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MAX-5000 User's Manual - ABLE Instruments & Controls

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2. To quickly create a new set similar to an old one use COPY from one location move the highlight bar to the desired location and INSERT or INSERT into a new location e Highlight the memory start set you wish to copy e Press COPY e Using the Up and Down Arrow Keys highlight the location where you want the new memory start to be and press INSERTT or INSERT The contents of the locations are safe Memory starts above the insert will not be affected and memory starts below the insert will be moved down the list Pressing INSERT7 or INSERT will insert a new memory start either above or below the cursor location and move the following memory starts down AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 35 of 92 This command prints the stored parameters All of the numbered Memory Start Sets are printed giving the values of the parameters shown below in the print out example COMPUTRAC MAX 5000XL MEMORY START REPORT COMPANY AZI Preferred Customer UNIT 500061 ID TST IDL HST SSZ SWN Ty 1 TOT EC MODE 1 WEIGHT 105 25 25 6 0 La I No Rate 1 0000 Minute 2 TARTRATE 150 80 25 8 0 1 0 I No Rate 0 0250 Minute 3 LACTOSE MONOHYDR 135 80 25 4 0 0 5 I No Rate 0 1000 Minute Ax MILK MOISTURE 210 50 25 5 0 0 5 I No Rate 0 1000 Minute 5 MILK ASH S15 25 oo Sate Oso T No Rate 0 0500 Minute 6 DRIFT 200 80 25 50 0 1 0 I No Time 20min 7 Memory Start 7 160 25 25 G20 Le I No Rate 0 1000 Minute 128 Me
3. THIS FEATURE ALLOWS THE USER TO SLIGHTLY CHANGE THE CURRENT MEMORY START TEMP TYPICALLY A HIGHER TEMP RESULTS IN A FASTER AND LESS REPEATABLE TEST A LOWER TEMP RESULTS IN A SLOWER AND MORE REPEATABLE TEST ONLY CHANGE THE TEMP A FEW DEGREES AT A TIME PRESS GO WHEN READY NAME WONTON TARGET RESULT 1 0000 RESULT TYPE Moisture CURRENT TEMP 150 C NEW TENMP 160 C A SINGLE TEST WILL BE RUN AT THE SPECIHED TEMPERATURE IF POSSIBLE AN ENDING RATE WILL BE DETERMINED PRESS START TO BEGIN TEST Page 62 of 92 PARAMETER EXPERT Optimization is complete and the memory start has been modified Press OK and exit Parameter Expert to use the optimized THE MEMORY START IS READY FOR USE memory start THE ENDING RATE HAS BEEN DETERMINED For more information regarding the Parameter Expert option please contact Arizona Instrument Sales or a customer service representative at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 63 of 92 SAMPLE PREPARATION TESTING AND ANALYSIS The force balance in the MAX 5000XL is most accurate in a stable temperature environment To maintain a constant balance temperature whether the instrument is testing or idling the instrument heats the balance at initial power up and maintains the balance temperature at all times The balance temperature stability icon is in the lower left corner of the LCD when viewing the main screen
4. A 3i_E Instruments amp Controls Installation amp Maintenance Instructions Computrac Max 5000XL Moisture Analyzer Arizona Instrument LLC Reading Office Aberdeen Office Cutbush Park Danehill Lower Earley Unit 6 Airside Business Park Kirkhill Industrial Estate Reading Berkshire RG6 4UT UK Dyce Aberdeen AB21 OGT UK Tel 44 0 118 9311188 Tel 44 0 1224 725999 Email info able co uk Email ab able co uk Internet www able co uk e procurement www 247able com Registered in England No 01851002 VAT No GB 417 2481 61 polnr FPAL COM Computrac MAX 5000XL PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE The material in this manual contains valuable information developed by Arizona Instrument LLC for use with the Computrac line of moisture analyzers No part of this manual can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise This includes photocopying and recording or in connection with any information storage or retrieval system without the express written permission of Arizona Instrument LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2002 2012 Arizona Instrument LLC Internet Explorer and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 2 of 92 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMAT ION
5. It is a triangle with a line on top A horizontal line amp indicates that the balance is temperature Stable A tilted line as shown in the picture indicates that the balance temperature is changing Upon first power up the instrument may take 2 hours to stabilize the balance at an elevated temperature If the instrument is toggled off and back on the new balance warmup period may be 20 minutes to 1 10 Apr 7008 10 17 53 TESTED L1 RESULT 1 91025 Moisture TIME 2 00 TO TEST WEIGHT PRESS START MEMORY SELECTS PRESS MEMORY 5 HEW PARAMETERS PRESS PARAMS 0 00004 CONTRAST MEMORY MENU GRAPH PARAMS hour All Computrac Moisture Analyzers are recommended to be left turned on when not in use so the balance warmup should not affect throughput after the initial stabilization period The first ashing test after a power up may increase the balance temperature slightly and the warmup message may be displayed again for up to 1 hour after the first test The message generally goes away while the instrument is cooling down and before it is ready for the next test Generally balance calibration and low moisture solids ash testing lt 1 should be delayed until the balance temperature stabilization is complete as indicated by the temperature stable icon amp AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 64 of 92 6 2 Preparing Granular and Powdery Samples The MAX 5000XL can be used to tes
6. Optional Accessories Serial Cable null modem for 6000 1044 computer interface Temperature Calibration Kit Y990 0224 220V Sample Pans Flat 100 ea 990 0010 Filter Paper 990 0003 External Filter Kit Y990 0210 DC to AC Inverter Kit Y990 0251 See page 86 for a complete listing of available accessories Temperature Calibration Kit Y990 0193 110V AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 11 of 92 4 INSTRUMENT SETUP Contact Arizona Instrument Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 or by e mail at Support azic com if you have any questions about the following instructions The MAX 5000XL is designed to provide reliable results under normal ambient conditions in the laboratory and on the production floor Compliance with the following guidelines will help ensure optimum accuracy in minimum time e Setup the MAX 5000XL on a stable even surface that is not exposed to vibrations select a location for the instrument that is Firm and level gt Free from vibration that will affect the balance measurements gt Close to an isolated power outlet that will provide dedicated electrical power gt v and Away from the direct flow of a fan or heating air conditioning outlet that might produce force on the balance e Adjust the feet under the instrument to center the bubble in the level located under the lid e An operational clearance of at least 20 cm 8 inches above the instrument i
7. fthe lid is open the PLACE CLEAN PLACE CLEAN PAN ON PAN SUPPORT PAN ON PAN SUPPORT CLOSE LID prompt will appear AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 20 of 92 After placing a clean pan on the CALIBRATING BALANCE balance close the lid The screen will display CALIBRATING ZERO LOAD PLEASE WAIT As soon as the tare is finished the next CALIBRATING ZERO LOAD PLEASE WAIT prompt appears e Open the lid and gently place a 50 gram weight in the center of the Sample pan or press ABORT to return to the menu OPEN LID Avoid excess pressure on the balance LOAD 50g WEIGHT AND WAIT A N Use the tweezers included with the MAX 5000XL to gently place the weight on the pan As soon as the instrument detects weight on the balance the prompt CLOSE LID appears With the lid closed the prompt CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT appears At the conclusion of the calibration one of two prompts will appear indicating the PASS FAIL condition of the calibration e fthe result is PASS remove the CALIBRATING BALANCE weights and the instrument is ready for operation e Press PROCEED to return to the OPEN LID BALANCE CALIBRATION menu e Press ESC three 3 times to return to the Main Test Screen e Ifthe result is FAIL the calibration was unsuccessful Rerun the CALIBRATION PASSED REMOVE 50g WEIGHT calibration OPEN LID e lf the calibration fails
8. 5000XL begin at the Main Test Screen and press Menu center key below display to access the Main Menu MEMORY START MENU STORED DATA MENU CALIBRATION MENU 4 SETUP MENU e Select SETUP MENU press ENT _ SAMPLE FOILS Select PRINTER SETUP press ENT e Highlight Parallel for printer only RS 232 for computer only and Both for the printer and computer at the same time When the correct port selection is OUTPUT PORT RS 232 none es S eb e PRINTER TYPE Epson ESC P e Move the select box to PRINTER TYPE Epson Raster and press ENT AUTO FORM FEED Seiko DPU e Select the type printer you have and Canon press ENT e Epson ESC P2 is for older style Epson printers e Epson Raster is for Epson C84 and newer e Seiko DPU is for the small thermal printer e Canon is for the older Canon Bubble Jet line of printers e Move the select bar to AUTO FORM FEED Pressing ENT toggles between YES and NO Selection will depend on the printer used Try Auto Form Feed YES for most printers If the printer seems to waste paper switch it to NO e Press ESC to return to the REPORT SETUP Menu e Select REPORT CONTROL OPTIONS REPORT CONTROL OPTIONS press ENT e Press ENT key to toggle between YES and NO Select YES if you want to send test results and reports to a printer or computer and NO to prevent sending REPORT START Test Start test results as outputs REPORT ENABLED Yes REPORT INTERVAL 10 Seconds
9. C 50 humidity Environment 0 30 C 80 humidity Non condensing non explosive Moisture Range Heating Range Heater Calibration Menu Driven NIST Traceable using an accessory Temperature Calibration Interface module Calibration tolerance 1 5 C up to 275 C 2 C up to 600 C Twelve calibration points from 50 C to 575 C Twelve preset verification points from 50 C to 575 C or up to four user programmable verification points Programmable calibration reminder Temperature Control 1 C at temperatures between 50 C and 300 C 2 C at temperatures between 301 C and 600 C Test Temperatures User programmable through front panel keypad to control idle temperature test temperature and high start temperature for all tests Multiple test temperatures are programmable for linked test sequences Heater Chamber Composite ceramic fiber lined heater chamber Isolated from electronics to minimize damage from corrosive sample materials Oven self cleaning cycle 550 C for 45 minutes Balance Integrated balance with automatic operation Balance capacity to 100 grams Resistant to nominal vibration with options available for isolation feet Resistant to air currents from internal exhaust fan Isolated from extreme temperatures in the test chamber Isolated from extreme changes in humidity caused by evaporation in the test chamber AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 87 of 92 Balance Calibration Menu dri
10. EHD OH Prediction a weight loss trend such that the rate of volatilization is PREDICTION TYPE Auto proportional to the amount of volatile material remaining in AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 26 of 92 the sample When the prediction is sufficiently reliable the test ends and the predicted result is displayed stored in the instrument and printed if an accessory printer is enabled and attached Proper selection of the ending criteria can greatly improve the test times and repeatability ENDING CRITERIA gt Auto The instrument monitors the progress of moisture determination and automatically selects the ending criteria most END ON Prediction appropriate to the test under way Manual In a few END TEST WHEN ACTUAL IS WITHIN instances best 90 performance will be OF PREDICTED VALUE achieved by adjusting the ending criteria This ending criterion is called the Reliability and is activated when the predicted moisture value and the actual moisture loss are sufficiently close together The number displayed is a percentage equal to the actual moisture loss divided by the predicted moisture times 100 For example if 90 is entered the test will end when the actual moisture loss is within 90 of the predicted moisture gt Rate This feature ends the test when the weight loss rate falls below a selected value This value is a percent per minute PREDICTION TYPE Manual For ex
11. Ensure the instrument is turned ON gt A Temperature Calibration Kit AZI P N Y990 0193 for 110V or Y990 0224 for 220V with 9 VDC 100 mA 3 5 mm male plug positive tip adaptor must be used to perform the calibration gt A graphics capable printer may be connected to the MAX 5000XL if a printed report is required NOTE The Temperature Calibration Interface is a delicate precision instrument When using the TCl exercise care in handling and storage to prevent any unnecessary stress on the wiring and connections If you have any questions prior to use please contact Customer Service at 1 800 528 7411 e Gently remove the pan support and ceramic balance cover e Install the temperature calibration fixture so the probe mount and wires are as shown and gently close the lid e Plug the disk interface cable into the matching connector on the TCI module box Plug the serial interface cable into the matching connector on the TCI module box and the serial port on the back of the unit Plug the 9VDC adaptor into the TCI module box and an appropriate AC outlet e From the Main Test Screen select in order MENU CALIBRATION MENU TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION e Highlight CALIBRATION MODULE SETUP and press ENT Enter the appropriate data for the TCI module serial number probe serial number and calibration certification date gt The interface serial number and certification date are located on the TCI box label AZI Cu
12. MAX 5000XL housing parts stop the testing wipe the surface clean with a suitable neutralizer and place the unit in a fume hood capable of removing the vapors e The user has the responsibility for carrying out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilled on or inside the MAX 5000XL CLEANING the MAX 5000XL e Clean the MAX 5000XL according to the cleaning instructions only Use of strong detergents and oven cleaners will damage the case and heater housing of the MAX 5000XL e Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those recommended by Arizona Instrument check with AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 to ensure that the proposed method will not damage the equipment e The outside housing of the MAX 5000XL should be cleaned with a mild household detergent such as Formula 409 and a soft lint free cloth Paper towels should never be used as they will scratch the instrument s finish and the clear lens over the display Since the MAX 5000XL has a built in cleaning mode of operation no cleaning product should be necessary for the oven If the 550 C self cleaning cycle does not clean the oven call AZ Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for recommendations e Every precaution has been taken to prevent contaminants from entering the unit However if liquids or powders do enter the case call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 141
13. Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Bowl Insulator Seal Sodium Tartrate 500 gram bottle Filter Paper 100 PCS Waffle Bottom Sample Pans 100 PCS Flat Bottom Sample Pans 100 PCS Thick Sample Pan 5 PCS SPARE PARTS _ PARTS Fan 8 Amp Fuse 110 115V 4 Amp Fuse 220 230V Power Cord 110V Power Cord 220V UK Power Cord 220V Europe Pan Support Assembly Screen Vent Cover 3g Weight 5g Weight 50g Weight Tweezers MAX 5000XL User s Manual MAX 5000XL Accessory Kit Temperature Calibration Interface Kit with Adaptor 9 VDC output 100ma 3 5mm male plug positive tip input is 110V Temperature Calibration Interface Kit with Adaptor 9 VDC output 100ma 3 5mm male plug positive tip input is 220V Null MODEM Cable Ashing Ring Vibration Table Sample Pan MAX Waffle for Ash Printer Kit Parallel 110 V Parameter Expert External Filter Kit lQOQPQ Validation Package Web Server DC to AC Inverter Kit Page 86 of 92 13 MAX 5000XL SPECIFICATIONS All specifications and features are subject to change without notice Feature Specification Size 18 5 length x 12 7 width x 9 5 height 470 mm length x 323 mm width x 240 mm height Height varies slightly with adjustable feet for leveling purposes Weight Casework Power Requirements 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 8 Amps 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 4 Amps Fused on off switch as part of an EMI power entry module Operating 0 35
14. Stability on page 64 for more information The unit should not be moved jarred or otherwise disturbed in any way during the calibration period A vibration free table will aid the calibration process If vibration is excessive the instrument will stop the calibration process and indicate the reason The balance should be calibrated e Immediately after initial setup and CALIBRATE BALANCE warm up e Whenever the instrument is moved BALANCE CALIBRATION REQUIRES THAT THE e Whenevera problem IS suspected INSTRUMENT BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND or LOCATED IN A VIBRATION FREE AREA e As your quality policy dictates A 50g CALIBRATION WEIGHT IS REQUIRED e From the Main Test Screen press i Menu PRESS GO WHEN READY gt Select the CALIBRATION MENU gt Select BALANCE CALIBRATION co cance gt Select CALIBRATE BALANCE The first screen reminds the operator that the instrument must be free of vibration during the calibration and that a 50 gram calibration weight must be available e Press GO lf the chamber temperature Is too hot the screen will prompt the operator to OPEN LID CHAMBER TEMPERATURE IS OPEN LID TOO HOT WAIT FOR COOL DOWN CHAMBER TEMPERATURE IS TOO HOT lf the chamber temperature is cool WAIT FOR COOLDOWN enough to begin the calibration one of two prompts will appear e lf the lid is closed the OPEN LID PLACE CLEAN PAN ON PAN OPEN LID SUPPORT prompt will appear e
15. TEST TIME next test TARGET TEMP lt 150 C PRESS START TO BEGIN TEST e The display will recommend opening the lid if A SERIES TESTS AT DIFFERENT the oven temperature is too high Open the lid TEMPERA TURES WILL BE RUN TE J and press OK l l Hie High oven temperature e Once the temperature in the chamber is wee Open lid for faster cooling ila correct press Start The system will lead you through the next test TARGET TEMP 150 C PRESS START TO BEGIN TEST TESTING WONTON CURRENT 0 0031 Moisture TIME 0 11 eNote the test temperature is lowered from 150 to 134 C RATE 0 0031 Minute TIME LEFT 29 49 SAMPLE WEIGHT 10 3707 g AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 60 of 92 DID THE SAMPLE BURN DEGRADE eAgain the system prompts to see if the DURING THE TEST temperature is too high indicated by a burned or degraded sample In this case the IF YOU ANSWER YES THE TEST answer is NO TEMPERATURE WILL BE LOWERED e he system will then lead you to the optimal A SERIES TESTS AT DIFFERENT temperature for the fastest test time Press O DERE MEGET Start to begin the next test ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE TO PRODUCE THE SHORTEST TEST TIME 134 C lt TARGET TEMP 150 C PRESS START TO BEGIN TEST e he system will continue through the iterative optimization process until the THE HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE optimal temperature is achieved in the AND ENDING RATE HAS BEEN DE
16. a progress report optional see below to the printer during a test and a final report to REPORT CONTROL OPTIONS the printer after a test REPORT START These three options determine if a progress report begins at REPORT ENABLED Yes the start of the test when the first prediction of final result is made or just a REPORT START Test Start final report at the end of the test REPORT INTERVAL This selection ct ee i Secon determines how often the progress report INCLUDE GRAPH No data is sent to the printer or computer Times of 1 5 10 15 and 30 seconds or one 1 minute are available The short durations are good for trials and research and the long intervals are good for normal use INCLUDE GRAPH When YES is set a graph of the results will be sent to the printer after the final report Graphic data is not sent to the computer AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 51 of 92 Report Items to Print Test results are available to be printed sent to a computer or used for statistical analysis mean standard deviation and relative standard deviation To be printed the data fields must be selected Highlight the data to be printed and press the ENT key Press PAGE 2 or PAGE 1 to switch between pages REPORT ITEMS TO PRINT REPORT ITEMS TO PRINT SAMPLE NAME lt START WT TARGET JEND RELIABILITY LOT NUMBER J END WEIGHT J RELIABILITY TARGET PRODUCT ID J TEST DURATION J LOW MOISTURE CF lt
17. again contact AZI Customer Service at CALIBRATION FAILED 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 UNSTABLE ENVIRONMENT REMOVE 50g WEIGHT AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 21 of 92 4 8 Weight Test To ensure proper calibration and become familiar with the instrument run a weight test This test simulates moisture loss by the removal of one of two known weights Botha three and a five gram weight are required e Ensure that a clean dry empty Sample pan is placed on the pan support e From the Main Test Screen press MEMORY e lf the highlight bar is not already there highlight Factory WEIGHT and press START e One of several prompts may appear depending on the last measured weight Follow the instructions given until the OPEN LID ADD SAMPLE prompt appears on the screen Open the lid and carefully Er E P Gt oy ee Oa Po a ols MEMORY START SELECT 1 450 Factory WEIGHT Factory TARTRATE Factory LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE Factory MILK MOISTURE Factory MILK ASH Factory DRIFT Memory Start Memory Start 6 Memory Start 9 Memory Start 10 SELECT MEMORY START amp PRESS START 4 PqUp PqDn place both the 5 gram and the 3 gram weights near the center of the sample pan e Close the lid e After the Main Test Screen is displayed gently open the lid carefully remove the 3 gram weight and gently close the lid e Wait for the end
18. danger of possible electrocution If grounded outlets are not available consider using a ground fault interrupter to protect personnel against electrical shock AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 14 of 92 All accessory equipment printer computer etc should be connected before applying power to the instrument See the following sections 4 4 and 4 5 to connect a printer and or computer Plug the line cord into a dedicated electrical power outlet Line noise on the power lines may affect accuracy A dedicated AC power line or an isolation transformer for the MAX SOOOXL may be beneficial in eliminating this noise Turn the instrument on by pressing the switch on the back of the analyzer next to the power receptacle After displaying the opening screen for about five seconds the main test screen shown below will appear It may be necessary to press ESC to clear any calibration reminders 11 Jan 2007 16 31 39 TESTED WEIGHT RESULT 37 5154 Moisture TIME 1 33 TO TEST WEIGHT PRESS START MEMORY SELECTS PRESS MEMORY 4 NEW PARAMETERS PRESS PARAMS 20 0 58119 i CONTRAST MEMORY MENU GRAPH PARAMS e The keypad functions are gt The Left and Right Arrow Keys move the cursor one space left or right in edit mode or to the next field on some input screens They move the highlight bar one page at a time when selecting stored memory starts or stored data test results Stored data is no
19. disabled and selection of which AUTO VERIFY AFTER CAL Yes temperatures are to be verified ADDITIONAL VERIFY TOL 0 0 C Selecting ALL CAL POINTS will cause POINTS TO VERIFY All Cal Points verification of twelve 12 preset temperatures from 50 C to 575 C Four 4 custom temperatures may be entered to verify only those temperatures used in your processes Entering a number above 575 C will produce a warning message on the display and set in the default highest temperature of 575 C Press OK to remove the warning from the display CUSTOM TEMP VERIFICATION POINTS Calibration Module Setup This menu allows entry of the CALIBRATION MODULE SETUP Temperature Calibration Interface TCI data Serial numbers of the interface module and probe used for the calibration and the certification MODULE 39595 date of the TCI is entered here and saved for printing in the various reports PROBE CERT DATE 22 Feb 2005 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 43 of 92 Perform Calibration This selection starts the automatic TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION process of calibration and verification if selected of the MAX 5000XL when the Temperature Calibration Interface TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION TAKES TCI is connected to the unit A SEVERAL HOURS TO COMPLETE detailed procedure begins on page 47 The calibration uses an NIST traceable SADIE Td THE SERIAL PORT DENGUE THE cevice 9 ee the ae ora a PAN AND PAN
20. ee PAGE 1 es es ee l GRAPH PAGE 3 Print Stored Data Stored data can be printed to a parallel printer attached to the MAX 5000XL See page 16 That same data can also be routed to a computer See page 19 To print stored data press PRINT on the STORED DATA MENU Only report items that have been selected in the REPORT ITEMS TO PRINT menu will print See page 52 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 39 of 92 5 3 Calibration Menu Balance calibration is explained and performed as part of instrument setup see page 20 The sequence is repeated here for continuity The balance should be calibrated e fthe instrument has been turned off for several hours or in storage e After the instrument is moved e Whenever a problem is suspected and or e As often as required by your quality policy NOTE The MAX 5000XL must be powered on until the balance temperature stability icon in the lower left corner of the main screen changes from unstable to stable amp to allow the balance to stabilize before beginning the balance calibration See section 6 1 Balance Temperature Stability on page 64 for more information The unit should not be moved jarred or otherwise disturbed in any way during the calibration period A vibration free table will aid the calibration process If vibration is excessive the instrument will stop the calibration process and indicate the reason Calibrate Balance From
21. either a one step or multi step temperature contour A heater is located on the underside of the test chamber s lid An RTD monitors the temperature of the test chamber and sends that information back to the microprocessor Under the microprocessor s control the heater element is cycled on and off to bring the test chamber to the programmed level During the entire testing process the microprocessor monitors the sample s weight loss The sample s decreasing weight is compared to the initial sample weight and the calculated moisture concentration will appear on the display Simultaneously the microprocessor is predicting a final moisture concentration based upon the sample s rate of weight loss compared to the exponential portion of a standard drying curve Testing will continue until the predicted moisture concentration agrees within a certain percentage of the actual moisture concentration appearing on the display The percent agreement between the predicted and the actual moisture concentrations will vary depending upon the system s programming and the moisture level of the sample The MAX 5000XL is an extremely flexible instrument This flexibility means that some time is required to determine the best set of parameters for a particular application The determination of the proper parameters requires a series of tests and good laboratory procedure Call your AZI technical sales representative at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance A
22. exceed 100 and often does in applications such as soil and forest fuels analysis Ash Test results are displayed as a percentage of weight remaining LOI Test results are displayed as a percentage of weight loss gt PASS FAIL Toggles ON or OFF When turned ON high and low moisture limits can be set for the memory start Moisture results between the high and low limits are considered a PASS and the result is displayed in GREEN on the Main Test Screen and in the Stored Data menu Likewise moisture results that are outside the selected range are displayed in RED on the Main Test Screen and in the Stored Data menu The high limit must be set before the low limit Low Limit sets the lowest acceptable limit for the test A final test value below this figure will cause a FAIL indication to appear on the DISPLAY RESULT AS Moisture display and if selected in setup on printed reports PASS FAIL On High Limit sets the highest acceptable limit for the moisture test A final test value above this figure will cause the FAIL indication to appear on the display and if selected in setup on printed reports LOW LIMIT 0 0000 HIGH LIMIT 0 0000 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 32 of 92 Low Moisture CF ss a extremely low moisture products a calibration factor can be used to align MAX 5000XL results to oo the reference standard The LOW MOISTURE CF 0 0000 Moisture percentage
23. memory start 6 Factory DRIFT above or below the highlighted position T Memory Start 7 respectively All other memory starts will amp Memory Start be moved down unchanged J Memory Start 9 j 10 Memory Start 10 e The Factory presets are for standard tests to check the ENTER TO EDIT OR START TO BEGIN TEST performance and or calibrate the instrument e The Up and Down Arrow Keys move the highlight one line at a time e The keys at the bottom of the display allow the memory starts to be cut copied inserted and printed See page 35 and 36 for more information on CUT COPY INSERT f INSERT and PRINT memory starts AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 23 of 92 The memory start parameters may be edited by highlighting a memory start and pressing the ENT key From the eight 8 primary selections there are many other selections available to allow changing the data stored and altering the test characteristics e The keys at the bottom of the display aid the editing process gt DEL deletes the character to the left of the cursor gt CLEAR erases all characters in the edit field gt DEL deletes the character to the right of the cursor gt Displayed only when applicable changes the polarity pos neg of the number e fa number key is pressed without moving the cursor the current content will be erased and the new key press entered Press ENT to save t
24. results obtained from these tests are outside the spectied range call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance SAMPLES 5 MEAN AVERAGE 37 5118 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 SD 0 0060 RSD 0 071 hb Page 71 of 92 The sodium tartrate test verifies the heater and force balance operation Sodium tartrate dihydrate is a chemical with a known moisture concentration that releases moisture at temperatures greater than 120 C Because of its consistent moisture concentration it is used as a standard in moisture measurement using oven or titration methods To obtain consistently reliable results use a high quality or reagent grade ACS certified granular sodium tartrate Sift the sodium tartrate through a 20 sieve to obtain a more uniform size that will achieve better results Lumps in sodium tartrate usually indicate moisture absorption that will yield inconsistent results Discard the larger chunks or pestle them through the sieve and return them to the bottle Sodium tartrate is available from AZI as P N 800 0037 Call AZI part sales at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for information or to order The sodium tartrate test uses approximately 8 grams of sample and is run at 150 C Results should be within a range of 0 1 of the assayed value on the label of the chemical sodium tartrate assayed moistures typically range from 15 61 15 71 e Open the lid place a clean
25. the Main Test Screen press Menu Select the CALIBRATION MENU select BALANCE CALIBRATION Select CALIBRATE BALANCE Press GO Follow the prompts to complete the calibration The first prompt is OPEN LID and PLACE CLEAN PAN ON PAN SUPPORT After placing a clean pan on the pan support and closing the LID the screen will display CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT e As soon as the tare is finished the next prompt OPEN LID and LOAD 50G WEIGHT AND WAIT will appear e As the lid is opened the screen prompts LOAD 50G WEIGHT AND WAIT Avoid excess pressure on the scale Use the tweezers included with the MAX 5000XL to gently place the weight on the pan AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 40 of 92 As soon as the instrument detects weight on the balance the prompt CLOSE LID appears With the lid closed the prompt CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT appears At the conclusion of the calibration the OPEN LID REMOVE WEIGHT prompt appears with a PASS FAIL indication of the calibration success lf the result is PASS open the lid remove the weight and press PROCEED to continue lf the result is FAIL the calibration was unsuccessful Rerun the calibration lf the calibration fails again contact AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Press the ESC key three 3 times to return to the Main Test Manu View Calibration Report W
26. 0 minutes has past This is sometimes useful for diagnostic and research purposes Use TEMP THEN to prevent a test from ending before the test temperature has been obtained This can be helpful for ashing which takes a while to reach the final temperature and for testing ultra low moisture samples which don t readily release moisture at the beginning of the test AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 69 of 92 8 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION Periodic checks of the system are recommended to verify proper system operation These periodic checks will satisfy some quality assurance requirements as specified in your quality assurance control policy A log is recommended either hand written or computer managed which will record the weight test results sodium tartrate test results and retained samples results Shifts in results that are out of range can be quickly detected and the appropriate corrections made For maximum accuracy let the system warm up until the balance is temperature stable before performing any testing See section 6 1 Balance Temperature Stability on page 64 8 1 The Weight Test The weight test as described in the section beginning on page 22 simulates moisture loss with the removal of one of two known weights This test may be used as part of your control verification program e At the interval established by your quality assurance control program e Any time the unit is move
27. 00XL does not test to see if the computer is actually connected or ready to receive data It does not respond to a request from the computer for status information e The MAX 5000XL can send data to both the RS 232 serial port and the parallel printer port at the same time However the graph that can be printed by the printer is not in a format that can be received by the computer Therefore the graph will not be sent to the RS 232 serial port ETHEANET If you have any questions about connecting a printer or computer to your MAX 5000XL call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 An optional External Filter Kit AZI Y990 0210 is available for the MAX 5000XL for use in dusty environments Installation is simple and requires only a Phillips screwdriver Position filter Remove and secure these two lt e with the same screws i screws Remove the two indicated screws position the filter and secure by replacing the two screws NOTE the side of the filter with the two notches faces up See External Filter Cleaning on page 81 for filter cleaning instructions AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 19 of 92 NOTE The MAX 5000XL must be powered on until the balance temperature stability icon in the lower left corner of the main screen changes from unstable to stable to allow the balance to stabilize before beginning the balance calibration See section 6 1 Balance Temperature
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29. 4 for recommendations AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 The user shall be liable and responsible for any damage that arises in connection with this analyzer ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Storage and Shipping Temperature should be between 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Relative Humidity should be between 10 and 80 OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS INDOOR USE Optimum results will be achieved when the unit is set on a smooth level non vibrating surface in a non condensing non explosive environment of 0 35 C at 50 relative humidity and 0 31 C at 80 relative humidity Do not expose the moisture analyzer unnecessarily to extreme temperatures moisture shocks blows or vibration UNPACKING THE MOISTURE ANALYZER After unpacking the moisture analyzer check it immediately for any visible damage resulting from rough handling during shipment Save the box and all parts of the packaging to use when returning your moisture analyzer for calibration Only the original packaging provides the AZl recommended protection for shipment Before packing your moisture analyzer for shipment unplug all connected cables and remove the pan support to prevent damage during transit WARNING SYMBOLS Protective Ground Identifies the connection on the chassis and power inlet module for connection of the safety ground green yellow wire Warning Information or procedure that must be observed Electrical Sho
30. 70 1414 Page 66 of 92 A typical drying curve is shown at the right Section A B represents the sample s weight loss as it heats from room to testing temperature Section B C is linear representing moisture loss from the interior of each particle of the tested sample Section C D is exponential in nature Typical Loss On Drying Curve and represents the final evolution of moisture from within the particle The point at which no additional weight loss occurs represents the complete evolution of water from the original sample E Section D E is the longest and most time consuming portion of the entire testing process The time for a sample to reach zero residual moisture in an oven can take from one to possibly 24 hours depending upon the sample sample preparation and testing temperature The MAX 5000XL loss on drying system calculates the sample s moisture concentration through mathematical extrapolation from the exponential C D portion of the curve Weight Reading and Moisture Content An aluminum pan sits on a pan support coupled to a sensitive electronic force balance The force balance registers the initial weight of the sample before testing and relays the sample s decreasing weight to the microprocessor for evaluation Balance readings are averaged to eliminate signal interference or erroneous data Within each memory start test temperatures can be programmed between normal room temperature 25 C and 600 C in
31. AN AND PAN SUPPORT maintained for a total oven cleaning FROM THE OVEN AND CLOSE THE LID time of 45 minutes from start to finish The heat generated makes the top of the instrument hotter than normal Extreme caution should be used to revent injury until the instrument has cooled down at the conclusion of the SN 16 cleaning cycle During the cleaning cycle there may be smoke odor and possible toxic emissions produced by the instrument This is normal as the residue is burned off the oven lining Use a fume hood to remove the fumes and smoke from the work place Consult the MSDS on your sample materials to determine the content of the emissions OVEN SELF CLEANING TAKES 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE PRESS GO WHEN READY For a complete description of the oven cleaning procedure see section beginning on page 80 Cleaning Reminder Setup A CLEANING REMINDER is available to remind you to clean the oven regularly The default factory settings are CLEANING REMINDER SETUP EN ENABLE No TIME 00 00 TIME 00 00 INTERVAL 0 Weeks INTERVAL 0 Weeks e To turn the prompt on or off or adjust the interval go to the Main Test Screen and select in order MENU CALIBRATION MENU OVEN SELF CLEANING and CLEANING REMINDER SETUP gt Enable Toggle to YES to enable the prompt or NO to prevent the prompt from appearing gt Time The time the prompt is to appear usually the start of the shift using a 24 hour format g
32. AX VERIFY ERROR 1 5 C AT 450 0 C Pressing DETAIL gives a listing of the calibration temperatures and their verification results between 50 C and INSTRUMENT 575 C See page 43 for information 50 0 on how set up the temperature 39 9 verification ain 250 1 300 0 350 0 400 0 450 0 500 0 INSTRUMENT 950 0 95 1 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 TCI 50 3 100 5 150 7 199 9 249 9 300 0 351 0 400 1 448 5 498 6 DIFFERENCE 0 3 Pass 0 6 Pass 0 7 Pass 0 1 Pass 0 2 Pass 0 0 Pass 1 0 Pass 0 1 Pass 1 5 Pass 1 4 Pass DIFFERENCE 1 2 Pass 1 0 Pass Page 45 of 92 Calibration Reminder Setup A TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION REMINDER is available to remind you when scheduled calibrations are due The default factory settings are ENABLE No TIME 00 00 INTERVAL 0 Weeks e To turn the prompt on off or adjust the interval go to the Main Test Screen and select in order MENU CALIBRATION MENU TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION and CALIBRATION REMINDER SETUP M enable the prompt or NO to prevent the prompt from appearing gt Time he time the prompt is ENABLE Yes to appear usually the start of the shift using a 24 hour TIME 08 00 format INTERYAL 4 Weeks gt Interval The interval between calibrations in weeks If the interval is set to OO the reminder will occur daily AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 46 of 92 e
33. C to return to MAIN MENU a L ABORT ee Cleaning frequency will vary depending on the application and frequency of use We recommend that you establish a periodic cleaning schedule to ensure unit to unit correlation and performance Call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 if you have any questions AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 80 of 92 10 5 Oven Vent Cleaning The oven vent should be inspected regularly for debris build up To clean debris from the vent Switch the main power switch OFF Remove the three 3 screws securing the vent cover Remove the vent cover Mechanically remove debris from the wire screen with a Stiff bristled brush Inspect the vent to ensure that there is no excessive corrosion Corrosion may cause debris falling back into the instrument possibly compromising the readings and performance of the instrument Replace vent cover if needed AZI P N 300 0472 Reinstall vent cover with the three 3 screws The optional External Filter Kit AZI Y990 0210 has five dust debris filters that should be inspected regularly for debris build up To clean debris from the filters AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Switch the main power switch OFF Remove shroud at tabs on top and bottom See picture at right Inspect foam filter for debris build up Clean with compressed air if necessary Reinstall shroud by pushing back in
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35. DATE START TEMP J ASHING RATE J TIME OF DAY J TEST TEMP J LINK OPTIONS J FINAL RESULT J HE START TEMP FOIL ID q RESULT TYPE TEMP RATE FOIL WEIGHT J PASS FAIL lt PAN TARE PURITY J TEST MODE SAMPLE TARE lt LAST ACTUAL END RATE lt START WEIGHT lt RATE TARGET PE G eee Add Edit Company Name This selection provides a means of customizing reports to show the name of the company test location or other alohanumeric identifiers This selection is used to enter the correct date and time 24 hour format into the instrument s clock system The internal battery saves the clock value when the power is off Use this function to change the time at initial setup or when changing for daylight savings time The clock in the MAX 5000XL uses a TIME ui 99 small battery to maintain correct time and date If the clock resets whenever the power is off the internal backup battery may need to be replaced If this happens call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 A battery that fails does not affect the memory of the MAX 5000XL since the memory does not depend on a battery backup during power off conditions DATE 27 May 2005 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 52 of 92 This menu brings up the two categories DATA FORMAT SETUP of data one display oriented and the other report oriented EC DISPLAY Off LOT NUMBER Off EC Display This selection controls the displ
36. ED DATA MENU gt Press ENT to select tests gt Arrow up or down to select the five tartrate tests and press ANALYZE gt The mean of the results should be within 0 1 of the value on the bottle label e fthe result is out of tolerance the most common causes of such errors are bent or dirty sample pans or debris that may have fallen into the balance shaft Switch the unit OFF Remove the pan support and the balance cover Carefully clean the instrument See page 78 Clean the oven and check the temperature sensor See page 80 lf a temperature calibration kit AZI P N Y990 0193 is available calibrate the system See page 43 e Repeat the tartrate test again using a clean sample pan for each of the five samples and analyze the results e Ifthe mean is still out of tolerance call AZI customer service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance VVVV WV AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 73 of 92 8 5 Retained Samples The weight test and the sodium tartrate test are usually sufficient to satisfy industry guidelines for quality control in moisture measurement Some additional checks can be performed using replicate testing of retained samples Retained samples when stored under airtight conditions should maintain moisture levels for long periods Routine testing of these samples should produce the same results day after day Retained samples further verify the unit s operation on the customer s own prod
37. INCLUDE GRAPH No AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 17 of 92 Move the selection box down to REPORT CONTROL OPTIONS REPORT START and press ENTI Select between Test Start begins to send data at the start of the test gt First Prediction begins to REPORT START Test Start send data as soon as the instrument makes the first REPORT INTERYVYAL 1est End prediction or gt Test End waits to send data INCLUDE GRAPH No until after the test is over and then sends only the final results of the test Press ENT to select your choice Move the selection box down to REPORT INTERVAL and press ENT Select an interval that will provide the test progress report REPORT ENABLED Yes you need and press ENT again to REPORT ENABLED Yes select your choice Move the selection box down to REPORT START Test End INCLUDE GRAPH Pressing AD Second ENT will toggle between YES REPORT INTER VAL and NO e Select NO if you do not need a printed graph of the test e Select YES if you have only the parallel port selected and want to print the graphic plot of weight and moisture ash results for a test Press ESC to return to the REPORT SETUP MENU Select REPORT ITEMS TO PRINT See page 52 By default all items are selected to print If you do not want or need items use the arrow keys to select the item s and press ENT to toggle the check mark off If you later need the item position the cursor i
38. SUPPORT AND PLACE THE the sample level and compare that to CALIBRATION PLATE IN THE OVEN the temperature measured by the probe temperature sensor in the PRESS GO WHEN READY heater Any difference between the two readings is then supplied to the MAX 5000XL control circuits to adjust CEL heater current to provide the correct temperature The verification process monitors the corrected probe temperature and the TCI temperature and reports as an error any difference between the two The systematic process is explained later in this section Perform Verification The Perform Verification selection TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION allows a temperature verification to be performed at any time as long as the TCI is connected to the unit TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION TAKES SEVERAL HOURS TO COMPLETE ATTACH THE TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION MODULE TO THE SERIAL PORT REMOVE THE PAN AND PAN SUPPORT AND PLACE THE CALIBRATION PLATE IN THE OVEN PRESS GO WHEN READY CANCEL AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 44 of 92 View Cal Report The VIEW CAL REPORT selection provides information about the last calibration date and performance A record of the calibration date verification date and calibration devices used is shown The data may be printed from this screen by MODULE pressing PRINT PROBE LAST CALIBRATION 79 Dec 7008 LAST VERIFICATION 29 Dec 2008 1930076 1021 MODULE CERT DATE 26 Jun 2008 M
39. TERMINED shortest amount of test time without WHICH SHOULD PRODUCE THE SHORTEST degrading or burning the sample A memory TEST TIME A Clealea 1 ieee sn THE MEMORY START IS READY FOR USE elf the iterative process goes through 5 times without completing it would be best to restart the Parameter Expert as the initial temperature was significantly incorrect This may also occur for materials that tend to burn or degrade easily Once the memory start has been developed exit the Parameter Expert screen and run 5 tests to determine if the accuracy speed and repeatability are acceptable Use the Optimize feature to make minor improvements AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 61 of 92 Optimize Temp Speed Repeatapiity S The Parameter Expert Optimize feature determines the proper ending rate criteria for a user specified test temperature for the currently active memory start The Optimize feature is for an already developed memory start that needs minor improvement The Optimize feature allows the user to raise or lower the test temperature to improve test speed and repeatability Typically a higher temperature results in a faster and less repeatable test A lower temperature results in a slower and more repeatable test Raise the temperature to speed up the test Press GO Have the sample prepared and ready to start the optimization test Press Start AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414
40. ZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 67 of 92 lf the moisture of the sample material 0 is known as determined by a a reference method the MAX 30 5000XL s temperature can be 25 adjusted until test results correlate 20 with the established moisture 15 concentration If the moisture is not 10 known prepare a moisture versus 5 temperature curve to decide the 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 anda test temperature for a Moisture Vs Temperature Curve particular sample An appropriate curve can be prepared by testing sample material at increasing temperatures of five degree increments The starting temperature is usually the standard or reference method temperature for that particular sample Results for each increasing temperature will usually rise to a plateau where several temperature increases do not change the results significantly Beyond this plateau results can rise dramatically Examination of a sample tested at these increased temperatures may show burning or charring Results along the plateau usually correlate well with the standard or reference method results Repeated testing should be done at temperatures in this range Several tests are performed using the same sample size and test parameters Results from these repeated tests are tabulated to calculate the mean or average and the standard deviation S D Analysis of the mean and standard deviation and their comparison with reference method resu
41. ad by Microsoft Excel or a compatible spreadsheet program To access the instrument with Internet Explorer type the IP address into the Internet Explorer address field 192 168 2 254 for example The IP address is the one that is assigned in the Ethernet Setup section on page 54 See the Ethernet Setup section on page 54 to setup the Web Server Refer to the Web server User s Manual AZI P N 700 0115 for full details on using the Web Server Note If multiple browsers attempt to connect to the same instrument at the same time unable to allocate packet errors will result 9 1 Calibration Report The calibration Ai MAX 5000XL AZI Preferred Customer SN 500117 report is viewed by mmummumm selecti ng LCD VIEW MAX 5000XL CALIBRATION REPORT CALIBRATION tesrresurrs 1 Goos REPORT in the a aw ibe _ BALANCE CALIBRATION combination of the LAST PASSED CAL 04 Sep 2007 bal ance and TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION temperature LAST VERIFICATION 24 Aug 2007 calibration report CAL MODULE 1930042 The report can be MODULE CERT DATE 22 Mar 2007 downloaded to CALIBRATION a disc as an HTML 46 6 C file 565 8 C VERIFY RESULTS INSTRUMENT DIFFERENCE 0 4 C Pass 0 1 C Pass 0 0 C Pass 0 1 C Pass 249 9 C 0 1 C Pass 300 0 C 299 8 C 0 2 C Pass Copyright 2005 Arizona Instrument LLC AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 75 of 92 9 2 LCD View The LCD screen is viewed by selectin
42. ample entering 0 100 END ON Rate means that the test will end when the rate of change of the actual RATE 0 1000 Minute weight loss is less than 0 100 of the original sample weight per minute The instrument s program assumes that the sample contains volatile material that will completely evaporate after some time It further assumes that at first the rate will increase to a maximum point and then gradually decrease to zero Selecting some threshold rate value will cause the test to end before the sample is completely dry Rate is useful to profile a sample s weight loss Some applications are faster in the rate ending criteria Others are faster in the prediction ending criteria AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 27 of 92 Some samples contain more than one volatile material for example nylon resins with large amounts of unpolymerized material Caprolactam In these cases the rate will fall to some fixed value when all the moisture is evaporated but while the monomer is still evaporating The graphical display available from the Main Test Screen is of great help in visualizing these cases The rate ending criteria if set above the rate of monomer volatilization may give the best results gt Time This feature places a ENDING CRITERIA time limit on a test The test will end when a selected amount of time has passed Fixed time tests are END ON Time seldom superior to the prediction alg
43. as the word CONTRAST above it Press this key and the display changes to instructions on setting contrast Use the up and USE t 4 TO ADJUST CONTRAST down arrows on the key pad until the USE ESC TO SAVE AND EXIT display is acceptable and press the ESC key to save the setting and exit back to the Main Test Screen The LCD will darken after a few minutes of inactivity but will brighten SAMPLE TEXT with any key press 4 4 Connecting a Printer An optional graphic capable printer is available from AZI pictured is printer example only It connects to the parallel printer port at the rear of the instrument The content and time of printing for each report can be custom configured from the menu system These same reports can be directed to a computer through the RS 232 serial port at the back of the instrument e Unpack the printer and cable Load the paper according to the instructions in the printer manual Plug the large end cable connector into its mating socket on the printer and the small end into its mating socket on the back of the MAX 5000XL Plug the power cord into the printer and into a GROUNDED power receptacle e Turn the printer power on On some older erm printers it is also necessary to place the printer A CED On Line wee ETHERNETI NOTE The USB and AUX ports are not active at present AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 16 of 92 MAIN MENU To set up the MAX
44. at rapidly evaporate during the sample loading process An external balance with 0 0001 gram 0 1 mg resolution is used to weigh the syringe before and after loading which are entered into the MAX 5000XL The difference between the loaded and empty syringe weights is start weight Foil Tare is used when a sample of sprayed material such as paint is to be tested Up to 50 pieces of foil can be pre weighed before actual testing begins The alphanumeric identity of each foil is stored in memory until it is replaced by other foil tare entries During a test the ID of the foil is entered from a menu of stored foils The weight of the foil is subtracted from the measured weight giving the true weight of the sprayed sample See section 6 5 for more information SAMPLE TARE Start After Gs AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 31 of 92 Result Display Options Se the final display value of moisture solids or dry weight ash or LOI Moisture Test results are DISPLAY RESULT AS Moisture a ee ee Solids displayed as a percentage of h a a p 9 PASS FAIL DryWt gnt IOSS th Ash Solids Test results are LO displayed as a percentage of weight remaining The instrument is optimized to run in Solids for samples gt 99 5 volatiles Dry Weight Test results are displayed as a dry weight basis Dry Weight Winitiac Wena Weinac 100 Note that the dry weight value ratio can
45. aying of the word RELIABILITY on the Main Test Screen for PREDICT ENDING CRITERIA Displaying this value is useful during parameter development to aid in selecting the best ending criteria It may also help the operator to determine the remaining test time if the ending criteria target is Known Lot Number ee ee E starting a material test brings up a screen labeled ENTER LOT NUMBER AND PRODUCT ID These alphanumeric entries may be used to RRSUEMuns selves insert the lot designation and unique product identification into reports Not all industries or processes will use them so they may be enabled only when needed LOT NUMBER Alphanumeric code to identify the product lot number PRODUCT ID Alphanumeric code ET 5 used by some companies to identify specific products PRODUCT ID 1AD AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 53 of 92 This menu provides a means of preventing unauthorized access to memory start edit calibration and setup menus If Access Keys have been activated by setting Activate ACTIVATE KEYS No Keys Yes and a Master Key code has been entered the instrument will prompt for the key code each time a protected menu is accessed If a key code is present setting Activate Keys No will provide temporary access to menus without having to enter any codes and then the existing code or codes can be easily re activated by setting Activate Keys Yes Master Key The master key code p
46. bove Kimwipe test should be performed If the Kimwipe is removed easily then the insulator seal needs to be replaced To replace e Switch the main power switch OFF _ e Remove the pan support stem and ceramic E C insulator plate ieai E e Replace the worn seal AZI P N 250 0001 e Reassemble A AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 79 of 92 This selection is the start of an oven cleaning process that burns off most residue build up in the oven Similar to the self cleaning mode in a home oven the process turns the heating elements on to reach an oven temperature of 550 C in less than 22 minutes The oven cleaning cycle lasts a total of 45 minutes The heat generated makes the top of the instrument hotter than normal and extreme caution should be used to prevent injury until the instrument has cooled down after the cleaning cycle I i lteter ata CALIBRATION MENU and OVEN SELF CLEANING e Press ENT The screen display OVEN SELF CLEANING TAKES will provide instructions as 45 MINUTES TO COMPLETE illustrated When the pan support has been aoa ERA gently removed see page 82 close the lid and press GO PRESS GO WHEN READY Es G0 a L CANCEL e The temperature and time left in OVEN SELF CLEANING the cleaning process will displayed e At the conclusion of the cleaning cycle the screen will display oe an OVEN SELF CLEANING IS DONE TIME LEFT 44 58 Press OK or ES
47. capable printers with a printed graphical representation of the drying process e The instrument can calculate mean standard deviation and relative standard deviation for up to 1 000 stored test results e On 21 CFR Part 11 compliant instruments the Delete Stored Data function is disabled throughout the system AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 9 of 92 The MAX 5000XL consists of e Aceramic convection air oven e A precision balance weighing mechanism with a resolution of 0 0001 gram anda full scale range of 100 grams e A backlit color graphic liquid crystal display e A microprocessor that controls the test process data handling communications and performs all necessary calculations and e Connectors on the back panel for an Ethernet connection parallel printer and serial communications devices Other connections are provided that will be implemented in later revisions to the instrument The MAX 5000XL is designed to remain powered up at all times The balance requires a lengthy warm up period The first test of the day can be made sooner and with more accuracy if the unit remains powered overnight When not in use select a test with start temperature of 25 C and keep the lid down The oven will remain cool and the Liquid Crystal Display LCD backlight will turn off after a period of inactivity to conserve energy Press any key to restore illumination to the LCD lf the test process is interrupted b
48. cessible in all MAX 5000XL instruments the optional Web Server feature must be purchased in order to access the instrument over your network To save any changes made to the Ethernet Setup options after making the desired changes press ESC and then follow the on screen instructions to ESC back to the Main Menu and then power the instrument off and back on NAME and PASSWORD The NAME and PASSWORD can be used to Connect to 197 168 272 254 f X restrict access to the instrument over the i T intranet When using Internet Explorer enter As NAME for the User name and enter PASSWORD for the Password to gain access to the instrument calrpkyiew hkr User name f we Remember my password OBTAIN IP ADDRESS This can be set to Automatic Manual or Ethernet Off e Automatic Sets everything automatically A DHCP server is required to obtain the IP address Because the IP address is not known until the DHCP server assigns it intranet users will have to be given the IP address whenever the instrument powers up which is undesirable Manual mode is typically used because the IP address Is fixed Automatic mode is useful to see if the Web Server works and then the user should switch to manual mode Manual Requires the manual entry of IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Consult with your IS department for the correct settings WARNING DO NOT SET THE IP ADDRESS TO THE SERVER OR GATEWAY IP ADDRESS Doing so can cause the
49. ck Hazard Observe all steps of the procedure to prevent electrical shock Warning Hot surface or area of possible severe burns Use listed precautions when opening the oven lid and handling samples to prevent injury Pee Ww Page 6 of 92 IMPORTANT Movement handling and packaging of the instrument must be done with EXTREME CARE to avoid permanent expensive internal damage The MAX 5000XL uses a delicate and very sensitive electronic force balance to measure small weights and weight losses The balance is capable of measuring weight to a resolution of 0 1 milligram Careful handling is necessary to prevent damage to the balance With proper care the instrument will provide years of dependable service UNPACKING Unpack the instrument carefully and set it down gently Select a place where it will be safe from bumping jarring excessive air currents and vibration Retain all packaging materials for any future shipment of the instrument If the instrument is returned to AZI for any reason place it in the original packaging materials Only the original packaging materials have been tested and proven effective during shipment REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT e Call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for Return Material Authorization RMA information prior to returning a unit e Remove the Pan Support from the instrument and pack in a separate box before shipment e For all shipments boxes and pack
50. creen will immediately display STORED DATA the number of samples mean standard deviation and relative standard deviation of the selected SAMPLES data set To the right is an example 5 of a calculated report This report can MEAN AVERAGE 15 7388 be printed by pressing PRINT Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu SD 0 0123 RSD 0 078 hb All stored data can be selected to be deleted analyzed viewed or printed To select all stored data press SEL ALL AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 38 of 92 View Stored Data This function is used to view a list of results for a selected test Move the selector bar to a particular test and L T NUMBER press VIEW to display the data There PRODUCT ID DATE 27 Apr 2005 are three 3 pages of data TIME OF DAY 09 43 FINAL RESULT 37 4663 RESULT TYPE Moisture TEST MODE Rate LAST ACTUAL 37 4863 5 START WEIGHT 8 0020 g END WEIGHT 5 0023 g TEST DURATION 1 30 rs a ee Be PAGE 2 STORED DATA WEIGHT STORED DATA WEIGHT ASHING RATE 0 0 b Minute LINKED TO NEXT TEST No LINK RESULT TYPE Individual LINK USE FOR TOTAL No FOIL ID FOIL WEIGHT 0 0000 g START TEMP 102 C TEST TEMP 105 C HI START TEMP 25 C TEMP RATE 0 C Minute PAN TARE Standard SAMPLE TARE Start After 8s END RATE 0 0059 Minute RATE TARGET 1 0000 Minute END RELIABILITY 0 0 5b RELIABILITY TARGET 90 rs a ee
51. ctive warranty date when warranty service is requested In the event that any questions or problems should arise in the use or application of your Computrac MAX 5000XL unit call AZI Customer Service or your technical sales representative at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 91 of 92 TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION Computrac MAX Arizona Instrument AZI and the stylized AZI are all registered trademarks of Arizona Instrument LLC Instrument firmware is copyright protected All specifications subject to change without notice Internet Explorer and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries The MAX 5000XL uses the Graphics Interchange Format as part of its Ethernet interface The Graphics Interchange Format is the Copyright property of CompuServe Incorporated GIF sm is a Service Mark property of CompuServe Incorporated Copyright 2002 2012 Arizona Instrument LLC All Rights Reserved Arizona Instrument LLC Computrac MAX 5000XL Moisture Analyzer Manual Part Number 700 0113 Revision D February 2012 Arizona Instrument LLC 3375 N Delaware Street Chandler AZ 85225 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 Fax 480 804 0656 http www azic com email azi azic com General intt azic com International support azic com Customer Support If you have any questions regarding the operation of this
52. d the power switched off the instrument is jarred or bumped and or e lf there is any concern about the accuracy of the instrument AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 70 of 92 The precision weight test consists of performing the weight test in Section 8 1 multiple times to determine the instruments repeatability This is a more critical verification of the instrument s performance Mean Standard Deviation and Relative Standard Deviation are calculated using the following formulas Mean total of results divided by number of results 2 Standard Deviation E n Relative Standard Deviation expressed as percentage Standard Deviation divided by Mean multiplied by 100 ee eee ee eee test a total of five 5 times gt After all five tests are complete press MENU and select the STORED DATA MENU gt PRESS ENT to select tests gt Arrow up or down to select the five weight tests and press ANALYZE gt The mean of the results should be 37 500 020 for a test using the five and three gram WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WTESTS WEIGHT SO pD w on me te a a h 10 Jun 2005 10 Jun 2005 10 Jun 2005 10 Jun 2005 10 Jun 2005 10 Jun 2005 10 Jun 2005 08 Jun 2005 08 Jun 2005 31 Mar 2005 S103 37 4999 3 3076 3 177 37 5149 37 3189 37 3061 37 4998 37 4999 37 5175 weights DELETE ANALYZE SEL ALL VIEW PRINT e lf the
53. d at the left most IDLE TEMPERATURE 25 C significant digit Use the TEMP RATE 0 DISABLED 0 C Minute number keys to enter the CHAMBER STABILIZATION 0 Seconds desired test temperature ASH RATE 0 DISABLED 0 0 Minute When finished press ENT to QR Sa mgs os eMal e ete eee a stop editing and save the new figure or ESC to cancel the change L _ CER DE gt Test HiStart Temperature When active the HiStart temperature is used at the start of the test and the test continues at that temperature until the rate of moisture loss falls to half of its peak value The heater then changes to the Test temperature for the remainder of the test This shortens a long test and may be useful for tests gt 15 minutes When used try a HiStart temperature 25 C above the Test temperature To deactivate the HiStart feature set the HiStart temperature to 25 C gt Idle Temperature The temperature that is maintained by the instrument between tests This speeds testing by decreasing the time required to heat the sample chamber at the beginning of the test It can save 10 to 120 seconds of test time if properly used A common idle temperature value is 50 C or 80 C for most products For plastics a 100 C idle is desirable For ashing a 100 C idle may be desirable to reduce time between tests Any value between room temperature and 300 C can be used Experiment to see what value is best for your application Too high a value wil
54. d or deleted through the Web Server Data can only be deleted at the instrument For more information regarding the Web Server option please contact Arizona Instrument Sales or customer service representative 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 77 of 92 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The MAX 5000XL requires routine cleaning to keep the test chamber free of excess sample material Failure to keep the instrument interior clean reduces its accuracy and repeatability Sample material collecting in the test chamber prevents free movement of the pan support In addition sample material collecting on the rim of the heater shroud prevents the lid from closing completely causing erratic results Material may fall into the system s interior causing balance problems Routine cleaning of the test chamber reduces the likelihood of problems and repairs extending the life of the instrument The chamber interior should be cleaned when needed to eliminate the buildup of sample material To clean debris from the chamber s a ae interior E p e Switch the main power switch OFF e Use avacuum line portable vacuum cleaner or a small paintbrush to remove debris from the area around the balance d cover and pan support stem A t s A compressed air line or canned air is not recommended since debris migrates into the system s interior and settles in the electronic comp
55. d series is used for total calculations until a YES is USE THIS TEST WEIGHT FOR TOTAL CALCULATIONS Yes encountered e Purity Factor Toggle this parameter to YES if a value DISPLAY PURITY No provided by the user is to be PURITY FACTOR 4 778 entered as a parameter for the ourity calculation The default ALLOW MOISTURE GAIN No number is 4 778 which is the purity factor for gypsum The purity result is Purity Factor times the Moisture loss e Allow Moisture Gain When testing some materials the linked test option is used The first test is the free moisture test which drives off any free moisture However some materials if already dried might actually collect moisture during this test With the Allow Moisture Gain enabled the collected moisture will be reported Ending Criteria for this test is usually Rate or Time If Rate is used the test would never end if the sample gained moisture AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 34 of 92 This command removes a memory i i l MEMORY START EDIT Start which can be optionally inserted at another location Use this i 1 250 Factory TARTRATE Starts cannot be deleted with this Factory LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE option Factory MILK MOISTURE Factory MILK ASH Factory DRIFT Memory Start 7 Memory Start 6 Memory Start 9 Memory Start 10 ENTER TO EDIT OR START TO BEGIN TEST k So 6 So sw oo On fee Ow fo k
56. difference between the stabilized MAX 5000XL mean values and the reference standard is entered as the LOW MOISTURE CF This feature is not typically used Linked Test Options Linking tests enables multiple adjoining memory starts to be run together as one test Increasing temperatures rates times etc may be selected to monitor the progress of moisture loss for research and or control purposes In some materials such as gypsum powder moisture occurs in more than one molecular state usually free water and one or two bound water states A third condition exists in the ashing process when other components of the sample are driven off at very high temperatures and only the ash remains The Linked Test Option will also prevent rehydration of the sample between tests As the test for free moisture is completed the next memory start in sequence will be initiated This subsequent memory start must contain the parameters for the bound water test As this test ends the next memory start may be initiated and so on for as many links as needed for the process The sample integrity will not be compromised between tests since the instrument s lid is not opened e Free water evaporates from the sample at relatively low temperatures typically 40 80 C e Bound water however requires higher temperatures some around 135 C and others around 240 C to break the molecular bonds e The MAX 5000XL also provides temperatures to 600 C for ashin
57. dry empty pan the pan support e Close the lid e From main test screen press MEMORY e Highlight Factory Tartrate and press START then press ABORT This will set the instrument idle temperature to 80 degrees e Allow the instrument to reach 80 C Approx 3 5 minutes When the instrument has reach 80 C press START Allow instrument to tare empty pan When instructed open the lid Add sample use a spoon to evenly spread 7 9 to 8 1 grams of Tartrate on the surface of the pan 8 grams is best Close the lid and allow instrument to start the test Allow the test to complete lf this is the first test of the day discard the results of this test for stability reasons Results should be within a range of 0 1 of the assayed value on the bottle label AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 72 of 92 Perform the sodium tartrate test in Section 8 3 multiple times to determine the instruments repeatability This is a more critical verification of the instrument s performance Mean Standard Deviation and Relative Standard Deviation are calculated using the following formulas Mean total of results divided by number of results T 2 Standard Deviation E n Relative Standard Deviation expressed as percentage Standard Deviation divided by Mean multiplied by 100 e Perform the steps in the sodium tartrate test a total of five 5 times gt After all five tests are complete press MENU and select the STOR
58. e temperature is within two 2 degrees of the test temperature before checking for the other criteria as previously described This can be helpful for ashing which takes a while to reach the final temperature and testing ultra low moisture samples which don t readily release moisture at the beginning of the test Sample Size Options SAMPLE SIZE OPTIONS This feature enters a target sample size and the minimum and maximum sample range Sample size ranges can be programmed from 0 1 gram to 99 9 grams The total difference in SAMPLE SIZE 8 0g values between size and window must be between 0 grams minimum and 100 grams maximum SAMPLE WINDOW 1 0g INSIDE LIMITS Two Beeps gt Sample Size The sample size should be consistent for all tests OUTSIDE LIMITS No Beeps on a particular product in order to get the best standard deviation possible High volatile materials such as coatings typically require smaller sample sizes one to three grams Low moisture materials such as plastic resins typically require larger sample sizes The instrument is optimized for low moisture testing with a 30g load Ashing typically requires a smaller sample size to reduce the residue that is emitted during testing The instrument is optimized for ashing with a 4g load Contact your technical sales representative for appropriate sample sizes gt Sample Window The number entered sets the allowable tolerance of the sample to be loaded AZI Cu
59. e deleted to make management of the data easier If the test results need to be saved they should first be printed or stored in a computer file Moving the selector bar to a particular test and pressing DELETE will erase the record so be careful If the list is empty the screen will show EMPTY Mean Standard Deviation and Relative Standard Deviation are calculated using the following formulas available on many hand calculators Mean total of results divided by number of results 2 Standard Deviation n Relative Standard Deviation expressed as percentage Standard Deviation divided by Mean multiplied by 100 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 37 of 92 To analyze a set of data Use the arrow keys to highlight the data items to be Included in the analysis and press the ENT key ET aee Notice that each selected item is _ WEIGHT 4 Mar 2005 marked with a triangular symbol at the TARTRATE 31 Mar 2005 left of the data item If one has been 4 DRIFT 31 Mar 2005 designated in error move the selector TARTRATE 7 beni Mar 2005 bar to it and press the ENT key to _ TARTRATE 31 Mar 7005 deselect and unmark it When all TARTRATE 31 Mar 2005 desired items are selected press LACTOSE MONOH 31 Mar 2005 ANALYZE DELETE ANALY E STORED DATA 16 107 3 3038 of S08 37 5097 15 7233 0 0458 15 7306 15 7386 15 7461 15 7532 5 2279 SEL ALL VIEW PRINT The s
60. e for your environment For best results AZI recommends that the instrument is provided with its own DEDICATED electrical power outlet Do not put it on a circuit with motors blenders heaters coolers grinders or other high current electrical devices To ensure the entry module is set for the correct voltage Locate the fuse holder on the rear of the instrument Use a regular screwdriver to pry from the right jee side and pull the fuse access cover open and to the left The hinge is between the line cord socket and the power on off switch Pry from the left or right side of the red fuse holder to remove the fuse holder from the power entry module Ensure only 8 amp timed fuses are installed for 100 120 VAC operation or only 4 amp timed fuses are installed for 220 240 VAC operation Reinstall the fuse holder into the power entry module with the correct voltage showing as in the picture above which shows 115V configuration Ensure the power switch located next to the fuse holder is in the OFF position Remove the power cord from the packing material and insert the rectangular end into the power receptacle located on the other side of the fuse holder The power source outlet used by the MAX 5000XL MUST BE GROUNDED lf you are not sure if the socket is grounded check with your plant electrician before proceeding The MAX 5000XL will appear to function correctly even if the socket is not grounded but there is a
61. e read by Excel or a compatible spreadsheet program Although memory starts can be edited in Excel it is not recommended AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 76 of 92 9 4 Test Results Test results can be viewed by selecting TEST RESULTS in the left bar Ai max 5000xL AZI Preferred Customer SN 500117 CALIBRATION REPORT LCD VIEW MEMORY STARTS TEST RESULTS LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE 04 Sep 7007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 7007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 7007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 7007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 7007 04 Sep 2007 04 Sep 2007 3 3878 3 2968 3 3947 3 3999 3 4108 15 7099 15 7198 15 6980 15 7059 15 7018 0 0427 37 3016 a 9114 37 9117 37 9120 37 9093 37 9130 37 4907 t Select test results to download Use Shift key to select range Use CSV file extension when saving files Download Tests Copyright 2005 Anzona Instrument LLC Download Test amp Graph Data Test results can be downloaded from the instrument to a PC Test data is saved ina comma delimited format which can be read by Excel or a compatible spreadsheet program Graph data contains only the data points that are used by the instrument to generate the graph so the actual visual graph is not downloaded NOTE Results data cannot be modifie
62. ermits access to all menus protected by the access keys memory start edit calibration and setup menus But access to calibration menus is not restricted by an active master key unless a calibration key is also active If the master key code is lost call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Calibration Key lf the memory start edit and setup menus have been protected by activating Access Keys and entering a Master Key an optional calibration key code restricts access to the calibration menus and therefore also offers selective access to the calibration functions only ACCESS KEY SETUP MASTER KEY CAL KEY A Web Server option can be purchased for the MAX 5000XL and then the instrument can be accessed from your local area network LAN or intranet by NAME MAX 5000XL a PC The Ethernet Setup menu PASSWORD provides the necessary controls and USTAIN IP ADDRESS Automatic options to configure this connection Generally the MAX 5000XL cannot be viewed on the Internet because of MAC ADDRESS 00 08 50 00 00 75 company firewalls but it is possible and requires a registered IP address STATUS Initialized ETHERNET SETUP IP ADDRESS 197 168 007 134 See the Web Server section on page 75 for full details on the Web Server Call AZI customer service for more information and purchasing questions AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 54 of 92 Although the following options are ac
63. g LCD hii MAX SOOOXL AZI Preferred Customer SN 500117 VIEW in the left bar This may help to remotely monitor the instrument CALIBRATION REPORT LCD VIEW MEMORY STARTS TEST RESULTS 05 Sep 7007 09 53 15 TESTED LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE 75 RESULT 4 38765 Moisture TIME 5 09 TO TEST WEIGHT PRESS START MEMORY SELECTS PRESS MEMORY s s HEW PARAMETERS PRESS PARAMS 0 0020g i CONTRAST MEMORY MENU GRAPH PARAMS Copyright 2005 Arizona Instrument LLC 9 3 Memory Starts Memory starts can be viewed by selecting MEMORY STARTS in the left bar Aili MAX SOOOXL AZ Preferred Customer SN 500117 CALIBRATION REPORT LCD VIEW Factory WEIGHT MEMORY STARTS Factory TARTRATE TEST RESULTS Factory LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE Factory MILK MOISTURE Factory MILK ASH Factory DRIFT Memory Start 7 Memory Start 8 Memory Start 9 Memory Start 10 ka al Select memory starts to download Use Shift key to select range Use CSV file extension when saving files Copyright 2005 Arizona Instrument LLC Memory starts can be downloaded from the instrument or can be uploaded to the instrument Thus memory starts can be retrieved from one instrument and saved to another Typically set up one MAX 5000XL with the desired memory starts transfer the memory starts to the PC and then transfer the memory starts from the PC to other instruments Memory start data is saved in a comma delimited format which can b
64. g purposes AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 33 of 92 The linked tests may also be helpful in determining the temperature at which moisture is freed in unknown sample material Setting the temperature a few degrees higher in each succeeding test will eventually reach a point of weight loss due to evolved moisture e Link To Next Test To run a single i LINKED TEST OPTIONS test or to make this the last segment of LINKED TEST OPTIONS linked series toggle this parameter to NO LINKED TO NEXT TEST No e Result Type The two selections for RESULT TYPE Individual result type offer an Individual determination for this memory start or a Total determination of two or more USE THIS TEST WEIGHT FOR TOTAL CALCULATIONS linked memory starts DISPLAY PURITY gt Individual Result This selection PURITY FACTOR provides the result of this test when two or more tests are linked ALLOW MOISTURE GAIN gt Total Result This selection provides the result using the start weight of a preceding memory start and the final weight of this memory start Use This Test Weight For Total Calculations a ant if this test s starting weight is to be used in Total Result calculations for this or later LINKED TO NEXT TEST No linked tests The starting RESULT TYPE Total weight for this test will be used for total calculations until another YES is encountered Note the starting weight of the first test in a linke
65. ghly before using your moisture analyzer to prevent damage to the equipment Keep these instructions in a safe place The following instructions will help to ensure safe and trouble free operation of your MAX 5000XL e Use the analyzer only for performing moisture solids ashing analysis of samples Any improper use of the analyzer can endanger persons and may result in damage to the analyzer or other material assets e Place analyzer in an appropriate fume hood for ashing and or burning a sample e When ashing and or burning a sample use the ash rate to slow ignition and prevent flaming If the sample flames it will damage the heater and produce poor test results e Do not use this analyzer in a hazardous area location operate it only under the ambient conditions specified in these instructions e Although the analyzer is simple to operate and is very user friendly it should only be operated by qualified persons who are familiar with the properties of the sample being analyzed e Ensure before getting started that the voltage rating printed on the manufacturer s label is identical to your local line voltage see the section on AC Power Connection beginning on page 14 e The MAX 5000XL is provided with a power cord that has a protective grounding conductor Do not operate the unit without the supplied three wire power cord or an identical recognized equivalent that meets all applicable standards e AZI does not rec
66. he changes or ESC to abort the change and restore the original content MEMORY START Memory Start SAMPLE NAME TEMPERATURES ENDING CRITERIA 4 SAMPLE SIZE OPTIONS TARE OPTIONS RESULT DISPLAY OPTIONS LIFT COMPENSATION LINKED TEST OPTIONS TEMPERATURES TEST TEMPERATURE 7160C TEST HISTART TEMP 25 C IDLE TEMPERATURE 25 C TEMP RATE 0 DISABLED 0 C Minute CHAMBER STABILIZATION 0 Seconds ASH RATE 0 DISABLED 0 0 Minute START TEMPERATURE CONTROL Off ee ee el ee L DEL e Sample Name This menu allows an alphanumeric identification for the test to be established If the name is not blank when selected the entry may be deleted and new alphanumeric characters entered Note that the editing box will hold more characters than can be displayed on the Main Test Screen In addition the box will hold more narrow letters like I than wide letters like M Edit the value to any desired name or number to identify the product under test AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 24 of 92 Temperatures This menu gives access to three temperature parameters an oven stable indication an ashing moisture rate control parameter and an enable switch used during a test gt Test Temperature The current temperature setpoint is displayed to the right of TEST TEMPERATURE Press ENT and the cursor will be TEST TEMPERATURE 7 160 TEST HISTART TEMP 25 C positione
67. he moisture determination Pan tare will first tare the empty sample pan see pg 30 e From Main Menu select Sample SAMPLE FOILS Foils Select ADD or DELETE to add or delete a foil 08 Jun 2005 0 2447 17 May 7005 0 1494 17 May 2005 0 1574 12 May 2005 0 1456 17 May 2005 0 1465 17 May 7005 0 1440 17 May 7005 0 1532 ow Ge Gn ee Go fl a DELETE AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 56 of 92 E ipaa Follow the prompts to open the lid place a foil on the sample pan and close the lid OPEN LID LOAD SAMPLE FOIL 0 00294 rs es ee ee L ABORT e After the foil is weighed and the lid is opened the weight of the foil is given and a box appears so that a unique identifying name may be given to the foil NAME e Save the weight and ID so they will be available during sample test e Press SAVE to save the information or CANCEL to return to the SAMPLE FOIL menu WEIGHT 0 2447 CANCEL AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 57 of 92 156 Parameter Expert Optional Feature A Parameter Expert option can be purchased for the MAX 5000XL The Parameter Expert PE assists a user through the development of a memory PARAMETER EXPERT MENU 1 DEVELOP FROM SCRATCH start PE queries the user about his 2 OPTIMIZE TMP SPEED REPEATABILITY reference method sets up a memory start and walks the user through a series of tests to determine the highest acceptable test
68. hen VIEW CALIBRATION REPORT is selected the last balance calibration date will be displayed Calibration Reminder Setup A prompt is available to remind you when scheduled calibrations are due The default factory settings are ENABLE No TIME 00 00 INTERVAL 0 Weeks To turn the prompt on off or adjust the interval go to the Main Test Screen and select in order MENU CALIBRATION MENU BALANCE CALIBRATION and CALIBRATION SETUP REMINDER Enable Tooge Yee enable the prompt or NO to prevent the prompt from appearing gt Time The time the prompt is to appear usually the start of the shift using a 24 hour format INTERVAL 1 Weeks gt Interval The interval between calibrations in weeks If the interval is set to 00 the reminder will occur daily ENABLE Yes TIME OF 30 AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 41 of 92 r ee Lift Calibration routine records the lift that is created in the heat chamber from air currents The calibration will 1 PERFORM CALIBRATION significantly improve low ash accuracy VIEW CALIBRATION REPORT and unit to unit correlation since the calibration is performed at 600 C and ramps the temperature to 600 C twice with a room temperature cool down in between it takes about 2 1 2 hours to complete the calibration The calibration can be run at night if the room temperature is similar at night as during the hours of operat
69. ing materials are available from AZI e Pack the MAX 5000XL in a Computrac MAX 5000XL shipping container only AZI WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING DAMAGE IF YOU RETURN THE INSTRUMENT IMPROPERLY PACKAGED OR SHIPPED YOU SHOULD INSURE IT FOR FULL VALUE AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 7 of 92 A Please save the shipping box and all A packaging materials for future use REMOVE THE PAN SUPPORT and Pack separatel BOX FOR PAN SUPPORT AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 8 of 92 The Computrac MAX 5000XL is a high performance programmable loss on drying analyzer Typical Moisture Level Repeatability gt 10 lt 5 Relative Standard Deviation gt 0 1 lt 0 1 Standard Deviation Ash gt 10 lt 5 Relative Standard Deviation gt 0 5 lt 0 1 Standard Deviation Periodic balance and temperature calibration maintains accuracy Test temperatures from 25 C to 600 C set at increments of one degree Programming is through the front panel keyboard and menu system Programming features can be placed under access code control preventing unwanted changes to operating parameters e Stored test parameters for 250 different materials to include 244 user programmable sets and 6 factory set test parameters e Test data can be gt Stored in the instrument the last 1 000 tests and 100 graphs gt Sent directly to a personal computer and gt Printed on many graphics
70. instrument please call or e mail for assistance AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 92 of 92
71. ion If a fume hood is used during testing then use a fume hood during calibration Note the High Temperature Lift Calibration runs at 600 C so it will clean the oven chamber The calibration typically has a lift at 30min of 0 0005g to 0 0060g and typically has a heater power of 55 to 85 however a heater power from 0 to 99 is acceptable The 600 C calibration is scaled to provide compensation at other test temperatures This calibration is performed at the factory and can be routinely performed by the customer The calibration report can be printed before and after the calibration to provide a record of the calibration difference The interval between calibrations may be increased if experience demonstrates minimal difference between successive calibrations or the interval may be decreased if experience dictates otherwise AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 42 of 92 Temperature Calibration TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION The MAX 5000XL temperature calibration routines will calibrate and verify the accuracy of the oven temperature throughout the usable VERIFICATION SETUP range The oven is calibrated at twelve _ CALIBRATION MODULE SETUP 12 preset increments and verified at PERFORM CALIBRATION temperatures that are user selectable 4 PERFORM VERIFICATION VIEW CALIBRATION REPORT CALIBRATION REMINDER SETUP iatsaumendte allows the verification of the temperature calibration to be enabled or
72. istance Moistures too low or Temperature too low Increase temperature Sample size too small or too Adjust sample size Sample needs spreading Spread sample evenly eee e Ending criteria incorrect Determine new ending criteria see page 26 Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Moisture never stops Other volatiles Try lower temperature INereas ng see pages 29 amp 66 Balance drifting Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance No graphical display Graphics not selected Press GRAPH key at Main Test Screen No heat Voltage selection wrong Check power module at rear of instrument set to correct voltage See page 14 Wiring failure in heater circuit Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Heater failure Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 84 of 92 No heat cont Door sensor failure Check display for LID OPEN message when open during a test call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Temperature setpoint too low Raise temperature above room ambient or standby temperature see pages 25 amp 68 No power to Check switch position instrument confirm power cord seating remove and test fuse see page 14 test the outlet with a Outlet not powered Outlet not powered lamp or meter No weight reading Balance not initialized Turn power off wait 5 seconds then turn p
73. l cause low results because the sample is evaporating while the basis weight is being measured at the beginning of the test gt Temp Rate The temperature is controlled to the specified rate while ramping to the setpoint Set to 0 to disable Do not use this in conjunction with ash rate TEMP RATE MUST NOT BE USED AT ASHING TEMPERATURES BECAUSE IT WILL NOT PREVENT SAMPLE IGNITION AND HEATER DAMAGE CAN RESULT INSTEAD USE ASH RATE TO PREVENT SAMPLE IGNITION gt Chamber Stabilization When a number other than zero is entered a chamber stability warning will appear at the bottom of the Main Test Screen Although this function will not prevent tests from being run the results from extremely low high moisture samples will be improved if the test is not started until the display indicates CHAMBER STABLE For ultra low moisture samples 5 minute stabilization will help repeatability For ultra low ash samples 10 minute stabilization will help repeatability AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 25 of 92 The possible displays are CHAMBER STABLE The oven has been at a stable temperature for at least the time period set CHAMBER STABILIZING LOW TEMP Oven is below temperature setpoint CHAMBER STABILIZING HIGH TEMP Oven is above temperature setpoint CHAMBER STABILIZING xx xx Oven temperature is within the correct range and the time remaining until specified time is displayed gt Ash Ra
74. lts determines if the proper test temperature has been used If mean values do not compare well or if the standard deviation is too large test at another temperature along the plateau AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 68 of 92 The decision of which ending criteria to use is application dependent Best results are typically given with PREDICTION or RATE rather than TIME Experiment with your particular sample to determine which criterion is best for your product See Ending Criteria on page 26 For PREDICTION the MAX 5000XL uses a sample dependent test to automatically end atest The test called the reliability criterion is equal to the actual moisture loss at a given moment divided by the end point predicted by the microprocessor times 100 The ending ratio can be set to a value from 00 to 99 depending on the user s desire to balance speed and accuracy The smaller the number the sooner each test will end A value of 99 means the actual moisture loss must exceed 99 of the predicted end point For RATE the MAX 5000XL ends the test when the sample weight loss rate has fallen below a preset percentage value This is useful for samples that do not conform to the standard exponential drying model but will show a consistent moisture rate loss at some point in the process The parameter may be set for values from 0 0010 to 9 9999 loss rate For TIME the MAX 5000XL ends the test after a preset time of up to 12
75. me and tare error to improve overall operation for a given product or purpose The following table summarizes the menu choices and the parameters associated with each choice MENU MINIMUM TARE CHOICE TIME PAN TARE Standard ULTRA LOW MOISTURE The ULTRA LOW MOISTURE option should be used for samples with moisture solids ash content between 0 005 and 0 2 percent This option may be used to improve accuracy for samples with moisture content in excess of 0 2 percent but will increase the overall testing time AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 30 of 92 gt Sample Tare Records the average initial sample weight during a programmable period of time After lid closure there is a 7 second delay before the PAN TARE Standard sample tare time begins There are five 5 possible choices under this menu The factory default is Start After 8s Start After 70s Start When Stable Taring continues until the weight is found stable lt 0 2mg deviation over 4s of time Start After selectable Seconds Test starts after selectable seconds of averaging i e 3s 5s 8s or 20s gt Special Tare There are TARE OPTIONS three special tare options Two of these set up operations that are not required for most types of PAN TARE Standard testing Normal Tare selects Porma operation of tests SPECIAL TARE Normal Syringe Tare Used to Syringe obtain an accurate Foil sample tare for materials th
76. mory Start 160 Zo Aaw O20 AU I No Rate 0 1000 Minute 129 Memory Start 160 25 20 wal ay I No Rate 0 1000 Minute 250 Memory Start 160 Aa Zo pU Lag I No Rate 0 1000 Minute Page 0X NOTE If all locations have been entered a full printout of the Memory Starts will take five pages to print all 250 sets otherwise only those Memory Starts that have been entered will be printed The column headings are abbreviations for the following a Identification Name of the Memory Start Set an in the list indicates the set is linked to the next Memory Set TST Programmed Idle Temperature Programmed HISTART Temperature TOT AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 36 of 92 This function is used to work with data stored in the instrument from past tests Up to 1 000 test results and 100 graphs WEIGHT 31 Mar 2005 metal can be stored before the oldest is pushed WEIGHT 31 Mar 2005 37 5097 out overwritten To access this function TARTRATE 31 Mar 2005 15 7233 go to the Main Menu and select the 4 TARTRATE saan Peat STORED DATA MENU On 21 CFR Part ARTRATE arial a l Mar 2005 15 7366 11 compliant units the DELETE is not TARTRATE 31 Mar 7005 15 7481 available TARTRATE 31 Mar 2005 15 7532 LACTOSE MONOH 31 Mar 2005 5 2279 LACTOSE MONOH 31 Mar 2005 5 1965 DELETE ANALY E SEL ALL VIEW PRINT This function is used to delete individual results and is non reversible Normally results ar
77. n front of the item and press ENT to toggle the check mark back on Press PAGE 2 to see additional selections Press ESC until the Main Test Screen appears The output to the printer will be tested when a weight test is performed later If you are connecting a printer to an instrument that has been in operation it is necessary to ae i Turn the MAX 5000XL OFF Connect the printer to the MAX 5000XL Power ON the printer Turn the MAX 5000XL back ON to establish the communications Run a weight test and monitor the output to the printer AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 18 of 92 4 5 Connecting a Computer lf you wish to monitor the test with a computer connect a null modem cable to the serial connector at the rear of the instrument Use any serial port communications program not provided on your computer to read the reports transmitted from the MAX SOOOXL serial port The content of each message can be selected from the REPORT SETUP menu which is described on page 51 e The MAX 5000XL is equipped with RS 232 serial communications available at a 9 pin standard serial communications socket at the rear of the instrument The standard ee communications parameters used are 115 2 ASS z kbits s no parity eight data bits and one stop bit 4 NEALE Refer to your computer communications program manual for instructions on configuring the computer to read this data format i e The MAX 50
78. network to crash e Ethernet Off Disables the Ethernet port MAC ADDRESS The MAC address is factory set and is unique to every Internet device It may be helpful to your Information Services IS department STATUS This displays the Ethernet status If everything is setup correctly then the Status should turn to Initialized shortly after power up Otherwise an error will be reported AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 55 of 92 This menu provides optional features for the instrument A Web Server and Parameter development tools are examples of additional features that can be purchased If you have ENTER CODE purchased one of these features you have been given an access code to FEATURE LIST enable disable the feature Entering PARAMETER EKAT the code will toggle the feature on off WEB SERVER For more information regarding the special features available on your MAX 5000XL please call your technical sales representative or AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 55 Sample Foils selecting this option from the Main Menu will begin the process of weighing and storing the weights of 50 foils The foils are used in paint processes where the paint is sprayed onto the foil as the end product is being painted When placed into the MAX 5000XL the weight of the foil will be subtracted from both the start weight and ending weight so that only the spray product will be considered in t
79. of the test e f this is the first test of the day discard the results of this test for Stability reasons and perform the test again e Record the final test result The value should fall between 37 4800 and 37 5200 e lf the results are out of tolerance repeat the balance calibration and weight test If the result is still out of tolerance call AZI customer service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 TO TEST WEIGHT MEMORY SELECTS NEW PARAMETERS a CONTRAST 11 Jan 2007 16 31 39 TESTED WEIGHT RESULT 37 5154 Moisture TIME 1 33 PRESS START PRESS MEMORY da PRESS PARAMS 0 58119 MEMORY MENU GRAPH PARAMS Page 22 of 92 Press MENU to display the MAIN MENU MEMORY START MENU STORED DATA MENU CALIBRATION MENU 4 SETUP MENU SAMPLE FOILS Memory Starts are stored test parameter sets The MEMORY START MENU allows access to the stored test parameter sets This is where the contents of the stored parameters may be printed out or changed The MEMORY STARTS are sequentially numbered from 1 to the total of Memory 1 750 Starts entered into the instrument The 1 Factory WEIGHT figure to the right shows memory start 1 of Factory TARTRATE 250 selected 1 250 in the upper right d Factory LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE hand corner Pressing INSERT 1 or Oe kee ae Factory MILK ASH INSERT will insert a
80. ommend the use of an extension cord However if one must be used use an extension cord that meets all applicable standards 16 AWG 50 C and has a protective grounding conductor e Do not remove the protective grounding wire from the power supply circuit AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 e With the power switch off power is still applied to the power entry module Remove the power cord from the MAX 5000XL to ensure complete power removal from the instrument e Position the power cable so that it cannot touch any hot areas of the analyzer e Use only AZI supplied accessories and options with the MAX 5000XL or check with AZI before using any third party accessories such as printers and analytical balances to verify compatibility e If there is visible damage to the MAX 5000XL or its power cord unplug and isolate the unit first and then call Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 e Do not open the housing of the MAX 5000XL There are no user serviceable parts or adjustments inside the unit Any maintenance inside the unit is to be performed by factory trained technicians only Any unauthorized inspection and or maintenance of the MAX 5000XL will make the warranty null and void Lithium Coin Cell Battery The MAX 5000XL contains a lithium battery to keep power on the clock when the unit is turned off CAUTION The battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble o
81. on from the interior Long test times greater than 25 minutes and low percent moisture or high percent solids values suggest incomplete drying Pre dried glass fiber filter paper and flat bottomed pans are recommended to successfully test samples such as these The glass fiber filter paper AZI P N 990 0003 serves as a support for the liquid sample The sample is absorbed through the paper for more even and rapid evaporation to reduce test times Waffle bottomed sample pans are not recommended for use with filter paper The liquid sample may soak through the filter paper and collect in puddles in the pan s depressions Flat bottom pans are available from AZI as P N 990 0010 Call AZI parts sales at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 to order Occasionally some samples cannot be absorbed into the filter paper At the end of the test examination of the sample pan shows the sample sitting high above the filter paper with a thick crust The crust may be singed from the heat or even show bubbling where vapor has been trapped beneath the surface SOLIDS results will be high or Y MOISTURE results will be low Samples such as these are treated differently After the sample has been added to the sample pan remove the pan from the test chamber and place it onto a flat surface Grasp part of the filter paper tweezers are suggested and flip it over so that the sample lies between the pan and the paper Squash the sample with a flat bottom glass or jar to a unif
82. onartqanasionsseeudanaanvasanctadvsaniantasunenvautacaansncencnaee 81 10 7 Sample Fan SUDDO ciiir n rare i a EErEE AE EEEE EE ETE A 82 10 8 Lithium Battery ReplaceMent 0 0 0 ccccccccsseccesssseceessseeeeesseeeeesseeeeesseeeeeseeeeesaeeeees 82 11 TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 22 2222222222 nen n ence nnn nee n nen ne en nen neneeeneenes 83 12 ACCESSORIES amp MAINTENANCE PARTS 86 13 MAX 5000XL SPECIFICATIONS 87 14 CHANGES 2 22222222222 en nn en nen nnn en nen een n enn n en nen ne en nen n enn een nen neeneenes 90 15 WARRANTY 2 2 22 22 222 2 nnn nnn nnn n nen nn nen een nen nen nn nen n ene enneen nen neeneenes 91 An up to date electronic copy of this manual can be found at http www azic com AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 4 of 92 The MAX 5000XL moisture analyzer complies with the Underwriter Laboratories Inc standards and European Council Directives for Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use electromagnetic compatibility and the stipulated safety requirements However improper use or handling of the instrument can result in damage to the equipment and or injury to personnel The MAX 5000XL is Equipment Class Pollution Degree 2 and Installation Category Il Read these operating instructions thorou
83. onents and balance stem Do not clean the shroud or heater element with a brush vacuum cleaner liquid or any object Use the Oven Chamber Cleaning procedure AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 78 of 92 The shroud gasket creates a seal between the heater shroud and ceramic plate Over time this gasket will require replacement Check the shroud gasket AZI P N 300 0446 regularly for cracks or deterioration Perform a Kimwipe test to verify the seal s integrity See Kimwipe test below If Kimwipe pulls out easily then either the shroud gasket or insulator seal will need replacement j See Insulator Seal Section 10 3 below for more information lf replacement is needed contact AZI customer service at 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 or by e mail at Support azic com for further details and information Kimwipe Test e Place a Kimwipe single thickness on the ceramic insulator plate at the 3 o clock position e Close lid e Attempt to pull Kimwipe out from between the gasket and plate being careful not to rip the Kimwipe e Repeat at the 6 o clock and 9 o clock positions o If itremoves easily then either the shroud gasket or insulator seal or both need to be replaced o If it does not pull out then the shroud gasket and insulator seal are o k 10 3 Insulator Seal Beneath the ceramic insulator plate is an insulator seal that should be checked for compression The a
84. or high temperature lift compensation to adjust for different test temperatures d Added a balance temperature stability icon in the lower left corner of the main screen Firmware Rev 3 0X Manual Rev B UL CE Certification Minor updates and clarifications to manual Firmware Rev 3 0X Manual Rev C Corrected moisture resolution typo to 0 0001 Minor updates and clarifications to manual including Addition of web URL for download of manual TESTED ERROR explanation added to Trouble Diagnosis section Firmware Rev 3 0X Manual Rev D Add Internet Explorer 7 8 9 in Web Server compatibility listing v3 04 Note to ESC back to Main Menu and then cycle power to save Ethernet settings Minor updates and clarifications to manual including Update of web URL for manual Update of accessory part numbers and accessory kit components AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 90 of 92 15 WARRANTY Arizona Instrument LLC warrants the Computrac MAX 5000XL to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two 2 years from the date of purchase for those units sold in the USA All other sales normally carry a one 1 year warranty AZI will repair or replace at its option products that AZI determines to be defective during the warranty period All defective parts replaced by AZI become the property of AZI Replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the effective warranty period This warranty does not a
85. orithm but can be useful when conducting application characterization tests or when investigating long term stability of the instrument OE Darig Palo is used during tests when a change in moisture may not occur When the moisture characteristics of a sample END ON Time or Rate are not known linked tests with slightly higher temperatures for each successive test may be used With the Time or Rate selection and linked tests enabled testing will continue for the set amount of time and then start the next test in sequence Ifa moisture loss occurs the test will end on the rate criteria and the next test will begin TIME 5 Minutes RATE 0 1000 Minute TIME 5 Minutes AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 28 of 92 gt Reliability This feature is similar to Rate but is based on a percent of accuracy With reliability set to 99 END ON Reliability the test would end when the actual moisture loss was RELIABILITY 90 within 99 of the predicted result A value may be set that would give acceptable results when the actual result is within 90 to 99 percent of the predicted result This ending criterion is less dependent on actual moisture loss than Rate gt Temp Then These features are used when rate or predict criteria alone would end the test after the release of free or bound moisture but before the full temperature is reached The MAX 5000XL first checks to see that th
86. orm layer Return the sample pan to the test chamber and close the lid The upper filter paper surface absorbs moisture from the sample and minimizes bubbling and spattering to produce more accurate reproducible results AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 65 of 92 Each particular sample will have its own optimum sample size Best results will be obtained if the sample consists of a single layer of particles as long as this is sufficient to develop a weight loss of 10 milligrams or more A rule of thumb is the lower the moisture the larger the sample Low moisture samples less than 0 10 such as chemicals or plastics require larger amounts the instrument is optimized to run low moisture samples with a 30g load The larger sample size is necessary to provide sufficient weight loss information to the microprocessor A larger weight change between the initial and final sample weights will give more accurate repeatable results A smaller sample size will give faster tests Generally it is best to use a thin layer that just covers the surface of the pan Very light or very expensive test materials may necessitate weighing as little as 150 milligrams Be aware that the standard error will be larger for samples this small unless the moisture content is sufficient to cause a weight change of 10 milligrams or more for each test If the first result is too low increase sample size or raise the temperature If it is too high dec
87. orrect incorrect Determine Ending criteria incorrect temperature ending criteria to use or call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Sample size too small Increase sample size Seen eee ace Grind sample Sample particles too large particles Sample particles too large large Blank display or very hard to see No power Check power cord connections see page 14 Microprocessor failure Turn unit OFF and back ON Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Backlight connector Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or disconnected 602 470 1414 for assistance Heat will not turn off Circuit board failure Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance TESTED ERROR No test results are stored on This is not a problem with the appears on the Main this instrument so when the instrument Once there is test screen when the instrument attempts to display history in the instrument the instrument is the results of the last test no information from the last test powered on data is available will be displayed instead AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 83 of 92 Moistures too high or Temperature set too high Lower temperature Debris in balance gaps Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Dirty heater assembly Clean heater assembly see page 80 Ending criteria incorrect Determine new ending criteria see page 26 Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for ass
88. ower on wait 15 seconds Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Erratic results Poor AC ground Ensure instrument is grounded from case ground to earth ground Call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Dirt in chamber Clean unit see pages 7 8 to 82 Dirt in pan support See page 78 or call AZI at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance Display erratic Unit cold near freezing Allow to warm up THE BALANCE Unit powered ON without pan Power off instrument Install REPORTS support in place pan support and power on UNDERLOAD instrument see page 13 UNDER appears on Pan support has been Power off instrument Install display when removed since instrument was pan support and power on START is pressed powered ON instrument see page 13 Instrument won t tare Test chamber temperature Allow system to stabilize fluctuates changes Check tare options see page 30 Dirt in test chamber or under Clean instrument see page pan support 78 to 82 and following AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 85 of 92 CONSUMABLES 290 0001 800 0037 990 0003 990 0008 990 0010 990 0196 170 0014 190 1001 190 1002 200 0002 200 0003 200 0008 300 0470 300 0472 690 0003 690 0004 690 0025 690 0012 700 0113 Y990 0158 OPTIONS Y990 0193 Y990 0224 6000 1044 300 0585 980 0011 990 0204 Y990 0098 Y990 0197 Y990 0210 Y990 0221 Y990 0222 Y990 0251 AZI Customer
89. pply to expendable or maintenance items such as pans and pan supports The above warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse abuse neglect accident improper application modifications or service performed by persons other than AZI s own service representatives power surges or spikes negligence in use maintenance storage transportation or handling or acts of God If a MAX product is defective in workmanship or materials the owner s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement of the defective part or parts as provided above Under no circumstances shall AZI be liable in any way to the owner or any user for any damage including but not limited to any loss of business or profits or any other direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages whether or not foreseeable and whether or not based on breach of warranty contract or negligence in connection with the sale of such products Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you No other warranty is expressed or implied including the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall AZI be liable for consequential and or incidental damages The effective warranty begins on the date of purchase by or lease to the first end user owner Keep the dated bill of sale or invoice for evidence of the effe
90. proper shipment is not covered by the warranty e Open the lid of the MAX 5000XL by lifting the handle just above the display e Install the pan support gently but firmly into the instrument The stem of the pan support fits snugly into the balance e Check the clearance between the pan support arms and the heat shield by observing the space between the arms and the heat shield The clearance should be between 1 5mm to i 4 75mm 1 16 to 3 16 and equal for all five arms of the pan support If the clearance is considerably different for one arm or the pan Support appears to be crooked call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 CAUTION Avoid excess pressure from the top or sides of the pan support that can damage the force balance Only install or remove the pan support when the instrument is powered OFF AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 13 of 92 Power Requirements 100 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 8 Amps fuse is F8A T250V 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 4 Amps fuse is F4A T250V Fused on off switch is part of an EMI power entry module The MAX 5000XL can be used with a 100 120 VAC or a 220 240 VAC input power source Check the setting on the fuse holder located at the rear of the instrument and make sure it is set for the correct voltage for your environment Position the instrument so that you can reach the power cord Ensure the AC power receptacle is set for the correct voltag
91. r dispose of in fire Prevent excess heat build up around the analyzer When setting up the analyzer leave enough space to prevent heat from building up and to keep your analyzer from overheating Leave 20 cm about 8 in around the analyzer and 1 m about 3 ft above the unit Do not put any flammable substances on under or near the analyzer because the area around the unit will heat up especially during the self cleaning cycle Use extreme care when removing the sample from the chamber Although the ceramic heating chamber cools rapidly the sample itself the sample pan and the heating element can still be extremely hot Page 5 of 92 HAZARDS FOR PERSONS OR EQUIPMENT POSED BY USING SPECIFIC SAMPLES Flammables explosives substances that contain flammables explosives solvents and or substances that release flammable or explosive gases or vapors during the drying process e The user shall be liable and responsible for any damage that arises in connection with the MAX 5000XL and potentially harmful substances e Substances containing toxic caustic or corrosive substances may be analyzed with the unit in an appropriate fume hood only The fume hood must keep the work area below the lower toxic limit established by appropriate standards e Substances that release caustic vapors such as acids should be analyzed in the smallest sample size possible to still achieve satisfactory results If vapors condense on the
92. r paper first AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 58 of 92 USE A WAFFLE PAN THE TEST MATERIAL MUST BE HOMOGENOUS GRIND SHRED MATERIAL THAT IS gt Imm IN DIAMETER OR HAS A SKIN e This is an interim screen Ensure you have the material properly prepared PRESS GO WHEN READY eThis is another interim screen You will see these throughout the Parameter Expert E EATUS aH a testing Continue to press start to go to next TO DETERMINE THE HIGHEST step in the parameter development process ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE TO PRODUCE THE SHORTEST TEST TIME PRESS START TO BEGIN TEST eAdd sample to pan until white bar is within green area Instrument will beep indicating the proper weight Close lid CLOSE LID a hl SAMPLE WEIGHT 10 3 g TESTING WONTON CURRENT 0 0073 Moisture The test will complete and additional TIME 0 29 instructions will come to the screen BATES Nits tigate TIME LEFT 29 31 SAMPLE WEIGHT 10 3735 g AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 59 of 92 DID THE SAMPLE BURM DEGRADE e Answer appropriately and the system will ask DURING THE TEST you to start the next test IF YOU ANSWER YES THE TEST TEMPERATURE WILL BE LOWERED A SERIES TESTS AT DIFFERENT e In this example the answer was YES In this aiiai E ET case the parameterization will be done ata ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE TO lower temperature Press start to begin the PRODUCE THE SHORTEST
93. rease sample size or lower the temperature The sample should be added evenly in a thin layer across the entire surface of the pan Once the desired amount has been added the pan can be removed from the test chamber to evenly distribute the sample The sample should be distributed over the surface by gentle shaking tapping or for very viscous samples spread with a spoon or Knife Do not spread granular products with a spoon as the particles compress even under gentle pressure affecting test times and results An even layer of sample across the pan will reduce test times and increase precision of results 7 PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT 7 1 Introduction Please note The information presented here is general in nature The Computrac MAX Series loss on drying moisture analysis system takes advantage of computer technology to reduce test times and increase precision over standard vacuum oven or convection oven drying procedures The sample is added to an aluminum sample pan sitting atop an electronic force balance within a test chamber As the sample heats and loses weight due to moisture evaporation the balance records that weight loss and transmits the data to the microprocessor The microprocessor interprets the information and compares the sample s weight loss to a standard drying curve The final moisture concentration is extrapolated from the curve and results are available within minutes AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 4
94. s recommended e Keep all cables as short as possible less than 2 meters 6 feet in length if possible e Avoid placing the analyzer in close proximity to a heater or otherwise exposing it to heat or direct sunlight e Avoid exposing the analyzer to extreme temperature fluctuations Protect the analyzer from drafts that come from opening windows doors and air conditioning systems Keep the analyzer protected from dust and liquids as much as possible Protect the analyzer from caustic vapors Do not expose the analyzer to saturated humidity environments Moisture in the air can condense on the surfaces of a cold analyzer whenever it is brought into a substantially warmer place If you move the MAX 5000XL to a warmer area make sure to condition it at room temperature disconnected from AC power for at least 2 hours or until moisture condensation no longer occurs For those familiar with moisture analysis instruments the MAX 5000XL should be simple to operate However please read all of the sections in this manual before attem AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 12 of 92 e Remove the sample pan support from its separate box and packing foam e Save the box and foam so that the support can be packaged when the instrument is returned to the factory for annual calibration NOTE Shipment of the instrument with the pan support in place will damage the ceramic oven and the balance Damage caused by im
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97. stomer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 29 of 92 gt Inside Limits and Outside Limits Selections of no sound one beep two beeps or three beeps may be programmed to have the instrument indicate when the weight of the sample is inside or outside the sample weight tolerance Tare Options Two tare options define how stable the balance must be before a test will start The third tare option is labeled Special Options and is used to tare a syringe foil tray or other lightweight device used to carry or hold the SAMPLE TARE Start After 8s sample on the pan gt Pan Tare Records the SPECIAL TARE Normal average empty pan weight after ensuring that its weight is sufficiently stable over a programmable period of time Taring continues until the weight is found stable lt 0 2mg deviation over the programmable period of time Temperature fluctuations occur in the test chamber dependent on a number of different criteria such as previous test temperature the amount of cool down time between tests and the current idle temperature The temperature fluctuations cause the balance readings to drift during taring and are reflected as an error in the final value Because the conditions that cause the temperature fluctuations are not always constant the error often appears as a higher standard deviation for a series of tests on a particular sample The Pan Tare option has four 4 user selections to adjust the relationship between tare ti
98. stomer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 47 of 92 gt The disk number is located on the probe fixture and should match the probe number on the TCI box If the probe number does not match the serial number on the TCI box call customer service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance e Return to the TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION MENU highlight VERIFICATION SETUP and press the ENT key gt Select AUTO VERIFY AFTER CAL YES to automatically run the verification after the calibration is complete and the instrument has cooled down gt If NO is selected a verification may be performed manually later if desired gt To verify the twelve 12 factory points between 50 C to 575 C ensure that POINTS TO VERIFY is set to ALL CAL POINTS gt To verify up to four 4 custom points set POINTS TO VERIFY to 1 2 3 or 4 Set CUSTOM TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION POINTS to the desired temperatures up to 575 C Factory defaults are 100 150 200 and 250 C The entries are saved if there are no highlights on the display NOTE The remaining instructions assume that verification is being run automatically e Return to the TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION MENU highlight PERFORM CALIBRATION and press the ENT key gt A screen prompt appears to ensure that you have the temperature calibration device connected If the device is hooked up press GO NOTE Temperature calibration and verification is a lengthy process that requires abo
99. t Interval The interval between calibrations in weeks If the interval is set to 00 the reminder will occur daily AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 49 of 92 54 Setup Menu The SETUP MENU is used to program the MAX 5000XL with information relevant to all SETUP MENU operations and tests From the SETUP MENU it is possible to setup the printer items to be printed time and date certain items on the display PRINTER SETUP access codes network addressing and i ATE E ET access and prepare foils for testing 1 DATA FORMAT SETUP ACCESS KEY SETUP ETHERNET SETUP SPECIAL FEATURES Printer Setup This menu provides a means of selecting PRINTER SETUP the type of printer that is attached to the MAX 5000XL which port is to be used and if an automatic form feed is desired If the port option of Both is selected the eee sob data will be sent to the computer serial PRINTER TYPE Both taster port and the parallel printer port Graphics will not be sent to the RS 232 serial port AUTO FORM FEED Yes See Connecting a Printer on page 16 and Connecting a Computer on page 19 PRINTER SETUP OUTPUT PORT RS 232 AUTO FORM FEED elko DPU Canon AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 50 of 92 This menu allows the report outputs to be enabled and the printout to be customized to your needs Report Control Options REPORT ENABLED A YES sends
100. t a wide range of products from finely ground low moisture powders to high moisture slurries For best results the sample should be of a uniform particle size distributed evenly over the sample pan If sample material is collected into a jar or sampling bag shake the jar or bag to produce a uniform mixture Liquid samples should also be mixed or shaken to ensure a more homogeneous mixture Large chunk samples such as charcoal or cookies should be crushed or ground to smaller pieces approximately 1 4 or less in diameter For best results take care not to over grind the sample causing it to heat up and causing moisture loss some samples such as dried vegetables may also need to be ground The smaller pieces will easily release moisture during testing leading to shorter test times and more repeatable results Solid granular sample material should be shaken onto the pan from a spoon shaking sample directly from the collection jar will usually deposit only the larger granules not a representative mixture Liquid samples or slurries can be spooned or poured onto the sample pan however a pipette or sampling straw will collect a uniform mixture of the sample All samples should be evenly distributed over the sample pan 6 3 Preparing and Testing Liquid Samples some liquid samples will dry slowly even at high temperatures Drops or puddles may form on the pan and dry slowly as the sample concentrates A skin may form which limits evaporati
101. t available on all instruments gt The Up and Down Arrow Keys move the cursor up and down through lists in edit mode They move the highlight bar one line at a time when selecting stored memory starts stored data or lines on input screens gt The Alphanumeric Keys toggle through the listed characters plus a blank space gt The ENT Key selects most functions Other functions are selected with keys below the screen As operating modes change the function of the keys below the display change The function performed by the key is displayed and changed with operating mode changes gt The ESC Key is used to exit menus Many functions that are Yes No or On Off type selections will be saved when the ESC Key is depressed If the field is editable with numbers or letters the ESC key allows an abort without changing contents AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 15 of 92 e After power up the balance temperature will be stabilized for high temperature testing which may take up to 2 hours Wait for the balance temperature stability icon on the main screen to change from unstable to stable amp before performing the balance calibration or low moisture solids ash testing lt 1 See section 6 1 Balance Temperature Stability on page 64 for more information 4 3 Contrast Adjustment lf necessary adjust the display contrast controls for better viewing of the display The left most soft key below the display h
102. te This is used for high test temperatures that will ignite a sample YOU MUST USE THIS TO PREVENT HEATER DAMAGE TO PREVENT SAMPLE IGNITION AND POSSIBLE HEATER DAMAGE USE ASH RATE NOT TEMP RATE AT ASHING TEMPERATURES TEMP RATE WILL NOT PREVENT SAMPLE IGNITION The Ash Rate value is a rate of moisture loss used to limit the rate of increase in oven temperature to slow ignition and prevent flaming The normal temperature setpoint is limited to keep the moisture loss at less than the set ash rate For example if an ash rate of 7 Minute is used the temperature increase is controlled to maintain a lt 7 Minute moisture loss during the test gt Start Temperature Control Prevents a test from starting if the chamber temperature is more than two degrees hotter or colder than the IDLE TEMPERATURE This feature can improve the standard deviation of results of some temperature sensitive materials The criteria used by the instrument to automatically end a test This feature makes it unnecessary for the operator to monitor the analyzer while it is performing a test Selecting this END ON Prediction option will display the ending criteria options Temp gt Predict gt Prediction The MAX Temp Rate 5000XL uses an advanced Temp gt Time or Rate version of the AZI moisture prediction algorithm to automatically end each test early to speed test results The prediction method relies on the fact that most samples exhibit
103. te Reliability Temp then Predict Temp then Rate Temp then Time or Rate Programmable Test parameters Features Report content Controlled ashing rate Temperature ramp rate AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 88 of 92 Repeatability Inter unit Correlation Certification Self diagnostics Options Calibration Weights Warranty Moisture Level gt 10 lt 5 Relative Standard Deviation gt 0 1 lt 0 1 Standard Deviation Ashing gt 10 lt 5 Relative Standard Deviation gt 0 5 lt 0 1 Standard Deviation Moisture Level gt 10 lt 5 Relative Standard Deviation gt 0 1 lt 0 2 Standard Deviation Ashing gt 0 5 lt 0 10 Standard Deviation UL CE FCC Part 15 Class A Tested to standards EN55022 EN 90101 1 Temperature Calibration Interface certified for use with the MAX 5000XL Built in Hardware and Software diagnostics software Temperature calibration interface kit Printer kit lIQ OQ PQ Validation Package Parameter Expert Web Server External Filter Kit Factory calibration weights Class 1 Field calibration and test weights Class F Domestic U S 2 years factory parts and labor International 1 year AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 89 of 92 14 CHANGES Firmware Rev 3 0X Manual Rev A 1 Initial release of MAX 5000XL a Added TempRate to memory start record b Added high temperature lift calibration c Added polynomial calculation f
104. temperature To speed development tests are stopped if it looks like they will not end in a reasonable time a higher test temperature will be tried instead In the end PE programs the memory start which produces a fast and accurate test PE works on most samples up to 300 C For ashing PE sets up a memory start and runs a single test to determine the proper ending rate if possible Ashing may require more complex parameter development Typical PE development time is lt 2 hours for products lt 25 moisture PE can be exited and reentered and PE remembers the previous tests so development will continue were it was previously stopped Develop From Scratch The Parameter Expert is informative and guides the user through the steps NAME This is used for the new nas aut REF METHOD TEMP Enter the temperature used by the reference method If temp gt 300 then PE NAME NAME assumes ashing mode and sets up a memory start and runs a single REF METHOD TEMP 125 C test to determine the proper APPLICA TION Food RESULT TYPE Moisture TARGET RESULT 1 0000 FILTER PAPER No ending rate if possible APPLICATION Enter the application type i e food plastics etc vos output Orinerecull R TARGET RESULT Enter the reference method result FILTER PAPER Liquids and creams may require filter paper to produce repeatable results Because filter paper is expensive try developing with No filte
105. to place at tabs with flat side of shroud against the foam filter Repeat for all five filters on the External Filter Kit Page 81 of 92 10 7 Sample Pan Support e The sample pan support may need to be cleaned if high volatile material condenses on it e Turn the unit OFF e Use the supplied tweezers to carefully remove the pan support up out of the test chamber e Clean the support post and pan support arms by wiping with a soft cloth or paper towel e Carefully reinstall the pan support into the balance stem e Ensure the arms of the support are all level and about 1 16 to 3 16 from the heat shield See page 13 for inspection instructions 10 8 Lithium Battery Replacement lf the clock fails to keep accurate time when the instrument is turned off for long periods the battery on the main control board may be depleted and need to be changed The battery is not field replaceable Contact AZI customer service at 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 or by e mail at Ssupport azic com for further details and information AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 82 of 92 11 TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Final result is always Temperature too low Raise temperature zero or near zero see pages 25 amp 68 heat see No Heat symptom later in Sample too small Increase sample size see pages 29 amp 66 Final results vary too Test temperature incorrect Test temperature inc
106. uct If hygroscopic materials are used the values can change with time and repeated opening of the container e Set the MAX 5000XL to the optimum test temperature for the retained sample or use the ID number of a test that has been stored in memory e Place aclean aluminum sample pan onto the pan support in the test chamber e Close the lid and press START e When the OPEN LID display appears GENTLY add the optimum amount of retained sample evenly across the sample pan e Close the lid and allow the test to continue e Record the result in the quality control log e The results for the retained sample should fall within the established acceptable range of results for that sample If results are out of range repeat the test to verify results and or perform standard reference testing to certify the percent moisture value AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 74 of 92 9 WEB SERVER An optional Web Server can be purchased for the MAX 5000XL Web Server is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer IE versions 6 7 8 and 9 both 32 bit and 64 bit versions of IE 9 With the Web Server option activated on the instrument Internet Explorer can be used to view a calibration report view the MAX 5000XL s LCD screen save load memory starts and save test results Memory starts can be retrieved from one instrument and saved to another Test data is saved in a comma delimited format which can be re
107. ut 6 hours to complete consider performing the calibration at night Once begun do not open the lid during the calibration or verification process Although the cool down process may be speeded up by opening the lid between calibration and verification disturbing the oven may cause verification errors One way to save time is to start the calibration when the instrument s oven is below 40 C The instrument must adjust the temperature to and be stable at 40 C for several minutes before beginning the calibration e When the verification is complete the screen will display gt The verification temperatures and gt The pass or fail condition at each calibration temperature To print out the calibration report highlight VIEW CAL REPORT and press ENT Press PRINT Calibration is complete Open the lid and wait for it to cool Turn off the instrument disconnect the TCI and remove the temperature calibration disk fixture Carefully reinstall the ceramic balance cover and pan support AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 48 of 92 This selection is the start of an oven cleaning process that burns off most residue build up in the oven Use a fume hood to remove possible toxic emissions from the work place Similar to the self cleaning mode in a home oven the process turns the heating elements on to reach an oven temperature of 550 C in less than 22 minutes The oven temperature will be REMOVE THE P
108. ven calibration and verification in the field Annual factory servicing recommended Programmable calibration promot Sample size 100 milligrams to 100 grams Resolution 0 0001 grams 0 0001 moisture Display 4 VGA 320 x 240 pixel color with adjustable contrast via contrast screen Test Display Current and calculated moisture solids dry weight ash and loss on ignition Current and programmed chamber temperature Elapsed test time Sample name Rate of weight loss Electronic Interface Ethernet direct connection to internal intranets via 10Base T connection Serial Port 9 pin Parallel Port 25 pin User Interface User programmable through keypad Ethernet connection to internal intranets via 10Base T connection RS 232 Serial Port for Temperature Calibration or PC connection Parallel Printer Port Computer Intranet communication and monitoring using a separate Communication communications package Web Server Applications Software Menu driven through keyboard and displa Memory storage for 250 parameter sets 1 000 test results and 100 data curves Statistical Calculation Mean standard deviation relative standard deviation Access Code Programmable through front panel Two codes available for different levels of instrument access Results Display Moisture Solids Dry Weight Ash LOI Linked test results individual and total results are displayed after a linked series Ending Criteria Prediction Rate Time Time or Ra
109. y outside interference such as static discharge surges or drops in line voltage or otherwise freezes its operation and or display reset the instrument by recycling power By turning the instrument off and back on the instrument should return to normal operation If the instrument does not return to normal operation contact AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 602 470 1414 or by e mail at support azic com The ceramic sample oven maintains accurate temperature control to prevent sample degradation as it removes volatile components as quickly as possible A Resistance Temperature Device RTD mounted near the heater measures oven temperature Temperature is held within one or two degrees of the set value depending on the set value after equilibrium is reached The oven usually reaches test temperature in 90 to 180 seconds depending on the difference between the starting and setpoint temperatures The oven is automatically turned off when the test is completed Due to the nature of the oven lining the oven is cool almost immediately after opening the lid The sample will remain hot much longer than the oven itself so caution is required when removing used sample pans from the oven AZI Customer Service 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 Page 10 of 92 3 3 Inventory e Carefully unpack the instrument and locate the following items Bowl Insulator Seal x5 Test Weights 3grams 690 0003 5 grams 690 0004 00 grams 690 0025

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