Aqua Lab Series 3 Manuals

Aqua Lab Series 3 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Aqua Lab Series 3. We have 1 Aqua Lab Series 3 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual

Aqua Lab Series 3 Operator's Manual

Aqua Lab Series 3 Operator's Manual (105 pages)

Water Activity Meter

Brand: Aqua Lab | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

6
- About this Manual
  6
- Customer Support
  6
- Warranty
  7
- Seller's Liability
  8
2 About Aqualab

9
- Aqualab 3 Instrument Specifications
  9
- Aqualab and Water Activity
  10
- How Aqualab Works
  10
- Aqualab and Temperature
  11
- Limitations
  13
3 Water Activity Theory

14
- Moisture Content
  14
- Water Activity
  14
- Temperature Effects
  16
- Water Potential
  17
- Factors in Determining Water Potential
  18
- Sorption Isotherms
  20
4 Getting Started

22
- Components of Your Aqualab
  22
- Choosing a Location
  22
- Features
  23
- Preparing Aqualab for Operation
  24
5 The Menus

26
- The Measurement Screen
  26
- Changing Languages
  26
- Normal Sampling Mode
  27
- Continuous Mode
  28
- Temperature Equilibration Screen
  28
- System Configuration
  29
6 Cleaning and Maintenance

32
- Cleaning the Block and Sensors
  33
- Cleaning Procedure
  34
- Checking Calibration
  37
7 Verification and Calibration

38
- Water Activity Verification
  38
- Calibration Standards
  38
- Calibration
  40
8 Sample Preparation

46
- Preparing the Sample
  46
- Samples Needing Special Preparation
  48
- Low Water Activity
  51
9 Taking a Reading

53
- Measurement Steps
  53
- How Aqualab Takes Readings
  54
- Cautions
  54
10 Computer Interface

57
- Aqualink Software
  57
- Using Windows Hyperterminal
  58
11 Troubleshooting

59
- Component Performance Screen
  67
12 Support and Repair

69
- Shipping Directions
  69
- Repair Costs
  71
- Loaner Service
  71
13 Further Reading

72
- Water Activity Theory & Measurement
  72
- Food Quality and Safety
  76
- Water Activity and Microbiology
  78
- Water Activity in Foods
  82
- Pharmaceuticals/Cosmetics
  91
- Miscellaneous
  93
- Preparing Salt Solution
  95
Appendix A

95
Appendix B

97
- Declaration of Conformity
  98
- Certificate of Traceability
  99

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