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34.
Wait for the instrument to tare the weight
of the sample pads.
Note: The “T” in the lower left corner of the
balance icon indicates that the weight of the
sample pads has been tared.
35.
Lift the instrument cover. Apply the
sample in a thin, even layer to one of the
sample pads. Quickly and gently place the
sample pads back on the balance pan.
Close the top cover.
36.
Press START.
The instrument reads and records the initial
weight of the sample prior to beginning the
analysis.
As the analysis begins, the flashing microwave
indicators in the balance icon appear and the
time begins counting (up for Constant Weight or
down for Set Time). The sample weight
decreases as the moisture is removed.
During the drying time, the operation key below
SOLIDS or MOISTURE may be pressed to
display % solids or % moisture.
TARING BALANCE . . .
READING BALANCE . . .
XXXXXX
Power:
xxx %
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Ratio:
xx.xxxx
Wt: x.xxxxg
Place sample and pads on
balance and press START.
ID
SOLIDS
RATIO
DILUTION
1 2 3 4 5
T
XXXXXX
Power:
xxx%
Temp (xxx):
xx.x
Time:
xx:xx
Ratio:
xx.xxxx
Moisture: xx.xx%
Wt: x.xxxxg
STOP
SOLIDS
TEST