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OPERATION
Continuous Mode. This mode continuously performs and records measurements until the
user stops the measurement. During continuous measurement, a conductivity value (and
weight value) is collected at a previously defined time interval and automatically recorded
to the software. This measurement mode is recommended for measuring the thermal
conductivity dryout curve (
) because the changing conductivity and weight values
caused by the evaporation and drying of the sample can be directly monitored.
Point-by-Point Mode. Performs and records a defined number of measurement points using
a defined time interval. The point-by-point measurement mode automatically stops after
the defined number of measurement readings are recorded and transferred to the software.
This measurement mode is recommended when single conductivity (and weight) values at
different moisture steps need to be recorded.
Verification Mode. This is a measurement that verifies the sensor needles and VARIOS
performance using a Glycerin standard. For more information please refer to
2.7.5 RUNNING A MEASUREMENT
This section describes how to run a sample measurement after the configuration process
(
) has been completed.
2.7.5.1 START A MEASUREMENT
To start a measurement, click the START button (
) when the Ready for start
) message is shown in the Status column.
The measurement process is started and a new tab in the software screen is created.
Figure 33 Ready for start message
Figure 34 START button