Decagon Devices AquaLab 4TE Operator's Manual page 59

librium and the accuracy of readings. When the instrument has fi n-
ished its read cycle, the water activity is displayed, the read time is
displayed, the spinning measurement icon is replaced by the Store
icon and, if enabled, you will hear a series of beeps.
Cautions!
• Never leave a sample in your AquaLab after a reading has
been taken. The sample may spill and contaminate the in-
strument's chamber if the instrument is accidentally moved
or jolted.
• Never try to move your instrument after a sample has been
loaded. Movement may cause the sample material to spill
and contaminate the sample chamber.
• If a sample has a temperature that is 4°C higher (or more)
than the AquaLab's chamber, the instrument will beep and
display a warning as shown below. Remove the sample until
it is at room temperature.
Although the instrument will measure warmer samples, the readings
may be inaccurate. Warm samples can cause condensation in the
9. Taking a Reading
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