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1. 1 Temp suszenia 120 C 2 Mode short mode 3 Calculation m0 m m0 100 4 Samples quantity 2 samples a3 sampling DRYING SETTINGS 6 Drying time 7 Drying profile 1 Temp suszenia 120 C 8 Settings storing 2 Mode short mode Exit 3 Calculation mO0 m m0 10096 4 Samples quantity 2 samples S sampling DRYING SETTINGS 6 Drying time 7 Drying profile Temp suszenia 120 C 8 Settings storing Mode short mode Calculation gt m0O m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 samples Sampling Drying time Exit Drying profile Settings storing Exit ONOORWN USER MANUAL 19 13 3 Drier working modes drying time sample time During the balance drier operation sampling of the mass on the pan takes place Sampling time is set by the user according to drying process speed As a result of sampling the current humidity value is calculated and displayed Measurement is finished depending on selected Drying mode 1 In Time mode total humidity measurement time Drying time is defined by the user 2 In Short mode humidity measurement is finished when drying is stopped and differences of a few successive mass samples are smaller than threshold value 2 mg Amount of successive samples taken into consideration is defined as Samples quantity Measurement is finished when Drying time is exceeded at the latest NE Start Ts Qualifying amount 3 samples Drying chart in Short mode fo
2. USER MANUAL MOISTURE ANALYZER ATS and BTS series Plik 2011 04 06 BTS_ATS 150 BTS0002 GB 2 USER MANUAL Content 1 Security rules 3 2 Set 3 3 Navigation fast start 4 4 Moisture analyzer menu diagram 6 5 General description 7 6 Technical data 7 7 Keys and indicators 8 8 Preparation to work 9 9 Interfaces 11 10 General working rules 11 11 Description of thermogravimetric analysis 11 11 1 Infrared radiation source 12 11 2 Infrared radiation drying description 12 11 3 Drawing and preparation of a sample 13 11 4 Tools requirements 13 11 5 Single use pans 13 11 6 Placing a sample 14 11 7 Glass fibre filter 14 11 8 Practical notes 14 12 Moisture analyzer start 15 13 Drying parameters settings 16 13 1 Setting drying temperature 17 13 2 Calculation methods 17 13 4 Drying profiles 19 13 5 Moisture analyzer memory 20 13 5 1 Saving settings 21 13 5 2 Loading saved settings 21 13 6 Initial moisture analysis 23 14 Proper moisture 25 15 Connecting to a printer or computer drying report 26 16 Moisture analyzer options 28 17 Testing and calibration 29 18 Moisture analyser as a balance 30 18 1 Units 30 18 2 Auto zeroing 31 18 8 Calibration 32 19 Maintenance and repairs of small defects 34 Declaration of Conformity 36 Appendix 37 USER MANUAL 3 1 Security rules To avoid electrical
3. Dry corn 5 7 110 grind a sample 10 28 Dry potato pieces 3 30 divide a mass 6 29 Lentil 4 35 grind a sample for 30 sec 6 30 Corn starch 2 60 5 3 Oily seeds 3 4 90 grind a sample for 1 min 8 32 Rice 4 05 grind a sample for 30 sec 13 33 Rye 5 50 grind a sample 12 34 Beetroot 5 50 grind a sample 9 35 Sesame seeds 3 30 8 36 Soya bean flour 5 95 5 37 Sunflower seeds 4 100 grind a sample for 2 min 4 38 Cotton seeds 3 4 10 grind a sample for 1 min 6 39 Wheat flour 6 30 40 Wheat flakes 4 50 grind a sample 7 41 Water to flour 2 3 90 10 42 Plastic rag 1 60 4 43 Natural rag 1 60 14 44 45 Feeding stuff 3 4 50 6 46 Pig feeding stuff 4 5 60 mix a sample 21 4T 48 Coffee 2 50 8 49 Instant coffee 5 mix a sample 10 50 Coffee seeds 4 20 grind a sample for 1 min 8 51 Cocoa 3 05 4 52 Cocoa seeds 4 5 30 a a dor 8 powder 53 Chocolate 2 03 10 54 Grinded chocolate 2 3 90 10 55 Almonds with caramel 4 80 grind into thick powder 5 56 Normal almonds 3 00 grind into thick powder 5 57 Almonds 3 100 grind into thick powder 5 58 59 Tobacco 2 00 tear up into pieces 16 60 61 Multivitamin bars 3 15 grind into thick powder 3 62 Mint pastilles 3 90 grind into thick powder 3 38 USER MANUAL 63 Sticks 3 4 75 grind into powder 9 64 6
4. Final weight Drying time Sampling int Moisture Quantity Average Remarks Performance NAN AA AL OONOTAWN gt USER MANUAL 27 A set of characters available using the keyboard while you use Product name Operator or Remarks 1 2 g t amp 9 o S P 8 2ABCabc 3DEFdef 4GHIghi 5JKLjkl 6MNOmno 7PGRSpgrs 8TUVtuv OWXYZwxyz 0 space Erasing the mark and move the cursor to the left the navigation key lt To print the drying report press L7 key Drying started Product Drying temperature Mode Calculation Finished Initial weight Final weight Drying time Sampling interval Moisture REMARKS The analysis proceeded by Signature It is possible to set necessary serial port parameter values 8bit 1stop no parity 4800bps To use RS232C Settings option press t gt key weighing mode and pres MENU key 28 USER MANUAL 16 Moisture analyzer options Moisture analyzer options average from series of humidity measurements displaying USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING OPTIONS NOT AWN 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Exit m0 m m0 100 Ts 120 C tp sek T 80 23 C t 0 00 00s m 1 020g m0 1 020g CSD 00 02 00s Z 000 X 0 00 Drying chart displaying USER MENU Drying settings
5. importance Methods of determining moisture may be grouped in two main categories absolute and deductive Absolute methods are based on simple relations e g weight decline during drying Thermogravimetric analysis used in AXIS moisture analyser is an example of this method Deductive indirect methods measure physical quantity related with moisture e g electromagnetic waves absorption electrical conductance acoustic wave speed Some of these methods unlike thermogravimetric analysis enable to determine water content Thermogravimetry lat thermo heat gravi weight metry method Thermogravimetric analysis a process of determination of a substance mass decline as a result of heat up The sample is weighed before and after heating up the difference is calculated in relation to initial weight or final weight dry mass Moisture in substances Thermogravimetric analysis includes all ingredients evaporating from substances during heating up which results in weight decrease In result of the above determining of moisture content in substances is not equal water content Beside water moisture consists of all other volatile matter fats alcohol aromas organic dissolvent and other substances resultant as en effect of thermal decomposition Thermogravimetric analysis does not distinguish water from other volatile matters Infrared radiation drying is more effective than traditional methods e g in an oven
6. key 1 Drying density measurement formula evaluation drying inscribed drying sample time profile temperature actual temperature of p 5 actual drying time De ae ee mass on pan _ initial mass a closed CSD pec lopen OPN 2 Weighing mass measurement scale stabilization mark mass indication USER MANUAL 4 Moisture analyzer menu diagram Program version BTS002 Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit NooROM Drying temp Mode Calculation Drying time OMNOARWN gt Exit Average Drying chart ONS Exit Operator Remarks Print settings Exit o oM Units Auto zeroing Interface LCD settings Language Time amp Date Keyboard Defaults Calibration 10 Info 11 Exit 00 00 0N2 Samples quantity Sampling interv Drying profile Settings storing Memory locat Transmission Product name 1 Date 2 Time 3 Nr 4 Name 5 Drying temp 6 Profile 7 Mode 8 Method 9 Finished 10 Initial weight 11 Final weight 12 Drying time 13 Sampling int 14 Moisture 15 Quantity 16 Average 17 Remarks 18 Performance 19 Signature USER MANUAL 7 5 General description Moisture analyzers ATS and BTS are designed for fast and precise moisture determination of a sample based on mass loss during heating process Drying proce
7. Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING SETTINGS Exit Calculatiq Drying temp Mode Calculation Samples quantity Samplingkowania Drying timeenia Drying profilei Settings storing Exit ONOORWN 1 Drying temp 60 C 2 Mode short mode 3 Calculation m0 m m0 100 4 Samples quantity_ 2 samples 2 Sampling DRYING SETTINGS 6 Drying ti 7 Drying Prd 4 Drying temp 20 C 8 Settings s 2 Mode short mode DRYING SETTINGS ONDAN 160 C short mode m0 m m0 100 2 samples DRYING SETTINGS Temp suszenia Mode Calculation Samples quantity Sampling Drying time Drying profile Settings storing Exit 120 C short mode mO m m0 10096 2 samples 10s 0 00 10s slow 1 18 USER MANUAL 13 2 Calculation methods Humidity may be calculated upon the basis of various mathematic formulas defined in balance drier as Calculation method 1 Relative humidity defined in relation to initial mass w 96 mo m mo 100 where mg initial mass m current mass 2 Relative humidity defined in relation to current mass w 96 mo m m 100 3 Percent current mass content in sample w m mo 100 USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration DRYING SETTINGS soJe YNE
8. shock or damage of the balance or connected peripheral devices it is necessary to follow the security rules below To feed the analyser use only mains socket with ground contact A Fuse is situated under the analyzer cover During heating the halogen heaters warm up to very high temperature Avoid touching the heaters as it may cause severe burns Dryer chamber cover heats up to 40 C but perforated cover at the top may heat up over 60 C Do not touch the cover top during drying as it may cause severe burns All repairs and necessary regulations can be made by authorised personnel only Do not use the analyser when its cover is opened Do not use the analyser in explosive conditions Do not use the analyser in high humidity If the device seems not to operate properly plug it out of the mains and do not use it until checked by authorised service Please return wasted device to the point of purchase or other company specialised in recycling of wasted electronic components According to legal regulations it is forbidden to dispose wasted electronic equipment in waste containers 2 Set The full set user get is Moisture analyzer Pan shield pan support pan handle Single use pans 10 pcs Power supply cord User manual Guarantee card E Ud E DH Dares 4 USER MANUAL 3 Navigation fast start After turning on the moisture analyzer after autotests and t
9. 0s 1 OO m 1 020g m0 1 020g CSD 00 01 29s end Attention No STB communicate and m0 sign in negative marks acceptance of unstable initial mass value m0 caused by pressing the pan to chamber wall or by too fast sample drying which can cause to measurement failures 26 USER MANUAL 15 Connecting to a printer or computer drying report When drying process is finished measurement result can be send to printer or a computer via RS232C interface after using L7 key Measuring data can be also completed with text information To enter text descriptions user can use moisture analyzer keys or connect a computer keyboard to PS2 port at the back of the device Using computer keyboard enables to control all scale functions Using navigation keys and ENTER key choose Drying chart and disable or enable printing and displaying the chart Set necessary options Product name Operator and with the connected computer keyboard enter text information for printed report maximally 19 signs The set of available signs is presented on next site Option Remarks is designed to inscribe bigger amount of text USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit NO OES N DRYING REPORT 1 Product name 2 Operator 3 Remarks 4 Print settings 5 Exit PRINTOUT Drying temp Profile Mode Method Finished Initial weight
10. 2 20 9 119 Polystyrene 0 80 10 120 121 Dissolvent 2 55 mix a sample 8 122 Resin dissolvent 2 60 mix a sample 6 123
11. 5 Skimmed milk 5 10 mix a sample 66 Skimmed milk powder 5 90 6 67 Fat milk powder 5 00 6 68 Whole milk 5 10 mix a sample 69 70 71 Concentrated orange juice 2 3 15 mix a sample 13 72 73 Dry chicken excrements 4 40 8 74 75 Soap 3 120 pinch some pieces 6 76 Starch derivatives 3 50 12 TT Starch glue 2 00 mix a sample 9 78 Detergent 2 60 12 79 80 Textile 1 85 separate fibres 3 6 81 Materials for bricks 7 60 distribute a sample 20 82 Silicon sand 10 14 60 1 9 83 Dolomite 10 12 60 6 84 Loess soil 3 60 cut into small pieces 15 85 Ceramics clay 3 60 cut into thin slices 9 86 Limestone 12 14 60 5 87 Glass powder 8 10 160 5 88 River water 4 60 mix a sample 20 89 90 Active coal 10 80 10 91 Coal powder 4 60 4 92 Natural chalk 8 60 2 93 Granulated acryl 10 15 80 12 94 Acryl ester 2 mix a sample 19 95 96 Cellulose matter 2 30 tear up into pieces 5 97 Photo paper 2 50 tear up in 1 cm pieces 6 98 Dialyse membrane 1 80 cut into thin slices 2 99 100 Drawing ink 2 20 10 101 Toner 3 4 40 102 Powder paint 2 20 4 103 104 Dialyse membrane 0 5 0 7 80 cut into thin slices 2 105 Leak stopper 3 60 7 106 Glue dissolvent 2 40 10 107 108 Latex 1 2 60 5 109 Natural latex 2 60 mix a sample 6 110 Balsam 1 30 8 111 Soda bihydrate 2 60 12 112 Ultramid 0 60 10 113 Silicon gel 0 15 5 114 Macrolon 10 12 80 15 115 Plexiglas 6N 0 70 10 116 Polypropylene 3 30 9 117 Polypropylene 3 20 2 118 Polystyrene solution
12. Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit DRYING OPTIONS 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Exit NOOO AN m0 m m0 100 Ts 120 C ts 0 10 00s T 118 34 C 30 t 0 00 00s m 1 020g m0 1 020g transmission of all mass samples measurements by serial port possibility to print or to save on computer using PROMAS program USER MANUAL 29 17 Testing and calibration To check the weighing function of balance drier switch it to the simple weighing t gt key and check it by putting precisely weighed object e g calibration weight F2 OIML equal to device measurement range In case of any inaccuracies perform the balance calibration It is performed by activating the calibration function available in special functions menu and putting the calibration weight on the pan according to indications on the display see Sensitivity calibration function Control of humidity measurement precision requires use of standard substance disodium tartrate di Sodium tartrate dihydrate CyH4 Na O H O For the control use 5 g sample setting step mode calculations method m m 100 temperature 150 C sampling time 10 s samples amount 4 and drying time 00 15 00s The result should be contained in range 15 61 15 71 30 USER MANUAL 18 Moisture analyser as a balance The moisture analyser may be also used as a normal balance
13. To switch between analyser weighing mode press t key During moisture analyzer work as a normal balance essential influence on measurement result has the proper setting of moisture analyzer level level indicator is at the back of the device and precise balance calibration Setting balance level is important after each putting moisture analyzer into new place During normal weighing Menu key opens directly Configuration window where the Units option is available Auto zeroing scale calibration and default settings 18 1 Units In order to change the unit used in balance and moisture analyzer use MENU key in Configuration window User Menu window shows up when the normal weighing mode is off USER MENU 1 Drying settings 2 Memory settings 3 Drying options CONFIGURATION 4 Drying raport 5 Configuration 1 Units 6 Settings default 2 Auto zeroing 7 Exit 3 Interface 4 LCD settings CONFIGURATION 5 Language 6 Time amp date Carat ct 7 Keyboard Miligram mg 8 Defaults Gram 9 9 Calibration Kilogram kg 10 Info Exit Pound Ib Ounce oz Ounce troy ozt Grain gr Pennyweight dwt Newton N Exit Choice of unit is made using navigation keys and ENTER key USER MANUAL 31 18 2 Auto zeroing Auto zeroing function causes that the close to zero indication will be corrected automatically and when the pa
14. are moisture analyzer starts initial heating until the drying chamber heats up to 105 C The moisture analyzer is now ready to measure density with inscribed earlier heating parameters To set heating parameters use USER MENU and choose Drying settings To move cursor between menu USER MENU Drying settings positions use T and Y key Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default USER MENU Entering chosen menu position is made Drying settings 1 Memory settings by using or ENTER key Drying options Drying raport Return Configuration t Settings default ia EEE Entrance to parameters is made after Drying temp 3 8 Mod Ti d Calculation E mO mim 100 choosing or ENTER key Samples quantity 3 Sampling interv 1sek Drying time 00 15 00s Parameter value modification 1s made by using T and V key moving to bs Drying temp 160E 3 Calculation mO m m 1009 another digit by gt key 4 Samples quantity 3 3 OO ten Se Confirmation using ENTER key ENTER 1 poing temp cbe eae Selection of one of the available 3 Calculation m0 m m 100 4 Samples quantity 3 parameter options 1S made by 5 Sampling interv 1sek 6 Drying time 00 15 00s and lt key ENTER s Confirmation using ENTER c 3 USER MANUAL 5 Moisture analyzer can work in one of two modes changed by 4
15. as the radiation deeply penetrates the substance which shortens drying time 11 1 Infrared radiation source ADS series moisture analyser uses 2 halogen heaters rated power 200W 1 118mm in serial connection as a radiation source The heaters emit also visible radiation which does not affect drying process 11 2 Infrared radiation drying description Sample drying is a result of absorption of infrared radiation which results in sample temperature increase and evaporation of volatile matters Infrared radiation penetrates surface layers the depth depends on penetrability of a sample different in various substances Part of radiation is reflected by the sample surface Penetrated layers absorb the radiation and convert its energy into heat Emitted heat propagates inside the sample Effectiveness of the propagation depends on thermal conductivity of the sample The better the conductivity the faster drying process and volatile matter evaporation During drying process USER MANUAL 13 sample parameters change its thermal conductivity decreases so there is a risk of burning the sample Some parameters may be estimated by sight e g smooth and light surfaces reflect radiation better This must be taken into account when setting drying parameters 11 3 Drawing and preparation of a sample As sample of given substance must be representative drawing and preparing a sample is very important process as it affects repeatability of measu
16. bstance quantity in successive measurements use the same tools to put a sample to be sure that samples are each time of the same size Before putting a sample tare a single use pan and take it out of the chamber Right after putting a sample on the pan place it inside the analyser chamber close the chamber and press START Be sure that no dirt sticks under the pan as it may increase sample weight and result in false values USER MANUAL 15 12 Moisture analyzer start After switching on the moisture analyser proceeds with self tests Model Program version V CPU V EEPROM V AID v TEMP 1 V TEMP 2 V HEATER Next the moisture analyzer is taring After taring initial heating starts in order to create proper conditions inside drying chamber m0 m m0 100 Ts 105 C tp 10s T 32 23 C m 0 000g INITIAL HEATING Initial heating should warm the drying chamber up to 105 C within 1 minute When temperature during initial heating exceeds 105 C or heating time is longer than 1 minute terminate initial heating with STOP key and check if the analyser is not damaged see chapter 15 After initial heating is completed or terminated the device displays the following information m0 m m0 100 Ts 105 C tp 10s T 32 23 C t 0 00 00s m 0 000g O 00 mO 0 000g CSD 00 02 00s Legend m0 m m0 100 formula used to calculate the moisture Ts defined drying temperature ts define
17. d drying time T current temperature in the drying chamber m current weight t current drying time m0 initial weight 16 USER MANUAL Graphical marking of drying profile CSD closed cover indication centrally in lower line inscribed drying time 13 Drying parameters settings In order to achieve proper density measurement results following parameters should be set Drying temperature to 160 C Mode time mode ends after inscribed time or short mode ends after fulfilling drying criterion Calculation method humidity calculation formula Samples quantity only for short mode Sampling interval interval between successive mass measurements 1 180s Drying time 1s 10h in short mode it s the maximal drying time Drying profile standard slow step or fast Settings storing number of place in memory 1 10 where the setting will be stored In case of choosing short mode additionally set Samples quantity 2 3 4 or 5 the decisive quantity concerning drying ending During setting parameters use navigation keys and ENTER key according to description in Navigation In order to save settings also after turning off the scale from supply use Exit option after making all changes USER MANUAL 13 1 Setting drying temperature 17 During setting drying temperature set successively values of individual digits USER MENU Drying settings
18. e may cause electrical shock USER MANUAL 11 9 Interfaces The moisture analyser is equipped with RS23C interface to connect a printer or a computer and with PS2 port to connect an external computer keyboard RxD receive TxD transmission mass housing 10 General working rules During transportation remove the pan the pan support and the pan shield and place it ina separate package Distribute a sample all over the pan A sample surface should not touch temperature sensor placed above the pan 2 The balance is equipped with the tare equal to its range To tare the balance press gt T key Writing the tare does not extend measuring range but only subtracts the tare value from a load placed on the pan To make weight control easier and to avoid range overdrawing the balance is equipped with weight indicator graduated in percentages Do not overload the balance more then 20 of maximum load Max 4 The mechanism of the balance is a precise device sensitive to mechanical strokes and shocks Do not press the pan with a hand U 11 Description of thermogravimetric analysis This section gives some practical details about moisture analysis using infrared radiation for reliable results and easier use of moisture analyser The description is based on a pre production experience and customers suggestions 12 USER MANUAL Moisture in substances is an essential quality factor of technical and economical
19. e window should be located in the latch grooves 4 push the window until You hear a click from all four latches Put drying chamber floor board 2 on four position pegs in moisture analyzer cover Put covering plate 4 on three distance pegs 6 Put carefully pan mandrel 5 into scale mechanism hole Put on empty single use pan 7 on grip 6 and using the grip place the single pan on scale s carrying pan grip ring 6 will be located inside the plate but due to longer diameter it will not rest on carrying pan 5 Close the moisture analyzer chamber 3 and connect the scale to 230V supply This will start moisture analyzer autotests and after stabilization zero indication will show up Moisture analyzer will start initial heating signalled by a proper communicate on the screen After initial heating moisture analyzer is ready to work When temperature during initial heating exceeds 105 C or heating time is longer than 1 minute terminate initial heating with CLR key and check if the temperature sensor 2 works properly and if both halogen heaters light see chapter 15 In case any defect occurs contact an authorised service point Moisture analyzer shouldn t be used to weigh ferromagnetic materials due to deterioration of measurement precision The fuse is available after cover opening and putting out floor board 2 During damaged fuse exchange use a fuse with parameters presented in technical data ch 6 Using other fus
20. fault Exit DRYING OPTIONS 1 Average 2 Drying chart 3 Transmission 4 Exit Tare the moisture analyzer with empty single use pan T key Put a sample of examinated material on single use pan put it into drying chamber and press START key 24 USER MANUAL After measurement a drying graph will show up m0 m m0 100 Ts 120 C ts 0 10 00s T2118 34 C 30 t 0 00 00s m 1 020g m0 1 020g Observing drying process chart it is possible to evaluate its course and define time required for complete drying The chart shows 160 time samples on the X axis for longer times chart is scaled to 360 samples 720 etc and humidity value according to selected formula on the Y axis chart is automatically scaled to 10 30 50 etc Selecting 1 s of sampling time allows for more precise chart Achieved chart allows for initial settings selection for main measurement Drying temperature should be selected according to dries material type so the drying is performed quickly and sample does not change colour Material drying moment is visible on the chart as drying characteristic bending As Drying time for main humidity measurement select time from the beginning to chart flattening As the time axis is not described on the chart use evaluation with high margin Too short drying time does not allow to achieve precise humidity measurement results In case of Short mode in main measurement select Sampling time
21. monised with the Council Directive 89 336 EEC Additional information Conformity evaluation for the Council Directive 73 23 EWG and 89 336 EWG was carried out by Research Laboratory of Electrotechnology Institute Division Gdansk accredited by Polish Centre for Accreditation Gdansk 15 02 2011 r Per pro Director of AXIS Ltd Production Manager Jan Konezak Signature USER MANUAL Appendix Drying parameters for different substances examples No Substance es iron ture Preparation Analysing time min l Acrylate seal 3 mix a sample 9 2 3 Granulated sugar 3 90 3 4 Icing sugar 5 30 20 5 Butter 2 40 tear up a foil 4 6 Margarine 2 60 4 7b Ketchup 2 20 18 8 Mustard 3 80 19 9 10 Peanuts 3 00 grind into thick powder 6 11 Nuts in shells 3 00 grind into thick powder 4 12 Nuts 2 100 grind into thick powder 4 13 Peanuts 3 00 grind into thick powder 4 14 15 16 Cheese 2 60 13 17 Cottage cheese 6 40 mix a sample 18 Cottage cheese rural 1 30 mix a sample 8 19 Mozzarella cheese 2 60 11 20 Melted cheese 3 60 5 21 22 Dry beans 3 4 105 grind a sample 5 23 Bean 5 50 grind a sample 10 24 Pea 4 35 grind for 30 sec 8 25 Dry peas 5 7 110 grind a sample for 10 sec 10 26 Dry carrot 5 5 6 20 grind a sample 3 27
22. n is unbiased zero indication will be hold independently even when environment conditions change temperature air density etc USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings default Exit NOOR WN CONFIGURATION 1 Units 2 Auto zeroing 3 Interface 4 LCD settings 5 Language 6 7 8 9 1 AUTO ZEROING OFF 1 Status 2 Exit Time amp date Keyboard Defaults Calibration AUTO ZEROING 0 Info Exit 1 Status ON OFF 2 Exit In order to turn on Auto zeroing function use navigation keys and ENTER key choose Status ON 32 USER MANUAL 18 3 Calibration Calibration with external weight standard should be performed in case indications exceed permissible error for example more than 5 graduation overflow To scale calibration use weight standard presented in technical data table or more precise Depending on the value of gravity acceleration the producer sets the scale to specific location of use If the location of use change the scale should be calibrated once again Attention Scale sensitivity error doesn t cause directly humidity error thanks to percentage calculation formula In order to calibrate the balance use MENU key and Configuration option and then Calibration USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Se
23. ply decay unplug the balance from the mains and then plug it again after few seconds 4 It is forbidden to make any repairs by unauthorised persons 5 To repair the scale please contact an authorised service centre Balances can be sent for repair as messenger delivery only in original package if not there is a risk of damaging the balance and loosing guarantee Measuring problems Problem Solution Reduce temperature A sample burns down Use glass fibre filter on the top of the sample Reduce sample quantity and distribute it uniformly Increase temperature Drying lasts too long Reduce sample mass A sample loses weight Take out the pan and put a sample outside the before measurement chamber A sample is liquid or paste Use glass fibre filter A sample does not consist of enough volatile matters Enlarge a sample USER MANUAL 35 Troubleshooting Display indication Possible cause Remedy Initial heating Ts The temperature sensor is Contact an authorised service temperature exceeds damaged point 105 C the sensor does not react when touched with a finger Initial heating Ts The heater is damaged Replace the heater temperature does not reach 105 C the halogen heater s do not light Test Auto tests in progress electronic wait for 1 minute unit damage The balance is during zeroing mechanical damage wait for 1 minute check if the balance is placed on s
24. r Samples quantity 3 When choosing time mode only drying time and for example 10 times shorter sample time is needed to start In Short mode additionally Samples quantity 1s needed and Samples interval should be carefully calculated end of drying is based on this parameter and on Samples quantity USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings DRYING SETTINGS Drying options Drying raport Configuration Drying temperature 120 C Mode i short mode Calculation m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 samples Sampling 10s Drying time 0 00 10s Drying profile slow Settings storing 1 Exit Settings default Exit ONOORWN 20 USER MANUAL 13 4 Drying profiles Drying profile will be used to optimization of drying process by accommodation a process to physical properties of sample material Oxidized materials or thickening on the surface need s ow or step profile Resistant materials can use fast profile The choice of profile and his parameters should be a result of experience with examinated material DRYING SETTINGS Drying temperature 120 C Mode short mode Calculation gt m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2 samples After choosing a profile set proper See is arameters for example t1 and T1 Drying time 0 00 10s p p f Drying profile standard l eg Song Attention Final drying temperature is inscribed only in Standard profile or in Drying setting main men
25. rements The most common method of homogenizing a sample is mixing The other method is to draw few samples from different but specific points in a substance and calculate an average value Another to draw few samples from different points in a substance mix them and draw a sample from the mixed samples Sampling method depends on the object of a research For quality purpose many representative samples are analysed In production control it is enough to assure sampling repeatability which enables to study a tendency While preparing and drawing it is important that the sample does not absorb moisture from the environment it is advised that operation time is as short as possible If it is necessary to analyse more than one sample at the same time the samples should be closed in plastic bags or other isolated containers Give attention that samples must not lose moisture inside the container the container should not consist of to much air the moisture condensed on the sides of the container should be mixed with the sample again 11 4 Tools requirements Tools and instruments used in preparation process may affect measurement accuracy so it is advised not to use tools that transmit heat as it makes the sample lose moisture before analysis Use only special mills and pestles In case of liquids with consisting of solid materials use a glass mixer a spoon or a magnetic mixer 11 5 Single use pans To analyse the moisture pu
26. s parameters are set by user on the basis of law norms available chemical physics data or they are matched experimentally Parameters table for typical materials is contained in the A appendix Moisture analyzers are designed to work in food industry construction materials industry biotechnology pharmacy environment protection and others Main field of use is quality control 6 Technical data Technical data Model ATS60 ATS120 ATS210 BTS110D BTS110 Capacity Max 60g 120g 210g 110g 110g Reading unit d 1mg 1mg 1mg 5mg 10mg Working temperature 18 33 C 18 33 C Humidity readout precision 0 01 0 1 Humidity measurement 0 1 2g sample 10 596 2g sample 1 2g sample repeatability 0 04 5g sample 0 2 5g sample 0 4 5g sample Settings memory 20 drying programs Maximal drying temperature 160 C Sample time 1 180s Maximal drying time 10h Halogen radiators 2x60W 75mm Drying chamber heating time to 100 C 1 min Pan size 90mm Drying chamber dimensions 108 x 20mm Connections RS232C to printer or computer USB to computer PS2 to computer keyboard Power Supply 230V 50Hz 130VA Dimensions 185 x 290 x 170mm Balance weight 3 9kg 2 8kg Recommended calibration weight OIML F2 50g F2 100g F2 200g F2 100g F2 100g Supply protection fuse WTA T 3 15A 250V USER MANUAL 7 Keys and indicators ne MENU CLR t START T STOP ES ENTER Tc Indicator Ui B 12 T
27. t a sample on a single use pan and place it in the dryer chamber Using non reusable pan helps to avoid false results by remains of previous samples 10 single use pans are provided with the moisture analyser Any quantity may be delivered on demand 14 USER MANUAL 11 6 Placing a sample A sample should be placed uniformly all over the pan so that heat propagates equally all over the sample and dries whole sample effectively and quickly without leaving wet places Correct Incorrect z Attention Due to temperature sensor localisation max sample height is 10mm When substance ply is too thick surface layers will be heated too much and internal not enough This may result in burning the sample or surface incrustation which will make drying process difficult and measuring result false A sample should be placed in uniformed layers 2 5mm thick weighing 5 15g depending on a substance 11 7 Glass fibre filter When drying liquids pastes or substances that may melt or loose liquid during drying it is advised to use glass fibre filters Filters ensure equal liquid distribution or in case solid materials avoiding burning a sample 11 8 Practical notes Put a sample on the pan as quickly as possible to avoid losing moisture Temperature inside the chamber is much higher than outside so the sample may evaporate partly before measurement begins which will result in a false result When analysing the same su
28. table ground not affected by vibrations Tare range exceeded Tare key pressed during zero Balance indications must be indication different than zero Zeroing range Permissible zeroing range was Remove the load from the pan exceeded exceeded Weighing range Permissible weighing range Reduce the load exceeded Max 9e was exceeded Measuring range exceeded Upper limit of analog digital transducer measuring range was exceeded Remove the load from the pan Measuring range exceeded Lower limit of analog digital transducer measuring range was exceeded Check if there are all necessary pan elements 36 USER MANUAL Declaration of Conformity C C We AXIS Sp lka z 0 0 80 125 Gdansk ul Kartuska 375B Poland confirm with all responsibility that moisture analysers ATS60 ATS120 ATS210 oraz BTS110 i BTSIO0D marked with CE mark comply with the following l EN 61010 1 standard Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use General requirements harmonized with the directive 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EN 55022 2000 standard Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment and IEC 61000 4 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 3 Testing and measurement techniques Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic field immunity test har
29. to call earlier settings saved in memory You enter the menu and choose option Memory settings and choose memory cell number where settings where earlier made USER MENU 1 Drying settings 2 Memory settings 3 Drying options 4 Drying raport 5 Configuration MEMORY SETTINGS Memory locat lt 1 gt Settings Time mode m0 m m0 100 IK wwvtacz Ts 45 C ts 0 05 45s MEMORY SETTINGS Memory locat 12 Settings Time mode Ts 45 C m0 m m0 100 ts 0 05 45s IK vant lanzana tn ANA USER MANUAL 23 13 6 Initial moisture analysis To determine optimal drying parameters for unknown sample it is recommended to perform initial measurement with activated drying chart displaying To do this set the following drying parameters see Drying parameters setting Operation Mode Time mode Calculation method m0 m m0 100 Drying temperature organic substances 80 120 C inorganic substances 140 160 C Samples quantity do not set Sampling interval 1 second Drying time set time after which the sample will be definitely dried More information regarding temperature and drying time in A appendix To activate displaying of drying chart which will be visible on the display instead of humidity indication perform the following actions USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport Configuration Settings de
30. ttings default Exit CONFIGURATION 1 Units 2 Auto zeroing 3 Interface 4 LCD settings 5 Language 6 7 8 9 1 CALIBRATION 1 Calibration 2 Load 100g 3 Exit Time amp date Keyboard Defaults Calibration CALIBRATION 0 Info Exit 1 Calibration 2 Load lt 20g gt lt 50g gt lt 100g gt lt gt 3 Exit Load enables to inscribe standard mass value that will be used to calibrate User can choose from few values or inscribe his own value USER MANUAL 33 After setting the standard of mass prepare single use pan put the standard and choose Calibration option by pressing ENTER CONFIGURATION Units Auto zeroing Interface LCD settings Language Time amp date Keyboard Defaults Calibration 0 Info Exit AIOONDORWN CALIBRATION 1 Calibration 2 Load 100g 3 Exit CALIBRATION Please wait CALIBRATION Taring CALIBRATION Put load Put the standard of mass on the pan CALIBRATION Please wait ae Displaying standard of mass value means that 100 000g the calibration is done 34 USER MANUAL 19 Maintenance and repairs of small defects 1 A moisture analyser should be kept clean 2 Take care that no dirt gets between the casing and the pan If found any remove the pan lift it up remove dirt and then replace the pan 3 In case of improper operation caused by a short lasting power sup
31. u ONDAN DRYING PROFILE Drying profile standard T 120 C T Exit 120 C DRYING PROFILE Drying profile slow t1 100s T Exit 120 C NS t1 DRYING PROFILE Drying profile step t1 100s T T1 60 C t2 100s 120 C T2 90 C Exit 1 t2 DRYING PROFILE Drying profile fast t1 100s T1 T1 140 C T Exit 120 C t1 t USER MANUAL 21 13 5 Moisture analyzer memory The moisture analyser enables to save 10 different drying settings Saved settings are kept in the memory even after unplugging balance from the mains 13 5 1 Saving settings In order to store a few settings follow the instructions below Set the necessary drying settings as mentioned earlier choose Settings storing and choose memory cell where the sets will be saved USER MENU Drying settings Memory settings Drying options Drying raport DRYING SETTINGS Mode short mode Calculation m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2samples Sampling 10s Drying time 0 00 10s Drying profile standard Settings storing 1 Exit DRYING SETTINGS Mode short mode Calculation m0 m m0 100 Samples quantity 2samples Sampling 1 10s Drying time i 0 00 10s Drying profile standard Settings storing 1 Exit DRYING SETTINGS Save settings NO YES DRYING SETTINGS Saving 22 USER MANUAL 13 5 2 Loading saved settings In order
32. which allows to include approx 10 samples in time of characteristic bending If drying is finished too quickly increase Samples quantity or Sampling time Notes 1 Before main measurement remember about deactivating of chart displaying 2 To improve operation it is possible to use Promas software available on demand which generates precise drying chart USER MANUAL 25 14 Proper moisture Before measurement carefully prepare the sample as described in chapter Description of Thermogravimetric Analysis and set correct drying parameters see the diagram in chapter 11 6 description of the way of settting is in 11 4 m0 m m0 100 Ts 120 C tp 1sek Place an empty single use pan and T 80 23 C tare the balance with 7 key t 0 00 00s The indication should be m 0 00g m 1 020g Open the drying chamber and m0 1 020g Q OO of using the pan handle place the single use pan with the sample on the pan support Close the chamber CSD 00 0z uus START mO mim0 10076 Ts 120 C ip sek Start the measurement choosing T 80 23 C START key t 0 00 00s In the lower line the time left to m 1 020g 0 00 end the measurement and m0 1 020g successive measurement number is CSD 00 01 29s nr drying sample displayed Drying in progress is signalised with alternating SAMPLE DRYING communicate m0 m m0 100 Ts 120 C tp sek Wait until END communicate T 80 23 C appears Now read the result t 0 00 0
33. y m on off standby enter to menu deleting operation switching modes drying weighing navigation key measurement start drying navigation key natychmiastowe zakonczenie suszenia navigation key printout transmission of the result navigation key confirmation option choice tare zeroing scale signalling stabilization of measurement result USER MANUAL 8 Preparation to work During heating the halogen heaters warm up to very high temperature When drying chamber is opened avoid touching the heaters as it may cause severe burns or damage the heaters Dryer chamber cover 3 heats up to 40 C but perforated cover may heat up over 60 C Do not touch the top cover during drying as it may cause severe burns SA z T 9 USER MANUAL Take all contents out of a package the moisture analyser and packed separately the tin pan shield single use pans the pan handle and the pan support It is recommended to keep the original scale package in order to transport the balance safely in future Place the balance on a stable ground not affected by mechanical vibrations and airflows Level the balance with rotating legs 9 so that the air bubble in water level 0 at the back of the balance is in the middle and the moisture analyser rests on all four legs Open the drying chamber 3 by lifting it by a grip at the front Insert the window 13 into chamber cover edges of th

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