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  • Page 1 ORACLE Rapid NMR Fat Analyzer Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notice Sample Preparation using the ORACLE Station Safety Overview Sample Removal Introduction ORACLE Batch Testing with an Air or Vacuum Oven Introduction CEM QuikPrep Integrated Heater Sample Preparation and Analysis CEM High Precision Heater Block ORACLE Testing with a SMART 6...

  • Page 5: Safety

    • The ORACLE should not be placed close to any electrical device susceptible to EMI. • If the SMART 6 is suspected of inducing EMI, please contact the CEM Service Department to perform a Microwave Leakage Test.

  • Page 6: Safety Overview

    • If the ORACLE or SMART 6 are used in a manner not specified by CEM Corporation, protections provided by the systems may be impaired. Safety Overview To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, CEM cannot accept liability of any kind for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this manual.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    45 seconds for the entire process. The ORACLE consists of an NMR magnet to perform the fat analysis, an electronics box (listed as processor box) for controlling and storing system settings and data, and may also include a SMART 6 Moisture/Solids Analyzer for rapid moisture analysis and sample drying prior to testing in the magnet.

  • Page 8: Cem Quikprep Integrated Heater

    QuikPrep integrated heater system in order to reduce temperature conditioning times for a single sample from 30 minutes to less than 1 minute. This patented technique is only offered by CEM, and gives the user the flexibility to quickly get a single result for faster process control and formulation changes.

  • Page 9: Cem High Precision Heater Block

    Consistent sample temperature is a critical component of an accurate and repeatable results in the ORACLE. In order to ensure that every sample analyzed in the ORACLE is at the proper sample temperature, CEM has developed and provides their own High Precision Heater Block. Standard market heater blocks can have temperature differences of up to 3°C between each individual hole, which would lead to poor results.

  • Page 10: Instrument Components

    Instrument Components ORACLE NMR Magnet and Processor box Quick Prep Touch Screen USB Ports ORACLE NMR Magnet Processor Box SMART 6 (Only for SMART 6 users) Exhaust Port Cavity Printer Ethernet (optional) Connection Power Inlet USB Ports Balance Pan Receptacle...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    2. Carefully remove the ORACLE Processor from its shipping carton and, based on available space, place it on the workbench, on a shelf above the workbench or on the floor under the workbench.
  • Page 12 Remove Processor Box Processor Box on Shelf above Workbench Processor Box on Workbench beside Magnet Processor Box Under Workbench NOTE The processor box must be within 9 ft. (3 m) of the magnet. 3. Remove the six screws from the sides of the magnet shipping container and then lift the top from the shipping container.
  • Page 13 The magnet weighs approximately 120 pounds (55 kg). 5. Unpack the power conditioner and place it on the work bench or the floor as far away from the ORACLE magnet as possible.

  • Page 14: Balance Installation (Optional)

    CAUTION Ensure that the power conditioner is not placed within 2 feet of the ORACLE magnet to prevent demagnetization of the magnet. NOTE The ORACLE power cords must be connected to electrical outlets and the power switches remain in the “on”...

  • Page 15: Oracle Station Installation

    3. Place the ORACLE tubes in the openings of the back of the ORACLE Station. 4. Place the sample tamper into one of the openings on the top of the ORACLE Station. 5. Place the sample removal tool into the clips on the right side of the ORACLE Station (facing unit). Heater Block Installation Every ORACLE will be supplied with a high precision CEM heater block to use for the temperature conditioning of samples or the heating of the various standards that are used to confirm the ORACLE’s functionality.

  • Page 16: Cable Connections

    3. Once installed, plug the SMART 6 power cord into the power conditioner. Wait until connecting all ORACLE cables to connect the SMART 6 to the ORACLE processor box via the supplied green Ethernet cable, then pro- ceed with powering the SMART 6 on.
  • Page 17 7. Connect the SMB long cable to the processor box and the magnet as illustrated below. 8. Connect the shim cable to the processor box as illustrated below. 9. Connect the crossover CAT 5 Ethernet cable to the processor box as illustrated below. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 18 10. Connect the HDMI video cable to as illustrated below. 11. Connect the Tx crossover cable to the processor box as illustrated below. 12. Connect the USB cable to the ORACLE and to the processor box as illustrated below . Hardware Installation...
  • Page 19 13. Connect the second USB cable to the ORACLE and processor box as illustrated below. 14. Connect the audio cable to the ORACLE and processor box as illustrated below. 15. Use the 1” loom provided to wrap each cable going from the ORACLE to the processor box. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 20 17. SMART 6 Connection ONLY: After following instructions to install the SMART 6 system in the SMART 6 manual (do not plug the SMART 6 into the power conditioner), connect the SMART 6 to the ORACLE analyzer with the CAT5 Ethernet cable provided as illustrated below.

  • Page 21: Software Overview

    SMART 6 if it is being used for moisture analysis. This manual will only review the ORACLE software interface and the SMART 6 screens that relate to the ORACLE analysis. Please refer to the SMART 6 manual for an overview of the SMART 6 software screens.

  • Page 22: Header Icons

    This icon displays the number of tests the current roll of Trac Film has left. SMART 6 Connection This icon indicates if the SMART 6 is connected and communicating with the ORACLE software. This is only for customers using the SMART 6 for rapid moisture analysis.

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    Main Menu The ORACLE software is primarily accessed through the “Main Menu” icon in the top right corner. This menu may contain access to all the primary functions of the ORACLE, including sample analysis, user access, diagnostic testing, and other system settings. Depending on the user’s access level, some items (ie. maintenance) might be grayed out.
  • Page 24 The ORACLE stores pertinent data for every sample test it has performed. Accessing the Sample Log will allow users to review a number of run parameters, such as fat result, moisture result (if connected to SMART 6), sample ID, date and time, user, tag, and initial weight.
  • Page 25 Certified Reference Materials (CRM), performing routine maintenance tests, or checking system hardware and processes via diagnostics, the ORACLE software has the ability to give users confidence in the system’s performance, and reduce down time in the event of an issue.
  • Page 26 Export Export gives the user the option to transfer data to a USB (6 ports on the ORACLE), for viewing data externally, such as on a laptop or PC. Users also have the option to transfer Diagnostic and Maintenance logs, which can lead to faster service and minimize system downtime in the event of any issues.

  • Page 27: Manage Users

    Manage Users Only Administrators can add, edit or delete a user. Add User 1. Select the “Main Menu” icon followed by “Users”. A “Manage Users” screen will appear. 2. Select “+” located on the left side of the screen. 3. Enter the “Name” and then decide the user privilege: guest, user, and administrator. 4.
  • Page 28 2. Select the account to be edited/deleted. • Edit the name or privileges and select “save”. • Select “Delete User”, followed by “Delete”. Manage Users...

  • Page 29: Software Setup

    Trac Film Every sample analyzed in the ORACLE must be wrapped in the proprietary Trac Film. The “Barcode Scanner” icon will display a yellow icon when there are 100 tests remaining, and a red icon when there are 20, as a reminder to purchase more film before it runs out.

  • Page 30: System Setup

    One-Time Pass, please contact the Process Control Group at CEM Corporation System Setup 1. Once the ORACLE has been turned on and the software has appeared, log in under the Administrator user. The password (case-sensitive) is: oracleadmin. 2. Select the “Main Menu” icon followed by “Maintenance”.
  • Page 31 7. Once the Clone file has been imported, select “Auto Run” to perform a full System Setup. 8. The ORACLE will prompt the user to “Please insert Oil standard tube” in the magnet. Place the glass Oil Stan- dard tube into the magnet. Ensure the Oil Standard tube is completely placed down in the ORACLE by gently pressing it down on the top.

  • Page 32: External Balance (If Applicable)

    10. Once the magnet shimming is complete, the Pulse Width will begin. The Pulse Width test will take 8-10 min- utes to fully complete. 11. The final step is System Normalization. The Oil standard will need to be first removed from the ORACLE, then after approximately 20 minutes the system will request the Normalization Standard. Place the Normalization Standard in the magnet and press Ok.

  • Page 33: Smart 6 Connection

    5. Press the “Clear/Exit” button twice to exit to the Main Menu. SMART 6 Connection This section is for users with a SMART 6 system. If not using a SMART 6 to dry the sample prior to ORACLE analysis, disregard this section.
  • Page 34 3. Press the Save icon in the top right corner. ORACLE Software Connection 1. Once the SMART 6 IP Address has been set, go to the ORACLE and log in under the “Administrator”. The pass- word (case-sensitive) is: oracleadmin. 2. Confirm the ORACLE software has connectivity to the coreboard. This can be done by clicking on the “Magnet Temperature”...
  • Page 35 ORACLE software. 7. Another window will then appear. Select the “Start ORACLE” button to activate the software. 8. The ORACLE software will then reload and bring the user back to the login screen. Log in again as an Adminis- trator.
  • Page 36 If the System Network icon has a red X over it, then the Ethernet cable connecting the SMART 6 and ORACLE is not correctly plugged in or functioning properly. If the cable is plugged into the correct port and there is still a red X, please contact CEM Service.
  • Page 37 15. This will be confirmed by the SMART 6 icon at the top of the screen going white. Alternatively, the SMART 6 should now display a white ORACLE magnet icon. If this icon doesn’t appear, or only appears grayed out, please reconfirm all of the previous steps, then contact a CEM representative.

  • Page 38: Sample Preparation

    “Sample Preparation using the ORACLE Station” section, as well as protects the ORACLE tubes from incurring buildup of fat or oil over time. The film was developed specifically for this purpose, and is manufactured with materials that will not interfere with the NMR process.
  • Page 39 • Powder – for low moisture samples in granular or powder form, the sample needs to be spread thinly and evenly for the most accurate and rapid analysis. This can be performed with a CEM template, which allows the user to easily add the exact same amount of product in the exact same form every time. The user can also mound the product on the pad and use the spatula to spread it evenly.

  • Page 40: Sample Preparation Using The Oracle Station

    The sample must first be dried to remove any free moisture that may cause interference during analysis. 1. Remove and place one sheet of Trac Film on the platform of the ORACLE Station. 2. Place the square pad and sample in the center of the Trac Film.

  • Page 41: Sample Removal

    Check to make sure the sample is not positioned beneath the bottom of the tube. Sample Removal 1. After the analysis is complete, press the sample pads out of the ORACLE tube using the sample removal rod and throw the used ORACLE pads in the trash. 2. Inspect tube for debris or damage.

  • Page 42: Oracle Batch Testing With An Air Or Vacuum Oven

    ORACLE. When testing with an Air Oven, the user can choose to use a balance connected to the ORACLE to record the initial weights of the samples that will be analyzed, or use a separate balance to record the initial weights and manually input them into the ORACLE after the sample moisture is recorded.
  • Page 43 • If manually inputting the weight, simply type the initial weight that was previously recorded, then press OK to save the weight. 8. Once the samples have been fully dried, view “Sample Preparation using the ORACLE Station” section for de- tailed information on preparing the samples for ORACLE analysis.
  • Page 44 12. The ORACLE will first perform a Frequency Lock to remove the variance of any environmental or magnet tem- perature factors. This frequency lock is critical to achieving the absolute best results, even in less than optimal situations. 13. Then following the instructions on the screen, remove the sample from the heater block and place the sample in the ORACLE magnet.
  • Page 45 14. After 35 seconds of analysis, the ORACLE will display the final % Fat result. ORACLE Batch Testing with an Air or Vacuum Oven...

  • Page 46: Oracle Testing With A Smart 6

    3. From the list of methods, choose the ORACLE method that has been developed for the sample that will be analyzed. Once a Fat analysis method has been chosen, the ORACLE screen will automatically change screens and read “start new sample from SMART 6”.
  • Page 47 “How to Run a Sample” for assistance. If you still have questions, please contact CEM Corporation Process Application Support (800) 726-3331 8. After the sample has been added and properly spread, center the pads on the balance pan, gently close the SMART 6 cover, and press the START button.
  • Page 48 11. After the sample has been cooled, the system will prompt to “Start”. Press Start and follow the instructions below. NOTE The SMART 6 Screen will update to reflect the current step being performed on the ORACLE. At this point, only the ORACLE screen can be used. ORACLE Testing with a SMART 6...
  • Page 49 13. If there is an ORACLE tube from a previous analysis in the ORACLE, it must first be removed. 14. Place the ORACLE tube in the QuikPrep heater at the top of the ORACLE magnet. QuikPrep contains a sensor that will automatically detect the sample is present, and begin heating the sample for a predetermined length of time.
  • Page 50 NOTE The SMART 6 results screen shows fat, solids and moisture) results. Simply use the arrows to the right and left of the result to scroll through Moisture, Solids, and Fat results. ORACLE Testing with a SMART 6...

  • Page 51: Data Management

    Internal Data Management The ORACLE has the ability to store data for further review. In order to find specific data points more easily, the users has the ability to sort and filter results based on the user, the sample ID or tag, or the time and date of analysis.

  • Page 52: External Data Management

    External Data Management While the ORACLE can easily store, filter, review, and export data, some users will prefer to maintain data externally. CEM has provided two options to allow each user the flexibility in data management that they require. LIMS Networking For companies that are looking to streamline and integrate all of their process control equipment using a LIMS managerial network, the ORACLE is fully equipped to communicate with many formats of LIMS systems.
  • Page 53 CEM for expedited servicing and repair of the ORACLE, reducing down time and providing the user with confidence their system is working as expected. 1. In order to export any data from the ORACLE, a suitable USB must first be plugged into one of the ports on the front of the ORACLE Processor Box.

  • Page 54: Oracle Maintenance

    • Inspect the sample probe for excessive dust or loose sample. If any sample has fallen into the probe, please contact the local CEM service provider for cleaning. • Check ORACLE, Processor box and ORACLE Station for dust or debris. Wipe with a lint free, damp cloth if necessary.

  • Page 55: Maintenance Procedures

    Maintenance Procedures Air Filter Cleaning 1. Unscrew the thumbscrew in the middle of the underside of the vent. 2. Gently pull out the blue vent cover 3. Remove the filter. 4. Using purified water or a pressurized air source, clean off any dust that has built up on the filter. 5.

  • Page 56: Diagnostics

    2. Select the “diagnostics” tab. 3. Select “Auto Run”. 4. The ORACLE software will walk the user through each procedure and instruct the user to remove or insert the oil standard tube. 5. Every test result provides a value that is compared to the internal passing specifications of the unit. If a test result is within the passing range, it will give a green check mark.

  • Page 57: Qc Tests

    1 hour. For initial setup and future maintenance tests, simply follow the instructions on screen to add each individual tube for a brief analysis, upon which the ORACLE software will label the results as passing with a green check, or failing with a red X. In the event of a failure, please follow the instructions in this manual for running the Diagnostic Tests, then contact CEM’s service department.
  • Page 58 ISO and other accreditation purposes. In order to properly analyze CRM’s in the ORACLE, it is essential that these samples be conditioned in a CEM High Precision Heater Block at the temperature designated on each individual heater block for 45 minutes prior to analysis.

  • Page 59: Oracle Settings

    • Auto Optimize - A system wide internal process where the ORACLE will automatically determine if a sample contains low levels of fat, and optimize the signal to those levels. This will increase analysis time by approximately 1.5 minutes and has shown to increase repeatability and accuracy for certain samples.

  • Page 60: System

    QuikPrep temperature should always at 45°C when not in use for sample analysis. • Fat Bias - This will set a bias for every result produced by the ORACLE if necessary to match historic data. CEM does not endorse or recommend the use of a bias.

  • Page 61: Backup

    Backup The ORACLE has the ability to save specific data to the ORACLE hard drive as a backup and can be used to restore that information in the case of a future power outage or hardware failure. The “backup” settings list the various information users can save and restore as necessary.

  • Page 62: Event Viewer

    Event Viewer The “event viewer” is used by CEM service and applications personnel to track and determine the possible cause of certain system issues. Event Viewer should only be accessed at the request of a CEM trained specialist. Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 63: System Specifications

    System Specifications ORACLE System Specifications 0.01 to 99.99% in all food types, when ORACLE is coupled with SMART 6 Moisture Range 0.01% to 99.99% in all food types Fat Range 100 grams, 0.001g readability Balance Capacity Software with proprietary algorithms Standard Software 10.1”...

  • Page 64: Warranty

    Limited Warranty Information What Is Covered: CEM Corporation warrants that the instrument will be free of any defect in parts or workmanship and will, at its option, replace or repair any defective part (excluding consumables) or instrument. For How Long: This warranty remains in effect for 365 days from date of delivery to the original purchaser.
  • Page 65 No warranty, express or implied, extends beyond the face hereof. CEM Corporation shall not be liable for loss of use of instrument or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser or any other user. This warranty is not transferable.

  • Page 66: Contact Information

    Address: Via Dell Artigianato, 6/8 24055 Cologno Al Serio (BG) Italy Web Address: http://www.cemmicroonde Email: info.srl@cem.com Japan: CEM Japan K.K. Phone: +81-3-5793-8542 Fax: +81-3-5793-8543 Address: 2-18-10 Takanawa Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-0074 Japan Web Address: http://www.cemjapan.co.jp Email: info@cemjapan.co.jp UK: CEM Microwave Technology Ltd. Phone: +44-1-280-822873 Fax: +44-1-280-822342 Contact Information...

  • Page 67: Cem Distributors

    Email: info.ireland@cem.com CEM Distributors For a complete list of distributors of CEM products, including contact information, go to the CEM website (http:// www.cem.com), select Contact, and then select your region to see a list of distributors by country. Contact Information...
  • Page 68 All Rights Reserved. This guide contains registered trademarks of CEM Corporation. July 18, 2018 proprietary information which shall not SMART 6 and ORACLE are trademarks of Rev. 2 be reproduced or transferred to other CEM Corporation. Copyright CEM Corporation 2018 documents or disclosed to others without prior written permission of CEM Corporation.

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