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Instruction Manual – ATS / BTS Moisture Analyzers

 

 

 

 

 
 

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Halogen Lamps 

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Pan Shield Posts 

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Temperature Sensor 

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Adjustable Leveling Feet 

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Drying Chamber  

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Bubble Level Indicator 

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Pan Shield 

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Fuse 

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Pan Support 

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Base Plate 

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Pan Handle 

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Glass Plate 

7 

Disposable Pan 

14 

Latches  

 
 

Chapter 5: Parts Description 

Summary of Contents for Torbal ATS Series

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual ATS BTS Moisture Analyzers ATS BTS ...

Page 2: ... 11 2 Setting trial parameters and performing trial and error analysis 19 11 3 Interpreting the Trial Analysis making adjustments and finalizing the settings 19 12 Loading Saved Profiles and Parameters 20 13 Temperature Correction and Adjustment 21 13 1 Installing the external temperature probe 21 13 2 Obtaining temperature correction readings and enabling Temperature Correction 22 14 Drying Optio...

Page 3: ...Do not place anything on top of the analyzer s venting grill perforated top cover of the unit Do not pass anything over the top of the unit when drying is in progress Never pass fluids over the perforated cover a spill can be disastrous If a sample catches fire first pull the power plug from the power outlet and then extinguish the flame Always assume the Drying Chamber is hot when you open the co...

Page 4: ... Chamber use the pan handle Make sure the disposable sample pan and sample are centered and that the sample has been leveled Be sure the Analyzer is in an area with good air circulation to diffuse the heat generated by the Drying Chamber or vapors generated from your sample relatively low less than 85 or controlled humidity for accurate measurements and an ambient temperature between 18ºC and 30ºC...

Page 5: ...e touching or handling Never touch any areas of the analyzer that with hot symbol The analyzer s venting grill can reach a temperature in excess of 100 C 212 F NEVER touch the grill during or soon after use as severe burning may occur The analyzer s housing can reach a temperature of 60 C 140 F Venting Grill can reach temperatures in excess of 100 C 212 F NEVER touch the grill during or soon after...

Page 6: ...ns subject to high humidity or dust levels Do not connect cables in ways other than those designated in this manual Be sure to set the Analyzer on a firm stable horizontal surface Never stand on or lean on this product Equipment may fall or collapse causing breakage and possible injury Before moving the product unplug it and unplug all cables connected to it When storing transporting or returning ...

Page 7: ...g Temperature 18C to 33C Analyzer Resolution 0 01 0 1 Moisture Measurement Repeatability 0 1 2g sample 0 04 5g sample 1 2g sample 0 4 5g sample Maximum Drying Temperature 160 C Maximum Drying Time 9 hours Drying Power 200W 2 x 100W Halogen Size 78mm 100W Warm up time Approximately 90 sec RS232C Port DB9 Female USB Port B Type PS2 External Keyboard Pan Size 90mm Dimensions 185mm x 290mm x 170mm 7 3...

Page 8: ...orter Lower temperatures take longer but produce more uniform results in many materials This is especially true if thermal decomposition is encountered in which added moisture is driven off as drying continues because of decomposition Prepare the sample properly This includes obtaining uniformity of initial weight leveling the sample using a glass fiber disc with fluid samples or samples that prod...

Page 9: ...toggle key Weighing Drying LEFT navigation key Data Transfer Print RIGHT navigation key Display Indicator Description m0 m m0 100 Calculation formula used for calculating the result Td Set Drying time ts Set Sampling Interval T Current Temperature in the drying chamber m Current weight m0 Initial starting weight t Current drying time Current drying profile in use CSD OPEN Drying Chamber Closed Dry...

Page 10: ...logen Lamps 8 Pan Shield Posts 2 Temperature Sensor 9 Adjustable Leveling Feet 3 Drying Chamber 10 Bubble Level Indicator 4 Pan Shield 11 Fuse 5 Pan Support 12 Base Plate 6 Pan Handle 13 Glass Plate 7 Disposable Pan 14 Latches Chapter 5 Parts Description ...

Page 11: ...omponents close the Drying Chamber and level the Analyzer by adjusting the leveling feet until the level indicator shows the air bubble is in the center position of the sight glass The level indicator is located on the rear left side of the unit 6 After leveling the scale plug the power supply cable into the power supply socket Marked 110V located in the rear of the Analyzer 7 Make sure the drying...

Page 12: ...hen establishing drying parameters for unknown samples The transmissions option allows to transmit samples which are taken during the moisture analysis Data can be transferred to a PC or an external printer 4 Drying Report Used to configure and customize the drying report which can be printed at the end of each moisture analysis 5 Configuration Allows to configure the analyzers weighing function a...

Page 13: ...tting Note Connecting a PS2 keyboard to the analyzer allows for faster data input and configuration 8 2 Saving drying settings 1 After configuring all settings use option 8 Settings storing to select a desired memory location 1 of 20 2 Proceed to option 9 Exist and press the Enter key The analyzer will display Save Setting 3 Use the arrow navigation keys to select YES and press the Enter key to co...

Page 14: ...ulas W m0 m m0 100 where moisture is determined in relation to initial weight W m0 m m 100 where moisture is determined in relation to current weight W m m0 100 where current weight is determined as a percentage of sample weight Where m0 initial wet weight m current weight and W moisture as a 4 Samples Quantity used and required when operating the analyzer in the Short Mode The analyzer uses the s...

Page 15: ...though most samples can be accurately analyzed with the standard profile other may require a slow stepping or fast temperature progression I e samples prone to natural evaporating or thickening may require the use of a slow or step profile Samples that are resistant to temperature may require the use of a fast profile Before selecting a profile perform trial analysis and tests to make sure the res...

Page 16: ...asurement accuracy Do not use tools that transmit heat as this can cause the sample to lose moisture before the actual analysis Use only special grinders and mixing instruments When drawing a sample from a liquid containing solid materials use a glass mixer spoon or magnetic mixer 4 To analyze moisture content place the sample on the disposable pan provided with the unit and place it in the dryer ...

Page 17: ...lace the Disposable Pan on the Pan Support Note Be sure the Pan Handle is not touching the Pan Shield 3 Press the T key to Tare the Disposable Pan 4 Place the sample on the Disposable Pan After the Tare has been performed the Disposable Pan can be removed from the Pan Support by using the Pan Handle to evenly distribute the sample Note Make sure the sample is evenly distributed on the Disposable P...

Page 18: ...sample Important Caution Note Do not touch the top surfaces of the Moisture Analyzer s Drying Chamber or any internal parts either during or soon after use As the parts and surfaces will be very HOT allow adequate time for the unit to cool Be sure to read and follow all Caution Procedures listed in Chapter 1 7 When the analysis is finished END will be displayed in the lower right corner of the LCD...

Page 19: ...g time is too short moisture will remain in the sample after the analysis is terminated therefore resulting in an incomplete result Sample Size the size of sample must be an adequate statistical representation of the substance or matter which is analyzed A sample should always be placed in uniform layers measuring 2 to 5mm in thickness and weighing 5 to 15g depending on the substance Large samples...

Page 20: ...s and finalizing the settings Drying Time can be derived by observerving the Drying Chart on the analyzer s display while the trial analysis is in progress The sample is dried when the slope of the drying chart flattens The actual drying time should be defined with a reserve taking into consideration differences in the weight of successive samples Drying temperature can be derived by carefully obs...

Page 21: ...Menu key and use the navigation keys to select option 2 Memory Settings 2 Use the navigation keys to scroll and select a desired memory location set of stored parameters 3 Once the set has been selected press the ENTER key 4 Stored parameters will be uploaded into the Analyzer s Configuration Menu Chapter 12 Loading Saved Profiles and Parameters ...

Page 22: ... Device temp and its equivalent values measured by external thermometer Control temp T1 and T2 values should be based on the lowest and highest temperature settings that will be used in the analyzer T1 and T2 correction parameters must conform to the following conditions T1 and T2 160 o C T2 T1 25 o C T2 T1 Maximum correction allowed 20o C 13 1 Installing the external temperature probe Insert the ...

Page 23: ...readings for the analyzer Device temp and the external temperature probe Control temp To produce representative condition of the analysis it is recommended to have the sample on the when performing T1 and T2 analysis 3 Once the temperature stabilizes write down the temperature indicated by the analyzer as well as the temperature indicated by the external thermometer or temperature probe 4 Reconfig...

Page 24: ...be sent in g mass only percent only or both g Transmission should be enabled in g mass only when collecting data for detailed statistical analysis or when using the analyzer with the TORBAL ProMass software application OFF Transmission is OFF sampling results are not be transmitted to a printer or a PC g The analyzer sends the mass result of the sample taken The analyzer sends the percent moisture...

Page 25: ...name or remarks To customize the printout or enter remarks follow the steps below 1 Press the Menu key and use the navigation keys to select option 4 Drying Report 2 Use an external PS2 keyboard to type in the product and operator name as well as important analysis remarks To customize the printout use the navigation keys to select option 4 Print settings 3 Use the navigation keys to select a desi...

Page 26: ...rt 1 RS232 Port 2 USB Data Sending Modes NORMAL Button plus Stability Stable weighing result is transferred from the scale after pressing the key NO STB Button Only Weighing result is transferred from the scale after pressing the key no stability required AUTOSTB Automatic Weighing result is automatically transferred from the scale after it stabilizes no push key required CONTIN Continuously Weigh...

Page 27: ...d to setup general functions of the analyzer such Unit of measure LCD settings Language and Time Date 1 Press the Menu key and use the navigation keys to select option 5 Configuration 2 Use the navigation keys to select a desired option and press the ENTER key Chapter 17 Configuration ...

Page 28: ...d use the navigation keys to select option 6 Settings Default 2 Select YES and press the ENTER key to confirm Caution Restoring factory defaults erases the analyzer s database therefore deleting all saved parameters and memory locations Chapter 18 Restoring Factory Defaults ...

Page 29: ...artrate Dihydrate is a chemical compound that can be used as a standard to check the accuracy of the Moisture Analyzer When the chemical is heated to 150 C it undergoes a chemical change that releases moisture theoretically 15 66 so the chemical should lose 15 51 to 15 81 of its weight The m0 m m0 100 formula will show the results directly If the chemical has been stored at elevated temperatures o...

Page 30: ...e Halogen Bulb Replace the halogen bulbs when they are defective or when you sense that drying is taking more time than usual Warning Before replacing the halogen bulb avoid electrical shocks by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet Make sure the rated voltage of the new halogen bulbs is correct for the voltage of the power supply Handle the old bulb with care to avoid cracking Brok...

Page 31: ...ct CALIBRATION and press the ENTER key 3 To change the calibration mass use the navigation keys to select LOAD and press ENTER 4 Use the navigation keys to select the allowed external loads for calibration The load equal to full scale range is recommended Be sure the weight used for the External Load is of sufficient accuracy for your purpose Once the Calibration mass has been selected press the E...

Page 32: ...creen requests that the External Load to be placed on the pan 8 Place the External Load on the pan 9 When the calibration weight is placed on the pan the scale will automatically begin the calibration process 10 When calibration is complete the calibration mass value will be displayed ...

Page 33: ...is used for weighing it may be tared In taring the container the scale subtracts the weight of the container from the gross weight to obtain the net weight 2 To tare the weighing container place it in the middle of the pan The container s weight will be shown on the display 3 Once the stabilization indicator appears on the display the container is ready to be tared To tare the container press the ...

Page 34: ...emove the tared object along with the net weight from the pan The scale will then display a negative tare result 2 To clear the tare press the T button 3 The display will show dashed lines indicating the tare is clearing 4 When finished clearing the tare the scale will return to Weighing Mode ...

Page 35: ...al heating Td temperature does not reach 105 C within 3 minutes the halogens do not light up The heater is damaged Contact the manufacture Tare range exceeded Tare key pressed during zero indication Balance indications must be different than zero Zeroing range exceeded Allowed zeroing range was exceeded Remove the load from the pan Weighing range exceeded Maximum weighing capacity Max 9e was excee...

Page 36: ...f upon inspection it is found that the product was tampered with misused overloaded abused mishandled placed in an improper environment improperly installed or adjusted used for a purpose other than that for which it was designed or repaired by unauthorized personnel Fulcrum s liability under this warranty is limited to furnishing the labor and parts necessary to remedy the defect covered by this ...

Page 37: ...e for 30 sec 6 30 Corn starch 2 160 5 31 Oily seeds 3 4 90 grind a sample for 1 min 8 32 Rice 4 105 grind a sample for 30 sec 13 33 Rye 5 150 grind a sample 12 34 Beetroot 5 150 grind a sample 9 35 Sesame seeds 3 130 8 36 Soya bean flour 5 95 5 37 Sunflower seeds 4 100 grind a sample for 2 min 4 38 Cotton seeds 3 4 110 grind a sample for 1 min 6 39 Wheat flour 6 130 40 Wheat flakes 4 150 grind a s...

Page 38: ...10 160 5 88 River water 4 160 mix a sample 20 89 90 Active coal 10 80 10 91 Coal powder 4 160 4 92 Natural chalk 8 160 2 93 Granulated acryl 10 15 80 12 94 Acryl ester 2 mix a sample 19 95 96 Cellulose matter 2 130 tear up into pieces 5 97 Photo paper 2 150 tear up in 1 cm2 pieces 6 98 Dialyse membrane 1 80 cut into thin slices 2 99 100 Drawing ink 2 120 10 101 Toner 3 4 40 102 Powder paint 2 120 ...

Page 39: ...Fulcrum Inc 100 Delawanna Ave Suite 502 Clifton NJ 07014 Tel 973 473 6900 Fax 973 777 8302 www fulcruminc net www torbalscales com ...

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