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User manual no:
IMMU-14-04-12-14-USA
MOISTURE ANALYZER
PMR SERIES
RADWAG USA L.L.C.
19599 NE 10th Ave., #E,
North Miami Beach, FL, 33179 USA
Phone: 1-305-651-3522
office@radwagusa.com
http://radwagusa.com
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DECEMBER 2014
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1.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................ 6
2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................. 7
2.1. Signals and warning signs ..................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Warning descriptions .................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Warning signs ............................................................................................ 8
2.2. Safety information .................................................................................. 8
2.3. Intended use ........................................................................................ 11
2.4. Inappropriate use ................................................................................. 11
2.5. Principles of safety use ........................................................................ 12
2.6. Warranty .............................................................................................. 12
2.7. Metrological parameters monitoring ..................................................... 12
2.8. Data included in this user manual ........................................................ 13
2.9. Staff competence ................................................................................. 13
2.9.1. Protective clothing.................................................................................. 13
3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE ...................................................... 14
3.1. Delivery check ..................................................................................... 14
3.2. Packaging ............................................................................................ 14
4. UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND STARTUP .............................. 14
4.1. Assembling and place of use ............................................................... 14
4.2. Unpacking ............................................................................................ 15
4.3. Level setting......................................................................................... 16
4.4. Standard delivery components ............................................................ 16
4.5. Cleaning .............................................................................................. 16
4.6. Plugging to mains ................................................................................ 16
4.7. Connecting peripheral equipment ........................................................ 17
5. KEYBOARD ................................................................................... 18
6. START-UP ..................................................................................... 19
6.1. Temperature stabilisation period .......................................................... 19
7. USER MENU.................................................................................. 20
7.1. Operating user menu ........................................................................... 20
7.2. Return to weighing mode ..................................................................... 22
8. LOGGING IN .................................................................................. 23
9. WEIGHING..................................................................................... 25
9.1. Required weighing procedures ............................................................ 25
9.2. Zeroing ................................................................................................ 27
9.3. Tarring ................................................................................................. 27
9.4. <WEIGHING> mode settings ............................................................... 29
9.4.1. Filter level setting ................................................................................... 30
9.4.2. Value release ......................................................................................... 31
9.4.3. Autozero function ................................................................................... 31
9.4.4. Displaying the last digit .......................................................................... 32
9.4.5. Ambient and environmental conditions .................................................. 32
9.5. AUTOTARE ......................................................................................... 32
9.6. Printing mode....................................................................................... 33
9.7. Information ........................................................................................... 35
9.8. Non-standard information .................................................................... 35
9.9. F button shortcuts ................................................................................ 36
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10. OTHER PARAMETERS ................................................................. 37
10.1. Available menu languages ................................................................... 37
10.2. Access levels ....................................................................................... 37
10.3. „Beep” sound – response to pressing function button .......................... 38
10.4. Backlight and adjusting display brightness .......................................... 38
10.5. Backlight turn-off time .......................................................................... 38
10.6. Auto switch-off ..................................................................................... 38
10.7. Date ..................................................................................................... 39
10.8. Time ..................................................................................................... 39
10.9. Date format .......................................................................................... 39
10.10. Time format.......................................................................................... 40
11. INFORMATION ON BALANCE...................................................... 40
12. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ............................................................. 41
12.1. Adjustment menu settings ................................................................... 41
12.2. Manual adjustment .............................................................................. 42
12.2.1. Internal adjustment ................................................................................ 42
12.2.2. User adjustment ..................................................................................... 43
12.3. Adjustment report printout ................................................................... 44
12.4. Temperature adjustment (P1.3 THERM CAL) ..................................... 44
12.5. Drying process test (P1.4 TEMPERATURE TEST) ............................. 48
13. DETERMINING PRINTOUT CONTENT ........................................ 50
13.1. Adjustment report ................................................................................ 50
13.2. Header printout .................................................................................... 52
13.3. Printout of measurement result – GLP PRINTOUT ............................. 54
13.4. Footer printout ..................................................................................... 56
13.5. Printout of report on drying process ..................................................... 58
13.5.1. Report on drying – header ..................................................................... 59
13.5.2. Report on drying – measurement........................................................... 60
13.5.3. Report on drying – footer ....................................................................... 61
13.6. Non-standard printouts ........................................................................ 62
13.6.1. Inserting texts ........................................................................................ 62
13.7. Variables .............................................................................................. 65
14. DATABASES.................................................................................. 66
14.1. Users ................................................................................................... 66
14.2. Products .............................................................................................. 69
14.3. Drying programs .................................................................................. 70
14.4. Tares ................................................................................................... 72
14.5. Weighments ......................................................................................... 73
14.6. Reports on drying process ................................................................... 76
15. DATABASES EKSPORT AND IMPORT ....................................... 80
15.1. Database export .................................................................................. 81
15.2. Database import .................................................................................. 82
15.3. Measurement data printout .................................................................. 82
16. PREPARING SAMPLES FOR DRYING ........................................ 84
16.1. Rules for measurement of moisture analyzer humidity content ........... 84
16.2. Sampling and preparation .................................................................... 84
17. SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS .................................... 88
17.1. Selecting optimum mass for a sample ................................................. 88
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17.2. Influence of sample weight on measurement result repeatability......... 88
17.3. Drying temperature .............................................................................. 88
17.4. Selecting drying mode ......................................................................... 89
17.5. Drying time........................................................................................... 90
17.6. Drying mode analysis .......................................................................... 91
18. FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 92
19. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED BY MEANS OF QUICK MENU
93
19.1. Drying process mode and drying parameters ...................................... 93
19.2. Auto off mode ...................................................................................... 97
19.3. Unit of displayed and printed measurement ........................................ 98
19.4. Interval for measurement printout ........................................................ 99
20. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED WITH THE USE OF DRYING
PROGRAM LIBRARY .................................................................. 100
21. DRYING PROCESS .................................................................... 101
22. COMMUNICATION ...................................................................... 105
22.1. RS232 ports settings ......................................................................... 105
22.2. USB port ............................................................................................ 106
22.3. WIFI port settings ............................................................................... 111
23. PERIPHERALS ............................................................................ 113
23.1. Computer ........................................................................................... 113
23.1.1. Port for computer connection ............................................................... 113
23.1.2. Continuous transmission ...................................................................... 114
23.1.3. Printouts interval for continuous transmission ...................................... 114
23.1.4. Cooperation with E2R .......................................................................... 115
23.2. Printer ................................................................................................ 115
23.3. Barcode reader .................................................................................. 118
24. COOPERATION WITH PERIPHERALS (PRINTER, COMPUTER
ETC.) ............................................................................................ 119
24.1. Cables ............................................................................................... 120
24.2. Transferred data format ..................................................................... 120
24.3. Format of data sent on pressing PRINT button.................................. 120
24.3.1. Format of data sent as response for commands generated from a
computer .............................................................................................. 121
25. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL................................................. 122
25.1. List of commands ............................................................................... 122
25.2. Responses format to commands sent from a computer level ............ 123
21.3. Commands description ........................................................................... 124
26. ERROR MESSAGES ................................................................... 131
27. USING MOISTURE ANALZYER ........................................................ 132
28. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ......................................................... 133
28.1. Anti-vibration table ............................................................................. 133
29. MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ...................................................... 134
29.1. Cleaning moisture analyzer components ........................................... 134
26.1. Temperature sensor cleaning ............................................................ 134
26.2. Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 135
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1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Balance
type
PMR 50/1
PMR 50 PMR 110 PMR 210
Max capacity
50 g 50 g 110 g 210 g
Reading unit
0,1 mg 1 mg 1 mg 1 mg
Tare range
- 50 g - 50 g - 110 g - 210 g
Max. Sample
weight
50 g 50 g 110 g 210 g
Accuracy of
moisture content
reading
0,0001% 0,001 %
Repeatability of
moisture content
reading
+/-0,1% (sample ~ 2g), +/-0,02% (sample ~10g)
Drying
temperature
range
Max. 160 °C
Max. 250 °C (WH)
Heating module
IR emitter (NP)
Halogen (NH or WH)
Metal heater (NS)
Drying modes
4 modes: standard, quick, step, mild
Auto switch-off
options
3 modes: automatic, time-defined, manual
Working
temperature
+10 °C - +40 °C
Power supply
230V 50Hz AC / 400W
Display
LCD (backlit)
Weighing pan size
Φ 90 mm, h = 8 mm
Drying chamber
dimensions
120 x 120 x 20 mm
Net / Gross
weight
4,9 / 6,4 kg
Packaging
dimensions
470 x 380 x 336 mm
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Overall dimensions:
2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1. Signals and warning signs
Safety precautions are marked with special descriptions and warning signs.
They inform and warn a user of possible dangers. Ignoring the safety warnings
may cause injuries, damage of the moisture analyzer, its inappropriate
operation and errors of measurements.
2.1.1 Warning descriptions
WARNING
Dangerous situations of high risk. These situations can
cause serious injuries or death if the safety precautions
are not taken.
CAUTION
Dangerous situations of low risk. These situations can
cause damage of the instrument or its functions, loss of
dataas well as minor or moderate body injuries.
ATTENTION
Important information on the moisture analyser.
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2.1.2 Warning signs
Electric shock risk
Acid / Corrosion
Danger
Flammable or explosive substances
Toxic substances
Hot surfaces
2.2. Safety information
CAUTION!
Using moisture analyzer regardless of both, safety information and user
manual guidelines may cause health damage and even death.
WARNING:
Nominal voltage for a moisture analyzer is 230 VAC. It means
that safety usage precautions for low voltage devices must be
abided by while operating the device. Three-core power supply
cable with grounding pin comes standard with a moisture
analyzer. If necessary, an extension cord can be used as long
as it meets the applicable standards and has a protective ground
conductor. Intended disconnection of the grounding cable is
forbidden.
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CAUTION:
Drying chamber cannot be opened during operation (drying
process). It is due to the fact that a halogen lamp and its glass
shield may reach the temperature of up to 400 C. When setting
up the moisture analyzer leave enough space to prevent heat
from building up and to keep your analyzer from overheating.
Leave about 20 cm around the instrument and about 1 m above.
Air vents that are located in the housing cannot be covered,
sealed or blocked in any other way. Do not put any flammable
substances on, under or near the moisture analyzer. Be
particularly careful when removing the sample from the drying
chamber: the sample itself, the drying chamber, shields and the
pan can still be extremely hot. In case of any maintenance work
(cleaning the inside of the drying chamber), the moisture
analyzer must be switched off. Wait until all the components
have cooled down. Do not perform any modification to the
heating module.
Same types of samples require taking particular safety precautions.
They can pose a danger for people and objects. It is always the user who
is liable for possible damages caused by the use of an inappropriate
sample.
CAUTION:
Corrosion
Substances that release aggressive vapours (e.g. acids) during
the heating process.
While drying such substances it is recommended to work with
small samples. Otherwise, vapours can condense on cold
housing parts and cause corrosion.
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WARNING:
Fire or explosion
Flammable or explosive substances, substances containing
solvents or releasing flammable or explosive gases or vapours.
Before carrying out the procedure, perform risk analysis when in
doubt relating to the sample characteristics.
For the said type of samples, apply as low drying temperatures
as possible, thus preventing flames or explosion. During the
analysis it is necessary to wear protective glasses and gloves.
The samples should be relatively small.
Under no circumstances can the instrument be left
unsupervised!
WARNING:
Substances containing toxic and caustic or corrosive
components
Substances that release toxic gases or vapours can cause
irritations (eyes, skin or respiratory system), illnesses or even
death. Dry such substances only in fume hood.
Under no circumstances should the instrument be used in an area with any
risk of explosion. The moisture analyzer is not designed to operate in
hazardous areas.
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2.3. Intended use
Moisture analyzer is designed to verify relative moisture content in small
samples of various substances, dry mass content in small samples and mass
of weighed objects. The device ensures fast and precise determination
process of water content in a tested sample whereas application of touch
screen display considerably simplifies operation and improves functionality of
the moisture analyzer. The device can be used to determine humidity content
of different materials.
At the initial stage of measurement, the moisture analyzer precisely
determines mass of an object placed on a weighing pan. As the mass reading
is stabilized, the sample is quickly heated by a halogen lamp, an IR emitter or
a metal heater causing humidity evaporation from the tested sample. While
sampling, the moisture analyzer is continuously checking loss of mass, and on
calculation, it displays current moisture content of a tested sample. Compared
to conventional methods of humidity content determination of various
substances, application of moisture analyzer considerably shortens
measurement time and simplifies testing procedure. Moisture analyzer
facilitates setting multiple parameters which influence the procedure of
moisture content determination in a sample (temperature, time, drying modes,
etc.).
2.4. Inappropriate use
CAUTION!
Do not open the drying chamber during drying process. Moisture analyzer
features a halogen lamp which is a very powerful heat source. Thus, user
should pay special attention not to touch those elements of a moisture
analyzer that get hot while drying procedure (i.e.: disposable pan, pan
handle, and inner shields of the drying chamber).
Remember that some tested samples may become dangerous when heated
(emission of poisoning vapours, danger of ignition or explosion).
Moisture analyzer is not intended for dynamic weighing. Even if small amounts
of a sample are added to or taken off the weighing pan, the mass readout
should be taken only on stabilization of measurement result (appearance of
stability pictogram
on the display).
Do not place any magnetic materials on the weighing pan, as this can cause
damage of the measuring system of the instrument.
Be sure to avoid impact shock and overloading the moisture analyzer in excess
of the prescribed maximum measuring range (max capacity), minus any
possible tare weight that has been applied).
Never use the moisture analyzer in an environment endangered by an
explosion!
This moisture analyzer is not adjusted for operation in explosive areas. It is
forbidden to make any modification to the moisture analyzer.
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2.5. Principles of safety use
Moisture analyzer is in accord with all binding safety regulations. Nevertheless
there are exceptional circumstances that may cause danger.
It is forbidden to open an instrument housing. Inside there are no parts that would
require maintenance, repair or replacement carried out by a user. In case of any
problems it is recommended to contact RADWAG service or a distributor.
It must be always remembered to use the device in accordance with this user
manual and especially to follow instructions on installation and configuration of a
new device.
Use of a moisture analyzer conversely to safety principles and user manual
guidelines may be hazardous to operator’s health and life. It is obligatory to
acknowledge the safety principles listed in the user manual:
- use a moisture analyzer only to determine humidity content in samples and
determine mass of a tested sample. Any other use of the moisture analyzer
may be dangerous both to the device and the user,
- before commissioning the moisture analyzer, make sure that the nominal
power of the device specified on its data plate is compatible with the supply
in the mains to which the moisture analyzer will be plugged in,
- change of halogen lamps can only be carried out by authorized
service,
- protect moisture analyzer against contacts with liquids, it might lead to
electrocution, fire, emission of substances containing toxic or caustic
vapour, emission of explosive substances.
2.6. Warranty
Warranty does not cover the following cases:
• Not observing the regulation listed in user manual,
• Using the moisture analyzer conversely to its intended use,
• Any modifications of moisture analyzer or cases when its housing has
been opened (damaged protective stickers),
• Mechanical defects and defects caused by media, liquids, water and
natural wearing off,
• Improper placing or defects of electrical network / mains origin,
• Overloading of measuring mechanism.
2.7. Metrolog ical par am eter s mo nit oring
Moisture analyzer metrological parameters shall be monitored in specified time
intervals. Checks frequency is determined by ambient conditions, performed
weighing processes and adopted system for quality monitoring.
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2.8. Data included in this user manual
Please read the user manual carefully before plugging the instrument to mains
and its startup. Familiarizing the manual is necessary even for users
experienced with this type of moisture analyzers.
2.9. Staff competence
Moisture analyzer should only be operated and maintained by personnel who is
trained and experienced in using this type of instruments.
In order to use the moisture analyzer, first read the user manual. Keep these
instructions for the future reference.
Do not make any structural modifications. Additional equipment, which can be
connected to the moisture analyzer, should be supplied by RADWAG or an
authorized distributor.
2.9.1. Protective clothing
The use of protective clothing is highly recommended while working with the
instrument, this is to take safety precautions against potential hazards, source of
which might be tested samples and ingredients.
Use the following while carrying out tests:
• protective apron,
• protective glasses,
• protective gloves (while working with hazardous chemical substances).
Before the use of above-mentioned protective clothing, make sure that it has
been designed to be used with specific samples and that it is not damaged.
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3. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
3.1. Delivery check
Please check the packaging immediately upon delivery and check instrument’s
condition directly upon unpacking for any visible signs of external damage.
3.2. Packaging
Please retain all parts of the original packaging should the moisture analyzer
be transported in the future. Only the original packaging should be used for
dispatching the moisture analyzer. Before packing, disconnect all attached
cables and remove any loose/movable parts (weighing pan, shields, inserts).
Place moisture analyzer and its components in their original packaging, and
protect them against damage during transport.
4. UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND STARTUP
4.1. Assembling and place of use
• A moisture analyzer should be stored and used in locations free of
vibrations and shakes, free of air movement and dust, located at the max
altitude of 2000 above sea level,
• Moisture analyzer’s place of use should ensure good air circulation around
the instrument (approximately 20 cm free space around the moisture
analyzer and 1 m free space over it),
• Ambient air temperature in the weighing room should not exceed the range
of:
• +10 °C +40 °C,
• Ambient relative humidity should not exceed 80% in the temperature up to
31°C, and decrease linearly to 50 % of relative humidity in temperature
40°C,
• A moisture analyzer should be located on a stable wall console desk or a
stable working table which is not affected by vibrations and distant from
heat sources,
• Take special safety measures when weighing magnetic objects, as part of
the balance is a strong magnet.
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4.2. Unpacking
Carefully remove the moisture analyzer from its packaging, remove the
transport protective elements. Gently place the moisture analyzer in its
intended place of use.
Assembly the components of drying chamber, following the below guidelines:
Assembling moisture analyzer components:
- Assembly insert of the drying
chamber’s basis
- Assembly drying chamber shield,
- Assembly drying pan handle,
- Assembly drying pan bracket,
- Assembly the disposable drying
pan.
Positioning the bracket.
When assembling the pan supporter
(bracket) pay special attention to the
correct positioning of its mandrel. The
mandrel features a cut for its unique
positioning against the pan handle, thus
preventing their contact and friction.
Setting pan’s bracket:
- On assembling the pan bracket
onto the mandrel, turn the bracket slightly,
so that the cut on the mandrel is located in
their unique and correct position,
- When turning the mandrel use
most gentle movements not to damage
moisture analyzer’s measuring system.
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4.3. Level setting
Prior plugging the device to mains it is necessary to perform
levelling procedure. To level moisture analyzer one shall turn
its feet left and right until the air bubble moves to its central
position.
4.4. Standard delivery components
• Moisture analyzer.
• Insert for drying chamber basis.
• Drying chamber shield.
• Drying pan handle.
• Drying pan bracket.
• Disposable pan.
• Power cord.
• User manual – CD version.
4.5. Cleaning
Remember to unplug the moisture analyzer from mains before any
cleaning activities.
Clean the moisture analyzer using a damp cloth, rub contaminated places
gently.
The drying pan and the bracket must be removed from the drying chamber
prior cleaning. Cleaning these parts while installed may lead to
instrument’s measuring system damage.
4.6. Plugging to mains
A moisture analyzer can be plugged to mains only by means of an
original power cord, which comes standard with the moisture analyzer.
Rated voltage (specified on device’s data plate) must be compatible with
mains rated voltage.
The power cord can be connected only to a socket with ground contact. Plug
the power cord to the moisture analyzer. The moisture analyzer’s power plug is
located at the back of its housing.
Moisture analyzer display shows name and program number first, next
indication in a form 0.000 g (balances with readability of 1 mg) or 0.0000 g
(balances with readability of 0,1 mg). If the indication does not equal zero,
press O/T button.
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4.7. Connecting peripheral equipment
The moisture analyzer must be unplugged from the mains before connecting or
disconnecting any peripheral equipment (printer, PC computer). Use only
peripheral equipment recommended by the manufacturer with your moisture
analyzer. These have been ideally coordinated to your moisture analyzer. On
connecting a peripheral device, plug the moisture analyzer to mains.
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5. KEYBOARD
ON/OFF button enables switching on and off balance’s
display. If switched off, balance components other than the
display are powered, and balance is in stand-by mode.
F9 button of the computer keyboard.
Direct access to data stored in a database: user, product,
tare, drying mode.
F10 button of the computer keyboard.
Function button enabling quick access to settings of an
active working mode.
F11
button of the computer keyboard.
Reports –
quick access to drying process reports
database.
F5 button of the computer keyboard.
Quick access to drying parameters settings (button active
only for moisture analyzer mode)
Quick access to sample database
UNITS
button for changing measuring units in course of the
drying process: %M, %D, %R, g.
PRINT/ENTER
button for sending current display status to
a peripheral device (PRINT) or for accepting selected value
of a parameter or function (ENTER).
ZERO button – zeroing balance indication.
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TARE button – tarring balance indication.
Function button for direct running/aborting drying process.
F6 button of the computer keyboard.
Function button for entering the main balance menu.
F7 button of the computer keyboard.
Navigating arrows for operating balance menu or changing
parameter value.
6. START-UP
When plugged to mains, the balance displays program name and number, next it
proceeds to the weighing mode.
6.1. Temperature stabil is ation pe r iod
Before start of measuring processes, it is necessary to wait until the balance
reaches thermal stabilization.
For balances that were stored in much lower temperatures before plugging to
mains (e.g. during winter period), thermal stabilization period shall take at least
4 hours. During the thermal stabilization, the indications on the display panel
can change. Correct operation of a balance is possible within temperature
range specified in technical parameters, see point 1.
It is recommended that ambient temperature changes at place of use were
insignificant (slow to change).
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7. USER MENU
Menu is divided into 6 basic function groups. Each group has individual name
starting with capital letter P.
7.1. Operating user menu
The user operates menu using buttons of overlay keyboard:
Setup button. Entering the main menu.
Selecting group of parameter one by one downwards or
changing parameter value by one value down.
Selecting group of parameters one by one upwards or changing
parameter value by one value up.
Selecting a particular group of parameters for activation. On
pressing the button, the display indicates the first parameter of a
selected group
Exit to previous menu level, e.g. to the main menu.
Abandon parameter changes.
Accept / confirm introduced changes.
Deleting a character while editing text values, e.g. user name.
Inserting a character while editing text values, e.g. user name.
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P1 ADJUSTMENT
P1.1 EXT. CALIB. | [external adjustment]
P1.2 USER CALIBRATION | [user adjustment]
P1.3 THERM. CAL. | [adjustment of control thermometer]
P1.4 TEPPERATURE TEST | [test of control thermometer]
P2 WORKING MODE
P2.1 WEIGHING | [settings for weighing function]
P2.2 MOISTURE ANALYZER | [settings for drying function]
P3 COMMUNICATION
P3.1 COM 1 | [transmission parameters for port COM 1]
P3.2 WIFI | [transmission parameters for port WIFI]
P4 DEVICES
P4.1 COMPUTER:
PORT | COM 1/USB/WIFI/NONE [PC connection port]
CONT. TRANSM. | CALIBRATION UNIT./ CURRENT UNIT/ NONE
[turning on/off continuous transmission]
INTERVAL | 0.1 [setting intervals for continuous transmission]
E2R SYSTEM | YES/ NO [turning on/off cooperation with E2R system]
PRINTOUT | [printout type for print to computer function]
P4.2 PRINTER | COM 1/USB/WIFI/PENDRIVE/USB PC/NONE [printer
connection port]
P4.3 BARCODE READER | COM 1/NONE [barcode reader connection port]
P5 PRINTOUTS
P5.1 CAL. REPORT | [contents of the adjustment report]
P5.2 HEADER | [contents of the header printout]
P5.3 GLP PRNT. | [contents of the weighment result prnt.]
P5.4 FOOTER | [contents of the footer printout]
P5.5 DRYING PROCESS PERORT | HEADER, MEASUREMENT, FOOTER
P5.6 NSD.PRN.1 | [project of non-standard printout 1]
P5.7 NSD.PRN. 2 | [project of non-standard printout 2]
P5.8 NSD.PRN. 3 | [project of non-standard printout 3]
P5.9 NSD.PRN. 4 | [project of non-standard printout 4]
P5.10 VARIABLE 1 | [project of variable 1]
P5.101VARIABLE 2 | [project of variable 2]
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P6 OTHER
P6.1 LANGUAGE | POLISH / ENGLISH [menu language]
P6.2 ACCESS LEV. | ADMIN [access levels for editing menu]
P6.3 KEY SOUND | YES/NO [key sound]
P6.4 BACKLIGHT | 70 [display backlight level]
P6.5 SLEEP MODE | NONE/0.5/1/2/3/5 [backlight turn-off time interval]
P6.6 AUTO SWITCH-OFF | NONE/1/2/3/5/10 [display turn-off time interval]
P6.7 DATE | 2013.05.27 [data settings]
P6.8 TIME | 8:53:00 A [time settings]
P6.9 DATE.FORM. | YYYY.MM.DD/YYYY.DD.MM/DD.MM.YYYY/MM.DD.YYY
[date format]
P6.10 TIME FORM. | 12H/24H [time format]
P7 INFO
P7.1 BALANCE ID |123456
P7.2 SCALE TYPE |AS
P7.3 SOFT. VER. |1.x.x
P7.4 TEMP. |21.7 °C
P7.5 CHAMB. TEMP. |30.5 °C
P7.6 SETUP PRNT. |[balance parameters printout]
7.2. Return to weighing mode
CAUTION
Balance memory modifications will be saved upon abandoning the
menu (on return to weighing).
Press ESC button several Times.
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8. LOGGING IN
In order to have full access to user parameters and be enabled to edit databases,
the balance operator should log in as <ADMINISTRATOR> each time running the
balance. The software enables the entry of 10 users with various access rights.
The first login procedure
• While in the main window select <LOG IN> option available by pressing
button or by pressing one of the function buttons to which the
shortcut <LOG IN> is assigned, you can also press the
button,
enter users database and select <ADMIN> user
• After selecting the <ADMIN> user and confirming the choice by pressing
, you will be asked to enter the user’s password,
• Enter „1111” and confirm by pressing ,
• The program returns to the main window,
• After the first logging, enter users and assign the appropriate access
levels to them (see section 14 for detailed instruction).
On successive logging in, select a user from the list and enter a respective
password. The program is run with access level of the selected user.
If any user is logged in, a pictogram
is displayed.
Logout procedure
• In order to log out, select <NONE> position out of the list of available
users
• The program returns to the main window, and the display shows no
logged-in user. (no logged-in user, no pictogram on the display).
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Access levels
The balance software features three access levels: ADMINISTRATOR,
ADVANCED, USER.
When you turn the balance on, the display is active all the time, which enables
carrying out mass measuring processes.
The table below presents access rights to user parameters editing,
databases and software functions depending on the access level.
Access Access levels
USER
Access to editing submenu parameters: <Reading> and
settings of parameter group <Other> except for <Date and
Time>. Any weighing process can be started and carried
out. The user has the access to information preview function
in <Databases>, he/she can define universal variables.
ADV
Access to editing submenu parameters: <Reading>;
<Working modes>; <Communication>; <Devices>; <Others>
except for <Date and Time>. Any weighing process can be
started and carried out.
ADMIN
Access to all user parameters and functions, editing
databases enabled.
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9. WEIGHING
Moisture analyzer offers two weighing modes. The first, <WEIGHING>, used for
determining weight of measured loads, the second, <MOISTURE ANALYZER>,
used for determining humidity content of a tested sample. This part of manual
informs on how to use the device as scales, ie. how to operate <WEIGHING>
mode. Some options and settings are similar for both modes therefore detailed
description for their usage and settings is to be found in this section. Section
overviewing <MOISTURE ANALYZER> mode describes specific settings enabled
for moisture analyzer.
9.1. Required weighing procedures
In order to ensure long lasting use of a balance and reliable measurement of
weighed loads, follow below procedures:
Start the balance with no load on a weighing pan
(permissible value of load on the weighing pan on balance start is
±10% of its maximal capacity).
Load balance’s weighing pan steadily with no shocks:
YES
NO
Place weighed loads centrally on the weighing pan:
YES
NO
Avoid side loading, in particular side shocks:
NO
NO
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The balance requires adjusting before running the weighing process or in case of
drastic change of ambient conditions at a workstation (e.g. ambient temperature
change at a workstation more than 3°C). The procedure of balance adjustment is
described further down this user manual.
• Before the start of weighing procedure, it is recommended to load the
weighing pan a few times with mass close to balance max capacity,
• Check if unloaded balance indicates “precise zero” and whether
measurement is stable, if not, press
/Delete button,
• Place weighed object on the weighing pan and read result only on
measurement result stabilization,
• Mass indication of a load placed on the weighing pan can be tarred multiple
number of times by pressing →T
←
/Insert (pay CAUTION not to exceed
maximal capacity of a balance by applying multiple tare function).
The balance shall stay pluged to mains in between measurement series. It is
recommended to switch off the balance display by pressing ON/OFF button. On
repeated ON/OFF button pressing, the balance is ready for operation and carrying
out the following measurements.
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9.2. Zeroing
In order to zero mass indication press button. Mass indication of zero
value shall be displayed together with precise zero
and stability
markers.
Zeroing process is an equivalent for determining new zero point, recognized by
the balance as precise zero. Zeroing is possible only for stable status of display
indication.
Caution:
Zeroing the display indication is possible only within the ±2% range of
instrument’s maximal capacity. If the zeroed value is above the ±2% of the
maximal capacity, then the software indicates an error message Err2.
9.3. Tarring
In order to determine the net weight of a weighed object, place object’s
container (packaging) on the weighing pan, and on stabilization of measurement
result press button. The display should indicate mass equal to zero and
symbols: Net and
.
On taking off the weighed load and its packaging from the weighing pan, the
display indicates sum of total tarred mass with minus sign.
The software also enables assigning tare value to a product from a database.
Then, on product selection from a database, the software automatically uploads
data on tare value for the specific product.
Caution:
Tarring negative values is impossible. On tarring negative values the balance
responds with an error message Err3. In such case perform zeroing and repeat
tarring procedure.
Manual tare determinanio n
Procedure:
• While in optional mode, press quick access button F, to which the
option <ENTER TARE> has been assigned in <SHORTCUTS>
settings (setup instruction to be found further down this user manual,
point <F button shortcuts>),
• Wait for a respective window to open,
• use the arrow buttons to enter tare value and press
button,
• the balance returns to weighing mode, and the display indicates
entered tare value with minus „–" sign.
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Selecting tare out of TARE DATABASE
Procedure:
• While in optional mode, press quick access button F, to which the
option <SELECT TARE> has been assigned in <SHORTCUTS>
settings (setup instruction to be found further down this user manual,
point <F button shortcuts>), or click <SELECT TARE> option available
upon pressing
button,
• wait for the first packaging weight, recorded in tare database, to be
displayed,
• use the arrow buttons to select the tare which is to be recalled and
press
button,
• the balance returns to the weighing mode, and the display indicates
entered tare value with minus „–" sign.
or
• While in any working mode, press
button,
• Enter b3 <TARE> option,
• Wait for the first packaging weight, recorded in tare database, to be
displayed,
• use the arrow buttons to select the tare which is to be recalled and
press button,
• the balance returns to the weighing mode, and the display indicates
entered tare value with minus „–" sign.
AUTOTARE
Function allowing for automatic taring of the packaging during the weighing process
when packaging mass for each of the product is different. Description of this
function is to be found further down this manual.
Deleting tare
Entered tare value can be deleted by pressing button of the balance’s overlay
or by entering tare value of 0.000g (see description above).
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9.4. <WEIGHING> mode settings
The software allows setup of operating parameters (filters, value release and
autozero option, deleting the last digit and other settings) separately for each
working mode.
It enables customising the instrument and utilising its properties depending on
the user’s needs and expectations, or on specific requirements for selected
working mode (e.g. DOSING); as a result the device operation is quick and
easy.
Available settings:
P2.1.1 – READING
P2.1.1.1 – FILTER [V.FAST/ FAST / NORMAL / SLOW / V. SLOW]
P2.1.1.2 – RESULT ACC. [REL. / FAST / FAST+REL.]
P2.1.1.3 – AUTOZERO [YES / NO]
P2.1.1.4 – LAST DIGIT [ALWAYS / NEVER / WHEN STAB.]
P2.1.1.5 – ENVIRON (STABLE/UNSTABLE)
P2.1.2 – AUTOTARE [YES / NO]
P2.11.3 – PRINT MOD
P2.1.3.1 – MODE [EACH / WHEN STAB. / AUTO]
P2.1.3.2 – AUTO. THRES
P2.1.4 – INFORM. [TARE / NETTO / GROSS / USER / PRODUCT / /NSTD. INF.
/ NONE]
P2.1.5 – INF. NSTD. (non-standard information – any text, max 19 characters)
P2.1.6 – HOT KEYS (available options depending on the working mode)
P2.2.6 1 – F1 [NONE / ENTER TARE/ …]
P2.2.6.2 – F2 [NONE / ENTER TARE / …]
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9.4.1. Filter level setting
Filter shall be set depending on the ambient and environment conditions. For the
best possible conditions the filter can work in a very fast mode (V.FAST value for
parameter P.2.2.1.1 Filter); however, if the conditions are bad (shakes, drafts), the
filter should be set to slow or very slow option (SLOW or V. SLOW value for
parameter P.2.2.1.1 Filter). The effectiveness of the filter is different for the
weighing range. The filter works slower when “approaching” the weighed mass, it
works more intensively for weighed mass within the set range of the filter
(parameter for setting filter range is accessible only from the service menu – the
user does not have an access to it).
Depending on the filter, the weighing time is shorter (V.FAST and FAST) or longer
(SLOW and V. SLOW).
CAUTION
The higher filter level, the longer weighing time.
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9.4.2. Value release
Since ambient conditions at a workplace vary it is necessary to determine the
value release parameter in a most preferable way enabling balance adaptation,
parameter options are: FAST.+REL., FAST or RELIABLE. Depending on
selected option, weighing time is either shorter or longer.
9.4.3. Autozero function
The software features autozero function (Auto) ensuring precise mass
indication. This function automatically controls and corrects zero indication.
When Autozero is enabled, it compares balance indications at declared time
interval e.g. 1s, providing that weighing pan is unloaded and display indication
is close to zero. If results vary less than declared AUTOZERO range e.g. one
division, balance zeros automatically, marker of stable measurement result –
and precise zero marker – are displayed.
If AUTOZERO function is enabled, then each weighing process starts from
precise zero point. There are, however, some cases when this function can be
a disturbing factor for the measuring process; e.g. very slow placing of load on
the weighing pan (load pouring). Here, zero indication correction can also
correct actual indication of loaded mass.
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9.4.4. Displaying the last digit
Function enables displaying the last digit on a balance display.
9.4.5. Ambient and environmental conditions
This parameter has two settings: STABLE and UNSTABLE. Selecting STABLE
mode makes the balance work much faster, i.e. weighing takes much less time
than for UNSBABLE mode. This parameter relates to ambient and environmental
conditions in which the balance operates. If the ambient conditions are unstable it is
recommended to use UNSTABLE mode. Normally the parameter is set to STABLE
option.
9.5. AUTOTARE
In case of loads with different tare values being weighed one after another
automatic tare function is usuful for quick determination of the weighed loads net
mass.
When function is active (<P2.2.2 AUTOTARE> value set to <YES>), the operating
process is as follows:
• Make sure that the weighing pan is empty and press button
responsible for zeroing,
• Put product packaging on a weighing pan,
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• After measurement stabilization automatic taring of the packaging
mass will proceed (Net marker appears in the upper part of the
display),
• Put product that is to be packed on the packaging;
• Display will show a net mass of the product;
• Take off the product together with the packaging;
• The balance cancels tare value (packaging weight saved in balance
storage during the first step of the operating process) after the
gross mass value (set in < P 2.2.3.2 AUTO THRES> parameter)
has been exceeded;
• Put packaging of a next product on a weighing pan, after
measurement stabilization automatic taring of the packaging weight
proceeds (Net marker appears in the upper part of the display);
• Put a next product that is to be packed.
For a correct operation of the balance with AUTOTARE function, the threshold
value must be adjusted.
<P 2.2.3.2 AUTO THRES > parameter is connected with the following functions:
- automatic tare,
- automatic operation,
There will be no automatic taring until the balance operates within the gross mass
value range set in < P 2.2.3.2 AUTO THRES > parameter.
9.6. Printing mode
This function enables setting the printing mode, i.e.
button activity.
A user has the possibility of selecting the following settings:
• <WHEN STAB> the stable measurement result, along with the settings for
parameter < GLP PRINTOUT> are sent to the printer port. On pressing
button, when the result is not stable (no sign on a display), the
balance software will send the measurement result to the port after
reaching stability for the measurement.
• <EACH> every single pressing of
button results in sending the
measurement result to the printer port along with the settings for parameter
<GLP PRINTOUT>. Every measurement result is sent (stable and
unstable). The <?> sign appears at the beginning of the printing frame
when the result is unstable.
This function applies only to non-verified balances.
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• <AUTO> - select this option to enable automatic printing of measurements.
If this option has been selected, remember to select <AUTO THRES >
parameter to suit your needs.
Automatic operation procedure:
Press
button to zero the balance (marker of stable measurement
and zero marker are shown on a display)
Deposit load, the balance sends the first stable measurement to the printer
port,
Remove the load from the balance,
Next measurement is possible when the indication is lower than the set
value of <AUTO THRES.> parameter (next measurement does not require
zero value).
Procedure for settings modification:
For automatic working mode adjust the threshold value.
< AUTO THRES. > parameter is connected with the following functions:
- automatic tare,
- automatic operation,
For automatic operation function the measurement will not be send from the
computer to the printer as long as the mass measurement stays withing the set
value range < P 2.2.3.2 PROG THRES>.
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9.7. Information
Function enables displaying additional information in the bottom line.
Depending on the needs, a user can choose the following options, which are
shown while working in <WEIGHING> mode:
9.8. Non-standard information
Function enables declaring non-standard information, which is to be displayed
in the bottom line of the display. A user can insert any text consisting of
maximum 19 characters.
It should be remembered that if the declared non-standard information is to be
visible, parameter P2.1.2 should be set to < NSTD. INF. > option.
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9.9. F button shortcuts
Function enables assigning quick access for weighing functions which are to be
accessible by pressing F1, F2, F3 or F4 keys. A user can choose between the
following options for <WEIGHING> mode: <NONE / ENTER TARE / PRINT
HEADER / PRINT FOOTER / VARIABLE 1 / VARIABLE 2>. These options can be
freely assigned to any of the F buttons. For other modes there are more available
options (see further sections of this manual).
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10. OTHER PARAMETERS
A user can set up parameters which influence balance operation. These parameters
are to be found in in parameters group P6 OTHER.
Settings modification for particular parameters of this parameter group proceeds
likewise as described in the previous section.
P6 OTHER
P6.1 LANGUAGE |POLISH / … [menu languages]
P6.2 ACCESS LEV. |ADMIN [access levels for editing menu]
P6.3 KEY SOUND. |YES/NO [key sound]
P6.4 BACKLIGHT |70 [display backlight level]
P6.5 BACKLIT OFF |NONE/0.5/1/2/3/5 [backlight turn-off time interval]
P6.6 AUTO OFF |NONE/1/2/3/5/10 [display turn-off time interval]
P6.7 DATE |2013.05.27 [date settings]
P6.8 TIME |8:53:00 A [time settings]
P6.9 DATE FORM. |YYYY.MM.DD / YYYY.DD.MM / DD.MM.YYYY /
MM.DD.YYYY [date format]
P6.10 TIME FORM. |12H / 24H [time format]
P6.11 GLP AUTOTEST|[carrying out autotest for the balance]
Enter P6 OTHER parameters group menu.
10.1. Available menu languages
Parameter which enables selecting the language of the balance menu descriptions.
Available languages: POLISH, ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH,
TURKISH, CZECH, ITALIAN, HUNGARIAN.
10.2. Access levels
Parameter which enables choosing access levels when entering the balance menu.
Available access levels: ADMIN. / USER. / ADV.
Depending on the option selected, a user of a specific access level can access and
make changes to the settings in the balance.
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10.3. „Beep” sound – response to pressing function button
Parameter which enables switching on/ switching off the ‘beep’ sound responsible
for informing a user about pressing any key of balance overlay.
NO - ‘beep’ sound switched off
YES - ‘beep’ sound switched on.
10.4. Backlight and adjusting display brightness
Parameter which enables setting the brightness of the backlight or switching off the
display brightness completely.
100 - maximum brightness of the backlight
10 - minimum brightness of the backlight
NONE - display brightness switched off
10.5. Backlight turn-off time
Parameter <P6.5 BACKLIT OFF> enables use of function responsible for activation
of the display stand-by mode when weighing process is not being performed (stable
indication is a necessary condition for activation of the stand-by mode).
NONE – backlit turn-off time not activated
0.5; 1; 2; 3; 5 – time given in minutes
If the software registers stable indication for a specified time interval, parameter
<P6.5 BACKLIT OFF> settings, than the display backlit function is turned-off
immediately.
The backlit function is turned on upon change of indication (no stability pictogram
on the display) or pressing any key on the balance keypad. Backlit turn-off time
functions when balance menu is operated.
10.6. Auto switch-off
Parameter <P6.6 AUTO OFF> enables use of function responsible for automatic
display deactivation (functions as button
). Upon display deactivation the
other subassemblies are powered and the balance turns to stand-by mode.
NONE – auto switch-off not activated
0.5; 1; 2; 3; 5 – time given in minutes
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If the software registers stable indication for a specified time interval, parameter
<P6.6 AUTO OFF> settings, than the display is turned-off immediately (inactive
backlit function, no indication on the display, clock displayed).
To start-up the balance it is necessary to press button
located on the
balance keypad. The balance will automatically return to weighing.
Balance cannot be turned off if any process is started or if balance menu is
entered.
10.7. Date
Parameter which enables setting the current date.
Procedure:
10.8. Time
Parameter which enables setting the current time.
Procedure:
10.9. Date format
Parameter which enables altering the date format on the printout
[YYYY.MM.DD / YYYY.DD.MM / DD.MM.YYYY / MM.DD.YYYY]
Where:
YYYY – year
MM – month
DD – day
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10.10. Time format
Enables choosing the time format on the printout [12H / 24H].
For the value [12H], in parameter P6.6 TIME, letters <A> or <P> will be displayed
next to the time value.
Where:
A stands for hours before noon, P stands for hours after noon.
Letters AM or PM are printed out next to the time value.
11. INFORMATION ON BALANCE
This menu includes information about the balance and its installed software. The
parameters are strictly informative.
Once the parameter <PRINT. SET> is chosen, the balance settings are sent to the
printer (all parameters). The parameters are transferred via port that was chosen
for <PRINTERS>.
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12. BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
In order to ensure the highest weighing accuracy, it is recommended to periodically
introduce a corrective factor of indications to balance memory, the said factor must
be referred to a mass standard. In other words, balance adjustment shall be
performed from time to time.
Drying process does not require mass adjustment since while counting humidity
content for a sample, difference between initial weight and temporarily displayed
weigh is taken for calculation.
Adjustment should be carried out:
- Before the beginning of weighing procedure,
- If long breaks between following measuring series occur,
Types of adjustment:
- Adjustment performed by means of external adjustment weight
* of declared mass, which cannot be modified
* of mass within balance range, freely chosen but not lower than 30% of
Max range.
Caution
In case of verified balances (with internal automatic adjustment system)
only the automatic internal adjustment and manual internal adjustment
system are available for a user. Remember to carry out the adjustment
process when there is no load on the pan! In case there is load on the
weighing pan, the display will indicate a command <RANGE
EXCEEDED>. In such a case the load should be removed from the
weighing pan and the process of the adjustment should be finished.
Adjustment process can be aborted if necessary by pressing Esc at any
time during the process.
12.1. Adjustment menu settings
P1 CALIBRATION
P1.1 EXT. CALIB. | [external adjustment]
P1.2 USER CALIBATION | [user adjustment]
P1.3 THERM. CAL. | [drying temperature adjustment]
P1.4 TEMPERATURE. TEST. | [drying temperature test]
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• P1.1 EXT. CALIB. - External adjustment (with an external weight)
Adjustment with an external weight, value of which is saved in factory settings,
function unavailable for verified balances.
CAUTION
Function unavailable for verified balances.
• P1.2 USER CALIB. - User adjustment (with an external weight)
Adjustment with an external weight of any mass within balance range, however
not lower than 30% of Max range.
CAUTION
Function unavailable for verified balances.
12.2. Manual adjustment
12.2.1. Internal adjustment
External adjustment shall be carried out by means of an external weight of
class F
1
.
Run external adjustment,
Balance will display a command ordering unloading of weighing pan
<REMOVE MASS> (weighing pan must be empty). When weighing pan is
unloaded, press
button.
The balance determines mass of an empty pan, message <CALIBRATION>
is displayed in the bottom line. It is followed by message <PLACE M AS S >. In
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the main window the mass value to be placed on the weighing pan is
displayed, e.g. 200.000g (depending on the type of balance). Place an
external adjustment weight of displayed mass and press button. The
balance determines the mass, message <CALIBRATION> is displayed in the
bottom line. On completing adjustment process the balance returns to
submenu P1.1 EXT.CALIB.
If a balance is verified, it is not possible for a user to carry out
external adjustment process.
12.2.2. User adjustment
User adjustment shall be carried out by means of an external weight of class
F
1
.
Run external adjustment,
The first step of the process is to declare the mass of a weight that is to be
used for adjustment. The mass must be ≥ 30% Max capacity.
Once the mass of the weight is entered and confirmed, the message asking
the user to remove the weight from the pan is displayed: <REMOVE MASS>
(weighing pan must be empty). After following the instruction press
button, the balance shall determine the weight of unloaded pan, message
<CALIBRATION> is shown in the bottom line.
It is followed by message <PLACE MASS>. In the main window the mass
value to be placed on the weighing pan is displayed, e.g. 200.000g
(depending on the type of balance).
Place weight of displayed mass and press
button. The balance
determines the mass, message <CALIBRATION> is displayed in the bottom
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line. On completing adjustment process the balance returns to submenu P1.2
USER CALIB.
If a balance is verified, it is not possible for a user to carry out
external adjustment process.
12.3. Adjustment report printout
At the end of each adjustment process or adjustment test, an adjustment report is
generated automatically and sent to communication port COM 1. The content of the
report is declared in menu P5.1 CAL REPORT.
The description on how to declare settings for this option is described in section
about printouts.
The report can be printed out via a printer connected to the balance or it can be
sent to the computer and saved as a file for archiving.
12.4. Temperature adjustment (P1.3 THERM CAL)
Temperature adjustment is carried out by means of a dedicated kit, that is an
optional equipment of the moisture analyzer.
1. Thermometer
2. Thermometer holder and drying chamber shield
Adjustment of the drying chamber temperature is a process carried out for the
purpose of adjusting the temperature sensor assembled inside the drying
chamber of a moisture analyzer. Before starting temperature adjustment
process, place the temperature calibration kit inside the drying chamber,
following below diagrams.
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Step 1.
Remove the following
components:
• disposable drying pan
• drying pan handle
• drying pan bracket
• drying chamber shield
Step 2.
Inside the drying chamber
assemble the temperature
adjustment kit components:
• drying chamber shield
• thermometer holder
and the thermometer
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Step 3.
After assembling the kit, close
the drying chamber and start
temperature adjustment
process.
CAUTION:
All the activities must be carried out with great caution so as not to
damage the measuring mechanism of the moisture analyzer.
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Go to menu <P1.3 THERM CAL.>, a message <Continue?> shall be
displayed, upon confirmation, temperature sensor adjustment starts.
After 8 minutes the display indicates (pulsating) temperature value. Use
navigating keys (up and down arrow) of moisture analyzer’s overlay to set
temperature value to be equal to the current temperature displayed on the
control thermometer. Use Print/Enter key to start part two of temperature
adjustment process. The moisture analyzer runs the halogen lamp and heats
the drying chamber to a defined temperature value. The temperature value is
maintained for 8 minutes.
After 8 minutes the display indicates (pulsating) temperature value. Like before,
use navigating keys to set temperature value to be equal to the current
temperature displayed on the control thermometer. On entering the
temperature value and accepting it by pressing Print/Enter key, the software
starts the last part of temperature adjustment process.
The moisture analyzer heats the drying chamber to another temperature value,
which is maintained for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes the display indicates
pulsating temperature value, which should be changed to be equal to the one
indicated on the control thermometer (as previously). On entering temperature
value, accept it by pressing Print/Enter key. Temperature adjustment process
is completed, and the display indicates name of the parameter: < P1.3 THERM
CAL.>.
For moisture analyzers with maximum heating temperature of 250 °C, the
temperature adjustment process is likewise, only the temperature values are
higher for each part of the process.
Return to weighing mode
(instruction to be found in section 7.2 – Return to weighing mode).
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12.5. Drying process test (P1.4 TEMPERATURE TEST)
<TEMPERATURE TEST> parameter allows to control correctness of thermometer
indications. Willing to perform test procedure of the drying chamber and the drying
process, the user needs to use a special adjustment set (thermometer and
thermometer holder). The set is an optional accessory of a moisture analyser (the
same that is used for temperature adjustment of the drying chamber). For assembly
instruction of the set go to Temperature adjustment section.
To start the procedure, first assembly the adjustment set into the drying chamber,
next enter <CAL> menu and run the process <P1.4 TEMPERATURE TEST>, follow
the instruction below.
After the thermometer has been assembled, close the drying chamber and proceed
to the test.
Enter P1 CAL menu, next run <P1.4
TEMPERATURE TEST> procedure.
Before the test activation, set its
parameters in accordance with diagram
and description to be found below.
Use navigating arrows to set specified test
temperature, press ENTER to confirm.
Enter permissible temperature errors, user
approved. Use navigating arrows to enter
the specified error, press ENTER to
confirm.
Next enter serial number of the adjustment
set, which will be used for the test.
Use navigating arrows to set the number,
press ENTER to confirm.
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Upon confirmation of the set number,
START message will be displayed and the
drying process starts upon confirmation by
pressing ENTER. The process continues
until the specified temperature is reached.
Time and sensor temperature information
is displayed. The temperature is
maintained for 8 minutes (like for
temperature adjustment procedure)
After 8 minutes the user will see a window,
where temperature read from the
assembled adjustment set must be
entered. Use navigating arrows to set the
temperature, press ENTER to confirm.
------------Temperature test--------------User
ADMIN
Date
02.01.2000
Time
4:53:16
Scale Type MAR_NP
Balance ID
12345678
Temp. cal. Set. no. 721
Preset temperature
120°C
End temperature
120°C
Measured temperature
119°C
Permissible error +/-
3°C
Status
OK
----------------------------------------
Signature
The result of the test may be printed on a
printer conected to the balance.
Look left to see an example of a report.
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13. DETERMINING PRINTOUT CONTENT
13.1. Adjustment report
P5.1 CAL. REPORT, is a group of parameters enabling user to declare data that is
to be printed on an adjustment printout.
The settings are valid only for process of mass adjustment.
P5.1 CAL.REPORT
P5.1.1 PROJECT |
P5.1.2 CALIB. TYPE | YES
P5.1.3 USER | YES
P5.1.4 PROJECT | YES
P5.1.5 DATE | YES
P5.1.6 TIME | YES
P5.1.7 BALANCE ID | YES
P5.1.8 CAL.DIFFER. | YES
P5.1.9 DASHES | YES
P5.1.10 SIGNATURE | YES
• P5.1.1 PROJECT
Option enables entering the name of a project (e.g. associated with a specific
type of weighment). The name can consist of up to 16 characters.
An example project name entered into the balance in capital letters is
presented below:
• P5.1.2 CALIB. TYPE
Enables printing out the type of the adjustment being carried out.
• P5.1.3 USER
Enables printing out the name of logged-in user.
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• P5.1.4 PROJECT
Enables printing out the name of the project. (see parameter P5.0.1)
• P5.1.5 DATe
Enables printing out the date of the carried out adjustment.
• P5.1.6 TIME
Enables printing out the time of the carried out adjustment.
• P5.1.7 BALANCE ID
Enables printing out the balance ID number.
• P5.1.8 CAL. DIFFER.
Enables printing out the difference between the mass of an adjustment weight
measured during the last adjustment and the current measured mass of this
weight.
• P5.1.9 DASHES
Enables printing out the dashes that separate the date of printout from the
signature.
• P5.1.10 SIGNATURE
Opcja pozwalająca na wydrukowanie pola na podpis osoby wykonującej
kalibrację.
Choose one of the options for the above-mentioned parameters.
NO - do not print on the report
YES - print on the report
Example of a report:
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13.2. Header printout
P5.2 HEADER, is a group of parameters enabling user to declare data that is to be
printed on the header printout.
The settings are valid only for WEIGHING mode.
P5.3 HEADER
P5.2.1 DASHES | YES
P5.2.2 WORKING MODES | YES
P5.2.3 DATE | YES
P5.2.4 TIME | YES
P5.2.5 SCALE TYPE | YES
P5.2.6 BALANCE ID | YES
P5.2.7 USER | YES
P5.2.8 PRODUCT | YES
P5.2.9 VARIABLE 1 | YES
P5.2.10 VARIABLE 2 | YES
P5.2.11 BLANK LINE | YES
P5.2.12 CAL.REPORT | YES
P5.2.13 NON-STANDART PRNT. | NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 /
NSTD. PRN. 2 / NSTD.PRN.3
/ NSTD. PRN.4
• P5.2.1 DASHES
Enables printing out a line of separating dashes.
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• P5.2.2 WORKING MODES
Enables printing out the name of a working mode.
• P5.2.3 DATE
Enables printing out the date in the header.
• P5.2.4 TIME
Enables printing out the time in the header.
• P5.2.5 SCALE TYPE
Enables printing out the scale type.
• P5.2.6 BALANCE ID
Enables printing out balance ID number.
• P5.2.7 USER
Enables printing out the name of a logged-in user.
• P5.2.8 PRODUCT
Enables printing out the name of a selected product.
• P5.2.9 VARIABLE 1
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 1.
• P5.2.10 VARIABLE 2
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 2.
• P5.22.11 BLANK LINE
Enables printing out an empty separating line.
• P5.2.12 CAL. REPORT
Enables printing out a report from the last adjustment, according to the
settings declared for the adjustment report printout.
• P5.2.13 NSTD. PRINT.
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Enables printing out one of the four non-standard printouts on the header
printout.
You can choose one from the following options: NONE / NSTD. PRN 1 /
NSTD.PRN.2/NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
Choose one of the options for the above-mentioned parameters (P5.2.1 -
P5.2.12).
NO - do not print on the report
YES - print on the report
For parameter P5.2.13, select one of the available options:
NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 / NSTD.PRN. 2 / NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD.PRN. 4
The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further in this manual.
Example of a report:
13.3. Printout of measurement result – GLP PRINTOUT
P5.3 GLP PRINTOUT, is a group of parameters enabling user to declare data that
is to be printed on the printout of measurement result.
The settings are valid only for WEIGHING mode.
P5.3 GLP PRNT.
P5.3.1 DATE | YES
P5.3.2 TIME | YES
P5.3.3 USER | YES
P5.3.4 PRODUCT | YES
P5.3.5 VARIABLE 1 | YES
P5.3.6 VARIABLE 2 | YES
P5.3.7 NET | YES
P5.3.8 TARE | YES
P5.3.9 GROSS | YES
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P5.3.10 CURR.RES. | YES
P5.3.11 CAL. REPORT | YES
P5.3.12 NSTD.PRNT. | NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 /NSTD.PRN. 2 /
NSTD. PRN.3 / NSTD.PRN. 4
• P5.3.1 DATE
Enables printing out the date of measurement.
• P5.3.2 TIME
Enables printing out the time of measurement.
• P5.3.3 USER
Enables printing out the name of a logged-in user.
• P5.3.4 PRODUCT
Enables printing out the name of the product that was weighed.
• P5.3.5 VARIABLE 1
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 1.
• P5.3.6 VARIABLE 2
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 2.
• P5.3.7 NET
Enables printing out net mass value in a basic unit (calibration unit).
• P5.3.8 TARE
Enables printing out the tare value in the current unit.
• P5.3.9 GROSS
Enables printing out the gross mass value in the current unit.
• P5.3.10 CURR. RES.
Enables printing out the current measurement result (NET mass) in the current
unit.
• P5.3.11 CAL. REPORT
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Enables printing out a report from the last adjustment, according to the
settings declared for the adjustment report printout.
• P5.3.12 NSTD. PRNT.
Enables printing out one of the four non-standard printouts on the
measurement printout.
You can choose one of the following options: NONE / NSTD. PRN 1 /
NSTD.PRN.2/NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further in this manual.
Example of a printout:
13.4. Footer printout
P5.4 FOOTER, is a group of parameters enabling user to declare data that is to be
printed on the footer printout.
The settings are valid only for WEIGHING mode.
P5.4 FOOTER
P5.4.1 WORKING MODES | YES
P5.4.2 DATE | YES
P5.4.3 TIME | YES
P5.4.4 SCALE TYPE | YES
P5.4.5 BALANCE ID | YES
P5.4.6 USER | YES
P5.4.7 PRODUCT | YES
P5.4.8 VARIABLE 1 | YES
P5.4.9 VARIABLE 2 | YES
P5.4.10 DASHES | YES
P5.4.11 BLANK LINE. | YES
P5.4.12 CAL.REPORT | YES
P5.4.13 SIGNATURE | YES
P5.4.14 NSTD. PRNT. | NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 /
NSTD.PRN.2/NSTD.PRN.3 /
NSTD. PRN.4
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• P5.4.1 WORKING MODES
Enables printing out of the name of a working mode.
• P5.4.2 DATE
Enables printing out of the date in the footer.
• P5.4.3 TIME
Enables printing out the time in the footer.
• P5.4.4 SCALE TYPE
Enables printing out the scale type.
• P5.4.5 BALANCE ID
Enables printing out balance ID number.
• P5.4.6 USER
Enables printing out the name of a logged-in user.
• P5.4.7 PRODUCT
Enables printing out the name of a selected product.
• P5.4.8 VARIABLE 1
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 1
• P5.4.9 VARAIBLE 2
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 2
• P5.4.10 DASHES
Enables printing out a line of separating dashes
• P5.4.11 BLANK LINE
Enables printing out an empty separating line
• P5.4.12 CAL. REPORT
Enables printing out a report from the last adjustment, according to the
settings declared for the adjustment report printout.
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• P5.4.13 SIGNATURE
Enables providing an area for the signature of a user performing the
adjustment.
• P5.4.14 NSTD. PRNT.
Enables printing out one of the four non-standard printouts on the footer
printout.
You can choose one of the following options: NONE / NSTD. PRN 1 /
NSTD.PRN.2 / NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further in this manual.
Choose one of the options for the above-mentioned parameters (P5.4.1 -
P5.4.13).
NO - do not print on the report
YES - print on the report
For parameter P5.4.14, select one of the available options:
NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 / NSTD.PRN. 2 / NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD.PRN. 4
The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further in this manual.
Example of a footer printout:
13.5. Printout of report on drying process
P5.5 DRYING PROCESS PERORT, is a group of parameters enabling user to
declare data that is to be printed on the report on drying.
Report on drying process is divided into three individually set parts:
- header
- measurement
- footer
The settings are valid only for DRYING mode.
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13.5.1. Report on drying – header
P5.5.1. HEADER
P5.5.1.1. DATE | YES
P5.5.1.2. TIME | YES
P5.5.1.3. SCALE TYPE | YES
P5.5.1.4. BALANCE ID | YES
P5.5.1.5. USER | YES
P5.5.1.6. PRODUCT | YES
P5.5.1.7. PROGRAM | YES
P5.5.1.8. DRY. PARAM. | YES
P5.5.1.9. VARIABLE 1 | YES
P5.5.1.10. VARIABLE 2 | YES
P5.5.1.11. START MASS | YES
P5.5.1.12. BLANK LINE | YES
P5.5.1.13. NSTD. PRNT. | NONE / NSTD.PRN.
1 / NSTD.PRN.2 / NSTD.PRN.3 / NSTD. PRN.4
• P5.5.1.1. DATE
Enables printing out of the date in the footer.
• P5.5.1.2. TIME
Enables printing out of the time in the footer.
• P5.5.1.3. SCALE TYPE
Enables printing out the scale type.
• P5.5.1.4. BALANCE ID
Enables printing out balance ID number.
• P5.5.1.5. USER
Enables printing out the name of a logged-in user.
• P5.5.1.6. PRODUCT
Enables printing out the name of a selected product.
• P5.5.1.7. PROGRAM
Enables printing out the name of a currently selected drying mode.
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• P5.5.1.8. DRYING PARAM.
Enables printing drying parameters that are to be valid when drying a sample.
• P5.5.1.9. VARIABLE 1
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 1.
• P5.5.1.10. VARIABLE 2
Enables printing out the value of VARIABLE 2.
• P5.5.1.11. INITIAL MASS
Enables printing out the value of tested sample initial mass.
• P5.5.1.12. BLANK LINE
Enables printing out an empty separating line.
• P5.5.1.13. NSTD. PRNT
Enables printing out one of the four non-standard printouts on the header
printout.
You can choose one from the following options: NONE / NSTD. PRN 1 /
NSTD.PRN.2/NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further in this manual.
For the parameters described above i.e. P5.5.1.1 to P5.5.1.12 you should
choose from:
NO - do not print in the header
YES - print in the header
For the parameter P5.5.1.13, you should choose one of the following options:
NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 / NSTD. PRN 2 / NSTD.PRN 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
13.5.2. Report on drying – measurement
P5.5.2. MEASUREMENT
P5.5.2.1. TIME/RESULT | YES
• P5.5.2.1. TIME/RESULT
Enables printing (real-time printout) time of the drying result with the time
interval set in drying parameters.
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13.5.3. Report on drying – footer
P5.5.3. FOOTER
P5.5.3.1. STATUS | YES
P5.5.3.2. DRYING TIME | YES
P5.5.3.3. END MASS | YES
P5.5.3.4. RESULT | YES
P5.5.3.5. BLANK LINE. | YES
P5.5.3.6. SIGNATURE | YES
P5.5.3.7. NSTD. PRNT. | NONE / NSTD.
PRNT. 1 / NSTD. PRNT. 2 / NSTD. PRNT. 3 / NSTD. PRNT. 4
• P5.5.3.1. STATUS
Enables printing status of drying process summary (Competed/Aborted)
• P5.5.3.2. DRYING TIME
Enables printing total drying time
• P5.5.3.3. OUTPUT MASS
Enables printing output mass of a tested sample
• P5.5.3.4. RESULT
Enables printing final result of the drying process
• P5.5.3.5. BLANK LINE
Enables printing out an empty separating line
• P5.5.3.6. SIGNATURE
Enables providing an area for the signature of a user performing the
adjustment.
• P5.5.3.7. NSTD. PRNT.
Enables printing out one of the four non-standard printouts on the footer
printout.
You can choose one from the following options: NONE / NSTD. PRN 1 /
NSTD.PRN.2/NSTD.PRN. 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
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The way of entering non-standard printouts is described further in this manual.
For the parameters described above i.e. P5.5.3.7 - P5.5.3.6 you should
choose from:
NO - do not print in the header
YES - print in the header
For the parameter P5.5.3.7, you should choose one of the following options:
NONE / NSTD.PRN. 1 / NSTD. PRN 2 / NSTD.PRN 3 / NSTD. PRN.4
13.6. Non-standard printouts
The balance’s software enables entering 4 non-standard printouts. Each of them
can consist of approximately 160 characters.
Non-standard printout may include:
− Variables depending on the working mode and other needs (mass, date
etc.),
− Permanent text in the user menu, it should be remembered, however, to
use CAPITAL letters of Latin alphabet,
− Non-standard printout can contain approximately 160 characters (typed as
a single line).
13.6.1. Inserting texts
Variables having the same values for all modes.
%% Printout of a “%” character
%V Current net mass in the current unit
%N Current net mass in the basic unit
%G Current gross mass in the basic unit
%T Current tare mass in the basic unit
%D Current date
%M Current time
%I Balance number
%R Program number
%P Project number
%U User number
%F Name of current function – working mode
%C Date and time of the last adjustment
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%K Type of the last adjustment
%S
Currently weighed product
%Y Deviation for the last adjustment
%1 Variable 1
%2 Variable 2
Variables dependent on the currently operated working mode
Variable Description Mode for which the variable is active
%W
Standard mass 1 pcs
COUNTING PIECES
%H High threshold CHECKWEIGHING
%L Low threshold
%A Target mass DOSING
%B Reference mass DEVIATIONS
Non-standard characters used when designing non-standard printouts
\\ a single „\” character
\C CRLF
\R CR
\N LF
\T Tabulator
\F Form feed (for PCL printers)
%E Paper crop for EPSON printers
Every single printout can contain max 160 characters (letters, numerals, nonstandard characters, spaces). A user can apply non-standard characters depending
on type of data that is to be printed out.
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Example 1:
“RADWAG”
DATE: <current measurement date>
TIME: <current measurement time>
PRODUCT MASS: <current mass indication>
*****SIGNATURE:.........
<current working mode>
Enter printout content settings and design the printout using respective data
variables and characters for text format.
Example 2:
To crop the paper after the printout had been carried out by EPSON printer (if the
printer is equipped witht an autocutter blade) the user must select (for a given
printout: HEADER, GLP PRINTOUTor FOOTER) an option of non-standard printout
1,2,3 or 4 with <%E> value available and select this printout for a given printout
settings.
In such case <SUFFIX> command should stay empty.
Paper must be cropped underneath the FOOTER.
Example settings:
• P5.4.14 STANDARD PRINTOUT | NSD. PRN. 1
• P5.5 NSD. PRN. 1 | %E
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Instruction on inserting the text
By means of balance
Selecting a character to be replaced.
Moving a cursor or an
active (blinking) character to the right.
Selecting a character to be replaced. Moving a cursor or an
active (blinking) character to the left.
Changing the character by one value down
Changing the character by one value up
Deleting a character
Inserting a character
By means of computer keyboard of USB type
A computer keyboard of USB type can be connected to a balance, this enables
easier and quicker editing of the printouts.
Willing to insert any text, it is necessary to select a respective menu option and,
using the keyboard, type the text. Next the text must be confirmed by means of
Enter button.
CAUTION:
It is important to type variables, used for non-standard printouts, in capital letters.
13.7. Variables
Variable is defined as alphanumeric data which can be linked to printouts, products
or other information related to weighing. Every variable is characterized by its
content, the content must be given. Variables are used for entering various data
during the weighing process, e.g. serial number or batch number. The program
allows to enter two variables. Each can consist of max 32 characters.
In order to input a variable content, the user needs to enter variable settings
(parameter P5.9 – VARIABLE 1 or P5.10 – VARIABLE 2) and enter the respective
values using direction keys (arrows) on the balance keypad or a computer
keyboard. Procedure for entering texts is the same as for non-standard printouts.
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14. DATABASES
The balance software has 3 databases that can be edited (USERS, PRODUCTS,
TARES) as well as 2 databases (WEIGHMENTS AND ALIBI), to which all the
measurements, carried out by means of the balance, are saved.
Data range saved within particular databases:
USERS – 10 different users.
PRODUCTS – 1 000 different products.
PROGRAMS – 100 different drying programs
TARES – 100 different weights of the packaging.
WEIGHMENTS – 1 000 consecutive measurements
DRYING PROCESS REPORTS – 1 000 consecutive reports
Operations on databases: USERS, PRODUCTS, PROGRAMS and TARES:
Deleting the selected record
Inserting a new record
For detailed information on inserting and deleting records read instruction below.
14.1. Users
USERS – 10 different users.
Each user is characterized by the following data:
NAME (30 characters), CODE (6 characters),
PASSWORD (8 characters, digits only),
ACCESS (USER, ADVANCED, ADMIN),
LANGUAGE (any of the available).
Access levels
The balance software has three access levels: USER, ADVANCED,
ADMINISTRATOR.
Once the balance is switched on, the display stays active all the time, this
enables carrying out mass measurements even when no user is logged-in.
User parameters, databases and software functions may be edited
depending on the access level granted to a particular user. Access levels
are presented in the table below.
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Authority Access levels
USER
Access to parameters in the submenu: <Reading> and
settings in parameter group <Others> except for <Date and
Time>. All the weighing processes can be started and
carried out at this time. The user can preview information in
<Databases> and define universal variables.
ADV
Access to editing parameters in the submenu: <Reading>;
<Working modes>; <Communication>; <Devices>;
<Others> except for <Date and Time>. All the weighing
processes can be started and carried out at this time.
ADMIN
Access to all user parameters and functions and to editing
databases.
In order to add a user, follow the scheme shown below, add a user and assign a
name to him/her.
Once the user’s name is added, follow the procedures shown below:
User’s code – Max 6 characters
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User’s password – Max 8 numbers
Select the access level
Select the language
Once all of the data is inserted, you can return to the weighing mode.
In order to select a user, follow the logging-in procedure described in section 8 in
this manual.
In order to remove a user you should follow this procedure:
• Enter the user database – as in the description above
• Select the user that is to be removed from the list
• Press
button
• The software shows <DELETE?> message in the bottom line
• Confirm by pressing button
• When confirmed, the software removes the selected user from the list
• Return to the weighing mode
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14.2. Products
PRODUCTS – 1000 different products. The following data can be inserted for each
product: NAME (30 characters), CODE (6 characters), EAN (16 characters), MASS
(with the accuracy of a reading unit), TARE (mass of the packaging relating to a
particular product with the accuracy of a reading unit), MIN (low threshold for the
<CHECKWEIGHING> mode, to be inserted with the accuracy of a reading unit),
MAX (high threshold for the mode <CHECKWEIGHING>, should be inserted with
the accuracy of a reading unit), TOLERANCE (tolerance thresholds to [±] for
<DOSING> mode, entered as a % of the target mass).
In order to add a product, you should enter products database and add name of the
product (follow the procedure as in the section above).
Give details about the product.
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14.3. Drying programs
PROGRAMS – 100 different drying programs. The following data can be inserted
for each program: NAME (30 characters), CODE (6 characters), DRYING MODES
(drying mode: STANDARD/QUICK/MILD/STEP), DRYING PAR. (drying parameters
to be valid when drying a sample, these are temperature, time, the parameters must
be completed depending on a selected mode), FINISH MODE
(auto switch-off
options for a drying process: AUTO1, AUTO2, AUTO3, AUTO4, AUTO5, MANUAL,
TIME-DEFINED, DEFINED), FINISH PAR. (parameters for finishing the process,
the parameters are to be valid when drying a sample, these are time, difference of
weight, the parameters must be completed depending on a selected auto switch-off
option>, RESULT (unit for a weighing result obtained during drying process: %M.
%D, %R, G, the unit is to be displayed and printed while drying a sample),
PRINTOUT INTERVAL (time interval between successive measurement printouts
performed during the drying process, it is given in seconds, range 0-120s).
In order to add a program, you should enter programs database and add name of
the program (follow the procedure as in the section above).
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Give details about the program.
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14.4. Tares
TARES – 100 different weights of the packaging. The following data can be inserted
for each packaging: NAME (30 characters), TARE (packaging weight, enter a value
with the accuracy a reading unit).
In order to add tare – packaging weight, you should enter tare database and add
name of the tare (follow the procedure as in the section above).
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Give details about the packaging.
14.5. Weighments
Weighments database is non-editable i.e. the data relating to the weighments is
saved automatically. A user has a possibility of viewing this data and printing it out
or exporting it to a PENDRIVE; if such a need occurs (go to later sections for more
information on export).
The balance software allows user to save and store up to 1 000 measurements
carried out on the balance. This occurs automatically, after pressing the <PRINT>
button, no additional actions or modification of settings.
Additional data is saved along with the measurement.
• Date of the measurement
• Time of the measurement
• Measurement result (mass)
• Tare value
• Name of the product that has been weighed
• Person carrying out the measurement (logged-in user)
• Working mode in which the measurement has been carried out
• Value of variable 1 and 2
The software saves the measurements in a so called loop, i.e. when the
measurement 10 001 is saved, the measurement 1 is automatically deleted from
the balance memory.
The measurements saved in the balance memory cannot be deleted.
It is possible for a user to view and print out the data saved in the WEIGHMENTS
memory.
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Procedure:
Each measurement is saved with its individual number. The format is: b4.4.n, where
<n> is the consecutive number of the saved measurement. In the bottom line the
date and time are displayed for every single measurement.
To swap between measurements recorded in database, use the arrow buttons,
or . Pressing one of these buttons lets the user move to the next
measurement either up or down the list.
To view the remaining data relating to a respective measurement, first select the the
measurement in question, next press
button:
The software automatically shows the data relating to the measurement, data is
presented in the bottom line of the balance display.
To swap between data relating to the measurement, press
or . The
data relating to the measurement can be printed out by selecting the option
<PRINT> and pressing
button.
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Printout example for a particular record:
Date 21.06.2013
Time 13:05:02
User
Product
Tare 0.000 g
Gross 0.000 g
--------------Cal. raport--------------Cal. Type Internal
User
Project 1234567890123459
Date 16.07.2013
Time 13:27:09
Balance ID 10353870
Cal. Diff. -0.004 g
------------------------------------------Signature
…………………………………….
The data that is to be printed out, depends on the settings of parameter P5.3 GLP
PRINTOUT. The data set for the printout (<YES> option selected), is printed out
also in WEIGHMENTS database (see sec. 13.3.)
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14.6. Reports on drying process
The balance memory allows the user to save and store up to 1 000 reports on
drying processes performed by means of the moisture analyzer.
The reports are saved automatically upon completion of each drying process, no
additional action needs to be taken, no settings modification performed.
Additional data is saved along with the measurement.
• Date of the measurement
• Time of the measurement
• Initial sample weight
• Status
• Time of the drying process
• Output sample weight
• Measurement result (mass)
• Product
• User
• Program
• Value of variable 1 and 2
The software saves the measurements in a so called loop, i.e. when the
measurement 1 001 is saved, the measurement 1 is automatically deleted from the
balance memory.
The measurements saved in the balance memory cannot be deleted.
It is possible for a user to view and print out the data saved in the memory.
Procedure:
Each measurement is saved with its individual number. The format is: b5.6.n, where
<n> is the consecutive number of the saved measurement. In the bottom line the
date and time are displayed for every single measurement.
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To swap between measurements recorded in database, use the arrow buttons,
or . Pressing one of these buttons lets the user move to the next
measurement either up or down the list.
To view the remaining data relating to a respective measurement, first select the the
measurement in question, next press
button:
The software automatically shows the data relating to the measurement, data is
presented in the bottom line of the balance display.
To swap between data relating to the measurement, press
or . The
data relating to the measurement can be printed out by selecting the option
<PRINT> and pressing
button.
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Printout example for a particular record:
-----------Report on drying process-----------
Date 01.01.2000
Time 0:10:12
User Kowalski Jan
Product Tea
Program Test
Drying parameters
Drying mode Standard
120°C
Auto off Auto3
1mg/60s
Result g
Interval 20s
Input weight 0.537 g
0:00:00 0.537 g
0:00:20 0.536 g
0:00:40 0.518 g
0:01:00 0.509 g
0:01:20 0.508 g
0:01:40 0.507 g
0:02:00 0.507 g
0:02:01 0.507 g
Status Completed
Output weight 0.507 g
Result 0.507 g
To return to the weighing mode press
button repeatedly.
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15. DATABASES EKSPORT AND IMPORT
This option allows the user to:
• Archive data relating to the carried out weighments – WEIGHMENT
database and DRYING PPROCESS REPORTS database.
• Copy the products, tares and users databases between balances of this
series.
This can be performed by using external USB memory stick. For ensuring correct
cooperation, the memory stick shall contain <FAT files system>.
Plug the memory stick into USB 1 – TYPE A port.
The balance automatically detects the memory stick, the message enabling
operations relating to the export or import of the database is displayed.
The following options are available when entering this parameter:
• Database EXPORT
• Database IMPORT
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15.1. Database export
To export the database, select an option EXPORT.
The following functions are available:
• Export of all the databases
• Export of users databases
• Export of product databases
• Export of program databases
• Export of tares databases
• Export of weighments
• Export of drying process reports, recorded in ALIBI memory
• Export of users parameters
After selecting <ALL DATABASES> option, the balance software creates files on
the memory stick. The files are of relevant names and data from individual
databases is saved to them. The files are characterized by special extensions,
saved data is encoded in a way that the files cannot be read or seen by standard
computer programs.
Special computer software manufactured by RADWAG company is used to read
data from database files: DRYING PROCESS REPORTS and WEIGHMENTS.
Data from the files, to which PRODUCTS, USERS, and TARES databases data is
saved, is read automatically for option <IMPORT>.
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15.2. Database import
<IMPORT> function allows transfer of data, recorded in balance databases, form
one balance to another. This is a quick and reliable way for entering the data
without any mistakes.
To import the database, plug a memory stick to USB port, next select IMPORT
option and choose one of the following:
The following options are available:
• Import of all databases
• Import of users databases
• Import of products databases
• Import of programs databases
• Import of tares databases
• Import of users parameters
The data from DRYING PROCESS REPORTS and WEIGHMENTS databases
cannot be imported.
15.3. Measurement data printout
Balance software allows the user to save data relating to a measurement on an
external USB memory stick.
The operation can be performed as follows:
• Plug a memory stick into USB port
• Abandon <IMPORT/EXPORT> option, which is automatically started by
pressing
button
• Set <PENDRIVE> option for parameter P4.2.1
DEVICES/PRINTER/PORT>
• Return to the weighing mode
• From this moment on, every single pressing of the button
leads to
saving the measurement data (compatible with the settings for GLP0
PRINTOUT) in a text file, the text file is automatically created by the
balance software. The file name is: printout.txt.
• Switch the balance off by pressing
button so that the data is saved
in the file. Only then can you remove the pendrive from the port and read
the data on a computer.
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The data can be printed out on any printer connected to the computer.
More data can be recorded in the same file. The balance software will add the data
to the file that has already been created on a memory stick. Consequently, a user
can continue saving measurements in the same file once created.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
When software detects a memory stick, menu <P8 IMPORT/EXPORT> becomes
accessible.
All the operations relating to export and import that are described above can be
performed using this menu.
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16. PREPARING SAMPLES FOR DRYING
This part of the manual contains information on how parameters shall be set if the
user wants to obtain optimal results when carrying out tests. Rules for particular
drying parameters selection is presented, wherein the said selection depends on
the tested sample material.
16.1. Rules for measurement of moisture analyzer humidity content
Measurement of moisture content in a tested sample is carried out by determining
loss of mass in a sample by its heating (humidity evaporation from a sample).
RADWAG moisture analyzer comprises two components: a precision balance and a
drying chamber. Compared to standard moisture content determining methods, the
measurements with application of RADWAG moisture analyzer is much quicker and
does not require additional mathematical calculations (a result of moisture content
is previewed on an ongoing basis during product testing process).
Independently on moisture content determining method, the measurement accuracy
is highly influenced by means of sample preparation and selection of testing
parameters, such as:
• Sample size
• Sample type
• Drying temperature
• Drying time
In practice, the measurement accuracy is not as important as the speed of obtaining
measurement result (control over technological process). Thus, heating a sample
(with application of a halogen filament) carried out by a moisture analyzer, makes
the measurement process very time efficient and short. Measurement speed can be
additionally increased by appropriate adjusting moisture analyzer’s parameters
depending on tested substances.
Optimum temperature and drying time depend on sample type and size, and
anticipated measuring accuracy. Selection of drying parameters can only be carried
out on basis of test measurements.
16.2. Sampling and preparation
Sample features, its preparation and size are very important factors influencing the
speed and accuracy of measurement process.
Means of sampling and preparation are extremely important for repeatability of
measurement results, as a sample should be a representative part of tested
substance.
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Final measurement result is vastly conditioned by precise and considered sample
preparation. A sample used for analysis has to represent the total structure of
tested material. Sampling process should determine: sampling means, sample
disintegrating, particle size after disintegration, sample uniformity and other. The
sampling process should be carried out as quickly as possible, so that a sample
does not loose or absorb humidity from surrounding area.
Applied sampling standards should match individual user needs and requirements
of tested material, its consistence and sample size.
Number of samples
Increasing number of tested samples also increases statistic measurement
certainty. Number of samples depends on uniformity of tested material, its purity,
accuracy of applied measuring method and anticipated accuracy of obtained
results.
Material mechanical disintegrating for measurements
Applied disintegrating method should be selected appropriately to tested material.
Substances that are hard and brittle (crisp) can be disintegrated by cutting. Grinding
such substances may cause their heating and thus humidity vaporization, resulting
in unreliable measurement results. Unless a substance can be prepared for
measurement otherwise than grinding, any possible moisture content loss should
be calculated.
Use of high-silica sand
Ensuring optimum substance drying requires that a sample has the largest possible
surface for moisture content vaporization. Test results of moisture content for
substance with surface in a form of a shell (e.g. glucose syrup) or doughy (e.g.
butter), can be much more reliable if a sample is mixed with a dried high-silica sand
(improvement of measurement accuracy and repeatability). While using mixture,
disposable weighing pan with extended brim must be applied (greater volume of a
sample).
Grease in a form of paste or melting subst ance s
Such substance requires testing with use of a filter made of glass fibre, which
considerably increases active evaporation surface by separating the substance
between the fibre. Initial filter drying is necessary only in case of measurements
which require very high accuracy.
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Liquid substances
It refers to liquid substances, which by creation of drops on their surface, caused by
surface tension, may render difficulties in drying process. In such cases, it is proved
to use a glass fibre filter to shorten measurement time. The filter causes separating
tested liquid around the fibres, and increasing active evaporating surface. Initial
filter drying is necessary only in case of measurements which require very high
accuracy.
Substances with structure of leather, or temperature sen sit iv e
In case of such substances it is proved to use a glass fibre filter. While testing, a
substance is placed on a drying pan, and sample surface is covered with a filter,
which protects the sample from direct heat radiation. In such case, the sample is
heated by convection (which is milder than radiation).
Substances containing sugar
The surface of such substances often may caramelize during testing procedure.
Therefore, it is recommended to use thin layer of a sample, and moderate drying
temperature.
Sample distribution on a drying pan:
Loose materials
Dried in their natural state, i.e. in their
natural form or disintegrated. Sample
disintegration causes smaller dispersion
between the following measurements.
Sample mass should not be too high, and
the sample should be evenly spread on
whole surface of the drying pan.
Liquid substances
Semi-fluid substances are dried in their natural
form. Large amount of grease (fat) occurring in
some of substances makes moisture content
determination difficult. In such case it is
recommended to use additional components,
which increase sample’s active surface and aid
moisture content releasing process from a
sample. Such components are high silica sand,
blotting paper or filter. Before drying a tested
substance, initially dry the additional
component, so that its humidity is close to zero.
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Solid objects
Depending on solid object’s structure (dense or
loose), moisture content determining process may
take short or long time. The size of solid’s surface
determines the speed of drying process, and
measurement reliability. Thus, the surface of a solid
object should be as large as possible. Since solid
objects release moisture through their outer surface,
sample thickness is another important factor.
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17. SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS
17.1. Selecting optimum mass for a sample
Sample mass influences the accuracy of measurement result and measurement
time. Higher mass of a sample, causes higher amount of water (moisture content)
which needs to evaporate, and therefore measurement time is also longer.
Obtaining short measurement time is feasible in case of small sample mass, but
sample mass cannot be too small, as it may negatively influence required
measurement accuracy.
17.2. Influence of sample weight on measurement result repeatability
Sample mass has considerable influence on repeatability of measurement results
obtained on a moisture analyzer. Relation between sample mass and repeatability
is presented in below table.
Sample weight Repeatability
~ 2g +/-0,1%
~ 10g +/-0,02%
Data provided in the above table refer to an ideal and uniform sample, and an
assumption, that moisture content has completely evaporated from tested sample
during testing process, and the sample has not decomposed (e.g. humid high-silica
sand).
Measurement results are always subject to uncertainty related to a sample and
repeatability of used moisture analyzer. In practice, it means that obtained
measurement result may exceed repeatability values provided above.
17.3. Drying temperature
Drying temperature has the largest impact on drying time. Temperature value
depends on type of dried substance. Too low drying temperature causes too low
moisture content evaporation (under-dried sample), and consequently unnecessary
extending of measurement time. Too high drying temperature causes burning of
dried sample (sample overheating, chemical decomposition). Drying temperature of
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traditional method (using a furnace) is specified in applicable industry or company
standards. Unless standards apply, then temperature should be adjusted by tests.
On selecting drying temperature value, proceed as follows:
• Determine moisture content in a sample
• Determine temperature of substance chemical decomposition by
tests
• Compare result obtained on a moisture analyzer with the one of
traditional method
When drying a sample with high moisture content, it is possible to shorten
measurement time by selecting “quick” drying mode. In such case, the majority of
moisture content is released drying temperature higher than set. Only after some
time, the temperature is lowered to the set
value, and maintained until completing drying
process.
17.4. Selecting drying mode
The software of moisture analyzer enables selecting one of four drying modes:
• Standard
• Quick
• Mild
• Step
STANDARD mode
Standard mode is the most frequently used of all drying modes. It enables accurate
determining of moisture content is a dried sample.
MILD mode
Mild mode is used in case of drying
substances that are sensitive to rapid heat
emitted by filaments operating at full power
in the initial stage of drying process. This
mode prevents from decomposing of
substances sensitive to heat by mild
temperature increase in set amount of time
(time interval has to be selected by tests).
Mild mode is recommended to drying
samples of leather structure.
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FAST mode
Quick mode is recommended to drying samples that moisture content varies from
5%, and 15%. In the initial stage of Quick mode, heating takes place at full power of
the filaments, causing heating the drying
chamber to increased temperature (maximum
temperature value is higher by 30 % from set
drying temperature). Overheating
compensates heat loss during evaporation of
large moisture content in the test’s initial
stage.
STEP mode
Enables determining up to three steps with
random drying temperature. Step mode is
recommended for drying substances with
moisture content over 15%. Temperature and
heating time in each step have to be adjusted
by tests.
17.5. Drying time
Drying time is set by selecting one of available finish mode criteria. This means that
a moisture analyzer must meet pre-set criterion (one of the requirements: mass
over time, time) to automatically finish the drying mode.
Finish of drying process can be triggered by amount of time, independently on loss
in mass. This criterion is used for substances that may decompose during drying
process, and their mass does not reach constant value.
The second criterion is loss in mass (less than 1 mg) in defined amount of time.
Automatic finish mode (Auto switch off mode)
The operator can choose between various types of finish modes:
- Automatic 1 (change 1mg/10s)
- Automatic 2 (change 1mg/25s)
- Automatic 3 (change 1mg/60s)
- Automatic 4 (change 1mg/90s)
- Automatic 5 (change 1mg/120s)
- Time defined (maximum drying time 99 hours 59 minutes)
- Manual (on pressing a function key)
- Defined (Δm – change of mass and Δt – change of time must be given, the
former in mg, the later amounts to 120 s. maximally)
Automatic finish mode – user defined criterion (mass/time)
The operator determines the limit value for loss of mass and time in which the loss
of mass must not exceed a pre-set value. As the moisture analyzer reaches the set
criterion it automatically finishes the measurement (drying process).
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Manual finish mode
The operator ends drying process manually by pressing START/STOP soft key on
moisture analyzer’s display
Time defined finish mode
Drying process finish takes place on elapsing a set amount of time, independently
on measurement result.
17.6. Drying mode analysis
For the first case, the drying mode is an asymptote. Moisture content value remains
constant even after long drying time. Using this drying mode makes determination
of humidity easy. The measurement result is always referred to constant value of
asymptote. The result corresponds easily and it is not difficult to select a proper
criterion of finish mode
For the second case the drying process is quick at the beginning, next it stabilizes.
Moisture content value is never constant. Drying process mode may proceed as
follows:
The sample undergoes thermal decomposition, wherein evaporation takes place
and as a result the product weigh decreases. Evaporation of grease, oil, plastic or
other volatile materials may take much more time than in case of water. Difficult to
evaporate materials drop weight.
Result obtained using this mode may be optimistic:
• Lower temperature may slower material reaction.
• Selection of appropriate criterion may let the user recognize end of
analysis, within described drying step.
• Constant drying often assures good drying results.
• Maintaining start sample weight permanently (+10%....+20%).
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18. FUNCTIONS
- Weighing function
- Drying function
Willing to change the current working mode, the user shall press
button and
follow the bellow instruction.
Go to other sections of this manual to read information on function settings.
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19. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED BY MEANS OF QUICK MENU
Current drying parameters are displayed in a form of pictograms on the left. Willing
to perform the procedure in accordance with other parameters, the user shall enter
settings and modify the respective parameters values.
Entering drying process menu, the user shall set the following parameters:
- Drying process mode and drying process parameters,
- Drying process finish mode and finish mode parameters
- Unit for a displayed and printer result
- Interval for measurement printout, wherein the measurements are printed
during the drying process
Willing to change parameters settings, the user shall enter drying process by
pressing Function button.
19.1. Drying process mode and drying parameters
Upon entering settings for drying parameters, the user shall see word <MODE>
and a blinking word standing for mode type. Using arrow buttons select an
appropriate mode and press ENTER button to confirm. Upon confirmation the
program automatically proceeds to parameters settings.
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Drying process mode parameter takes the following values:
• Drying mode STANDARD
For standard mode, user shell set drying temperature for which a sample is to
be tested.
• Drying mode FAST
For quick mode, user shell set both, length of time for heating in a temperature
higher than the preset one and temperature for which a sample is to be tested.
Specific feature of this drying mode is fast increase of drying temperature in
short period of time.
When compared to the preset temperature, the drying temperature rises 30%
and it is maintained at this level for a specified amount of time, next it drops to
temperature value preset in drying mode parameters.
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CAUTION:
For Quick mode, the user shall set drying temperature and time of heating in 30%
higher temperature than the preset temperature. The time is counted form the
moment of reaching the respective temperature.
• Drying mode MILD
For mild mode, user shell set length of time within which moisture analyzer is to
reach specified temperature and temperature for which a sample is to be tested.
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• Drying mode STEP
For step mode, user shell set length of time for heating in temperature number one,
first step temperature, length of time for heating in temperature number two, second
step temperature and temperature for which a sample is to be tested.
CAUTION:
For Step mode, set step temperature „1” and „2” and temperature of drying, set also
time length for heating in particular indirect temperatures (1 and 2). Time for heating
in particular steps is counted from the moment of reaching a preset temperature for
a particular step.
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19.2. Auto off mode
Auto offf mode parameter takes the following values:
a1 - auto switch-off (weight change of 1mg / within time length of 10s)
a2 - auto switch-off (weight change of 1mg / within time length of 25s)
a3 - auto switch-off (weight change of 1mg / within time length of 60s)
a4 - auto switch-off (weight change of 1mg / within time length of 90s)
a5 - auto switch-off (weight change of 1mg / within time length of 120s)
- manual switch-off (upon pressing Start/Stop button.
Maximum time length for drying is 99 hours and 59 minutes. On
exceeding this time length the process ends automatically.)
- time-defined switch-off (Maximum time length is 99 hours and 59
minutes):
a - defined switch-off (weight change within balance range with accuracy
of moisture analyzer reading unit / within time length ranging from 1 to 120
seconds.)
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19.3. Unit of displayed and printed measurement
• Percent loss of weight,
Displays weight change recorded during drying process, expressed in percent,
• Part of dry mass obtained during drying process, expressed in percent,
Measurement result is part of mass that is remaining on a drying pan after
humidity content evaporation,
• Humid / dry ratio obtained as a result of drying process, expressed in
percent,
Measurement result is part of mass that evaporated from the dried sample
during drying process,
• Weight change
G
Measurement result is mass change recorded during drying process.
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19.4. Interval for measurement printout
Time interval between successive printouts of measurements, wherein the
printouts are performed in course of drying process. The time interval is
expressed in seconds, value range: 0 – 120 s.
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20. DRYING PROCESS PERFORMED WITH THE USE OF DRYING
PROGRAM LIBRARY
Moisture analyzer can record up to 100 drying programs. The programs may be
freely configured, recorded and used.
Willing to use a particular program for a drying process, the user shall:
1. Record procedure to moisture analyzer memory (read instruction in section
14.3. Drying programs).
2. Select the recorded program prior drying. Drying parameters shall be
updated to parameters recorded for the selected drying program.
or:
1. Enter data relating to a product/sample that is to be dried, edit product data
and set the recorded program as a drying program (read instruction in
section 14.2. Products)
2. Prior dying, select the entered product as a current one. Drying parameters
shall be updated to parameters recorded for the drying program that is
assigned to a selected product.
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