Table of contents 1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............. 7 2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ............8 2.1. Definitions of signals and warning signs ........... 8 2.1.1 Warning descriptions .................. 8 2.1.2 Warning signs .................... 8 2.2. Safety information .................. 9 2.3. Intended use ..................10 2.4.
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11.2. Means of correct weighing procedure ............. 32 11.3. Leveling ..................... 33 11.4. Zeroing ..................... 34 11.5. Tarring ....................34 11.6. Additional parameters on weighing process ..........35 11.7. Minimum Sample Weight ..............37 11.8. Cooperation with titrators ..............41 12.
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18.3. Printouts in drying mode ..............83 18.4. Report from completed drying process ........... 86 18.5. Means of carrying out drying process ............. 87 18.6. Chart of drying process ................ 92 19. DATABASES..................94 19.1. Processes carried out on databases ............95 19.2.
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23.10. Compatibility with MAC/MAX series ........... 129 23.11. Sensors sensitivity ................. 130 23.12. Proximity sensors delay ..............130 23.13. Autotest ..................130 23.14. Start logo ..................131 23.15. Export system events ..............131 24. UPDATE ..................131 25. SYSTEM INFORMATION ..............132 26.
1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION MA 60.3Y MA 200.3Y Type Reading unit 0.1 mg 1 mg Max. capacity 60 g 200 g Moisture reading 0,0001% 0,001% accuracy Tare range - 60 g - 200 g Max. sample 60 g 200 g mass Repeatability of moisture content +/-0,05% (sample ~ 2g), +/-0,01% (sample ~10g)
2. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 2.1. Definitions of 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.
2.2. Safety information CAUTION! The use of moisture analyzer MA 3Y 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 abide by while operating the device.
MA 3Y ensures fast and precise determination process of water content in a tested sample, and application of touch screen display considerably simplifies operation and improves functionality of the moisture analyzer.
Remember that some of tested samples may become dangerous if heated (appearance of poisoning vapours, danger of ignition or explosion). Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series is not intended for dynamic weighing. Even if small amounts of a sample are added to taken off the weighing pan, the mass...
Use of a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series conversely to safety principles and user manual guidelines may be hazardous to operator’s health and life. It is...
2.9. Staff competence Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series 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.
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.
4.2. Unpacking Carefully remove the moisture analyzer from its packaging, remove the plastic and foil transport protective elements. Gently place the moisture analyzer in its intended place of use. Assembly the components of drying chamber, following guidelines from below figure: Assembling moisture analyzer components: 1.
4.3. Level setting The moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features an electronic level control system (and thus no external level). After software startup enter the leveling application and follow moisture analyzer prompts to carry out the leveling procedure.
4.5. Cleaning Remember to unplug the moisture analyzer from mains before any cleaning activities. Clean the moisture analyzer using a damp cloth by gentle rubbing contaminated places. Remember to remove the drying pan from the drying chamber before its cleaning. Cleaning the drying pan assembly while installed may damage instrument’s measuring system, thus remove it from the cross- shaped holder.
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Usage: 1. Lack of additional sources of vibration Terminal located elsewhere than the weighing bench eliminates vibrations being a result of operation. This ensures stable working conditions for balances with the highest. No specific weighing benches are needed. 2. Comfort of weighing in fume cupboards and laminar flow cabinets Wireless connection between a terminal and a weighing module positively influences weighment process making it more comfortable and safer.
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Main window of a wireless connection solution features two extra icons when compared to a standard design: 1. battery charge status icon 2. wireless connection icon Operation and functions are identical like for standard design balances. Icons description Battery charge status icon: No.
Press powering key located on the upper right section of • terminal’s overlay. Within a few seconds, the RADWAG OS starts loading, which is signaled by flickering red diode ON/LOAD. On completing the startup procedure, the instrument’s displays main •...
CAUTION: Remember to start the moisture analyzer up with no load on the drying pan. 5.1. Temperature stabilization period of time One must wait until the thermal stability of the balance has been reached before carrying out a weighing process. In case of balances that were stored in low temperature (wintertime) it takes about 4 hours to acclimatize and heat before being plugged to mains.
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Description Switching the instrument ON / OFF Zeroing Tarring Sending measurement result to a connected printer or computer Function key (entering instrument’s menu) Working mode selection, (programmable key) User profile selection, (programmable key) Adjustment, (programmable key) - 23 -...
7. SOFTWARE STRUCTURE The structure of moisture analyzer’s main menu is divided into function groups. Each group comprises parameters grouped by their reference. Description of each menu group is provided further in this user manual. List of groups - Parameters Moisture analyzer’s main menu is accessed by pressing SETUP function key or soft key located in the bottom tool bar of terminal’s display.
8. SOFTWARE MAIN WINDOW 8.9. Weighing window The software’s main window is divided into 4 main sections: The upper part of the touch screen display contains data on active • working mode, logged operator, date, time, active connection to a computer and current level status.
Below the workspace there is a set of soft keys: • Caution: The user can declare the presence of function (quick access) keys. Declaring process is described in point 16.3 of this user manual; 8.10. Drying window The application window is divided into 4 main sections: The upper part of the touch screen display contains data on active •...
Under which there is a grey coloured workspace containing additional data • on carried out activities Caution: Data contained in the workspace is optionally configurable. Configuring process is described in point 16.4 of this user manual; The field may contain data on drying parameters’ settings, and current •...
To return to the standard means of displaying a drying result, again tap the white coloured field with visible drying result. The display returns to its default size. 9. LOGGING Full access to moisture analyzer’s parameters and editing databases requires logging to instrument’s software as an operator with <Administrator>...
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Access level Software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series provides four access levels: administrator, advanced operator, operator and none (anonymous logging). On switching on, the display is constantly active, enabling carrying out measuring processes. These measurements, however, cannot be saved in moisture analyzer’s database unless a user with at least minimal access level...
10. OPERATING USER MENU MA 3Y series features a touch screen display which makes moving through software menu very simple and intuitive. Pressing a function key, a soft key or area on the display initiates an assigned function or process.
10.2. Return to weighing mode Changes introduced in moisture analyzer’s memory are automatically (and permanently) saved on returning to displaying the main window. Procedure: - Press key for a few times, until the software returns to displaying the main window. - press soft key in the upper bar on the display.
pennyweight [dwt] Taele Hongkong [tlh] Taele Singapur [tls] Taele Tajwan [tlt] Taele Chiny [tlc] Momme [mom] Grain [gr] Newton Tical [ti] 11.2. Means of correct weighing procedure In order to ensure long lasting use of a moisture analyzer, correct and reliable measurement of loads, follow below procedures: ...
11.3. Leveling A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features an electronic level control system – AutoLEVEL System: The AutoLEVEL System in MA 3Y series continuously monitors level status during moisture analyzer operation. The level status is signaled in the upper right corner of terminal’s display.
11.4. Zeroing In order to zero mass indication press key. The mass indication on the display should equal zero, and precise zero stability markers should appear. Zeroing process is tantamount to determining new zero point recognized by the moisture analyzer as precise zero. Zeroing is possible only in stable status of display indication.
PROCEDURE 1 - on taking the tarred load off moisture analyzer’s weighing • Press ZERO key • The NET marker is deleted, and new zero point of the moisture analyzer is determined PROCEDURE 2 - when the tarred load in on moisture analyzer’s weighing •...
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SINGLE, • mass value stored in instrument’s memory on single pressing of TARE key, the following pressing of TARE key determines new value of tare. Selection of product or packaging with assigned tare value causes automatic deleting the previously assigned tare value; SUM OF ACTIVE, •...
<Databases/Minimum samples> are accessible only for an authorized “RADWAG” personnel. Should balance operator use the minimum sample mode, and data on minimal sample weight are not entered to balance menu, then please contact the local representative of “RADWAG” company. - 37 -...
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Means of setting a method of minimum sample determining is described in point 27.9. of this user manual: <Databases /Minimum sample>. RADWAG authorized personnel is only authorized to add new values of minimum samples. Weighing with application of <MINIMUM SAMPLE> mode...
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threshold, then the <Minimum sample> mode has to be enabled in the additional setting of the weighing mode. Procedure: 1. Press grey coloured workspace 2. The display indicates menu: Settings, Keys, Information, Printouts and Profiles 3. Select menu <Settings> - additional options on weighing process 4.
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(it is displayed two weeks before the determined expiry date). The validity term of the minimum sample has expired. Changes are needed in the minimum sample settings. Only authorized RADWAG personnel can change the minimum sample settings. - 40 -...
Caution: If more than one reference tare value is programmed (with corresponding minimum sample mass) then the indicated value automatically moves to a range corresponding to the weight of the tarred container. At the same time the required minimum mass is changed. 11.8.
12. ADJUSTMENT Moisture analyzers MA 3Y series feature adjustment (calibration) option, which ensures their correct measurement accuracy. Menu <ADJUSTMENT> contains functions controlling operation of moisture analyzer’s adjustment process, including options: 12.1. External adjustment External adjustment is carried out using an external adjustment weight, with appropriate accuracy and mass relating to moisture analyzer’s type and...
12.3. Temperature adjustment Temperature adjustment is carried out with a dedicated kit, that is an optional equipment of the moisture analyzer MA 3Y series. 1. Thermometer 2. Thermometer holder and drying chamber shield Adjustment of the drying chamber temperature is a process carried out for the...
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chamber of a moisture analyzer. Before starting temperature adjustment process, place the temperature calibration kit inside the drying chamber, following below diagrams: Step 1. Remove from the drying chamber the following: • disposable pan • drying pan handle • cross-shaped holder •...
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Before starting the temperature adjustment process, close drying chamber lid and follow below process descriptions: Enter submenu group <Adjustment>. Start <Temperature adjustment> application by pressing field with its name. The moisture analyzer displays a message box on procedure start, and data on the process (step number, current temperature value, heating time, burn-in (heating) time).
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After 8 minutes, the system opens a window with an on- screen numeric keyboard. Using the on-screen keyboard insert the current temperature value of the moisture analyzer, that is indicated on the external control thermometer. Press <Accept> key to proceed to the following adjustment step.
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12.4. Drying chamber test Parameter <Drying chamber test> enables monitoring the temperature as indicated by the moisture analyzer’s internal thermometer. The testing procedure is carried out using a dedicated kit, available as optional equipment of the moisture analyzer. Means of assembling the testing kit is described in the previous point (temperature adjustment).
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After test completion (i.e. after testing time) the software displays window with an on-screen keyboard for entering the temperature value as specified on the external thermometer of the temperature adjustment kit. Enter and accept the temperature value. The software displays a window on test summary.
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An example of a report from drying chamber test: --------- Drying chamber test --------- Start time 2012.10.30 13:57:05 Balance model MA 3Y.NH Balance ID 1352 Adjustment kit no. Target temperature 120 °C End temperature 119 °C Measured temperature 121 °C Permissible error +/- 3 °C...
Data selected for printing are printed on each release of a report from mass adjustment process. Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables comprising in a GLP report the following information and signs: adjustment (adjustment mode) ...
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If internal procedures of an organization require maintaining complete documentation from all carried out adjustment processes, then the list with records on adjustment should be periodically printed and filed. Searching for adjustment record Moisture analyzer enables searching for a specific record from completed adjustment processes.
13. USERS Menu “Users” contains list of operators, who are authorized to operate the moisture analyzer. The following data can be defined for each moisture analyzer operator: Name Code Password Access level Language Profile ...
14. ACCESS LEVEL Access level in a moisture analyzer determines scope of activities that a user can carry out. This menu can only be modified by an Administrator. Anonymous user An Administrator can grant access level to a moisture analyzer’s user who is not logged in (i.e.
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Databases The Administrator is also authorized to set access level required to modifying each of the databases. Procedure: Enter group of parameters < Access level>, select option < Databases>, and set desired access level: Guest, User, Advanced User, Administrator for each of the databases.
15. PROFILES A Profile is a data pack determining: o functioning of working modes, e.g. weighing and drying, o type of data displayed during working mode operation, o active function keys, o accessible set of measuring units o mandatory criteria for moisture analyzer’s speed of operation and measurement stability, The software enables creating numerous profiles, which in practice provides: o each user to create their own and individual operating environment...
Caution Adding a profile is only enabled after logging in as an Administrator . Deleting a profile Procedure: Enter moisture analyzer’s main menu by pressing Setup key, • Enter submenu < Profiles>, • Press and hold an entry with profile name that should be deleted, •...
15.3. Settings Name On entering this option, the display opens a message box with keyboard. Insert name of a profile and accept it by pressing key. The name is assigned to the profile. Default working mode On entering this option the user can select a specific working mode, which is set as default in a profile.
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FILTER Each measurement signal before being displayed is electronically processed for the purpose of obtaining corrected parameters specific for stable measurement result, i.e. ready to read. In a specific extend a user can influence the range of signal processing by selecting an appropriate FILTER value.
Last digit The function determines visibility of the last decimal place indicated on measurement result. The functions provides three settings: Always: all digits are constantly visible − Never: last digit is blanked − When stable: last digit is displayed only on stable measurement −...
16. WORKING MODES – general information A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series in its standard version features the following working modes: Weighing Means of operation: weight of a load is determined through an indirect measurement. A moisture analyzer measures gravitational acceleration force which attracts the load.
o Select name of a desired working mode, and press it 16.2. Parameters related to a working mode Each working mode has programmable parameters determining its functioning. Procedure of determining these parameters: 1. Press grey coloured workspace area 2. Below menu is displayed: o <Settings>...
Caution: It is possible to view user manual saved to device memory. In order to take advantage of such function help button must be placed on a tool bar. 16.3.1. Proximity sensors The balance comprises two proximity sensors enabling wave control of the balance therefore the user does not have to either press any key on the overlay or touch the screen.
16.5. Printouts Menu printouts comprises two separate sections. The first one is standard printouts, the other one is non-standard printouts. Standard printout comprises three internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout. If option NO is selected, then the variable is disabled, i.e.
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− Supplementary weighing unit − Mass − Non-standard printout o FOOTER − Working mode − Date − Time − Balance type − Balance ID − User − Level status − Client − Warehouse − Product − Packaging − Universal variable 1 … 5 −...
− Gross – main measuring unit (adjustment unit) − Current result – currently displayed measuring unit − Supplementary unit – supplementary measuring unit − Mass – main measuring unit (adjustment unit) Non-standard printout Non-standard printout a printout may contain: TEXTS and VARIABLES (which are acquired from the software on printout).
SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR DRYING This section of the MA 3Y user manual contains data on setting optimum test results during drying processes. There are hints for selection of appropriate drying parameters for various materials and substances. 17.1.1. Means of moisture content measurement on a moisture...
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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.
evaporating surface. Initial filter drying necessary only case measurements which require very high accuracy. Substances with structure of leather or temperature sensitive In case of such substances it is proved to 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.
17.2. SELECTION OF DRYING PARAMETERS 17.2.1. Selecting optimum sample mass Sample mass influences accuracy measurement result 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.
Only after some time, the temperature is lowered to the set value, and maintained until completing drying process. 17.2.4. Selecting drying mode The software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables selecting one of four drying modes: • Standard • Quick •...
The second criterion is loss in mass (less than 1 mg) in defined amount of time. Automatic finish mode (Auto switch off mode) MA 3Y operator can choose between various types of finish modes: - Automatic 1 (change 1mg/10s) - Automatic 2 (change 1mg/25s)
- Test (enables adjusting finish mode parameters to a tested sample) Automatic finish mode – user defined criterion (mass/time) MA 3Y 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).
1. Setup – access to moisture analyzer’s menu 2. Database of drying programs – selection of drying programs 3. Database of products – selection of products from corresponding database 4. Drying chart – previewing chart from drying process (active during drying process only) 5.
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This field enables setting finish mode criterion, and its parameters (depending on selected option). Field enables setting type of data previewed on the display during drying process, and printed on a connected printer. It also enables setting printing time interval of moisture content value in dried product. CAUTION: Option disabled if active drying profile is selected from database of drying modes/programs.
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After selecting desired mode, accept the choice. The software returns to displaying the previous window, and displayed data refer to selected drying mode. Set drying parameters to user needs by pressing a field with parameter name, which opens for editing. An instance of window for editing drying temperature value.
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ATTENTION: For the fast and step mode the drying time in overdrive temperature (step mode) or particular thresholds (fast mode) should be set. The time is counted from the moment of reaching the temperature for the particular threshold. (Use only when applicable). FINISH MODE Select and set finish mode parameters by pressing dedicated soft key on moisture analyzer’s display.
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The software returns to displaying the previous window, and displayed data refers to selected finish mode. Set parameters to user needs by pressing a field with parameter name, which opens for editing. An instance of window for editing mass change ratio. Insert desired mass value using the on-screen numeric keyboard, and accept entered value.
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PRINTOUT Select and set parameters of printout and printing interval by pressing dedicated soft key on moisture analyzer’s display. After pressing, a new window is opened for determining printed parameter and printing interval. Press field with parameter name to change its value.
18.2.2. Use of menu <Settings> After entering the moisture analyzer settings, the user can define all drying parameters, and main data for printing completed measurements (data type, time interval between printing the following measuring data). The data is definable in one menu window. Procedure: 1.
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Mandatory - option enabled, the display shows a bar graph demonstrating graphic visualization of sample mass in relation to mass value saved in the database of products. It is a sample mass and its tolerance limits set in the software. Before applying this option, add a product in the database, including data on sample mass and its checkweighing limits.
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Assign <Checkweighing thresholds> option to one of the quick access • keys displayed in the bottom bar Return to drying mode • Press < Checkweighing thresholds> soft key and insert the value of • Low Threshold and High Threshold. Return to drying mode. After displaying <PREPARE SAMPLE>...
Caution: The checkweighing thresholds and target mass options may function simultaneously during drying process. In such case, the tolerance field is realized by Min and Max thresholds, and the bar graph indicates target mass marker. On entering the database and selecting a product, which has the target mass value and Min &...
The software automatically adds a new entry to the database and immediately enters its editing mode. Fill in all mandatory parameters on a new drying product. List of data definable in a drying program: 1. Name: on pressing the name field, a new window is opened for entering name of a drying program 2.
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Standard printout comprises three internal sections featuring different variables. For each variable set option YES to include it in a standard printout. If option NO is selected, then the variable is disabled, i.e. it is not printed. PROCEDURE: 1. Press field with name of a template to be edited (Header – Weighing – Footer) and select variables to be printed 2.
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− Unit − Printout interval − Universal variable 1 … 5 − Initial mass − Empty line − GLP report − Non-standard printout o WEIGHING − Dashes − Date and time − Drying time − Product − Current result − Drying time and result −...
18.4. Report from completed drying process On completing each drying process a report is generated. The report is saved in the database < Drying reports>. The files are named by their date and time (hour) of carried out process. An instance of a report from drying process: ---------------------------------------- Start date 2012.06.25...
18.5. Means of carrying out drying process Bottom section of moisture analyzer’s main display features three pictograms, which indicate current drying mode settings. If these parameters are incorrect, they should be changed in a way , that are correct for a dried sample that is tested. Means of setting drying parameters is described in the previous point of this user manual.
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If drying parameters are correct, a user can proceed to testing process. Press key to start drying process. The software of a moisture analyzer displays commands aiding its operation and functioning. A user should follow displayed commands. This means ensures correct sample preparation for drying, and correct moisture content analysis of a sample.
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The display indicates initial mass of tested sample. In order to ensure stable measurement conditions, it is recommended to close the drying chamber’s lid before tarring the indication. Press key to tare drying pan mass, and save its mass in moisture analyzer’s memory.
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On stabilization of measurement result (indicated by stability pictogram on terminal’s display) close the weighing chamber’s lid. The software automatically starts drying procedure. The moisture analyzer starts drying process according to pre-set parameters and the display indicates data on carried out process. During the drying process the moisture analyzer carries out all necessary mass measurements and calculations resulting from mass change, and sends a header to a specific communication port (compatible with settings of printout options).
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During drying process, the display shows instantaneous measurement results and data on the testing process (testing time, temperature in the drying chamber, etc.) During drying process the software continuously sends instantaneous measurement results to a communication port (compatible with settings of printout options).
In order to finish the process press button. The moisture analyzer returns to displaying the main window. After removing the dried sample from the drying chamber, the user can start another drying process. Remember that immediate starting an another drying process of a sample may result in distortion of moisture reading caused by evaporation of sample moisture if placed in a hot drying chamber before starting the drying process.
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In order to return to the main window of drying mode, press < Chart > soft key for the another time. Previewing a chart in the database of drying reports. Procedure • Enter submenu < Databases> • Press < Reports from drying process> field •...
Printing the chart on a connected printer PCL type Saving the chart as a file in format *.bmp on an external data storage device connected to terminal’s USB port. DATABASES Software of moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features the following databases < >: PRODUCTS...
WAREHOUSES PRINTOUTS UNIVERSAL VARIABLES DATABASES MANAGEMENT 19.1. Processes carried out on databases Only authorized operator is entitled to carry out operations on databases. To edit database the operator must: • Press and hold a demanded database button • Wait to see a corresponding menu •...
• EKSPORT – allows to export data from a database to a memory stick. Plug the memory stick to an USB port to let the program detect it and start a copying process. Window with an appropriate message and file name is displayed after the data has been copied.
Database of products contains names of all products that are weighed or dried. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Products> field • Press < Add > key to add a new product to the database • If a product already exists in the database of products, press field with its •...
Enter database of < Weighing records> and press desired entry • (record). List of parameters on a weighing record saved in the database: 1. Measurement date 2. Measurement result 3. Tare value 4. Determination of measurement status (stable / unstable) 5.
8. Printout [type of printout, label declared to a client] 19.5. Drying program Database of drying programs contains saved data on drying parameters which are activated to dry a product. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Drying programs> field •...
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Caution: It is possible to use an option for searching a report. List of parameters in a report from drying process: 1. Start date 2. End date 3. Drying time [ average moisture content value obtained in the test time] 4.
The bottom bar contains the following soft keys (options): Return to displaying the complete chart Reducing the screen to the previous view Return to displaying the previous window Printing the chart on a connected printer PCL type Saving the chart as a file in format *.bmp on an external data storage device connected to terminal’s USB port.
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An instance of a chart is presented below. The bottom bar contains the following soft keys (options: Return to displaying the complete chart Reducing the screen to the previous view Return to displaying the previous window Printing the chart on a connected printer PCL type Saving the chart as a file in format *.bmp on an external data storage device connected to terminal’s USB port.
Minimal sample weight database contains data for declared method and for a given balance minimal sample weights. Caution: Only RADWAG employees are authorized either to enter new values of minimal sample weights or to modify the already introduced ones. Procedure Enter <...
ranging from 0.0001 g to 10.0000 g (<TARE> button in use) 50.0000 g 2.5000 g Minimal sample weight for all net masses being weighed in packaging of mass ranging from 10.0001 g to 50.0000 g (<TARE> button in use) 200.0000 g 4.0000 g Minimal sample weight for all net masses being weighed in packaging of mass...
Press field of a desired report record, unless it is visible on the top of the • list, wind the list forward using navigating keys Report’s name consists of date and time • Caution: It is possible to use an option for searching a report 19.10.
19.12. Printouts Database of Printouts contains all saved NON-STANDARD printouts. Each non- standard printout features a name, code and a so called template. Procedure Enter submenu < Databases>, and press < Printouts> field • Press < Add > key should a new printout be added •...
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1 – enlarging the editing field (7), recommended while using an external computer keyboard connected to balance’s USB port 2 – cancelling key 3 – accepting key 4 – download a printout template from a file 5 – list of variables for use while designing a printout 6 –...
Example of Printout no. 2 – printout template from a file A file with printout template has to have an extension: *.txt or *.lb and contain all constant and variable data. After importing, the content of a printout template can be modified. Procedure: −...
19.14.1. Export database of weighing records to file All carried out measurements are saved and stored in a database. The moisture analyzer enables exporting such data to a file using a data storage device connected to terminal’s USB port. Procedure: Connect a data storage device to moisture analyzer’s USB port, •...
• Press < Export weighing database to a file > button, the software automatically starts exporting the database to a file, • On completing the exporting process, the moisture analyzer displays a message: “Exporting completed successfully”, information on number of exported data and a name of file (with extension *.txt), next the program gets back to the previous window.
Upon confirmation the software deletes data and displays window with number of deleted records: Upon confirmation the software returns to the previous window. The user may either proceed to other operations or get back to weighing. 19.14.3. Delete weighments and reports Delete weighments and reports option serves to clear database content, it is used for removing weighings and reports.
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Upon confirmation of the entered deadline date all weighing and reports dating on a given period of time will be deleted. Number of deleted records will be displayed. - 112 -...
COMMUNICATION Menu Communication is located in a menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing < Setup > quick access key and entering submenu < Communication>. The moisture analyzer enables communicating with peripheral devices through the following ports: COM 1 (RS232), •...
Return to weighing mode and restart the device. 20.3. WiFi settings For balance equipped with WiFi module the top toolbar of the main display has a respective WiFi icon: Procedure: − Select < Wifi> communication interface, next set the parameters: •...
Icon with a padlock, placed by a given network name requires password for the network. Press <Refresh> icon to search for available networks. To check selected network parameters press <Network status> field, you will see a window with the respective information: The selected network and parameters for connection are stored in the balance program.
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Procedure of setting a port for “TCP” protocol: Enter group of parameters < Communication>, − Select: „ Tcp / Port” which opens a window <Port> with on-screen − keyboard, Insert required port number and accept by pressing − - 116 -...
PERIPHERAL DEVICES Menu PERIPHERAL DEVICES is located in menu group Parameters. It is accessed by pressing Setup key or < Setup > quick access key and entering submenu < Peripheral devices>. Inside the menu, there is a list of connectable peripheral devices, which can cooperate with a moisture analyzer.
21.2. Printer Moisture analyzer’s submenu < Printer > enables: − Setting communication port with a printer, − Defining printer’s code page, (default 1250) − Defining controlling codes for PCL printer − Defining printout standards (templates) In order to ensure right cooperation of a balance with a printer (correct printout of letters with diacritical signs specified for a given language), suitable speed of transmission must be chosen for the balance, i.e.
Caution In RADWAG balances prefix contains character (byte) presented as 01 hexadecimal, whereas suffix contains character (byte) 0D hexadecimal. For detailed description of communicating the balance with a barcode scanner go to APPENDIX E of this user manual.
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User Universal variable 2 Customer Universal variable 3 Packaging Universal variable 4 Warehouse Universal variable 5 4. Select one item from the list. The following parameters may be edited: Selecting object for which the searching is Filtering carried out (see table below) Setting first significant barcode sign from Offset which the searching is carried out.
21.3.3 Test < Test> function enables correct operation of barcode scanner connected to balance. Procedure: 5. Open < Barcode scanner> submenu. 6. Press < Test> parameter; <Test> window opens with ASCII and HEX fields in it. 7. Scanned barcode is entered into ASCII or HEX field; result of test is displayed in the bottom part of the window.
Enter the database of operators and edit desired operator’s record, go to < • Card number> option, On entering editing mode in < Card number> option, an editing window • <Card number> is opened with an on-screen keyboard, Approximate the card to the transponder card scanner. The moisture •...
INPUTS / OUTPUTS Application of inputs: The set of inputs is used to control moisture analyzer’s operation. Each of 4 inputs is connectable to the following functions or keys: o Checkweighing thresholds o Right door o Target value o Parameters o Profile o Statistics o Adjustment/Calibration...
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Application of outputs: The set of outputs is used to SIGNAL the status of measurement result. Change of logic status of the output system, e.g. from [0] to [1] takes place on meeting a requirement assigned to the output. Each of 4 outputs is connectable to the following data: Available options Moisture analyzer status, which switches the logic of output...
OTHER PARAMETERS This menu contains global parameters on moisture analyzer operation, such as: language, date-time, beep sound, display calibration, level control. Enter submenu <Others>, by pressing key and < Other> key. 23.1. Interface language Procedure Enter submenu < Others>, press < Language>...
23.3. “Beep” sound Procedure: Enter submenu < Others>, press < Beep> and set one of available options. - Beep sound switched off (disabled) for keys and proximity sensors Keys - Beep sound active as reaction to pressing keys Sensors - Beep sound active as reaction to operation of proximity sensors - Beep sound reacting to both keys and proximity sensors 23.4.
23.8. Level control Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series may feature an Automatic Level Control system or an external level indicator. Leveling procedure with use of the Automatic Level Control system: Enter submenu <...
By enabling the parameter (i.e. settings its value to ,YES>), the moisture analyzer MA 3Y series starts functioning (in the field of drying temperatures and control of the drying process) as the moisture analyzers MAC and MAX series (in comparable temperature conditions).
The parameter enables a user to use the drying mode settings as in case of the moisture analyzers MAC and MAX series. Thus, on purchasing a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series it is not necessary to determine the drying parameters for the products to be dried, but simply use the selected and proved drying modes.
The parameter is used to generating a special type of a file that is saved automatically on parameter enabling on an external data storage device plugged to moisture analyzer’s USB port. The file is used by RADWAG service personnel to diagnose potential problems in moisture analyzer operation. Procedure: Plug an external data storage device to the USB port •...
The process of updating help files and the main board file takes places analogously to the above described procedure, but the required extension of the update file is: *.hlp - help, *.mbu – main board. Caution: Weighing module updating procedure is accessible to authorized service points only. If the update file is incorrect, the moisture analyzer displays a message on process error –...
MOVIES Option activating instructional movie explaining how to operate balance functions. To view the movie go to <Movies> parameter group, select the demanded file and press to watch the movie stored in the balance memory. The program plays *.wmv files. <Movies>...
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To play the movie the user has to: Save the movie to the balance memory (see instruction above) Enter <Movies> parameter group Press the name of a movie to be watched The movie starts automatically. Functions available for playback are as follows: Play/ Pause playing Stop playing Increase/decrease the volume (volum power adjusted, for...
General information A. A character based communication protocol moisture analyzer-terminal is designed for establishing communication between a RADWAG instruments and a peripheral devices via RS 232 interface. B. It consists of commands sent from a peripheral device to a moisture analyzer and responses from the moisture analyzer.
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Lock balance keyboard Unlock balance keyboard Start BEEP signal List available working modes Set working mode Give current working mode Send all implemented commands Give balance type Give Max capacity Give program version Set autozero function Set ambient conditions state Set filter Set value release Set last digit...
27.2. Responses format for commands sent from computer level On receipt of a command, the terminal sends a response in one of the following formats: XX_A CR LF command understood and in progress command carried (appears only after XX_D CR LF command XX_A) command understood but not accessible at this XX_I CR LF...
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Tare the moisture analyzer Format: T CR LF Accessible responses: T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_D CR LF - command carried out T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_v CR LF - command understood but tarring range exceeded T_A CR LF - command understood and in progress T_E CR LF...
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Send stable measurement result in basic measuring unit Format: S CR LF Accessible responses: S_A CR LF - command understood and in progress S_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result S_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment S_A CR LF - command understood and in progress...
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Send stable measurement result in current weighing unit Format: SU CR LF Accessible responses: SU_A CR LF - command understood and in progress SU_E CR LF - time limit exceeded while waiting for stable measurement result - command understood but not accessible at this moment SU_I CR LF - command understood and in progress SU_A CR LF...
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Accessible responses: C1_I CR LF - command understood but not accessible at this moment C1_A CR LF - command understood and in progress MASS FRAME - response is mass value in basic measuring unit Mass frame format which is moisture analyzer’s response: 7-15 17 18 19 20 21 stability...
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ES CR LF - command not recognized (incorrect mass format) Set high checkweighing threshold HI UH_XXXXX CR LF, where: _ - space, XXXXX – mass format Format: Accessible responses: UH_OK CR LF - command carried out ES CR LF - command not recognized (incorrect mass format) Give value of low checkweighing threshold HI ODH CR LF Format:...
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User log out Format: LOGOUT CR LF Accessible responses: LOGOUT OK CR LF - command understood, user is logged out ES CR LF - command not recognized (error in format) The result release Format: SS CR LF Accessible responses: - command understood, realization in progress SS_OK CR LF The command simulates pressing PRINT button on an overlay, according to settings selected for result release.
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Format: BP_TIME <CR><LF> Accessible responses: BP_OK <CR><LF> – command completed, BEEP signal activated BP_E” <CR><LF> – incorrect format or lack of the parameter BP_I <CR><LF> – command understood but not accessible at this moment TIME – parameter, decimal value, determined time limit for the signal, given in [ms].
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Response: OMI <CR><LF> – available working modes are given 2_” Parts counting” <CR><LF> number + name 4_” Dosing” <CR><LF> 12_”Checkweighing” <CR><LF> OK <CR><LF> – command completed Example2 Command: OMI <CR><LF> – give available working modes Response: OMI <CR><LF> – available working modes are given 2 <CR><LF>...
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n – parameter, decimal value specifying working mode number. See OMI command description for detailed information. Example Command: OMG<CR><LF> – give current working mode Response: OMG_13_OK<CR><LF> – the device currently operates in Statistics mode Send all implemented commands PC CR LF Format: Accessible responses: PC_A_”Z,T,S,SI,SU,SUI,C1,C0,CU1,CU0,DH,ODH,UH,OUH,OT,UT,...
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RV – Give program version Format: RV <CR><LF> Accessible responses: RV_A_”x” <CR><LF> - command understood, program version given as a response RV_I <CR><LF> - command understood but not accessible at this moment x – program version (in between inverted commas) Example: Command: RV <CR><LF>...
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carrying out, no parameter available or incorrect format EV_I <CR><LF> - command understood but not accessible at this moment n – parameter, decimal value determining ambient conditions state n → 0 – stable ambient conditions 1 – unstable ambient conditions Caution: Command changes settings for a current working mode.
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Example: Command: FIS_1 <CR><LF> – set average filter Response: FIS_OK <CR><LF> – average filter has been set ARS – Set value release ARS – (Approval Result, Set) Command overview: Command lets the user set value release options for a particular device. Format: ARS_n <CR><LF>...
– set last digit option to value ‘always’ Response: LDS_OK <CR><LF> – ‘always’ value has been set 27.3. Manual printout / Automatic printout Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables generating manual or automatic printouts. Manual printout: press key on stabilization of indication •...
Client Current result Warehouse Supplementary unit Product Mass Packaging Non-standard printout CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series can cooperate with the following peripheral devices: Computer, • Receipt printer: KAFKA, EPSON, • PCL printer PCL, • Additional display, •...
MOISTURE ANALYZER MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES This section of the user manual describes procedures of maintaining a moisture analyzer MA 3Y series in good condition, and means of replacing faulty components (fuses). 31.1. Cleaning moisture analyzer components In order to ensure required measuring accuracy, the moisture analyzer has to be used and stored in clean conditions.
31.2. Temperature sensor cleaning In order to ensure correct temperature measurements during testing procedure, pay special attention to cleanness of the temperature sensor. Any cleaning activities of the temperature sensor should be carried out with maintaining special precautions. REMEMBER, before initiating any maintenance or cleaning activities of moisture analyzer’s inner parts, switch off the moisture analyzer by pressing ON/OFF key on terminal’s overlay, and make sure the power cord of the moisture analyzer is unplugged from mains!
A moisture analyzer MA 3Y series features two glass tabular fuses 5x20, slow-blow (T); 3.15A 250VAC, which protect moisture analyzer’s electric circuits.
31.4. Troubleshooting Problem: no reaction to pressing main switch on/off key (no display reaction). Probable cause: • No voltage in mains • Damaged power cord • Damaged fuse of the moisture analyzer • Moisture analyzer defect Problem: too long pending time for drying process finish. Probable cause: •...
APPENDIX A – Variables for printouts 33.1. List of variables Caution: Each of defined variables must be contained in braces: {x}, where x – stands for variable number. List of variables is accessible in the system for defining the look of standard printout templates and data displayed in the grey coloured workspace: Symbol Variable description...
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{30} Gross value {31} Weighing platform no. {32} Factory no. {33} Balance reading unit {34} Range {35} Parts counting: Mass of a standard {36} Percent setup: Reference mass {38} Universal variable: Name {39} Universal variable: Value {43} Net mass in supplementary unit {44} Supplementary unit {45}...
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{75} User: Name {76} User: Code {77} User: Access level {80} Packaging: Name {81} Packaging: Code {82} Packaging: Mass {85} Client: Name {86} Client: Code {87} Client: VAT no. {88} Client: Address {89} Client: Postal code {90} Client: City {91} Client: Discount {100} PGC Report: Batch number...
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{121} Average Tare Report: Result {122} Average Tare Report: Standard deviation {123} Average Tare Report: 0,25T1 {124} Average Tare Report: Number of measurements {125} Average Tare Report: Measurements {126} Average Tare Report: Report no. {130} Warehouse: Name {131} Warehouse: Code {132} Warehouse: Description {140}...
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{182} Report from formulation: Measurements {188} Ingredient: Target mass {189} Ingredient: Difference {190} Comparator: Report no. {191} Comparator: Start date {192} Comparator: End date {193} Comparator: Order no. {194} Comparator: Tested standard no. {195} Comparator: Difference {196} Comparator: List of Measurements {197} Comparator: Mean difference {198}...
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{223} Mass control: Average {224} Mass control: Standard deviation {225} Mass control: Standard quantity {226} Mass control: Measurements {227} Mass control: Report no. {228} Mass control: Number of T2M error {229} Mass control: Number of T1M error {230} Mass control: Number of T1P error {231} Mass control: Number of T2P error {232}...
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{268} Density: Density of steel standard {269} Density: Density of aluminum standard {275} Ambient conditions report: Date and time {276} Ambient conditions report: Temperature THB {277} Ambient conditions report: Humidity THB {278} Ambient conditions report: Temperature 1 {279} Ambient conditions report: Temperature 2 {280} Ambient conditions report: Pressure THB {281}...
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{317} Pipettes: Type {318} Pipettes: Volume type {319} Pipettes: Tested volumes {325} Pipette calibration report: Serial no. {326} Pipette calibration report: Start date {327} Pipette calibration report: End date {328} Pipette calibration report: Number of measurements {329} Pipette calibration report: Work with ISO 8655 {330} Pipette calibration report: Status {331}...
33.2. Variables formatting Moisture analyzer MA 3Y series enables random formatting of numerical variables, text variables and date which are dedicated for printing, and which are displayed in the grey coloured workspace of the display. Formatting types: Variables with left justification, •...
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Sign Description Example {7:T6.3} – Net mass in a form of Formatting mass and quantities derivatives of EAN128 code with three decimal mass in EAN128 code places; Date separator between {2:yy/MM/dd} – Current date in days, months and years format: year - month - day, where yy stand for two less meaningful characters of a year;...
APPENDINX E - Settings of ZEBRA printers Baud rate – 9600b/sec Parity control – none Bits – 8bit Stop bits – 1 bit Data on a printout from a printer regarding RS 232: Serial port : 96, N, 8, 1 Means of activating an information (test) printout and carrying out changes in printer’s settings is specified in a user manual of ZEBRA printers.
5. Should a barcode be recognized by a moisture analyzer, it needs to have some particular features. A code requires programming a characteristics prefix and suffix. In a standard accepted by RADWAG, a prefix is a sign (byte) 01 hexadecimal and a suffix is a sign (byte) 0D hexadecimal.
APPENDIX G – Menu structure User adjustment Description Value External adjustment Function User adjustment Function Adjustment test Function Report printout No / Yes GLP Project . . Name Setting » Adjustment No / Yes » Working mode No / Yes »...
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Databases Products − Weighing records − Clients − Drying programs − Reports from drying process (Drying reports) − Ambient conditions − Packages − Warehouses − Printouts − Universal variables − Delete data older than − Export database of weighing records to file −...
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Peripheral devices Description Value Computer » Port COM 1 » Address Continuous » No / Yes transmission » Printout template Settings » E2R System Settings Printer » Port COM 2 » Code page 1250 » Printouts Settings Barcode scanner » Port None / COM 1/ COM 2 »...
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» Output 1 Selection » Output 2 Selection » Output 3 Selection » Output 4 Selection Access level Description Value Anonymous user » Guest Selection » User Selection » Advanced user Selection » Administrator Selection Date and time » Guest Selection »...
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Date and time Settings Beep Selection Touch screen display calibration Function Level control Selection Autotest Selection User manual no.: IMMU-10-09-11-17-ENG - 175 -...