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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Sartorius Moisture Analyzer Model MA45 Electronic Moisture Analyzer 98648-010-37...
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Page 2: Intended Use
Intended Use The MA45 Moisture Analyzer can be The following features make the Symbols used for quick and reliable determi- moisture analyzer ideal for use as an The following symbols are used in these nation of the moisture content of... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Intended Use Error Codes Contents Care and Maintenance Service Warning and Safety Information Repairs Cleaning Getting Started Safety Inspection Instructions for Recycling Equipment Supplied Overview General View of the Moisture Analyzer Specifications Connecting the Moisture Analyzer Accessories (Options) C Marking to AC Power Leveling the Moisture Analyzer Index... -
Page 4: Warning And Safety Information
Improper use or handling, however, Fire Explosion can result in damage and/or injury. – Connect only Sartorius accessories and options, as these are optimally designed – Flammable or explosive substances To prevent damage to the equipment, for use with your moisture analyzer read these operating instructions –... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Sartorius office or dealer. 2 hours at room temperature, leaving it Storage and Shipping Conditions unplugged from AC power. Afterwards,... - Page 6 Designation Order no. for replacement Designation Order no. for replacement Hinged cover with heating ‘Down/Back’ key element ‘Up/Forward’ key Disposable sample pan 6965542 (80 pcs.) Print key Pan support 69MA0092 Leveling foot Pan draft shield 69MA0093 Interface port Display Power socket Keypad On/off key Not shown:...
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Page 7: Connecting The Moisture Analyzer
– 230 volts: MA45-...230.. – 115 volts: MA45-...115.. If they do not match: Do not operate your moisture analyzer; contact your local Sartorius office or dealer. Use only – Original power cords – Power cords approved by a certified electrician/Sartorius service technician –... -
Page 8: Leveling The Moisture Analyzer
Leveling the Moisture Analyzer Purpose: – To compensate for unevenness at the place of installation – 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 after it has been 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 keys have following functions: e On/off key y Down/Back Entering Letters, Special Characters Turns the moisture analyzer on/off. When the operating menu is active: and Numbers: The moisture analyzer remains in Shows the next menu item on... -
Page 10: Operation: Analysis And Test Functions
Operation Bar Graph: Function Line: There are two fundamentally different types of display: The bar graph is shown during moisture This line indicates the functions that can analysis if the “Initial Weight” option in the be activated by pressing “Enter” (e.g., –... -
Page 11: Menu Operation
Menu Operation Parameter Settings Data Output This display is divided into two sections. The MA45 is equipped with an interface The MA45 has an operating menu for port for connecting either Line for Operating Status finding and setting parameters. Each menu has several levels. -
Page 12: Error Codes
Error Codes Saving Data If you press a key that has no function, or which is blocked at a certain point Storing Parameter Settings in an application program, the error is The most recent configurations of indicated as follows: Setup menu parameters and drying programs are active when you switch on –... -
Page 13: Configuring The Moisture Analyzer
Configuring the Moisture Analyzer Purpose Setting the Language You can configure your moisture ana- You can choose from 5 languages for lyzer to meet individual requirements by the display: entering user data and setting selected menu parameters in the Setup menu. –... -
Page 14: Setting The Device Parameters
Setting the Device Parameters Factory Settings Entering or Changing the Password (DEVICE) Parameters: The factory-set configura- – The password (up to 8 characters) tions are identified by an “ο” in the list protects the following functions: Purpose starting on page 17. –... - Page 15 Additional Functions Reset the device parameters to the Print out parameter settings: factory settings: § If “Device parameters” are displayed: § Select the Setup menu: Press the r key Use the x or y key to select SETUP in the Function line and press u to confirm >...
- Page 16 Example: Set the display contrast to “3” Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout x or y 1. Select SETUP in the Function line C Auto. 0092 g SETUP PROGRAM TARE 2. Confirm SETUP 3. Select Device parameters 4. Confirm Device parameters 2 ƒ...
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Page 17: Device Parameters (Overview)
Device Parameters (Overview) ο Factory setting √ User-defined setting Setup – Password: empty Enter 8 Device characters max. parameters Interface ο SBI Baud rate 150 baud 300 baud ο 1,200 baud 2,400 baud 4,800 baud 9,600 baud 19,200 baud ο 7 bit Number of data bits 8 bit Parity... -
Page 18: Device Information
Display Device Information -------------------- § Select the Setup menu: 13.08.2001 13:02 Use the x or y key to select Model MA45-000230V SETUP in the Function line and press Ser. no. 13206969 u to confirm Ver. no. 01-43-01 (Operating program version) >... -
Page 19: Basics Of Moisture Analysis
Basics of Moisture Analysis Purpose Material When deductive methods are used, the The MA45 moisture analyzer can be The moisture of a material is often mis- moisture content is indirectly deter- used for quick and reliable deter- takenly equated with its water content. - Page 20 The Sartorius Moisture Analyzer cannot be used. Applications Guide will provide you with important information on the use of your moisture analyzer.
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Page 21: Preparation
Preparation Adjustment to an Existing Measuring System Before drying a sample, you must carry A moisture analysis method often replaces another drying method (e.g., oven drying out the following preparations: method), because it is simple to use and requires shorter analysis time. In this case, you should adapt this method to that of the moisture analyzer in order to obtain values –... -
Page 22: Preparing A Sample
$ Use an appropriately designed tool for shredding a sample. Using disposable sample pans § Use only Sartorius disposable sample pans (inner diameter = 92 mm). Reusing sample pans leads to poor reproducibility of results for several reasons: – after cleaning, sample residues can still remain on the pan –... - Page 23 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 non-uniform distribution of heat –...
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Page 24: Operating The Moisture Analyzer
Operating the Moisture Analyzer Setting the Drying Parameters Purpose Adapt the moisture analyzer to the special requirements of products. Parameters can be configured individually for each program. Drying Parameters (Overview) ο Factory setting √ User-defined setting Program ο P1 memory (PROGRAM) Heating program ο... - Page 25 The analysis ends as soon as the weight Number of Drying Programs the sample chamber is closed loss per 24 s is below an automatically MA45: 3 programs detected threshold. Initial Weight Programs are listed according to You can select a weight to be used as a Weight program number.
- Page 26 -------------------- Printout of the Analysis Parameters § When the desired program is displayed: 13.08.2001 13:06 Press the r key Model MA45-000230V Ser. no. 13206969 Ver. no. 01-43-01 > Parameters are printed (see example on the right) -------------------- Lines with more than 20 characters PROGRAM are truncated.
- Page 27 End of analysis: automatic (factory setting) Part A: Configuring the Drying Parameters Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout 1. Turn on the moisture analyzer Sartorius logo is displayed Self-test runs y or x 2. Select the PROGRAM function C Auto. 0092 g SETUP...
- Page 28 Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout 8. Confirm the temperature 9. Select the Initial weight 2 ƒ y parameter 10. Confirm the Initial weight parameter 11. Select the On setting and confirm 3 ƒ x 12. Enter the target weight 2.0 13.
- Page 29 Part B: Performing the Analysis Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout 1. Turn on the moisture analyzer Sartorius logo is displayed Self-test runs C Auto. 0092 g SETUP PROGRAM TARE 2. Prepare the sample: not necessary for corn starch 3. Open the sample chamber and position a new sample pan 4.
- Page 30 Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout -------------------- 13.08.2001 16:01 Model MA45-000230V Ser. no. 13206969 Ver. no. 01-43-01 -------------------- Prg. 1 Heating STANDARD Fin. temp. 130 ’C Stdby temp. Start W/STABIL. AUTOMATIC IniWt + 2.036 g The current moisture loss is displayed C Auto.
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Page 31: Heater Adjustment
“isoTEST” Calibration/Adjustment Functions The following functions are available Heater Adjustment Weighing System Settings in the SETUP menu, under the isoTEST Using 1-point and 2-point temperature menu item: adjustment and the YTM03MA temper- Calibration, Adjustment ature adjustment set (see “Accessories”) Purpose –... - Page 32 External Calibration/ Adjustment with a Factory-Defined Weight Externally calibrate and adjust the weighing system using a 30-g calibration weight Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout x or y 1. Select SETUP in the Function line C Auto. 0092 g SETUP PROGRAM TARE 2.
- Page 33 11. If no adjustment is required, select END in the function line and confirm -------------------- 13.08.2001 16:15 Model MA45-000230V *) Date and time shown only when Ser. no. 99992581 using the YDP02 or YDP03 printer Ver. no. 01-43-01 from Sartorius...
- Page 34 Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout Printout following adjustment: -------------------- 13.08.2001 16:15 Model MA45-000230V *) Date and time shown only when Ser. no. 13206969 using the YDP02 or YDP03 printer Ver. no. 01-43-01 from Sartorius -------------------- External calibration W-ID Nom. 30.000 g Diff.
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Page 35: Hardware Tests
Hardware Tests The following device elements can be tested: Purpose Hardware tests are performed to check – SBI communication whether the system communication – Heater with internal and external devices functions properly. These tests are not elementary hardware tests. Activating Hardware Tests Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout... - Page 36 Testing SBI Communication Step Key (or Instruction) Display/Printout 1. Prepare the test connector for the RS-232 port Connect TƒD (pin 2) with (see “Pin Assignment Chart”) RƒD (pin 3) 2. Select “Hardware tests” see above 3. Select “Test interfaces” function and confirm 4.
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Page 37: Data Output
Data Output There are three options for data output: – Output to the moisture analyzer – Output to an external printer (YDP02-0CE or YDP03-0CE) – Output to a peripheral device (e.g., a computer) via the interface port Output to the Moisture Analyzer Display (Weights and Calculated Values) The display is divided into 9 sections. - Page 38 Busy Symbol The “Busy” symbol is shown here when the moisture analyzer is processing a function activated by pressing a key. Plus/Minus Sign Any plus or minus sign required for a displayed value is shown here. Measured Value/Result This line shows: 5234 –...
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Page 39: Interface Port
Factory Settings for the SBI Operating Mode Parameters: RS-232 cables purchased from other manufacturers often have incorrect pin Transmission rate: 1,200 baud assignments for use with Sartorius Number of data bits 7 bits weighing systems! Be sure to check the pin assignments against the chart below... -
Page 40: Data Output Format
Data Output Format Output Format with 20 Characters + CR LF You can output the values, displayed in the corresponding line for moisture 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 analysis values, and the weight unit U CR LF with or without a data ID code. - Page 41 During data communication between The moisture analyzer SBI interface Once XOFF has been received, it pre- the moisture analyzer and an on-line (Sartorius Balance Interface) has vents further transmission of characters. device (computer), messages consisting transmit and receive buffers. You can...
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Page 42: Pin Assignment Chart
Pin Assignment Chart Female Interface Connector: Pin Assignment Chart: 25-position D-Submini (DB25S) with Pin 1: Signal ground screw lock hardware for cable gland Pin 2: Data output (TƒD) Pin 3: Data input (RƒD) Male Connector Used: Pin 4: Signal return (TƒD/RƒD) (please use connectors with the Pin 5: Clear to send (CTS) same specifications):... -
Page 43: Cabling Diagram
Cabling Diagram – Diagram for interfacing a computer or other peripheral device to the moisture analyzer using the RS-232/V24 standard and cables up to 15 m (50 ft.) long Moisture analyzer Peripheral device 25-pin 9-pin – – Type of cable: AWG 24 specification... - Page 44 External device not ready to send Transmit XON, then CTS (interface handshake interrupted; XOFF, CTS) Print fct. blocked ERR 53 No temperature compensation Contact the Sartorius Service Center No meas. value ERR 101 Key is stuck Release key Key pressed when switching on...
- Page 45 – 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 Sartorius Service Center...
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Page 46: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Service Cleaning the Heating Unit and Regular servicing by a Sartorius techni- Temperature Sensor § Open the hinged cover cian will extend the service life of your moisture analyzer and ensure its contin- ued weighing accuracy. Sartorius can... - Page 47 In this case, notify your nearest Sartorius Service Center. Maintenance and repair work may be performed only by service technicians who are authorized by Sartorius and who: – have access to the required mainte- nance manuals – have attended the relevant service...
- Page 48 Overview Specifications Model MA45 Dryer functions: Heating element Ceramic IR heater Temperature range 40 – 230°C Temperature increments adjustable in 1°C increments Temperature adjustment with YTM03MA temperature adjustment set Weighing Functions: Weighing capacity 45 g Readability 1 mg, 0.01% moisture content Repeatability, average (%) sample weight 1–5 g: 0.2%...
- Page 49 Calibration weight, 30 g (± 0.3 mg) YSS43 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)YSL02A For Working with a Moisture Analyzer (For Quality Assurance Documentation) Spare Parts Dust cover for keypad 6960MA02 Forceps 69MA0072 Other spare parts can be ordered directly through your local Sartorius Service.
- Page 50 Important Note: and laboratory use The operator shall be responsible for Part 1: any modifications to Sartorius equip- General requirements ment and must check and, if necessary, Part 2-010: correct these modifications. On request, Particular requirements for laboratory...
- Page 51 Index Page Page Accessories 2, 4, 31, 49 Keypad 2, 5 Acoustic signal 14, 17 Keys: description Adjustment to an existing measuring system Language: setting 8, 13 Adjustment 31, 44 Leveling the moisture analyzer Alphanumeric input MA30 mode 24, 48 Basics Maintenance C marking...
- Page 52 General Password Enter/Change Password § Select the password function: § Select the Setup menu: Press the u key Use the x or y key to select SETUP in the Function line and press > Password prompt is displayed, together u to confirm with current password §...
- Page 53 Brief Instructions Sartorius MA45 y Down/Back Overview of Key Functions e On/Off Key In menu: Go to next menu item on Turn moisture analyzer on/off; same level analyzer remains in standby mode when In alphanumeric input: Show next lowest switched off...
- Page 54 Moisture Analysis Add sample: Switch analyzer on: e key Close sample chamber: Select drying program: Start analysis: START function and u key Select PROGRAM: or directly after closing sample chamber y and u keys Drying in progress: wait Use the y and u keys to select program P1, P2 or P3 Read off result: Cancel password prompt, if necessary: c key...
- Page 55 Configuration (SETUP) Language Activate menu: Use the y and u keys to German English select the SETUP function; confirm U.S. mode Select desired menu level: y and x keys Français Italiano Exit menu level or exit SETUP: c key Español Select menu item and setting: Device parameters y, x and u keys...
- Page 56 Drying Parameters (PROGRAM) Heating program Activate menu: Use the y and u keys to Standard drying MA30 mode select the PROGRAM function; confirm Select program P1, P2 or P3 Standby temperature Exit menu level or exit PROGRAM: Initial weight c key Start analysis Select menu item and setting: With stability when Enter is pressed...
- Page 57 Sartorius AG Weender Landstrasse 94–108 37075 Goettingen, Germany Phone +49.551.308.0 Fax +49.551.308.3289 www.sartorius.com Copyright by Sartorius AG, Goettingen, Germany. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Sartorius AG.
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