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Operating instructions HR83 and HR83-P Moisture

1. For exact horizontal positioning the Moisture Analyzer has a level indicator level and 3 leveling screws As soon as the air bubble is precisely in the middle of the cross hairs the instrument is exactly horizontal To level it proceed as follows Position your Moisture Analyzer at the selected location Screw in the right front leveling screw completely Cit is not needed for level ing The instrument is now standing on the front left nonadjustable foot as well as on the two rear leveling screws Turn the two rear leveling screws until the air bubble is located in the middle of the level indicator The arrows and the leveling screw designations R right rear leveling screw L left rear leveling screw on the cross hairs will facilitate the setting On Off Your first measurement in next to no time 13 If the air bubble is located at the bottom left for instance the inscription indicates the right leveling screw must be turned in a clockwise direction Unscrew the front right leveling screw until it contacts the support and the instrument is resting firmly on all 4 feet Ensure that the air bubble remains in the center of the level indicator Note The instrument should be releveled each time its location is changed Connect the instrument to the power supply Warning If the power cable supplied is no
2. Your first measurement in next to no time 17 Press the Menu key You are now already in the menu Press the Accept entry or Menu key repeatedly until the display shown opposite for entry of the time appears Important Do not press any other key otherwise you could possibly change the factory settings of your instrument Use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to set the time 00 00 23 59 By pressing and holding the keys you can accelerate the change in the time Confirm your setting with the Accept entry key The instrument stores the time After confirmation of the time the display for entry of the current date ap pears Use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to set the date in the format Day Month Year DD MM YY By pressing and holding the keys you can accelerate the change in the date Confirm your entry with the Accept entry key and the instrument stores the date Note With US English as the dialog language the following applies to entry of the date format Month Day Year MM DD YY This completes your entry of the date and time and you can now quit the menu by pressing the Reset key Your settings are stored and remain so even in the event of a power failure The Moisture Analyzer is now ready for your first measurement Your first measurement in next fo no time 18 2 6 Your first measurement After you have successf
3. ERR ER 4 Reset Z 5 5Y5TEM ERR AEE aS dure or a corrective action is necessary as the limits of a value range have been violated or because a general operating error exists Application errors are reported by your instrument with an audio signal Further the message ERROR appears in the display followed by the error number You will find a list of all application errors in the next Section If your instrument is equipped with a built in printer you can print the error message in clear text with the Print key Before you can continue working you must delete the error message with _the Reset key System errors indicate that a program or hardware error exists The mes sage SYSTEM ERR appears in the display and the error number is shown in the top right corner In such a case disconnect the instrument from the power supply Should the error reappear after reconnection to the power supply contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer to arrange an appointment for diagnosis and repair Note the error number in order to facilitate the work of the service engineer If problems arise on occasion 97 8 2 Meaning of the error messages In this Section you will find all error messages which appear in the display the text of the error record on the printer the reason for the error message and directions on how to rectify the error Display Error 1 edo m ae ee cdl Printout Weigh
4. This symbol indicates additional information and directions which facilitate your handling of the instrument and contribute to proper and economical use me These instructions are also available in foreign languages Should you require a set of instruc tions in a different language please contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer You will find the address of your nearest dealer in the attached Declaration of Conformity 11780294 Your first measurement in next to no time 11 2 Your first measurement in next to no time In the Section you will learn how to put your new Moisture Analyzer into operation and obtain measurement results within a very short space of time 2 1 Unpacking and checking the standard equipment Open the package and remove the instrument and the accessories Check the completeness of the delivery The following accessories are part of the standard equipment of your new Moisture Analyzer 80 aluminum sample pans 1 sample holder 1 sample handler 1 specimen sample circular absorbent glass fiber filter 1 draft shield element 1 power cable 1 set of operating instructions 1 set of short form operating instructions 1 Application brochure Guide to Moisture Analysis 1 CE declaration of conformity in separate brochure 11780294 Setup instructions Remove the wrapping from the instrument Check the instrument for transport damage Immediately inform your METTLER TOLEDO dealer if
5. Depending on the settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 the data printout can contain other information which is described in the relevant sections Section 5 4 1 5 4 6 4 12 Procedure Weighing in of the sample Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 47 AutoMet test measurement TEST MEASUREMENT METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Method 34 TOBACCO cis HAVANNA C2 CHARGE 4711 C3 SYSTEM B C4 H MUSTER Switchoff mode Standard drying Drying temp 120 C Disp mode 0 100 MC Max Time 30 00 min Target 16 80 MC Start weight 2 543 g 0 00 min 0 00 MC 0 30 min 1 96 MC 7 30 min 15 28 MC 7 30 min 15 42 MC Switchoff mode 2 Time 7 42 min Result 15 81 MC 2 141 g 8 00 min 16 12 MC Switchoff mode 5 Time 11 22 min Result 16 91 MC 2 113 g Total time 12 33 min Dry weight 2 108 g End result 17 11 MC kkkxkxkxkxkkk xkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkk AutoMet Target reached Time 8 22 min Switchoff mode F 1 mg 75 sec kkkxkxkkxkkk xkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkxk gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt MANUAL lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 30 06 03 15 50 2 AutoMet test measurement helps you to save time when developing methods It also enables you to obtain a result with your Moisture Ana lyzer that corresponds most closely to the reference value for the chosen temperature and sample quantity For AutoMet test measuremen
6. Italian CItaliano Spanish Espanol Russian Russian British English CEnglish EU American English English US Note If you select American English English US as the dialog language the date format is changed and appears on all records in the American notation Cmonth day year The menu basic settings of the instrument 90 6 24 Menu overview HR83 Password protection LOLEAR ABORT LELERR Functions Balance Adjustment and Test 0 1 81 0 Heating module Adjustment and Test 100 160 C 1 var Temp Reset to factory settings Clear method memory clear completely Settings Enter current 1 time Enter current date Set vibration adapter Automatic manual sample champer Set audio signal Protect settings Selecting the setting within a menu item Quits the menu without saving the last menu item Resef you changed lt Saves the menu item and skips to the next menu T d item Activate deactivate symbol display Switch built in printer on off Activate deactivate company name Select record length Activate deactivate free print interval 11 Stat and Journal Function Selective clearing of code lines Define test weight Balance Test 14 Define tolerance Balance
7. a rv zal za co Pal rv zal 2 co ral LI r zal zal cI 7a Ea r zal 2 cI a Display Printout Cause Remedy Display Printout Cause Remedy Display Printout Cause Remedy Display Printout Cause Remedy Display Printout Cause Remedy Display Printout Cause Remedy Error 6 Not activated in menu Keypad has been locked in menu printer deactivated in menu Remove keypad locking activate printer in menu Error 7 Timer not activated The selected switch off criterion does not allow entry of a time Select Timed switch off as switch off criterion Error 8 Entry missing In the heating module adjustment the wait time of 10 minutes for entry of the temperature value has been exceeded Repeat heating module adjustment and enter temperature values before elapse of the wait time Error 9 Function error Undefined condition Press Reset key or briefly switch instrument off then on again with the On Off key If this error appears in the calibration please contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer Error 10 Temperature gt Start Temp Sample chamber has not cooled down sufficiently or the standby temperature Section 5 4 5 was set higher than the drying temperature Allow the instrument to cool down to the starting temperature or reduce the standby temperature Error 11
8. Menu 8 PRINT ON Menu 8 PRINT DFF In the factory this item is switched on ON If you wish to switch the printer off select OFF and confirm this with the Accept entry key 6 16 Entering company name for printed records In this menu item you can define whether the name of your company or any other text e g the name of the department should appear at the very top of the printout in the record header There are two lines available Menu 9 COMPANY OFF Menu 9 COMPANY ON 9 In the factory this item is switched off OFF If you wish to print your company name select ON and confirm this with the Accept entry key Now enter the name press the A Z key A flashing A appears at the first input position on the extreme left and signals that the instrument is ready for your entry You can now use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select the first letter of the name uppercase letters only or special characters etc Confirm your selection with the A Z key The flashing A now reappears but at the second position Enter the remaining characters of the desired name up to 20 characters as described above Notes A space is symbolized by the underline character You can remove wrong characters with the Delete key and then correct your entry Nou The menu b
9. 6 11 Selecting operating mode of the automatic sample chamber Inthis menu item you can choose whether the automatic sample chamber should operate automatically or manually Your instrument is set in the factory to the automatic operating mode We advise you to use the manual operat ing mode for samples which contain readily volatile substances In contrast to the automatic operating mode in the manual operating mode the sample chamber does not automatically close when the Start key is pressed However the initial weight wet weight important for the determination of the moisture content is recorded In the manual operating mode you have time for further preparation of the sample e g mixing with quartz sand or even distribution of the sample while weight losses due to evaporation during the preparation time are measured from the outset As soon as the sample is ready for drying press the key Open close auto sample chamber The automatic sample chamber closes and drying starts In the manual operating mode you yourself can open the sample chamber during a drying operation e g in standby mode Section 5 4 5 In contrast to the automatic mode drying will not be stopped but simply interrupted until the automatic sample chamber is closed again Menu 4 The factory setting in this menu item is AUTO automatic operating START ANTO n mode If you wish to switch to the manual operating mode select MAN ad and confirm this wit
10. You are now familiar with all the parameters of your Moisture Analyzer and have defined all values for your sample The instrument is now ready for the determination of your own samples In this Section you will learn how to perform measurements print out the measurement results and stop the measurement process Switch the instrument on with On Off key ono The status display User guide symbolizes the initial status of the instru ment when the automatic sample chamber is closed Press the Open close auto sample chamber key and the automatic sample chamber opens Always ensure sufficient free space in front of the instrument since the emerging sample chamber could knock over objects in its path or push them off the bench Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 43 The status display User guide now prompis you to load the empty sample pan and tare the balance Position the empty sample pan in the sample pan handler Place the sample pan handler in the automatic sample chamber Ensure that the tongue of the sample pan handler lies exactly in the slot of the draft shield element The pan must lie flat in the pan holde Note We advise you to work with the sample pan handler at all times The pan handler is ergonomic safe and provides protection against burns due to the hot sample pan Press the Tare Zero key This sets the integral balance t
11. Basic information on data interchange with the instrument The instrument receives commands from the system and acknowledges the command with an appropriate re sponse Command formats Commands sent to the instrument comprise one or more characters of the ASCII character set Here the following must be noted e Enter commands only in uppercase e The possible parameters of the command must be separated from one another and from the command name by a space ASCII 32 dec in this description represented as u e The possible input for text is a sequence of characters of the 8 bit ASCII character set from 32 dec to 255 dec e Each command must be closed by Cel ASCII 13 dec 10 dec The characters CL which can be inputted using the Enter or Return key of most entry keypads are not listed in this description but it is essential they be included for communication with the instrument Example S Send stable weight value Command s Send the current stable net weight value Response SuS uWeightValue Unit Current stable weight value in unit actually set under unit 1 SuI Command not executable balance is currently executing another command e g taring or timeout as stability was not reached Sut Balance in overload range Su Balance in underload range Example Command Ss Send a stable weight value Response SuSuuuuu50 000ug The current stable weight value is 50 000 g Further useful information 110 The MT SI
12. Error 10 appears Section 8 2 Inthe data printouts the temperature extension is documented as shown at left To ensure you do not lose your overview of the 40 methods you can Print out a list of all methods or record the parameters of a particular method Note Please note that these print functions are available only in the standby mode of the instrument and not during a measurement How fo print out a list of all methods Press the Method key Methods facilitate your work 64 METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 o1 MARGARINE 02 MARGARINE LIGHT 105 03 KETCHUP 04 05 ORANGE JUICE 06 40 30 06 03 15 48 Rese Tt Press the Print key The list with the designations of all methods will be printed out After the list has been printed out press the Reset key to return the instru ment to the standby mode How fo print out the settings of a particular method Method Thy Ww hhh MARGARINE METHODS PARAMETERS PHARMA LTD CENTRAL LABORATORY METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Method 34 SODIUM TARTRATE Cis CHECK Switchoff mode 3 Gentle drying Drying temp 150 C Disp mode 0 100 MC Print interval 1 00 min Target weight 2 500 g Active 10 30 06 03 15 50 Call up the desired method if not already act
13. F Field for signature of the person who performed the Moisture determina tion Note Depending on the settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 the data printout can contain other information which is described in the relevant sections Section 5 4 1 5 4 6 Special events are recorded in the measurement record as fol lows Soar Inthe manual operating mode of the automatic sample chamber the sample chamber was opened and closed during the drying ee operation When the automatic sample chamber is open drying is interrupted and then continued when the chamber is closed Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 42 The Reset key has been pressed The drying process is aborted Reset Oso min 24 73 smc and the measurement result at the time of the abort is not evalu 8 00 min 24 55 MC ated as it could be wrong gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt ABORT lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 30 06 03 15 26 ee The drying process has been stopped manually with the Stop NS 0 8 ae bare sae ane key The elapsed drying time at the time of the stop and the Dry weight 1 916 g measurement result are recorded Please note that with manual End result 24 67 MC stop the final result only shows the moisture content after the manually determined total duration gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt MANUAL lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 2 30 06 03 215 27 lt 4 10 Performing a measurement
14. PW Wrong entry Password was entered incorrectly Enter password correctly Display Printout Cause pea pa a DH co ru Remedy Display Cause Gad setae ee ee 4 Display Cause Gt Sete Sy Display CIC ha It Cause my ca Let Remedy 8 3 Whatif Remedy Remedy If problems arise on occasion 99 Error 12 Password protection PW 1 The method parameters are protected by a password PW 1 Reset password PW 1 change the methods and set a new PW 1 Underload Load the sample pan holder Overload Decrease the weight of your sample RAM LOST The installed battery is discharged the equipment was dis connected from the power supply for a longer periode or the instrument is faulty Charge battery connect instrument to the power supply for 5 hours and then reenter all settings If the error reappears contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer the display remains dark after switching on no line voltage power cable not connected blown power line fuses instrument faulty Ensure that the instrument is connected to the power supply and that power supply is actually supplied Check the power line fuses of the instrument and replace if necessary see Section 7 3 If the instrument still refuses to function contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer after switching on 0 000 flashes in the display The sample pa
15. Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 41 Structure of the extended measurement record In addition to the data provided in the standard length measurement records see Section 4 9 the extended records contain the following information w MOISTURE DETERMINATION COFFEE LTD PRODUCTION XY METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Balance Adjustment 52 Dryer Unit Adjustm 23 Measurement 12 Method 38 COFFEE POWDER C1 QUALITY CHECK C2 BEFORE PACKING C3 CHARGE 4711 C4 HANS MUSTER Switchoff mode F 1 mg 35 sec Gentle drying Ramp time 1 00 min Drying temp 105 C Disp mode 0 100 SMC Start weight 2 507 g 1 00 min 1 19 MC 2 00 min 2 94 MC 3 00 min 3 65 MC 4 00 min 3 77 MC Total time 4 12 min Dry weight 2 412 g Moisture 0 095 g End result 3 79 MC Signature 20 min 24 min 28 min 30 min ocooo A Identification consecutive number of the balance adjustment allows assignment of the measurement record to the appropriate adjustment record B Identification consecutive number of the heating module adjustment allows assignment of the measurement record to the appropriate adjust ment record C Consecutive number of the measurement corresponds to the sample size or the number of measurement results in the statistics D Ramp time time between the start of drying and attainment of the final temperature E Moisture content
16. Accept entry to confirm Now enter the factor in the flashing field You can alter it using the Scroll PPB up and Scroll down keys or enter any value between 1 and 100 via the numeric keypad Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input In MC DC AM or AD display mode defining a F F G does not oe wei oe convert the final result kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Factor g 20 Calculated end result 0 760 EEEE EE EEEE EEEE EEEE EEE E E 5 4 4 Compiling methods You can compile two methods which means that the second measurement is performed automatically after the first one The tare value from the first measurement is automatically used for the second The dry weight from the first measurement serves as the starting weight for the second measurement E Men _ Press the Method key followed by the Menu key to open the Method menu Method compilation is deactivated NO as the factory setting ATIM NG E If you wish to enable method compilation ADD M use the Scroll up ADIM and Scroll down keys to select YES and then press Accept entry to confirm Now enter the method you wish to add in the flashing field enter the ADIM number via the numeric keypad Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input MOISTURE DETERMINATION METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Method 04 RE
17. If grams have been selected as the display unit the dry weight is displayed You can use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to view the data of the other recorded measurements in turn Note With the Reset key you can terminate the display of the measured value journal at any time the measured values will not be deleted If your instrument is equipped with a built in printer you can print out the entire journal on the printer with the Print key In addition to the data in the display the date of every measurement will be printed out Methods facilitate your work 66 After pressing the Accept entry key you are asked if you wish to clear the CLEAR NO lt measured value journal D The suggested answer is NO If you do not wish to clear the measured value journal press the Accept entry key now to confirm your selection and quit the journal display The journal will continue to be kept with the measured values already recorded LA If you wish to clear the journal use the Scroll up or Scroll down key CLEAR y mA Let to select the response YES V Then press the Accept entry key to confirm your selection The existing T journal will be cleared and a new journal created Note If you do not want measured data to be recorded in the instrument O you can switch off the journal function in the menu see Section 6 19 5 7 Meas
18. Printer On Company Off PHARMA LTD CENTRAL LABORATORY Record Normal Free switchoff Off Stat Journal On Clear Code 1 4 Test weight 50 000 g Test Tolerance 0 002 g US 56 29 2 Using the menu is simple Press the Menu key fo call up the menu The first menu option is password definition Section 6 1 All other menu items can be accessed by pressing the Menu or Accept entry key repeatedly You can use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to switch between the selection possibilities within the current menu items and hence select the desired setting or execute the particular function Save changes Once you have defined your setting in a menu option press the Accept entry key The setting will be saved and the next menu option opened Do not save changes If you close a menu option by pressing the Reset key the changes made in the current menu option will not be saved Print menu settings If your instrument is equipped with a built in printer you can record all menu settings To do this simply press the Menu key followed by the Print key The following Sections will acquaint you with the individual menu items The order corresponds exactly to that in the menu The menu basic settings of the instrument 70 6 1 Password protection In this menu option you can protect your instrument against accidental changes to the menu and method set tings and method changes with a 3 level passwor
19. set the HR83 can maintain a tolerance of 3 C Press the Accept entry key to start the test procedure The sample cham ber opens automatically and you are prompted to insert the temperature adjustment set Note Ensure that your instrument is in a suitable location see Section 2 2 Press the Start key to initiate the test procedure The sample chamber closes and the test for the two point heating module adjustment begins Now proceed as for the standard two point heating module adjustment The test record is printed out automatically The heating module test record contains the following information A Record title B Date and Time of the record printout of the heating module test C Manufacturer and Designation of the instrument D Type of the instrument E Serial number of the instrument F Version number of the software G Field for entry of the number of the temperature adjustment set used number is printed on the set H Set temperature first temperature for the test adjustment Actual temperature first temperature for the test adjustment J Tolerance this value enables the test to be graded as Passed or Failed K Set temperature second temperature for the test adjustment L Actual temperature Second temperature for the test adjustment M Test result Passed or Failed N Field for signature of the person who performed the heating module test In the T CAL menu you can pr
20. 1 to 5 are shown Once switch off criterion 2 is reached the result changes only slightly In order to reach the target value 90 AutoMet proposes switch off criterion 3 AutoMet test measurement is a quick way of determining your method parameters However you must always personally check the suitability of switch off criteria and other method parameters for the intended purpose e g by analyzing samples with different moisture contents Note Test measurements are not entered in the journal or the statistics Sections 5 6 and 5 7 Methods facilitate your work 51 5 Methods facilitate your work Methods simplify and accelerate your daily work In this Section you will learn how you compile print out and change methods and how to use them You will also become acquainted with the journal function and the sta tistics You will find an overview diagram of all menu options in Section 5 4 5 1 What is a method Perhaps you remember In Section 4 you became acquainted with all the parameters and setting possibilities you can use to match your Moisture Analyzer to a particular measurement task If you have to change samples frequently during your work the methods save you having to reenter the parameters and preclude wrong settings Methods thus make it easier for you to switch between different types of samples Methods qos prog Drying temp Drying time Print interval Target weight Margarine 1
21. 200 C without time limi tation Free switch off criterion switch off criterion F MG 1 10 mg 5 180 sec Free factor MC correction factor a 0 500 2 000 Free factor g calculated result 4 1 100 Method compilation AIIM High resolution 0 0001 g 4g 40 100 C PER VAR 30 30 480 min M IN YES agg 0 00 23 59 Drying temperature up to 200 C without time limitation Methods facilitate your work 56 5 4 1 Freely selectable switch off criterion The free switch off criterion switch off criterion F is based on the principle of the mean weight loss per unit of time As soon as this drops below the preset value the measurement is automatically ended Alternatively the free switch off criterion can be determined automatically with the AutoMet function and stored with the method see Section 4 12 AutoMet test measurement Press the Method key followed by the Menu key fo open the Method r Men _ menu The free switch off criterion is deactivated NO as the factory set PSL NG ting If you wish to set a free switch off criterion use the Scroll up and Scroll PSE YES lt down keys to select YES and then press Accept entry to confirm A flashing 1 will appear in the display Then use the Scroll up and S
22. 4 Switchoff criterion Loss lt 1 mg 50 Sec Qoispiay mode result MC moisture content Standard drying 70 C 30 sec 2 500 g 0 A method contains all settings for a particular sample It can be recalled at a keystroke and your instrument immediately operates with the correspond ing settings You have 40 methods freely available The following parameters which you have already learned in section 4 form part of a method Drying program Drying temperature Switch off criterion Drying time depends on switch off criterion Display mode Print interval Target weight for weighing in aid Settings in the Method menu Section 5 4 Each method has its own measured value journal and ifs own measured value statistics You will find information on the journal and statistics in Sections 5 6 and 5 7 Work with methods is divided into two stages in the setting stage you define the parameters of the method and name the method In the utiliza tion stage you perform routine measurements with different samples When switching from one sample to the next you do not have to change any settings you need simply select the method suitable for the sample You will find information on how to use and set up of methods in the following Sections Methods facilitate your work 52 5 2 Recalling a method To activate all settings for a particular sample simply call up the associated method After r
23. CHARGE 4711 C4 HANS MUSTER Switchoff mode F 1 mg 35 sec Standard drying Drying temp 105 C Disp mode 0 100 SMC Start weight 2 507 g 1 00 min 2 51 SMC 2 00 min 3 39 SMC 3 00 min 3 71 SMC Total time 3 19 min Dry weight 2 412 g End result 3 79 SMC 30 06 03 15 14 A Record title B Company name text see Section 6 16 C Department name text see Section 6 16 D Manufacturer and Designation of the instrument E Type of the instrument F Serial number of the instrument G Version number of the software H Number and Name of the selected method see Section 5 Comment lines e g sample ID if code 1 2 3 or 4 was entered see Section 4 8 J Selected switch off criterion or set drying time K Selected drying program L Drying temperature set temperature M Selected display mode N Sample weight at start of drying O Measured value at each print interval the number of recorded measured values depends on the selected print interval and the measurement time P Total time of drying Q Dry weight of the sample in grams R Final result in the selected display mode S Date and time at the end of the measurement Notes You will find information on the dimensions of the results MC DC AM and AD in Section 4 5 Depending on the settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 the data printout can contain other information which is described in the relevant sections Section 5 4 1 5 4 6
24. Definition of Code 3 comment line HA624 Definition of Code 4 comment line Methods menu HA631 Activate deactivate free switch off criterion HA632 Activate deactivate of freely selectable switch off criterion HA633 Activate deactivate free MC factor HA634 Definition to free MC factor HA635 Activate deactivate free g factor HA636 Definition of free g factor HA637 Activate deactivate link method HA638 Definition of linked method HA639 Setting of sign for free MC factor set HA641 Activate deactivate high resolution 0 1 mg 1 mg HA642 Activate deactivate standby temperature HA643 Define standby temperature HA646 Activate deactivate drying temperature up to 200 C without time limitation Weighing in aid HA650 Weighing in aid no passive active HA651 Weighing in aid definition of tolerance range Method results HA80 Inquiry of journal HA81 Inquiry of journal after a certain time HA82 Clear journal HA83 Inquiry of statistics HA84 Delete statistics HA90 Report keys HAQ1 Alphanumeric entry HAQ2 Integer entry positive values only HA93 Real entry positive values only HA94 Dote entry HA95 Time entry Further useful information 111 9 9 Optional equipment expendable material and spare parts Designation Order No Notes Optional equipment Adjustment weight 50 g Class F1 00158650 Adjustment of balance Temperature adjustment set HA TC 00214455 Adjustment of heating modul
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27. Test 15 Select dialog language For information on the separate Method menu please refer to Section 5 4 Select settings ZZ ZZg 0 001 0 010 g ZZ EI A a a Da aa a a a aa ut orm oz T ZEA Cau Mmm amr 4 t ha bkabka Zz rare lia a xamaer m Ez La E Pia Calls up the next menu item Servicing and replacing individual parts 91 7 Servicing and replacing individual parts In this Section you will learn how to keep your Moisture Analyzer in good condition and how to replace expendable parts You also find information on how to check the printer and change the printer paper and ribbon 7 1 Cleaning To obtain precise measurement results we advise you to clean the temperature sensor and the protective glass of the heating modules at regular intervals Please note the following directions for cleaning your instrument A EA Disconnect the instrument from the power supply before cleaning Open the automatic sample chamber by pulling it out Remove the draft shield element and the sample pan holder before clean ing Use a lint free cloth for cleaning Clean the exterior of the instrument and the drying compartment with a mild cleaning agent Although the housing is extremely rugged and resistant to solvents never use abrasive cleaning agents or solvents Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the instrument To clean the temperature sensor and the protective gl
28. The actual sample temperature primarily depends on the specific absorption properties of the sample C dark samples absorb more heat which can change during the measurement process There can also be differences between the temperature at the surface of the sample and the temperature inside the sample The heat output is therefore not dependent on the true sample temperature but instead is regulated by a temperature sensor underneath the halogen heating module For the reasons explained above the temperature setting on the instrument will therefore by deviate to the true sample temperature By regularly adjusting the heating module you will ensure a consistent and reproducible heat output for the entire lifetime of your instrument Note METTLER TOLEDO offers an adjustment service please contact your local dealer If you also use your instrument as a high precision lab balance you should adjust the balance at regular intervals If you replace the heating module you must adjust it using the temperature adjustment set which is available as an accessory The procedure for adjusting the balance and heating module is described in Section 6 How to obtain the best results 24 3 3 Optimum sample preparation Preparation of the sample is decisive for the speed of the measurement process and the quality of the measure ment results Please note the following basic rules for the preparation of your sample The amount of sample
29. activated If the minus or plus symbol is visible after taring the weighing in aid is activated If you want to switch on the weighing in aid press the Target weight Weighing in aid In the factory the weighing in aid is switched off OFF You can use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select either the Weighing in aid passive or Weighing in aid active setting If the Weighing in aid passive setting is selected the weighing in aid is switched on and a target weight can be defined With this setting the drying process can be started even if the sample weight lies outside the set limits These are defined by the target weight and the sample weight tolerance as a of the target weight see below With the weighing in aid set at Weighing in aid active the drying process cannot be started if the sample weight is outside the set limits You are therefore compelled to weigh in the correct quantity of sample and are prevented from inadvertently starting the drying process with the wrong sample weight After selecting the desired mode for the weighing in aid confirm your selec tion by pressing the Accept entry key Enter the desired target weight O 100 g to 80 000 g via the numeric keypad Factory setting 2 5 g and confirm with the Accept entry key EH lt talk LAE Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 37 You can now use the Scrol
30. and ATRO dry content Section 4 5 Other optional settings become available after the high resolution is activated You can activate the standby tem perature and define its parameters temperature duration and switch off time Wea Press the Method key followed by the Menu key to open the Methods Method Ment menu You can access the RES STD menu item by repeatedly pressing the Menu button The standard resolution is activated at the factory STD 7a mH Ln bet lt kat If you wish to activate the high resolution use the Scroll up and Scroll RES HIGH down keys to select HIGH and then press Accept entry to confirm ad The initial weight and the final weight as well as the result are printed with the high resolution The final result with the high resolution is shown in the display the standard resolution is used while measuring 5 4 5 1 Standby temperature If necessary you can activate the standby temperature to preheat the instrument after activating the high resolution Because of the short heat up times with halogen moisture analyzers no preheating is usually required for standard applications Under unusually heavy use a preheated instrument can sometimes improve the reproducibility of the results since the instrument is in the same climatic state with every measurement Note For the highest ac curacy a preheating period of 15 minutes is reco
31. be downloaded from www mt com moisture and www mt com moisture methods If you require information on specific applications your METTLER TOLEDO dealer will be pleased to help you Moisture determination applications must be optimized and validated by the user according to local regulations Application specific data provided by METTLER TOLEDO is intended for guidance only Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 25 4 Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer In this Section we introduce you fo the wide range of setting possibilities of your Moisture Analyzer and offer information and tips for optimum setting of the parameters 4 1 Operating principles You already performed your first measurement in Section 2 This measurement was carried out using the factory settings However your instrument offers a number of setting possibilities to match the measurement process to your specific requirements For instance you can preselect the drying temperature the type of result display and many other parameters Settings are made using the function keys These keys are right at the top of the keypad directly below the display The setting you select appears in the display directly above the associated key You will learn the available setting possibilities and the function keys in detail in the following Sections Further you will also discover how to set the drying temperature and the drying time and how to wo
32. chamber closes Congratulations You have just performed your first measurement with your new Moisture Analyzer In the following section you will find important information on the operating principle of your instrument its calibration and optimum preparation of your samples Notes on the automatic sample chamber Before every automatic closure of the automatic sample chamber an audio signal sounds For reasons of safety the open automatic sample chamber is automati cally closed after 2 minutes If a weight change occurs or a key is pressed during this time the 2 minute period starts over again How to obtain the best results 22 3 How to obtain the best results Following your first practical work with the Moisture Analyzer in this Section you will find important information on how to obtain optimum results You will discover what parameters influence the measurement process and how you can match the instrument optimally to your particular measurement task 3 1 Measurement principle of the Halogen Moisture Analyzer Your instrument performs measurements based on the thermogravimetric principle i e the moisture is determined from the weight loss of a sample dried by heating In principle your instrument thus comprises two instruments A precision i w l balance anda heating module In contrastto other thermogravimetric methods drying oven infrared microwave the Halogen Moisture Analyzer operates M te wi
33. character _ You can remove wrong characters or numbers with the Delete key and then correct your entry Numbers can be entered directly via the numeric keypad If you enter a character via the numeric keypad the instrument remains in numeric input mode and a flashing dash appears at the next input position instead of a flashing A To switch back to the text mode press the A Z key again If you want to change an existing method name e g entering a serial number proceed as follows Press the Method key The designation of the currently active method flashes in the display Methods facilitate your work 54 2 Press the Delete key to activate edit mode A flashing underline character sg is displayed after the last number or the last character flashes indicating that the system is ready for input You can then add additional characters by pressing the A Z key or a OT number key on the numeric keypad lt _ Bypressing the Delete key a second time you can delete the last character S a The second last character flashes and can be changed using the numeric keypad or the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or confirmed with the A Z key Further characters can then be added as described above As soon as you have finished entering the designation press the Accept en try key to quit the input mode the flashing character is also accepted Selecting the
34. characters with the Delete key and then correct lt yourenty LHAR BE Ea B Cod Code _ BB O Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 39 Changing a comment line If you want to change an existing comment e g increasing a sample number entering a serial number proceed as follows Press the Code key The most recently saved comment appears provided that it has not been automatically cleared see Section 6 20 Press the Delete key A flashing dash appears after the last character indicating input mode You can then add additional characters by pressing the A Z key or a number key on the numeric keypad By pressing the Delete key a second time you can delete the last character The second last character flashes and can be changed using the numeric keypad or the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or confirmed with the A Z key Further characters can then be added as described above As soon as you have finished entering your comment press the Accept entry key to quit the input mode the flashing character will also be ac cepted From now on your comment will be automatically printed out on each measurement record Defining different comment lines Press the Code key once to enter comment C1 Press the Code key repeatedly to enter comments C2 C3 and C4 Automatic clearing of comment lines after each measurement In the menu
35. completely cleared and a new set of statistics created Select the desired option and then press the Accept entry key to confirm your selection and quit the statistics display Note If you do not want measured data fo be recorded in the instrument you can switch off the statistics function in the menu see Section 6 19 The menu basic settings of the instrument 69 6 The menu basic settings of the instrument In this Section you will learn how to use the menu to define the settings your instrument uses for operation You will also find out how to adjust the integral balance and the heating module The menu is a list of selection pos sibilities which you can use fo preselect the basic setting of your instrument The menu comprises various options you will find an overview diagram of all menu options in Section 6 24 In addition to the settings which are numbered for clarity certain functions e g balance adjustment and heating module adjustment can also be performed All menu settings are retained even in the event of a power failure Menu PMSET ng Men Menu PHSET NG A om Menu PSE T YES VW Z pos Menu 4 A START AUTO a w WODANINAHAMHPWNE 10 11 12 13 14 15 S630 06 03 CONFIGURATION Password protection PW 1 on PW 2 on PW 3 off Time 15 56 Date 30 06 2003 Vibrations Medium Start Auto Beep Low Key protection Off Symbols On
36. criterion 5 1 mg 140 seconds Switch off criterion F free 1 mg to 10 mg 5 seconds to 3 minutes Further useful information 105 The graph below exemplifies the mode of operation of the switch off operation not to scale A Weight of sample Weight of sample equal VEA es i Ag p o5 Mean weight loss per unit of time Ce p Switch off criterion 1 Switch off criterion 3 Switch off criterion 5 Time Key Switch off criterion 1 rapid availability of the result suitable for determination of a trend Switch off criterion 3 Switch off criterion 5 suitable for precision measurement 9 6 Comments on certified version Approval of the built in balance is to EN 45501 OIML R76 requirements When the heating module is switched off the balance meets the applicable requirements of accuracy class 1 The metrological data are given on the certification plate rear panel of instrument Adjustment of the built in balance Before adjustment of the balance a wait time of 15 min following completion of the last heating cycle assures compliance with the calibration tolerance limits following EN 45501 OIML R76 Further useful information 106 9 7 Technical data Please note that the Moisture Analyzer will undergo continuous further development in the interest of the users METTLER TOLEDO thus reserves the right to change all technical data at any time and without prior notification Dryer Heati
37. is in a suitable location see Section 2 2 Press the Start key to initiate the adjustment process The automatic sample chamber closes and the heating module adjustment starts The heating module is heated to a temperature of 100 C You can follow this process in the temperature display The instrument waits for 15 minutes until the temperature adjustment set is displaying the temperature correctly At the end of this time a continuous audio signal sounds Read the temperature on the temperature adjustment set through the inspec tion window in the heating module and use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or the numeric keypad fo enter the value NB 1 graduation mark 2 C After entering the value press the Accept entry key The temperature must be entered within 10 minutes of the audio signal sound ing otherwise the adjustment process will be terminated and an error message outputted As this adjustment is a two point adjustment adjustment of the temperature is defined by two points namely 100 C and 160 C the heating module now heats to the second temperature 160 C Proceed exactly as you did for the first temperature After you have confirmed your entry with the Accept entry key the adjustment is at an end On completion of the adjustment the sample chamber automatically opens and you can remove the sample pan handler with the temperature adjust ment set The menu basic settings of the ins
38. lt keys to select VAR and then press Accept entry to confirm DANS Wh Now enter the desired standby time in the flashing field You can use the gt A e lt Scroll up and Scroll down keys or the numeric keypad to select the Pp AN standby time within the range of 30 minutes factory setting to 480 min utes Press the Accept entry key to confirm your entry You can now select whether you want to define a standby switch off time This defines what time standby operation is cancelled When this time is reached the instrument is no longer maintained atthe standby temperature This prevents the instrument from continuing to heat after the working day is over for example In the factory the standby switch off time is deactivated NO i e the vo instrument is permanently maintained at the standby temperature If you wish to activate the standby switch off time use the Scroll up YES lt and Scroll down keys to select YES and then press Accept entry to el confirm nae Now enter the standby switch off time in the flashing field You can use oa the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or the numeric keypad to select a z d time within the range of 0 00 23 59 factory setting is 18 00 Press the Accept entry key to confirm your entry Note The switch off time is based on the moisture analyzer s internal clo
39. motorized automatic sample chamber opens Always ensure sufficient free space in front of the instrument since the emerging automatic sample chamber could knock over objects in its path or push them off the bench Install the draft shield element only one position possible and then the sample pan holder Turn the sample pan holder until it engages In the locked position the rear arm of the sample pan holder points exactly in the direction of motion of the automatic sample chamber 4 we Press the Open close auto sample chamber key and M P the motorized automatic sample chamber closes Your first measurement in next fo no time 15 2 4 Preparing the printer If your Moisture Analyzer is not equipped with a built in printer there is no need to read this Section You can always order the built in printer at a later date and install it yourself You can prepare the built in printer for use as follows Disconnect the instrument from the power supply Swing back the cover of the printer Insert the ribbon cassette in the printer and press it down until you hear it Click into place Tension the ribbon by turning the small wheel on the left of the cassette in the direction shown by the arrow Your first measurement in next to no time 16 Place the roll of paper in the paper compartment and feed the paper hori zontally through the slot a
40. record 38 39 40 41 86 Menu 17 56 69 90 Menu overview 90 Method 52 56 63 64 71 Method memory 81 Method menu 55 70 Method menu overview 55 Method name 52 Method number 52 Method parameters 50 Method settings 70 Methods 26 51 Moisture 6 Moisture content 20 33 34 Moisture determination 24 MT SICS 109 N Numeric entries 25 Numeric keypad 25 52 53 55 86 88 0 On Off 13 16 18 98 Open close auto sample cham ber 14 18 42 83 Operating mode 83 Operating principles 25 Optional equipment 111 Overheating 8 101 P Package 11 Paper feed 16 92 Paper roll 16 111 Parameters 22 54 Password 84 98 100 Password protection 6 70 Personnel qualification 6 Poisoning 8 Power cable 13 99 Power line fuses 93 99 Power supply 12 13 111 Print 35 44 64 65 69 70 71 74 75 77 78 80 96 Print interval 35 86 100 Printer 15 85 100 111 Printer paper 92 111 Printer test 94 100 Printing out methods 63 Protecting your settings 84 Protective cover 111 Protective glass 8 92 Protective glass of the heating module 94 Q Quality assurance system 23 Ramp 26 28 Rapid drying 26 27 Ready for start 19 Ready for taring 18 Ready for weighing 19 Record 38 41 46 47 59 63 64 69 74 75 77 78 Reference Manual 103 Repeatability 103 Reset 17 21 45 64 65 67 69 70 71 72 96 98 Ribbon 15 92 111 Ribbon cassette 15 Roll of paper 16 92 Index 113 S Saf
41. slowly This behavior is typical of organic samples and is illustrated by the fine flour example shown in Figure A at the end of this section For samples whose drying curve changes very little once switch off criterion 2 has been reached 1 mg 20 seconds we recommend using switch off criterion 3 This scenario is illustrated in Figure B at the end of this section The printout shows the measuring time until the target value is reached and 1 mg gt 20 sec for switch off criterion F You can obtain the results for the fixed switch off criteria 1 to 5 from the printed test record Since drying profiles can vary slightly even when the same method param eters are used e g depending on the sample distribution we recommend repeating the AutoMet test measurement e g 3 sample throughputs when developing a method The mean value can then be stored as the method specific switch off criterion F Section 5 4 1 This procedure allows the result from the Moisture Analyzer to be matched fo the reference value as closely as possible Note When performing the AutoMet test measurement depending on the curve profile there may be slight differences between the actual switch off criterion F and the preset switch off criterion We therefore recommend car rying out a follow up measurement to confirm the suitability of the switch off criterion F determined with AutoMet Ae EEAKRALRER AER AA EE REERS AutoMet Target reached Time 3 11 mi
42. this in the pan handler from the side directly below the round flange Place the sample pan handler in the automatic sample chamber Ensure that the tongue of the pan handler fits exactly in the slot of the draft shield element The sample pan must lie flat in the pan holder Note We advise you to work with the sample pan handler at all times The pan handler is ergonomic safe and provides protection against possible burns due to the hot sample pan Press the Tare Zero key This sets the balance installed in the Moisture Analyzer to Zero For taring the automatic sample chamber closes briefly then opens again Status Ready for weighing After taring the status display flashes and prompts you to place the sample in the sample pan Place the specimen sample in the sample pan Wet the specimen sample with a few drops of water Status Ready for start The status display flashes and prompts you to start the drying process Your first measurement in next to no time 20 Press the Start key and the motorized automatic sample chamber closes The instrument starts the drying and measurement Status Drying and measurement You can follow the drying and measurement process in the display The status display uses rising bubbles to symbolize the drying pro cess The current temperature in the heating module is displayed as well as the elapsed drying time and the current drying value Fu
43. you select should be as small as possible and only as large as necessary Excessive amounts of sample require more time for drying and thus prolong the measurement process If the amount of sample is too small the measurement result may possibly not be representative The following always holds The greater the inhomogeneity of the sample the larger the amount of sample needed to obtain a repeat able result please see also the list in Section 9 1 Distribute the sample evenly over the sample pan You thus increase the surface area of the sample and facilitate heat absorption The base of the pan should be evenly covered With liquid fat containing melting and highly reflecting samples you should cover the sample with the glass fiber filter available as optional equipment HA F1 00214464 see Section 9 9 This also applies to samples which form a skin on their surface when heated The glass fiber filter ensures even and rapid heat distribution and prevents the formation of a skin impervious to moisture on the sample surface 3 4 Further information on moisture determination You will find further information on the moisture determination the importance of the parameters and the prepara tion of the samples in the Application Brochure Guide to Moisture Analysis dealing with moisture determination see Section 9 4 Useful tips and a variety of example methods comparison between Halogen Moisture Analyzer results and the oven method can
44. 0 Wet weight WW 100 During the drying the current measured value is continuously displayed in percent Weight in grams The weight of the sample is displayed and printed out in grams With this setting the Moisture Analyzer is used as a precision balance During the drying the current weight is continuously displayed in grams Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 34 3 r Before drying EA re er e beaien Before drying 0 1000 eee drying i100 1000 After drying a AM 2 DW JO ATRO moisture content The moisture content of the sample is displayed and printed out as a percentage of the dry weight DW final weight 100 When the results are printed out the ATRO moisture content is marked by AM ATRO Moisture Content e g 255 33 AM and shown as a negative value Wet weight WW Dry weight DW During the drying the current measured value is continuously displayed in percent ATRO dry content Wet weight The wet weight of the sample is displayed and printed out as a percentage of the dry weight DW final weight 100 When the results are printed out the ATRO dry content is marked by AD CATRO Dry Content e g 312 56 AD Wet weight WW AD 1 00 1 000 Dry weight DW 100 During the drying the current measured value is continuously displayed in percent Comment on the
45. 42 7 00 min 7 30 min Switchoff mode 2 Time 7 42 min Result 15 81 MC 2 141 g 11 00 min 16 56 MC Switchoff mode 5 Time 11 22 min Result 16 91 MC 2 113 g Total time 12 33 min Dry weight 2 108 g End result 17 11 MC gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt MANUAL lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt 30 06 03 15 28 If you wish to work with the switch off criterion Weight loss per unit of time and are not familiar with the behavior of the sample the test measurement will help you select the suitable setting The diagram opposite illustrates the progress of a drying The points at which the individual switch off criteria were reached 1 5 are marked MC 20 15 F 10 mei e a laren 0 Test measurement procedure Press t Switch off criterion function key to perform a test measure ment You perform a test measurement just like any other measurement You will find further information on how to perform the measurement in Section 4 10 Printing out the test measurement During the test measurement a record is printed outwhich explains exactly when and with what measurement result each switch off criterion was reached The test procedure can be ended at any time with the Stop key Automatic switch off follows after a measurement time of 8 hours Notes Test measurements are not entered in the journal or the statistics Sections 5 6 and 5 7
46. ATRO display mode If the current measured value in the ATRO display mode is greater or less than the predefined limit value i e greater than 999 99 AD or less than 999 99 AM a warning beep sounds and the instrument automatically switches the display mode from AM to MC and from AD to DC A display in the ATRO mode is no longer possible in this case even if you have started your drying operation in the MC DC or g grams display mode If your measurement series contains such an inadmissible ATRO measured value the statistical evaluation see Section 5 7 will also be performed in the new automatically selected mode Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 35 4 6 Defining the print interval One point before we start This setting possibility is available only if the built in printer is activated in the menu see Section 6 15 The print interval determines the printout frequency of the intermediate results of an ongoing measurement VN BD D 30 K b amp r M The following settings are available under this function key Printout at intervals These 6 settings allow printout of the intermediate results at fixed preset intervals You can thus trace the drying process using the printed record The following print intervals are available Printout every 5 seconds Printout every 10 seconds Printout every 30 seconds factory setting Printout every minute Printout every 2 min
47. CS commands listed below is a selected list of available commands Commands and further informa tion please refer to the Reference Manual MT SICS for Halogen Moisture Analyzers HR83 HG63 11780559 downloadable from the Internet under www mft com moisture Commands and responses MT SICS level 0 10 Inquiry of all implemented MT SICS commends 11 Inquiry of MT SICS level and MT SICS versions 12 Inquiry of instrument data I3 Inquiry of SW version and type definition number 14 Inquiry of serial number S Send stable weight value SI Send weight value immediately SIR Send weight value immediately and repeat Z Zero Zl Zero immediately Reset Commands and responses MT SICS level 1 D Display DW Weight display Display show Weight Commands and responses MT SICS level 2 DAT Date PWR Power on off P100 Print out text on the strip printer TIM Time Commands and responses MT SICS level 3 Control commands HAO1 Reset application escape HAO2 Set factory settings HAO3 Switch keypad on off HAO4 Open close automatic sample chamber HAO5 Start end drying HAO6 Trigger audio signal HAO7 Report instrument status change HAO8 Request printer record Status inquiries HA20 Inquiry of instrument status HA21 Inquiry of automatic sample chamber position HA22 Inquiry of last balance adjustment HA221 Inquiry of last balance adjustment test HA23 Inquiry of last heating module adjustment HA231 Inquiry of last heating module a
48. Drying temperature 22 23 27 28 44 Drying time 22 23 32 44 100 Equipment 11 Error messages 96 97 100 Expendable material 111 Explosion 8 Extended measurement record 41 Extension cable 13 F Factory settings 80 Fire 8 Free factor MC 57 Free factor g 58 Free print interval 35 86 Free space 14 18 Free switch off criterion 31 32 104 Freely selectable switch off crite rion 56 Function keys 25 Function symbols 84 99 Functions 71 G Gentle drying 26 28 Glass fiber filter 18 24 111 GLP 23 GMP 23 Halogen heating module 6 Halogen Moisture Analyzer 6 Heat accumulation 8 Heating module 6 8 13 20 22 23 44 75 91 92 94 101 107 111 Heating module adjustment 69 78 80 98 Heating module test 78 79 Heating module test 1 79 High resolution 60 Initial status 18 Input errors 96 Inspection window 76 79 Instrument safety 7 Interface 103 Interface cable LC RS25 111 Interface cable LC RS9 111 Interface commands 103 109 110 ISO 14001 7 ISO 9001 23 J Journal 65 71 Journal functions 87 L Language 16 89 Level 12 Level indicator 12 Leveling 12 Leveling screws 12 Line voltage 13 99 LocalCAN universal interface 7 103 Location 12 97 100 Locking keys 84 Manual printout 35 Manual switch off criterion 31 Mean value 67 Measured value journal 65 Measured value statistics 66 Measurement 11 18 42 Measurement parameters 22 Measurement
49. Moisture Analyzer 27 TEN er Step drying T a This program is suitable for the drying of substances composed of several components which vaporize at different temperatures e g ethereal oils With this program drying is performed stepwise i e the sample is preheated fo a particular temperature 1st step and kept at this temperature for the selected time hold time The temperature is then increased to the next value 2nd step and again maintained for a certain time Finally the temperature is raised to the prese lected drying temperature set temperature and held constant at this value until the end of drying With this program you can preselect the temperature and time for each step These settings are described in the Section 4 3 If only one step is needed the time of step 2 must be set to O Step drying can also be useful for the rapid determination of substances with a high moisture content Here the 1st step is set higher than the final temperature to compensate the cooling due to vaporization 4 3 Setting the drying temperature After pressing this key you can enter the drying temperature set tempera r ture The type of entry depends on the selected drying program see Section 4 2 If you have selected one of the programs Standard drying or Rapid drying you need enter only the drying temperature For the two programs Gentle drying and Step drying additional entries are required to define th
50. Moisture Analyzer HR83 and HR83 P suononsu Melee clel EDO Overview of your HR83 Halogen Moisture Analyzer 12 26 25 24 5 8 1 a II BEI 63 6262 61 57 56 55 54 53 5251 49 47 Display controls and connections of your HR8 amp 3 z Designation Info see Section Designation Info see Section onrodk FF WN Display Keypad Draft shield Automatic sample chamber Sample pan holder Heating module Inspection window and vent Level indicator level Printer cover Built in printer option Leveling screw Display of drying temperature Display of drying time Method number Selection Comment line C1 C4 Display of unit percent or grams Weighing in aid Function display Print interval Function display AutoMet Function display Display mode Function display Drying program Function display Switch off criterion Dialog display measured values menu dialog text entry etc Menu symbol Method symbol Symbol for record comment Statistics symbol Stability detector Symbol for calculated result Symbol for automatic operating mode of the automatic sample chamber Symbol for Key protection with and without password Symbol for manual operating mode of the automatic sample chamber all all 2 3 2 6 2 3 7 6 6 4 2 3 7 2 7 5 2 3 43 Symbol for audio signal device beep
51. SIN 50 Cass CRUDE PRODUCT C2 CHARGE 125 E34 SYSTEM B C4 H MUSTER Switchoff mode 3 Standard drying Drying temp 50 C Disp mode 0 100 MC Start weight 2 543 g Total time 2 44 min Dry weight 1 961 g End result 22 90 SMC 30 06 03 15 28 Method AddMet 05 RESIN 120 Switchoff mode F 1 mg 80 sec Gentle drying Drying temp 120 C Disp mode 0 100 MC Start weight 1 961 g Total time 5 33 min Dry weight 0 821 g End result 41 87 MC aaa A EO r O a Ko E esi Methods facilitate your work 59 In the adjacent record you can see for example that method 04 resin 50 has been added to method 05 resin 120 At the end of the measure ment the first method resin 50 is activated again Note Multiple compilations are not executed and a method cannot be compiled with itself Methods facilitate your work 60 5 4 5 High resolution Traditionally moisture analyzers are operated at a maximum resolution of 0 01 The following setting allows you to determine moisture content using the resolution of the built in analytical balance which is ten times higher 0 1 mg weight 0 001 moisture The high resolution is especially suitable for samples with low moisture content that contain no other high volatile substances besides water Careful sample preparation is extremely important for these kinds of samples Note High resolution is not available for the display modes ATRO moisture content
52. a Let Menu PW ca se Menu PW Menu PW Menu ca 4 Menu 4 ma Deactivate password Example PW 1 To deactivate or change the password PW as shown in this example press the Menu key and use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select YES Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input Use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select OFF Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input Enter the password and press Accept entry When you press the Accept entry key the prompt ABORT or CLEAR appears Choose CLEAR and press Accept entry to confirm Press the yo Reset key to leave the menu 6 2 The menu basic settings of the instrument 73 Adjusting the balance In this menu item you can adjust the balance of your instrument Consult Section 3 2 to learn when an adjust ment is necessary Before selecting the adjustment function ensure that the sample pan is in position Following a drying you should wait at least 30 minutes before undertaking an adjustment Menu 11 Ty hor ON TI MLS Menu TJ z WE H In Y ey lt i S ha ad The factory setting in this menu item is NO no balance adjustment Note The number above the word NO shows the number of adjustments performed to dat
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54. ance for balance test 88 Tolerance range 88 Transport arrestment 11 13 Transport case 111 Type of record 86 U Unpacking 11 User guide 18 42 V Vent over 8 Vibration adapter 82 W Weighing in 36 Weighing in aid 36 100 Weight in grams 33 Weight limits 37 Weight loss per unit of time 30 104 Weight tolerance 37 To protect your METTLER TOLEDO product s future METTLER TOLEDO Service assures the quality measuring accuracy and preservation of value of all METTLER TOLEDO products for years to come Please send for full details about our attractive terms of service Thank you 11780514 Mettler Toledo AG Laboratory amp Weighing Technologies CH 8606 Greifensee Switzerland Subject to technical changes Mettler Toledo AG 2009 11780514B 0910 2 12 www mft com For more information GWP Good Weighing Practice The global weighing guideline GWP reduces risks associated with your weighing processes and helps to e choose the appropriate balance e reduce costs by optimizing testing procedures e comply with the most common regulatory requirements gt www mt com GWP
55. asic settings of the instrument 86 Numbers can be entered directly via the numeric keypad If you enter a character via the numeric keypad the instrument remains in numeric input mode and a flashing dash appears at the next input position instead of a flashing A To switch back to the text mode press the A Z key again As soon as you have finished entering the name press the Accept entry SAMPLE LTI key i If you wish you can enter a department name for example in a second CENTRAL LABORATORY line press the Accept entry key The inputted name appears with immediate effect on the record assuming you have selected the full record see next Section 6 17 Selecting the type of record In this menu item you decide the length and hence the extent of detail of the measurement records Menu 10 l In the factory setting normal records NORM are printed out You REIRE neem E amp E will find the normal record explained in Section 4 9 Menu 10 If you wish for more detailed measurement records select FULL and ROORTR FuLL confirm this with the Accept entry key Specifications for the design of the measurement record can be found in Section 4 9 6 18 Defining the free print interval You became familiar with the preselected print intervals in Section 4 6 If the preselected values are not suitable for your application you can define a free print interval in t
56. ass of the heating module you should first open the heating module as described in Section 7 6 Carefully remove any deposits from the black temperature sensor Servicing and replacing individual parts 92 7 2 To clean the protective glass of the heating module dismantle the heating module see Section 7 6 place it on a flat work surface and clean the protective glass with a commercial glass cleaner The air inlet of the fan is located at the rear of the instrument and its exterior should be cleaned from time to time to free it from any dust deposits After the temperature sensor and or the protective glass have been cleaned we recommend adjusting the heating module Section 6 4 Changing the printer paper and ribbon Apart from the need to replace the printer paper and ribbon on occasion the built in printer requires no mainte nance Changing the printer paper The printer paper is changed as follows Open the cover of the built in printer Pull any remaining paper upwards out of the printing unit Insert a new roll of paper in the paper compartment and feed the paper horizontally through the slot at the back of the printing unit Press the Paper feed key until the leading edge of the paper exits the printing unit at the top Lead the paper through the slot in the cover of the built in printer and close the cover Servicing and r
57. ature Section 5 4 5 1 If problems arise on occasion 101 the instrument does not heat following the start The heating module is overheated and the thermal overload protection has responded The instrument is equipped with thermal overload protection bimetallic sensor which switches off the heating tube if overheating occurs If this happens the device must be reset To do this proceed as follows Disconnect the instrument from the power supply and be sure to allow the heating module to cool down for 10 minutes before you start the work The heating module is released by withdrawing the automatic sample chamber 2 3 cm Swing the heating module upward The thermal overload protection is reset by pressing the rear part of the white temperature switch The Analyzer can be restarted after closing the cover and connecting the instrument to the power supply Note If this is not possible there may be a fault e g a faulty halogen g heating module In such a case contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer After the temperature switch is reset or a heating module replaced Section SS NN 7 6 we recommend that you readjust the heating module of your Halogen N Moisture Analyzer Section 6 4 Mies If problems arise on occasion 102 the measurement results are not repeatable The samples are n
58. ble RS 0 3 m M M X order no 21900924 Set the switches on the LC RS9 box as follows 4 3 O left to right 9 4 Application brochure The application brochure for moisture determination from METTLER TOLEDO order number 11796096 www moisture guide com contains a great deal of useful information for optimum utilization of your Moisture Analyzer To order your personal copy please contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer Example methods and applications can be found at www mt com moisture and www mt com moisture methods Moisture determination applications must be optimized and validated by the user according to local regulations Application specific data provided by METTLER TOLEDO is intended for guidance only 9 5 Switch off criterion Weight loss per unit of time With the switch off criterion Weight loss per unit of time drying is automatically ended as soon as the mean weight loss A g in mg per unit of time A t in seconds drops below a preset value 5 levels are preprogrammed in the factory each with a fixed weight loss per unit of time Further a Free switch off criterion allows you to define the weight loss per unit of time yourself The following applies to the individually selectable levels A gin mg A t in seconds Switch off criterion 1 1 mg 10 seconds Switch off criterion 2 1 mg 20 seconds Switch off criterion 3 1 mg 50 seconds Switch off criterion 4 1 mg 90 seconds Switch off
59. by a service engineer The support on which the instrument is standing is not sufficiently stable Use a stable support The instrument is not stable on its 4 feet The surroundings are very unstable vibrations etc Further useful information 103 9 Further useful information 9 1 Notes on interpretation of the measurement results and the ideal sample weight The accuracy of the measurement results depends on the wet weight and the original moisture of the sample The relative accuracy of the measurement result improves with increasing wet weight While the moisture of the sample is fixed the weight of the sample can frequently be determined by the user However with increasing weight the drying process is lengthened We thus advise you to select the weight of your sample to obtain the repeatability you require You can use the following table to determine the ideal weight for your sample The table does not include the scatter due to the sample and its preparation An example will suffice A result with a repeatability of 0 1 is expected As the following table shows your sample should have a minimum weight of 2 grams Repeatability of the result Minimum sample weight 0 02 10g 0 05 4g 0 1 2g 0 2 1g 9 2 LocalCAN universal interface Your Moisture Analyzer is fitted with a modern LocalCAN universal interface This universal interface allows your instrument to interchange data with a compute
60. ck and we recommend that you check its setting If you define both a standby time and a standby switch off time the standby operation is switched off based on whichever condition is fulfilled first Methods facilitate your work 62 5 4 5 2 Recording the settings Method o1 Standbytemp 50 Time 60 Switch off 18 00 Disp mode gt gt Standby period 11 Start weight 4 9989 0 30 min 0 44 1 00 min 0 45 Total time 1 35 Dry weight 4 9743 Moisture 0 0246 End result 0 492 amp You can cancel standby operation at any time by switching off the in strument The next time the instrument is switched on it continues working with the standby settings of the most recently active method The status display opposite shows that the device is heating with the standby temperature The settings selected in the methods menu for High resolution are documented inthe printouts The figure at left shows a section from the data METHODS PARAMETERS METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 printout of a moisture measurement the figure a SN at right shows a printout of the methods setting see also Section 5 5 The specific information aoe for High resolution is shown in bold Standbytemp 50 C Time 60 min Switch off 18 00 Switchoff mode 1 Standard drying Drying temp 105 OC Disp mode g Print interval 0 30 min Methods facilitate your work 63 5 4 6 Drying temperatu
61. croll x down keys or the numeric keypad to enter the weight loss 1 mg to 10 mg in 1 mg increments Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input Now enter the time in the flashing field You can alter it in 5 second incre a SEL ments using the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or enter any value between 5 and 180 via the numeric keypad Press the Accept entry key fo confirm your input P Note To perform a measurement with a free switch off criterion it must be O y defined in the Method menu F must also be selected as the switch off criterion see Section 4 4 Methods facilitate your work 5 4 2 Free factor MC 57 The free factor F F MC 0 500 to 2 000 for the moisture content can be defined in the Method menu It is used to calculate a corrected final result e g in order to compensate for systematic deviations from the reference result Method _ PP ME NG End result 22 90 MC kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Factor MC 1 100 Calculated end result 25 19 MC KR KK KKK KR KR KKK RK KERR ERE End result 77 10 DC KKK KKK KKK KKK KEKE KEKE ER Factor MC 1 100 Calculated end result 74 81 DC Meni FROME YES gg WW ff ME SATA TAS fw he SS WI et s lt LAWNS E FF ME POS el Press the Method key followed by the Menu key to open the Method menu The fr
62. d for details of how to protect the method settings without a password see Section 6 13 Access authorization PW 1 with password PW 1 PW 2 PW 3 PW 2 PW 3 Protected area Methods Menu Methods settings settings selection and Journal Statistic Note Password protection is limited to keyboard inputs there is no protection via the LocalCAN universal inter face Set password Password protection PSE T ND P LoyE5__PW __OFF___ABORT LN LOLEAR OFF ABORT m Ls ON LILERR Pi 37 OFF ABORT ON LOILERR Password PW 1 PW 1 protects all method settings including the Method menu see Section I b amp EA R 5 4 In addition the method memory can only be cleared and the factory settings restored if PW 1 is not set Also if PW 1 is set PW 1 ON menu option 6 protecting method settings without a password is not available bl 0 Error 12 see Section 8 2 Method settings can only be defined if PW 1 is set to OFF PW 1 can be reset by entering PW 1 PW 1 OFF Note The administrator PW 1 requires only one password and can also Method menu i j i E Method _ Menu ese Section Sid use his her password level 1 to reset and redefine PW 2 and PW 3 Menu Journal Functions settings apart from password Method selection Stat PSE T NO Menu PHSET YES Me
63. d to insert the temperature adjustment set Remove the sample pan holder from the automatic sample chamber and insert the temperature adjustment set in the sample pan handler Place the sample pan handler in the automatic sample chamber Press the Start key fo initiate the test procedure The sample chamber closes and the test for the heating module adjustment begins When the target temperature is reached after a waiting time of 15 min a continuous audio signal sounds The actual temperature can be entered over a period of no more than 10 minutes To do this read the temperature on the temperature adjustment set through the inspection window in the heating module and use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or the numeric keypad to enter the value NB 1 graduation mark 2 C Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input The temperature must be entered within 10 minutes of the audio signal sounding otherwise the adjustment process will be terminated and an error message outputted The test 1 record is printed out automatically The heating module test 1 record contains the following information A Record title B Date and Time of the record printout of the heating module test C Manufacturer and Designation of the instrument D Type of the instrument E Serial number of the instrument F Version number of the software G Field for entry of the number of the temperature adjustment set used number is printed on the
64. displayed and also not transferred to the journal or incorporated in the statistics You can now read off the measurement result in the display You will find information on the interpretation of the measurement results in Section 9 1 The result and time display remain at their final values whereas the temperature continues to be updated Carefully remove the sample pan handler from the automatic sample chamber Press the Reset key to delete the final result and the time display The display can also be cleared with the Tare Zero key This facilitates ef ficient working if the next empty sample vessel has already been loaded If you do not wish to perform another measurement switch the instrument off with the On Off key After this operation the sample chamber auto matically closes Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 46 4 11 Test measurement You can use this function only if your instrument is fitted with a printer B a TEST MEASUREMENT METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Method 34 TOBACCO Cis HAVANNA C CHARGE 4711 C3 SYSTEM B C4 H MUSTER Switchoff mode T Standard drying Drying temp Disp mode Start weight 120 C 0 100 2 543 g 0 00 SMC 1 96 0 00 min 0 30 min 13 80 14 39 4 30 min 5 30 min Switchoff mode 1 Time 5 37 min Result 15 14 MC 2 158 g 15 28 15
65. djustment set sign the record and store it in a safe place This assures traceability one of the basic require ments of every quality assurance system In the T CAL menu you can print out the latest adjustment record at any time by pressing the Print key Only one original copy with signature field can be printed however Testing the heating module In this menu option you can test the temperature control on the heating module ca m Let Check the heating module adjustment with TEST The factory setting in this menu item is NO no heating module adjust ment To check the last heating module adjustment at 100 C and 160 C use the Scroll up or Scroll down keys to select TEST Press the Accept entry key to confirm your selection The menu basic settings of the instrument 78 MVV VVV VV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV VVV VVV DRYER UNIT TEST 30 06 2003 14 48 METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2200 Adjustment set ID Set Temperature 100 C Act Temperature 101 C Tolerance 3 C Set Temperature 160 C Act Tolerance Temperature 161 C 3 C Test result Passed Test performed Signature Choose the permissible tolerance as defined by your company s quality management for the heat output With the HA TCC temperature adjustment
66. djustment test HA232 Inquiry of heating module adjustment test 1 HA24 Inquiry of temperature HA25 Inquiry of drying weights HA26 Inquiry of drying data HA27 Inquiry of drying result HA28 Inquiry of drying result with free factor Instrument settings HA4O Inquiry setting of language HA401 Inquiry setting of start mode operating mode HA402 Inquiry setting of key protection reset protection HA403 Inquiry setting of printer on off HA411 Menu parameter Setting of vibration adapter HA412 Menu parameter Setting of acoustic signal HA413 Menu parameter Symbols displayed HA414 Menu parameter Activate deactivate recording of company name HA415 Menu parameter Definition of company name HA416 Menu parameter Definition of department name HA417 Menu parameter Select record length HA418 Menu parameter Activate deactivate free print interval HA419 Menu parameter Definition of free print interval HA420 Menu parameter Activate deactivate methods option HA421 Menu parameter Activate deactivate statistics and journal function HA422 Menu parameter Selective deletion of comment lines HA423 Menu parameter Definition of test weight HA424 Menu parameter Definition of test weight tolerance HA6O Select method HA61 Inquiry setting of method parameters part 1 HA62 Inquiry setting of method parameters part 2 HA621 Definition of Code 1 comment line HA622 Definition of Code 2 comment line HA623
67. e If you wish to adjust the integral balance select YES using the Scroll up or Scroll down key Press the Accept entry key to start the adjustment process The sample chamber automatically opens The flashing display then prompts you to enter the adjustment weight 50 g Note Ensure that your instrument is in a suitable location see Section 2 2 Place the requested adjustment weight in the middle of the sample pan The weight is automatically recorded Note The 50 g adjustment weight is available as optional equipment see Section 9 9 The instrument stores the determined weight value and the display prompts you fo lift off the adjustment weight Remove the adjustment weight This concludes the adjustment of the balance and the instrument automati cally quits the menu and returns to the standby mode The Moisture Analyzer is now ready for further measurements The menu basic settings of the instrument 74 6 3 w Q QHO I Weight A BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 30 06 2003 14 48 METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Balance Adjustment 159 H Weight ID 50 000 g J Adjustment performed Signature Testing the balance If your instrument is equipped with the built in printer and this is activated see Section 6 15 on completion of the balance adjustment an adjustment record will be automatically printed out with the fol
68. e Calibrated temperature adjustment set HA TCC includ 00214528 Adjustment of heating module ing test certificate at 50 C 100 C and 160 C Recalibration from HA TCC HA TCCRe including test 00214534 Recalibration with certificate certificate at 50 C 100 C and 160 C Interface cable LC RS25 RS232 25 pin 00229050 Interface cable LC RS9 RS232 9 pin 00229065 Built in printer HA P43 00214456 Reusable sample pan 00214462 Set of 3 piece steel height 6 mm HA DR1 Reusable sample pan steel height 15 mm 00013954 1 piece Transport case HA CASE 00214515 Sample pan handler HA PH 00214526 3 piece Chemically resistant protective cover HA COVER 00214533 2 piece Textile sample pan for bulky samples HA CAGE 00214695 1 piece Barcode Reader components required Barcode scanner RS232 21900879 Cable RS 0 3 m M M X 21900924 Interface cable LC RS9 RS232 9 pin 00229065 Power supply 110 V 21900883 or Power supply 230 V 21900882 Expendable material Printer paper for HA P43 00072456 Set of 5 rolls Paper roll self adhesive for HA P43 11600388 Set of 3 rolls Ribbon cassette black for printer HA P43 00065975 Set of 2 rolls Aluminum sample pan g 90 mm HA D90 00013865 Set of 80 piece Reinforced aluminum sample pan 90 mm 11113863 Set of 80 piece Glass fiber filter for liquids HA F1 00214464 Set of 100 piece Spare parts Heating module 110 V HA HM110 00214737 Heating module 230 V HA HM230 00214738 If you require ot
69. e Analyzer is a rugged precision instrument but you should still treat it care fully it will then thank you with many years of trouble free operation A Getting to know your Moisture Analyzer 9 Please comply with all notes and instructions in these operating instructions Keep the instructions in a safe place where they are immediately to hand if any points are unclear If you lose these instructions please contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer for an immediate replacement Moisture determination applications must be optimized and validated by the user according to local regulations Application specific data provided by METTLER TOLEDO is intended for guidance only 1 4 Disposal In conformance with the European Directive 2002 96 CE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE this device may not be disposed of in domestic waste This also applies to countries outside the EU per their specific requirements Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment If you have any questions please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device Should this device be passed on to other parties for private or professional use the content of this regulation must also be related Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection Getting to know your Moisture Analy
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71. e ramp or the steps The different entry procedures are described below Note The admissible input range for temperatures is 40 C 200 C Selecting drying temperature for standard drying and rapid drying Final temperature You need enter only the desired final temperature Start of drying Press the Drying temperature key and enter the desired drying temperature g lt lt see Section 4 1 a Either with the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or ie IT directly via the numeric keypad lia l Press the Accept entry key aA Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 28 Selecting drying temperature for gentle drying Final tempe rature Ramp time Start of drying RHMP 4 RHMP aig tc Ma fe LI For this temperature program you first define the so called ramp i e the time that should elapse between the start of drying and attainment of the final temperature You then select the drying temperature final temperature The ramp is started once the temperature reaches 50 C Press the Drying temperature key Entering the ramp time The instrument prompts you to define the ramp time In the factory the ramp time is set to 3 minutes Enter the desired value Press the Accept entry key Entering the drying temperature The instrument now prompts you to enter the drying temperature final temperature Enter t
72. ecall of the method all appropriate settings become immediately active Method Method 5 3 ae TYR P 3 PC Be fe ue EESE iC aS a e Ea SORP Pa PL Be eal To recall an existing method consult the next section for information on how to compile methods proceed as follows Press the Method key The fixed method numbers 01 40 flash on the screen and the name of the active method is displayed Now use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select the method Then press the Accept entry key You can also enter the method number directly via the numeric keypad All settings of the selected method are now active and you can immediately perform your measurement During the measurement the number of the active method e g method number 02 is displayed The method number and method name are printed on the measurement record If you press the Method key during the measurement the name of the active method is displayed If the name contains more than 10 characters you can view the rest of the name by pressing the Method key again Naming compiling or changing methods When you put your Moisture Analyzer into operation for the first time all 40 methods are identical and are allotted the factory setting for all parameters You can change the parameters of a method at any time except when a measurement is runni
73. ecial care With certain types of samples there is a possibility of danger to personnel or damage to tangibles through Fire or explosion Flammable or explosive substances Substances containing solvents Substances which evolve flammable or explosive gases or vapors when heated With such samples work at a drying temperature that is low enough to prevent the forma tion of flames or an explosion and wear protective goggles Should there be any uncertainty regarding the flammability of a sample always work with a small amounts of sample max 1 gram In such cases never leave the instrument unattended In cases of doubt perform a careful risk analysis Poisoning burning Substances which contain toxic or caustic components Such substances may be dried only in a fume cupboard Corrosion Substances which evolve corrosive vapors when heated e g acids In the case of such substances we advise you to work with small amounts of sample as the vapor can con dense on cooler housing parts and cause corrosion if necessary the heating module can be changed very easily by the user see Section 7 6 Please note that the user always takes responsibility and assumes liability for damage caused by use of the types of samples mentioned above Never make any modifications or constructional alterations to the instrument and use only original spare parts and optional equipment from METTLER TOLEDO Your Moistur
74. ection 2 2 Press the Accept entry key to start the test procedure The sample chamber opens automatically The flashing display then prompts you for the defined test weight Place the test weight on the balance The rest of the procedure then con tinues automatically NVV VVV VVV VVV YV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV Aj BALANCE TEST B 30 06 2003 14 48 C METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer D Type HR83 E SNR 1234567890 F SW 2 01 G Weight ID H Set Weight 50 000 g I Act Weight 50 001 g J Tolerance 0 002 g K Test result Passed L Test performed Signature The menu basic settings of the instrument 75 The display then shows you the recorded weight The test record is printed out automatically The balance test record contains the following information A Record title B Date and Time of the record printout of the balance test C Manufacturer and Designation of the instrument D Type of the instrument E Serial number of the instrument F Version number of the software G Field for entry of the number of the adjustment weight used H Test weight used set weight I Recorded weight actual weight J Tolerance for the balance test Section 6 22 K Test result Passed or Failed L Field for signature of the person who performed the balance test In the W CAL menu you can print out the latest test record at any time by pressing t
75. ee factor MC is deactivated NO as the factory setting If you wish to set the free factor F F MC use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select YES and then press Accept entry to confirm Now enter the factor in the flashing field You can alter it using the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or enter any value between 0 500 and 2 000 via the numeric keypad Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input You can specify whether the factor has a positive POS or negative CNEG sign The final result is multiplied by the method specific factor 0 500 to 2 000 in MC display mode and highlighted on the printout as the calculated final result In DC display mode if you define a free factor MC the final result DC is converted by means of the formula below and highlighted on the printout DC 100 factor x MC Note In AM AD or g display mode the final result is not converted Methods facilitate your work 58 5 4 3 Free factor g The free factor F F G 1 to 100 can be defined regardless of the display mode setting MC DC AM AD org fena l Press the Method key followed by the Menu key to open the Method menu Men The free factor F F G is deactivated NO as the factory setting FEG NO If you wish to set the free factor F F G use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select YES and then press
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77. eplacing individual parts 93 Replacing the ribbon When the print quality deteriorates replace the ribbon as follows Open the cover of the built in printer and press the projection marked PUSH on the right of the ribbon cassette Pull the ribbon cassette up and out of the instrument and insert the new cassette Thread the paper between the ribbon and the cassette Press the cassette down as far as it will go until you hear it click into place Tension the ribbon by turning the small wheel on the left of the cassette in the direction shown by the arrow After you have tensioned the ribbon close the cover of the printer Used ribbons must be disposed of in accordance with applicable cus tomer and national regulations 7 3 Replacing the power line fuses If the display of your instrument remains dark after switching on in all probability the power line fuses of the instrument are blown To change the fuses proceed as follows AN Disconnect the instrument from the power supply SED The two power line fuses for neutral and phase are located at the rear of the instrument Turn the two fuse holders with a screwdriver to the left and pull the fuse holders out of the instrument Check the condition of both fuses Replace blown fuses by those of the same type with the same rated value 5 x 20 mm T6 3H 250 V Gay VN Cy Servicing and replacing individual par
78. er Symbol for test measurement Status display User guide Key On Off Function key Switch off criterion Function key Drying program Function key Display mode Function key Print interval Key Target weight weighing in aid Key Method method selection Key Stat statistics Key Menu Key Reset Key Journal Key Code record comment Key Accept entry Key A Z alphanumeric entry Key Scroll down Key Scroll up Key Drying time Key Drying temperature Numeric keypad Key Delete Key Stop stop drying Key Tare zero Key Open close auto sample chamber Key Start start of drying Key Target Key Print Key Paper feed Power supply receptacle Power line fuses LocalCAN universal interface port 6 12 4 11 4 12 2 6 2 6 4 4 4 2 4 5 46 4 7 5 2 5 7 6 2 6 5 6 4 8 all 4 8 5 3 2 5 2 5 4 4 4 3 4 1 4 1 4 9 4 10 2 6 2 6 2 6 4 12 4 10 6 1 2 4 7 2 2 3 7 3 9 2 Contents 4 Contents 1 Getting to know your Moisture ANGIYZeL ccccccsseceeeeesseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseseeeeeeessseeeeseeeseeeeseesesseeeenenseneaess 6 1 1 IMOGUCHION IE PERE N EAA E A A EE EE E E E E E A E T E TA 6 1 2 What is the Halogen Moisture Analyzer used for ssssssssssekristskkrtit tk tt rrr tk ktr EE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEE EErEE 6 1 3 Safo MOS prian 5 sacvetsadtetaeacatoecsiy eka a da
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80. est measurement which will help you to determine om l suitable switch off criteria Section 4 11 Using AutoMet test measurement is a quick way of determining a Halogen O Moisture Analyzer method that corresponds most closely to your reference ll value target value Section 4 12 Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 33 4 5 Selecting the display mode With this function key you can select the desired type of result display You also define what values are printed on the records 0 l r 100 slh Before After drying drying 100 3 r 5 Loa Before After drying drying 3 re i g The following display modes are available Moisture content The moisture content of the sample is displayed and printed out as a percentage of the wet weight WW initial weight 100 This is the factory setting When the results are printed out the moisture content is marked by MC Moisture Content e g 11 35 MC and shown as a negative value Wet weight WW Dry weight DW MC 0 100 Wet weight WW 100 During the drying the current measured value is continuously displayed in percent Dry content The dry content of the sample is displayed and printed out as a percent age of the wet weight WW initial weight 100 When the results are printed out the dry content is marked by DC Dry Content e g 88 65 DC Dry weight DW DC 100
81. ety 7 Sample 18 Sample chamber 7 41 83 100 Sample ID 38 Sample pan 19 24 73 111 Sample pan handler 19 111 Sample pan holder 14 91 99 Sample preparation 23 Sample weight 103 Scroll down 17 25 52 69 71 Scroll up 17 25 52 69 71 Selective clearing 87 Self test 16 Servicing 91 Set password 70 71 Setting up 12 Settings 71 Signal 20 44 83 96 Spare parts 111 Special character 38 53 85 Specimen sample 18 19 Stability detector 69 100 Standard deviation 67 Standard drying 26 27 Standard equipment 11 Standard length measurement record 41 Standby switch off time 61 Standby temperature 60 Standby time 61 Start 20 43 76 78 79 83 100 Stat 66 Statistics 66 71 Statistics functions 87 Status display 7 18 42 Step drying 27 28 Stop 31 42 45 46 Switch off criterion 6 30 44 98 100 Symbol 84 System errors 96 T Tare zero 19 43 Target 47 48 49 97 Target temperature 79 Index 114 Target value 47 48 Target weight 88 Target weight Weighing in aid 36 Technical data 106 Temperature 98 Temperature adjustment set 76 78 79 111 Temperature extension 63 Temperature limitation 30 Temperature sensor 91 TEST 74 77 TEST 1 79 Test measurement 6 22 23 32 46 47 50 Test record 75 78 80 Testing the heating module 77 Textile sample pan 111 Thermogravimetric principle 6 22 23 Time 16 81 Time limit 30 Timed switch off 32 Toler
82. even on power failure Getting to know your Moisture Analyzer 7 This wealth of functions notwithstanding your Moisture Analyzer is very simple to operate The status display User guide guides you step by step through the measurement cycle You always know which particular stage in a measurement is currently being executed by the instrument and the next operating step To exclude faulty handling in routine work the keypad can be locked 3 level password protection to prevent access to all but the elementary functions The motorized automatic sample chamber offers the operating convenience you are famil iar with from compact disk CD players Moreover the motorized sample chamber opens up new possibilities for automatic operation of the instrument loading by means of robots when used with the LocalCAN universal interface installed as standard Besides operating convenience however the quality of the measurement results is still what counts above all The built in weighing cell meets the high standard which has made METTLER TOLEDO the worldwide market leader in the field of high resolution precision balances A brief word regarding standards directives and procedures for quality assurance The Moisture Analyzer con forms with all common standards and directives It supports stipulations work techniques and result records as demanded by all international quality assurance systems e g GLP Good Laboratory Practice GMP Good Manufacturin
83. ey at any time even during the measurement If your instrument has the built in printer and this has been activated the measured values are printed out at the preselected intervals You can use the Print key to output the intermediate result manually on the printer at any time The units of the intermediate result are as defined in the preselected display mode and can therefore be changed during the drying process by pressing the Display mode function key You will find an explanation of the measurement record in the Section 4 9 Ree As soon as the preselected switch off criterion is met or the selected drying time has elapsed an audio signal sounds The measurement process is now ended and the sample chamber automatically opens Warning Pan and sample may still be hot Allow them to cool before you remove the pan from the handler Auto ve Go g omin rH Lig ENI Hoe Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 45 Note You can also manually stop the measurement process prematurely at any time by pressing the Stop key With a measurement time of mini mum 30 seconds or more the result will be printed out at the time of the stop transferred to the journal see Section 5 6 and incorporated in the statistics see Section 5 7 If you abort a measurement process earlier or by using the Reset key the measurement result will not be
84. g Practice The instrument has a CE declaration of conformity and METTLER TOLEDO as the manu facturer has been awarded ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification This provides you with the assurance that your capital investment is protected in the long term by a high product quality and a comprehensive service package repairs maintenance servicing calibration service You will find further information in the following Sections of these operating instructions Please read through this information carefully to ensure you can use your instrument in an optimum and safe manner 1 3 Safety has priority Your Moisture Analyzer employs state of the art technology and meets the latest demands A regarding instrument safety This notwithstanding improper operation can endanger person nel and cause damage to tangibles For safe and dependable operation please comply with the following instructions The Moisture Analyzer is used for determining the moisture in samples Please use the instrument exclusively for this purpose Any other type of use can endanger personnel and damage the instrument or other tangibles The Moisture Analyzer must not be operated in a hazardous environment and only under the ambient conditions specified in these instructions The Moisture Analyzer may be operated only by trained personnel who are familiar with the properties of the samples used and with the handling of the instrument Your Moisture Analyzer is
85. h the Accept entry key Menu 4 h START MA 6 12 Audio signal Many processes are signalled by an audio signal e g end of drying entries error messages etc In this menu item you can select whether the audio signal should be loud soft or switched off The following settings are available Menu 5 No audio signal JEEP OFF Menu 5 Soft signal Factory setting JEER LNW Menu 5 Loud signal JEEP HIGH 1 Select the desired setting and confirm with the Accept entry key E Note The alarm clock symbol in the display indicates that an audio signal O has been activated in the menu The menu basic settings of the instrument 84 6 13 Protecting your settings against change You can protect the settings of your methods parameters e g switch off criterion drying temperature etc see Section 4 and the settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 against change by locking the appropriate keys for entries This also protects the statistics and the journal against clearance Alternatively you can work with a password which protects your method settings if the system is restored to factory settings see Section 6 1 Menu 6 The instrument is set in the factory to allow the parameters to be changed RE VPRO GFF CPROT OFF Menu 6 i If you wish to protect the settings against change selection PROT ON KEY PRET DN ee and confirm this with t
86. h the reusable sample pan the maximum sample weight is 50 g d Instrument acclimatized in room and connected to power supply for 30 minutes drying temperature 160 C Further useful information 107 Evaluation Display modes Journal fail safe Statistics fail safe 5 modes moisture dry content weight ATRO moisture con tent ATRO dry content MC DC g AM AD last 20 measurement results per method continuous per method recording of 9999 messages maxi mum Records via built in printer Option Materials Housing Coated die cast aluminum polyester Heating area Protective glass PPS polyester X5CrNi 18 10 nickel chromium steel Glass ceramics Lamp Quartz glass Reflector Gold plated TS plastic Hardware Audio signal adjustable soft loud off Data interface Inspection window Leveling Display Status display user guide Alphanumeric entry key Numeric entry keys Sample pan Thermal overload protection Dimensions w x h x d Weight ready to measure LocalCAN universal interface built in RS232C option in heating module 3 leveling screws and level indicator LCD supertwist LCD with backlighting integrated in display integrated in keypad integrated in keypad 90 mm bimetallic element switch in heating module 36 x 11 x34 cm 7 7 kg with built in printer Admissible ambient conditions Height up to Temperature range 3 Atmospheric humidity Vo
87. he Accept entry key The display shows the padlock symbol and the following settings can then 8 no longer be changed Switch off criterion Drying program Display mode Print interval Drying temperature Drying time Target weight of the weighing in aid All settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 If you press one of the locked keys an audio signal and an error mes sage see Section 8 2 draw your attention to the non availability of the corresponding function 6 14 Superimposing or removing the function symbols In this menu item you can select whether the function symbols should always be visible or only when needed In routine operation the display is easier to survey if the symbols are faded out Menu 7 In the factory the symbols are switched on ON h Tv wr m Pn R E es Lt Menu 7 If you wish to switch off the symbols select OFF and confirm this with SYMBOL OFF D the Accept entry key Note If you switch off the function keys they will be displayed for around 30 seconds when the instrument is switched on and then faded out If one of the function keys is pressed the function symbols will be shown im mediately and then faded out again 30 seconds after a function key has last been pressed The menu basic settings of the instrument 85 6 15 Switching the printer on or off In this menu item you can switch the built in printer on or off
88. he Print key Only one original copy with signature field can be printed however The test record is only printed if the balance test was performed after the last balance adjustment 6 4 Adjusting the heating module In this menu item you can adjust the temperature control of the heating module Consult Section 3 2 to learn when an adjustment of the heating module is necessary We advise you to wait at least 30 minutes after a drying Operation or previous heating module adjustment before performing the adjustment io Menu IN olen Z om 7 Z kar V The factory setting in this menu item is NO no heating module adjust ment Note The number above the word NO shows the number of adjustments performed to date If you wish to adjust the heating module select YES using the Scroll up or Scroll down key The menu basic settings of the instrument 76 LAL tay TEAL 55 Press the Accept entry key to start the adjustment process The sample chamber automatically opens and you are prompted to insert the tempera ture adjustment set Note The temperature adjustment set is available as an accessory see Section 9 9 Remove the sample pan holder from the automatic sample chamber Place the temperature adjustment set together with the sample pan handler in the sample chamber Note Ensure that your instrument
89. he data i e reset is to the factory settings Confirm your selection with the Accept entry key Menu La m mf 6 7 The menu basic settings of the instrument 81 Clearing the method memory The method memory contains the individual settings for your measurements switch off criterion display mode print interval etc and the results of your measurements statistics journal This menu item allows the method memory to be cleared Your settings will be replaced by the factory settings and statistics and journal will be cleared Menu MELK Ng Menu MELA YES HIORT CLEAR 6 8 Setting the time Warning If the method memory is cleared you will lose all individual settings with the exception of the settings in the menu The factory setting in this menu item is NO If you really wish to clear the method memory select YES and confirm this with the Accept entry key For reasons of safety you are again asked whether you really wish to clear the method memory You can abort the procedure at this point or clear the memory Confirm your selection with the Accept entry key In this menu item you enter the current time This is necessary when putting your instrument into operation for the first time and for possible corrections e g changeover from summer to winter time 1 1304H eed Set the time with the Scroll u
90. he desired temperature e g 125 C Press the Accept entry key Selecting drying temperatures for step drying Final tempe rature i ne Hold time Hold time Step 1 Step 2 j Start of drying For this temperature program you define the temperature and the hold time for each step Press the Drying temperature key I X m4 a En Eg Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 29 Entering the drying temperature and hold time for the first step The instrument prompts you to define the temperature for the first step Enter the desired temperature Press the Accept entry key The instrument now prompts you to enter the hold time for the first step Enter the desired time Press the Accept entry key Entering the drying temperature and hold time for the second step The instrument now requests entry of the temperature for the second step Enter the desired temperature Press the Accept entry key Define the hold time for the second step Press the Accept entry key Entering the final temperature Finally you enter the desired final temperature Press the Accept entry key Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 30 Temperature limitation 160 C A 200 4 50 gt t min 4 4 This function key offers you different switch off criteria A switch
91. her spare parts for your Moisture Analyzer please contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer Index 112 10 Index Symbols DC display mode 58 MC display mode 57 A A Z 38 53 85 Accept entry 17 26 52 69 71 Accuracy 103 Activate edit mode 54 AddMet 59 Adjusting the balance 73 Adjusting the heating module 75 Adjustment 23 Adjustment of the balance 73 Adjustment of the heating mod ule 75 Adjustment record 74 77 Adjustment weight 73 111 Air bubble 12 Alarm clock symbol 83 Application brochure 104 Application error 96 ATRO dry content 34 ATRO moisture content 34 Audio signal 83 96 AutoMet 6 22 48 49 50 56 AutoMet test measurement 47 48 49 50 Balance adjustment 69 73 88 Balance test 75 Barcode Reader 39 104 111 Basic setting 69 Battery 13 Built in battery 13 Built in printer 15 85 94 100 11 Burning 8 c Check the heating module adjust ment 77 79 Checking the balance adjust ment 88 Cleaning 91 Code 38 Comment 38 Comment lines 38 87 Company 85 Company name 39 85 Compiling methods 58 Computer 103 Control system 103 Corrosion 8 D Date 16 82 Deactivate password 72 Defining the test weight 88 Delete 25 38 53 85 Department name 39 Dialog language 89 Display 99 Display mode 33 44 Disposal 9 Draft shield element 14 91 Dry content 33 34 Drying and measurement 20 Drying curve 48 Drying profile 48 50 Drying program 26
92. his menu item Menu 1 In the factory the free print interval is deactivated OFF RRPROIN OFF Menu n If you wish to define a free print interval select ON and confirm this with EPATIN ON e_ _ the Accept entry key 11 Now enter the desired print interval using the Scroll up and Scroll down PARTIN ISAD n keys orthe numeric keypad between 5 seconds and 60 minutes Confirm j d your entry with the Accept entry key The free print interval is now available with its own symbol under the func R a ko y tion key Print interval The menu basic settings of the instrument 87 6 19 Switching the statistics and journal functions on and off If you do not wish to use the statistics and journal functions see Section 5 you can switch them off in this menu option This makes it easier to use the instrument if you are working with only one type of sample and therefore do not require the features of the statistics and journal functions Menu 12 The statistics and journal functions are switched on as the factory set ST Ce ON ting ST JOU ON Menu 12 To switch off the statistics and journal functions choose ST JOU OFF and STA GFF oe confirm by pressing the Accept entry key When you press the Accept entry key the prompt ABORT or CLEAR Menu ABORT 2 appears Choose CLEAR and press Accept entry
93. ic comment lines can be up to 20 characters in length and are method specific To enter a comment MOTSTURE DETERMINATION Press the Code key The input field for the record header comment ap Ee eae Code pears The name of the comment line C1 to C4 appears on the display Type HR83 I in input mode SNR 1234567890 A j g SW ee A If a comment has been entered previously it appears in the display The Method procedure for changing existing comments is described later If you want 30 COFFEE POWDER i gt a E to enter a new comment or completely overwrite an old one proceed C2 BEFORE PACKING as follows C3 CHARGE 4711 C4 HANS MUSTER Standard drying Press the A Z key A flashing A appears at the first input position on A Z _ _ the extreme left and signals that the instrument is ready for your entry a You can now use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select the first letter of the comment uppercase letters only or a special character a etc ma r a Confirm your selection with the A Z key The flashing A again appears SEH A Z butat the second position Enter a further character of the desired comment as described above Num 7 9 l i bers can be entered via the numeric keypad 4 5 6 l rn PA na 1 2 3 eu 0 lt Notes A space is symbolized by an underline character _ You can remove wrong
94. ing result unstable Cause No stability during taring or adjustment Remedy Ensure stable ambient conditions and an optimum location Also take care that no part of the sample or the sample pan touch the draft shield element or the sample pan holder Highly volatile substances in the sample also prevent a stable weigh ing result being detected Display Error 2 Printout Wrong calibration weight Cause No or wrong adjustment weight loaded Remedy Load required adjustment weight Display Error 3 Printout Sample weight out of tol Cause Sample weight below 100 mg or outside the set limits with the weighing in aid active Section 4 7 Remedy Weigh in a sample ofal least 100 mg adjustthe sample weight so that it is within the set limits or deactivate the weighing in m a 7a Ea a gt Lit aid Display Error 4 eRe LET 4 Printout Missing tare weight Cause Sample vessel has not been tared Remedy Tare sample vessel Display Error 5 ERARD 5 Printout Entry inadmissible Cause Lower upper limit of input range violated For the Target key Test measurement switch off criterion function key is not activated Taring or weighing in has not yet been performed Remedy Enter value in valid range For the Target key Activate test measurement t Sec tion 4 12 Tare and weigh in sample If problems arise on occasion 98 a aq r Ea a ma a a Ea
95. int out the latest test record at any time by pressing the Print key Only one original copy with signature field can be printed however The test record is only printed subsequently if the heating module test was performed after the last heating module adjustment Menu TEAL Na Menu MER TESTI lt TEAL js B 30 06 2003 14 48 C METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer D Type HR83 E SNR 1234567890 F SW 2 01 G Adjustment set ID H Set Temperature 65 C I Act Temperature 66 C J Tolerance 3 C K Test result Passed L Test performed Signature PNN NNN NNN N N N N NNNNN N NN N N NNNNNN NNNNNNNNNNNNN A DRYER UNIT TEST 1 The menu basic settings of the instrument 79 Check the heating module adjustment with TEST 1 The purpose of this menu option is to check the heat output between 50 C and 180 C The temperature for TEST 1 can be freely chosen within this range The factory setting in this menu item is NO no heating module adjust ment To test the heating module use the Scroll up or Scroll down keys to select TEST 1 Press the Accept entry key to start the test procedure Enter the target temperature you require e g 65 C and press Accept entry Then define the temperature tolerance and press Accept entry again The sample chamber automatically opens and you are prompte
96. istics to the sample used gt 7 Each time this key is pressed the next program appears After the fourth bo and last program the first reappears in the display As soon as you have selected the desired program the setting is active and you do not have to confirm or store it TN b Standard drying kb This drying program is set in the factory and is suitable for most samples The sample is heated to the drying temperature set temperature and held constant at this temperature amp Rapid drying bi This program is primarily suitable for samples with a moisture content over 30 Following the start the selected temperature is exceeded by 40 for 3 minutes to compensate the cooling due to vaporization and accelerate the drying process The drying temperature is then lowered to the set value and maintained You will find details on how to enter the drying temperature in the Section 4 3 wee b Gentle drying bo Sj This program is suitable for the gentle drying of substances which tend to form a skin e g substances containing sugar With this program the temperature is continuously increased and attains the selected drying tem perature only after the elapse of the so called ramp time The ramp i e the time that should elapse between the start of drying and attainment of the final temperature is preselectable The setting of the ramp is described in the next Section 4 3 Practical application of your
97. isture skin formation Note If you do not know the behavior of a sample perform a test measure mentto determine the suitable switch off criterion The procedure is described later in this section under the title Test measurement This setting possibility is available only if you have activated it in the Methods menu Section 5 4 There is one free switch off criterion available for each method The free switch off criterion is based on a user defined mean weight loss per unit of time Ba Pe D Manual You will find information on the activation and definition of the individual switch off criterion in Sections 5 4 1 and 9 5 Note The free switch off criterion can be determined automatically with AutoMet Section 4 12 With this switch off criterion the measurement process continues until you stop it with the Stop key Bo Py The time shown in the display tells you how long the current measurement has been in progress Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 32 Timed switch off With this switch off criterion the measurement lasts until the preset drying time has elapsed the time display provides you with continuous information on the drying time id If you select this criterion you must then enter the desired drying time as Te follows Ba p Press the Drying time key mn Enter the desired drying time Press the Accept entry key Test measurement id Press t to perform a t
98. ive Press the Method key and select the method with the Scroll up and Scroll down keys Confirm your selection with the Accept entry key Press the Print key A list of all parameters for the selected method is printed Please consult Section 4 for the meaning of the individual pa rameters and settings Depending on the settings your record may look slightly different 5 6 Methods facilitate your work 65 Measured value journal The journal function always provides you with an overview of the last 20 final results of each method MARGARINE Method Journal 1 tig 4 EE N Vv JOURNAL METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Method 37 MARGARINE 10 08 02 12 46 224 99 28 DC 10 08 02 13 03 225 99 28 DC 30 06 03 13 38 243 67 54 DC 30 06 03 15 56 Select the method whose measured value journal you wish to view Confirm your selection with the Accept entry key Press the Journal key and the display shows the data of the measurement last performed The following data are shown for every measurement the time of the measurement the consecutive number of the measurement serial number the final result the asterisk symbol in the top left corner of the display signals that the result has been calculated the selected display unit which can be changed
99. l up and Scroll down keys or the numeric keypad to define the sample weight tolerance in the range 1 to 25 The sample weight tolerance Factory setting 10 defines the lower and upper sample weight limits Confirm your entry with the Accept entry key The symbols of the weighing in aid appear in the display after you have tared the balance How the weighing in aid operates Before the start of weighing standby mode Start of weighing sample weight too low Lower weight limit reached sample weight in tolerance range The status display user guide indicates with its flashing rising bubble graphic that the instrument is ready to run Target weight reached sample weight in tolerance range The status display user guide indicates with its flashing rising bubble graphic that the instrument is ready to run Upper weight limit reached sample weight in tolerance range The status display user guide indicates with its flashing rising bubble graphic that the instrument is ready to run Upper weight limit exceeded sample weight too high After initiation of the measurement with the Start key the bars of the weighing in aid disappear Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 38 4 8 Comment lines You can include up to 4 comment lines in your measurement records e g in order to enter different sample IDs These comment lines are called C1 to C4 see Section 6 20 The alphanumer
100. lowing data A Record title B Date and Time of the record printout of the balance adjustment C Manufacturer and Designation of the instrument D Type of the instrument E Serial number of the instrument F Version number of the software G Identification consecutive number of the balance adjustment allows assignment of the measurement record to the appropriate adjustment record H Field for entry of the number of the adjustment weight used Adjustment weight used J Field for signature of the person who performed the balance adjust ment Please enter the number of the adjustment weight used sign the record and store it in a safe place This assures traceability one of the basic require ments of every quality assurance system In the W CAL menu you can print out the latest adjustment record at any time by pressing the Print key Only one original copy with signature field can be printed however In this menu option you can test the balance on your instrument bi oy ni ON TI LS Menu yY Zy WEHL TE 5I e l ir WEHL SA A KA V Checking balance adjustment The factory setting in this menu item is NO no balance adjustment To test calibrate the integral balance use the Scroll up or Scroll down keys to select TEST The test weight to be used can be defined in the menu see Section 6 21 Note Ensure that your instrument is in a suitable location see S
101. ltage fluctuations Installation category Pollution degree Power load Current consumption Power supply voltage Power line fuse Use only in closed rooms 4000 m 5 C to 40 C 80 RH to 30 C 15 10 II 2 Max 450 W during drying process 4 A or 2 A according to the heating module 100 V 120 V or 200 V 240 V 50 60 Hz the voltage is given by the heating module 2 in each conductor 5 x 20 mm T6 3H 250 V d For drying temperatures below 50 C the permissible range for ambient conditions is 5 C to 30 C instead of 5 C to 40 C Further useful information 108 Dimensions Min 1 m open space above instrument Further useful information 109 9 8 MT SICS Interface commands and functions Many of the instruments and scales used have to be capable of integration in a complex computer or data ac quisition system To enable you to integrate instruments in your system in a simple manner and utilize their capabilities to the full most instrument functions are also available as appropriate commands via the data interface All new METTLER TOLEDO instruments launched on the market support the standardized command set METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set MT SICS The commands available depend on the functionality of the instrument
102. mmended for the first measurement a shorter preheating period is shown in the time window of the display and recorded on the printout e g Standby period 9 min The standby temperature is deactivated NO as the factory setting 1 ca ko x Let Ifyou wish to activate the standby temperature use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select YES and then press Accept entry to confirm Let t gt Now enter the standby temperature in the flashing field You can use WWW TEMP gt dg the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or the numeric keypad to select a a v temperature within the range of 40 C factory setting to 100 C Press the Accept entry key to confirm your entry Methods facilitate your work 61 Note High standby temperatures can result in possible moisture loss while weighing You cannot select a standby temperature that is higher than the final drying temperature Otherwise the message Error 10 appears Section 8 2 Setting the standby time allows you to define whether the instrument is maintained at standby temperature continually or only for a limited amount of time after measurement In the factory the standby time is set so that the instrument is perma PER nently maintained at the standby temperature PER If you wish to limit the standby time use the Scroll up and Scroll down VAR _
103. n Switchoff mode F 1 mg lt 20 sec kkkkkkxkkkkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkk Cie EA AIE eee AutoMet Target reached Time 17 33 min Switchoff mode F 1 mg gt 180 sec kkkkkkxkkk xkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk SRO IO OO IO IO IO dk AutoMet Target not reached Please change parameters kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 49 Scenario 2 Switch off criterion F outside the range 1 mg 20 180 seconds If the target value is reached but a switch off criterion cannot be determined within the permitted range a blank target symbol is displayed The target value was reached but the method parameters were not chosen correctly The reproducibility of a moisture determination with switch off criteria of 1 mg lt 20 seconds is low If this message appears and the actual moisture content was entered as the target value the solution is normally to lower the drying temperature The target value was reached butthe switch off criterion that was determined is 1 mg gt 180 seconds and is therefore outside the permitted range If this message appears in most cases the target value is almost reached with switch off criterion 5 1 mg 140 seconds If the actual moisture content was entered as the target value raising the drying temperature may reduce the measuring time in this case Scenario 3 Target value not reached If the target value was not reached in the predefined time
104. n holder is not installed Install the sample pan holder the function symbols disappear from the display after a certain time You have deactivated the symbols in the menu See Section 6 14 If problems arise on occasion 100 the symbol of the stability detector is continuously lit up immediately after the start As soon as the symbol of the stability detector fades the weighing result is stable and is accepted as a wet weight If the symbol does not fade your instrument is probably at an unsuitable location vibrations shocks powerful drafts etc Seek a more suitable location Samples containing readily volatile substances may never reach stability owing to continuous evaporation In this case you must select manual operation for the automatic sample chamber See Section 6 11 the built in printer does not print Ensure that the printer is activated in the menu see Section 6 15 and that the ribbon and paper are correctly installed If the printer still refuses to print perform a printer test See Section 7 4 If the test is unsuccessful contact your METTLER TOLEDO dealer ho drying time can be entered Entry of the drying time is possible only if you have selected the switch off criterion Timed switch off with all other switch off criteria this input possibility is not available See Section 4 4 If you attempt to enter a drying time the instrument reports Error 7 See Section 8 2 cer
105. ned in the Methods menu are printed The value for F 1 mg x sec determined by AutoMet appears at the end of the record If the test measurement was stopped before the specified time the line MANUAL appears before the date Note Depending on the settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 the data printout can contain other information which is described in the relevant sections Section 5 4 1 5 4 6 Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 48 AutoMet Target reached Time 8 22 min Switchoff mode F 1 mg 75 sec kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkk PEK CIE ERRA HE REE RH ee REE AutoMet Target reached Time 6 17 min Switchoff mode F 1 mg Recommendation Switchoff mode 3 1 mg 50 sec kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk k gt 20 sec e There are three different scenarios for the AutoMet results Scenario 1 Switch off criterion F within the range 1 mg 20 180 seconds As soon as the target value is reached a target appears and is displayed until the test measurement is completed The AutoMet test measurement only suggests a switch off criterion F if an accurate moisture determination can be expected as a result of the drying process The range for the switch off criterion F that can be determined with AutoMet is therefore restricted to the range 1 mg 20 seconds to 1 mg 180 seconds AutoMet simplifies method determination in particular for samples whose drying curve tapers off
106. ng module Temperature range Temperature step Heating module adjustment Heating module test Halogen ring shaped radiator 40 200 C 1 C with temperature adjustment set HA TC or HA TCC with variable test points Balance Minimum sample weight Maximum sample weight Balance adjustment Weighing test Units Stability detector Resolution of the balance Readability of the result Repeatability sd with 2 g sample Repeatability sd with 10 g sample 0 1g 81g with external weight 50 g 0 1 mg with variable test weight g moisture content dry content ATRO moisture content ATRO dry content with symbol in display 1 mg 0 1 mg 0 01 0 001 0 05 0 01 Data Time date Drying time Operational settings Switch off criteria Method memories fail safe Drying programs Sample identification 4 separate lines Company and department name Reset protection Weighing in aid target weight Limit values weighing in aid Standby temperature system clock fail safe manual 30 seconds to 480 minutes read only memory fail safe 5 levels manual timed test free 40 Standard Fast Gentle or Steps drying alphanumeric 20 characters each alphanumeric 20 characters each by locking the keypad or with the 3 level password 0 1 81 g in 0 1 g steps 1 25 1 steps 40 100 C programmable switch off D Data for standard sample pan diameter 90 mm wit
107. ng or the settings are protected against change as described in Section 6 13 The compilation of a new or the modification of an existing method comprises 3 steps Selecting a method 01 40 Naming a method optional Selection of the settings MARGARINE SEE ris Method lt Sy Methods facilitate your work 53 Selecting a method Press the Method key Now use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select the method you wish to name recompile or change The illustrations show the method for naming and compiling a new method which should be assigned the name Glue type B Alternatively you can use the keys on the numeric keypad to select a method Naming a method To name a method press the A Z key A flashing A appears at the first input position on the extreme left and signals that the instrument is ready for your entry The procedure for changing an existing method name without needing to enter the new name completely is described later You can now use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select the first letter of the designation uppercase letters only or a special character elc Confirm your entry with the A Z key The flashing A reappears but at the second position Enter the additional characters of the desired method name as described above Notes A space is symbolized by the underline
108. no target is displayed If the actual moisture content was entered as the target value increasing the measuring time MAX TIME or changing the method parameters e g raising the drying temperature or using a different drying program may help Saving switch off criterion F On completion of the AutoMet test measurement the switch off criterion F that was obtained can be saved as a method parameter Methods menu see Section 5 4 although it has to be confirmed If a suitable switch off criterion was determined with AutoMet at the end of the test measurement the line F SAVE YES is displayed Press the Accept entry key to save the switch off criterion F If you choose NO or press the Reset key you can quit the AutoMet test function without saving the switch off criterion F Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 50 12 00 10 00 4 8 00 4 6 00 4 MC 4 00 4 2 00 0 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 min Figure A Drying profile for a test measurement with 2 5 g fine flour standard drying 100 C The fixed switch off criteria 1 to 5 are shown along with the switch off criterion F 1 mg 35 seconds determined with AutoMet with which the exact target value 11 48 is reached MC Figure B Drying profile for a test measurement with 2 5 g 90 w w potassium chloride solution standard drying 160 C The fixed switch off criteria
109. nu PW OFF Menu PW t ON Menu PW RRR RR Menu CH The menu basic settings of the instrument 71 Password PW 2 PW 2 protects all non method specific menu functions and menu settings along with the statistics and journal function against unauthorized access You are prompts for PW 2 E PW2 on opening the menu and also if you press the Stat or Journal keys PW 2 can be reset by correctly entering PW 1 or PW 2 Note To input for PW 2 both PW 1 and PW 2 are accepted Password PW 3 PW 3 ensures that only authorized persons can select methods You are prompts to enter PW 3 E PW3 when you press the Method key PW 3 can be reset by correctly entering PW 1 PW 2 or PW 3 Note To input for for PW 3 PW 1 PW 2 and PW 3 are all accepted Set password Example PW 1 The factory setting for this menu option is NO no password protec tion To work with a password PW press the Menu key and use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select YES Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input In PW 1 select ON press Accept entry to confirm this and enter a nu merical password max 6 digits displayed as asterisks Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input Once you have set the password you must enter it again CH 1 Press the Accept entry key to confirm your input The menu basic settings of the instrument 72 Pi ca lt m
110. o Zero For taring the automatic sample chamber closes briefly then opens again Following taring the status display prompts you to add the sample to the sample pan Add the sample to the sample pan If you are working with the weighing in aid weigh the sample minimum weight 0 1 g using the bar display as explained in the Section 4 7 The status display now prompts you to start the drying process Press the Start key and Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 44 the motorized automatic sample chamber closes The instrument starts the drying and measurement You can follow the measurement process in the display The status display uses ascending bubbles to symbolize the drying process with the following values being continuously updated and displayed current temperature in the heating module Note You can use the Drying temperature key to display the preselected drying temperature current set temperature for 2 seconds es amp iia ig elapsed time since the start of the measurement process ae Note If you have selected the switch off criterion Timed switch off the 70H elapsed drying time will be displayed You can display the preselected BIETE drying time for 2 seconds with the Drying time key GG an current result in the preselected display mode You can select a different display mode with the function k
111. o confirm your setting The menu basic settings of the instrument 88 6 21 Defining the test weight You learnt about checking the balance adjustment in Section 6 4 In this menu option you can specify the target weight for the test The factory setting in this menu option is 50 000 g To define a test weight choose menu option 14 You can then define a lt new test weight between 0 100 g and 80 000 g via the numeric keypad aw and press the Accept entry key to confirm 6 22 Tolerance for balance test In this menu option you can define the tolerance range This value is used to calculate whether the balance test is Passed or Failed difference calculation Menu 15 ESTI The factory setting in this menu option is 0 002 g 4 4 Eg 22g To define a tolerance range choose menu option 15 You can then define ee a new tolerance range between 0 001 g and 0 010 g via the numeric P keypad and press the Accept entry key to confirm The menu basic settings of the instrument 89 6 23 Selecting the dialog language In this menu item you specify the dialog language Menu TET SCH Menu FRANCAIS mn CL La Select the desired dialog language and then confirm your entry with the Accept entry key The following languages are available German Deutsch French Francais
112. off criterion defines when the instrument should end the drying Switch off criteria save you having to keep checking your watch and stopping the drying manually Weight loss per unit of time This switch off criterion is based on a weight loss per unit of time As soon as the mean weight loss is less that a preset value during a specified time the instrument considers drying as complete and automatically discontinues the measurement process During the drying the time display shows you how long the measurement process has been in progress The switch off criterion is inactive during the first 30 sec You will find additional informa tion in Section 9 5 With regard to high temperatures the moisture analyzer has several protec tive mechanisms that work independently of each other Attemperatures above 160 C a time limit becomes active The higher the temperature the shorter the time until the instrument starts to lower the temperature envelope curve see illustration opposite Note If neces sary this time controlled lowering of the temperature can be deactivated in the Methods menu Section 5 4 If deactivated temperatures from 160 C 200 C are available without time limitation A temperature switch independent of the normal black temperature sensor over the sample see Section 7 1 is triggered when it detects excep tionally high temperatures This situation could arise for example if the sample begins to burn or the hea
113. omatic sample chamber 2 3 cm Servicing and replacing individual parts 95 Swing the heating module upward Disengage the hinge of the heating module by turning the two yellow levers 90 C forward Remove the heating module pull forward Install the new or cleaned heating module in the instrument and lock the hinge with the two yellow levers After a heating modules has been cleaned or replaced we recommend re adjusting the heating module of your Halogen Moisture Analyzer Sec tion 6 4 Defective parts must be disposed of in accordance with applicable customer and national regulations If problems arise on occasion 96 8 If problems arise on occasion In this Section you will learn how errors can appear during operation of your Moisture Analyzer and how you can rectify these errors Your instrument distinguishes between the three different types of errors explained below Input errors key not active or can not be pressed in current operating sta tus are reported by your instrument with a short audio signal Cif activated in the menu without an error message in the display An application error occurs when the instrument can not perform a proce 8 1 Notes on the error messages E Eh ERRDR 3 ERROR 3 Sample weight out if tol o3 3 05 06 03 15 28 5
114. ot homogeneous i e they have different compositions The more inhomogeneous a sample the larger the amount of sample needed to obtain a repeatable result You have selected a drying time that is too short Extend the drying time or select a suitable switch off criterion Weight loss per unit of time The sample does not become completely dry e g owing to skin formation Dry the sample with the aid of glass fiber filters Section 3 3 You have selected a temperature that is too high and the sample has oxidized Lower the drying tempera ture The sample boils and the splashed drops continuously change the weight Lower the drying temperature You selected high resolution in the Methods menu and set a standby temperature but did not wait the recom mended 15 minutes before taking your first measurement preheating Wait the recommended time You are working with an extremely high volatile sample but you did not select the manual start Select manual start for such samples The sample was not prepared in the best possible way Check that the samples are being stored properly review the work process make sure the samples are distributed evenly over the entire sample pan etc Insufficient heating power as the protective glass is dirty Clean the protective glass Section 7 1 The temperature sensor is contaminated or faulty Clean the temperature sensor See Section 7 1 or have it replaced
115. p and Scroll down keys or via the numeric keypad Range 00 00 23 59 Confirm your setting with the Accept entry key and the instrument stores the time The menu basic settings of the instrument 82 6 9 Entering the date In this menu item you enter the current date This is necessary when putting the instrument into operation for the first time and for possible corrections Menu 2 TAT B j Menu 2 TAT og4g3 6 10 Set the date with the Scroll up and Scroll down keys or via the numeric keypad in the format Day Month Year DD MM YY Confirm your entry with the Accept entry key and your instrument stores the date o Note If US English is used as the dialog language the entry has the format Month Day Year MM DD YY Setting the vibration adapter You can use the vibration adapter to match your instrument to the ambient conditions at its location HIGH The following settings are available Setting for very stable ambient conditions The instrument operates quickly but is sensitive to vibrations Setting for normal ambient conditions This is the factory setting Setting for unstable ambient conditions The instrument operates more slowly but is less sensitive to vibrations Select the appropriate setting and confirm your selection with the Accept entry key The menu basic settings of the instrument 83
116. r or a control system METTLER TOLEDO LC P43 and LC P45 printers can also be operated via this interface The content and format of the printouts are the same as those produced by the optional built in printer HA P43 Devices e g a computer with an RS232 serial interface with a DB9 or DB25 connector of the type usually found with PCs and laptops notebooks can be attached with the optional interface cables LC RS9 or LC RS25 see Section 9 9 For interface commands please refer to the Reference Manual METTLER TOLEDO Standard Interface Command Set 11780559 available from your METTLER TOLEDO dealer or download from the Internet www mt com moisture More Information please find in the Section 9 8 Data of the LocalCAN universal interface Cable length between two devices maximum 10 m Total of cable lengths of all attached devices maximum 15 m Further useful information 104 Pin assignment o o negative signal line CAN i positive signal line CAN plus pin of supply V CAN for peripherals minus pin of supply O V for peripherals 9 3 Barcode Reader You can also connect an RS232 barcode reader to the existing LocalCAN universal interface see Section 9 9 All alphanumeric entries comment lines company name method names can be made using the Barcode Reader if you wish To connect the bar code reader you need the interface cable LC RS9 RS232 9 pin order no 00229065 and ca
117. rds see Section 6 17 corresponds to the number of measurement results Sample size Mean value of all measurements in the selected display unit n l Z Dx i Standard deviation in the selected display unit S JAE x Lowest recorded measurement result Highest recorded measurement result Absolute difference between highest and lowest result Note You can press the Reset key to terminate the display of the measured value statistics at any time the measured values will not be deleted If your instrument is equipped with a built in printer you can print out all statistical data of the current method on the printer with the Print key Methods facilitate your work 68 CLEAR NG V2 ELERR VALUE After pressing the Accept entry key you are asked if you wish to clear the measured value statistics The Scroll up or Scroll down key offers the following possibilities NO The measured value statistics will not be cleared but continued with the measured values already recorded Value The measured value last recorded in the statistics will be deleted and the statistics will be continued with the remaining values This al lows you to delete wrong measurements The deletion must be performed before the next value is recorded as only the last value is deleted YES All the existing measured value statistics will be
118. re to 200 C without time limitation In the standard setting of your moisture analyzer drying temperatures of 160 C to 200 C are possible for only a limited period of time After the temperature reaches this range the instrument lowers the temperature back to 160 C this function is described in Section 4 3 For the sake of backward compatibility with previously devel oped methods this time limitation continues to be the standard setting of the instrument However if needed the temperature extension setting is available to you in the Methods menu and allows drying temperatures of up to 200 C without time limitation Method __ Switchoff mode 1 Standard drying Drying temp 185 No temp lowering Disp mode Print interval 0 30 min 5 5 Printing out methods Press the Method key followed by the Menu key to open the Methods menu Temperature extension is deactivated NO as the factory setting If you wish to activate the temperature extension use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to select YES and then press Accept entry to con firm Note When working with temperatures over 180 C we recommend that you always wait 2 to 3 minutes between individual measurements in order fo ensure good reproducibility of the readings A measurement cannot be started until the drying temperature is higher than the temperature in the measuring room Otherwise the message
119. rk with the weighing in aid Finally you will perform a complete measurement with the specific settings for your sample gc Gt Numeric entries With some settings e g the drying temperature numeric entries are required There are two different ways of entering numerical values Vv i You can change the flashing displayed value with the Scroll up or Scroll ou down key or gc It te i grec 7 you can key in the new value directly with the numeric keypad al ot 7 8 9 4 5 6 You can remove wrong numbers with the Delete key Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 26 As soon as you have entered the desired value press the Accept entry key The value will be stored X om Preliminary information on the methods All settings for a sample which you will learn in the following Sections can be collected in a so called Method You have 40 methods freely available thus giving you the possibility of defining a method for a particular sample and recalling it at any time This eases the work load considerably as each time you switch to a different type of sample there is no need to repeat all the parameter settings The methods are retained when the instrument is switched off You will find information on the compilation and use of methods in Section 5 4 2 Selecting the drying program This function key offers you four different drying programs for optimum matching of the drying character
120. rther the display shows information on the selected settings You will find additional information on the meaning of the displays and the various setting possibilities in Section 4 If your instrument has a built in printer the measurement results will be printed out continually at intervals of 30 seconds At the end of the drying time an audio signal sounds and the sample chamber is automatically opened Warning Sample pan and sample are still hot You can now read off the moisture content of your sample in the dis Auto irc Gq ia io Omin 4 mg p ay ENI IUGE Reset Your first measurement in next to no time 21 Carefully remove the sample pan handler from the automatic sample chamber Warning As the pan and sample may still be hot you should let these cool down before removing the pan from the handler To remove the sample pan from the handler lift the pan slightly from below and pull it sideways out of the handler if you no longer need the sample and the pan you can simply tilt the handler until the pan slides out Press the Reset key to delete the measurement result from the display The instrument is now ready for the next measurement If you do not wish fo perform another measurement press the Open close auto sample chamber key The automatic sample
121. set H Set temperature for the test adjustment Actual temperature for the test adjustment The menu basic settings of the instrument 80 J Tolerance this value enables the test to be graded as Passed or Failed K Test result Passed or Failed L Field for signature of the person who performed the heating module test In the T CAL menu you can print out the latest test record at any time by I pressing the Print key Only one original copy with signature field can be printed however The test record is only printed subsequently if the heating module test 1 was performed after the last heating module adjust ment 6 6 Resetting to the factory settings In this menu item you have the possibility the reset the basic settings of the instrument to the factory setting Warning With the exception of the time date and dialog language A all individual settings incl the method memory you have made in the menu will be lost and replaced by the factory settings Journal and statistics data will be deleted Menu The factory setting in this menu item is NO If you really wish to delete eerser no lt your individual menu settings select YES and confirm this with the Ac d cept entry key Menu For reasons of safety you are again asked if you really wish to delete your AORT lt dota You can abort the procedure at this point or delete t
122. settings The selected method is now ready for the entry or change of the parameters Now use the appropriate keys to match the following parameters to your measurement task Drying program b Id O Drying temperature Switch off criterion d gt 4 Drying time dependent on switch off criterion Display mode Print interval Target weight for weighing in aid Settings in the Methods menu Section 5 4 Method Menu Please consult Section 4 for the meaning of the individual parameters and details on how to proceed All settings are assigned to the selected method and automatically stored After you have completed all settings your instrument is ready for measurement with the new or changed method Notes The methods can be protected in the menu against changes see Section 6 13 We advise you to define a special method for test purposes e g with the name Test You can always change the settings of this method to test the individual parameters without altering the methods you have already defined Methods facilitate your work 55 5 4 Method menu If you press the Method key followed by the Menu key the Method menu opens you will find additional information on using the menu in Section 6 You can define the following settings here Free switch off criterion Free factor MC Free factor F F G Method compilation High resolution with standby temperature and drying temperature up to
123. st mea surements The ideal settings can quickly be determined with AutoMet see Section 4 12 How to obtain the best results 23 3 2 Notes on adjustment of the balance and the heating module You should adjust your Moisture Analyzer regularly e g every six months if this is stipulated by your quality assurance system e g GLP GMP ISO 9001 The balance and the integral heating module in your instrument can be adjusted using the appropriate accessories see Section 9 9 The heating module and balance can also be tested to check the adjustment The operator can define a test weight or the test temperature together with permissible tolerances for this test A test report is printed out showing the test result as Passed or Failed see Section 6 3 and 6 5 By adjusting the heating module you can ensure comparability with results from other instruments of the same design This is done by using an appropriate thermometer which is provided in the form of a temperature ad justment set with calibration certificate see Section 9 9 This adjustment set comprises a black plate with a thermometer which allows a reproducible adjustment of the heating module A Moisture Analyzer is typically used in place of or in addition to the oven method In an oven heat energy is transferred by the flow of air which establishes an equilibrium between the sample temperature and the ambient temperature This is not the case in a Moisture Analyzer
124. supplied with a 3 pin power cable with an equipment ground ing conductor Only extension cables which meet the relevant standards and also have an equipment grounding conductor may be used Intentional disconnection of the equipment grounding conductor is prohibited Getting to know your Moisture Analyzer 8 A The Halogen Moisture Analyzer works with heat Ensure sufficient free space around the instrument to avoid heat accumulation and overheat ing approx 1 m free space above the instrument The vent over the sample must never be covered plugged taped over or tampered with in any other way Do not place any combustible materials on under or next fo the instrument when it is con nected to the power supply since the area around the heating module becomes hot Exercise caution when removing the sample The sample itself the automatic sample chamber and any sample vessels used may still be very hot During operation you should never open the heating module as the ring shaped heating module or its protective glass can reach 400 C If you have to open the heating module on occasion disconnect the instrument from the power supply and wait until the heating module has cooled down completely No modifications must be made within the heating module It is particularly dangerous to bend any components or remove them or to make any other changes Certain samples require sp
125. t enter the reference value or reference value by pressing the Target key As soon as this value is reached the instrument automatically determines the optimum switch off criterion for the chosen conditions This is a free switch off criterion F Section 5 5 which after the measurement can be stored with the method by pressing the Accept entry key Once you have defined the target value you can enter the maximum length you require for the AutoMet test measurement The range for the switch off criterion F that can be determined with AutoMet is restricted to 1 mg 20 sec to 1 mg 180 sec AutoMet test measurement procedure Press t Switch off criterion function key to perform the AutoMet test measurement Then press Target to define the reference value THT RAE Enter the reference value in You can enter the reference value in MC DC AM or AD depending on the setting Confirm the reference value by pressing the Target or Accept entry key Then you can set the maximum measuring time MAXTIME 35 Maximum time 10 to 480 min Confirm the maximum measuring time by pressing the Target or Ac cept entry key and the AutoMet test measurement will start Printing out the AutoMet test measurement The parameters for the active method are printed out in the record header The maximum time e g 30 min is also shown The results for switch off criteria 1 to 5 and F Cif defi
126. t long enough use only a 3 pin extension cable with equipment grounding conductor For technical reasons the halogen heating module is designed specifically for a particular line voltage 110 V AC or 230 V AC A heating module is installed in the factory that is matched to the particular line voltage of the country of destination If you are not sure whether the heating module built into your instrument is suitable for your local line voltage check the voltage data in the interior of the heating module before you connect the Moisture Analyzer to the power supply Connection to a line voltage that is too high can lead to blowing of the fuses whereas a supply voltage that is too low will prolong the drying process Ensure that the transport arrestment is removed Instructions on how to remove the transport arrestment can be found on the leaflet enclosed with the package Switch the instrument on with the On Off key Note When putting into operation for the first time leave the instrument connected to the power supply for at least 5 hours to allow the built in battery to charge up If the instrument is later disconnected from the power supply for several months the battery will become discharged This leads to data loss To recharge the battery leave the instrument connected to the power supply for at least 5 hours Your first measurement in next to no time 14 Press the Open close auto sample chamber key and the
127. t the back of the printing unit Connectthe instrumentto the power supply and switch it on with the On Off key Press the Paper feed key until the leading edge of the paper exits the printing unit at the top Lead the paper through the slot in the cover of the built in printer and close the cover 2 5 Setting the date and time Your Moisture Analyzer prints out the date and time on every record When you put your new instrument into operation for the first time you should enter the current date and the time These settings are retained even if you disconnect your instrument from the power supply In this Section you will enter the menu for the first time although this is described in detail in a later section Do not worry if you have to press keys whose function you are not familiar with simply follow the instructions step by step We describe the menu in detail in Section 6 Note Various languages are available for the dialog with your instrument and can be selected in the menu You will find further details on language selection in Section 6 23 gt lt Press the On Off key to switch the instrument on On OfT Auto re mrm After it has been switched on the instrument performs a self test Wait until x amp L__t the display shown opposite appears A ATA WII ILI ILI g B br Eo 100 ls
128. tain keys are inactive You have protected the parameters switch off criterion print interval etc in the menu against change see Sec tion 6 13 If you attempt to change a parameter the instrument reports Error 6 See Section 8 2 GN error message appears when I press certain keys You have entered an illegal value or you have activated password PW 1 in the menu see Error messages see Section 8 2 the measurement takes too long You have selected an unsuitable switch off criterion The suitable switch off criterion is simple to determine by a test measurement You will find information on how to perform a test measurement in Sections 4 4 and 4 11 An excessive amount of sample can also be the cause of slow drying likewise samples which tend to form a skin which hinders vaporization Perform experiment at higher temperature the weighing in aid is not visible The weighing in aid is available only if you have activated see Section 4 7 the automatic sample chamber does not close after pressing Start You have selected the manual operating mode in the menu see Section 6 11 the device switches off The method you are using called for a standby temperature and you have activated the standby time or standby switch off time Section 5 4 5 1 the device begins to heat up when it is switched on or when the method is changed The method you are using called for you to activate the standby temper
129. th a halogen heating module This ensures fast heating of the sample and thus guarantees rapid availability of the measurement results Irrespective of the measurement method the quality of the measurement results stands or falls by the preparation of the sample and a correct choice of the important measurement parameters Sample size Drying temperature Switch off mode Drying time Inappropriate setting of these parameters can cause the results to be incorrect or mis leading For this reason check that the results for each type of sample are what might reasonably be expected You will find detailed information on the relationships between these parameters in the application brochure for moisture determination see Section 9 4 enclosed to your instrument In practice however not only the quality of the measurement results but also the speed of the measurement process is important Thanks to its drying principle with the heat generated by a halogen radiator the Halogen Moisture Analyzer is very fast You can increase the speed even further through optimum setting of the instru ment The optimum drying temperature and the drying time are dependent on the nature and size of the sample and on the desired accuracy of the measurement results These can be determined only by experiment The Halogen Moisture Analyzer supports you in this task It offers automatic performance and result recording of te
130. the moisture or solids content of your sample is displayed as the final result Of decisive importance in practice is the rate of heating In comparison with conventional infrared heating or the drying oven method for example the halogen heating module of your instrument needs a shorter time to reach its maximum heating power It also allows use of high temperatures an additional factor in shortening the drying time Uniform heating of the sample material ensures good repeatability of the drying results and makes it pos sible to use a smaller amount of sample All parameters of a measurement drying temperature drying time etc can be preselected But your Moisture Analyzer offers many other possibilities To avoid exceeding the scope of this introduction only a few of these are listed here Inthe built in methods database 40 different methods can be individually optimized to suit your samples They are simple to activate at the touch of a key You can set a reference value for which the optimum switch off criterion is determined automatically in a test measurement AutoMet You can choose between various types of result display at any time Your settings and measurement results can be recorded stored and protected 3 level password protection Up to 4 comment lines can be entered per measurement with optional use of a Barcode Reader Thanks to the built in rechargeable battery your valuable data remain stored
131. ting module adjustment is defective If this happens the heating module is tripped out by a mechanical switch and the instrument cannot be restarted Please refer to Section 8 3 for troubleshooting When working with temperatures over 180 C we recommend that you always wait 2 3 minutes between individual measurements in order to ensure good reproducibility of the readings Note A measurement cannot be started until the drying temperature is higher than the temperature in the measuring room This avoids a false start Error 10 Section 8 2 Selecting the switch off criterion The following settings can be selected for the switch off criterion Weight loss per unit of time 5 settings Free switch off criterion if activated in the Methods menu Section 5 4 Manual switch off Timed switch off Test measurement for determination of the suitable switch off crite rion Free switch off criterion Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 31 The following 5 settings are available This setting is suitable for samples which dry very quickly surface moisture or for relatively inaccurate fast measurements to determine a trend This setting is suitable for quick drying samples This is the factory setting It is suitable for most types of samples This setting is suitable for samples which dry moderately quickly This setting is suitable for samples which dry very slowly trapped mo
132. to confirm Menu The features of the statistics and journal functions are no longer available CLEAR to you 6 20 Selective clearing of comment lines In this menu you can clear the existing comment lines see Section 4 8 In routine operation it is often the case that individual comment lines can be retained for several measurements On the other hand you need to prevent comment lines compulsory measurement inputs from being accidentally included from an old measurement You can therefore activate automatic clearing after each measurement for all or individual comment lines Menu 13 The factory setting in this menu option is 1 4 ELLE poy TEN 5 To clear comment lines after each measurement use the Scroll up and rrim gt Scroll down keys to select YES Press the Accept entry key to confirm anes your setting Menu 13 lt You can then specify which comment lines you wish fo be cleared after rri Q 3 4 NY each measurement Use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to choose Sm the comment lines you wish to be cleared The options are Menu 13 C CLR 1 4 All 4 comment lines automatically cleared LELA LY C CLR 2 4 Comment lines 2 4 automatically cleared C CLR 3 4 Comment lines 3 4 automatically cleared Menu 13 C CLR 4 Comment line 4 automatically cleared LL Fe NG lt gt ccir No No automatic clearing of comment lines j Press the Accept entry key t
133. trument 6 5 w Q QydaH oO H Adjustment set ID H DRYER UNIT ADJUSTM 30 06 2003 14 50 METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 2 01 Dryer Unit adjustm 43 Temperature 100 C 101 C Temperature 160 C 162 C Adjustement performed Signature C 77 Warning The temperature adjustment set may still be hot You should therefore allow it to cool down first before removing it from the sample pan handler On completion of the heating module adjustment the instrument automati cally quits the menu and returns fo the standby mode It is now ready for further measurements The adjustment record is printed out automatically A Record title B Date and Time of the record printout of the heating module adjustment C Manufacturer and Designation of the instrument D Type of the instrument E Serial number of the instrument F Version number of the software G Identification consecutive number of the heating module adjustment allows assignment of the measurement record to the appropriate adjust ment record H Field for entry of the number of the temperature adjustment set used number is printed on the set l Set and actual temperature for the first adjustment point J Set and actual temperature for the second adjustment point K Field for signature of the person who performed the heating module adjustment Enter the number of the temperature a
134. ts 94 The use of fuses of a different type or with different values as well as AN the bridging of fuses is not allowed and can hazard your safety and lead to instrument damage 7 4 Printer test Your instrument has a function to check the proper functioning of the built in printer Ensure that the instrument is switched off Press and hold the Paper feed key while simultaneously switching the A AO On Off__ lt instrument on with the On Off key The printer prints out its complete i i J character set To stop the test switch the instrument off with the On Off key On off b a aa 7 5 installing the built in printer If your instrument is not already fitted with a built in printer you can order a printer as an option and retrofit it at any time You can also change the built in printer yourself without any problems should this be necessary The procedure for installing the built in printer is described in the 11780558 you received with the printer 7 6 Dismantling and replacing the heating module If a fault arises the complete heating module can be replaced We also advise you to open or dismantle the heating module to clean the protective glass of the heating module see Section 7 1 Disconnect the instrument from the power supply and be sure to allow the A N heating module to cool down for 10 minutes before you start the work ROLLS The heating module is released by withdrawing the aut
135. ture Analyzer 1 1 Introduction Thank you for deciding to purchase a Halogen Moisture Analyzer from METTLER TOLEDO you have made a wise choice Your Moisture Analyzer is fast and reliable It offers a high level of operating convenience and useful functions to facilitate determination of the moisture content of your samples Behind your instrument stands METTLER TOLEDO a leading manufacturer of not only balances and scales for the lab and production but also analytical measuring instruments A customer service network covering the entire globe with well trained personnel is at your service at all times whether you are choosing accessories or require guidance for a specific application to ensure optimum utilization of your instrument To ensure you make full use of the possibilities offered by your Moisture Analyzer we advise you fo read through these operating instructions very carefully 1 2 What is the Halogen Moisture Analyzer used for Your Halogen Moisture Analyzer is used for determining the moisture content of almost any substance The instrument works on the thermogravimetric principle At the start of the measurement the Moisture Analyzer deter mines the weight of the sample the sample is then quickly heated by the integral halogen heating module and the moisture vaporizes During the drying process the instrument continually measures the weight of the sample and displays the reduction in moisture Once drying has been completed
136. ully put your new Moisture Analyzer into operation for the first time you can immediately perform your first measurement In doing so you will become familiar with the instrument and the status display and at the same time perform a function check Please use the specimen sample supplied for your first measurement This sample is an absorbent glass fiber filter During your first measurement the instrument operates with the factory settings T i Your Moisture Analyzer has a novel graphical status display User guide which you will become acquainted with in this Section The status display informs you continuously about the current status of the instrument and prompts you to execute the next operating step shown flashing Switch the instrument on with the On Off key Initial status with closed automatic sample chamber Press the Open close auto sample chamber key and the motorized automatic sample chamber opens Always ensure sufficient free space in front of the instrument since the emerging automatic sample chamber could knock over objects in its path or push them off the bench Status Ready for taring The status display flashes and prompts you to load the empty sample pan and tare Your first measurement in next to no time 19 Place the empty sample pan in the sample pan handler this is possible without tilting the sample pan if you insert
137. ured value statistics Your Moisture Analyzer keeps measured value statistics for each of the 40 methods The measurement results of each method are continuously recorded and transferred to the statistics The statistics are updated until they are cleared After clearance a new set of measured value statistics is created Select the method whose measured value statistics you wish to view Method MARGARINE x Confirm your selection with the Accept entry key Press the Stat key and Stat z Xo Stat i the display shows the first value of the statistics the number of mea NM mau surement results You can use the Scroll up and Scroll down keys to view the additional ANOS N data of the measured value statistics in turn ka t ka a r Methods facilitate your work x Stat N 24 d Stat g K 254 4 x Stat J z 25 Stat 44 KMIN MR x Stat 5 KM FLX ea 1b x Stat 5 VIFF m4 4 Rese d Type SNR SW Method 37 N Number S Std dev X min X max Difference NnuUPFWNR STATISTICS METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer X Mean val Ho 530 06 03 lt L5 56 lt HR83 1234567890 2 01 MARGARINE SDC SDC SDC SDC SDC 67 The individual values have the following meaning Number of measurement results recorded in the statistics maximum 9999 The run number on the full reco
138. utes Printout every 10 minutes Free print interval This setting possibility is available only if you have activated it in the menu You will find information on the activation and definition of the free print interval in Section 6 18 Manual printout With this setting there is no automatic printout However you can print out the intermediate results at any time with the Print key Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 36 4 7 Working with the weighing in aid The weighing in aid can be defined for each method and facilitates weighing in of the sample to a preset weight value target value This is particularly useful if you require all the samples you wish to process to have same weight in order to improve the repeatability of the measurement results In addition the weighing in aid can be configured so that the drying process cannot be started if the weight of sample is outside the set tolerance You are therefore compelled to weigh in the correct quantity of sample Weighing in aid active Underweight lower weight limit _ BULL ii Target weight upper weight limit Overweight WOM BA Fe PAS IG JAR m ALT 7 mo res NGHEAR OFF plq The weighing in aid in the bottom right corner of the display comprises two opposite facing bars and triangles with a minus or plus symbol The weighing in aid is available only if it has been
139. you can define which comment lines are to be cleared auto matically after each measurement see Section 6 20 Displaying comment line C1 during measurement By pressing the Code key you can display the current comment C1 for 3 seconds during the drying process Note Comment lines C1 to C4 are method specific A general additional output text for all methods e g company name and department can be defined in the menu Section 6 16 The comment lines C1 to C4 can optionally be entered using a Barcode Reader Section 9 3 Practical application of your Moisture Analyzer 40 4 9 Information on the measurement record If your instrument has a built in printer and this is activated in the menu the intermediate values will be printed out at the preselected intervals and the final result recorded on completion of the measurement The extent of detail of the record depend on the settings selected in the menu see Section 6 17 The illustrations below show examples of a standard length measurement record factory setting and an extended measurement record Structure of the standard length measurement record The standard length measurement record contains the following data from top to bottom 0 ZaD a w O J MOISTURE DETERMINATION COFFEE LTD PRODUCTION XY METTLER TOLEDO Halogen MoistureAnalyzer Type HR83 SNR 1234567890 SW 20 1 Method 38 COFFEE POWDER CL QUALITY CHECK C2 BEFORE PACKING C3
140. you have any complaints or parts are missing Store all parts of the packaging This packaging guarantees the best possible protection for the transport of your instrument O it To prevent transport damage the instrument is provided with a transport arrestment which you have to remove before putting the instrument into operation for the first time The proce dure for removing the transport arrestment is explained in the description Setup instructions 11780556 enclosed with the package Your first measurement in next fo no time 12 2 2 Selecting the location Your Moisture Analyzer is a precision instrument An optimum location guarantees accuracy and dependability AD Firm horizontal location as free from vibrations as possible Avoid direct sunlight No excessive temperature fluctuations No powerful drafts Surroundings as free from dust as possible Adequate free space at the front for opening the sample chamber and suf ficient clearance around the instrument to allow warm air to dissipate Sufficient distance from heat sensitive materials in the vicinity of the instrument 2 3 Setting up leveling and connecting to power supply Exact horizontal positioning and stable installation are prerequisites for repeatable results To compensate small irregularities or inclinations 2 at the location the instrument can be leveled
141. zer 10 1 5 Important information for these instructions These instructions guide you step by step through the operation of your Moisture Analyzer The first two Sections help you put the instrument into operation quickly safely and properly and perform your first measurement within a short space of time In Sections 3 through 6 you become intimately acquainted with the wide range of functions of your Moisture Analyzer During this learning phase you will find the table of contents and the detailed index in Section 10 a valuable orientation aid Sections 7 through 9 contain additional information on the maintenance of your instrument troubleshooting and the available options As soon as you are familiar with your Moisture Analyzer you will find the illustrations at the beginning of these instructions and the associated references in the key useful for quick access The following identifications and symbols are used in these instructions Key designations are shown enclosed by twin angle brackets Keys with inscribed text are shown with the actual inscription e g On Off or Start For all keys with symbols designations are used in the text which describe the function of the particular key Print Accept entry or Scroll down This symbol indicates safety and hazard instructions If these are not complied with injury N to the user damage to your instrument or other tangibles and malfunctions can result

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