Mettler Toledo Density Kit Reference Manual
for Precision Balances XPR, XSR, XPE, XP, XS
Reference Manual
Density Kit
This Reference Manual provides information to handle the instrument in a safe and efficient manner.
Personnel must have carefully read and understood this manual before performing any tasks.
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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing a METTLER TOLEDO density kit.
The density kit allows you to determine the density of solids and liquids. The kit is compatible with XPR, XSR,
XPE, XP, XS precision balances 0.1mg and 1mg.
Purpose of this document
This document explains how to work with the density kit. It provides the procedure for performing a density determination manually as well as instructions on the density determination software. If you need information on
operating your balance, please refer to the "Reference Manual (RM)" of your balance.
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Conventions and symbols
Key and/or button designations and display texts are shown in graphic or bold text, e.g.,
Refers to an external document.
Elements of instructions
Prerequisites
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2 Safety Information
Only use the accessory according to this "Reference Manual" and the "Reference Manual" of the main instrument.
If you do not use the accessory according to both documents or if it is modified, the safety of the main instrument
may be impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes no liability.
2.1 Definition of signal warning symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings.
Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.
Signal words
NOTICE
Warning symbols
Notice
Personal protective equipment
Wear gloves to avoid contamination.
2.2 Product-specific safety information
Intended use
Your density kit is used to determine the density of solids and liquids. Use the density kit exclusively for this
purpose. Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of technical specifications without written consent
from Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Intended use also includes compliance with all the instruction in this "Reference Manual" and the "Reference
Manual" of your balance.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the instrument and who uses the instrument or
authorizes any person to use it, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator of the instrument. The
instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the instrument and third parties.
METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the instrument in their workplace
and deal with potential hazards. METTLER TOLEDO assumes that the instrument owner provides the necessary
protective gear.
Safety notes
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other material
damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
NOTICE
Damage or malfunction due to the use of wrong parts
Through the use of the wrong or defective parts, dangers for personnel can occur and damage,
malfunction or total instrument failure can occur.
− Use only original parts supplied or approved by the manufacturer.
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3 Installation and putting into operation
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3.1 Scope of delivery
No. Designation No. Designation
1 Glass beaker ø 80mm, high 8 Holder for sinking solids
2 Pan 9 Holder for floating solids
3 Pan holder, big 10 Draft ring ø 90mm
4 Pan holder, small 11 Bracket
5 Compensation weight, white, for XP/XPE 0.1mg 12 Screw
6 Compensation weight, white, for XPR 0.1mg 13 Wetting agent
7 Compensation weight, chrome steel, for 1 mg 14 Precision thermometer with holder
3.2 Accessories
No. Designation No. Designation
15 Sinker 10 ml 16 Precision thermometer, calibrated
Sinker 10 ml, calibrated
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3.3 Installing the density kit
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3.3.1 Installing on XPR 0.1mg
These installation instructions are suitable for precision balances with names of the type:
• XPRx04S
The following parts are available:
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1 Open the draft shield.
2 Remove the SmartPan.
3 Assemble the bracket (11) and the compensation weight
(6) with the provided screw (12).
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4 Place the pan holder (4) on the drip tray plate.
5 Install the compensation weight and bracket on the
weighing cell.
6 Place the pan (2) on top of the pan holder (4). The pan
should not touch the bracket nor the screw.
ð To operate the density kit, refer to the section "Operation".
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