 Used to set the internal clock This date and time is output Month Day Time as the Measurement time printed together with any YMD output data to a printer or computer For further MDY Month Day Time a g paer DMY DATE Date amp time information see 9 2 4 Setting the date and time on p Day Month Time 35 CAL WCAL Balance calibration Used to calibrate the balance For further information Calibration see 9 2 5 CAL Balance calibration on p 36 In addition to these settings it is also possible to specify other settings such as the device ID see 9 2 6 Specifying a device ID on p 37 or password see 9 2 7 Specifying a password 9 2 Descriptions of Individual Menu Items Descriptions of individual menu items are given in subsection 9 2 1 and below Menu operation 1 Calling up menu settings To call up menu settings press the key from the weight display 2 Selecting individual menu items When the key is pressed the menu item UNIT will light up Pressing the
4. 40 11 Precaution on Conducting Measurements Precaution on conducting multiple measurements in succession Placing a sample on the sample pan which is already warm may cause moisture from the sample to evaporate before measuring is begun and causes errors in measurement result Always be sure to use a cool sample pan when performing a subsequent measurement Allow an even amount of time to elapse between measurements as errors may occur if the temperature of the balance mechanism varies Two sample pans and two sample pan handlers are provided for use when conducting multiple measurements in succession Use of sample pan and aluminum foil sheets It is impossible to obtain accurate measurements if any of the last measured sample remains on the sample pan To avoid errors either wipe the sample pan clear of any remaining sample see 15 Maintenance on p 58 for further instructions or use disposable aluminum foil sheets Twenty disposable aluminum foil sheets are included with the unit Quantity and placement of powdered particulate and viscous sample materials Samples cannot be heated properly if they are not placed flatly Placing samples in mounds or in layers of varying thickness may result in the highest points being burned accurate measurements The precision of measurement improves when the samples are flatly and evenly placed and the amount of sample are larger However too large sample amount results in une
5. Displays the currently selected measuring mode Displays the conditions for convergence of measured values when operating in predictive or comparative mode When operating in high speed drying mode used to display the conditions required in order to maintain a temperature of 180 C End conditions display Displays the currently selected end conditions When the value is displayed as a percentage it indicates that measuring will end automatically and when value is displayed in minutes it indicates that measuring will end when the specified amount of time is reached Drying temperature display Displays the currently selected drying temperature Bias display Displays the moisture or solid bias Moisture Solid Weight display When measuring weight i e when in idling mode used to display the weight in grams When performing measurements used to display the moisture content and solids content as percentages When measuring weight this display is also used to display oL overload when the weight exceeds the maximum measurable weight and to display oL negative overload when the weight does not reach the minimum measurable weight Temperature display When TT mode is selected displays the temperature near the heater with C symbol illuminated When ST mode is selected displays the sample position temperature with C symbol blinking Refer to 8 1 for the details of ST and TT modes Measuring ti
6. Medium frequency infrared quartz heater maximum 625W Power supply AC 100 120 220 240V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Maximum of 640W Weight and external dimensions 4 5 kg 220 x 415 x 190 mm W x D x H Sample pan SUS sample pan Diameter 130 mm Depth 13 mm ltems included 2 sample pans 2 sample pan handler wind shield sample pan supporter spoon spatula 2 spare 8A fuses 20 aluminum foil sheets power cord three prong plug adapter Instruction manual Optional equipment Printer set includes DPU 414 printer printer interface cable printer paper troll and AC adapter printer paper 10 rolls package of aluminum foil sheets 500 sheets RS 232C cable Temperature calibration kit 4 Names of Individual Parts and Components 4 1 Names of Parts of Main Unit Handle Observation window Heater lid Heater Temperature sensor Wind shield Sample pan Sample pan handler Display Level Control panel Power conversion switch F soe 4 7 Power switch Ke B Power inlet RS 232C port op fons a 7 Fuse holder a Height adjustment legs 4 2 Parts and Accessories SS Sample pan 2 Sample pan supporter Aluminum foil sheets 20 SHIMADZU Instruction manual IA Sample pan handler 2 Spoon and spatula 1 each Power cord Wind shield Spare 8A fuses 2 Three
7. PASS will be displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use the 4 key key and ter key to enter the password Follow the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the seecr key repeatedly until MODE begins to flash With the MODE display flashing press the tr key This will cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and for the currently specified measuring mode to begin flashing Press the seer key repeatedly until CMP begins to flash If CMP is already flashing then proceed directly on to the next step When CMP flashes press the eter key CMP will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and you will next be required to specify the predicted value convergence range settings see Predicted value convergence range section 12 The current setting for the predicted value convergence range will begin to flash Press the 4 key or key to specify the desired value Any value of 0 1 to 9 9 percent in increments of 0 1 percent may be specified Note that here a value of 0 5 has been selected When the desired value is displayed press the exter key The display of the predicted value convergence range will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and control will shift to the automatic ending settings and the setting sp
8. See 11 Precaution on Conducting Measurements on p 40 for further information When ready return to step 3 and begin the next measurement 2 Turning off the power When all measurements have been completed turn the power switch to the off position Also be sure to turn the power off whenever the tester is not in use 15 8 Specifying Measuring Conditions When using this tester to measure moisture or solid content it is necessary to first specify the conditions e g drying temperature or measuring mode of the measurement The settings to be specified are de scribed below It is also possible to save sets of measuring conditions i e drying temperature measuring mode and bias 8 1 Selecting Temperature Display Mode The temperature display that is used for drying temperature setting and temperature indication on the main unit display can be selected from the following two modes TT Thermistor Temperature mode The temperature detected by the thermistor near the heater is used for setting and displaying temperatures The default setting is this mode ST Sample position Temperature mode The temperature at the sample position is used for setting and displaying temperatures Sample position temperature is converted from the temperature detected by the thermistor near the heater E How to select temperature display mode Step Key s used Display ja TE T From the weight display press seer ke
9. delimiter ID_ _ _XX 8 byte ID delimiter Date Time_ _ XX 2 byte year XX 2 byte month XX 2 byte day P XX 2 byte hour XX 2 byte minutes delimiter Condition X 1 byte condition number delimiter Unit_ _ Wet Base Moist or Dry Base Moist or Solid Content delimiter _Temp_mode_ _ Sample_plate_tem Output only when ST mode is selected Automatic operation format Mode_ _ Auto Setting Temp _ _ XXX 3 byte temperature setting delimiter Auto Stop Cond _ _ X XX 4 byte automatic ending conditions setting delimiter Timed operation format Mode_ _ Time Setting Temp _ _ XXX 3 byte temperature setting delimiter Drying_Time_ _ XXX 3 byte drying time setting delimiter High speed drying format Mode_ _ Rapid Setting Temp _ _ XXX 3 byte temperature setting delimiter Automatic operation Auto Stop Cond _ _ X XX 4 byte automatic ending conditions setting delimiter Timed operation Drying Time_ _ XXX 3 byte drying time setting delimiter Delta M_ _ X X 8 byte 200 C maintenance condition setting delimiter Low speed drying format Mode_ _ Slow Setting Temp _ _ XXX 3 byte temperature setting delimiter Automa
10. 04 For Electronic Printer Thermal Printer Paper 10 roll set 321 63306 08 a Digital thermometer 321 64136 Temperature calibration kit 321 64130 Holder 321 64131 62 Specifications of Printer cable and RS 232C communication cable Printer cable P N 321 63307 MOC 120H Printer Side Side D sub9P Plug SIGNAL RS 232C Cable P N 321 63308 MOC 120H Side D sub9P Plug PC Side 4 D sub9P Socket i SIGNAL O MON OO KR W PD 63
11. 1 GHIMADZAU CORP Maker SHIMADZU CORP Model MOc 120H Model MOC 120H S R o gt D207 a00000 Serial number D207300000 ID ABCD 123 Device ID ABCD 123 Date 1 2003 08 08 Time of measurement 2003 08 08 Condition No 0 Measuring conditions storage area 0 Unit Wet Base Moist Measurement standard Wet base Temp mode Sample plate toamp Temperature display mode Output only when Mode Auto ST mode is selected Setting Teme 2 Measurement mode Automatic operation mode Auto Stor Cond 0 05 Drying temperature 110 C ka Automatic ending conditions 0 05 fi ru tass Moist iii 4 didOQ 12 15 o2b9 3 05 7745 2 08 Sample code G41 ER Time of measurement apa3 6 75 Measured value 0335 14 95 3465 0 65 Time We 3 03 13 3 14 02 14 33 15 00 15 29 00 lo o CL it i amp 1 ph oo OT et mo E co nm ii fe fo f amp on Co Co CS io co Signature title When the measurement is complete press the enter key This will cause it to be printed Graph output GRP Maker 1 SHIMADZU CORP Maker SHIMADZU CORP Model Moc i20H Model MOC 120H S M 1 p207200000 Serial number D207300000 ID gt ABCD 1 24 Device ID ABCD 123 Date 2003 08 08 Time of measurement 2003 08 08 Condition Ha O Measuring conditions storage area 0 Unit Dru Base Moist Measurement standard Dry base Mode Time Measurement mode Timed operation mode Setting Teme I 1100 Drying temperature 110
12. 23009 lg Changes in weight 2 0 i10 4 2201 2 00 Measured value 110 4 7099 12 75 6 0 110 4 2053 12 91 6 5 110 4 19559 dell 7 0 vag S A 2E 110 4 1750 14 668 3 0 110 4 17235 13 75 9 5 110 4 64 132 885 10 0 Litt 4 15650 135 91 Predicted 13 92 Predicted measurement Note on the decimal precision of printed weight data Although the minimum weight which may be displayed by the MOC 120H is 0 001 grams weights are printed to a precision of 4 decimal points because the values printed consist of averages from 7 measurements taken over each 30 second interval for each set of weight data output 51 Output of the intermediate and final values of a single measurement Graph output GRP Maker Padel SHIMADZU CORP Moc 1240H S N gt p207200gg ID ABCD 123 Sample Code Date T ime B 20 gt 00G 08 06 15 07 Condition No O Unit Dry Base Moist Teme mode Compare Moda Sample plate tame Setting Teme 1 110C Auta Stor Cond Pred Tol Q Iwet Mass 0 05 iT 5 T co ae Mo Time T p Moist min C 4 D 8 I ib 20 0 0 3 9 0 1WY1HWY1HH VC 6 5 60 O58 le i f tr i E E tt L0 06 5 46 _ _ _ L5 H0 764i i i f E p e0 NN Se 29 i abi i i E E amp I f p 30 H0 1 6 m 4 0 10 i 4 5 HO 26i l i f F J f ft 5 0 10 12 94 mtt 5 HO Ord i I i F I F f f b 0 HG 4 keee 6o HE fabi I i i E E 4 f AQ
13. 3 Descriptions of Individual Measuring Condition Settings For a detailed description of individual measuring condition settings see the instructions in subsection 8 2 1 and subsequent subsections To start specifying measuring condition settings Press the conomon key at a time when the display shows a weight reading 2 If any password other than the default password of 0000 has been specified then a PASS message will be displayed in the weight display area When this message is displayed follow the instructions in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to enter the password If the password entered is incorrect the display will return to the weight display 3 Selecting individual measuring conditions First a CONDITIONS message will flash on the display Pressing the r key at this time causes the flashing item to change in sequence from MODE TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS and back to MODE each time the key is pressed When the item you wish to specify is flashing press the exter key Specify the settings for that item 4 To finish specifying measuring condition settings Pressing the cmon key when any settings item is flashing causes the settings specified to take effect and causes the display to return to the normal weight display 17 8 3 1 Selecting the CONDITIONS Measuring conditions storage area Below is described the procedure used to select the area in which measuring conditions are saved This operatio
14. C Drying Time lOmin Measurement time 10 mins Codo Time Moist 4 i 4 id 2 16 ral B Ol 10302 19 4 R 4 _ __ _ 1 __4 E H0 6 3 R St eH HH HH Sample code 1159 16 41 ea Time of measurement Oh 95 a a 4 1 1 1 S E Measurement graph W 14 1 Aee 14 59 14 59 AIH 50 Output of the intermediate and final values of a single measurement IO 4 1901 13 27 110 4 1843 13 42 110 4 1811 13 51 Tabular output TBL p Maker SHIMADZU CORP Maker SHIMADZU CORP Model MOoc i2Z0H Model MOC 120H SYN i Deoreqonoo0d Serial number D207300000 ID ABCD 123 Device ID ABCD 123 Samele Cade 1 U Ul Sample code C 01 Date Time 2003 08 08 15 24 Date amp time of measurement 2003 08 08 15 24 Condition No U Measuring conditions storage area 0 Unit Dru Base Moist Measurement standard Dry base Teme mode Sample plate tame Temperature display mode Output only when Moda Compare ST mode is selected Bettina Temp 110C Measurement mode Preparatory measuring mode Auto Stop Cond 1 0 05 Drying temperature 110 C Fred Tol 0 5 Automatic ending conditions 0 05 Predicted value convergence range 0 5 Time Teme Hass Moist rir O a O 0 cis 4 do0 0 00 0 5 65 4 7Oo7 O ci 1 0 108 4 5255 4 90 1 5 iiD 4 nl 6 g4 2 110 anii Bass 2 9 110 4 grad 9 65 JU ii 4 2989 10 40 3 5 11G 4 2720 11 07 Elapsed measuring time 4 0 110 4 2537 11 57 Changes in drying temperature 4 5 110 4
15. HQ 1 2 a a S S S S D HF 75 HO 43 901 f F D E t I Predicted 14 591 EO Po F F I f l i a0 Hi 146 t 5 iO l4i4i I I F i I I 9 0 H0 14 22 mtt 9 5 H iso ob i E bob Kf f 10 0 H0 14 4 mA x 10 5 UO 44 I i F fF i f E f 52 Maker SHIMADZU CORP Model MOC 120H Serial number D207300000 Device ID ABCD 123 Sample code B 20 Date amp time of measurement 2003 08 08 15 07 Measuring conditions storage area 0 Measurement standard Dry base Temperature display mode Output only when ST mode is selected Measurement mode Preparatory measuring mode Drying temperature 110 C Automatic ending conditions 0 05 Predicted value convergence range 0 5 Wet Mass 5 6892g Elapsed measuring time Changes in drying temperature Measured value Predicted measurement Dry Mass 4 86379 Output of report of balance calibration WEIGHT CALIBRATION SHIMADZU CORP Maker SHIMADZU CORP Fadel MoOc i20H Model MOC 120H SYN i pearsaonnoog Serial number D207300000 ID i ABC 12a4 Device ID ABCD 123 DateTime 2 89 06 08 15 17 Date amp time of measurement 2003 08 08 15 17 REF Hu 4aba Reference 100 000g BFR He beds Before calibration 100 004g APT 186 08G2 After calibration 100 000g Signature Signature title VM MW VV VV VV MV V V WM VM MW VM VM VV VV VV VV VY VY VV VV VY TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION SHIMADZU CORP Maker SHIMADZU CORP Model
16. Put check marks at both the items of Admin istrative options to maintain the settings even after restarting Windows 6 Open Settings I Give waming message when tuming a feature on 7 I Make a sound when tuming a feature on or off Select the serial port corresponding to the RS 232C port of your personal computer Serial port any one of COM1 to 4 Usually COM1 Seralkey devices allow altemative access to Settings I Apply all settings to logon desktop I Apply all settings to defaults for new users 55 Settings for SerialkKeys kj x Choose the port where you connect an altemative input device Accessibility Options J J 2 xj Keyboard Sound Display Mouse General I Turn off accessibility features after idle for 5 minutes Notification I Give waming message when tuming a feature on T Make a sound when tuming a feature on or off cmd Serialkey devices allow alternative access to IY Support SerialKey devices Apply all settings to logon desktop I Apply all settings to defaults for new users 8 Select a Baud rate of 300 9 Click OK 10 Click Apply and wait 11 Click OK 12 Click Start point to Shut Down then select 56 Restart the computer It is not necessary to perform the Windows control panel setting every time 15 2 4 Starting Up the Computer Turn on the power to the compute
17. contact with the black pan supporter column located at the center of the weighing unit Attaching the sample pan supporter Place the sample pan supporter gently into the pan Supporter column at the center of the main unit Make certain that the round hole of the sample pan supporter fits smoothly over the stay on pan Supporter column Attaching the sample pan handler Next attach the sample pan handler Make certain that one of the grooves of the handler fit smoothly over the projection located at the rear of the wind shield The handle may be placed either to the left or right in the position you find easiest to use Placing the sample pan Place the sample pan gently down onto sample pan supporter 10 Round hole we Pan supporter column Za 9 Close the heater lid Connecting the power cord Insert the female end of the power cord into the power inlet located at the rear of the unit Then attach the three prong plug adapter to the power cord plug and insert the plug into power socket Connecting the printer optional If you use the optional printer connect the printer with the provided printer interface cable For instructions on how to use the printer see the separately provided DPU 414 Printer Users Manual Some parts must be oriented in a fixed direction for assembly Note that placing parts in the wrong direction may prevent heater from closing or in erroneous readings being obta
18. m How to specify a password Key s used Display Operating instructions pe fete tele e i ENTER MENU ENTER ENTER CONDITIONS CIT MODE F4 1 TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS move fFe T ane LILI I TEMP feo tec manm BIAS LILILI CONDITIONS ca MODE 7 74 TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS move 4 T anc LILI I TEMP feo Doc oc BIAS LILILI CONDITIONS cai MODE 4 tid TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS CHIT MODE 4 Lii TEMP BIAS CNPS mobe ff T on OOS TEMP Iae ann Bas Oy CONDITIONS MODE jJi T GUS temp f foc Bas OO From the weight display press the ter key and hold the r key down while pressing the env key The default password of 0000 will be displayed with the first character of the password flashing The indicator SE will be displayed in the weight display area Press the 4 key or gt key to select the desired character i e a digit from O0 to 9 a letter from A to Z or a hyphen Note that here the letter 1 has been selected When the desired character is displayed press the key The first character will be set and the second character will flash Repeat steps and until the fourth character has been specified Note that here a value of 1234 has been specified When the fourth character has been specified press the tr key The display will then return to the regular weight display To delete or modify an existing passwor
19. material meeting these conditions 3 Specifications Measurement format Evaporation weight loss method Heat drying and weight loss method Sample weight 0 5g 120g Minimum display Moisture content 0 01 Weight 0 001 g Measurable quantities Moisture content wet base amp dry base weight solid content Reproducibility Standard deviation Samples with a weight of 5 g or higher less than 10g 0 05 Samples with a weight of 10 g or higher 0 02 t When using standard samples and measuring conditions Measurement modes Automatic operation mode Timed operation mode with measurement times of 1 240 minutes or continuous measurement mode with a maximum measurement time of 12 hours High speed drying mode may be used with either automatic or timed operation mode Low speed drying mode may be used with either automatic or timed operation mode Stepped drying mode performs drying in 5 steps Predictive measuring mode Heater temperature range May be set within a range of 30 to 200 C in 1 C increments sample position temperature Display Backlit LCD display 137 x 43 mm External output RS 232C interface Communications Allows for data output using WindowsDirect function Storage of measurement conditions Allows for storage of 10 sets of measurement conditions Data memory Allows for storage of 100 pieces of data Temperature humidity operating range 5 40 C maximum of 85 RH Heat source
20. measurement output format tab XXX X 5 byte measuring time tab XXX 3 byte sample pan temperature tab XXX XXXX 8 byte sample weight tab Moisture content XXX XX 6 byte moisture con tent delimiter 59 16 Maintenance 16 1 Performing Maintenance AN Turn the power off and disconnect the power cable Allow the heater and other parts cool down to ambient temperature before performing maintenance Removing and reinstalling parts and components Remove the sample pan then the sample pan handler sample pan supporter and wind shield in this order See 6 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit on p 9 for instructions on how to install parts and components 1 Wipe away any dust or residue of spilled samples 2 Maintenance of the main unit Use a soft dry cloth to wipe away any dirt or soil Avoid applying strong pressure when wiping even if you find dirt or soiling difficult to remove f you find it particularly difficult to remove dirt or soiling wet a cloth in water or in water with a small amount of neutral detergent wring the cloth thoroughly and wipe Next rinse the cloth in water and wring it out to remove any detergent and wipe again and then allow to dry 3 Maintenance of parts and accessories Remove the spoon spatula sample pan and wind shield from the main unit and wash in water with a soft sponge Reattach to the main unit and wait until t
21. of percentage This menu item is used to switch the minimum display of the measurement result between 0 1 and 0 01 E How to select a measurement base Key s used Display Operating instructions CE 7 With the display displaying the weight in grams press the menu cai MODE F4 1 Cne A The UNIT menu item will light up and the currently selected Maei measurement base will be displayed one LILI 1 temp ff foc BIAS ooa g Press the key This will cause control to shift to specification ENTER i l of UNIT settings and for the currently selected measurement Ele base to begin to flash COND TONS 7 Press the r key until the desired measurement base is D SELECT a displayed The flashing item will change from MW gt MD gt Er SOL and back to MW again in sequence each time the r key we ms CU is pressed Note that here wet base MW has been selected COINS 7 When the desired measurement base flashes press the e key ENTER S The currently selected display begins to flash wma ff Fog CONDITIONS 7 Press the r key until the desired display is displayed The SELECT g a flashing item will change from 0 01 to 0 1 and back to 0 01 Teme again in sequence each time the s ecr key is pressed Note that His ee here display 0 1 has been selected CONDTONS 7 When the desired display flashes press the key The j display of the sele
22. press the menu key Press the r key until the OUTPUT menu item is displayed Press the sts key This will cause control to shift to the output settings and cause the currently selected output format to flash Press the r key until the desired output format is displayed Pressing the seer key here causes the menu item lit up to change from TBL GRP PC and back to TBL in sequence each time the r key is pressed Note that here TBL has been selected When the desired output format begins flashing press the enter key This will cause control to shift to the specification of the output interval and the currently specified interval flashes Press the seer key until the desired output interval is displayed Pressing the s r key here causes the menu item lit up to change from 30S 1M 2M gt 5M 10M FIN and back to 309S in sequence each time the r key is pressed Note that here an interval of 1M has been selected When the desired output interval flashes press the sr key The next step to be performed here differs depending on the output format specified in step Procedure when TBL has been selected The currently specified output format will be displayed and the control will return to the format step If you wish to specify other menu settings press the seer key to select the desired menu If you wish to exit menu setti
23. r key here causes the menu item lit up to change from UNIT OUTPUT CODE DATE gt CAL and back to UNIT in sequence each time the ss key is pressed When the item for which you wish to specify settings is displayed press the key The settings for the selected item may then be specified 3 Exiting from menu settings Pressing the key when any menu item is currently lit up exits from menu settings mode and returns to the regular weight display 30 9 2 1 Selecting the measurement base and switching the display 1 Selecting the measurement base This menu item is used to specify what measurement base is to be used in measurements There are three different types of bases wet base dry base and solid The type of base specified should be selected in accordance with the sample being measured Wet Base MW W D 100 Percentage of evaporated moisture weight with w 7e respect to the weight before drying D OL Dry Base W 400 Percentage of evaporated moisture weight with D respect to the weight after drying Solid S D wae Percentage of residual weight after drying with w 7e respect to the weight before drying Notation used in formulas W Wet weight before measurement D Dry weight after measurement While measurement is being performed the weight at each point in time is used as the dry weight in calculating measurements 2 Switching the minimum display
24. the measuring time for Step 1 and the measuring time will flash Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired measuring time The measuring time may be specified in 1 minute increments in a range anywhere from 1 to 240 minutes Note that here a time of 20 minutes has been specified for Step 1 When the desired measuring time flashes press the eter key The measuring time will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display control will shift to the specification of the drying temperature and the drying temperature will begin to flash Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired drying temperature The drying temperature may be specified in 1 degree increments in a range from 30 C to 200 C 30 C to 180 C in TT mode Note that here a temperature of 105 C has been specified for Step 1 When the desired drying temperature flashes press the ter key The step displayed will change from STP 1 to STP 2 and the units area for timed ending mode min or automatic ending mode will begin to flash 24 Pressing the seer key will cause the units to switch between minutes min and a percentage Press the r key until the desired unit is displayed Q SELECT ENTER TNE f zro mone j E m TEMP BIAS m E f cra MODE r TEMP BIAS BIAS DoD CONDITIONS CONDITIONS move T 4 min sdg When the desired unit for the ending condition
25. vibrations or drafts or breezes While it is possible to perform measurements at such times there may be cases when it is impossible to obtain accurate measurements at such times and you should accordingly i a TEMP always be sure to conduct measurements in a location as free as possible of B vibrations drafts breezes or any other harmful influences AA Do not open the lid to the heater during measurement CNS fF om n 1 0A moDE ma Co l m Iw m q en j cal en j Rae x g x 7 A Note During Measurement During measurement the sample pan supporter moves upward and downward automatically once per minute or once every 30 seconds when near the end of the measuring time for automatic taring The movement is indicated by servo motor noise 14 Operating instructions Display 7 Measuring time display While a measurement is being performed the amount of time elapsed will be displayed in minutes The change in moisture content over each 30 second interval is displayed numerically and in scalar format where the scalar display may display a maximum change of 2 percent 30 seconds a we N CJ o o o O o o m IBIAS J a A C Taring is performed automatically once per minute or once every 30 seconds when near the end of the measuring time while measuring moisture content To stop measuring when in the midst of a measuring operatio
26. 0 1 to 9 9 eee percent Note that here a value of 0 5 has been selected Sees When the desired automatic ending condition has been selected ENTER JPR ID press the te key The specified setting will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and MODE will begin to flash If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the er key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead SELECT CONDITION 27 8 3 3 TEMP Drying temperature Setting The following describes the procedure to specify the drying temperature in conducting measurements While the default drying temperature is 120 C depending on the type of sample its moisture content or other conditions the proper drying temperature may vary To find the proper drying temperatures for different types of materials conduct repeated measurements until you find the correct temperature to use for each material The drying temperature may be set within the range from 30 C to 200 C from 30 C to 180 C in TT mode in 1 degree increments Note that the drying temperature refers not to the temperature of the sample but the temperature of the temperature sensor The actual temperature of samples during drying may vary depending on the color of the sample its moisture content or the type or form of the sample Generally speaking drying is performed more quickly
27. For further information see 8 2 2 5 Specifying settings for STEP Stepped mode drying mode CMP Preparatory measuring mode is used for determining the bias i e the difference between the measurement COMPARE Preparatory corresponding to that obtained in automatic operation mode and the predicted measurement value needed in measuring mode for order to perform measurements in predictive measuring mode For further information see 8 2 2 6 Predictive mode Specifying settings for COMPARE Preparatory measuring mode PRD In predictive measuring mode the intermediate results of drying are used to predict future changes and to PREDICT Predictive calculate the result and thereby shorten the measurement time For further information see 8 2 2 7 measuring mode Specifying settings for PREDICT Predictive measuring mode TEMP This parameter may be used to specify the drying temperature The temperature may be set Drying anywhere within a range of from from 30 C to 200 C in 1 degree increments 80 C to 180 C in TT temperature mode For further information refer to 8 1 Selecting Temperature Display Mode 13 Temperature Calibration and 8 2 3 TEMP Drying temperature This parameter is used to specify a numeric value to be used to correct measurements for bias A bias anywhere in the range of from 9 99 to 9 99 may be specified in 0 01 increments For further information see 8 2 4 Bias 8
28. If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the er key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead SELECT CONDITION 29 9 Menu Settings MOC 120H provides the capability to specify and select between different measurement bases data output formats and other menu settings All desired settings should be specified before conducting measurements The procedure used when changing menu settings is the same as the procedure used when specifying menu settings for the first time Note that menu settings are automatically internally saved and that there is no need to specify menu settings before each measurement 9 1 Types of Menu Settings UNIT 7 Step 2 Used to select one of three possible measurement bases Measurement UAVS 2 It is also possible to switch display base MW Wet base For further information see 9 2 1 Selecting a on measurement base and switching display on p 30 OUTPUT Step2 Step3 Used to specify the format in which data is to be output to Measurement PC 30S 30 secs a printer or COMPUT Toe user may select ine eerie data output device to which output is sent and the format in which data is to be output TBL Output in 2M 2 min When graph output GRP has been selected it is also tabular format to printer 5M 5 min possible to specify the minimum and maximum values to Output to computer
29. M094 EO05A INSTRUCTION MANUAL ELECTRONIC MOISTURE BALANCE MOC 120H READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION SAVE THIS MANUAL SHIMADZU CORPORATION ANALYTICAL amp MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DIVISION KYOTO JAPAN Electronic Moisture Balance Safety Notes Improper use of the electronic moisture balance in violation of the following safety notes may result in death injury or damage to property due to fire etc Furthermore the electronic moisture balance has high temperature components which can cause burns if proper safety guidelines are not followed E 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 service personnel E Meanings of Warning Indicators and Symbols The following symbols are used in this operating manual and product to prevent accidents from occurring as a result of improper usage or handling The meaning of each symbol is as described below AN Warning Failure to observe these items may lead to death or injury to the user AN Caution Failure to observe these items may lead to injury to the user or damage to property AN Note Items which the user should be aware of in order to use the unit safety Caution Symbols Prohibition Symbols Symbol Requiring User Action F
30. MaC 1i20H Model MOC 120H G H Val esd oo ss Serial number D412345678 ID gopagago Device ID 00000000 ee eee DateTime 200d 11 22 16 109 Date amp time of measurement 2004 11 22 16 09 REF 185 C Reference 105 C EFR 1810 Before calibration 101 C AFT 650 After calibration 105 C signature Signature title 14 2 Outputting Stored Measurement Data The MOC 120H can store up to 100 sets of previous measurements data and the stored data can be output to the optional printer or a computer To output this data 1 Follow the directions given on p 31 in 9 2 2 Specifying the type and format of output to set the output format to either TBL or PC 2 From the weight display press the seer key and hold the saeer key down while pressing the O key 3 The data will then be output in order beginning from the most recently measured data To stop printing while printing is still in progress press the O key 53 15 Computer Interface The RS 232C interface may be used to connect the MOC 120H to a computer 15 1 RS 232C Interface Specifications Interface type RS 232C Communications method Asynchronous communication Baud rate 2400 bps Data bits 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 bit Connector Female D SUB9 pins Pin assignment 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 GND en ee ss ee 54 15 2 Setting Up and Transmitting Data 15 2 1 Connecting the RS 232C cable With
31. TER wei cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and for the 20x currently specified measuring mode to begin flashing J Press the r key repeatedly until RPD begins to flash RO TEG Ps Z ia SELECT bi nos If RPD is already flashing then proceed directly on to the next TEMP cy step com G When RPD flashes press the sr key This will cause the ENTER ane numeric field next to RPD begin to flash e Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired RAPID AM 30 iz threshold value Note that here a value of 0 7 is specified ae When the desired threshold begins to flash press the S key ENTER ms QOD O z The threshold will then be set and control will shift to the selection of the ending conditions The units area for timed ending mode min or automatic ending mode will begin to flash ICI EI CS om ee e ee 21 SELECT SELECT CONDITION CONDITIONS Move 253 fra 4 BIAS LILILI CONDITIONS mone F Ra Ax 7 mimin A a LI pg TEMP Ap WD BIAS Cogs CONDITIONS mone ff TET fo min A ra Sane Temp Ae m7 BIAS Ha PEDA CONDITIONS mone Fiia 110 do min aan m I TemP f Hfl BIAS tno Pressing the seer key will cause the units to switch between minutes min and a percentage Press the seer key until the desired units are displayed When the desired unit flashes press the r key This will ca
32. alue convergence range In the example shown here a range of 0 5 is specified e Note that the predicted value convergence range specified affects the amount of time required for measurement and the accuracy of predictive measurements and that you should specify a range according to your objectives mmm LILILI Specify the automatic halting conditions to be used e g 0 05 Specify the drying temperature to be used For further information see 8 2 3 TEMP Drying temperature In the example shown here a temperature of 120 C is specified ag E 7 Set the bias to 0 00 See 8 2 4 Bias for further information MODE rqe Place the sample onto the sample pan and begin measurement In the example shown here the initial weight is 10 478 grams _ 0 1 fo Ls A SSR L 1 1 1 I C33 oo AM BAS Tin TOE 7 When the final predicted value has been calculated it will be displayed In the pZ J a example shown here the measuring time was 7 minutes and the predicted 60 ths 1 L measurement is 15 8 percent 44 Step Display Operating instructions Completion of measurement Measuring will be completed when the conditions specified for automatic operation mode have been met When measuring is completed the bias will be displayed in the bias display area Measurement results Bias is 0 60 16 40 Automatic operation mode value 15 80 Predicted measurement Automatic o
33. begins to flash press the ster key This will cause control to shift to the specification of the ending condition of Step 2 and the numerical field will flash Note that this step becomes the final step if automatic ending mode i e a percentage is specified here Press the 4 key or key to select the desired ending conditions Note that here the timed ending at 20 minutes has been specified Also note that if automatic ending mode has been selected a value from 0 01 to 0 1 percent may be specified in 0 01 percent increments Note that the previous step becomes the final step if timed ending mode is selected and a measuring time of 0 is specified here Note that continuous drying i e a drying time of 12 hours cannot be specified in this mode The maximum drying time for each step is 240 minutes When the desired ending condition begin to flash press the tr key This will cause the display of the ending condition to change from a flashing to a constantly lit display for control to shift to the specification of the drying temperature for Step 2 and the drying temperature will begin to flash Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired drying temperature Note that here a temperature of 100 C has been specified When the desired drying temperature is displayed press the ter key The step displayed will change from STP 2 to STP 3 and control will shift to the specification of ending
34. being output Output interval Menu display Every 30 seconds Every minute Every 2 minutes Every 5 minutes Every 10 minutes Final results only 3 When graph output has been selected it is possible to specify the maximum and minimum values of the range of values to be measured in 5 percent increments Measurement base Range of values to be measured Wet base Solid Minimum From 0 to Maximum 5 Specified in 5 percent increments may be set to any value from 0 95 Maximum From Minimum 5 to 100 Specified in 5 percent increments may be set to any value from 5 100 Dry base Minimum From 0 to Maximum 5 Specified in 5 percent increments may be set to any value from 0 495 Maximum From Minimum 5 to 500 Specified in 5 percent increments may be set to any value from 5 500 32 mE How to specify the output format to be used Key s used Display Operating instructions SELECT ENTER SELECT ENTER SELECT e eee SELECT MENU OUTPUT T th CONDITIONS mone ff T nn AdS TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS cai MODE gt boa TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS mobe fff T nng LILI 1 1m TEMP Iie mn BIAS LILILI a mobe fff T Gu 5 tme f foc Bas ERR ite CNS fF et a MODE F4 1 E MODE Fiy 7 Aaa tme ff foc ann BIAS LILILI CONDITIONS mone ff T GOS tme f foc BIAS pon With the display displaying the weight in grams
35. ch are not heat resistant They may be damaged or deformed AS Never place anything on top of the heater unit A zZ Immediately turn the power off and disconnect power cable when any emergency occurs such as abnormal smell smoke or fire Key and Power Switch Operation Do not turn the power on while pressing any keys Do not operate any keys except as instructed in this manual AZ Turn the power off and disconnect power cable when lightning is expected Emergency Stop O Start Stop key is always effective during measurement Press it immediately when any danger or abnormality occurs Installation Transportation and Storage Avoid locations subject to extremely high or low temperature high humidity direct sun light electro magnetic noise corrosive gas or dust Install on a vibration free level surface For transportation hold the unit level as much as possible S Do not drop or impact the unit S Do not pull the cable hold the connecter when disconnecting the power cable or RS 232C cable Z Turn the power switch off and disconnect from the power source when not using for a long time 2 1 Principles of Operation This unit determines the moisture and solid contents of samples by heating them using infrared illumination and measuring changes in mass due to evaporation This is referred to as the drying loss method and is the simplest method for determining moisture content and thus mandated by ma
36. condition Go back to step and repeat all subsequent steps up to this step until settings have been specified for all the drying steps When the settings for the final drying step have been specified MODE will begin to flash If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the r key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead 25 A Note Read Section 12 before use of this part 6 Specifying settings for COMPARE Preparatory measuring mode Preparatory measuring mode is used to calculate the bias i e the difference between the measurement results which would be obtained in Standard drying amp Automatic ending mode and predictive measuring mode needed for predictive measurements Prior to predictive measurements this mode should be used first to seek the bias For further information see Preparatory measuring mode and Predictive measuring mode 9 CONDITION ea CONDITIONS move FI T A aS am cu mnm Ll o C I J TEMP H Bas f CONDITIONS mobe fff T TEMP BIAS SELECT HEA ENTER 000 SELECT TEMP feo fee BIAS pona ot IG GAS ENTER 12 Dec ooo A Vv ENTER ODO A g move NEA S Sage y ood ENTER ood SELECT CONDITION Key s used Display Operating instructions With the display of the weight in grams press the conomon key If a password has been specified the message
37. cted measurement base will change from a p flashing to a constantly lit display and control will return to step SELECT If you wish to specify other menu settings press the setter key to select the desired menu item If you wish to exit from specifying MENU menu settings press the ew key 9 2 2 Specifying the type and format of output The MOC 120H may be connected to the optional printer or computer so that measurement data can be output 1 There are three types of output formats as shown in the table below External device Output format Menu display Computer Numeric C This is the setting which should be selected when using the Windows Direct Function or some other software to output data through the RS 232C interface Printer Numeric L This setting causes numeric output to the optional printer GRP This setting causes graph output to the optional printer 2 Any one of the six output intervals shown below may be selected to specify the frequency at which output is to be generated The output interval specifies the amount of time which is allowed to elapse during measurement before the next set of output is generated When there is no need to view intermediate data FIN may be selected so that only the final results are output P TB R FIN should never be selected when graph output has been selected when operating in preparatory measuring mode as that would result in no predicted measurements
38. d press the tr key and hold the key down while pressing the en key from the weight display The indicator PASS will be displayed in the weight display area and the first character of the default password 0000 will begin to flash Repeat steps 3 and until you have entered the current password When the 4 character password has been entered press the ster key The indicator SEt will be displayed in the weight display area The value 0000 will be displayed in the password area with the first character flashing repeat steps to to specify a new password To delete a password enter 0000 as the new password 39 10 Error Messages If any of the following error messages is displayed follow the procedures described below to check for the cause and take appropriate action If the error cannot be removed contact your Shimadzu representative The protective sheet has not Remove protective sheet located under the pan supporter Er102 been removed column See item in 6 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit on p 9 for instructions The sample is too light i e The minimum weight which may be measured by the MOC 120H Er103 under 0 5 grams is 0 5 grams Measure again using a sample with a weight of 0 5 grams or greater Press the merser key to make the error message disappear The sample is too heavy i e The maximum weight which may be measured by the MOC 120H Er104 over 120 gra
39. d temperature will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and the TEMP indicator will begin to flash instead If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the sr key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead 28 8 3 4 Bias Setting When necessary measurements can be corrected with bias A bias anywhere in the range of from 9 99 to 9 99 may be specified in 0 01 increments A bias should be specified in cases such as below described There are cases where measurement results with the MOC 120H fail to meet with expected standard values as moisture measurements are the result of various conditions The bias may be set to adjust the measured value by the MOC 120H to the expected standard value Thus the measured value using the MOC 120H can be treated to be equivalent to the existing standard measuring methed e In most cases it is possible to match the expected standard values by optimizing the measuring conditions but when such conditions would cause the sample to be burned cause the time required too long or result in other problems a bias should be specified When using more than one moisture balance unit there may be cases where it is impossible to obtain identical measurements even when the same measuring conditions are used because of small differences in the surrounding environment In such cases set the bias o
40. display area will begin to flash Press the seer key until MODE begins to flash With the MODE display flashing press the ser key This will cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and for the currently specified measuring mode to begin flashing Press the er key repeatedly until TIM begins to flash If TIM is already flashing then proceed directly on to the next step When TIM flashes press the r key This will cause the measuring time settings to become active and the currently specified measuring time to flash Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired measuring time Note that here a time of 30 minutes is specified When the desired measuring time flashes press the er key The specified measuring time will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and MODE will begin to flash instead If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the r key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the consmon key instead 20 3 Specifying settings for RAPID High speed drying mode High speed drying mode is useful for measuring samples with high levels of moisture content In high speed drying mode the sample is dried at 180 C until the change AM in moisture content over a 30 second period becomes lower than setting then drying will be continued at the specified drying temperature The RAPID AM thres
41. e Calibration Option required Temperature calibration can be performed with the optional temperature calibration kit The calibration record meeting with GLP GMP ISO requirements can be automatically produced with the optional printer N Caution Do not touch heater cover and the sensor probe or holder of temperature calibration kit during temperature calibration as they become very hot Touching these parts may cause serious burning The environmental conditions such as ambient temperature and air movement affect temperature calibration Perform temperature calibration without surrounding air movement and under the same conditions as when performing measurements Press the remeser key to discontinue a once started temperature calibration Abort is displayed and it returns to the weight display For the operation of digital thermometer of temperature calibration kit refer to its instruction manual Installation of Temperature Calibration Kit Option 1 Assembling temperature calibration kit Insert the sensor probe into the brackets on the holder as shown in the figure Place the end of sensor probe in the bracket in holder s center Holder Brackets 2 Open heater cover and place the temperature calibration kit over the sample pan as shown in the figure Fit the hole of holder to stay of main unit as shown in the figure 3 Confirm heater cover is completely closed and sensor probe is fitting in t
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43. ecified as the new bias The evaluation process should be performed again If the difference between the two sets of values exceeds allowable levels and the bias varies sharply over repeated measurements it is assumed that predictive measurement cannot be properly performed You should measure in automatic operation mode or in some other mode instead 46 12 2 3 Preforming predictive measurements Display Operating instructions m a weak TES ZIA temp ff foc Bas De CONDITIONS mope Lt TOS Tew 1 Bec Nne tw BAS TOU Z Ines anm nmg MODE i Fr Lt 1 TEMP Ioe a p a a 3 Bas 75 in COMMS 7 co 1 2 Cl I07 eee A M MODE Ht Fr iY a Set the mode to predictive measuring mode Refer to 8 2 2 7 Specifying settings for PREDICT Predictive measuring mode for instructions Specify the same settings for the predicted value convergence range and drying temperature as those used in preparatory measuring mode subsections 12 2 1 and 12 2 2 Example Predicted value convergence range Drying temperature 0 5 120 C Set the bias obtained through the procedures described in 12 2 1 and 12 2 2 shown here as 0 60 See 8 2 4 Bias for setting Place the sample onto the sample pan and begin measurement In the example shown here the initial weight is 10 213 grams Completion of measurement The predicted measurement will then be displayed 47 13 Temperatur
44. ecifying the degree of change in moisture content over a 30 second period will begin to flash Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired automatic ending condition Automatic ending condition may be specified in 0 01 percent increments anywhere in a range from 0 01 to 0 1 percent Note that here a value of 0 05 has been selected When the desired automatic ending condition has been selected press the ester key The specified setting will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and MODE will begin to flash If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the er key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead 26 A Note Read Section 12 before use of this part 7 Specifying settings for PREDICT Predictive measuring mode Predictive measuring mode is used to predict the change in moisture content and calculate the predicted final measurement before drying has been completed Thus measuring time can be saved Note that some materials have properties which make it difficult to obtain accurate predictions Measurements in preparatory measuring mode must be performed to check the precision of measurement and determine the possible effectiveness of Predictive Measurement in terms of shortening the measuring time Key s used Display Operating instructions CONDONE A With the display of the weight in grams press the covwmon key
45. ep becomes the final step O CONDITION A v TIPE 7 ca MODE 4 aa TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS MODE ff T mm U D tme f foc ann BIAS LILILI ices mnm Bh Ll Ll Ao TIPE 7 MODE KELA re min a CONDITIONS wT I MODE WA z J Mimin DZ hia TEMP APN ann BIAS gods CONDITIONS move TE f Mimin yaar Temp j fe sas GO CONDITIONS move ff mi Temp 7 Soe I I sas GO CONDITIONS temp f Jf foc BIAS Coos With the display of the weight in grams press the conomon key If a password has been specified the message PASS will be displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use the 4 key w key and ster key to enter the password Follow the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the setecr key repeatedly until MODE begins to flash With the MODE display flashing press the tr key This will cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and for the currently specified measuring mode to begin flashing Press the r key repeatedly until STP begins to flash If STP is already flashing then proceed directly on to the next step When STP flashes press the r key This will cause STP to change from a flashing to a constantly lit display Control will shift to the specification of
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47. f it The heater lid must be closed during calibration to prevent influence of drafts or air flow and the height of the weights used should be such that they do not come into contact with the temperature sensor or heater If you wish to abort a calibration already in progress press the mi rt key An Abort message will be displayed and the display will return to the weight in grams Scale calibration procedure With the display of the weight in grams press the sen key o NPE mope FJL T F a TEMP o BIAS i CONDITIONS move fi T SELECT OS TEMP o A ENTER SELECT w Press the r key until the CAL menu item is displayed Press the eter key This will cause the calibration settings to be displayed and the setting 100 000 to flash If you wish to change the value of the weight to be used then press the steer key This will cause the displayed value to stop flashing Next press the 4 key or key to enter a value for the weight Pressing the ster key then causes the specified weight value to flash wv ENTER cone Open the heater lid and place a calibration weight of the specified ant weight value on sample pan Closing the heater lid and pressing the enter key Causes to be displayed 100 gram calibration to come to an end and then a flashing value of 0 000 to be displayed TEMP With the value 0 000 flashing open the heater lid and remove Ane the cal
48. f the unit that is to serve as the standard to zero and set the bias of the other units set to account for any such differences e For information on how to specify the bias when operating in predictive measurement mode see 4 2 2 1 Calculating the bias to be specified when operating in predictive measurement mode E How to set the bias f n With the display of the weight in grams press the conomon key CONDITION BOS rr If a password has been specified the message PASS will be noe displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use PONR TEMP Ye the key key and r key to enter the password Follow E ete 856 the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the ster key repeatedly until BIAS begins to flash With the BIAS indicator flashing press the key Control will then shift to the bias specification and the currently specified bias value will begin to flash ay Press the 4 key or key to select the desired bias Note that MODE FF 7 here a bias of 0 2 has been specified 905 LILI 3 Tem VP Boo Sno eas CU ces F When the desired bias is displayed press the key The Honea T display of the specified bias will change from a flashing to a 5 ae l me 12 Bec constantly lit display and BIAS will begin to flash instead Basa PD
49. fied in ys accordance with your objectives and the type of sample being measured 30 seconds Key s used Display Operating instructions eS O With the display of the weight in grams press the conomon key CONDITION BOS n If a password has been specified the message PASS will be in On displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use Pas wwe Pie the key w key and er key to enter the password Follow oe eA the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password seen L The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the seer move Fi 7 op 3 FN BAS key until MODE begins to flash SELECT me 20e With the MODE display flashing press the ster key This will ENTER Se cause control to shift to measuring mode selection and for the En currently specified measuring mode to begin flashing Press the seer key repeatedly until AUT begins to flash SELECT wen T Since AUT will already be flashing at the point proceed directly 2 De to the next step HOS f When AUT begins to flash press the r key This will cause the ENTER Ril automatic end conditions i e amount of change in moisture content per 30 seconds setting to become active and it begins a flashing Press the 4 key or v key to select the automatic end Swi conditions Note that here we specify a setting of 0 10 percent When the desired automatic end condit
50. g OSa nm TEMP 1c IC men BIAS LII LI in CNDS 7 Ornami MODE M Sy TEMP BIAS When the predicted measurement result has been obtained a predicted measurement adjusted by the specified bias here a bias of 0 60 will be displayed In the example shown here the measuring time was 7 minutes and the predicted measurement is 16 10 percent Completion of measurement Measuring will be completed when the conditions specified for automatic EEN operation mode have been met ta non iL ILI Hia EA Measurement results Bias is 0 90 16 40 Automatic operation mode value 15 50 Predicted measurement when bias is 0 Note that the specified bias 0 60 does not affect the bias displayed here Automatic operation mode measurement Predicted measurement adjusted using specified bias of 0 60 15 50 i e predicted measurement when bias is 0 0 60 i e specified bias Without changing any of the specified in step repeat steps through to measure again 5 times or more and obtain a comparison of the values between automatic operation mode and predictive measurement mode If the difference between the two sets of values is within an allowable range then the specified bias may be judged to be an appropriate one If the difference between the two sets of values exceeds allowable levels then the average bias from the comparison just performed should be calculated and sp
51. g heater lid Use sample pan handler when removing sample pan Never touch any metal parts of heater unit and surrounding parts when removing sample pan Cool the unit down to ambient temperature in a safe location after measurement A Always make sure that the unit has cooled down sufficiently before covering it with a dust cover Warning on high temperature A The shadowed parts become especially hot during measurement Only handle the parts marked with circles when operating Do not measure hazardous samples A Set the drying temperature within the safe temperature range of each sample A Note that the temperature on sample pan can become higher than the drying temperature specified in TT mode AQ Do not measure any sample which might explode ignite or produce toxic substances under high temperature AO Do not measure any sample which might cause chemical reaction under high temperature S Do not measure any sample of unknown property S Do not measure any sample whose surface hardens or solidifies by heating causing high inner pressure AZ Immediately turn the power off if the sample should catch fire during measurement Use with adequate ventilation and appropriate venting for sample type Do not place flammable objects near the unit AO The unit becomes very hot during and after measurements Do not place any flammable objects near it as they may catch fire S Do not place near any objects whi
52. hah press the ter key This will cause control to shift to the ID specification of the ending condition and the numerical field begins to flash ene A Press the 4 key or v key to set the desired ending condition Mone T Llay Note that here a time of 20 minutes has been specified TEMP We 7 When the desired time or percentage flashes press the eR key Wig zs a l ENTER PRSE omn The specified ending condition will then change from flashing to a ee 420 constantly lit display and MODE will begin to flash If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the ser key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead SELECT CONDITION 23 5 Specifying settings for STEP Stepped drying mode In stepped drying mode it is possible to specify separate drying conditions for up to a maximum of 5 steps Specifying a separate drying temperature and measuring time for each step makes it possible to determine the optimum drying conditions for any sample type In Step 1 timed ending mode must be specified as the ending condition In Step 2 and subsequent steps it is possible to select between either automatic ending mode or timed ending mode If automatic ending mode is selected in Step 2 or later that step becomes the final step When timed ending mode is selected and a value of 0 is specified as the measuring time the previous timed ending st
53. he notch of heater cover 48 Temperature calibration procedure The following temperature calibration procedure can be entered only when ST mode is selected as temperature display mode Refer to 8 1 Verify that the C symbol in the display is blinking which indicates that currently selected mode is ST mode Install temperature calibration kit and switch on digital thermometer in advance Press the w key at the weight display eo CONDITIONS cai MODE gt wit TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS move 7 7 GOS temp f foc an BIAS LILILI go vove FIL T UOS teme ff foc Bas ey CONDITIONS cai MODE F7 1 TEMP BIAS ong LIL 1 ictcc mnm LILILIG CONDITIONS cai lt MODE 5 5 SS y oga icc wel LILILIG m m D min COPE 7 mobe ff T mm ww 5 temp f foc Bas De in GOMES 7 Citai Tf MODE f4 wit TEMP BIAS Z min CPE 7 MODE 7 4 moe LILI 3 i2bec ann LILILIN 1 m oo min GENS fF wove F T mm E 5 temp f foc BIAS pona CONDITIONS ENAIT MODE 4 tit TEMP BIAS Press the seer key repeatedly until CAL is displayed Press the ter key BAL is displayed Press the r key repeatedly until TEMP is displayed Press the ten key It moves to the display for inputting the temperature for temperature calibration and 100C blinks Make up the figure of the desired temperature for temperature calibration wi
54. hey completely dry before using the unit again AN When using detergents be sure to follow the instructions for use provided with the detergent Never use paint thinner benzene or any volatile cleaning agents or any abrasive cleansers or polishes S Never use wire brushes or other hard cleaning tools 60 16 2 Replacing Fuses 1 Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord from the unit 2 The fuse holder is located at the rear of the unit Insert a slot screwdriver or similar tool from the top of the fuse holder and pull the fuse holder towards you 3 Remove the fuses from the fuse holder and check if any are burned out 4 If there are no burned out fuses return the fuse holder to its original position Re place burned out fuse s with spare fuse s 8A 5 Return the fuse holder to its original position in the main unit 6 Insert the power cord back into the main unit Should the fuse s blow out repeatedly after replacement contact your Shimadzu representative 61 Standard Accessories and Consumables List ee oa Spoon Spatula Set 321 63318 Fuse 8A 2 pcs Set 321 63319 Aluminum Foil Sheet 500 pcs Set 321 63320 02 Optional Accessories List o e O o AC Adapter should be separately ordered Connection cable and Electronic Printer W O AC Adapter 321 64125 Thermal Printer Paper 1 roll are included AC Adapter 120V 321 63306 05 For Electronic Printer AC Adapter 230V 321 63306
55. hold specifies when high speed drying 180 C will end The threshold of RAIPID AM may be specified in 0 1 percent increments anywhere in a range from 0 1 to 9 9 percent The actual time may vary depending on the specified temperature but it generally takes about 2 minutes for the temperature control to automatically shift from 180 C to the specified temperature While specifying a lower RAPID AM threshold lessens the amount of time required for measurement depending on the sample it may become burned making it impossible to obtain an accurate measurement Specifying a higher threshold shortens the time over which a temperature of 180 C is maintained and reduces the effects of rapid drying Either AUTO automatic ending or TIME timed ending may be specified to define the conditions under which measuring is to be ended l i With the display of the weight in grams press the csomon key CONDITION BOS coms 17 If a password has been specified the message PASS will be ee displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use dais wwe 20 the 4 key key and enter key to enter the password Follow i the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password eames The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the ster Swooe T key until MODE begins to flash SELECT AOS i ll g With the MODE display flashing press the tr key This will EN
56. ibration weight LILI 1 13r m 7 LILILIG CONDITIONS cai MODE 4 tid TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS MODE L a ot U5 TEMP ef C m BIAS ap Oe igue Closing the heater lid and pressing the amp key causes to be displayed O point calibration to come to an end and then an END message to be displayed Ifthe unit is connected to the optional printer a calibration record will be automatically printed out After a few seconds the display will return to the regular weight display 9 2 6 Specifying a device ID This section describes how to specify the device ID output when outputting data to the optional printer or a computer The device ID is an 8 character ID which may be set using the following characters digits from 0 to 9 letters from A to Z and hyphens E How to specify a device ID SELECT MENU CONDITIONS HAY MODE ff T nn LILI I temp ff foc BIAS pona CONDITIONS mobe fff T HEHE TEMP IZ ie anm BIAS LILILI TIE 7 Carr MODE tat CONDITIONS mobe fff T Doa TEMP Iie m CONDITIONS ca MODE 7 714 TEMP From the weight display press the seer key and hold the setter key down while pressing the ew key The first through fourth characters of the device ID will be displayed with the first character flashing The indicator id will be displayed in the center of the display Press the 4 key or key to select the des
57. ined and that you should accordingly take care that all parts are put into place in their proper positions 2 Checking the power settings Check the power conversion switch located on the rear of the main unit to make sure that it is set to the proper voltage setting for your power source If not turn the switch to the correct position Note that an error will occur if this switch is not set to a position matching the power source being used 11 3 Specifying the power voltage setting The specifiable voltages differ depending on the power setting with the power conversion switch described in 2 A Note This setting must be done according to the power voltage available at the installation site E How to specify the power voltage setting Step Key s used Display Operating instructions Turn on the power while holding the ewo key pressed down MENU Note that you should not remove your finger from the env key until a string of hyphens lt are displayed Turn on power Ox 889c GEA min SMES A tone will sound the display will light up with all items lit and then P Ie c o g change to display first CHES and then a string of hyphens i e moeren p Tw 888 At the bottom left of the display will be displayed the IZN ZN ZN ZN Yo ZA M ILI currently specified power voltage 3 2 If the power conversion switch is set to 100 120V pressing the seer
58. ions setting flashes press the ter key The automatic end conditions setting will change from a flashing to a constantly lit display and MODE will begin to flash again O SELECT If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the sr key to select the setting to be specified To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the coxsmon key instead CONDITION 19 2 Specifying settings for TIME Standard drying amp Timed ending mode In this mode the measuring time is specified beforehand When the specified measuring time is reached measuring is ended Measuring time may be specified in 1 minute increments anywhere in a range from 1 to 240 minutes or measuring may be specified to be performed over a continuous period of 12 hours o sariei OS CONDMON j 05x HH move 7 T R TEMP o YB a0 ms 00 SELECT ENTER SELECT T Tha I L l ENTER iS2 on P LILILI g mope TAT na ESA TEMP Z o BIAS LILILI SELECT amp CONDITION Key s used Display Operating instructions With the display of the weight in grams press the conomon key If a password has been specified the message PASS will be displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use the 4 key key and enter key to enter the password Follow the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password The CONDITIONS
59. ire Hazard Burn Hazard Electric Shock Prohibited Do Not Do not Expose Required Disconnect Plug Hazard Disassemble to Water Action from Electrical Outlet N Warning Do not attempt to measure samples which may undergo dangerous chemical reactions when heated as doing so may result in explosion or release of toxic gas Fire Hazard Electric Shock Hazard Do not place flammable materials near the electronic moisture balance Some parts of the electronic moisture balance become extremely hot during operation and could lead to fire if flammable materials are placed nearby Never use with any power source for which the product was not designed Application of excessively high voltage may result in overheating to malfunction or fire Do not attempt to disassemble modify or rebuild the electronic moisture balance Doing so may result in accident electric shock etc If you believe the unit may be malfunctioning contact to an authorized Shimadzu representative Do not allow the unit to come in contact with water The electronic moisture balance 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 N Caution Burn Hazard Electric Shock Hazard Do not touch the heat dispersing component of the heater cover or sample pan with your bare hands as doing so might result in burns This electronic moisture balance is at high temperature during and i
60. ired character for the first character i e a digit from O to 9 a letter from A to Z or a hyphen Note that here the letter A has been selected When the desired character is displayed press the er key The first character will be specified and the second character will flash Repeat steps and until the fourth character has been specified Note that here ABCD has been specified When the fourth character has been specified press the ter key The fifth through eighth characters of the device ID will then be displayed with the first of these four characters flashing Just as with the first four characters repeat steps 3 and until the eighth character has been specified Note that here 123 has been specified When the eighth character has been specified press the r key The display will then return to the regular weight display 38 9 2 7 Specifying a password In order to prevent the specified measuring conditions from being modified unexpectedly a pass word may be specified to prevent other users from changing the specified conditions The pass word is 4 characters in length and may be set using the following characters digits from 0 to 9 letters from A to Z and hyphen If any password other than the default password of 0000 is set then whenever the conomon key is pressed to specify measuring conditions PASS is displayed and the user is required to enter the password
61. ke the average to determine the bias You should also take care in terms of the amount of the sample and the way the sample material is placed onto the sample pan They must be the same every time and laid out as evenly as possible Predictive measuring mode Prior to predictive measurements specify the same drying temperature predicted value conver gence range and bias as calculated from preparatory measurements Note that measuring is halted if no predicted measurement has been calculated after 30 minutes have elapsed after starting the measurement 43 12 2 Procedure for Obtaining Predicted Measurements 1 Use preparatory measuring mode to obtain the appropriate bias value for the predictive mea surement See 12 2 1 Calculating the bias to be specified when operating in predictive measure ment mode for instructions 2 Use the bias obtained in preparatory measuring mode in step 1 to perform the measurement and evaluate the predicted measurement See 12 2 2 Evaluating predicted measurements for instructions 3 Measure in predictive measuring mode See 12 2 3 Preforming predictive measurements for instructions 12 2 1 Calculating the bias to be specified when operating in predictive measurement mode Step Display Operating instructions Set the mode to preparatory measuring mode See 8 2 2 6 Specifying settings for preparatory measuring mode for instructions Specify the desired predicted v
62. key will cause the display to switch from 100V 110V gt 120V and back to 100V in sequence If the power conversion 3 3 a switch is set to 220 240V pressing the key will cause the tes kie display to switch from 220V 230V 240V and back to 220V in sequence Note that here a voltage of 120V has been specified When the voltage at the installation site is displayed press the gr Key The display will then change from CHE4 to CHEO in B 4 ENTER sequence with the specified voltage still displayed 3 m A tone will then sound and the display will return to the regular B 5 E i weight display TEMP IZ ihc 12 7 How to Conduct Measurements Before beginning measurement check to make sure that there is nothing remaining in the sample pan Also be sure that all parts of the main unit are firmly fixed into place and be sure that the heater lid has been closed firmly before starting to perform measurements Also be sure to check on a regular basis that the main unit is level and readjust the height adjust ment legs if necessary See 6 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit on p 9 for instructions on how to do so Operating instructions Display Turn on the power switch Once the power voltage setting has been spcified Step 43 in 6 when the u power is turned on for the second or subsequent times a tone will sound the display will light up with all items lit the display will cha
63. lashing to a constantly lit display and the CONDITIONS message will begin to flash instead If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the r key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the conpmon key instead SELECT CONDITION 18 8 3 2 Selecting the MODE Measuring mode The MODE measuring mode setting is used to specify the conditions under which measuring is to be completed As shown in the table in subsection 8 1 Types of Settings the mode may be set to automatic operation mode timed operation mode or any one of five other modes 1 Specifying settings for AUTO Standard dryingAutomatic ending mode In this mode measuring is brought to a end whenever the change in moisture content over two consecutive 30 second periods i e over a period of 1 minute falls below the specified conditions for automatic ending Automatic ending conditions may be specified in 0 01 percent Change in increments anywhere in a range from 0 01 to 0 1 percent Specifying a moisture i smaller percentage causes measurements to closely approach a point of content AM equilibrium but more time is required for measurement Specifying a Measurement l ab higher percentage lessens the amount of time required for measurement but measuring is stopped while there is still a wide variation in measurements The automatic ending conditions should be speci
64. letter from A to Z or a hyphen may be specified as the value of the first or second character of the code Only digits from 0 to 9 may be specified as the value of the third and fourth character and the code The digits in the third and fourth characters of the code are automatically increased by 1 after each measurement with the value returning to 00 when it would otherwise exceed a value of 99 m How to specify sample codes Key s used Display Operating instructions SELECT MENU CONDITIONS mone 4 T an OOS temp ff foc Ar LILI Li pas Qon CONDITIONS mone fFe T mm GOS temp ff foc nn pas OO Gs CONDITIONS move ff T ane LILI 5 TEMP BIAS IPs ca MODE F7 1 TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS monbe 4 T maT LILI I mme Je Bas OO CONDITIONS or MODE F4 1 TEMP BIAS With the display of the weight in grams press the tn key Press the r key until the CODE menu item is displayed Press the ester key Control will then shift to the specification of the sample code and the first character of the currently selected sample code will flash Press the 4 key or key to select a digit from 0 to 9 ora letter from A to Z Note that here A has been selected When the desired character has been displayed press the er key The first character will be fixed and the second character will flash Repeat steps and until the fo
65. lues This takes longer to determine the final predicted value The predicted value convergence range should be specified according to your objectives Note that the default setting for the MOC 120H is a value of 0 5 percent Bias Bias is used to adjust the predictive measurement On the MOC 120H a bias of anywhere from 9 99 to 9 99 percent may be specified When performing a preparatory COMPARE measure ment the MOC 120H automatically indicates the most appropriate bias to be used to correct measurements to match those obtained in automatic operation mode Bias can be used for correction against other methods When seeking the bias to perform correction against another method the bias should be reset to zero and then a number of samples with known moisture contents have to be measured with predictive measurements and the average difference between the known moisture contents and the predicted moisture contents should then be specified as the bias 42 Preparatory measuring mode In preparatory measuring mode predicted measurements are displayed while measuring is in progress and measuring is halted under the same conditions as when operating in automatic operation mode The difference between the measured values of automatic operation mode and pedictive measuring mode is displayed as the necessary bias In order to obtain accurate predicted measurements it is recommended to perform at least 5 preparatory measurements and ta
66. me display Displays the amount of elapsed time during measuring Change in moisture solid content Displays the change AM in moisture or solid content at 30 second intervals during measurement display Change in moisture solid content Displays the change AM in moisture or solid content in scalar format The scale may display a scale display maximum change of 2 percent 30 seconds Items marked with an asterisk display as flashing items during condition setting 5 2 Control Panel Operations The control panel keys are used to perform the following operations MENU CONDITION A v SELECT ENTER TARE RESET S Name Operation Used to start measuring or to abort a measuring operation Also used to turn off the alarm which sounds to indicate that a measuring operation has been completed S START STOP key Used to deduct the tare weight TARE RESET Also used to perform a reset after an error has occurred Also used to return to display of weight after completion of measurement TARE RESET key Used to confirm currently selected settings during menu selection When further settings must be specified pressing the ENTER key causes the next specifiable ENTER item choice to be displayed ENTER key Used to display the selectable items or for setting values during menu selection or condition setting SELECT SELECT key Used for numerical settings Pressing the 4 key causes the value to increase and pressing the key ca
67. mmediately after making measurements When touching the unit only use the specified control knobs and accessories l PROC QUI OWNS sesen E EEEa TENE EEES 1 2 Description of Features and Principles of Operation sscssseeeee 3 2 1 Principles of Operation iscsi eccseesedeuncasescdeencdadncdencedanadeusc onddeseaceiaetd naddnapednenestapeweacisbaneets 3 e FOUG e E E E A E E 3 2 3 Applications i e materials which can be measured cccseeecseeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeees 3 SPECINCAONS arieni E 4 Names of Individual Parts and Components cessseeeeeeeeseeeees 5 4 1 Names of Parts Of Main Unit sssciscscviseacswesssnessanececosavndentsanneneteatauniandadonesestearcnseeswerdeise 5 4 2 Parts and NC CS OS a srrarig ca eayndindactsac etter ta tiyesaantens arenes asta sede see pewevanaah obini dinu deisi nis 6 5 Display and Control Panel ccccsseeeeseeseseeenseeenseeenseeeeesensesenseseneees 7 BA ISN AY ciasas cet adedu tate catnconndea anceugesatecadantacanhauseasacnausnt santaletyravounaaovuntnemsapamsancvatvesaecshtusea 7 5 2 Control Panel Operations acctecesconceic cess lanac caasenceddcctveredsbccenanegsectaasednbaseesdeseeesmadeuentn 8 Assembly and Installation of Main Uniit ccccsseseseeeeeseeeseeeeeenenees 9 How to Conduct Measurements cccccccseesseeeeeseeeeeeseeseesneeeeeaeeeeeeneeseeaas 13 Specifying Measuring COnditions cccsssscesssseeeseeseeeeeneesense
68. ms is 120 grams Measure again using a sample with a weight of 120 grams or smaller Press the remeser Key to make the error message disappear Invalid moisture content value This error is displayed when a sample is added during Er201 Occurs when weight increases measurement Press the nemeser key to make the error message by more than 0 1 grams disappear Invalid moisture content value Press the r meser key to make the error message disappear Er202 Occurs when weight being measured is less than 1 grams Er401 Turn off the power and then turn the power on again Er501 Invalid calibration weight Use a calibration weight of the correct weight value Instability during balance Perform balance calibration again with the MOC 120H placed on Er502 calibration a flat stable surface not subject to the effects of external vibration drafts or breezes Power error Turn the power off make sure that the power conversion switch Er701 ae located on the back is set to the correct position If any of the following errors are displayed contact your Shimadzu representative Er301 Temperature sensor failure Er302 Heater overheated AN Er303 This error indicates the existence of an extremely hazardous condition Turn the power off immediately and contact your Shimadzu representative Heater control failure Er305 Heater lid is open during measurement for 15 sec Er306 Lift mechanism failure Internal clock failure Er802
69. n press the s P key Completion of measurement When the measuring operation has been completed the heating indicator s will disappear the measurement completed indicator will be displayed and a tone will ring for a period of 10 seconds To turn off the tone earlier press the O key The results of the measurement will be displayed and remain on the display a we 3 KS o O o J C Resetting the display Pressing the tremeser key at this point causes the display of the results of the G measurement i e moisture content to disappear and be replaced by a ponp Aut display of the weight of the sample after drying 1 GJ Note that a reset cannot be performed until the completion tone has stopped ringing Disposing of samples after measurement Open the lid to the heater raise the sample pan handler vertically from the unit remove the sample pan and dispose of the sample Note that the sample and sample pan may be very hot and you should accordingly be careful in handling them at this time Getting ready to perform the next measurement Leave the lid to the heater open to allow the tester to cool off When performing measurements one after the other leave an interval of about 1 2 minutes between each measurement and make sure that the tester has cooled down before proceeding to the next measurement You should also keep a spare cooled sample pan on hand to use in the next measurement
70. n causes the measuring mode drying temperature bias and other currently specified measuring conditions to be saved to the selected area At the time of shipment the following settings are stored in measuring conditions storage areas 0 9 Measurement standard Wet Base Drying temperature 120 C Measuring mode Standard drying amp Automatic ending mode Change in water content of 0 05 over 30seconds Bias 0 00 E Specifying settings for the CONDITIONS Measuring conditions storage area Key s used cD Operating instructions I anme 7 With the display of the weight in grams press the conpmon key CONDITION ao n If a password has been specified the message PASS will be move Tif displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use me Ha we dog the key w key and 7 key to enter the password Follow ae I the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash i2iec mnn LILILIG Press the ter key This will cause control to move to the measuring conditions area number and the number will flash Press the key or key to select a measuring conditions area number from 0 to 9 In this example area number 5 is selected When the desired measuring conditions area number starts flashing press the ter key The selected measuring conditions area number will change from a f
71. nge to display CHE4 CHE3 CHEO while the currently specified power setting is displayed and then a tone will sound again and the display will change to weight reading display mode Display will show default settings at the A Note It is recommended that you always turn on about half an hour before time of shipment See p 17 8 2 1 use in order to obtain consistent measurements Selecting the CONDITIONS Measuring conditions storage area 2 Specifying settings When performing measurements for the first time or when you wish to change current settings before measuring you should specify the settings required for measuring at this time See 8 Specifying Measuring Conditions on p 16 and 9 Menu settings on p 29 for instructions on how to do so Placing the sample pan in the tester Open the heater lid place the sample pan on the handler and place the handler into the tester being sure when you do so that the grooves of the handler fit smoothly over the projection located at the rear of the wind shield If you have already place the sample pan and handler into place as described in 6 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit then proceed directly to the next step When using an aluminum foil sheet or other wrapping material because of the nature of the sample being measured place it on top of the sample pan 13 Operating instructions Display 4 Performing a reset Cl
72. ngs press the wen key Procedure when GRP has been selected Control will shift to the specification of the range of data output described in step 8 to 42 33 Specifying the range of measurement values to be used when GRP has been selected Key s used Display Operating instructions F The currently selected lower limit of the range of data output will begin to flash Press the 4 key or gt key until the desired lower limit is displayed Note that here a value of 5 has been selected TNE 7 move fie T mmn WER 15 ic mae Bh bl l When the desired lower limit flashes press the key This will cause the upper limit of the range of data output begin to flash Press the 4 key or gt key until the desired upper limit is displayed Note that here a value of 20 has been selected the cE 0 When the desired upper limit flashes press the sr key The mone TiS f currently specified output format will be displayed and the display 7 NS outeur eo will return to the state shown in step 2 Z Hur If you wish to specify other menu settings press the s ecr key If you wish to exit from specifying menu settings press the env key 34 9 2 3 Specifying sample codes This section describes how to specify sample codes to be used when outputting measurements to the optional printer or a computer Sample codes may be specified as 4 character codes Any digit from 0 to 9 and
73. ny public regulations related to measurement standards 2 2 Features UniBloc sensor The core mechanism of the internal precision balance is the UniBloc cell which provides excellent responsiveness temperature characteristics and shock resistance This UniBloc sensor ensures excellent reliability in moisture content measurements over a long period of use New Auto Taring Function The MOC 120H comes with an internal Auto Taring Function which makes it possible to perform reset correction while performing measurements thus eliminating drift of the balance even when performing measurements over a long time and making it possible to obtain extremely reliable measurements Mid infrared quartz heating lamp The MOC 120H uses a mid infrared quartz heating lamp with a central wavelength of 2 6 um This heater provides excellent drying efficiency over a wide range of different types of sample minimizes the differences in heating due to the different colors of samples and eliminates the overheating of sample surfaces thus making it possible to obtain ideal drying conditions What s more this heating lamp also provides a long service life 5 to 10 times greater 20 000 to 30 000 hours than older infrared or halogen lamps A wide selection of measuring modes The MOC 120H provides a wide selection of measuring modes automatic operation mode timed operation mode high speed drying mode low speed drying mode stepped drying mode and predicti
74. ose the lid of the heater check to make sure that the stability indicator O is being displayed and then press the tremeser key When and TARE appear on the display the sample pan moves upward and downward When a tone rings then the reset is completed and the display returns to 0 000 g Always be sure that the heater lid is closed when performing a reset Also make sure that the tester is not exposed to drafts or breezes or subjected to any vibrations when a reset is being performed Placing a sample in the tester Open the lid to the heater and place the sample inside Be sure to place the sample as flat as possible into the tester so that heat is applied evenly to the sample during measurement See 11 Precaution on Conducting Measurements for further information ma Co Iw J o xL C 6 Beginning measurement Close the lid of the heater check to make sure that the stability indicator O is being displayed and then press the O key The display will switch u from a display of the weight i e grams to a percentage display and the MODE TIL measuring time will be displayed TEMP The heating indicator 4 will start to flash and drying will begin BIAS ja s Cs C pe wn a J J q gt an ae x 6 amp a There may be times when the stability indicator O is not displayed because of external
75. peration mode measurement Predicted measurement Without changing any of the conditions used in steps through repeat steps through 8 to measure again 5 times or more and calculate the average bias The average bias may then be used to specify the bias to be used in predictive measuring mode If the bias varies greatly from one time to the next when performing repeated measurements predicted measurement cannot be obtained and you should measure in automatic operation mode or in some other mode instead If you wish to use the calculated bias to evaluate predicted measurements follow the procedure described in 12 2 2 Evaluating predicted measurements If you wish to use the calculated bias to actually perform predictive measurements follow the procedure described in 12 2 3 Performing predictive measurements 45 12 2 2 Evaluating predicted measurements Step Display Operating instructions n With the mode set to preparatory measuring mode set the bias obtained by mone MPO S the procedure described in 12 2 1 In the example shown here a bias of 0 60 percent has been specified For information on how to set the bias see 8 2 4 Bias Do not change any other settings i e the predicted value convergence range and drying temperature at this time cms G Place the sample onto the sample pan and begin measurement In the nooi MPO Ss example shown here the initial weight is 10 478 grams nam
76. prong plug adapter 5 Display and Control Panel 5 1 Display xK 78 O we a N foo B m a ia Wet NAA DI I LILI g OESE p g Z Z comin j j j j j j oF fm a O p an a a a a Yo I tet D 12 Aiz Aiz INIA INA i ia ZN ZN ia AY We A M BIAS 13 Display as it appears with the power on All display items shown Description Stability indicator This indicator lights up when the balance is stable Measuring completion indicator This indicator lights up when measuring has been completed Heater indicator This indicator flashes whenever the heater is on Predictive measurement indicator This indicator lights up when performing predictive measurements Preparatory measurement indicator This indicator lights up when measuring has been completed after performing a preparatory measurement Menu display during menu selection Displays individual menu items in sequence each time the s r key is pressed after pressing the menu key Measuring conditions display during condition setting Flashes to display individual items in sequence each time the setecr key is pressed after pressing the conpmion Kay Values may be specified for a given item when it is flashing Measuring conditions storage display Displays the reference number of the currently selected measuring conditions program Y Predictive measurement convergence conditions display Measuring mode display
77. r and when Windows has started up open the Microsoft Excel or whatever software is to be used to read in data For instructions on how to use your computer operating system Microsoft Windows or software being used see the user manuals provided with them The Microsoft Windows name and logo are the trademarks and registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Fa Microsoft Excel 180_1 _10 fe 2 51 i 10 MsP B c D E F G 1 SHIMADZU CORP Model MOC 1 20H S N D412345678 rs ee eee ID 00000000 Press the Start key Code ST40 of the Electronic Moisture 6 Date Time 2004 12 08 1358 Balance 7 Condition 1 6 Unit Wet Base Moist 9 Tema mede Sample plete temp 10 Mode Time 11 Setting Temp 100C 12 Drying Time 30min jODe a SR lo a A38 Mi 13 Bias 0 00 44 min C g 18 O 29 1 0778 0 I 1 97 10585 1 79 2 100 1 0177 558 18 3 i00 09766 9 39 19 4 i01 09815 10 79 20 5 100 0 954 11 49 21 6 100 085 1184 22 7 100 0 9488 11 97 57 15 3 Computer Output Format Interface type RS232C Numeric output format JIS ASCII Delimiter code 0x09 tab Delimiter OxOD CR Ox0A LF E Title output format at time of start of measurement Underscore characters i e are used below to indicate blanks i e 20 in hexadecimal _SHIMADZU CORP delimiter Model_ _ MOC 120H delimiter SN _XX 10 byte Serial No
78. rgence range and bias 3 Only sample materials which produce what are usually referred to as S shaped drying curves can be measured The bias may also be used to correct for differences in measurements obtained with other mois ture content testers Drying temperature Since the measurements obtained in predictive measuring mode are treated as comparable to the measurements obtained by automatic operation mode the drying temperature should be set to the same temperature as in automatic operation mode Predicted value convergence range When measuring in predictive operating mode the predicted values are internally calculated every 30 seconds and while variation occurs in the calculated values the degree of variation becomes smaller as time elapses The range of variation in moisture content specified in order to confirm a predicted value as the final is referred to as the predicted value convergence range The MOC 120H treats the predicted value as final when the range of variation falls within the predicted value convergence range The predicted value convergence range may be set to a value anywhere from 0 1 to 9 9 percent Specifying a higher value for the predicted value convergence range causes the final predicted value to be determined quickly On the other hand the specification of a higher value may also result in greater degree of error It is possible to obtain more precise sets of predicted values by specifying lower va
79. setting and the currently selected output format to be displayed The output format will be displayed in the order YMD year month day and time MDY month day year and time and DMY day month year and time Press the r key until the desired output format is displayed Each time the seer key is pressed the display will change from YMD gt MDY DMY and back to YMD again Note that here YMD has been specified When the desired output format is displayed press the key This will cause control to shift to the specification of the year and the currently specified 2 digit value flashes Press the 4 key or v key to display the correct 2 digit year Pressing the key causes the year to be set and control to shift to the specification current month Press the 4 key or key to select the correct 2 digit month Pressing the tr key causes the month to be set and control to shift to the specification of the date Press the 4 key or key to display the correct 2 digit day Pressing the key causes the date to be set and control to shift to the specification of the 2 digit value for the hour Press the 4 key or key to select the correct 2 digit hour Pressing the tk key causes the hour to be set and control to shift to the specification of the 2 digit value for the minutes Press the 4 key or v key to select the correct 2 digit minutes Pressing the
80. sincandatvaisinvxcioulantiwicnen 36 9 2 5 CAL Balance calibration scsescesersSanteasadocevdcsusendeudecideteniscnsdetnotetosiondecmeelenties 37 9 2 6 Specifying a device ID o iisissuncciuntorenartehitescecateitdosnsisinbaarddn binvsenaeatinibvenseniwig sacan 38 9 2 7 SOS CIV INGA aS SW ONG rc resmencassahancunasoniapnienddtosnneuniantuniennistesanenidanvsiemaleunie 39 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 FOR MOSSA JE Sina e EE EE AE E 40 Precaution on Conducting Measurements cccsssecesseeeesseeeeeeeneenees 41 Predictive Measurements cccesssccseseceseseccnseeenenecoseeeneneeoaneenenesonaneess 42 12 1 A Description of Predictive Measuring cccccsseecceseecceeseecseeeeceauseeeeaeeessaeeeesaeees 42 12 2 Procedure for Obtaining Predicted Measurement cccccscceceseeeceeeeseeeeesneaees 44 12 2 1 Calculating the bias to be specified when operating in predictive measurement TM OC Se ertatices cree desatecee peu cecadaieg eaetenteaa eatiavanneeesmecatenadateaeouatean 44 12 2 2 Evaluating Predictive measurements ccccsecseseeseeeeseseeeeseeeeseeeteeeeneetens 46 12 2 3 Performing Predictive measurements ccccecccseececceeeeeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Temperature Calibration Option required cccssesssseeeseeeeseeeeeeees 48 Printing Output to a Printer Option cccccsseeesseeeeseeceeneeeeneeeeenees 50 14 1 Printer Output Sample esses eesetssce e
81. str key causes the minutes to be set and only DATE to be displayed The clock will start counting from O seconds from the moment when the S key is pressed If you wish to specify other menu settings press the s ecr key To exit from specifying menu settings press the ew key instead 9 2 5 CAL Balance calibration The internal balance of the MOC 120H may be calibrated at two points at the O and 100grams The MOC 120H may also be connected to a printer to make it possible to automatically generate calibration records in compliance with GLP GMP and ISO standards The power to the unit should be turned on at least 30 minutes before calibration is performed in order to ensure accurate calibration The MOC 120H is extremely sensitive to interference from drafts breezes vibration and other disturbances in the surrounding environment and care should be taken to ensure that there is no such interference before performing calibration Itis impossible to calibrate the balance accurately immediately after performing measurements or at any other time when the heater lid is hot Allow the temperature of the heater lid to cool down to ambient temperature before performing calibration The weights used should consist of standard OIML weights or some other type of non magnetic Class 1 weights The use of Class E2 or Class E1 weights is recommended When placing the weight on the sample pan it should be placed in the center o
82. th the w 4 keys Select a temperature close to the most frequently used temperature Temperature from 50 C to 180 C can be selected Note that the set temperature here is the heater temperature Verify heater cover is completely closed Then press the START key It heats it up to the temperature that the heater set for the calibrating to begin Turn on the temperature display of the temperature calibration kit The temperature in heater cover reaches stability in about 15 minutes Press s e key when both temperatures on the main unit and digital thermometer have been stabilized Input the temperature indicated on the digital thermometer with the vy 4 keys Press ster key First and then END is displayed Temperature calibration is then complete The temperature calibration report is automatically output if the optional printer or a computer is connected Wait until it returns to the weight display automatically Select a temperature about 20 C lower than the sample position temperature Set 80 C if 100 C at the sample position is desired 49 14 Printing Output to a Printer Option The MOC 120H may be connected to the optional printer to output measurement data Output includes data consisting of intermediate or final measurements sample codes and measure ment times 14 1 Printer Output Sample Output of final results of more than one measurement Tabular output TBL Maker
83. the power to the MOC 120H and the computer both turned off connect the RS 232C cable Connect the RS 232C cable to the RS 232C port located at the rear of the MOC 120H and tighten the screws at both sides of the connector Follow the same procedure to connect the RS 232C cable to the computer If the MOC 120H has been moved make sure that the MOC 120H is readjusted the level See 6 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit on p 9 for instructions 15 2 2 MOC 120H settings Turn on the power to the MOC 120H and set the measurement data output format to PC See 9 2 2 Specifying the type and format of output on p 31 for instructions 15 2 3 Setting Up the Computer leave the balance unplugged 1 Turn ON the power to the computer and start Windows eh EE ES Elle Edt Mew Go ii oo o oo H ct 7 Ts 7 ct po gt amp y oo amp 2 Click Start choose Settings and Control ye ea igi koti Panel 3 Select Accessibility Options gt cessbiy AddNew Add Remow 4 Verify that there are no check marks for any items oo Cee Harwae Programs on all five tabs including General description JERE ier Mail and Fax Microsoft Mail Modems Postofice 5 Puta check mark at Support Serialkey device in the General tab This should be the only check mark on all the tabs of Accessibility Options unless Administrative options appears in the General tab
84. tic operation Auto Stop Cond _ _ X XX 4 byte automatic ending conditions setting delimiter Timed operation Drying Time_ _ XXX 3 byte drying time setting delimiter 58 Stepped mode format Mode_ _ Step tab Temp tab Time delimiter The following output then appears the same number of times as the number of specified steps Step X 1 byte step number tab XXX 3 byte temperature setting tab XXX 3 byte drying time setting delimiter Comparative mode format Mode_ _ Compare Setting Temp _ _ XXX 3 byte temperature setting delimiter Auto Stop Cond _ _ X XX 4 byte automatic halting conditions setting delimiter Pred Tol _ _ X X Predicted value convergence range delimiter Predictive mode format Mode_ _ Predict _ Setting Temp _ _ XXX 8 byte temperature setting delimiter Auto Stop Cond _ _ X XX 4 byte automatic halting conditions setting delimiter E Measurement output format tab Time min tab Temp CY tab Weight g tab Moist delimiter E Intermediate measurement output format tab XXX X 5 byte measuring time tab XXX 3 byte sample pan temperature tab XXX XXXX 8 byte sample weight tab Moisture content XXX XX 6 byte moisture content delimiter E Final
85. ure content over AUTO Standard drying amp two consecutive 30 second periods falls below the specified conditions for automatic ending For further Automatic ending mode information see 8 2 2 1 Specifying settings for AUTO Automatic ending mode TIM In timed operation mode measuring is ended when the elapsed time reaches the specified measuring time TIME Standard drying amp For further information see 8 2 2 2 Specifying settings for TIME Timed operation mode Timed ending mode RPD In high speed drying mode the sample is dried at a temperature of 180 C until the amount of change in RAPID High speed drying moisture content over a 30 second interval falls below a specified value and then drying is continued at a mode specified drying temperature For further information see 8 2 2 3 Specifying settings for RAPID High speed drying mode MODE SLW In low speed drying mode the temperature is raised more gradually than when performing measurements Measuring SLOW Low speed drying under normal conditions taking about 5 minutes from the time when measuring begins until the temperature mode mode reaches the specified drying temperature For further information see 8 2 2 4 Specifying settings for SLOW Low speed drying mode STP In stepped drying mode it is possible to specify a separate drying temperature and separate measuring time STEP Stepped drying over up to 5 step intervals
86. urth character has been specified When the fourth character has been specified press the tr key The sample code just specified will then be displayed and the display will return to the step 2 If you wish to specify other menu settings press the s ecr key To exit from specifying menu settings press the ew key instead 35 9 2 4 Setting the date and time E How to set the date Key s used Display Operating instructions o amp This section describes how to set the date and time Also note that the date and time of measure ment are output whenever measurement data is output to the optional printer or a computer SELECT ENTER SELECT ENTER A v ENTER A v ENTER A v ENTER A v ENTER A v ENTER SELECT MENU CONDITIONS cari MODE 4 1 TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS cai MODE 4 Lid TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS Cair MODE Fj i TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS cai MODE F4 1 TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS cai MODE 4 Li TEMP BIAS CONDITIONS ENAT MODE f4 Lii CONDITIONS mobe 4 T ane LILI 3 temp faie oon BIAS LILILI CNRS fF mobe 4 T on LILI temP ff foc r Bas Ho CONDITIONS MODE 4 T GUS temp ff foc BIAS eres CRIT MODE F7 TEMP BIAS With the display of the weight in grams press the eni key Press the r key until the DATE menu item is displayed Press the key This will cause control to shift to DATE output format
87. use control to shift to the specification of the ending conditions and the numerical field begins to flash Press the 4 key or key to set the value of the desired ending condition Note that here the timed ending of 20 minutes has been specified When the desired ending condition flashes press the enter key The rapid drying temperature that was previously specified will begin to flash Default setting is 180 C for TT mode 200 C for ST mode Press the 4 key or v key to set the desired rapid drying temperature Note that here a temperature of 140 C is set When the desired temperature flashes press the r key The specified ending conditions will then change from flashing to a constantly lit display and MODE will begin to flash If you wish to specify other measuring conditions settings press the r key to select the menu To exit from specifying measuring conditions settings press the cowmon key instead 22 4 Specifying settings for SLOW Low speed drying mode In low speed drying mode the temperature is raised more gradually than when performing measurements under standard drying conditions taking about 5 minutes until the temperature reaches the specified drying temperature Either AUTO automatic ending mode or TIME timed ending mode may be specified to define the condition under which measuring is to be ended n With the display of the weight in grams press the conomon key
88. uses the value to A v decrease UP key DOWN key Used to enter and exit the measuring condition setting mode CONDITION CONDITION key Used to enter and exit the menu selection mode MENU MENU key 6 Assembly and Installation of Main Unit 1 Opening the package Open the package and check to make sure all listed items are included 2 Installing the main unit Place the main unit on a flat stable surface where it will not be subject to vibrations or exposed to drafts or breezes When using the unit for the first time after purchase remove the protective sheet attached to pan Protective sheet Supporter column 4 Ensuring that the unit is level Turn the two height adjustment legs located at both sides of the lower rear of the unit to adjust until the level bubble falls within the red circle The level is located to the left of the control panel The instrument is level if the bubble appears in the center of the red circle when viewed from directly above Not level Level adjustment legs gt A Level is located to the left of the control panel Bubble 5 Installing the wind shield Wind shield D Open the lid of the heater hold the wind shield by the knobs on the top and place it on top of the pan Supporter column so that the two round holes in the wind shield fit over the stays Place the wind shield firmly into position so that it does not come into
89. ve measuring mode which makes it possible to perform measurements under the best drying condition for each sample The ability to store measuring conditions The MOC 120H provides 10 measuring conditions storage areas which may be used to store sets of measuring conditions to be used for different types of samples thus reducing the work of programming settings before each measurement Data memory The MOC 120H is able to store up to 100 pieces of measurement data in memory making it possible to output large batches of data all at one time Printer port The MOC 120H is equipped with a printer port which may be used to connect to the optional printer thus making it possible to print out text or graph data showing final measurements or intermediate drying states while performing measurements The ability to display changes in moisture content AM in a numeric and bar graph display The change AM in moisture content over 30 second intervals is displayed in a numeric and bar graph display thus making it easier to estimate when a measurement should be completed This feature is also useful in helping to determine measurement completion conditions 2 3 Applications i e materials which can be measured Materials for which water is the only or main component which evaporates as a result of heating Materials for which no dangerous chemical reactions or other changes occur as a result of heating Measurements can be performed with virtually any
90. ven heating Make certain samples are placed correctly Proper placement Incorrect placement L C Z O Measuring liquid samples Since most liquid samples harden and become sticky after drying it is recommended to use the aluminum foil sheets when measuring such samples Note that the aluminum foil sheet is water wettable thus making it possible to obtain wide and even sample placement and effective in shortening measuring times and obtaining accurate measurements Depending on the sample the use of sand to speed up drying Silica sand or ocean sand with a mesh of 20 or so 41 12 Predictive Measurements 12 1 A Description of Predictive Measuring Electronic moisture balance can be used to measure the moisture content of a wide range of materi als This is the most important feature not found in other types of moisture testers However because moisture balance operates by heating samples to evaporate the moisture content it takes a fair amount of time to obtain results MOC 120H has a feature that not only reduces measuring times but also brings the method to adjust partial drying measurement results to those obtained with a standard method of measuring The feature is called predictive measuring mode In predictive measurement 1 The final moisture content is predicted while drying is still in progress 2 Three additional settings must be specified before measuring the drying temperature the predicted value conve
91. when a higher drying temperature is specified but if the temperature specified is too high it might result in the sample becoming burned thus making it impossible to obtain accurate measurements E Specifying settings for the TEMP Drying temperature D With the display of the weight in grams press the csomon key CONDITION BOS a If a password has been specified the message PASS will be MODEL displayed to indicate that the password should be entered Use D me oD the 4 key key and ster key to enter the password Follow aee ms wwo the instructions under step in 9 2 7 Specifying a password to set or delete a password EET The CONDITIONS display area will begin to flash Press the setter wooe Fit T key until TEMP begins to flash noe i O85 S Seo O SELECT CONDITION CONDITIONS ca MODE 7 44 CONDITIONS move jJi T AAC I z TEMP 415 i sas GOO CNPS MODE fF y T anc Nala LILI I ss ane Temp Lj C bls SF S CLIL LI With the TEMP indicator flashing press the key This will cause control to shift to specification of the drying temperature and the currently specified drying temperature to begin to flash Press the 4 key or v key to select the desired drying temperature Note that here a temperature of 105 C has been specified When the desired drying temperature flashes press the eter key The display of the specifie
92. y first and while holding it woe AL T down press cdma key and keep pressing both keys for about 5 mr Ll I I m Y Dec seconds TEMP i CONDITION Bas GOD Operating instructions SELECT ENTER The temperature display mode selected here is effective for all measurement modes Indication of currently set mode In the display the C symbol blinks when the current setting is ST mode and when the current setting is TT mode the C symbol is illuminated without blinking nE 7 Currently selected temperature display mode is indicated as MODE 7 44 mane LILI 3 15m TEMP IZ LIC BIAS pona CNPS MODE fF y one OOS 13m temp foc BIAS pona CONDITIONS move f ane LLI a temp faie BIAS pona either TT or ST atthe M display part Every time seecr key is pressed the display is switched between TT and ST Press ester kkey while the desired temperature display mode is shown It returns to the weight display upon completion of setting temperature display mode 16 8 2 Types of Settings Display during Description specification of setting CONDITION CONDITION 0 9 Used to select the area to store condition settings There are 10 storage areas labeled from 0 to 9 See 8 2 Measuring conditions 1 Selecting the CONDITIONS Measuring conditions storage area storage areas 0 9 AUT In automatic operation mode measuring is brought to a end whenever the change in moist

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