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distell

ing

.

   

pres.part.

   

verb.

   

1.

 

to

 

distell.

 

2.

 

to

 

rapidly

 

analyse

 

fat

 

content

 

of

 

food

 

products

 

using

 

microwave

 

technology.

 

Summary of Contents for MFM-1092

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL DISTELL MEAT FATMETER Model MFM 992 small sensor Model MFM 1092 large sensor DISTELL Com June 2011 Version 2 8 for use with v3 firmware...

Page 2: ...distell ing pres part verb 1 to distell 2 to rapidly analyse fat content of food products using microwave technology...

Page 3: ...Getting started 10 Switch on 10 Check pad test 10 Failed check pad test 10 Ready to start 11 Measuring product samples 11 Comparing the meter with laboratory analysis 11 Preparing laboratory samples...

Page 4: ...19 Annotating the data 19 DMS data files 19 Printing data 19 Exporting data 19 Data Management Software help 19 Advanced topics 19 Hints and suggestions 20 Preparation of samples 20 Operation of the F...

Page 5: ...he sample Using stored calibration data the instrument converts the response of the sensor to a percentage fat oil content that is shown on the meter s display The principles of the method were define...

Page 6: ...ccuracy than the more compact MFM 992 small sensor Fatmeter The accuracy of the meters is shown below MFM 1092 Fat Oil Reading Accuracy 2 to 15 from 0 5 rising to 1 0 13 15 at 14 16 to 30 from 1 0 ris...

Page 7: ...data to PC using cable supplied Allows the meter to run on external power Used for charging internal batteries Microstrip sensor The microstrip sensor is placed in contact with the sample product in...

Page 8: ...k pad All scientific instruments need regular calibration In the case of the Fatmeter an annual calibration is recommended Where the meter is subject to intensive use a twice yearly calibration check...

Page 9: ...into a USB port on your computer CD ROM The CD contains the user manuals Data Management System calibration charts and other useful information User manuals calibration charts A hard copy of the user...

Page 10: ...g good contact on the pad s test area then verify that the value displayed on the meter is within the range shown on the pad Repeat this on the other side of the pad If the values on the meter are not...

Page 11: ...adings especially with a coarse minced product For this reason the meter will take multiple samples and then average them to produce a final value Note that this can provide a useful measure of produc...

Page 12: ...eter The results should be compared with consideration to the accuracy claims presented at the beginning of this user manual If the results do not compare favourably Check the Fatmeter use as follows...

Page 13: ...ponds with the type of meat product that you wish to analyse The detail of each product calibration setting is shown on the associated calibration chart Note You can have up to 48 different calibratio...

Page 14: ...uide and the download procedure is covered there Add Product option Using this menu provides the ability to programme the meter with additional calibrations This facility is especially useful for thos...

Page 15: ...ntal Key menu option will be available This allows you to enter a sequence of eight numbers and letters that is specific to your meter and is used to change your rental settings e g change the rental...

Page 16: ...after being downloaded to the Data Management System Some users however may use the meter purely for instant measurements without ever downloading the samples and in time the Fatmeter s storage capac...

Page 17: ...ram functions are accessed using the menu and toolbar options There is a comprehensive on line help facility which is available by clicking on the Help menu option Historical data download This functi...

Page 18: ...wnloaded then you can if you wish erase the data from the meter You can alternatively allow data to build up in the meter up to the maximum 1000 readings If you wish to clear the data from the meter a...

Page 19: ...elete column option of the Edit menu DMS data files Like most applications the DMS can save data to a file on disk and load it back in again Data is stored in a proprietary format in files with a FMD...

Page 20: ...ding is only stored by the meter upon release of the button Once the reading is stable be sure to release the button before removing the meter from the sample If the displayed reading takes a long tim...

Page 21: ...idate the warranty Before calling for service Should you have reason to believe that a fault has occurred please first of all check the obvious Is the unit switched on Have the batteries been charged...

Page 22: ...ge 22 Contact details The DISTELL MEAT FATMETER is manufactured in the UK by DISTELL COM UNIT 5 OLD LEVENSEAT FAULDHOUSE WEST LOTHIAN EH47 9AD SCOTLAND TELEPHONE 44 0 1501 770124 FAX 44 0 1501 772424...

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