KERN KERN YDB-03, Operating Instruction

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5.4 Series KERN ALS-A
5.4.1 Determine density of sinking solid bodies (d >1 g/cm
3
)
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Remove the immersion basket and place the glass beaker filled with the auxiliary
liquid in the centre of the platform. Filling height should be approx. ¾ of the
capacity. Make sure that it has no contact with the frame.
Remount the immersion basket. Make sure that it does not touch the glass
beaker.
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In weighing mode press MENU button. The first menu item „count“ is displayed.

Press
MENU
button
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Acknowledge using PRINT button, the current setting is displayed.
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Using MENU button select „d SoLid “

Confirm by pressing the PRINT button. The currently set density of the aid liquid
is displayed (factory setting 1.0000 g /cm
3
for distilled water at 20°C).

To change, enter the density of the aid liquid using arrow keys
  
.

Confirm input by pressing the PRINT button.
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The display for weight determination of the "sample in air“ appears.

Confirm by pressing the PRINT button.
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Should the balance not show Zero, press the TARE button.
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Place sample of solid material in the upper sample dish, see fig. 1, chap. 5.1.2.
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Wait for stability display ( ), then press .
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Wait until the display for weight determination of „sample in aid liquid“ appears.
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Confirm by pressing the
PRINT
button.