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Analyzer Overview
Overview
Waste Jar
The Waste Jar is the larger of the two jars, located to the left of the Electrolyte Jar ( Figure 1.1 , E ).
During an analysis, the Analyzer fills the Waste Tank with electrolyte solution drawn through the
aperture tube. You can empty the Waste Tank fluid into the Waste Jar using settings in the
Multisizer 4 software (see
Waste Tank Settings
, page 9-6 ).
Electrolyte and Waste Jar Fluid Levels
The Multisizer 4 software displays the fluid levels in the Electrolyte Jar and Waste Jars on the Status
Panel (
Status Panel
, page 2-8 ).
The fluid levels in the Electrolyte and Waste Jars are calculated by weight. It is usually necessary to
calibrate the weight sensors only once, when you set up the Analyzer. If you switch to an electrolyte
with significantly different density, however, you may need to recalibrate the Electrolyte and Waste
Jar sensors (see
Calibrating the Electrolyte and Waste Jars , page 9-13 ).
Installing and Removing the Electrolyte and Waste Jars
The lids of the Electrolyte and Waste Jars remain attached to the Analyzer.
To install an Electrolyte or Waste Jar:
1. Place the Electrolyte or Waste Jar tube inside the jar.
2. Lift the jar until the lid is in place.
3. Hold the jar from the bottom and slide the jar into the appropriate compartment ( Figure 1.2 ).
To remove an Electrolyte or Waste Jar:
1. Hold the bottom of the jar.
2. Lift the jar slightly and pull the jar away from the Analyzer.
3. Tilt the jar and pull the jar away from the lid and tube.
Figure 1.2 Installing the Waste Jar