CEM SMART System 5 Operation Manual

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600141

Rev.3

CEM

P.O. Box 200

Matthews, North Carolina 28106-0200

(704) 821-7015 FAX: 704-821-7894

e-mail: info@cemx.com

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be reproduced or transferred to other documents or disclosed

to others without prior written permission

of CEM Corporation

SMART System5™ is a trademark of CEM Corporation

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U.S. patent 4,291,775; 4,438,500; 4,457,632;

4,554,132; and 4,753,889

Other U.S. and foreign patents pending

MANUFACTURED IN THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

This instrument complies with United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21, Part 1030 for microwave leakage. A verification report is on file.

This instrument complies with United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 18 – Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Equipment – emissions requirements. A verification report is on file.

NOTICE

The following precautions should be observed to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Do not tamper with the safety interlocks. The SMART System5 is equipped with three safety interlocks which prevent the instrument from producing microwave power if the cover is open.

• Do not place any object between the microwave cavity and the cover or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

• Do not operate the instrument if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the instrument cover close properly and that there is no damage to the cover (bent), hinges and latch (broken or loosened), or sealing surfaces.

• The instrument should be adjusted or repaired only by qualified service personnel.

The following precautions should be observed to avoid instrument-induced electromagnetic interference:

• The possibility of instrument-induced electromagnetic interference (EMI) is minimal if precautions outlined above are followed.

• The instrument should not be placed close to any electrical device susceptible to EMI. It is suggested that the user post a sign warning pacemaker wearers that a microwave device is in operation.

• If the instrument is suspected of inducing EMI, the cover should be carefully inspected. A microwave leakage measurement should be performed as outlined in the Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service section of this manual. Leakage measured above the legal limit of 5 mW/cm2 should be reported to the CEM Service Department.

This instrument utilizes high voltages and microwave radiation.

Instrument service and repair should be performed only by those trained in repair and maintenance of high voltage and microwave power systems.

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, CEM cannot accept liability of any kind for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this manual. The final determination of the suitability and proper use of the instrument described herein, the accuracy of the information and data obtained from such use, and whether such use infringes any patents or the legal safeguards of others are the sole responsibility of the user.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings, cautions and notes are included throughout this manual and should be read thoroughly and strictly followed.

WARNING: A warning is inserted for essential information used to emphasize dangerous or hazardous conditions to the operation, cleaning and maintenance of the instrument which may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: A caution is inserted for essential information used to emphasize procedures which, if not strictly followed, may result in damage or destruction to the instrument or improper instrument operation.

NOTE: A note is inserted for emphasis of procedures or conditions which may otherwise be misinterpreted or overlooked and to clarify possible confusing situations.

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................................................................................1

System Installation...........................................................................................3

External Printer ..........................................................................................7

External Balance ........................................................................................7

Personal Computer or Serial Printer Setup ................................................8

Instrument Description ...............................................................................9

Sample Analysis ............................................................................................13

Sampling ..................................................................................................13

Preparation ...............................................................................................14

Weight ......................................................................................................16

Holders .....................................................................................................16

Application ...............................................................................................18

Method Information .................................................................................22

Bias Identification ....................................................................................23

Determining Ash/COH for Processed Meats ...........................................25

Ash Contents of Meats .............................................................................26

Methods Development .............................................................................29

System Operation

Quick Test ................................................................................................31

Constant Weight..................................................................................31

Set Time ..............................................................................................37

Edit/Create Method ..................................................................................43

Edit Method ........................................................................................45

Create Method.....................................................................................47

Moisture/Solids - Standard Test ....................................................47

Moisture/Solids - Wastewater - TSS .............................................53

Moisture/Solids - Wastewater - TSS/TVSS ..................................59

Moisture/Solids - Dilution .............................................................65

Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh - Internal Balance ...................73

Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh - External Balance ..................79

Moisture/Solids - Ash....................................................................87

Moisture/Fat or Moisture/Fat/Protein - Standard ..........................93

Moisture/Fat or Moisture/Fat/Protein - Dilutions .......................101

Moisture/Fat or Moisture/Fat/Protein - Modified .......................111

Load Method ..........................................................................................121

Setup.......................................................................................................123

System Options .................................................................................123

System Information...........................................................................125

Printer................................................................................................125

Communication Port .........................................................................126

Contrast .............................................................................................126

Clock .................................................................................................127

Calibration.........................................................................................128

Security .............................................................................................129

Company Name ................................................................................133

Delete Method...................................................................................134

Serial Options....................................................................................135

Unit Serial Number ...........................................................................136

Table of Contents (Continued)

Print..............................................................................................................137

Statistics .......................................................................................................139

External Components...................................................................................141

Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service.................................................143

Cleaning Recommendations...................................................................143

Routine Maintenance .............................................................................143

Special Tools and Kits ...........................................................................143

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................144

Error Messages .......................................................................................146

Standard Solution Test ...........................................................................147

Microwave Leakage Measurement ........................................................148

Intelli-Temp Calibration.........................................................................149

Intelli-Temp Verification .......................................................................151

Service and Repair .................................................................................153

Specifications .........................................................................................155

Warranty.................................................................................................156

Introduction

The CEM SMART System5™ Moisture/Solids Analyzer is designed to provide a rapid moisture/solids analysis on a broad range of products. The patented weighing technology provides continuous weighing of the sample during the drying process. The system determines the precise time the sample is dry, and the moisture or solids content of the sample is then automatically calculated based on weight loss.

Microwave energy is used to dry the samples. Polar compounds such as water, polar organic solvents such as alcohols or ketones, and ions in the solution will absorb microwave energy and volatilize. Once water and/or other solvents have volatilized, the remaining solid material does not usually absorb microwave energy and will remain relatively cool. Thus, the weight loss is due only to the volatile solvents present in the sample. “Moisture” is used throughout this manual to refer to any volatile substance for which the system can measure weight loss after drying the sample.

The SMART System5 delivers 150 - 300 watts of microwave energy when

programmed for 100 percent power. Voltage of the incoming electrical service is measured and the microwave power is adjusted by the power control system in order to normalize the power and provide repeatable power conditions. Magnetron power automatically adjusted to deliver appropriate wattage to the instrument cavity. The magnetron fan remains on for 15 minutes after the end of the specified drying time to cool the instrument.

System components consist of a microwave drying chamber, an electronic balance, a 1/4” VGA black and white screen, an infrared temperature controller, a microprocessor and an internal impact printer. The Octawave™ cavity is designed to effectively deliver the microwave energy directly to the sample to achieve rapid test times. The 50 gram four-place analytical balance has a ±0.1 mg sensitivity. Infrared temperature measurement permits automatic adjustment of microwave power based on user defined temperature setpoint. The microprocessor controls and monitors system operations, automatically calculates sample results and enables interface with external printers, external balances and/or computers.

The system is equipped with three safety interlock switches to monitor the mating of the cavity cover and floor and one safety interlock switch to monitor the cavity cover latch. A flame detector with an infrared feedback automatically turns off the microwave power if excessive burning is detected.

The SMART System5 software is user friendly and easy to operate. It is capable of storing up to 100 methods and 300 test results, and is multilingual (English, German, Spanish, and French).

System Installation

1. Following the instructions provided in the packing carton, carefully remove the SMART System5 from its shipping carton and place it on a vibration-free workbench or laboratory table in a location that:

a. provides at least 8 in (20 cm) open space on each side and 6 in. (15 cm)

open space in the rear of the instrument for ventilation.

b. is free from vibration of large equipment and/or excessive walk-through

traffic.

c provides a temperature range of 41 °F (5 °C) to 104 °F (40 °C) and a

humidity range of 10-85 percent relative humidity. d. provides adequate bench space for sample handling. e. allows the instrument to be connected to a dedicated, grounded 120 or

240 VAC outlet. The SMART System5™ should be operated on a

stabilized, constant voltage AC power supply. To operate properly, the

voltage must be within ±10% of the specified level.

2. Retain all packing materials.

3. Inspect the instrument for cracks, dents or warping.

4. Remove the tape from the instrument cover. Inspect the top cover for proper alignment. The cover must open and close freely with no binding or restriction of movement.

WARNING

If damage is noted, do not attempt instrument operation.

AVERTISSEMENT

Ne pas mettre en marche si l’instrument est endommagé.

5. If the instrument has been damaged in shipping, contact the freight

carrier to report the damage and to file a damage report. Contact the CEM Service Department or the nearest subsidiary or distributor (page 4) to request service information.

6. Verify that all accessories illustrated and listed in figure 1 are included.

7. Lift the instrument cover. Install the balance stem into the balance stem retainer in the opening of the cavity floor, ensuring that the balance stem is firmly seated. Install the balance pan onto the stem.

Note: If the balance stem requires removal, lift the stem straight up from its installed position. Moving the balance stem from side to side can cause damage to the balance assembly.

CEM Corporation

Service Department

P.O. Box 200

3100 Smith Farm Road

Matthews, NC 28104 -5044 USA

Within the continental United States

Telephone: (800) 726-5551

Fax: (704) 821-4368

Outside the United States

Telephone: (704) 821-7015

Fax: (704) 821-4368

Subsidiary Offices

CEM Ltd.

2 Middle Slade

Buckingham Ind. Part

Buckingham MK18 1WA

United Kingdom

Tel: (44) 1-280-822873

Fax: (44) 1-280-822342

CEM GmbH

Carl-Friedrich-Gauss-Str. 9

47454 Kamp-Lintfort

Germany

Tel: (49) 2842-96440

Fax: (49) 2842-964411

CEM S.r.l.

Via Dell’Artigianato, 6/8

24055 Cologno al Serio

Italy

Tel: (39) 35-896224

Fax: (39) 35-891661

Figure 1. Accessories

• Starter Accessory Kit containing:

• Balance Stem (159600) (2)

• Balance Pan (004120) (2)

• Air Shield (568055M) (Installed in Instrument)

• Standard Solution (302600)

• Dispensing Bottle (230230)

• Spatula (302001)

• Disposable Pipette (302150)

• Glass Fiber Sample Pads (200150)

• 10 g Weight (260111)

• Fuses, 10AMP (2) (188340) and 5AMP (2) (188331)

• Operation Manual (600140)

• Printer Paper Holder (159065)

• Printer Ribbon (315122) (Installed in Instrument)

• Printer Paper (1 Roll) (315120)

Glass Fiber

Sample Pads

Reorder part # 200150

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Moisture/Solids Analyzer

Operation Manual

8. Using a voltage meter, measure the voltage of the dedicated power outlet to verify voltage (120 VAC, 60 Hz or 220/240 VAC, 50 Hz).

9. Facing the back of the instrument, use a small screwdriver to pry the dual voltage supply from the power module.

10. Install the voltage slide switch in the proper direction for the measured voltage (120V, 60Hz or 220/240V, 50Hz).

11. Based on the voltage selected in step 9, install the proper fuses in the dual voltage supply – 10 AMP (60 Hz) or 5 AMP (50 Hz).

12. Install the dual voltage supply with the appropriate fuses and the properly installed voltage slide switch in the power module.

13. If applicable, install the exhaust hose.

14. Plug the power cord into the power cord receptacle in the rear of the instrument and into a grounded, dedicated electrical outlet. Note: If using external components such as a printer, computer or balance, install these components as outlined in this manual.

15. Position the power switch located in the rear of the instrument above the power cord receptacle in the “on” position.

CAUTION

Permit the SMART System5™ to warm up (power switch on, microwaves not being produced) for at least 45 minutes prior to operation. If the instrument is switched off for an extended period of time (weekend, holidays, etc.), ensure that warmup time is permitted prior to use.

Mise en garde

Permettre une période de 45 minutes de réchauffement du SMART System5 avant l’utilisation (interrupteur de courant en marche, aucune micro-onde n’est émise). Lorsque l’instrument

est en mode fermé pour un temps prolongé (fin de semaine, vacances, etc. . .) il est important que la période de réchauffement de 45 minutes soit observée.

16. Refer to the “Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Service” section of this manual and perform the Standard Solution Test at least five times.

Note: CEM Corporation recommends that the power cord be connected to an AC power outlet and the power switch remain in the “on” position at all times. After 15 minutes of idle time, the SMART System5 assumes a “sleep” mode.

Instrument Description

Display – displays menu choices, instructional messages and analysis results on a 1/4 VGA black and white screen

Keyboard – controls operation of the SMART System5. Temperature, time, or other numeric data may be entered with the numeric keys as requested on the display.

Internal Printer – provides printout of methods, data and results. Cavity – decreases test times due to its patented compact Octawave™ design. Air Shield – prevents air flow within the microwave cavity from affecting weight

measurements.

Balance Pan – holds sample and sample pads during analysis. Interlock Assembly – monitors mating of cavity cover and instrument skirt.

Display

Keyboard

Internal

Printer

Cavity

Air Shield

Balance

Pan

Figure 2. Smart System5 Front View

Interlock

Assembly

Interlock

Assembly

Interlock

Assembly

Enter – Press to store entered parameters and data in the computer memory. Exit – Press to exit screen. Ready – Press to initiate current method for a test or to reset method for next test. Start/Pause – Press to begin or pause sample analysis. Microwave heating begins

when the Start/Pause button is pressed unless the cavity cover is open. Operation will continue through the analysis unless the Start/Pause button is pressed to interrupt the analysis or the operation key indicating “Stop Test” is pressed.

Tare – Press to tare or zero the weight of the sample pads prior to sample analysis. 0 - 9 – Press to select items from menus such as the Main Menu, setup screens, etc.

and to select values for parameters such as time and power. ▲ Operation Keys – Press to select specific operation options such as “Stop

Test,” “Print,” “Main Menu,” Prev. Page,” etc.

Figure 3. Smart System5 Keyboard

Fuses – prevent electrical power overload. Power Cord Receptacle – receives the female end of the power cord. Power Switch – turns electrical power to the instrument on and off. Nameplate – lists model and serial number. Dual Voltage Selector Switch - permits electrical voltage for the instrument to be

switched from 110 VAC to 220 VAC. PC Port – permits connection and communication with a personal computer for

data storage, etc.

Printer Port – permits connection and communication with an external printer. External Balance Port – permits connection and communication with an external

balance for specific applications.

Internal

Printer

Power

Switch

Power

Cord

Receptacle

Dual Voltage

Selector

Switch &

Fuses

Printer

Port

External

Balance

Port

Figure 4. Smart System5 Rear View

CEM

Nameplate

Sample Analysis

Proper sample preparation and testing are critical to obtaining accuracy and precision. Each sample has a specific characteristic composition; therefore, each sample may require an individual method of analysis. However, guidelines can be established for analysis of general sample types.

• Sampling – A representative sample is critical to obtain proper analysis.

• Preparation – As with any chemical analysis, a homogeneous sample is

critical to obtaining precision and accuracy.

• Weight – A consistent sample size helps ensure precision and accuracy.

Most CEM applications specify a sample size of 2-5 grams, emphasizing the importance of a homogeneous sample.

• Holders – Absorbent pads to which a sample can be applied are used for

most analyses. Glass fiber pads are recommended because glass fibers do not absorb microwaves. Other holders include Teflon coated glass fiber mesh, a drying basket and a thermapad.

• Application – Most samples should be spread smoothly, avoiding lumps,

peaks or any uneven areas. Sample spread must be consistent.

• Drying Time – The drying time is determined by the type of sample and its

microwave absorbency. Constant weight drying permits drying of a sample until a constant weight is achieved. Set time drying permits the control of the sample analysis by entering a specified time and power level.

• Infrared Temperature – The infrared temperature measurement may be

used to operate at temperatures used in standard or vacuum oven procedures.

• Microwave Power – The power necessary to dry a sample is determined by

sample composition. A sample should be tested at the highest possible power without burning or degradation of the sample.

Sampling

Proper sampling of a product or process is critical in achieving proper moisture/ solids analysis. A representative sample is required to ensure that the test results are representative of the entire batch or lot of material.

Many standard procedures such as AOAC, USDA and ASTM methods reference sampling techniques. It is extremely important to follow techniques outlined in these procedures for a particular sample type.

Proper handling and storage of the sample prior to analysis is also critical in achieving accurate and representative results. Samples should not be exposed to the air for long intervals prior to analysis. Proper storage also ensures that no moisture is lost.

Preparation

Sample preparation is critical to achieving precise and accurate test results. The sample should be properly prepared to achieve repeatable moisture results between duplicate analyses of the same sample. Sample preparation is either a physical or chemical modification of the sample. Physical modification may be as simple as stirring or shaking the sample to ensure homogeneity or more complex such as particle size reduction, dilution or deaeration.

Chemical modification is the addition of an enzyme to hydrolyze chemically bound fat. The objective is to create a homogeneous sample and to improve the correlation of the test method to standard methods. Some products, such as a beef emulsion or comminuted poultry, may require no additional preparation. Other materials will require particle size reduction, dilution or dearation prior to testing. Samples should be kept cool and in sealed containers to prevent loss of moisture. If repeatable results cannot be obtained on the same sample, re-blend the sample to improve the homogeneity and repeat tests. Sample preparation methods include:

1. Mixing of Sample – Thoroughly stir or shake sample to ensure

homogeneity.

2. Particle Size Reduction – Many products require particle size reduction

prior to being applied to the glass fiber pad. Reduction, based on product sample, can be accomplished with a meat grinder, either an industrial or consumer grade food processor, a coffee mill or a cheese grater. The meat grinder is the best choice for all meat products. USDA procedure specifies three to four passes through a 1/8” or 5/64” blade with mixing between grinds. A USDA inspector or outside laboratory can make recommendations. An industrial grade food processor is a good alternative for grinding meat products. A consumer grade food processor is ideal for grinding frozen potatoes, breaded products, or “dry” snack foods such as cookies, crackers, and chips. A coffee mill can be used to grind or mix “dry” snack foods. A cheese grater can be used to grate small quantities of hard cheese samples or soap.

3. Dilution – Products with a high carbohydrate content are strong

microwave absorbers and have a tendency to burn. These samples may require either a water or salt dilution.

A. Water Dilution – A specified amount of sample is diluted with a

specified amount of water and mixed in a blender. Typical samples include doughs, cheese powders, corn syrups, dried meat bases and sauces. An external balance and a blender are required for this procedure.

(1) Interface an external balance with the SMART System5. (2) Tare the blender cup on the external balance. (3) Add product sample to the blender cup.

(4) Add water to the product sample in the blender cup. (5) Blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. (6) Use the diluted sample to perform analysis.

B. Salt Dilution – A specified amount of salt is added to the product

sample prior to analysis. Typical samples include frozen potatoes and frozen breaded products. This procedure requires a teflon basket and dry table salt (sodium chloride).

(1) Line a teflon basket (CEM p.n. 200090) with two square glass

fiber pads.

(2) Place the lined basket on the balance of the Moisture/Solids

Analyzer. Press “Tare.”

(3) Place approximately 8g of salt in the lined basket. Press

“Tare.”

(4) Place the product sample on top of the salt. Press “Start” to

record the initial weight. (5) Press “Stop.” (6) Thoroughly mix the salt and sample in the basket. (7) Return the basket to the balance of the Moisture/Solids

Analyzer. Press “Start” to continue the sample analysis.

4. Deaeration – Frozen dairy and imitation dairy products must be

deaerated to remove the excess air in order to provide reproducible test results. This procedure requires a 125 mL Erlenmeyer flask, a 1 liter beaker, a magnetic stirrer, a 11/2” x 3/8 magnetic stirring bar, and a #5 rubber stopper.

(A) Place 100 mL of sample in a 125 mL Erlenmeyer flask. (B) Place a 11/2” x 3/8” magnetic stirring bar in the flask. Using a #5

rubber stopper, loosely cap the flask.

been heated to 70°C.

(D) Place beaker with flask on a magnetic stirrer. Mix for 5 - 7 minutes. (E) Cool sample to ambient temperature and thoroughly mix sample

prior to testing.

5. Enzymatic Hydrolysis – The fat in processed cheese and dairy products

is often tightly bound to the protein. In order to achieve accurate test results, the fat must be released from the protein prior to the fat extraction process. This can be accomplished by a protease enzymatic hydrolysis of the sample. Note: The sample must be in a liquid or “pourable” state for the enzymatic hydrolysis to be effective.

(A) Thoroughly mix approximately 100g of sample. Heat sample in a

water bath at 60°C (± 5°C) for five minutes.

(B) Add eight (8) drops of CEM Enzyme (p.n. 302630) and mix well. (C) Return sample to water bath for five minutes.

Weight

Sample weight can be very critical to the final test result. As with most analytical procedures, a consistent sample size helps ensure precision and accuracy. Sample sizes can vary, based on type of sample, from 1 gram on the low end (high percent solids level) to 10-15 grams on the high end (very low percent solids level). Test procedures documented by CEM and included in this manual, are for specific sample types and suggested sample size. Sample size should remain within the weight guidelines. CEM has determined that the suggested sample size results in the most consistent drying and test results. Heavier sample weights may cause sample degradation or burning, resulting in high moisture results. Lower sample

weights may result in under-drying of the sample.

Holders

Sample holders should be transparent to microwave energy. CEM Square Sample Pad – The square pad is the most commonly used sample

holder. Typically, two (2) pads are used with the sample “sandwiched” between the pads. For heat sensitive samples, only one pad is recommended to minimize heat buildup. For low solids samples, three or four pads are used for absorption.

CEM Round Sample Pad – The round pad is used as a collection pad for fat extraction and is recommended, but not required, for thermapad applications.

Sample Pads – CEM glass fiber pads are designed to provide optimum conditions for rapid, thorough and repeatable drying. CEM Corporation follows strict specifications in the manufacture of sample pads. Specifications include low moisture content and optimum absorbency, density, porosity, and strength for microwave drying.

• Moisture Content – Excessive moisture in sample pads will cause

moisture or solids values to be incorrect. Controlling the moisture ensures that residual moisture is maintained to very close tolerances.

• Absorbency – The pad material must be absorbent enough to form a wick for a liquid sample and to be a sample holder for more viscous type samples.

• Density – The sample medium must have uniform density to guarantee that the moisture will volatilize rapidly and evenly, without causing residual heating.

• Porosity – Correct porosity of the pad material ensures maximum surface area for liquid samples in order to increase volatilization of moisture. Correct porosity helps prevent sample degradation or burning.

• Strength – The tensile strength of the medium has a direct effect on the ability of the sample pad to withstand the stress imposed during sample application.

Teflon Coated Glass Fiber Mesh – The mesh is used as a holder for fiber samples or as a “spacer” between multiple sheets of paper samples.

Drying Basket – The basket is made of Teflon coated glass fiber mesh. It is typically lined with two square pads. It is used to hold large samples and for salt dilutions.

Application

The viscosity of the sample plays an important role in determining how the sample is spread onto the pad for analysis. If a sample is thin, it can be pipetted onto the pad and can be tested at high power levels. A thin sample spread over a large area permits moisture to evaporate rapidly with little residual heat buildup. Glass fiber pads may be stacked for increased absorbency.

High viscosity samples (samples that do not flow well) require a different technique. If the sample can be easily spread across the glass fiber pad, no dilution is required. A thick sample will tend to puddle and form a crust, sometimes trapping volatiles within the bubble. Overheating or burning can also occur on thick samples. If repeatable results cannot be obtained by spreading the sample, a dilution may be necessary. The sample must be soluble in the diluting agent, and the diluting agent must be a microwave absorber.

To generate the appropriate amount of heat and achieve optimum moisture results, different types of samples must be spread to different thicknesses over different areas of the glass fiber sample pad. As a general guideline, the sample will generate heat in direct proportion to the thickness of the sample layer on the pad. A sample spread too thickly can cause sample burning; a sample spread too thinly can cause insufficient drying. The prepared sample should be applied to a glass fiber sample pad. Once the sample is properly applied to the sample pad, it should be covered with a second glass fiber pad to ensure heat retention and to eliminate splattering.

Liquid samples should be pipetted onto the pad. Solids samples should be spread onto a pad placed on the edge of a clean, flat surface, such as a countertop. The spatula should be held level with the pad when spreading the sample to ensure a smooth, uniform application of sample to the pad surface.

If the sample is an organic solvent-based liquid, special handling is required. Equipment and method modification may be required. CEM recommends using the SMART System5 Exhaust Kit when analyzing solvent based samples.

Non-polar organic solvents do not absorb microwave energy; therefore, samples containing this type of solvent will not dry unless they are mixed with a diluent which absorbs microwave energy and has a higher boiling point than the non-polar solvent.

If the sample is a polar organic solvent-based liquid, samples will absorb microwave energy and dry as readily as a water-based liquid. If the organic solvent is an alcohol, a ketone, or an ester, samples should be tested with water-based techniques.

Some base resins are microwave absorbers. Polyester is a known base resin that is an absorber of microwaves. Titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate have also been found to be microwave absorbent. If these materials are present in a sample, usually enough heat is generated to remove most high boiling non-polar solvents and any other volatiles. Oils become very hot when placed in the microwave field. Some metal based samples can be tested. If carbon black is present in a sample, it will heat very quickly and possibly burn even at low power levels.

It is recommended that CEM Corporation or a local distributor be consulted prior to testing any solvent based sample.

General Sample Application Technique

If the sample is in a paste, semi-solid, or crumb form or a raw or skeletal meat product such as fresh pork, ground beef, or chicken, place the sample on the end of a spatula and spread it across one end of the pad. Then spread the sample to a uniform thickness covering approximately 90% of the pad surface area.

1 Spread Thin Layer Across 90% of Pad

If the sample contains bound water such as an all-meat emulsion, cooked all-meat sausage, sausage with extenders, semi-dry sausage, or ham, place the sample on the end of the spatula and apply the sample to the middle of the pad. Then spread the sample around the pad in a circle to generate thermal heat.

2 Spread Layer on Pad

If the sample is a heat sensitive sample such as a water-based or solvent-based liquid, use a pipette to dispense the sample onto the pad(s). Sample size should be 2-5 grams, based on solid content of the sample – 2-3 grams for high solids samples, 4-5 grams for samples containing less than 15 percent solids. Samples containing less than two percent solids may require as much as 10 grams for analysis. Large quantity samples should be pipetted onto the pads in a thin even layer. Additional glass fiber pads may be used for increased absorbency. A sufficient number of pads should be used to ensure that liquid samples do not drip onto the floor of the instrument cavity.

3 Puddle, Spread with Pipette and Cover

4 Puddle and Cover

5 Swirl or Zig-Zag Pattern, No Cover

Standard application used for heat sensitive samples if sample burns when using

the puddle and spread technique.

If the sample is a water-based liquid or solvent-based chemical, use a pipette to puddle the sample onto the pad(s). Cover the sample with an additional pad. A sufficient number of pads should be used to ensure that liquid samples do not drip onto the floor of the instrument cavity.

Method Information

Most water based samples should achieve constant weight settings in 1 - 3 minutes.

The microwave power and temperature settings should be appropriate to the sample. The standard oven or vacuum oven temperature recommended in a reference method for the sample should be followed. If no reference method is available, a starting temperature of 100 °C should be programmed. Because the power level in the instrument is adjusted based on temperature feedback, most samples can be dried using a 100% power level setting. If a sample contains a strong microwave absorber such as carbohydrates, the power level will likely need to be adjusted. In most instances, a 10% power change will be sufficient to prevent overheating.

During the initial testing of a new sample, the weight display should be monitored to ensure that the sample does not ignite and that a stable weight reading is displayed. Sharp declines in weight indicate excessive sample heating. If ignition occurs, the flame detection sensor will abort the analysis.

Samples that are strong absorbers of microwave energy should be diluted or tested at reduced power levels. These products usually contain simple carbohydrates or tightly held moisture that will not readily escape, causing overheating and/or burning and non-reproducible results. These samples should be tested at a low power. Examples of heat sensitive samples include powders, paper fibers, candy and black liquor.

Bias Identification

Most samples can be analyzed for percent moisture content with a CEM drying method, and results will compare precisely with the standard test method. Occasionally, however, all volatiles in a particular sample cannot be removed with microwave power. Different spread techniques can be used to eliminate the need for a moisture bias in most samples. Sometimes browning of the sample in the same manner as in the air oven will also produce test results comparable to the standard test.

If microwave moisture test results are repeatable, but not comparable to the standard test results, a bias can be identified. With most samples, the bias will amount to only a few tenths of a percent. To determine a moisture bias, prepare a sample for testing, ensuring that the sample is homogeneous. Test this sample by both a standard method and the CEM microwave method. Perform at least ten tests by each method to check repeatability, then figure an average of the ten results. Subtract the average of the microwave test results from the average of the standard test results. Enter the resulting number (moisture bias) into the CEM moisture/ solids instrument. Corrected moisture test results will be displayed and printed. If the difference in the average test results is a negative number, the power level should be reduced and the tests should be repeated.

Some meat and poultry products, whether raw or cooked, show a fat bias when analyzed with the CEM instruments. Less fat is extracted by a short solvent extraction than by the longer ether extraction of the traditional Soxhlet technique. The bias will be a constant for a given product and should be considered when generating data.

Cooked sausage (i.e. wieners, bolognas, etc. with extenders) and other cooked products tend to bind fat in the carbohydrate/protein structure of the cooked product and will generally yield a lower fat value when extracted in the CEM instrument than when extracted with the Soxhlet.

For proper determination and use of biases, results from the CEM instrument should be compared with the results from traditional “long” or standard methods used by USDA laboratories for compliance testing. Standard methods consist of an air oven (four hours, 125°C) for moisture and Soxhlet (four hour ether extraction) for fat. USDA recommends correlation of rapid fat and moisture methods with these long methods.

USDA Processed Products Inspection Division encourages the use of rapid methods for fat and moisture analysis to assist in better process control and compliance. USDA recommends periodic back-up analysis (one in every 10 - 20 analyses) by standard long methods when rapid methods are used in approved Total and Partial QC (TQC/PQC) Programs. Backup checks can be performed less frequently as laboratories gain confidence in the established biases. CEM Corporation also recommends a Quality Assurance Program for establishing and maintaining biases and to ensure USDA compliance.

Prior to establishing a fat bias for the Fat Analysis System, a laboratory should be confident of obtaining the best possible results for moisture, since precision of the fat results will depend on the moisture results. Moisture results should have repeatability between duplicate analyses of the same sample and a mean or

”average” moisture values that are close to the values being generated on the same samples by standard oven. To obtain the best possible results for moisture, and thus for fat, there are three factors to consider: 1) sample preparation, 2) sample application technique and 3) power and time parameters.

After establishing moisture repeatability and achieving moisture results as close to standard ”long” methods as possible, use the following procedure to identify fat biases for different product categories.

1. Select three or more samples (approximately two pounds each) from different lots of the same product.

2. Prepare each sample according to standard procedures (3 - 4 passes through a 5/64” blade, with mixing between grinds, or equivalent).

3. Divide each ground sample in half and package and label sub-samples in two separate, air-tight containers.

4. Analyze one set of the sub-samples (from step 3) in duplicate by standard ”long” methods – oven for moisture, Soxhlet for fat. If facilities and/or personnel are not available for these tests, use an independent laboratory. Request raw data (individual tests) from the laboratory, not the mean or ”average” value.

5. After obtaining the results from the standard ”long” methods, analyze the other set of subsamples in the CEM Moisture/Solids Analyzer for moisture only. Adjust power and spread technique until acceptable moisture repeatability is achieved.

6. After obtaining acceptable moisture repeatability, use the Fat Analysis System and perform 3 - 5 moisture and fat analyses for each sample. As with moisture, fat results should be repeatable. To obtain optimum fat results, use a sufficient redry time. Two minutes is typical, although some samples may require more time. The sample weight should be stable (<0.2 mg weight change in the last five seconds). An insufficient redry time will yield artificially low fat results since the true dry, extracted weight will not be reached.

7. Subtract values obtained from the SMART System 5 from Soxhlet values. Average the differences to identify the average bias for a specific product or product group.

Sample A B C

Average Soxhlet fat xx xx xx

- Average CEM fat xx xx xx = Bias xx xx xx

(A + B + C)/3 = Average Fat Bias

8. The bias should be relatively less than 2.0% and must be added to the fat results from the SMART System 5 to produce results that correlate closely with official methods. Repeat this process on a regular basis to confirm that the bias is consistent. Raw meats and blends will produce smaller biases than cooked products with extenders.

Determining Ash/COH for Processed Meats

For samples that contain salt, sugar, spice, cure or other added components, ash/ carbohydrate (COH) values must be determined by analysis. For purposes of calculating the protein by difference, the specific amount of each component (salt, spice, bone, etc.) is not important, only the total amount.

To determine ash/COH values for finished products or blends with sugar, salt, spice, etc., use the following procedure:

1. Collect and prepare three (3) samples from different lots of the same product. Store the samples in airtight containers until tested.

2. Analyze the 3 samples in duplicate for fat and moisture in the SMART System 5 and Fat Analysis System and for protein using “long” methods (Kjeldahl). If necessary, an independent laboratory can provide this analysis.

3. Average the results of the duplicate analyses for each sample, then total the % Protein + % Fat + % Moisture for each sample.

4. Subtract the sum from 100% to get an Ash/Carbohydrate factor. For example, if the composition of a sample is:

Moisture 52.54% Fat 28.36% Protein 11.25% Total 92.15%

Ash/COH = 100% - 92.15% Ash/COH = 7.85%

5. Calculate an average of the the ash/COH values for each of the 3 samples and program that factor into the SMART System 5.

Check samples periodically to verify the ash/COH values. Variations in the amount of added constituents (salt, sugar, spice, extenders, etc.) can cause the ash/ COH factor to vary.

7.85%

11.25%

8.36%

52.54%

Moisture Fat Protein Ash/COH

Ash Content Of Meats

The following values should be helpful in establishing ash/carbohydrate factors for raw meats. Since the carbohydrate values for these meats are so low, the ash alone is usually adequate. Obviously, for meats with added salt, spice, cure, sugars, soy, etc., the ash/COH values will vary.

The following values are estimates since composition may vary due to individual differences in the the meat sources, seasonal variations, processing, etc.

Moisture Protein Fat Ash

Green Beef Material

Bull Meat 67.90 19.40 11.70 1.00 Ship Boneless Beef 64.00 16.20 19.00 .80 Regular Boneless Beef 70.00 20.00 9.00 1.00 Boneless Beef Pad. for Ck. 65.70 18.30 15.00 1.00 Boneless Bull Chux 72.50 19.80 7.20 .50 Boneless Chux C. & C. 70.00 19.30 9.70 1.00 Boneless Ship Chux 62.10 17.55 19.35 1.00 Shank Meat 72.60 19.80 6.60 1.00 Clods 72.30 20.18 6.90 .62 Sirloin Butts 66.60 19.40 13.00 1.00 Star Beef (Dry Saus.) 70.00 20.00 9.00 1.00 Spcl. Beef 69.00 19.00 11.00 1.00 Spcl. Bf. Trmgs. 52.50 14.60 31.90 1.00 Reg. Bf. Trmgs. 64.60 19.40 15.00 1.00 Bnls. Plates 43.60 13.40 42.00 1.00 Bnls. Flanks 41.90 13.10 44.00 1.00 Bnls. Plate Trmgs. 40.30 12.70 46.00 1.00 Beef Fat 11.80 5.10 82.90 .20 Beef Fat from Old Cow 22.20 5.60 71.80 .40 Brains 77.40 11.40 9.80 1.40 Cheeks 70.00 19.30 9.70 1.00 Diaphragm Meat 65.79 18.21 15.60 .50 Gullet Meat 73.20 16.80 9.00 1.00 Head Meat 68.45 18.96 11.59 1.00 Hearts 72.40 16.55 9.80 1.25 Lips 59.40 17.07 22.53 1.00 Lungs 78.00 18.80 2.20 1.00 Tongues 64.25 17.75 17.00 1.00 Tongue Trmgs. 69.40 19.17 10.43 1.00 Tripe, Cooked 81.90 15.50 2.10 .50

Ash Content Of Meats (Continued)

Moisture Protein Fat Ash

Green Pork Material

Spiced Ham Trmgs. 61.10 16.90 21.00 1.00 Lean Ham Trmgs. 63.80 17.70 17.50 1.00 Hamette 66.40 18.40 14.20 1.00 Corned Pk. Shldr. Mt. 61.80 15.00 20.00 3.20 A Shoulder Trmgs. 61.80 17.10 20.10 1.00 B Shoulder Trmgs. 45.40 12.70 40.90 1.00

B & F Shldrs. 1/2” Fat 49.20 13.80 36.00 1.00 B & F Shldrs. 1” Fat 45.30 12.70 41.00 1.00 Lean Picnic Trmgs. 59.90 16.60 22.50 1.00 C.T. Butts 57.90 16.10 25.00 1.00 Boneless Boston Butts 47.30 13.20 38.50 1.00 Bnls. Packer Side Mt. 124-55 41.10 11.30 46.60 1.00 Skd. Belly Mt. 24.80 7.00 67.50 .70 Reg. Pk. Trmgs. 34.30 9.70 55.00 1.00 Neck Bone Trmgs. 51.50 14.40 33.10 1.00 Spec. Lean Trim. 58.10 15.90 25.00 1.00 A Pk. Trmgs. 68.80 22.50 8.00 .60 Blade Meat 73.10 18.00 7.80 1.10 Picnic Shank Meat 65.30 18.90 15.00 .80 Ham Shank Meat 62.60 17.60 19.00 .80 Pk. Trmgs. Pad for Ck. 64.00 15.00 20.00 1.00 Neck Fat Skin Off 13.00 2.60 84.00 .40 Skd. Jowls 22.10 5.70 71.70 .50 Belly Fat Skin Off 6.40 1.30 92.20 .10 Ham Fat Skin Off 11.80 3.10 84.90 .20 Back Fat Skin Off 5.70 1.30 92.90 .10 Gelatin Skins 10% Fat 47.50 22.80 28.50 1.20 Brains 77.40 11.80 9.80 1.00 Cheeks 67.25 15.75 16.00 1.00 Cheeks Pad. for Ck. 67.25 15.75 16.00 1.00 Diaphragm Meat 68.20 17.00 13.65 1.15 Gullet Mt. 74.60 16.20 8.00 1.20 Head Mt. 58.00 15.25 25.00 1.75 Head Skins 32.40 9.25 57.37 .98 Hearts 74.40 17.50 7.00 1.10 Jaw Mt 69.00 18.73 11.27 1.00 Livers 69.80 23.50 3.85 2.85 Melts 79.30 17.70 1.80 1.20 Snouts 52.25 14.61 32.14 1.00 Snout Mt. 59.00 16.43 23.57 1.00 Stomachs 70.25 13.85 13.50 1.90 Tongues 58.35 16.25 24.50 1.00 Tongue Trmgs. 26.50 8.65 64.85 .10

Ash Content Of Meats (Continued)

Moisture Protein Fat Ash

Cured Pork Material

Clear Fat 18.10 2.30 78.10 1.50 DS Fat Backs 9.20 1.80 85.00 4.00 Smoked Pk. Skins 12.80 38.00 46.50 2.70 Bacon Ends and Pcs. 14.50 7.70 76.00 2.50 High Fat Cracklings 6.00 19.00 74.00 0.00 Med. Fat Cracklings 5.00 43.00 51.00 0.00 Low Fat Cracklings 8.00 84.50 6.50 0.00

Green Calf Material

Reg. Bnls. Veal 72.25 19.80 6.95 1.00 Cheeks 74.50 17.21 7.21 1.00 Gullet Mt. 76.50 15.20 7.30 1.25 Hearts 71.70 19.67 7.63 1.00 Tripe 87.30 9.00 3.20 .50

Green Sheep Material

Reg. Boneless Mutton 69.40 19.17 10.43 1.00 Cheeks 67.90 18.84 12.26 1.00 Gullett Mt. 75.00 15.40 9.10 .50 Hearts 67.20 14.90 14.40 3.50 Tripe 90.05 8.07 1.40 .48

Methods Development

The CEM Applications Laboratory has developed procedures for various types of samples. These procedures include parameters (program, power, time, sample preparation, etc.) needed to program the SMART System5™ and analyze samples in the SMART System5 and Fat Analysis System. CEM sample analysis procedures can be requested from the CEM Applications Laboratory.

If a procedure for a particular sample is not included in the applications list, review all information in this chapter relating to sample preparation, sample spread technique, time and power parameters, redry time, and bias identification to develop an application method. If necessary, call the CEM Applications Laboratory for additional information and assistance (800) 726-3331.

1. Begin testing at 100% power and 100 °C.

2. If the sample has high solids content (approximately 75% solids), begin

testing with a low sample weight (1 - 2 grams).

3. Use Quick Test, Constant Weight for testing.

4. Observe weight change closely. The weight should steadily decline. If

weight is erratic (±1 mg), the test should be stopped because the sample is probably burning. Reduce the power to 50% and perform the test again. If the sample continues to burn, adjust the power in 5 degree increments.

5. Record final weight result and time.

6. Perform multiple sample tests with determined power and time. Results

should be within ±0.2%.

7. For fat content results, the re-dry power setting should be no higher than the

power setting used to remove moisture.

Quick Test

1. POWER: 0%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Input power, press ENTER.

Entry: 000

SET TIME

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - QUICK TEST

Quick Test

Quick Test permits entry of parameters for a onetime analysis or method development. The Quick Test method permits two sample analysis procedures – Constant Weight and Set Time.

Constant Weight

Constant weight permits the operator to dry a sample until a constant weight is achieved. Dryness is specified by defining a maximum acceptable weight loss over a specified time interval. During the specified time, when the weight loss is equal to or less than that which was specified, the analysis stops and results are calculated.

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “1” to activate Quick Test.

2. Press “1” to select and enter power.

3. Using the numeric keys, enter the power level (1 - 100%).

4. Press ENTER.

5. Press “2” to select and enter delta weight.

Note: To edit any of the parameters, press the numeric key of the parameter to be edited and use the numeric keys to enter the new parameter. Then, press ENTER.

6. Using the numeric keys, enter the delta weight (.1 - .9). Normally a weight loss differential of 0.2 - 0.5 mg is used.

7. Press ENTER.

Quick Test

1. POWER: 0%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Press item number to select.

SET TIME

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input delta weight, press ENTER. Entry: 0. 0

SET TIME

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Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X G

3. DELTA TIME: XX secs

4. MAX TIME: XX mins

5. MAX TEMP: XXX C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Input min wt range, press ENTER.

Entry: 02.00

SET TIME

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input delta time, press ENTER. Entry: 00

SET TIME

8. Press “3” to select and enter delta time.

9. Using the numeric keys, enter the delta time (1 - 60 seconds). Normally a differential time interval of 10 - 15 seconds is used.

10. Press ENTER.

Note: Maximum run time is the amount of time the instrument will operate prior to shutdown if a constant weight has not been reached. A maximum run time must be entered or the program will be invalid. If the instrument shuts down due to maximum run time, parameters should be adjusted prior to repeating the analysis.

11. Press “4” to select and enter maximum run time. If using the default value of 10 minutes, omit step 12.

12. Using the numeric keys, enter the maximum run time (1 - 60 minutes).

13. Press ENTER.

14. Press “5” to select and enter maximum temperature. If using the default value of 110°C, omit step 15.

15. Using the numeric keys, enter the maximum temperature (0 - 300 °C) of the instrument during the analysis.

16. Press ENTER.

17. Press “6” to enter a minimum weight range. If using the default minimum weight range of 2.00 g, omit step 18.

18. Using the numeric keys, enter the minimum weight range of the sample (0 50 g).

19. Press ENTER.

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X mg

3. DELTA TIME: XX secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Input max time, press ENTER.

Entry: 10

SET TIME

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X mg

3. DELTA TIME: XX secs

4. MAX TIME: XX mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Input max temp, press ENTER.

Entry: 110

SET TIME

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20. Press “7” to enter a maximum weight range. If using the default maximum weight range of 4.00 g, omit step 21.

21. Using the numeric keys, enter the maximum weight range of the sample (0 50 g).

22. Press ENTER.

Note: Weight compensation is designed for use with samples having a buoyancy effect created by heat. It should be used (turned on) for samples, such as milk, margarine, condiments, etc., which have a higher temperature when the final weight is calculated than at the beginning of the test.

23. Press “8” to toggle weight compensation “on” or “off.”

Note: To edit any of the parameters, press the numeric key of the parameter to be edited and use the numeric keys to enter the new parameter. Then, press ENTER.

24. Press READY to begin the analysis.

Note: The Quick Test screen appears indicating the power, temperature and time.

Note: Press the operation key below EDIT to return to the Quick Test parameter screen to edit method parameters.

25. If Autotrack is turned off, a sample identification is required. Press the operation key below ID.

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X mg

3. DELTA TIME: XX secs

4. MAX TIME: XX mins

5. MAX TEMP: XXX C

6. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

7. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

SET TIME

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X mg

3. DELTA TIME: XX secs

4. MAX TIME: XX mins

5. MAX TEMP: XXX C

6. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Input max wt range, press ENTER.

Entry: 04.00

SET TIME

QUICK TEST

Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID EDIT

1 2 3 4 5

➞

Quick Test

1. POWER: 0%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press item number to select.

SET TIME

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26. Using the operation keys below the arrows, position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identification. Press ENTER. Continue to position the cursor on each letter or number and press ENTER until the identification is complete.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

27. Press READY to return to the Quick Test screen.

28. Lift the top cover of the SMART System 5™. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

29. Press TARE.

30. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads. The Quick Test screen will reappear when the tare function is complete.

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

31. Lift the instrument cover. Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads. Quickly and gently place the sample pads back on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

32. Press START.

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID EDIT

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and pads on balance and press START.

ID EDIT

1 2 3 4 5

TARING BALANCE . . .

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting upward. The sample weight decreases as the moisture is removed.

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

When the weight loss is equal to or less than the selected parameter, five short beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying either the % moisture or % solids as selected.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance paper from the internal printer.

33. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Solids: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

MOISTURE TEST

Data Results

XX.XX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

READING BALANCE . . .

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxxg Final Wt: xx.xxxxg Diff Wt: xx.xxxxg

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

34. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

35. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

36. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

37. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - QUICK TEST

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Quick Test

1. POWER: 0%

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: 110 C

4. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press item number to select.

CONSTANT WEIGHT

Quick Test

1. POWER: 0%

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: 110 C

4. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input power, press ENTER. Entry: 000

CONSTANT WEIGHT

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - QUICK TEST

Set Time

Set time permits the operator to control the sample analysis by entering a specified analysis time and power level. At the end of the specified time, the percent solids and/or moisture of the sample is calculated and displayed.

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “1” to activate Quick Test.

2. Press the operation key below SET TIME.

3. Press “1” to enter power.

4. Using the numeric keys, enter the power level (1 - 100%).

5. Press ENTER.

Quick Test

1. POWER: 0%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. MAX TEMP: 110 C

6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF Press item number to select.

SET TIME

➞

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. RUN TIME: XX:XX min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: XXX C

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input max wt range, press ENTER. Entry: 04.00

CONSTANT WEIGHT

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. RUN TIME: XX:XX min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: XXX C

4. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input min wt range, press ENTER. Entry: 02.00

CONSTANT WEIGHT

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: 110 C

4. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input run time, press ENTER. Entry: 00:00

CONSTANT WEIGHT

6. Press “2” to select and enter the sample drying time.

7. Using the numeric keys, enter the run time (1 sec. - 99 min. 59 sec.).

8. Press ENTER.

9. Press “3” to select and enter maximum temperature. If using the default value of 110°C, omit step 10.

10. Using the numeric keys, enter the maximum temperature (0 - 300 °C) of the instrument during the analysis.

11. Press ENTER.

12. Press “4” to enter a minimum weight range. If using the default minimum weight range of 2.00 g, omit step 13.

13. Using the numeric keys, enter the minimum weight range of the sample (0 50 g).

14. Press ENTER.

15. Press “5” to enter a maximum weight range. If using the default maximum weight range of 4.00 g, omit step 16.

16. Using the numeric keys, enter the maximum weight range of the sample (0 50 g).

17. Press ENTER.

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. RUN TIME: XX:XX min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: 110 C

4. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Input max temp, press ENTER. Entry: 110

CONSTANT WEIGHT

➞

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. RUN TIME: XX:XX min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: XXX C

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press item number to select.

CONSTANT WEIGHT

18. Press “6” to toggle Weight Compenstaion “on” or “off.”

Note: To edit any of the parameters, press the numeric key of the parameter to be edited and use the numeric keys to enter the new parameter. Then, press ENTER.

19. Press READY to begin the analysis.

Note: The Quick Test screen appears indicating the power, temperature and time.

Note: Press the operation key below EDIT to return to the Quick Test parameter screen to edit method parameters.

20. If Autotrack is turned off, a sample identification name or number is required. Press the operation key below ID.

21. Using the operation keys below the arrows, position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identification. Press ENTER. Continue to position the cursor on each letter or number and press ENTER until the identification is complete.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

22. Press READY to return to the Quick Test screen.

Quick Test

1. POWER: XXX%

2. RUN TIME: XX:XX min:sec

3. MAX TEMP: XXX C

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

CONSTANT WEIGHT

QUICK TEST

Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID EDIT

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

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1 2 3 4 5

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TARING BALANCE . . .

23. Lift the top cover of the SMART System 5™. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

24. Press TARE.

25. Wait for the instrument to zero the weight of the sample pads. The Quick Test screen will reappear when the tare function is complete.

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

26. Lift the top cover. Remove the sample pads from the balance pan. Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads. Quickly and gently place the sample pads back on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

27. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

1 2 3 4 5

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and pads on balance and press START.

ID SOLIDS EDIT

READING BALANCE . . .

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID EDIT

1 2 3 4 5

As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting down. The sample weight decreases as the moisture is removed.

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

Note: Press the operation key below STOP TEST to stop the method test.

When the drying time is complete, five short beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying either the % moisture or % solids as selected.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance blank paper from the internal printer.

28. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

29. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Solids: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

Data Results

XX.XX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

QUICK TEST

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

30. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

31. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

32. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - QUICK TEST

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxxg Final Wt: xx.xxxxg Diff Wt: xx.xxxxg

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Edit/Create Method

The SMART System 5™ permits a variety of analysis programs, based on sample type.

Moisture/Solids – The instrument performs a moisture/solids determination. Moisture/Fat – The instrument performs a moisture/fat determination. Dilution – The sample is diluted, and a dilution factor is used for the diluted

sample result; therefore, an accurate moisture/solids value for the undiluted sample is obtained. An interfaced external balance is required. The dilution program should be used with samples that burn easily, viscous samples or samples which dry unevenly.

Syringe Weigh – Syringe Weigh is utilized when the moisture/solids instrument cannot accurately record the initial sample weight due to rapid evaporation. The rapid evaporation can be caused by the sample being warmer than room temperature or containing a solvent that evaporates quickly. The instrument internal balance or an interfaced external balance can be used to calculate the weight of the syringe.

Ash – The moisture/solids instrument performs a standard analysis on the sample. The sample is then transferred into an ashing furnace. The ashed sample is returned to the moisture/solids instrument for calculation of the ash content.

Wastewater Total Suspended Solids (TSS) – A filter is utilized for samples with low solids concentration. The instrument dries and weighs the solids obtained on a tared filter from the filtration of a known volume of sample which is manually entered into the system.

Wastewater Total Volatile Suspended Solids (TSS/TVSS) – The moisture/solids instrument performs a standard analysis on the sample. The dried sample is then transferred to an ashing furnace. The ashed sample is returned to the moisture/ solids instrument for weighing of the ashed sample. Total Suspended Solids and Total Volatile Suspended Solids are calculated.

Moisture/Fat Modified – The fat is extracted from one sample while another sample is dried for moisture analysis, permitting analysis of fat content of samples in which initial drying may bind the fat molecules.

Methods can be created in the following modes in either constant weight or set time:

• Moisture/Solids

• Standard

• Wastewater

• Dilution

• Syringe Weigh

• Ash

• Moisture/Fat

• Standard

• Dilution

• Modified Fat

• Moisture/Fat/Protein

• Standard

• Dilution

• Modified Fat

CEM Corporation has preprogrammed several methods into the SMART System

which can be used as programmed or edited for a specific sample. Preprogrammed methods include:

• Latex

• Water Based Chemical

• Meat (Raw)

• Cheese

• Milk

• Tomato Paste

• Butter

• Mayonnaise

• Eggs

• Salad Dressing

• Pet Food

• Yogurt

• Meat (Processed)

To use a CEM preprogrammed method, refer to the Load Method section of this manual. To Edit a preprogrammed method, refer to the Edit Method section of this manual.

Edit Method

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press the item number of the method to be edited.

Note: If the method to be edited is not displayed on the screen, press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional methods. Continue to press the operation key below NEXT PAGE until the desired method is displayed.

CEM preprogrammed methods include:

• Temp Verify (cannot be edited)

• Power Test (cannot be edited)

• Standard Solution (cannot be edited)

• Latex

• Water Based Chemical

• Meat Raw

• Cheese

• Milk

• Tomato Paste

• Butter

• Mayonnaise

• Eggs

• Pet Food

• Yogurt

• Meat Processed

3. Refer to the CREATE METHOD section of this manual for specific instructions for entering method information to edit desired modes and/or parameters.

CAUTION

If a CEM preprogrammed method is edited, new parameters will be saved. To prevent elimination of the preprogrammed method, refer to the preprogrammed method and create a new method with the desired parameters.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Edit/Create Method

1. MILK

2. TOMATO PASTE

3. BUTTER

4. MAYONNAISE

5. EGGS

6. SALAD DRESSING

7. PET FOOD

8. YOGURT

Press item number to select.

PREV NEXT PAGE PAGE

Moisture/Solids - Standard

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press “1” to create a new method.

3. Using the operation keys below the arrows,

select the first letter or number of the method name.

4. Press ENTER.

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

5. Continue using the operation keys to select

each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected.

6. Press READY.

7. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Solids.”

8. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

9. Press READY.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

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10. Press “1” to select “Standard Test.”

11. Press the numbers (1 - 5 Constant Weight or 1 - 3 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

12. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

13. Press the numbers (1 - 6) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

14. After the final method parameter is entered, press READY to begin the analysis.

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Standard Test

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or next page for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

Standard Test

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or next page for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

Standard Test

1. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

2. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

3. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Note: The method test screen appears indicating the power, temperature and time.

15. If Autotrack is turned off, a method identification name or number is required. Press the operation key below ID.

16. Using the operation keys below the arrows, position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identification. Press ENTER. Continue to position the cursor on each letter or number and press ENTER until the identification is complete.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

17. Press READY to return to the method screen.

18. Lift the top cover of the SMART System 5™. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

19. Press TARE.

20. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads. The method test screen will reappear when the tare function is complete.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

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TARING BALANCE . . .

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID SOLIDS

1 2 3 4 5

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

21. Lift the instrument cover. Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads. Quickly and gently place the sample pads back on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

22. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or down for Set Time). The sample weight decreases as the moisture is removed.

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx) : xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and pads on balance and press START.

1 2 3 4 5

READING BALANCE . . .

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Solids: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

MOISTURE TEST

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance paper from the internal printer.

23. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

24. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

25. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

26. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

27. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Data Results

XX.XX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxx g Final Wt: xx.xxxx g Diff Wt: xx.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx% Dry Time: xx:xx

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Moisture/Solids - Wastewater - TSS

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press “1” to create a new method.

3. Using the operation keys below the arrows,

select the first letter or number of the method name.

4. Press ENTER.

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

5. Continue using the operation keys below

the arrows to select each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected.

6. Press READY.

7. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Solids.”

8. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

9. Press READY.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

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Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

WasteWater

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

10. Press “2” to select “Wastewater.”

11. Press the numbers (1 - 6 Constant Weight or 1 - 4 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

12. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

13. Press “1” to toggle and select “TSS.”

14. Press the numbers (2 - 8) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

15. Press READY to begin the method analysis.

WasteWater

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

WasteWater

1. OPTION: TSS

2. VOLUME: XXX ml

3. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

4. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

5. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

6. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

7. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Note: The method test screen appears indicating the power, temperature and time.

16. If Autotrack is turned off, a sample identification name or number is required. Press the operation key below ID.

17. Using the operation keys below the arrows, position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identification. Press ENTER. Continue to position the cursor on each letter or number and press ENTER until the identification is complete.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

18. Press READY to return to the method screen.

Note: If analyzing only one sample, proceed to step 29.

19. For multiple samples, press the operation key below SAMPLE.

Note: Press the operation key below VOLUME to edit the sample volume.

20. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of samples to be analyzed.

21. Press ENTER.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx Sample: x

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place filter on balance and press TARE.

ID VOLUME SAMPLE

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

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XXXXXX

Sample ID: SAMPLE xx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx Sample: x

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place filter on balance and press TARE.

ID VOLUME SAMPLE

XXXXXX

Sample ID: SAMPLE xx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx Sample: x

Wt: x.xxxxg

Input samples, press ENTER. Entry: 01

ID VOLUME SAMPLE

22. Press TARE.

23. Lift the instrument cover. Place filter #1 on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

24. Press TARE.

Note: Press the operation key below ABORT to abort the analysis.

25. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of filter #1.

26. Lift the instrument cover. Remove filter #1 from the balance pan. Place filter #2 on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

XXXXXX

Sample ID: SAMPLE xx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx Sample: x

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place filter on balance and press TARE.

ID VOLUME SAMPLE

TSS Multiple Tare

Place filter 1 on

balance and press TARE.

ABORT

TARING BALANCE . . .

TSS Multiple Tare

Place filter 2 on

balance and press TARE.

ABORT

27. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of filter #2.

28. Continue the tare process until the filters for the total number of samples to be analyzed have been tared.

Note: Filters must be kept in the order in which they are tared for proper sample analysis.

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

29. Place the first tared filter in the funnel. With the vacuum source operating, pour the sample into the funnel. When all the sample has been filtered, remove the filter from the funnel.

30. Lift the instrument cover. Place the wet filter on the balance pan. Close the cover.

31. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or down for Set Time).

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

Note: Press the operation key below STOP TEST to abort the analysis.

TARING BALANCE . . .

XXXXXX

Sample ID: SAMPLE xx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx Sample: x Processing: x

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample 1 on balance and press START.

ID VOLUME SAMPLE

READING BALANCE . . .

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

When the drying time is complete, five short beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying either the % moisture or % solids as selected.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance paper from the internal printer.

32. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

33. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

34. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

35. Press the operation key below “Print” to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

36. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Data Results

XX.XX

MG/Liter TSS

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

MG/Liter TSS: x Sample: x Volume: xxx

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxx g Final Wt: xx.xxxx g Diff Wt: xx.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

MG/Liter TSS: x Sample: x Volume: xxx

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Moisture/Solids - Wastewater TSS/TVSS

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press “1” to create a new method.

3. Using the operation keys below the arrows,

select the first letter or number of the method name.

4. Press ENTER.

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

5. Continue using the operation keys below the

arrows to select each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected.

6. Press READY.

7. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/Solids.”

8. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

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Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

WasteWater

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

9. Press “2” to select “Wastewater.”

10. Press the numbers (1 - 6 Constant Weight or 1 - 4 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

11. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

12. Press “1” to toggle and select “TSS/ TVSS.”

13. Press the numbers (2 - 8) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

14. Press “READY” to begin the analysis.

WasteWater

1. OPTION: TSS/TVSS

2. VOLUME: XXX ml

3. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

4. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

5. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

6. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

7. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

8. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

WasteWater

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Note: The method test screen appears indicating the power, temperature, volume and time.

Note: Press the operation key below VOLUME to edit or enter a sample volume.

15. If Autotrack is turned off, a sample identification name or number is required. Press the operation key below ID.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number

17. Press READY to return to the test screen.

18. Lift the instrument cover. Place the filter on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

19. Press TARE.

20. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the filter.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place filter on balance and press TARE.

ID VOLUME REWEIGH

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

XXXXXX

Sample ID: SAMPLE xx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place filter on balance and press TARE.

ID VOLUME REWEIGH

TARING BALANCE . . .

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

21. Place filter in the funnel. With the vacuum source operating, pour the sample into the funnel. When all the sample has been filtered, remove the filter from the funnel.

22. Lift the instrument cover. Place the wet filter on the balance pan. Close the cover.

23. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or down for Set Time).

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

Note: Press the operation key below STOP TEST to abort the analysis.

When the drying time is complete, five short beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying either the % moisture or % solids as selected.

24. To ash the dried sample, fold the filter; place it in an ashing crucible; and place the crucible in the ashing furnace. Ash the sample by the defined method.

25. Press READY to reweigh the sample.

XXXXXX

Sample ID xxxxxxxx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and filter on balance and press START.

ID VOLUME REWEIGH

READING BALANCE . . .

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

Data Results

XXXX

MG/Liter

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place filter on balance and press TARE.

ID VOLUME REWEIGH

Select Sample ID

1. XXXX XXXX

2. XXXXXX XX

3. XXXXXX

4. XXX

Press item number to select.

XXXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Press START to reweigh.

ID VOLUME REWEIGH

26. Press the operation key below REWEIGH.

Note: Press the operation key below VOLUME to edit the sample volume.

27. Press the numerical key to select the proper sample to be reweighed.

28. Lift the instrument cover. Place the ashed sample on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

29. Press START.

Note: To reweigh additional samples, press READY and follow the steps outlined above.

The instrument reweighs the ashed sample and calculates the data results.

REWEIGHING SAMPLE . . .

Data Results

XXXX

MG/Liter TVSS

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

30. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

31. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight, the differential weight and the end weight.

32. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

33. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to continue analysis using the same method.

34. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

MG/Liter TSS: x MG/Liter TVSS: x Volume: xxx

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: x.xxxx g Final Wt: x.xxxx g Diff Wt: x.xxxx g End Wt: x.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

PAGE

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

MG/Liter TSS: x MG/Liter TVSS: x Volume: xxx

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

➞

Moisture/Solids – Dilution

1. Refer to the SETUP section of this manual to ensure that the applicable external balance is selected.

2. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

3. Press “1” to create a new method.

4. Using the operation keys below the arrows

select the first letter or number of the method name.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Continue using the operation keys to select

each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected (16 characters maximum).

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

7. Press READY.

8. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Solids.”

9. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

10. Press READY.

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Dilution

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

11. Press “3” to select “Dilution.”

12. Press the numbers (1 - 6 Constant Weight or 1 - 4 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

13. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

14. Press the numbers (1 - 6) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

15. Press READY to begin the method analysis.

Dilution

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Dilution

1. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

2. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

3. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Note: The method test screen appears indicating the power, temperature, time and ratio.

Note: Press the operation key below SOLIDS to display the solids data rather than the moisture data on the screen.

16. If Autotrack is turned off and a method identification name or number is required, press the operation key below ID.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

18. Press READY to return to the method test screen.

Note: If sample and diluent are weighed on a balance not connected to the SMART System5, press the operation key below RATIO to enter the dilution ratio.

19. Using the numeric keys, enter the dilution ratio.

Note: The dilution ratio is the ratio between the amount of sample and the amount of diluent. The internal dilution ratio is calculated as the sample weight after the diluent is added divided by the initial sample weight.

20. Press ENTER.

21. Press the operation key below DILUTION to engage the external balance and activate the dilution menu.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: xx.xxxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID RATIO DILUTION

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: xx.xxxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID RATIO DILUTION

1 2 3 4 5

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: xx.xxxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Input ratio, press ENTER. Entry: 00.0000

ID RATIO DILUTION

1 2 3 4 5

22. Place an empty container suitable for the sample and diluent on the external balance. Wait for the weight to stabilize.

23. Press TARE.

24. Wait for the SMART System5 to tare the weight of the container.

25. Place the sample in the container on the external balance pan.

26. Wait for the weight to stabilize.

27. Press READY.

Note: Press the operation key below ABORT to end the dilution analysis.

The instrument reads and records the weight of the sample.

Dilution (Ext)

Place empty container on external balance and press TARE.

ABORT

TARING BALANCE . . .

Dilution (Ext)

Add sample to container and press READY.

ABORT

READING BALANCE . . .

28. Add the diluent to the sample in the container on the external balance pan.

29. Wait for the weight to stabilize.

30. Press READY.

The instrument reads and records the weight of the sample and diluent.

The instrument displays the weight of the sample, the weight of the sample and diluent, and the dilution ratio.

31. Press READY to continue the analysis.

32. Lift the cover of the SMART System5. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

33. Press TARE.

Dilution (Ext)

Wt: 0.000g

Add diluent to container and press READY.

ABORT

READING BALANCE . . .

Dilution (Ext)

Sample Wt: xx.xxxg Sample + Dil Wt: xx.xxxg Dilution Ratio: x.xxxx

Press READY to continue.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: xx.xxxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID RATIO DILUTION

1 2 3 4 5

34. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads.

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

35. Lift the instrument cover. Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads. Quickly and gently place the sample pads back on the balance pan. Close the top cover.

36. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

TARING BALANCE . . .

READING BALANCE . . .

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: xx.xxxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and pads on balance and press START.

ID SOLIDS RATIO DILUTION

1 2 3 4 5

XXXXXX

Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: xx.xxxx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance paper from the internal printer.

37. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

38. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

39. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

40. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

41. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Data Results

XX.XX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxx g Final Wt: xx.xxxx g Diff Wt: xx.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh Internal Balance

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press “1” to create a new method.

3. Using the operation keys below the arrows

select the first letter or number of the method name.

4. Press ENTER.

5. Continue using the operation keys to select

each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected (16 characters maximum).

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

6. Press READY.

7. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Solids.”

8. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

9. Press READY.

➞

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Syringe Weigh

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

10. Press “4” to select “Syringe Weigh.”

11. Press the numbers (1 - 6 Constant Weight or 1 - x Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

12. Press the operation key below NEST PAGE to access additional method parameters.

13. Press the numbers (1 - 6) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

14. Press READY to begin the method analysis.

Syringe Weigh

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Syringe Weigh

1. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

2. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

3. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Note: The test screen appears indicating the power, temperature, and time.

15. If Autotrack is off and a method identification name or number is required, press the operation key below “ID.”

16. Using the operation keys below the arrows, position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identification. Press “ENTER.” Continue to position the cursor on each letter or number and press “ENTER” until the identification is complete.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

17. Press “READY” to return to the test screen.

18. Lift the cover of the SMART System5. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

19. Press “TARE.”

20. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Dry Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

EXTERNAL

ID SYRINGE

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp(xxx): xx.x Dry Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

1 2 3 4 5

TARING BALANCE . . .

21. Lift the instrument cover. Remove the sample pads from the balance pan. Place the syringe containing the sample on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

22. Press “READY.”

Note: Press the operation key below “Abort” to end the analysis.

The instrument weighs the syringe containing the sample.

Note: Press the operation key below “Abort” to end the analysis.

23. Lift the instrument cover. Remove the syringe from the balance pan.

24. Dispense the sample from the syringe on the tared sample pads.

25. Place the empty syringe back on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

26. Press “READY.”

The instrument reweighs the syringe.

Syringe Weigh (Int)

Remove sample pads. Place filled syringe on balance and press READY.

ABORT

WEIGHING SYRINGE . . .

Syringe Weigh (Int)

Dispense sample on pads. Place syringe back on balance and press READY.

ABORT

REWEIGHING SYRINGE . . .

27. Lift the instrument cover. Remove the syringe from the balance pan.

28. Press READY.

29. Place the sample pads with the sample on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

30. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

Note: Press the operation key below STOP TEST to end the analysis.

Syringe Weigh (Int)

Remove syringe and press READY.

ABORT

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and pads on balance and press START.

EXTERNAL

ID SYRINGE

1 2 3 4 5

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

READING BALANCE . . .

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance paper from the internal printer.

31. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

32. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

33. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

34. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

35. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

XXXXX

XX.XX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxx g Final Wt: xx.xxxx g Diff Wt: xx.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh External Balance

1. Refer to the Setup section of this manual to ensure that the applicable external balance is selected.

2. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

3. Press “1” to create a new method.

4. Using the operation keys below the arrows

select the first letter or number of the method name.

5. Press ENTER.

6. Continue using the operation keys to select

each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected (16 characters maximum).

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

7. Press READY.

8. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Solids.”

9. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

10. Press READY.

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Syringe Weigh

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

11. Press “4” to select “Syringe Weigh.”

12. Press the numbers (1 - 6 Constant Weight or 1 - 4 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

13. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

14. Press the numbers (1 - 6) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

15. Press READY to begin the method analysis.

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Syringe Weigh

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

Syringe Weigh

1. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

2. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

3. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Note: The method test screen appears indicating the power, temperature, and time.

16. If Autotrack is turned off and a method identification name or number is required, press the operation key below ID.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

18. Press READY to return to the test screen.

19. Press the operation key below EXTERNAL SYRINGE to engage the external balance and activate the external balance syringe weigh menu.

Note: If “External Balance” does not appear on the screen as an option, return to the Main Menu screen; press “4 - Setup”; press “1 - System Options”;press “4 - External Balance”; then press the applicable number to select an external balance.

20. Lift the cover of the SMART System5. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover. Press TARE.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

EXTERNAL

ID SYRINGE

1 2 3 4 5

Syringe Weigh (Ext)

Place pads on internal balance and press TARE.

ABORT

21. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads.

22. Ensure that the balance pan of the external balance is free of any weight. Press TARE on the SMART System5.

23. Wait for the system to tare the external balance.

24. Place the syringe filled with sample on the external balance pan.

25. Press READY.

Note: Press the operation key below ABORT to end the analysis.

TARING BALANCE . . .

Syringe Weigh (Ext)

Clear external balance pan and press TARE.

ABORT

TARING BALANCE . . .

Syringe Weigh (Ext)

Place filled syringe on external balance and press READY.

ABORT

The instrument weighs the syringe and sample.

26. Lift the SMART System5 cover. Remove the pads from the balance pan.

27. Remove the syringe from the external balance pan.

28. Dispense the sample from the syringe on the tared sample pads.

29. Place the empty syringe back on the external balance pan.

30. Press READY.

The instrument weighs the empty syringe.

31. Press READY.

READING BALANCE . . .

Syringe Weigh (Ext)

Dispense sample on pads. Place empty syringe on external balance and press READY.

ABORT

READING BALANCE . . .

Syringe Weigh (Ext)

Sample Wt: x.xxxxg

Press READY to continue.

32. Place the sample pads with the sample on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

33. Press START.

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

Note: Press the operation key below STOP TEST to end the analysis.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

Note: Press the operation key below FORM FEED to advance paper from the internal printer.

34. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

35. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Press sample and pads on balance and press START.

EXTERNAL

ID SYRINGE

1 2 3 4 5

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

XXXXX

XX.XX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight and the differential weight.

36. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

37. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method.

38. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: xx.xxxx g Final Wt: xx.xxxx g Diff Wt: xx.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/SOLIDS

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Moisture/Solids - Ash

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press “1” to create a new method.

3. Using the operation keys below the arrows

select the first letter or number of the method name.

4. Press ENTER.

5. Continue using the operation keys to select

each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected (16 characters maximum).

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

6. Press READY.

7. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Solids.”

8. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

9. Press READY.

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

Moisture/Solids Analysis

1. STANDARD TEST

2. WASTEWATER

3. DILUTION

4. SYRINGE WEIGH

5. ASH

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Moisture/Ash

1. POWER: 0 %

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00 %

6. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

10. Press “5” to select “Ash.”

11. Press the numbers (1 - 6 Constant Weight or 1 - 4 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

12. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

13. Press the numbers (1 - 6) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

14. Press READY to begin the method analysis.

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Moisture/Ash

1. POWER: 0 %

2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00 %

4. MAX TEMP: 110 C

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

Moisture/Ash

1. RESULT RANGE: MOISTURE

2. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

3. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

4. MIN WT RANGE: X.XX g

5. MAX WT RANGE: X.XX g

6. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Note: The method test screen appears indicating the power, temperature, and time.

15. If Autotrack is turned off and a method identification name or number is required, press the operation key below ID.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number.

17. Press READY to return to the test screen.

18. Lift the cover of the SMART System5. Place two glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

19. Press TARE.

20. Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads.

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID REWEIGH

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

XXXXXX

Sample ID: xxx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID REWEIGH

1 2 3 4 5

TARING BALANCE . . .

Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.

21. Lift the instrument cover. Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads. Quickly and gently place the sample pads back on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

22. Press START.

The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis.

As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or down for Set Time).

During the drying time, the operation key below SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to display % solids or % moisture.

Note: Press the operation key below STOP TEST to abort the analysis.

When the drying time is complete, five short beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying either the % moisture or % solids as selected.

24. To ash the dried sample, fold the pads; place them in an ashing crucible; and place the crucible in the ashing furnace. Ash the sample by the defined method.

25. Press READY.

XXXXXX

Sample ID xxxxxxxx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: xxx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place sample and pads on balance and press START.

ID REWEIGH

READING BALANCE . . .

XXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxxx Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Moisture: xx.xx%

Wt: x.xxxxg

STOP

SOLIDS TEST

Data Results

XXXX%M

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID REWEIGH

Select Sample ID

1. XXXX XXXX

2. XXXXXX XX

3. XXXXXX

4. XXX

Press item number to select.

XXXXXX

Sample ID: xxxxxxx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Press START to reweigh.

ID REWEIGH

26. Press the operation key below REWEIGH.

27. Press the numerical key to select the proper sample to be reweighed.

28. Lift the instrument cover. Place the ashed sample on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover.

29. Press START.

Note: To reweigh additional samples, press READY and follow the steps outlined above.

The instrument reweighs the ashed sample and calculates the data results.

REWEIGHING SAMPLE . . .

1 2 3 4 5

Data Results

XX.XX

% ASH

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT

30. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.

31. Press the operation key below SAMPLE WEIGHTS to view sample weight information.

The Sample Weight Data screen displays the initial weight, the final weight, the differential weight and the end weight.

32. Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the Data Results screen.

33. Press the operation key below PRINT to print the analysis results either on the internal printer or an external printer, if installed.

Note: Press READY to continue analysis using the same method.

34. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen.

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Ash: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Sample Weight Data

Initial Wt: x.xxxx g Final Wt: x.xxxx g Diff Wt: x.xxxx g End Wt: x.xxxx g

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Data Results

Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx% Solids: xx.xx%

Ash: xx.xx%

Press READY to continue.

MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT

Moisture/Fat or Moisture/Fat/Protein

-Standard

1. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen.

2. Press “1” to create a new method.

3. Using the operation keys below the arrows

select the first letter or number of the method name.

4. Press ENTER.

5. Continue using the operation keys to select

each letter or number of the method name. Press ENTER after each selection until the entire method name is selected (16 characters maximum).

Note: If the method name utilizes numbers only, use the numeric keypad to enter the numbers for the name.

6. Press READY.

7. Press “1” to toggle and select “Moisture/

Fat” or “Moisture/Fat/Protein.”

8. Press “2” to toggle and select “Constant

Weight” or “Set Time.”

9. Press READY.

CEM Main Menu

1. QUICK TEST

2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD

3. LOAD METHOD

4. SETUP

5. PRINT

6. STATISTICS

Press item number to select.

METHOD - XXXXXXXX

Edit/Create Method

1. NEW METHOD

2. TEMP VERIFY

3. POWER TEST

4. STD SOLUTION

5. LATEX

6. WATER BASED CHEM

7. MEAT RAW

8. CHEESE

Press item number to select.

Edit Method

1. CALCULATION MODE: MOISTURE/FAT

2. TIME PARAMETER: CONSTANT WEIGHT

Press item number to select.

Press READY to continue.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

METHOD NAME:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

Moisture/Fat

1. STANDARD

2. DILUTIONS

3. MODIFIED FAT

Press item number to select.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

Standard Moisture/Fat

Moisture Parameters

1. POWER: 0%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg

3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs

4. MAX TIME: 10 mins

5. BIAS: ±0.00%

6. MIN RESULT: 0.00%

7. MAX RESULT: 100.00% Press item number to select or

NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

10. Press “1” to select “Standard.”

11. Press the numbers (1 - 7 Constant Weight or 1 - 5 Set Time) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this manual for instructions for entering method parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time.

12. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access the fat parameters screen.

13. Press the numbers (1 - 7) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

Note: Press the operation key below PREV PAGE to return to the moisture parameters screen.

14. Press the operation key below NEXT PAGE to access additional method parameters.

C O N S

T A N

I G H

S E

T T

Standard Moisture/Fat

Moisture Parameters

1. POWER: 0%

2. DRY TIME: 00:00 min:sec

3. BIAS: ±0.00%

4. MIN RESULT: 0.00%

5. MAX RESULT: 100.00%

Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

Standard Moisture/Fat

Fat Parameters

1. POWER: XXX%

2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X mg

3. DELTA TIME: XX secs

4. MAX TIME: XX mins

5. BIAS: ±X.XX%

6. MIN RESULT: X.XX%

7. MAX RESULT: XX.XX%

Press READY to begin test.

MAIN PREV NEXT MENU PAGE PAGE

C O N S T A N T

I G H T

Note: Press the operation key below “Prev Page” to return to the fat parameters screen.

15. Press the numbers (1 - 3) and enter the appropriate method parameters.

16. Press READY to begin the analysis.

17. If Autotrack is turned off and a sample identification name or number is required, press the operation key below ID.

18. Using the operation keys below the arrows, position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identification. Press ENTER. Continue to position the cursor on each letter or number and press ENTER until the identification is complete.

Note: If using an identification number only, use the numeric keys to enter the number and press ENTER.

19. Lift the cover of the SMART System5. Place one round and two square glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan (round pad on bottom). Close the instrument cover.

20. Press TARE.

Moisture/Fat

1. MAX TEMP: XXX C

2. MIN WT RANGE: X.XXg

3. MAX WT RANGE: X.XXg

4. WT COMPENSATION: OFF

Press READY to run test.

MAIN PREV MENU PAGE

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID REDRY

1 2 3 4 5

SAMPLE ID:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Space Delete

Highlight choice, press ENTER.

Press READY to continue.

➞

XXXXXX

Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx

Wt: x.xxxxg

Place pads on balance and press TARE.

ID REDRY

1 2 3 4 5

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