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TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION 

 

Computrac

®

, 

VAPOR PRO

®

,

 

Arizona Instrument

®

, AZI

®

 and the stylized AZI are all registered 

trademarks of Arizona Instrument LLC.  Instrument firmware is copyright protected. 
 
All specifications subject to change without notice. 
 
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 and Seiko

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Windows

®

 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 

countries.

 

 

 

Arizona Instrument LLC 

Computrac

®

 

VAPOR PRO

®

 Rx

 Moisture Analyzer User Manual 

Part Number:  700-0050 

Revision G 

August 2013 

 

 

If you have any questions regarding the operation of this instrument, contact Arizona Instrument 
Customer Service.  You may call our toll free number from the US and Canada, (800) 528-7411.  
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. 

 
 
 
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Summary of Contents for Computrac Vapor Pro Rx

Page 1: ...ley Reading Berkshire RG6 4UT UK Tel 44 0 118 9311188 Email info able co uk Aberdeen Office Unit 6 Airside Business Park Kirkhill Industrial Estate Dyce Aberdeen AB21 0GT UK Tel 44 0 1224 725999 Email...

Page 2: ...in connection with any information storage or retrieval system without the express written permission of Arizona Instrument LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2002 2013 Arizona Instrument LLC PLEASE N...

Page 3: ...ING OPTIMUM PARAMETERS 25 13 RUNNING MOISTURE TESTS USING UNSEALED BOTTLES 27 RUNNING LYOPHILIZED MOISTURE TESTS 27 14 COMPUTRAC VAPOR PRO RX MENU SYSTEM 29 Memory Start Menu 31 Stored Data Menu Not a...

Page 4: ...rd from the instrument to ensure complete power removal Position the power cable so that it cannot touch any hot areas of the moisture analyzer Use only AZI supplied accessories and options with VP Se...

Page 5: ...ecome contaminated follow the directions contained in this manual beginning on page 42 Every precaution has been taken to prevent contaminants from entering the unit However if liquids or powders do e...

Page 6: ...termination of the sample s moisture content The heating range of the Computrac VAPOR PRO Rx is 25 C to 275 C Test parameters such as sample size heater temperature and test ending criteria can be alt...

Page 7: ...detect water in the gas stream is a polymer capacitor relative humidity sensor The reading from this sensor is combined with sensor block temperature and carrier gas flow data in a microprocessor to...

Page 8: ...or Kit Y990 0116 1 Vapor Pro Hydrophobic Filter Kit Y990 0155 Optional Accessories Hydrophobic Filter 990 0059 101 key PC keyboard 990 0088 Travel case 990 0092 Digital balance with cable and Communic...

Page 9: ...re required by the instrument and therefore no additional regulator is need This is the ideal choice for portable operation Examples of regulators capable of regulating pressure to 30 psi follow For c...

Page 10: ...17 and 22 psi 118 152 kPa Compressed Gas Cylinder The facilities air or gas supply is usually connected to a wall or bench mounted regulator The regulator is connected to the desiccator with clear tub...

Page 11: ...ated next to the fuse holder is in the off O position Remove the fuse holder from the power entry module by prying with a small flat screwdriver Change the fuse A unit operating from 100 120 VAC shoul...

Page 12: ...Page 12 After a quick view of the instrument identification and the firmware version the Main Test Screen will appear Allow the instrument to warm up for 20 minutes...

Page 13: ...t requirements of each menu screen From the Main Test Screen press Menu to reveal the Main Menu Move the cursor down to highlight the Diagnostic Menu Press Selct Verify that the View System Sensor Sta...

Page 14: ...EST Press START This test will run for two 2 minutes to test for moisture that may have migrated into the system If this is the first test after changing a portion of the flow system tubing needle fil...

Page 15: ...15 seconds If the tube is not full the reading will be low Pull the capillary tube straight up out of the water A rapid but straight motion will tend to remove excess water from the side of the tube E...

Page 16: ...struments Highlight ANALYZE STORED DATA and press Selct Highlight and Selct the desired results to be included in the statistics and Press Stat to calculate Average Standard Deviation and Coefficient...

Page 17: ...th the water long enough to fill If the tube is not full the reading will be low Pull the capillary tube straight up out of the water A rapid but straight motion will tend to remove excess water from...

Page 18: ...via email at support azic com When five tests results are available press Menu and the Main Menu Screen appears Select CALIBRATION MENU Select PERFORM RH SENSOR CAL Press Selct Down and Selct to sele...

Page 19: ...onal Install the Temperature Calibration Probe into the calibration port to the rear of and below the bottle ramp as shown The probe must be inserted all the way in until the handle touches the case R...

Page 20: ...instructions assume that the verification is being run automatically AUTO VERIFY ON If you do not wish to edit the temperatures press Esc and move to the next step To select which temperature s will b...

Page 21: ...setting a blank line and Press Selct Entering Material Name Press Selct then Edit at the Edit Sample ID line Use the Left and Right keys to move the cursor s position left and right Use the Incr and...

Page 22: ...be changed Use the Incr and Decr keys to scroll through the numbers When complete press Quit followed by Accpt When toggled on the COLD START ENABLE function allows testing to begin at an ambient temp...

Page 23: ...he programmed microgram per second value after the programmed time period has elapsed This ending criterion is useful for samples that take a long time to heat up before evolving moisture or in other...

Page 24: ...l adjust the purge time to that number of seconds Average materials may use 30 to 45 seconds to purge the bottle Samples that evolve moisture readily may need less than 30 seconds or no purge time at...

Page 25: ...results find out what sample size and sensitivity setting was used in the KF procedure Use approximately 1 5 to 2 times as much sample in the Computrac VAPOR PRO Rx and set the rate ending criteria v...

Page 26: ...r variation of results For your particular application call AZI Customer Service at 800 528 7411 or 602 470 1414 for assistance in developing specific parameters After determining the optimum test par...

Page 27: ...ero and the test will begin For some applications this bottle purge time may need to be reduced If the expected results are not obtained after other parameters are adjusted call AZI Customer Service a...

Page 28: ...der with the lever Keep track of the bottles in the order of testing After all tests are complete open and clean out the sample bottles Weigh the bottle cap and septa Weigh everything but the freeze d...

Page 29: ...t s collected moisture and rate information Use the soft key buttons below the display to make your selection Main Test Screen The Graph key will switch the display to the graphical displays When you...

Page 30: ...ions MEMORY START MENU STORED DATA MENU CALIBRATION MENU SETUP MENU DIAGNOSTIC MENU Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the selections Use the Esc and Selct keys to Escape or Select your choice...

Page 31: ...nter or computer Printing must be enabled and programmed Go to the SETUP MENU EXT PRINTER SETUP and REPORT SETUP MENUS to select the port and report content Stored Data Menu Not available on 21 CFR Pa...

Page 32: ...Sensor V0 and V75 found on the sensor PCB and entered when a sensor is replaced The calculated offset value entered by the instrument during a RH Sensor Calibration This value should only be changed b...

Page 33: ...Report Start off start of a test end of a test Report Format text or spreadsheet Report Interval 00 to 99 seconds Automatic Form Feed End of line form feed ON or OFF Include Graph none result rate bo...

Page 34: ...enable access protection MASTER KEY controls all functions CALIBR KEY controls calibration access TDLTO Allows entry of an AZI supplied password that will override a factory lockout feature This locko...

Page 35: ...s Manual Off returns the system to automatic control of the flow state High Flow high flow through the needle and RH sensor for system drydown Low Flow normal flow through the needle and RH sensor Bot...

Page 36: ...of carrier gas not connected Connect source Source pressure too low Increase source pressure to 20 psi Flow system filter plugged Remove and replace filter Source connected to flow out barb Connect t...

Page 37: ...ATER 10 RH RTD TRACK ERROR Sensor Block RTD OUT OF POSITION 11 BOTTLE RTD RANGE ERROR CABLE OR RTD FAIL 12 BOTTLE RTD RATE ERROR BOTTLE HEATER FAILURE 13 BOTTLE HEATER OVERTEMP BOTTLE HTR RTD OUT OF P...

Page 38: ...le the sensor block and if a filter is used on the instrument inspect the filter also to be sure that no contaminants are present that might absorb and release large quantities of water If contaminati...

Page 39: ...UAL FLOW CONTROL MENU and switch the MANUAL FLOW CONTROL to BOTTLE PURGE After 5 10 seconds solvent should begin to be expelled from the outlet port at the back of the instrument When solvent expulsio...

Page 40: ...ment to print to the RS 232 port Setup Menu External Printer Setup Go to Setup Menu Report Setup Report Control and select text output Set up the computer to receive text information into its serial p...

Page 41: ...ttle Weight if all bottles are pre weighed by hand Weigh Empty Bottle if the balance is to tare weigh each bottle before it is filled with sample Escape Esc to the Ext Balance Setup Menu Connect the c...

Page 42: ...nstrument s cover To prevent electrical shock turn off power and remove the power cord Do not re connect the power cord and turn power on until after the cover is secured in place ACCESS COVER REMOVAL...

Page 43: ...over See ACCESS COVER REMOVAL on page 42 NOTE Not all instruments use a Hydrophobic Filter but if it is used it is visible at right center above the Sensor Block Examine the filter and tubing If a dep...

Page 44: ...change the filter Not on all instruments A First obtain a replacement Hydrophobic Filter AZI Part Number 990 0059 One filter was contained in the accessory kit If it has been used call AZI Customer S...

Page 45: ...use Q How do I Adjust the Dry Air Flow CAUTION Line voltage is present under the instrument s cover Use care not to touch any components except those listed in the following procedure to prevent elect...

Page 46: ...rd from its socket Replace the Instrument cover access cover and power cord Turn the instrument on The instrument is ready for normal use On newer instruments Locate the flow regulator that is mounted...

Page 47: ...y 0 5 to 1 5 Overall Length from 29 5 mm to 65 mm approximately 1 16 to 2 5 Power Ratings 100 120 V 50 60 Hz 8 amps maximum or 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 4 amps maximum Environmental Requirements 5 to 40 C 0...

Page 48: ...air or replacement of the defective part or parts as provided above Under no circumstances shall AZI be liable in any way to the owner or any user for any damage including but not limited to any loss...

Page 49: ...indows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Arizona Instrument LLC Computrac VAPOR PRO Rx Moisture Analyzer User Manual Part Number 700 0050 Revi...

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