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Denver Instrument IR120 Operating Instructions Manual

Denver Instrument IR120 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Denver Moisture Analyzer Model IR120 Electronic Moisture Analyzer Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Intended Use The IR120 Moisture Analyzer can The moisture analyzer is ideal as a Symbols be used for quick and reliable measuring and test instrument for The following symbols are used in determination of the moisture con- incoming inspection, in-process...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intended Use “isoTEST” Calibration | Adjustment Functions Heater Adjustment Contents Weighing System Settings Hardware Tests Warning and Safety Information Adjusting the Heater Heating Unit Adjustment Getting Started Data Output Storage and Shipping Conditions Output to the Moisture Analyzer Unpacking Interface Description Instructions for Recycling Data Output Format...

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Information

    In case you have any problems with your moisture analyzer: – The moisture analyzer may be $ contact your local Denver Instrument operated only by qualified Poisoning Caustic burns persons who are familiar with the...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started The moisture analyzer consists of Warranty – Set up the moisture analyzer on a a heating unit, a weighing system, This product is warranted for three stable, even surface that is not a display and control unit and a years from the date of purchase exposed to vibrations printer.

  • Page 6: General View Of The Moisture Analyzer

    General View of the Moisture Analyzer No. Designation No. Designation Internal printer (option) “isoTEST” key (calibration/adjustment functions) Leveling foot On/off key Level indicator “Setup” key Brief instructions Print key Fuse Keypad Power socket Display Interface port Shield disk Keys for numeric input Pan support Toggle key for alphabetic input Disposable sample pan...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Moisture Analyzer To Ac Power

    – 230 volts: IR120Q-...230.. – 115 volts: IR120Q-...115.. If they do not match: To have the voltage setting changed, contact your local Denver Instrument office or dealer, and do not operate your moisture analyzer in the meantime! Use only – Original power cords –...

  • Page 8: Leveling The Moisture Analyzer

    Leveling the Moisture Analyzer Purpose: – To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation – To achieve perfectly horizontal positioning of the moisture analyzer for consistent repeatability – This is necessary especially for testing liquid samples that need to be at a uniform level in the disposable sample pan Always level the moisture analyzer again any time it is moved to a different location.

  • Page 9: Operating Design

    Operating Design Operation of the moisture analyzer follows a standardized “philosophy” which is described below. Keys The moisture analyzer is operated either using the keys on the display and control unit or via a connected PC. Operation using the keys is described in the following.

  • Page 10: Operation: Analysis And Test Functions

    Function Keys (Soft Keys) Operation Plus/Minus Sign: The current function of a soft key is A plus or minus sign (F or ) is indicated in the bottom line of the Analysis and Test Functions shown here for a weight value (e.g., display (footer).

  • Page 11: Menu Operation And Drying Results

    Line for Operating State levels. – interface port for: Input and Output Window Example of the Setup Menu: – Denver Instrument printer To select a parameter: (such as the YOP03-01) Press the M key Soft key labels – computer (PC)

  • Page 12: Error Codes

    Interface Port Error Codes Saving Data You may choose to connect a differ- If you press a key that has no func- ent peripheral device, such as one tion, or which is blocked at a certain Storing Parameter Settings of the following, to the interface port point in an application program, this The parameter settings in the Setup instead of or in addition to the inter-...

  • Page 13: Configuring The Moisture Analyzer

    Configuring the Moisture Analyzer Purpose Setting the Language You can configure your moisture You can choose from 5 languages for analyzer to meet individual require- the information display: ments by entering user data and setting selected menu parameters – German in the Setup menu.

  • Page 14: Setting The Device Parameters

    Setting the Device Parameters Weighing parameters Factory Settings (DEVICE) – Adjustment to the ambient Parameters: The factory-set configu- conditions rations are identified by an “o” in the Purpose list starting on page 18. Device configuration, i.e., to meet – Weight set number for calibration/ individual requirements by selecting adjustment: Preparation...

  • Page 15: Entering Or Changing The Password

    Entering or Changing the Password Extra Functions § New password: Enter the numbers § Exit the Setup menu: – Password for access to the and/or letter of the new password following functions, entered with Press the oo soft key (8 characters max.) 8 characters max.: >...
  • Page 16 Example 1: Adapt filter to the ambient condition: “Strong vibration” Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout 1. Select Setup menu 2. Select and confirm q soft key, then the “Device parameters” O soft key 3. Select and confirm q soft key twice, “Weigh.
  • Page 17 Example 2: Set time and date Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout M, then 1. Select Setup menu; select “Device parameters” q and O soft keys 2. Set clock q and O soft keys repeatedly 1 1 . 1 2 3. Enter the time .

  • Page 18: Device Parameters (Overview)

    Device Parameters (Overview) ο factory setting √ user-defined setting Setup – Password empty Enter 8 Device characters max. parameters User ID empty Enter 20 characters max. ο Normal vibration Weighing Adapt filter parameters Strong vibration Calibration/ Weight set number None Enter 14 adjustment (weight ID)
  • Page 19 ο Setup – Internal printer Device (option) parameters Keys CF function Delete entire for input input ο Delete last character ο All keys unblocked Block key functions All keys blocked except for M, e Alphanumeric keys blocked ο White Display Background Black Contrast...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Printout

    Configuring the Printout Extra Functions Output of All Printout Settings: § Exit “Printout configuration”: (CONFIG) – When the select bar is on printout Press the oo soft key overview (SETUP CONFIG.): Purpose You can configure individual printout > Restart the application Press PRINT formats for each application.
  • Page 21 Data Items for the Printout: Parameter Display text Print- Inter- Print- Statistics Info Printout (Example) mediate header result footer Blank line Blank line Dotted line -------- -------------------- GLP header -------------------- GLP header 13.07.2004 13:06 Mod. IR120Q Ser. no. 90706913 Ver. no. 01-38-20 WORKSTAT 234 --------------------...
  • Page 22 Parameter Display text Print- Inter- Print- Statistics Info Printout (Example) mediate header result footer Text line “Statistics” Statistics ID STATISTICS Number of analyses Number of analys. Mean value Mean value Avg. 4.84 %M Standard deviation Std. deviation 0.05 %M Minimum 4.80 %M Minimum Maximum...
  • Page 23 Example: Adding the Item “Phase Results” to Configure the Printout Footer Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout M, then Select Setup menu; Select “Printout q soft key twice, configuration” then O soft key Select printout footer q soft key twice, then O soft key Use the select bar to define q soft key repeatedly the position for printout items...

  • Page 24: Device Information

    Device Information § Printout information: Press PRINT Purpose Display of device information > Printout (example) Display Device Information -------------------- § Select Setup menu: 13.07.2004 13:02 Press the M soft key Mod. IR120Q Ser. no. 90706913 > “SETUP” is displayed: Ver. no. 01-38-20 (Operating program version) BECKER123...

  • Page 25: Operating The Moisture Analyzer

    A physical property, Purpose content. In fact, the moisture of a which is related to the moisture in The IR120 moisture analyzer can material includes of all the volatile the substance, is measured (e.g., be used for quick and reliable components which are given off absorption of electromagnetic rays).
  • Page 26 The quantity of reflected IR rays When preparing a substance for depends to a great extent on whether analysis, you should use methods the substance is light or dark-colored. that do not generate heat so that the sample does not lose moisture before it is analyzed.

  • Page 27: Preparation

    Preparation Adjustment to an Existing Measuring System Before drying a sample, you must A moisture analysis method often replaces another drying method (e.g., the carry out the following preparations: oven drying method), because it is simple to use and requires shorter analysis time.

  • Page 28: Preparing A Sample

    – a magnetic stirrer. $ Use an appropriately designed tool for shredding a sample. Using disposable sample pans Use only Denver Instrument disposable sample pans (order no. 900274-1, inner diameter = 92 mm). Reusing sample pans leads to poor reproducibility of results: –...
  • Page 29 Applying a Sample to the Sample Pan Apply the sample to the sample pan in a thin, even layer (height: 2 to 5 mm, weight: 5 to 15 g); otherwise: – a sample applied unevenly will result in a nonuniform distribution of heat –...

  • Page 30: Setting The Drying Parameters

    Setting the Drying Parameters Purpose Adapt the moisture analyzer to the special requirements of products. Parameters can be configured individually for every program. Drying Parameters (Overview) ο Factory setting √ User-defined setting Program Program name None memory ο Standard drying (Prog.) Heating program 105°C...
  • Page 31 ο Moisture (%M) Program Display mode Number of 1 decimal place ο memory decimal places 2 decimal places (Prog.) 3 decimal places Conversion factor 1.0000 factor 0.5000 to 2.0000 Dry weight (%S) Number of 1 decimal place ο decimal places 2 decimal places 3 decimal places Ratio (%MS)
  • Page 32 Features Quick drying: Weighing-in For quick drying, you need to enter You can enter the weight limits Number of Drying Programs: the final temperature. The heat out- for the initial weight of your sample – 100 programs put is higher. (minimum and maximum or target weight with tolerance in percent) Individual names with a maximum...
  • Page 33 Semi-automatic, absolute: Display Mode 4 Identification Codes (IDs) The analysis ends as soon as the The following units can be selected Identification codes can be entered weight loss of a selectable time unit for displaying analysis results: for each drying program (such as is less than the defined limit, which –...
  • Page 34 Printout of the Analysis Parameters -------------------- Function Keys (Soft Keys) Info – When the desired program is 13.07.2004 13:06 Intermediate results for displayed: IR120Q phase drying Press the Ser. no. 90706913 PRINT Prog. Ver. no. 01-38-20 Parameter setting for > Printout (see example on the right) drying programs Texts with more than 20 charac- --------------------...

  • Page 35: Displaying Analysis Data

    Displaying Analysis Data Overview Info Moisture Display intermediate and final results analyzer is (Analysis information) for phase drying Prog. key) see page 30, (Drying programs) “Setting the Drying Parameters” Stat. Display statistics ID1 20 characters (Identification codes; ID2 20 characters IDs) ID3 20 characters ID4 20 characters...

  • Page 36: Mode

    Mode Example for Mode: Temporarily Changing the Unit for the Display Mode Parameters listed in the overview You can temporarily change the unit for the display mode. Mode (see previous page) under the MODE Mode item can be temporarily changed. Select : press the soft key...
  • Page 37 Example 1: Standard Drying with Fully Automatic Shutoff Mode The moisture content of 2 g of corn starch is to be analyzed. The sample can scorch if overheated, but it is not overly heat sensitive. The analysis is to be ended automatically as soon as a constant weight is reached. Settings (factory setting): Program number: 1 Program name:...
  • Page 38 Step Keys (or instruction) Display/Printout Select “Standard O soft key drying” program 130 soft keys Enter new final temperature (in this case: 130°C) 10. Confirm the temperature l soft key and exit the input mode o soft key 11. Exit input mode for drying oo soft key twice 130 C Auto.
  • Page 39 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout The header for the moisture 130 C Auto. analysis is printed 2036g ANALYS.BEGIN: Start Prog. Stat. Mode Cancel -------------------- 14.07.2004 13:10 Mod. IR120Q Ser. no. 90805355 Ver. no. 01-38-20 -------------------- CORN STARCH Heating STANDARD Fin. temp. 130 ’C Stdby temp.
  • Page 40 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout 21. Exit the parameter display oo soft key 130 C Auto. The residual dry weight 9734%S is displayed as a percentage of the initial weight ANALYSIS: 54 C 1.7min 756mg/24s Start Prog. Stat. Mode Cancel Fully automatic shutoff of the drying 130 C Auto.
  • Page 41 Example 2: Quick Drying with Fully Automatic Shutoff Mode The moisture content of 2.5 g of fine ceramic material is to be determined. This non-heat-sensitive sample is to be analyzed as soon quickly possible. The analysis is to be ended automatically as soon as a constant weight is reached. Settings (factory setting): Program number: Program name:...
  • Page 42 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Open the sample chamber 200 C Auto. 0000g Position a new sample pan WEIGH-IN: Load sample pan Start Prog. Stat. Mode Tara Tare Tare the sample pan soft key Distribute approx. 2.5 g of 200 C Auto.
  • Page 43 Example 3: Gentle Drying with Semi-automatic Shutoff Mode The moisture content of 3.5 g of an unknown substance is to be determined. The sample to be analyzed is known to con- tain surface moisture and the moisture of two bound fractions. The three moisture contents are to be individually quanti- fied by drying.
  • Page 44 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Prepare the sample see the section on “Preparing a Sample” 50/105/200 C Time Open the sample chamber 0000g Position a new sample pan WEIGH-IN: Load sample pan Tare Tare the sample pan soft key Info Prog.
  • Page 45 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout The sample is preheated to 50°C. After 4 minutes, the sample is heated to 105°C. INFO Info 4.0min Res1 2.00 %M 11. Display the analysis information soft key 6.0min (The moisture loss during phase 1 4.0min ----------- --------------------...
  • Page 46 Example 4: Timer Shutoff Combined with Fully Automatic Shutoff Mode The moisture content of 1.5 g of dispersion adhesive is to be analyzed. While heating, the product forms a skin that makes it difficult for moisture to evaporate from the sample. Increased moisture loss causes this skin to crack, enabling the moisture to evaporate easily again from the sample.
  • Page 47 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Prepare the sample: not necessary for dispersion adhesive Open the sample chamber Position a new sample pan Tare Tare the sample pan soft key 140/140/140 C Auto. 0000g WEIGH-IN: Load sample pan Info Prog. Stat. Mode 140/140/140 C Auto.
  • Page 48 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout The sample is heated to 140/140/140 C Auto. 140°C and dried for at least 2574%M 5 minutes (phase 1). ANALYSIS: 140 C 5.0min 436mg/24s Info Prog. Stat. Mode Cancel If a constant weight has not been 140/140/140 C Auto.

  • Page 49: 49 "Isotest" Calibration | Adjustment Functions

    “isoTEST” Calibration/Adjustment Functions The following functions are Weighing System Settings Selecting the Calibration/Adjustment available: Mode Calibration, Adjustment After pressing the key and TEST TEST – Weighing system settings selecting the menu item Purpose Weighing System Settings – Ext. cal./adj.: factory-defined weight Calibration is the determination –...
  • Page 50 External Calibration/Adjustment with a Factory-Defined Weight Externally calibrate weighing system and adjust using factory-defined (standard) weight Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout isoTEST Select function TEST Select “Weighing system settings” soft key Select external calibration/adjustment soft key with factory-defined weight 0000g (tare the weighing system, if necessary) WGH.SYS: Ext.
  • Page 51 Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Start Otherwise, adjust the analyzer soft key This is displayed after adjustment: 50000g WGH.SYS: Ext. cal. factory-def. wt Start Tare -------------------- 07.09.2004 13:04 Mod. IR120Q Ser. no. 90805355 Ver. no. 01-38-20 -------------------- External calibration W-ID Nom.
  • Page 52 Internal Calibration/Adjustment Inside the moisture analyzer is a built-in motorized calibration weight. Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout isoTEST Select function TEST Select “Weighing system settings” soft key function Select “Internal calibration/ q soft key twice 0001g adjustment” soft key WGH.SYS: Internal calibration Start Tare Start...
  • Page 53 Repeatability Test “reproTEST” Definition Repeatability is the ability of the Purpose weighing system in the moisture The “reproTEST” function automati- analyzer to display identical readouts cally determines the repeatability of when it is loaded several times with results (based on six individual the same weight under constant measurements).

  • Page 54: Hardware Tests

    Hardware Tests The following device elements can be tested: – SBI communication Purpose – Internal printer Hardware tests are performed to – Digital I/O communications port check whether the system communi- – Heater test cation with internal and external – Heater adjustment devices functions properly.
  • Page 55 Testing the Internal Printer Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Select “Hardware tests” see above Select “Test interfaces” soft key function and confirm Select “Internal printer test” q soft key HARDWARE Interface INT.PRINTER function and confirm soft key Result: If the test is passed: All printable characters will be output on the internal printer At the end of the test, the following...

  • Page 56: Heating Unit Adjustment

    Testing the Heater Step Key (or instruction) Display/Printout Select “Hardware tests” see the previous page Select “Heater test” q soft key and confirm soft key Start Start the heater test soft key After initialization, the current temperature (in this case: 138°C) and test time (in this case: 1.5 min) are displayed If the sample chamber is opened,...

  • Page 57: Data Output

    Data Output There are three options for data output: – Output to the moisture analyzer – Output to an internal printer – Output to a peripheral device (e.g., computer, external printer, PLC) via the interface port Output to the Moisture Analyzer (Weights and Calculated Values) The display is divided into 9 sections.
  • Page 58 Line for Moisture Analysis Values This line shows: 37482 – the current weight unit – calculated values (e.g., % moisture) – user-defined entries (e.g., preset tare) Weight Unit Display This section shows: – the current weight unit (e.g., g) – the drying temperature unit –...

  • Page 59: Interface Description

    RS-232 Connecting Cables! RS-232 cables purchased from other manufacturers often have Parameter Factory Settings for the Interface Port: incorrect pin assignments for use with Denver Instrument equipment! Transmission rate: 1,200 baud Be sure to check the pin assign- Number of data bits...

  • Page 60: Data Output Format

    Data Output Format Output Format with 20 Characters + CR LF You can output the values, displayed 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 in the corresponding line for + * D D D D D D D D * U U U CR LF moisture analysis values, and the * * * * * –...

  • Page 61: Data Input Format

    Data Input Format Format 1 Meaning You can connect a computer to your weighing system to send commands via Weighing mode 1 the weighing system interface port to control functions and applications of the Weighing mode 2 weighing system and the drying unit. SBI functions for remote control are only Weighing mode 3 useful, if the current device/application mode can be read out any time.
  • Page 62 Synchronization Handshake Transmitting Device: During data communication between The moisture analyzer interface SBI Once XOFF has been received, the moisture analyzer and an on-line has transmit and receive buffers. You it prevents further transmission of device (computer), messages can define the handshake parameter characters.

  • Page 63: Digital Input/Output Ports

    Digital Input/Output Ports Functions for Remote Control (see Remote control via the universal also “Data Input Format” and “Data remote control switch input (pin 15): Monitoring, Remote Control Output Format”): Set the universal remote control switch function to “Function key You can monitor and remote-control Read out the moisture analyzer sta- F1”...

  • Page 64: Pin Assignment Chart

    Pin Assignment Chart Pin Assignment Chart: Female Interface Connector: Pin 1: Signal Ground 25-position D-Submini, DB25S, with screw lock hardware for cable gland Pin 2: Data Output(T+D) Pin 3: Data Input(R+D) Male Connector Used: (please use connectors with the Pin 4: Signal Return(T+D/R+D) same specifications): 25-pin D-Submini, DB25S, with Pin 5: Clear to Send (CTS)

  • Page 65: Cabling Diagram

    Cabling Diagram – Diagram for interfacing a computer or different peripheral device to the moisture analyzer using the RS-232/V24 standard and cables up to 15 m (50 ft.) long Weighing System Peripheral Device 25 pin 9 pin – – Type of cable: AWG 24 specification...

  • Page 66: Error Codes

    Cal./adj. interrupt be completed within a certain time warm up again and repeat the adjustment process Err 06 Built-in calibration weight Contact your local Denver Instrument Int. wt. defective is defective Service Center Err 11 Tare memory not allowed Check the tare value entered...
  • Page 67 – Increase the sample quantity Insufficient heat output – Clean the protective glass or temperature sensor Place of installation exposed to – Change the place of installation interfering factors (vibration, etc.) If any other errors occur, please contact your local Denver Instrument Service Center.

  • Page 68: Repairs

    Care and Maintenance Repairs Cleaning the Heating Unit and Repair work must be performed Temperature Sensor by trained service technicians. Any attempt by untrained persons to Danger: The terminals of the perform repairs may lead to hazards heating unit are under live current for the user.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Fuses

    § Install the new or cleaned heating The duration and number of meas- unit in the moisture analyzer urements should be determined by a qualified Denver Instrument service technician according to the particular ambient and operating conditions. However, such inspection must be...

  • Page 70: Overview

    Overview Specifications Model IR120Q Dryer functions: Heating element Quartz IR heater (coiled quartz radiator) Temperature range 40 – 210°C 86 – 392°F Temperature increments adjustable in 1°C increments Temperature adjustment with temperature adjustment set Weighing functions: Weighing capacity 120 g Readability 1 mg 0.01%/0.001 % moisture content...
  • Page 71 Instrument equipment and for any following Directive(s) issued by the connections of cables or equipment Council of the European Union: not supplied by Denver Instrument and must check and, if necessary, Council Directive 89/336/EEC correct these modifications and “Electromagnetic compatibility connections.

  • Page 72: Index

    Index Page Page Page Acoustic signal Identification codes (ID) 31, 33, Safety information Adjustment to the available Safety inspection measuring system Information on using Safety precautions Adjustment the moisture analyzer Sample chamber, Analysis number 31, 33 Installation instructions opening and closing Analysis with former sample 31, 33 Intended use...

  • Page 73: Entering The General Password

    Entering the General Password Enter/Change Password § Select password setting: Press the q or Q soft keys § Select the Setup menu: repeatedly and O, until Press the M soft key > Password is displayed, together > SETUP is displayed with the current password setting §...
  • Page 76 Copyright by Denver Instrument Europe, Asia and Australia: GmbH, Goettingen, Germany. Denver Instrument GmbH All rights reserved. No part of this Robert-Bosch-Breite 10 publication may be reprinted or 37079 Goettingen, Germany translated in any form or by any Tel: +49-551-20977-30...

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