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CEM SMART System 5 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 600141 Rev.3...
  • Page 2 CEM Corporation SMART System 5™ is a trademark of CEM Corporation CEM is a registered trademark of CEM Corporation U.S. patent 4,291,775; 4,438,500; 4,457,632;...
  • Page 3 Leakage measured above the legal limit of 5 mW/cm should be reported to the CEM Service Department. This instrument utilizes high voltages and microwave radiation. Instrument service and repair should be performed only by those trained in repair and maintenance of high...
  • Page 4 To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, CEM cannot accept liability of any kind for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this manual. The final determination of the suitability and proper use of the instrument described herein, the accuracy of the information and data obtained from such use, and whether such use infringes any patents or the legal safeguards of others are the sole responsibility of the user.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................1 System Installation ...................3 External Printer ..................7 External Balance ..................7 Personal Computer or Serial Printer Setup ..........8 Instrument Description ................9 Sample Analysis ....................13 Sampling ....................13 Preparation ....................14 Weight ......................16 Holders .....................16 Application ....................18 Method Information .................22 Bias Identification ..................23 Determining Ash/COH for Processed Meats ...........25 Ash Contents of Meats ................26...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents (Continued) Print ......................137 Statistics .......................139 External Components ...................141 Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service ..........143 Cleaning Recommendations ..............143 Routine Maintenance ................143 Special Tools and Kits ................143 Troubleshooting ..................144 Error Messages ..................146 Standard Solution Test ................147 Microwave Leakage Measurement ............148 Intelli-Temp Calibration .................149 Intelli-Temp Verification ...............151 Service and Repair .................153...
  • Page 8 Introduction 5™ The CEM SMART System Moisture/Solids Analyzer is designed to provide a rapid moisture/solids analysis on a broad range of products. The patented weighing technology provides continuous weighing of the sample during the drying process. The system determines the precise time the sample is dry, and the moisture or solids content of the sample is then automatically calculated based on weight loss.

  • Page 10: System Installation

    If the instrument has been damaged in shipping, contact the freight carrier to report the damage and to file a damage report. Contact the CEM Service Department or the nearest subsidiary or distributor (page 4) to request service information. Verify that all accessories illustrated and listed in figure 1 are included.
  • Page 11 CEM Corporation Service Department P.O. Box 200 3100 Smith Farm Road Matthews, NC 28104 -5044 USA Within the continental United States Telephone: (800) 726-5551 Fax: (704) 821-4368 Outside the United States Telephone: (704) 821-7015 Fax: (704) 821-4368 Subsidiary Offices CEM Ltd.
  • Page 12 R eo rd er pa rt # 20 01 50 CE M Co rp or ati on P. O. Bo x 20 Ma tth ew s, NC 28 10 6 1- 80 0- 33 4- 63 17 (in NC : 1- 70 4- 82 1- 70 15 Te lex : 80 21 FA X: 70 4- 82...
  • Page 13 16. Refer to the “Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Service” section of this manual and perform the Standard Solution Test at least five times. Note: CEM Corporation recommends that the power cord be connected to an AC power outlet and the power switch remain in the “on” position at all times. After 15 minutes of idle time, the SMART System assumes a “sleep”...

  • Page 14: Instrument Description

    Interlock Assembly Air Shield Interlock Assembly Cavity Interlock Assembly Balance Internal Printer Display Keyboard Figure 2. Smart System Front View Instrument Description Display – displays menu choices, instructional messages and analysis results on a 1/4 VGA black and white screen Keyboard –...
  • Page 15 Figure 3. Smart System Keyboard Enter – Press to store entered parameters and data in the computer memory. Exit – Press to exit screen. Ready – Press to initiate current method for a test or to reset method for next test. Start/Pause –...

  • Page 16: External Printer

    Internal Printer Nameplate Power Switch Printer Power Dual Voltage Port Cord Selector External Receptacle Switch & Port Balance Fuses Port Figure 4. Smart System Rear View Fuses – prevent electrical power overload. Power Cord Receptacle – receives the female end of the power cord. Power Switch –...

  • Page 18: Sample Analysis

    • Weight – A consistent sample size helps ensure precision and accuracy. Most CEM applications specify a sample size of 2-5 grams, emphasizing the importance of a homogeneous sample. • Holders – Absorbent pads to which a sample can be applied are used for most analyses.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    Preparation Sample preparation is critical to achieving precise and accurate test results. The sample should be properly prepared to achieve repeatable moisture results between duplicate analyses of the same sample. Sample preparation is either a physical or chemical modification of the sample. Physical modification may be as simple as stirring or shaking the sample to ensure homogeneity or more complex such as particle size reduction, dilution or deaeration.
  • Page 20 This procedure requires a teflon basket and dry table salt (sodium chloride). Line a teflon basket (CEM p.n. 200090) with two square glass fiber pads. Place the lined basket on the balance of the Moisture/Solids Analyzer.

  • Page 21: Weight

    For low solids samples, three or four pads are used for absorption. CEM Round Sample Pad – The round pad is used as a collection pad for fat extraction and is recommended, but not required, for thermapad applications.
  • Page 22 • Absorbency – The pad material must be absorbent enough to form a wick for a liquid sample and to be a sample holder for more viscous type samples. • Density – The sample medium must have uniform density to guarantee that the moisture will volatilize rapidly and evenly, without causing residual heating.

  • Page 23: Application

    If the sample is an organic solvent-based liquid, special handling is required. Equipment and method modification may be required. CEM recommends using the SMART System Exhaust Kit when analyzing solvent based samples.
  • Page 24 Some metal based samples can be tested. If carbon black is present in a sample, it will heat very quickly and possibly burn even at low power levels. It is recommended that CEM Corporation or a local distributor be consulted prior to testing any solvent based sample.
  • Page 25 If the sample contains bound water such as an all-meat emulsion, cooked all-meat sausage, sausage with extenders, semi-dry sausage, or ham, place the sample on the end of the spatula and apply the sample to the middle of the pad. Then spread the sample around the pad in a circle to generate thermal heat.
  • Page 26 If the sample is a water-based liquid or solvent-based chemical, use a pipette to puddle the sample onto the pad(s). Cover the sample with an additional pad. A sufficient number of pads should be used to ensure that liquid samples do not drip onto the floor of the instrument cavity.

  • Page 27: Method Information

    Method Information Most water based samples should achieve constant weight settings in 1 - 3 minutes. The microwave power and temperature settings should be appropriate to the sample. The standard oven or vacuum oven temperature recommended in a reference method for the sample should be followed. If no reference method is available, a starting temperature of 100 °C should be programmed.

  • Page 28: Bias Identification

    Test this sample by both a standard method and the CEM microwave method. Perform at least ten tests by each method to check repeatability, then figure an average of the ten results.
  • Page 29 (A + B + C)/3 = Average Fat Bias The bias should be relatively less than 2.0% and must be added to the fat results from the SMART System 5 to produce results that correlate closely with official methods. Repeat this process on a regular basis to confirm that the bias is consistent.

  • Page 30: Determining Ash/Coh For Processed Meats

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

  • Page 31: Ash Contents Of Meats

    Ash Content Of Meats The following values should be helpful in establishing ash/carbohydrate factors for raw meats. Since the carbohydrate values for these meats are so low, the ash alone is usually adequate. Obviously, for meats with added salt, spice, cure, sugars, soy, etc., the ash/COH values will vary.
  • Page 32 Ash Content Of Meats (Continued) Moisture Protein Green Pork Material Spiced Ham Trmgs. 61.10 16.90 21.00 1.00 Lean Ham Trmgs. 63.80 17.70 17.50 1.00 Hamette 66.40 18.40 14.20 1.00 Corned Pk. Shldr. Mt. 61.80 15.00 20.00 3.20 A Shoulder Trmgs. 61.80 17.10 20.10...
  • Page 33 Ash Content Of Meats (Continued) Moisture Protein Cured Pork Material Clear Fat 18.10 2.30 78.10 1.50 DS Fat Backs 9.20 1.80 85.00 4.00 Smoked Pk. Skins 12.80 38.00 46.50 2.70 Bacon Ends and Pcs. 14.50 7.70 76.00 2.50 High Fat Cracklings 6.00 19.00 74.00...

  • Page 34: Methods Development

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

  • Page 36: Constant Weight

    3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs calculated. 4. MAX TIME: 10 mins 5. MAX TEMP: 110 C With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 6. MIN WT RANGE: 2.00 g 7. MAX WT RANGE: 4.00 g “1” to activate Quick Test.
  • Page 37 Press “3” to select and enter delta time. Quick Test Using the numeric keys, enter the delta 1. POWER: XXX% time 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs (1 - 60 seconds). Normally a differential 4. MAX TIME: 10 mins time interval of 10 - 15 seconds is used.
  • Page 38 Press “7” to enter a maximum weight Quick Test range. If using the default maximum weight range of 4.00 g, omit step 21. 1. POWER: XXX% 2. DELTA WEIGHT: X.X mg 3. DELTA TIME: XX secs Using the numeric keys, enter the 4.
  • Page 39 Using the operation keys below the arrows, SAMPLE ID: position the cursor on (select) the first number or letter of the sample identifi- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B cation. Press ENTER. Continue to position C D E F G H I J K L M N the cursor on each letter or number and O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z...
  • Page 40 The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis. READING BALANCE . . . As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the QUICK TEST time begins counting upward. The sample weight decreases as the moisture is removed.
  • Page 41 MENU PAGE Data Results Press the operation key below MAIN Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu Moisture: xx.xx% screen. Solids: xx.xx% Press READY to continue. MAIN FORM SAMPLE...

  • Page 42: Set Time

    6. STATISTICS sample is calculated and displayed. Press item number to select. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “1” to activate Quick Test. METHOD - QUICK TEST Quick Test Press the operation key below SET TIME.
  • Page 43 Press “2” to select and enter the sample Quick Test drying time. 1. POWER: XXX% Using the numeric keys, enter the run time 2. RUN TIME: 00:00 min:sec 3. MAX TEMP: 110 C (1 sec. - 99 min. 59 sec.). 4.
  • Page 44 Note: Weight compensation is designed for use Quick Test with samples having a buoyancy effect created by heat. It should be used (turned on) for 1. POWER: XXX% samples, such as milk, margarine, condiments, 2. RUN TIME: XX:XX min:sec 3. MAX TEMP: XXX C etc., which have a higher temperature when the 4.
  • Page 45 Lift the top cover of the SMART System QUICK TEST 5™. Place two glass fiber sample pads on Sample ID: xxxxxx the balance pan. Close the top cover. Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Press TARE. Wt: x.xxxxg Place pads on balance and press TARE.
  • Page 46 As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave QUICK TEST indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting down. The sample weight Sample ID: xxxxxx decreases as the moisture is removed. Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx During the drying time, the operation key below Moisture: xx.xx% SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to...
  • Page 47 Solids: xx.xx% samples using the same method. Press READY to continue. Press the operation key below MAIN MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT screen. CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3.

  • Page 48: Edit/Create Method

    Edit/Create Method The SMART System 5™ permits a variety of analysis programs, based on sample type. Moisture/Solids – The instrument performs a moisture/solids determination. Moisture/Fat – The instrument performs a moisture/fat determination. Dilution – The sample is diluted, and a dilution factor is used for the diluted sample result;...
  • Page 49 • Salad Dressing • Pet Food • Yogurt • Meat (Processed) To use a CEM preprogrammed method, refer to the Load Method section of this manual. To Edit a preprogrammed method, refer to the Edit Method section of this manual.

  • Page 50: Edit Method

    Edit Method CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 3. LOAD METHOD “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method 4. SETUP 5. PRINT screen. 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select. METHOD - XXXXXXXX Press the item number of the method to be edited.

  • Page 52: Create Method

    Moisture/Solids - Standard CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method 4. SETUP screen. 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select.
  • Page 53 10. Press “1” to select “Standard Test.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Standard Test 1. POWER: 0 % 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3.
  • Page 54 Note: The method test screen appears indicating XXXXXX the power, temperature and time. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Wt: x.xxxxg Place pads on balance and If Autotrack is turned off, a method press TARE. identification name or number is required. Press the operation key below ID.
  • Page 55 Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the XXXXXX balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx) : xx.x Time: xx:xx Lift the instrument cover. Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads.
  • Page 56 Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method. Press the operation key below MAIN Press READY to continue. MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT...

  • Page 58: Moisture/Solids - Wastewater - Tss

    Moisture/Solids - Wastewater - TSS CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method 4. SETUP screen. 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select.
  • Page 59 10. Press “2” to select “Wastewater.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE WasteWater 1. POWER: 0 % 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs 4.
  • Page 60 Note: The method test screen appears indicating XXXXXX the power, temperature and time. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: Sample: Wt: x.xxxxg Place filter on balance and If Autotrack is turned off, a sample identifi- press TARE. cation name or number is required.
  • Page 61 Press TARE. XXXXXX Sample ID: SAMPLE xx Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: Sample: Wt: x.xxxxg Place filter on balance and press TARE. VOLUME SAMPLE TSS Multiple Tare Lift the instrument cover. Place filter #1 on the balance pan.
  • Page 62 Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of filter #2. Continue the tare process until the filters for the total number of samples to be analyzed have been tared. TARING BALANCE . . . Note: Filters must be kept in the order in which they are tared for proper sample analysis.
  • Page 63 MG/Liter TSS: samples using the same method. Sample: Volume: 36. Press the operation key below MAIN Press READY to continue. MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT...

  • Page 64: Moisture/Solids - Wastewater - Tss/Tvss

    CEM Main Menu TSS/TVSS 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD 4. SETUP With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” 5. PRINT to activate the Edit/Create Method screen. 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select. METHOD - XXXXXXXX Press “1”...
  • Page 65 Press “2” to select “Wastewater.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE WasteWater 1. POWER: 0 % 2.
  • Page 66 Note: The method test screen appears indicating XXXXXX the power, temperature, volume and time. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Volume: Note: Press the operation key below VOLUME Wt: x.xxxxg to edit or enter a sample volume. Place filter on balance and press TARE.
  • Page 67 Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the XXXXXX balance icon indicates that the weight of the Sample ID xxxxxxxx sample pads has been tared. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Place filter in the funnel. With the vacuum Volume: source operating, pour the sample into the funnel.
  • Page 68 Press the operation key below REWEIGH. XXXXXX Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Note: Press the operation key below VOLUME Volume: to edit the sample volume. Wt: x.xxxxg Place filter on balance and press TARE. VOLUME REWEIGH Press the numerical key to select the proper Select Sample ID sample to be reweighed.
  • Page 69 Note: Press READY to continue analysis using the same method. MG/Liter TSS: MG/Liter TVSS: Volume: Press the operation key below MAIN Press READY to continue. MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT...

  • Page 70: Moisture/Solids - Dilution

    3. LOAD METHOD to ensure that the applicable external 4. SETUP balance is selected. 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press Press item number to select. “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method screen. METHOD - XXXXXXXX Edit/Create Method Press “1”...
  • Page 71 11. Press “3” to select “Dilution.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Dilution 1. POWER: 0 % 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs 4.
  • Page 72 Note: The method test screen appears indicating XXXXXX the power, temperature, time and ratio. Power: xxx % Note: Press the operation key below SOLIDS to Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx display the solids data rather than the moisture Ratio: xx.xxxx data on the screen.
  • Page 73 Place an empty container suitable for the Dilution (Ext) sample and diluent on the external balance. Wait for the weight to stabilize. Press TARE. Place empty container on external balance and press TARE. ABORT Wait for the SMART System to tare the weight of the container.
  • Page 74 28. Add the diluent to the sample in the Dilution (Ext) container on the external balance pan. 29. Wait for the weight to stabilize. Wt: 0.000g 30. Press READY. Add diluent to container and press READY. ABORT The instrument reads and records the weight of the sample and diluent.
  • Page 75 Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads. TARING BALANCE . . . XXXXXX Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the balance icon indicates that the weight of the Power: xxx % sample pads has been tared. Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx...
  • Page 76 Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method. Press the operation key below MAIN Press READY to continue. MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT...

  • Page 78: Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh - Internal Balance

    Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh - CEM Main Menu Internal Balance 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 4. SETUP 5. PRINT “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method 6. STATISTICS screen. Press item number to select.
  • Page 79 10. Press “4” to select “Syringe Weigh.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Syringe Weigh 1. POWER: 0 % 2.
  • Page 80 Note: The test screen appears indicating the XXXXXX power, temperature, and time. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Dry Time: xx:xx If Autotrack is off and a method identifi- cation name or number is required, press Wt: x.xxxxg the operation key below “ID.” Place pads on balance and press TARE.
  • Page 81 Lift the instrument cover. Remove the Syringe Weigh (Int) sample pads from the balance pan. Place the syringe containing the sample on the balance pan. Close the instrument cover. Remove sample pads. Place Press “READY.” filled syringe on balance and press READY. Note: Press the operation key below “Abort”...
  • Page 82 Lift the instrument cover. Remove the Syringe Weigh (Int) syringe from the balance pan. Press READY. Remove syringe and press READY. ABORT Place the sample pads with the sample on XXXXXX the balance pan. Close the instrument cover. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Press START.
  • Page 83 Note: Press READY to analyze additional Solids: xx.xx% samples using the same method. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the Press READY to continue. CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT...

  • Page 84: Moisture/Solids - Syringe Weigh - External Balance

    5. PRINT ensure that the applicable external balance 6. STATISTICS is selected. Press item number to select. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method METHOD - XXXXXXXX screen. Edit/Create Method Press “1” to create a new method.
  • Page 85 11. Press “4” to select “Syringe Weigh.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Syringe Weigh 1. POWER: 0 % 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3.
  • Page 86 Note: The method test screen appears indicating XXXXXX the power, temperature, and time. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx If Autotrack is turned off and a method Wt: x.xxxxg identification name or number is required, Place pads on balance and press the operation key below ID.
  • Page 87 Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads. TARING BALANCE . . . Ensure that the balance pan of the external Syringe Weigh (Ext) balance is free of any weight. Press TARE on the SMART System Clear external balance pan and press TARE.
  • Page 88 The instrument weighs the syringe and sample. READING BALANCE . . . Lift the SMART System5 cover. Remove Syringe Weigh (Ext) the pads from the balance pan. Remove the syringe from the external balance pan. Dispense sample on pads. Place empty syringe on external Dispense the sample from the syringe on balance and press READY.
  • Page 89 Place the sample pads with the sample on XXXXXX the balance pan. Close the instrument cover. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Press START. Wt: x.xxxxg Press sample and pads on balance and press START. EXTERNAL SYRINGE As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave XXXXX indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or...
  • Page 90 Note: Press READY to analyze additional samples using the same method. Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to end the analysis and return to the Press READY to continue. CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT CEM Main Menu 1.

  • Page 92: Moisture/Solids - Ash

    Moisture/Solids - Ash CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method 4. SETUP screen. 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select.
  • Page 93 10. Press “5” to select “Ash.” Moisture/Solids Analysis 1. STANDARD TEST 2. WASTEWATER 3. DILUTION 4. SYRINGE WEIGH 5. ASH Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Moisture/Ash 1. POWER: 0 % 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs 4.
  • Page 94 Note: The method test screen appears indicating XXXXXX the power, temperature, and time. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx If Autotrack is turned off and a method Wt: x.xxxxg identification name or number is required, Place pads on balance and press the operation key below ID.
  • Page 95 Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the XXXXXX balance icon indicates that the weight of the Sample ID xxxxxxxx sample pads has been tared. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Lift the instrument cover. Apply the Volume: sample in a thin, even layer to one of the sample pads.
  • Page 96 Press the operation key below REWEIGH. XXXXXX Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Wt: x.xxxxg Place pads on balance and press TARE. REWEIGH Press the numerical key to select the proper Select Sample ID sample to be reweighed. 1.
  • Page 97 Note: Press READY to continue analysis using the same method. Ash: xx.xx% Press the operation key below MAIN Press READY to continue. MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen. MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT...

  • Page 98: Moisture/Fat Or Moisture/Fat/Protein - Standard

    Moisture/Fat or Moisture/Fat/Protein CEM Main Menu -Standard 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press 4. SETUP 5. PRINT “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method 6. STATISTICS screen. Press item number to select.
  • Page 99 10. Press “1” to select “Standard.” Moisture/Fat 1. STANDARD 2. DILUTIONS 3. MODIFIED FAT Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Standard Moisture/Fat Moisture Parameters 1. POWER: 0% 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs 4.
  • Page 100 Note: Press the operation key below “Prev Page” Moisture/Fat to return to the fat parameters screen. 1. MAX TEMP: XXX C Press the numbers (1 - 3) and enter the 2. MIN WT RANGE: X.XXg 3. MAX WT RANGE: X.XXg appropriate method parameters.
  • Page 101 Wait for the instrument to tare the weight of the sample pads. The method test screen will reappear when the tare function is complete. TARING BALANCE . . . Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the XXXXXX balance icon indicates that the weight of the sample pads has been tared.
  • Page 102 When the drying time is complete, five short Data Results beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying either the % moisture or % solids as selected. XX.XX%M Press READY to redry sample or to analyze additional samples. Lift the cover and remove the pads from the balance pan.
  • Page 103 Note: Additional samples can be dried prior to XXXXXX redry of samples. Samples must be kept in proper order for redrying. Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Press the operation key below REDRY. Wt: x.xxxxg Place pads on balance and press TARE.
  • Page 104 Note: Press the operation key below FORM XXXXX FEED to advance paper from the internal printer. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data. XX.XX%F Press READY to continue. MAIN FORM MENU FEED DATA PRINT Press the operation key below SAMPLE Data Results WEIGHTS to display the weight data.
  • Page 105 Press the operation key below MAIN MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU to end the analysis and return to the MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT CEM Main Menu screen. CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD 4. SETUP 5. PRINT 6.

  • Page 106: Moisture/Fat Or Moisture/Fat/Protein - Dilutions

    5. PRINT to ensure that the applicable external balance is 6. STATISTICS selected. Press item number to select. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method METHOD - XXXXXXXX screen. Edit/Create Method Press “1” to create a new method.
  • Page 107 10. Press “2” to select “Dilutions.” Moisture/Fat 1. STANDARD 2. DILUTIONS 3. MODIFIED FAT Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Dilution Moisture/Fat Moisture Parameters 1. POWER: 0% 2. DELTA WEIGHT: 0.0 mg 3. DELTA TIME: 0 secs 4.
  • Page 108 Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this Dilution Moisture/Fat manual for instructions for entering method Fat Parameters parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time. 1. POWER: XXX% 2. DRY TIME: XX:XX min:sec Press the operation key below NEXT 3.
  • Page 109 Note: If the sample and diluent are to be weighed XXXXXX on a balance not connected to the SMART System , press the operation key below RATIO Power: xxx % to enter the dilution ratio. Temp (xxx): xx.x Time: xx:xx Ratio: 1:0000 Note: The applicable external balance must be...
  • Page 110 Place the sample in the container on the Dilution Moisture/Fat external balance pan. Add sample to container and press READY. ABORT The instrument reads and records the weight of the sample. READING BALANCE . . . Add the diluent to the sample in the Dilution Moisture/Fat container on the external balance pan.
  • Page 111 The instrument displays the weight of the Dilution Moisture/Fat (Ext) sample, the weight of the sample and diluent, and the dilution ratio. Press READY to continue the analysis. Sample Wt: xx.xxxg Sample + Dil Wt.: xx.xxxg Dilution Ratio: x.xxxx Press READY to continue. Lift the cover of the SMART System XXXXXX Place one round and two square glass fiber...
  • Page 112 The instrument reads and records the initial weight of the sample prior to beginning the analysis. READING BALANCE . . . As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or down for Set Time).
  • Page 113 AVERTISSEMENT L’installation incorrecte du filtre rond (coussinet) situé sur la partie supérieure de la chambre d’extraction peut exposer l’opérateur à une possible fuite ou vapo- risataion du solvent. De plus, le systeme d’extraction des matières grasses peut ètre endommagé résultant du passage des matières solides dans le système de distillation.
  • Page 114 When the drying time is complete, five short XXXXX beeps will be heard, and the Data Results screen will appear, displaying the % fat. Note: Press the operation key below FORM XX.XX%F FEED to advance paper from the internal printer. Press the operation key below DATA to display the analysis data.
  • Page 115 Press the operation key below MAIN MAIN FORM SAMPLE MENU to end the analysis and return to the MENU FEED WEIGHTS PRINT CEM Main Menu screen. CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD 4. SETUP 5. PRINT 6.
  • Page 116 5. PRINT to ensure that the applicable external balance is 6. STATISTICS selected. Press item number to select. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “2” to activate the Edit/Create Method METHOD - XXXXXXXX screen. Edit/Create Method Press “1” to create a new method.
  • Page 117 10. Press “3” to select “Modified Fat.” Moisture/Fat 1. STANDARD 2. DILUTIONS 3. MODIFIED FAT Press item number to select. MAIN PREV MENU PAGE Note: Press the operation key below PREV Modified Moisture/Fat PAGE to return to the moisture/fat mode screen. Moisture Parameters 1.
  • Page 118 Note: Refer to the QUICK TEST section of this Dilution Moisture/Fat manual for instructions for entering method Fat Parameters parameters for Constant Weight and Set Time. 1. POWER: 0% 2. DRY TIME: 00:00 min:sec Press the operation key below NEXT 3.
  • Page 119 Lift the cover of the SMART System XXXXXX Place one round and two square glass fiber sample pads on the balance pan (round pad Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x on bottom). Close the instrument cover. Time: xx:xx Press TARE. Wt: x.xxxxg Place one round and two square pads on balance and press TARE.
  • Page 120 Lift the cover of the SMART System5. Modified Moisture/Fat Remove the pads from the balance pan. Fold the square pads in half and place them Sample Wt: xx.xxxg in the extraction chamber of the Fat Extraction System. Place the round pad Place sample in Fat Extractor chamber.
  • Page 121 Wait for the SMART System to tare the weight of the sample pads. Lift the cover of the SMART System Remove the square sample pads from the balance pan. TARING BALANCE . . . Apply the sample in a thin, even layer to one of the square sample pads and cover the sample with the other square pad.
  • Page 122 As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave XXXXX indicators in the balance icon appear and the time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or Sample ID: xxxxxxxx down for Set Time). The sample weight Power: xxx% Temp (xxx): xx.x decreases as the moisture is removed. Dry Time: xx:xx Solids: xx.xx%...
  • Page 123 Press START. XXXXXX Power: xxx % Temp (xxx): xx.x Redry Time: xx:xx Ratio: x.xxxx Wt: x.xxxxg Place pads on balance and press TARE or press START to redry. REDRY As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave XXXXX indicators in the balance icon appear and the redry time begins counting down.
  • Page 124 Press READY to continue. MAIN PREV Press the operation key below MAIN MENU PAGE MENU to end the analysis and return to the CEM Main Menu screen. Data Results Sample ID: xxxxxxxxx Dry Time: xx:xx Moisture: xx.xx%...

  • Page 126: Load Method

    8. MILK Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items. NEXT PAGE When the CEM Main Menu returns to the screen, CEM Main Menu the selected method will be displayed. 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD Press READY to display the initial screen 3.

  • Page 128: Setup

    3. LOAD METHOD 4. SETUP calibration, system password, etc. 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press “4” to activate Setup. Press item number to select. Press “1” to activate the System Options METHOD - QUICK TEST screen.
  • Page 129 Using the numeric keys, enter the heater System Options temperature. Press ENTER. 1. AUTOTRACK ID: ON 2. AUTO PRINT: RESULTS The bar graph, which displays during a sample 3. AUTO START: OFF analysis, is designed to provide a visual represen- 4.

  • Page 130: System Information

    The System Information screen is for System Information information purposes only. This screen provides the system software version, the PIC software UNIT SN xxxxxx version, the electrical line frequency, the type of SOFTWARE VER: xxxxx PIC SOFTWARE VER: x.xx internal and external balance, etc. LINE FREQUENCY: xx Hz INTERNAL BALANCE: xxxxxxxx...

  • Page 131: Communication Port

    Press “4” to activate the Communication Setup Port screen. 1. SYSTEM OPTIONS 2. SYSTEM INFORMATION 3. PRINTER 4. COM PORT 5. CONTRAST 6. CLOCK 7. CALIBRATION 8. SECURITY Press item number to select. NEXT PAGE COM Port Press “1” to toggle and select the applicable baud rate for the communication 1.

  • Page 132: Clock

    Press “6” to activate the Clock screen. Setup 1. SYSTEM OPTIONS 2. SYSTEM INFORMATION 3. PRINTER 4. COM PORT 5. CONTRAST 6. CLOCK 7. CALIBRATION 8. SECURITY Press item number to select. NEXT PAGE 36. Press “1” to toggle and select the desired Clock date format –...

  • Page 133: Calibration

    Press “7” to activate the Calibration Setup screen. 1. SYSTEM OPTIONS 2. SYSTEM INFORMATION 3. PRINTER 4. COM PORT 5. CONTRAST 6. CLOCK 7. CALIBRATION 8. SECURITY Press item number to select. NEXT PAGE Calibrate Balance 45. Ensure that the balance pan is free of any weight.

  • Page 134: Security

    Lift the instrument cover. Place either a 10 Calibrate Balance gram or 50 gram weight. Close the instrument cover. Note: Press any key to abort the balance Add 10g or 50g and press READY. calibration. ABORT Note: Wait for the instrument to calibrate the balance with the applicable weight.
  • Page 135 Security permits the entry of a password to Security prevent unauthorized entry of programs into the instrument or unauthorized alteration of program parameters. Once a password is entered and 1. ACTIVATE PASSWORD 2. DEACTIVATE PASSWORD activated, new programs cannot be entered and 3.
  • Page 136 60. Press “2” to deactivate an entered Security password. 1. ACTIVATE PASSWORD 2. DEACTIVATE PASSWORD 3. CHANGE PASSWORD Press item number to select MAIN MENU 61. Using the operation keys below the arrows, ENTER PASSWORD: select the first letter or number of the password to be deactivated.
  • Page 137 67. Using the operation keys below the arrows, OLD PASSWORD: select the first letter or number of the old password. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 68.

  • Page 138: Company Name

    78. Press the operation key below PREV Security PAGE to return to the Setup screen. 1. ACTIVATE PASSWORD 2. DEACTIVATE PASSWORD 3. CHANGE PASSWORD Press item number to select MAIN PREV MENU PAGE 79. Press the operation key below NEXT Setup PAGE.

  • Page 139: Delete Method

    85. Press “2” to activate the Delete Method Setup screen. 1. COMPANY NAME 2. DELETE METHOD 3. SERIAL OPTIONS 4. UNIT SN 5. CALIBRATE Intelli-Temp Press item number to select. PREV PAGE Delete Method 86. Press the number of the method to be deleted.

  • Page 140: Serial Options

    4. INITIAL WEIGHT: 5. FINAL WEIGHT: 96. Press the operation key below MAIN 6. END WEIGHT: MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu. 7. DIFF WEIGHT: 8. INIT LIQUID VOL: Press item number to select or NEXT PAGE for more menu items.

  • Page 141: Unit Serial Number

    Refer to the Maintenance, Trouble- shooting and Service section of this manual for calibration procedures. Press item number to select. 106. Press EXIT to return to the CEM Main PREV Menu. PAGE...

  • Page 142: Print

    Print CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD Press “5” to print sample results or method 3. LOAD METHOD parameters or to view sample results. 4. SETUP 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select. METHOD - QUICK TEST Press “1”...
  • Page 143 Using the numeric key(s), enter the number Select Sample ID of the sample for which results are to be viewed. 1. SAMPLE XX 2. SAMPLE XX 3. SAMPLE XX Note: Press the operation key below NEXT 4. SAMPLE XX PAGE for additional samples. 5.

  • Page 144: Statistics

    Statistics CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD Press “6” to access the statistics screens 3. LOAD METHOD and menu. 4. SETUP 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS Press item number to select. METHOD - QUICK TEST Press the applicable number for the method...
  • Page 145 CEM Main Menu 16. Press the operation key below MAIN 1. QUICK TEST MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD screen. 3. LOAD METHOD 4. SETUP 5.
  • Page 146 Canon Bubble • Epson Color 740 - Available from CEM Corporation and requires no setup. To install the Epson Color 740, follow the procedures outlined below. Refer to the manual shipped with the printer for illustrations and explanation of the terminology used.
  • Page 147 Outlined below are default values for compatible external balances. Denver Instrument: 300 Baud No Parity 8 Data Bits 2 Stop Bits Mettler: 2400 Baud Even Parity 7 Data Bits 1 Stop Pit Sartorius: 1200 Baud Odd Parity 7 Data Bits 1 Stop Bit Scientech: 2400 Baud...
  • Page 148 Personal Computer Items Required: Desktop or Notebook Computer Windows 98 or Higher Operating System Microsoft Word or Excel Software Null Modem Cable (9-pin Connection Cable) Connections Turn the SMART System and computer off. Connect the 9-pin connection cable to the right port on the back of the instrument labeled “PC Port.”...
  • Page 149 Select a directory (default directory is Windows). Type a “file name” (maximum 8 characters), followed by “.”, followed by a three-character extension. CEM recommends using a unique extension for the file name to assist in file identification. Using the mouse, click “OK.”...

  • Page 150: Maintenance, Troubleshooting And Service

    Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Service The following information covers routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting. For detailed instructions concerning service and repair, contact the CEM Service Department or the nearest subsidiary or distributor. Cleaning Recommendations Clean the interior of the SMART System cavity with warm, soapy water applied with a soft cloth.

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

    • Balance Calibration • Microwave Power Measurement • Standard Solution Test • Analytical Method (verify analysis method) – If necessary, contact the CEM Applications Department or the nearest subsidiary or distributor. A qualified service technician, using standard troubleshooting techniques, should be able to identify and resolve operational problems.
  • Page 152 Faulty balance. Contact CEM Service. Readings Balance Displays Faulty balance. Contact CEM Service. Incorrect Weight IR Reads Negative Faulty IR sensor. Contact CEM Service. Number(s) Instrument Top Cover Gas spring installed improperly or faulty gas Difficult to Close or spring. Contact CEM Service.

  • Page 153: Error Messages

    The above messages indicate component failure. If any of these error messages appear on the screen, turn the SMART System off. Do not attempt further operation. Call the CEM Service Department or the nearest subsidiary or distributor. THERMAL OVERLOAD The Thermal Overload error message indicates that a door interlock switch is improperly adjusted or that the cooling fan is not operating properly.

  • Page 154: Standard Solution Test

    Check microwave leakage during test. 4. LATEX 5. WATER BASED CHEM 6. MEAT RAW Note: CEM Standard Solution is formulated to 7. CHEESE 8. MILK yield results of 7 - 11% solids. Upon installation, the test should be performed five (5) times.

  • Page 155: Microwave Leakage Measurement

    Leakage should not exceed 5 mW/cm . If the instrument shows excessive microwave leakage, do not attempt further operation. Contact the CEM Service Department or the nearest CEM subsidiary or distributor. Microwave test meters are available from CEM Corporation. CEM does not...
  • Page 156 CEM SMART System Intelli-Temp Calibrator (p.n. 159695). Prior to calibration, the calibrator METHOD - QUICK TEST must be preheated. With the CEM Main Menu displayed, press Setup “4” to activate Setup. Press the operation key below NEXT 1. SYSTEM OPTIONS 2.
  • Page 157 Temperature: 130.0 Scaler: x.xxxx Press EXIT to return to the CEM Main Menu. Calibration complete. To record new scaler, press PRINT. MAIN PREV MENU PRINT PAGE CALIBRATE...

  • Page 158: Intelli-Temp Verification

    Intelli-Temp™ Verification CEM Main Menu 1. QUICK TEST The SMART System Intelli-Temp temperature 2. EDIT/CREATE METHOD 3. LOAD METHOD feedback system permits rapid temperature 4. SETUP measurement of the sample during the drying 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS processin order to adjust microwave power delivery.
  • Page 159 CEM Service Department or the nearest 3. LOAD METHOD 4. SETUP subsidiary or distributor. 5. PRINT 6. STATISTICS Press the operation key below MAIN MENU to return to the CEM Main Menu. Press item number to select. METHOD - XXXXXXXX...

  • Page 160: Service And Repair

    If damage to the SMART System is detected, do not attempt further instrument operation. Contact the CEM Service Department or the nearest subsidiary or distributor. CEM Limited, LLC Service Department P.O.
  • Page 161 WARNING To avoid possible electrical shock or exposure to microwave energy, disconnect the instrument from the electrical outlet prior to any disassembly procedures. Mise en garde Pour éviter toute possibilité d’une décharge électrique ou une exposition aux micro-ondes, débrancher l’instrument de la prise de courant avant toutes procédures de désassasemblage.

  • Page 162: Specifications

    Specifications Moisture/Solids Range: 0.01% to 99.99% in liquids, solids and slurries. 0.01% resolution. Balance: 50 gram capacity, 0.1mg readability Microwave Power: 150 - 300 with active control Program/Data Storage: 100 methods and 300 results Standard Software: Constant Weight and Time, Fat, Moisture, TS, TSS, TVSS, Dilution, and Syringe Weigh Data Entry:...

  • Page 163: Warranty

    Warranty What Is Covered: CEM Corporation warrants that the instrument will be free of any defect in parts or workmanship and will, at its option, replace or repair any defective part (excluding consumables) or instrument. For How Long: This warranty remains in effect for 365 days from date of delivery to the original...

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