Intended Use The MA35 moisture analyzer is intended for fast and reliable determination of the material moisture content of liquid, pasty and solid substances using the thermogravimetric method . Symbols The following symbols are used in these instructions: § indicates steps you must perform indicates steps required only under certain conditions >...
Sartorius these instructions . equipment or connections of cables not supplied by Sartorius and must If you use electrical equipment in check and, if necessary, correct these installations and under ambient modifications .
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Clean your moisture analyzer only posed by certain sample materials: according to the cleaning instructions (see “Care and Maintenance”) . Do not open the analyzer housing . Please contact your local Sartorius Service should any problems arise with Fire Explosion your device .
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Poisoning Caustic burns – Substances containing toxic or caustic or corrosive components may only be dried under a fume hood . The value for the “lower toxic limit” in a work area must not be exceeded . Corrosion: – Corrosion may be caused by substances that release aggressive vapors during the heating process (such as acids) .
Getting Started General View of the Equipment Pos . Designation Pos . Designation Hinged cover with heating element Disposable sample pan Leveling feet Pan support On/off key Pan draft shield CF key (clear function; delete) Display Enter key (confirm) Keypad ‘Down/Back’...
Equipment Supplied The moisture analyzer is a compact analyzer and comprises the following The equipment supplied includes the components: a heater unit, a weighing components listed below: system and an operating unit . In addition – Moisture analyzer to the socket for AC power (mains –...
Conditioning the Moisture Analyzer Moisture in the air can condense on the surfaces of a cold moisture analyzer whenever it is brought into a substantially warmer place . If you transfer the moisture analyzer to a warmer area, condition it for about 2 hours at room temperature, leaving it unplugged from AC power .
– 115 volts: MA35M-…115… CAUTION! If the voltage indicated on the label does not match your local line voltage: Do not operate your moisture analyzer; contact your local Sartorius office or dealer . Use only – Genuine Sartorius power cords, or –...
Warmup Time To deliver exact results, the moisture analyzer must warm up for at least 30 minutes every time you connect it to AC power or after a relatively long power outage . Only after this time will the analyzer has reached the required operating temperature .
Turning On the Analyzer; Opening and Closing the Sample Chamber § To turn on the analyzer: press e § When opening or closing the sample chamber, do not release the cover until it is in the fully open or fully closed position...
Basic Principles Purpose When deductive methods are used, the The moisture analyzer can be used for moisture content is indirectly deter- quick and reliable determination of the mined . A physical property related to the moisture content of materials of liquid, moisture in the substance is measured pasty, and solid substances using the (e .g ., conductivity) .
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IR-Strahlung IR rays Wärmeenergie Heat Substanz Substance How the rays penetrate the sample depends on the permeability of the sample . If the degree of light-transmitting capacity is low, the rays can penetrate only the uppermost layers of the sample . The heat conductivity of the sample dictates the degree to which the heat can be transmitted to the under- lying layers .
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While preparing substances for measure- When analyzing the samples that lose their ment, no processes may be used that moisture only very slowly or when operating generate heat . The heat generated may a cold moisture analyzer, the fully auto- result in a loss of moisture prior to the matic mode may end the drying routine too measurement .
Preparation If required, homogenize the product Before drying a sample, you must carry before a sample is taken by: out the following preparations: – Mixing or stirring – Adjust against the existing measurement – Taking several samples from different system areas of the product –...
– With larger surfaces, the moisture can Use a disposable sample pan evaporate faster Use only Sartorius disposable sample – Colorless/transparent samples do not pans (inner diameter of 90 mm) . Reusing reflect – Considerably more convenient than the...
Operating Design This chapter explains the operating options available to you so that you can familiarize yourself with the moisture analyzer . There is only one key to a function, i .e ., the key retains this func- tion throughout most of the menu levels . The texts and symbols shown always have the same meaning .
Display Busy symbol, plus/minus sign, standby symbol: The texts and symbols shown on the display always have the same meaning. The display symbol is shown here when the is divided into several areas. moisture analyzer is processing a function. The plus/minus sign for the weight value or calculated value appears here as well, and the standby symbol when the device is Drying parameters/Adjustment function...
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Example Changing the language to US mode (menu item 6 .9 .3) Step Key (or instruction) Display 1 . Select SET in the function line Repeatedly: 2 . Confirm SET 3 . Select menu item 6 4 . Open submenu 5 .
Setting the Drying Parameters Select PRG in the function line to adapt parameters for the drying program to the particular requirements of the product sampled . Drying Parameters Temperature during heating 40 … 160°C End of analysis 0 .0 min Select 0 .0 minutes for fully automatic shutoff 0 .1 to 99 min Select an interval from 0 .1 to 99 minutes to define a specific...
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Drying Parameter Features End of Analysis with Shutoff Parameters – Heating temperature set to defined value during measurement – Fully automatic mode – Timer mode Start of analysis – With stability after the key is Fully automatic mode: pressed: Use the fully automatic mode when When START is shown in the function loss of weight on drying follows a line and you press...
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Example: setting the following drying parameters Heating temperature: 130°C Start of analysis: without stability after the cover is closed End of analysis: after 10 minutes Display mode for result: moisture Step Key (or instruction) Display 1 . Turn on the analyzer Self-test runs 2 .
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Step Key (or instruction) Display 9 . Confirm the display mode 10 . Select the start parameter (in this example, W/o stability after the cover is closed) 11 . Confirm the start parameter 12 . Select setting for printout repeatedly of intermediate results (in this example, no printout = 0 .0) °...
Operation Example: Analysis with Specified Drying Time The specified drying time in the example is 10 minutes . Heating temperature: 130°C Start of analysis: Without stability after the cover is closed End of analysis: After 10 minutes Display mode: Moisture Step Key (or instruction) Display...
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The printout header is -------------------- printed 23.08.2005 11:25 Model MA35M-230N *) Date and time included only Ser. no. 99992581 if a Sartorius printer model Ver. no. 00-33-01 YDP20-0CE is used -------------------- Temp. Start W/O STABI. 10.0 min IniWt + 2.036 g...
Adjusting the Analyzer Heating Element Adjustment Weighing System Adjustment The procedure for adjusting the heating To adjust the weighing system, perform element is described in the instructions calibration and adjustment as described supplied with the YTM15MA temperature in the following . adjustment set .
External Calibration and Adjustment with a Factory-Defined Weight Externally calibrate and adjust the weighing system using a 30-g calibration weight Step Key (or instruction) Display 1 . Turn on the analyzer Self-test runs 2 . Select CAL for calibration/ adjustment 3 .
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Printout after calibration and -------------------- adjustment 23.03.2017 10:51 *) Date and time included only Model MA35M-230N if a Sartorius printer model Ser. no. 99992581 YDP20-0CE is used Ver. no. 00-33-01 -------------------- External calibration W-ID Nom.
Female Interface Connector 25-position D-Submini (DB25S) with screw lock hardware for cable gland Required Male Connector 25-pin D-Submini (DB25S) with shielded cable clamp assembly (Amp type 826 985-1C) and fastening screws (Amp type 164 868-1) . Pin assignments in the 25-contact RS-232 female connector Pin 1: Signal ground Pin 2: Data output (TxD)
Operating parameters (EEPROM) Contact Sartorius Service Err 340 incorrect Operating parameters (EEPROM) Contact Sartorius Service Err 342 incorrect except adjustment parameters If any other errors occur, contact Sartorius Service. Contact information: Please point your Internet browser to: http://www .sartorius .com...
Care and Maintenance Service Cleaning Regular servicing by a Sartorius Service Make sure that no dust or liquid enters technician will extend the service life of the moisture analyzer housing your analyzer and ensure its continued accuracy of measurement . Sartorius can...
Cleaning the Heating Unit and Temperature Sensor § Open the hinged cover Danger: The terminals of the heating unit are under live current § Disconnect the power supply by unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet (mains) If you have a cable connected to the interface port, disconnect it from the moisture analyzer §...
. listed on the following website are available within the EU: In this case, notify Sartorius Service . Maintenance and repair work may be 1) Go to http://www .sartorius .com . performed only by service technicians 2) Select “Services”...
Overview Specifications Weighing capacity (Max) 35 g Typical reproducibility of the Starting at an initial sample weight of approx . 1 g: ± 0 .2% weighing system Starting at an initial sample weight of approx . 5 g: ± 0 .05% Readability 1 mg;...
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Ambient conditions: Operating temperature range +10°C . . . +30°C (+50°F . . . +86°F) Allowable ambient operating temperature +5°C . . . +40°C (+41°F . . . +104°F) Ambient storage temperature –20°C . . . +70°C (–4°F . . . +158°F) Relative humidity Up to 80% at +31°C (+ 88°F) ambient temperature;...
Accessories (Options) Accessories Order No. 80 disposal sample pans 6965542 Aluminum; 90 mm d 80 glass fiber filters 6906940 For liquid and pasty samples and samples with high fat-content Exchangeable panels for flip-open cover YDS05MA Replaces glass with aluminum panels for compliance with FDA/HACCP regulations (upgrade kit) Model YDP20-0CE data printer for...
Connections between the device and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits. Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sartorius may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
2251693 167555 Project: Date Issued: 2706857 March 19, 2014 Issued to: Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG 94-108 Weender Landstrasse Goettingen, 37075 Germany Attention: Dr. Dieter Klausgrete The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicators 'C' and 'US' for Canada and US or with adjacent indicator 'US' for US only or without either indicator for Canada only.
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Certificate: Master Contract: 2251693 167555 Project: Date Issued: 2706857 March 19, 2014 APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS CSA Standards: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, Part 1: General Requirements UL Standards: UL Std. No. 61010-1 (2nd Edition) Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements DQD 507 Rev.
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Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Otto-Brenner-Strasse 20 37079 Goettingen, Germany Phone: +49 551 308 0 www.sartorius.com The information and figures contained in these instructions correspond to the version date specified below. Sartorius reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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