Operating instructions for moisture analyzers - UX 3001 (UX 3011, UX 3031, UX 3081) series

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1 NPA Basic information Intended use ULTRA X moisture analysers are used to quickly measure moisture and dry matter in solid, viscous and fluid substances by means of thermo gravimetric analysis. A sample is weighed while being dried by infra-red heat. Common features for all ULTRA X devices: Short measurement, gentle and even drying of samples, high reproducibility Automatic or -controlled measurement shut-off UX 3011/ 3011Q/ 3011HQ Temperature-controlled infra-red heater 250 W/ 375W Temperature range: C/ 360 C/ 600 C Stainless steel drying tray 111 mm diameter UX 3031 Special device for gypsum industry 2 temperature-controlled heaters for separate measurement of free and chemically bound moisture in gypsum products Temperature range: C Stainless steel drying tray 111 mm diameter UX 3081/ 3081WQ Special device for large samples, e.g. in the chipboard industry 2 temperature-controlled ceramic heaters Temperature range: C/ 300 C Stainless steel drying tray 245 x 120 mm info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 1

2 Contents Search term Page Accessories, splied 4 and 18 Assigning device ID 9 Automatic mode 7 Automatic shut-off 7 Buttons 6 Calibrating the balance 10 Care and maintenance 16 Changing the print ribbon 5 Communication 17 Connectors 6 Consumables 13 Data interface 13 Date and 10 Dription of interface 13 Display 6 Features 1 ID number 9 Indicator 6 Installation site 4 Intended use 1 Loading the printing paper 5 Maintenance and care 16 Meaning of error messages and remedy 15 Measuring moisture 12 Menu 6 and 14 Menu lock 11 Menu tings 7 Packaging 4 Parameter ting 7 Printer options 9 Printer self-test 16 Safety instructions 3 Setting the measurement unit 7 Setting the temperature 7 Start- 4 Technical data 17 Timer 8 Transport 4 Warranty 4 info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 2

3 Safety instructions Always transport the device in an right position and protect it from impact. Always operate the device on a level surface, using a vibration-free base, Avoid draughts. Never touch the (luminous) heater when it is hot, as there is a risk of injury!! Always disconnect the plug from the mains sply before performing any work on the device (e. g. changing the heater)! Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified technician.! Do not place any flammable substances next to the device. Fire hazard! Please take extra care when using flammable samples! You may need to contact the manufacturer for advice.! Please ensure that no sample spills drip over the edge of the tray sport plate. Use a vacuum cleaner to carefully remove particles. Only use accessories specifically designed for use with ULTRA X devices. Do not move the device while it is measuring, as this could cause measuring errors. Do not leave any substances in the weighing pan, if they are not for measurement. Goods should only be shipped in the original packaging using the original packaging material. ULTRA X moisture analysers are stand-alone devices and not suitable for use in continuous production runs. Any such use is at your own risk. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 3

4 Warranty a&p instruments undertakes to repair faulty devices within the warranty period, free-of-charge, if the defect is a manufacturing fault. This warranty covers the repair of spare parts and working hours required. It does not cover normal wear-and-tear and soiling and staining of the device. a&p instruments will not accept any freight costs. This warranty does not apply to: improper use of the device, use of the device for purposes other than those stated by us, mechanical damage or damage caused by fluids or sample matter, incorrect or wrong electrical wiring, mechanical damage of the load cell e.g. as a result of being overloaded. Transport, packaging, installation site Please check the packaging and device for any damage on delivery. Please retain the original packaging in case you need to return the goods to a&p instruments. Please only use the original packaging when returning the goods. Accessories splied: 3081 Tray carrier 2 trays Sample tongs Mains cable Start- für x Place the device on a stable, vibration-free surface, as level as possible and protected from draughts. The most suitable locations are the corners of a room, rooms with only one entrance and heavy tables on concrete floors (not for ULTRA X 3081) First adjust the heater to the correct height. To do this, place the level gauge next to the reflector pan on the device. Now adjust the height of the reflector so that its lower edge is in line with the top surface of the rod. Quartz heaters should be 10 mm higher. To do this, slightly loosen (never completely unscrew) the knurled screw on the back of the reflector holder. Retighten the knurled screw manually. 65 mm 75 mm 1. 3 C Now swing the heater to the right or backwards to its rearmost position. Do not use force to twist the heater beyond its stop point, as this could damage the device. UX info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 4

5 1. 4. Now place one of the two drying trays splied on the tray carrier using one or two s of tongs. The notch in the reflector tray acts as an access gap for easy positioning of the tray Check that the voltage indicated on the type plate matches the voltage at the installation site The power cable is inserted into the device s power jack and a suitable earthed mains sply. After the power sply has been connected, the device can be switched on or off using the main switch on the rear cover. After the device has been switched on, it may take to 30 secs before the weight readout is displayed In order to prevent weighing system measuring errors, the device should be switched on 20 minutes before being used to allow for heat compensation. If weight values vary in the display s milligram range during this period, this is considered normal within this phase. If the device is switched off using the on/ off button, it does not require a warm- period if switched on again with the same button ULTRA X moisture analysers are splied, so that in most cases substances can be measured immediately. If you are not satisfied with the result, the measurement parameters can be differently: Loading the printing paper Remove the top cover. To do this, press the printer cover. Insert the paper into the metal slot beneath the printer ribbon and press and hold the linefeed button until approx. 20 mm has been inserted. Now thread the paper through the slot in the printer cover and secure the printer cover. Changing the printer ribbon Remove the printer cover. To do this, press on the rear of the printer. Remove the used ribbon and insert a new ribbon. You may need to turn the scroll wheel in the direction of the arrow until the ribbon cartridge is positioned correctly. The ribbon must be in front of the paper. Now secure the printer cover. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 5

6 Operation Display and buttons mode value (weight) unit T on re off P1 P2 P3 T on re off Tare button for ting the Button for accessing and unassigned weight readout back to zero scrolling through the menu P1 Button for reting the Button for accessing and unassigned processor program scrolling through the menu P2 Button for exiting Button for confirming entries unassigned P3 menu levels The tare button has 2 functions: Press briefly s back to zero for small weight discrepancies to approx. 16 g. Press and hold weight is tare e.g. an aluminum foil tray. Any weight lower than the one displayed when the device is switched on cannot be back to zero. Connector: Power sply Menu Interface RS 232 Print Conection (only 3081) for separat Printer Power sply switch USB-Interface Factory tings: Temperature:105 C (45 C / 360 C) Automatic shut-off with parameters: Weight loss 5 mg/ Start of query 3 Min/ Query interval 45 sec Quartz heater 12mg/ 3 Min/ 15 sec Buzzer switched on when measuring process is complete Menu tings The device s options menu can be accessed using the or button. In this instruction manual, it is assumed that the button follows the menu item sequence. The menu is operated using a standard structure. UP or DOWN SET ESC Set parameters Confirmation and if required, return to previous menu level Return to previous menu level and exit from menu info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 6

7 Temperature control.. Value is stored.. Value is stored: Automatic shut-off or r The automatic system dries the sample until a constant weight is reached and then switches off the heater. The following tings can be defined here: Parameters can behere: 1. Weight loss in mg a value should be defined here which corresponds to approx. 0.1 % of the original sample weight e.g. 10 g original sample weight 10 mg If the weight loss is <= the mg value displayed here within the interval period shown below, thedevice stops measuring, if the minimum for the query has expired 2. Query interval in sec an interval should be selected here, so that the period for drying the sample is not too short, but also not too long. A period of 20 to 30 secs is normally adequate. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 7

8 3. Start of query in min Specify the drying period required for the samples without the automatic system being activated. The factory- 3 minutes are usually adequate. This value should be increased for extremely low temperatures, so that the device does not switch itself off too early. This affects the UX 3031 in particular, when free moisture is being measured at 45 C. The next menu option or r is now displayed. Values for the infra-red heater and quartz heater (UX3031 only) are entered separately. Both heaters can be controlled separately via an automatic ting or the r. It is possible to select a drying of to 180 minutes. as shown for infra-red heaters. Measurement unit During measurement, the device optionally displays: % moisture % dry matter (TS) % moisture Atro ( ), i.e. moisture related to the dry matter Dry matter (TS) in g/1000g Weight loss g (V) Residual weight g (R) info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 8

9 Printer options The number of prints for devices without a printer must be to 1! Up to 9 No printout or printout every secs. Data output for external printers (other manufacturer) Linefeed enables an additional LF to be sent via the interface (factory ting no LF). Device ID number Enter a number 9999, which you can 4x use to identify the device info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 9

10 Date and Use / buttons to the date and then press. Use / buttons to the month and then press. Use / buttons to the year and then press. Use / buttons to the hour and then press Use / buttons to the minutes and then press Data and will appear on the printout Buzzer Use / and buttons to enable or disable the buzzer and thenpress. Calibrating the balance Tray carrier and tray must be on the balance! Following the menu instructions, use a 500 g weight F1 to calibrate the balance. Tray being used, must be empty mode value (weight) unit mode value (weight) unit mode value (weight) unit If the display shows switch the power switch off and on, and try it again. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 10

11 Language The first two letters on the second line stand for Automatic (A) and Timer (T).They show the parameters for each heater. Combinations: AA = Automatic quartz heater /Automatic infra-red heater TA = Timer quartz heater/ Automaticinfra-red heater, TT = Timer quartz heater/ Timer infra-red heater, AT = Automatic quartz heater/ Timer infra-red heater. You can also lock the menu options to prevent accidental changes to drying parameters. The CAL menu option is still available when the menu is locked.. The menu can be locked and unlocked in the following way: Press and hold the buttonfor 5 secs: mode value (weight) unit Position Enter 5-digit 5x underlined pin etc. mode value (weight) unit or Position Enter 5-digit 5x underlined pin etc. If you forget your PIN, you can obtain a new one from a&p instruments. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 11

12 Moisture analysis process The device is connected to the mains sply and switched on with a drying tray. A weight value is displayed. Set balance to zero using tare button. Display: g. (may take to 4 secs) UX ) 1. Evenly distribute approx.10 g sample material in the drying tray and wait for the weight readout to stop. 2) 2. Swing the heater over the sample (for UX 3081 use heater switch) After a short, the heater switches itself on and the drying phase begins. Header data is printed in advance for devices with a built-in printer. The sample is dried until it has reached a constant weight; the heater is then switched off automatically. The and measurement value is printed for devices with a printer. If you do not wish to make any measurements, please always ensure that the heater has been swung back to its rearmost position! 3. Measurement values are displayed for the entire length of the heater is positioned above the sample. During the measuring process, the device should not be moved as this causes measurement errors. The built-in printer prints the following at the start of the measurement process: Model, device ID date,, heater temperature, r, initial weight And once the measurement process is complete, after the heater has been swung back: Measurement value, measurement, date, substance signum Please ensure drying trays have cooled before using for measurement. If the measurement process ends before it is complete, the display shows: with For substances which are difficult to remove from the tray, we recommend using aluminium foil trays, which can be made quickly and cheaply with the ULTRA X foil press. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 12

13 Data interface Weighing data, temperature and drying data are also shown on the display via a standard serial interface. Depending on the model, a separate UX 3091 printer or a computer can be connected to the device. Interface dription Model: V24 RS 232 serial data transmission and flash player Transmission rate: Number of bits Parity check Handshake 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit none none Datenkabel Feuchtemesser - DataChannel ca. 2 m PC Data transmission using a flash player If the computer receiving the data is connected to the internet, the system automatically installs a driver and creates a COM interface, as soon as the computer is connected to the moisture analyser. If this is not the case, the driver has to be manually installed in the device manager. A special software is required for transmitting data to a PC: ULTRA X DataChannel Data can be exported in four different data formats:. xls;.html;.xml;.txt. The software is easy to install and operate: Connect devices, place CD in the PC, the installation is self-explanatory. Accessories: Order no.: Use: Stainless steel drying tray Sample carriers UX 3011/ 3031 (2 trays splied) AV drying tray, large Sample carriers UX 3081(2 trays splied) Tray tongs for lifting the tray (splied) Mains cable H Mains connection (splied) Consumables: Printing paper 58 mm I for built-in printer Ribbon I for built-in printer info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 13

14 Overview of menu via the UP button M e n u Menu language Language, GERMAN Menu CAL Calibrate?, press <> or <> Calibrate, If balance empty, press <> Please wait! Add 500 g weight, press <> Please wait! Remove weight, CAL done! Menu buzzer Buzzer enabled / disabled Menu date + Date. Day. Month. Year, Time : Hours : Minutes Menu ID Machine ID 9999 Menu Data output Data output, no LF/ with LF Menu Printer Printer, Number of print copies Print copies, _ print copies Printer, Interval Printout, every secs Menu unit unit, moisture Menu Auto/ Timer, Quarz Auto/ Timer, Quarz, Automatic Automatic, weight loss mg weight loss mg, mg Automatic, Interval secs Interval secs, secs Automatic, Start mins Start mins, mins <> Menu Auto/ Timer, IR Auto/ Timer, IR Timer Timer, Min Menu Temperature control Temp. control, I heater 170 C Temp. control, Q heater 360 C (only for ULTRA X 3031 model) info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 14

15 Potential errors Error Reason Remedy Display blank : Initial load too small or large, Tray carrier and / or tray missing Place empty drying dray on centre of tray carrier Location with too much disturbance Place on a vibration-free surface Draught Protect from draughts Area around tray carrier is dirty Carefully clean area around tray carrier Balance is faulty Balance without power Balance is not connected to control card Balance is faulty Balance is continuing to run Location with too much disturbance Draught Area around tray carrier is dirty Balance is faulty Drying paramenters cannot Menu is locked be entered Place on a vibration-free surface Protect from draughts Carefully clean area around tray carrier Unlock menu lock, contact the person responsible or a&p instruments Menu lock cannot be unlocked 5-digit pin for unlocking menu lock is incorrect at a.ukena@apinstruments.de Balance cannot be tared Weight within minus range Switch off device, place empty tray on balance and switch on again Weight difference less than 16 mg or more than 16 mg Less than 16 mg to zero, press button briefly More than 16 mg tare, press and hold Balance cannot be calibrated: Initial load too small or large, tray carrier and / or tray missing. Place empty drying dray on centre of tray carrier, Location with too much disturbance Place on a vibration-free surface Draught Protect from draughts Area around tray carrier is dirty Carefully clean area around tray carrier Calibration process has stopped Switch power-switch off and on and try it again Balance ting is incorrect Balance is faulty Heater will not switch on: Heater is faulty Change heater Temperature probe is faulty Infrared heater will not S202S01 relay is faulty switch off Measurement not Shut-off tings incorrect Check shut-off tings completing: Timer tings incorrect Check r tings info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 15

16 Error Reason Remedy No printout Printer is faulty or no data transmission No linefeed Linefeed button or printer is faulty No connection to printer Printout distorted Printing unit or printer board is faulty Printer not printing a strip in the print graphic Printing unit is not installed correctly Printing unit or printer board is faulty Printout too light Ribbon is empty Change ribbon Printing unit is dirty Care and maintenance Please ensure that no pollutants enter the device. Always keep the area around the tray carrier clean. Do not use compressed air to clean the device. Do not overload the balance, max. weight 750 g. Protect device from moisture and impact. For ideal care and maintenance, we recommend taking out a service contract. Printer self-test If your printout is incorrect, you will need to run a printer self-test: Disconnect the device from the mains sply using the main switch or plug. Press and hold the linefeed button and connect the device to the mains, then release the linefeed button. The printer will print a self-test: If this printout is correct, the printing unit and printer board are working but the data transmission is not functioning. If the printout is incorrect, there may be several reasons for this error. info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 16

17 Technical data Balance: Weight range Resolution Sample volume Weighing tray For moisture analysis: Initial weight Heater capacity to 750 g 0.1 g max. 95 cm³ 110 mm round/ 245 x 120 mm any weight from approx. 5 g, recommended from 10 g Infrared heater 250 watts Quartz heater 375 watts Ceramic heater 2x 250 watts (3081)/ 2x 400 watts (3081 WQ) Automatic shut-off Automatic drying to a constant weight, using 3 factors for I heater and Q heaters, which can be separately: Query start, query interval, weight loss/ query interval Temperature Infrared heater adjustable from 40 C to 170 C Quartz heater adjustable from 100 C to 360 C Ceramic heater adjustable from 40 C to 180 C (3081)/ 120 C to 360 C (3081QW) Measuring units Reading accuracy 0.1% Communication: % moisture % dry matter % ATRO moisture g solid matter/ kg Data terminal V24 RS 232 Data output all weight and measuring data meet GLP requirements with a start, optional variable interval printout, date,, total measuring etc. Using ULTRA X DataChannel software can be transmitted to a PC as a For operating the device:.xls file in Microsoft Excel,.html file,.xml file and.txt file. Mains connection 230 V 2%/ + 15 % Mains frequency Hz Power input 250 watts 850 watts, depending on the model Dimensions approx. B 385 x D 275 x H 420 mm Weight approx. 9 kg/ 15 kg (3081 model) Technical data subject to change without notice ULTRA X moisture analysers are stand-alone devices and not suitable for use in continuous production runs. Any such use is at your own risk! info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 17

18 Accessories: Order no.: Use: Stainless steel drying tray Sample carriers UX 3011/ 3031 (2 trays splied) AV drying tray, large Sample carriers UX 3081 (2 trays splied) Tray tongs for lifting the tray (splied) Mains cable H Mains connection (splied) Calibration weight F1 500 g for calibrating the balance Aluminium foil 130 mm x 0.1 mm Aluminium foil 130 mm x 0.3 mm Aluminium foil 130 mm x 260 mm H for placing on the drying tray H for placing on the drying tray H for placing on the drying tray Foil press for shaping aluminium foil Software DataChannel for transmitting data to a PC Consumables: Printing paper 58 mm I for built-in printers Ribbon I for built-in printers Infrared heater 250 W H Spare part Quartz heater 375 W Spare part Ceramic heater 250 W Spare part Ceramic heater 400 W Spare part Ceramic heater 600 W Spare part info@apinstruments.de, Internet: Seite 18