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Sinar AP 6060 User Manual

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Whenever using this unit, remember to follow the
appropriate operating procedures.
For your reference/record:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Date Registration Card Mailed:
Version 2.0
SINAR AP MOISTURE ANALYZER
USER MANUAL
Read all instructions prior to operating your
TM
Sinar
AP Moisture Analyzer.
. ... .
13th May, 1993

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  • Page 1 SINAR AP MOISTURE ANALYZER USER MANUAL Read all instructions prior to operating your Sinar AP Moisture Analyzer. Whenever using this unit, remember to follow the appropriate operating procedures. For your reference/record: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Date Registration Card Mailed: ..

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page CONTENTS INTRODUCTION BASIC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 111:1 Measuring % Moisture Content 111:2 Measuring Sample Temperature 111:3 Using the ‘Average’ Moisture content facility 111:4 Measuring Hectolitre (Bushel) Weight 111:5 Using the Printer CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS IV:l % Moisture Content IV:2 Hectolitre (Bushel) Weight CALIBRATION TRANSFERS...
  • Page 3 The performance of this Moisture Analyzer is dependent on the correct use and instrument care by the customer. It is important check calibration (both commodity hardware) periodically and, if necessary, make adjustments following the procedure in this manual. The commodity calibration can be checked comparing Moisture Analyzer...

  • Page 4: Basic Principle Of Operation

    % moisture content, the AP measures sample temperature facilities hectolitre (bushel) weight tests. Each instrument is pre—calibrated for up to seven commodities either chosen from a standard package of programmes or selected from Sinar’s calibration library. calibration product optimised using bias...

  • Page 5: Iii Operating Instructions

    INTRODUCTION This, oscillating weight balance, which was developed from space technology, uses frequency measurement determine mass (weight in grams). The weight is measured by reference frequency, which varies with mass detected through electro—magnetic system processed computer. This weighing technique offers flexibility sample size allowing the use of samples between 20 and 240 grams.
  • Page 6 2.Oscillating Weight Balance Switch on Analyzer by pressing — — f) Press channel number (1—7), e.g. 2 g)Press %H 0. Moisture content will be displayed after 5 seconds, e.g. 14.5 h) Remove the sample cell and empty it. Notes on Instrument Use Do not tap or shake the filled sample cell as this will change the packing density.

  • Page 7: 111:2 Measuring Sample Temperature

    If the sample cell is not correctly mounted, the display will show Err. after %H 0 is pressed. If this appears on the display, remount sample cell firmly on to the interface. Switch the Analyzer of f and then on again before proceeding with your work.
  • Page 8 111.3 USING ‘AVERAGE MOISTURE CONTENT’ FACILITY A maximum of 254 samples can be averaged. If the AVER key, is held down, the display will show the number of measurements that have been made, e.g. When this key is released, the average % moisture content will be displayed, e.g.

  • Page 9: 111:5 Using The Printer

    remember to select the correct *Note: Always channel. hectolitre (bushel) weight readings can be adjusted for individual commodities(Section IV:2) that they read the same as reference samples. In order to change from hectolitre to bushel weight units vice versa Section VI:2 Changing Default Settings. To repeat the test, repeat steps a) to d).
  • Page 10 b) HOW TO START THE PRINTER Connect the Printer Cable to the RS232 Port on the left hand side of the Moisture Analyzer. Connect “D” type connector of the cable to the input of the Serial Printer. Switch on Printer. Switch on Moisture Analyzer.
  • Page 11 Press b485 Press 5 Press AVER Press CAL AUTO once Changing the Date (day/month/year) Switch on — — Press and hold ~ CAL. AUTO Press and hold AVER dAtE Press AVER fd 30 Enter date ‘(e.g. 30/10/92) Enter day (30), by pressing 3 followed by’O Press AVER [r.~...
  • Page 13 Press Press AVER Press 2’ twice omponent of the date be viewed corrected by pressing AVER. ‘6.When the date is correct Press~ _HI_ AUTO...
  • Page 14 IV:1 % MOISTURE CONTENT Sometimes it is useful to be able to adjust the moisture reading, (for instance, when a different oven test is used or when the particle size of a product is significantly different or when 2 instruments are checked against each other).
  • Page 15 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS kg/hi channel that has been adjusted. number Release the key and the display will show the adjustment that has been made.
  • Page 16 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS Note’: When the instrument leaves the factory the password is 123. However this can be changed as explained in Section Vi:4. order to check to see whether a channel ha,s been adjusted, proceed as follows: Display Shows, IV: 2 Switch on Press and hold ~ AUTO...
  • Page 17 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS Select channel No. (1—7) e.g. 1 CALJ Press and hold P.
  • Page 18 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS arrow keys make adjustment necessary for the particular product, e.g. if readings are to be increased by 0.5kg/hi, press 5 times. Press CAL AUTO The adjustment is now complete. In order to. see whether a channel has been adjusted, proceed as follows: Display Shows Switch on...
  • Page 19 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS other models included their respective user manuals.
  • Page 20 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS In order to transfer one calibration to an AP analyzer, proceed as follows: Display Shows Ensure both units are switched of f Connect the calibration transfer cable to the P2232 port on the left hand side of the Moisture. Analyzers. I_HI_ 3..
  • Page 21 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS After 6 seconds both units will display The transfer is now complete. units and remove cable. When the transfer is completed both units To transfer all 7 calibrations, to another AP Moisture Analyzer. will display Both units displaying HARDWARE SECTION On the sending unit press...
  • Page 22 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS that the sample and cell temperature are in equilibrium. Check temperature of grain using an accurate thermometer. Switch on instrument and press TEMP. The two readings should not differ by more than 1.5°C.

  • Page 23: Calibration Adjustments

    CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENTS The weight balance is checked using a sample that weighs 180 grams. Any 180g sample should read 64.5 kg/hI ±1.0 when lb/bu is pressed, kg/hi i.e. between 63.5 and 65.5. ‘The weight balance should be reset if 180 g weighs less than 63.5 kg/hi or greater than 65.5 kg/hi.

  • Page 24: Press And Hold

    Weight a) Procedure for Resetting Hardware Ensure cell is empty and hopper removed. Display Shows 1. Switch on. — — Press and hold ~ CAL. AUTO Enter password andpressP Press and hold ~ AUTO H.CAL 5.Press and hold AVER until analyzer bleeps. .______ 1= ‘I Fill the cell with a 180 gram capacitance reference...

  • Page 25: Press P

    Weight Enter Temperature Insert thermometer probe into grain and note reading, (eq 21.0°C) Press 2 Press 1 Pres’s 0 Press. TEMP 21.0 Press and hold %E 0 until analyzer bleeps. This completes the hardware resetting. Now check the temperature., weight and capacitance. b) Resetting the Weight Balance Only As.

  • Page 26: Vi:2 Changing Default Settings

    Weight 4. Press and hold AUTO H. CAL 5.Press 0 and press and hold P until analyzer bleeps. ° 6, Add a 180 gram sample to the cell. Press 1 and press and hold P 1 until analyzer bleeps. This completes the resetting of the weight balance only. Switch analyzer off and on, reload the 180 gram sample and and check the ib/bu reading to ensure it is 64.5 ±1 kg/hl.
  • Page 27 Weight 4. Press CAL AUTO 5. Press CAL again AUTO CO.PA TEMP this mode following keys have specific functions: thi.s key i.s hel.d down, the display changes from USA to Euro When — or vice versa. In Euro units the readings are °C for temperature and kg/hi for specific weight i.e.

  • Page 28: Vi:4 Changing The Password

    Weight Battery Low The alkaline batteries in your Moisture Analyzer should last for at least 8,000 readings or one years regular use. Indicator Battery Low Should the batteries begin to fail, warning signal will appear when the is switched on: instrument bitt will continue to flash on and off for a few...

  • Page 29: Vi:3 Replacement Of Batteries

    VI.3 REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES Display Shows 1. Switch on. 2. Press’ and hold AUTO 3. Enter password 123 and press P 4. Press’ and hold Q~ AUTO 5.. Press ~ again AUTO 6. Enter new password, 3 digits of your choice (if necessary use arrows, i.e.

  • Page 30: Vi:5 Routine Maintenance

    It can be changed as follows: VI: 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE it is. important that on a monthly basis, (or more frequent depending on the operating environment) the male and female interfaces are cleaned with Methanol or a similar solvent, using a piece of kitchen towel or other soft material.
  • Page 31 It can be changed as follows: If you have more than one Analyzer be sure to use each sample cell only with the instrument with which it was supplied. Each Analyzer is individually calibrated with its own sample cell. Ensure that both the instrument and the sample cell display the same serial number;...
  • Page 32 b)Serial Number Dimensions 164mm x 120mm. 325mm x Weight 1.8kg. Operating Environment Temperature 0 to +55 deg °C. Storage Temperature -20 deg C to +55 deg C; Humidity up to 95% non condensing. Construction Polyurethane Reaction Injection Moulding. Display 3.5 character. LCD 15mm high. Power Supply Four C size 1.5 volt alkaline batteries.

  • Page 33: Specification

    TE~MNI~AL SPECIFICATION Full Cell 290m1 volume. Bias Facility Moisture content and hectolitre (bushel) weight readings can be biased in increments of 0.1. Temperature °C or °F Specific Weight Hectolitre or Bushel weight readings.

  • Page 34: Main Parts Illustration

    TE~MNI~AL SPECIFICATION VIII MAIN PARTS ILLUSTRATION J”IOPPER. HOPPER SLIDE SENSOR BLOCK, TEMPERATURE SAMPLE. SAMFLE CELL MOUNTING WEIGHT BALANCE WEIGHT BALANCE COVE...
  • Page 35 TE~MNI~AL SPECIFICATION DIGITAL DISPLAY K’ E YB.
  • Page 36 TE~MNI~AL SPECIFICATION —~_..TEMP SENSOR CELL -For optimum reading the cell should be filled to level “A” (bottom of the plastic cell cap). -The sample should not cover the plastic cell cap or inaccuracies will be introduced. -Smaller samples are allowed and give slightly lower accuracy.

  • Page 37: Cross Section Op Sample Cell

    CROSS SECTION OP SAMPLE CELL ERROR CODE SUMMARY Error Code Explanat Recomme Err.0 than 20g) Remount sample Err. 1 Sample. weight too low cell firmly on to Sample cell correctly the interface mounted Use larger sample (greater Err. down changing ‘byte Err.2 capacitance Capacitance reading is too...
  • Page 38 APPENDIX I .Err.4High moisture reading low capacitance reading batt Battery low indicator Capacitance Check hardware reading too low for t’he If necessary, this can be calibration curve. rectified by shifting the (i.e. would calibration %M..C. be negative) ‘Check hardware Err..6 CommuniHcation, Check calibration.

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