PCE Instruments PCE-MA Series Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-MA Series Manual

Laboratory balances

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Manual
Laboratory Balances PCE-MA Series
Version 1.2
Date of creation: 24.05.2016
Date of last change: 27.04.2018

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  • Page 1 From outside UK: +44 Tel: (561) 320-9162 Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0 Fax: (561) 320-9176 Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9 info@pce-americas.com info@industrial-needs.com www.pce-instruments.com/english www.pce-instruments.com Manual Laboratory Balances PCE-MA Series Version 1.2 Date of creation: 24.05.2016 Date of last change: 27.04.2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.2.4 Setting the drying / measuring time ..................... 13 Adjustment / calibration ......................14 Print out results (optional)......................15 Troubleshooting ....................15 Warranty ......................... 16 Disposal ......................... 16 Contact ........................16 PCE Instruments UK ........................ 16 PCE Americas .......................... 16...
  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Approx. 4.4 kg Parcel details 500 x 350 x 360 mm / approx. 7 kg Delivery content 1 x moisture balance PCE-MA series 1 x wind shield 10 x sample pan 1 x mains cable 1 x sample pan holder / handle...
  • Page 5: System Description

    Manual System description Device Heat protection plate Pan retainer Wind shield sample pan Insertion aid Assemble the parts as illustrated above. 1. Start with the heat protection plate (1). 2. The notch in the side wall of the wind shield (2) must be placed in a way that it faces the user. 3.
  • Page 6: Display

    Manual Display - Heat-up mode (Standard / Quick / Slow) - Measuring / stop mode (constant reading / user / time lapse) - Drying temperature (40°C bis zu 199°C) - Drying time / Duration of drying process - Percentage moisture - Percentage dry weight / dry matter % - Grammes...
  • Page 7: Function Keys

    Manual Function keys Function Power on / off Start / stop measurement Tare / Leave settings Open settings Switch between absolute and relative measuring result Confirm current settings / go to next setting Return to weighing mode (short keystroke) / Calibration (long keystroke) Change settings...
  • Page 8: Rs-232 Interface / Printer

    Manual RS-232 interface / printer The RS-232 interface is used for connecting the optional PCE-BP 1 printer to the scales. To do so, you have to set the following on the printer: The printer comes with an RS-232 cable which is used for connecting both devices: SUB-D 9 plug for RS-232 MAS60 930 017-517 interface on the PCE-MA...
  • Page 9: Preparation

    Manual Preparation Preparation of sample You should always prepare only one sample for measurement to avoid that it loses moisture to the environment or absorbs air humidity. In case several samples have to be taken at the same time, they should be put into airtight containers to make sure their characteristics do not change when stored.
  • Page 10: Glass Fibre Filter Circle

    Manual Glass fibre filter circle Glass fibre filter circles ensure that liquid samples are evenly spread on the sample pan and prevent the combustion of solids. The glass fibre filter circle has the following advantages: even spreading due to capillary action no formation of drops quick evaporation due to larger surface Practical advice...
  • Page 11: Drying Modes

    Manual Drying modes Press the key to get to the drying mode selection screen. Here you can select different drying modes and set up new ones. A number which indicates the memory location flashes on the left-hand side of the display. The user can retrieve up to 16 different memory locations, using the arrow keys .
  • Page 12: Specify Measurement / Stop Mode

    Manual 5.2.2 Specify measurement / stop mode After the selection of the heat-up mode, the bar icon will flash in the upper side of the display. The user can select between three measurement / stop modes. Constant measurement value In this measurement / stop mode, the measurement is stopped automatically when the measurement value is constant over a certain period of time.
  • Page 13: Setting The Drying Temperature

    Manual 5.2.3 Setting the drying temperature After selecting the measurement / stop mode, the temperature indication will flash in the upper side of the display. You can set the drying temperature using the arrow keys . The first setting can be made in steps of 10 %.
  • Page 14: Adjustment / Calibration

    This can be easily reproduced by a rule of three. ATTENTION: The moisture analysers of the PCE-MA series have a higher weighing resolution than the one indicated. The moisture balance uses the higher resolution which is invisible to the user for calculation.
  • Page 15: Print Out Results (Optional)

    Manual Print out results (optional) You can print out the measurement results by using the optional PCE-BP 1 printer. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer is set up properly and both devices are connected to each other. 2.
  • Page 16: Warranty

    In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments.
  • Page 17 Manual PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 4 59872 Meschede Tel: +49 (0) 2903 / 976 99 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2903 / 976 99 29 E-Mail: info@pce-instruments.com Internet: https://www.pce-instruments.com/ EC-Konformitätserklärung EC- Declaración de conformidad EC- Dichiarazione di conformitá EC- Declaration of conformity EC- Déclaration de conformité...

This manual is also suitable for:

Pce-ma 110Pce-ma 100Pce-ma 202Pce-ma 200

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