Sartorius MA37 Operating Instructions Manual

Sartorius MA37 Operating Instructions Manual

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Sartorius Moisture Analyzer
Model MA37
Electronic Moisture Analyzer
98648-019-93

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Sartorius Moisture Analyzer Model MA37 Electronic Moisture Analyzer 98648-019-93...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......Certificate of Compliance ......Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 3: User Information

    Perform steps in the specified order: 1. First action 2. Second action 3. … – Indicates an item in a list Application Advice/Technical Support Addresses for applications advice and technical support can be found on the website at: http://www.sartorius.com Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Observe the conditions of operation described in the Specifications. The operator shall be solely responsible for any modifications to the equipment and for connecting any cables or equipment not supplied by Sartorius. Information on operational quality is available upon request from Sartorius.
  • Page 5 Position the power cable so that it cannot touch the hot surfaces of the analyzer and is not a trip hazard. Disconnecting the grounding conductor is prohibited. The device may only be opened by specialized personnel trained by Sartorius. Danger due to Fire or Explosion! –...
  • Page 6 Appropriate containers must be used for each type of sample material. All other applications are not considered the intended use. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 7: General View Of The Equipment

    Process status light Unlocking handle for heating module Power socket for country-specific power cable Fastening point for an optional Kensington key lock Leveling feet USB port for mini AB Display and control unit (touch screen) Temperature sensor Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 8: Startup

    Condensation from humidity can form on the surfaces of a cold device when it is brought into a substantially warmer area. You should therefore let a device that has been disconnected from its power source acclimatize for approximately 2 hours before reconnecting it to the power. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 9 To protect against theft, the analyzer has a fastening point for a security lock if required. A Kensington key lock can be installed at the fastening point on the back of the analyzer if required. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 10 Check the plug design of the power cable. If the plug design of the power cable does not comply with your country’s standard, please inform the nearest Sartorius representative or your dealer. The power must be connected in accordance with the regulations applicable in your country.
  • Page 11 Warm-up Time To return precise results, the analyzer must warm up for at least 30 minutes after initial connection to the power supply. Only after this time will the analyzer have reached the required operating temperature. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 12: Transporting The Analyzer

    Moving the Analyzer in the Lab Avoid shocks and vibrations: Never lift and carry the analyzer by its heating module. Hold the analyzer under the housing, lift it up carefully, and carry it to its new location. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 13: Basic Principles

    Efficiency is lost during drying because as the moisture evaporates, it cools the sample surface. By contrast, infrared rays (IR rays) penetrate a sample without being impeded. Having reached the interior of a sample, they heat the sample directly. IR-Strahlung Wärmeenergie Substanz Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 14 In this case, preheat the moisture analyzer for two to three minutes before starting the drying routine, or select a different switch-off criterion. The Application Guide for the Sartorius Moisture Analyzer provides you with important information on the use of your moisture analyzer.
  • Page 15 – If you store the samples in a container, the moisture can condense on the walls of the container. – If the container is too big and not filled completely, the sample can exchange its moisture with the air remaining in the container. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 16 Use an appropriate tool for grinding the sample. Use a disposable sample pan: Use only Sartorius disposable sample pans (inner diameter of 90 mm). Reusing sample pans leads to poor repeatability of results: – After cleaning, sample residues can still remain on the pan.
  • Page 17 – Gentle drying T [°C] Standard drying: For standard drying, you need to enter the final temperature. The final temperature is reached using an overshoot if necessary. The maximum set temperature is 160°C. Standardtrocknung t [s] Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 18 The user can enter a target value with a tolerance range. During analysis a progress bar appears, indicating the progress of the measurement. At the end of the analysis, you can see whether the value is within the tolerance range. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 19 (set in percent). The percentage is entered by the user. – Time The analysis ends as soon as the specified time has elapsed. – Manual: Switch off using the END key. The maximum analysis duration is 24 hours. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 20: Operating The Moisture Analyzer

    The moisture analyzer switches to standby mode. To switch the moisture analyzer on again: Select on the display. The moisture analyzer starts in the method most recently used before the analyzer was last switched off. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 21: Setting The Language

    Language Language Select the desired language, such as (German). Deutsch Select to confirm. English y The display changes directly to the desired language. Select to return to the menu. Deutsch Français Español Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 22: Operating Concept

    End autom. 1 Current date and time 2 Selected result display for the method 3 Operate method, such as start moisture analysis 4 View settings for the selected method 5 Menu: Switch to the menu Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 23: Menu

    Target value No automatic printout 1 Method with current parameters 2 Back to the main screen 3 Setup menu: Open system settings (see page 26) 4 Change method parameters 5 Switch moisture analyzer to standby mode Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 24: Entering Numbers On The Number Pad

    Use the 123 key to switch the keyboard display from letters to numbers. Use the ABC key to switch the keyboard display from numbers to letters. Use the back arrow key to delete the last character. key ends the process and saves character input. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 25: Scrolling In The Display

    Device information you are in the list of options. Calibration/Adjustment Printout Signals Tap the desired entry to select it. Settings Calibration/Adjustment Printout Signals Display brightness Identifier Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 26: System Settings (Setup Menu)

    Printout settings can be found from page 27. Signals Select to confirm your changes. Select to return to the menu. The changed settings are active when you reach the first level of the menu again. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 27: List Of Available Settings

    The time is displayed in 24-hour format. (This is the only available setting when the date is set to ISO format.) – 12h (AM/PM) The time is displayed in 12-hour format. The hours before noon are displayed with and the hours after noon are displayed with Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 28 Configure all settings for the output format. – : Only the result of the moisture analysis is output. Result only – : The GLP data and parameters used for With GLP and method parameters the moisture analysis are also output. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 29 The sampleID (S ID) is queried once at the beginning of the measurement routine. If you wish to print the sample ID, activate this option. To enter and delete numbers and text, e.g., for the sample ID, see “Entering Text and Characters” on page 24. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 30 PC in spreadsheet format. – : The analyzer transmits the data via keyboard command PC text format (keyboard emulation) to the currently opened application on the PC in text format. – : Data transmission is deactivated. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 31 Requirement: For PC applications, such as MS Excel, the keyboard must be set to English (USA). You can find more information in Chapter “USB Interface”. 2) Connection to Sartorius Lab Printer via the Supplied Printer Cable Under Device/Protocol Select the desired setting for the connection to the printer.
  • Page 32 System Settings (Setup Menu) Service mode/Service access This function is used by the Sartorius Service Center and can only be accessed by authorized service technicians. Service access Access code: xxxxxx Reset All settings can be reset to the factory settings here.
  • Page 33: Moisture Analysis

    No. of filters y The parameters are printed out. Select to close the display. Print lines Print To change the parameters, select the menu key at the bottom left of the main screen on the display. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 34 Set the parameters to suit your requirements. Heating program Select if necessary and enter the desired values (see “Entering Numbers on Type Temperature [°C] the Number Pad” in Chapter “Operating the Moisture Analyzer”). Standard drying Select to confirm. Gentle drying Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 35: Performing The Moisture Analysis

    START If you selected on the main screen: START Open the hood now. Open hood 0.000 y The next step is displayed when the hood is opened. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 36 Close the hood. Close hood to start y The moisture analysis starts automatically. 1.929 During the measurement, the process status light on the analyzer flashes, if the light has not been switched off in the menu. 2.000 Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 37 85.15 – To perform another moisture analysis using this method: Select Measurement completed – To view the report and print it out if desired: Select – To exit the measurement: Select °C Standard Fully automatic Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 38 Open the hood. Remove the sample pan from the moisture analyzer using sample tongs. Close the hood. Allow the sample to cool down and dispose of it properly. and therefore marked with a symbol. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 39: Ma Performance Test

    Select one of the suggested temperatures given for the method you are using. MA performance test Temperature 70 °C Temperature 100 °C Temperature 130 °C Open the hood. Open hood y The next step is displayed when the hood is opened. 0.000 Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 40 Close the hood. Close hood to start y The performance test starts automatically. During the performance test, the process status light on the analyzer flashes, 6.721 if the light has not been switched off in the menu. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 41: Performance Test Measurement Not Successfully Completed

    Device is not OK. 5 MApi << 10 MApi Temperature 70 °C Please contact Sartorius service Contact Sartorius service if the message “ ” appears. Device is not OK Performance Test Successfully Completed y If the test is successful, the message “Device is OK” first appears. Then the analyzer indicates that the sample can be removed.
  • Page 42: Calibration And Adjustment

    Select the menu key on the main screen. y The menu is displayed. Moisture in %M Standard drying 105 °C Standby temperature Initial weight Fully automatic Target value No automatic printout Select the (Setup) key in the menu. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 43 After adjustment the report shows the result of the adjustment. < Close the report: Select y The moisture analyzer is now calibrated. If you have also carried out an adjustment after calibration, the moisture analyzer is also now adjusted. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 44: Viewing The Calibration Report

    -------------------- 2014-07-29 12:02 Sartorius Mod. MA37-1 SerNo. 0031710609 BAC: 00-53-01 APC: 01-80-01 DOC: 07-40-03 -------------------- 2014-07-29 12:02 External calibration Start: manually 50.000 g 0.002 g External adjustment 0.000 g 23.7 °C Temp -------------------- Name: -------------------- Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 45: Weighing

    Calibration report y The weighing screen appears. You can now use the moisture analyzer as a simple lab balance. 0.000 Weighing only To exit the weighing function, select Select multiple times to return to the menu. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 46: Iso/Glp-Compliant Printout

    (see Chapter “System Settings”, section “Printout”): Activate ISO/GLP-compliant printouts: In the menu under , activate the Printout Printout and Report Format option. With GLP and method parameters Operation Print out the report after moisture analysis: Select Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 47 Result display Moisture in %M Target value No. of filters Start time 10:03 Start weight + 4.564 g Measurement time 01:15 min Result 8.16 %M Final weight + 4.531 g End of analysis -------------------- Name: -------------------- Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 48: Usb Interface

    Direct Transfer of Data (PC) Requirements: – PC with Windows 7, Windows 8, Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 operating system – A to Mini-B USB connection cable from PC to moisture analyzer, Sartorius order no.: YCC04-D09 – PC with internet connection ®...
  • Page 49 PC spreadsheet format Microsoft Excel open Activate the cursor in the PC application. Then select a or n on the moisture analyzer for the respective data output. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 50 PC text format ® Microsoft Excel open Activate the cursor in the PC application. Then select a or n on the moisture analyzer for the respective data output. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 51: Interface Specification

    USB Device (Slave) Mini-A Type-B Connect the moisture analyzer to the Sartorius printer using the supplied USB connection cable. y The moisture analyzer detects the printer automatically. No settings need to be changed. Connection for 9-pin RS-232 Configuration Printer YDP20-0CE Sartorius order no.:...
  • Page 52 Example 3 The third example requires more than 22 characters and must therefore be printed on two lines: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CR LF CR LF Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 53: Error Messages

    “Value is too large.” When an entered value is too high for the parameter. Error 46 When the max. heating temperature has been briefly exceeded. Error 401 to 407 Faulty heating element. Contact the Sartorius Service Center. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 54 “Not able to save cal. data.” When the memory is full. Information about Analyzer Maintenance “Maintenance interval When the maintenance date set by the Sartorius expired.” Service Center has been exceeded. USB Device Error Message “The attached USB device is When a USB device (printer) that is not permitted by not supported.”...
  • Page 55: Shipping The Analyzer

    Shipping the Analyzer Shipping the Analyzer Please use the original packaging for shipping. You can order packaging from the Sartorius Service Center if necessary. Avoid shocks and vibrations. Prior to shipping, switch the analyzer to standby mode (see page 20) and then pull the plug.
  • Page 56 Shipping the Analyzer Then put the packaged analyzer into the cardboard box and seal the box. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 57: Care And Maintenance

    Service To ensure its continued weighing accuracy, we recommend performing regular servicing on your analyzer at least once a year. The Sartorius Service Center offers different service contracts for this purpose, which can be individually adapted to suit your needs (see also www.sartorius.com/service). Each service produces a calibration certificate.
  • Page 58 1) Open the heating module all the way. 2) Pull the unlocking handle at the back of the heating element to unlock the heating element. Removing the Heating Module 3) Pull the heating module up out of the guide. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 59 Parts of the sample chamber may be extremely hot. Wait until the bottom of the sample chamber has cooled completely. Removing the Sample Chamber Bottom 1) Unlock the “Locking socket (bayonet)” as in general view with a suitable coin. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 60 2) Remove the “Locking socket (bayonet)” as in general view and sample chamber bottom from the analyzer and clean in a dishwasher. 3) After cleaning, fix the sample chamber bottom into place again on the analyzer using the “Locking socket (bayonet)” as in general view. Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 61: Disposal

    2) Select the “Service” menu item. 3) Then select “Information on Disposal.” 4) Addresses for the local Sartorius disposal contacts can be found in the PDF files available for download on this page. Sartorius will not take back equipment contaminated with hazardous materials (ABC contamination) –...
  • Page 62: Specifications

    External calibration weight 50 g (E2) Disposable sample pan dimensions d 90 mm Interface Mini USB: Automatic detection of Sartorius printers YDP30 and YDP40, ® direct data transfer to Microsoft Windows programs without additional software, programmable data output interval Power Supply Input supply voltage 100–120 V AC and 210–240 V AC (automatic voltage detection), ±10%, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 63: Accessories

    – Continuous labels for GLP lab printer 69Y03286 Data cable for Mini USB/USB A YCC04-D09 Data cable for Mini USB/9-pin RS-232 YCC03-D09 Spare Parts Protective cover for the control panel Upon request Sample tongs Upon request Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 64: Analyzer Dimensions

    Analyzer Dimensions Analyzer Dimensions MA37 All dimensions are given in millimeters Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 66: Certificate Of Compliance

    Certificate of Compliance Certificate of Compliance Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 67 Certificate of Compliance Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 68 Certificate of Compliance Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37...
  • Page 69 Sartorius Lab Instruments GmbH & Co. KG Weender Landstrasse 94–108 37075 Goettingen, Germany www.sartorius.com Copyright by Sartorius, Goettingen, Germany. No part of this publication may be reprinted or translated in any form or by any means without prior written permis- sion from Sartorius.

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