RADWAG MAX 50/1 User Manual

RADWAG MAX 50/1 User Manual

Moisture analyzer, max series
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User manual no.:
LMI-49-05/04/13/A
MOISTURE
ANALYZER
MAX
SERIES
B A L A N C E S A N D S C A L E S
RADWAG 26 – 600 Radom, Bracka 28, POLAND
Phone: +48 (0-48) 38 48 800, fax. +48 (0-48) 385 00 10
export@radwag.com
www.radwag.com

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Basic Information
Intended Use
Explains the purpose of the moisture analyzer for determining relative moisture and dry mass content.
Inappropriate Use
Details hazardous uses, explosive areas, and touching hot parts of the analyzer.
Principles of Safety Use
Outlines general safety principles for using the moisture analyzer safely and correctly.
Warranty and Instrument Monitoring
Lists warranty exclusions and the need for periodical inspection of metrological characteristics.
Manual Data and Staff Competence
Advises reading the manual and states that only trained personnel should operate the analyzer.
Transport and Storage
Delivery Check and Packaging
Instructions for checking the device upon delivery and retaining original packaging for transport.
Unpacking, Assembling, and Startup
Initial Setup and Placement
Details requirements for the instrument's location, environment, and assembly.
Unpacking Procedure
Guides the user through removing the analyzer from its packaging and assembling components.
Level Setting
Explains how to level the moisture analyzer using adjustable feet for accurate measurements.
Standard Delivery Components
Lists all items included in the standard delivery package for verification.
Cleaning Procedures
Provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning the moisture analyzer safely.
Connecting to Power
Details how to safely connect the moisture analyzer to the mains power supply.
Connecting Peripheral Equipment
Explains how to connect external devices like printers or computers for data transfer.
Keyboard Layout and Functions
Keyboard Key Functions
Details the function of each key on the analyzer's keyboard, including navigation, control, and special function keys.
Moisture Analyzer Menu Structure
Menu Groups Overview
Introduces the two main sections of the user menu and their parameter groups for settings.
Navigating the User Menu
Using the Analyzer Keyboard
Explains how to navigate menus and select options using the analyzer's onboard keyboard.
User Menu Operations
Moisture Analyzer Adjustment Procedures
Covers external adjustment, user calibration, temperature calibration, adjustment tests, and reports.
GLP Procedures and Printout Content
Explains setting user/project names and defining parameters for GLP compliant printouts.
Date and Time Settings
Setting Date and Time Formats
Guides on selecting and setting the desired date and time formats (e.g., Month/Day/Year, 12/24 hour).
Display Criteria and Operating Parameters
Filter Settings
Details how to adjust filter settings based on ambient conditions for stable readings.
RS 232 Communication Functions
RS 232 Parameter Settings
Configures communication parameters for connecting to computers or printers via RS 232.
Printout Configuration
Standard Printout Templates
Describes how to set up and use standard printout templates for weighing and drying modes.
Non-standard Printout Templates
Explains how to create custom printout templates with user-defined text and variables.
Printout Variables and Special Signs
Lists available variables and special signs for designing custom printout templates.
Printout Selection
Allows selection from standard or custom printout templates.
Non-Standard Printout Template Management
Covers enabling custom templates and designing them specifically for drying mode.
Moisture Analyzer Parameter Settings
Other Menu Parameters (P7)
Covers settings like password, language, beep sound, and display options.
Screen Settings and Parameter Management
Details screen brightness, contrast, and parameter print/upload functions.
ID Setting and Software Version
Covers ID entry, automatic ID printout, and accessing previous software versions.
Drying Process with Shortened Menu
Enabling Shortened Menu
Disables access to drying program libraries to enable a simplified drying menu.
Setting Drying Parameters
Guides on setting basic drying parameters like mode, temperature, and time intervals.
Drying Mode Selection
Explains how to select drying modes (Standard, Quick, Mild, Step) and their profiles.
Finish Mode Settings
Details various automatic, manual, and custom criteria for finishing the drying process.
Displayed Measurement Result Type
Allows selection of the measurement result display format (%M, %D, %R, g).
Printout Interval and Sample Size
Configures the frequency of sending measurement results and specifies sample size requirements.
Drying Process Execution
Starting and Preparing for Drying
Guides on starting the drying process and preparing the sample pan.
Tare and Sample Loading
Instructs on taring the drying pan and loading the sample for measurement.
Drying Process Monitoring and Results
Describes how the display updates during drying, sending data, and presenting final results.
Drying Process with Drying Program Library
Defining a Drying Procedure
Explains how to enable and use the drying program library for creating new procedures.
Entering and Editing Drying Program Names
Guides on naming dried products for easy identification of saved drying programs.
Drying Mode Selection and Temperature Setting
Covers selecting drying modes and setting specific temperatures for each mode.
Drying Temperature Setting
Details how to set the drying temperature, repeating parameters from Drying Mode settings.
Finish Mode Settings
Explains the various criteria for automatically or manually finishing the drying process.
Setting Displayed Measurement Result Type
Allows selection of the type of result displayed (%M, %D, %R, g) and its printout.
Printout Interval and Sample Size
Configures the frequency of sending measurement results and specifies sample size requirements.
Corrective Drying Coefficient
Explains determining a coefficient to correct drying temperature for dark-colored materials.
Restore Default Settings
Allows restoring the analyzer to its default software settings.
Printout of Software Settings
Enables printing all current drying mode settings on a connected printer.
Saving Drying Mode Settings
Details how to save current drying mode settings into the analyzer's permanent memory.
Sample Preparation for Drying Process
Principles of Humidity Content Determination
Explains the basis of moisture content measurement: loss of mass due to heating and evaporation.
Sampling and Preparation Guidelines
Emphasizes the importance of proper sampling and preparation for accurate and repeatable results.
Sample Preparation Techniques
Discusses mechanical disintegration, sample uniformity, and using additives like silica sand.
Sample Handling for Different Substance Types
Provides guidance on preparing liquid, semi-fluid, and solid samples, including sample distribution.
Selection of Drying Parameters
Selecting Optimum Sample Mass
Explains how sample mass affects measurement accuracy and time, and how to select an optimal mass.
Influence of Sample Mass on Repeatability
Presents data on how sample mass influences the repeatability of measurement results.
Drying Temperature Considerations
Discusses the impact of drying temperature on time, sample integrity, and measurement accuracy.
Drying Mode Selection
Explains the four available drying modes (Standard, Quick, Mild, Step) and their characteristics.
Selecting Drying Time and Finish Mode
Explains how to set drying time and choose finish mode criteria for automatic process termination.
Drying Mode Analysis
Analyzes different drying mode behaviors and how to select criteria for analysis end points.
Cooperation with Printer or Computer
Connecting Cables and Baud Rate Settings
Provides pinout diagrams for connecting printers and computers via serial ports and baud rate considerations.
Computer Control Commands
Interface Control and Data Commands
Lists commands for interface reset, sending data, and zeroing the balance.
Balance Status and Autozero Commands
Details commands for software revision, date/time, working mode, beep, errors, and autozero control.
Moisture Analyzer Maintenance Activities
Cleaning Analyzer Components
Provides step-by-step instructions for cleaning the analyzer's parts using soft fabrics and mild agents.
Temperature Sensor Cleaning
Details how to carefully clean the temperature sensor without damaging it or the heating filament.
Replacing Fuses
Explains the procedure for replacing blown fuses to restore analyzer functionality.
Error Messages and Their Causes
Common Error Messages
Lists common error messages, their codes, and potential causes for quick diagnosis.
Additional Error Messages and Support Contact
Lists further error messages and advises contacting support for unexpected issues.

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