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5.5 Series KERN ALS-A
5.5.1 Determine density of sinking solid bodies (d >1 g/cm
3
)
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.
In weighing mode press
MENU
button. The first menu item „count“ is displayed.
Press
MENU
button
Acknowledge using
button, the current setting is displayed.
Using
MENU
button select
„d SoLid
“
Confirm by pressing the
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
button.
The display for weight determination of the "sample in air“ appears.
Confirm by pressing the
button.
Should the balance not show Zero, press the
TARE
button.
Place sample of solid material in the upper sample dish, see fig. 1, chap. 5.1.2.
Wait for stability display ( ), then press
.
Wait until the display for weight determination of „sample in aid liquid“ appears.
Confirm by pressing the
button.