SATO SK-960A Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing Sato's Moisture Checker Model SK-960A.
Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it in a safe place for future reference whenever necessary.
Before Use
SK-960A is designed to measure the electric resistance between two electrodes on the probe and display a value
that represents the moisture content. As it has temperature compensation function, you do not need to compensate
temperature against the measured value within 5 to 40°C. Note that powdered or granular objects cannot be
measured.
The displayed reading is not an absolute value but is relative to electric conductance. If the sample has a high
concentration of highly conductive substances such as salt or metals, the reading will be higher than the actual
moisture content. However, as long as these substances are in small quantities and are evenly distributed throughout
the sample, and so have little effect on the moisture content value, this device is useful for comparative examinations
after proper setting.
SK-960A has eight editable ranges including one standard range
(RANGE1) and seven users' ranges (RANGE2 to RANGE8).
By default, the setting values in all ranges are tentatively set that the
angle is 100 and the equilibrium is 0.0 as shown in the right graph. The
setting values can be individually changed in all ranges. Refer to "Setting
of Users' Ranges."
Note: The RANGE1 can also be edited but it is recommended to not to
change it for future convenience.
If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the battery.
Otherwise, the battery may leak resulting in malfunctions.
Names of Parts
Main body
Display
START key
(red)
AVE/OFF key
(blue)
+ (Plus) key
− (Minus) key
How to Use
1. Check that the electrode is clean. When the part is dirty, wipe it with a dried cloth.
2. Press START key and confirm that "L" (below the range) is displayed.
3. Press + or − key to choose the range from RANGE1 to RANGE8.
4. Apply the electrodes of probe to a sample (object to be examined), then press either START key or measurement
button on the probe.
Be sure to apply two electrodes to the sample with the same pressure, and the temperature difference
between the unit and the sample is fairly small.
Instruction manual for
Moisture Checker Model SK-960A
Probe
Measurement
button
Electrode
Resistance
Display content
Battery
Average value is shown
indicator
when "AVE." blinks
1
Graph: Relation between displayed
moisture value and resistance value
RANGE1 to 8:
Number of the range
TIME1 to 9:
Counts of measurements
after last display of average
Moisture content
Moisture